Christianity Declining Yet Faith Remains A Religious Age
William Elliot Grittis argues Christianity seems discredited in modern times yet asserts the faith remains a living force. He cites England and American church trends, declines in confirmations and baptisms, and shifting church life, while praising Christianity for social progress, education, and reform. He urges a return to Jesus’ simplicity, less clerical ossification, and broader public engagement to restore growth and vitality.
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William Elliot Grittis
Frederick Harrison
Church of England
England
United States
Lazaria
Jesus
Gallafice
Rerivallam
Drawing the Net by Rev. Clark on inviting to Christ
The article argues the era's danger is not overasking but under inviting unsaved individuals to Christ. It urges frequent, clear cut, and individual decisions, noting to repeat invitations at subsequent meetings if needed while avoiding overformal repetition. Strong emphasis on timely salvation and proactive prayer meetings.
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Clark
D. BD
Christ
Strict Integrity Pays. A rousing吹drama on thrift and honesty
A reflective essay parodies a Shakespearean scene to argue that integrity pays in money and land as well as morality. The speaker asserts righteousness yields tangible wealth and condemns corruption as disastrous to finances and virtue.
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Joan Merritte Driver
Shakapeare
Morgan
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Jesu
Anapa
Thanksgiving Night With Odd Guests and Old Tales
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Thanksgiving party with a crutch user a stammering boy and a blind elder as guests. Tales by the old man and a lively exchange with a visiting city guest reveal country dreams and festive contrast. The narrative also notes Masassoit and Ninety Indians joining a historic feast outdoors with brown roast turkey and pumpkin pie celebrated by both Indians and colonists.
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Gueets
Roger
Masonson
Massasoit
Howard Winslow
How to Cook the Turkey by a New York Chef
A New York hotel chef famed for roast turkey demonstrates a method that yields a beautifully browned, delicious result. The piece extols Thanksgiving cultivation, gratitude, and the joy of family, linking culinary craft to a broader sense of blessing and appreciation.
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New York
Elis
Charlie's Thanksgiving in New Orleans nears poverty and ambition
A displaced country youth named Charlie, on Thanksgiving, wanders the city street in tattered clothes and pawn tickets, dreaming of wealth from farming and a grand home. A street boy taunts him, noting his hunger and lack of work, as Charlie admits he came to the city to get rich.
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Charlie
Esson
Lome
Green Bay
Portland Transcript
Thanksgiving Interludes From Various Papers
A collage of holiday scenes and snippets: a Nanaimo style sermon about returning home and a young man named Charlie planning a visit, a Port land Transcript note about the first Thanksgiving with wild game and roast turkey tips, a quip about a misidentified turkey, and a Washington Star joke about beleaguered hosts and guests. The pieces reflect early American Thanksgiving lore, recipes, and light humor.
Thanksgiving Day Significance Should Not Be Forgotten
A religious festival item warns the Thanksgiving theme must not be forgotten. It laments ingratitude born from habit and ease, citing that most blessings come from others by their favor, and expresses that the word thank you remains essential in social conduct.
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T. Willis
The
New York Ledger
Gideon and the Three Hundred Lead to Bold Victory
The Gideon tale blends courage and craft as a leader forges a small force from 32,000 to 300 by design and ritual. The chosen band uses a spring, a tactic at the water’s edge, the fleece test, and a silent torch to rout the Midianite foe in a dramatic ancient conflict.
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Gideon
Efe
Palestine
theat-Jordan
Terael
Bedawia
Jehweb
Ophrah
Nesx Bechem
Fatentine
God
Jeremiah
John the Baptist
Jesreel
Mount
Gilboa
Jordan
Fas Valley
Moreh
Togh Young Pupila
Thor Bealdes
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