The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-25
GILMAN ADDRESSES
GRADUATING CLASS
Methodist Pastor Discusses "The Best
Vocation in Sermon to High
School Seniors" Difficult Task"
DESCRIBES GREATEST BLESSING
Students Told That with an Educa-
ton and a Christian Character,
You Have Everything"

You Have Everything"
.'The Best Vocation" was the sub
ject taken by Rev. Charles Gilman
in his sermon to the members of the
1914 high school graduating class at
the Methodist church last evening.
The sermon was attended by a con-
gregation which entirely filled the
auditorium of the church.
Rev. Gilman took as his text, Gen.
1872, "And Thou Shalt Be a Bless
ing" In yart the pastor said:
'The text may be viewed from one
of tire angles: First, it could have
been Gods opinion of Abraham; sec
ond, it could have been His prophecy
concerning Abraham; third, it could
have been command
"No matter which of the three an
giles We may view the text, it names
your best vocation, for time and for
eternity.
A. Difficult Task. ~.
cit is a difficult task to choose a
vocation for life. It requires much
serious thought and prayer; but all
can be a blessing. -
"Some of the commonest things Of
life are the greatest blessings, such
as a springtime flower, a potato, or a
tree.
''The so-called greatest authors
are not always the greatest blessings.
Browning is no greater blessing than
Longfellow to the common throng.
':Some in the meagerest, and most
unfortunate circumstances of life are
the greatest blessings, such as Fanny
Crosby, the blind hymn writer.
"To be the greatest blessing to
yourselves and others you must get
the source of blessings Christ, and
the wonders of His universe. !
"He taught us the wonder of
things. Consider the lilies of the
field how they grow.
Kept Eyes Open.
@'s1f your four years Of High school
have done nothing else they have
kept your eyes open.
'fBy this method you will keep out
of a rut. The beauty and wonder
of earth and sky are ever before you.
The wonder of the universe is ever
upon you. The eternal miracle is
here.
20, graduate, you are kinsman to
the land of God, of this Beulah land
of beautitudes, enchanting music
from the same Christ who said, Won
derful.'
"Ah, this is the Pearly Gate ever
open to new delights, new wonders,
new music. Your branches of study
have been the keys that unlocked
this gate. History makes you wise.
Science makes you exact. Philoso-
ply makes you deep. The Bible will
make you Holy. -" -
Money is Subordinate.
making money is subordinate.
Living a life of love and service is
the supreme blessing.
Continue to grow. Let nature
speak to you as the voice of God.
Get out under life's sky and tower
toward the stars. Grow under thy
souls sky and be as the rugged oak,
or mountain peak to bless mankind.
"Your parents and teachers have
sacrificed for you to give you this
growth. Do not fail them.
"Out here is springtime violet
an inch high. Yonder is a pine q
hundred feet. Farther, is the noun
tain that towers above the clouds.
They are all blessings.
with your equipment you should
be as the mountain. If you have an
education and Christian character
you have everything. ="s .
"And thou shalt be blessing
Church Decorated. 49,
The church was decorated with cut
flowers and house plants. Other
churches of the city held no services