End Time Judgment Doctrine and Lutheran Faith Refuted Anabaptist Error
The article discusses Lutheran steadfastness on the final judgment, eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked and devils, opposing Anabaptist views. It cites Scripture from John, Matthew, Romans, and Revelation, and notes a Virginia church anniversary with historical reflections on pastors and local Luteran heritage. It ends with a theological piece on accepting Christ as a gift, regeneration, and atonement, emphasizing faith that works through love.
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God
Christ
Quenstadt
Pleasing Everybody Is Impossible Yet Worth Trying
A Parish Visitor piece argues that pleasing all people is unattainable due to human nature and diverse minds. Editors and leaders cannot satisfy everyone, so focus on pleasing God and conscience. Emphasizes individuality and steadfast work as guiding principles.
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Earth
United States
Gas
Telephone Exchange
Traction Company
The Ideal Young Man and the Strenuous Faith
A sermon exhortation by Dr. M. F. Harlan urges the ideal man to align faith with conduct in business and voting. It elevates self mastery, integrity, and Christ-centric living, arguing thoughts become invocations and professions sacred when guided by strong faith.
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M. F. Harlan
Reading Aloud For Child Literacy And Home Life
The piece urges reading aloud as a family habit linking literature to home entertainment. It notes past winter evenings as examples, praises works by Scott and Milton, warns against trashy reading, and stresses parental role alongside teachers in developing a child’s reading aloud skills.
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Scott
Christ Uses Common Lives in Quiet Gospel Work
A devotional urging that common people, not the gifted, are Christ’s main agents in spreading the gospel. It emphasizes submission over talent, daily acts of cheer, restraint, encouragement, and self-humbling as the ordinary means by which everyday Christians serve God, noting that heavenly greatness rests on willing service.
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Christ
God
Heaven
Earth
Edison Stops Sunday Work After Parental Lesson
The article recalls Thomas Edison ending Sunday lab work after his wife and child’s church-going influence. Edison had previously labored on Sundays for urgent inventions but halted the practice following a moment in which Theodore Edison cautioned him and his parents’ disapproval became clear.
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Little Theodore
Llewellyn
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Theodore
Teddy
Mrs. Edison
Two copies of WipsTER'S International Unabridged Dictionary
Two bound copies of WipsTER'S International Unabridged Dictionary with Dennison's patent index, bound in sheep, offered for sale by ARNEKI & Co at New Market Virginia.
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Dennison
Arneki, & Co
New Market
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The dog that can drink and stay calm
A note from Dog Fancier argues a dog that can drink freely never goes mad while reminding readers that a cruel owner and uneducated community cause harm. It cites mercy to animals and questions callous behavior.
Living God and inner light, Clarke quote
He who never looks up to a living God loses joy in perceiving that presence. The universe then becomes a dead machine grinding on without purpose or end. If the light within us be darkness how great is that darkness. James Freeman Clarke.
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James Freeman Clarke
Water’s Role in Longevity and Digestive Health
An article on how water constitutes over a quarter of the body, aids digestion by dissolving stomach contents, and enhances health when consumed between meals. It argues water as universal solvent and urges internal cleansing alongside external care.
True rest is peace of mind in perfect work
The quote argues true rest lies not in idleness but in peace of mind achieved by resting from sin sorrow fear doubt and care. It highlights rest from knowing one’s duty yet lacking ability to do it as the deepest weariness, claiming perfect rest comes with perfect work until all things are fulfilled.
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Gilbert
Virginia Synod
J. A. Snyder
Tennessee Synod
E. L. Wessinger
Shiremanstown
Mt. Zion Church
New Market
S.s.schmucker
J. G. Morris
William Keys
S. K. Hushour
Elon O. Henkel
Socrates Henkel
Godfrey Henkel
Henkel
Lutheran Church of America
Gen. Muhlenberg
Paul Henkel
Muhlenberg
Virginia
Mr. Wessinger
Lutheran Church
Er. O. Henkel
C. O. Miller
C. C. Henkel
Crickenberger
M. G. Scherer
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The
Theological Seminary
Mt. Pleasant
S. C
W. C. Schaeffer, Jr
Savannah, Ga
Christ
God
Sharur
Jesus Christ
C. Kingsley
What is a Church and who may enter Plymouth Church
Newell Dwight Hillis argues a church is a school of morals where Christ teaches and all Christians are pupils not perfected before entry. He cautions against self righteous claimants and says even the holy seek continuous growth. Only those who acknowledge ignorance and desire learning belong.
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Polytechnic
Plymouth Church
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Nelowe
Newell Dwight Hillis
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Ants on Horseback in Siam Show a Riding Commander
A French traveler, M. Meissen, reports a new gray dampland ant species in Siam. Troops move with one fast ant carrying a smaller gray ant on its back, the mounted insect seemingly directing the column from head to rear.
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Siam
M. Meissen
Peach Custard Recipe Instructions
Make an ordinary custard using three eggs per pint of cream. Cool then stir in an extra pint of rich cream and three cupfuls of peaches cut small. Dust with powdered sugar, mix in, and freeze until firm.
Astral Dressing for Wounds and Bruises
Turpentine dissolves camphor to make an astral dressing for lacera tions bruises and cuts Its antiseptic action equals carbolic acid and it stops bleeding quickly It resists ulcers with continued use Ex
Gingerbread Heist Sparks Guilty Confession
The Philadelphia Press reports a mother scolding Johnny for a missing large piece of gingerbread from the pantry. Johnny admits a portion is with Elsie, admitting partial guilt and a playful remark about not being all to blame.
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Johnny
Elsie
Philadelphia Press
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