Printed in 1951, "Treasured Thoughts of our Friends" is a booklet compiled by the T.E.L. class of First Baptist Church in Waco, Tx. Many sent in their favorite quote or thought. The location of the contributor is also included. I have the copy that belong to my great-grandmother, Ola Brown Cunningham. I wish to share these thoughts with you all. Maybe you will recognize a name. How wonderful to know what their favorite quote or thought was!! I hope you all enjoy this. Remember, this booklet will come in installments!! Teresa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The front of the booklet has the title along with a partial drawing of the front of the church, showing the dome up top. Maybe one day I'll scan this and send thru. On the front at the bottom are two quotes: "The value of a thought cannot be told"- Bailey "Next to the originator of a great thought is the one who quotes it"-Emerson I open it up, and see my great-grandmother's name at the top: "Mrs. Ola Cunningham's book." Centered is this quote from Sir Philip Sidney: "They are not alone who are accompanied by noble thoughts." In the lower right hand corner is this: Compiled by the T.E.L. class of First Baptist Church Waco, Tx. At the bottom: Organized 1914-Printed 1951 Now, I don't think they took that long to compile this wonderful booklet!! Maybe it was the class that was organized in 1914. Idaknow! Turning the page I see where my great-grandmother pasted in the obit for Mrs. W.A.Wood. In pencil above the obit she wrote this: "This was our teacher a wonderful person. all who knew her loved her." I won't list the obit here but may send it thru on it's own later. Next is the page that dedicates the booklet "to the memory of Dr. William Alva Wood who for 62 years walked hand in hand and heart to heart with Our Beloved Teacher Mrs. W. A. Wood". I turn the page to find the list of officers for the Sunday school class: Officers 1950-1951 President: Mrs. Tom Hollon Vice Presidents: Mrs. Ray Corwin, Mrs. W.K. George, Mrs. W.A. Gowan, Mrs. Ola Cunningham (my great-grandmother!) Secretaries: Mrs. Henry Cox, Mrs. Lucille Pierce, Mrs. Jewell Davis, Mrs. B.G. Yarborough Treasurer: Mrs. Maggie Watson Motto: We do the impossible Colors: green & white Flower: The Carnation I turn the page and find this wonderful humor: Contents "Turn the pages and see." Illustrations "Close your eyes and think of the Past, Present, and anticipate the Future." I turn the page to find the introduction by the compilers: In sending forth this little volume, we would have it convey to you, who made it possible, our hearts best love and appreciation. May there come moments in your lives when a glimpse within its pages may awaken songs of cheer. And may there come to you somehow a faint idea of the joy given us as you so lovingly contributed some cherished thoughts to our "Dream Come True." - Compilers The contributors are listed alphabetically, all of one letter together; however, the names themselves may not be alphabetized. For now I do 'A'. Dr. A.J. Armstrong, Waco I say, the acknowledgement of God in Christ, accepted by the reason, solves for thee all question in the earth and out of it and so far advances thee to be wise. - Robert Browning Mrs. A.J. Armstrong, Waco I see my way as birds their trackless way: I shall arrive; what time, what circuit first, I ask not- But unless God sends his hail or whirling fire balls, sleet or stifling snow, In some time, his good time, I shall arrive; He guides me and the bird.- Robert Browning Mrs. W. I. Allen, Waco So live that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan, which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not like the quarry slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him an lies down to pleasant dreams. -Bryant Mrs. J.E. Andre, Waco To live without prayer is to live without God. I cannot measure the depth of God's love, but I thank God for Christ who demonstrated it. Mrs. W. B. Alexander, McGregor, Texas In the province of prayer-"Oh, Lord, We know not what is good for us. Thou knowest what it is. For it we pray." -original Mrs. Henry Alexander, Waco Prayer is the nearest approach to God and the enjoyment of him that we can have in this world. -Baptist Builder Mrs. T.A. Armstrong, Waco Not what we give up but what we share- For the gift without the giver is bare; Who gives himself with his alms feeds three Himself, his hungering neighbor and me. -James Russell Lowell Alathean S.S.Class, Hubbard, Texas Dear God, I may not climb the towering heights of fame, nor does my heart aspire to clutch the worlds acclaim; But I desire that in the tiny niche I fill, I may receive the strength to do thy holy will. -Pauline Tyson Stephens G.O.S.P.E.L. - God Offers Sinful People Eternal Life