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from the sweet intercourse which re-
suits to the child in learning anew the
Fathers will, and In joyful submission
thereto. The results of this depart
ment of Brother Ely's work may not
be as prominent or as easily seen by
the casual observer as other things
which he did, but when 1t is remem-
bered that everywhere he went, he,
In quiet, humble, unostentatioua
way, almost without intending it,
created new desires, implanted new
inspirations, and aroused new ener-
gies in the study of the Bible, the re-
suit and value of such work can not
be estimated. There are many men
and women and children in Missouri
to-day who are doing greatly more for
the spread of the gospel, and who are
actuated by higher and purer love
for God because they came in con-
tact with Brother Ely in his life time.
God alone can estimate the results of
such life. We cannot fill his place,
but his work will 60 on.
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION OF
MISSOURI.
By w. G. Knight, Cor. Sec. Mo. B. Y. P. U.
PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY.
The organization is designed to Sc
cure the increased spirituality of the
Baptist young people, their stim-
lation in all Christian services of the
church, their edifcation in scriptural
knowledge, their instruction in Bap-
tist doctrine and history and their en-
listmont and cooperation in all mis-
sionary activity through existing de-
nominatlonal organizations, to plan
for their Induction after conversion
into the habits and methods of a
Christian life and of service. 1t holds
annual meetings. The cities that have
entertained the convention are as
follows: Fulton, Marshall, Sedalia,
jefferson City and st. Joseph. The
next annual convention convenes
with the Delmar Avenue Baptist
Church, st. Louis. 1t is strictly
representative body, closely related
to the local Baptist Church, sending
representative to meet in this con-
vention. The convention is purely
for conference, inspiration and to ex-
change ideas and plans of work. by
each local society. 1t has no legisla-
tive functions. 1t does not, there
fore, undertake to determine under
what particular names or methods
the local church shall conduct its
work for the young people. Its Of
fcers and board of managers at pres
ent are as follows: President, Rev.
W. j. Williamson, Kansas City; Vice
Presidents, Mr.. L. s. Parker, Jeffer-
son City; Rev. r. P. Johnston, st.
Joseph; Rev. T. G. Carleton, st.
Louis; Mr.. J. E. Franklin, Frederick
town; Recording Secretary, Rev.
W. F. Harris, Carthage; Correspond
ing Secretary, Mr.. W. @. Knight,
Carrollton; Treasurer, Mr.. A. M.
Tutt, Liberty; State Correspondent,
Rev. ]. W. Ke1tner, Joplin.
EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
This organization has adopted an
educational feature which is known
as the Christian Culture Courses and
is strictly Baptistic idea. 1t COM
prises a series of popular read
ing and study courses, covering
three general lines-the Bible
missions and Christian truth. By this
plan the Bible can be systematically
read in four years.
PROGRESS.
| There has been constant growth
along every line since the organiza-
ton was perfected. Cities and larger
towns no doubt were the first to or
ganize for the young peoples work;
and yet 1T has not stopped there, but
spread and widened out into the most
distant rural districts with large mem
berships, and all in prosperous and
healthy condition. Large numbers
observe the Christian Culture Courses
Over 1900 of these young people are
known to be studying the Bible syste'
matically. Over 800 conversions are
traceable to the young peoples worf
during the past two years. Money tt
the amount of $5 900 has been raised
during the past two years by then
and disbursed through regular church
channels. Approximate membership
now 10000. The B. Y. P. U. wal
given one evening during the meet
ling of the General Association thi
week, at which time interesting ane
important themes were presented
by some of the most prominent di
vines in the state.
BAPTISM AND THE LORDS SUPPER.