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.
Showing posts with label learning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learning. Show all posts
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
Pastor Bars Hobble Skirt
1910
No Woman, Wearing Garb of Latest Fashion, Can Enter New Jersey Village Church
Groveville, New Jersey — Rev. Peter Henry, pastor of the First Reformed church, has refused admission to his church to any woman who wears a "hobble" skirt, and has denounced from his pulpit those who have adopted this style of dress. He terms girls and women who wear them as "walking balloons," "lunatics" and "godless." He says the style is a travesty, and asserts the girls and women who wear such skirts should be "spanked."
Since the minister began his crusade few of the "hobblers" can be seen in these parts, and although a number of women in his congregation had gone to considerable expense in placing skirts of this style in their wardrobe, they are now bemoaning the expenditure, as they have destroyed them or given them away.
Lincoln — Learned or Unlearned?
Congressman Wise of Virginia, in his address on Lincoln, said: "Abraham Lincoln had neither the learning, the experience in public life, nor the social advantages of William H. Seward. Nor had he the political training, the polish, or the skilled weapons of debate possessed by his great antagonist, Stephen A. Douglas. What he had was a faith which knew no variableness nor shadow of turning, and a purpose that he boldly announced at the outset and never abandoned under any discouragement. It is a mistake to say he was an unlearned man."
No Woman, Wearing Garb of Latest Fashion, Can Enter New Jersey Village Church
Groveville, New Jersey — Rev. Peter Henry, pastor of the First Reformed church, has refused admission to his church to any woman who wears a "hobble" skirt, and has denounced from his pulpit those who have adopted this style of dress. He terms girls and women who wear them as "walking balloons," "lunatics" and "godless." He says the style is a travesty, and asserts the girls and women who wear such skirts should be "spanked."
Since the minister began his crusade few of the "hobblers" can be seen in these parts, and although a number of women in his congregation had gone to considerable expense in placing skirts of this style in their wardrobe, they are now bemoaning the expenditure, as they have destroyed them or given them away.
Lincoln — Learned or Unlearned?
Congressman Wise of Virginia, in his address on Lincoln, said: "Abraham Lincoln had neither the learning, the experience in public life, nor the social advantages of William H. Seward. Nor had he the political training, the polish, or the skilled weapons of debate possessed by his great antagonist, Stephen A. Douglas. What he had was a faith which knew no variableness nor shadow of turning, and a purpose that he boldly announced at the outset and never abandoned under any discouragement. It is a mistake to say he was an unlearned man."
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
