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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 postcard from Donald Lerch to his wife, Elsie, letting her know he will not be joining her in Cuba to visit Lois and Morrell Robinson and encouraging her to stay with the family as long as she feels necessary.

A postcard from Donald Lerch to his wife, Elsie, letting her know he will not be joining her in Cuba to visit Lois and Morrell Robinson and encouraging her to stay with the family as long as she feels necessary.

A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.

A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.

A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled.

A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled.

A pair of engravings depicting a Jewish family preparing for (top) and observing (bottom) Passover. The top engraving shows the family searching for and removing any remaining leaven in the kitchen in preparation for Passover. The bottom engraving shows the family sitting down around a table and participating in a Seder dinner.

A pair of engravings depicting a Jewish family preparing for (top) and observing (bottom) Passover. The top engraving shows the family searching for and removing any remaining leaven in the kitchen in preparation for Passover. The bottom engraving shows the family sitting down around a table and participating in a Seder dinner.

A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for suggestions on the topic of the upcoming Episcopal Address, requesting clarification on a number of matters to be recommended in the address, and sending well wishes to Paine's family.

A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for suggestions on the topic of the upcoming Episcopal Address, requesting clarification on a number of matters to be recommended in the address, and sending well wishes to Paine's family.

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, updating her daughter on the various social calls and dinners they have attended, advising her daughter on housekeeping finances, and asking after her sons, Samuel and Charles.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, updating her daughter on the various social calls and dinners they have attended, advising her daughter on housekeeping finances, and asking after her sons, Samuel and Charles.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, asking about her daughter's trip to Wick (near Bristol), requesting an update on her daughter's health, reporting on the increase in interest concerning her sons' musical performances, mentioning a day trip her husband and son took, giving updates on the comings and goings in London, and sending well wishes from the entire family to her daughter.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, asking about her daughter's trip to Wick (near Bristol), requesting an update on her daughter's health, reporting on the increase in interest concerning her sons' musical performances, mentioning a day trip her husband and son took, giving updates on the comings and goings in London, and sending well wishes from the entire family to her daughter.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that she must return to Bristol sooner than planned in order to prepare for the family's trip to London, giving an update on her husband's health, and expressing her happiness in hearing that her daughter had been enjoying her travels.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that she must return to Bristol sooner than planned in order to prepare for the family's trip to London, giving an update on her husband's health, and expressing her happiness in hearing that her daughter had been enjoying her travels.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that the sister of Mrs. Doddridge has passed away, asking after Mrs. Lee and providing a recipe for a throat pain remedy, sharing news of her sister's health, and giving updates on both of her sons, Charles and Samuel.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that the sister of Mrs. Doddridge has passed away, asking after Mrs. Lee and providing a recipe for a throat pain remedy, sharing news of her sister's health, and giving updates on both of her sons, Charles and Samuel.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, giving an update on her son, Charles', recent illness, passing along an invitation to visit from Mrs. Hopson, and briefly relating some of her son, Samuel's, recent doings.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, giving an update on her son, Charles', recent illness, passing along an invitation to visit from Mrs. Hopson, and briefly relating some of her son, Samuel's, recent doings.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, relating their departure from Guildford and reflecting on their time there, detailing their arrival in Epsom at the home of the Madan family and the welcome they received there, and describing their arrival in London and stay with their Aunt and cousins.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, relating their departure from Guildford and reflecting on their time there, detailing their arrival in Epsom at the home of the Madan family and the welcome they received there, and describing their arrival in London and stay with their Aunt and cousins.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley thanking her uncle for placing a sizable amount of money aside for her and asking his advice on her using some of that money to support her mother.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley thanking her uncle for placing a sizable amount of money aside for her and asking his advice on her using some of that money to support her mother.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking about his health, detailing her opinion on the treatement of servants, providing an update on Gilbert's well-being and safe travel to Dover, and sharing her travel plans for the next few weeks.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking about his health, detailing her opinion on the treatement of servants, providing an update on Gilbert's well-being and safe travel to Dover, and sharing her travel plans for the next few weeks.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, detailing her trip to Guildford, including giving an update on her brother, Samuel, and their various social excursions.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, detailing her trip to Guildford, including giving an update on her brother, Samuel, and their various social excursions.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, asking that her mother keep her informed of her aunt's health, expressing frustration with the unwillingness of her late father's friends to help cover his outstanding debts, sharing her plans for dining with Miss Howard, explaining the possibility of using Mrs. Price's house to extend her stay at the sea another fortnight and that if that is not possible her refusal to ask for any more money from her mother to extend her stay, and giving updates on various acquaintances.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, asking that her mother keep her informed of her aunt's health, expressing frustration with the unwillingness of her late father's friends to help cover his outstanding debts, sharing her plans for dining with Miss Howard, explaining the possibility of using Mrs. Price's house to extend her stay at the sea another fortnight and that if that is not possible her refusal to ask for any more money from her mother to extend her stay, and giving updates on various acquaintances.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing her frustration at hearing her brother, Samuel, was angry with her regarding a matter that she had discussed with her mother concerning Lucy Jefferson, describing some recent social visits and her stay with the Haynes (Haines) family, providing an update on her health and suggestions that she not return to London yet for fear of a relapse, and expressing her desire for her mother to come to Bristol.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing her frustration at hearing her brother, Samuel, was angry with her regarding a matter that she had discussed with her mother concerning Lucy Jefferson, describing some recent social visits and her stay with the Haynes (Haines) family, providing an update on her health and suggestions that she not return to London yet for fear of a relapse, and expressing her desire for her mother to come to Bristol.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her brother, Samuel's, health, reporting on a visit from [Miss Maxall] and a gift of muslin handkerchiefs, giving an update on her brother, Charles', travel plans, reporting on a visit from Sir Joseph [Anders] and his plans to attend the next year's concert series, and listing various updates on her social visits and acquaintances.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her brother, Samuel's, health, reporting on a visit from [Miss Maxall] and a gift of muslin handkerchiefs, giving an update on her brother, Charles', travel plans, reporting on a visit from Sir Joseph [Anders] and his plans to attend the next year's concert series, and listing various updates on her social visits and acquaintances.