Quo Vadis Poem by J E Bushnell D D I
A poem in four sections praising Jesus and predicting judgment. It pleads Jerusalem to accept the crucified Christ, cites Gethsemane, and looks to Christ's return in power. Dated in Winchester Virginia.
29 May 1901
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
1
A poem in four sections praising Jesus and predicting judgment. It pleads Jerusalem to accept the crucified Christ, cites Gethsemane, and looks to Christ's return in power. Dated in Winchester Virginia.
Dr. A Spaeth argues the Holy Ghost and disciples bear witness to Christ, with believers across the world called to testify through living faith, worship, and moral conduct. He notes changes in church positions over time, citing Luther, Krauth, and General Synod shifts, urging honest alignment with current confession.
A reflective meditation on life’s stern truths and the need for a refuge. It contrasts youthful buoyancy with elder soberness, noting inevitable sorrows, losses, and trials beyond personal strength, urging reliance beyond self.
A reflective quote prompts humility in daily labor. The speaker urges embracing modest duties as part of life’s education and rejects pride in seeking grand challenges.
The article argues parents must choose schools guided by rational, gradual curricula and strong religious influence. It warns against godless or secular institutions that suppress Bible study and spiritual values, urging Christians to support schools upholding revealed religion to prevent future moral decline.
An essay contrasts bearing grudges with forgiveness, urging forgetfulness of others’ offenses as a royal path to peace. It warns against morbid memory and links prayer to guidance when life’s storms and temptations press the soul. It cites Christ’s help and warns that Satan never relinquishes his attack.
The Sunday School Times urges wealthy laymen to form a missionary company with huge capital to fund missions and train workers. It advocates transferring wealth into moral and spiritual gains, expanding Christ’s influence and building a heavenly community through active service and philanthropy.
The article asserts the Christian Church’s main duty is evangelism for all peoples. It emphasizes Jesus’ command to witness globally, across regions and races, with every soul having access to the gospel. It concludes obedience to this mandate as the church’s true policy and action.
A reflection on Christian humility through trials. Adversity refines faith, fosters inner trust in God, and deters reliance on worldly comforts. The dialogue notes that affliction reveals human weakness, increases sorrow, prayer, and longing for heavenly rest with Christ.
A Feltham meditation contrasts the vine lamb and dove with the bush where God spoke to Moses. It uses plants and animals to critique human pride, noting that divinity chose a low humble shrub over grand trees. The passage reflects on humility and divine choice.
A retired examiner recounts testing a young man for a foreign missionary post. The man spanned self denial promptness patience and humility under harsh winter conditions and five hours of waiting, demonstrating obedience good temper and composure. The examiner recommends him as a first class candidate for the mission field.
The piece argues that hypocrites in church do not justify staying out. It praises faithful Christians and asserts Christ demands public confession. It warns against cowardice, claiming Jesus will be ashamed of those who deny him at final judgment.
A sermon by Rev. F. 2. Meyer argues tenderness is not weakness but strength and virtue. He likens it to peach blossoms and Bethlehem's angels, urging acts of unselfishness, kindness, patience, and grace to inspire generosity and a beneficent life. If hearts are moved, purse strings follow.
A Dutch youth in India spirals into gambling and fever until a home letter reveals a loving family urging his return and a hopeful estate. The tale likens this to the Gospel as a heavenly letter ignored by many, a warning on mortal and spiritual neglect.
Moody says Christ’s will is peace and joy for believers and repetition secures success. A sermon-poem fragment notes faith that moves mountains comes from repeated effort, while blessing from the Lord brings riches of a happy home and friends without sorrow.
Quotes from Edward Atkinson and Edwin Arnold warn that modern warships and armed cruisers will become useless within a decade due to faster technological progress. The remarks contrast the brutal reality of battle with calls for peace and humane governance as leaders reflect on arms and diplomacy.
A clear warning against New York stock and bond speculation notes that millions pour into a risky whirlpool, with many fortunes lost and a looming slump. The piece highlights unhinged optimism, moral decay, and the urge to exit before disaster, urging readers to heed Russell Sage’s cautions.
A devotional reflection by Washington Gladden asserts that the belief God is Father should empower and inspire believers, offering comfort regardless of past sins. The passage emphasizes divine companionship and moral renewal through faith.
A collection of maxims cites F B Meyer on unloading blessings at the right time and a German proverb on war leaving three kinds of people. George Herbert warns against scorn of love and notes even small affection is a kingly gift.
A small collection of philosophical quotes emphasizes patient endurance as preparation for trials, with warnings that indulgence leads toward forbidden acts and a suggestion that singing can aid prayer during sorrow. The remarks cite Dean Goulburn Augustine and Martin Luther.
Nine converts were baptized Sunday afternoon in Hamburg by Rev. Sherman and Rev. Kennard at the joint service near town. Seven were baptized by immersion or sprinkling with six joining the Methodist church and one the Disciples. Two others were received at the Main Street Baptist church during the morning service. All nine had attended Rev. Keyser's revival meeting at Lillard's schoolhouse.
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