The Measure of a ManFortress Press, 2001 - 55 pages Two brief yet powerful meditations from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. defining humanity's worth and completion relate to strides toward social justice. Eloquent and passionate, reasoned and sensitive, this pair of meditations by the revered civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. contains the theological roots of his political and social philosophy of nonviolent activism. In supporting reconciliation, Dr. King outlines human worth based on Scripture, encouraging the reader to know each person has worth, rational ability, and an invitation to fellowship with the Creator. In addition, Dr. King explains the three dimensions of life: length, breadth, and height; they must all be present and working harmoniously in order for life to be complete as an individual and as a community. Black and white photos from Dr. King's life along with simple prayers from the reverend round out this short but poignant offering. |
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... cry out with Carlyle , " There are depths in man that go down to the lowest hell , and heights that reach the highest heaven , for are not both heaven and hell made out of him - everlasting miracle and mystery that he is ? " One day the ...
... cry out with Augustine , " Lord , make me pure , but not yet . " There is some- thing within all of us that causes us to affirm with the apostle Paul , " The good that I ... crying out , " Lord , be merciful unto me , The Measure of a Man 17.
... his mistakes , from his sin , from his evil , there is a loving God saying , " Come home , I still love you . " Oh , I can hear a voice crying out today , saying to Western civilization : “ You strayed away to The Measure of a Man 19.