Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-07-29

There are ri kinds OF summer schools
nowadays-schools of science, litera-
ture, sociology and Art-so many in
fact that it is alnoet necessary to at
tend one to be in fashion, but it has re-
manned to the Moody Bible Institute Mt
Chicago to establish something new
ACC on 3 higher plane, in = free sum-
mer school for the study OF the Bible.
1t is held from June LIST to October LIST.
The old idea that the summer yaca-
ton is time 20 lie, ones brain and
soul go 10 seed is no longer held. In
stead Of wanting to stand absolutely
still and call it ''rest," men are looking
for change of ideas and a change OF
scene. For there is nothing that will
so quickly refresh the mind as fresh
thoughts, and that is what the Bible
Institute promises in this special sum
mer course.
Rev. James NJ. Gray, D. D., of Bos-
ton, will conduct this special summer
course along the same lines which
proved signally successful last year,
and with the scope enlsged. The course
win have one great object-to be better
acquainted with the Bible. 1t is open
to every one who wants to pet &C
quainted with that book, regardless of
age, sex or intellectual training. Mr..
Moody points to the fact that millions
of copies OF the Bible are being dis
tributed every year by the Bible socie-
ties, and he says the masses of the peo-
pie are reading the Word of God as
never before. But it takes something
more than a superficial reading to get
the full richness and power of the
scriptures. The Bible must be studied
from Genesis to Revelations, and that
is what is done at this special summer
course.
The course is divided into two branches
elementary and advanced. The ele-
mentary work is for new students and
for old students review; the advanced
is for old students and for others quail
flied to take it. Those who attend may
enter and leave at any time, aud no
matter how brief their stay they are
pretty sure to derive benefit. To those
who complete the four months work,
passing the required examinations,
certificate will be issued.
Synthetic" study of the scriptures
is MIR. Gray's speciality. Under this
plan each book is studied as whole
and in its relation to other parts OF the
Bible. 1t is one of the most interest
ing and at the same time useful methods
OF study ever devised. Those who have
followed it are enthusiastic in its
praise. The scheme has been devel-
oped by the Boston preacher with re-
markable skill and thoroughness. The
truth. inspiration and authenticity of
the Bible are inquired into, aud the
preparation of Bible readings and
scripture addresses are taught. Glasses
in Christian evidence and homiletics
are also open to all who desire. The
latter subjects are more interesting
and simple than their names would
suggest to the uninitiated.
Between 300 and 400 students from
all parts of the world attended the spe-
clal summer course last year, including
ing pastors, evangelists, missionaries.
teachers, Christian Endeayorers, and
many others outside the field OF relig-
ious workers. All indications point to
far larger attendance this year.
Part of the regular work of the In
stitute will continue throughout this
summer. including the music course
under the direction of Prof. d. B.
Towner, the we'll known gospel hymn
writer. instruction in this, as in other
departments OF the Chicago Bible
school, is free.
Chicago Is at its best In summer time.
for its proximity to Lake Michigan
makes the air cool and fresh. All the
varied Christian activities of this great
city are as busy in the summer a. in
winter, and they afford an infinite field
for observation and thought. The In
stitute buildings are near to the lake
and to Lincoln Park, and are conven-
lent OF access from all parts OF the
city. Not far off is the Newberry Lii
brary, great treasure house of lit
erary and scientific knowledge. The
sessions OF the school will be held in
the forenoon, leaving time for outside
Sightseeing, recreation and self-deveI- |
opment.
There are several dormitories at the |
Institute, and men can find satisfactory
accommodations in the mems DEPART
ment. The ladies will be provided for
in an adjoining building on La Sale
Avenue. Any further information CON.
corning any feature of the work NAV
be obtained by addressing, THE BIBLE
INSTITUTE, so Institute Place, Chicago.
+, S.-Pastor Chapman, Of the Ban
list church, Blackioot, took the above
course In full last summer, receiving