Walkyries (Anglo-Saxon, Vlcyrigear, from val, the battle-field, and kjora, to choose), in Norse mythology, ate two beautiful young maidens in the service of Odin, as his cup-bearers, called Hist and Mist the former name signifying a black cloud, the latter a watery, floating vapor. In general, they are imagined as hovering over battles, or even … Continue reading “Walkyries”
Walkures
Walkures SEE WALKYRIES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Walkinshaw, Hugh
Walkinshaw, Hugh a minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, was born in the County of Antrim, Ireland. June 15, 1803. He removed with his father’s family, in 1819, to Belmont County, O., and was afterwards educated in Franklin College, where he graduated in 1827. He studied theology under Dr. Black, of Pittsburgh, and Dr. Wylie, … Continue reading “Walkinshaw, Hugh”
Walking with God
Walking with God According to His commands Deu 5:33; Psa 1:1-6; Jer 7:23 In His ways Deu 28:9; Jos 22:5 In the old paths Jer 6:16 As taught by Him 1Ki 8:36; Isa 2:3; Isa 30:21 Uprightly Pro 2:7 In His statutes and judgments Eze 37:24 In newness of life Rom 6:4 Not after the … Continue reading “Walking with God”
WALKING
Walking In the language of Scripture, this is frequently made use of to denote the state of the soul before God. Thus the Lord commanded Abraham: “I am the Almighty God, walk before me, and be thou perfect.” (Gen 17:1) Where it is blessed to observe that the Lord in the precept gives the ability … Continue reading “WALKING”
Walker, William H
Walker, William H a preacher of the United Methodist Free Church, was born at Liverpool, May 21, 1810. His pious parents gave him a good education, and as a boy he joined a Methodist class meeting. In 1835 he separated from the Wesleyans and joined the Association. After careful preparation, he entered the ministry in … Continue reading “Walker, William H”
Walker, William, (1)
Walker, William (2) a Baptist minister, was born in Dighton, Mass., Sept. 19, 1817. When a young man he resided in New Bedford, where he learned the trade of a shipwright. While thus engaged, he became a hopeful Christian, and his attention was soon turned to the Christian ministry. He was prepared for college at … Continue reading “Walker, William, (1)”
Walker, W. S. C
Walker, W. S. C a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Warren County, Tenn., June 27, 1830, and received the best training in early life. He was converted at the age of twenty-four; joined the Southern Illinois Conference in 1865; and served successively at New Haven, Carmi, Grayville, Marion, and MacLeansborough, where he died, Jan. … Continue reading “Walker, W. S. C”
Walker, Thomas (3)
Walker, Thomas (1) a minister of the Society of Friends, was born in Leeds, England, in 1794. He did not enjoy many educational advantages, yet he was instrumental in doing much good. His life was characterized by much simplicity, and by a cheerful, humble willingness to do what he could in the service of the … Continue reading “Walker, Thomas (3)”
Walker, Simeon R
Walker, Simeon R a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in MacNairy County, Tenn., Jan. 3, 1834. He professed religion at the age of fifteen, and was received into the Memphis Conference in 1854. In 1858 he was transferred to the Wachita Conference and appointed to the Hampton Circuit, where he died, … Continue reading “Walker, Simeon R”