This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ... to him. Yet the Name is at that moment written on his heart in some deed of righteousness that would put your petty sacrifices to shame. "Be not narrow. He who came to save the world will save it, rest assured; and if the savage who burns his ox-meat on some rudely constructed pile before an idol offers up the love ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ... to him. Yet the Name is at that moment written on his heart in some deed of righteousness that would put your petty sacrifices to shame. "Be not narrow. He who came to save the world will save it, rest assured; and if the savage who burns his ox-meat on some rudely constructed pile before an idol offers up the love and homage of his poor, ignorant nature as well as he knows how, do not think that he is forgotten, ueglected, or despised, save of those churches who grant him and his ancestors a burning hell for the sole portion of their misfortunes, and no probation even for the innocent babe he carries on his rude but human bosom. "We cry out, we who watch the madness of the world, in longing to save it from itself. And cannot you trust Him who gave Himself to order things aright? Speak aloud, aye, shout the word 'Goodness' in the ears of men. There is a creed worth having, and the only one inclusive enough to hold The Spirit." "Then whoever has been born into this world has an inalienable right to eternal life, and the varied theologies of men are but the outcome of the intellectual struggle for a true religious basis?" "Yes. But outside of genuine goodness all creeds are chaff. It is by unity in goodness that men dwell here. The Incarnate Goodness is the universal Name that needeth no translation, for it is known among all nations and is the same in all tongues." "In using the word 'incarnate' goodness, I suppose you mean the goodness done in the flesh by man to man as we know it, do you not? You are so careful in the use of words that I wish to make sure." "Yes. I meant that goodness that is recognizable everywhere, and which is the reflection of the Source of goodness, even as a lake reflects the stars. ...
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Very Good-with No dust jacket as issued. Decorated covers with just a trace of wear. No markings. Top edges gilt. Very light water stain to lower corner of first 4 pages. Sixth Thousand published.; 12mo 7"-7½" tall; 294 pages.
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Very Good+ No Jacket. Book Pictorial stamped green cloth, compact 7" x 4.75." Gilt top edge. No names, clean text. No dust jacket. With 1 pg ads. "Sixth thousand" printed on title pg. Attractive. 2200 shelf.