Thomas Chalmers : a biographical study . rgencies with theproper remedies ; to bridle revolution by the re-straining influences of a new order ; to make ofbenevolence a work, not a sentiment; to conso-lidate and perpetuate the forces of enthusiasmin the moulds of pQwerfuL-organization. Thesechiefs of society difl*er from each other in theimportance of their deeds, the largeness of theirsphere, the dignity of their position, even as onestar diflereth from. another star in glory ; butwe mark not with critical eye the differing 394 THOMAS CHALMERS. lustre of their crowns—which are brighter, which
Thomas Chalmers : a biographical study . rgencies with theproper remedies ; to bridle revolution by the re-straining influences of a new order ; to make ofbenevolence a work, not a sentiment; to conso-lidate and perpetuate the forces of enthusiasmin the moulds of pQwerfuL-organization. Thesechiefs of society difl*er from each other in theimportance of their deeds, the largeness of theirsphere, the dignity of their position, even as onestar diflereth from. another star in glory ; butwe mark not with critical eye the differing 394 THOMAS CHALMERS. lustre of their crowns—which are brighter, whichare dimmer. We look up to them with simplereverence, as one shining band in the temple ofFame,—the movers of the world,—who, in thetime of darkness, have shed upon it a guidinglight; in the time of stagnation have stirred upits waters into healthful play; in the time ofconfusion and destruction have tamed its vio-lence with great conquering ideas, and creatednew forms of life to accommodate the new wantsand aspirations of Dr. Chalmers Gra THOMAS CHALMERS. A Biographical Study. SOME OPINIONS OF THE PRESS ON THEFIRST EDITION. •A graphic account of a very remarkable man, written in a manly style, andnone the worse for being enthusiastic.—Z^aiii/ Nev:s. Presents a vivid sketch of Chalmers in the principal events and actions ofhis life, and accompanies this with graphic, often eloquent, estimates of hischaracter and wonderful powers.—Da(7*/ Bevievj. Shows us a life of unceasing labour, devoted to some of the highest objectsthat can engage human energy; full of encouragement and success and fame;but seasoned throughout with the most genuine humility, the freest charity,the most spontaneous and exliaustless generosity of si)iTit.—Scotsman. A very charming hook.—WatcJiman. AH men should study such a life as this—philanthropists, politicians,preachers, theologians. . Mr. Dodds has executed his task in a most masterlyvfSiy.—Homilist. A right, brave, outspoke
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