Booth’s Eightieth Birthday Sparks New Plan In U S
Gen William Booth founder of the Salvation Army marks his 80th birthday with worldwide rejoicing and the launch of a University of Humanity in the United States. The plan, to train workers in social service, aims to fund a million dollars split between New York and Chicago.
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Malachi's Vision of the Messiah sermon excerpt
An excerpted sermon titled Malachi's Great Vision of the Messiah presents a 1909 authorial work by W.8. Edgon. The text cites Malachi chapters three and four, framing prophetic themes and anticipated messianic fulfillment in a period religious context.
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Christ as purifier and coming judge in sermonette
The sermonette reflects on John the Baptist's vision of Christ as one who baptizes with fire and purifies believers. It contrasts the expected temporal king with Christ's, second coming role as avenger and purifier, highlighting reliance on God’s patience and the metaphor of gold refined by fire. It ends noting that to God a thousand years is as a day.
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Period of Malachi in relation to Haggai Zechariah and Nehemiah
The period of Malachi is tied to Haggai and Zechariah with Joshua the high priest, and likely Nehemiah. The text argues Malachi prophesied after the return from exile, evidenced by absence of Ezra’s mention, and presupposed temple service. The Jewish nation remained politically active with temple worship continuing.
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Grace Divine and the Early Church’s Witness
The historian calls the early Christians living embodiments of grace, a divine initiative that powered unselfish love and generosity. Their sacrifice to aid the needy showed the truth of the resurrection message with great power, and the grace of God remains present and freely available today.
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The Strength of Faith Prayer Quote
A devotional line quotes a Bible verse about trust and fear from Ist. 12:2, invoking Jehovah as strength and refuge in times of doubt.
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Malachi Eyes Hope Amid Dark Times and Promises
The prophet Malachi labors during a period of decline after Nehemiah’s revival. He decries sin while clinging to God’s promises to Abraham and Israel. A guiding voice reassures that God works through humble channels and a future deliverer will purify and renew worship. Malachi resolves to seek the faithful and proclaim the coming one.
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The Spirit Intercedes From Heaven For Believers
The piece emphasizes the Holy Spirit interceding for believers with groanings beyond words and Christ continually interceding at the throne. It asserts that such heavenly intercession sustains faith during temptation and trial, offering unseen, extraordinary help that believers may never fully comprehend.
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Tolstoy on prayer as living faith not dead habit
Reflect on prayer as a sincere act rather than a ritual. Tolstoy cautions against letting prayer become a hollow routine and urges maintaining a heartfelt, voluntary practice rather than a fixed schedule.
Life as a great educator and moral discipline
The passage frames life as a discipline for character, affirming that wisdom comes from experiences rather than pleasure. It argues duty over happiness as the motive for the wise, and that life teaches self and God, with humble teachability as the path to wisdom. The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
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Grace Made Manifest on Transfiguration Mount
The passage reflects on Jesus praying on Mount Tabor and the altered look of his countenance as symbolic of moral and spiritual elevation. It argues prayer heightens perception and draws believers closer to God, urging humility and faith so divine will shines in the faithful's countenance.
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Seeded counsel on trust and treachery from William Penn
Philosophical line urges self reliance and cautions against secret betrayals. Quotation notes that stealth and mischief exist even without malice. The assertion emphasizes personal prudence and discernment in choosing confidants.
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Do Not Think You Can Serve God By Prayer Alone
A Saintly admonition attributed to John Ruskin warns that worship is hollow without obedience to moral duty. The quote emphasizes active faith over mere pious words.
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