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Kingsley disagrees with his correspondent's optimistic outlook on the world situation. He cites the increases in armaments and the re-extension of Papal power (after the first Vatican Council) in "our once Protestant and fruitful land" as reasons...

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[Yes, in the world's eternal plan...]

Stedman wrote this poem upon the death of Horace Greeley to be read at the dedication of the Printer's Monument in Greeley's honor: "Yes, in the world's eternal plan / Divinity itself is given / To him who lives or dies for Man / And looks within...

GLC05508.234

to Mr. Long

Newman answers Long's nine questions about sin and eternal punishment, commenting at length on the meaning and implications of eternal punishment.

GLC05508.193.02

to Mr. Long

Newman writes to Long answering questions about eternal punishment of those who die impenitent, according to Catholic teaching. He also raises a question regarding the Pope's infallibility.

GLC05508.193.03

to Mr. Long

Newman writes that he is unable to answer Long's question about whether the 'pona damni' (loss of God's presence) has degrees as well as the 'pona sensus' (positive suffering). Newman believes the answer is beyond human comprehension, as is Divine...

GLC05508.193.04

to Mr. Ward

Response written to Mr. Ward, her publisher and a minister. Mr. Ward apparently disliked an article Dodge sent him because he disagrees with religious interpretations in the text. Dodge defends her beliefs and criticizes that ministers compel...

GLC05508.087

[Lord of the Universe shield us...]

Holmes writes: "Lord of the Universe shield us and guide us / Trusting Thee always through shadow and sun! / Thou hast united us. Who shall divide us? / Keep us, O keep us the Many in One."

GLC05508.132

to Mr. Holman

A letter of condolence over the death of Holman's child. Blaine share's the story of losing his first-born child. He writes that such a loss taxes one's faith, but expresses a belief that "Time's cloud has its radiant silver lining in Eternity."...

GLC05508.038

to unknown

British Prime Minster Gladstone writes a letter about the Papal influences in England and Dr. Neuman's ecclestical movement.

GLC05508.110.01

to Edward R. Russel

Newman thanks Russel for sending his 55th pulpit critique. He discusses the possible effects the sermon might have on the audience.

GLC05508.193.01