Synopsis
Records of an Active Life chronicles the long, influential career of Dr. Heman Dyer. This memoir-style work traces a life spent in service to the church, education, and missionary work across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Read as a history of evangelical leadership, it reveals how one man’s quiet faith and practical wisdom shaped movements and institutions in the 19th century American church.
- Follow a life from early education at Kenyon College to key roles as missionary, university president, and rector in major cities.
- See how Dyer helped organize and guide the Evangelical Knowledge Society and supported the work of other church leaders.
- Learn about steadfast service during pivotal moments in American religious life, including collaboration with missions and seminaries.
- Understand the character behind the work: a thoughtful, shepherdly leader whose influence extended beyond public roles to personal guidance.
Ideal for readers of church history, biographical memoirs, and anyone interested in the Evangelical movement that shaped American religious life.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Records have been prepared, were made during the active period of my life, for my own use, and without any thought of their ever being made public. Friends in whose judgment I have much confidence, have thought that as they refer to many actors and events, during periods of great interest and importance in our Church and country, their publication would serve a good purpose. I have, therefore, reluctantly yielded to their request that they should be printed. Should any one reading these Records think my criticisms and judgments on some occasions too severe, I would say that my notes were made at the time the events alluded to occurred, and expressed what I then thought and felt. I deem it more honest to leave them as they were then written. It may be thought that too much of a personal nature has been introduced, but an autobiography must necessarily seem more or less egotistical. My object in writing the sketch of rny own life has been to show the important events and changes I have lived to see, and in which I have been called to take part. HEMAN DYER, September,
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a man who lived through a period of great change in American history, spanning the early 19th century to the end of the Civil War. It is a personal account, filled with anecdotes and reflections on his experiences, and provides a unique window into the social, political, and religious landscape of the time. The author, a devout Episcopalian, shares his own journey of faith and his involvement in various religious and educational institutions, providing insights into the development and challenges faced by the Episcopal Church in America. He also discusses his experiences as a teacher, farmer, and educator, offering a firsthand look at rural life and the value of a strong moral foundation. Through his rich personal narratives and observations, the book explores themes of faith, education, social responsibility, and the transformative power of individual experiences. It is a valuable historical document that gives voice to the concerns and aspirations of a generation grappling with the complexities of a rapidly evolving nation. This book offers readers a unique perspective on the past, reminding us of the enduring impact of faith, education, and individual commitment on shaping the course of history. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331552338_0
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