Word: idea
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Paul said these words to encourage his companies when they were in danger by telling them that they were under God's care and that he would protect them. This idea was the inspiration of the life of St. Paul and we can only appreciate its true meaning when we apply it to our own lives. When we thus apply it, it seems to show us that we belong to God for these reasons. First because God is Father of us all and is constantly reminding men of all conditions of His constant supervision and care of them. The redemption...
...been a favorite idea with me all my life that an officer of the University should retire in the fulness of his health, strength and activity, and I am glad to have the opportunity of doing so myself...
With regard to the retiring allowance, when I first thought of resigning I was only dimly aware of the existence of such a thing, and I certainly had no idea or expectation that I should in any way benefit from it myself. I need not say that the unexpected and generous provision made for me is very welcome, and relieves me from all pecuniary cares for the rest of my life. I only wish I could have foreseen it long ago in the day of small things. I am, however, sincerely glad that my colleagues have this to look forward...
...rather remarkable that the custom is falling into disuse here, just at the time when other universites are adopting it. Harvard originated the idea and it would naturally be expected that she would be proud in preserving it. Instead, other universities recognize what an inspiring influence it may have and hence incorporate it into their system, while we, having spent our first enthusiasm, cast it aside...
...held a few years ago by the study of English. It was formerly supposed that every child would learn to speak correctly and would become well acquainted with English literature by contact with English speaking people and by such reading as he did voluntarily. This was a mistaken idea. It is now changed and English holds a fair position in almost all high schools and an excellent position in all good colleges. Up to within a few years ago, and even now to a large extent, the study of education was viewed in the same way. It was thought that...