Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

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3n iKftttortam It was on December ii, 1943, that the Lord called home our beloved Dr. Harris H. Gregg. Xationally known as a Bible teacher, preacher, and expositor. Dr. Gregg had held pastorates in many parts of the United States and in Canada. Leaving active pastoral work in 1938 he gave his time unsparingly to Bible confer- ences in Canada. England, and throughout the L ' nited States, to the extent of his strength, and beyond. Dr. Gregg was a most humble, gracious, and loving Christian. He knew and loved the Word of God as few men have, and was a true soldier and defender of the cross. His ministn,- to us in chapel and in Bible classes was both an inspiration and a blessing. The phrase he used most frequently was. Oh. what a won- derful Saviour. Truly, in losing Dr. Gregg, we hav e lost one of our best and very dearest friends ; but for him, to die is gain. The 1944 Commoner

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Ike Waua e ok jaiik Beloved Fellowsoldiers : It is well that we understand our task in keeping and earnestly con- tending- for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Our re- sponsibility goes far beyond a defense of the Bible as the Word of God. The Bible itself is our weapon, and our greatest strategy is to use it ag- gressively as a weapon. For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. The Bible is its own defense. With this in mind, a minimum of time and energy has been given to defending the Bible here at the William Jennings Bryan University. Rather, the Bible has been put to the test. The Bible has been taught as God ' s Word by godly teachers. Scripture has been compared with scripture. Students and staff members have been urged to read, to study and to meditate on God ' s Word. The Spirit of God has opened the scriptures unto us. Lives have been and are being transformed. The results have been as God intended. Our hearts have burned within us. Lives have been cleansed and set apart for His service. Many have gone forth to wield the Sword of the Spirit. Others will follow, some to give a simple witness to Christ ' s saving and cleansing power, and others to teach and preach the unsearchable riches of Christ and His Word. In a few short years, we have seen the marvelous result of such a simple program of spiritual warfare, even though on a limited scale. There are many full-time Christian workers at home and abroad, and there are those who will support them. We would not forget the Bryan University soldiers for Christ in the Armed Forces. Others will follow in the train of those who have gone before. Pray ye, therefore, that this practical program may be enlarged. We have tasted the first fruits and anticipate greater victories, should the Lord tarry. Let us go faithfully about His business Till He Come. Earnestly yours, JUDSON A. RUDD, President. The 1944 Commoner

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