Adelphian Academy, Holly, Mich.
By R. B. THURBER
Not since its beginning had the school enjoyed such a spiritual feast as that experienced during the week of prayer. We believe the secret of our blessing lay in our expecting more than ever before, and in preparing our hearts for it. A week before this special season began, little bands were meeting for earnest prayer. In the first Sabbath meeting an uplifting influence seemed to lay hold on all present. Nearly all bore testimony. There was a breaking up of “fallow ground,” and an earnest asking, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” Many made a start for the first time, and some asked for baptism. We, as teachers, have found that such an awakening makes discipline a very small burden in our work. Best of all, this inspiration for work did not die out in a few days, nor was it killed by the holiday spirit. Just now, largely as a result of the work begun then, every student is actively engaged in some kind of missionary endeavor. We count the week of prayer as the turning-point in the spiritual life of the school year. Our only regret was that it came so near the holidays that some of the students left for home during the feast.