Silent Prayer and Faith in Healing Power Across Scripture
An essay on Mark and Luke healing miracles, stressing faith as the conduit of Jesus power that heals the sick woman and restores life. It contrasts worldly touch with saving touch, and urges open confession of faith to strengthen belief. It urges unity in Christian families through shared worship and the family pew.
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Jairus
Peter
Jesus
Christ
Mark R. V
Luke R. V
God
We Must Not Desire Heaven Crown Until We Win for Christ
A religious message urges believers that earthly victory for Christ is required before seeking heavenly reward, framing triumph as a precondition for eternal glory.
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Heaven
Christ
Earth
Fretfulness and Its Burden in Everyday Life
The piece discusses fretfulness as a natural urge in some people who fret over real causes or imagined fears. It notes the past and future as frequent targets, and even those with no cause fret to create one. The text warns fretters cause misery to others and urges not to fret.
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Emmanuel Messenger
Pleasant day as murmuring fills dusty roads
The scene evokes a somber mood with many complaints and laments on the streets while people give thanks in a sunny, unhurried moment. The text notes a heavy air of murmuring amid dusty roads and sighs.
Discontent and Faith The Root of Restlessness and Thanksgiving
A sermon-like meditation contrasts discontent with faith, citing biblical figures and personal fortunes, then traces Thanksgiving Day origins from Washington to Lincoln, noting the nation’s duty to thank God amid worldly self-celebration.
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Washington
Congress
United States
New England
New York
America
Bradford
Plymouth Colony
Lincoln
Concordia Magazine
No Dust Prompted Joy Amid Muddy Ride Lesson
A four year old tells his rider there is no dust on a washed carriage ride after a shower. The tale contrasts seeing mud versus dust absence, urging gratitude for health and blessings and urging readers to notice bright spots over mis fortune. The moral emphasizes perspective shaping happiness.
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H. F. Wood
How to Live Long From M F Y Ledger
Fix the grand truth that life power rules the body and cures disease. Life power comes from air water and food. Breathe deeply, ventilate sleeping rooms, avoid filth and tight clothing. Eat natural grains vegetables fruits, avoid fiery condiments, chew with teeth. Maintain muscle study and good deeds to men.
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M. FY. Ledger
Men misjudge shirt sizes by friends and self
A humorous observation notes that most men run one size larger than friends assume and about ten sizes smaller than they think of themselves, reflecting humorous vanity about clothing fit.
It's Very Hard to Have Nothing to Eat But Porridge
A boy Dick grumbles about cold mornings and hard work while others enjoy comfort. His grandmother refutes complaint, praising blessings like food, shelter, and health and urging gratitude for what one has. The exchange centers on perspective and thankfulness.
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Parenological Journal
A Year Lost at School
A hardworking machinist laments missed educational opportunities and recalls four promotions given to less educated peers. He resolves to pursue education despite late start, and eventually attains a responsible position and decent income, yet remains about five years behind educated peers who started earlier.
The Birds Moving Time and Migrant Signals
The piece describes North to South bird migration as a disciplined army with advance and rear guards. It notes night and day travel, routes along mountains and valleys, and signals birds use such as whistling notes and honks to guide flocks. It highlights veteran leaders, long journeys from Hudson Bay to the tropics, and the seasonal gathering before departure.
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Rocky Mountains
Spz
Hudson Bay
Labrador
Greenland
Tropic of Capricorn
New York Recorder
Some Things a Girl of Sixteen Should Know
A guide outlining skills for a young girl covering self knowledge, education, home management, social behavior, deference to elders, church service, and prudent social conduct. It emphasizes reading, writing, finance, housekeeping, dressmaking, cooking, and moral duties within family and community.
World’s Face Mirrors Our Mood Says Thackeray
The London Lancet quotes Thackeray on how cheerfulness attracts cheerful people and abuse invites abuse. It warns that morose habits shorten life, while a healthy laugh sustains health and friendships. It urges busy, burdened minds to find time to smile as a sign of wisdom.
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Thackeray
Fiss
London Lancet
Self Improvement for Welcoming Hearts
A Preston Papers excerpt advises cultivating congeniality and gratitude to be welcomed in homes and circles. It urges self examination, weekly effort in all departments, and thirty minutes daily self-improvement to build mind and character, while encouraging others to join the journey toward a happier life and tranquil old age.
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Preston
What Children Should Be Taught
A Southwestern Presbyterian editorial argues home instruction shapes character beyond books. It urges children learn manners at early ages, quiet speech, polite table habits, listening, bowing and handshakes, and restraint from rude stares or loud comments in public.
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Southwestern Presbyterian
Seeds of Celestial Hope in Winters of Sorrow
A reflection on earthly desires being shaken by a great sorrow. Even as autumn leaves fall, the tree bears buds of celestial hope sealed on every branch. These buds await unfolding in the summer of God's kingdom.
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H. B. Stowe
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