Adelphian Academy - Bell Echoes Yearbook (Holly, MI)

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In Memory of Helen Collins Faith is a brightness and a shining way; Faith is a glory that the brave have worn; Faith is a singing through a long, gray day; Faith is a healing for old hurts long borne. Faith is the first bright star hung low; Faith is the ocean ' s moonlit sheen; Faith is the dreams that all hearts know, The evidence of things that are not seen, i have not seen il, yet it walks with me; I have not touched it, yet it holds my hand; I shall not lose it through Eternity, Whether my journey be by sea or land. With its high torch to light the alien skies I shall face life and death with fearless eyes. Grace Noll Crowell This book is dedicoted to the memory of Miss Helen Collins, consecrated Christian teacher, who was cCilled to lay down her. duties March 26, 1953. Service was the gospel of her life. Miss Collins was never so busy with her own work but she found time to help and encourage those about her. In her six years at Adelphian she endeared herself to each student and faculty member as friend, leader and counselor. Prior to her teaching and registrar work at Adelphian, Miss Collins taught in the Maine elementary church schools and at Union Springs Academy. The time she spent at Adelphian was interrupted by a term of service in Africa which was cut short because of severe illness. As soon as she was able, she returned to Adelphian Academy, the place she chose to call home. Until the first of the year she served faithfully, this time in the accounting office of the mill. Her inspiration to others and faith in God will have a moulding effect for the years to come.