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Show *->*< , \ ffflm \ ^ \ \ when they began to teach, sometimes think better results would be achieved in our public schools if many teachers had general knowledge of the world and of human nature before be ginning to mold our youth in, education and character. It was my privilege and honor to be the son of a missionary. I have often said I would rather be the son of a missionary than the son of a millionaire. Professor William S. Tyler, in his "History of Amherst College," speaking of the great revival of 1846, said: "Eev. Charles Hartwell was the first convert of that revival." Professor Tyler writes : "I remember distinctly just where he stood and how he appeared, when he said: 'My friends, the Spirit of God has been striving with me for many days. I have resisted his strivings. I have resolved and sought to banish my convictions, but I cannot succeed. I feel myself to be a sinner and guilty and unworthy. I want your prayers that I may be brought to Christ.' In an instant the place became a Bochim. 'Let us pray,' said the president. All bent upon their knees and all hearts were 10 |