St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-03
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR MOVE
MENT HAS REACHED IT'S PRES
ENT GREAT STRENGTH.
ST. PAUL MEMBERS OBSERVE
THE DAY WITH EXERCISES APP
PROPRIATE- TO THE ANNI-
VERSARf OCCASION.
LEADING DIvIYEs ARE HEARD
In Praise of the Aggressive and
Practical Work of Francis
Clarlk,s Disciples.

Practical Work of Francis
CIark,s Disciples.
"Christian Endeavor Day." the 18th
anniversary of the foundation Of the
| Christian Endeavor movement, which
! had its origin in a small church in the
state Of Maine in 1881, was appro-
priately observed by the Endeavor
| societies Of st. Paul in a grand rally
| Of all the junior and senior divisions
| at the Central Presbyterian church yes
| terday afternoon
| The nature of the event, and the adj
dresses to be delivered served to fill
the large edifce early with a congre-
| cation Of active young church work.
ers affiliated with the Christian En-
deavor societies, whose services have
come to be recognized as one of the
! most potent influences in practicaliZing
Christianity. The Christian Endeavor
society Is pre- eminently non-sec-
tartan organization, and every denom-
nation in the city was represented at
yesterdays services. The front portion
of the church, which was reserved for
the junior chapters, was occupied by
the young members of the different
churches, whose enthusiasm for the oc-
| casion caused them to attend in such
numbers as to resemble a children's
festival The senior divisions, and the
many non-members of Endeavor So
cieties In attendance, utilized all other
available space, and listened to the ad-
dresses and special song service of the
occasion. In the absence of President
Moore, Rev. E. p. Ingersoll, pastor
Of the Park Congregational church. pre-
sided over the exercises and introduced
the following speakers: DR.. Jennette
McLaren, Mrs. q. G. Moore, junior
superintendent Of city unions; Rev. A.
B. Medium, pastor of the Central
Presbyterian church, and Rev. C. E.
Morgan, pastor of the Church Of Christ
Of Minneapolis. rs
DR.. McLaren spoke upon Recent
Growth of the Christian Endeavor,"
and set forth in brief, but compre-
hensive address, the wonderful pros
perity which has attended the move
ment since it's small beginning fifteen
years ago. I'm the narrow walls of one
church, said she, this movement
started, but today 1T counts nations as
100000 people are engaged, all over
the civilized world, in services similar
to these we are conducting today,
commemorating the birth of a power
full religious movement, which we may
say with pardonabie pride. had it's
origin in our own country. Thirty-two
denominations are represented among
our societies. whose work and eff
cheney have, been, greatly increased
| by virtue Of the cooperation of the
Christian Endeavorers. The best re-
suits accomplished by the societies.
however," said the speaker in conclu-
sion, care not so apparent from an
array of figures as from the effect on
individual members whose lives are
daily testifying to the grand work"
Mrs. U. G. Moore, in addressing ga
Word to the Juniors" dwelt particu-
larly upon the vast field of this de-
partment, and invited the assistance
and sympathy OF the senior members
In so important a charge. The speaker
advocated closer union between the
Junior and senior branches, that the
work of both might be more efficient
and each profit by the others expert
ence.
Rev. A. B. Medium, the following
speaker, in introducing his subject, ''Y
T. S. c. E. and Inter-Denominatlon
alism," related an incident which
amused the congregation and at the
same time brought out his conception
OF the relations existing between the
dlHerent denominations by virtue Of
the endeavor societies. 1t was due
largely to the Christian Endeavor
unions that all met on the same basis
In common cause. Self-consciousnes
was, in his opinion, a bad thing. Men
only accomplished great deeds when
they lost sight of self, and in the same
manner, laying aside differences of be-
lief and creed, the Christian people
were coming to be one in Christ and
one for Christ. The endeavor societies
tended to broad-minded Christianity.
necessary requisite to the upbuilding
of Gods kingdom 1t was not neces-
sary that all beliefs should merge into
one, but a great unbounded Christian
love was emanating from the endeavor
movement, which must draw all men
together in the cause of the Master.
Despite dencnlinational differences the
Christian EndeaV0f societies were es-
tabllShlng the fact that Protestant
Christianity was a unit in the interests
or the King. rAs,f said the speaker,
an army is ar complete and powerful
perfect arrangement of different
ideas, so Protestant Christianity, ex-
emplified by the work of these socie-
ties. performed by those of every de-
nomination, stands complete unit for
the perfection Of GODS kingdom in this
world People were coming to have
large breathing space and a wider
view. Such conditions meant broader
ideas and closer feeling of humanity.
The strength and glory of the Chris
tan Endeavor movement" said the
speaker, SIS in it's wonderful adapta-
bility. 1t says not my creed or your
belief, but the world for Christi
Rev. c. E. Morgan spoke upon the
Mission Of Christian Endeavor," and
pointed out how by its practical meth
DDS is was fulfilling its purpose. "One
OF the most prominent skeptics of the
century, said Mr.. Morgan, 'prophesied
that within 100 years the Bible would
become an unknown book God has
answered his prophesy with the Sunday
school and the Christian Endeavor So
cieties, whose members are today send
ing the Bible and it's comforting mes
sage into the utternost parts of the
earth. When God brought the Chris
tan Endeavor into existence, it was to
perform a great work.