Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05

of one whose attention Is called to
this Christian Endeavor anniversary.
stay; let us look little deeper. Re.
membering that no spiritual force is
ever lost, cannot We trace some of the
holy impulses and high resolutions
generated in these countless meetings
OF young people? Investigation has
shown, specifically, that a great mum.
Der of leaders in the religious work,
philanthropic reform, and political ac.
tivities OF our time, both at home and
abroad, have had Christian Endeav-
or training The new spirit OF militant
temperance, and of aggressive mis-
sions are surely traceable, in part, to
the influence of the same young peo-
pies meetings. Leading public men
have repeatedly avowed that what
may broadly be termed the civic re-
vival of our time is in large part due
to the ideals of Christian citizenship
which Christian Endeavor has so Wig
orously stressed. In the Federal Coun-
Gil of the Churches of Christ in Amer
lea, and In the other general move
ments toward Christian unity, may be
discerned the Towering and fruitage
of the Christian Endeavor fellowship
idea. The complaint once made of the
over-practical character Of "Endeav-
orr is no longer heard, because 1t may
fairly be claimed that the modern So
cialism of the gospel is, to some de-
gree, an outgrowth of the young peo-
pies training in translating faith into
works. So, while the efforts of Chris
tian Endeavor has not been SO con-
spicuous and visual and spectacular as
some ardent prophets expected, it has
done mighty work in the way that
Gods work is always wrought when
successful.
Back of the organization stands the
member. The only model Christian
Endeavor society is that which is COM
posed of devoted Endeavorers.
The lifting and sustaining power Of
great ideal is illustrated by Christian
Endeavor. 1t brings the highest mot
i've to bear upon the most common
place asks In its meetings and by its
literature it keeps the thought of
youth fixed upon allegiance to Jesus
Christ. The impulse of all it's activi-
ties springs from the potent phrase,
Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for
strength, promise him that will
strive to do whatever he would like to
have me do" That is sublime plat
form for life and labor.
Christian Endeavor has three dimen-
CHING. II rnoohoc 1ol,
down for human service; and out for
fraternal fellowship.
I! There are no model Endeavorers,
but there is one model for Endeavor-
ers, even Jesus the Master
Get busy" is the colloquial interpre-
tation of Christian Endeavor's spirit.
The principle of learning by doing we
now know to have the highest scien-
tific warrant. Just to do things is in
Its way just as effective a prepare.
ton for life as college course.
Anybody who sets out to be a mod
ell Endeavorer" will probably succeed
only in becoming model prig.
Christian Endeavor dares. 1t has the
high courage of youth So it has I'M
bibed the spirit of William Carey
who said, Attempt great things for
Cod; and the greater motto of Paul
who declared, II can do all things in
Him who strengtheneth me-
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.
Past tears are present strength =
George Macdonald.
A Christian is the worlds Bible. In
many cases a revised version is need
ed.-Moody.
Go, make thy garden fair as thor
| canst,
Thou workest never alone,
Perchance he whose plot is next to
thine
Will see it, and mend his own.
Robert Collyer.
No man is useless while he has Z
Ifriend.-Robert Louis Stevenson.
There are loyal hearts, there are
spirits brave,
There are souls that are pure ant
4 true;
Then give to the world the best yo,
! have,
And the best will come back to you
r. w. Trine.
The common deeds of the common da,
Are ringing bells in the far away.
Anon
i If man be pillar in the temple o
his God, by and by, he must be som,
kind of prop in Gods house today
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