To those who attended chapel yesterday morning, the address delivered by the Rev. Phillips Brooks must have given great pleasure. The change in the ordinary method of conducting college prayers is one to be profoundly desired by all who have the religious interests of Harvard at heart. We think we voice the sentiment of the college, when we say that a few earnest words addressed to the students every morning not only renders the service more attractive, but must have a powerful influence over the students. It is a fact that the ordinary chapel service repeated morning after morning does tend to become monotonous. But if we are privileged to listen to addresses by men like Dr. Brooks, Dr. Hale, Dr. Peabody and the other preachers to the university, attendance at morning chapel would never become what we fear it is now considered by many - simply a duty. If we may be permitted to offer advice, we would suggest to the preachers of the university that the example set by Dr. Brooks yesterday morning be followed throughout the year. We feel sure that such a change in the ordinary routine of chapel service would be heartily welcomed by all.
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