Intermountain Union College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Helena, MT)

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HE glory of any state is in its men and not in material wealth. One of the great lessons of American history is the clearly established fact that these states have been great and are great today because of the rock-ribbed Christian character and the ster- ling' integrity of their founders. No student of our country's life can fail to see that the glory of New England was not achieved because of the natural Wealth and productiveness of its territory, but because of the character of the pioneers who laid the foundations of the New England States and who built themselves and their ideals into their life. Exiles from their homes across the seas because of religious persecutions, or self-exiled in their search for religious liberty. these men brought an incalculable treasure of personal Worth and power to this new land. The history of these states and colonies for more than three hundred years has largely been centered in these men and those who were captured and influenced by their ideals. The converse of our proposition is also true. Many states have been weak and have an ignoble history because of the Selfish aims, the weak and unworthy character, and the individualistic and anti-social ideals of their founders. This early history is being rewritten in our frontier states where we are now building great new commonwealths. Here we have had many men who have come seeking only their own profit. Such men in Montana wrote a story of selfish greed and crime into the early history of our state which does not make us proud as We read it. Montana has, however, had a saving remnant of noble and un- selfish and altruistic men of many creeds. These men have made a contribution to the wholesome and Christian influence of our state whose value could hardly be over estimated. Among these splendid Christian pioneers, leaders and builders of our state none are worthy of a higher place in the esteem of Montana citizens than Jacob Mills. He came to Montana as a humble Methodist preacher. Eternity alone can reveal the value of the contribution which he made in this capacity. Every one acquainted with his life and work pays a de:-erved tribute to the constructive spiritual and social value of his ministry. l-Ie sought to make men what they ought to be in the faith that it is,Righteousness which exalteth a nation. NYhen God gave him wealth he dedicated his money as well as his lite to this same noble purpose. Among the many good causes to which he gave both money and service, Intermountain L'nion College, then Montana Wesleyan Col- lege, probably was dearest to his heart. He believed sincerely in the higher values of the Christian College. There were times when Montana YVesleyan College could hardly have continued in opera- tion without his help. Montana owes much to this good man who usgd his wealth as well as his life as a good steward of God's good ,gi ts. XVhen adversity came to him in his old age and he suffered financial reverses in common with his fellow citizens of Montana, he was still a great and a good man. Adversity had no power to quench his faith or dim his hope or tarnish his fame. Such men leave behind them a permanentldeposit of spiritual values which ever enrich the life of our people. I take personal pleasure in paying this tribute of love to the Reverend Dr. Jacob Mills, man, clergyman, capitalist, benefactor, Christian Citizen. H. LESTER SMITH.

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THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER Servant of God! well done, Rest from thy loved employg The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy lVlaster's joyf' -The voice at midnight cameg l-le started up to hearg A mortal arrow pierced his frame, l-le fell,-but felt no fear. The pains of death are past, Labor and sorrow cease, And Life's long warfare closed at last, l-lis soul is found in peace. Soldier of Christ! well doneg Praise be thy new employg And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour's joy. fames Montgomery.