B a c k in t h e e a r l y 1950’s, educa tional statisticians declared that there would be an oncoming “tidal wave” of students hitting institu tions of higher learning between 1965 and 1970. This was not merely an educated guess but, rather, was based upon the “bumper crop” of so-called “war babies” born during and immediately after World War II. The number was projected to give us a realistic picture. We at Biola took cognizance of this situation, and began planning ac cording. We knew that we must do our share to prepare Christian lead ers in proportion. As we considered our limited facilities in downtown Los Angeles, we realized that we would have to move to make expan sion possible. The thrilling story of how the present Campus was selected and developed is actually a chronicle of God’s faithful leading and guid ing each step of the way. We were able to move here in 1959, absolutely free of debt. The Lord laid it upon the hearts of thousands of people to make this imperative a reality. To day the Campus and facilities are es timated to be worth three million dollars. Since that time we have add ed a number of buildings, including dormitories both for men and wom en. We have constructed additional classrooms. Our library holdings have been materially increased. Our cafeteria at the moment is being taxed to the limit. Still students seek admission each year in ever-increas ing numbers. The rate of growth has been greater than we had antici pated. It is a rather heart-breaking experience to have to say “no” to a student who has been praying about coming to Biola. This has been neces sary, however, and we trust that by
the Lord’s grace the problem in the future may be alleviated. Letters come to Biola from practically every state in the union, as well as the foreign mission fields with the Macedonian cry of old, “Come over and help us.” The pastor of a large denominational church recently got in touch with us here and he pleaded for us to send him a young people’s I N EEDED T H E Q U IE T I needed the quiet so He drew me aside Into the shadows where we could confide; Away from the bustle where all the day long I hurried and worried when active and strong. I needed the quiet though at first I rebelled, But gently— so gently my cross He upheld. And whispered so sweetly of spiritual things; Though weakened in body, my spirit took wings To heights never dreamed of when active and gay. He loved me so greatly He drew me away. I needed the quiet— no prison my bed But a beautiful valley of blessing instead; A place to grow richer in Jesus to hide, I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside. director. He said the salary question was of no consequence, but we want ed the best we had to give him. He wanted the young people in his church to receive the same kind of training we give here at Biola. This type of request is frequent. We thank God for the confidence people place in the school. We are disturbed, however, that we do not have the 14
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