The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-22
RELIGIOUS ENTHUSIASM IN Ep-
WORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION
REACHES CULAfTNATIoN
MONSTER MEETINGS HELD
Audience of Ten Thousand Hears an
Eloquent and Inspiring Ser
mon by bishop
Joyce
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

SAN FRANCISCO, July M.-The relis-
i0as enthusiasm, aroused by the interna-
tionaI convention of the Epworth league
here had its elimination at the grand
meeting held this afternoon at the Me-
chanics' pavilion. About 1900 persons
were in attendance and not seat was
vacated until the conclusion of the ser
mon preached by Eis1op Joyce president
of the league. His theme was Faith in
Christ" and no address more eroquent
or fervent has been heard since tie as
sernibling OF the convention. At it's con-
clusiOn the bishop was rendered an i'm
promptu reception, not being allowed to
leave the PLATFORM until nearly all the
members of the great congregation had
graSped his hand.
The influence of the league was not
alone felt in the central meeting. An
over the city, in churches of many de-
nominations, services were held. and in
every place the local pu. pit was occu-
pied 10y visiting divine At Grace Epis-
copal church, Waere Rev. T. NJ. Buckley.
OF New York, preached, It was irnposs bic
to gain adnittance long before the time
announced for opening OF the doors, ana
In none of the churches was there a va
cent pew Old-fashioned love feasts were
held in the early morning in more than
dozen places, including the Japanese
and Chinese missions
At II o'clock came the ree1I' ar services
OF the day, which were characterized by
exceptional fervor. In the afternoon an
enthusiastic childrens meeting was held
IN the Alhambra theater Rev. M e.
ketcham, of Xenia, Ohio, acted as chair
man, and Rev. S. T. Bartlett, of Napanee.
Ont, led in prayer. The first address was
made by Miss H H. Bason, Of WASH
ington, D. C.
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J. W. Churchill, of Coidwa4er, Ont. and
c. c. Jones, Of Bristol, Va
After song service at the Metropolitan
temple in the afternoon q sermon was
preached by Rev. e. q. Hoss, of Nash
Vile, Tenn
A largely attended rally Of German
Americans was held at the Howard s, reef
Methodist church, H A. Schroetter. of
Covington, KY, acting as chairman. H.
A. Salzer of La Crosse, Wis.,, and Rev.
L. s. Habighorst, of Mount Pleasant.
Iowa, delivered short addresses. The
closing meetings OF the convention vera
held tonight In the Mechanics pavilion.
the Alhambra theater, tie Metropolitan n
temple and the First United Presbyterian
church. In the latter place Rev. j. i.
Beatty, Of Halifax. N. S.. spoke.
RESOLUTIONS. ARE ADOPTED.
AT the evening servicessthe report of the
committee on resolutions was read and
ADOPTED viva voce. After expressing
thanks to all who had aided to make
the convention success, these resolu-
tions continue: ~
MISSIONS.
/. We rejoice in the deeuenina interes+
among M Ig our members in the great cause
OF christian missions and congratulafe
our our organizations here represented upon
mol
Deen accomplished. We ara e-reaflvs do
hghted by the comprehensive and pracfi-
Cal plans which have been devised by our
leaders Tor a great campaign in behalf
the coming year We urge all orr chan.
ters to Increased study of missionary If
erature, and to fervent prayer for the
coming of the kingdom.
2. We approve without reservation tho
plans for the Epworth League extension
Whach provide for the systematic traininr,
01 Sgd our young. people in Christian work.
topics sperthnc9 as tan and study Of such great
stewardship and personal evangelism.
canot be oVereStimated.
TEMPERANCE
i We are as unalterabIy as ever on.
posed TO the open saloon and LIQUOR trar
ne, I43; ana we mean to keep up our war upon
Inns business until our continent is freed
from the dreadful curse
we greatly rejoice at the abolition
OF the canteen in our army, and deplore
lhe TACT tnat persistent effort is being
mace TO have it restored Specially is
TINS distressing to us when we note fba.
RUSSIA Is protesting against the canteen
ana france has prohibited 1t in any OF
ner camps. We earnestly hope that wise
counsels will prevail in free, Christian
America, and to this end we will ever
pray and fight.
COLORED EPWORTH LEAGI~ERS
We have learned that REPRESENTATIVES
from various Christian young peoDle's
socletles among the colored churches of
the summer of 1902 looking to the haf-
ter development of their young peonle In
Christian work, and we desTre to eTnresc
our approval OF the movement and hearth
people of the Epworth league
JUNIOR WORK.
A., we are much encouraged with the con-
tlnua4 growth OF our junior Enworth
league, and believing this school for the
framing OF our young soldiers for Christ
IS accomplishing great good. would nm
HHesitaungiy urge all our pastors and
and girls into junior chapters WHEREVER
possible.
SUPREME PURPOSE.
While we do not underestimate tho vi
TAI relation to our organization of its III
erary, social and benevolent departments
r,N SAt ~ SiHpLtSlze at once again the
supreme purpose OF our existence. /. e.
the development of the highest type Of
spiritual experience and life in the young
members OF our churches and the sail
walton of the multitudes of young men
and women of our community who are
still far from God. 81
Many leaguers will leave the city on
side trips to the Yosemite and other re-
sorts in various parts Of the state. OF
these certain percentage will return to
the city, but the greater part will journey
eastward TO their homes after the com
pletion of their outings in the interior
Several hundred will leave the citv tn.
morrow in advance of the main army of
the leaguers, which will leave at inter.
walls during the week.