Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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D E D I C AT I O N TO the one who hos just completed 42 yeors of faithful service to God at Bethel; TO the one who hos given unstintingly of his time, talents, and energy to help make Bethel what it is today; TO the man who has piloted two generations of students through the intricacies of Greek; TO the man who will ever hold a special place in the hearts of those who have known him; To Professor Alfred J. Wingblade, this book is respectfully dedicated. AUTHOR TEACHER FRIEND

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IN MEMORIAM Dr. Karl J. Karlson expressed his integrity and strength of character in the way he walked and talked and wrote; in the way he lectured and preached—in the way he lived. It was said of Thomas Carlyle that, just as faithfully as his unlearned stone mason father had laid the arches of Scotland's bridges, so Thomas Carlyle built his layers of truth into a philosophy of faith. Dr. Karlson os a boy learned the carpenter's and cabinet maker's trade, and he learned it well. But he was soon led into a higher calling, and then he v as just, as faithful in the realm of thought and faith as he had been with his hammer and plane. He was a great preacher, but he loved almost more the pastoral work. He was a great scholar and teacher, but he delighted in intimate, personal student fellowship. He welcomed the opportunity to visit and counsel with churches near and far, but he was happiest at home in the bosom of his family. For twenty-six years he labored faithfully on the Bethel campus as professor and dean. He reached his three score and ten; and, after a life work well done, he was ready to present his successor. Then the Lord took him. We miss Dr. Karlson's quick step, his contagious smile, and his words of cheer. He is gone, but he seems not far away—at least to those who knew and loved him. His influence is still present in our midst—and strong for eternal good. We thank God for Dr. Karl J. Karlson.