Record Group 25: Committees Series: 1919 Bible and History Teachers' Conference Transcript SEQUENCE OF MATERIALS IN THE

1919 BIBLE CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT AND PAPERS

I <X"Bible Conference:

July 1-19-1919. Sec. 4" (handwritten). Page 1.

"Papers Pre-

sented" (in another handwriting). vrapping paper.)

(This is a brown piece of

J. "Report of Bible Conference Held in Takora Park, D.C. (typed). P. 2.

July 119, 1919"

(This is a cardboard stiffener bearing a label with

the foregoing inscription.) "Sunday in the Ronan Empire, and Its Introduction Into the Christian Church." Pp. 3-30. (This is a paper by C. 11. Sorenson.) (This is a list of members of the General Conf-

3"First Roll Call." P. 31.

ference Committee, editors of denominational papers, Bible teachers, and history teachers present at the conference. the teachers have been crossed off.) Jf- "Seating of Delegates*" P. 32. (This list has several check marks.) Pp. 33, 34. (Apparently a page of A notation in handwritSome of the names of

5,k"Bible Conference [Program Schedule]."

the program between pp. 33 and 34 is missing.

ing on p. 34, asks: "Where is program for July 8-12?") J "Roll Call by Number." P. 35. terlineations .) % "Seating of Delegates." no check marks.) "Seating of Delegates." P. 37. (Like pages 36, this p. duplicates p. 32, P. 36. (This p. duplicates p. 32, except it has (This list has numerous corrections and in-

except it has no check marks.)

iv [JULY 1 (according to the progran schedule)] <3 ,-*> "Opening Session of Bible Conference." Daniells. Time: [Keynote address by] A. G.

7/1/7:30 (program)-[9:00? (length of transcription)] Pp. 3S([l])-57(29). (?. 43 duplicates p. 42 and evi-

p.m. (program).

dently belongs to the duplicate copy of the transcript as p. 1205.) [JULY 2 (program)] b ___ ["The Person of Christ." A presentation by W. W.] Prescott. Pp. 58(1)-74(17 1/2). Time: (A notation Then C. P.

7/2[9:00-9:45 (a.m. (program)].

F

on p. 74 says: "Elder M. C. Wilcox*s paper followed. Bollmans.")

"Principles of Prophetic Interpretation." [A paper by] It. C. Wilcox. Time: 7/2[10:00-10:45 (a.m.) (program)]. Pp. 75([1])-89(15).

'""t Tne Identification of] The Ten Kingdoms." Bollman. Time:

[A paper by] C. P. Pp. 90([1])-105(16),

7/2[10:45-ll:30(a.m.) (program)].

(A notation in handwriting in the upper left hand corner says: "Follows Principle of P. Interp by Bollman" [i.e., M.C. Wilcox].) [Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by W. W.] Prescott. i ' * 7/2[3:00-3:45 (p.m.) (program)]. Time:

Pp. 106(18)-116(30-31).

["Principles of Prophetic Interpretation" by] M, C. Wilcox was completed [and discussed].

33-

Time: 7/2[3:45-4:30(p.m.) (program)].

Pp. 128(46-50)-138(61-65). [JULY 3 (program)]

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["The Person of Christ" presentation by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. Tine: 7/3(9:007-9:45?(a.m.) (program)).
*

Pages 139 (l)-160(22-23).

[Discussion on "Principles of Prophetic Interpretation" by] M. C.

Wilcox (Continued]. 161(24)-174(41).

Time:

7/3[10:00-10:45 (a.m.) (program)].

Pages

[Discussion on "The Identification of the Ten Kingdoms*1 by C. P.] Bollntan [continued]. Pp. 174(414.85(57-59). [Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by] W. W. Frescott [continued]. Time: 7/3/3:00 (p. 185)-[4:00? (program and conjecture from length)]. Pp. 186(60)-204(81). [Discussion on "Principles of Prophetic] Interpretation" [by M. C. Wilcox [continued]. Pp. 204(81)-215(90). [Discussion on "The Identification of] the Ten Kingdoms" by [C. P.] tollman [continued]. Pp. 215(90)-221(101). Time: 7/3[5:00-5:30(p.m.) (program and length)]. (Notation at the end of the transcript: Time: 7/3[4:00-4:45(p.m.) (program and length(]. Time: 7/3[10:30-ll:15(a.m.) (program)].

"Adjourned to Sunday, at 8:00.) JULY 4 no meeting (p. 222 notation) JULY 5 [JULY 6 Sab[bath] no [meeting] (program) ] Time: 7/6/ (p. 222 notation)

"The Person of Christ" [by] W. W. Frescott [continued]. [9:00-9:45 (a.m.) (program)].

Pages 222(l)-236(16-18). Time: 7/6/[JO:00(A

"The Eastern Question" [presented by] C. M. Sorenson. 11:15 (a.m.) (program and length)].

Pages 237(19)-256(45-46).

notation at the beginning of p. 237 says:

"I have entitled my study

*The Pointing Out of Some Values in the Favor of Turkey Constituting the King of the North.'") [Discussion concerning how the morning topics were to be handled in the afternoon]. A. G. Danlells, [chairman]. Time: 7/6[11:15-11:30 a.m. (conjecture)],

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Pages 257(47)-259(49). (Voted that both morning speakers continue

their outlines before entering discussion of their topics, except for questions of clarification.) [Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by W. W.] Prescott [continued]. Time: 6/7[3:00-3r5] p.m. (p. 258). Pages 259(49)-275(69-72). Time:

["The Eastern Question" by C. M.] Sorenson [continued]. [3:45-4:45(p.m.) .(inference and length)].

Pp. 275(69-72)-283(81-83) .

(A notation on p. 275 says that "the first part of his [Sorenson's] presentation was not reported, by direction of the Chairman, A. G. Daniells,") ["The Eastern Question" presented by H. C.] Lacey. 5:30(p.n.) (program and length)]. Time: 7/6[5:00-

Pp. 283(80-81)-288(86-90).

(This presentation defends the view that the papacy is the King '< 'Sw3 of the North. of Daniel 11."] [JULY 7 (program)]
( <rsC"*?

Page 288 consists of an "Outline of Suggested View

r

'"""" Time: 7/7

^ ''

"The Person of Christ" by W. W. Prescott [continued].

[9:00-10:50 (a.m.) (program, length, and p. 305 inference)]. Pp. 289(1)-305(17). ") .oo^"The Eastern Question" by] H. C. Lacey [continued]. Time: 7/7/

10:05-[11:30 (length)] a.m. Pp. 305(17)-325(34a-38). (A notation on p. 305 says: "At the opening of his remarks, Brother Lacey went over the last part of his previous presentation of Daniel 11." The p. between pp. 312(26) and 313(28), i.e., p. 27

in the original transcript, was missing when the transcript was found.)

[Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. Time: 7/7/3[:00-3:45 (p. 325 and length) p.m. (p. 325)]. 326(39)-338(54). ["The Eastern Question" by] H. C. Lacey [continued.] -4:30 (program and length)]. Time: 7/7/[3:45 Pages

Pp. 338(54)-347(66). See p. 338

(Apparently there was no 4:45-5:30 p.m. meeting this day. H. C. Lacey weary. of it is perfect.) [JULY 8 (p. 348)]

P. 342 imperfect, but p. 1509 which is a duplicate i ' "*' """")

3ji9

"The Person of Christ'* [by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. 9:00-[9:50 (length)] a.m. Pp. 348(l)-363(16-17). ["The Eastern Question" by] H. C. Lacey [continued]. [10:00-11:30 (a.m.) (length. Seep. 363)].

Time: 7/8/

Time: 7/8/

Pp. 364(18)-390(44).

(A note on p. 390 says that "considerable discussion" followedthis

^

presentation.) ["The Eastern Question" presented by] W. W. Prescott. [3:00-3:45 p.m. (pp. 390, 391)]. a Mnew view" presentation.) [Discussion on "The Eastern Question" by the delegates]. [4:00-5:45 p.m. (length)]. [JULY 9 (p. 445)] 116 The Person of Christ" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. [9:00-9:45 a.m. (inference and length)]. Time: 7/9/ Pp. 406(60-444(108). Time: 7/8/ Time: 7/8/ (This is

Pp. 391(45)-406(60).

Pp. 445(1)-455(11). Time: 7/9/

["The Eastern Question" presented by] M. C. Uilcox. [10:00(p. 444)-ll:30 (length [a.m.] Pp. 456(12)-471(40[7]-52).

See pp. 444, 460, 470)].

(A notation on p. 460 says "Pp. 17-35

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450
out in hands of B. G. Wilkinson." This part of the transcript
{

was evidently not returned.

) - - But see pp. 1627-1645 for a duplicate.) <-"!7 '''<w

451 ["The Eastern Question" by] M. C. Wilcox [continued (p. 471)].

Time:

7/9/3[:00 (p. 471)-5:00 (length and inference from p. 498) p.m. (p. 471)]. "File copy. Pp. 472(53)-497(70D). (A notation on p, 472 says:

Return to B. P. Ffoote].")

["The Eastern Question" presented by A. 0.] Tait [followed by discussion]. and length)]. [JULY 10 (p. 509)]. Person of Christ" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. [9:00-9:45 a.m. (inference and length)]. >* Two Covenants11 presented by A. 0. Tait. 10:45 (length) a.m.]. Time: 7/10/ Time: 7/9/15:00-5:30 p.m. (inference from p. 498 Pp. 498(71)-508(82).

Pp. 509(1)-521(15). Time: 7/10/10[:00-

Pp. 522(16)-536(29-30). Time:

jS^/7 "The 1260 Years of Daniel 7" presented by [H. s'.] Prenier.

7/10/[10:45-11:30 a.m. (length and inference from p. 540)]. Pp. 536(29-30)-539(32A).

3*

(A notation at the end of p. 539 says:

"Professor Prenier then introduced the f South Lancaster Academy Bible Notes* on 'Time Prophecies, 1 from which he quoted largely. See next page." The material on p. 540 does not relate to Prenier's topic, however, these materials do appear as pp. 615-619.) t>30 [Discussion concerning a proposal that "a committee of three, made up of Professor (B* G.) Wilkinson, Professor (C. M.) Sorenson, and Professor (C. S. Longacre, be appointed to arrange for the further presentation of the old view (of The Eastern Question)." voted]. Time: 7/10/[3:00-3:05 p.m. (length, p. 540)]. It was so

P. 540(33).

ix [Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by W. W.] Prescott [continued]. Time: 7/10/[3:05-3:45 (length) p.n. (p. 540)]. Pp. 540(33)-550(43). Time:

[Discussion on] "The Two Covenants" [by A. 0. Tait continued]. 7/10/[3:45-4:15 p.m. (length and inference)].

Pp. 551(44-45)-560(57).

Discussion on] "The 1260 [Years of Daniel 7" by H. S. Prenier, continued]. Time: 7/10/[3:45-5:00? p.m. (length)]. Pp. ** 651(58)-577(73). (Digresses

from the topic and discusses K. G. White's writings.) [JULY 11 (p. 578)] ["The Person of Christ" by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. 9[:00-9:45 (a.m. [p. 577]) (length)]. Time: 7/11/

Pp. 578(1)-594(16). Time: 7/11/

"The [Two] Covenants" [by A. 0. Tait further discussed]. [10:00-10:45 a.m. (length)]. Pp. 595(17)-610(33).

"The 1260 [Years of U>fjriel 7" by] H. S. Prenier [continued]. 7/ll/[10:45-ll:30 a.m. (length. 638(38). See note that follows)].

Time: Pp. 611(34Then

(A note on p. 613 says: "Prenier'a paper follows."

follows a chart titled:

"South Lancaster Acadeny Bible Chart No. 6,"

- [p. 614]; "South Lancaster Academy Bible Notes: Daniel and the Revelation Time Prophecies," [pp. 615-619]; "South Lancaster Academy Bible Kotes.' The Continual [The Daily] of Daniel Eight," [pp.

620-626]; "South Lancaster Academy Bible Notes: Subversion of the Papal Government," [pp. 627, 628], The transcript of Prenier's A notation on p. 638

presentation continues [pp. 629(36-a)-638(38)]. reads: "Adjourned to Sunday morning."7'^* [JULY 12, Sabbath. [JULY 13 (p. 639)3 628 No meeting (implied p. 638)]

"The Mediation of Christ" [presented by] H. VI. Prescott.

Time: 7/13/

[9:00-9:45 a.m.

(Program and length)].

Pp. 639(l)-652(14-16).

"The Beast Power of the Revelation" [presented by] M. C. Wilcox. S43Time: 7/13/[10:00-10:45 (a.m.) (program and p. 653)]. 671(18). Pp. 653(17-21)-

(A notation on p. 653 says: "This period was taken by

M. C. Wilcox, who read first various extracts from the writings of Sister White, many of them unpublished, and followed with a paper on 643 ttie Beast Poxrer of Revelation 12-21." A further notation says: "Insert papers here." The paper titled "The Beast Power of the The transcript continues from

Revelation" follows as pp. 654-665. p. 666 to p. 671.) A blank cardboard stiffener. P. 672.

"The 1260 Year[s of Daniel 7" by H. S. Prenier discussed]. 7/13/[10:45-ll:30 (a.o.) (p. 673 and program)]. 684(33b).

Time:

Pp. 673(22)-

(This is the first transcript in the second packet.)

[Discussion on "The Mediation of Christ" by W.*U.] Prescott [discussed].

673

Time: 7/13/[3:00-3:45 p.m. (pp. 685, 695)].

Pp. 685(34)-695(47),

[Discussion on] "The Beast Power or Revelation" [by M. C. Wilcox]. Time: 7/13/[4:00-4:45 p.m. (p. 695 and length)]. 700(53). Pp. 695(47)-

(A notation on p. 700 indicates that M. C. Wilcox con-

tinued "Reading, beginning with proposition] 19" in his paper.) [Discussion concerning adjournment and the possibility of having another Bible Conference in 1920. A. G.] Daniells [chairman]. Pp. 701(54)-

Time: 7/13/[4:45-5:00 p.m. (inference and length)]. 702(55).

[Discussion on "The 1260 Years of Daniel 7" by H. S. Prenier continued]. Time: 7/13/15:00-5:30? p.m. (length)]. Pp. 702(54)-705(58). (The

xi
last sentence on p. 705 seems to indicate that the balance of the time was taken up by the reading of the "Catholic encyclopedia concerning the "Isodorian [i.e., Isidorian] decrees,"
JUV-* ^

This part

of the transcript does not appear in the duplicate copy.) [JULY 14 [program and p. 706] l"Ttie Mediation of Christ" (program and p. 710ff); however the trans-' cript says:] "The Person of Christ" (p. 706) by W. H. Prescott [continued]. p. 706)]. Time: 3[i.e. 7]l/4/9:00 (p. 706)-[9:45 a.m. (length and

Pp. 706(l)-724(17-20). Tiiae: (A

["The Beast Power of Revelation" by] M. C. Wilcox [continued]. 7/14/[10:00-10:45 (a.m.) (program)]. Pp. 725(21)-726(22).

notation on p. 726 says: "Elder Wilcox continues the reading of his paper.") ["The Beast Power of Revelation" presented by H. C.] Lacey. 7/14/110:45-11:35 (a.m.) (length and p. 745)]. Time:

Pp. 727(23)-745(43).

(Note: The program [p. 34] lists "Eastern Question B. G. Wilkinson & C. M. Sorenson" for "10:45-11:30;" however, Lacey occupied the time, doubtless by previous arrangement.) [Discussion on "The Mediation of Christ" by W. W.] Prescott [continued]. Time: 7/14/[3:00-3:45 p.m. (length)]. Pp. 746(44)-760(57).

[Discussion on "The Beast Power of Revelation" by] M. C. Wilcox [continued]. Time: 7/14/[4:00-4:30? p.m. (length)]. Pp. 760(57)-769(67),

[Discussion on "The Mediation of Christ" by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. Titae: 7/14/[4:307-4:50? (length)]. Pp. 770(68)-776(74). (During

this discussion a verbal scuffle broke out between R. D. Quinn and W. W. Prescott, and the latter offered to "withdraw from any further

xii teaching on the subject" [p. 770] and "drop the whole thing" [p. 773]. However, F. M. ttilcox sieved "that it is the consensus of this body that Professor Prescott go on with these studies." This motion vas NevertheHe did

greeted with "General acclamation from the floor" [p. 774], less, Prescott does not seem to have continued at this time. the next day.) ["The Beast Power of Revelation" by II. C.J Lacey [continued]. 7/14/[4:507-5:45? p.m. (length)]. [JULY 15 (program)] "The Mediation of CHrist" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. [9:00-9:45 (a.m.) (program)]. Pp. 795(1)-810(11). Tine: 7/15/ Pp. 776(74)-794(92).

Time:

Time: 7/15/

"The Eastern Question" [presented by] C. S. Longacre. [10:00-10:45 a.m. (length and inference)].

Pp. 8lO(ll)-835(25).

(Pages 811-835 are Longacre's paper, entitled: "Statement on Daniel 11." Apparently his presentation consisted of extracts from his paper. According to the program, "The Beast Power in Revelation"

by It. C. Wilcox was originally scheduled for this time.) "The Beast Power of Revelation" by H. C.] Lacey [continued]. 7/15[10:45-ll:30? a.m. (Length and program)]. 20). Time:

Pp. 836(lla)-846(19-

(The "U. S. in Prophecy" by W. H. Wafceham was originally

scheduled for this time.) [JULY 16 (program)] '835 ["The Mediation of Christ" by VI. W.] Prescott [continued].

Time:

7/16/[9:00-10:45 (a.m.) (program and length)].

Pp. 847(1)-880(22L).

(The "Seven Trumpets [by] J. N. Anderson & C. L. Benson" was originally scheduled for this tine.)

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["The Eastern Question" by C. M.] Sorenson [continued?]. [10:45 (p. 881)-11:30 (program)].

Time: 7/16/ (Though

Pp. 881(23)-904(40f).

this transcript occupies 23 pages much of it appears to have been historical quotations that were entered into the transcript later.) [Discussion concerning the] "Disposition of the Manuscript." Daniells [chairman]. p. 905 and length)]. A. G.

Time: 7/16/[11:307-12:00? (noon) (conjecture, Pp. 905(40-g)-913(40-o). (From the discussion

it appears that the primary reason for not publishing the papers and transcripts of the conference was the dissention generated by the discussions on "the Eastern Question" (p. 906), or "the king of the Worth" (p. 910). Apparently A. G. Daniells* suggestion "to lock

this manuscript up in a vault" [p. 912], was the one adopted though no foraal action was taken to this effect at this time. W. T. Knox,

chairman of the Bible Conference committee concurred in Daniells' opinion when he said: "I believe it would be better not to print it at all" [p. 913], journment.") [Discussion concerning the topic for the first period of the afternoon and discussions on "The Eastern Question," [The Daily," and "The Beast Power of Revelation"]. and pp. 914, 937)]. Time: 7/16/[3:00-3:55? p.m. (length (Apparently the scheduled A notation at the end of p. 913 reads: "Ad-

Pp. 914(4l)-937(62).

topic for this period was on "The Mediation of Christ, but it was replaced by discussions on the topics listed above.) ["The United States in Prophecy" presented by W. H.] Uakeham. 7/16/[4:00-4:45 p.m. (p. 937)]. Pp. 938(63)-953(74i). Time: (This topic

xiv was preceded by discussion on "The Beast Power of Revelation" while Wakeham fetched his paper. Pp. 940(66)-950(70f) apparently consist

of the transcription of Wakeham's paper [pp. 950, 951].) 34/2 "The Spirit of Prophecy" [presented] by A. G. Daniells. [4:45-5:30? p.m. (p. 954)]. Q&*7 Time: 7/16/ (A shorthand

Pp. 954 (71)-961(84-87).

notation on p. 957 apparently instructs the stenographers not to transcribe the pages between p. 956 and 958. See p. 2142.)

[JULY 17 (program, p. 062)]

"xhe DailyMatthew 24" [presented by] W. W. Prescott. 9:00-[9:45 a.m. (program)]. ' Pp. 962(l)-973(12-19) ["The Seven Trumpets" presented by] J. N. Anderson.
[10:00-10:45 a.m. (p. 974 and length)].

Time: 7/17/

Time: 7/17/

Pp. 974(20)-988(32b).

(A notation on p. 974 indicates that "during . . . [the intermission 9:45-10:00 a.m.] the pictures of the delegates were taken." The program lists C. L. Benson as co-lecturer with J. S. Anderson on this topic. presentation.) [Discussion concerning Bible Readings and "The United States in Prophecy"]. Time: 7/17/[10:45-ll:30 a.m. (program and length?)]. (The program says "Open" for this period. However, Benson"apparently took no part in the oral

Pp. 989(33)-997(44-45).

It was proposed that W. W. Prescott complete his presentation of DailyMatthew 24" [pp. 962, 989], but Prescott declined, saying that "one presentation a day and all the discussion on it, Is all I can stand." It is not absolutely certain that discussion However, the length of the dis-

for this period ends on p. 997.

cussion and the abrupt change of subject tends to confirm this conclusion.)

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[Discussion on "The Seven Trumpets"] (length)].

Time: 7/17/[3:00-3:45 p.m. (The "intermission" [p. 1006]

Pp. 997[44-45]-1006(54).

that followed this discussion was apparently from 3;45-4:20 p.m.) fDiscussion concerning whether to let H. C. Lacey present his "view of the cause of the darkness of Hay 19, 1780" It was voted to defer

Professor Lacey's talk to a later period, "some time during the Teachers' Conference."], 1007, 1009?)]. Time: 7/17/[4:20?-4:45 p.a. (pp. 1006,

Pp. 1007(55)-1011(58A). Time: 7/17/[4:457-5:30 p.m.

Discussion of "The [Seven] Trumpets. (length? and p. 1019)]. [JULY 18 (p. 1020)]

Pp. 1012(59)-1019(66).

"[The Daily] Matthew 24" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued, followed by discussion]. Time: 7/18/[9:00-11:15? a.m. (length and pp. 1020,

1020(1)-1067(55-56).

(The program schedule assigns the first study

period [9:00-9:45] to "Matthew 24" by W. W. Prescott; the second period [10:00-10:45] to the "Seven Trumpets" by J. K. Anderson & C. L. Benson; and the third period [10:45-11:30] to "Open." It

appears that the presentation and discussion of the Daily in Matthew 24 took up the entire time until about 45 minutes before "noon" [p. 1067]). "The [Seven] Trumpets" [presented by] B. G. Wilkinson. [11:157-12:00 (conjecture, p. 1067)]. P. 1067. Time; 7/18/ (A notation on

p. 1067 states that "Prof. B. G. Wilkinson was next called upon question of the trumpets.*' This is followed by the parenthetical remark: "Wilkinson*s paper," which in turn is followed by the "Lateri It [Wilkinson f s paper] is not in There is no transcript for this talk.

parenthetical remark:

shape to be copied yet."

xvi Perhaps he simply read his paper.) [JULY 19 (program and p. 1068)] "Devotional Service [and Testimony Meeting]." Time: 7/19/4[:00-6:00?] '"* *Ts^TQ p.m. (pp. 1067, 1068 and length). Pp. 1068(8)-1090(36). (A notation on p. 1068 says: "Elder Daniells' opening remarks were taken

by Prof. [Cleraen] Earner, to which were assigned pages 1-7." A notation on p. 1090 says: "The closing remarks of Elder Daniells

were taken by Professor Hamer.) "Sunday in the Roman Empire, and Its Introduction Into the Christian Church A paper by C. M. Sorenson. Pp. 1091(1)-1118(28). (This

paper is a duplicate of the paper appearing as pp. 3-30.) > "Lacks first study, 7/20/19. l"f fift material." P. 1119. Given to A. G. D[aniells] with other (This is a scrap of paper, and manifestly

refers to the first morning study presented by W. E. Howell at the Bible Teachers' Counsel [July'20-Aucust 1], since it is attached Xt'GSfco P- 1120, "The Divine Call to Teach" by W. E. Howell, which is dated "7-21" at "8:15.") [JULY 22 (p. 1120)] "The Divine Call to Teach" by W. E. Howell. (p. 1120 and conjecture p. 1127)]. Time: 7/21/[8:15-8:43? (a.m.) (The

Pp. 1120(1)-1127(8).

presentation of this paper was apparently followed by discussion by those present [p. 1127].) [JULY 23 (p. 1128)] & Master Teacher" [presented by] V. E. Howell. 8:40? a.m. (pp. 1128, 1133 and length)]. Time: 7/22/[8:15-

Pp. 1128(1)-1133(6).

* *

SEQUENCE OF MATERIALS IN THE 1919 BIBLE AND HISTORY TEACHERS' CONFERENCE PAPERS, July 20-Aug. 1
*

July 2j) Papers presented during this day are missing JEiv.21 . 1305 "The Divine Call to Teach," W. E. Howell, ^8:15 <P pf> W. W. Prescott presentation, 9:00; W ff> ---* oVo July 22 W. E. Howell presentation, 8:15^. & f>j>. W. W. Prescott continuation of previous day's study /5"

July 23 W. E. Howell presentation, 8:15 ; 5" July 24 "Christ the Master-Teacher, We the Underteachers," W. E. Howell, 8:15. " H. C. Lacey, 10:15 //" I "f & " "The Aim, Scope, and Content of Our College Bible Studies,"

JH!Z. is

"The Divine Call to Teach," W. E. Howell^ p4ai.Cll

-* * o-t

"The Use of the Spirit of Prophecy in Our Teaching of Bible and History," discussion led by A. G. Daniells, 9:00y August 1 '^nsfjlration of the Spirit of Prophecy as Related to the Inspiration of the Bible," 31 "Pastoral Training," A. G. Daniells, 11:1.5 * Undated Manuscript^ "The Application of the Principles of Historic Method to Our Own Teaching Work," C. L. Bensonj 7 //" ," E. F. Albertsworth

xvii [JULY 23 (p. 1134)] ["The Great Commission" (title?) by W. E.] Howell. _Ll54" g:30? a>nii (pt n34 and length)]. Time: 7/23/[8:15(This

Pp. 1134([1])-1138(5).

untitled talk could have been titled: "Go Teach All Nations.") [JULY 24 (p. 1139)]
'-TO

^J "Christ the Master-Teacher, We the Under teachers" by W. E. Howell. Time: 7/24/1915 [i.e. 1919]/ 8:15-[8:30 a.m.] (pp. 1139 and length). Pp. 1139-1143. [JULY 25 (p. 1144)] The Divine Call to Teach" by W. E. Howell. (length)]. [JULY 21 (p. 1150)3 P'The Teaching of History in Our Schools" (title?) presented by W. W.] Prescott. Time: 7/21/[9:00 (p. 1150)-9:45 a.m. (length)]. Pp. Pp. 1144(1)-1149(6). Time: 7/25/[8:15-8:30 (a.m.)

1150(9)-1165(24). [JULY 22 (p. 1166)3 ["The Teaching of History in Our Schools" (title?) presented by W. W.] Prescott continued, [and accompanied by discussion]. [9:00-9:45 a.m. (conjecture and length)]. [JULY 24 (p. 1184)] "The Aim, Scope, and Content of Our College Bible Studies" [by] H. C. Lacey [followed by discussion]. a.m. (conjecture, length)]. No. 1.) Time: 7/24/10:15(p. 1184}-11:15 (End of packet Time: 7/22/

Pp. 1166(1)-1180(15).

Pp. 1181(1)-1198(18).

"Bible Conference: July 1-19, 1919. D. C." P. 1199.

Tjakoma] Pfark], Washington,]

(A logo containing the initial R surrounded by

the initial C appears in the upper left hand corner of this "manila wrapper. The notation, "Stenographically Reported Papers sub-

mitted at the Conference," appears in the lower left hand corner. The notation, "Appears to be Valuable studies,*1 appears in the lower right hand corner. by the same person. "Bible Conference: B.C." P. 1200. All handwriting seems to have been done

This is the beginning of the second packet.) Tak[oma] Park, [Washington,]

July 1-19-1919.

(A notation, "Sec. 4," 4 being circled, ,appears The

in the upper right hand corner of this cardboard stiffener. word "Complete" appears in the lower 'left hand corner.) "Opening Session of Bible Conference." Daniells. Pp. 1201 ([1])-1218,(29). [Keynote address by] A. G.

(This duplicates pp. 38-57.)

t"The Person of Christ" presented by W. W.] Prescott. Pp. 1219(1)1235(17 1/2). (Duplicates pp. 58-74.) Pp. 1236

"Principles of Prophetic Interpretation" by M. C. Wilcox. ([1])-1250(15). (Duplicates pp. 75-89.)

"[The Identification of] the Ten Kdngdoms" [by] C. P. Bollman. 1251([1])-1266(16). (Duplicates pp. 90-105.)

Pp.

[Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by W. W.) Prescott. 1277(30, 31). (Duplicates pp. 106-116.)

Pp. 1267(18)-

["Principles of Prophetic Interpretation" by] M. C. Wilcox was completed [and discussed]. Pp. 1278-1289. (Duplicates pp. 117-128.)

["The Identification of the Ten Kingdoms" by C. P.] Bollraan finished [and discussed]. Pp. 1289-1299. (Duplicates pp. 128-133.)

["The Person of Christ" presentation by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. Pp. 1300-1321. (Duplicates pp. 139-160.)

[Discussion on "Principles of Prophetic Interpretation" by] It. C. Wilcox [continued], Pp, 1322-1335.
*

(Duplicates pp. 161-174.)

[Discussion on "The Identification of the Ten Kingdoms" by C. P. Bollnan [continued]. Pp, 1335-1346. (Duplicates pp. 174-185.)

[Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by] W. W. Prescott [continued], Pp. 1347-1365. (Duplicates pp. 186-204, P. 1353 imperfect.

See p, 191 for perfect copy.) [Discussion on "Principles of Prophetic] Interpretation" by M. C.] Wilcox [continued]. Pp. 1365-1376. (Duplicates pp. 204-215.)

[Discussion on f'The Identification of] the Ten Kingdoms [by C. P. Bollnan [continued]. Pp. 1376-1382. (Duplicates pp. 215-221.) Pp. 1383-

"The Person of Christ" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. 1397. (Duplicates pp. 222-236.)

"The Eastern Question" [presented by] C. M. Sorenson. (Duplicates pp. 237-256.)

Pp. 1398-1417.

[Discussion concerning how the morning topics were to be handled in the afternoon]. A. 6. Daniells, [chairman]. Pp. 1418-1420.

. (Duplicate pp. 257-259.) [Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by V. W.] Prescott [continued]. Pp. 1420-1436. (Duplicates pp. 259-275.) Pp. 1436-

["The Eastern Question" by C. M.] Sorenson [continued]. 1444. (Duplicates pp. 275-283.)

["The Eastern Question" presented by H, C.] Lacey. (Duplicates pp. 283-288.)

Pp. 1444-1449.

"The Person of Christ" by W. H. Prescott [continued]. (Duplicates pp. 289-305.) ["The Eastern Question" by] H. C. Lacey [continued]. (Duplicates pp. 305-325.

Pp. 1450-1466.

Pp. 1466-1486.

The p. between pp. 1471(26) and 1472(28),

i.e., p. 27 in the original transcript, was missing when the transcript was found.) [Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by] W. 17. Prescott. / (Duplicates pp. 326-338.) ["The Eastern Question" by] H. C. Lacey [continued]. (Note that pp. 1509-1514 duplicate pp. 1503-150S. duplicate pp. 338-347.) "The Person of Christ" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. (Duplicates pp. 348-363.) ["The Eastern Question" by] H. C. Lacey [continued]. (Duplicates pp. 364-390.) ["The Eastern Question" presented by] W. W. Prescott. (Duplicates pp. 391-406.) [Discussion on "The Eastern Question by the delegates]. (Duplicates pp. 406-444.) "The Person of Christ" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. (Duplicates pp. 445-455.) ["The Eastern Question" presented by] M. C. Wllcox. (Duplicates pp. 456-471. Pp. 1622-1656. Pp. 1612-1622. Pp. 1573-1611. Pp. 1558-1573, Pp. 1531-1557. Pp. 1515-1530. Pp. 1487-1499.

Pp. 1499-1514. Pages 1499-1508

Contains pp. 1627-1645 which the

notation on p. 460 says are "out in hands of B. G. Wilkinson.")

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["The Eastern Question" by] M. C. Uilcox [continued (p. 1656)]. 1657-1682. (Duplicates pp. 472-4<7.)

Pp.

["The Eastern Question" presented by A. 0.] Tait [followed by discussion] . Pp. 1683-1693. (Duplicates pp. 498-503.) Pp. 1694-1706.

"The Person of Christ" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. (Duplicates pp. 509-521.) "[The] Two Covenants" presented by A. 0. Tait. (Duplicates pp. 522-536.)

Pp. 1707-1721.

"The 1260 Years of Daniel 7" presented by [H. S.] Prenier. 1724. (Duplicates pp. 536-539.)

Pp. 1721-

[Discussion concerning a proposal that "a committee of three, made up of Professor (B. G.) Wilkinson, Professor (C. H.) Sorenson, and Professor (C. S.) Longacre, be appointed to arrange for the further ( presentation of the old view (of the Eastern Question)." so voted]. P. 1725. (Duplicates p. 540.) It was

[Discussion on "The Person of Christ" by W. W.] Prescott [continued]. Pp. 1725-1735. (Duplicates pp. 540-550.) Pp.

[Discussion on ] "The Two Covenants" [by A. 0, Tait continued]. 1736-1745. (Duplicates pp. 551-560.)

[Discussion on] "The 1260 [Years of Daniel 7" by H. S. Prenier, continued]. Pp. 1746-1762. (Duplicates pp. 561-577.) Pp. 1763-1779.

["The Person of Christ" by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. (Duplicates pp. 578-594.) "The [Two] Covenants" [by A. 0. Tait further discussed]. (Duplicates pp. 595-610.)

Pp. 1780-1795.

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"The 1260 [Years of Daniel 7" by] H. S. Prenier [continued]. 1823. (Duplicates pp. 611-638.)

Pp. 1796-

"The Mediation of Christ" [presented by] W. W. Prescott. 1837. (Duplicates pp. 639-552.)

Pp. 1824-

"The Beast Power of Revelation" [presented by] M. C. tfilcox. 1938-1856. (Duplicates pp. 653-671.)

Pp.

"The 1260 Year[s of Daniel 7" by H. S. Prenier discussed]. (Duplicates pp. 673-684.)

Pp. 1857-1868.

[Discussion on "The Mediation of Christ" by W. IT.] Prescott [discussed]. Pp. 1869-1879. (Duplicates pp. 685-695.)

[Discussion on] "The Beast Power of Revelation" [by M. C. Wilcox, discussed]. Pp. 1879-1884. (Duplicates pp. 695-700.)

[Discussion concerning adjournment and the possibility of having another Bible Conference in 1920. Pp. 1885-1889. A. G,] Daniells [chairman].

(Duplicates pp. 701-705.)

["The Mediation of Christ" (progran and p. 1890ff); however the transcript says:] "The Person of Christ" (p. 1890) by W. W. prescott [continued]. Pp. 1890-1908. (Duplicates pp. 706-724.) Pp.

["The Beast Power of Revelation" by] M. C. Wilcox [continued]. 1709-1710. (Duplicates pp. 725, 726.)

["The Beast Power of Revelation" presented by H. C.] Lacey. 1929. (Duplicates pp. 727-745.)

Pp. 1911-

[Discussion on "The Mediation of Christ11 by W. W.] Prescott [continued]. Pp. 1930-1944. (Duplicates pp. 746-760.)

[Discussion on "The Beast Power of Revelation" by] M. C. Wilcox [continued]. Pp. 1944-1953. (Duplicates pp. 760-769.)

xxiii [Discussion on "The Mediation of Christ" by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. Pp. 1954-1960. (Duplicates pp. 770-776.) Pp.

["The Beast Power of Revelation" by II. C.] Lacey [continued]. 1960-1978. (Duplicates pp. 776-794.)

"The Mediation of Christ" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued]. 1994. (Duplicates pp. 795-810.)

Pp* 197?-

"The Eastern Question" [presented by] C. S, Longacre. (Duplicates pp. 810-835.)

Pp. 1994-2019.

["The Beast Power of Revelation" by H. C.] Lacey [continued]. Pp. 2020-2030. (Duplicates pp. 836-846.) Pp. 2031-

["The Mediation of Christ" by W. W.] Prescott [continued]. 2064. (Duplicates pp. 847-880.)

["The Eastern Question" by C. M.] Sorenson [continued]. - 2089. (Duplicates pp. 881-904.)

Pp. 2065-

[Discussion concerning the "Disposition of the Manuscript." A. G. Daniells [chairman]. Pp. 2089-2097. (Duplicates pp. 905-913.)

[Discussion concerning the topic for the first period of the afternoon and discussion on "The Eastern Question,"-"The Daily," and "The Beast Power of Revelation"]. pp. 914-937.) ["The United States in Prophecy" presented by W. H.] Wakeham. 2122-2137. (Duplicates pp. 938-953.) Pp. 2138-2157. (Duplicates A Pp. Pp. 2098-2121. (Duplicates

"The Spirit of Prophecy" by A. G. Daniells, pp. 954-956 and 958-961.

Pp. 2141-2142 are not duplicated.

notation on p. 2142 says, "Elder Daniells said for us not to transcribe the rest of this meeting which would take over 60 pages of typing.")

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"The DailyHatthew 24" [presented by] W. U. Prescott. 2158. (Duplicates pp. 062-973.)

Pp. 2147-

["The Seven Trumpets" presented by] J. W. Anderson. (Duplicates pp. 974-938.)

Pp. 2159-2173.

[Discussion concerning Bible Readings and "The United States in Prophecy"]. Pp. 2274-2282. (Duplicates pp. 989-997.) Pp. 2283-2291. (Duplicates

[Discussion on "The Seven Trumpets"]. pp. 998-1006.)

[Discussion concerning whether to let H. C. Lacey present his "view of the cause of the darkness of May 19, 1780"]. (Duplicates pp. 1007-1011.) Discussion of "The [Seven] Trumpets." pp. 1012-1019.) "[The Daily] Matthew 24" [by] W. W. Prescott [continued, followed by discussion]. Pp. 2205-2252. (Duplicates pp. 1020-1067.) Pp. 2253-2275. Pp. 2197-2204. (Duplicates Pp. 2192-2196.

"Devotional Service [and Testimony Meeting]. (Duplicates pp. 1068-1090.) "Missing From This Set." as follows: P. 2276.

(The notations on this page read

All but one of Professor Howell's studies.

He took them.

"Historical Method," by Professor Albertsworth. Ask him for this.

"The Use of the Spirit of Prophecy in our Teaching of Bible and History." Professor Albertsworth borrowed this. [The word

"Returned" appears to the left of this notation and the notation itself has been crossed out.]
"The Aim, Scope and Content of Our College Bible Studies," by Professor Lacey. in a committee. I think Professor Prescott took this for use

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"The Teaching of History," by Professor Prescott, at 9:00 o f clock, July 21. Do not know who has this* See notation,

(These notations were probably made by B. P. Foots. on 472.) "The Master Teacher" [presented by] W. E. Howell. (Duplicates pp. 1128-1133.)

Pp. 2277-2282.

[Discussion on the] "Inspiration of the Spirit of Puphecy as Related

*

to the Inspiration of the Bible." WE. Kowell, Chairman; A. 6. Daniells [leading out]. Pp. 2283-2313. Time: 8/1/[9:007-11:00? p/ 2322?].

(This discussion lasted about one hour and 45

minutes according to the length of the transcript*) "The Application of the Principles of [the] Historic to Our Own Teaching Work" [presented by] C. L. Benson. Tine: [not given,

but followed E. F. Albertsworth's paper: "(The) Historical Method," pp. 2378-2400 (p. 2314)]. Pp. 2314-2320.

[A blotter pad with a mixture of longhand and shorthand notations. The longhand notations read: "Sunday (?)... out2/5 . . ."]. P. 2321.
^J^CTfiu L.*Ql>O

"Pastoral Training" [presented by] A. G. Daniells [followed by discussion]. 2322-2337. Time: 8/l/ll:15-[12:00 (noon) (length)]. Pp.

"The Use of the Spirit of Prophecy in Our Treadling of Bible and History" [presented by] A. G. Daniells [accompanied by discussion]. Time: 7/30/9:00-[11:00 (a.m.) (length)]. Pp. 2338-2377.

"[The] Historical Method" [presented] by E. F. Albertsworth [followed by discussion]. Tine: [not given, but it was followed by C, L.

xxvi Benson's "The Application of the Principles of [the] Historic at'* ! Method to Our Own Teaching" (p. 2314)]. notation on p. 2416 says: "Adjourned.") "The Application of the Principles of [the] Historic Method to Our '1.JS74 Own Teaching Work." [presented] by C. L. Benson. Pp. 2417-2423. Pp. 2401-2416. (A

(Duplicates pp. 2314-2320.)

"102*7

[Discussion on the] "Inspiration of the Spirit of Prophecy as Related to the Inspiration of the Bible." Daniells [leading out]. 2313.) W. E. Howell, Chairman; A. G. (Duplicates pp. 2283-

Pp. 2424-2454.

"The Use of the Spirit of Prophecy in Our Teaching of the Bible and History" [presented by] A. G. Daniells [accompanied by discussion]. Pp. 2455-2494. (Duplicates pp. 2338-2377.) P. 2495.

A piece of cardboard stiffener approximately 8 1/2" x 11".