Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

Wood, came from Claymont. Union
sent large delegation and the other
chapters represented were Scott, Brandy
wine, Harrison Street, Epworth and
Silverbrook. The addresses were timely
and the music was excellent. Professor
John R. Sweeney, who came this morn
ing to remain until camp breaks, led the
singing All the services were spirited
and the feeling was good.
George Weldin had charge of the
morning prayer meeting.
The devotions at the morning Ep. |
worth League meeting were conduGted
by the Rev. John d. q. Hanna. An adj
dress OF welcome was delivered by the |
Rev. L. l.. Hubbard and response was
made by the Rev. f. Burgette Short.
EPwoRTH LEAGUE LITERATURE.
Next the Rev. A. S. Mowbray gavea
address entitled "Epworth League Lit
erature." He introduced the subject by |
referring to the prominence Of literature
in the history Of the church.
Methodism, he said, was born in a
university, Wesley, himself, wrote more
than 90 volumes. All the early Meth
odist preachers were book agents and
the people students of Christian litera-
ture.
The Epworth League literary depart
ment, he added, Is a revival of religious
study among the young. The import.
ance of the study of Christian literature
is seen in the fact that it tends to solidify
Christian character. The early conver-
sion was mental process as we'll as q
spiritual one. People reasoned out the
foundations Of Christianity. In modern
times many act Christianity because
their fathers did. The Bible bids us to
be able to give a reason for the faith
that is in us. This cannot be done with
out study. A revival of Christian liter
ature would forestall the spirit of world
illness in the church. The line between
the church and the world needs to be
maintained. To keep out the spirit of
| Mammon we must fill the mind with
better thoughts.
A revival OF learning among the
young, he stated in conclusion, is valu-
able because it helps to form habits that
may be useful in every department of
| life The present time is period OF
crisis. II ever the world is to he saved
it is time the church was up and at it. The
address abounded with illustrations and
incidents.
PRESIDING ELDER BARRETT's ADDRESS,
An address by Presiding Elder Barrett
followed. His theme was "How to Make
the District League Success"
He said the way to bring success in
anything is to succeed. Referring to
the capture of Richmond by the Army
of the Potomac, he stated that it re-
quired months OF drill and discipline on
the part of Mcclellan. He paved the
way of Grant. Il
On Wilmington district, he continued,
there are over $4,000 Sunday-school
scholars, of whom over 10000 are un-
converted. Add to these 10000 more
young men and young womenwithout
: definite instruction. To meet this army
of 10000 unconverted young people
there are 1900 organized in the Ep-
worth League and other young peoples
societies. The mission of the Epworth
League is to get these young people
ready by drill and discipline
We have on the district thirty-eight
,, local chapters. This district league car
be Strengthened by making its organiza
: ton as perfect as possible. This is the
day of organized effort in the industrial
social, financial and political world
Democrats are organized and endeavor
: ing to hold on to what they have. Re
publicans are seeking to reform shattered
!. columns to be ready for the contest o
'96. Prohibitionists are sounding th
: tocsin of war and inviting recruits Il
their ranks. Populists are kicking vi
|; fuss generally and making both partic
uneasy in the west and south. Tn
\ church must not be behind in the matte
of organization. She must organize AM
: ; utilize existing forces. This she is doin
y in her splendid young peoples organi
: Zation.
: An organization to be effective mus
y have capable, active, pious officers. Th
d president must be full of resources
l. prompt in movement and decided i
IS administration. The second way
make the league success is to keep i
L view its object. These young peopl
must be trained in works of mercy an
help. The league is to assist in formin
d Christian character. The third way
n to remove objections. II is not riva
l. but helping organization in the churcl
n IT is to assist old aswell as young. Th
q fourth way is to make fraternal visit;
"a tons. The leagues of neighboring town
te should visit each other as frequently
N possible and thus foster friendly spiri
The fifth way is to have annual col
IN ventions. The local chapters shoul
II elect delegates who will attend Thel
G. delegates should be prepared to pa
y ticipate,in the proceedings of the col
ne vention. The sixth way is by the ba
i, tism of the Holy Spirit
III THE cHILDREN's MEETING,
1a Great interest was manifested in IL
nc children's meeting. Miss Maud MEGA
o. of Philadelphia, recitcd in tine styl
sSg "My Trundle Bed" "Little Boy BLU
. and "rhe Slaves Lullaby" Slight o
bo lection was made to this variation
" The exercises, but the children enjoy
the recitations immensely. Mr.. Sho
the leader of the meeting, has SO
es, throat and will go home tomorrow
of- remain over Sunday.
In The ministers met for conference al
ol- prayer at $50 o'clock.
so ADDRESS BY MIR. EWING.
A. The principal feature of the afterno'
de Epworth League meeting was an a
N. dress by the Rev. Harvey w. Ewin
de the subject of which was "The Relati
les of the Epworth League and its Pray
nd Meeting to the General Prayer Meeting
lie, His opening statement was that eve
X. well organized and properly conduct
S. league has prayer meeting carried
'ge by its own members and primarily
Sa- their own benefit. The work is und
J. the charge of the department OF spirit
II. work.
for Every league without prayer me
w. ing, he declared, is not worthy Of I
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