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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...whose characteristics one may learn from the peculiarities of their worship? His shoulders are broad and his chest deep from much practice with the oar upon the placid Elysian streams; his eyes are quick and sure of sight, for he is skilled in foiling the adroit pitcher of the Olympian nine; his vest is spangled with charms and seals; his nails are pink with celestial henna; his cheeks flushed with ambrosia. Surely our young men are not atheists

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: RELIGION AT HARVARD. | 4/18/1873 | See Source »

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