The Blessings of an Abbreviated Life Sermon
A preacher argues that shorter earthly existence can spare us from moral danger and bereavement while accelerating entry to heaven. He contrasts youth and old age, warning that long life invites temptation, financial ruin, and sorrow, and urges readers to embrace an abbreviated voyage to be near the center of God’s universe.
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Talmace
Muhlenbergh
William Cullen Bryant
Pn Festa
Cato
Monaldesro
Theophrasius
Thurlow Weed
Albert Barnes
Terra Firma
Bi Htven
Forcery
Trenty
Aliotl Ocean
Share
Atlantic Ocean
2 Mile Pond
Westinghouse
Domiméu
David
Jonathan
Tome
Ziking
Corbin
Caribbean
Natronomers
Atlantic
Tage
Gellar
Palace of the Universe
Christios
Andover
Princeton
New Brunswick
Edinburgh
Christendom
Knowledge
Yisiop
National Picture Gallery
London
Wmbrella
Turners
Earth
Heaven
Angela
St Helena
Napoleon
Alhambra
Short Sermons from the Age of Improvement and Debate
A collection of quotations and reflections from various pastors and commentators on the era of rapid progress. It argues the age is marked by invention, moral testing, and the call to improve society, money, roads, and law. The tone recalls late‑19th century civic discourse and sermonette style.
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Lyman Ward
Tniversalist
New York City
Milton
Trilby
Svengall
Badaoeas
O. A. Dickinson
Congregationalisst
Boston
Maas
Abd Nuats
Cleveland
Atlanta Constitution
The Sunday School Lesson for November Seven
Readings discuss Paul's voyage and missions with focus on his trials at sea and journey to Rome. It notes his letters to churches, the healing of many, and lessons from his ministry as he reaches Rome and continues in faith. The piece emphasizes lessons on perseverance, faith, and the early Christian mission.
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Searlyx
Woo
Methuen
Jost
Ike Steet
Geturgan
America
Searles
Mark Hopkinsg
California
Basten Music Fintt
Saeed
Music Hall
Ystowssl
Wateker
Judwissbure
Germany
Purvbaet
All Music
Boston
Senate
Toma Basher
Stanitea Af
Alexandria
Itahag
Carstiaag mPapattiasine
Malta
Paul Caffersine
Pbs
Chris
Paul
Amd
Rome
Bathing In England at a Liberal London Beach
The London Telegraph extols a fashionable English seaside bathing beach where thousands of respectable people bathe without prudish restraint. It describes open nudity among women and girls, casual bathing in blue waters facing bays, and a lively, unembarrassed beach scene with minimal clothing and no indecency fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London Telegraph
Ancient Chinese Mark Found in Mexican Monument
Mexican government sent archaeologists to Hermosillo to study alleged Coloese characters on a monument. They assert the inscriptions are Chinese and place the find as centuries old, while cautioning against hasty judgments in related domestic violence comments and planographic debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hermosillo
A Practical Equivalent and a Stockholm Visit
A fragmentary report recalls Ethel’s remark about kinship and a trip by Nilesco to Sweden. It notes Stockholm and Upsala as places of interest with a crowd serenade and a distant chant from an ailing creature, suggesting a ceremonial tone and press reaction.
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Nilesco
Sweden
Stockholm
Jerome Dahs
Upsala
Eld
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Sints
Cerseir
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Boston Ferntt
C.T
Thackeray
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Tonetus
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ISG
Vnl
Geordie McKay
Tre
Leewgs
Cad T
Metta
Qarsene
Pomcumrs
Steel
Baesly
Nest Lesson
Paris
Minstry
Arta TS
VSL
Ethel
Mas
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