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When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. Isaiah 59:19

In a day when spiritually and militancy are supposed to be opposites, Isaiah’s words may seem antique, a rallying cry fit only for those who defend narrow beliefs with unconsidered zeal and blind partisanship. But spiritual battles are not human quarrels or contests between human factions. They are spiritual contests fought against spiritual forces and spiritual evils that would blight our greater hopes and turn us away from a longing for God. It is the Spirit of the Lord who lifts up a banner or standard, even in conflict, on behalf of those who honestly seek Him: those who seek Him with this attitude may be sure that they will find Him.

The Yale Standard, first published in 1969, is written for such as these; and the articles, prayers, histories and testimonies in its pages are written by Yale students and graduates to encourage Christians, and to testify to the seeking love and limitless power of Jesus Christ in this generation.

“Be Not Conformed”

The landmarks in Yale’s history are the men of character who have stood out when others were content to go along with the trends of the day.

Three Centuries of Open Wells, Flowing Grace

The [Fall 2000] issue has brought into focus a clear and, to us, thrilling pattern of determined handfuls of people daring Goliath-sized obstacles.

Sovereign Ambush: Four Decades of the Yale Standard

If there ever were a blessed disruption, it would be God’s calling breaking into the consciousness of a young man or woman.

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“Be Not Conformed”

The landmarks in Yale’s history are the men of character who have stood out when others were content to go along with the trends of the day.

“The Lord Shall Lift Up a Standard”

“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him” (Isaiah 59:19). We have chosen the title of our paper from this verse of Scripture because, as undergraduates on the campuses of Yale, Harvard, and Columbia Universities, we have seen the Lord establish His work in the midst of overwhelmingly dark circumstances.

Are You Ready?

It won’t be long now! Soon you will actually feel Yale’s terrain beneath your feet, only to be beset by an eager crowd of suitors, offering anything they think might suit you…. You will have decisions to make in the first weeks at Yale which may well be the most important in your Yale career. They will set your direction for your years at Yale, which in turn will form the basis for later life.

What You Will Find at Yale: Beneath Its Books and Spires – A Deeper Side

The challenge facing you now is more than just a stepping away from old restraints—it means responsibilities towards yourself and others. You or your parents may not comprehend it fully, but it is now that your parents actually lose control of your life. What then? Whatever choices you make, your life will not be the same when you come out. It will be vastly changed.

Welcome for Bible Study

Being a freshman at Yale is like being a child in a candy store. Everything is here. The problem is deciding what to choose. Some of you will find great success at Yale as scholars, as athletes, some as musicians, and others as leaders, but success comes at a price. Likewise, Jesus said, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.”

Three Centuries of Open Wells, Flowing Grace

The [Fall 2000] issue has brought into focus a clear and, to us, thrilling pattern of determined handfuls of people daring Goliath-sized obstacles.

Sovereign Ambush: Four Decades of the Yale Standard

If there ever were a blessed disruption, it would be God’s calling breaking into the consciousness of a young man or woman.

Entering Yale: The Spiritual Context

Most of us would rather not tune into a TV show that’s more than half over, start a new book at page 150, or transfer to a new school over Spring Break. In each case, we’d feel out of step, ill-informed, out of context. Amid the other briefings you receive as Yale newcomers, our experience suggests you could use some spiritual context, so here is something about your new spiritual context as studies—and life—begin at Yale.

Thinking Against the Tide

You and I see a flood of images, hear a torrent of words, deal with a steady daily downpour of impressions on our senses, mind and emotions. Most of us know how a catchy ad jingle can get in between the ears and rattle around, unwelcome. Just so, these unruly streams tend to show up in your thoughts and perspective. If you just sit there and let them wash over you, they will soak in more and more until you consider them reflexively to be the reality you live in.

Welcome!

This institution can do you much good. Yet life here has a way of making mincemeat out of the unsuspecting. If 100 freshmen were asked if they intended to live good, productive lives here, perhaps 91 would answer yes. The other nine just may occupy the room next to yours and throw wild parties every weekend.

Why Yale?

What makes a college work, what gives it life? Looking at contemporary Yale for clues, we might say what is needed is a sizeable endowment, an extensive physical plant, cutting-edge academic departments, a huge support staff, a colossal library, generous alumni, and, not the least, parents who are willing to pay impressive sums toward tuition. But Yale, [now over] three hundred years old, started out with none of these.

“When the enemy shall come in like a flood...”

In a day when spirituality and militancy are supposed to be opposites, Isaiah’s words may seem antique, a rallying cry fit only for those who defend narrow beliefs with unconsidered zeal and blind partisanship. But spiritual battles are not human quarrels or contests between human factions.

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“Christ is the only, the true, the living way of access to God. Give up yourselves, therefore, to Him with a cordial confidence and the great work of life is done.”

Timothy Dwight