 On today' show Pastor Mike continues to looks at the New England Primer (1777 Edition) and the religious education of our children. Listen in as Pastor Mike examines this very interesting book which was the first textbook printed in America to teach the Bible in schools.
Sample of text read today:
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As runs the Glass,
Our Life doth pass. |
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| H |
My Book and Heart
Must never part. |
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| J |
JOB feels the Rod,--
Yet blesses GOD. |
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| K |
Proud Korah's troop
Was swallowed up |
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| L |
LOT fled to Zoar,
Saw fiery Shower
On Sodom pour. |
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| M |
MOSES was he
Who Israel's Host
Led thro' the Sea |
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| X |
XERXES did die,
And so must I. |
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The Infant's Grace before and after Meat.
BLESS me, O Lord, and let my food strengthen me to serve thee, for Jesus Christ's sake. AMEN.
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