| Author |
Peabody, Francis Greenwood, 1847-1936 |
| Title |
Mornings in the College Chapel
Short Addresses to Young Men on Personal Religion
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Mornings in the College Chapel" by Francis Greenwood Peabody is a collection of short addresses focused on personal religion written in the late 19th century. The work is designed to inspire young men in their spiritual journeys, with each address likely intended to provide encouragement and insight drawn from Christian teachings. At the start of this reflective collection, the author introduces the context of the chapel services at Harvard University, where he shares brief, thought-provoking messages aimed at enriching the lives of young men. He emphasizes the foundational role of the community and the past in shaping individual responsibility and courage as they embark on their academic journeys. Peabody introduces the concept of a "cloud of witnesses," signifying the collective hopes of families and the university's heritage, which anchors students as they seek to balance their education and spiritual growth. The initial addresses tackle themes such as personal accountability and the transformative power of faith, setting a tone of reflection and contemplation for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Universities and colleges -- Sermons
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24373 |
| Release Date |
Jan 20, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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