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Volume 6 Relation of U.B/EUB Virginia Conferences to Shenandoah University Dec. 26, 2013
9. 1882 Reports
Officers of the Conference (p. 2). Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Seminary—Rev. W. R.
Berry, Rev. J. W. Hicks, and Rev. S. H. Snell.
Report of the Committee on Education (p. 12). Solomon the wise man in the Book of
Proverbs declares “That the soul be without knowledge it is not good,” tersely expressing the perils of
ignorance. This same author in a plain way suggests the value of knowledge when he says, “When
wisdom entirety into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul, discretion shall preserve thee,
understanding shall keep thee.” Again, “By knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious
and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong, yea, a man of knowledge increased strength.” The history of
Christianity is a record of the highest and truest education, a proper leading out or development of soul
and mind power.
We are happy to notice the success of our Church educational work in the past. As Dr. Davis
stated to the General Conference, “over 18,000 students, male and female, have received instruction
under the auspices of the Church, and over 500 have graduated from our institutions of learning since
1847.” Our church college work has also been greatly favored from time to time with showers of
blessing, and hundreds who entered college without saving faith in Christ have graduated and gone out
into the world strong, polished Christian laborers for God, “workmen that needeth not to be ashamed.”
Therefore, Resolved, (1) That we express our gratitude to God for the measure of prosperity He has
granted unto us as a church in our educational work. (2) That we will use our money, influence, and
prayers for increased success in this inviting field. (3) That it affords us real pleasure to hear of the in-
creased efficiency of Union Biblical Seminary, and further that we heartily approve of the plan of the
agents to endow a “Glossbrenner Professorship” in honor of our own beloved Bishop, hereby pledging
ourselves to assist the agent all in our power in securing the amount of endowment needed, and feel glad
that as a Conference we are privileged to take the first move toward the desired end. (4) That as
heretofore we appreciate our privilege in cooperating with other Conferences toward the support of
Lebanon Valley College by our influence, our means, and our prayers, and that we will at any time
welcome its agent among us and give all the help we can. (5) That Shenandoah Seminary have our
warmest wishes, earnest efforts, and ardent prayers, for its success.
Amended: WHEREAS: The Virginia Conference of the United Brethren in Christ is the oldest
Conference in the Church, and has sons in almost if not every Conference of the Church in the United
States and Canada, and WHEREAS: Up to this time she has had no church school or institute of learning
within her borders; and WHEREAS: That need is now more deeply felt than ever before; therefore be it
Resolved, (1) That we establish an institution of learning within our bounds. (2) That the minimum for
beginning the work must be $10,000, and that no debt be made in establishing the School. (3) That an
agent be appointed whose duty it shall be to secure the amount contemplated. W. O. Grim, for the
Committee.
The report of the Committee on Education after being discussed by W. J. Zuck and A. P.
Funkhouser, an amendment was offered looking to the establishment of a conference institution in
Virginia. This subject brought out remarks from J. W. Howe, J. E. Hott, A. P. Funkhouser and J. W.
Kiracofe. A substitute was offered by A. P. Funkhouser which was adopted, and the whole report was
hen adopted as amended. [1882 Minutes, p. 13]
Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Seminary (p. 13). We, your Visiting Committee to
Shenandoah Seminary, would report that we visited the Seminary during Commencement Week, and
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9. 1882 Reports
Officers of the Conference (p. 2). Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Seminary—Rev. W. R.
Berry, Rev. J. W. Hicks, and Rev. S. H. Snell.
Report of the Committee on Education (p. 12). Solomon the wise man in the Book of
Proverbs declares “That the soul be without knowledge it is not good,” tersely expressing the perils of
ignorance. This same author in a plain way suggests the value of knowledge when he says, “When
wisdom entirety into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul, discretion shall preserve thee,
understanding shall keep thee.” Again, “By knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious
and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong, yea, a man of knowledge increased strength.” The history of
Christianity is a record of the highest and truest education, a proper leading out or development of soul
and mind power.
We are happy to notice the success of our Church educational work in the past. As Dr. Davis
stated to the General Conference, “over 18,000 students, male and female, have received instruction
under the auspices of the Church, and over 500 have graduated from our institutions of learning since
1847.” Our church college work has also been greatly favored from time to time with showers of
blessing, and hundreds who entered college without saving faith in Christ have graduated and gone out
into the world strong, polished Christian laborers for God, “workmen that needeth not to be ashamed.”
Therefore, Resolved, (1) That we express our gratitude to God for the measure of prosperity He has
granted unto us as a church in our educational work. (2) That we will use our money, influence, and
prayers for increased success in this inviting field. (3) That it affords us real pleasure to hear of the in-
creased efficiency of Union Biblical Seminary, and further that we heartily approve of the plan of the
agents to endow a “Glossbrenner Professorship” in honor of our own beloved Bishop, hereby pledging
ourselves to assist the agent all in our power in securing the amount of endowment needed, and feel glad
that as a Conference we are privileged to take the first move toward the desired end. (4) That as
heretofore we appreciate our privilege in cooperating with other Conferences toward the support of
Lebanon Valley College by our influence, our means, and our prayers, and that we will at any time
welcome its agent among us and give all the help we can. (5) That Shenandoah Seminary have our
warmest wishes, earnest efforts, and ardent prayers, for its success.
Amended: WHEREAS: The Virginia Conference of the United Brethren in Christ is the oldest
Conference in the Church, and has sons in almost if not every Conference of the Church in the United
States and Canada, and WHEREAS: Up to this time she has had no church school or institute of learning
within her borders; and WHEREAS: That need is now more deeply felt than ever before; therefore be it
Resolved, (1) That we establish an institution of learning within our bounds. (2) That the minimum for
beginning the work must be $10,000, and that no debt be made in establishing the School. (3) That an
agent be appointed whose duty it shall be to secure the amount contemplated. W. O. Grim, for the
Committee.
The report of the Committee on Education after being discussed by W. J. Zuck and A. P.
Funkhouser, an amendment was offered looking to the establishment of a conference institution in
Virginia. This subject brought out remarks from J. W. Howe, J. E. Hott, A. P. Funkhouser and J. W.
Kiracofe. A substitute was offered by A. P. Funkhouser which was adopted, and the whole report was
hen adopted as amended. [1882 Minutes, p. 13]
Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Seminary (p. 13). We, your Visiting Committee to
Shenandoah Seminary, would report that we visited the Seminary during Commencement Week, and
Reports 1882 113
