Music & the Spoken Word Library

The Making of a Man* – Sunday, January 04, 1948

The fact that we aspire to things which are at present beyond our reach is one of the factors that makes eternal progress possible. But...

Facts are Stubborn Things * – Sunday, December 28, 1947

This is the time of the year when we confront ourselves with facts. It should be so at all times, but certain seasons are associated...

The Pursuit of Peace – Sunday, December 21, 1947

Each time of year tends to take on its own quality and character. But the memories of Christmas are among the most mellow of all...

He Giveth Twice that Giveth Quickly – Sunday, December 14, 1947

There is an old proverb which reads: "He giveth twice that giveth quickly."1 This is another way of saying that the best season for giving...

Putting People in Place – Sunday, December 07, 1947

It would seem that there are always those who are eager to live other men's lives for them, and those who, for one reason or...

Antaeus* – Sunday, November 30, 1947

Perhaps it would not be untimely to retell the story of Antaeus, the giant of mythology, whose strength was unconquerable, so long as he remained...

Specifications of Happiness* – Sunday, November 23, 1947

Perhaps it is a good time to remind ourselves again that mere things are not as important as is our attitude toward them. It is...

Conversation with Conscience – Sunday, November 16, 1947

Every man should have a frequent conversation with his conscience. Conscience is an excellent counselor—if it hasn't been tampered with too much. Of course it...

On Going Into Debt – Sunday, November 09, 1947

There is a commonplace proverb which says that "Procrastination is the thief of time."1 But there is also another thief of time which preys upon...