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...knew him prized very highly his ideals and sterling character; but few, even among his intimates, realized fully the heroism with which he threw himself into this work. His health, at best, was very frail, and he well knew its frailty; but he never faltered. His courage was none the less real because it was silent and unobtrusive; and he leaves with us an enduring reverence for the brave and able fulfillment of his duty, as well as warmly affectionate memories of his kindly and sympathetic personality...

Author: By T. W. Richards ., | Title: Funeral of Professor Torrey Today | 3/28/1910 | See Source »

...forgiveness, and the difference between his teaching and that of the Pharisees. "Q" also brings out the sympathetic and forgiving tenderness of Jesus. The third emphasis that we find in the document is the seriousness of life. The call of Jesus is no easy-going one, but one of heroism and difficulties...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Third Noble Lecture Last Night | 2/27/1909 | See Source »

...conduct. The desire for firm certitude is not always a wholesome one. If it is the outcome of love of truth it is good, but if it comes from a desire to shirk responsibility it is most ignoble. Men who want every question answered, every doubt cleared, lack the heroism God intended to be in life. In Christ's own time, there were men of this same temperament. He was questioned concerning authority. What was His attitude? The Temptation furnishes one answer. Christ would not avail himself of superhuman or supernatural power to attract attention. He used only legitimate...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Last William Belden Noble Lecture. | 10/22/1904 | See Source »

Reginald Messenger Gignoux '04, died from injuries received in an attempt to board a train in motion at Great Neck, Long Island, his home, on August 15. Before his death, which occurred within an hour after he was injured, he showed great presence of mind and heroism...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OBITUARY | 10/7/1904 | See Source »

...crude treatment. "Mad Antony's Wives," by R. W. Beach, a sad tale of life behind the footlights, shows a good deal of observation. All the elements of the genuine college story are combined in "The Crisis," the sport, the grind and the girl. They meet, act with customary heroism, and we must believe live happily ever afterwards...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Review of the Advocate. | 2/1/1904 | See Source »

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