1910
No one can fail to be impressed by the careful hygienic precautions of the Mosaic period. For example, consider how animals were divided into the clean and the unclean, the reason for this being that the priests, in preparing them for sacrifice, noted the presence of parasites in the flesh or insides of certain animals which were therefore to be avoided.
Bits and Pieces
Some people treat the sermon as a table d'hote dinner, picking out the things that will not agree with them.
When the pulpit gets into poetic clouds it misses the man on the pavement.
A catalogue of vices never led any one into virtue.
Anaemia is often temporarily mistaken for virtue.
An ingrowing conscience drives many a man into sin.
Showing posts with label cleansing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cleansing. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Monday, May 28, 2007
The World's End Coming Soon, According to Lima Man
Ohio, 1905
Whittredge Advises People to Sell Everything in Order to be "Clean" on Judgment Day
Lima, O., Feb. 22. — Wm. Whittredge, who was put in jail here for refusing to send his nine-year-old daughter to school because the world was coming to an end in March, is now issuing daily bulletins beseeching the people to watch and pray, claiming that he, like of Noah of old, has been delegated as the Lord's apostle and prophet.
Whittredge has formulated a new cult known as "The Church of the Israelites," which has for its teachings preparation for the coming of the Messiah. He has a number of converts in this and adjacent counties, and among his divine orders Whittredge instills the decree that followers must sell their worldly goods and be ready and "clean" to make their peace.
Yesterday Whittredge received in his mail, which has grown quite heavy, a letter from S. J. Hickey, dated East Orange, N. J., in which the writer asks for blessings, and follows with the statement: "Perhaps we can help each other in this situation through Christ, for I, too, have been jailed by the powers that be, and can heartily sympathize with you."
In his latest reiteration of the coming of the end in March, Whittredge proclaims through the press: "As it was in the days of Noah, so shall also the coming of Man now be. Noah knew and warned the people; remember some one else now knows. Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secrets to His servants, the prophets. Whereby, when ye regard, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ. Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, and it is now revealed unto His holy apostles and prophets. And what I say unto you I say unto all. Watch and pray."
—The Newark Advocate, Newark, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1905, p. 6.
OTHERS
Who Agree With Wm. Whittredge
That the World is Coming to an End Next Month
East Orange, N.J., 76 Midland Ave.
Mr. Wm. Whitredge,
Lima, O., Feb. 14, 1905.
Dear Brother —
A recent press dispatch informs us that you have been jailed for refusing to send your daughter to school, your reason being that you believed the end to be so near as to make it not worth the while. I am also of the opinion that the destruction of the cosmos by fire, as predicted by the Apostle Peter, is very near at hand and extend you my sympathy. Will you kindly tell me what has convinced you of the truth concerning these last things, perhaps we can help each other in the situation through Christ. I, too, have been jailed by the powers that be, and can heartily sympathize with you.
Your brother in Christ Jesus. S. J. HICKEY.
The Lord is come with ten thousand of His saints to execute judgment upon all and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him. These are murmurers, complainer walking after their own lusts, and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advance. Jude 14-15-16. A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh a sign, but no sign will be given but the sign of the Prophet Jonah. As it was in the days of Noah, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. Noah knew and warned the people; remember some one else will know. Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth His secrets to His servants, the prophets. Whereby, when ye regard, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ. Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men as it is now revealed unto His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. And what I say unto you I say unto all, watch and pray. MRS. WM. WHITTREDGE
—The Lima Times Democrat, Lima, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1905.
WAIT FOR WORLD TO END
Decatur, Ind., March 9. — Waiting for the world to come to an end and advocating the creed of their sect, several families, under the leadership of William Whittredge, formerly of Elgin, Ohio, are preparing for the millennium, which they say will be here in April. The little band has no name, but its members apparently are sincere in their belief. When Whittredge and his followers came here quietly several weeks ago they attracted little attention, but it was noticed that the entire band of three families was housed in one dwelling. Then the people of the neighborhood began to wonder. It was made known yesterday that the strangers were simply waiting for the world to come to an end and tracts were scattered over the city warning residents that the end is expected in April. The followers of Whittredge in preaching their doctrine point to revelations, and on the tracts they distribute are printed quotations from the bible. The members of the band are all intelligent and well informed.
—The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, IN, March 9, 1905, p. 9.
Whittredge Advises People to Sell Everything in Order to be "Clean" on Judgment Day
Lima, O., Feb. 22. — Wm. Whittredge, who was put in jail here for refusing to send his nine-year-old daughter to school because the world was coming to an end in March, is now issuing daily bulletins beseeching the people to watch and pray, claiming that he, like of Noah of old, has been delegated as the Lord's apostle and prophet.
Whittredge has formulated a new cult known as "The Church of the Israelites," which has for its teachings preparation for the coming of the Messiah. He has a number of converts in this and adjacent counties, and among his divine orders Whittredge instills the decree that followers must sell their worldly goods and be ready and "clean" to make their peace.
Yesterday Whittredge received in his mail, which has grown quite heavy, a letter from S. J. Hickey, dated East Orange, N. J., in which the writer asks for blessings, and follows with the statement: "Perhaps we can help each other in this situation through Christ, for I, too, have been jailed by the powers that be, and can heartily sympathize with you."
In his latest reiteration of the coming of the end in March, Whittredge proclaims through the press: "As it was in the days of Noah, so shall also the coming of Man now be. Noah knew and warned the people; remember some one else now knows. Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secrets to His servants, the prophets. Whereby, when ye regard, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ. Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, and it is now revealed unto His holy apostles and prophets. And what I say unto you I say unto all. Watch and pray."
—The Newark Advocate, Newark, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1905, p. 6.
OTHERS
Who Agree With Wm. Whittredge
That the World is Coming to an End Next Month
East Orange, N.J., 76 Midland Ave.
Mr. Wm. Whitredge,
Lima, O., Feb. 14, 1905.
Dear Brother —
A recent press dispatch informs us that you have been jailed for refusing to send your daughter to school, your reason being that you believed the end to be so near as to make it not worth the while. I am also of the opinion that the destruction of the cosmos by fire, as predicted by the Apostle Peter, is very near at hand and extend you my sympathy. Will you kindly tell me what has convinced you of the truth concerning these last things, perhaps we can help each other in the situation through Christ. I, too, have been jailed by the powers that be, and can heartily sympathize with you.
Your brother in Christ Jesus. S. J. HICKEY.
The Lord is come with ten thousand of His saints to execute judgment upon all and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him. These are murmurers, complainer walking after their own lusts, and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advance. Jude 14-15-16. A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh a sign, but no sign will be given but the sign of the Prophet Jonah. As it was in the days of Noah, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. Noah knew and warned the people; remember some one else will know. Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth His secrets to His servants, the prophets. Whereby, when ye regard, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ. Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men as it is now revealed unto His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. And what I say unto you I say unto all, watch and pray. MRS. WM. WHITTREDGE
—The Lima Times Democrat, Lima, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1905.
WAIT FOR WORLD TO END
Decatur, Ind., March 9. — Waiting for the world to come to an end and advocating the creed of their sect, several families, under the leadership of William Whittredge, formerly of Elgin, Ohio, are preparing for the millennium, which they say will be here in April. The little band has no name, but its members apparently are sincere in their belief. When Whittredge and his followers came here quietly several weeks ago they attracted little attention, but it was noticed that the entire band of three families was housed in one dwelling. Then the people of the neighborhood began to wonder. It was made known yesterday that the strangers were simply waiting for the world to come to an end and tracts were scattered over the city warning residents that the end is expected in April. The followers of Whittredge in preaching their doctrine point to revelations, and on the tracts they distribute are printed quotations from the bible. The members of the band are all intelligent and well informed.
—The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, IN, March 9, 1905, p. 9.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Preacher Compares Sin To Leprosy
Fresno, California, 1907
Christ Cured Physical Leprosy, Surely He Can Cure Leprosy of Soul, Says Rev. Perkins
The revival services at the Christian church gain in power. The audiences are large and the interest keen. Tonight J. R. Perkins, the pastor, will preach on "The Sympathy of Jesus." One made the confession after the sermon last night. The services will begin at 7:30 as usual.
Last evening Rev. Perkins preached on "The Leprosy of Sin." He said: "Just as leprosy removes the afflicted from the society of his fellows so sin removes the soul from God. In many places in the Bible when the inspired penmen would impress the people with the deadliness of sin they would use the word 'leprosy.' It was the strongest figure known to them to portray sin in all its vivid and terrible forms.
"Leprosy has ever been looked upon as an incurable disease. Well might it be written over the gate of every leper colony what Dante says is written above the portal of hell, 'Through me you pass into the city of eternal woe: all hope abandon ye who enter here.' And well might such inscription be written upon the souls of sinful men were it not for pardon and peace in Christ. He alone can remove the leper stain of guilt and He is willing as well as able. Believest thou this?
"No reconciliation was possible to the leper. He left his home and with the wanderlust in his soul he sought peace and found it not till death came as a fond, sweet relief. And you, my unconverted brother, cannot be reconciled to God until your moral leprosy is removed. Thank God it can be removed. Listen to the message from the Bible: 'But now in Christ Jesus ye who were one time afar off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For He is our Peace, Who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us, that He might reconcile us to God.' There is power in the blood of Christ, power in His death because there was power in His life, and there is power in His word.
"Remember that it takes a great salvation to save great sinners as we are. Man lost in sin is lost so completely that self-recovery is impossible without the divine touch of healing. It requires a God to save a man. Divinity plus humanity mean pardon and perfect peace. Divinity is ever ready; but humanity halts between two opinions. Jesus cured physical leprosy, surely He can cure the leprosy of the soul. In perfect trust and faith the ten lepers of Galilee stood before Him and were made whole. Will not the ten and more unconverted in this house tonight stand before Jesus and be cleansed from all sin? Just as you are. Don't try to go the way alone. Failure is certain. Be ye reconciled tonight. Be ye born anew, from above. The stain is too deep for so-called morality to remove it. Too deep for all remedies save the oil of His salvation. Sin has broken your life. Here is a broken vase. We pick up the pieces and paste them together, but the broken pieces show. So will the broken pieces in your life show till your life is placed in the hot crucible of His love and molded anew by the Divine Potter."
—Fresno Morning Republican, Fresno, Nov. 26, 1907, p. 7.
Christ Cured Physical Leprosy, Surely He Can Cure Leprosy of Soul, Says Rev. Perkins
The revival services at the Christian church gain in power. The audiences are large and the interest keen. Tonight J. R. Perkins, the pastor, will preach on "The Sympathy of Jesus." One made the confession after the sermon last night. The services will begin at 7:30 as usual.
Last evening Rev. Perkins preached on "The Leprosy of Sin." He said: "Just as leprosy removes the afflicted from the society of his fellows so sin removes the soul from God. In many places in the Bible when the inspired penmen would impress the people with the deadliness of sin they would use the word 'leprosy.' It was the strongest figure known to them to portray sin in all its vivid and terrible forms.
"Leprosy has ever been looked upon as an incurable disease. Well might it be written over the gate of every leper colony what Dante says is written above the portal of hell, 'Through me you pass into the city of eternal woe: all hope abandon ye who enter here.' And well might such inscription be written upon the souls of sinful men were it not for pardon and peace in Christ. He alone can remove the leper stain of guilt and He is willing as well as able. Believest thou this?
"No reconciliation was possible to the leper. He left his home and with the wanderlust in his soul he sought peace and found it not till death came as a fond, sweet relief. And you, my unconverted brother, cannot be reconciled to God until your moral leprosy is removed. Thank God it can be removed. Listen to the message from the Bible: 'But now in Christ Jesus ye who were one time afar off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For He is our Peace, Who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us, that He might reconcile us to God.' There is power in the blood of Christ, power in His death because there was power in His life, and there is power in His word.
"Remember that it takes a great salvation to save great sinners as we are. Man lost in sin is lost so completely that self-recovery is impossible without the divine touch of healing. It requires a God to save a man. Divinity plus humanity mean pardon and perfect peace. Divinity is ever ready; but humanity halts between two opinions. Jesus cured physical leprosy, surely He can cure the leprosy of the soul. In perfect trust and faith the ten lepers of Galilee stood before Him and were made whole. Will not the ten and more unconverted in this house tonight stand before Jesus and be cleansed from all sin? Just as you are. Don't try to go the way alone. Failure is certain. Be ye reconciled tonight. Be ye born anew, from above. The stain is too deep for so-called morality to remove it. Too deep for all remedies save the oil of His salvation. Sin has broken your life. Here is a broken vase. We pick up the pieces and paste them together, but the broken pieces show. So will the broken pieces in your life show till your life is placed in the hot crucible of His love and molded anew by the Divine Potter."
—Fresno Morning Republican, Fresno, Nov. 26, 1907, p. 7.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
