Edward Hughes Pruden was Visiting Teacher in Church History. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:00. Music plays from 1:01-1:25. A responsive reading takes place from 1:26-3:11. Pruden speaks from 3:24-23:41. His message was on the recent history of the global church.
Edward Hughes Pruden was the Pastor Emeritus of the First Baptist Church, Washinton, D.C. The service begins with a reading of 1 Corinthians 12 (0:00-1:10). Pruden’s message answers the question “what is the church?” Pruden begins by discussing the church's role in society (1:11-6:16). He explains that the church is a means by which God’s love is showed to the world (6:17-16:07). He adds that the church is also a spiritual family for believers (16:08-20:25). He closes in prayer (20:26-21:26). This chapel is very distorted throughout.
Edward Hughes Pruden was a Retired Minister of First Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:22). After which, Dr. Pruden is introduced (0:23-4:15). Dr. Pruden’s message is on how the church ought to deal with crises. Dr. Pruden begins his message with an introduction (4:16-6:09). Afterwards, Dr. Pruden reads Luke 22:39-44 (6:10-7:01). He explains that everyone at one point or another faces a crisis, and each person reacts differently (7:02-12:50). He demonstrates that believers must look to Christ as an example for dealing with crises (12:51-18:04). He concludes by illustrating that suffering can lead to a redemptive experience (18:05-21:42). He closes in benediction and prayer (21:43-22:46).
