Word: church
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Hale made a brief, interesting address. The following music was sung: "Lead, Kindly Light," by Calkins; "The Lord is my Shepherd," a soprano solo and chorus, by Henry Smart; and a tenor solo from "The Prodigal Son," by Sullivan, which was sung by Dr. Langmaid, of Trinity church...
...inclined to become Christians, and to excite such an interest in those who are inclined to avoid religious influences. What effect does compulsion have upon the several classes of persons to whom it is applied? Does it not work more harm than good? So far as members of the church are concerned the effect of compulsion may be disregarded, although it is said that even among these it tends to deaden rather than to stimulate and enliven an interest in religion. But there is good ground for a belief that compulsion tends to repel students who are not Christians...
...worthy men who uphold the compulsory system undoubtedly long to bring into the church students who are out of it, and they believe that by compelling such students to go to church they may attain their end. But we are satisfied that they are making a great blunder. They are trying to win those who are out of the fold. Those who are already in it will voluntarily avail themselves of religions privileges and, with rare exceptions, remain steadfast in the faith. These are not the students for whose improvement and conversion the college authorities express anxiety. But if compulsion...
...chime of ten bells, the largest weighing 3.000 pounds and costing over $5,000 will be placed in the tower of Trinity Church next February...
...large first-class rooms with side room and front parlor all newly furnished and a large bath room suitable for smoking room, apply at 22 Church street. Students' mending neatly done at a moderate price. Call for if desired. Apply at 22 Church street...