The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-22

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place where everything reuds to the for
nation and upbuilding of character, for
formation rather than reformation is
the main aim and purpose of the asso-
citation, and where its real value is most
apparent.
1t is true that large sum of money is
required for this object, but the develop
ment OF all-round manhood and the up
| building of true and honorable citizen
ship is worth more than money. How
better can money be invested than in
men, and in young men? 100000 is a
large sum to invest in a building. but it
is not too large sum to invest in a
building for the building of men. COM
pletely equipped to make complete men.
physically, socially, intellectually, spirit
unlly; consecrated to the perfect man,
the Son of God, that through His in
dwelling Spirit young men may reach
even unto the measure of the stature of
the tulness of our Lord Jesus Christ.
May God incline the hearts of the men
of Portland, according as He has pros
pered them, to give to an institution SO
pose, and upon which. manifesly, has
been set the seal of His Divine approval.
Secretary Garland then read the fol-
lowing report.
REPORT OF SECRETARY GAR
LAND.
Mr.. Garland's report showed that the
past year had been exceedingly prosper
Gus, and that Gods goodness had been
shown in many ways, snoticeably in the
harmony that had prevailed, the new
men that had been led TO dedicate their
lives to Christ's work, the development
/ of low har Of vol FOO oply
ers and the many young men who have
shown their faith in the atoping sacIi-
flee of Jesus Christ The average daily
attendance of young men at the rooms
has increased to over 200 and the mem
bership more than double; 80 young
men enjoy the educational classes and
more would if there was opportunity.
This branch sorely needs more room.
Thirty young men have obtained en-
ployment and more desire it. The So
cial atmosphere has been one of the
greatest encouragements, accomp lishing
much good, and great credit is due the
Womans' Auxiliary in the matter.
There have been SO meetings held with
an average attendance Of 165, with an
average attendance in September of 24s.
Several Sunday afternoons from so to 100
men stood for want of room during the
entire service, much of the interest be-
| ing due to the efforts of the chairman of
the devotional committee. There have
been 63 prayer meetings. with an atten-
dance of 10.
The report then goes on to give in
stances of the results OF theework incit-
| ing interesting cases. | wish to extend
| to the press Of. the city heartiest thanks,
Their editors and reporters have wonder
| fully helped in bringing our work be-
fore the public, of which fact the. edit
| ions of Saturday bear ample testimony.
| The aim of the coming year must be
larger band of volunteer workers. The
work demands it. The results could be
doubled. My plea to the young men is
work Don't rely on the men, or the
good women of the Auxiliary. Work as
though the whole burden was on your
| selves. The Older men and women will
always be interested in the young men.
But young men, remem Der this, that
earnestness and zeal will depend largely
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upon your constancy to purpose.
James Logan Gordon, general secre-
tary of the Boston Association, delivered
the address. He said that more than
1900 years ago there wandered over the
hills and through the vallies of Palestine
the man to whom we apply the name OF
| the Lord Jesus Christ. Lord because of
His divinity, because of His humanity,
Christ because of His messiahship. His
are life and personality alike unique III
history. He never wrote book, HI Or
ganized no government, He claimed no
certify kingdom. He raised no army,
He died shameful death. Yet it is in
His name that we have gathered here
this afternoon. I know that some sneer
at the church, and the sneer measures
the length and the breath of their in
telligence. ! want to tell you this that
there is more goodness to the square
inch inside the church than there is
to the square yard outside.
We meet today in the name of an insti-
tuition that stands for the whole Bible,
and that has been sprinkled with the
blood of the everlasting covenant.
Sonnet times young man will come in
to my office and will say: Mr.. Gordon,
is the Bible inspired?" What ques-
ton that is to ask. AS we'll ask il the
zlz-zag lightning that pierces che clouds
will reach the earth, OR il the cyclone
that sweeps over the country desolates,
or if Shakespeare, the noblest poet in
the English language was a genius.
This grand old book that ! hold in my
hand has the inspiration Of success. 1t
has the God given inspiration of consola-
zion. 1t has the inspiration OF victory.
1t has the vigor of western cyclone
as it sweeps over the plain of sin unroof-
ing the cabins of unbelief, and carrying
away the last vestige of inquiry. Fol-
low this grand old book and see it tun-
mel its way through the mountain of
skepticism, or sweep over the highest of
the peaks of sin.
This grand old book concerns Jesus