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106THE NORMAL ADVANCEThis statement reminds some of us of John Eddy,
Miss Landrum, and others that are putting in
good licks now.There was no prayer that went up to God in
this convention that was in any sense narrow,
confining or entirely for self. A statement by the
Kansas City Star of January third, 1914, will
clearly state what these prayers stood for. Es¬
pecially notice the last two prepositional phrases.Dr. Horton ended with a prayer of interces¬
sion, in which the entire audinece joined in si¬
lently for all the nations of the world.T, W. C. A.The Y. W. meetings at the close of the fall term
were more inspiring and enthusiastic than ever.Mr. Schockels address, The Geography of
Palestine, was intensely interesting. The girls
who did not hear it missed some very valuable
facts concerning the effects of topography and
climate on the people of this region and the earlier
life of Christ.At the last meeting a Christmas program was
given and a large number of the Y. M. and Y. W.
members were in attendance.A grand beginning is anticipated for our New
Year, as Mr. Westphal will be with us. He will
bring a message that every one should hear. Mr.
Westphal has been associated with the Y. M. work
of the Normal and this city and has exerted a
great influence—would that there were more like
him. We are looking forward to the talk by Mr.
Hemmer, secretary of the Y. M., and also the re¬
port of the delegates.A convention of Student Volunteers was held
at Kansas City, Missouri, from December thirtieth
to January fourth, inclusive. Our school sent six
delegates, who have been inspired especially by
Speakers Mott, Eddy, Horton and Bryan. Two
of our delegates are preparing themselves for for¬eign fields. We have two other persons in school
who will soon pledge themselves as volunteers.Every one of our delegates has returned- from
the convention full and really brimming over
with enthusiasm, inspiration and the missionary
spirit. Now let- every one of us co-operate and
see what we can do. Remember there are no
other Christian organizations in our school. Come!
Center your endeavors in our Y. W. C. A. Be
awake, be alive, be a cog in the machinery, make
the fly wheel of stupendous dimensions thus, so
much energy will not have to be expended in order
to keep things moving.Listen! When you are solicited for member¬
ship in the Y. W., dont say, I havent time, for
you have every minute God has given you—
twenty-four hours each day—think of it!—and then
not have time for Christs work. Browning said
that incentives come from the souls self, so keep
in mind that the school is the counterpart of the
folks that make it. If you expect and want the
school to have spirit get some spirit yourself.You probably find it impossible sometimes to
come to the Y. W. meetings, but each of you must
take an interest in the work for Christ. It is not
so much the few you can reach, but those that
they bring to God.Now come, every one of us, and give this ques¬
tion which confronts us kind and thoughtful con¬
sideration. How many of us have silent prayer
each day and commune with our Lord? If not—
why not? Jesus found it necessary to leave the
multitude and his disciples and go to the desert,
to the mountains, or somewhere that he could be
alone and pray to his Holy Father. He returned
to his people strengthened and stimulated for his
work.We are in need of a right mind and a right-
will. The open mind can only keep our life open
to God. Go ye and make disciples. |
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