The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-03
The EpWOrth League.
Topics and Suggestions of Interest to It's Members

The subject to be considered by Ep-
wOrthians Sunday evening, May I. viii be
Prayer a Necessity" Matt. XVI: s6-46.
No battlefield in all history can com
pare with the battlefield of prayer 50 Wv
Idly described in this lesson. The victo-
ries Of Austerlitz and Waterloo are small
in comparison with the victory won in
dark Gethsemane Ieditation is essen
tai You have petitiened your heavenly
Father; now listen and hear His answer.
Vital Points.
Prayer is not a duty to be done. but a
pleasure and comfort to be sought. Pray
er originates in the souls sense of its
need
Prayer is an appeal for help Praise is
the perfection Of prayer Prayer is the
tree. Praise is tie blossom
Prayer is the rap at the door. Praise Is
the greeting TO the host.
Prayer is the outstretched palm. Praise
is the warm hand-cIasp.
Prayer is necessary to spiritual peace
purity, and power. Who can resist temp
tations without prayer?
The "Epworth Herald" gives the fol-
lowing
Questions for the Closet.
Am instant in prayer2'
rs prayer delight to me or a burden?
How am I preparing myself for the
coming time of constant. open communion
with ny Maker?
Have I any rules for PRAYER?
Do really believe in prayer2
HOW am / teaching others 10 pray?
Reminders.
True prayer calls for real beart-con-
munion with Cod, not haif-asleep mum
bling of the Lords Prayer.
Regularity is essential We do best
what We do at definite times
Continuance is essential Make it A
rule always to pray until il is hard for
you TO stop praying.
Mediation is essential. Listen as much
as you talk You have asked of God; now
hear his answer.
The true Christian viii not seek an ex-
cuse to shorten his daily devotions, but
20 Iengthen and increase them
A House of Prayer.
"Its foundation is Bible knowledge. It's
walls are love for Gods service. Its door
way is thanksgiving Its windows are Pc
titions- It's roof is alteration. There are
as many rooms as there are experiences
and needs in life Every room IS fur
nished in a different way. II We are hun
cry it is a dining ION; if in doubt.
library; if weary, be broom; If lonely.
parloT- For every CHRISTIAN, this house
is the home OF the SOU"
The thirteenth anniversary of the Ep-
worth Leagues organization will be cele-
brated by the Washington district at
Ham1ine Methodist Episcopal Church
wednesday evening. May IL Rev. Joseph
F Berry, D. D., editor OF the -Epworth
Herald. and general secretary of the
league, will deliver the address of the
evening, his subject being: Lend
Hand" IN order to accommodate the
host of Epworthians the doors will be
opened at lis There viii be special
music, vocal and instrumental, in addi-
ton to a ffteen-minute song service.
President E. S. La Fetra viii preside
Mrs. J. T. Simpson led the devotional
meeting at Anacostia Sunday evening Mr.
H A Ison, district fourth vice president.
was present and addressed the league on
THE Call of Samuel
HamIine devotional service was con-
Quoted by Major H. IL. Hall. He spoke
very earnestly of Samuel's call, and en-
phasized the thought that no one is too
young to accept the cali of the Lord a
large number of the Juniors were pres
ent.
Mr. A B. Omwake, of American Uni
versity Park, gave very Interesting talk
on the lesson at EIdbrooke Sunday eve
ming Over 100 young people were pres
ent and participated in tic singing, which
IS not surpassed by any ia the district
Rev. A H Thompson addressed Wilson
Memorial Sunday evening. The church
was crowded The choir is providing spc-
cial music for the services.
Douglas social department gave the
District SCHOOL, at the Northeast Temple
Thursday evening. II was an artistic and
financial success. The literary department
heard with much pleasure and profit lee
ture by Dr. Hubbard on The Experiences
of the Itinerant Fathers
Epworthians and their friends are urged
to be present at Hamline Church May Il,
as early as possible after the doors are
opened as no seats will be reserved DR..
Berry who will make the address, is one