It struck me: if SIT is perfect thanksgiving TO God, as I believe the Word DOES say, then the gist, the sum and substance of what has just been spoken in an unknown tongue must ALSO be thanksgiving TO God, not a message from or for God in the language of the people present.
Was the intermediate class a lot of hokum? I think so, looking back. Did a lot of people just make stuff up for interpretation? I think so. I probably did so myself, though it was not my intention. I think sometimes that people DID bring forth accurate words from God when they were "interpreting." I think they were just prophesying without knowing the difference. I don't think God has EVER been as picky as intermediate class excellor session leaders, and I WAS one!
Love,
Steve