Word: impressing
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...against the claims of indissoluble allegiance made by European nations as a result of their monarchical institutions. The chief cause of the War of 1812 was England's refusal to recognize the right of her subjects to become American citizens and the consequent claim of the right to impress American seamen of British origin into the English navy. The negotiations following this war led to no definite settlement of the question, nor did the discussion between Daniel Webster and Lord Ashburton...
...pastor should not act alone, but, as much as possible, with the consent of those associated with him. Lay opinion is needed to modify clerical action. In dealing with individual souls, he must always impress the truth that to be a Christian is to join in working for God and for men. He should be the president of a body of associated workers, whom he trains and trusts. He should, with his associates, endeavor to instil the Christian spirit into every social organism, such especially as the family and the press, not trying to dominate but to inspire them...