The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-09-30
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and color bearers formed on each side
of the entrance, and those in line march
ed over the broad cement passageway
into the building, keeping step to the
music.
Just as the rear of the procession ar
rived at the entrance, the nine o'clock
bell rang, and all stopped and bowed
their heads in prayer.
Assembling in the chapel, devotionals
were conducted by the General Overseer.
The service opened with Zion's March
ing Hymn, "Come We that Love the
Lord" Psalms 1875 and 1926 were read,
and those present felt the solemnity of
the occasion as they listened to the in
spired words:
'When the Lord turned again the
captivity of Zion, we were like them that
dream.
'Then was our mouth filled with
laughter, and our tongue with singing:
then said they among the heather, The
Lord hath done great things for
| them"
"They that sow in tears shall reap in
joy.
''He that goeth forth and weepeth,
bearing precious seed, shall doubtless
come again with rejoicing, bringing
his sheaves with him"
The reading of the Word was fol-
lowed by the General Supplication, Of
fered by Apostle Taylor.
The General Overseer delivered a
brief address, few thoughts of which
are here quoted:
"This is indeed very happy occasion.
[ believe that the angels in heaven are
also rejoicing as they behold this scene.
No other day will ever be so truly signi-
ficant in the building up of Zion Educa-
tional Department. | rejoice that the
toll of months is now taking concrete
form. Zion's Educational Department
| is once more reality.
"You teachers should reconsecrate
yourselves to God, that He may use you
in fulfilling the great responsibility that
now rests upon you. You must not be
satisfied with anything less than the best
service possible.
eve can never erect building until
we have safe and sure foundation. If
children neglect their opportunities, they
will find, in after years, that they have
made mistake that will prove fatal.
"On the part of you pupils, we ex-
pect reciprocal toll I want you to love
your teachers.
"Zion College Building has been re-
novated, and presents very beautiful
appearance. In past years, it has been
almost idle, but we have now reached
the time when it will serve the purpose
for which it was erected.
"From time to time, will meet you
here and give you the benefit of years Of
training and experience"
Deacon Clendinen followed with
short talk in which he spoke of the in
tense interest he felt in Zion Schools.
Among other things, he said:
''People in Africa, Europe, Asia, Aus
tralia, and all parts of the world, are
looking toward Zion Schools.
eve soon will pass off the stage.
These schools will train men and wo-
men for God, upon whom will rest the
responsibility Of Zion.'
Deacon Forby also made brief ad-
dress in which he said, in part:
"This day is one of the happiest days
of my experience in Zion. 1t is now
almost twelve years since I first came
upon this platform as member of the
faculty in the old Zion College. have
never forgotten those days. Not many
days have passed since then that my
eyes have not wandered across to this
beautiful building, and have looked for
ward to the time when we would reas-
semble here.
'"This is a solemn as we'll as a joyful
place in which to be. It is no less sacred
than Shiloh Tabernacle and is just as
much employed in Gods work. Zion
Schools are part of Gods Kingdom.
Not only should you children learn to
speak and write correctly, but you
should learn the Christian graces.
GAS saw you marching column after
column, how my heart did rejoice!
eff, in your school work, you meet
some problem to which you feel unequal,
inst lift vouy boor+ to God ond Ho will