The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-11-15

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Anoint, q Lord, Thy servants noD
"Give US that Spirits power to feel
BRptiZe each soul with holy fire;
And with deVotions burning zeal
DO Thou our every thought inspire.
rThen can we move a conq'rng host
Jesus our Leader and our Lord;
With highest power to save the lost,
And lead them upwards TO our God"
Rev. Frank Russell then read part of the
S4th Psalm, commencing, 81 sought the Lord
ana he heard me, and dettUered me from all nay
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Rev. Alfred Goodman then implored the bless
ing OF God on the Association and its work.
At the conclusion of the prayer the President
came forward and delivered the following ad.
dTess;-
Ladies and Gentlemen and Members of the
Young Mems Christian Association:-We have
come together this evening to celebrate our
thirteenth anniversary, We feel compelled to
eake upon our lips the words OF the Psalmist,
Oaii upon our souls to bless God, and all that
9s Wltnln US 10 magnify His name." For surely
through the year that has passed we have been
blessed. we have not built beautiful marble
hall costing quarter OF a million of dollars
IKE our orethren IN Chicago, nor have we raised
the money to do this like New York and WASH
. angton, but we believe that some good has been
accomplished in Philadelphia. God has pros
pered many of our efforts to benefit young men,
And We believe that, through our in strumentality
some, at least, have been led to acknowledge
the power of the truth as it is in Christ. For
thls we thank God and take courage. Believing
mat the day is coming when our claims will be
tully recognized, when the means will be forth
coming to build temple in our city of Phila-
deIphia devoted to the elevation of young men,
an institution which shall extend as a bu wark
OF united strength and righteousness in our
sIeat thoroughfare worthy of the cause we re-
present. present. an honor to the city of Philadelphia
n0r'ny Oh the Master whom we serve.
0eacon.lght pointing the sin-wearied
mariner DER the .lite'Sea 70 Christian coun-
sci ana fellowship. A preaK Wac, mn ~
were, against the fearful tide OF sin which is ever
rising, bearing its thoughIless thousands down
the steps OF death. As an aggressive army,
waiting for reinforcements necessary to insure
victory our Association has been waiting,
hoping, trusting, praying that the godly people
Of this city would come to our aid and help us
to accomplish the work for which we were in
stituted-saving the souls of young men, many
of them astray upon the tide OF human exist
ence. During the past year over 1900 young
men have been added to our rolls making our
entire membership over 34O0. Probably not
more than one-third of the above are decided
Christians, but we trust that through sanCtfyiug
influences the line OF destruction may be lessened
until all are numbered in the household of Iaith.
Since our last anniversary we have lost two of
our prominent brothers, ProfessofN. " Rich.
ardson and George Goodman, Esq. our former
PTesident-youug men OF bril- liant intellects
with warm Christian heart: consecrated to the
work of their Master, They have fallen like
true Christian Garriors, with their armor on
and though they are dead TO us they are still
speaking, 'Be ye ready; work while il is called
to-day, for the night of death IS coming" Aud
oh as we miss their genial presence IN this
joyous scene tonight, let us lift our hearts, dear
BRETHREN young men mem bers OF this Christian
Association, TO our Heavenly Father, and pray
to Him that, when we are called away like them
we may be found with our lamps trimmed and
burning, ready to hear the welcome, 'Well done,
good and faithful servant.n
The anthem, "Holy, holy, holy Lord, from
MoZarts Twelfth Mass, was then rendered.
ReV.sWllam b. Oulliss, Secretary ofthe Asso-
citation, then read the following extract from
The animal report
Membership p.-Since November Is, 1866, 1892
members have been elected, making total now
on our roll of 34l9. Only about one-third OF
these are active Christians. During the past
year the members cooperating with tue various
committees have been untrlng in their zeal to
promote the objects of the Association, many
OF our Oldest members being our most earnest
workers and liberal supporters. Through their
eferts a large number of young men have OBJ
tanned good Situations, while over 800 have been
assisted by letters OF introduction, counsel, and
encourae eement;, others have been directed to
good bearding houses. he sick have been
visited ;IoVer 100 have been provided with
temporary homes while seeking employment.
In some cases money has been furnished or
passes secured, to aid them ia reaching their
homes. Extracts of letters from several
of these will appear IN the gene.
raj report Becoming acquainted with
Shrisua1 young men, many strangers 70 CITY
hte, and others have been led to Join Bible
classes and regularly to attend public worship
IN the various churches. Many associate mem
hers nave been been changed to active members by
recently lett Our ranks to prepare for the minis
try. Many removing to other cities have en-
gagged in the work there, while several have
been the means oI organizing associations where
none existed.
The Reading Room and Parlor have bean onar
daily from A. M. until 10 p. M Notbino PPou
been left undone TO make them attractive a%5 uo
hOmekes The tables are constantly fnrnishad
with varied and abundant supply of readi0o
matter, including the leading daily and WeeHiS
papers, both secular and religious from ali oarts
Of the land; together with the best montRiieS'
ouarterliss, ETC., both of our own aud other
countries. The rooms are also furnished with
globes, maps, piano, and organ. Every facility
Is afforded for writing. Chess, checkers, and
such other games as do not involve chance, and
are not immoral aud dangerous in their tendency
have recently been introduced with great salts
faction. The value and necessity of these privi
leRes is seen in the constantly increasing use
made OF them, and when we reflect that there
are some forty thousand young men IN our city
tsOeiue thousand OF whom are without the com
forts and influence OF home, and tina. there ar,
some ttc6iue thousand places of evil resort
Our average daily attendance during tht
winter months exceeded 500
10 t6 Library some valuable additions hav,
been made and efforts are being made TO largel,
increase this means OF doing good.
fh6 Monthly Meetings. for business easava
debate, music, and social intercourse have heer