Gwynne Henton Davies was the Principal of Regent's Park College at Oxford University. The service starts with the Lord’s Prayer from 0:00-0:45. Music plays from 0:49-1:36. The chapel sings “There Is A Fountain” from 1:42-6:31. Davies speaks from 6:44-25:10. His source text was Luke 22:28. He preaches on how Jesus endured many trials for our sake. Music closes the service from 24:11-25:36.
James F. Heaton was pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:30. Music plays from 1:31-5:09. Philippians 1:1-11 is read from 5:37-7:30. A prayer is offered from 7:36-11:18. The President of the graduating class is introduced from 11:31-12:06. The class president presents the class gift to Dr. Binkley from 12:15-13:22. The faculty accept the gifts from 13:23-15:36. The speaker is introduced from 15:40-17:55. A special music performance takes place from 18:00-20:44. Rev. Heaton speaks from 20:57-57:35. He preaches on love and the most important command of God that we are to live out. Heaton encourages the class to have a right relationship with God and develop the fruit of the Spirit to the praise and glory of God. The chapel sings from 57:54-1:01:11. A closing prayer is offered from 1:01:13-1:01:45.
William Christian Sizemore was Assistant Librarian. Music opens the service from 0:00-4:40. Sizemore speaks from 4:53-16:20. He preaches on the imperative to keep up with the changes that are taking place in the ever-changing world. Sizemore states that this is accomplished through reading and studying. He says “Reading is the soul’s most nourishing medicine.” This service took place during National Library Week.
The service opens with music from 0:00-2:11. Thoughts on the gift of eternal life are shared from 2:18-3:14. Music plays from 3:19-6:43. Romans 12 is read from 7:02-9:43. A prayer is offered from 9:54-11:46. An appreciation is given to the council members who served for the academic school year from 11:58-18:00. Music plays from 18:08-22:26. The outgoing and incoming council members are recognized from 22:33-30:50. The Chairman of the next coordinating council shares a word from 30:52-34:10. The service closes with music and prayer from Dr. Binkley from 34:11-35:34. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Binkley opens the service with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:10. Music plays from 0:14-3:51. Binkley leads the service in a responsive reading from 4:01-5:56. He prays from 5:57-8:25. Dr. Binkley preaches from 8:42-23:43. His sermon is about Christian responsibility and living. Closing music plays from 23:49-25:02.
Howard C. Wilkinson was Chaplain to the University at Duke University in Durham, NC. The service opens with scripture reading from 0:00-0:15. The chapel sings “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” from 0:18-6:17. A prayer is offered from 6:25-7:28. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:31-9:14. Dr. Wilkinson speaks from 9:19-27:34. Wilkinson preaches on the sacrifice of Jesus and how it surpasses all sacrifices we as people can make on earth.
Roy J. Smith was Director of the Seminary Extension Program in Sylva, NC. The service begins with music and singing from 0:00-2:56. A responsive reading takes place from 3:03-5:34. A prayer is offered from 5:34-7:51. Roy Smith is introduced from 8:00-9:01. He speaks from 9:09-27:31. He preaches on how a preacher should be. Smith states that the minister should be hard working, a bearer of truth, and minister the grace of God.
David Mein was Visiting Professor of Missions. The service starts with scripture reading from 0:00-0:14. Music plays from 0:15-4:59. An explanation that three prayers will be offered to Malaysia, Thailand, and Brazil for the evangelistic campaigns that are taking place there is given from 5:04-6:02. The prayers are offered from 6:03-9:07. The hymn, “I’m Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)” is sung from 9:08-12:38. Mein speaks from 12:40-20:14. He preaches on becoming more Christlike and walking in the steps as Jesus walked. The service closes with music from 20:19-23:50.
James E. Tull was Professor of Theology. The service starts with music from 0:00-3:38. A responsive reading takes place from 4:00-5:41. A prayer is offered from 5:42-8:56. Dr. Tull speaks from 9:06-19:51. Tull preaches on the mission and vision of Southeastern. He shares what he believes makes Southeastern a unique institution. Music closes the service from 19:57-24:21.