Body of Divinity, Vol. This general mediatory kingdom extends itself over heaven, earth and hell. All persons, kingdoms, and revolutions of affairs in the world, are ordered and managed by our mediator and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. In the person of Christ are conjoined an exceeding spirit of obedience, with supreme dominion over heaven and earth. Having it by delegation from God, he is as it were the Father s vicegerent.
Education consists of more than mere instruction.
It is the training and discipline of the faculties of the mind, which shall systematically and harmoniously develop the future man for happiness in sustaining the various relations of life. What is commenced in the hallowed sanctuary of the domestic circle, and periodically inculcated at the altar, must be daily and hourly recognised in the Common Schools. Letter of Samuel Young, superintendent of the Common Schools of the State of New York. It is encouraging to find these principles acknowledged in so influential a quarter. The schools are training immortal beings.