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. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... find something to his liking. The lecturers have included some of the most prominent men and women of the country, among them being ex-Presidents of the United States, Governors of states, ex-members of Presidential Cabinets, and leading educators and writers. No matter what the entertainment is, however, the ...
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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. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... find something to his liking. The lecturers have included some of the most prominent men and women of the country, among them being ex-Presidents of the United States, Governors of states, ex-members of Presidential Cabinets, and leading educators and writers. No matter what the entertainment is, however, the true mission of the church is never forgotten--that mission which its pastor so earnestly often says is "not to entertain people. The church's only thought should be to turn the hearts of men to God." "We are often criticised as a church," said Doctor Conwell in an address, "by persons who do not understand the purposes or spirit of our work. They say, 'You have a great many entertainments and socials, and the church is in danger of going over to the world.' Ah, yes; the old hermits went away and hid themselves in the rocks and caves and lived on the scantiest food and 'Kept away from the world.' They were separate from the world. They were in no danger of 'going over to the world.' They had hidden themselves far away from men. And so it is in some churches where--through coldness and forgetfulness of Christ's purpose, of Christ's sacrifice, and the purpose for which the church was instituted--they withdraw themselves so far from the world that they cannot save a drowning man when he is in sight; they cannot reach down to him because the distance is too great and the life line is too short. "Where are the unchurched masses of Philadelphia today? Why are they not in the churches at this hour? Because the church is so far away. The difference that is found between the church which saves and that which does not is found in the fact that the latter holds to the Pharisaical profession that the church must keep itself aloof from the people--yes, ...
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Add this copy of Russell H. Conwell and His Work: One Man's to cart. $74.74, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Palala Press.
Add this copy of Russell H. Conwell and His Work: One Man's to cart. $44.50, good condition, Sold by Ground Zero Books, Ltd. rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Silver Spring, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1926 by The John C. Winston Company.
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Good, ex-lib. 438 pages. Illus. Name of previous owner present. Usual library markings, boards somewhat worn and soiled. Includes Dr. Conwell's Famous Lecture, "Acres of Diamonds."
Add this copy of Russell H. Conwell and His Work-One Man's to cart. $17.00, good condition, Sold by HUDSON'S BOOKSTORE rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, AL, UNITED STATES, published 1926 by John C. Winston.
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Good. Book Authorized Edition. Contains the famous lecture "Acres of Diamonds". Nice portrait in frontispiece. Former owner's name in front. 16 illustration plates including The Baptist Temple building and the Samaritan Hospital. The Appendix is very collectable containing: Doctor Conwell's view of a menace to our democracy, The Battlefields of the Rebellion, Outline of Early Sermons, etc. Gilt title with decorative border on cover.
