Word: steadfastly
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Steadfast amid 'the changes of this mortal life,' they unflinchingly held aloft the standard of ideal Americanism. . . . Because of their patriotic deeds the stars of our flag shine brighter in their azure field, while their inspiring example heightens the stainless purity of its white bars and deepens its crimson stripes with the warm blood of their hearts true devotion...
...many a Fundamentalist can irk men of reason by simply opposing steadfast faith to inquisitive logic. But Dr. Straton's dogma is not merely steadfast; it is wild and violent. His answers to reasonable inquiry would irritate a St. Francis of Assisi. Dr. Witherspoon Dodge of Atlanta, mild-mannered pastor of the Central Congregational Church, was in the audience. Startled by the Northerner's tone and manner, Dr. Dodge ventured a question on Dr. Straton's interpretation of evolution. Dr. Straton's reply was as the bolt of a self-appointed God of vengeance. Nettled, Dr. Dodge asked another question...
...Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow, How dear to us the broad domain, From east, to western sea. Thou land of hope for all who toil Thou true north, strong and free. O Canada, beneath thy shining skies May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise, To keep thee steadfast through the years From east to western sea, Our Fatherland, our Motherland, Our true north, strong and free.- Chorus. Ruler Supreme, who hearest humble prayer Take us and all men in thy loving care, Help us to find, O God, in Thee, Our certain rich reward; As waiting...
...Finally, we desire to assure you that although the enemy occupies a portion of our country and may, we suppose, advance and occupy other parts, all this does not detract from our faith, for we remain steadfast to our principles, even if only one mountain top may remain to us to occupy or to inhabit. We shall cause great loss to our enemies...
College authorities are only too ready to give the serious scholar time to reason. Dartmouth takes up a plan where by the students who show steadfast purpose and definite promise during their first two years are placed under a system that embodies the leniency of the English tutorial system with none of its restrictions. Harvard has long allowed men on the Dean's List exemption from classes. These are surely definite steps towards the fostering of voluntary thought...