The herald., 1894-09-24
SUNDAY At THE CHURCHES,
Rev. Will Knighten Talks to
the Young Women.
Services of an Interesting Character
at Simpson Tabernacle.
The Congregations at All the Churches
Very Much on the Increase.
Servicss at st.
Paups.

Rev. W. A. KniRhten preached in
Grace NJ. E. church, Fret street, last
evening to o large audience as usual.
His subject was The Young Women OF
Los Angeles. His text was: Favor is
deceitiul and beauty is vain; but
woman that feareth the Lord, she shall
be praised. Give her of the fruits of her
hands, and her own works praise her in
the gates.-Prov. 81 ch., 30.31 veraea.
The Bible is woman's best friend; it
gives the best record OF her creation; she
was the last. Her mission was that of q
helpmate her knowledge was equal to
her husbands, and she assisted him in
the culture of the garden and naming
and controlling the flowers OF the field
and the fishes OF the sea.
From that time to the present she has
been needed in the home. the church
and the nation, as the counsellor and
friend OF man. Miriam guarded her
brother and afterward became one Of
his strongest and wisest helpers in the
deliverance of Israel from the bondage
in Egypt.
Sarah assisted Abraham in the enter
tainment of angels. Ruth supported
her motber-in-law, Naomi, by cleaning
in the fields. Jephths'a daughter led
procession OF young women and went
out with timbrels to welcome her father,
the victorious chieitain. The patriotism
of Esther saved the children of Israel
from the vengeance of heathen king.
Christ exalted and honored women.
When He rested at Bethany He taught
Mary and Martha. He cast seven devils
out OF Mary Magdalene. One of the
best sermons He ever preached was to
the lone woman OF Samaria at Jacobs
WELL He raised the daughter of Jairus
widows charity who cast in mites, all
her living. These indicate the interest
that God feels in the life OF true woman
hood they show her courage, loyalty,
affection and power for good.
The Bible gives illustrations OF wo-
mems power for evil.
Jezsbel caused her husband, Ahab, to
murder Naboth and take hie vineyard;
Dslilah captured and destroyed Samson,
the strongest man that ever lived; Poti-
phar's wife tried to ruin Joseph and
kftsrward had him thrown into prison.
This is the golden age for women. In
America she is queen. In Africa, India,
China, she 10 slave, kept in ignorance
and in the darkness OF heatbenism.
Here che breaches, teaches, edits, lec
tuses, practices law and medicine, rides
the bicycle, talks through telephone,
operatea the telegraph. enters politics.
runs for Office, commands shipa, organ
Ixlxes reforms, circulateH petitions and ex-
presses her sentiments.
1t ia said that 1000 women attended q
prayer meeting in Kentucky to pray for
the defeat Of Colonel Breckinridge.
Miss Frances Willard has made tour
OF all the world, getting up petitions to
all it's rulers protesting against the use
OF Intoxicating liquors.
Mrs. r. 3. Hayes emptied the wine
glasses Of the American capitol, and dia-
play ed the courage of an Esther.
Young women, you have mission.
There are young women and girls who
tre drifting into this city seeking en-
lodging houses, hctele, stores, req
taurants, laundries, canneries, toiling
for small wages. Some have no home.
There are many temptations at the
park, seaside, theater, and their Sundays
and evenings are times OF greatest dan
ger. Christian young women, you should
seek these sisters, lead them to the
churches, Sunday schools, prayer meet
dngs, and introduce them to your friends
sencourage them. One OF the strongest
institutions in this city is the Y. W.
C. A. Every mother and wife should
assist this great enterprise. There 10
nothing more beautiful or exalted than
pure Christian young woman working
for the salvation of others. Many
1wealthy and educated young ladies are
Edevoting themselves to the upbuilding
\of the church rather than to the follies
Rbf society. 1t is a shame that some OF
bur American girls are devoting their
beauty and fortunes to the capture of
foreign titlss-a duke, o prince, lord
Many OF our young women have been
ssdly disappointed; their castles have
been empty their fortunes have disap-
peared, and they have returned,
wretched and unhappy.
The way OF safety is First, in read
ing the Bible; second, keeping good
\ company; third, resisting the allure
~ ments OF fashion; fourth, neatness. in
dustry and economy fifth, be careful
who you marry sixth, make your home
Z happy seventh, improve your mind;
eighth, cultivate independent thought;
ninth, do not listen to fiattery; tenth.
40 not Judge men by what they say, liars
are not all dead eleventh, learn to pro-
tect yourself. That young lady who
shot the young fellow who tried to get
into the window is good example.
Mr.. Knighten gave his annual report
at the morning service. He has re-
ceived 81 by letter and 80 on probation,
making 107 this year; made $40 calls,
attended 68 funerals, married 81 couples.
The church has rsised $2S50; the Sun
dSy school has raised $198; the Ladies'
4 .Aisi eociety. S195; the Epworth, $3.50;