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Cripps, Stafford, 1889-1952 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.076 Author/Creator: Cripps, Stafford, 1889-1952 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 December 1950 Pagination: 7 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Written on printed stationary, Cripps discusses the meaning of Christmas. He sees western civilization built on the Christian ethic, and laments that the significance of the birth of Christ often is lost in indulgent Christmas celebration. Cripps suggests that more emphasis should be placed on God's love and mercy, and that gift giving should be a way for man to take part in God's love. He makes several ambiguous references to the "complicated circumstances of today," citing spiritual revitalization as a means to gain control over material forces.

Cripps, Stafford, fl. 1950

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