Evening journal., 1909-01-06
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With Thee as our mighty Lender, Lord.
We win never fear temptations sword.
And though our earthly path be rough
and steep,
our walk with Thee is strewn with glories
sweet.
When with these earthly tolls we are
done.
And the crown prepared for us is won.
o Lord, take us home to the happy and
bcst
with rhyself in Glory, to eternal rest.
Richter tells us, 'The wish forms often
warm upon my heart, that l may learn
nothing here that / cannot continue in
the other world that / may do nothing
here but deeds that will bear fruit IN
heaven" So let us pave the streets Of our
lives with deeds. thoughts and activities,
that will bear fruit not only IN heaven, but
in being observed by our fellow men will
radiate throughout the entire circle of
our acquaintances, and thereby influence
their lives for a higher and more definite
purpose.
Our lives may seem at times full OF
failures. and we may feel discouraged,
alone and weak as we plod along lifes
way: but when our helplessness is most
evident and our efforts seem to have
availed us nothing. there breaks through
the darkness of our gloom a ray Of light,
as the sun beams forth through the scat
terng clouds after the storm has passed
away, for we hear the words OF the Mas
I u.
Thee. My grace is sufficient for thee"
And with it our hopes revive and we pull
together our shattered aims and start
tho battle against sin and its influences
anew.
And now, finally, let us take for our
guide the first five verses of, the twelfth
chapter Of Hebrews, in which we are told
how our Saviour, Jesus Christ, lived; and
in adopting this guide, go forward with
determination that we will live for eter-
nifty. And at last, when God sees tit to re-
move us from His vineyard here below
and we have entered the portals Of our
eternal home, We will hear the words pro-
nounced. "Well done thou good and faith
full servant. thou hast been faithful over
a few things. 1 will make thee ruler over
many things; enter thou into the joy OF
thy Lord"
Are you lonelyg There are friends in
eternity. Weary? Rest is there. A failure?
Success is there. "rhe Spirit and the Bride
say Come "
Christian Endeavor News.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
/ Wilmington Christian Endeavor Union
was held last evening in the ST. Luke's
/ Reformed Episcopal Church, at Eighth
and Monroe streets. There was consider
able attendance in spite of the stormy
weather twelve of the societies being rep
resented and giving good reports Of the
progress of their work
After the transaction Of the business of
the evening the program committee fur
nished some entertaining social features,
the keynote Of which was Get Acquaint-
cd" Blanks for autographs were given
out, and each person tried to get as many
signatures of those present as possible.
| Diplomas had been prepared for the ones
/ having the highest and the second highest
number secured within given time, con-
ferring the degree of b. A. CBe Acquaint-
ed) on the fortunate members
Mention was made at the meeting of the
program prepared by the United Society
OF Christian Endeavor for Christian En-
deavor Day on February Z next. This
may be secured at small cost from the
United Socety's headquarters in Boston.
and would make an attractive program for
any society wishing to depart from their
usual form Of meeting for that evening,
The next meeting of the Union viii be
held in the Olivet Presbyterian Church,
Fourth and Broome streets, on Tuesday
evening, February 2.
A delightful watch meeting was held
last Thursday evening in the Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church. under the au-
spices Of the Wilmington Christian En-
deavor Union. The program given in our
column last week was carried out by a
large gathering Of Endeavorers present
and as the old year passed away and the
meeting broke up with happy exchange
of New Year greetings, all felt inspired
for better things in the days to come.
The following officers have been elected
in the Olivet Presbyterian Society; Presi-
dent, Miss Matte Woodmancy; vice-presi-
dent, j. n. Chandler; corresponding Sec
-etary Miss Mary Sincock; recording sec-
retary. Miss Annabell Moore; treasurer
Miss Ethel simons.
The Hanover Christian Endeavor So
ciety will give a reception and luncheon
on next Tuesday evening with the idea
Of stimulating interest in Christian En-
deavor among the young people of their
church and community. This society has
been less than a year in its new church on
Washington Heights and reports very
favorable progress in their work there
The Endeavorers of Eastlake, NJ e
Church have elected the following officers
President, Miss Esther Henvis; vice-presl-
dent, Miss Bessie Jones: recording and
corresponding secretary. Clarence Keen
address No. 2SS1 West street; treasurer
Virna Edmonds.
The Eastlake Presbyterian Society. un-
der the energetic leadership Of their new
president. James Stewart, is preparing to
make this year the "best yet" On last
Sunday afternoon they held meeting al
the Delaware Hospital. where they were
joined by members from Delaware Ave
nue. Baptist Society and the Joint meet
ing. which was conducted by our former
city president. Howard johnson. was
much appreciated by the patients.
Coroner No Longer a Waterman.
Thomas J. Gaynor. for more thar