Evening journal., 1908-05-06

that early part OF his life OF which
we know so little. Is Il not easy 70
imagine how the boy Jesus worked at
the carpenters bench, for we are told
that Jesus increased In wisdom and
stature, and in favor with God and
Man" CLuke 2:52). Let our work be
such as will give us this kind Of growth
II the work offered you requires a COM
promise with conscience. shun Il! Much
Is said nowadays about young people
choosing their life work. Yes, we
should choose our life work for life
for our eternal life Could our work
be fittingly continued in the next worldT
Now, about being a Christian in our
play. Christ wants us TO have a good
time in life. His first miracle was at
an occasion of pleasure, thus setting
His divine approval on proper festivi-
ties God is our Creator. Of course He
takes an interest in our recreations
But our play is not a recreation unless
it re-creates us. restores our energy
and health Of body and OF mind. Apply
this test to certain so-called amuse-
ments and Il will be seen why they
have the disapproval OF the church. The
test OF any sport. and a sufficient test.
is this: can I readily think Of Jesus as
engaging I'm Il with me2 Do you ever
think Of Christ as taking a keen in
terest in all of our pleasures? How
the words of His last talk to His dis
oiples shine when He says; These
things have l spoken unto you. that
my JOY might remain In you. and that
your Joy might be full. (John 15:1D.
John Wesley's mother once wrote TO
him In college: Would you Judge of
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pleasure take this rule: Whatever
fweakens your reason, impairs the ten
derness Of your conscience. obscures
your sense OF God. or takes off the
relish of spiritual things. whatever in
creases the authority Of your body
over your mind-that thing to you
Is sin"
Whether therefore ye eat. or drink
or whatsoever ye do, do all 10 the
glory of God" Cor. 10:31).
News From the Societies.
Since the visit Of Rev. George Trull
to our city recently, much interest has
been taken in the matter Of Mission
study classes. Eastlake Presbyterian
and Central are among the first e
start classes. Who will be next?
The Christian Endeavorers Of tn
! city and their friends are invited L
! hear DR. II. G. Underwood. the frs
, missionary TO Korea, who will speak n
, Rodney Church tomorrow evening DR.
, Underwood spoke at the Academy o.
Music at the recent missionary con
vention held in Philadelphia, and hi
message Is inspiring
The calling and relief committee o.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Society re
ported seventy-four calls made during
the month Of April The society sem
a years tuition fee 70 Miss Call,
RICHTER. a missionary IN China who LET
Delaware Avenue church some tim,
ago. This fee educates a Chinese cir
for one year.
The meeting Of Central Christian I'm.
ldeavor Society last Sunday evening wa,
led by Prof. A. IT. Berlin. There wa.
the largest number present for som
time, and six new members were re
ceived into the society
The c. E. Society Of First Presby.
terian Church will hold it's regula,
business meeting tomorrow evening al
the home Of their pastor. Rev Georg,
f. Mason, No 1910 Washington streer
All members are requested to be pres.
ent.
The Rodney Street Endeavor societ,
idu a. very utlplul culHecfduon meet
, ing last Sunday evening, in which tnl
majority Of the members responded {,
the roll-call The meeting was led b!
their very able president, Miss Saral
, Tatnall. IN the absence Of Mrs. Lewis
who was kept away on account o
sickness. A 50 per cent increase il
membership In six months shows how
! hard this society is working to ad
vance the cause Of Christian Endeavor
The Gilbert Endeavorers had thei
enthusiasm aroused last Sunday even
ing by a visit from one of our UnioI
officers. who talked 20 them about tn
work they can do for the cause n
, Christian Endeavor among their people
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