It would seem to have been especially ordered by Providence, that the discovery of the two great divisions of the American hemisphere should fall to the two races best fitted to conquer and colonize them. Thus the northern section was consigned to the Anglo-Saxon race, whose orderly, industrious habits found an ample field for development under its colder skies and on its more rugged soil; while the southern portion, with its rich tropical products and treasures of mineral wealth, held out the most attractive bait to invite the enterprise of the Spaniard. How different might have been the result, if the bark of Columbus had taken a more northerly direction, as he at one time meditated, and landed its band of adventurers on the shores of what is now Free America! — PRESCOTT.
An Indestructible Union of Indestructible States
It may be not unreasonably said that the preservation of the States and the maintenance of their governments are as much within the design and care of the Constitution as the preservation of the Union or the maintenance of the National Government. The Constitution, in all its provisions, looks to an indestructible Union of indestructible States. — CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE.
Another Name
America is only another name for opportunity. — EMERSON.
Showing posts with label patriotism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patriotism. Show all posts
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Friday, July 27, 2007
Patriotism and Religion
1917
Draw a little circle around your personality and it will include your family; draw a larger circle and it will include your friends; a still larger circle takes in your fellow countrymen; the last and largest circle of all embraces all humanity.
As the circle enlarges the objects of our love increase in number and the intensity of our love naturally diminishes. We are not bound to all mankind as strongly or as tenderly as we are to our fellow countrymen. We are not bound to do for all our countrymen as much as we are bound to do for our neighbors next door or on the nest street or in the next township. Our highest human obligation is to those of our own household.
The supreme duty we owe to One, and One alone, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God." — Christian Herald.
Draw a little circle around your personality and it will include your family; draw a larger circle and it will include your friends; a still larger circle takes in your fellow countrymen; the last and largest circle of all embraces all humanity.
As the circle enlarges the objects of our love increase in number and the intensity of our love naturally diminishes. We are not bound to all mankind as strongly or as tenderly as we are to our fellow countrymen. We are not bound to do for all our countrymen as much as we are bound to do for our neighbors next door or on the nest street or in the next township. Our highest human obligation is to those of our own household.
The supreme duty we owe to One, and One alone, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God." — Christian Herald.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Life Beyond The Grave
Indiana, 1917
Rev. H. B. Hostetter Tells Why He Believes in Immortality
"Some of the Reasons Why I Believe There Is a Life Beyond the Grave," was the subject of the morning sermon by Rev. H. B. Hostetter at the Third Presbyterian church Sunday.
"Humanly speaking there is no absolute proof of the immortality of the soul," he said. "But the great preponderance of evidence is in its favor and any man who makes a candid, unprejudiced inquiry can come to but one conclusion — though a man die he shall most certainly live again.
"Life's voyage is to end not in the rocks and shallows of an unmerciful sea, but in the Haven of Eternal Rest — not a kingdom of darkness, but a kingdom of living light; not the cramped and suffocating confines of the grave, but heaven's broad arch; not the dark and narrow house, but our Father's house, where many mansions are. 'He that findeth Me, findeth life,' said Christ, 'and because I live ye shall live also.' "
CHURCHES CROWDED SUNDAY
Easter Services Attended by Throngs of People
An unprecedented number of people attended services in the various churches of the city Easter Sunday.
Special services were held in all the churches and music appropriate for the day and season was heard everywhere. Downtown churches were especially well attended, many of them being full to the very doors. Every service at the Cathedral attracted a record crowd.
A patriotic strain was carried through the services of practically every church and the Stars and Stripes mingled with Easter decorations everywhere. Many of the sermons touched upon the crisis in which the nation now stands, and called for the support of the people in the process of upholding the nation's honor.
—The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, April 9, 1917, p. 14.
Rev. H. B. Hostetter Tells Why He Believes in Immortality
"Some of the Reasons Why I Believe There Is a Life Beyond the Grave," was the subject of the morning sermon by Rev. H. B. Hostetter at the Third Presbyterian church Sunday.
"Humanly speaking there is no absolute proof of the immortality of the soul," he said. "But the great preponderance of evidence is in its favor and any man who makes a candid, unprejudiced inquiry can come to but one conclusion — though a man die he shall most certainly live again.
"Life's voyage is to end not in the rocks and shallows of an unmerciful sea, but in the Haven of Eternal Rest — not a kingdom of darkness, but a kingdom of living light; not the cramped and suffocating confines of the grave, but heaven's broad arch; not the dark and narrow house, but our Father's house, where many mansions are. 'He that findeth Me, findeth life,' said Christ, 'and because I live ye shall live also.' "
CHURCHES CROWDED SUNDAY
Easter Services Attended by Throngs of People
An unprecedented number of people attended services in the various churches of the city Easter Sunday.
Special services were held in all the churches and music appropriate for the day and season was heard everywhere. Downtown churches were especially well attended, many of them being full to the very doors. Every service at the Cathedral attracted a record crowd.
A patriotic strain was carried through the services of practically every church and the Stars and Stripes mingled with Easter decorations everywhere. Many of the sermons touched upon the crisis in which the nation now stands, and called for the support of the people in the process of upholding the nation's honor.
—The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, April 9, 1917, p. 14.
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