Evening star., 1896-07-09
Christian EndeavoIers Begin the
Day in SuIpp|ication
and in Song,

There could be no better testimony to
the enthusiasm of the present convention,
nor more striking evidence Of the earnest
purpose with which the Endeavorers have
come here, than the early morning prayer
meetings, which We're held all over the city
this morning.
These meetings were held at the various
church headquarters between 6:30 and 7:15
! tfis morning, the general topic being
Prayer for the Convention" Rain evi-
IDENTIFY could not dampen the spirits of the
visitors to any extent, and although many
OF them did not reach the city until last
night, amidst the rain and mud and near
ly worn out from their journeyings they
We're out with the birds this morning, ana
the streets We're full of Endeavor badges
shortly after & o'clock
The meetings were very personal In their
character, the leader usually opening with
few informal remarks, after which the
audience took the theme up. Many good
things were said and many good things
We're heard, a spirit Of sincerity and ear
nestness seeming to pervade the meetings
all over the city. These meetings will form
a feature of the week. and will occur every
morning during the convention.
metropolitan NJ. L.
Several hundred Marylanders arose early
this morning and took part in sunrise
prayer meeting at the Metropolitan NJ. t.
Church Many of them attended the de-
votional exercises before breakfast, and
before the assembIage left the church the
Endeavorers were earnestly requested to
allow nothing to Interfere with their at
tendance on the early exercises.
The church was beautifully decorated.
Above the altar were displayed emblems
of the order Maltese cross, clasped hands
and the initials of the Christian Endeavor,
with the inscription For Christ and the
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the galleries and between the roof pillars
hung globes of small American flags, which
were also arranged along the gallery rail-
ing.
The service was under the leadership of
Rev. p. A. Cave of Hagerstown. Nd, and
was devoted to singing and short ad-
dresses.
Fifteenth Street NJ. L.
The Rhode Island delegation Is quartered
at Fifteenth Street M. E. Church. They
have with them some Of the most active
workers of the middle states. among them
being Miss Deborah X. Knox of Paw,ucket.
who led the prayer meeting this morning
at Fifteenth Street Methodist Church. A
number Of the delegates from the smallest
state in the Union, are putting up down
town at Tie Elsmere, therefore only a per-
ton of the delegates attended the gather
ing at the Fifteenth, Street Church. Miss
Knox gathered those present close around
her, much in the form of a circle, for fam
lily prayer. and by this means not single
line sentence of Any of the many pray
ers was lost to anybody, Miss Knox. who
Is the possessor of a sweet voice. led the
singing herself, unassisttd by any instru-
mental music. The, music was selected
accordingly, and several stan.as of the
most difficult hymns We're sung with pre-
cision surprising in those who have come
from u long distance only partially pre-
pared.
particularly impressive prayer was that
of a representative from Minnesota, who
In a few words outlined the golden rule
and then showed how 1t can be applied to
even the ordinary incidents of everyday
life. Another Endeavorer. a member of a
local society, had as his theme the subject
Of Church Unity in the Abstract" taking
the present convention as a great example
of what may be accomplished in this line
and showing how Christian Enleavor if
strictly adhered to in all its lines, will ul-
timately lead to the reunion Of Christen-
dom. A few words of advice for the future
closed the meeting.
Calvary Bnptist.
The attendance at Calvary Baptist Church
was larger than at most of the other
churches and many of the worshipers
that section of the city Rev. John Brom-
field of Unontown, Pa, conducted the SER
vices He made brief talk, referring to
the efficacy of prayer. we are here" he
said, for definite work, and not for social
enjoyment He appealed to mis- hearers
not to neglect these early meetings. There
We're short talks by others, and an attrac-
tive program Of vocal music.
Asscmbly's Presbyterian.
At the Assembly's Presbyterian Church
the congregation took a deep interest in the
services, which were conducted by Presi-
dent W. l.. Noell of the Tennessee Union
The invitation to others to speak was ac-
cepted by number, who talked interest
tngly on the topic for the prayers. The
fervent prayers and the hearty singing
made Impressions on the congrega ton.
Central Presbyterian.
Rev J. A. Reddon of Moosomin, n. W. T.,
Canada, was booked to lead the meeting at
the Central Presbyterian Church. but
could not he present. and the leader was
Jos. S. S. Mckay of Philadelphia. Mr.. Nc
Kay was earnest and impressive, and con-
Quoted the services in an interesting man
Eer.
First Presbytcrfan.
The first service in the First Presbyterian
tian Endeavor convention was the sunrise
experience meeting held this morning, and
taken part in by large number of New
Jersey delegates. as we'll as by members of
the church. Great punches Of marguerites
and palms were used In the decoration of
the altar. which was handsomely set off by
background Of American flags. At the
altar was displayed the inscription: Zone is
your master, even Christ, and all We are
brethren A unique feature in the church
decoration was map Of New Jersey in the
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The exercises WERE. cohducted by Rev. T.
E. Davis of Bound Brook. N. j., and during
the short service most Of the men present
spoke briefly or offered prayer.
North Presbyterinn.
At the North Presbyterian Church the an
nounced leader. Rev, Jenness Of Bay City,
Mich, was unable to be present, and Mr.
Huber, the state missionary superintend-
ent, conducted thenmeeting in his stead
Evidently the Michigenders let nothing
stand in their way Whe9 prayer meeting
is on hand. even T it does begin before
breakfast. They came out in goodly num-
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