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I izing the world and making the Christ, with His saving and transforming power, known to the uttermost part of the world; and this great insti- - tution,~·~wi fI1--Tts--past and potential accomplishments, is a monument, not only to the business integrity and sagacity of Lyman Stewart, but also to his spiritual vision, his faith, and his wise Christian states- manship. Such . a monument is more appropriate to perpetuate the r:temory of such a man than any that could have been designed by the most skillful artist, or constructed of the most beautiful or costly materials; and it is only by maintaining this institute and keeping it true to the purpose of its founder and chief benefactor that those who are now or may hereafter be charged with its management, can truly perform the almost divine task committed to their keeping . At all times they should be "men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom," if they are to represent adequately the spirit and purpose of this man, who has fallen at the post of duty and left to others the full realization of his dreams of Christian conquest. It is our firm conviction that Mr . Stewart, at the time of his death, without egotism, might have exclaimed with the great Apostle to the Gentiles, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall be me at that day. II We might well add to this eulogy, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, . enter thou into the joy of thy lord ." DEATH OF THOMAS CORWIN HORTON Rev. Thomas c . Horton, who died February 27, 1932, survived Mr . Stewart by nine years . With his death, there passed from the scene the two great men of God used to esta8 lish Biola University . Again, the most · eloquent
testimony we could give to the dedication and work of this great hero of
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