Word: approaching
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...always entirely different from them. In the leading of his solo part however the composer did not neglect the rest of the work which is remarkable in its conception and completion. A vivid picture is produced by a crescendo and diminuendo in one of the movements, which represent the approach, passing and departure of a band of Pilgrims...
...crews. Perhaps this may have been in part due to not understanding what could be learned by the men, and therefore not attempting to teach the things only which could be learned in a tank in such a condition. At least it did not approach the expectations of its usefulness...
...still a question whether they should be thrown open to any but juniors and seniors. The courses are valuable only to the students who can have some real appreciation of the end sought in them, and this appreciation can hardly he expected of freshmen and sophomore. The student should approach such course with as broad knowledge as possible. It is not enough that he seek stimulation from the lecturer; he must be prepared give stimulation in return, at least by intelligent interest in the subject...
...divine. In every man there is potential greatnes and when God's influences are brought to bear on this it springs and grows, and the mean man becomes broad and honorable, the weak, strong and the dull, wise. God is the God of all and no man can approach fulness of stature until he realizes his dependence on God and trusts in Him, not as having some vogue authority over men in general, but loves Him as his own God and his own friend...
...hears and obeys. His essential difference is one of spirit. To him life is a mission to cultivate those forces and graces of character that are to last forever. He feels the well being of the whole depends on his faithfulness. We have all known one or more who approach this son, but the perfect son has appeared but once...