Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-11
CAnAda have contributed not Ices than
et2b. b.00D for missions at homo and abroad.
Tndeavorers WatchwOrd.

ot2b, 90 for missions at homo and abroad.
Endeavorers' watchword.
Let mo mention now, and briefly, too,
that tho battle for Christian citizenship,
which was begun three years ago at Prcsi-
dent Clark's suggestion, has been fear
lessly wagcd, md has been blessed In pro-
noting more intelligent spirit OF patriot
ism; "Chrlstian Endcavor IL against the
gambling dcns, tho lotteries, the violation
Of tho Sabbath, and condemns intcmpcr-
ancc In every form, stands for total absti-
nence, for the suppression Of the saloon,
and for tho nnnihilation OF the power OF
the saloon In politics and In all parties.
Aye, we bclicw, the liquor traffic IN the Inn
placabie enemy Of righteousness and
purity, and Of Christ and his church.
The saloon must gol The saloon must
Ro"
The Christian Endcavor local union"
idea Is assuming larger and better proper
tions every month. IL contains 30 much
OF the blessed idcn Of interdcnomiDationa
fellowship, and It's possibilities In the way
Of inspiration and fraternity are 80 large,
that 10 IL evidently an institution that has
come TO stay. Many Of these unions are
doing practical work through their mis-
sionary, executive, citizenship, correspond
enco, lookout evangclistic press ana
visiting committees.
III one thing has been made clear by the
history Of these IA years, 10 Is Gods design
TO bring the young people Of all eyangeli-
cal denominations together, not for the
sake Of denouncing denominations or de-
crying creeds, but In common fellowship
that respects differences and believes in
diversity. The fears Of those who thought
that the society would destroy all dis
tinctive beliefs, and demolish the priDci-
pies for which the fathers suffered perse-
cution have been largely allayed, for II
has come TO be acknowledged that the so
cicty makes every young person more
loyal to his own denomination, at the
same time that IL makes him more gen.
erous toward others.
In the United States, the denomiDa-
tional representation Of the Christian En-
deavorers is as follows: The Prcsbyterians
still lead, with 1888 Young Peoples so.
cieties and 200 Junior societies; the Con
Rregationalists have $500 Young Peoples
societies and 1908 Junior societies; the
Disciples Of Christ and Christians, 1851
Young Peoples societies and S82 Junior
societies; the Baptists, 26S8 Young Peo.
ple's societies and Sol Junior societies;
Methodist Episcopal, 931 Young Peoples
societies and 391 Junior societies; Metho
dist Protestants, 853 Young Peoples So
cieties and 247 Junior societies; Luther.
ans, 708 Young Peoples societies and 24s
Junior societies. Cumberland Presby-
tcrians, 600 Young Peoples societies and
e31 Junior societies. and SO on through q
long list.
Its Wonderful Scope.
In tho Dominion of Canada the Metho-
dists of Canada lead with 1867 Young Peo
ple's societies and 122 Junior societies
(most Of the societies known as Epworth
Leagues OF Christian Endeavorl; Cana
dian Presbyterians are next, with 97a
Young Peoples societies and 8::Juniol
societies; Baptists next, with 100 Young
Peoples societies and 20 Junior societies
Congregationalists next, with 122 Young
Peoples societies and 36 Junior societies
etc.
In the United Kingdom the Baptists
lead, with 79l; CongregatiOnalists next
with 1888; Presbyterians, 1872; Methodist
Free church, 175; Methodist New Connex-
ion, l82, etc. -
In Australia the Wesleyan Methodists
lead, and Congregationalists, Baptists
Presbyterians follow in the order named
And, while this Is a long list of denomi
nations, first and last, believe you will
agree with me that the crown of the move.
ment is our blessed inter-inter-interde-
nominational fellowship. AS a Presby.
terian, say, for one, let us have more,
rather than less, of this fellowship. The
Christian Endeavor society is as loyal a
denominational society as any in exist
ence, as well as broad and fraternal, in
terdenominational, interstate, interna-
tional, interracial society. zone is your
Master, even Christ; and all ye are breth.
rem"
Time will not permit me to touch in de.
tail upon many practical results of our
societies and individuals, such as increased
attendance upon the part Of the young
people upon Cl regular church services
and the midweek prayer meeting; the
definite and practical work Of the various
committees in the local societies; the sys-
tematic study Of the Bible and an ever-in.
creasing knowledge Of it's use in hand-to-
hand work for the saving Of souls; a
clearer understanding that the society is
only means to an end; q determination
to get good and do good.
You will agree with me that the growth
of the local societies "is marvellous in our
eyes," but what of the large number that
have taken the next STEP and have
Joined the various churches east, north,
south and westP In all, 2O2, 1856 have joined
tho churches since the last convention.
In 1890, 10000 new church members were
reported; in 81, $4,000; in '92, 10000; in
'98, 1853, 900; in "a, lS3, $50; and now, in '95,
zoe, 1876. In the last six years, Sl6.335.
What @ ransomed host praise God,
from whom all blessings flow."
How much or how little our Individual
work or that of the society has gained this
blessed victory, we know not; sufficiently
happy and thankful are we to know that
these recruits, to the number Of Sl6,335,
have come from our ranks in six years.
Again / say: praise God, from whom
all blessings Gow."
Now turn from this retrospect OF mag
nificent achievement, pleasing cheering
and comforting as II may have been, and
with the spirit for the exaltation of
Christ In nnr hon rte nI liyao LOT m think