Practical Bible Training School - Theologue Yearbook (Johnson City, NY)

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Uhr igrariiral Ethic draining Srhnnl In the beginning, God. Thus does the Holy Spirit begin His history of things and men, and here may we rightfully start in relating a bit of that great history which concerns our beloved school, for the conception, the inception, and the realization of P. B. T. S. are as truly the work of that omnipotent One as was the creation of the universe and all that is con- tained therein. Every good and perfect gift cometh from above, and he who denies that this institution is such a gift, displays either an ignorance of its workings, or a distorted view of right and wrong. According to God's eternal plan, history subsequent to the fall of man was enacted with a forward look to the Cross of Calvary, to the atonement made by the death of the infinite Lamb. A second great page in history is now being written, with a backward look to that same Cross and a for- ward look to the return of that same Lamb. God has told us in His Word that Christ will return when those whom He has elected are united to Christ' by faith. He has also told us that in the latter days false doctrines will gain sway, and wickedness will prevail. In the working of His plan, in order to help stem the tide of apostasy and to aid in the salvation of the elect, God saw fit to put upon earth this school, a dynamo from which are sent workers into His vineyard. In performing such a work God's first requisite is a Spirit-filled man, and this He did not lack, for several years previous in a prayer meeting under an apple tree the ear of a young man had been attuned to His voice. Thus, when the Divine command was spoken, the human servant heard. Dr. Davis was at this time conducting evangelistic meetings at various places. Since his consecration to God's service he had been the agent in leading many to know the Saviour, and had proved himself worthy of his calling, but there was yet a greater work in store for him. The plan for that work was given him one evening as he knelt in prayer before retiring. An hour with God and the mind of God was revealed. Two weeks later, while he was at Elmira, there came a letter from a poor washerwoman who lived at Horseheads, New York, in which was enclosed a one dollar bill, with instructions that he use the money toward carrying out the plan which God had revealed to him. That this was a gift from God is evidenced by the fact that Dr. Davis had as yet discussed the matter with no one, and is further testified to by the great institution which has sprung from it. When the school was founded twenty-seven years ago at Lestershire, New York, Know Johnson Cityj, the teachers and pupils were few, but under the guidance of its Spirit-filled founder and president, it rapidly grew, so that ere a decade had passed the demands exceeded the capacity. Hence when the management of the White City, a corrupt' pleasure re- sort, failed, and the place was put into the receiver's hands, Dr. Davis, who had been praying that the school might acquire the property for its use, lost no time in making a bid, which was promptly accepted. Thus, in her tenth year, our school changed its location to its present site. We have briefly sketched the history of the founding of our school, Page Nine lat aan fy The 'rHEoLoGUE ll use yall. mcg

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on new sill up The THEOLOGUE n use will K showing how God, using a faithful and willing servant, placed on earth in His chosen spot this institution which has finished its twenty-seventh year devoted to the training of Christian workers. Divinity has smiled upon P. B. T. S., and she has stood regardless of the storrns which have shaken and the waters which have all but flooded. Satan has found in her an opponent not to be lightly considered, and has used every device to cut off her usefulness, but that which God has established cannot be torn down against His will. To Thee, oh God, would we voice our praise for this, our Alma Mater, for to Thee the praise is due. May she never falter, never waver, as she battles on against the powers of evil. Srhnnl Sung Miss Mabel J. Thomson When God would build a training school That man might learn His Word He chose this spot with beauty blest Where sunimer's songs are heardg Nvith sunlight, shade and flowers too, All nature's sweetest gifts, Above, the joys of heaveu's blue The eternal hills around. And then He called us through His Son From farm, from home, from playg He brought us here His Word to learn To shape our lives each day, The riches of His grace to know, The viet'ry in the fight, The fullness of His love to live,. And others show the light. God lead us forth to point the way For sinners to be whole Through Jesus Christ, our Saviour Lord, Made strong in life and soul. God keep us true in word and deed To be approved to Thee, As students deep of all Thy truths And not ashamed to be. Page Ten