Edward Allison McDowell, Jr. was Professor of New Testament Interpretation (1952-1964). Dr. McDowell speaks from 0:18-7:10, and again from 13:13-20:45. McDowell's first half is a prayer to God that Southeastern would be a light to the community and the strong desire that students should feel for that calling. The second half of McDowell's talk is Scripture reading found in 2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10. There is a hymn played from 7:19-13:03
Olin Trivette Binkley was Academic Dean and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. Dr. Binkley opens the service with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-3:07. 2 Corinthians 4 is read from 3:30-7:56. He preaches from 8:01-22:26. Binkley encourages the chapel and reminds them that God will sustain his people and comfort them so that they may comfort those in affliction.
