“Thy Kingdom Come” – circa 1910
November 4, 2022
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This phrase from “the Lord’s Prayer” reflects the longing and the aching of many people who hope to see the world set aright. I am
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St. John’s Episcopal Church of Richmond – circa 1920
November 4, 2022
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The oldest church in Richmond, this parish was formed from the consolidation of smaller parishes as the city replaced Williamsburg as the center of political
Saying Grace – Manheim, PA (1908)
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For Sunday, a reflection on saying Grace. The custom of giving thanks before meals, whether by invocation of the Deity or a general acknowledgement of
Rally Day at New Freedom Reformed Church – 1920
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New Freedom is a community in southern York County, on the Mason-Dixon Line. It was originally called “Freedom” until the discovery of another town by
The Old St. Paul’s Church in York, PA (1916)
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In 1916, Mr. Clayton Stehman was living at 528 South Queen Street in Lancaster. During September of that year, Anna was visiting the city of
Jerusalem – “Oilette” Postcard Painting (circa 1910)
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Jerusalem, the city sacred to three monotheistic faiths, is pictured here in a postcard circa 1910. It is a sad indictment of human nature that
“Herr, Hilfe Mir” – Gustav Richter (Germany -circa 1910)
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The artist, Gustav Richter, was born in Berlin in 1823. He studied there, and in Paris, and in Rome. (He died in Berlin in 1884).
George Glick Misses Sunday School – 1915
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In September of 1915, George Glick was living at 528 North Queen Street in Lancaster. George received a postcard from his Sunday School teacher, C.J.
“Ave Maria” – Phoenixville, PA (1911)
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To one raised in a conservative Protestant environment, the Roman Catholic devotional practices related to the veneration of the Virgin Mary and of the Saints
Going to Church – 1907
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One of the significant changes in community life during my lifetime has been the sharp decline in weekly church attendance. Like membership in civic organizations,
“Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” – 1908
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Over the past few years, I have found at various antique stands several cards illustrating phrases of the “Lord’s Prayer”. Convinced that I could assemble
“My Duty To My Neighbor” – Circa 1940
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Several years ago, there was a popular book entitled, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”. I don’t recall ever reading it,
German Bedtime Prayer for Children – circa 1895
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This very thin and fragile paper was printed as an advertisement for Star Soap. The reverse has a familiar English bedtime prayer that most readers
A New Heaven and a New Earth – 1901
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For Ash Wednesday, I am posting another Sunday School lesson from the Reformed Church-this one published in 1901. If you were in Sunday School in
