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Show ' 1 Y 3S&?Sg Am Tire DESERET 6 EDUCATION BY PROF. AMOS N. MERRILL Brigham Yo ung University KSIi, 1:41 P.M. I desire to speak about Education as a malor concern of the Church. We And a good place to begin our thinking in an Interesting account f the way that Jeeus did as he ministered among men as is found In Mark, first chapter, beginning at the 16tii verse. To quote; , "Now as he yalked by the sea of Galilee, he saw fttmoa and Andrew his brother, casting a net into thr sea: dor they were Ushers and Jesus said unto them, come ye after Me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. "And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed Blm. And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James, the son of Eebedee, and John, his brother, who were also in their ship mending their nets. "And straightaway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee, In tbe ship with tbs hired servants, and went after him; and and they went into Capernaum, he straightway on the Babbath dayend entered into the synagogue; were astonished at taught and they his doctrine; tor he taught them as one that had authority, and not na the scribes." Those who are familiar with the life and doings of Jesus wilt recall of his minthat during all the time concerned with istry he was much the education of his followers, especially those who were to become his spostles, the standard bearers of spiritual truth. To the Quest of Truth Jesus devoted himself diligently to the quest of truth before he felt the qua) fled to begin hie labors asmag-1 teacher of men. Sensing the nltude of hts calling and anticipatwhich In situations the many ing learned as well as the tbe common people would be enrou n- tered as be taught this, to them, a new way of life, he betook himself into the wilderness for fasting, con.It is imtemplation and prayer. to portant to remember that prior a mind he had developed time this content that enabled him to think significant matters dearly upon to the Kingdom of Clod. pertaining that Here It was that ha wae met bycalled subtle but Intellectual person occasioned a This Satan. meeting clash of intellects. Having overthe eat come him, Jeioe pondering whole situation when "behold angels cams and ministered unto behim." Just what transpiredwe are tween Jeeus and tha Angels can one surmise not -Informed, but that- they taught Mm the great of God truths about" the Kingdom, sad a did his Father both'befor event. this after account of God's hand dealThe using, as he ing with his people, did his prophets whose mind had divine spirit been quickened by the Is a hisof truth, the Holy Ghost. In with situation tory replete the of people which the education themselves as the prophets as welt was a matter of vital moment. It to for even Oo a hard matter when dealing with achieve greatly an ignorant people. He. however, limitation of the recognisesof the men. especially our Inchildren toeomprehend theHospiritual ability of therethe Kingdom. things has provided divine sselslance fore of Truth that through the Spirit our educational quest may be 4 a- friends, . Unto All Troth will The promise Is this spirit will who lead unto mil truth It-those Furthermore to yield obedience of the Dispensaat the opening It of Time tion of the Fullness of Joseph came Into the mind had Smith that? tho timethe epme for of promise of th fulfillment as found In the light and oftruth Joel and record in the prophecy To At'fond fhspt'r of hli book It shall conte to pass And quote: out my that 1 will pour afterward, uWs all flesh; and your spirit shall on and vour daughters turn shall prophesy, your old young men dream dream, yourAnd uponslo handshall see visions: the and upon servants the maiden In those days Will I pour out my spirit." and that they propose to rsmsta In these rank. I Karpins With Pattern What a thrill these early pioneers, educational lead era as many of them were, if they could but behold tho picture today! An army of childhood and youth, buoyant, and happy, hastening to school every morning to be greeted and taught by a large body of men and women thia to continue for IX years! Their Joy would be, increased it they could see the Chroifg that are eagerly awaiting the opening of the junior And senior colleges ot the etato that they may drink more deeply of that eternal fountain of truth constantly flowing from these Institutions. Their Joy would he full could they but realise and know whet the church they loved so much has dune and la now doing to develops it educational system by establishing a university. Institutes nnd septlnariee all ot which are devoted to' .the training of tho heart In all those things which tend to modify the conduct of it members In keeping with ths pattern so clearly fashioned' by tho Bavior of men. Tbe Church is committed to aa educational program that will bo effectual in the training ot It membership young and old alike, in all tho fundamental elements which contribute to therwell rounded Christian life. No better evidence of the validity of this statement can fee found than the support the present leadership of the Church Is giving te Its leading educational institution. the Year Brigham Young university. the by year phenomenal growth of tho institution in student equipment, faculty and curricula calls for more moral and financial sup. port. Friends ot the Institution view this situation with satisfaction for they feel money and time aro well spent when devoted to tho spiritual and intellectual deveify- -, ment of the leadership of tomorrow. Those serving tbe Church as exeomlves and teachers in the Institution are stimulated to put forth their beet effort by the assurance that te continually reaching the university that the training administered promotes better living and more efficient services on the ot the students who attend. It part ia affirmed that in every avenue in of life throughout the whole country and In tha nations of tbe earth, wherever the gospel is being preached the Influence of the university la felt. This ia but a reflection of the influence ot the Church which foo- tens it. for no one can give evidence ot training and culture without reflecting credit upon the school which has helped to develop these virtues and the Church which makes such training poo -- - add Its contribution to tha great-nes- a of the nation of which he and they were a part. To tho task of providing an education that would achieve these end he set his hand and lent hla powerful Influence, With A baling Faith As the colonisers went out from Salt lake City, north, east, south and west, they took with them the spirit and Inspiration of Uielr lead er. It cams to pass, therefore, that wherever these Mormon people went there a if by magic, settle-mon- te ' grew in those place where the solitude of tho desert reigned before. Churches were established which, then as now, provided tor a training of tho heart. Schools were established for a training of the head. The training of the band, . then a new idea for institutions of learning, was not so easy. It took- 1 equipment and a curriculum, Senaing its importance, however, and with an abiding faith that it could be dona ho established schools of learning to be under church auspices and wrote Into tho original charters that which enjoined tho development of this idea of manual and occupational training. Upon thia foundation our splendid eio- mentsry and secondary echo! systems have developed. Mighty strides have been made during the intervening years; great strides are yet to ho made. Tho yea ra that have intervened have witnessed the building of excellent physical plants and a perfected and enriched curricula from one end of the state to the other and la slates wherever the Latteradjoining -day Saint people have gone. I would ant infer for a moment that tho Mermon people bare a monopoly on this disposition to provide tor the edwmtional welfare of the rising generation, hut what I do want to Mi ess Is that tho Mormons tndryK with tho vanguards - inter-mounta- sible. Fwwatlally I At tho time of the release of President Rein hold Stoof as president of the South Amur lean when two missions, tho Argon tins and Brasil, were created on that continent, members of tho Churoh there, through the mission secretary, o. Wallace Fax, sent the folios Ing appreciation of the work of the outgoing mission head, and testimony cout'Crmng the gospel , message: and missionaries The member Of tbe South American mlsstou take Ithle opportunity to express their ungratitude for the progress madeRein-boBrest. der the direction of Stoof during the past nmo Herewith years. they express . themselves: Wo who ars assembled within the- promised land, a land of Zion, seeking truth' and carrying tho guiding light, render appreciation to our Circular for his messengers, the apostles and missionaries of the latter-da- y dispensation. Their seed is sown, 'They cultivate ua Their scyclcs are sharp. They thrust with might- and reap aa are they eow abundantly. Weefforttbe greatcful fruits of their Let our thankfulness fee understood by all the aooe and daughters of our Father In Heaven, that wo (nay unitedly multiply our joy for. into our homes and hearts tho call of Truth has penetrated-Dawninray of Ufe'a new liop-emus-sio- -- o, ld g 1 etemlty, Illumine our pathway. ' We accept the first born of our Father, the Only Begotten Bon in Jeeus. the Christ. We mortality, know be lives and knowledge is given us that he In the presence of tho Father did choose tho Prophet Joseph Smith as his restorer. That Cbrit sent messengers with keys and power to bestow upon tho head of tho even Onjr Dispensation, Joseph Smith, in our firm testimony, Moroni, the Nephlte prophet; John tho Baptlot; Peter. James and John; Moses and Kjia. are (he messengers ot whom we teettfy that they did come to ordain the Prophet Joseph, sealing upon Mm-al- l poner, rights npd privileges to Organise and perfect the work ot God within the current dispensation. Grateful are we onto the mew loved f God fgr their diligent effort and klriifly bleasings which e they brought among ua To Apoo-tlBallard, lley L .Pratt and Ku-l8. Wells we owe thanksgiving. In farewell to Brest. Stoof and hla family we say: "Psra sleinpro Dins net eo con vox" (God he with you always). And to the recently appointed presidents. W. Ernest Young, to preside over the Argentine mission, and Rulon 8-- Howells as president of the Brasil mission, earh in his respective field, we eay wholeheartedly; "Breuvcntda," (Welcome). d on . - Tlrdnaational The Idea that educational Institution exist tor the training of childhood and youth only la not' characteristic of ths Church of Jesus Christ ot Latter-da- y Saints. The adult education program, now so widely heralded by the government IB reality, nothing new ,ia the Church, in Joseph Bmltha time there appeared a need for a more thoroughly trained leadership. To achieve this end the School of the Prophets was organised.? In this school a aeries of in- -, toilectual-anspiritual sxperiencee ws provided that fitted tho minus-tr- y of the Church for larger and more efficient service. later there was established, in addition to tho Priesthood Quorums tho SunMutual school. day Improvement Association. Relief Societies, primaries. Religion Classes, etc., ail of which are wwentlaily educational institutions. The organisation of and tho curriculum for all of these are so flexible that they are readily adapatabl to the Intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of sll the members of the Church. The Leadership week, now an established Institution of Brigham Ioung university, w hieh brings hundred of men and women, leaders of tho Church, together for inspiration end Instruction la viewed with satisfaction by those who sdvocste adult education as a tangible evidence of the Church's leadership in this field. Tho education has been and ne doubt always will be one of the major concerns of tbe Church, Through It, the Church alms to develop Intellectuality, spirituality and power that will fit Its membership fop fullness of living in the Kingdom of God. f THE DESERET NEWS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, ,1955. Joseph Smith as a Translator tar. or alternate, of the $un-go- d. Is represented as declaring, "I am he who resides in the middle of the (Continued from Pace Two.) tologists. Thus, in many Hypocephall only two such figures are shown, and this might even be called 'the typical arrangement, since the inscriptions flanking thorn seem to be an important part- of the total. ,We may safely insist that they were not inserted merely to, save the trouble 'of drawing more than two of the cynocephalL Apart from the matter of the number of these figures in given cases, it is. significant that the apes properly to be Called Kbemenu never wear the horned disk upon their heads. t This adornment, as we might, H already discussed, indicates some siggather from the nificance in relation to the moon, or its god, Thoth. As we shall see later, also, other authorities propose to "Identify" these apes dif- eye. , Among other familiar metaphor involving reference to the sacred eye, we may quote that involving the notion of two eyes of the Sun-go- d Thou openest the two eyes and tbe world is flooded with light. This .may refer, as has been supposed, on the basis of other portio expressions, to tbe sun and moon, hut with equal propriety to the morning and the evening sun Uoremku and HarakbU as Indicatferently. ing the total illumination of every Inscriptions accompanying these figures on several specimens' may dey. So soon as there is a definite identification, even partial, between be examined, with a view to. seeking such suggestions as they may the sacred eye and the sun, we seem to have some conception of the afford. In the Leyden Hypocephalus, for example, appear duplicate actual source of several of tho former' more conspicuous ascribed inscriptions, written in reverse, above the heads of the two cynoThus, we have that familiar symbol for divine prevt- properties. dence, el(L the winged 'disk or winged eye. Here the wings indicate, cephalL Thereading seems to be, (A ntr pa i ftw. Here the five- not only jflying, but also protection, etc, by a figure of rhetorie pointed star (sb) may be understood to mean "star;" the figure reas proper to Egyptian as to the Hebrew. With the several attributes an "axe familiar to inverted indicate the (nular), capital sembling "I, ' of tbe holy eye, coupled with wings, we seem to have a elose parallel -(he accepted symbol, or determinant, of "deity, with the possible the sinking words of Mat. Jv. 2: "Unto you that fear my name jo meaning "divine star. Following this is a combination of characball the Sun of Righteousness arise with heating in his wings. ' Here the word rendered healing" is marpcV significant in the fact ters, either pa or bn. The' circle followed by four strokes may be that, among its several meanings are healing," health, (aken for the value given above, with the iVafislatiOn, four suns, remedy. help, "deliverance," tranquility," making It nearly a counterpart of or,1 perhaps, corresponds to Prof. Birch's rendering, arp ftu, "four the Egyptian utza, and here associating it with the figure 'of the sun.. times, indicating that the previous expression is a word of praise, To--. return to consideration of the central figure in the . it is to be understood in some such v (o be four times repeated..-Tha- t we may notice that in Facsimile, No. 2, it presents several sense might toe' inferred from the fact that, On the specimen which differences as compared with other specimens. Thus, instead of the "we have called British, No. 2, we may see the star and exe four rami heads, looking In opposite directions, it seems to have only two face of indefinite description. Also, these, instead f resting combination repealed above tbe upraised hands of three rampant upon the shoulders ot the double body, as is usual, are offset to the cynoccphal, and before the body of the fourth.- - Also, the four guns . standing between it and a shaded element which rests upon right, at the left. It seems to indicate the praise uttered by these Appear the right knee. It lacks also the usual elaborate crown, having, only p io a have we is .Another here thet symbol figures. interesting feet, two born-lik-e projections upon the head, without even (he disk (solaf representation capable of the Translation, ."divine star, although es in the Paris Hypocephalus shown herewith. Wo miss .or lunar), whether this refers to the central seafed figure, or is merely the also ihe usual composite scepters, with the symbols of Strength, Mutation to the rising, sun by the Khemenu, in spite of life and stability;" seeing only some order of staff, held, appartheir irregular representation here, we can not undertake ently, by the outstretched arm, and surmounted with Hieroglyphio As wo may gather from the opinions of the several Egyptological symbols, indicating, perhaps giving and power" (since they closely authorities who have expressed themselves in regard 'to tbe suggest several signs composed with extended human arms). This end its possible meanings, the crouching central figure, finds some support in the somewhat parallel peculiarity of supposition flanked by adoring CYnocephali, determines the significance of the tho Paris Hypocephalus, showing only one sceptre (on the knee to the as Ruler, entire composition, and is supposed to represent Amen-R- a, right of the figure), with only the sign for power" or "authority or Crealor, of tho universe, or as the Source of power, which is to Perhaps, because there are only two heads, or faces, upon the shoulbe the object of prayers and invocations. Then, the remaining panels of this figure, we see the branchlike ornaments starling on either der of the chart may he supposed to exhibit other aspects of creative-- ' side below the head. Such figures as "these heve been Sailed, as and preservative powers, as personified by the several gods shown, we shall see later, by the term; apmatennu, and supposed to indicate a so many avatars, or alternate representations, of this Supremo minor gods of (he cardinal points. Since, however, no one knows Possessor of Deity,- particularly in relation to the justification and certain what these figures were intended to connote in ihe presfor rehabilitation of the dead. This is a vew whch may be upheld ent connection, we may call attention to the fact that their form Birch Dr. in translation of the offered the by suggestions strongly is consistent with the device shown on scepters, dor example, rep- -' for the circular inscription on British Hypocephalus, No. 1, reading resenting the 'head of some doglike animal (jackal, etc.), and believed . . in parri . . to correspond to the meaning, strength (war). 4 secret am I the I ,am accomplished Amen, who is in the place:All these departures from the usual might be attributed to lh spirit even of the sun, going in and coming forth from the acromactivity qf some one in altering the' figure as we have it, 'Indeed, plished multitude; I am the great soql whose form is clear; I com so far as the. figure to Panel 3 Is concerned, this charge of lateration out of the abyss at will; I have come; I proceed from the eye. was actually made by Df. Deyerla. But heie, as ia other. Conner, This highly rhetorical rendering, possessing, nevertheless, a cerlions, none of the accuser? has' been able to indicate reasons why tain impressiveness, suggests a partial parallel to the words of Isa, they should have been Hidden or any evident advantage to the traIvii. 13, "I dwell In the high and holy place. For, this is the very ditional captions involved in making them. And, again, we may re-I from the connotation derivable from the phrase, eye. proceed peat the Judgment, applicable also to other plates, as already noted, The real implications of the expression may lje understood, .when we that, if Utrre have been changes made here, tbe Egyptian consisjreview the usual meanings derivable from this distinctly Egyptian ! tencies argue strongly that they must have been of ancient origin, one of called is fnetaphoi. Thus, the familiarly utxa, and not Ue result of modern adaptations. We may call Attention the favorite figures ia. Egyptian drawings of scenes having to do also, to tho fact that the double face and the "apmatennut on (he with gods and their beneficent nativities In behalf of mankind. It shoulder merety conforms this central figure (in so far) to the comascribed the is an amulet, also, of the greatest potency. Hence, mon representation with fig. 2 (as in the Leyden and British 2 and most immediate significance include such Ideas as rhealth, equilib- .4 specimens). It is interesting to note also that, as in these, figures, also, apparently, "divine protection, accomplishment, rinm, the two oppositely looking faces are divided by a vertical line surto .discern difficult be salvation. even or It may resurrection, mounted by a small circl?. We can not see how this laltep Egyp- the association of ideas in most of these connections; but it is probtian element could have been drawn Into Ihe central figure, because able that they were drawn originally from quite ordinary experiences. it is indistiuctiy shown in Fig. 2, although quite apparent in other most evidence immediate we in the find a the of person, eye Tims, . , Specimens of Hypocephalus. that hei is alive hence, for the primitive mind, (he eye becomes, Of all departures from tha usual to be noted in our In spite either figuratively or even literally, the seat of life. "Moreover, Hypocephalus, there ere no reasons to suppose that the central figure as has been Indicated, the images to be seen in ttje pupil of an eye bas any other significance than that assigned to it in other speri. or a soul a no means vague that yiere the suggestion by supply mens. Thus. we may quote the judgments of various authorities, who no man is looking out. And, as has been suggested, Jellhough with have undertaken to identify it. Cbampollion, describing a specimen one in secure the that correspond may eye authority, image entirely . . in Paris, not Bhown, writes: to the soul (ha), and that in the other to the dmrtilo (La). Howcenter Is of disk In the the shown the pantheistic god Amon-R- a, ever, Just as a maos spiritual self is to be found in hit eye, so double-face-d, winged, surrounded by the emblems of the four elealso the sun is the eye of God, the visible mitriifestaJUen of his life ments II. earth, air, fire, water, Tho legend makes Amon-R- n and aclivity, according to the notions of many peoples. But, if the . tones of the material world1. of the t Tord we Ra indicate te the sun, Egyptians used Hie expression "eye of the on one in of Commenting Inscriptions severs) specimens of of the encounter also the suggestion that it is also tha dwelling-plac- e ; god. Thus, in one ancient hymn, Horn, the most oonspleuous ava(Continued Oa Fags' Five) - well-train- Farewell and 'Welcome' Voiced in South America 1 cilltnted. lid He farther recognised, also hts predecessor, the Importance of the school and other types of educational Institutions as 'the best means of effectuating this fine educational philosophy. As a civic leader, he promoted the establishment of a public school system and crowned It with s state supported university. These Institutions, were to be concerned with tho teaching of essential items of truth and the development of these fundamental , abilities which make tbe success- ful quest of truth possible. That which we call higher learning, or that learning which promotes leadership in all lines of human ea-- d savor was to them pioneer leaders of great significance. Hie people had an empire to conquer, the vast resources of nature to tap and make to serve tbe common good, nation and a world to convince and wisdom charthat IntelligenceLatter-day acterised the Saints, a commonwealth to build that would ' . Church Department I marvelous promise was brought in a forceful manner, to the attention of the people by Joseph Smith more than a hundred years ago. The truth that has come Into tbd minds of men and the advancement that has taken place in all lines since that time stand as Indisputable evidence of tha validity of Joseph Smith's statement and as n fulfilment of the promise. Jt aeo indicates God's concern for tho Inteiltgeaco and progress of the children of men. Preparation Necessary Tour attention has been called to these important matters that this fundamental thesis may be established, namely, that when either God or men sets hand to the achievement of great tilings there, must of necessity bo a period of a period In which the preparation men and women who are to engage In the jwork must be taught which the fundamental truths make success possible. Now the "Mormon" people have set their hands to tho accomplishment of a groat work. W prut oorselves that we, as a people, have been callod of God to assist la th establishment of truth sad righteousness among tbe children of men, especially that truth contained In the gospel of Jaus Christ which reveals tho true relationship of Qod to man and man to his fellows. Small wonder then that great efforts should be made by the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-da- y Fktlnts for (he education of its membership. Tbe great founder of the Church under Chrlstj Joseph Smith, knew and taught 'that man could not be saved in Ignorance, A corollary of this great idea. ' namely, that man can be saved no faster than be gets knowledge, which, also, ho announced, has been an Incentive to bis followers from hts day to the present to provide facilities for the Acquisition of knowledge and the dissemination of truth, t Bend, Heart. Hand Brigham Young, tha great pioneer leader land educator. announced as important and fundamental educational principle when he said In substance that true education consists in a training of the head, the heart, the hand. In this pronouncement he was ahead . of hla time, but the validity and importance of this statement became more obvious as our civilisation becomes store complex. To him a well ordered life had its many bearings and contacts. Tbs mind must be stored with useful knowledge the heart trained to become kind, sympathetic and plastic, and the hand to do. la a high class .nvanner, the important tasks of llfe.1 RADIO ADDRESS Church Department AND THE CHURCH Thia SIMIAV, SKIT. M. IMS Radio NEWS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1955. ' "boat-sceno- , Hyco-eephal- us, -- . Hypo-ceplia- lus ol, , , . - ) X X |
