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Gospel Heralds
11 March 1900
Gates, Mary C. Bishop, ?-1905
The hymn, based on Luke 10:1, implores God to send messengers of His grace to those who are lost in sin and to those with broken hearts.
GLC05508.106
to his wife
24 December 1848
Hale, Artemas, fl. 1848
Hale heard a sermon by Mr. Allen and thinks the man should have followed up his preaching by urging people to live a religious life as evidence of their faith. He also discusses the session of Congress between the end of December and the 4th of...
GLC05508.119
[Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa letter and photographs] [decimalized]
6 April 1979
Hayakawa, Samuel I., 1906-1992
See descriptions in GLC05508.124.01-.03
GLC05508.124
[John F. Kennedy letter and certificate] [decimalized]
24 October 1962
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
See descriptions in GLC05508.155.01-.02.
GLC05508.155
to Mrs. Stetson
6 August 1911
Lubin, David, 1849-1919
Lubin offers condolence to Stetson with a quotation from scripture: "The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken; blessed be the name of the Lord."
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to James Jones
2 November 1955
Marshall, Catherine, 1914-1983
Marshall responds to Jones about what her novel, "A Man Called Peter," has meant to him. Marshall is thankful that since her husband's death, God has given her work (i.e. writing) that she loves doing and which helps others.
GLC05508.177
to Bishop Earl Hunt
12 March 1973
McGovern, George, 1922-?
Letter sending autographed card with the quote: "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God."
GLC05508.184
to Rev. Bernard Whitman
14 November 1833
Pickering, John, 1737-1805
Responding to a letter from Whitman asking about the religious beliefs of various founders including Washington, John Quincy Adams, and Jefferson. For Washington and Adams, Pickering refers him to other people. About Jefferson he writes that a...
GLC05508.204
[What can one possibly say...]
circa 1920-1930
Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930
Written on imprinted card: "What can one possibly say that / if they have been in any way / needy or unhappy one prays that the / future has compensation in store." Date of document assumed because Doyle's interest in spiritualism emerged after the...
GLC05508.088
to unknown
circa 1880
Doyle, Charles Hastings, fl. 1880
Written as a P.S. enclosing a prayer book for his God Son, adding that he cannot not think of a more appropriate Christmas gift. In an additional P.S., Hastings writes that the prayer book will not be acceptable in the United States, because it is...
GLC05508.089
The Lord Knoweth them that are His
circa 1880-1890
Draper, William H., fl. 1880-1890
This hymn espouses that all people enter God's care when they die, whether they are buried in their local graveyard or on a distant battlefield.
GLC05508.090
to George Vaughan
17 October 1934
DuPont, Pierre Samuel, 1870-1954
Responding to a letter written by Vaughan, DuPont sees the general failure of religious teaching as an evil to be combatted. He admits that he may not be the best person to offer advice since he does not attend church, but asserts that he is a...
GLC05508.091
to Edwin Gaskell
21 May 1931
Dunedin, Herbert, fl. 1931
When asked how to explain God to a child, Dunedin rhetorically asks if it would "not be enough to tell a child that God is his Creator...the author and giver of all good." He says to demonstrate unseen forces by wind, electricity, and thoughts. He...
GLC05508.093
to Marshall E. Bean
17 October 1966
Edmonds, Walter Dumaux, 1851-1924
Written in response to a letter from Bean. Edmonds has been moved by Bean's "unostentatious courage," but is not sure he can comfort him. He writes that he does not believe in God the way the Churches do, but believes in a force of good. He...
GLC05508.094
to Rev. E.M. Fairchild
December 8, 1897
Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926
Written in response to a letter from Fairchild. Elliot agrees that the Roman and Anglican churches do not recognize the equality of sexes in their marriage rituals. He wishes that advocates of gender equality were not so determined to assert that...
GLC05508.095
to George Urban
2 May 1962
Eliot, T.S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965
On the stationary of Faber and Faber. Elliot claims he is too busy to make a broadcast on Radio Free Europe in Eastern Europe. He also rejects Urban's proposal that Elliot speak on religious persecution, because he has not known it himself.
GLC05508.096
to his grandson
13 August 1815
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
Congratulates his grandson's wife's safe delivery of a baby boy. Advises that the child be taught piety and virtue from a very young age, so it will stay with him always. He also urges the mother to nurse the baby and "not suffer any silly ideas of...
GLC05508.097
Jesus Holds My Hand
circa 1870
Evans, John M., fl. 1870
Five stanzas of the hymn with musical score (originally adhered at the top of the page).
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to Archbishop Purcell
20 December 1870
Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896
Responding that he cannot adopt the Archbishop's suggestions. Although he believes Christianity is the greatest moral and social boon to man, he can neither avow nor disavow Catholicism before he has sincere and complete faith.
GLC05508.100
18 April 1967
Ferrer, Jose, 1912-1992
Ferrer thanks Bean for his inspirational message of faith.
GLC05508.101
to George M. Fillmore
4 October 1870
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
Fillmore offers condolence upon the death of his nephew's child. He urges his nephew to submit to the dictates of Providence. 1 black and white full length seated engraving of Millard Fillmore included.
GLC05508.102
to Frank Mock
24 April 1943
Fosdick, Harry Emerson, 1878-1969
Written on stationery of Riverside Church. Fosdick reprimands Mock for a downhearted letter and encourages him to keep his faith during the dark times of WWII. He also warns that we must win the peace this time (as opposed to WWI) because the next...
GLC05508.104
to Rev. Jedediah Morse
3 May 1810
Furman, Richard, fl. 1810
Reverend Furman hopes that bad weather will keep the Reverend Morse's ship from sailing until the next day so he will be able to preach that night. He encloses copies of the letters Morse lent to him and remarks that he is glad to know that serious...
GLC05508.105
to Dr. Susai
6 March 1941
Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948
Gandhi comments on Dr. Susai's discontent with the Catholic Church. He suggests Susai revert to his original faith. (Month confirmed from post-marked envelope.)
GLC05508.108
16 December 1896
Gibbons, John, fl. 1896
Cardinal Gibbons discusses his new book, "The Ambassador of Christ." The book's purpose "is to demonstrate the dignity and responsibility of the Christian ministry."
GLC05508.109
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