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[John Wesley to Alexander Knox, 1776 January 27]
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January 27, 1776
My Dear Alleck,
I wrote a particular answer to your last a day or two after I received it. It is well if someone did not intercept it; otherwise I know not how it could miscarry.
Your illness will continue just so long as is necessary to suppress the fire of youth, to keep you dead to the world, and to prevent your seeking happiness where it never was nor ever can be found. Considered in this view, it is a great blessing and a proof of God’s watchful care over you.
I suspect the eruption which you speak of to be neither better nor worse than the itch. If so, the taking internal medicines is as wise as the taking them to kill lice or fleas. I wonder that to this day many excellent physicians are ignorant of this. I advise you to look into the Primitive Physic. Those medicines are both cheap and safe. The [Peruvian] bark is not a safe medicine. I mean, if you take it in specie. As for infusions or light decoctions of it, they are excellent medicines.
I cannot but admire the wisdom and goodness of Divine Providence with regard to you. As you have all the necessaries and conveniences of life; as you have a tender, indulgent parent; as you have a natural sprightliness and flow of spirits; you might in all probability have excited the admiration or affection of your relations and acquaintance, and have placed your happiness therein, had not so wonderful a counterpoise been prepared for you. A common illness, especially a transient one, would by no means have answered the intention, or saved you either from admiring yourself or from being admired by others. Therefore God keeps you long in his school, the very best wherein infinite wisdom could place you, that you may thoroughly learn to be meek and lowly in heart and to seek all your happiness in God.
Wishing every blessing to my dear Mrs. Knox and the little ones, I remain
Yours affectionately,
J. Wesley
I do not hear whether Mr. Abraham is dead or alive; nor indeed Mr. [Richard] Boardman.Letter from John Wesley to Alexander Knox. This letter is one of fifty in a bound volume
[John Wesley to Alexander Knox, 1783 December 7]
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December 7, 1783
Dear Alleck,
In the third volume of our Works at the 267th and 268th pages, the case is clearly stated and determined. The substance of it is, ‘What is that faith whereby we are sanctified?’ It is a divine evidence and conviction: 1) that God has promised it in the Holy Scripture; 2) that what God has promised he is able to perform; and 3) that he is able and willing to do it now. There needs to be added but one thing more, a divine evidence and conviction, that he doth it. In that hour, it is done! God says to the inmost soul, ‘According to thy faith, be it unto thee.’ Then the soul is pure from every spot of sin. It is clean from all unrighteousness.
Look for it therefore every day, every hour, every moment! Certainly you may look for it now, if you believe it is by faith. ‘But am I to believe I have it before I have it?’ No; this is nonsense and absurdity. It is a contradiction in terms. ‘Which then is first, sanctification or sanctifying faith?’ In order of thinking, faith is before sanctification. But in order of time, neither is before the other. They are simultaneous. In one instant God works and man believes. God works faith and man is sanctified. God enables man to believe, and to love him with all his heart. Observe! God works and man believes. The power is God’s; the act is man’s. ‘But if man has no natural power to believe, why is he condemned for not believing?’ Because he may believe if he will; though not when he will. There is therefore one saving faith, and one only, of which everyone may be a partaker.
I advise you, to read over that sermon. It may considerably clear your apprehension. But God will work in those, yea and often by those, who have no clear apprehension of his work. We are commanded, to hope and love, as well as to believe. And both hope and love are the work of God in us. But it is man that hopes and loves. Faith, hope, and love are all the work and the gift of God, but the act of man.
What if he should give you them now?
I am, dear Alleck,
Yours most affectionately,
J. WesleyLetter from John Wesley to Alexander Knox. This letter is one of fifty in a bound volume
Alithia Payan Interview
No full textAlithia Payan (Class of 1997, M.A. 2015) was interviewed by Amanda Sun in the Oral History Studio in Fondren Library at Southern Methodist University on July 14, 2023. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a minor in Theatre Studies and a Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution from SMU. Dr. Payan grew up in both Texas and New Mexico, having had homes and relatives in both states. Her mother greatly impacted her decision to attend SMU, as she worked there as a member of the faculty/staff. Although she had participated in Track and Field during her pre-university days, she was unable to continue participating throughout her college experience. She said she did not experience explicit colorism from other students or faculty, and found a space of comfort within the Ballroom Dancing club and later became the Vice President of the SMU Dance Club. Furthermore, Dr. Payan enjoyed teaching children with autism during her time at SMU as an ABA therapist. Although she did not reside in the dorms during her time at SMU, Dr. Payan remains intimately connected with SMU through the Scholarship & Fundraising for Latino Alumni of SMU Scholarship, an organization that works to support the Latino community in SMU. At the time of the interview, Dr. Payan is a doctoral candidate at Nova Southwestern University focused on Conflict Analysis and Resolution. According to her LinkedIn page, Dr. Payan works to diversify her abundance of knowledge regarding conflict navigation and practices ''theory application, research, and intervention to analyze conflicts and provide [optimal] resolutions to organizational conflict.'
Caleb Almond Interview
No full textCaleb Almond (Class of 2023) was interviewed by Michelle Ma via the Zoom internet-based video conferencing software on August 7, 2023. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology. Mr. Almond’s parents served in the military, so he spent his childhood moving around from base to base. Eventually, his mother retired, so his family settled down in Dallas, where he attended high school. While touring schools in the Dallas area, SMU caught his eye and he decided to apply. Originally, on behalf of his parents, Mr. Almond was an electrical engineering major, but after a few semesters, he realized psychology was what he wanted to study and switched. As both an Army ROTC scholarship awardee and a Resident Assistant, Mr. Almond was always very busy. He spent time in many other organizations such as HUB, ABS, and Cru as well. These efforts were recognized by the school and Mr. Almond was awarded the ''M'' award during his senior year. During the interview, Mr. Almond recounts his experience as a Black student on campus, and a lot of difficult conversations he had to navigate. He wishes that SMU will keep giving resources to minority students so they can feel comfortable on campus. At time of recording, Mr. Almond was finishing his Army ROTC obligations but, in the future, he hopes to apply to graduate school for a psychology program. He wants to pursue clinical psychology and specialize in treating patients with PTSD
Jo Lew Interview [Summer 2023]
No full textJo Lew (Class of 2023) was interviewed by Rachel Schellsmidt in a field interview in the Frances Anne Moody Hall at Southern Methodist University on August 3, 2023. Mx. Lew was deeply involved on campus in student organizations like Student Senate, First-Gen Association, Unity Coalition, and Asian Council. They advocated for human rights, helped establish the Hilltop Excellence Award, supported the Black Lives Matter movement, and amplified AAPI voices in response to increased violence against the AAPI community as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mx. Lew graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Human Rights, and Public Policy in spring 2023. After SMU, Mx. Lew embarked on a global adventure, eager to share their story and champion AAPI representation
Ashley Hamilton Interview
No full textAshley Hamilton (Class of 2003) was interviewed by Laura Narvaez in the Oral History Studio in Fondren Library at Southern Methodist University on October 23, 2023. Ms. Hamilton was born in New York City in 1981 where she lived with her parents and older brother until 1986 when her family moved to Dallas to prepare for the death of her father, who died later that year. Her interest in history was fostered by her third grade teacher, Geri MacKenzie, at St. Rita Catholic School through a trip around the world project. She participated in many sports during her high school years, including soccer, volleyball, and softball, and an internship in SMU's athletic training room her senior year of high school solidified her desire to attend. She decided to come to SMU to remain close to her mother, to whom she became very close after the death of her father. She graduated from SMU in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in history and a minor in sociology. During that time, she worked as an athletic trainer for SMU. Because of her athletic schedule, she was unable to connect with SMU's Black community through the Association of Black Students. She discussed several uncomfortable memories from her history classes, as well as the professors and classes she most connected with. Since graduation, she has been heavily involved with Black Alumni of SMU, including serving as its chair. At time of recording she was working as the director of the work program for Paul Quinn College in Dallas, and has three children with her partner
Ash Thye Interview
No full textAsh Thye (Class of 2023) was interviewed by Michelle Ma in the Oral History Studio in Fondren Library at Southern Methodist University on September 14, 2023. Mr. Thye grew up in the Mid-Cities region of Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth with two younger siblings and his mother. He came out as transgender at the end of middle school. Growing up, his family was food-and housing-insecure which influenced his interest in social justice. He became interested in SMU through a career day event where representatives from the SMU Human Rights Program spoke. He graduated from SMU in 2023 with bachelor's degrees in Human Rights and Anthropology and a minor in Photography. His issues with SMU's housing department as an incoming freshman led the university to overhaul its housing portal to make it trans-inclusive. While at SMU, Mr. Thye worked on the Rotunda Yearbook as a photographer and led the Period Project, which works to make free menstruation products available in restrooms across campus. He also assisted with the Pride Project, which investigates the history of SMU's queer community through archival research and oral history interviews, as well as putting on an annual Pride Visibility Day event, and served on the Human Rights Council. His senior year, he spent time in Austin testifying on anti-transgender legislation at the State Capitol. He expressed disappointment that SMU does not make resource access for marginalized students a staff priority, noting that students should be able to focus on their schooling without having to worry about advocating for themselves. Since graduating, he has taken two study abroad trips to Ireland and South Africa. At the time of the recording he was working as a farmer. He hopes to attend a Master's program for Public Humanities in the future
[Christmas Worship Service Program, 1986]
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[Christmas Worship Service Program, 1996]
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[Christmas Worship Service Program, 1994]
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