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Tyne Dickson Interview
No full textTyne Dickson (Class of 2022) was interviewed by Laura Narvaez via the Zoom internet-based video conferencing software on September 18, 2023. Ms. Dickson was born on May 19, 2000, in Houston, Texas. Both of her parents were actors and she attended a performing arts high school in Houston, both to support her love of theater and because she knew she didn't want to attend the underfunded public school to which she was zoned. She was unsure about attending SMU, choosing it at the last minute because she knew she could pursue a double major there. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Studies with an emphasis on directing and acting, and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights specializing in public policy from SMU. Ms. Dickson discussed her struggles with being a Black woman at a predominately white institution and the lack of support she received from the university. She struggled financially at SMU, becoming an RA to support herself. She was heavily involved with the BLM at SMU movement from its beginning in 2020. She credits the strength of the movement to SMU's Human Rights Program. Since graduating, she moved back to Houston where, at the time of the interview, she was working as the holistic services coordinator at Restoring Justice, a nonprofit that provides holistic public defense to people impacted by incarceration
Charles Cox Interview
No full textCharles Cox (Class of 1967, Th.M. 1975, D.Min. 1979) was interviewed by Amanda Sun in the Oral History Studio in Fondren Library at Southern Methodist University on November 2, 2023. Hailing from a small town in Wisconsin, Dr. Cox resided with his mother before embarking on his educational journey at SMU, which he later used to make a career in ministry. During his tenure as the Students' Association Academic Committee Chair, Charles Cox was entrusted with the honor of delivering an introductory speech for the eminent U.S. civil rights leader and advocate for racial equality and social justice, Martin Luther King Jr. He recounts that Dr. King had been previously invited, only to have the invitation rescinded due to political turmoil and security concerns. Dr. Cox vividly describes his encounter with Dr. King at the airport and the enlightening yet unassuming car ride back to the SMU campus. Dr. King's address at SMU, lasting 55 minutes and delivered entirely from memory, captivated a packed auditorium. Dr. Cox characterizes Dr. King's oratory as profoundly eloquent, powerful enough to alter the perspective of a member of SMU's board of trustees who had initially opposed Dr. King's visit. As one of the four individuals seated behind Dr. King that memorable day, Dr. Cox cherishes this experience as one of the most profound moments in his SMU journey. At time of recording, Dr. Cox is residing near the SMU campus and enjoys retirement after a dedicated career in ministry. He continues to share his remarkable encounter with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., underscoring the sheer wonder of it all
Regina Nguyen Interview
No full textRegina Nguyen (Class of 2023) was interviewed by Laura Narvaez via the Zoom internet-based video conferencing software on December 21, 2023 She majored in Civil Engineering. Ms. Nguyen was born in California and moved to Texas with her family at a young age. She is the middle child of three daughters and recalled being very connected to Vietnamese culture growing up. SMU was recommended to her by others attending the university and chose to enroll due to the strengths of the engineering program. Though the beginning of her time at SMU was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine regulations, Ms. Nguyen remained connected to the campus community through virtual events and also got involved with Asian Council and the Vietnamese Students Association. In addition, Ms. Nguyen spoke about being a woman in STEM, the mentorship she received from her professors, and how to navigate the experience of being a first-gen student
[John Wesley to Alexander Knox, 1783 February 10]
No full textLondon
February 10, 1783
My Dear Alleck,
It seems to me, that your reasons are good. Therefore I consent to your selling the old preaching-house, and building a new one like that at Lisburn. Only it should be a third part larger, for you are to provide for the Sunday’s congregation and for a revival of the work of God. Therefore there should be sufficient height for galleries, whether you build them at first or not.
Only remember! You are not to expect any assistance from the English Conference. For we do not now make any collection for building, but only for the expenses of carrying on the work. I believe the exerting yourself herein will be a means of quickening your own soul!
I am, with tender love to all the family, my dear Alleck,
Yours affectionately,
J. WesleyLetter from John Wesley to Alexander Knox. This letter is one of fifty in a bound volume
[John Wesley to Alexander Knox, 1784 March 18]
No full textTewksbury
March 18, 1784
Dear Alleck,
Your keeping the house will cut off a great occasion of reproach. It cannot be, but many would exclaim loudly, if a preaching-house were turned into a playhouse. It would undoubtedly have the appearance of evil. So all is ordered well. And I doubt not a good providence will find some other way of supplying all your wants.
The twenty days illness which I had in August last, left me much [better] than it found me. All my illnesses tend to improve my health; but none so much as my fever in the north of Ireland. That gave me quite a new constitution, so that since that time I have almost forgot what weariness means. I am never tired either of my work, or in my work, either in speaking or travelling.
I went to Holland, not expecting to teach, but to learn. But God’s thoughts were not as my thoughts. I had scarce landed when I was offered the use of the three English churches in Rotterdam. And the next day I preached in the Episcopal Church (built by the old Duke of Marlborough) morning and afternoon to a lovely congregation. I preached in another English church at Amsterdam, and in a third at Utrecht. And it was near Utrecht that I waited on Burgomaster [Arnout] Loten, at his country seat, when I found one of the most agreeable men and the pleasantest gardens I ever saw. He spoke Latin properly, though not fluently, for want of more practice (as he had discontinued the use of it almost ever since he left the university). His daughter, Miss [Johanna] Loten is an Israelite indeed —full of humble, gently love, zealous of good works, and a pattern to all the women of fortune in the province.
Peace be with all your spirits! I wish my dear Sally Knox may be just like Miss Loten!
Dear Alleck,
[Yours most affectionately,
J. Wesley]Letter from John Wesley to Alexander Knox. This letter is one of fifty in a bound volume
[John Wesley to Alexander Knox, 1777 May 20]
No full textnear London
May 20, 1777
Dear Alleck,
Supposing my time were at my own disposal there would need little solicitation to bring me to Londonderry—especially when I could have the satisfaction of lodging with those I so dearly love. I have also a great desire of having an hour or two’s conversation with Mr. [John] Abraham, who Mr. [Edward] Smyth informs me is determined, as well as Mr. [James] Creighton, to give himself up to God. But I am involved in business of various kinds; so that I doubt if I shall see Ireland at all this year. I must not be absent long at a time from London, as many things cannot be determined without me.
You have great reason to bless God for the continuance of your health, and to expect from him every good thing. That he may fill you all with the spirit of an healthful mind is the prayer of, dear Alleck,
Yours very affectionately,
J. WesleyLetter from John Wesley to Alexander Knox. This letter is one of fifty in a bound volume
[John Wesley to Alexander Knox, 1775 June 6]
No full textLondonderry
June 6, 1775
I advise you
Never to rest; till you are altogether a Christian, all devoted to God in soul and in body.
Never to sit up much later than 9:00, nor to lie later than 5:00. You want eight hours sleep.
In spite of all hindrances, to ride at least an hour every fair day.
To dine moderately on mutton or veal; I believe mutton is rather the best.
To eat as much as you like of spinach, turnips, asparagus, artichokes, and summer fruits; particularly strawberries, gooseberries, currants, mulberries, grapes, and damascene plums.
To go into the water every mild day; and
To expect, that God will do nothing but good, both to your soul and body.Letter from John Wesley to Alexander Knox. This letter is one of fifty in a bound volume
[John Wesley to Alexander Knox, 1777 August 29]
No full textPenryn
August 29, 1777
My Dear Alleck,
You should read Mr. Fletcher’s Essay on Truth. He has there put it beyond all doubt that there is a medium between a child of God and a child of the devil; namely, a servant of God. This is your state. You are not yet a son, but you are a servant. And you are waiting for the Spirit of adoption, which will cry in your heart, ‘Abba, Father.’ Therefore
Thro’ ever threatening cloud look up
And wait for happy days.
I should imagine, if you have a little fair weather in September, it will be worth your while to make a short trial of the salt water, were it but for a week or two.
I hope my dear Sally has not quite forgotten me. Peace be with all your spirits! I am, my dear Alleck,
Yours most affectionately,
J. WesleyLetter from John Wesley to Alexander Knox. This letter is one of fifty in a bound volume
[Christmas Worship Service Program, 2001]
No full textProgram for the Perkins Christmas Worship service in 2001
[Christmas Worship Service Program, 1984]
No full textProgram for the Perkins Christmas Worship service in 1984