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27 July 1972
Bradley, Omar, 1893-1981
Sermon on the Mount
Bradley's sentiment is about spiritual guidance being found in the Sermon on the Mount, especially at the end of the Lord's prayer.
GLC05508.048
28 August 1957
Jai-Shek, Chiang, 1897-2003
to Mrs. C. L. McDaniel
She was glad to learn her article "The Power of Prayer," published in Reader's Digest, inspired McDaniel and the members of her church. The article is a condensation of her book "The Sure Victory." She mentions that Dr. Norman Vincent Peale...
GLC05508.067
17 June 1953
Clement, Frank, 1920-1969
to John A. Blogren
Governor of Tennessee Clement responds to a request for his favorite Bible verse. He reply's Micah 6:8. Clement values this verse because it reminds him always to be humble and to trust God. Written on executive office stationery.
GLC05508.069
circa 1975
Colson, Charles, 1931-?
[I have done a number of things...]
A sentiment in which Colson writes that giving his heart to Jesus was the most important thing he has ever done. Refers to Galatians 2: 20 (but does not quote). Colson was a Nixon advisor convicted in the Watergate scandal who experienced a...
GLC05508.072
25 December 1950
Cripps, Stafford, 1889-1952
to unknown
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...
GLC05508.076
16 November 1949
Culbertson, Ely, 1893-1955
to Charles L. Wallis
Culbertson discusses why T.S. Eliot's "Journey of the Magi" is meaningful to him. He cites Eliot's question, "Was it birth or was it death?" and interprets it as a reference to Christ as a moral revolutionist; Christ brought the new Law of...
GLC05508.077
January 1974
Cushing, Peter, 1913-1994
to Children
Thanking children (apparently disabled or otherwise disadvantaged) for a drawing they sent at Christmas time. He explains to them that even though they are different from other children, they must learn the lessons of life to obtain "higher places."...
GLC05508.079
10 December 1962
Cushing, Richard Cardinal, 1895-1970
to Leonard V. Fulton
Written to a father who inquires about what to say to his son when he asks about peace and war. Cardinal Cushing offers a lengthy commentary, discussing the failure of many "Christians" to grasp the true meaning of charity and a refusal to live up to...
GLC05508.080
13 May 1947
Divine, Major Jealous, 1876-1965
to Carleton Lloyd
Reverend Divine asserts that it is not his autograph or photograph which is essential, but rather it is his study and emulation of the life of Christ which will allow him to become "Peaceful, Lively, Loving, Successful, Prosperous and Happy in Spirit...
GLC05508.085
17 October 1966
Edmonds, Walter Dumaux, 1851-1924
to Marshall E. Bean
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
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