Word: fear
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...microscopic rules for its daily regulation. He has taught us to face money in the strength of a great principle, and not in the pettiness of a mere rule. And so, wealth, whether you possess it or desire it is yours to desire, to employ, to enjoy in His fear and as His stewards. You may well thank God that other men have lived who have accumulated wealth, but better still, have, both living and dying, with princely hand dispensed...
...there, in like manner, moral implications to religion? This question may best be answered by considering for a moment the fear that forms an essential part of all religions, whether crude or highly developed. This fear of God grows upon us when we are weak, and by its influence we are led to see His power, and to take it into account in our daily life. In other words, it is the beginning of moral wisdom, and here again we find a close connection between the moral and the religious fields...
...word "fear" is in this case rather ambiguous. It is not a degrading terror, but rather an uplifting awe. It should instill in us admiration, not envy or hatred; and our constant effort should be imitation of the Revered Being. In the low forms of religion, the fear is abject, hopeless; and it is only with the help of Christian love that we can avoid this and realize that we are in a measure akin to God, however many feelings we may have...
Three questions naturally asked by a man who contemplates making forestry his life-work are: If he prepares will he find work to do? Will it pay? What sort of life is it? As to the first question-there is no fear of lack of work to do for years to come and it is college graduates who are wanted. In New York, New Jersey, Michigan, California and many other states activity in this field is beginning. In regard to pay, salaries are from $1000 to $2500. Just as in college teaching a large part of compensation...
...which the leader of Yale can have in carrying out the most important work of Yale. This is just as true a statement as it is an unexpected one for an executive to make. Let this always be remembered by those who manage Yale and there need be no fear. If this idea is properly held to, it may mean refusing hundreds of thousands of dollars given for the purposes which are not consistent with development of the high sentiment of Yale's community life. Such refusal would be worth that which can not be measured in money...