In Europe the various ranks of society are, like the strata of the earth, fixed and fossilized. There can be no great change without a terrible upheaval, a social earthquake. Josiah Strong changeearthearthquake Change image and share on social
This is due partly to the fact that Americans are much better fed than Europeans, and partly to the undeveloped resources of a new country, but more largely to our climate, which acts as a constant stimulus. Josiah Strong actamericanclimate share on social
Our aristocracy, unlike that of Europe, is open to all comers. Josiah Strong aristocracycomereurope Change image and share on social
There the union of Church and State tends strongly to paralyze some of the members of the body of Christ. Here there is no such influence to destroy spiritual life and power. Josiah Strong bodychristchurch Change image and share on social
What if it should be God's plan to people the world with better and finer material? Josiah Strong finegodmaterial Change image and share on social
The city is the nerve center of our civilization. It is also the storm center. Josiah Strong centercitycivilization Change image and share on social
The city has become a serious menace to our civilization... It has a peculiar attraction for the immigrant. Josiah Strong attractioncitycivilization Change image and share on social
If I read not amiss, this powerful race will move down upon Mexico, down upon Central and South America, out upon the islands of the sea, over upon Africa and beyond. And can any one doubt that the results of this competition of races will be the 'survival of the fittest?' Josiah Strong africaamericaamiss share on social
We have seen... that, although England is by far the richest nation of Europe, we have already outstripped her in the race after wealth, and we have only begun the development of our vast resources. Josiah Strong begindevelopmentengland Change image and share on social
It is not necessary to argue to those for whom I write that the two great needs of mankind, that all men may be lifted up into the light of the highest Christian civilization, are, first, a pure, spiritual Christianity, and second, civil liberty. Josiah Strong arguechristianchristianity share on social
