Word: eager
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...Samaria, encounters St. Peter and St. John, who have brought the gift of a new illumination to the converts of the young deacon Philip. They have taught and blessed, and the marvelous tokens of this transforming presence straightway became manifest in them. Simon sees and wonders at it and eager to rouse a kindred ardor says: "Give me this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost." The text is St. Peter's answer...
During the spring of 1861, a visitor in Cambridge might frequently have seen companies of Harvard men drilling on the Delta where Memorial Hall now stands. They were there because the country was in need of help; because every brave man was eager for a part in the work that had to be done; and it' in memory of those who bore their p at the cost of life that we meet here...
...sickness of Kendall leaves Clark the only candidate for first base. The latter lacks experience and is not eager enough in going after wild throws. His batting would be good if it were not for the fact that his inexperience makes him impatient. He shows willingness to learn and is improving...
...second, Putnam, Fincke, and Keene are leading. Fincke has the advantage of a year on the 'Varsity, while both Putnam and Keene, who have had less experience, are more lively and eager. Batting alone will probably be the deciding point...