Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-04-30
this will be as follows: Those in our

l'uut'u WIN tirtSt upbH uiHtiit
claiming 10 do 50 conscientious
may take certificates of member.lli
IL they intend TO unite with churc
which takes no exception, in its dis
cipline. Others may withdraw with
Out certificates. thus scyering them
selves from the church entirely
Those who remain in the church. an,
persist in dancing, are liable to ex
pulsion, after due trial.
drinking spiriiuous liquors, ex
cept in eases of necessity" is on th,
same basis, only more speciiicall,
stated.
Playing cards, games of chance
playing for prizes. while condemned
by law. Is not on the same basis. il
our Discipline. The individual con
science is allowed To determine foI
itself. whether this diversion can be-
taken in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Our practice Is against this.
Whereas, The Methodist church j.
IN record in her book of Disciples.
her history. her mission, as wholly
incapable of identity with that char
nrterisiic practice of worldly sociely,
namely: dancing; and
Whereas, As preacher IN charge, |
must keep my oath of office. neither
breaking nor intending our disciple +;
and this official position il my pro
found personal conviction; and
Whereas, Our church here in Dem
ing is STEADILY drifting to more aud
more compromise with this and other
worldly and sinful practices. under
II strong and subtle influence; and
While. however, wish To accord
every consideration To those individu-
nlS and churches. who claim. rs n
matter of conscience, to place in their
scheme of innocent pleasure. modern
dancing and many kindred things:
Yet, ! wish hereby to 20 to record
rs protesting that the Methodist
church. ministry and membership.
does and must stand clear aud do in
plorr onr membership. PRACTISING
dancing and other prohibited things
to cease or withdraw; and announce
that in no religious service rendered
the church will we depend upon the
aid of those who practice this thing.
We shall be glad, however. in the
ministries of our public services. to
welcome all. without discrimination.
in your presence in the congregation.
Praying Gods blessing upon this
His work in our hands, as we seek
to win from the world. the flesh. and
the devil. church which shall be- n
fitting bride for our Christ.
The music of the church is re
ligious service incompatible with
these practices. Anyone wishing Ia
give money and support such a pro-
gram is welcome To do 80. II you
will help rs pay for regular publicity
IF church life in the press, we shall
De glad.
The Epworlh League is little iii
Fcrent. Il is divided into active AMI
associate members. The active per
'orm the strictly religious duties
prayer. testimony. most instructive
alks. leading the music; the assocatr |
'nioy all other privileges. these form
r. are open to them, if they profess
'eligion; thus. they are not openly |
rnmpling on conscience. and there
: n real consistency.
For dancing. and all the kindred
that fair woman has given
rs recently, 90 Ia the mass of popu
ar literature. Look ut Mcclure ,
or May. There You have the reason
Why dancing is 81 Irresistible plea
ire, founded in the greatest natural |
instinct. We ministers will joyful
pronounce The marriage ccremoy
'vcr such union. hut the church vii
loi rear her virgins thus. nor endor -
Ter brides and wives in promiscr
ms embrace. nor will this give MS mn
shamed motherhood.
We preachers are To blame some
What for the present situation, but
he time has come to stand clear.