The dim light of nature taught heathens to think on this duty; Wherefore they in their idolatrous and superstitious manner, had their household gods, and their household services and sacrifices, as knowing, that as God was to preserve and do … Continued
I was reading lately about a missionary in India who was preaching one day to a crowd of people near a heathen temple. Not far from where the missionary stood one of the priests of the temple had a large … Continued
The same was true of Martin Luther, who brought about the Reformation, almost five hundred years ago. The Pope of Rome wanted to have him put to death. And Charles the Fifth, the Emperor of Germany, the most powerful monarch … Continued
Let me show you how Jesus put this same armor round one of our brave generals during the American Revolution, and protected him. This story is told of General Schuyler. He had a great deal to do along the Hudson … Continued
Many years ago there was a celebrated minister in Scotland, whose name was John Knox. He had a great many enemies on account of his faithful preaching. Some of these tried in many ways to kill him. When taking his … Continued
Happy is that family where the worship of God is constantly and conscientiously maintained. Such houses are temples in which the Lord dwells, and castles garrisoned by a Divine power. I do not say, that, by honoring God in your … Continued
Dr. Hammond, a surgeon in the United States Army, tells this story as occurring in connection with himself. At the time here referred to, Dr. Hammond was stationed at Fort Webster, in that part of the country which is now … Continued