Word: broader
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...preached the sermon, his last as a college preacher, took as his text, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of Joseph." From their earliest history down to Christ's time the Jews had looked with a broader or narrower vision for a deliverer of their race. This forward looking was the distinguishing feature of the Jewish religion. So that when so simple men as the shepherds heard the angels' song they needed no interpretation of the message. Confucius, Zoroaster and Socrates had all prophesied of some...
...short years of the happiest kind of living, of preparation. And now Ninety-three of Harvard enters the world to seek its fortunes along the same lines which other classes have trod. Her record here has shown that her members are well fitted to undertake the responsibilities of a broader field of work. That health and prosperity may ever attend this last off-spring of "Fair Harvard," and that she may reflect just praise on her proud alma mater is the wish which Ninety three must carry out into the world with...
...much go- as- you- please about the whole thing. Such work as this does no good in training men for 'varsity teams where their listlessness tells against them. In these two important respect. then the games have been unsuccessful. If class captains would bear in mind the broader aim of their work our whole system of interclass contests would be immensely more profitable...
...have a large attendance. Mr. King is a man of strong personality, a clear thinker and an able speaker. He has in many ways shown a lively interest in Harvard and a desire to become better acquainted with the men here, in order that his influence may be broader and more effective. If he is but given a fair chance to appeal to a large number of students, we are sure he will soon find among us the place he earnestly seeks...
Superintendent Cogswell then gave a short address, explaining the technique of the Manual Training School. There are two courses of four and six years, promotion is determined by personal supervision by the teachers only, and recently the range of studies has assumed a broader scope...