Excerpt from True Greatness: A Discourse on the Character of Rev. Willbur Fisk, S. T. D., Late President of Wesleyan University; Delivered Before the Faculty and Students of the University, in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Middletown, Conn., Wednesday Afternoon, April 3d, 1839
It was at this time his intention to study law, and with that view entered the oflice of a highly respectable at torney. But again his circumstances embarrassed him. At the end of six months he abandoned his object and engaged as private tutor in a gentleman's family in Ma ryland. Heie he continued but a short time, not more than two years, when the rupture of a blood vessel in the lungs made it needful for him to return to his native air. On his way he was taken very ill with a fever at Burling ton, Vt., and was brought very near to death. But the wavs of Providence are merciful. He was spared for his own good and the benefit of many. On arriving at home he found a powerful revival of religion in progress, and by this means his serious impressions which had very much declined during his scholastic career were revived with greater force than ever. The complexion of his life was now entirely changed. He gave himself away to Christ, and entered upon the work of the sacred ministry, and thought Of nothing but to be a plain faithful and eflicient minister of the New Testament.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, originally a discourse presented at a memorial service, delves into the life and virtues of the late Reverend Wilbur Fisk, former president of Wesleyan University. The author posits that true greatness is achieved when the elements of intellectual and moral excellence coexist harmoniously, and that Reverend Fisk exemplified these virtues through his commitment to Christian principles. The author traces Reverend Fisk's journey, from humble beginnings to his rise as an influential figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church, highlighting his dedication to education and his unwavering belief in the power of divine grace. Throughout, the book underscores the transformative influence of his piety, emphasizing how it shaped his personal life, his work, and his legacy as a man of great intellect, compassion, and unwavering faith. This book serves not only as a tribute to Reverend Fisk's exceptional character but also as a testament to the profound impact of Christian values on the pursuit of greatness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243184279_0
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