The Great Tradition Becomes the Great Faith

Authors

Earl Clement Davis

Document Type

Sermon

Files

Date

6-1918

Summary

According to a note attached to this sermon, it was given during June, 1918. Earl C. Davis also gave this sermon in Petersham on July 15, 1951.

This sermon is about the need for and search for "values that are good enough or true enough or beautiful enough to command our complete allegiance and fidelity; to give purpose and dignity to our life beyond the mere motions of animal existence." Jesus met this challenge in staying true to his conviction, even unto death; that was his commitment to his disciples in the story of the transfiguration. In current times with threat of authoritarianism we hunger for this kind of truth and integrity. There is also extended discussion of Henry David Thoreau's May 12th, 1857 journal entry.

Date refers to Date Given.

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Transcription by Davis Baird. Item description based off writing and context provided by Davis Baird.

Keywords

Earl Clement Davis, minister, religion, philosophy, Henry David Thoreau, Luke 9:28-36

Recommended Citation

Davis, Earl Clement, "The Great Tradition Becomes the Great Faith" (1918). Sermons, 1905-1919. 13.
https://commons.clarku.edu/pittsfield_sermons/13

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