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Our Student Revival
MASON HUDSPETH
During the days from March eighth through the thirteenth
Gardner-Webb will again commit itself wholly into God’s
hands ir- an extra-special week of services which shall be con
ducted by a number of the students. Every person who has had
a vital experience with the Lord will be praying that a new
era shall come into the lives of many persons who have here
tofore not met the Master and that new vigor shall be in
stilled into those Christian lives which have not beer at their
best. Actually, this week is expected to be the dynamite cap
which will set off the dynamite of the Lord for the rest of
this year at least. We ask great things of the Lord and He
promises great things to us; therefore, let us have faith in His
words and expect Him to come through.
We as individuals have the power to make Jesus what we
want Him to be in our lives. Jesus tells us the way to eternal
life; but unlike the March winds He does not come roaring
through the land unwanted saving human souls. Jesus cannot
possibly enter our hearts without our permission because He
has made his own law against it which cannot be broken. Are
you expecting some force to come into your being and cause
you to step out towards Christ when you really have no desire
to? You must decide to follow Christ and show in a concrete
way by lifting your foot for the first step or in some such
action which is just as sure and for the remainder of your
lives you will not be able to thank the Lord enough for open
ing your eyes? Christ does not meet you half-way; He comes
all the way except saying, “Yes,” to his proposal.
We are expecting Jesus to be the principal speaker both
in the mornings and in the evenings and through your prayers
we can be sure to have Him here in a greater sense than ever
before. God is going to supply the blessings and the salvation
which shall be available to any ard all persons who desire to
have them. All they cost is eternal life with the Creator and
praises to Him from that day until forever. The supply is un
limited, but the number of blessings received by the individual
will depend entirely upon the individual.
MORNING LIGHT
ROBERT TRIVETTE
What do you think of first when you awake in the morn
ings? Do you think of God who made the new day and allowed
you to see it? Do your thoughts rise to God as the sun
rises? Gan you say each morning, “This is the day the Lord
hath made, be glad ard rejoice in it?”
Each day surely brings something to rejoice in if you ex
perience God’s presence early in the morning.
A moment in the morning, ere the care of
day begin.
Ere the heart’s wide door is open for the
Ah, then alone with Jesus, in the silence
of the morn.
In heavenly sweet communion, let your duty
day be born.
God, who raises the shade of darkness to give us light,
offers His hand of love to lead us through the day. Will you
let Him lead you?
BIBLE QUIZ
MARK STONE
QUESTIONS;
1. What did God teach Peter in a dream at Joppa?
2. What church sent out the first missionaries to preach th»
Gospel?
3. Who were the two missionaries?
4. In what city did Paul preach a sermon on a hill?
5. On what island was Paul shipwrecked?
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"MR. TEXAS"
MEREDITH HENDERSON
The first Christian western film, “Mr. Texas,” produced
as an experiment, will be shown at Gardner-Webb. The film
has been seer by more than three million persons, 85,000 of
whom have made decisions for the Christian way of life.
Billy Graham, the noted young evangelist, and his entire
evangelistic team are featured in “Mr. Texas.” Playing lead
ing roles in the full-length color picture are Redd Harper and
Cindy Walker, both professional western stars who have re
cently dedicated their lives and talents to Christian service.
The story centers around the Billy Graham Crusade in
Will Rogers Coliseum in Port Worth, Texas. To produce the
film, an entire motion picture company moved from Hollywood
to Texas. The scenes are all from the Port Worth area. The
rodeo scenes, some of the most beautiful color photography
being seer today, were made at Hardin Simmons University.
Featured are the world champion Mayo Rodeo Riders and the
famous Hardin Simmons Cowboy Band.
In his leading role in “Mr. Texas,” Redd Harper portrays
a twentieth century Texas cowboy, rodeo riding and all — and
for Redd, that part required very little “acting” he just por
trayed himself. Born in the range country of Texas, Redd
grew up in the great Southwest where much of his early life
was spent in the saddle on the plains. His family moved to
Oklahoma where Redd finished high school. At the University
of Oklahoma, the young man majored in journalism, but later
switched to music. This laid the foundation for his career iD
orchestra work. In addition to his wide participation in the
musical field, Redd served with the U. S. Navy in World War
II. Redd’s contact with his present way of life grew out of his
association with the Hollywood Christian Group, a band of
professional actors and actresses that gather for prayer and
Bible study.
Cindy Walker is highly qualified as an actress and song
writer. The song “Wild Rollin’ Plains” surg by Redd Harper
was produced by Cindy, also the moving “Beloved Enemy,”
which Cindy sings. Cindy like Redd, came to her life dedica
tion through the influence of Billy Graham as he spoke to
the Hollywood Christian Group. In the latest Billy Graham
film release, “Oil Town U.S.A.” Cindy wrote the music for the
title song ard in the film sings her own composition of “Chris
tian Cowboy.”
No charge for admission to “Mr. Texas” will be made. The
doors of the E. B. Hamrick Auditorium will be opened at 7:30
P.M. on February 15, 1954.
Student Night At My Church
JANET WALKER
Have you ever tried to tell someone just exactly what
B. S. U. is and what is means to you? It’s truly a thrilling ex
perience to think it through and to realize just what the spirit
of B. S. U. really is.
On Sunday night, December 27, 1953, Student Night was
observed at the First Baptist Church of Elkin. At first, we
who participated in the service felt that we knew very little
about the true spirit of B. S. U. But after giving it a bit of
thought, we decided that we wanted to say more than could
be crowded into one short hour.
Students from Gardner-Webb, Wake Forest, Duke, Caro
lina, and other schools participated in the service and it was
a great experience to hear what the Baptist Student Union
on the different campuses meant to them. And how thrilling it
was for me to have the privilege of telling of the wonderful
influence of B. S. U. on the campus of Gardner-Webb and
upon me, personally.
To me, the most inspirational portion of the service came
when a very dear friend cf mine, a young girl who attended
Mars Hill College for two weeks at the beginning of the school
year, sang a solo, “I’d Rather Have Jesus.” After those two
short weeks at school she was told by the doctor at the col
lege that the school life there was too hard for her heart and
that she would be unable to complete even one semester. Under
circumstances such as these, many of us, I think, would feel
that God was against us—but not so with Patsy! She accepted
this closed door with the realization that God would definitely
open another for her. Her wonderful faith and the spirit be
hind her song that night were an inspiration and a blessing to
all who knew of her disappointment.
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