Spring Arbor University - Echo Yearbook (Spring Arbor, MI)

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Looking Over the Teacherfs Shoulder llqlnzf Stfrdealfi Think of Ike llnork of zlye Bible Srlmfil Ai' E.x'p1'e1.i'ed in Leileri' to Tlwlr Teaclaer The scholastic training for the ministry has opened up before me a field of which I had not dreamed before. It has made me feel my inadequacy, and yet has caused me to want to learn more and more about this great work. My hunger for more of this knowledge has been increased. The study of the Bible has made me realize my need of more learning, and has created within me a hun- ger adequately to understand the Word of God. I came here with a narrow view of what a minister had to do. My view has been broadened, and I can see the need of further study. I had done some preaching before I came to Spring Arbor last September, but I did not even know how to put a sermon together. Since most of my preaching had been done in the same church, my supply of material was running low. The work in the Bible Department this year has been most valuable, I believe. in that it has taught me how to study, to plan, and to organize. I shall go out to work again with a benefit which shall never be measured nor forgotten. The training I have received at Spring Arbor has brought me several definite results as I look forward to the ministry: 1. It has given me an enlarged appreci- ation of the debt we owe to Christian scholarship. 2. It has fired me with a desire to continue studying. 3. It has revealed to me with fresh emphasis the importance of adequate training for a great task. 4. It has given me a measure of confidence as I view the field ahead. l'One year in Spring Arbor has accentuated for me the feeling that careful preparation has an important place in the training of a minister. Never before have I so felt my need as now. The world is not only challeng- ing our moral characters, but our reasons for conduct and faith. Surely, if we ever needed a comprehensive view and understanding, it is now. Wl1en I first considered coming to school, I was tempted to ask, 'Why' not go into the work without go- ing to school, as many others have done? I talked to my pastor about it, and he strongly advised me to go to school. I would not take a million dollars for what I have learned this year. Things which I thought to be of minor importance have turned out to be of great value. It was because I felt my need of preparation for the task that lies before me that I came here last Sep- tember. In my school work I have gained a broader outlook, much practical good, and spiritual inspiration. I have learned the reasons for many of my beliefs which before I had taken for granted. Tri .verve llve preieazt age, Aly calling to fulfill: Olv, may it .zll my pozveri' engage. Tn do my 1lI.zi'fer'i will. jesus, Holy Son of God, Wliat ever made you love me for That o'er life's stony road you trod, Destined to Calvary's hill to go. Wfore a crown of thorns for me, Made by the hands of sinful men, Died upon that cruel tree, In untold agony and shame. Purei' than the lilies thou, Black as midnight was mv heartg Every thing is changed now, Since thou didst thy grace impart Thou hast made my darkness light, Filled my hungry heart with poyg Changed my fears to hope so bright, Given me peace without alloy. As I think of thee today, Gods own son, His sacrifice, Bringing such a wretch as me, This priceless gift. eternal life. Jesus. I give my life to thee, Gladly l take up my crossg Ever will I thy follower be Counting wordly gain but loss. FRANK O. Borrociq 4539