The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-13
IN AID OF YOUNG MEN.

Objects and Work Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Told b. DIR. ShanlxlIn.
The members OF the Young Mems Chris
tan Association attended the First Meth
odist Episcopal church yesterday morning
IN a body 10 listen to plea for their work
by the Rev. W. A. Shanklin. The church
was beautifully decorated for the occasion,
and splendid music was rendered by the
choir. "Our Young Men" was DR.. Shank
Inns subject, his text being found in Zach
ariah ia: run, speak to this young
man" He spoke strongly and with SYM
patty and fervor, stating that he hoped
the service would arouse the good 10 more
earnest endeavor in behalf of young men,
encourage those who are devoted 10 their
rescue and salvation. and especially kindie
In young men themselves high and noble
aspirations.
1.-THE life Of young man in city" said
he, sis often one OF the loneliest OF lives.
At the most critical and susceptible period
OF life he is least guarded against the Sc
auctions Of impure delight The thing most
needed at such time is the rallying point
OF home or club life-a social center for
young manhood, a place where young men.
coming In search OF situations, find help.
welcome and accommodation. and where
after business hours they can gather in
genial Intercourse. This the Young Mems
Christian Association. in large measure,
supplies"
The speaker then dwelt upon the impor-
lance and possibilities OF the class In
whose interests the service was held
young men. VINO were the possessors OF the
best gifts and forces OF life. While rejoic-
Ing that the vigorous lives OF a goodly
number Of young men in Seattle were
thrilled with noble impulses. be frankly
spoke OF the great army in all the cities
who were cursed by insidious and corrupt
ing vices. those who give up their faculties
and forces to unmauly and wicked enjoy
ments.
"But who OF US knows the Disadvantages
under which many OF these lost young men
labored?'' ne asked. The very worst Of
them challenges the sympathy OF every
good man and woman; and no one feels for
them more than that gracious Redeemer in
whom harlots and publicans found
friend: and shall not we. In the spirit OF
our Master, renew our efforts that, by any
means and all means. we may save at least
some OF our young men. II is not our
province to censure-oh. how easy 10 do
taat-but TO help. l plead for these a
hearty and practical sympathy. II is good.
loving. friendly SamaritaDs these need.
who lie neglected, bleeding. dying by the
wayside. This is everybody's business;
but especially is It the work OF young men
TO 20 after those OF their own age; there is
a peculiar appropriateness and advantage
In this.
This is the spirit and work OF the Young
Mems Christian Association. and we can
all further the interests Of our unhomed
young men by contributing In a material
way 10 this great work. The association
IS not locally organized church, but IL is
truly an element in the great church OF
Christ AS indicating the growth OF their
work In this country. 60 associations in 1865
have increased to !. 4s1; one building then
has multiplied into 3o5 now. with an aggre-
gate net volue OF SIG. $50. Surely this en-
terprise has earned our confidence and
challenges our financial assistance"
At the close of the sermon the work and
needs OF the local association were present.
ed by s. l. Crawford and A. Z. Burwell,
and the congregation responded with
generous Offering.