The Measure of a ManChristian Education Press, 1959 - 34 pages Why nonviolence matters Eloquent and passionate, reasoned and sensitive, this pair of meditations by the revered civil-rights leader contains the theological roots of his political and social philosophy of nonviolent activism. |
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Page 13
... thank thee that I am not like other men , " but I find myself crying out , " Lord , be merciful unto me , a sinner . " We are sinners in need of God's divine grace . When we come to our collective lives , our sin is even greater . One ...
... thank thee that I am not like other men , " but I find myself crying out , " Lord , be merciful unto me , a sinner . " We are sinners in need of God's divine grace . When we come to our collective lives , our sin is even greater . One ...
Page 18
... thank thee for the inspiration of Jesus the Christ , who came to this world to show us the way . And grant that we will see in that life the fact that we are made for that which is high and noble and good . Help us to live in line with ...
... thank thee for the inspiration of Jesus the Christ , who came to this world to show us the way . And grant that we will see in that life the fact that we are made for that which is high and noble and good . Help us to live in line with ...
Page 34
... thank thee for all of the insights of the ages , and we thank thee for the privilege of having fellowship with thee . Help us to discover ourselves , to discover our neigh- bors , and to discover thee and to make all part of our life ...
... thank thee for all of the insights of the ages , and we thank thee for the privilege of having fellowship with thee . Help us to discover ourselves , to discover our neigh- bors , and to discover thee and to make all part of our life ...
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