06 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Richmond Planet
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
1
The speaker argues the right road is safe and leads to happiness and prosperity, while the wrong road misleads travelers. They claim prosperity follows the road to God, and deny that prosperity can come from merely earthly paths.
A letter from M. M. of Baltimore decries the modest, seated prayers at religious meetings. The writer urges women to rise and address the King of kings with proper reverence, citing a missionary meeting where all stood with bowed heads while a widow spoke. The note calls for immediate change and accountability.
The recollections describe Dr John H Bocock who led the Presbyterian church at Houston Virginia after fleeing Georgetown DC. He was a tall rugged preacher with zeal and intellect, a chaplain in Cort’s artillery, and a guiding spiritual figure admired by a family who valued his pious ministry. He impressed as a gifted leader with childlike faith and directness.
The speaker recalls Rev. John H. Bocock and the next generation he mentored in rhyme, recitation, and study. He notes the family, including a Kemper sister in law, and remembers postwar church rebuilding in Halifax County and Houston Virginia under Rev. C. W. Maxwell. Obras linger as works follow Addison.
A lyrical poem extols the sunshine of the heart as the source of joy and resilience. It links inner light to smiling days, healing sorrow, and hopeful living, despite life’s cares and darkness. The piece envisions beauty, love, and divine morning song guiding the soul onward.
A reflective meditation contrasts the quiet deep sea with storms above. It speaks of a steadfast bow of beauty amid life’s warfare, projecting divine tranquility as a guiding emblem in Christian faith.
The text urges believers to seek inner peace and stillness in God amid warlike trials. It describes the innermost chamber as a shielded refuge where prayer quiets the soul while facing enemies and difficulties. It promotes remaining in communion with the Most High as a source of poise and strength.
A Lutheran churchman argues culture alone cannot reform society and cites natural depravity and the Holy Ghost as cleansing forces. He condemns secular quackery like eugenics and hygiene as insufficient, urging inner missions and gospel-driven social action from the Church to foster true improvement.
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