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A central framed scene shows Jesus, dressed in flowing white robes with gold edging, gently holding the hand of an older, gray-haired bearded man in a green robe. Jesus raises his other hand in a blessing or healing gesture while looking compassionately toward the man, who gazes up at him with one hand lifted near his chest. The figures stand against a warm, softly clouded background. Elaborate symmetrical brown-and-gold ornamental foliage and scrollwork surrounds the rectangular image on both sides; no lettering or other objects are visible.

A central framed scene shows Jesus, dressed in flowing white robes with gold edging, gently holding the hand of an older, gray-haired bearded man in a green robe. Jesus raises his other hand in a blessing or healing gesture while looking compassionately toward the man, who gazes up at him with one hand lifted near his chest. The figures stand against a warm, softly clouded background. Elaborate symmetrical brown-and-gold ornamental foliage and scrollwork surrounds the rectangular image on both sides; no lettering or other objects are visible.

“In the evening He gave attention to such as through the day must toil to earn a pittance for the support of their families.”

“In the evening He gave attention to such as through the day must toil to earn a pittance for the support of their families.”

“His voice was the first sound that many had ever heard, . . . His face the first they had ever looked upon.”

“His voice was the first sound that many had ever heard, . . . His face the first they had ever looked upon.”

“Rejoicing in . . . their new-found powers.”

“Rejoicing in . . . their new-found powers.”

“The sick came to the places through which He would pass.”

“The sick came to the places through which He would pass.”

“Day by day He might have been seen entering the humble abodes of want and sorrow.”

“Day by day He might have been seen entering the humble abodes of want and sorrow.”

“He came to show that His gift of mercy and love is as unconfined as the showers of rain that refresh the earth.”

“He came to show that His gift of mercy and love is as unconfined as the showers of rain that refresh the earth.”

“Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst.”

“Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst.”

A central framed religious scene shows Jesus, dressed in a cream-colored robe and deep blue mantle, standing beside an older, white-bearded man in a brown robe. Jesus raises one hand toward the glowing sky while extending the other toward the man, who looks upward with an earnest, reverent expression and gestures toward Him. The painted figures are surrounded by elaborate symmetrical foliage in green and gold, with curling acanthus leaves and large pale blossoms extending outward on both sides. No text, animals, or other objects are visible.

A central framed religious scene shows Jesus, dressed in a cream-colored robe and deep blue mantle, standing beside an older, white-bearded man in a brown robe. Jesus raises one hand toward the glowing sky while extending the other toward the man, who looks upward with an earnest, reverent expression and gestures toward Him. The painted figures are surrounded by elaborate symmetrical foliage in green and gold, with curling acanthus leaves and large pale blossoms extending outward on both sides. No text, animals, or other objects are visible.

They “pressed toward the humble dwelling that sheltered Jesus.”

They “pressed toward the humble dwelling that sheltered Jesus.”

“They came . . . supported by friends.”

“They came . . . supported by friends.”

“Brought upon litters.”

“Brought upon litters.”

He “went out . . . into a solitary place, and there prayed.”

He “went out . . . into a solitary place, and there prayed.”

“A word, a touch of His hand, opened the blind eyes to behold the light of day.”

“A word, a touch of His hand, opened the blind eyes to behold the light of day.”

"The poor peasants and laborers who were shunned by the rabbis as unclean, gathered about Him."

"The poor peasants and laborers who were shunned by the rabbis as unclean, gathered about Him."

Mothers with their sick and dying little ones in their arms press through the throng.

Mothers with their sick and dying little ones in their arms press through the throng.

"What shall I do for thee? . . . Master, that Thou wouldst heal my child."

"What shall I do for thee? . . . Master, that Thou wouldst heal my child."

“Suffer the little children to come unto Me.”

“Suffer the little children to come unto Me.”

The mothers in after life, " recalling . . . the scene of that day, and repeating . . . the loving words of the Saviour."

The mothers in after life, " recalling . . . the scene of that day, and repeating . . . the loving words of the Saviour."

He blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves . . . to the multitude.

He blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves . . . to the multitude.

“They took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.”

“They took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.”

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.

With Nature and with God

In the green valleys, in the forest, on the mountainside, Jesus held communion with His Father in heaven.

With Nature and with God In the green valleys, in the forest, on the mountainside, Jesus held communion with His Father in heaven.

“With the voice of singing He welcomed the morning light.”

“With the voice of singing He welcomed the morning light.”

" The lessons of the divine Teacher would be repeated to them by the things of nature."

" The lessons of the divine Teacher would be repeated to them by the things of nature."

“As He returned from the hours of prayer, . . . they marked the look of peace upon His face.”

“As He returned from the hours of prayer, . . . they marked the look of peace upon His face.”

“Going in their boat across the lake.”

“Going in their boat across the lake.”

A central framed scene shows Jesus, wearing flowing white and blue robes, gently holding the hand of an afflicted woman while raising his other hand. The woman wears a richly patterned brown and gold dress, layered necklaces, and a head covering, and looks up toward him with hopeful attention. The pair stand within a warmly lit architectural interior. The rectangular image is surrounded symmetrically by ornate green foliage and curling stems bearing pink, cream, and crimson flowers, all enclosed by a decorative gold scrollwork frame. No text appears within the artwork.

A central framed scene shows Jesus, wearing flowing white and blue robes, gently holding the hand of an afflicted woman while raising his other hand. The woman wears a richly patterned brown and gold dress, layered necklaces, and a head covering, and looks up toward him with hopeful attention. The pair stand within a warmly lit architectural interior. The rectangular image is surrounded symmetrically by ornate green foliage and curling stems bearing pink, cream, and crimson flowers, all enclosed by a decorative gold scrollwork frame. No text appears within the artwork.

“Finding concealment vain, she came forward trembling, and cast herself at His feet.”

“Finding concealment vain, she came forward trembling, and cast herself at His feet.”

“A centurion’s servant was lying sick with the palsy.”

“A centurion’s servant was lying sick with the palsy.”

“Speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.”

“Speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.”

If thou
canst believe
all things are
possible to
him that
believeth

If thou canst believe all things are possible to him that believeth

“The cry, ‘Unclean! unclean!’ . . . was a signal heard with fear and abhorrence.”

“The cry, ‘Unclean! unclean!’ . . . was a signal heard with fear and abhorrence.”

“At sight of him the people fall back.”

“At sight of him the people fall back.”

A central, richly ornamented gold-and-brown framed painting shows Jesus in a flowing white robe beside a bearded man in a brown robe and head covering. Jesus gestures toward the man with one hand while raising the other, and the man looks up at him, appearing to seek help or forgiveness. The scene is set indoors against warm architectural shadows. Symmetrical green vines with curling stems, leaves, buds, and clusters of pale cream flowers extend outward from both sides of the frame across a light background.

A central, richly ornamented gold-and-brown framed painting shows Jesus in a flowing white robe beside a bearded man in a brown robe and head covering. Jesus gestures toward the man with one hand while raising the other, and the man looks up at him, appearing to seek help or forgiveness. The scene is set indoors against warm architectural shadows. Symmetrical green vines with curling stems, leaves, buds, and clusters of pale cream flowers extend outward from both sides of the frame across a light background.

“Again and again the bearers of the paralytic tried to push their way through the crowd.”

“Again and again the bearers of the paralytic tried to push their way through the crowd.”

“And immediately he ‘took up the bed, and went forth before them all.’”

“And immediately he ‘took up the bed, and went forth before them all.’”

“In the home of the paralytic there was a great rejoicing

“In the home of the paralytic there was a great rejoicing

“In these lay a multitude of impotent folk; . . . waiting for the moving of the water.”

“In these lay a multitude of impotent folk; . . . waiting for the moving of the water.”

" When the water was troubled, . . . they rushed forward."

" When the water was troubled, . . . they rushed forward."

“ A tender, compassionate face bent over him, and the words, ‘ Wilt thou be made whole?’ arrested his attention.”

“ A tender, compassionate face bent over him, and the words, ‘ Wilt thou be made whole?’ arrested his attention.”

“Springing to his feet, he goes on his way with firm, free step.”

“Springing to his feet, he goes on his way with firm, free step.”

“A group of Pharisees and scribes approach Him, dragging with them a terror-stricken woman.”

“A group of Pharisees and scribes approach Him, dragging with them a terror-stricken woman.”

“ There, traced before them, were the guilty secrets of their own lives.”

“ There, traced before them, were the guilty secrets of their own lives.”

“With bitter tears confessed her sins.”

“With bitter tears confessed her sins.”

“A madman rushed forward, . . . crying out, ‘Let us alone.’”

“A madman rushed forward, . . . crying out, ‘Let us alone.’”

“With glad voice he praised God for deliverance.”

“With glad voice he praised God for deliverance.”

A decorative triptych depicts Jesus beside the Sea of Galilee. In the central panel, Jesus, dressed in flowing white and blue robes, raises one hand while facing a bearded, disheveled man in a brown tunic who gestures upward and looks toward Him with an intense, hopeful expression. The flanking oval panels show coastal landscapes: a small shoreline village with boats, hills, and a tower on the left, and a quiet sandy bay bordered by rocky hills and shrubs on the right. The scenes are framed with wood-toned borders, pearl-like beads, and seashell ornaments.

A decorative triptych depicts Jesus beside the Sea of Galilee. In the central panel, Jesus, dressed in flowing white and blue robes, raises one hand while facing a bearded, disheveled man in a brown tunic who gestures upward and looks toward Him with an intense, hopeful expression. The flanking oval panels show coastal landscapes: a small shoreline village with boats, hills, and a tower on the left, and a quiet sandy bay bordered by rocky hills and shrubs on the right. The scenes are framed with wood-toned borders, pearl-like beads, and seashell ornaments.

“From some hiding-place among the tombs, two mad-men rush upon them, as if to tear them in pieces.”

“From some hiding-place among the tombs, two mad-men rush upon them, as if to tear them in pieces.”

“In His presence they feel secure from the demons that have tormented their lives.”

“In His presence they feel secure from the demons that have tormented their lives.”

“The grace of Christ in the soul is like a spring in the desert.”

“The grace of Christ in the soul is like a spring in the desert.”

“Living Waters.”

“Living Waters.”

Go ye into all the world,
and preach the gospel
to every creature.

Lo, I am with you alway,
even unto the end
of the world.

Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

In the eyes of all the nations;
And all the ends of the earth
Shall see the salvation of our God.

In the eyes of all the nations; And all the ends of the earth Shall see the salvation of our God.

An ornate symmetrical floral border surrounds a central oval scene of a bedside medical consultation. An elderly, white-bearded man lies propped against pillows and blankets, appearing weak or ill, while a bearded physician in a dark suit leans toward him, holding an open book or document and listening attentively. The warmly furnished room includes a wooden bed, headboard, shelves or furnishings, and a small table or stand in the background. Green leaves, curling cream-colored tendrils, gold accents, and small clustered blossoms extend decoratively on both sides of the oval.

An ornate symmetrical floral border surrounds a central oval scene of a bedside medical consultation. An elderly, white-bearded man lies propped against pillows and blankets, appearing weak or ill, while a bearded physician in a dark suit leans toward him, holding an open book or document and listening attentively. The warmly furnished room includes a wooden bed, headboard, shelves or furnishings, and a small table or stand in the background. Green leaves, curling cream-colored tendrils, gold accents, and small clustered blossoms extend decoratively on both sides of the oval.

“Christ is the true head of the medical profession. . . . He is at the side of every God-fearing practitioner.”

“Christ is the true head of the medical profession. . . . He is at the side of every God-fearing practitioner.”

“Let the sufferer be pointed to the One Who is willing to save all that come to Him in faith.”

“Let the sufferer be pointed to the One Who is willing to save all that come to Him in faith.”

“Fear not”

for I have experienced life.

I have all that is dear in this world.

When all ...

“Fear not” for I have experienced life. I have all that is dear in this world. When all ...

Look into me and pity me. Save. I am the ends of the earth.

Look into me and pity me. Save. I am the ends of the earth.

A horizontal decorative composition shows a long brown pine branch stretching across the image, densely covered with clusters of slender green needles and smaller twigs. At the left, a large circular bronze-toned frame overlaps the branch and contains a sepia portrait of two men: an older, bearded man seated or reclining with an open book or papers, and a younger dark-haired, bearded man in a suit leaning toward him as if engaged in conversation or instruction. The background is a plain warm cream color, with no visible lettering.

A horizontal decorative composition shows a long brown pine branch stretching across the image, densely covered with clusters of slender green needles and smaller twigs. At the left, a large circular bronze-toned frame overlaps the branch and contains a sepia portrait of two men: an older, bearded man seated or reclining with an open book or papers, and a younger dark-haired, bearded man in a suit leaning toward him as if engaged in conversation or instruction. The background is a plain warm cream color, with no visible lettering.

“The physician who ministers in the homes of the people wins a place in their confidence.”

“The physician who ministers in the homes of the people wins a place in their confidence.”

A warmly colored interior scene shows a woman in a deep blue dress seated at left, reading aloud from an open book to a family gathered around a bed. A reclining child rests against pillows at center, while a seated woman beside the bed supports or tends to the child, and a young girl in a brown dress stands at right holding a small object. A lit candle, table, chair, curtained window, and framed wall picture establish the domestic setting. The scene is bordered on both sides by ornate green Art Nouveau foliage and large white flowers.

A warmly colored interior scene shows a woman in a deep blue dress seated at left, reading aloud from an open book to a family gathered around a bed. A reclining child rests against pillows at center, while a seated woman beside the bed supports or tends to the child, and a young girl in a brown dress stands at right holding a small object. A lit candle, table, chair, curtained window, and framed wall picture establish the domestic setting. The scene is bordered on both sides by ornate green Art Nouveau foliage and large white flowers.

“There came a multitude, . . . bringing sick folks.”

“There came a multitude, . . . bringing sick folks.”

“And then prayed for the healing power of God to rest upon the afflicted ones.”

“And then prayed for the healing power of God to rest upon the afflicted ones.”

“Missionary nurses . . . will find many opportunities . . . to read to them from God’s word.”

“Missionary nurses . . . will find many opportunities . . . to read to them from God’s word.”

Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ

Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ

“Trees . . . crowded closely together do not grow healthfully.”

“Trees . . . crowded closely together do not grow healthfully.”

“The gardener transplants them that they may have room to develop.”

“The gardener transplants them that they may have room to develop.”

“He wrought at the trade of a craftsman to sustain himself and his companions.”

“He wrought at the trade of a craftsman to sustain himself and his companions.”

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a dark-clad woman seated at left, reading from an open book to a young girl standing beside her. At right, another woman sits in a cushioned chair or bed beside a second child, gently holding or comforting a small white-and-brown dog between them. The figures gather in a quiet room before a diamond-paned window with curtains, with wooden furniture and a framed picture in the background. A broad ornamental frame surrounds the scene, entwined with leafy branches and sprigs extending across the pale background; no lettering is visible within the artwork.

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a dark-clad woman seated at left, reading from an open book to a young girl standing beside her. At right, another woman sits in a cushioned chair or bed beside a second child, gently holding or comforting a small white-and-brown dog between them. The figures gather in a quiet room before a diamond-paned window with curtains, with wooden furniture and a framed picture in the background. A broad ornamental frame surrounds the scene, entwined with leafy branches and sprigs extending across the pale background; no lettering is visible within the artwork.

“Our Example”

“Our Example”

Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow, though they be red like crimson they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.

Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow, though they be red like crimson they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.

Pledge

I hereby solemnly promise, with the help of God, to abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage (including wines, malt liquors and cider), and to use all proper means to discourage the sale and use of the same.

Pledge I hereby solemnly promise, with the help of God, to abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage (including wines, malt liquors and cider), and to use all proper means to discourage the sale and use of the same.

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a woman in a deep red dress seated at left, holding an open book and appearing to read or teach. Three girls gather around her in attentive poses: one kneels beside the woman, while two older girls sit in wooden chairs at right, one holding a small book. The room has patterned wallpaper, wood paneling, a framed picture, and tall diamond-paned windows behind them. The central scene is surrounded by ornate grapevines, large leaves, curling stems, clusters of purple grapes, and golden goblets filled with pale liquid on both sides.

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a woman in a deep red dress seated at left, holding an open book and appearing to read or teach. Three girls gather around her in attentive poses: one kneels beside the woman, while two older girls sit in wooden chairs at right, one holding a small book. The room has patterned wallpaper, wood paneling, a framed picture, and tall diamond-paned windows behind them. The central scene is surrounded by ornate grapevines, large leaves, curling stems, clusters of purple grapes, and golden goblets filled with pale liquid on both sides.

**He is able**

*Go and make all grace abound in your life*

*O save him from defeat*

*Go make him strong*

*Go rescue him from failures*

*Go keep him from falling*

*Go and give him strength*

**He is able** *Go and make all grace abound in your life* *O save him from defeat* *Go make him strong* *Go rescue him from failures* *Go keep him from falling* *Go and give him strength*

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

A pastoral domestic scene is framed by dense woodland. Inside a rustic wooden room, a seated man in dark clothing holds an open book and appears to read or teach to three listeners: a woman in a blue dress, a young girl in a pale dress standing beside her, and a smaller child leaning near the man. A latticed window illuminates the room, with wooden walls and chairs visible. At right, the scene opens into the countryside, where a bearded man in simple clothing reclines beneath a tree beside a green bundle or sack, with sunlit hills and fields beyond.

A pastoral domestic scene is framed by dense woodland. Inside a rustic wooden room, a seated man in dark clothing holds an open book and appears to read or teach to three listeners: a woman in a blue dress, a young girl in a pale dress standing beside her, and a smaller child leaning near the man. A latticed window illuminates the room, with wooden walls and chairs visible. At right, the scene opens into the countryside, where a bearded man in simple clothing reclines beneath a tree beside a green bundle or sack, with sunlit hills and fields beyond.

The land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names. To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him.

The land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names. To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him.

Elisha, the plowman. “The greatest men in Israel were trained to industrial pursuits.”

Elisha, the plowman. “The greatest men in Israel were trained to industrial pursuits.”

The gleaner

“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread, . . . And the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.”

“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread, . . . And the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.”

“If the poor now crowded into the cities could find homes upon the land.”

“If the poor now crowded into the cities could find homes upon the land.”

A warmly lit domestic scene shows a seated man in a dark suit reading from an open book to a family gathered beside him. A woman in a blue dress and cream apron sits in an upholstered chair, with an older girl in a tan dress standing close at her side and a younger curly-haired child reclining against the woman’s lap, listening attentively. They are arranged in a comfortable parlor with wooden chairs, a small table, patterned rug, and tall diamond-paned windows framed by curtains. Painted pastoral landscapes with trees and distant hills surround the central interior scene.

A warmly lit domestic scene shows a seated man in a dark suit reading from an open book to a family gathered beside him. A woman in a blue dress and cream apron sits in an upholstered chair, with an older girl in a tan dress standing close at her side and a younger curly-haired child reclining against the woman’s lap, listening attentively. They are arranged in a comfortable parlor with wooden chairs, a small table, patterned rug, and tall diamond-paned windows framed by curtains. Painted pastoral landscapes with trees and distant hills surround the central interior scene.

I leave
my
fatherless
children

I leave my fatherless children

I call progressive thinking

I call progressive thinking

And let thy children trust in me

And let thy children trust in me

Gather up the fragments that nothing be lost.

Gather up the fragments that nothing be lost.

A woman in a dark dress sits at the left of a humble stone-walled room, writing in an open book or ledger on her lap. Across from her, an older man in a brown coat sits with a young boy leaning against him, while a girl in a pale apron and pink sleeves stands beside them. They appear engaged in a serious visit or conversation near a bed or bench, beneath a latticed window. Ornamental side panels show large tied sacks surrounded by scattered gold coins, emphasizing wealth.

A woman in a dark dress sits at the left of a humble stone-walled room, writing in an open book or ledger on her lap. Across from her, an older man in a brown coat sits with a young boy leaning against him, while a girl in a pale apron and pink sleeves stands beside them. They appear engaged in a serious visit or conversation near a bed or bench, beneath a latticed window. Ornamental side panels show large tied sacks surrounded by scattered gold coins, emphasizing wealth.

Trusting in God’s help I solemnly promise to abstain from the use of alcoholic drinks as a beverage, including wine, beer, and cider, and from the use of tobacco and opium in any form.

Trusting in God’s help I solemnly promise to abstain from the use of alcoholic drinks as a beverage, including wine, beer, and cider, and from the use of tobacco and opium in any form.

Sell that ye have and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Sell that ye have and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

An ornate oval frame encloses a quiet sick-room scene. A nurse in a dark blue dress with a white apron stands beside a seated or reclining man, gently resting one hand on his shoulder while he looks troubled and holds his chest. He wears a brown shirt and is partly covered by a light blanket, with pillows behind him. Two leafy potted plants sit on a ledge near the bed, suggesting a fresh, carefully tended room. Decorative scrolling foliage and curved lines extend symmetrically from the frame on both sides; no text appears within the artwork.

An ornate oval frame encloses a quiet sick-room scene. A nurse in a dark blue dress with a white apron stands beside a seated or reclining man, gently resting one hand on his shoulder while he looks troubled and holds his chest. He wears a brown shirt and is partly covered by a light blanket, with pillows behind him. Two leafy potted plants sit on a ledge near the bed, suggesting a fresh, carefully tended room. Decorative scrolling foliage and curved lines extend symmetrically from the frame on both sides; no text appears within the artwork.

The darkened room

The darkened room

“Plenty of sunlight and pure air.”

“Plenty of sunlight and pure air.”

A token of remembrance

A token of remembrance

A home for the sick away from the noise of the city

A home for the sick away from the noise of the city

Sin no more, lest a worse thing came unto thee.

Sin no more, lest a worse thing came unto thee.

A sick man reclines in bed beneath a colorful patchwork quilt, holding a cup while a woman in a blue dress and white apron carefully offers him a spoonful of medicine or refreshment. The intimate room includes pillows, curtains, and two flowering potted plants on a bedside table. The central domestic scene is enclosed within an ornate oval frame decorated with flowing gold ribbons, while dark wooden crosses with radiating golden lines stand on either side, emphasizing the religious theme of prayer and healing. No readable text appears within the artwork.

A sick man reclines in bed beneath a colorful patchwork quilt, holding a cup while a woman in a blue dress and white apron carefully offers him a spoonful of medicine or refreshment. The intimate room includes pillows, curtains, and two flowering potted plants on a bedside table. The central domestic scene is enclosed within an ornate oval frame decorated with flowing gold ribbons, while dark wooden crosses with radiating golden lines stand on either side, emphasizing the religious theme of prayer and healing. No readable text appears within the artwork.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

“The Lord . . . sent him a message that fifteen years should be added to his life.”

“The Lord . . . sent him a message that fifteen years should be added to his life.”

“Christ anointed the eyes of a blind man.”

“Christ anointed the eyes of a blind man.”

The illustration combines a pastoral woodland scene with an oval interior vignette. In the vignette, a nurse or maid in a dark blue dress, white apron, and white cap supports a seated, pale-looking man in bed while offering him a cup. The man, wearing a gray-blue shirt and covered by a cream blanket, holds the cup and appears to drink. Two potted green plants sit on a wooden table beside the bed. Surrounding the vignette is a lush forest with leafy trees, mossy rocks, and a bright stream cascading over stones.

The illustration combines a pastoral woodland scene with an oval interior vignette. In the vignette, a nurse or maid in a dark blue dress, white apron, and white cap supports a seated, pale-looking man in bed while offering him a cup. The man, wearing a gray-blue shirt and covered by a cream blanket, holds the cup and appears to drink. Two potted green plants sit on a wooden table beside the bed. Surrounding the vignette is a lush forest with leafy trees, mossy rocks, and a bright stream cascading over stones.

Alone amid the wilds of nature

Alone amid the wilds of nature

A restful ride is conducive to health

A restful ride is conducive to health

An oval-framed domestic scene shows a nurse in a dark blue dress, white apron, and white cap tending to a seated or reclining man. She gently holds a spoon or cup to his mouth while he supports it with one hand, suggesting bedside care. The man wears a brown shirt and is partly covered by a gray blanket, with a white pillow behind him. Two potted green plants sit on a wooden windowsill to the right, while stylized gray clouds and crossed wooden beams surround the oval frame.

An oval-framed domestic scene shows a nurse in a dark blue dress, white apron, and white cap tending to a seated or reclining man. She gently holds a spoon or cup to his mouth while he supports it with one hand, suggesting bedside care. The man wears a brown shirt and is partly covered by a gray blanket, with a white pillow behind him. Two potted green plants sit on a wooden windowsill to the right, while stylized gray clouds and crossed wooden beams surround the oval frame.

Because I live
ye shall live also

Because I live ye shall live also

Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit

Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit

“If human beings would throw open the windows of the soul heaven-ward, a flood of healing virtue would pour in.”

“If human beings would throw open the windows of the soul heaven-ward, a flood of healing virtue would pour in.”

A rugged shoreline or desert outcrop is depicted, dominated by a cluster of large, weathered boulders and smaller stones scattered across the foreground. The rocks are rendered in muted gray, ochre, and blue-gray tones with dense crosshatching, and several are streaked with dark green moss or vegetation. Shallow water or wet sand winds among the stones, with small ripples and scattered pebbles visible at the left and bottom. A hazy tan sky or dusty background rises behind the rock formation, creating an austere, barren atmosphere. No people, animals, or legible text appear.

A rugged shoreline or desert outcrop is depicted, dominated by a cluster of large, weathered boulders and smaller stones scattered across the foreground. The rocks are rendered in muted gray, ochre, and blue-gray tones with dense crosshatching, and several are streaked with dark green moss or vegetation. Shallow water or wet sand winds among the stones, with small ripples and scattered pebbles visible at the left and bottom. A hazy tan sky or dusty background rises behind the rock formation, creating an austere, barren atmosphere. No people, animals, or legible text appear.

A desert caravan scene unfolds beside a lush grove of tall date palms. In the foreground, two robed travelers rest near bundled packs or low stone supports: one sits or kneels wrapped in pale garments, while another stands in a blue robe and head covering. At right, a heavily laden camel lowers its head toward the sandy path, with additional camels and riders receding into the distance. The warm ochre landscape, sparse shrubs, palms, and hazy hills suggest an oasis route under a pale golden sky.

A desert caravan scene unfolds beside a lush grove of tall date palms. In the foreground, two robed travelers rest near bundled packs or low stone supports: one sits or kneels wrapped in pale garments, while another stands in a blue robe and head covering. At right, a heavily laden camel lowers its head toward the sandy path, with additional camels and riders receding into the distance. The warm ochre landscape, sparse shrubs, palms, and hazy hills suggest an oasis route under a pale golden sky.

A pastoral scene frames an oval inset of bedside care. Inside, a nurse in a blue dress, white apron, and cap gently feeds a seated or reclining man from a spoon while he holds a cup, with white pillows and bedding behind him. A potted flowering plant rests on a small table beside the bed. Surrounding the inset are abundant white daisies, leafy greenery, rolling green hills, a winding country path, and a rustic wooden fence beneath a pale blue sky.

A pastoral scene frames an oval inset of bedside care. Inside, a nurse in a blue dress, white apron, and cap gently feeds a seated or reclining man from a spoon while he holds a cup, with white pillows and bedding behind him. A potted flowering plant rests on a small table beside the bed. Surrounding the inset are abundant white daisies, leafy greenery, rolling green hills, a winding country path, and a rustic wooden fence beneath a pale blue sky.

Invalids enjoying outdoor life

Invalids enjoying outdoor life

A sanitarium in the forest

A sanitarium in the forest

“Exercise in the open air should be prescribed as a life-giving necessity. . . . Let patients have flower beds to care for.”

“Exercise in the open air should be prescribed as a life-giving necessity. . . . Let patients have flower beds to care for.”

Under the trees

Under the trees

A pastoral scene shows a neatly dressed, mustached man seated on a grassy riverbank, resting with one knee raised and one hand behind him for support. He wears a light brimmed hat, brown jacket, bow tie, pale shirt, gray trousers, and dark shoes. A winding stream flows from the foreground into the distance through a sunlit green landscape, bordered by trees, shrubs, and meadow grasses beneath a softly colored sky. The central scene is framed by ornate dark red and gold decorative panels, each bearing a prominent red cross within a radiant circular medallion.

A pastoral scene shows a neatly dressed, mustached man seated on a grassy riverbank, resting with one knee raised and one hand behind him for support. He wears a light brimmed hat, brown jacket, bow tie, pale shirt, gray trousers, and dark shoes. A winding stream flows from the foreground into the distance through a sunlit green landscape, bordered by trees, shrubs, and meadow grasses beneath a softly colored sky. The central scene is framed by ornate dark red and gold decorative panels, each bearing a prominent red cross within a radiant circular medallion.

Sanitarium nurses taking breathing exercises

Sanitarium nurses taking breathing exercises

Good ventilation and plenty of sunlight

Good ventilation and plenty of sunlight

A painted pastoral scene occupies the center, showing a well-dressed man in a brown jacket, white shirt, bow tie, and dark trousers seated beside a clear, rippling stream. He rests one arm on the grassy bank and gazes toward the wooded hills and distant mountain under a bright blue sky. Flanking the central scene are portrait vignettes: at left, a young dark-haired woman beside an elderly bearded man; at right, four closely grouped figures, including a head-covered woman, two dark-haired bearded men, and an older white-bearded man.

A painted pastoral scene occupies the center, showing a well-dressed man in a brown jacket, white shirt, bow tie, and dark trousers seated beside a clear, rippling stream. He rests one arm on the grassy bank and gazes toward the wooded hills and distant mountain under a bright blue sky. Flanking the central scene are portrait vignettes: at left, a young dark-haired woman beside an elderly bearded man; at right, four closely grouped figures, including a head-covered woman, two dark-haired bearded men, and an older white-bearded man.

Ye shall be holy unto me; for I the Lord am holy and have severed you from other people that ye should be mine.

Ye shall be holy unto me; for I the Lord am holy and have severed you from other people that ye should be mine.

Ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households wherein the Lord thy God hath blessed thee.

Ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households wherein the Lord thy God hath blessed thee.

“And made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, . . . and in the street.”

“And made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, . . . and in the street.”

Blessed be thy basket and thy store.

Blessed be thy basket and thy store.

A tall, slender palm tree rises from a small patch of earthy ground against a plain cream background. Its long, textured trunk extends nearly the full height of the image, widening slightly at the base and supporting a crown of arching fronds. The leaves range from deep green to olive and golden brown, with many narrow, pointed leaflets and several drooping, weathered fronds surrounding fresher upright growth. Small grasses and scattered earth tones cluster around the roots. No people, animals, lettering, or other objects are visible.

A tall, slender palm tree rises from a small patch of earthy ground against a plain cream background. Its long, textured trunk extends nearly the full height of the image, widening slightly at the base and supporting a crown of arching fronds. The leaves range from deep green to olive and golden brown, with many narrow, pointed leaflets and several drooping, weathered fronds surrounding fresher upright growth. Small grasses and scattered earth tones cluster around the roots. No people, animals, lettering, or other objects are visible.

A tall, mature deciduous tree stands alone against a pale, largely blank background. Its straight, dark, textured trunk rises from a small patch of grass and earth, branching into a dense, elongated crown of dark green foliage. Irregular clusters of leaves form rounded masses along the trunk and branches, with lighter green and grayish highlights suggesting layered vegetation and sunlight. The tree tapers toward a narrow, upright crown at the top, while sparse grasses and small plants surround its base.

A tall, mature deciduous tree stands alone against a pale, largely blank background. Its straight, dark, textured trunk rises from a small patch of grass and earth, branching into a dense, elongated crown of dark green foliage. Irregular clusters of leaves form rounded masses along the trunk and branches, with lighter green and grayish highlights suggesting layered vegetation and sunlight. The tree tapers toward a narrow, upright crown at the top, while sparse grasses and small plants surround its base.

A framed pastoral scene shows a well-dressed young man seated on a grassy hillside beside a winding stream or pond. He wears a dark blue jacket, white shirt with a black bow tie, brown trousers, and dark shoes, gazing thoughtfully toward the landscape with one arm resting behind him. The background features rolling meadows, a dirt path, autumn-colored trees, distant wooded hills, and a softly clouded blue sky. Large clusters of white trumpet-shaped lilies with green leaves surround the frame on both sides, while an ornate dark-brown flourish decorates the lower edge. No text or lettering is visible.

A framed pastoral scene shows a well-dressed young man seated on a grassy hillside beside a winding stream or pond. He wears a dark blue jacket, white shirt with a black bow tie, brown trousers, and dark shoes, gazing thoughtfully toward the landscape with one arm resting behind him. The background features rolling meadows, a dirt path, autumn-colored trees, distant wooded hills, and a softly clouded blue sky. Large clusters of white trumpet-shaped lilies with green leaves surround the frame on both sides, while an ornate dark-brown flourish decorates the lower edge. No text or lettering is visible.

Water Lilies

A pastoral sunset scene occupies the center, showing a well-dressed man in a brown suit, bowler-style hat, and boots reclining on a grassy hillside with one knee raised and one hand braced behind him. Rolling fields, scattered trees, and distant wooded hills extend beneath a glowing pink, orange, and purple sky. Flanking the landscape are two decorative woven baskets: the left holds grapes, apples, pears, plums, and bananas, while the right contains grapes, leafy greens, apples, corn, other fruit, and a pumpkin. No text is visible within the artwork.

A pastoral sunset scene occupies the center, showing a well-dressed man in a brown suit, bowler-style hat, and boots reclining on a grassy hillside with one knee raised and one hand braced behind him. Rolling fields, scattered trees, and distant wooded hills extend beneath a glowing pink, orange, and purple sky. Flanking the landscape are two decorative woven baskets: the left holds grapes, apples, pears, plums, and bananas, while the right contains grapes, leafy greens, apples, corn, other fruit, and a pumpkin. No text is visible within the artwork.

“I have given you every herb yielding seed.”

“I have given you every herb yielding seed.”

“And every tree in which is the fruit.”

“And every tree in which is the fruit.”

A fruitful olive bough

A fruitful olive bough

How our rice grows

How our rice grows

Harvesting rice

Harvesting rice

A promise of prunes

A promise of prunes

The promise fulfilled

The promise fulfilled

Plenty of pineapples

Plenty of pineapples

A fruitful orange bough

A fruitful orange bough

A pastoral scene presents a seated young man in a brown suit and blue shirt resting beside a tranquil river or pond. He sits on grassy ground beneath leafy trees, gazing across the water toward wooded hills and a softly colored evening sky. The composition is framed by two groups of sheep: several white and brown sheep and lambs stand near a low stone wall in the left meadow, while a large flock with lambs grazes in sunlit grass on the right. No text is visible within the artwork.

A pastoral scene presents a seated young man in a brown suit and blue shirt resting beside a tranquil river or pond. He sits on grassy ground beneath leafy trees, gazing across the water toward wooded hills and a softly colored evening sky. The composition is framed by two groups of sheep: several white and brown sheep and lambs stand near a low stone wall in the left meadow, while a large flock with lambs grazes in sunlit grass on the right. No text is visible within the artwork.

Their mission is to provide wool for clothing, not flesh for food

Their mission is to provide wool for clothing, not flesh for food

Let them live

How bananas grow

How bananas grow

A bunch of cocoanuts

A bunch of cocoanuts

Let them return to the delicious food given to man in the beginning.

Let them return to the delicious food given to man in the beginning.

A decorative pastoral scene shows a well-dressed man in a brown suit seated on a grassy hillside, gazing across a sunlit countryside of trees, fields, distant hills, and blue sky. The landscape appears within an ornate purple-and-gold frame surrounded by curling ribbon-like decoration. To the right, a still-life arrangement includes a silver carafe, wineglass, ornate pedestal bowl overflowing with apples, grapes, berries, and a banana, along with a neat stack of plates. No text or lettering is visible in the artwork.

A decorative pastoral scene shows a well-dressed man in a brown suit seated on a grassy hillside, gazing across a sunlit countryside of trees, fields, distant hills, and blue sky. The landscape appears within an ornate purple-and-gold frame surrounded by curling ribbon-like decoration. To the right, a still-life arrangement includes a silver carafe, wineglass, ornate pedestal bowl overflowing with apples, grapes, berries, and a banana, along with a neat stack of plates. No text or lettering is visible in the artwork.

Nature's abundant store in field and garden

Nature's abundant store in field and garden

Delicious and wholesome

Delicious and wholesome

Healthful food for mind and body

Healthful food for mind and body

Plenty of pumpkins

Plenty of pumpkins

The treasures of the field

The treasures of the field

“The fruit of goodly trees.”

“The fruit of goodly trees.”

A pastoral scene shows a well-dressed man seated on grassy ground in the foreground, leaning back against a leafy shrub with one knee raised and a hat resting beside him. He gazes across a gently sloping rural landscape of fields, fence posts, scattered trees, distant hills, and a broad blue horizon beneath a partly cloudy sky. The central landscape is framed by oversized grapevines, with curling stems, large green leaves, and clusters of purple grapes on both sides. No text or lettering is visible.

A pastoral scene shows a well-dressed man seated on grassy ground in the foreground, leaning back against a leafy shrub with one knee raised and a hat resting beside him. He gazes across a gently sloping rural landscape of fields, fence posts, scattered trees, distant hills, and a broad blue horizon beneath a partly cloudy sky. The central landscape is framed by oversized grapevines, with curling stems, large green leaves, and clusters of purple grapes on both sides. No text or lettering is visible.

A tea plant

Picking coffee

Ye are not your own, for ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s

Ye are not your own, for ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s

The Tobacco Plant

The Tobacco Plant

Wrecked

In 1902 and 1903 the total number of lives lost in marine disasters throughout the world was reported as 6,135; in railway accidents in the United States, 18,428.

Wrecked In 1902 and 1903 the total number of lives lost in marine disasters throughout the world was reported as 6,135; in railway accidents in the United States, 18,428.

**Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.**

**Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.**

"Proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound." "Let the oppressed go free.... Break every yoke."

"Proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound." "Let the oppressed go free.... Break every yoke."

A rectangular pastoral scene shows a formally dressed man in a dark suit, vest, and broad-brimmed hat seated on the grass at the edge of a green field, gazing toward the left. Rolling hills, distant blue mountains, scattered trees, and a partly cloudy sky form the background. The central landscape is framed by dark borders and flanked on both sides by large brown snakes coiled around bottle-like objects, with the right side clearly showing a tall dark bottle encircled by a snake. No lettering is visible within the artwork.

A rectangular pastoral scene shows a formally dressed man in a dark suit, vest, and broad-brimmed hat seated on the grass at the edge of a green field, gazing toward the left. Rolling hills, distant blue mountains, scattered trees, and a partly cloudy sky form the background. The central landscape is framed by dark borders and flanked on both sides by large brown snakes coiled around bottle-like objects, with the right side clearly showing a tall dark bottle encircled by a snake. No lettering is visible within the artwork.

Every church should be a temperance hall

Every church should be a temperance hall

I hate robbery for burnt offering.

I hate robbery for burnt offering.

Let it be written that they may be destroyed, and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver into the king’s treasury.

Let it be written that they may be destroyed, and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver into the king’s treasury.

An ornate triptych scene emphasizes learning and spiritual formation in the home. In the central panel, a warmly dressed mother or father sits beside a curly-haired child at a table, guiding the child over an open book beneath a glowing floral oil lamp. The left panel shows a large open, handwritten volume resting on a dark wooden surface, while the right panel depicts a rugged mountain at dusk crowned by a simple cross. Flowing Art Nouveau-style ribbons, green accents, and flame-like ornaments connect the framed panels.

An ornate triptych scene emphasizes learning and spiritual formation in the home. In the central panel, a warmly dressed mother or father sits beside a curly-haired child at a table, guiding the child over an open book beneath a glowing floral oil lamp. The left panel shows a large open, handwritten volume resting on a dark wooden surface, while the right panel depicts a rugged mountain at dusk crowned by a simple cross. Flowing Art Nouveau-style ribbons, green accents, and flame-like ornaments connect the framed panels.

“Thou shalt teach” the commandments of the Lord “diligently unto thy children.”

“Thou shalt teach” the commandments of the Lord “diligently unto thy children.”

Deal thy bread to the hungry

Bring the poor that are cast out to thy house.

Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily.

Deal thy bread to the hungry Bring the poor that are cast out to thy house. Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily.

When thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind … for they can not recompense thee; for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

When thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind … for they can not recompense thee; for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a mother in a blue dress sitting beside a young child, gently guiding the child as they read an open book beneath a glowing oil lamp. The central pair is framed in an ornate golden panel, while decorative scrollwork fills the left side. To the right, an artistic arrangement of an illuminated oil lamp, rolled and unrolled manuscripts covered with handwritten marks, a quill, ink vessel, brush, and closed book suggests learning, writing, and scholarship. No clear printed words or labels are legible.

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a mother in a blue dress sitting beside a young child, gently guiding the child as they read an open book beneath a glowing oil lamp. The central pair is framed in an ornate golden panel, while decorative scrollwork fills the left side. To the right, an artistic arrangement of an illuminated oil lamp, rolled and unrolled manuscripts covered with handwritten marks, a quill, ink vessel, brush, and closed book suggests learning, writing, and scholarship. No clear printed words or labels are legible.

“The parties may not have worldly wealth, but they should have the far greater blessing of health.”

“The parties may not have worldly wealth, but they should have the far greater blessing of health.”

Human love should draw its closest bonds from divine love.

Human love should draw its closest bonds from divine love.

A decorative Art Nouveau composition frames a warmly lit domestic scene. At the center, a mother in a dark blue dress leans affectionately over a young child as they read together from an open book on a table. A glowing brass oil lamp stands to their left, illuminating their faces and the pages. The central panel is bordered in dark green and gold, while flowing symmetrical ribbons, stylized foliage, and curling ornamental motifs extend outward to two tall, flame-like lamp or torch forms at the sides. No text or lettering appears within the artwork.

A decorative Art Nouveau composition frames a warmly lit domestic scene. At the center, a mother in a dark blue dress leans affectionately over a young child as they read together from an open book on a table. A glowing brass oil lamp stands to their left, illuminating their faces and the pages. The central panel is bordered in dark green and gold, while flowing symmetrical ribbons, stylized foliage, and curling ornamental motifs extend outward to two tall, flame-like lamp or torch forms at the sides. No text or lettering appears within the artwork.

“Find rest of spirit in the beauty and quiet and peace of nature.”

“Find rest of spirit in the beauty and quiet and peace of nature.”

“ Give to your children . . . a healthy body, a sound mind, and a noble character.”

“ Give to your children . . . a healthy body, a sound mind, and a noble character.”

“God loves the beautiful, . . . and with a Father's joy He watches the delight of His children in the things that He has made.”

“God loves the beautiful, . . . and with a Father's joy He watches the delight of His children in the things that He has made.”

Joys of untrammeled motherhood

Joys of untrammeled motherhood

A warmly lit domestic scene shows a mother seated beside a young child, gently supporting him as they read together from a large open book on a table. A glowing oil lamp stands to their left, illuminating their faces and the pages against a dark interior background. Surrounding the central scene are decorative sepia-toned figures of two winged, flying children or cherubs, each holding a long trumpet, with sweeping feathered forms framing the composition. No text appears within the depicted artwork.

A warmly lit domestic scene shows a mother seated beside a young child, gently supporting him as they read together from a large open book on a table. A glowing oil lamp stands to their left, illuminating their faces and the pages against a dark interior background. Surrounding the central scene are decorative sepia-toned figures of two winged, flying children or cherubs, each holding a long trumpet, with sweeping feathered forms framing the composition. No text appears within the depicted artwork.

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Husbands,
love
your wives,
even as
Christ loved
the church,
and gave
Himself
for it.

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the church, and gave Himself for it.

I will be a Father unto you and ye shall be My sons and daughters saith the Lord Almighty.

Like as a Father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him.

As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you.

I will be a Father unto you and ye shall be My sons and daughters saith the Lord Almighty. Like as a Father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him. As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you.

Teaching lessons of helpfulness

Teaching lessons of helpfulness

In Christ are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” And ye are “complete in Him.”

In Christ are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” And ye are “complete in Him.”

The image presents a devotional scene in two connected parts. At left, a woman in a dark blue dress sits beside a young boy at a table, guiding him as he reads an open book beneath a glowing green-shaded oil lamp. At right, a large open book rests prominently in the foreground, its pages filled with fine printed lines, while a jeweled golden crown shines above it with radiant beams. Long green palm fronds sweep across the background and around the crown, creating a symmetrical ornamental frame.

The image presents a devotional scene in two connected parts. At left, a woman in a dark blue dress sits beside a young boy at a table, guiding him as he reads an open book beneath a glowing green-shaded oil lamp. At right, a large open book rests prominently in the foreground, its pages filled with fine printed lines, while a jeweled golden crown shines above it with radiant beams. Long green palm fronds sweep across the background and around the crown, creating a symmetrical ornamental frame.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

“Teach the children to enjoy the beauties of nature.”

“Teach the children to enjoy the beauties of nature.”

“Let the mother plan . . . light work to employ the active hands and minds.”

“Let the mother plan . . . light work to employ the active hands and minds.”

An ornate decorative composition surrounds a central scene of a mother and young child reading together at a table. The mother, dressed in blue with a white collar, gently embraces the child as they look down at an open book, illuminated by a glowing brass oil lamp. Gold scrollwork and pale patterned panels frame the inset scene, while side panels depict flowering plants and birds: a blue-and-yellow bird perched among pink blossoms on the left, and a brown bird among pink and white flowers on the right. No text is visible within the artwork.

An ornate decorative composition surrounds a central scene of a mother and young child reading together at a table. The mother, dressed in blue with a white collar, gently embraces the child as they look down at an open book, illuminated by a glowing brass oil lamp. Gold scrollwork and pale patterned panels frame the inset scene, while side panels depict flowering plants and birds: a blue-and-yellow bird perched among pink blossoms on the left, and a brown bird among pink and white flowers on the right. No text is visible within the artwork.

An elderly woman and a young boy sit closely together at a rustic wooden table, looking down at an open, heavily bound book with dense printed pages. The woman wears a cream bonnet, brown shawl, and dark clothing, while the boy is dressed in a gray textured coat. Their hands rest near the book as if reading or studying it together. Behind them is a paneled wooden door and warm brown interior walls, and a vase of bright yellow sunflowers fills the right side of the composition.

An elderly woman and a young boy sit closely together at a rustic wooden table, looking down at an open, heavily bound book with dense printed pages. The woman wears a cream bonnet, brown shawl, and dark clothing, while the boy is dressed in a gray textured coat. Their hands rest near the book as if reading or studying it together. Behind them is a paneled wooden door and warm brown interior walls, and a vase of bright yellow sunflowers fills the right side of the composition.

A young curly-haired child kneels on a richly patterned rug inside an ornate wood-paneled room. The child wears a loose cream-colored tunic and matching trousers, rests one bare foot on the floor, and reaches down to touch a cylindrical brown bolster or rolled cushion with braided edging and tassels. The other hand is raised near the chest, while the child gazes thoughtfully toward the side. Carved wooden columns, decorative panels, and dark furnishings frame the scene, creating a warm, formal interior.

A young curly-haired child kneels on a richly patterned rug inside an ornate wood-paneled room. The child wears a loose cream-colored tunic and matching trousers, rests one bare foot on the floor, and reaches down to touch a cylindrical brown bolster or rolled cushion with braided edging and tassels. The other hand is raised near the chest, while the child gazes thoughtfully toward the side. Carved wooden columns, decorative panels, and dark furnishings frame the scene, creating a warm, formal interior.

At the hour of worship, “let the family unite in offering grateful prayer and raising the song of praise.”

At the hour of worship, “let the family unite in offering grateful prayer and raising the song of praise.”

Their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in Heaven.

Their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in Heaven.

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a mother seated beside a young child, gently guiding him as they read together from an open book on a table. The child, dressed in blue, leans forward attentively, while the mother in a brown dress looks down with a tender, encouraging expression. A glowing brass oil lamp stands at the left, illuminating the pages and their faces. Surrounding the central framed scene are dark green ornamental panels with gold scrollwork, intertwined branches, leaves, and abundant pink and white blossoms.

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a mother seated beside a young child, gently guiding him as they read together from an open book on a table. The child, dressed in blue, leans forward attentively, while the mother in a brown dress looks down with a tender, encouraging expression. A glowing brass oil lamp stands at the left, illuminating the pages and their faces. Surrounding the central framed scene are dark green ornamental panels with gold scrollwork, intertwined branches, leaves, and abundant pink and white blossoms.

A solitary, mature, wide-spreading tree stands centered against a plain white background. Its sturdy, textured brown trunk rises from a small irregular patch of earth and divides into numerous branches, some visible through gaps in the dense crown. The rounded canopy is filled with abundant overlapping leaves in varied shades of bright and dark green, creating a richly layered, lush appearance. No people, animals, lettering, or other objects are visible.

A solitary, mature, wide-spreading tree stands centered against a plain white background. Its sturdy, textured brown trunk rises from a small irregular patch of earth and divides into numerous branches, some visible through gaps in the dense crown. The rounded canopy is filled with abundant overlapping leaves in varied shades of bright and dark green, creating a richly layered, lush appearance. No people, animals, lettering, or other objects are visible.

A botanical study depicts three large, ripe apples arranged in a compact cluster against a plain cream-colored background. The fruits are rounded and richly shaded, with deep crimson-red skins blending into green around their upper shoulders and edges. One apple sits slightly higher at the back, while two larger apples overlap in the foreground. Each has a short brown stem emerging from a shallow central depression, with subtle highlights suggesting smooth, glossy surfaces and soft shadows beneath grounding them.

A botanical study depicts three large, ripe apples arranged in a compact cluster against a plain cream-colored background. The fruits are rounded and richly shaded, with deep crimson-red skins blending into green around their upper shoulders and edges. One apple sits slightly higher at the back, while two larger apples overlap in the foreground. Each has a short brown stem emerging from a shallow central depression, with subtle highlights suggesting smooth, glossy surfaces and soft shadows beneath grounding them.

" His mother was His first human teacher."

" His mother was His first human teacher."

“ He walked the streets of the little town, going to and returning from His work.”

“ He walked the streets of the little town, going to and returning from His work.”

“ He should be encouraged in trying to help father and mother.”

“ He should be encouraged in trying to help father and mother.”

An ornate Art Nouveau-style domestic scene is framed within a large central diamond, bordered by sweeping gold scrollwork, decorative red panels, and slender classical columns. At left, a bearded father in a blue coat sits reading from an open paper while holding a young child on his lap; another child leans over the back of his chair. At right, a woman in a purple dress reads at a round table illuminated by a glowing lamp, while a boy in green studies or writes beside her. The warmly lit room includes furniture, papers, and a framed picture, with no visible lettering.

An ornate Art Nouveau-style domestic scene is framed within a large central diamond, bordered by sweeping gold scrollwork, decorative red panels, and slender classical columns. At left, a bearded father in a blue coat sits reading from an open paper while holding a young child on his lap; another child leans over the back of his chair. At right, a woman in a purple dress reads at a round table illuminated by a glowing lamp, while a boy in green studies or writes beside her. The warmly lit room includes furniture, papers, and a framed picture, with no visible lettering.

" From the solemn roll of the deep-toned thunder."

" From the solemn roll of the deep-toned thunder."

“ The everlasting hills tell of His power.”

“ The everlasting hills tell of His power.”

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork.

THE NEBULA OF ORION
PHOTOGRAPHED BY

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. THE NEBULA OF ORION PHOTOGRAPHED BY

“ Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.”

“ Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.”

He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Saturn and His Rings

Saturn and His Rings

A family gathers indoors in a warmly lit sitting room framed within a diamond-shaped wooden border. A bearded father seated in a wicker chair reads from an open book or paper while a young child sits on his lap and an older girl leans affectionately over his shoulder. At a round table behind them, a woman handles folded fabric or a garment, while another young person in a green shirt rests their head on one hand beside a small book. A glowing oil lamp, furniture, and framed wall picture complete the room. Leafy branches surround the border, with birds perched near a nest at upper left and another bird flying at lower right.

A family gathers indoors in a warmly lit sitting room framed within a diamond-shaped wooden border. A bearded father seated in a wicker chair reads from an open book or paper while a young child sits on his lap and an older girl leans affectionately over his shoulder. At a round table behind them, a woman handles folded fabric or a garment, while another young person in a green shirt rests their head on one hand beside a small book. A glowing oil lamp, furniture, and framed wall picture complete the room. Leafy branches surround the border, with birds perched near a nest at upper left and another bird flying at lower right.

"Jacob lay down to sleep."

"Jacob lay down to sleep."

The angels ascended and descended on it.

The angels ascended and descended on it.

“ He dreamed, and behold a ladder.”

“ He dreamed, and behold a ladder.”

A family gathers inside a cozy, triangular-roofed garden room or conservatory, surrounded by lush greenery, flowering plants, a white fence, and distant blue water or sky. A bearded man seated at the table reads an open newspaper or book, with a young girl beside him and another child leaning over his shoulder. Two women sit opposite him, one appearing to read or write in a notebook while the other looks toward the reading. A glowing oil lamp illuminates the wooden interior and tabletop, creating a warm domestic scene amid the outdoor garden.

A family gathers inside a cozy, triangular-roofed garden room or conservatory, surrounded by lush greenery, flowering plants, a white fence, and distant blue water or sky. A bearded man seated at the table reads an open newspaper or book, with a young girl beside him and another child leaning over his shoulder. Two women sit opposite him, one appearing to read or write in a notebook while the other looks toward the reading. A glowing oil lamp illuminates the wooden interior and tabletop, creating a warm domestic scene amid the outdoor garden.

A white swan glides across a calm lake in the foreground, its long curved neck and orange-and-black bill clearly visible as gentle ripples spread around its body. Leafy branches with sparse autumn foliage frame the left side and extend across the upper portion of the scene, while smaller branches enter from the lower right. Beyond the water lies a wooded shoreline in muted green, gold, and brown tones, with a sunlit grassy clearing beneath a partly cloudy blue sky.

A white swan glides across a calm lake in the foreground, its long curved neck and orange-and-black bill clearly visible as gentle ripples spread around its body. Leafy branches with sparse autumn foliage frame the left side and extend across the upper portion of the scene, while smaller branches enter from the lower right. Beyond the water lies a wooded shoreline in muted green, gold, and brown tones, with a sunlit grassy clearing beneath a partly cloudy blue sky.

We all, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image.

We all, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image.

" Seeds of sin."

" Seeds of sin."

“ The good seed.”

“ The good seed.”

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a bearded father seated with a young child on his lap, reading from an open book. Three other children gather around a wooden table: a girl at center reads another book beneath a glowing brass oil lamp, while a boy at right writes or studies with his head resting on one hand. The family sits within a cozy study or parlor framed by shelves and furniture. The diamond-shaped interior is surrounded by decorative flowering branches, leaves, and blossoms, with no visible lettering.

A warmly colored domestic scene shows a bearded father seated with a young child on his lap, reading from an open book. Three other children gather around a wooden table: a girl at center reads another book beneath a glowing brass oil lamp, while a boy at right writes or studies with his head resting on one hand. The family sits within a cozy study or parlor framed by shelves and furniture. The diamond-shaped interior is surrounded by decorative flowering branches, leaves, and blossoms, with no visible lettering.

Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Let him take hold of My strength, that he may make peace with Me, and he shall make peace with Me.

Let him take hold of My strength, that he may make peace with Me, and he shall make peace with Me.

A family gathers around a warmly lit wooden table indoors, apparently engaged in reading and studying. A bearded man holds an open book while a young girl sits on his lap, and a boy leans over his shoulder with a pencil or finger poised near the pages. A woman beside them reads from another open volume, while an older gray-haired man writes or studies at the table. A green-shaded oil lamp illuminates the scene, with wood paneling and a framed picture behind them. The interior is framed by a tropical landscape of palm trees, distant mountains, and dense greenery, creating a diamond-shaped central composition.

A family gathers around a warmly lit wooden table indoors, apparently engaged in reading and studying. A bearded man holds an open book while a young girl sits on his lap, and a boy leans over his shoulder with a pencil or finger poised near the pages. A woman beside them reads from another open volume, while an older gray-haired man writes or studies at the table. A green-shaded oil lamp illuminates the scene, with wood paneling and a framed picture behind them. The interior is framed by a tropical landscape of palm trees, distant mountains, and dense greenery, creating a diamond-shaped central composition.

“That which to the earthly mind was a desolate wilderness, to the spiritual mind becomes a land of living streams.”

“That which to the earthly mind was a desolate wilderness, to the spiritual mind becomes a land of living streams.”

God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

I beseech Thee, show me Thy glory.

I beseech Thee, show me Thy glory.

And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty.

And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty.

A three-part devotional scene is framed by ornate floral panels. In the central panel, a dark-haired man in a dark suit kneels reverently inside a stone room, facing a brilliant glowing cross visible through an open window; warm rays illuminate the masonry, floor, and a wooden rocking chair. The side panels depict expansive mountainous landscapes with winding paths, scattered trees, shrubs, and distant peaks. On the right, three robed travelers carrying staffs walk across the foreground, while smaller figures appear along the path at left. No lettering is visible within the artwork.

A three-part devotional scene is framed by ornate floral panels. In the central panel, a dark-haired man in a dark suit kneels reverently inside a stone room, facing a brilliant glowing cross visible through an open window; warm rays illuminate the masonry, floor, and a wooden rocking chair. The side panels depict expansive mountainous landscapes with winding paths, scattered trees, shrubs, and distant peaks. On the right, three robed travelers carrying staffs walk across the foreground, while smaller figures appear along the path at left. No lettering is visible within the artwork.

“ The blacksmith puts the iron and steel into the fire.”

“ The blacksmith puts the iron and steel into the fire.”

“ The potter takes the clay, and molds it according to his will.”

“ The potter takes the clay, and molds it according to his will.”

As a shepherd “ he learned to care for the weak, . . . to seek after the straying.”

As a shepherd “ he learned to care for the weak, . . . to seek after the straying.”

**Seekest thou great things for thyself? Seek them not.**

**Seekest thou great things for thyself? Seek them not.**

Whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all. For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.

Whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all. For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.

“ When Jesus bade Peter and his companions follow Him, immediately they left their boats and nets.”

“ When Jesus bade Peter and his companions follow Him, immediately they left their boats and nets.”

My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness.

My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness.

A kneeling man in a dark jacket and blue trousers prays inside a warmly furnished room, facing a glowing framed image of Jesus crucified on the cross. The sacred image radiates golden beams and is set above a wooden ledge, with a chair visible at left and a small framed picture on the wall at right. The central scene is enclosed by ornate vertical borders decorated with scrolling red, blue, cream, and gold foliage. Flanking the framed scene on both sides are matching dark wooden crosses encircled by crowns of thorns and surrounded by radiant golden lines.

A kneeling man in a dark jacket and blue trousers prays inside a warmly furnished room, facing a glowing framed image of Jesus crucified on the cross. The sacred image radiates golden beams and is set above a wooden ledge, with a chair visible at left and a small framed picture on the wall at right. The central scene is enclosed by ornate vertical borders decorated with scrolling red, blue, cream, and gold foliage. Flanking the framed scene on both sides are matching dark wooden crosses encircled by crowns of thorns and surrounded by radiant golden lines.

Judge not that ye be not judged. For with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

Judge not that ye be not judged. For with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

All things work together for good to them that love God.

All things work together for good to them that love God.

What would Jesus do?

What would Jesus do?

If a
man be
overtaken
in a fault,
restore
such an
one in the
spirit of
meekness.

If a man be overtaken in a fault, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness.

A young man in dark clothing kneels in prayer inside a rustic stone-walled room, his hands clasped and his face turned toward a glowing white cross set in a small leaded window. Warm golden light radiates around the cross, illuminating the wooden floor, paneling, and a nearby wooden chair. The central devotional scene is framed by elaborate carved-looking borders of green oak leaves, curling branches, and numerous acorns, with additional floral panels visible along the lower edges. No text or lettering appears within the artwork.

A young man in dark clothing kneels in prayer inside a rustic stone-walled room, his hands clasped and his face turned toward a glowing white cross set in a small leaded window. Warm golden light radiates around the cross, illuminating the wooden floor, paneling, and a nearby wooden chair. The central devotional scene is framed by elaborate carved-looking borders of green oak leaves, curling branches, and numerous acorns, with additional floral panels visible along the lower edges. No text or lettering appears within the artwork.

Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.

Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.

A richly ornamented scene shows a dark-haired man in a blue suit kneeling in prayer on a patterned rug inside a warmly furnished room. He faces a bright window where a glowing white cross shines against the daylight, casting golden rays through parted curtains. A chair, small table, upholstered seating, wood paneling, and framed wall art surround him. The central devotional scene is bordered by elaborate vertical floral panels, while the wider composition includes symmetrical green-and-gold decorative motifs, pink and blue flowers, curling vines, and large pale crossed bands on either side.

A richly ornamented scene shows a dark-haired man in a blue suit kneeling in prayer on a patterned rug inside a warmly furnished room. He faces a bright window where a glowing white cross shines against the daylight, casting golden rays through parted curtains. A chair, small table, upholstered seating, wood paneling, and framed wall art surround him. The central devotional scene is bordered by elaborate vertical floral panels, while the wider composition includes symmetrical green-and-gold decorative motifs, pink and blue flowers, curling vines, and large pale crossed bands on either side.

“The Joy of the Lord”

There were ninety and nine that safely lay
In the shelter of the fold;
But one was out on the hills away,
Far, far from the gates of gold;
Away on the mountains wild and bare,
Away from the tender Shepherd’s care.

“Lord, Thou hast here Thy ninety and nine;
Are they not enough for Thee?”
But the Shepherd made answer, “One of Mine
Has wandered away from Me;
And although the road be rough and steep,
I go to the desert to find My sheep.”

But none of the ransomed ever knew
How deep were the waters crossed,
Nor how dark was the night that the Lord passed through,
Ere He found His sheep that was lost.
Far out on the desert He heard its cry,
Fainting and helpless, and ready to die.

“Lord, whence are these blood-drops all the way,
That mark out the mountain’s track?”
“They were shed for one who had gone astray
Ere the Shepherd could bring him back.”

“The Joy of the Lord” There were ninety and nine that safely lay In the shelter of the fold; But one was out on the hills away, Far, far from the gates of gold; Away on the mountains wild and bare, Away from the tender Shepherd’s care. “Lord, Thou hast here Thy ninety and nine; Are they not enough for Thee?” But the Shepherd made answer, “One of Mine Has wandered away from Me; And although the road be rough and steep, I go to the desert to find My sheep.” But none of the ransomed ever knew How deep were the waters crossed, Nor how dark was the night that the Lord passed through, Ere He found His sheep that was lost. Far out on the desert He heard its cry, Fainting and helpless, and ready to die. “Lord, whence are these blood-drops all the way, That mark out the mountain’s track?” “They were shed for one who had gone astray Ere the Shepherd could bring him back.”

That mark out the mountain’s
track?”
“They were shed for one who had gone
astray
Ere the Shepherd could bring
him back.”

That mark out the mountain’s track?” “They were shed for one who had gone astray Ere the Shepherd could bring him back.”

There shall be no more Sin.

There shall be no more Sin.

There shall be no more death.

There shall be no more death.

Neither shall there be any more pain.

Neither shall there be any more pain.

For the former things are passed away

For the former things are passed away

"The sleeping disciples heard not the voice of Jesus."

"The sleeping disciples heard not the voice of Jesus."

Come unto Me and I will give you rest

Come unto Me and I will give you rest

The heavier your burden, the more you need Jesus.

The heavier your burden, the more you need Jesus.

Abide in Me, and I in you.

Abide in Me, and I in you.

If the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

If the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

A tranquil sunset landscape is framed by an ornate, curling gold border. A narrow path winds through dense, shadowy woodland toward a low horizon, where the sun appears as a glowing semicircle beneath layered hills. The sky transitions from deep blue overhead to warm orange and gold near the horizon, with scattered clouds catching the light. Dark trees and leafy undergrowth fill both sides of the scene, while a decorative cluster of pink roses, pale blossoms, green leaves, and budding branches extends from the upper right corner. No text or figures are visible.

A tranquil sunset landscape is framed by an ornate, curling gold border. A narrow path winds through dense, shadowy woodland toward a low horizon, where the sun appears as a glowing semicircle beneath layered hills. The sky transitions from deep blue overhead to warm orange and gold near the horizon, with scattered clouds catching the light. Dark trees and leafy undergrowth fill both sides of the scene, while a decorative cluster of pink roses, pale blossoms, green leaves, and budding branches extends from the upper right corner. No text or figures are visible.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock.

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