Father Divine, the essence of his message to the world [cover title, caption title:] the spirit of the consciousness.. by Divine, Father - 1935

A.R. Mowbray & Co., 1955. Paperback. Ex-library, otherwise very good.

The editor of this small book states - " Father Andrew's addresses at the Three Hours' Devotions were always based on the Seven Words from the Cross though the form of the addresses varied from year to year. Probably no one who heard him conduct the service could ever forget the sense of the deep devotion which he felt himself and inspired in his congregation. I have attempted, however inadequately, to reproduce from my notes a typical set of these addresses in the following pages. K.E.B.

New York: New Day Publishing Co, 1940. Paperback. Good. ills (in adverts), cover photos, 116p. Softcover in original wrapper. 27 cm. Text browned, heaviest along edges. Mostly modest edge-wear on some leaves. Father Divine's weekly magazine.

Sayville, Long Island: Father Divine / the New Day. Good. 1939. Magazine. B&W Illustrations; This an oversized magazine with thin illustrated paper covers and a stapled spine. The magazine is in Good only condition. The covers of the magazine have split in a number of places on the spine, but the covers are still attached. The covers have several a couple of chips missing, and a couple of tears to the edges. The text pages are complete , however the pages are heavily toned, and a bit fragile. There are several tears to the edges of the several pages. "Father Divine (c. 1876 – September 10, 1965) , also known as Reverend M. J. Divine, was an African-American spiritual leader from about 1907, until his death. His full self-given name was Reverend Major Jealous Divine, and he was also known as "the Messenger" early in his life. He founded the International Peace Mission movement, formulated its doctrine, and oversaw its growth from a small and predominantly black… Read More

Sayville, Long Island: Father Divine / the New Day. Fair. 1939. Magazine. B&W Illustrations; This an oversized magazine with thin illustrated paper covers and a stapled spine. The magazine is in Fair only condition. The covers of the magazine have split completely at the spine joint. The covers have several large chips missing, edge tears and ground-in dirt and spots of foxing. The text pages are complete , however the pages are heavily toned, and a bit fragile. There are several tears to the edges of the several pages. Articles include: Anti-Lynch Bill, I Could Give any Party 2,000000 Votes ithe Next Election, I Am Not a Race, Creed or Color, and more. "Father Divine (c. 1876 – September 10, 1965) , also known as Reverend M. J. Divine, was an African-American spiritual leader[2] from about 1907, until his death. His full self-given name was Reverend Major Jealous Divine, and he was also known as "the Messenger" early in his life. He founded the International Peace… Read More

Philadelphia, Pa: Published by The New Day Publishing Co, 1970. Softcover. Fine. First edition by this publisher. Originally published in a small edition in 1932. 16mo. 32pp. Fine. Stapled brown printed wrappers. *OCLC* locates eight copies of this edition.

n.d.. Very Good. 21 x 26 cm. Background indistinct (presumably intentional). Photographer not identified. Undated (1930s or 1940s??).

N.p.: S.i., 1955. Original color photograph, measuring 11.5cm x 16cm, housed in an off-white unprinted card presentation folder with typed letter tipped onto facing page. Mild signs of handling to folder, else Fine. Letter on Divine's letterhead, dated January 12, 1955. shows two old folds smoothed out, with a clear example of Rev. Divine's signature above his typed name. Handsome, informal color portrait of Rev. Major Jealous Divine (better known as Father Divine to his followers), dressed in a suit and seated in an armchair holding a letter. The photograph is accompanied by a typed letter from Divine to one "Miss Gentle Dove," thanking her for her letter "of the 30th ultimo" (the letter in the photograph presumably displayed so the recipient would think it was her own). The Reverend goes on to say that he is "always glad to receive words of thanksgiving and praise for the blessings received through MY name," concluding that he is "ever Well, Healthy, Joyful, Peaceful, Lively, Loving, Successful,… Read More

[No place, 1934. Unbound. Near Fine. Mixed media collage featuring a trimmed photograph of Father Divine taken by James Van Der Zee mounted on a 7½" x 10" stiff board with an ocean background in pastels, various tipped-on elements (ships in the distance, wooden deck, and ship's railings) and a painted silver cardboard border in a wooden frame with a flag sticker on the outer glass. The photo of Divine has a tiny scratch, else fine in very good frame with the rear stand detached and wear on the back. Unsigned and undated. The image is a copy of a Van Der Zee photograph with text on the verso that is only partially visible: "photograph is sold for personal duplication." According to the National Portrait Gallery, Van Der Zee made this portrait in 1934. A nice folk art collage of the religious leader utilizing a portrait by the famous New York photographer.