Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1923 Page: 91
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Gustus A. Dunn Sr., of Dallas, impressed a large audience on Monday evening in his great
sermon on "The Fundamental of Fundamentals." His frequent quotations of passages of scripture
together with the impressive manner of his delivery drove the message home to each hearer.
One of the sweetest messages of the week was that brought by E. W. McMillan of Waco,
one of the younger generation of the defenders of the gospel of Christ, and without doubt one of
the ablest young men of the brotherhood. His subject was "The Christ of Calvary."
R. L. Whiteside, formerly President of Abilene Christian College, and one of the men who
helped the institution through the dark days of its early existence, spoke on Tuesday afternoon
on "The Christ of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." He presented his message in his characteristic
logical manner, approached the subject in such a way as to make it particularly striking.
A. O. Colley, minister of the Church of Christ meeting at Pearl and Bryan Streets, Dallas,
spoke to one of the largest gatherings of the week on "Why Instrumental Music Should Not Be
Used in the Worship." The speaker brought out the scriptural arguments against the practice
referred to in no uncertain terms, much to the satisfaction of all those who are connected with
Abilene Christian College.
Oscar Smith of Houston spoke on Wednesday morning on "Christianity, the Revelation of
Jesus Christ." This sermon was one which showed much careful preparation through years of
experience and was another of the precious things which were to be derived from the services
of the week.
One of the most touching messages of the week was that by W. L. Swinney of Canadian,
head of the Canadian Orphans Home, who spoke on "Of all the Things Jesus Began to Do and
to Teach."
On Wednesday evening W. D. Campbell of Detroit began his series of addresses. His first
sermon was on the subject "The Book of the Past, the Present and the Future." He spoke on
Thursday evening on "The Church Which Was Built By Jesus Christ." On Friday evening his
subject was "Today's New Testament Message to Mankind." He spoke Saturday evening on
"The Gospel of Christ, the Power of God Unto Salvation." On Sunday morning he delivered a
great sermon on "The More Excellent Way." The great week came to a close on Sunday evening
when he preached on, "Conversion," which stirred the hearts of every one.
F. B. Shepherd, of Amarillo, brought one of his characteristically clear and heartfelt messages
on Thursday morning when he spoke on "A Vital Factor," personal evangelism being
stressed in his sermon.
When the entire audience gave President Jesse P. Sewell a rising vote of appreciation at
the close of his address on Thursday afternoon on "What Abilene Christian College Stands for
Religiously," they voiced their support of eight great fundamentals for which this institution
stands and for which it will stand as long as it is under its present management. No one who
heard the address went away with a doubt in his mind about the religious status of A. C. C.
W. D. Bills, of San Antonio, who is widely known for his work for Christ spoke on "Following
a Worthy Example," on Friday afternoon. The speaker sent a lesson straight into the
hearts of the large audience which could not but help them in living for Jesus.
The faculty and students of A. C. C. were especially interested in the address which was
delivered on Saturday morning because it was delivered by a young man who was graduated
from A. C. C. only last June and who is looked upon as one of the strongest men in the brotherhood
today. He is Carl L. Etter, now a member of the faculty of Western Oklahoma Christian
College, who spoke on "The Church of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow."
Although many of those who had the opportunity of attending the last Lecture Week may
never again be permitted to be here, they were permanently impressed while they
were here. Many of them said they would return next February without fail. Others said that
they were determined to do more for Abilene Christian College.-91
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