Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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Dedication Rarely does one find an individual who exemplifies the ideal that is represented by the subject of our dedica- tion. Such an individual must have basic kindness, warmth of spirit, and unreserved devotion to Jesus Christ. These characteristics seem to form a thumbnail sketch of Dr. J. F. Leist, mature Christian, seasoned Bible scholar, and trusted confidant of countless stu- dents. Though the dynamic Christian experience his life radiates, he has challenged us to rise above the frus- trations peculiar to college young people. He has been the benefactor of struggling students, who otherwise could not have remained in school. For twenty-three years, he has devoted his abilities to the advancement of Olivet Nazarene College, his life always a willing sacrifice to the Lord. Every Olivetian who comes under the influence of Dr. Leist, in or out of the classroom senses the pre-eminence of Christ in his life. The 1961 Aurora is sincerely dedi- cated to Dr. J. F. Leist— a man who has given what he could not keep, to gain what he cannot lose.