Music & the Spoken Word Library

Rebellion Against This Mad Rush – Sunday, April 11, 1948

Sometimes in the confusion with which we live, we find ourselves longing for quiet places. The intensity of everything we do leaves us breathless from...

A Little Learning – Sunday, April 04, 1948

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

The Certainty that Rises Above Uncertainty* – Sunday, March 28, 1948

As our thoughts are turned again to the issues of Fife, and death, and immortality, we think of those whom we have cherished in life...

Fear—and the Future – Sunday, March 21, 1948

There is no denying the fear that sometimes takes hold of the hearts of men when unwelcome shapes and shadows appear on the horizon. We...

Recovering Our Losses* – Sunday, March 14, 1948

We all do some wise things in life, and we all do some foolish things. We are constantly facing critical decisions, some of which we...

Learning to Live With People – Sunday, March 07, 1948

Admittedly with all of us, there are some people in the world whom we like better than others. And if we were always to follow...

Present Problems and Important Principles – Sunday, February 29, 1948

To quote an expressive comment: "If you want to forget your other troubles, wear a pair of shoes that pinch." It would seem that we...

Washington—and the Use and Misuse of Power and Privilege – Sunday, February 22, 1948

George Washington is remembered for many things too numerous to mention, but among them is this: That he was one of the men of history...

Publicity and Public Acceptance – Sunday, February 15, 1948

Many men and many movements, many reputations and many public and private ventures are made and unmade by desirable or undesirable publicity. And since publicity...