Description

• Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an opening prayer from 0:00-1:31. There are scripture readings from various verses in Isaiah 58, Isaiah 40, 2 Corinthians 5 & 6 from 1:40-9:44. Special music is played from 9:52-13:03. Dr. Stealey gives the address from 13:06-29:44. Stealey gives a moment to recognize the students for completing their studies at the seminary. He encourages them to serve God faithfully and to love well everywhere they go. There is a tribute to Dr. Stealey from 29:46-32:55 as this is his last event as president of the seminary before he retires. J. Glenn Blackburn gives a few closing remarks and benediction from 32:56-37:38.

Last modified

• July 27, 2021

Creator

• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo

Contributor

• Blackburn, J. Glenn
• Strickland, William Claudius

Subject

• Bible. 2 Corinthians 5
• Bible. Isaiah
• Bible. 2 Corinthians 6
• Bible. Isaiah 58
• Bible. 2 Corinthians
• Bible. Isaiah 40

Language

• English

Identifier

• SEBTS_Commencement_Sydnor_Lorenzo_Stealey_1963-05-03

Date Created

• May 3, 1963

Location

• Wake Forest (N.C.)

Resource Type

• Audio

Preferred Citation

SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings, SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings - 1960s, Archives and Special Collections, Library at Southeastern, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC.

In Collection:

• SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings
• SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings - 1960s

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