Our Schools by O. A. Hall

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 9, 1907

Our Schools

By O. A. Hall

The Value of Harmony

“If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them,” is a promise that those connected with the work of our schools and those interested in their growth and success should keep before them during preparation for the opening of a school, and also during its entire history.

That co-operation in prayer and work is not only beneficial, but indispensable to the success of the school work, is very evident. In starting a load it is necessary that a long, steady, and all-together pull be made. When once the wheels are started rolling, the load moves on much easier, but the co-operation is none the less necessary. When co-operation comes, success comes. When it stops, success stops to the same degree. We believe that when our churches or conferences in new fields are considering the school question, the first thing of

vital importance is for as many as possible to meet together for prayer and study. If there is not co-operation, pray and study until there is. This work is too sacred and too important to begin in a half-hearted, inharmonious way.

One very important means of arousing a greater interest in the educational work, and at the same time enlightening all on these questions, is found in local conventions.

After a school is started, the same spirit of prayer, zeal, and harmony must keep it going. We quote these words to parents: “Wherever a school is established, there should be warm hearts to take a lively interest in our youth. Fathers and mothers are needed with warm sympathy and kindly admonitions.” This will mean that our schools will be full; that there will be hearty co-operation between parents, children, and teachers; that many a burden will be lifted from the teacher’s heart, and that success will follow. O. A. HALL.