Obviously, Steele and the Reformed Presbyterians were concerned that their young men were being syphoned off by other denominations which were able to provide undergraduate training. Consequently, they were not entering the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary in Philadelphia, but were drifting into other denominational seminaries. In light of the shortage of pastors in the Reformed Presbyterian movement, the founding of a college was seen as necessary to the preservation of the denomination. An undergraduate education that was appropriate for aspiring theologians was also appropriate for young men and women in other walks of life. Consequently, the mission of Cedarville College was broadened beyond the initial resolution of Dr. Steele. In 1915 the college yearbook, Cedrus, commented on the expanded purpose of the institution: Cedarville College was founded with the sub– lime object in view of advancing the interests of God on earth. The training of young men for the Gospel ministry, the education of young men and women for missionary service at home and abroad, and for work as laymen in the Sabbath School and in the church, were the purpose for which it was established. The de– velopment of Christian life and character in those who should go out into the world, into business and professional circles, into the arena of public life, and into the sacred precincts of the home, and carry with them some of the splendid inspiration and lofty principles im– bibed at Cedarville College, was not overlooked. 4 In his inaugural address "The Ideal College," Dr. Wilbert Renwick McChesney, the second president of Cedarville College, referred to the school's historic purpose. He noted that the ideal college had the supreme mission of molding young lives. He pledged his personal loyalty to the purposes for which Cedarville had been established: The motto of Cedarville College is "For Christ's Crown and Covenant." It was first her– alded by our forefathers of Scotland and Ireland as they suffered persecution and martrydom for the crown rights and loyal prerogatives of King Jesus. Ah! They were but men with the frailties of human nature, but they were men of force and character, unswerved by the threats of ty– rants and undaunted by the power of kings. They espoused the truth. They believed God's Word. They defended the church and they handed down in their own blood, sealing their testimony in many instances with death, the happy heritage and precious privileges which we enjoy today. Blessed be God that here stands a college whose motto is theirs and whose pur– pose is not only to perpetuate their precious memory but keep to the forefront the undying principles which they received, and cherished, and suffered for in order to transmit them to us S The motto to which McChesney referred in his inaugural address, Pro corona et foedere Christi, which translated means "For the Crown and Covenant of Christ," was chosen by the trustees to be placed in the corporate seal of the college. 6 More than a mere phrase, it was an objective that was shared by the trustees, the faculty whom they hired, and the The Cedarville College Faculty of 1910. Left to right, top row: p.s. Morgan, Ada Allen, Coach Palmer, LeRoy Allen, Florence Williamson. Second Row: Agnes Smith, Florence Russel, jeanette Orr. Front Row: W.R. .McChesney, President McKinney, F.A. j urkat. 28/Chapter IV