WALLA WALLA COLLEGE by E. L. STEWART.

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 4, 1900

WALLA WALLA COLLEGE.

By E. L. STEWART.

We wish to call the attention of our brethren in this school district to the importance of this institution. As the time draws near for the beginning of another school year, we think of the many young men and young women who are about to lay plans that will fix their destiny. One year now means everything to the young. History is forming rapidly. “Intensity is taking hold of every earthly element.” We tremble as we think that many may neglect the opportune moment of their lives at this time, and we wish to call attention just before the opening of the school to the importance of laying plans in harmony with God's will.

We hope that parents and youth will carefully consider the signs of the times, and the solemnity of the time in which we now live, and the great need of a speedy preparation for the work. Certainly, this matter can not be presented before the young in too strong a light. The enemy will leave nothing undone to secure the youth for his service, and will not those who know the truth for these times put forth every effort to secure the young in the service of the Lord?

Lack of money keeps many from entering school. Will not those who are able feel moved upon to help some worthy young person through school by loaning the necessary money, placing it in the hands of the college as a loan to worthy students? Again: will not those who have no children feel moved upon to send to the college, some worthy young man or woman who is unable to attend? We feel deeply in regard to these matters.

Many are asking us to secure homes where they may work for their board and room. A large number are writing to us, asking if the college can furnish them employment to pay their way. We are obliged to refuse many. We are doing, however, all in our power to find homes and give employment.

We have every facility here for properly instructing the youth, and we expect the blessing of God to attend our labors the coming year. We would also call the attention of the youth to the importance of a determined effort to become useful in the work of the Lord. Work in faith, and the Lord will not suffer you to be defeated, but will open the way whereby you may become fitted for the work.

This school is situated in the country; separated from Walla Walla by three miles, and is surrounded with vast grain fields and fruitful orchards, with lofty mountains in the distance. It is a healthful and invigorating climate. There is an abundance of soft water.

The studies offered in the school are certainly calculated to fit young men and women to become useful in the Lord's work. The school opens September 12. The college hack will meet all students at Walla Walla, and conduct them, free of charge, to the college. All should write, giving the date of their arrival. We shall be glad to give any information concerning the work of the school at any time. All communications may be addressed either to the business manager, G. A. Nichols, College Place, Wash., or to the writer.

E. L. STEWART.