The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-01
sc lent number Of Bible classes to meet all the

fc lent number Of Bible classes to meet all the
needs of the young men of the town.. on
that line permit me to say that IN every hsso-
citation young men are found who DO not AT
tach themselves to any church they. come
under the heading of church tramps who are
always mourning rs to where thoS
can find the best preacher. the visiting
preacher being generally accepted. conse-
%ouently the work of the Association IL 70 Sc
cure such men AS members OF the.Blble class.
educate them 70 the importance OF connect
inc themselves with the churches OF their
choice and thus n vast amount OF work can
be done for the church. Benefit the Associa-
ton and do your duty through the medium
of the Bible class, whether conversational or
other wise. As the title OF this paper Is not
confined 10 any particular Bible class, permit
me 10 say that few can do real aggressive, per
sonal work except O training classo OF Classes 10
he'd every winter. at least. "a knowledge 10
the mind is dangerous without the ABILITY TO
use il. so in like manner 10 supernclal
knowledge of the Bible & the worker. Let
some Of our earnest Christian young men 90
asked 10 talk 10 q young man regarding us
spiritual condition and make II obligatory
that al! the questions asked and dirhcuitles
named by the inquirer be answered by the
word of God. which has arguments to meet
the difficulties Of all men. ct. were such a
trial tested. we would find many men unable
10 meet the task. therefore. 20 make our con
secrated YOU g men meet the re nest Wnlcn
Paul made to Timothy, TO study 70 show
thyself spproyer unto God. a wos kman that
needeth not be ashamed. rightly divide the
word OF truth. " Il is necessary that they 10
urged to Join the workers training class.
FORMING THE CLASS.
In forming a class of this description il is
necessary that each man be requested 20 sign
an agreement stating that he VIII be present
al every meeting. except when sickness pre-
vents also that be will study the lesson az
least me hour previous TO class night. Some
people say that where the spirit OF the Lord
IS there Is liberty. Personally | am a firm
believer in that statement but experience has
taught me that some may fail 10 count the
cost OF time and study necessary 20 make a
man a ft member of the workers training
class. hence. many young men. fred
with zeal and temporary earnestness.
express Il willingness TO JON, yet
fail to study. and after the first or
second lesson they are absent hence my rea-
sons of approving for a pledge class. The
benefit derived from being a member OF a
training class cannot be overestimated. be-
cause il inspires the young Christian with
new zeal and creates q desire IN
his heart TO reach his fellow
man. 1t emboldens him 10 approach
men. because he has learned how 10 use the
Word Of God in an intellectual manner. X
the spiritual work Of the Association, whore
the Bible training class is not held, be taken
note of the effect will he easily observed IN
the result of the religi. Us meetings. Yes, IN
my opinion the Bible class should have "A place
in every Association. whether Il have a men,
bershlp of 20 or =. 200.