"Among the subjects discussed may be: "The Nature and Need of a Revelation; "The Character and Influence of Christ and his Apostles; "The Authenticity and Credibility of the Scriptures, Miracles, and Prophecy; "The Diffusion and Benefits of Christianity; and "The Philosophy of Religion in its Relation to the Christian System.
— from Oriental Religions and Christianity A Course of Lectures Delivered on the Ely Foundation Before the Students of Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1891 by Frank F. (Frank Field) Ellinwood
Among the subjects discussed may be the nature and need of a revelation; the character and influence of Christ and His apostles; the authenticity and credibility of the Scriptures, miracles, and prophecy; the diffusion and benefits of Christianity; the philosophy of religion in its relation to the Christian system.”
— from Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties by George Herbert Palmer
Punch supported the claims of native and national opera, and regretted that Adelaide Kemble, "our first English operatic singer," should not have made an effort in its behalf in connexion with the venture at Drury Lane in 1841, when a Mr. Rodwell was the only native composer represented.
— from Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. 1 (of 4).—1841-1857 by Charles L. (Charles Larcom) Graves
There was not a nail or a rivet that he really believed in now.
— from Weird Tales from Northern Seas by Jonas Lie
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