University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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ncuidl Simpson ilbriyht Born June 9, 1S49. Died October io, 1897. A. B.—Ohio Wcslyan, 1870. B. D.—Drew, 1873. Europe—1873-1876, mostly at Halle. D.D. —Baldwin University, 1890. Professor of Biblical and Historical Theology in University of Denver, 1896-1897. IN THE history of the church certain men have obtained classical names, i One is called the Universal Doctor, another the Subtle Doctor, another the Angelic Doctor, another the Magnificent Doctor. There was one Bonaventura, called the Seraphic Doctor. In the circle which knew and loved the late Professor Albright, he is likely to be remembered as the Seraphic Doctor. Many words are necessary to a complete characterization of him, but that one stands on the surface. It was a mark of his character, of his mental and spiritual life, and of his face in many a rapturous moment of prayer or speech or exaltation. He was a genuinely transparent man. His language was a model of lucidity. But the “style was the man. He spoke clearly', because he thought clearly and lived a white life. His great study of St. Paul remains the supreme utterance made up to date in our school. The address was not more a revelation of St. Paul than it was of the mind and life of its author. What men see indicates what they arc. What they bring to a book often determines what they find in the book. It is remembered that years ago at an itenerants club at Delaware, Ohio, where Dr. James Stalker was present. Dr. Albright gave this address. Professor Morris, of Boston School of Theology, said at the close: “Herein is a remarkable thing, that this most complete study of the Pauline writings and life should have developed a Johannine man such as we have heard this day.” Professor Albright had both the modesty and the courage of true scholarship. He made no pretence. He was not ashamed, nor afraid to acknowledge that he did uot know, but he was also not afraid to say' that he did know. It was not easy to carry him off his feet. He walked alike in conversation, sermon and class-room on the heights of great themes with unshaken nerve and steady head. Great men, great books and great experiences had been his teachers, the Great Teacher most of all. For he had brought all his acquisitions and experiences to the touchstone of the Christ life. In that light he read history. In that light he viewed his own age and was not disturbed. In that light he looked toward the future and was not afraid. Seven times in a dozen years he went to the edge of the river. He never had a full man’s strength. But in all the years he did a full man's work. What he endured would have crushed most. What he achieved is a marvel to us all. No more thorough man, no more manly man, no more gentle man, no more Christ-like man, has been seen among us. As Lowell said of Emerson. “We have seen something beautiful pass this way.” It was a brief, flitting vision, but it will never be forgotten. Our l octor Seraphims has lived and lives forever. W. F. M.

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are con Degrees There are degrees in degrees. By consent of the Faculty and Junior class, the following degrees ferred upon under graduates.: To the Freshmen—The Degree of Verdancy. (’Tis true, ’tis pity, and pity ’tis, ’tis true.) To the Sophomores—The Degree of Conceit. (They know not, and know not that they know not.) To the Juniors—The Degree of Popularity. (None name them but to praise.) To the Seniors—The Degree of Imaginary Dignity. (We think our fathers fools, so wise we grow.) Should any student diligently devote one hour or more a day, in addition to his research in the field of literature, to practice in the field of base ball, there will at once be conferred upon him the Degree of Enthusiasm. The same degree may be conferred upon students in other branches of athletics, providing the requisite Degree of Energy is expended. For regular and prompt attendance upon chapel services, there will be granted the Degree of Grace. The Degree of no in the shade is freely conferred upon all students during the week of Term Examinations. The following are the members of the faculty who, with the Junior Class, consent to the conferring of these degrees: YVisehearted Faithful McDowell. Heavenly Astronomical Howe. AL'AUHTOvS BOHOHTIKOS Hyde. Eruditus Beuevoleus Tremulus Spencer. Fraiileiu Anmuthig Gelehrte Wirt. Woodpecker Trilobite Lee. Justifiable Experimental Le Rossignol. Hieroglyphic Equations Russell. Esthetic Accomplished Fisher. •Jaculatory Well-REED Wetzel. Fusible Invincible Shepherd.