Northwestern Bible School - Scroll Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Aboard the Good Ship “Northwestern ’ T HIRTY years ago the “Northwestern” launched out on its maiden voyage. It was but a small craft manned by Captain W. B, Riley and a crew of seven people, all eager to sail out in search of a deeper knowledge of the Word of God. Today a vessel bearing the same name is sailing wider seas. Captain Riley is still in command At present he is assisted by First Mate, R. L, Moyer, and Second Mate, Marie R Acomb. The crew now numbers approximately three hundred, necessitating the increase of the officers to sixteen loyal, devoted seamen The two mates continue in their desire to make the voyage profitable to the crew, When questions arise, when troubles oppress, when skies above seem gray, the mates go with their problems to the feet of the great Pilot who carries away the burdens The Captain administers the affairs of the “Northwestern” from his offices in the First Baptist Chapel, where week by week the crew hears the Word of God expounded, where saints arc lifted to a higher level of spirituality, and where sinners are brought from darkness into the marvelous light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, In Jackson Flail on the main deck arc the cabins of the first and second mates, who arc subject to every command of the captain, and who ably assist him in his conduct of the Ship. In the cabin of the second mate is kept the Ship’s Log, where it may be read by anyone who wishes to know the happenings of the day. Instruction in the art of sailing over troubled seas is also given on this deck. Next to Jackson Hall we have the cabin, Six South, which for several years housed the administration offices and instruction rooms, but which has since been occupied by the Freshman men. After promenading the deck containing the administration offices and Six South, we go below where the second-class cabins are, Russell Hall houses the young women who are taking this cruise, and is under the juris¬ diction of Mrs, Hucstis, Lyman Flail takes care of the Junior and Senior men, and is super¬ intended by Mrs. Wilcox. The Freshman and Sophomore men arc at present occupying Stimson Hall, with Mr. and Mrs. Fairfield as stewards. In these cabins the crew become well acquainted with each other, and a fellowship is found therein which upbuilds them, and provides memories not soon to be forgotten. So the ship “Northwestern” sails on, piloted past the reefs through troubled seas into the quiet harbor by Him Who has said, “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shaft go; I will guide thee with mine eye ” Page Nine