Birds of the Air Teach a Higher Christian Flight
A fiery sermon uses migratory birds the stork turtle crane and swallow to urge believers to imitate their decisiveness and elevation in faith. The preacher contrasts earthly hesitancy with the birds marching south and calls for a higher spiritual life through joy in worship and immediate repentance.
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Holland
Germany
American Congress
Queen's Househord
Brazil
Florida
Mexico
South America
Africa
Hudson
Amazon
Thames
Nile
Isaac Watts
Charles Wesley
Wall Street
Haydn
God
Christ
Heaven
Heavenly King
Aing
Church of God
Goa
Mozart
Father
Nother
Jesus
The Kaaba and the Black Stone in Mecca
A historical sketch describes the Kaaba as an ancient square temple built by Abraham and Ishmael, revered by Muslims. It notes the black stone set in silver, its legends, and its worn, blackened surface from countless touches. The outside cover, damask and renewed yearly, is supplied by Turkish rulers with high value. Pilgrims undertake the Hajj and add the title Hadj to their names.
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Heaven
Hannah
Samuel
Avraham
Isaac
Hagar
Ishmael
Mecca
Abraham
Adam
Paradise
Adams
Seth
Ishael
Sam
Gabriel
Caaba
Khedive of
Ezgyp Sleven
A Queer Tribute of Wolves Heads by King Edgar
In medieval Briantar a tribute was demanded from minor states. King Edgar the Peacable required payment in wolves heads, with Wales paying three hundred annually. As wolves dwindled the tribute ended, reflecting the king’s aim to show power rather than wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Briuar
Will
Jim
Walere
Wolve
Engand
Harper
Lake of Pitch in Trinidad Described as Inexhaustible Asphalt Lake
A detailed account portrays a circular 110 acre basin in Trinidad filled with nearly pure asphaltum. The surface hosts islands with vegetation, birds, and islets shifting slowly through the liquid lake. Temperature swings 70 to 140 degrees, strong sulfur smell, and deep, unknown depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Nature
Sodom
Gomorrah
Reliable Apple Pie and Biscuit Tips From Old Recipes
The article reviews proper biscuit thickness to avoid under or over baking and suggests dampening muffins when hot. It then discusses storing winter apples in papers in a cool place, preventing flavor loss, and preventing off tastes from poorly stored fruit. It ends with guidance on baking and flavoring apple pie including crust color, baking time, and spice choices.
Anew Home Improvement Aid Touted In Old Notes
An 19th century guide describes cleaning papier-mache with lukewarm water and soap, then oil. It mentions a milk boiler marked B N O Dot Over and a contraption that boils over when milk is too low, acting as a safety valve. It also covers wallpaper removal with steam and a new carpet stretcher and tacker to ease fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bait Thabor
Matthew Arnold and Mrs Procter Conversation Revealed
The fragment describes Matthew Arnold visiting Adelaide Procter and Mrs Procter near eighty. Arnold recalls a remark about him being conceited while the Procters discuss his attire and reception during his lecture tour in the United Kingdom.
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Matthew Arnold
Oucontr
United
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Alps
Cha Stork
Yisid
Washington Sta
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