Harry Newcombe Hollis was the president of the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a word of welcome to the Eastern Baptist Religious Education Association, and the president of the association gives a word of prayer (00:00-02:14). Harry Newcombe Hollis is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:15-03:08). The choir sings the anthem (03:09-07:16). Hollis begins his sermon by speaking about the Norman Rockwell painting “Saying Grace” (07:17-10:42). Hollis speaks about joy and thanksgiving in difficult circumstances, and he says that through Christ, these things come through self-giving (10:43-26:55). Hollis ends the service with a word of prayer (26:56-27:35).
James E. Tull was Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-2:13). After which, a prayer Is offered (2:14-4:11). Tull’s Message is entitled “Neglected Accents and Contemporary Christianity.” Tull begins by explaining that there are four neglected areas of Christianity he wishes to discuss (4:12-5:12). After which, he briefly discusses the need for a relevant Christianity (5:13-8:36). The first aspect he discusses is grace (8:37-10:26) The second aspect he speaks to is fellowship (10:27-13:51). The third aspect he considers is Christian freedom (13:52-18:01). Finally, the fourth aspect is that of Christian Joy (18:02-19:31). He concludes by challenging his audience to stop neglecting these four aspects of Christianity (19:32-20:57). He closes with a benediction (20:58-21:07).