Excerpt from An Address at the Inauguration of the Halifax Young Men's Christian Association: Delivered in Temperance Hall, January 16th, 1854
Righteousness, and righteousness alone, exalteth a nation. When will an unbelieving and frivolous world listen, - if not to the voice of God, - to the trumpet-tongued facts of histo ry proclaiming this truth This is the only guarantee for a nation's greatness and glory. Her military and naval establishments may command the respect of the world her statute books may burst with legislation she may erect her penitentiaries, and scatter her schools for secular instruction over the length and breadth of the land; yet if religious principle be not the basrs of the national character, there is a blight upon all her prosperity, and the fabric of her liberty rests upon a foundation of sand. He is the best patriot who most efl'eetually promotes the spread of Christian piety.
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Excerpt from An Address at the Inauguration of the Halifax Young Men's Christian Association: Delivered in Temperance Hall, January 16th, 1854
Righteousness, and righteousness alone, exalteth a nation. When will an unbelieving and frivolous world listen, - if not to the voice of God, - to the trumpet-tongued facts of histo ry proclaiming this truth This is the only guarantee for a nation's greatness and glory. Her military and naval establishments may command the respect of the world her statute books may burst with legislation she may erect her penitentiaries, and scatter her schools for secular instruction over the length and breadth of the land; yet if religious principle be not the basrs of the national character, there is a blight upon all her prosperity, and the fabric of her liberty rests upon a foundation of sand. He is the best patriot who most efl'eetually promotes the spread of Christian piety.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from An Address at the Inauguration of the Halifax Young Men's Christian Association: Delivered in Temperance Hall, January 16th, 1854
In order to form an intelligent appreciation of the charac ter and claims of this Organization it seems necessary to look at its objects - at the elements which predominate in its constitution - and at the means and agencies by which it preposes to fulfil its benevolent mission. The topics thus suggested, it will immediately be. Perceived, are opulent both in argument and illustration but I shall endeavour to resist the temptation to expand them beyond the limits proper to be observed on the present occasion.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book inaugurates the Halifax Young Men's Christian Association, an organization committed to the moral and spiritual development of young men. Recognizing that Christian young men represent the highest human character, the book argues for their support and discusses the vital role they play in society. The author emphasizes the importance of Christian principles in every aspect of life, from education to public service, and insists that Christian young men have a duty to use their talents for the good of others. The book examines the unique challenges faced by young men in the modern world and offers guidance on how to overcome them. Its message is one of hope and encouragement, offering young men a path to a life of purpose and fulfillment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780243514021_0
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