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Literary
October 18, 1962
Smyrna Times
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware
What is this article about?
An inspirational essay reflecting on the biblical story of Jesus healing ten lepers, emphasizing the importance of gratitude. Only one returns to thank Him, critiquing ingratitude and pride while urging cultivation of a thankful spirit in faith and daily life.
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YOU
NEED A
CHURCH
HOME
One
Returned
to Thank
God.
Ten men came to Jesus one day—ten men with nothing to be thankful for. They were lepers. Then in one glorious never-to-be-forgotten moment they had everything to be thankful for. They had been cleansed from their leprosy.
This hour of glorious triumph faded into regrettable moments of tragic thoughtlessness.
Nine of the ten men walked on out of the range of revelation to be forever branded as charter members of the society of the "thank-less nine." Beyond this segment of revelation we know not another thing. However, knowing they never said "thank you" to Christ it is highly probable that they never said "thank you" to anyone.
They may have considered themselves to be special objects of providence——"We must be remarkable men else this healing would never have occurred."
How prone we are to look upon blessings with the attitude that, being who we are, it is not strange such a favor should come to us.
"Pride slays thanksgiving but a humble soul is a soul out of which thanks naturally grows. A proud man is seldom a grateful man. He never thinks he gets as much as he deserves," says Henry Ward Beecher.
He who cultivates a thankful spirit lives in a palace and feasts at a banquet table every day. When the heart is thankful scanty blessings appear as undeserved riches.
Do not let the empty cup be your first teacher of the blessing you had when it was full. Cultivate a happy response to the undeserved kindnesses that come into your life.
Be thankful that you have a tomorrow, and that your tomorrow may merge into timeless tomorrows in the Land where they need no sun.
Be thankful there is a remedy for the guilt of sin—a remedy that goes "deeper than the stain has gone."
Be thankful for the cleansing fountain, for the energy and the dynamic of the spirit to live as pleaseth Christ. If environments of your life are not satisfactory, thank God for the wider vision, and then go out to make your vision come true.
NEED A
CHURCH
HOME
One
Returned
to Thank
God.
Ten men came to Jesus one day—ten men with nothing to be thankful for. They were lepers. Then in one glorious never-to-be-forgotten moment they had everything to be thankful for. They had been cleansed from their leprosy.
This hour of glorious triumph faded into regrettable moments of tragic thoughtlessness.
Nine of the ten men walked on out of the range of revelation to be forever branded as charter members of the society of the "thank-less nine." Beyond this segment of revelation we know not another thing. However, knowing they never said "thank you" to Christ it is highly probable that they never said "thank you" to anyone.
They may have considered themselves to be special objects of providence——"We must be remarkable men else this healing would never have occurred."
How prone we are to look upon blessings with the attitude that, being who we are, it is not strange such a favor should come to us.
"Pride slays thanksgiving but a humble soul is a soul out of which thanks naturally grows. A proud man is seldom a grateful man. He never thinks he gets as much as he deserves," says Henry Ward Beecher.
He who cultivates a thankful spirit lives in a palace and feasts at a banquet table every day. When the heart is thankful scanty blessings appear as undeserved riches.
Do not let the empty cup be your first teacher of the blessing you had when it was full. Cultivate a happy response to the undeserved kindnesses that come into your life.
Be thankful that you have a tomorrow, and that your tomorrow may merge into timeless tomorrows in the Land where they need no sun.
Be thankful there is a remedy for the guilt of sin—a remedy that goes "deeper than the stain has gone."
Be thankful for the cleansing fountain, for the energy and the dynamic of the spirit to live as pleaseth Christ. If environments of your life are not satisfactory, thank God for the wider vision, and then go out to make your vision come true.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Thankfulness
Lepers
Jesus
Gratitude
Pride
Blessings
Humble Soul
Literary Details
Title
You Need A Church Home One Returned To Thank God.
Subject
Reflection On Thankfulness Using The Biblical Story Of The Ten Lepers
Key Lines
Ten Men Came To Jesus One Day—Ten Men With Nothing To Be Thankful For. They Were Lepers.
Nine Of The Ten Men Walked On Out Of The Range Of Revelation To Be Forever Branded As Charter Members Of The Society Of The "Thank Less Nine."
"Pride Slays Thanksgiving But A Humble Soul Is A Soul Out Of Which Thanks Naturally Grows. A Proud Man Is Seldom A Grateful Man. He Never Thinks He Gets As Much As He Deserves," Says Henry Ward Beecher.
He Who Cultivates A Thankful Spirit Lives In A Palace And Feasts At A Banquet Table Every Day.
Be Thankful There Is A Remedy For The Guilt Of Sin—A Remedy That Goes "Deeper Than The Stain Has Gone."