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being crowded out, increased knowledge will be the result. All who
become learners in the school of Christ excel both in the quality and
the extent of their education. I presented Christ before them as the
great teacher, the source of all wisdom, the greatest educator the world
has ever known.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” A knowledge of
God and His requirements will open the understanding of the student to
realize his responsibilities to God and to the world. To this end he will
feel that his talents must be developed in that way which will produce
the very best results. This cannot be done unless all the precepts and
principles of religion are connected with his school education. In no
case should he disconnect God from his studies. In the pursuit of
knowledge he is searching for truth; and all truth comes from God, the
source of truth. Students who are virtuous and are imbued with the
Spirit of Christ will grasp knowledge with all their faculties.
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The college at Battle Creek was established for the purpose of
teaching the sciences and at the same time leading the students to the
Saviour, whence all true knowledge flows. Education acquired without
Bible religion is disrobed of its true brightness and glory. I sought to
impress upon the students the fact that our school is to take a higher
position in an educational point of view than any other institution of
learning, by opening before the young nobler views, aims, and objects
in life, and educating them to have a correct knowledge of human
duty and eternal interests. The great object in the establishment of our
college was to give correct views, showing the harmony of science
and Bible religion.
The Lord strengthened me and blessed our efforts. A large number
came forward for prayers. Some of these through lack of watchfulness
and prayer had lost their faith and the evidence of their connection
with God. Many testified that in taking this step they received the
blessing of God. As the result of the meetings quite a number presented
themselves for baptism.
As the closing exercises of the college year were to be held at
Goguac Lake, it was decided that the baptism be administered there.
The services of the occasion were of deep interest to the large con-
gregation assembled, and were conducted with due solemnity, being
appropriately closed with this sacred ordinance. I spoke at the com-
mencement and close of the exercises. My husband led fourteen of the