Christian herald and signs of our times (1886) (14802282293)

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Title: Christian herald and signs of our times

Year: 1886 (1880s)

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Publisher: (New York, The Christian Herald)

Contributing Library: Christian Herald Association

Digitizing Sponsor: Tisch Library, Tufts University

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l. IX. No. 25. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1886. Price Three Cents. CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER. PORTRAIT AND LIFE OF REV. JOHN WEN-6ER, D.D., Missionary Translator of the Bible. THE BATTLE FOR BREAD. Dr. TalmagesSermon Last Sunday Morning. ANECDOTES RELATED AT^RECENT EVAN-GELISTIC MEETINGS. THE NEW JERUSALEM IN THE MILLEN-NIUM. By Rev. A. 0. Tris. SAM JONES AT INDIANAPOLIS. CURRENT EVENTS: The Tariff Bill Defeated-Fishery Dispute—Propas.d American Congress -Prohibitionists — Ovation to Mr. Gladstone — Lordbury on his Defence — Cruelty to a Cripple -News for Prisoners—A Supplementary MarriageAn Unsigned Confession, etc. — The I A DAILY TRIBUTE. A New Sermon by C. H.Maine Spnrgeon. Salis- GEMS FROM NEW.B00KS: A Day in a Prison. - Good , Siamese Therapeutics Healing and Holiness-Fee— Assured of a Harvest—A Remarkable Frand. PICTURE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FREE OHURCH.JOHN BODENS RECRUIT. (With Illustration.)AT THE MISSION. (Continued.)Jesus and the Blind Man. By Mrs. M Baxter.

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Rev. JOHN WENGER, D.D., Translator of the Bible in India-Scenes in his Life. 386 THE CHRISTIAN HERALD AND SIGNS OF OUR TIMES. June 24. REV. JOHN WENGER, D.D., Swiss Missionary and Bible Translator. Value of his Work—Born in 1811—Left anOrphan — Hardships and Privations — TwoUncles —First Communion—Religious Friends—First Sermon—Secession from the NationalChurch—Goes to India—Arduous Labors—Completion of the Translation in 1874—A BriefRest — Failing Energies — Death — AmericanRecognition. Whatever may be the obligation of a nationto its military heroes, statesmen, and scholars,there is no man entitled to more gratitude thanthe man who gives it the Word of God in thelanguage of the people. A Bible that everyman can read in his own tongue is a blessingbeyond price to any nation. It is quick andpowerful, transforming individual lives, elevat-ing and purifying the home, and promoting therighteousness which exalteth a nation. A manmay not fight, nor make splend

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