Biblia

Walkyries

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”

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

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, 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, 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”