Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-04-28
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR.
why THE SOCIETY so CALLED IS
ADAPTED TO ALL CHRISTIAN WORK.

thusIssm Of Youth.
What would DO thought Of kings
soldiers who, while swearing that they
were loyal and true. were unwilling 10
do their masters bidding. II they
should say, Number us In your arinyi
let us wear your uniform and be under
your protection, but do not ask us to
fight for you. do not ask US to do any
thing by which we shall BE- known as
yours Il not this the attitude Of many
protesting Christians today II only
thcy can be under their kings protec-
ton they arc utterly Indifferent about
doing his bidding. II only Satan's
power over them Is brokon they seem
not to care for tho multitudcs who arc
still under his CALLING yoke.
The church Of Christ Is TO them sort
Of religious community where they may
BE- entirely Eat ease In Zion" where the
"chicf end" Is rest and the enjoyment Of
special advantages belonging only TO It's
members, from which outsiders are de-
barred. II is Satan's peculiar delight 10
mislcad men by errors which are bali
truths Just such n ono Is this. God
certainly docs give special privileges and
blessings to his own people. but he calls
them by these very privileges TO special
duties. "Royal honors bring royal re-
sponsibilities." "Purc religion before
God" Is not only ito keep unspottcd from
the world" but ito visit the widow and
fathcrlcss IN their affection"
Hero Ia shown the dunl nature OF
Christianity. active MS well rs passive.
both necessary TO tho symmetrical de-
velopment Of character "a well ~ for tho
eyangclization Of the world. Can ono DO
truly Christ's aud ignore either but
not always should tho blame rest entire.
ly on individuals. Too often part Of
1t, at least, belongs TO the church which
fails 10 properly shepherd" the flock.
II seems TO consider all duty done when
soul Is brought TO Christ and to tho
church.
Many young Christian left 20 him
self sins ignornntly, not knowing how Or
what TO do. Said one such In my hear
ing, "when first converted would have
gone through fro TO bring a soul TO
Christ, but left 10 long inactive l have
grown Indifferent" Said another. de
ploring his GOODNESS Of heart, "when
frst knew tho love Of Christ felt that
must stop people In the street to tell OF
him; do not feel 20 now" And an.
other, II wanted TO work for the Mas.
ter. but was so young and ignorant |
did not know how, aud no ono told mo
what TO do"
This failure 20 develop and train
young disciples, together with tho sup
prcssion Of tho voices OF Christian WON
Cd. has forced vast power for good TO
lie dormant In tho very midst Of tho
church. Thank God that sho now boz
gins TO realize those two errors, and that
this age, characterized M Il h by prog
rcss In every direction, Is especially re-
nmrkable for tho advance made by the
church In these very lines-an advance
which Is already telling powerfully on
her religious life.
Prominent In this movement-perhaps
nj Its head-stands the Society for Chris
tian Endeavor, which seems exactly
fitted 70 meet these two needs in the
church. Tho Sunday school has always
been power among the children, but
from Its very nature can do Its own work
only. II the young people begin TO feel
'too old" for Sabbath school, and no
place Ia made for them In the church.
they will surely drift away from both.
between tho two stands tho Christian
Endeavor socioty-not TO takc the place
Of either, not TO relcass from RESPONSE
bility to either. but Us link binding the
one TO the other. and aiming TO bring the
young into touch with both Christ aud
his church.
To those who do not know Him II
says with winning voice, "Como thou
with us and WI will do theo good To
those who have found him Il calls at a
time when they arc most willing TO lis
ten, and furnishes 10 all young people
not only opportunity TO work for the
Master, but training as well. Through
association with enthusiastic leaders,
which Of itself IL an education, II gives
10 beginners In Christian llfe an impulse
mud Inspiration which will tit them to
10 In their turn blessings TO others. The
society's motto, 'For Christ and the
Church." Is the only battle cry which
can rally 10 its standard Christians tho
world over, Of whatever name. Well
may II be described as Understanding
tional." strengthening as II does tho
bond OF union between different demon.
nations, while II stimulates 10 increased
loyalty TO ones own.
II promotes activity In all branches Of
Christian work. II must, because its
one aim Is 10 bring tho whole world to
Christ. and mono can enlist under its
banner, live up to its pledge aud re-
main a drone. This very pledge to do
"whntever Christ would have us do
prompts us 10 search for more outlets
for our love, and quiekens our ability 10
see and seize the opportunities which liz
nj our doors. Tho enthusiasm Of youth
fed by love to Christ and held steadily
by duty has wonderful power In serv.
Ice. Add 10 II u constantly increasing
knowledge Of tho needs Of tho world
and how TO meet them, and there Is nm
influencing power which Is absolutely
limitlcss.
"a mighty force Of consecratod right.
eouMoss is let loose In the church through
this society" God grant that II may per.
meate every department, and that IL
underlying power, tho love OF Christ
may DO kindled anew in every cold, dead
heart, burning up the dross and fitting
Christians for the Masters use. "Only
"a we have much Of his conquering love
can we win upon tho world with some.