The Pre-Eminence of the Bible as a Book: Inaugural Address (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Excerpt from The Pre-Eminence of the Bible as a Book: Inaugural Address In accepting the appointment as Professor of Bibliology in this Hartford Theological Seminary, I appreciate the fact that I am entering upon a unique office. In few institutions of higher learning is the librarian given a voice in shaping the policy or assisting in the government; in still fewer, only three or four, does he give instruction in subjects germane to his department; in no other theological seminary, so far as I am aware, and in only two colleges or universities, is his department raised to the dignity of a distinct professorship. It is a great satisfaction and encouragement to me to find here on the part of Trustees and Faculty so high an estimate of the library as an integral part of the institution, and necessary to the highest efficiency of every other part. Though my title changes with this advancement, my duties remain the same as they have been for the past eight years. I desire, therefore, to express my thanks for the kindly appreciation of my endeavors in the past to fulfill these duties, which is shown by this promotion; and I am glad of the opportunity this occasion affords of making acknowledgment of the help I have received from those with whom I have been associated. Two assistants, Mr. Hawks and Miss Hamilton, have been with me all these years, and have labored unremittingly and intelligently for the interests of the library. To their faithfulness and efficiency a large meed of praise should be given. On the part of my brethren of the Faculty there have been uniform kindness, and willingness to co-operate with me, and charity for my ignorance and mistakes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repa