Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-14
nAEY EPWORTH LEAGUERS In CITY.
brotherhood of 81. Andrew IL Doins
Fine Work I'm Nichmond-ihc
Grcut Christian Endcavor Move
mcnt-The Westminster League.
II Fine WorL


society. They came together at first
merely TO consider the meagre attendance
Of men upon the services of 81. James
church of that city, 70 which they be-
longed. and TO devise some means 10 in
duce men 10 attend the church in larger
numbers. They were themselves spirit
ual as well as practical men, and AFTER
conference and the reading OF apprO-
pirate passages Of Scripture, they united
In prayer for divine guidance and blessing,
and then separated with the simple
resolution that each would attempt 10
bring with him on the next sapbath
morning at least one man VINO had
heretofore not been regular attendant
at church On the Sabbath, they greeted
one another at morning service each
with a companion. and durins the week
following met again for prayer and con
ference with numbers somewhat in
creased.
Out of this humble beginning, and the
suggestion of a poor Welsh tramp, whom
the rector OF the church brought to one
OF their meetings, was developed the idea
of a permanent society. or brotherhood
christened by the name Of St. Andrew
and based upon his simple act OF bringing
his brother, Peter. TO Jesus.
HAS SPREAD BEYOND THE SEAS.
The association has spread from church
to church and parish 10 parish. until II
numbers, in the United States some
twelve or thirteen thousand members.
There is also a strong and growing body
I'm the Canadian provinces. and lately the
Brotherhood has passed beyond the seas
and There are ORGANIZED chapters not
only i'm Great Britain and on the Con-
unent OF Europe. but In nearly every
Christian country Of the world. and in
heather lands where the Protestant Epis-
COual Church has established its missions.
Thus far the brotherhood has preserved
its simplicity and spirituality ana sun
recognizes as the characteristic feature
and expression of its life rot only the
rules Of prayer and service, but the mode
OF hearty and anecuonate approach
man to man. IN each parish IN when IL
is established the Brotherhood not only
constitutes Il body of consecrated young
men upon whom the rector feels au-
thorized 10 call for any special rehglous
service which he may not be able MIN
self personally 70 discharge. but, as above
stated. il has gone far towards trans
forming what was few years ago the
comparativeiy inactive body OF the laity
of the Protestant Episcopal JhuIcn INTO
a general Christian brotherhood as con-
secrated and as aggressive perhaps as
any to be found within the limits OF
Christs Church on earth.
The society enjoys the fun and aHec-
tionate confidence and approval of the
Bishops and clergy of the Church' ana
has thus far been blessed in the leader
shin Of men of unusual conservation
wisdom. strength. and lovableness, promi-
nent among whom are the president and
general seCretary-whO have held these
positions from the birth OF the society
James l.. Houghteling. of Chicago, and
John W. Wood. OF New YORK.
The Great .'Endeavor" Movement.
The object of the Young Peoples So
ciety Of Christian Endeayor IS TO pro-
mote an earnest Christian life among It's
members. 10 increase their mutual ac-
abundance. and 10 make them more use
ful in the service OF Cod" The members
consist of three classes-actVe, ASSOCIATE
and honorary. The active members con-
slst Of young persons who believe tneih-
selves To- be Christians. and earnestly
eudcavor TO live as such. This their
pledge requires The associate ana houo-
r.try members are respectively those not
church members. and those who, though
NOT LONGER young. are still interested ana
/ wish 10 nave some connection with the
society.
The Christian Endeavor movement has
/ become so broad-minded and It's held OF
usefulness has so increased tndt pesl1e
the Young Peoples Society there are Ju-
Nor Intermediate. Senior. Mothers. Pa
rents and Floating societies. Christian
Endeavor exists I'm all or most Of the
Protestant bodies. 1t is not undenoml-
national. but strictly INSTRUMENTATION
al as much 50 as Is the Sunday schooL
II has been said that Christian Endeavor
I q Irss
denominations together TO make them
dis]oval TO their own church. This Is
erievous error The fOundation-stOnc OF
christian EnEoavor j. loyalty 10 Christ
and 10 ones own church. as expressed
IN their motto. "For Christ and the
Church" We hear Of no such charge
AGAINST the Sunday school. nor zoe
Christiau Endeayor deserve ii. Christian
Eudcavor is bond of fellowship blndlns
all the denominations of Christs prayer
tina: all His people be one Dul III 10
wise interfering with the rules oil any
denomination. The pledge requires thdI
the members be true to their own ehul0"
and support it in every way.
Like most great movements the 49,
ming of Christian EndcaVor was small.
Originating in the mind OF Ut. rIa,l o
y clark affectionately termed Father
Isndeavor Clark. the first society was
ORGANIZED in Portland, Me, ID winston
CONGREGATIONAL church. Since that time
Christian EndeaVOr has become a "oIlu-
encircling movement" has belted the
globe with the spirit of Christ. and mas
furnished a fitting channel FOR the en-
thusiasm Of youth.
As the child of the Church increased
I'm age. in stature, and in good worhs, III
ISIS the United Society OF Christian LII
deayor was incorporated under the laws
of Maine and in 1886 its headquarters
were established in Boston, and the So
ciety was incorporated under Mdssachu-
sotts' laws This corporation has 'or It's
nurnose sto promote earnest Christianity
aroono Young people and TO make them
,,ore useful in the service of Coo. lhis
society became necessary because So"4e
central organization was needed tha'
could lawfully hold the funds and be re-
snonsible for their expenditure In lur-
,hering the Endeavor cause. Dr. Carr
&c president of the United Society Johh
w Baer secretary, and William shaw
treasurer.
Al the great conventions EndeaVor en-
thusiasm and progress centre. The ques-
lion has been asked whether these CON
,,ontions nav. The money they cost would
Ia q considerable sum II put into ms
sionary boards. DR.. Clark thlnks ne -
answered this question conclusNely "He"
he saws. speaking of Detroit lS5s' no"
an session: "No young man or youhs
woman can go TO this convention ana
faithfully attend the services "l'hou,