Some Remarks on Gulls: With a Foot-Note on a Fish
Literary, observant essay on gulls: city and coastal life, flight, feeding, and their placid independence contrasted with human fashions and civilization.
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Some Remarks on Gulls: With a Foot-Note on a Fish
The Americanism of Washington
Van Dyke rejects myths that Washington was a solitary or transplanted Englishman, portraying him as a collaborative, representative leader—first among equals and emblem of Americanism.
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The Ideal Society
Two essays: 'Woman's Influence' urges Christian education and maternal shaping of children. 'The Ideal Society' calls for personal moral renewal and Christian social reform toward God's kingdom.
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The Van Dyke Book: Selected from the Writings of Henry Van Dyke
Selections from Henry Van Dyke—essays, poems, stories and memoir—celebrating the outdoors, Christian character, Americanism, and literary life, with introduction and biography.
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The School of Life
Henry van Dyke argues life itself is the chief school: experience, reason, righteousness and service educate us. Colleges should prepare lifelong learners, not 'finished' scholars.
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Fisherman’s Luck and Some Other Uncertain Things
Van Dyke celebrates angling as a joyful embrace of uncertainty and quiet providence. Fishing is a restorative pastime and a metaphor for chance, leisure, and cheerful resignation.
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What Is Man?
H. Van Dyke's sermon 'What Is Man?' (Ps. 8) contrasts human littleness before nature with the dignity of being made in God's image, affirming creation and human destiny over reductionist science.
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Music and Other Poems
A collection of odes and lyrics celebrating music, play, rest, and the consolations of nature and God. Themes include childhood, love, sorrow, and joyful release.
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The Foot-Path to Peace
1904 Tacoma newspaper reports the Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago with hundreds killed and multiple arrests. Additional local briefs cover crimes, accidents, real estate and strikes.
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The Battle of Life
Life is a real spiritual battle against evil; Christians must face that fact and fight not with force but by overcoming evil with good (Rom. 12:21), following Christ's teaching.
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The Good Old Way
A devotional exhortation to 'stand in the ways'—deliberate, seek the tested 'old paths' of faith and duty, then act steadily rather than following sensuality, avarice, or ambition.
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Joy and Power: Three Messages with One Meaning
Henry van Dyke argues Christianity brings true joy—an inward, social, God-centered happiness. It arises from knowing Christ’s truth and doing it (John 13).
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Introduction to Not in the Curriculum: A Book of Friendly Counsel to Students
Practical counsel for college students on study, character, friendships, athletics, faith, and conduct. Encourages wise choices, integrity, and practical Christianity.
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An Introduction to the Poems of Tennyson
Van Dyke's 1903 introduction surveys Tennyson's life, sources, revisions, and poetic qualities, arguing his central place in 19th-century English poetry and lasting influence.
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Essays in Application
Van Dyke examines whether the world is morally improving, surveying advances in education, justice, and public life. He urges a sober, hopeful 'meliorism' that values practical, steady reform.
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The Angel of God’s Face
Van Dyke expounds Isaiah 63:9, portraying God's compassionate, covenantal presence amid human suffering. He urges that abstract theology be transformed into lived trust in God's nearness in affliction.
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The Open Door
Van Dyke's 'The Open Door' portrays Christ as the entrance to salvation and abundant life, calling believers to inward faith, outward service, evangelism, and Christian unity.
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To a Young Friend Going Away from Home to Get an Education
Coverage of the Missionary Council in Washington, debates on Bible revision and missionary strategy, a religious-art portfolio notice, and an essay urging students to seek education for character and service.
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Indian Summer
Harper's Monthly (Aug 1903) excerpts: Cabell's darkly comic tale of inheritance and fate, 'The Castle of Content,' followed by Van Dyke's reflective poem 'Indian Summer.'
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Knowing and Doing: Joy and Power
Critical essay argues Daniel is a Maccabean-era apocalypse, not sixth-century history. Sermon urges joyful Christian obedience: "If ye know these things..." (john 13).
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