Shibboleth and Sibboleth in a Sermon on Sectarianism
A preacher laments sectarianism across denominations from Calvinists to Lutherans and Quakers, arguing the Shibboleth difference once led to death on the Jordan. He calls for liberty of conscience and unity, urging Christians to unite for shared missions and respect historic reformers and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phen
Jordan
Gilead
Ephraim
River Jordan
Cross
Oder
Gileed
Baptist
Congregationalists
Presbyterians
House of God
Perdition
Wraith
Dr. Talmage
Baptist Church
Boston
Bagiend
England
Disraeli
Montefore
Fon
Thliss
Chietir
Efere
Lord Jesus
Christ
God
Robert Hall
Adoniram Tudsens
Latimer
Melville
John Wesley
Summerfeld
Jobe Knox
Alexanders
Christian Associations
Bible Society
Tract Society
Foreign Missionary Society
Father
Jesus Christ
The Kellogg Family Struggles With A Widow’s Grief
Elinor Kellogg mourns her husband as she moves into a new life among her late spouse’s family. Earl Kellogg and Robert Kellogg, sons of the banker, navigate social duties, debts, and flirtations while wary of Robert’s temperamental impulses and Earl’s calculating nature. The scene shifts from the dining room to the looming Board of Trade as tensions simmer at the Chicago estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elimor Kellorg
Hesson
Fulch
Elinor Belingz
Usele Andrew
Laure
Fanette
Madan
Mr. Kellogg
Andrew
Tam
Laura
Janettes
Nisees
Milmma
Suzette
Louis
Robert
Wao
Board of Trade
Chicago
Earl
Elinor Wellegs
Mr. Keltogz
Carreu
Bart
Bos
Lis
Elinor Kellogg
Thalia
Assoodona Pre
Parlor
Mr. Kellore
Robert Kellose
Robert Kelloggs
Clark Street
Hawng
Iquor
Mr. Kellory
Dutiea
Fiat
Mioe
Loeewe
Robert Kelloge
Bari
Laurened
Janette
Julia
Demissus
Widder
London Fog Recounts By James Payn From The Daily Independent
In a letter from London James Payn recalls the great fogs a decade ago and the 1798 night that plunged the city into darkness. He notes scenes of social strain as hosts hurry guests to beds, and describes fogged streets in the strands of that winter and the odd resilience of Londoners amid murky gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Barth
Armen
Ventire
Russell Square
Jenna
Charles
Copenhagen
Dijon
Stockholm
Moscow
James Payn
New
Bork
Remembering George Ashman of Massachusetts and Lincoln’s era
A fragment recalls George Ashman a Massachusetts figure linked to a 1864 convention that nominated Lincoln. It notes Ashman presiding over a 1960 convention, inviting Gov Trask, visiting Springfield, and a famous letter about Lincoln’s first name. The style reflects old newspaper reminiscence with names Webster Lincoln and Ashman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Menses
Webster
Douglas
Lincoln
Washington
Reeds
Crisia
Trask
Mr. Trask
Abraham
Abram
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Webster
Ashamn
Ash
Potomac
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Holy Ghost
George Whitefield
Auaker
George
Gnd
Angel
Far East
Congregational Church
Methodist Church
Faust
Church of God
Leuven
Francis I
Church of the Son
Oliver
Jesus
Sellars
Bnd
Doctor Strong
Andrew Wellegs
Arus
Andrew Bellong
Danos
Aaos
Andrew Kellogg
Elinor Kellogh
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