Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE ACORN 9 ulir 3Kiur $tauit?il program Alfred J. M 'ing blade Someone has said that the figure “3” has great fame in history. It has been pointed out that some of (lie greatest events have taken place in a year ending in “5”. Kings princes, politicians, scientists and heroes nave been born or have died in a year ending with this famed figure, tiismark, Carlyle. Lincoln, Bunker Hill. Waterloo and Magna Charta may be cited as examples of this assertion. The Northern Baptist Convention has accepted this fateful figure and adopted a live year program which is inspiring this •great body to do even greater things for the cause of Christ and His Kingdom. Wc as a school could profit by this example and set up a standard to inspire our efforts. I was especially thinking of this summer. Would it not be well for every student to determine to carry out the following program during this vacation: 1) Urge five worthy young people to come to Bethel Academy next fall. 2) Attempt to impress upon at least five persons the financial need of Bethel, with the purpose of getting a subscription from them, if possible. 3) Determine to get five new subscriptions for the Acorn. 1) Boost for Bethel whenever you have the opportunity. 5) Last but not least, pray for our schoo' and its president, its teachers and students. If we all carry out this program we would next ta’l have a greater, better and more v. i’c’.v krown Bethel. Anabasis (Contuned from page 7.) gathered at a terrific rate: the waters faithfully obeying, and making it all the while more difficult for Jack to gain proper headway. But on he rowed heading for the bath-house directly in front of him. On he rowed, and on came the waves, the wind, the rain. It was a terrible hour. “What shall we do!” shouted Amy; “we can never reach shore in this weather. Now look! You arc heading too far east! Turn more to the south-west!” This he did, pulling intensively on the right oar. But that turn was a move in the wrong moment, for a big wave simultaneously hit the boat or. the starboard side, and completely filled it. “Can you swim!” yelled Jack. “A little!” came the faint answer, as the struggling girl commenced to fight the cruel wind and waves. Upon these words Jack swam on letting Amy to herself. It was a hard struggle for Amy. The elements were against, her. She could never lioid out in such a sea. “Help! Help!” she yelled. But the words died away in the madly rushing wind. Several waves dashed over her head; but the meagre experience she had gained during the few times she had been out bathing helped her marvelously. Yet how could there be any hope? The sea was too strong. Her strength was giving way. The angry deep would soon hold her in its ravenous c:utch. But a voice was heard! She looked! A form was madly fighting its way toward her. Under he went. Up popped the head again. Amy’s strength increased. Hope leaped in bounds. But oh! what a battle: “Grab the rope!” he yelled as ho neared the girl; for he had a thick chord round bimreif in some way. ‘‘Don't got excited!”

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8 THE ACOItN Jlrrsibrnt’s (Earner G. . lrvid Hagstrom. Having returned Irom an extended tour ci' cur churches in the eastern portion or our country, r am pleased to record that in these thirty-six churches visited the interest for Christian Education is on the upward trend. The tour covered four thousand and sixty (4, »o0) miles, and resulted in a material encouragement financially. Among the 22 pastors who received ns. five were either alumni or formerly teachers or students of Bethel Academy and they all sent greetings: viz. Dr. c». A. Gordh, Rev. M. Larson, O. OKerlund. and D. F. Nygrcn, A. Rendahl. A noted pedagogue has said that education is the remov. al of limitations. As the students go from Bethel Academy now lor the coming season and some for future years, we trust that the process of the removal of limitations 1 as begun in such a way as lo promise a free and unobstructed path to success and happiness. These limitations are physical, intellectual, social and spiritual; and hence the work of education continues through lire. This is therefore a commencement which we now celebrate in more than an official sense. It is a literal one also. May it be the Commencement of which the good boo makes mention, which reminds us that The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” As the Bethel students go forth, having now commenced work in the New Bethel, we sincerely trust that each will commence to work harder for new students and for more liberal support ot the school, ami pray more earnestly for the welfare and progress of each as well as for the school as such. Trusting God for an answer to our prayers we can rest assured that this commencement season will mark distinct prog, ress and go down into history as one ot the important events of Baptist History.

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1U THE ACORN lie shouted again. '• Ve'll get to shore! Here conies the life boat! Hold on! it'll soon be here!” Every atom of his body was strained to the highest pitch. He could never keep on but a few moments with that double load. But he fought tenaciously, knowing the magnanimous purpose—the saving of a life and at the risk of his own! Vet nobody but a giant in physique and spirit would dare out in such a sea. Indeed, it was no weakling that was there engaged in a struggle for life with the insurmountable enemy of the deep. Nearer and nearer came the boat. Still closer it moved. Out came a rope. The swimmer grabbed it. They were pulled to the vessel; dragged into it. and away the crew went. s Where is the girl tlie lire-savers rescued?” was the first question that issued from the lips of the hero as he “came to.” Oh, she is in the adjoining room, remarked a gentle voice under whose care he had been placed. But you are the rescuer, not they. Had it not been for you the girl would unquestionably have perished in that dreadful sea. Now she’s safe.” It was not long 'ere he forced himselt to the room, designated by the kind guide, where Amy was lying. She was yet weak and unable to get up. As he entered he observed that her eyes were closed, but these opened upon hearing the sound ot approaching footsteps. Oh (Jus.!” she burst forth. Is it you! Was it you that saved my life! was it you that risked yours to save me!” The tears began to roll down her cheeks. She was unable to understand it: that tins. should save her. Yet the solution was simple. At the time the storm came up Ous. had been out bathing and remained in the lake longer than the others despite the rain and wind and the rest. Upon noticing the disastrous occurrance he had immediately set out from shore and made one terrific dash for something he knew he must get. Don’t cry. You’re safe now,” he broke in as he drew the chair to her side and looked into her tender but firm countenance. Don’t cry now. Brace up just a little. Everything is well. So she did and wiped away the tears and picked herself together to speak to Gus. Where is Jack? she interrogated at the very outset. That coward!” G-us. flashed. He’s sate all right.” And that was the only answer. How about that letter? Why did 1 send it! why did I send it! Bill told me you were frequenting pool-rooms: that he had seen you. How foolish I was anyway! Yes I did, Amy, and I do. I was only distributing some religious tracts. Do you believe me? Yes, yes. I do, Gus. I see thru it now.” she sobbed. Jack and Bill have deceived me. They have lied. I see it. Oh Gus., will you forgive me! Will you forgive me!” That’s all right, dear. There is nothing to forgive. Yes. everything and anything. But. Amy, are you mine? I love you.” There was no audible reply. The anabasis was over. Let us leave them. Why stand there! They want each other. The world has no right to disturb.