The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
JOSEPH THEME OF
 SPEAKERS ADDRESS
Y. M. c. A. Audience Listened
 to Samuel P. FOwlkeS
JOsfPH'S LIFE A LESSON
MT. FowIkes Said Joseph Was the Best Type of Christ Found In the Old
 Testament-The Assocla-
 tion's New Gymnasium.

A short devotional service, conducted by Secretary Jackson preceded the regu- lar address at the Young Mems Christian Association Sunday club yesterday after noon.
 Samuel P. Fowlkes spoke to an appre- ciative audience on Lessons From the Life of Joseph" The speaker pointed out in the first place that Joseph, though In the midst of a heather and idoltorious people, did not forget the God of his fathers. His early religious training stood him in good stead. It clung to him through life. and he was marvelously guided in all his undertakings. It cre- ated within his mind that love and de- votion to duty that made 1t impossible for him to deviate from its pathway.
 In the second place, prosperity didn't turn Josephs head. It neither made him proud nor naughty. It is stated in the scripture that so great was his au- thority that no one raised or planted his feet without his consent, yet we find him always the same humble worshiper of Jehovah. Again Joseph's presence in the house of Potepher. and in the kingdom of Pharaoh proved a benediction. On account of him God blessed the land of Egypt and caused 1t to prosper. Said the speaker. How poorly would Birming- ham or any other city fare if all the good people were removed?"
 Although Joseph's brethren had been wicked and cruel to him he felt no mal- ice toward them. His brethren, we would say, did not deserve the kindness and consideration that Joseph showed them In his dealings with his brothers. he showed a characteristic, which Is very | Christ-like." Tn fact" said the speaker, Joseph is the best type of Christ found in the old testament. Our heroes ten der regard and solicitude for lis aged par ent was one of the beautiful traits of his character. God greatly honored Jo- seph because of his faithfulness and loy- alty to Him. He has promised in the Sunday school golden text Of today, that Them that honor Me. I will honor"
 The speaker closed with an earnest exortation to all to follow the example of Joseph in their attitude toward God.
 A number of Christian men testified in the meeting to the saving power of Christ.
 Near the close of the meeting, Rev, William Howell, a young pastor of Gads- den, made a most inspiring address, ir which he made the fact plain, that it will mean nothing to us that Christ was borr in Bethlehem unless He be born anew IT our own hearts. Mir. Howell, also led in an earnest prayer at the close of thu meeting, for the men who had asked to be remembered.
 The social part of the afternoon wal spent in an inspection of the new gym nasium.
 Charles IT. Moorman state secretary of the Y M c. A., was in attendance at the meeting. He reports progress il the organization of new associations. As sistant State Secretary Willows Is meet Ing with success in raising funds for th' erection of building at Alexandria, La
 Assistant Secretary J. S. Bridges, Is 1T Selma for a few days with his father who Is reported to be very i'll and is no expected to recover.