Word: fervor
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...play and is usually accompanied by the rythmic motions of the Radcliffe chorus which does not sing. Enriched by the setting of Eastern costumes against the temple scenery, these periods of the tragedy should prove very beautiful. The music of Mendelssohn is perfectly adapted to the sentiment and secret fervor of the acting which it helps to express. Both the orchestra and the singers of the Cecilia were led by Mr. B. J. Lang, a prominent Boston musician, teacher and conductor. Rehearsals of the whole company are held daily throughout this week...
...quietly carrying out a very laudable undertaking. Not only is the idea of the Sailor Mission a good one, but the method of the work is extremely sensible and practical. Its "missionary work" is not an attempt to inflate those among whom they work with a transient religious fervor, but to better them spiritually, morally, mentally and, indirectly as a result, physically. The work is truly "humanitarian and philanthropic." That it is of value the recognition of the Fish Commission attests...
...that keep us most from practical faith in God are engrossing worldly occupations and unrestrained passions. There is also a danger in an ill-directed intellectual life. whoever has, nevertheless, thought or dreamed like Richter what the world would be without its God will wake to say with new fervor and gratitude the wonderful prayer of His Son, "Our Father who art in Heaven...
...Count di Luna, and there was considerable interest among his admirers in his rendition of the part. But Mr. Murray rose to the occasion, which is the hardest task he will ever be called upon to perform. The Count's music was given with immense force and convincing fervor. Mr. Murray always fills the imagination of his audience-he rarely oversteps, and in repose continually suggests the fervor and vindictive spirit of the Count...
...than a painter, he helped in the formation of Raphael's style. Perigino, however, was the real forerunner of Raphael. His subjects are said to have bodies belonging to the Renaissance, but souls of the middle ages. His paintings are known for their grace of pose and the fervor of faith which they express. But even as early as Perigino the relgious inspiration was passing away, he painted faces just as he saw them in life, not as religious fervor would imagine them...