H. Max Smith was Organist, Artist in Residence. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-1:05. The hymn, “Ode To Joy” is sung from 1:10-4:44. More music plays from 4:58-13:26. A responsive reading is read from 13:35-15:25. Music plays from 15:27-17:37. John 1:1-14 is read from 17:50-19:55. A closing prayer is offered from 20:00-23:08. There is a final song from 23:12-25:41.
Albert Clayton Reid was Visiting Professor of Philosophy of Religion. This service begins with an announcement at 0:00, followed by a prayer at 1:33. At 3:46, there is a scripture reading from Matthew 10:37-39, followed by a song. The message begins at 9:54, with the subject of the qualifications of responding to the invitation to follow Jesus.
Dan McGee was Instructor in Ethics. The service begins with a reading of Psalm 89:7 and an introduction to the speaker from 0:18-1:39. Dr. McGee offers a prayer from 1:45-4:25. McGee preaches out of Luke 18:9-14. McGee preaches on how ministers are called to be righteous but not self-righteous. Dr. McGee addresses how to not be self righteous by looking to the sacrifice of Jesus. His sermon lasts from 4:37-18:00.
After reading Psalm 116:12,14 and Psalm 34:8, and an introduction (start-2:00), James D. Heaton, the pastor of Tabernacle Church in Raleigh, NC, talks about the centrality of the cross in Christianity (2:01-19:55). The service then concludes with a prayer and song (20:00-end).
James E. Tull was Professor of Theology (1960-1985). Dr. Tull states that Jesus Christ redefines our history and our future. Tull speaks for the entirety of the recording.
The service begins with prayer (00:00-02:08), and President Stealey gives an introduction for Dr. Theron D. Price, the pastor of Wornall Road Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO (02:09-05:34). Dr. Price opens with brief formalities (05:35-11:40), and the subject of his lecture was the Church’s world mission, entitled “Immortal Tidings in Your Mortal Hands” (11:41-12:56). Man, morality, and God are interpretable only from the perspective of Calvary (12:57-14:47). Two statements about the gospel must be made: there is one dominating Way which gives all of history its direction, and Jesus of Nazareth is that Way. To be “Christian” is to be “on mission,” and the Church and mission are one (14:48-27:14). What God has to say to the world is Christ in the gospel (27:15-36:02). The Church, then, is mission, and the gospel is aimed at the whole world (36:03-52:25). In conclusion, he reads a poem by Mississippi planter and poet, William Alexander Pearcey (52:26-54:25), before ending in prayer (54:26-55:20). Organ music ends the service (55:21-55:37).
Howard Knight was a missionary in Argentina. An opening prayer begins the service from 0:00-0:48. Music plays from 0:50-4:59. A responsive reading takes place from 5:00-7:20. A prayer is offered from 7:22-10:48. An introduction to the speaker is given from 10:54-11:44. Music plays from 11:59-15:33. Rev. Knight speaks from 15:45-39:30. Knight shares stories that connect to his overall message about the need to share the gospel for poor, rich, and overlooked members of society. Music plays from 39:34-42:44. A prayer is offered from 42:45-43:13. The service closes with music from 43:15-45:38.
Edward Allison McDowell, Jr. was Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Chairman of the Chapel Committee. Dr. McDowell opens the service in prayer from 0:00-5:04. McDowell preaches the rest of the time from 5:13-16:51. Dr. McDowell makes an appeal to the students, faculty, and all those in attendance to support the chapel services for the school year. He notes that chapel is like a thermometer which registers the spiritual warmth of the seminary. He also adds that chapel helps stimulate renewal of faith in God.
Robert T. Handy was Professor of Church History at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Opening music begins the service from 0:00-2:25. A prayer is offered from 2:44-3:32. A couple of announcements are given from 3:37-4:21. Dr. Handy is introduced from 4:25-4:46. He speaks from 4:52-41:38. His subject is “The Associational Principle.” He shares the connection of larger congregations and smaller congregations as an association and the value such a practice possesses. The service closes in prayer from 41:48-42:06. This lecture was part 2 of a 4 part series.
