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This sermon considers the dynamics of a Christian family, including the proper relationship dynamics between parents and their children, as well as godparents and their godchildren.

This sermon considers the dynamics of a Christian family, including the proper relationship dynamics between parents and their children, as well as godparents and their godchildren.

A pair of engravings depicting the rites of confirmation including the anointment (top) and the laying on of hands (bottom).

A pair of engravings depicting the rites of confirmation including the anointment (top) and the laying on of hands (bottom).

A family sits outside of their home, the woman churning butter in a goatskin bag.

A family sits outside of their home, the woman churning butter in a goatskin bag.

A pamphlet for the Dispensario Infantil Churchwell clinic for children's health.

A pamphlet for the Dispensario Infantil Churchwell clinic for children's health.

A letter from Donald Lerch to his wife, Elsie, his daughter, Lois, and her husband, Morrell, hoping that Elsie has made it safely to Mayari and settled in, giving them an update on how he is getting along without Elsie there, describing the garden, mentioning that he had a chance to speak to Ms. Jones (who had recently visited Lois and Morrell), describing a trip he took with frineds to a lake, letting them know he likely will not be joining the rest of the family in Cuba due to work scheduling, and wishing the family well.

A letter from Donald Lerch to his wife, Elsie, his daughter, Lois, and her husband, Morrell, hoping that Elsie has made it safely to Mayari and settled in, giving them an update on how he is getting along without Elsie there, describing the garden, mentioning that he had a chance to speak to Ms. Jones (who had recently visited Lois and Morrell), describing a trip he took with frineds to a lake, letting them know he likely will not be joining the rest of the family in Cuba due to work scheduling, and wishing the family well.

An itemized list of expenses billed to a Mr. Edward Shippen, to be paid to John Bates, for cobbling services. The list includes orders for new shoes, as well as mending expenses, for Shippen's children and at least two enslaved individuals in his household.

An itemized list of expenses billed to a Mr. Edward Shippen, to be paid to John Bates, for cobbling services. The list includes orders for new shoes, as well as mending expenses, for Shippen's children and at least two enslaved individuals in his household.

A postcard showing a thatch-roofed buiilding, outside of which sit group of children. In the shade of the roof's overhang, a man is sitting in a white suit.

A postcard showing a thatch-roofed buiilding, outside of which sit group of children. In the shade of the roof's overhang, a man is sitting in a white suit.

A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.

A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.

An engraving depicting Gerard Hasepoot speaking with his wife a final time before his execution. The image shows Hasepoot (center) denying the offered wine as he speaks to his crying wife who holds their child as the judges who sentenced him to death watch.

An engraving depicting Gerard Hasepoot speaking with his wife a final time before his execution. The image shows Hasepoot (center) denying the offered wine as he speaks to his crying wife who holds their child as the judges who sentenced him to death watch.

A woodcut depicting Hosea, his wife, Gomer, and their three children, Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi. The first verse of the book of Hosea is printed above.

A woodcut depicting Hosea, his wife, Gomer, and their three children, Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi. The first verse of the book of Hosea is printed above.

A woodcut depicting Hosea, his wife, Gomer, and their first two children, Jezreel and Lo-Ruhamah. The first verse of the book of Hosea is printed above.

A woodcut depicting Hosea, his wife, Gomer, and their first two children, Jezreel and Lo-Ruhamah. The first verse of the book of Hosea is printed above.

An engraving depicting the execution of Jacob Dircks and his two older sons. The image shows Dircks and his older sons being led towards a trio of posts where they are to be burned while Dircks' youngest son wraps his arms around his father's neck.

An engraving depicting the execution of Jacob Dircks and his two older sons. The image shows Dircks and his older sons being led towards a trio of posts where they are to be burned while Dircks' youngest son wraps his arms around his father's neck.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Julitta and her child, Cyricus. The image shows Julitta tied to a post and being whipped (left), a hook for torture on the ground beside her, and the governor of Tarsus holding Julitta's child, Cyricus, by the legs, preparing to throw him down a staircase (right).

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Julitta and her child, Cyricus. The image shows Julitta tied to a post and being whipped (left), a hook for torture on the ground beside her, and the governor of Tarsus holding Julitta's child, Cyricus, by the legs, preparing to throw him down a staircase (right).

An engraving depicting the mass persecution of Anabaptists in Switzerland. The image shows a woman being arrested and pulled from her home while other groups of guards search houses in the background.

An engraving depicting the mass persecution of Anabaptists in Switzerland. The image shows a woman being arrested and pulled from her home while other groups of guards search houses in the background.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine reporting that he is recovering his health, sharing that his son has left after the death of Early's wife, expressing his intention to request that James Temple be transferred to Natchez, asking for an explanation about the transfer of John P. Dickinson and James B. Smith to the Alabama and Florida Conferences respectively, requesting a preacher be found to be transferred to Abingdon in Virginia, and asking after Paine's family and the late Bishop McKendree's wife.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine reporting that he is recovering his health, sharing that his son has left after the death of Early's wife, expressing his intention to request that James Temple be transferred to Natchez, asking for an explanation about the transfer of John P. Dickinson and James B. Smith to the Alabama and Florida Conferences respectively, requesting a preacher be found to be transferred to Abingdon in Virginia, and asking after Paine's family and the late Bishop McKendree's wife.

A letter from Johnn Wesley to Jane Barton expressing happiness at having had the opportunity to visit her and praising her and her family for their faith and devotion.

A letter from Johnn Wesley to Jane Barton expressing happiness at having had the opportunity to visit her and praising her and her family for their faith and devotion.

A letter from John Wesley to a Mr. Ashton asking after his family and his well-being.

A letter from John Wesley to a Mr. Ashton asking after his family and his well-being.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, expressing concern over her daughter's health, reporting on several visits from various acquaintances, discussing a visit by Lord and Lady Andrews to hear her son, Charles, play, sharing the news of Mrs. Dyer's passing, and sending along news and well-wishes from friends.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, expressing concern over her daughter's health, reporting on several visits from various acquaintances, discussing a visit by Lord and Lady Andrews to hear her son, Charles, play, sharing the news of Mrs. Dyer's passing, and sending along news and well-wishes from friends.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her health and noting that several of her acquaintances seem to have taken ill as well, praising Mrs Roquet's character and virtues and claiming she is too good for Sir Harry Tyrlawney (Trelawney), sharing her joy at getting to spend the day with Mrs. [Lediard] and her children, anticipating her mother prodding her to have children of her own, describing meeting a Mr.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her health and noting that several of her acquaintances seem to have taken ill as well, praising Mrs Roquet's character and virtues and claiming she is too good for Sir Harry Tyrlawney (Trelawney), sharing her joy at getting to spend the day with Mrs. [Lediard] and her children, anticipating her mother prodding her to have children of her own, describing meeting a Mr.

A class of children learning Arabic in the town of Bayt Rīmā.

A class of children learning Arabic in the town of Bayt Rīmā.

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, giving

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, giving