Evening journal., 1905-06-19
Rev. Dr.. Hill Delivered
the BaCCaIaureate Ser
mon and Y. M. C. A.
Anniversary Was Held
in College OratOry
The twenty-five Gradu-
ates Will Receive Their
Diplomas on Wednes-
day-BOard Of Trus-
tees Meet Tomorrow
Special to The Evening Journal.

oHNviai 10 Inc INenluE journal.
Newark, June l9-commencemenS
week at Delaware College began yes-
terday- Many visitors have already
arrived, and each train brings friends
Of the Old institution 10 take part i'm
the annual exercises. At II o'clock
yesterday morning the Young Mems
Christian Association held its anniver-
sary IN the Oratory. Although the day
was exceedingly warm. large num-
Der of people were present. The ex-
ercises were opened by slnghlE "An
Hail the Power Of Jesus Name" fol-
lowed by the reading of the scriptures
by -. n. Warrington, from the third
chapter OF Proverbs.
The Rev. T.. G. Atkins, pastor of the
M. u. Church. offered prayer The
sermon was preached by Rev. J.. JUDI
son Westfall. of Bethany Baptist
Church, Wilmington. His text was
taken from the twcnty-second chapter
of Proverbs. twenty-ninth verse,
'Seest thou a man diigent in his
businessg he shall stand before kngss
ne shall not stand before mean mems
PRAISED THE y. NJ. c. A.
He spoke OF the good work being
HRANN ~ AtAt AOuIk Men AnIItIIIW
Association throughout the country,
and Of the great influence being exert
ed In schools and colleges I'm the earna
way. Diligence In all things. he said.
is the only way IN which one can rise
to prominence and have perfect suc-0
cess He created a most favorable im-
preston by his eloquent remarks.
Music was furnished by the combined
choirs OF the Methodist and Presbyter-
ian Churches Of Newark
The capacity OF the College Oratory
was severely taxed last evening by aI
large audience that assembled to hear
the Baccalaureate sermon. A number
were unable to find seats. although tha
young men who acted as ushers did
splendid work. On the platform were
President George A. Harter, the mem-
bers OF the faculty. and the graduating
class numbering twenty-five members,
in cap and gown. and ministers of the
local churches. The Rev. j. S. Gilhllan
made the invocation. and the scripture
lesson was read by the Rev. Hamilton
b. Phelps, followed by prayer by tha
Rev. E. c. Atkins
The Rev. Charles A. Hin. of the NJ.
w. Church. Salisbury, Nd, preached
the Baccalaureate sermon. His text
was. And one of the King of Israels
servants answered and said, here Is
Elisha, the son Of Shaphat, which
poured water on the hands of Elijah %
1t was an eloquent discourse and was
given the closest attention by the large
audience.
DIR. HILLS SERMON.
1T Is a glorious thing for a young
imam on the threshold Of life to hear
Gods voice in his heart calling him
10 his life work There has been some
recognition OF the agency of God in
assigning certain classes of men to
their work. Sovereign states have be-
e lieved that kings received such call,
. and this is the doctrine of the divine
/ right of kings. The Christian church
n believes its ministers receive such a
+ call. Why not such a call for every
E earnest soul? Moral work and the rule
by which it viii be judged is the law
OF righteous.
I 1T takes more grit and higher order
a Of grace to be faithful IN the performs
r. ance Of duties that are small and COM
S monplace than those which are promi-
n nent.
a "Faithfulness in the least is the ave-
nue. to the large sphere OF usefulness
n and opportunity and the servant who
o poured water on the hands of his
l. master become by the viii and grace OF
e God the most gracious and gifted
n prophet that Israel ever knew.
d "Every human life is sacred and
e every legitimate avocation Of men Is
holy. Choice souls who have demon.
strated their willingness to work are
so called Of God to the performance OF
life's duties. God places the seal oi
his approval upon industry. He give.
e no commission to the shiftless and the
idle. Special preparation Is necessary
for work of highest efficiency and this
= preparation should seek to cultivate IL
, us unfinching fidelity to duty. Fidelit,
should be as uncompromising wher
q duties are humble and monotonous a:
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