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

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From The Fvlculzy G ROWTH is one of the most desired characteristics of life. It implies an increase in the amount of a particular substance without a decrease in quality. It is a marked indication of health. Various activities may be carried on to stimulate growth but actually all such increase comes from God. Paul may plant, Apollos may water, and ther both might pull weeds, but the actual Photosynthesis that produces more and more cells in any particu ar plant is controlled by some force far above man. Various animals may eat and rest and exercise, but the rocess of oxidation that produces heat, energy, and tissues is generated independently of any known earthlly power. The formula for growth in the spiritual realm seems to be very similar to that of the material world. To be sure, one could not be expected to grow very rapidly or to any great size spiritually without feeding frequently and heartily upon the Word of God. Equally important would be the exercise of prayer and Christian witness- ing. But the actual increase comes from the One who said, l am the vine, ye are the branches, He that abideth in me, and l in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. A branch may appear to be an independent organism, but it is really iust more of the original vine. And the branch cannot grow or produce fruit without a vital contact with the source of life out of which it sprang. In like manner, Seniors, l am sure that you will always remember that your Christian growth is really Christ's growth in you. He can only add to Himself in you when He has vital contact with your individual souls. So abide in Him. Do not neglect to exercise as He gives the strength, but above all just rest in Him, waitupon His natural from-faith-to-faith increase of Himself in your souls, and there can be no end to your spiritual growth until you stand before Him in glory. To The Fazculgf F OR the unnumbered ways in which you have been a blessing to us the past three years, we, the Class of '54, , wish to extend our most sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation. We cannot thank God enough for per- mitting us to attend a school where the Lord Jesus Christ is exalted as He' is here. We know that only a deep love for our Lord and a desire to do His will could make you the blessing you have been to us. Our prayer is that each of us may have something of that same love to carry with us out into our Christian ministry. Your labors of love will continue with us throughout the remainder of our lives, and only the Lord knows how much they will accomplish. Although we soon will be going out into the fields into which our Lord has called us, we have the blessed hope of being united eternally with our blessed Saviour. What a wonderful reunion that will bel Until that time comes, we trust that the Lord will use you, your talents, and your lives to send many more ministers of the blessed Gospel out into the great harvest fields. Sponsored through the courtesy of BOULEVARD METHODIST CHURCH Binghamton, New York I5

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QW Pffefzbienl DR. GORDON C. DAVIS Thou must be true thyself If thou the truth woulds't teach. It needs the overflow of heart To give the lips full speech. WE, the Class of I954, highly regard you, Dr. Davis, for your consecrated Christian spirit and for your faithfulness as you carry on the great work of our School. As we've received innumerable blessings from our training here, we realize something of the sacrificial labor that you've given to make this training possible. Recognizing that many times the path has been rough and situations impossible, we know that you have kept your trust in God and believed that no matter what happens God is still on His Throne. We cannot fully express to you our appreciation for all that P.B.T.S. has meant in our lives, and only eternity will reveal the challenge and inspiration that we have received from your life and teaching as we have learned not to be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Our prayers continue with you even though we're far away. May God richly bless, guide, and strengthen you as you labor in His service. And H25 VW 6 ' MRS. GORDON C. DAVIS We'd like more friends like you, Faithful until the end: And if our wish comes true We must be such a friend. D URING these three years at P. B. T. S Mrs. Davis, our lives have been enriched and blessed because of your sweet Christian life. We have found it a pleasure during this time to accept your counselling and advice because our testimony in word is always accentuated b your testimony In deed. You have made us feel welcome at all times to come to you with our sorrows, troubfes, joys and anticipations. You have gone with us to the Throne of Grace to seek God's guidance and direction in our behalf. We praise God for your personal interest in each individual student. Truly, Mrs. Davis, we thank and praise God for this privilege that has been ours of knowing you. We pray that God will richly bless. you as you continue here in the Lord's service. May you continue to be the Iessing and source of inspiration to ot ers that you have been to us. Sponsored through the courtesy of LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH Jewish Missions 2I North Main Street Pray for the work among the Jews Liberty, New York REV. HARRY M. FARGO I4

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Fazculzjf REV. GORDON C. DAVIS, D.D. Isaiah 41:10 Psychology and Preaching Homiletics Comparative Theology Public Speaking Senior Vocal PSYCHOLOGY AND PREACHING .... Instruction is given the stu- dent in this course in the important facts and truths of the principles of sychology. It gives those principles of psychology which are most helpful to the preacher in his work of dealing with people. The stu- dent also is given a knowledge of leadership and an enthusiasm for it. He is given the important equipment of human understanding and tact which will enable him as a leader to convince people, rather than to force them, to accept his message willingly. HOMILETICS .... This is the study of the preparation and delivery of sermons. It includes a detailed study of the different types of ser- mons, source materials, and illustrations. COMPARATIVE THEOLOGY .... Various reasons for the necessity for Christians to be Critical Apologists are given in this course. It is to repare the Apologist to be able to defend the Bible, as well as to believe it, in order that he may be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh him a reason of the hope that is in him. I Peter 3:15. ' A general study and refutation of Anti-Biblical theories of the cause of the universe, and a study course on the Harmony of Science and the Bible are also presented. PUBLIC SPEAKING .... This is a three year course devoted to the development of an exercise and method whereby the diaphragm lift support of the voice production is established. In the first year, the student is started on the method, in the second, the voice is more securely placed and supported and the method becomes more auto- maticp and in the third, the Seniors build on the foundation whlch they have laid in the past two years. SENIOR VOCAL .... Vocal lessons supplement the Public Speaking course, and help the student to develop a singing voice as well as a speaking voice. Psychological qualities are also developed which will enable him to speak in confidence, assurance and conviction. REV. M, C, PATTERSON HAZEL B. DAVIS MRS. M. C. PATTERSON Th.D., D.D. Psalm 84:11 Zechariah 4:6 Nahum 1:7 Dean of Women Assistant Director Direeter Superintendent of of the of the Household Department Students' League of Nany Nations Students' League of Many Nations ASSISYGDT Financial Field Representative Financial Field Representative 16