Amusements and the dangers of excess in worship
In this sermonic monologue a preacher warns that some amusements destroy body and soul, citing biblical Samson, Gaza, and a 3000-strong crowd. He laments church suppression of merriment while urging restraint, financial prudence, and the primacy of home and duty, urging young men to choose virtue over perilous pleasures.
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Samson
Priséy ‘House
Dagon
Pinar
Foake
Ted
Gaza
Jake Street
Saul
Eoilczes
Theo
Princeton
Uberforce
Martin
Phitaurieyfing
Prime
Siowize
Sporishiees
Jan Es
Testa
Thor
Bur
Ron
Chris
Anarchy and government in the United States
M. J. Savage of the Unitarian movement argues that the United States has less external government than most nations. He contends anarchy, in philosophical terms, signifies absence of external government rather than disorder and claims America approaches that ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
M. J. Savage
Uniterian
War amid high motives cited by Rev J Adams
Reverend J Adams of Willianaburg New York cites the war as a humane national act driven by Christian purposes. He argues Gon has risen above selfish concerns and will face all consequences, claiming the conflict will be distinguished among armed conflicts for noble aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J. Adams
Unest
Witllanaburg
N.Y
Punishment and Sin Reflections From Diverse Clergy
A clipped, fragmentary collection of religious quotes discusses punishment tied to sin in the universe. Voices attributed to Rev W G Partridge and Rev lough offer reactions on pride ambition selfishness and inner peace amid disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Partridge
Cinetngan
Lough- Ton
Cinetonati
Two Shots and a Hidden Truth at Savensmore
Lord Caraven's household reels after Lady Hamilton is shot in a hunting incident. The doctor reveals John Blantyre fired the shot, misidentifying Lady Caraven, and the earl grapples with guilt and fear as Blantyre dies confessing. The tale twists through jealousy, revenge, and a perilous mercy.
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Lord Ceraren
Lady Hamilton
Caraven
London
Lady Cararven
Hamilton
Hom Tos
Sir Reve
John Blantyre
Rou
Raoul
Earl
Aia
Lord Carewen
Lady Caraven’s Despair and the Dark Trial
Hildred, Countess of Caraven, sinks into despair after a false murder accusation. Lord Caraven pleads for forgiveness as the truth reveals a case of mistaken identity. The couple confronts tragedy, while Sir Raoul plans to help the wounded wife despite her refusal to forgive.
Why She Goria Gatekeeper and the Lawyer at Heaven
A humorous tale portrays St Peter at the gate of the celestial city. A lawyer seeks entry but is denied by the wise gatekeeper who indicates the arriving woman is not truly a lawyer, while a smiling Blackstonian disciple gains access. The scene ends with the gatekeeper’s playful rebuke and the lawyer’s rebuff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goria
St. Peter
Tong
St Peter
Waylome
Blackstons
Ren_Arbor
Great Travelers Narrated by Smithsonian Scientist
William H. Dall of the Smithsonian notes in Science that whales once struck in the Atlantic were later killed in the North Pacific, and vice versa. This suggests some whales migrate across oceans, traveling thousands of miles around Cape Horn or via the Arctic route through Bering Strait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam H. Dall
Smithsonian Institution
Science
Atlantic
North Pacific
Cape Horn
North America
Bering Strait
Unconscious State Boy Faces Fears of Darkness
A small boy confesses fear of the dark, offering a shy apology while a guardian or elder reassures him. He hopes to grow older, hoping to become a sensible man and motherless fear, until the day he asks about the new moon over his left shoulder.
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Efe
Gelinzi
Christ
Apennines
Iarlotte
M _BRIEME
Asnins
Hildred
Countess of Caraven
Bhildred
Arley Ransome
Pana
Uried
Ean
Arley Ransom
Lord Caraven
Bildred
Spardon
Hilde
Tyre
Tevensmere
Countess of
John Blantrie
Reoul
Lord Caravin
Hildréd
Sir Raoul
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