Immortality, a Study of Belief, and Earlier Addresses (Paperback)

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. 1920 Excerpt: ... THE YOUNG MINISTER'S OUTLOOK Delivered Before The Missionary Society Of Andover Theological Seminary In 1903 It is an honor to stand in this place tonight. Many a great man has stood here in past days, and many a great word has here been spoken. I am reminded that Horace Bushnell, in 1839, here delivered his great address on Revelation, and made the first clear utterance of that heresy which darkened the immediate days with controversy, but helped to brighten the following time for the universal church. Dr. Bushnell was in Hartford, and by reason of a change in arrangements did not know till Sunday night that his address must be given here on Tuesday afternoon. Out of a full mind he wrote the entire address on Monday; then he rode all night by stage from Hartford to Worcester, drove from Worcester to Andover where he arrived just in time for dinner, and directly after dinner met his audience and made his speech. That was a thirty-six hours' work that needs no comment. It was too great to be imitated, but none the less it was a glorious example. Coming into the succession, I thought first of offering you a theological address; but my mood changed when I remembered the original missionary and practical intent of your Society, and I found myself inclined to treat a practical theme in your presence. I shall be best satisfied if I can look about me in the living world, and speak of the issues of life for the young men whom I am addressing. And so my subject is, The Young Minister's Outlook--which is certainly a practical theme. This simple and familiar title suggests the question whether I can say anything but commonplaces on my subject. There are two reasons why I venture to hope for something better. For one thing, I address young ministers, and I am old enou...