Asbury Theological Seminary - Seminarian Yearbook (Wilmore, KY)

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faa, ee fale cee py EOS = HENRY CLAY MORRISON, D.D., LL.D. 1857 — 1942 Though Dr. Morrison went home four years ago, no one more deeply influ- ences our Seminary today than he. His sanctified life, his ministry, which was so clearly committed to the cause of Scriptural holiness, and his vision of a seminary to prepare men to stand against the tides of unbelief with the message of full and free salvation are a heritage so precious and powerful that through it we can say, ‘He being dead yet speaketh. As a preacher and pulpiteer he was to many of us without equal. As one has said, His preaching embodied the thunders of Sinai, the healing stripes of Calvary, the victory of the empty tomb, the atomic power of Pentecost, and the blessed hope of the return of our Lord. As an editor Dr. Morrison founded The Pentecostal Herald and edited it for fifty-four years. This little holiness weekly and its readers have become a pillar to the life of Asbury. As an educator and administrator Dr. Morrison showed his genius in guiding Asbury College through troublous times and in establishing our Seminary, which now has one of the ten largest student bodies in the American Association of Theological Schools. He founded the Seminary in 1923. As long as Asbury stands firmly for the great message of full salvation, the spirit of that man of God, our founder, Dr. Henry Clay Morrison, will continue to shed light in our world. May God keep us true.

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et ee Oe wa We affectionately dedicate this first volume of the SEMINARIAN to the memory of Mrs. Henry Clay Morrison, who has so recently gone to be with the Lord, and who has meant so much to Asbury Theological Seminary in the years since the passing of her distinguished husband. Even before his leaving us Aunt Bettie, as she was lovingly called by the students and faculty, was more of a vital factor in his great life than many of us realize. Dr. Morrison said that in his impulsive personality she was a strong and stabiliz- ing influence to him. Her life and character was a real complement to his. Many people have observed that there was even a striking likeness in their countenances. Through the pages of The Pentecostal Herald, as associate editor, she became endeared to the hearts of thousands. As treasurer of the Seminary Mrs. Morrison has done a great piece of work in building up the family of donors that provide the scholarships for all full-time seminary students. She has also built up a large fund for the erection of the Morrison memorial build- ings, which are now under construction. The building program was very dear to her heart; she felt she was carrying on the work that God had led her beloved companion to launch. On October 23, 194 5, the groundbreaking ceremony was held. As ‘Aunt Bettie'’ paused for a moment leaning on the shovel handle before turning the first shovelful of dirt she lifted her face heavenward, a silent prayer trembled on her lips, and a tear coursed down her cheeks, as she knew that that for which she had labored and prayed so earnestly was beginning to be realized. Her work was done. Sixteen days later God quietly called her home.