The School | AdventAI

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 27, 1872

The School.

The first term of school is now closed. It has been successful beyond the expectations entertained by any when it commenced; and none who have attended, so far as we have learned, have any fault to find with the school, but are well satisfied with the manner in which they have been taught, and the advancement they have made.

It is decided to commence the second term the 16th of September next, the Monday following the close of the Michigan Camp-meeting. This will give opportunity for those coming, to attend the meeting if they wish, and have ample time after its close to prepare for the commencement of the school.

The committee expect those who come, to so far appreciate the situation, as to realize that the acquiring of an education involves earnest and severe labor, and that they will consequently be studious and diligent in their work. It is the aim of the school to be thorough as far as it goes; hence it is recommended that no one take any of the higher studies till he is able to show, on an examination, a good practical knowledge of the common branches below. Provision will be made to teach any branch which a sufficient number to form a fair class may wish and are prepared to study.

And if those come in who give evidence that the school will not benefit them, either from lack of studiousness, or because their course and influence are wrong and pernicious, rather than that they should remain to be a detriment to others, after due admonition and failure to reform, such will be promptly dismissed to their homes. Without discipline of this kind, a proper moral influence cannot be maintained in the school, however strong it may be in the community where the school is located.

Vigilant efforts will be made to have all the influence without and within of the right kind, and we shall trust God to work in matters which human foresight cannot discern, and restrain where human influence cannot reach.

We cannot feel otherwise than that the school has an important place to fill in the work of God, and that it must therefore succeed. The way for the people of God to sustain it, is first for those to come, who have been called upon, to stand as a body-guard around this and the other institutions located here; and secondly, for those to patronize it who need its immediate benefits.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.