Opening of the Foreign Mission Seminary

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 28, 1911

Opening of the Foreign Mission Seminary

THE Washington Foreign Mission Seminary began its work for the present school year, September 20. The forenoon of the day was devoted to opening exercises. Remarks were made by Prof. M. E. Kern, president of the school, expressing gratitude that so many were present, and that so goodly a number of others, who, while detained for a little time at home or in the field where they have been laboring, will soon be present to take up school work.

Prof. H. R. Salisbury spoke of the great inventions in science, mechanism, etc., which have been made during the past few years. These are agencies which God has prepared to aid in the doing of a speedy work in the giving of the last message to the world.

Elder W. T. Knox reviewed the growth of our work. Beginning in a small way, with meager facilities, it has increased in power and momentum, and now its influence is felt in all parts of the world. The Foreign Mission Seminary occupies a unique position, in that it is designed especially to prepare men and women to go out and take part in the closing work.

Elder G. B. Thompson emphasized the great need of every missionary's obtaining a spiritual preparation. He needs not only a knowledge of science and language, but above all, a knowledge of the science of salvation. He can bring men to Christ only as he himself has learned the way.

The prospects for the Seminary for the coming year are most encouraging. The plan of cooperation between it and the Washington Sanitarium is working, thus far, most advantageously; and it is believed that the union of effort of the two institutions will prove a factor of added value and efficiency to the work.