Word: gospels
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...society. And so it is that the dangers in college life are not so much from the wickedness of boys whose doings are heralded far and wide, as from the evil that arises from many home habits, school sentiment, and overestimate of self. What we need then is the gospel of divine simplicity, a revival of genuine democracy, and renewed inspiration to loyalty...
...Brooke Herford, of Boston, conducted the services at Appleton Chapel last evening. He took for his text the 27th verse of the first chapter of St. Mark's gospel: "What new doctrine is this?" It has been thought by a great many people that the doctrines of Christianity are new, but much that is noble is to be found in other religions. It is not a name, but a principle, that inspires people in religion. In certain respects Christianity may be considered a new doctrine, but in its fundamental principles, in its thought and feelings...
Among the religious books is a manuscript edition of the Koran, the Gospel in Greek and Latin, and Eliot's Indian Bible, the first Bible published in America; a Greek bible which belonged to Dunster the first president of Harvard, and a copy of the Bay State Psalm book, which was printed in 1640. end was the first book printed in America north of Mexico...
...great possibilities of progress and civilization among the people are shown by two experiences. The first is that of Mr. Duncan, an English missionary, who landed at Alaska thirty-five years ago. His efforts to spread the gospel were received enthusiastically by the people, and he soon gained so much power that the "medicine men" tried to kill him, and he withdrew to settle in a new place with his followers. The dwellers in the new village were placed under strict pledges to abstain from idleness and vice, and a model town soon grew up. Another proof of capabilities...
Twenty-six members attended the meeting of the St. Faul's Society in 17 Grays last evening. Rev. Reuben Kidner of St. Andrew's Church on Chamber street read a short service and part of the first chapter of the Gospel by John. He showed good reason why young men should engage in active church work and appealed to those before him. The Boys' Clubs offer an opportunity of most interesting and satisfactory work. The Sunday Schools, too, offer work that will tax the intelligence of even the brightest young men. The clergy need the help of many more laymen...