May 31, 1959. Running time: 41:58.Sermon given the weekend before Commencement and Baccalaureate ceremonies. Thurman describes the death of Jacob and how he met with his family members. Thurman recounts Jacob's taking stock of his children and how he indicates their weaknesses and the ways in which they indulged them. Thurman asks "What kind of human being are you? What kind of tool are you in life's hand?" We should remember to keep God's plan in mind as we go through life and let it inform our choices.