Music & the Spoken Word Library

Work – a principle and a privilege – Sunday, February 17, 1957

Last week we talked of the fallacy of being free from work—and of the fact that we can't eat or travel or use any substance...

The Gospel of Work – Sunday, February 10, 1957

There are many opposing opinions as to what is considered to be success.  And while some seek to prepare themselves for maximum service, there are...

On Reducing a Debt – Sunday, February 03, 1957

Last week we spoke of unfinished business, of things left undone that hang over our heads, And one, of the very worrisome things that hangs...

Unfinished Business… – Sunday, January 27, 1957

All of us always have unfinished business.  Most of us have unfulfilled obligations. Most of us have things piled far before us that always weigh...

…Think it possible that you may be mistaken – Sunday, January 20, 1957

Last week we quoted from Cromwell a single searching sentence: "I beseech you think it possible that you may be mistaken."1 We applied it then...

…You May Be Mistaken … – Sunday, January 13, 1957

We often hear the trite expression that there are always two sides to a subject.  And one thing that makes quarrels and misunderstandings and differences...

Within the walls where we live…and work…and walk – Sunday, January 06, 1957

No day is better to change or repent than any other.  Repentance and improvement are always in season.  But sometimes it seems we have to...

Fellow passengers – Sunday, December 30, 1956

Many subjects suggest themselves at this season. We could talk of resolutions. We could talk of the surpassing satisfaction of paying debts that are due....

A Christmas of Contrasts – Sunday, December 23, 1956

We cannot but be aware that this is a Christmas of contrasts. No doubt all Christmases have had their contrasts. And there is no doubt...