Word: christian
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...under the directions of students, and the chief object has been the reconciling of intellectual and moral religion and the leading of a religious life in the university. The workers want the aid of those whom Prof. Drummond calls the "spectators," those who with Mr. Huxley are neither for Christianity nor against it, but are extra-Christians. Their aid is needed, and for them Prof. Drummond makes four terms : First, that he and his friends condemn all undue show of solemnity, all sanctimoniousness. The religion of a young man need notice that of his grandmother, but a practical every...
...subject which he has most at heart. The addresses that he has made during the autumn at Williams and Yale have aroused great interest, and inspired much serious thought. Harvard certainly ought not to be behind other colleges in readiness to is to an earnest and scholarly Christian; a broad-minded man of to day, who comes in a peculiarly friendly capacity as a delegate from the universities of the old country. We understand that Professor Drummond's meetings, which are definitely announced only for Sunday and Monday, may perhaps be continued somewhat longer...
...Committee.Candidates for the freshman nine will meet on Holmes field at 4 o'clock to day. H. BATES, Captain.Harvard Y. M. C. A., Society of Christian Brethren, will hold its first regular meeting to night at 7, at the rooms in Lawrence Hall. All new students are cordially invited...
...been deeply interested in religious thought and work, as well as in scientific pursuits, and is widely known as the author of "Natural Law in the Spiritual World." This book consists largely of illustrations of the nature of the Christian life, drawn from scientific facts. Prof. Drummond has conducted religious services among the nobility of London which attracted much attention, and has also taken part in similar work in the Scotch universities, especially among the 3,500 students of Edinburgh. He comes to this country as a representative of the Scotch students; and, as one accustomed to speak to educated...
Cornell University, which opened on the 28th, had about 400 applicants for admission. Prof. Schaeffer, who has been Dean of the Faculty for the past year, has resigned the position and accepted the presidency of the Iowa State University. The Cornell Christian Association has received a gift of $40,000 from Mr. A. S. Barnes, with which to build a hall...