Word: constant
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...decrease of 1 3-10 per cent in a period of five years, for which I was at first quite unable to account. On thinking the matter over more carefully, however, I came to the conclusion that it was due to two causes, possibly three; first, the constant efforts of other eastern colleges to obtain fuller support from the west and south; second, Harvard's conservative policy in this respect; and, of less importance, the comparatively short Christmas recess granted to Harvard undergraduates...
...institution with 86 instructors and 1100 pupils, who represent 27 different states and territories and several foreign nations. On the school grounds are over forty buildings, all but four of which were planned and constructed by the students of the institute. There are twenty-eight different industries in constant operation, and through these the young colored men and women earn the money which pays for their schooling, and at the same time are learning scientifically trades that will serve them in after life...
...like men and writings in the redemptive, uplifting work of the Saviour. The Atonement in a reconciliation in mind and deed to God through the self-offering of Christ which begets self-sacrifice in us. The Judgment is going on wherever truth is set forth, and issues in a constant call to men to take the side of Christ and labor for the raising of mankind to the true life
...special points in which the Bible shows the way of social reform are; by making us think of men as all belonging to the family of God, and as brothers, that it is the constant source of a spiritualized good nature; that it prescribes forgiveness and mutual trustfulness, that it leaves us free, making room for all fresh conditions of society, which we must meet as they come to view; that it is the book of hope. The perception of the Social problem and its urgency is the pledge, to those who have the Bible in their hands...
...spiritual mysteries and truths of theology and poetry; he was one of the pure in heart who "shall see God." "Simplicity of character, charity of mind, purity of heart," were Dean Everett's characteristics. "The life of the spirit was his habitual abiding place, the pursuit of truth his constant aim, and he was ever ready to accept the promise that to be spiritually minded is life and peace...