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...that which is given in return for good news." Gospels are being preached constantly and not all of them are from ordained ministers. All revelation of truth whether of Physics, History, Philosophy or any other great system is the bringing of good news and in return for the gift the receiver, will wish to make some return or at any rate ought to. Often the return is made unconsciously. The revelation will of itself influence the character and, shining of its own accord, will make the receiver himself a bearer of the good news. In such a case...
...Gospels, the best is the good news from God. The bearer of it is Christ. When a man has heard the tidings of God's Love and Mercy, and when he realizes all the beauty of the new gift, he is filled with gratitude and desires to give some return, however inadequate. When he asks what he shall give Christ for his good news, the answer is, "yourself." Christ is constantly pouring out upon us the riches of God, even when we are often to blind to see them, and all the return He wants is a man's best...
...yesterday prints some facts relative to the bequest left by Mr. Conant to the University. On Monday Mr. Henry Eveleth Hill, executor of the will of the late Edwin Conant, under which Harvard College is the residuary legatee, had a consultation with President Eliot, at Cambridge, over the gift. Mr. Conant expressed a preference to have his gift used in the construction of some needed building. and such a use will be made of the $60,000 to $80,000 which will be available...
Colorado College has received an anonymous gift of $50,000 for a library fund from an Eastern philanthropist...
...over two years since Mr. Weld presented to the University the Weld Boat House. The gift was made in the interest of such students as wanted to row, and were unable to be on any of the college crews. The result has been very successful. The interest in rowing which was aroused at the time has steadily increased, and it is especially gratifying to notice the large number of men who have shown during the past year their appreciation of the opportunities offered by Mr. Weld's generosity. It may be doubted whether or not this increased interest is going...