1905
Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court for over half a century has been connected with Sunday schools as scholar or teacher. Ever since going to Washington twelve years ago he has had a class of adults. The justice says he frequently has been indebted to the Bible for sentences which have given emphasis to the thought and vigor to the argument of his legal opinions.
Besetting Sin of "Gentlemen"
All people above the condition of laborers are ruined by excess of stimulus and nourishment, clergy included. I never yet saw any gentleman who ate and drank as little as was reasonable. Looking back on my past life I find that all my miseries of body and mind have proceeded from indigestion. — Sydney Smith's Confession.
Welsh Tangles Pastor
In one of the southern Kansas towns the preacher at a funeral made a sad mess of it when he attempted to read an obituary of the dead woman. She was born in Ystradgyulas, Glamorganshire. Wales. — Kansas City Journal.
Showing posts with label Wales. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Show Appreciation by Hymns
1905
In South Wales, when the people are pleased with the work of an actor, they have a custom of showing their appreciation by singing hymns at the close of the performance. Henry Irving was playing at Swansea when he was surprised to see the audience burst into "Lead, Kindly Light," when he appeared before the curtain in response to a call. At the close of the engagement the great actor was deeply touched by the singing of "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," rendered in most reverent manner.
1910
"Learn of Me"
"Learn of me," says the Saviour, "for I am meek and lowly in heart." Christ is lowly, not the weakness of failure, but the modest humility of strength, honor and success. Learning from Jesus, doubt and fear, with all their haunting terrors, flee away, and we walk in the bright sunlight of his truth. Learning of Jesus, faith, hope and love make our lives a joy to ourselves and a blessing to others."
Ruling
No man doth safely rule but he that is glad to be ruled. No man doth safely rule but he that hath learned gladly to obey. — Thomas รก Kempis.
In South Wales, when the people are pleased with the work of an actor, they have a custom of showing their appreciation by singing hymns at the close of the performance. Henry Irving was playing at Swansea when he was surprised to see the audience burst into "Lead, Kindly Light," when he appeared before the curtain in response to a call. At the close of the engagement the great actor was deeply touched by the singing of "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," rendered in most reverent manner.
1910
"Learn of Me"
"Learn of me," says the Saviour, "for I am meek and lowly in heart." Christ is lowly, not the weakness of failure, but the modest humility of strength, honor and success. Learning from Jesus, doubt and fear, with all their haunting terrors, flee away, and we walk in the bright sunlight of his truth. Learning of Jesus, faith, hope and love make our lives a joy to ourselves and a blessing to others."
Ruling
No man doth safely rule but he that is glad to be ruled. No man doth safely rule but he that hath learned gladly to obey. — Thomas รก Kempis.
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