Our College
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The time has come for me to speak decidedly. The purpose of God
in the establishment of our college has been plainly stated. There is an
urgent demand for laborers in the gospel field. Young men who design
to enter the ministry cannot spend a number of years in obtaining
an education. Teachers should have been able to comprehend the
situation and adapt their instruction to the wants of this class. Special
advantages should have been given them for a brief yet comprehensive
study of the branches most needed to fit them for their work. But I
have been shown that this has not been accomplished.
Brother-----could have done a much better work than he has done
for those who were to be ministers. God is not pleased with his course
in this matter. He has not adapted himself to the situation. Men who
have left their fields of labor at a considerable sacrifice to learn what
they could in a short time have not always received that help and
encouragement which they should have had. Men who have reached
mature years, even the meridian of life, and who have families of their
own, have been subjected to unnecessary embarrassment. Brother-----
is himself extremely sensitive, but he does not realize that others can
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feel the sting of ridicule, sarcasm, or censure as keenly as he. In this
he has wounded his brethren and displeased God.
Teachers in the College
There is a work to be done for every teacher in our college. Not
one is free from selfishness. If the moral and religious character of the
teachers were what it should be, a better influence would be exerted
upon the students. The teachers do not seek individually to perform
their own work with an eye single to the glory of God. Instead of
looking to Jesus, and copying His life and character, they look to self,
and aim too much to meet a human standard. I wish I could impress
upon every teacher a full sense of his responsibility for the influence
which he exerts upon the young. Satan is untiring in his efforts to
secure the service of our youth. With great care he is laying his snare
for the inexperienced feet. The people of God should jealously guard
against his devices.
God is the embodiment of benevolence, mercy, and love. Those
who are truly connected with Him cannot be at variance with one
another. His Spirit ruling in the heart will create harmony, love, and