Word: firmament
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...This young man's possessions stood in the way of his wondrous possibilities, for if he had been ready for the sacrifice which the acceptance of the command required, he might be living today in the appreciative memory of mankind among those who shine as the brightness of the firmament and as the stars for ever and ever. This tragedy of Palestine has been enacted repeatedly in the history of mankind, for those who have fought a good fight and won a great victory pause to congratulate themselves and enjoy the fruits of their labor while others who have been...
...Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God?" Here in the Chapel we cease to watch for the execution of the next task, or for the winning of the next pleasure, and we look up to the spacious firmament on high. Here we may all come for a few moments to walk with God You have nothing to gain by coming to the Chapel of Harvard College except the gain in faith, hope and love. You can come here under no other commandment than this: "Be still and know that...