Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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REV. NEWTON WRAY, A.M., B.D. (DePauw University and Drew Theological Seminary) Dean of Theologic.il Department After hi.-- graduation at DePauw University, Professor Wrav spent tour years in the ministry in Indiana and then entered Drew Theological Seminary. When his course here was completed, he resumed his pastoral duties, giving his heart and soul to the work of the Christian ministry in the New York Conference until [903, when he returned to Indiana. After three years ' work as an evangelist, he was called to the head of the Theological Department of Asburv College, Kentucky. In 1909, he took tip his work in Taylor University, and during hi- stay among us has won the honor and esteem of every student. lie is a firm, stalwart, valiant man ot strong intellectual powers. Me is uncompromising. Once settled in a conviction, nothing moves him. Everything he says is impressed with the thoughtfulncss of an earnest man, and seems a direct expression of an earnest soul. He can scarce!} ' dismiss a class when the bell rings, so absorbed is he in his theme.

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PROF. B. W. AYRES, B.S.. A.M., Ph.D. Taylor University We were indeed glad to welcome Professor Ayres back to Taylor last tall after his absence of tour years. He is one ot the strongest members oi the faculty and is honored, respected, and loved b the students. He is an excellent teacher and is untiring in his devotion to his work because he loves it. He puts into his classes spirit and energy, which make them interesting and enable the student to imbibe enough of his spirit to realize their insufficiency and to lung to be more earnest students, and better men and women. Professor Ayres ' classes are always popular. As Dean, all admit that he is the right man in the right place. Fact tender, kind, and considerate, yet when duty demands it, he is stern and immovable, but never harsh. Nothing ever escapes his notice, and his dealings with the students are always felt to be just. Honorable, upright, straightforward, unflinching in his performance ot dutv, he is an inspiration to all with whom he comes in contact. He is truly an example ot a devout, sincere, and earnest soul, whose very earnestness is a bacige of his nobility.

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PROF. GEORGE SHAW, A.M., B.D. Hamline University— Drew Theological Seminary Conf. Evangelist, Minn. Conf. Tavlor University is to be congratulated upon the addition of Pro- Shaw to the strong teaching force of the school. He ionics to us with several vears ' experience as leather, preacher, and evangelist. As an evanj Pi or Shaw has had marked success. Wherever he has gone he has won the heart- of the people and led many souls into the I the gospel of Christ. V a preai her of the gospel he is zealous, eloquent, and powerful. With a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures, Spirit-filled life, he brings the gospel message in a manner that appeals to the honest soul. The great theme of his preaching is, Christ and Him crucified. No true soul can listen to his powerful discourses on Christ without having his vision enlarged and hi, soul inspired to press on to greater heights in the Christian life. As a teacher he has u ,,n the affection of all who are under his instruction. He imparts to the student an inspiration to be studious and thorough in his work. It is a pleasure to b: in his classes, and we hope he may retain his place on Taylor ' s fecu.lt) for main years that many young people may have the benefit of his teaching and go out with a true conception of the gospel.