The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-12-22
CHRISTMAS WORK
AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE


Never in the history of the world
has there been such a general desire
for organization into Christian socic-
ties as the present era. 1t is not many
years since these different societies
were formed; yet there are thousands
of young people ready to testify to
having tested the maxim, "In union
there is strength" and had its truth
verified.
Yes today the Christian young
people of America are united for
christian work. How inspiring such a
union and if wisely guided, what in
fluence may they not exert along all
lines of Christian service as they 60
forth unitedly to do the Masters bid
ding.
The local societies, through their
various departments, some of which
l will mention. Through its educa-
cational tendencies, young people
would be greatly benefited and in
structed by a systematic course of
Bible study, with an occasional lecture
upon religious subjects, by provid-
ing a course of missionary readings,
both home and foreign, also the use Of
maps for the purpose illustrating par
ticular mission fields, are very helpful
in imparting information and stimu-
lating young people into missionary
activity.
Christian fellowship with all nations
should be acknowledged and encour-
aged.
Through instruction upon the law of
systematic giving to missions and all
worthy objects, is great source of
benevolent education, but the greatest
source of all in gaining knowledge and
information, is to attend the annual
conventions. where all the spiritual
topics and new plans of work are pre-
sented and discussed
Through the social department
young people have many opportunities
and also great responsibility. They
should strive to extend acquaintance
among members and thus increase in
terest and sociability in the society
and warm fellowship ore for another.
They should always welcome stran-
gers and see they are introduced to
Others and thus made to feel at home
among them. For if young peog lie
would have a christian influence over
the unsaved, it is Of the utmost impor-
tance TO guard well their conduct to-
ward strangers in showing hospitality
and friendship
The social world waits to be won TO
Christ, and the young peoples society
opens for them a door of opportunities
where all their gifts and graces can
serve grand and noble work.
If these young people can be won to
Christ in the morning of their lives,
the Lords work will grow upon them
and they will have little time for the
ivolties and trihing pleasures of life
1t is not the most spiritual and active
CnrlStlanS OF our societies VINO dJJeuN
theaters, card parties, balls ana other
places of worldly amusement
Therefore, if the young people
would be strong and earnest Christ
ians they should avoid that which is
detrimental to a holy life and hinders
spiritual growth. Those who take an
active part in the spreading of the
Gospel throughout the whole world,
and the conversion of all nations to
Christ; which is the greatest work ever
given into the hands of men; and
those who have a part in this grand
and glorious work shall wear the
crown, and share with Christ the eter-
nal glory Of world redeemed. Who
will win this great and glorious prize;
young people, shall you? Shall l? II
so, we must not grow weary in well
doing, for in due season ye shall reap,
IL We faint not" y. c. S.