Word: seeks
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...choir sang the following selections: "It Shall Come to Pass" by Garrett; "Seek Ye the Lord," by Roberts; and "Come Ye Children," from the oratorio of "The Prodigal Son," by Sullivan...
...very kindliest influence of the University. He made the position what it now is and yet without an avocation he would have been unable to carry on this constant wearing labor. After his work was done, the multitude satisfied, he went off to the woods, there to seek peace and rest among the birds, his constant companions and friends. Even the next day when he returned to work he carried some of the freshness and love of nature with him and seemed to impart it to those about. Thus living between the busy life of this college world...
...forgets his responsibility as a gentleman should be shown by a unanimous public voice that though he may be among us here, he is distinctly out of harmony with the student life and that if he wishes recognition for his cleverness and adroitness he will have to seek it where the standard of manliness is much lower than it is at Harvard...
...become acquainted with the families of the neighborhood and, after having gained their sympathy and respect, to be of use to them in any way practicable. Simple, social entertainments are sometimes provided, and good books, and methods of profitable amusement at home are suggested. The members also seek the confidence of workingmen and come in contact with their organizations...
Important as morality is, it would be of no avail without accompanying spirituality. As I have said, the one may exist without the other; but the essential of religion is the conviction of the existence of God in unity with man. Would you seek proofs of this, look to creation. The sun in his glorious course, the moon as she shines peacefully in the heavens at night, the roar of the sea, the growl of thunder and the flaring of lightning,- all are manifestations of God's presence. In early times my forefathers had no cathedral but the earth...