10 Jun 1891
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1891
Page
1
translated from German by H. L. L. The speaker renounces triumphs and seeks mercy and peace, asking for grace and meek faith. He longs for healing, rest, and guidance from God, hoping for forgiveness and a tranquil rest beyond the grave. The poem expresses contrition, submission, and a plea for divine comfort amid suffering.
The piece reflects on how darkness shadows key biblical events and personal grief, then shifts to a critique of moral decline among Christians and the value of steady industry. It contrasts rich and poor, praises frugality and responsibility, and includes a Mother's tale of humble diligence shaping children.
The aged Jacob and Bethany sisters faced loss with faith, noting that God’s purposes turn sorrows into benefits unseen. The tearing veil may reveal the holy of holies and loss may spark new life, while earthly hopes’ disappointment educates in enduring principle.
A fragment discussing noble souls who work daily like the sun, creating and blessing others through selfless effort. It elevates a single figure whose pure self sacrifice is achieved only by faith in a guiding ideal.
The quote argues language is dynamic not static, growing through human thought and intelligence. It emphasizes that idiom evolves, develops, and ages, becoming old and eventually decrepit as it walks forward.
The quote urges self judgment before wrongdoing, warning that an inner witness spares no action. It promotes fear of self-accusation as a guide to ethical conduct.
A compilation of domestic tips for shoe care with vaseline to soften leather after moisture. Cleaning advice includes borax dissolution for softening flannels and a disinfectant mix of washing soda in boiling water. Notes warn about cracking dishes when heated in an oven versus hot water.
The passage, attributed to Justin, argues that labour though painful is gentle and fruitful, with providence permitting diseases and sending remedies. It claims sorrows bring supporters, modest income yields wisdom and contentment, and affliction accompanies humility repentance and grace.
A wealthy merchant habitually refused missions giving citing inability. A friend visiting to collect for missions sees his lavish house and questions whether generosity is possible. The merchant reflects, changes, and later maintains ample surplus for benevolence, while keeping a comfortable home.
A fragment notes the saying that children best judge character at first sight. It cites an old Scotch proverb from Hogg’s collection, asserting that children instinctively like or dislike people. The quote emphasizes child perception as truthful.
A historical reflection notes that visits consume time unless carefully managed and often lead to vanity and trivial talk, echoing Sir Matthew Hale's wisdom on social duties and prudent governance of social calls.
The article discusses using corn, millet, rye and Hungarian to replace hay when land is limited and seasons vary. It highlights corn as the best yielding option, noting sowing up to July 1 and the higher cost offset by greater forage yield. It also mentions a Polytechnic Institute commencement with a Cantata and student tableaux.
A collection of aphorisms on virtue, self control, and faith. It urges facing truth, avoiding harmful people, living one day at a time, and recognizing education as revealing inner gold. The piece notes winter as a seasonal teacher of beauty and lessons of faith.
A column in Our Church Paper lists donors and pledge amounts for home missions. Names span South Carolina to Virginia with sums from 4.00 to 8.50, urging others to send their name and amount to Rev. I. T. Horn in Charleston and report pledges in the column.
Poetic excerpt extols the beauty of a mature woman guiding a developing man. It emphasizes delicate insight that stimulates, nourishes, and harmonizes emerging powers. The passage views this dynamic as a source of inspiration for both genders in time.
Arrena Messenberg died at her granddaughter Mrs. Peter Davis’s home after a long life marked by slavery origins and 122 years. Born and raised in slavery, she came to this county sixty seven years ago and remained in good health until death. Her youngest son, age 75, attended the funeral.
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