Word: understanding
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...fickleness of the miserable rabble, and yet cannot help but feel that we ourselves posses some of its weakness. We cannot be strong in our faith unless we ask ourselves what we really think of Christ, and hold a steadfast faith in His love and forgiveness without trying to understand the mystery which surrounds...
White, the right guard, is conscientious, but fails to understand the fine points of the game. He is rather light for the position, but can be relied upon to do his best...
...unexpectedly strong team, and it required Yale's best work to make the three touchdowns which made the final score. The game was sharp and well fought, and on the whole was a cleanly played game as well. The Indians showed a recklessness that was not hard to understand, and an evident attachment to the game that was out of harmony with their short acquaintance with it. Their work in the line was excellent and gave Yale some much-needed practice. Three times the backs came very near to scoring by long runs but were downed, Fincke's work being...
...petition asking that the Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs be allowed to take their annual western trip during the next Christmas recess was presented to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at their last meeting and was referred to the committee on dramatic and musical entertainments. The latter, we understand, will report on the petition at the meeting of the Faculty this afternoon...
There is a large proportion of the intricate theological discussions and socalled religious books which has no real connection with religion; but, to have any value, religion must pass beyond one's understanding. Idolatry has passed out of existence because there is nothing about it which men cannot comprehend. The great facts, spiritual and scientific, which determine our course of life are facts which pass understanding. Religion, like science, has its phenomena. It has been the guiding motive of nations. We are always coming in contact with it, either in our own lives or in the lives of others...