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be wisely and efficiently led, the dangers
are minimized.
Il have little faith that q denominational
collar or a HIGH close fence. with a barbed
wire attachment, can keep the young peo-
pie where they belong. Such treatment
might be successful in some countries and
In some forms of religion, but the idea
surely does not belong to Protestant Chris
tianity nor to America.
In the largest PRESBYTERIAN church in
Washington the pastor has a young peo-
pies class, in which are taught the doctrines
of the Presbyterians. A Baptist pastor n
this city has for several years given his
young people lectures weekly on Baptist
history, doctrines. etc. This is good work,
which might, perhaps, be done in many
other churches to advantage.
Expresses Disbelief.
LAS to the alleged secret Vaccinations
Of the Congregationalists, I cannot speak
authoritatively, not being in confidential
relation with this body of Christians, but
dc most decidedly 6isbelieve it.
What a time the $4,000 Congregational
lists In the United States. assisted by ST.
600 Disciples of Christ, will have In swal-
lowing 100000 Methodists and $500 600
Bapt1sts, not to mention other millions OF
Protestants in this country! 1t will have
to be done secretly, sure enough, and
have no fear.
Perhaps the denominations are not such
but m the main good thing. 1 am a
stanch believer in the doctrines of my own
denomination. and. in my opinion, the
church of which l have the honor to be a
member Is the very best church in the
worldi
Work Wisely Directed.
For several years have enjoyed excep-
tional opportunities, perhaps, for studying
in practical way the Christian Endeavor
movement, and am most firmly convinced
that it has filled a large place in the
church, and that its work has been wisely
directed of men guided by the Holy Spirit.
Its INSTRUMENTATION feature has
tianity, and may the day be far distant
when We shall have less fellowship with
Christians of all Mares"
The Presbyterian Problem.
Rev. DR.. George H. Luccock. pastor Of
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, said
Il have not been able to take seriously
the suggestion that the c. E. society is in
danger Of becoming a wooden-horse con-
venience for furthering the crafty designs
of some ecclesiastical Ulysses against our
proper UNCONVENTIONAL defenses.
las to our Presbyterian problem, / do
rot see any reason for changing from G..
E. to Westminster League. My opinion,
confirmed by so much experience as 1
have had, is that the c. E. organization
offers as good machinery for training the
young, presents as little hindrance and
Urges as constant incentive to church
loyalty as any UNCONVENTIONAL adaptation
of the G. f. idea. 1t Is just as easy to
carry on a training course in doctrine and
history in one as the other In either case
zest in the matter must come by the leader
1t would never come by a name or by ma
Chinery of organization. There is danger
In any auxiliary Observation-Disclosures that
1t will become principal in the eyes of it's
members, and the church. to which it is
auxiliary, to them but secondary. But that
danger roots in human nature and should
need to be overcome by persistent and
kindly training, whether the auxiliary be
c. f. or denominational league That in
wolves question not between c. E. and
Westminster League, but whether or not
any auxiliary organization is desirable.
1T Is simple justice to say that l have
found the G. e. organization thoroughly
helpful in developing sentiment of loyalty
TO UNCONVENTIONAL work. The c. E. society
connected with the church / serve as pas
tor holds it's meetings Sunday evenings
With very few exceptions the members
lemain for evening service. So far as
school and business duties do not prevent
Ihey attend the midweek prayer meeting.
lEey emphasize in their own meetings
regular and systematic giving to church
benevolences One would hardly learn here
that there was a United Society," except as
a source OF helpful suggestions for the
local work. l have not attempted a train
lEg course and doctrine or history in con-
nectlon with the c. f. society; but 1 am
sure that by reason of the society the
regular illustrations of the pulpit have a
larger and more symyathetic attention
from the youth of the church. Withal the
young people retain many imperfections
IN common with tie pastor and older mem
bers OF the church.
'On the other side of this Question
wish to say that l have no sympathy at
all with the disposition in some parts of
the country to discount a Presbyterian
MINISTER who will not fall into line with
Z. E. enthusiasm. If a pastor sees better
Things for his young people in a Westmin-
ster League he surely may advocate his
views without getting the cold shoulder
Iii MS own household. Certain c.. E. lead
ers perVert the spirit of the movement
when they turn it into a tyranny. A West
minister League ought to be in good and
regular standing in Presbyterian circles.,'