Can You Guess the University?
The original motto was…
Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae (Truth for Christ and the Church}
It’s a famous university motto. Do you know which one? It’s been modified in recent years, but originally this was it!
If you said Harvard University, you would be right. It might seem shocking, but it’s true. Truth for Christ and the Church!
After the Pilgrims from England established their lives at Plymouth, they began to thrive. One of their major goals was that their young men would grow in wisdom concerning God’s Word.
There needed to be people raised up to be ministers to teach the Word of God with boldness.
One man who had this desire was John Harvard. He was a passionate preacher and wanted a college to be started to raise up other ministers. Thus he donated his books — and all of the money he had for that purpose.
In 1636, the Puritans started a college, and named it for this minister. Harvard University. With the motto: Truth for Christ and the Church.
During the early years of that university, many ministers were educated. It was truly a…
