Lecture, introductory to a course on the principles and practice of surgery in the Jefferson Medical College : delivered November 1st, 1847 / by Thomas D. Mütter.

  • Mütter, Thomas D. (Thomas Dent), 1811-1859.
Date:
1847
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Credit: Lecture, introductory to a course on the principles and practice of surgery in the Jefferson Medical College : delivered November 1st, 1847 / by Thomas D. Mütter. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    believe, is prepared to do, or rather attempt to accomplish, by vilification and reproach, what it despairs of doing by hard work. This is the true spirit, the spirit of a man, of a gen- tleman, and of a Christian, and we respond to it from the bottom of our heart. facies non omnibus una Nee diversa tamen ; qualem decetesse sororum. 9th. Finally, let your course be guided by strict morality and virtue. I do not cite these qualities as the direct causes of success, except in the sense that Providence usually blesses the work of his faithful servants. The hypocritical assumption of such attributes may blind the world for a time, but sooner or later the mask is removed and the hideousness of the true cha- racter is exposed to the gaze of all. But I cite them as com- forters both to yourselves and patients. The cultivation of the mind may unfold to you the mysteries of the natural world, and secure to you a niche in the temple of fame, but the cultivation of the heart can alone prepare you for that destiny that awaits us all. Morality and virtue cheer us in every condition of life. In the dark hour of adversity, when friends and fortune forsake us, when the cares of the world oppress and overpower us, and the mind partakes of the gloom that hangs over our external condition, they offer us the only solace, and present to our minds a happier and more peaceful future. On the other hand, when elevated with pros- perity, and blessed with all that worldly things can bestow, how miserable would be our condition if we were not permitted to look forward to a continued state of enjoyment. Guided by these attributes, You will walk under the smile of His favour and the light of His acceptance ; and His blessing will rest upon your work. Your life will be a path of spiritual usefulness, as well as bodily relief to your fellow-men ; your character a guide and example to surrounding households ; your death a day of peace and joy and blessedness to your- selves ; your eternity a home with an accepting Redeemer, en- compassed in light and glory by the many whom you have comforted and guided in truth; your memory on earth fragrant in generations to come, among multitudes who will rise up to call you blessed.—(X)r. Tyng.)