Moral Weakness (open access)

Moral Weakness

A handwritten outline for a sermon based on Matthew 26:41 (The flesh is weak). Our responsibility when we are tempted, and accepting responsibility for our actions.
Date: February 1, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Go Forward (open access)

Go Forward

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Exodus 14:15. We can not stand still. We must move forward with trust and courage in the face of difficulties and fear. Preached in Amarillo and then Bangs, Texas (10/12/1907).
Date: February 21, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Washington County Taxes, 1899] (open access)

[Receipt for Washington County Taxes, 1899]

Receipt for taxes and late fees paid to Washington County by W. K. McAlpine. The receipt includes the assessed value of McAlpine's property in the county and a list of taxes and penalties paid.
Date: February 23, 1900
Creator: Schlenker, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1905] (open access)

[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1905]

Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1905. The receipt includes the assessed property of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: February 5, 1906
Creator: Hale, W. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Walter C. Woodward's Texas Law License] (open access)

[Walter C. Woodward's Texas Law License]

License to practice law in Texas issued to Walter C. Woodward in Coleman, Texas. Much of the document is handwritten. A golden seal for the District Court of Coleman County appears on the bottom left.
Date: February 16, 1903
Creator: Texas. Supreme Court.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Light of Men (open access)

The Light of Men

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on John 1:4 looking at the many ways Jesus brings light into our lives. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: February 18, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beloved Disciple (open access)

The Beloved Disciple

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on John 21:7 speaking of the attributes of John, the disciple. John was a man of spiritual insight, modesty, courage, intellect, and loving heart. John the beloved. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: February 11, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Looking Glasses (open access)

Looking Glasses

A handwritten manuscript based on James 1:23. The sermon talks about the Bible being a mirror of who we are, and what we could be; the human heart and mind being a mirror of our thoughts and actions. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: February 28, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The  Christian Race (open access)

The Christian Race

A manuscript for a sermon using Hebrews 12:1-2. The first two pages are typewritten and the remainder is handwritten. This equates the human life to a race in which we need to do our best, refine our weaknesses, and finish strong! Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: February 14, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Few Among many (open access)

The Few Among many

A handwritten manuscript of a sermon based on John 6:9. Christians are to stand firm in discouragement they are to seek and offer encouragement. The enemy is hard at work, be a light in a dark world.
Date: February 7, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History