Word: joyful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Inscriptions. The bell is the most important instrument in this temple, even as the soul in the human being, for it awakens emotions of joy and grief, and more than this, it purifies the thoughts of the people. I was interested in the ministrations of this temple, so I collected cash for the bell. Ni-or-ai says: "All my sorrow is expressed by the voice of the bell. When the wicked ones in hell hear its sound they forget for a time their torments, and, confessing their sins, pray to be received into Heaven. It also causes the devils...
...commemorative discourse by the Rev. Wm. Orne White followed. He spoke of Dr. Walker's birth in Burlington, Mass., of his boyhood and of his brave struggles to obtain an education, embarrassed as he was by poverty and extraordinary discouragements; of his joy at finally gaining admission to Harvard College, and of his resolve to make the utmost of his opportunities; his diligent application to his studies during the course, and his final graduation with high honors; his acceptance of the position of assistant professor at Phillips Exeter Academy, and next that of pastor of the Harvard Church. His connection...
...With joy they were transported...
...Joy...
...Yale News, speaking of the general satisfaction felt in Cambridge over the result of our game with Yale, says: "Restrain yourselves, ye men of Harvard, lest your joy be turned to grief after the second game...