Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10

WORK OF THE CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
The following communication from an officer of
the young mems Christian association gives
clear idea Of the aims of the association, and
will doubtless be read with interest:
The young mems Christian association o.
this city, we dare TO hope, is on the eve of a new
prosperity; not new year. simply, but a new
era seems promising to dawn A word concern
ing the prospect
A deep consciousness that the association had
been in the past but feeble index to the high
privilege which awaits it as Christian reform
er, seemed to inluSe into its members the
determination that either its life or its
death shall now be the issue, but meaning
Of course, and emphaticallv meaning, the for
mer. An earnest president and board of officers
are resolved and prayeriul that they may be
enabled to prove this to the public. Relying, as
we trust, upon divine aid, they are undertaking
new measures which, it would seem, cannot
fail to return abundant reward both to them
selves and to many of our city who are the OBJ
jects of their concern. 1t is but fair that these
measures should be understood.
Let us mention, as first, the fact which has al
ready been noticed, that Mr.. Joshua Freeman
has been invited to Superintend the mission
work of the city. He comes highly recommend
ed, is well known by many of our citizens and
bears unquestoncd evidence that such work is
the first choice of his heart. Some one NAV in
qulTC lOT Ill6 SpCCl0C aim OF MS laDOrS. In re-
ply, we may say that one great object will be to
visit the destitute, the poor the needy, and en-
doavOr to provide for their wants. We bespeak
the safe and prudent distribution of clothing
and provisions which may be entrust-
ed TO his hands, and call upon our
people to adopt this method of charity, rather
than to give to the unknown callers at their
doors, of whom to say that nine-tenths, however
piulul they seem, are impostOrS, is probably but
little eXaggeration. The truly needy seldom
beg, but their name is legion. Shall they not
have help this Writer? Ii is hardly necessary to
say, though emphaticay true, that our super
lntendent will, through this important branch
of religion, urge a higher and a spiritual life
which is truly the chief end Of his proceedings
Another effort for the furtheraHce of christian
ity will be undertaken in a course of Sunday
evening sermons. Through the kindness of the
Plymouth church, Mechanics hall is offered to
the ASSOCIATION one evening in the month, and
it is expected that the first sermon will be de-
livered by Rev. George H. Gould on the evening
of Oct. 27th. This will probably be followed
by others, usually on the third Sunday of the
month. Let all the people come.
The social element, also, is by no means to be
forgotten. Saturday evening a prayer meeting
is held at the rooms of the association, to which
we offer al hearty welcome
Owing to the facts, however, both that so
many prayer meetings are held in our churches
through the week, and that socalty is funda-
lnculdl uOClIlHG Vi prosperity lueSudy evening
will be devoted to the cultivation of this latter
essential principle. Beginning with November,
it will be occupied as follows: First Tuesday
the monthly meeting for reports from the
suburban districts, as formerly; second and
fourth Tuesdays a course of social lee
lures, leaving the third for the meeting
of the social circle. To all of these meetings the
people are cordially invited. Tue social lectures
will be free to members and all that will become
members, nominal fee being charged to 9th
ers. This course will be given in the rooms and
will be upon topics of interest and instruction.
Professor Harris r. Greene, it is expected, will
deliver a lecture in December upon the Darwin
ian theory, and Others will follow with scientific
and other subjects of vital Importance in this
living age. The social circle is under the man
agement of Mr.. L, B. Story, and will usually
include some programme Of music, reading
and perhaps games, TO interest those who will
assemble in the rooms. This evening, under
the old regime, will occur one of these gather
ings, to which all will be heartily welcomed.
Selections of music and reading may be ex-
pected.
Come with us and show that heart and hand
is enlisted come and make our acquaintance,
and let us make yours; "come with us and we
will do you good"