Music & the Spoken Word Library

On Coming Close… – Sunday, July 19, 1953

We remember as youngsters that there was much magic in a magnet—and carefully we would push nails toward it, or other objects of iron, to...

To Begin Again – Sunday, July 12, 1953

Sometimes we hear someone say, "I wish I could begin again; I wish I could live life over with what I know now."  It is...

Freedom Under God… – Sunday, July 05, 1953

There are many theories of government, many political persuasions, many systems of social orders, many philosophies and speculations as to the place and importance of...

Before We Learn to Live – Sunday, June 28, 1953

Sometimes we well may wonder why we have to live so long before we learn to live.  There are many things we might wish we...

Fathers – and the Passing Summers and Seasons – Sunday, June 25, 1953

The role of fathers seems traditionally to have been somewhat less associated with outward evidence of affection than some other roles have been.  As between...

The Making of a Marriage – Sunday, June 14, 1953

This month of many marriages suggests some thoughts concerning those who are beginning together.  Songs of spring and love and of undying devotion are good...

A Little Learning – Sunday, June 07, 1953

It has often been observed that a little learning is a dangerous thing.  And if a little learning is dangerous, surely a little ignorance is...

Work and Faith – and Friction – Sunday, May 31, 1953

On this question again of the frictions of life that wear us away: There are situations and circumstances that would prematurely wear us all away...

Work – a Lengthener of Life – Sunday, May 24, 1953

To be able to close each day with a sense of accomplishment is one of the greatest blessings and precious privileges of life, one that...