The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-05

present.
-, So far 1t would seem the history of tn
ioNas Christian Endeavor union simp
consisted OF conventions
IL was born In o convention and con
fentions have very largely aided In form
ing an enthusiasm. which has gone hom
anu scattered II. But the real power wa
! tne individual worker. II would be a rca
measure to tell OF Leonard. Rltcht. An
uorson' Green. Scudder. fliem. Roe, Tai
madse. Scudday. Bishop, shary Kelly,
sloan. johnson. Ludlow, Bell Porter But
Ter, Hamilton. Banning, Lane. and many
many others. The names come quicker
than they can be put down. The list would
be too long for this article
hese individuals, as soon as they got a
'aste OF the Christian Endeavor, were made
ANXIOUS so their ncighbors nigh, have II.
lhe efficient and earnest district secre.
,Hrles-who can estimate what they have
| done.
1t is fair to saw that Christian Endeavor
mas been the inspiration to the pushing
/ forward of UNCONVENTIONAL societies In
! ivNas the same as has been done else
! MneIe. ANA while 1t Is n matter Of re-
; loieihR as 10 whnt has been done by these
| societies. Christian Endeavorers would be
| shin.
The union IS one of the leading ones Of
our fair Southland. Tho number Of socle.
~ . ~ HuN UeYOru tho 1NO mark.
IN its early history 1T met with much
opposition. There are those now who thing
me Christian Endenvor for a young PEG.
pies society is not best Time has cleared
away many of these objections Some OF
me greatest friends now were the greatest
ooleetors at first Most OF the objections
I Sy, from MISUNDERSTANDING what the
christian Endeavor is and means
Ihe Texas Christian Enicayor union has
10 power or authority. Each society IL
part Of the local church
me Union simply exists as a channel OF
communication and help. No paid off,
GERS no paid anything; no authority what
The conventions have no authority Thov
are simply large mass meetings for fell
ioWship and lnsniration II is some tinss
wondered why no fraternal delegates pre
received or none sent
FROM the nature OF things Il is easily In
DC seen why such a course would be ont
of place
1t does not mean that # Is tondip, 70
me uniting of all in one denomination.
hut II means that all are ueuhnrs of
ments 'esi-
:, lhe aim is the same. but each regiment
mas Its own particular field
These conventions are simplv n ror,io,
.or exchanging experiences, comparinr |
notes and encouragement e
ott va toll among the shadows
And our fields are far apart.
'N ~"
And as time goes on. 1t is mlte certain
more objections viii he lntd aside for II !
'hflstlan Endeavor Is Understood i'm ita
rue light 1t seems almost impossible for
my one to raise any objections
Christian Endeavcr did rot happen to be |
II anything has Gods providence bucIt Of |
u. IT is certainly true of Christian Endeay- |
Dr..
1t has made change In the general life
purpose of It's members
1t Ia still one OF the strange thingg to
lote tho fears and MISUNDERSTANDING some
people express. little Investigation wouid !
clear away the mists' and let a little
unshine in"
Christian Endeavor then and Christian
indeavor now. II is no wonder that Texas
christian Endcavor Union has now such
number of enthusiastic members Chris
ian EndeaVer has helped them TO he what
hey are. No wonder they love to meet to-
either in such largo numbers and rell
what Christian EHdoavor has done for
ne. No wonder that so many will accept
ioustons- /
Come come to Houston.
Come welcome throng;
Every truo Endoavorcr,
Pass the word along"
No wonder that the sentiment OF tho
tato song is so dear
This is orr burden, this Is our plea,
IeNas for Christ our motto shall be,
Praying and working. only to see
Texas in love to- Christ bow the knee"
inc programmes OF the '97 convention
70 very neat affairs. and In addition to I
la matter, they contain tho pledge OF the
'ciety, which is as follows
PROMISE.
Trusting IN the Lord Jesus Christ for l
rength, promise Him that / Will strive
do whatever lie would like to have me
,, that Will make II the rule of my life
pray and to read the Bible every day s
I'd 10 support my own church in every
ay, especially BY attending all her rcgu- I
r sunday and mid week services, unless i
eyented BY some reason which can con
lentiousS give to NV Saviour, and that, 4
st SO FAR as know how. throughout my
hole life, Will cndoayor to lead Chris
IN me As an active member | promise
be true to all my duties. 10 be present |
ana tn take some part, aside from sing n
&, In every Christian Endepvor PRAYER =
tttlhk, uhItSA h4hutrel Nv some reason |
nich ! can couscpntiously give to my b
nd and Master. If obliged TO be absent 4
I'm the monthly conservation meeting of p
t society. | VIII. II possible. send at II
lst n verse OF Scripture 10 be read in n
sponso TO my name ut the roll call. Il
Yesterday morning was spent in final h
operations for the convention and In the "
justmeEt OF delegates TO their surround
IS. In the afternoon at 2 o'clock the Il