Word: faith
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...came with sword and fire to take possession. In character industrious and thrifty, and in moral development in no way inferior to that of more western nations, it is particularly interesting for us to notice that they were the very first nation to embrace Christianity; their king accepting the faith for himself and nobles even before the conversion of the Emperor Constantine...
...losing one of the highest and holiest symbols of verity that man can know. Our exciting American life needs just such relief as this day affords. It gives us splendid opportunity for considering those great questions which every earnest man should consider. It makes possible the personal growth in faith, sympathy and sacred endeavor. It is the day for the cultivation of the spiritual nature which is so often lost sight of in the lower thoughts of man. It is preeminently the student's day when he may turn with relief and inspiration from his daily tasks. Let us still...
...something noble, something chivalrous, eager to be of use in the world, eager to give inspiration and power to a fellow soul. God inspired us to do this, and yet we find response only here and there. Under such hard conditions what would a brave man do? Have faith, work on and learn to wait. The truth will come and at any rate he will gain high virtues in the ministering of the Word, and every true word shall bring salvation...
This higher view of religion, that one should push on, past the mere signs, to the power which lies behind them, is too often forgotten. Much as men will labor for mental civilization, they wish to gain easily, at a single step, a perfect faith and thorough understanding of the truth. They forget that no valuable result can be won without a struggle, and become discouraged at the very first difficulty...
There is another feeling prevalent, which is quite as inconsistent. We are apt to stand aloof from religion, in its practical aspects, giving as a reason, that we lack faith. We fail to consider that in religion, as in all else, knowledge can be gained only by study and practice. If a man would have faith and true spiritual growth, let him act conscientiously according to the little faith and slight knowledge he already has. Thus, and thus only, can he develop the highest part of his nature...