Word: succor
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...committee raised much less than was expected (only about $50,000) and so the original broad plans of erecting a building "dedicated to the comfort and succor of all in the college world who were in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness," had to be given up and only the chief purpose, affording a home and workshop for all forms of spiritual activity and benevolent action in the University could be realized...
...York are in our towns and villages varied crimes in extent and depth; the crime, also the degradation and the lethargy. Pure unselfish and loyal citizenship is needed throughout the country as well as in the city. Back in the country road vice lurks and purity waits long for succor. Each man's duty is nearest to his hand...
This Memorial should include the erection of Phillips Brooks House, costing, say, $100,000 and dedicated not only to the comfort and succor of all in the college world who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity, but also to that joyous and rich life he always preached. It should be made the house and workshop for all forms of spiritual activity, benevolent action and religions aspiration in the University. To do this as he would do it, will take not less than $8,000 per year for its maintenance in full and free operation. It should...