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Description:: Thomas H. Graves was the Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:35). There is a call to worship from Isaiah 40:28-31 and Psalms 13 (4:36-6:25). There is a moment of prayer (6:26-7:27). A woman sings a song of worship (7:28-12:13). Graves reads a Psalm and discusses the trouble and hurt that runs through the pages (12:14-15:22). Graves shares how to approach the unpleasant aspects of the Christian life, which he calls “the winter of despair” (15:23-18:37). He speaks about the “summer,” being assured of God’s presence and finding joy by knowing that all of life is brought before God, (18:38-27:00). Graves closes the service with a moment of prayer (27:01-27:30).
Subject:: Depression, Mental, Psalms (Music), Bible. Psalms, and Light and darkness
Creator:: Graves, Thomas H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:: archives@sebts.edu
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Uploaded:: 02/12/2026
Date Modified:: 02/13/2026
Date Created:: 1986-01-30
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Chapel_Thomas_H_Graves_1986-01-30

Description:: Donald E. Cook was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a word of prayer and a responsive reading (00:00-02:10). The choir sings a song of worship (02:11-04:59). Cook begins his sermon by highlighting the importance of seeing the divine through contemplation (05:00-12:17). Cook speaks about contemplating God by looking at nature, and he reads a poem called “Depression” (12:18-28:05). Cook ends the service with a benediction (28:06-28:31).
Subject:: Depression, Mental, Contemplation, Nature, and Poetry
Creator:: Cook, Donald E. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:: archives@sebts.edu
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Uploaded:: 02/12/2026
Date Modified:: 02/13/2026
Date Created:: 1981-10-14
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Chapel_Donald_E_Cook_1981-10-14

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