Mount Vernon College by E. G. Salisbury, President.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 9, 1914

Mount Vernon College

By E. G. Salisbury, President.

MOUNT VERNON COLLEGE has been enjoying the largest enrollment of recent years, if not the largest in its history, the total enrollment at the present time being 186. There have been many evidences of the Lord's guidance in our work, for which we are grateful. We are glad that it is so, for we feel that if we are not guided by the Lord in our work, it is indeed a great disappointment to him, and a defeating of the object of the institution. During the week of prayer nearly all the students of the school made a new start in their Christian experience. There were at that time thirty-five baptized, twenty-nine of whom united with our church, and since then we have had a baptism of four. While the list of converts does not include all in our school, we are praying that those who have not yet been converted may yield to the influence of Christ's Spirit before the school year closes.

Our attendance is holding very well, and we are hoping for a successful finishing of the work. The ministerial, Bible workers', and mission bands are maintaining the lively interest which has marked their progress throughout the year. There are about thirty members in each of these bands who are definitely studying and preparing for work in their respective departments.

During the entire year the Lord has blessed us with good health. There has been no contagious disease in the school, and very few individual sicknesses. The faculty have been kept well, so that they have been able to go forward every day with the responsibilities placed upon them.

We are glad to report progress in all departments of the institution, and we wish the prayers of our brethren and sisters that the work done here may be in harmony with the Lord's will, and that this institution may fulfill God's purpose.

E. G. SALISBURY, President.