The record-union., 1897-06-03
The Christian Endeavor Pledge


Eds. Record Union" Christian
Endeavorer! How glorious it is to be
called by that name, and what an hon
or If we are truly worthy of it, Our
very name signifies what we are to do
to endeavor to follow Christ, and to
serve Him faithfully. And how easy
it seems to serve Him, when we think
of the great and wonderful debt of
gratitude we owe Him. Surely we
should be willing-nay anxious-to do
all we can for the blessed Savior who
gave his life that we-you and might
be saved; and Jesus Christ has given
US redemption from all our sins if we
will only have faith that this is so.
When we become Christian Endeav-
orers we take a sacred pledge-we
promise our Savior persona1ly-that
we will strive to do whatever He
would like to have US do" Now, do
we always keep this promise? Do we
always stop to think, before undertake
ing anything of Importance or even of
minor significance, whether Christ
would like to have us do it? If we
would only wait moment to say,
Does Jesus really wish me to do this 2"
anu whenever pOSSlDie, go WuGT6 we
may be alone with our Heavenly Faith
er. and ask Him about it, He never
fails to give us an answer if we ask in
the true spirit of humility, believing
that we shall receive. And if we ask
in this way, he will surely speak to us,
and tell us what to do.
Again. think of the many occasions
when we deprive ourselves of our Saw
ior's gracious presence by going to
places where he does not like to have
us go, and where we cannot possibly
take Hime. Could He enter the ball
room or the theater unless it We're to
minister to some needy one? For our
Savior is all love and compassion and
does not desert his people when they
turn from Him, but comes again and
again, and will even enter dens of
wickedness to plead with them, and if
We find our way even to those who
seem to be eternally lost, for this pur-
pose, then indeed are we doing that
which our Lord would have us do.
Then, when we become members of
the Christian Endeavor Society we
promise our Master that we will make
it the rule of our lives to pray and to
read the Bible every day. Remember
this promise dear Endeavorers, and
do not grow careless in this respect.
Every day, not only once, but many
times we must seek the presence of
our Father in Heaven, and lay our wor-
ries and cares and wishes before Him.
And do not bring to Him the great af-
fairs only, but place in your petition
the minor events and circumstances
up our lives, and we may be sure of
the sweetest sympathy and the great
est help if we will take these to Him.
God, the giver of all good, gave us his
only begotten Son, that whosoever be-
lieveth in him should not perish, but
have everlasting life" Let us not
throw this gift aside, but accept it with
joy and gratitude.
Our pledge goes on to say that eve
will support our own church in every
way and especially by attending all
her regular Sunday and midweek SER
vices unless prevented by some reason
which we can conscientiously give to
our Savior" Let us be very careful,
my brothers and sisters, that we do not
disregard this part of our promise. Do
not let US neglect our own church ser
vices to attend those of other churches,
for the churches are members of Christ,
and as he loves them this is one of the
things he likes to have us do to make
our own church first always Rernem-
Der. when we become members of any
Christian Endeavor Society, we pledge
ourselves to support the church TO
which that society belongs. OF course,
if it happens that we have no services
of our own to attend. it is well to listen
to the teachings of the gospel from 9TH
er pulpits.
Another promise that we make our
Savior upon becoming active members
of the society is ito be present at and
to take some part, aside from singing.
in every Christian Endeavor prayer
meeting, unless hindered by some rea-
son which we can conscientiously give
our Lord and Master
This is duty that we must not shirk.
I know it is hard for some of us to
speak publicly, but if we try He will
give us strength and courage and
every time that we overcome the fear
of speaking for our Savior. it makes
it easier for us to acknowledge him
next time.
May God help every Christian En-
deavorer to keep his pledge!
P. E. NJ.
Oroville, May %, 1897.
Christian Endeayor pins at Stein