The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23
TO BE a GREAT GATHERING.

TO BE a GREAT GATHERING.
The Christian Endeavor Convention
and Its Work.
There will come to our city in a few
days company Of young people, not
for the purpose Of sightseeing
or pleasure-seeking, but in the interest
Of Christian activity and enterprise.
These young people will come as repre-
sentatives Of more than hundred societies
OF Christian Endeavor each one organized
as part OF the working force of some
evangelical church.
They come together for consultation, for
instruction. and for the quickening OF pur-
pose and effort that results from contact of
minds and hearts enlisted in a common
cause.
The question has been often asked
since preparations for this convention
have been going on, "What is the So
ciety of Christian Endeavor for, and what
good does it dos" 1t is an unsectarian Or
ganization. bringing together young people
, OF all denominations into cooperation and
Fellowship, with the single purpose of work.
ing for Christ and the church" All the
helpful features Of INSTRUMENTATION
union are afforded and at the same time
loyalty to each particular church is pre-
served. 1t trains young people for the duties
OF earnest Christian men and women. 1t
magnifies the study and use of the word of
| God. 1t cultivstes social and religious fell
| lowsh1p. 1t exercises a restraining and ele
waiting influence over its members. 1t puts
| young people to work looking out the sick,
the stranger and the erring 1t brings
| efficient service into the Sunday school and
missionary work of the churches
This society has had a wonders
full growth. It is only ten years old
and has more than 100000 members.
This phenomenal growth shows that the or
ganizatlon met recognized need in the
churches.
During the state convention that is to
meet next Wednesday In Wesley Monu-
mental church reports will be made Of the
progress Of the work. papers will be read
and discussed on several important subjects,
addresses will be delivered by Rev DR..
Clark, the founder of the society, and by
some of the most eloquent and successful
preachers in Georgia.
Savannah should take an interest in this
convention. Some Of our best young peo-
pie have been working hard for weeks to
make 1t success; they need encouragement
and help. The presence OF a COM
| pany Of enthusiastic Christian workers
will have an inspiring effect on all the
churches and bands of religious laborers in
| our midst.
The wisdom and experience Of those who
will make addresses will enlarge tile views
OF those who are trying to do good and
help them to work with more intelligent
plans and greater efficiency.
The public discussion of such matters as
REVEALS, temperance and missions will
| quicken our conscienoes to greater activity
and zeal 1t will be not only q pleasure,
but blessing to any family to entertain for
| few days some Of these self-sacrlfcing.
| devoted Christian people-not cranks or
fanatics, but persons of refinement and
consecrated intelligence.
By properly receiving and utilizing this
convention much good may come to US, and
the power OF religion upon public, social
and personal life may be intensified.
| G.. E. BOWMAN