Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-19
OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR INTEREST.


Archaeological results OF the
Washington Convention, by Miles NJ.
Shand, chairman of the convention
hotel committee, and president of the
District OF Columbia Local Union.
Sufficient time has passed since the
18th International Christian Endeavor
Convention to obtain true idea OF
some Of the results upon Washington
and its Endeavorers.
Some of these results were immediate
and Of a decidedly pleasant character.
Despite the wide advertising OF the
Christian Endeavor movement and tine
convention In our splendid newspapers,
many of our citizens. were quite ignor-
ant OF these things when the conven-
tion opened, and among these un.
Informed ones were many OF our clergy
and laity. 1t is great pleasure to
etate that during and after the con-
vention there came from every quarter
words Of respect for the cause. and
appreciation OF the glorious results nc
complished through the Christian En-
deavor movement during the period OF
its existence. These good words came
from pastors and laymen and from citi-
zens who are not church members.
SbTtiu tutUkb Wn1Cu, puIiuE tho
convention, seemed decidedly against
US, were turned into blessings as our
citizens recognized the pluck of the
Washington Endeavorers, and gracious
words of praise were freely spoken
concerning the management.
The magnificent meetings, the good
order everywhere observed. the sun.
shiny type Of Christianity displayed
.xY th. ALL oil M Nth hos
things combined to make good i'm
preston regarding the Christian En-
deavor cause upon our citizens. and
give it a large place in their hearts
and minds.
That some thousands OF our young
people should cooperate to make pos
sible. under the guidance and blessing
OF God, successful International
Christian Endeavor Convention. is an
educational and elevating influence
that is a rare privilege even in these
days OF great things. 81
Hereafter our church work and other
religious activities will not seem so
formidable, for we have learned that
mighty things may be done by human
hands and brains when they are mag
| nificently organized and consecrated 10
the work undertaken.
The convention has left us a rich
legacy in new and enlarged conceptions
of the kingdom of God, of its fellow
ship, it's dignity, and it's magnitude.
1t ia glorious thing to belong TO the
"srmy of the living Cod" and to
fight "neath the banner of the
cross;" and our members, many OF
them for the first time, appreciate this
duty and privilege, while to Others
new hope arises as they remember the
days that are gone and face the future
with all its splendid possibilities.
The greatest charm, perhaps, OF the
Christian Endeavor movement is the
kingdom Of God; that the kingdom il
within US, aud that We, its subjects,
may advance its interests and enlarge
loyalty and devotion We do whatever
the King commmands.
1t is matter Of the greatest mo.
ment, then, that in the lives of thou
sands of young Christians in Washing.
ton should be born, as q result Of the
convention, such an idea of the king.
dom. and of Gods call TO service il
the kingdom, that they, are willing tc
Bifo bnemseiNes WILL lhore inteIieenl
feryor than ever before to the worl
which now presses upon them.
The prospect for an aggressive yeai
in our Unions life was never brighter
than now, and everywhere the signt
are visible that our members are read,
for forward march,, displaying ar
eagerness and Willingness to enter anc
occupy larger place than ever befor'
filled by them. =
This is especially noticeable in the
Increased activity in carrying tn,
Gospel light into the dark places il
our city and suburbs. More of OH
societies and members are doing thi
blessed work OF the Master than eve
before,