Religion as Spice from Solomon and Sheba Tale
Washington report on Dr. Talmage’s sermon praising joyful religion as spice and perfume. Solomon’s splendor and the Queen of Sheba’s gifts stand as a metaphor for lively faith, urging clearer preaching, brighter church life, and hope in Christ’s joy over melancholy piety. The piece contrasts dull worship with spice filled faith and quotes the biblical spice abundance.
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Dr. Talmage
Sheba
Solomon
Lebanon
Egypt
Solomon's Order
David
Sollmon
Jerusalem
India
Hiram
Balkis
Hem
Queen of
Christ
Cassia
Botany Bay
Voltaire
Herbert Spencer
Hervey
Emmanuel
Treaven
Samuel Rutherford
Taj Mahal
Earth
Bagdad
Punjab
Persia
Balls
Abyssinia
The Intercession for Sodom in Genesis 18
The lesson delves into Abraham’s bold plea to God over Sodom’s fate, highlighting faith, humility, and perseverance. It notes the visit of angels, the exchange with Jehovah, and the idea that the righteous delay divine judgment, with Lot’s rescue as a cautionary tale about worldly temptation.
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Sodom
Abraham
Lord Bannery
Lot
Jehovah
Our town champion roars from the pages again
A rural grocer calls the town champion the lank party with medals claiming he has appeared in papers for curing more diseases than any man in the United States. The excerpt includes a quip about Mrs. Goliath robbed while with her strongman husband, noting his rate at $100 a night.
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United States
Cincinnati Enquirer
Argentine Census Figures Stir Debate On Growth
The census reports Argentina's population at 4,090,000, nearly double the 1869 figure, with Buenos Ayres home to 663,850 residents. Other notes reference Indian incomes, marital happiness on small wages, and a humorous exchange about temper and chatter.
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Argentina
Buenos Ayres
Cintinnati Enquirer
Savings Bond Appeal in Gentle Cries for Change
A light comic fragment shows a child asks for a quarter to place in a savings bank, while adults chide him with questions about purpose and savings goals. A playful exchange underscores thrift themes and family dialogue.
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Papa
Willie
Philadelphia Press
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