Northwestern Bible School - Scroll Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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SURGEON - SCIENTIST HOWARD A. KELLY, M.D., LL.P. 1858— TO FIND an eminent man who is a great scholar and a professional man as well, and yet one who has a simple, child-like faith in Christ is a raro occurrence. Yet, such an one is Dr. Howard Kelly, the world-famous sur¬ geon and scientist. He has degrees from several universities, is an authority on radium, a member of scientific and medical societies in the British Isles, Italy, Germany, France, Rumania, and Russia. He is also an author of standard works on surgery and medicine. As a child, Howard Kelly was taught the precious truths of God by his godly parents. “Lik e most boys, I owe my real start in life to my mother, who began to teach me the Bible, standing at her knee, as soon as I could dimly grasp the simple words and before f could read. As he grew older he continued to go to the Fountainhead, the source of highest authority, and so became a diligent student of the Bible. His belief is thus expressed: He who enters the Christian life and hopes to grow, must work; and no living man may delegate his life s service to priest, minister, or other emis¬ sary ' All of his research fastened his faith more firmly on the Word of God. Dr. Kelly ' s conviction that the Bible is God ' s Word has strengthened the faith of many. He writes, To believe the Bible is not God ' s Word would put a far greater strain upon my credulity than to accept it at its own va luation. His constant and reverent study brought him to this conclusion. He early developed the habit of carrying a portion of Scripture on his per¬ son, writing a verse on a piece of paper to which he often refers during the day. Although excelling in his chosen profession, he is also known as an ex¬ positor of the Bible. He has spoken before hundreds of audiences, and always manifests a deep and victorious experience based on God ' s Word. His absolute belief in the scientific accuracy of the Bible has helped to establish the faith of thousands of students. In spite of his fame, he is meek and humble, gentle in appearance, as befits a servant of Jehovah. His own testimony is thus expressed: “The supreme opportunity of life is to know Christ, and ever to know Him better.

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STATESMAN WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE 18-09—1898 LOVINGLY called ' The Grand Old Man, William Ewart Gladstone is uni¬ versally acknowledged, not only as a great statesman, an accomplished writer, and an outstanding theologian, but also as one of the most conse- crated of Christian leaders. Born in Liverpool, England, he attended Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford, where his brilliance in politics and oratory was recognized, and from which he graduated with high honors. A leader of the liberal party, he sat in Parliament for many years, and held the office of Prime Minister three times. He defended the Irish Church and State and became the author of many bills in their behalf. One who knew him writes: Christian faith was the sublimest of the elements that entered into the man. In it is found the climax of his character, the secret of his conduct, the surety of his temporal and eternal success. When ques¬ tioned about the condition of the age, Gladstone said: Talk about questions of the day; there is but one question, and that is the Gospel. It can, and will correct anything that needs correction. The only hope for the world is in bringing the human mind into contact with divine revelation. In all of his associations and administrations, he was essentially Christian, and he was loved for his kindness to the common people. His housekeeper had a son who was a cause of heartbreak and worry to his mother because of his waywardness. She timidly asked Mr. Gladstone if he could do something, for she felt his advice would be heeded. In an¬ swer to her request, he admonished the young man, knelt and prayed with him, committing him to the Lord, who will save those who come unto Him ' As he grew older, he was asked if his faith ever wavered. He replied, The longer 1 live, the stronger grows my faith in God. Mr. Gladstone was dearly beloved of all the people who knew him. His spiritual life was known to every one, and his influence was felt throughout the country. The world lost not only a great statesman, but also a con¬ secrated Christian, when Mr. Gladstone passed into the presence of the Lord, whom he loved so dearly.