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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 2, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 40.

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Take Your Stand

By W. E. H.

The report of the opening of Walla Walla College given by President Kellogg in another article, reminds me forcibly of a passage I was reading the other day in Testimonies, Vol. VI, page 158:—
“Take your position, teachers, as true educators, and by words and expressions of interest for their souls, pour into the hearts of the students the living stream of redeeming love. Counsel with them before their minds are preoccupied with their literary work. Entreat them to seek Christ and his righteousness. Show them the changes that will surely take place if the heart is given to Christ. Fasten their attention on him; this will close the door to the foolish aspirations that naturally arise, and will prepare the mind for the reception of divine truth.”
The forming of a definite purpose for oneself is of much value. It is a strength to the work of a teacher or an educational officer to take his stand on what he knows to be right, and stand there regardless of which way the wind blows. It is the high prerogative of the parent to take a firm stand upon divine instruction in reference to the welfare of his beautiful flock. It is of special value to young people to be led to where they will make a decision for the right. This is the first stepping-stone to success. In the carrying out of a purpose it is well to use every possible aid. One is that of recording our purpose. Some are afraid to commit themselves to a cause in writing, but who of us does not keep a motto, a choice passage embodying a lofty ideal on the wall of his room, in his desk, on his dresser, or other frequented place, to help keep before him some good rule of living? The young man or woman who signs the neat card described in the college article, and keeps it above his study-table as a reminder of a fixed purpose seriously formed, will find that the taking of this definite stand will be a help during the coming months of Christian association. The Walla Walla teachers and students have begun well. Let us bear that school on our hearts before the throne of grace.
W. E. H.