The herald., 1897-07-10


g. Powell, d. D., of Louisville, KY, said
in part:
IF the proof of the pudding Is in the
eatlng. then the worth of the pledge is
established beyond peradventure. 1t has
been tried and not found wanting. One
was lamenting the ,naterialistic tend
ency of the times to painter. who re-
piled, tie more materialistic scinece
becomes, the more angels 1 shall paint.
The best answer to all criticisms of the
pledge is the pledge at work. If man
insiyts that the pledge is failure. you
can only give him the gospel invitation,
Come and see;' better still, Come and
try
I'm the meantime, let there be no
trifiing with the pledge. 1t has surely
passed its tentative period. 1t can now
stand with the serene independence that
comes from successful experience. Bet
ter, in this instance. at least. let well
enough alone, since well enough meets
sll the requirements OF a successful and
useful society. Those who have tried to
improve the pledge or adapt it to lower
spiritual condition than the pledge con-
templates, have invariably met with
failure. We must hold fast to the pledge
in its integrity for it is essential to the
life of any Christian Endeavor society.
In the lower division of the brain is the
medulla, a cord about an inch in length.
which connects the spine with the brain
and which is the most vital part of the
whole system. for it is the center which
presides over the respiratory organs
Injury to this part means the stopping
of respiration-and consequently imme-
dfate death. The pledge is the medulla
of Christian Endeavor. When it is i'm
paired the breathing of the society
ceases. It does rot even go to sleep. Il
dies
zone is amazed at the wisdom dis
played in the preparation of this pledge.
1t says just enough and in just the right
way. 1t avoids all controversial matters
and emphasizes only the essentials of
Christian life; it has to do with practical
Christianity and avoids all speculation.
Itsoffers a-basis for inter- den ominationai
Fellowship. while insisting on denomina-
tional loyalty. 1t contemplates congre-
gational cooperation, and yet makes
paramount the duty of the local society
to the local church; it is binding pledge.
but not made binding by human author
ity. the individual being answerable
only 60 the Lord Jesus Christ; it pro-
claims freedom of conscience and life
but freedom within the Limitations Of
love and loyalty; it lays down a few
particular Christian duties. and then
in the broad statement, Whatever H.
would like to have me do takes within
its compass All of life: it's details save
it from indefiniteness, and its principles
are expansive enough for unlimited
ic ka hof ooio
elastic tent. which could be compressed
within the limits of walnut. and ex-
pand until it covered the Kings army
To my mind. it is a model of wise and
effective expression. I do not say it Is
perfect, but adequate to all the require
ments of successful Christian Endeavor''
DR.. Powell was followed by Rev w.
H. G. Temple of Seattle, who discussed
committee work. closing with an elo-
quent peroration on the power of
Christ for the redemption of the world.
Singing by Chinese quartet followed,
the Oriental visitors being accorded a
warm reception and their very credit
able efforts being literally applauded
Rev. Robert johnson of London, On
tario, spoke of Monthly Conservation
Meeting" the keynote of his remarks
to the effect that it is heart power, and
not mind power, that moves the world.
An adjournment was then taken.
Evangelistic meetings at noon were
conducted by the Revs Robert F. Pierce
Of Philadelphia and William Patterson
of Toronto, Ontario, at the Y. NJ. C. A.
Auditorium. Other meetings were com
Quoted by the Revs. Daniel David of
India, J. w. Chapman of Philadelphia,
and George F. Pentecost. All were large
iy attended
THE MOTHERS MEETING
At the mothers meeting, the report of
the Junior Society of Christian Endeav-
orers was read by Miss Myrtle Simpson
of this city. 1t showed that the first
Junior society was organized May 9th,
1884, at Tabor. Ia. by Rev. J. w. Cowan
AT the Minneapolis convention in 1891
only S55 societies reported. but in New
York in 1892, more than $500 were repre-
scented. At Montreal, one year later, the
number was almost doubled. 4136 being
reported. The juniors are doing much
good work in the way of carrying flow
ers to the sick in hospitals and many
other philanthropic modes adapted TO
their capacity. But the most telling eff
lecl OI tHt is the TACT t0al
no less than 25,624 Junior Endeavorers
have become members of the church.
The report of the Internationa society
of Christian Endeavor was read by Mrs.
]. T. Hill of Salem, Mass. There are
now 666 societies of middle-aged boys
and girls California leading all tbs
states with 81. The first of these Or
ganizations was formed by Rev. A. B.
Conrad of Worcester, Mass.
The report of the Mothers society,
read by Mrs. F. LIE Baron of Chicago,
showed that it was in the most flourish
ing condition. 1t seeks to control and
guide the members of the family SO that
they may in time be fitted for member
ship in the various branches of the great
Christian E,ndeavor society.
The next subject was the relation OF
the Mothers Endeavor society to junior
and intermediate societies of Christian
Endeavor.
Mrs. A. M. Lathrop of Boston, who
spoke on this subject, compared the re-
lations of these societies to that be-
tween the mother and her children. An
interesting feature of the meeting was
introduced by the presentation to the
audience of six Chinese children from
the. Occidental home in Chinatown.
They were, decked in all the habiiments