The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-10-19
The Day and Weeis of Prayer for The
Young Mems Christian Associations.

Office of the Executive Committee of
the Young Mems Christian Assoca-
tions fthe United States and British
Provinces, Cor. 9TH Ave. and 23d
St., New York, October Is, 1875.
To the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions OF the United States and British
Provinces:
DEAR BRETHREN: The Twentieth
Convention of the Young Mems Chr is
tian Associations of the United States
and British Provinces, held in Rich
mond, Va, May $3.50, 1875, following the
precedent Of previous years,
"Resolved, That we earnestly recon-
mend to all our Associations the custo-
mary observance of the second Lords
Day In November, botn for prayer tor a
greater blessing than ever upon our
work, and also for thanksgiving for the
great results of the past year, and that
each Association show its gratitude and
faith by taking up subscription es-
pecially for this international work, and
forward it Immediately to the Execu-
tive Committee"
At the Seventh Triennial Conference
OF the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions of all lands, held in Hamburg, Ger
many, August 14-1S, 1878, where seven
nations were represented, the appoint
ment OF the American Associations was
heartily concurred in, and it was
s'Resolyed, That during the coming
three years, or until the meeting of the
next Conference, the week beginning
with the second Sunday in November be
observed as Week of Prayer for the
blessing Of God upon the work OF the
Associations"
These resolutions, passed by delegates
from our societies in all parts of the
world, give promise OF an observance of
this Day and Week OF Prayer for young
men more general and effectual than in
any previous year.
1t should be time of thanksgiving as
well as supplIcatlon, for the year now
closing has been one of great blessing
from the Lord upon the Associations,
both abroad and at home. From the rer
ports made to the Hamburg Conference
it appears that there are now on the con-
tinent OF Europe about five hundred AS
jsociations, ana halt as many more exist
in Great Britain and Ireland. The lat
ter group Of societies has been in many
cases greatly prospered the past year,
notably in the cities where a wonderful
work Of grace has accompanied and fol-
lowed the labors of Messrs. Moody and
Sankey.
The growth of the American Associa.
Hons the past year, and the ripe inviting
opportunities presented for the extern
sion OF their usefulness are apparent.
Deeply impressed with the Importance
Of improving such opportunities, the
Convention urged every Association in
this Season of Prayer to mingle with
their petitions, as an act of worship and
praise to God, gifts for the prosecution
or this work. Large sums from each So
ciety are not looked for, but if every AS
socIation will see to it that something is
collected and forwarded, the aggregate
of these numerous contributions will
make possible the large and important
work which the Lord in His providence
so clearly calls us to perform.
The following suggestions are made In
aid Of the observance OF the day and week
in each Associations:
!. Ask of your pastors sermons to
young men from the various pulpits of
your town or city.
2. Arrange for smaller meeting of
those most actively engaged in the work.
The brethren have often found the only
available time to be very early in the
morning.
8. Give all possible publicity TO the an.
nouncement OF the day and week-es-
pecialLy among the members of the AS
soclation--that every one may observe
1t In private as well as in the public
services.
4. Can, IL possible, union meeting on
the Lordls day, November 18th, for pray er
and conference about the work, inviting
the entire public.
B. III possible secure a cnllection In
one or more Of the churches friendly to
the cause.
6. AS far as practicable, signalize by
some extra meetings during the week
the fact that Christians all over the
world are uniting in special prayer for
young men and for our work among
them.
7. If extra meetings can not be held,
use special effort 90 give prominence to
this subject in your ordinary meetings.
T. Most earnestly would we urge sys-
tematic personal effort TO secure the at
tendance OF young men at these meet
lngs, particularly OF those who have
not yet begun the Christian life.
!. The Committee would request the
Secretaries of the various associations
TO forward to them some account of the
manner and any interesting incidents
in connection with the observance OF
this season of prayer.
Praying that the week may be one OF
great blessing from the Lord upon all
the Associations, we are,
Fraternally yours,
CEPHAs BRAINABp,
New YORK City, Chairman.
The Cincinnati Y, NJ. CA. will OBJ
serve the day by Union Prayer-meet-