1901
An old gentleman of 82 whose occasionally cynical speeches are always tinged with good humor was asked his opinion of modern church music.
"It's all very fine," he said dryly, "and I like to hear it, but there's one thing I've noticed. It may be just chance, but I've noticed it a good many times.
"When I was a boy, the people went to two services a day and sometimes three, and they sat on hard seats and sang with all their hearts:
"My God, the spring of all my joys.
"Now the congregation lean comfortably back in softly cushioned pews and listen to the choir singing:
"Art thou weary, art thou languid?
"I may be mistaken, but it comes home to me every now and then that hymnology is changing to suit the times." — Youth's Companion.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
He's Still Active At 88 As Editor
Iowa, 1909
D. N. Harris, editor of the Missouri Valley Times, is 88 years old and active and vigorous in his work. All his life he has remained in the work, and he shows no signs of wearing out.
In a recent issue of his paper he gives a few words in explanation of why he is still with us. They are modestly uttered, but nevertheless filled with valuable information. He remembered his creator in the days of his youth and has kept right along at it and so, according to the promise, he is living long in "the land which the Lord the God giveth."
This is the way Mr. Harris says it: "We are asked, almost daily, how we manage to retain our good health and apparent youth to the good old age of 88 years. We have no particular formula for extending life, but think it is more the goodness of God than any effort of ours. We recognize the law that gives the life of man to three score years and ten (70 years), but for cause may be extended.
"We have always taken good care of No. 1. Have lived temperate, having been a member of every temperance organization from the Washingtonians way back in the '40s down to the Good Templars, so you see that excluded intoxicating liquor from our use. We neither smoke nor chew tobacco and for many years, just before retiring at night, we drink a bowl of hot lemonade and go to bed and sleep as soundly as an innocent babe. We have never had a rheumatic pain, and while it may not be from our way of living, is certainly worth a trial. We divide our time into three equal parts, going to bed at 10 p.m., and rising at 7 a.m., and attend to business during the balance of the time. We married at 23 years of age, raising ten children, all now living.
"This is our life, good or bad as it may be, and if worthy of trial, try it. Remember, we do not say this manner of life will prolong your life, but we do say we are 88 years old, well and hearty, and willing to try it for 40 years longer."
D. N. Harris, editor of the Missouri Valley Times, is 88 years old and active and vigorous in his work. All his life he has remained in the work, and he shows no signs of wearing out.
In a recent issue of his paper he gives a few words in explanation of why he is still with us. They are modestly uttered, but nevertheless filled with valuable information. He remembered his creator in the days of his youth and has kept right along at it and so, according to the promise, he is living long in "the land which the Lord the God giveth."
This is the way Mr. Harris says it: "We are asked, almost daily, how we manage to retain our good health and apparent youth to the good old age of 88 years. We have no particular formula for extending life, but think it is more the goodness of God than any effort of ours. We recognize the law that gives the life of man to three score years and ten (70 years), but for cause may be extended.
"We have always taken good care of No. 1. Have lived temperate, having been a member of every temperance organization from the Washingtonians way back in the '40s down to the Good Templars, so you see that excluded intoxicating liquor from our use. We neither smoke nor chew tobacco and for many years, just before retiring at night, we drink a bowl of hot lemonade and go to bed and sleep as soundly as an innocent babe. We have never had a rheumatic pain, and while it may not be from our way of living, is certainly worth a trial. We divide our time into three equal parts, going to bed at 10 p.m., and rising at 7 a.m., and attend to business during the balance of the time. We married at 23 years of age, raising ten children, all now living.
"This is our life, good or bad as it may be, and if worthy of trial, try it. Remember, we do not say this manner of life will prolong your life, but we do say we are 88 years old, well and hearty, and willing to try it for 40 years longer."
Sunday, June 17, 2007
America's Oldest Lutheran Divine
Nov. 1900
Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Hauer, who has just celebrated the ninety-fourth anniversary of his birth at his home in Hanover, Pa., is the oldest Lutheran minister in America.
With perfect health, in full possession of all his faculties, his interest in current events as lively as ever, Dr Hauer is spending his old age in calm enjoyment and soothing retrospect.
He is surrounded by his children, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren, who lovingly anticipate his few wants and brighten the evening of his days with their affectionate solicitude.
The aged clergyman was born in the famous old town of Frederick, Maryland.
Shorts
Solomon when arrayed in all his royal glory never wore a shirt waist.
The worst Christian watchers are those who are taking cat-naps.
To repel one's cross is to make it heavier. — Amiel.
Goliath was the first man to wear a bang on his forehead.
The dice of God are always loaded.
When a fellow borrows trouble there is often the devil to pay.
Too often we value outward show more than inward worth.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
A Light Beyond
1910
Someone has said that where there is a shadow there must be a light somewhere, and so there is. Death stands by the side of the highway in which we have to travel, and the light of heaven shining upon him throws a shadow across our path. Let us then rejoice that there is a light beyond. Nobody is afraid of a shadow, for a shadow cannot stop a man's pathway even for a moment. The shadow of a sword cannot kill; the shadow of death cannot destroy us. Why, therefore, should we be afraid? — J. Wilbur Chapman, D. D.
A Heart at Rest
He who catches the one great thought of purpose in life has heard the first syllable of God's message to him. And after the struggle by which he consents to God's will in him, renouncing selfish desire, welcoming trying conditions, accepting a stern commission, always the angels come and minister to him. You shall know you have seen yours; for he will have brought you heaven's sure token, a heart at rest.
Do It Now!
Never put off until tomorrow what somebody else will probably do today; remember that while you are dreaming over some great plan, another man may conceive the same idea and, what is more, put it into practice. Do it now!
Uncle Allen
"If you're getting old and don't know it," philosophized Uncle Allen Sparks, "you'll find it out when you go back to the town where you grew up and look around for the boys you used to play with when you were a kid."
Someone has said that where there is a shadow there must be a light somewhere, and so there is. Death stands by the side of the highway in which we have to travel, and the light of heaven shining upon him throws a shadow across our path. Let us then rejoice that there is a light beyond. Nobody is afraid of a shadow, for a shadow cannot stop a man's pathway even for a moment. The shadow of a sword cannot kill; the shadow of death cannot destroy us. Why, therefore, should we be afraid? — J. Wilbur Chapman, D. D.
A Heart at Rest
He who catches the one great thought of purpose in life has heard the first syllable of God's message to him. And after the struggle by which he consents to God's will in him, renouncing selfish desire, welcoming trying conditions, accepting a stern commission, always the angels come and minister to him. You shall know you have seen yours; for he will have brought you heaven's sure token, a heart at rest.
Do It Now!
Never put off until tomorrow what somebody else will probably do today; remember that while you are dreaming over some great plan, another man may conceive the same idea and, what is more, put it into practice. Do it now!
Uncle Allen
"If you're getting old and don't know it," philosophized Uncle Allen Sparks, "you'll find it out when you go back to the town where you grew up and look around for the boys you used to play with when you were a kid."
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