Who is William Ellery Channing
William Ellery Channing (April 7, 1780 – October 2, 1842) was the foremost Unitarian preacher in the United States in the early nineteenth century and, along with Andrews Norton (1786–1853), one of Unitarianism's leading theologians. Channing was known for his articulate and impassioned sermons and public speeches, and as a prominent thinker in the liberal theology of the day. His religion and thought were among the chief influences on the New England Transcendentalists although he never countenanced their views, which he saw as extreme. His espousal of the developing philosophy and theology of Unitarianism was displayed especially in his "Baltimore Sermon" of May 5, 1819, given at the ordination of the theologian and educator Jared Sparks (1789–1866) as the first minister of the new...Read Full Biography of William Ellery Channing
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- The best books for a man are not always those which the wise recommend, but often those which meet the peculiar wants, the natural thirst of his mind, and therefore awaken interest and rivet thought.
- The mind, in proportion as it is cut off from free communication with nature, with revelation, with God, with itself, loses its life, just as the body droops when debarred from the air and the cheering light from heaven.
- Nothing which has entered into our experience is ever lost.
- Faith is love taking the form of aspiration.
- The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give men the opportunity to work out happiness for themselves.
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Soulecting: great effort from great motives is the best definition of a happy life. william ellery channingFirstuuchurch: minister emeritus rev. burton carley held the unwavering attention of an adult ed class last night, as he spoke about famed unitarian preacher william ellery channing. the 4-night class is full, but watch this space and the monthly newsletter for future adult ed opportunities!
Callstomind: the mind, in proportion as it is cut off from free communication with nature, with revelation, with god, with itself, loses its life, just as the body droops when debarred from the air. - william ellery channing
Stuccowe: "a clear thought, a pure affection, a resolute act of a virtuous will, have a dignity of quite another kind, and far higher than accumulations of brick and granite and plaster and stucco, however cunningly put together." ~william ellery channing
Ortizleadership: “difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. the human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” — william ellery channing
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