Practical Bible Training School - Theologue Yearbook (Johnson City, NY)

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U55 gaaufty cmc! :Staff WITH THE CURRICULUM OF P. B. T. S. Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. REV. GORDON C. DAVIS, D.D. Psychology and Preaching Homiletics Comparative Theology Public Speaking Senior Vocal II Timothy 2:15. PSYCHOLOGY and PREACHING-The pur- pose of this study course, Psychology and Preach- ing, is to instruct the student in the important facts and truths of the principles of psychology, especially those which are most useful to the work of the preacher as he deals with people. It equips each student, not only with the knowledge and enthusiasm for leadership, but also with the important equip- ment of human understanding and tact enabling the leader to attract rather than force people to be will- ing to accept his message. HOMILETICS-The study of the preparation and delivery of sermons including a detailed analysis of different types. Much consideration is given to source materials and illustration. COMPARATIVE THEOLOGY-This is a study of the various reasons that the saints are required to be Critical Apologistsf' that is to defend the Holy Scriptures as well as to believe them, also that we may, as the Word says, be ready to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you. I Peter 3:15. of Anti- A general study and refutation Biblical theories of the cause of the uni- verse, and a study course on the Harmony of Science and the Bible are also presented. PUBLIC SPEAKING-A course devot- ed to the development of an exercise and method whereby the diaphragm lift support of the voice production is begun and estab- lished. Vowel pronunciation positions are studied and placedg and the student is started on a method which will insure that his vocal production will result in a clear carrying power of tone and expression. SENIOR VOCAL-Vocal lessons sup- plement the Public Speaking classes, help- ing the student to develop a singing as well as a speaking voice. The psychological qualities which will enable him to speak in confidence, assurance, conviction, and vic- tory are also developed. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121 :2. Page Twenty

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REV RALPH W CARR March 24 1887 june 9 1946 Un .facing cfamsmlizanae Eternity alone will reveal the blessing Ralph Carr has been in this world. The people of his churches loved him very dearly and held him in the highest esteem for his rich Christian character and ministry. He served for nine years the Atlantic Highland Bap- tist Church and for the last fourteen years was pas- tor of the Hydewood Park Baptist Church at North Plainfield, New Jersey. He was a brother of Mrs. Etta Carr Davis, the wife of Dr. John A. Davis, the founder of P.B.T.S., with whom he was long associated. He was best known as a song director, working with Evangelist Ernest G. Crabill, Dr. R. E. Neighbor, Charles Inglis of London, Gypsy Smith, and others. The students at the Practical Bible Training School were greatly blessed by his frequent visits and practical instruction in song directing, and they always looked forward with happy anticipation to his coming. To think that this rich voice will not be heard again in our halls brings real grief. We shall miss him in a thousand places. We are sure, however, that he sings in ever grander measure in the presence of his Lord. We wait in full assurance of faith the reunion which is the radiant prospect of all the saints of God. Un emoziam The P.B.T.S. family ,has suffered loss and heaven has been made richer by the home going of our beloved teacher, Rev. T. Pert Gates, D.D. In Gospel work nearly half a century, he gave a large part of that time to his home community. He founded the City Rescue Mission in Binghamton, held several pastorates in nearby churches, was a member of the Billy Sunday Club and the Railroad Y Bible Class, and a member of the Faculty or associ- ated with the Practical Bible Training School for many years. While a teacher at P.B.T.S., his health, his safety, or comfort were never considered if he could be with his class of young men and women, to give them a word of suggestion or encouragement. He was radi- antly happy, smiled on all occasions, and could live very few moments without a hearty laugh. He suf- fered greatly for many weeks but the smile remained to the very end of the journey. So shall we ever be with the Lord. REV. T. PERT GATES, D.D. I Thessalonians 4:17. Page Nineteen

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REV. M. C. PATTERSON, Th.D.,D.D. Director of the Students' League of Many Nations The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of troubleg and he knoweth them that trust in him. Nahum 1:7. MRS. JOHN A. DAVIS Honorary Superintendent of Womeng President of Women's Advisory Council And God is able to make all grace abound toward you: that ye, always having all suf- iiciency in all things, may abound to every good work. II Corinthians 9:8. HAZEL B. DAVIS Superintendent of Women: Matron And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee: he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31 :8. MRS. M. C. PATTERSON Assistant Director of the Students' League of Many Nations If then ye be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Colossians 3 :1-2. I will guide thee with mine eye. Psalms 32 :8. Page Twenty-one