Going Home Poem by Margaret E. Sangster
An evocative verse by Margaret E. Sangster envisions leaving hardship for divine fullness and reunion with beloved in a promised land. The poem expresses longing for spiritual joy, the presence of the Master, and eternal peace beyond death.
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Margaret E. Sangster
Morning Hours and the call to daily renewal
A meditation on starting each day fresh with spiritual and moral purpose. The piece urges early hours for study prayer and planning, cites examples from Scott Adams and others, warns against lingering habits, and emphasizes reliance on God for daily strength and grace.
Watch with Jesus in the dark hours of the wine press
The passage urges followers to heed Jesus summons to watch with him during life’s dark moments. It warns against sleeping through his call, as the hour may pass and a new epoch begin, leaving only the memory of neglected opportunity.
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Philadelphia
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Children of Israel
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Theodore L. Cuyler
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Noted Scientist Warns Worry Harms More Than War
Dr. George W. Jacoby, a physician and psychologist, warns that persistent worry kills as surely as weapons, noting more deaths in the last century from anxiety than from battle. He urges stress management and mental health awareness.
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George W. Jacoby
Charity and sin in the Christian life and preaching
The article extols charity as central to salvation and condemns uncharitableness. It cites Jesus sparing the woman taken in adultery, commends charity’s power to cover sins, and quotes Drummond. It also urges clergy to preach the old gospel, warning against merely modern methods and stressing the need to hate sin.
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Apostle
Drummond
Lutheran World
Faithful Service Its Own Reward
A religious meditation contrasts worldly wealth with spiritual reward for humble servants of the Lord. It argues that worldly success favors profit and power, while true service yields inner satisfaction and a clear conscience. The piece concludes that faithfulness to God is more valuable than money.
Eternal Life Today A Poem Attribution Phoebe Cary
A speaker recalls healing clime and a loved one finding shore and peace. The Loving grants perfect rest as the beloved enters untroubled life eternal, and the narrator laments but accepts. The poem expresses longing, divine fulfillment, and a final affectionate tribute to Phoebe Cary.
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Phoebe Cary
Paper Ad Promises Yearly Plan for $1 Spot Cash
Readable text notes a newspaper insertion offering a one dollar upfront payment for a yearly service. The line hints at a favorable deal or promotional subscription with immediate cash option.
Why Women Have the Blues Says London Doctor
A London physician with a large practice among the distressed notes that melancholia mostly grips women of comfortable means. He argues the cause lies in idle routines and lack of occupation and prescribes walking, work, and practical tasks to keep the mind and body active. He notes poorer women endure more hardship yet show resilience.
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Theosophical School
Herbert Spencer
London
Senator Hoar Honors Davis With Kind Tribute
Senator Hoar paid a beautiful tribute to the late Senator Davis saying no spark from him was ever a cinder in the eye of his friend, tempering wit with discretion and kindness.
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Hoar
Senator Davis
Never Hurt Trouble Let It Hunt You
A cautionary line urging vigilance and distance from danger, advising to avoid confrontation and stay away from home if trouble may arise. It presents a practical survival mindset without citing specific events or names.
Carlyle Tackles Evolution Debate with Quiet Wit
Mr Carlyle faced a group of philosophers and scientists debating Darwinism. He silenced laughter with a remark that man is not much higher than tadpoles, quoting the prophet David Thou madest him a little lower than the angels.
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Mr. Carlyle
David
Practical Faithfulness in Daily Work
A sermon stresses Christ’s demand for faithfulness in all tasks from child schooling to crafts like sewing, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and retail. It warns that widespread honesty would end fraud, skimping, misweighing, and duties neglected.
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R. Miller
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Silence and Humility as Self Cure in Duty and Faith
A devotional reflection urging self restraint and humility, warning against self praise and vanity. It urges turning from personal plans and seeking honor from God, guided by Christ's example and Wilberforce’s teaching. It emphasizes daily meditation on Calvary and refusal of self glory.
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Wilberforce
Lutheran College Standard of Faith for Young Men
The writer urges Christian parents to choose a college whose atmosphere honors faith and the Word. It praises Lutheran colleges as embodying sound judgment and obedience to scripture, claiming any Lutheran college would meet this standard for a young man’s education.
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Joseph
Stand Alone Or Fall Behind The Cost Of Leaning On Others
A wary critique urges self reliance as the path to success. It argues that chronic leaners lose mental power by dependence, citing Andrew Carnegie on climbing ladders and warning that reliance breeds mediocrity. It calls for initiative, will power, and inner strength.
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Andrew Carnegie
Meditation leads to conversation in Hallock remark
A reflective quote from G B Hallock suggests talking about a person’s actions becomes easier when we ponder them first. The line emphasizes contemplation before discussion.
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Hallock
Bank Clerk Refuses Payment Without Identity
A bank clerk declines to cash a check asking for identification, while an elderly woman questions the policy. The exchange humorously highlights caution in financial transactions and mutual ignorance between customer and teller.
Personal Rules For Fair Judgment From Carus
The text reflects a speaker urging caution before forming judgments. It emphasizes listening to both sides, avoiding ill reports, moderating unkindness, and withholding belief until compelled, underscoring restraint in handling rumors.
Holy Land waking up says Harris on mineral finds
Ernest I Harris United States Consular Agent at Ebenstock Germany reports to the State Department that new mineral deposits have been found in Palestine and that industrial awakening in the Holy Land is near. He mentions salt from the Dead Sea phosphate deposits and a planned Jaffa Jerusalem railroad with Dead Sea steamboats already in use.
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Ernest I. Harris
United States
Ebenstock
Germany
State Department
Palestine
Holy Land
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Harris
Jordan
Dead Sea
Jaffa-Jerusalem
God's Thank You Tale Teaches Quiet Gratitude
A short tale recounts four year old Jack who weeds for his cousin without thanks. He feels sorrow at first but discovers an inner reward he calls God's thank you. The moral centers on intrinsic kindness and personal satisfaction.
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Jack
Jackie
Life of Rev. C A Rose Now Ready for Delivery
Subscribers are asked to send 75 cents per copy plus 6 cents postage. The edition is limited and distribution will follow order priority for existing subscribers. Unsubscribed orders will be filled as long as copies last. refunds will be issued if the edition is exhausted. Send to Rev L E Busry Salisbury NC.
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L. E. Busry
Salisbury
N.C
Quotations on Humility and Faith by Macdonald
A religious reflection contrasts arrogance with true piety and humility. It notes that a mindful person should distrust self exaltation and see trials as divine catalysts for growth, urging reliance on God's aid in weakness.
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