Philanthropy in America: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia [3 volumes]Dwight F. Burlingame A comprehensive reference on the philanthropic sector includes articles on prominent people, events, associations, theories, legislation, and other relevant topics, along with a volume of source documents. |
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Page 565
... means whereby our Christian brother may be relieved in this distress , we must help him beyond our ability , rather than tempt God in putting him upon help by miraculous or extraordinary means . This duty of mercy is exercised in the ...
... means whereby our Christian brother may be relieved in this distress , we must help him beyond our ability , rather than tempt God in putting him upon help by miraculous or extraordinary means . This duty of mercy is exercised in the ...
Page 598
... means of action , but the latter seem to regard it as the only means they have of acting . Thus the most democratic country on the face of the earth is that in which men have , in our time , car- ried to the highest perfection the art ...
... means of action , but the latter seem to regard it as the only means they have of acting . Thus the most democratic country on the face of the earth is that in which men have , in our time , car- ried to the highest perfection the art ...
Page 688
... means of subsistence- had generally preceded progress in government , in lit- erature , in knowledge , in refinement , and in religion . Though not itself of the highest importance , it is the foundation which the whole superstructure ...
... means of subsistence- had generally preceded progress in government , in lit- erature , in knowledge , in refinement , and in religion . Though not itself of the highest importance , it is the foundation which the whole superstructure ...
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References to this book
Understanding Philanthropy: Its Meaning and Mission Robert L. Payton,Michael P. Moody Limited preview - 2008 |