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- Handwritten letter and envelope sent by Andrew Inglis of London, England to David Birrell, of Windsor, Canada, concerning matters of religion and the effect of the Civil War on the supply of cotton in England. London 31st January 1861 My Dear Birrell, I had much pleasure in receiving your letter, and note[?] all you say. It is, as you remark, a delightful thought "God loves us," for had our salvation depended on our love to God we could and have been saved as all after the fall. But may you and I not be thankful that we have been led by the Spririt to choose the better part which shall not be taken away from us, may we not be thankful that we have had the light that is denied to so many, or rather you so many refuse. My conviction of the necessity of f[….] Christianity is more strengthened within the last two months since I entered my new office. There are in it other four who are all very […], & three of them very immoral. Of course they look upon religion as mere humbug; I want to convince them that it is not, and I see the best way to do it is by the life. I see that if I declare myself to be led by the dictates of the Birth, but at the same time enter heartily into their amusements & idle pleasures, that my Christianity is vain. They respect a man who says 'no' to temptation, but they disrespect a man who is always arguing & never acting. I am precluded from quoting scripture as their [sic] is a Roman Catholic in the office who is constantly doing so, but out of whose mouth at the same time proceeds blessing & cursing; this of course has led them all to think very lightly[?] of the scripture. I hope that my influence amongst them turn[?] out for good. By-the-way you will be glad to hear that I have got another situation. It is in the Secretary's office of one of the London Railways, & I like it very much, it is not such hard work as I had before & rather better pay. I notice your comments upon the political state of America at present, which are very interesting & which have afforded me additional information to what I get in the newspapers. Your explanation of the revolution is a good "get off"- you make out that the Americans could not stand […], because they are a chip off the old block- Thus rolling the blame on the old block after all; however that is done with, what we have to do with is the present. I was in the City today & heard one gentleman say to another "Well are they going to make you a director of the new Cotton Co." so you see we are looking about us to see where we can get cotton independent of the States- India & Africa are both looked to as fields & have been spoken of for many years, but you know we speak about things a long time before we act; but now since we are pushed, we are making an effort. Your mention of B[…] G[…] reminds me of old […], who I am glad to say is again in a good way of living- he is servant to a lame[?] gentleman, which suits him much better than […] at kicking […]. My friends at home are all in their usual, my Father very frail. Mr. Bell is quite well, he has another of his brothers coming to London. London swallows up a great many S[…]. My Uncle's family are likewise well. And I am well and hoping this will find you the same I am My dear Birrell. Yours Affectionately, Andrew Inglis
- Date Issued:
- 1861-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Military
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- President Donald Trump speaks at the annual National Prayer Breakfast. Trump tells several stories of people who have gone through struggles or sacrificed for others but held onto hope and faith. Trump says that America is a nation of believers, together strengthened by the power of prayer.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack H. Obama speaks at the Fellowship Foundation National Prayer Breakfast held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. Obama describes his own Christian faith and the role of faith in his life and in society. He describes his childhood and how he came to his faith and how his beliefs give him strength in stressful times. Obama also calls for prayers to give the nation understanding, humility, and peace.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-02-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University Professor of Religious Studies Amy DeRogatis delivers a talk entitled "Sexuality and Salvation: Protestant Evangelical Sex Manuals from 1972 to 2002." DeRogatis describes how protestant male and female sexuality has changed over the past thirty years. She argues that sex manuals shape perceptions by determining what are "natural" sexual behaviors and scripturally sound desires. DeRogatis also says that the manuals give marital counseling on the limits and possibilities of sexual practices as expressions of faith and provides explicit examples of recommended practices. She answers questions from the audience. She is introduced by MSU Librarian Michael Lorenzen. Part of the Michigan Sate University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2002-10-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Panelists Marc Bernstein, Michigan State University Professor of Hebrew and Israeli Culture, Robert Anderson, MSU Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, and Abdalmajid Katranji, Islamic scholar and Director of the Katranji Hand Center, participate in a panel discussion entitled Islam and the Qur'an in the Abrahamic Tradition", held at the MSU Main Library. The event is sponsored by the MSU Libraries and the MSU Muslim Studies Program and is conducted in response to the burning of a Qur'an in East Lansing on September 11, 2010. The discussion is moderated by Mohammed Ayoob, Distinguished Professor of International Relations and Coordinator of the Muslim Studies Program at MSU. Dr. Ayoob introduces the discussion by talking about fear of the other. Dr. Bernstein discusses the historical coexistence of Jews and Muslims, the common origins of Jewish and Islamic traditions, and where Islamic theology places Mohammad in relation to Jesus and the Jewish prophets. Dr. Anderson discusses the treatment of Mary and Jesus in the Qur'an and additional stories not found in the Bible. Dr. Katranji comments on the importance of Abraham in Islam, Mohammad's linage, the prominence of Hebrew figures in the Qur'an and their impact on Mohammad, and makes reference to statements about religious freedom by Jefferson and others. The event is introduced by Clifford H. Haka, Director of the MSU Libraries. Part of the MSU Libraries Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Handwritten letter and envelope sent by Andrew Inglis of London, England to David Birrell, of Windsor, Canada, concerning matters of religion and the effect of the Civil War on the supply of cotton in England. London 31st January 1861 My Dear Birrell, I had much pleasure in receiving your letter, and note[?] all you say. It is, as you remark, a delightful thought "God loves us," for had our salvation depended on our love to God we could and have been saved as all after the fall. But may you and I not be thankful that we have been led by the Spririt to choose the better part which shall not be taken away from us, may we not be thankful that we have had the light that is denied to so many, or rather you so many refuse. My conviction of the necessity of f[….] Christianity is more strengthened within the last two months since I entered my new office. There are in it other four who are all very […], & three of them very immoral. Of course they look upon religion as mere humbug; I want to convince them that it is not, and I see the best way to do it is by the life. I see that if I declare myself to be led by the dictates of the Birth, but at the same time enter heartily into their amusements & idle pleasures, that my Christianity is vain. They respect a man who says 'no' to temptation, but they disrespect a man who is always arguing & never acting. I am precluded from quoting scripture as their [sic] is a Roman Catholic in the office who is constantly doing so, but out of whose mouth at the same time proceeds blessing & cursing; this of course has led them all to think very lightly[?] of the scripture. I hope that my influence amongst them turn[?] out for good. By-the-way you will be glad to hear that I have got another situation. It is in the Secretary's office of one of the London Railways, & I like it very much, it is not such hard work as I had before & rather better pay. I notice your comments upon the political state of America at present, which are very interesting & which have afforded me additional information to what I get in the newspapers. Your explanation of the revolution is a good "get off"- you make out that the Americans could not stand […], because they are a chip off the old block- Thus rolling the blame on the old block after all; however that is done with, what we have to do with is the present. I was in the City today & heard one gentleman say to another "Well are they going to make you a director of the new Cotton Co." so you see we are looking about us to see where we can get cotton independent of the States- India & Africa are both looked to as fields & have been spoken of for many years, but you know we speak about things a long time before we act; but now since we are pushed, we are making an effort. Your mention of B[…] G[…] reminds me of old […], who I am glad to say is again in a good way of living- he is servant to a lame[?] gentleman, which suits him much better than […] at kicking […]. My friends at home are all in their usual, my Father very frail. Mr. Bell is quite well, he has another of his brothers coming to London. London swallows up a great many S[…]. My Uncle's family are likewise well. And I am well and hoping this will find you the same I am My dear Birrell. Yours Affectionately, Andrew Inglis
- Date Issued:
- 1861-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Robet Loomis gives a brief summary of his early life until 1852. In his diary, he records the weather, his financial information, various meetings, and writes about his spiritual life.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Description:
- Letter of recommendation from Trinity Clergy House, the signature is hard to read.
- Notes:
- Source: Donated by Mike Monterastelli
- Date Issued:
- 1907-05-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Arab American National Museum
- Collection:
- Joseph Nusser Family Collection
- Description:
- Letter of recommendation from Harry Beattys of Chester Hill Methodist Episcopal Church.
- Notes:
- Source: Donated by Mike Monterastelli
- Date Issued:
- 1908-06-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Arab American National Museum
- Collection:
- Joseph Nusser Family Collection
- Description:
- Letter of recommendation from Frank J. Mihuau of Second Presbyterian Church.
- Notes:
- Source: Donated by Mike Monterastelli
- Date Issued:
- 1907-05-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Arab American National Museum
- Collection:
- Joseph Nusser Family Collection