Eastern Nazarene College - Nautilus Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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REV. SAMUEL YOUNG, D.D. REV. D. I. VANDERPOOL, D.D. My desire, to be like Jesus was the challenge which inspired many of us to seek God's bless- ing in The revivals and conven- tions held throughout the year. E.N.C.-ers and friends from the community filled the new church night after night to listen to the vital sermons of outstanding Christian leaders. The special spiritual emphasis began in the opening convention with the timely messages of Rev. C. L. Rodda. Other revivalists were General Superintendent D. l. Vanderpool, whose illustrations and messages will never be tor- gotteng Rev. Guy Nees, who chal- lenged students at the opening convention ot the second semes- ter, and General Superintendent Samuel Young, who with keen insight delivered the Gould Me- morial Lectures and conducted the spring revival. REVIVALISTS l REV. C. L. RODDA REV. L. GUY NEES

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REV, KENN ETH COLEMAN REV. SIDNEY W. POWELL, D.D. CHAPEL Thirty thoughtful minutes were those spent in chapel each day, as students paused during the morning's busy schedule to listen to missionaries, educators, visiting evangelists and pastors, C'1rIsti2n laymen, and faculty members. Universal truths and mzxims for life were brought to us with freshness of thought and piercing insight by speakers who have walked the way that lies yet be- fore us. Truly, 'the organ prelude be- came a veil dropped between everyday life and the sanctuary, and though we entered chapel with our burdens and problems, we returned to our duties with the promise ringing in our hearts, My grace is sufficient for thee. WZ'

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KENNETH AKINS, Tenor GRACE ODDO, Soprano ESTHER WILLIAMSON, DONALD DAVIS, Bass MESSIAH A true source of religious inspiration and hope, Handel's immortal Messiah was presented by the combined A Cappella, Meistersinger, and Wollaston Church choirs of more than one hundred and fifteen voices. This year for the first time the ora- torio was rendered in the new college church which vvas filled to capacity for both performances. Assisting in the presentation vvere Mrs. Olive Marple, pianist, Mr. Greg Larkin, organist, and the college orchestra. Mrs. Esther D. Williamson has an- nually directed the presentation of this ora- torio since it was first given in 1934. Some of the selections loved and remembered by hundreds include And the Glory of the Lord , Every Valley Shall be Exalted , For Unto Us a Child is Born , and the Hallelujah Chorus. The Messiah is more than just a presentation made by the choirs. It is a testimony sung from hearts that have ex- perienced that His Yoke is Easy, and His Burthen is Light. Contralfo