Seattle Pacific University - Tawashi Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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The Cascade MY TEMPLE I stood one day in a temple conceived of man ' s desire, And heard the soft ' toned organ, the chanting of the choir; I felt an awe majestic come o ' er my troubled soul, But naught of God there entered to cleanse my heart so foul. I thought one day in this temple and my thought was one of greed. Untouched by peace and indness, no thought of others ' need. My pride, unbridled, tainted my heart in its desire; My soul at its own bidding deep wallowed in the mire. I dreamed one day in this temple and my dreams were idly vain, Sordid and full of malice, tarnished with selfish stain. I prayed one day in this temple, a fervent earnest prayer; A [o answer calmed my spirit — God ' s presence was not there. I stood one day in a temple unstained by worldly care; Its arches were the branches, its carpet mosses fair. Ho need of ncUrobed choir; there was no rented pew, The windows mottled golden, the ceilings wondrous blue. I thought one day in this temple, and my thoughts were free from dross, As the filtered sunlight blotchings athwart the velvet moss; I prayed one day in this temple, a humble heartfelt plea. That bro e sin ' s darl ( enthrallment and set my bound soul free. I dreamed one day in this temple, and my dreams were high and pure As the cloudless s y above me, as lofty and as sure; Np passing lightsome fancy nor gusty passion breath. Dreams that would await secure the silent hand of death. And now, when my soul is sickened with sordidness and sin, And seeing the mad scramble that worldly fortunes win, I leave the seething turmoil and go to my temple fine, To feel a calming presence and clasp the hand divine. —Lloyd Vincent. Page Forty-eight

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The Cascade ALUMNI GREETINGS T HE Alumni Association of Seattle Pacific College takes pleasure in welcoming to the honors and privileges of this body the members of the graduating classes of 1928. It is expected that each new member will at once begin to share in the activities and responsibilities of the Association. The future of Seattle Pacific College is, in a very real sense, in the hands of the Alumni Asso¬ ciation. The graduates can and will do much to shape the policy and determine the destiny of this institution. The seven objectives of education which are stressed so much in the public educational institutions are very worthy and commendable, but at best fall short of the objectives and ideals of Seattle Pacific College. The public schools are emphasizing Health, Fundamental Processes, Worthy Home Membership, Vocation, Citizenship, Worthy Use of Leisure, and Ethical Character. In addition to these aims and objectives Seattle Pacific College is emphasizing vital Christianity which insures to the students embracing it, noble character and effective Christian service. It is the hope of the Alumni Association that each member will make a worthy contribution to the day and age in which he lives by carrying into the daily activities the practical application of the ideals of Seattle Pacific College, and thus adorn the name of his Alma Mater. Speak well of the College. Urge your friends to come this way. Use your influence in directing financial backing this way. Boost the Endowment Fund Program of the Association and the College. Keep in touch with the school. Subscribe for the Seattle Pacific College News and pass the paper on to your friends. Send in your criticism and thus aid the staff. If you are satisfied with the “set of the sail” and feel that the College program is being carried through in a commendable manner, write and tell the president so. It will not cost you much; it will be worth a great deal to him. When you leave these walls remember that you are a graduate of Seattle Pacific College and that much is expected of you. Page Forty-seven

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The Cascade