Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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Hon. G. J. Dikkkma, LL. I).. '81. Holland, Mich. WHAT DOES HOPE COLLEGE STAND FOR? 1. The realization of the faith and hope of the fathers who were willing to serve and sacrifice, in order that posterity might wield the power which knowledge gives. 2. The normal development of the whole man, mental, moral, physical and spiritual, in a con- genial atmosphere. 3. The training of men and women for un- selfish service and leadership in school, church and state. 4. Thoroughness in scholar as against modern superficiality. 5. World evangelization through missionaries who possess a burning zeal for the Cross and a limitless love for humanity. HOPE COLLEGE Hope College to me stands first and foremost for an earnest and worthy purpose in life. This is its first claim on my admiration and affection as a col- lege. It stands secondly for a right spirit, a Christian spirit of faith and love, without which no college and no man is entitled to the confidence of men. It stands thirdly for a good and sound scholar- ship, with the humanities rather than the natural sciences in the foreground. I believe in the natural sciences but think their present supremacy a passing thing. I am for my college because she, too, be- lieves in them but also believes in holding them in a true and sensible proportion. Rev. John M. Vandkr Mkulen, 1). D. '91. Pres. Presbyterian Theological Semi- nary of Kentucky. Louisville, Kentucky.

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WHAT HOPE COLLEGE STANDS FOR Founded by Dr. A. C. Van Raaltc, a brilliant graduate of the University of I.cyden and one of the leaders of the great religious movement in Holland in 1837. Hope College stands for a harmonious com- bination of Christian faith and the highest culture. It aims to produce men and women who shall love God supremely and their neighbors as themselves; who shall know the works of God and man in nature and history, and who shall be qualified to lead their generation in religion, science, letters, art and social progress. Rf.v. Ai.bf.rtus Pieters, A. M., ’87. Professor of Biblical Literature, Hope College. Holland, Mulligan. The meaning of Hope College, as it dawned on me while a student: OPPORTUNITY, to develop one's best powers; SCHOLARSHIP, to know exactly and well; VITAL CHRISTIANITY, to abjure pretence and mere professionalism”; AMERICANISM, neither mouthing” nor “brag- gart” but real; A LIFE OF SERVICE, accumulated learning and power to be for others first of all. Rev. John E. Ki izknca. I). D.. '99- Professor of Practical Theology, Western Theological Seminary. Holland, Michigan.

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Hail, Alma Mater Hail to thee, our Alma Mater! Fair we greet thee, Alma Mater; Sing our praises loyal; Bring our wishes royal; Pledge to thee our heart's allegiance, Alma Mater dear. Sweet our memories and tender; Deep and true the thanks we render For thy glorious treasure, Given without measure,— Lauding thee, Alma Mater dear. 2 Hail to thee, our Alma Mater! True we laud thee, Alma Mater; Revel in the story That proclaims thy glory; Pledge our faith to thy blight banner, Alma Mater dear. High the purpose thou hast taught us; Deep the yearnings thou hast brought us Through the wisdom offered, In thy largess proffered.— Loving thee, Alma Mater dear. 3 Hail to thee, our Alma Mater! Strong we know thee, Alma Mater; By thy vision thrilling, With thine ardor filling, Pledging us to vast endeavor, Alma Mater dear. Fair and true and strong we sing thee; Trust and love and hope we bring thee; Shout we in glad chorus, Blue and orange o’er us,— Hail to thee. Alma Mater dear. Klfrain Shout, sons of ilope, shout— ‘‘Hail our Alma Mater;” Sing, sing, ye daughters, “Hail our Alma Mater: Chant with gladsome voices For our heart rejoices,— “Hail our Alma Mater dear!”