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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Mar 3, 1904

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 9.

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WM. COVERT

By William Covert

Michigan

BERRIEN SPRINGS.— It was my happy privilege to be present Tuesday evening, February 9, when thirty new students were received into Emmanuel Missionary College. Twenty-eight of these came from Battle Creek, and two from Owosso, Mich. There was some question as to whether such a large addition to the school could be made comfortable; but the faculty and the pioneer students were quite equal to the occasion. It was a true inspiration to learn that those who had been in the school could and did give up their rooms to those who had just arrived. The welcome given and the beautiful spirit in which it was received made the occasion very profitable and pleasant.
About twenty of the thirty who came on that day expect to enter the canvassing work after they have spent three months in preparation for this essential feature of the Lord’s work. Ten others from Battle Creek were planning to enter the same school one week later. This interest to enter the school for the purpose of receiving a training for the Lord’s work is some of the fruit of the late revival effort in Battle Creek. Many others desire to follow the example set by those who have lately entered the school, as soon as conditions will allow.
Dwelling conveniences are greatly needed to provide for the students who should be in the school. A most earnest effort should be made, especially by our people in the Lake Union school district, to do this as soon as possible. Every unsold copy of “Christ’s Object Lessons” should be disposed of before another quarter passes away. No efforts should be spared that would help to forward this very desirable end. No good can come from longer waiting. The Lord has been working to bring students to the school, and they are pleading for room in the institution. The providence of God is speaking to us on this subject in language more forcible than tongue can tell or pen can write. Do we hear? and shall we give heed to the call?

WM. COVERT