Vanguard University of Southern California - Centurion Yearbook (Costa Mesa, CA)

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A PRAYER My heart cries out to Thee, God, Wilt Thou my being take ? I ' m but a lump of common sod, But of me a vessel make Perhaps an alabaster box, With precious ointment filled Whose fragrance on Thy sacred locks, When I am broken, may be spilled RUTH CRAWFORD Second Year Class SEEK JESUS! Oh soul- -tempest-tossed on life ' s rough sea, Overcome by billows that rage o ' er thee, To a refuge safe you feign would f lee ? Seek Jesus 1 Oh heart, grief-torn by sorrow ' s sting, Your joy long-flown on crippled wing, Your woes on another you would fling? Seek Je: i Oh spirit deep in anguish pent, Your body ill, your strength full spent— On finding rest your will is bent? Seek Jesus! He ' ll ease your burden, give you rest, Fold you tenderly to His breast, Dear friend, His way is always best- Seek Jesus! THELMA SCARBROUGH. Second Year Class ' ii Ji J cJf f

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CHAPEL Songs of praise echoing from the mam building of S. C B S. tell us it is 8:15 and another chapel service has begun Each morning at this time the students assemble for a half-hour devotional service before entering classes. Here as a group we meet God in order that we as individuals may have His presence throughout the routine of the day. Each morning brings something new in chapel Every student has his turn to lead the service, and each one brings a distinctive message from God ' s Word. The first of the week is usually opened for student testimonies, and as we listen to the leadings of God in individual lives, our faith is lifted to trust Him for greater things Other days, set aside for special speakers, bring us consecrated teachers, missionaries, and those of varied experiences who give us a broader conception of the ministry lying ahead of us. There are also times in chapel when a spirit of prayer prevails and bells are disregarded Only God can know the work thus accomplished in many hearts — work that shall last through eternity because of covenants mode with God during chapel time EVENING PRAYERS Have you ever sat around the table at the close of the meal while one of your family imparted sweet morsels from God ' s Holy Word ' If you have, you can picture the regular e sion of Evening Prayers at S C B . S After the last plate has been removed from the tables, at the sound of the bell each person turns his choir to a position facing the speaker. Selected portions of scripture, meditations, or hecrt expressions of praise to God — what- ever is given, is meat for our souls, and it strengthens and nourishes the inner man Having feasted on the riches of God ' s grace we turn our attention to the individual needs of the Bible School family that we may take them to the Father in united prayer This family altar at the close of a busy day again assures us of God ' s abiding presence in our hearts, and gives us refreshed minds to continue preparation of studies for the coming day DOROTHY ALDINGER, Senior Class.

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A HEART ' S CRY Oh 1 Blessed Lord, I prav Thee now, To make me more like Thee To give me grace my will to bow, Is all my earnest plea More love, I pray, Thou wouldst bestow, To make my life sincere, A perfect love, that I ma know it casteth cut all fear Oh 1 Let me find that radiant |oy, That happiness sublime; Pure geld, untarnished— nor all And free from earthly grime. Sweet peace that I may cease to gro| In labyrinths of doubt; And patience rare that leads to hope Of God, within- - without Yes! Make me gentle, meek, and good, Compassionate alway For saint or sinner — all who would Perchance, pass by today And give me faith that I may say With trusting hand in Thine- With everv step throughout life ' Thy will, dear Lord, not mine And so, Oh God, this, mv appeal I make on bended knee — A tempered life, as finest steel Wrought to a high degree So hide away in sepulchre The things that cause offense, Till I- -in this dark world may si With rapturous light intense — DOROTHY M SMELTZER, Second Year Clas