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Show UTAH CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE. 4 The Revival in Salt Lake City. So peculiar have beenjthe difficul(E'hristirm duotate. ties and hindrances existing in the way of a rev it alia this City, that the feeling largely prevailed affiOug the SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. that any effort, other 4. churches, JANUARY 1SS than the regular services, would Entered at tho SUt ity lu-- l Office ceitainly result in a iruitless atas second eku-- nintt r. tempt. Hut the results of the Guars of the pa ft six weeks show T.C. Illff. Ii. Nelson. that faithful Christian labor will be G. Id. Jeffrey. rewarded. T- W. Lincoln. Tinee of ihe leading churches, oinmiuee. TERMS, Presbyterian, Methodist and ConOn-- i vai- ?n nd.nneo gregational united in the obseivanee CK'bb of 3 or more oi the National week of prayer. Any person gelling up a lul veil! receive These meetings were characterized a copy free. may begin at any a by deepqeUgious feeling, so that at time. oi' adveruMiig late-- t apply to the iubiiUi-- I fheclose of that week, it was agreed Committee of the Utah Christian A upon to continue the uulon services, Sail Lake Citv. Office MetLodi.-.- t spending a week at each church in Church Sr i SLuth St. Near Main. turn. F rom the beginning up to the Extra copies of tills paper can be present, the interest has been steadbad at tm rate of f0 cts. a dozen. ily increasing, and the results thus Address all communications to the far have surpassed the largest of both pastors ami Publishing Committee Utah Cjihis expectations of the churches engaged. tian AiocaxE, Salt Lake City people We have not space to record the details in full, interesting as they The Avocate may bo found oiOf.ie ?t tho might be. foWolIing Newspaper Advertising Bureaus, All denominational differences Geo. P. Itoweli & Co. (10) Spruce Street N. were laid aside, and tho most perY. Edwin Aider) & Pro. N. Y, Cor 3Ui & & of feeling has Vine Sts, Cin. 0. Lord Thomas, McCorm- fect unanimity T. 291. Wash('. Fv:te, ick Week Chicago. prevailed a morn? both pastors and Utah L-sk-e b - ( Kub-riptio- J- - im-gAT- Boston. Palmer & Re y, 403 Sansornc St. S:)T1 FinnHsco. N. 3V. Ayer & son. Times maiding Pliiladelpliia. ington St. A people. the anom- more necessary than in nny Bun day jThe meetings cn Sunday evenings llieir application to have been signalized by great alous condition of Utah, principles Schools. the most complete To them ve should devote energy, decid which in earnestness prophesy resulting many success. be and Christians to finding itng 1?AnTMinf rf jicaac n uu a. wla. eaffii week has been set apart especially in the interest of the young- - These services have been characterized by a large attendance and a deep feeling upon all. A childrens meeting has been and with great encouragement. At nearly every service - numbers are expressing a earnest desire to become ohristians, many of whom are converted. Hay by day earnest and pleading requests are pr6Sutcd for pupils in the day and Sunday schools. Parents for children, and wives for husbands, and friend for friend. Although this is the eighth week yet the interest is unabated. No one with any desire for good, can come into these services and not be impressed with the geaui ness of the movement. The interest seems deepening and reaching out until already the neighboring towns are beginning to feel some of the same spirit. Let all the Christian churches send up a united prayer, that this may not stop until it sweeps from end to end of this territory and establishes every here the kingdom of our God. It is not to much to ask. large most activity and sympathy, led "by t 'pn what are some thorough consecration to God., and Pr of the facts relating to this work i faith in his wisdom and gnidance. In considering this subject, the The Christian schools of this Territory have all been established question arises, what belongs to School work, and what its within the last fifteen years. From k? their very nature and inspiration connection with Mission Schools are direct into been Our Sunday formed, they have brought antagonism with the dominant chiefly, that children from irrehg thought and influences existing ions homes may be taught the Hibl here. and its principles. Many of the Their declared policy has been, children in Utah r.everf heard of that the broadest culture Is consist- the Bible in their homes. Some ent with, anu auxiliary to, a true have seen the Book ot Mormon, Christianity. Hence, although sus- and know all about the 'Martyrs, tained by, and under the control Hyrnm and Joseph Smith. UUti biiFr of, religious organizations, these Prophet Brigham Young, but schools have endeavored to divest are wholly ignorant of the teachthemselves of sectarian prejudices of Christ or of St. Paul. and teachings, and to exalt the ings They enter the Sunday School highest principles of a liberal at first, perhaps from curiosity, then education inspired by the pure a desire to learn, or a wish- to he spirit of Christianity Among the entertained, brings them back again. significant factors that have led to In what manner can we be snend their great success are these:, the Sunday School hours, and imof earnest, educated, Christian teachers, turning the great press upon them Gods Eternal current of thought from mere sensual truths to their salvation i "We have need to study carefully, ideals into broader and purer channels. These teachers are, almost without pray earnestly-- , and loach with exception, graduates from Christian col- patience, or we shall labor in tain. leges, and come fresh from an extended On going to his elass. the experience as teachers in the f school of shcul-first gain the alien! ion of the East. They are Christians, inspired with the desire to inculcate the every pupil. This may Re done in various ways, by a pleasant remark principles of Christianity. The methods of teaching and organi- a short story of personal experience zation employed are the same as in tne or review of a former lesson. the act. From the Primary, to the High secured tbs wise School and College Department, the Attention being will teacher turn quickly to the courses of stnciy 3.re wit li tlie lesson for the day, and with queshighest ideals of Eastern schools. .A brief statement of numerical results tions and conversation, eauy his will suffice to show their ratio of success i hn as compared with the so called public or principal leading truths and Mormon school ; of the Atif-iU- Ibe-Sunda- of - From the beginning, there seems to have been but one object, and that a general revival of religion. thank our friends in the Nothing has been allowed to break Terri t cry and throughout the East the harmony of purpose and of r .1 ir n WUIULSl UIKY' nave to labor, but iUi me iviiiU. day by day the bonds of Rev. Martin Anderson of Chiea sav about the Advocate, Christian union have grown stronger Til. has been appointed by , and stronger. The meetings were superintendent of the Methodise V If von want to know what the bpgtixi in (Hilrvu W2i aj Episcopal Church to Christian Schools of Utah are doing, unusual heralding, but from the first A. II. Franklin in San Pete system Territory fLiV. nJT.'rllft send for the Am oca i E. J r.T ? a T! tl e'.loogwyi irs Wu H rl 4. they have been characterized by He is already in the new field, of Total Population sinchildren will the a that earnestness, and have been The news of the gracious revival W manner, labor. 2400!). May he have abundant free from and 1 know been any rethere has Mormon 26000. objectionable in this city will be joyfully gularly success. hardly of friends undesirable demonstrations. ceived by thousands Ratio 1 to 3.4 study, or any lesson learned. Total School population 42,333 throught out the land. It is the No unusual or novel methods have The teacher should not attempt A specimen number of the Golden result of importunate prayer. attract the too much. been employed to Few children under Attendance on schools people, has fallen into our hands. 6200 igcainn irramilfl. and yet so impressive and attract- Days fourteen years of age. can learn i is a paper for boys 18.682. Mormon We are receiving encouraging ive have been these meetings that This with profit at one time all there ia U o ah vcvitt v. it, a G a r 3 A6VUA Atvr fVA4V 4 u i j;e"ij.i... vuik7Ul CZktimiUOIu.V4 Katio-- to 3. ustii umu unBUUSCripMOJls j after a few evening sthe church Strive in most .of the lessons. Number of schools established. wejjh&ve been enabled to give it, we ferent sections of the country. Our to crowded be its lather to teach iusll than much. Mission 143. friends are doing a good work in wouldfrequently think it deserving of support. The utmost prayer-meetingFix upon some truth and impress it of 315 to the circulation copacity. daily extend Mormon helping week the second, the Advocate. Our aim is to fairly Ratio 1 to 3. begun forcibly upon tho class, then the Christian Schools in Utah. Of the non Mormon population a large next represent the mission work, the havebeen a powerful factor in the Sunday bring it to mind again. are now engaged in mining In this fields, and needs of Utah. Never porportion meetof These the work. way the child en will try Of all the elements entering into and without families was the outlook so hopeful, never progress Morwhile the here, were tho workers so encouraged ings began with about- fifteen in the solution of the Utah problem, mons are noted for numerous and ex to remember what is taught to jdt ase the itacktr. if for no better motive. were there so many attendance, and in a brief time it none have so manifestly passed be- tensivelfamilies. andnever see unusual one was no It will also force upon teachers, opened doors. thing to Thus the great importance and misyond the border line of experiment hundred present. sion of a in schools Christian this Terri, necessity of remembering the into the realm of successful ln torv its is have to several The evangelization, apparent pastors charge demonstration, as has the establessons, and thus, connecting them Every number of this paper of the meetings in turn. The lishment of Christian schools in all. together in a chain of beautiful speaks for itself as to what its sermons have all been clear and Wo intend in time living truths, will give deeper tmiimaosaw n va this Territory. From their small he Relation of the Sunday to Igrow into a more substantial convincing, calculated to enlist the experimental beginnings to the School to the Mission aitowreage, auu uouci more in with Work Utah cl in unfolding the word of God. monthly paper, reading sympathy of all asses, and present time, each year has been matter and. a colored cover. It deepest The teacher must be prompt and at the same time lead them to marked by extraordinary developAlk-O. Sow Liao can be done with an increase of punctual in attendance, also ie-- l an We have fixed the most careful thought and deep ment; and neyer before has the subserber. at the very low conviction. In the early progress wisdom of their establishment subscription Our labor here, that of preach- interest in Ids pupils, if he expects Ti f 4evyiItrJi 75 office the cents of of and a yoaX,u.uu.ouceiits the meetings v ISV Vir been more apparent. It is evident pries and teaching, is a mission work, for clubs of H, as we are anxious to work of the Holy Spirit were dewlt that the scattered elements are now ing from which arise many doubts and what he teaches. lie should speak secure a sufficient number of &ut a to each one by name, think of Uu m such in and convicting crystalizing into stronger forces perplexities. sc riptions, in order, to make the upon Utah fbnuvrrvx Advocate as impressive manner as to perraan-eatl- y and more efficient energies. There When missionaries receive an ap- often , pray for them, call at tneir tlxe establish In the mmcls of all is a well settled conviction that the interesting and valuable as pospointment to a foieign field, they homes, thereby showingyujez.s, sible. the absolute necessity of a constant union of the essential ideas of are accounted men and women interest felt for their children. There is no wav in which parents can be reliance upon Divine power and education and religion, or rather of ueef pieiy anti noble sen sacra-the- v In the last issue we stated .hn guidance, without which all efforts the recognition of these ideas as - - t approached so easily as through in most cases are be in would with but vain, tie1 efficient teacher uf which, one and the same, is a necessary Miss, jjocke, Yet the struggle with them is children they io e be labor would But many teachers, most uf us German and French in the Salt faithful abundantly factor in the evangelization of this only for a day, perhaps an hour, In the one, it is to then oil is given up for the work perhaps, have little or no time for Lake Seminary, had taught in the rewarded. Immediately following Territory, the this, and importance, duty develop in each individual all the before them. They leave home, calling. We strive to teach the Wyoming Seminary. We should have said that Miss Locke was a piiviliges of Christian work was perfection of which he is capable. friends and country : they choose in lessons as best we can every Sungraduate of the Wyoming Sen; taken up and presented in such a The true idea of education is that their place Christ and Him cruel, day, and then feel our dutie-- amU inary, and that she has had an way as to enlist a large force in of a perpetually growing and filed, They expect to find strange resposibifity at an end. Just here, Fellow, workers, do wtr extended experience as a teacher earnest Christian labor. At this never exhausted growth of the conditions and have startling ex was the turned upon human soul. of both German and French in the point, The inherent periences during their labor abioad. not find the strongest counectio. thought of New the the rout Birth, necessity of the Christian faith as a Pennington Seminary, conception With the missionary work in between the Sunday School and the. both from he human is fitness, intellectual dear nets, Utah it is different. We arc-- at home, inisslun work in Utah I private instructor in those branches. considering it No one can enter the homes soil Miss Locke comes highly recom- and divine sides. Repentance and determinative energy, perfection vet breathing an atmosphere which in promi-manr- , were Christ faith made mended by HIshop Wiley and of thought, purity of soul The destroys the sacred of home; through this Territory so easily as purity and presented with such clearest exponent of intellectual in our own teachers. Missionary and Minisother eminent ministers and. instrucountry, yet surrounded conviction to clearness, asbrought tors. Any who may desire to greatness in all history is Jesus of by a system at variance with nat- ter, may visit, and be gladly welhearts. Nazareth. In profound reasoning, ional infeies's. We are working comed it is tine, bur there crisis no pursue thue special studies will find many Miss Locke eminently qualified. Following this, the motives lead- beauty of diction, tenderness of in the name of our master, while such strong bond of sympuhy, as Both a primary and advanced class ing to a life of faith in Christ, feeling, and stiblinaityof conception, all about us. we see religion, worn as gives the teacher access to rent has been recently formed. During and a willing obedience to him, he was eminently the great Master. a cloak to cover wrong doing, and homes in our midst. I fr;u the present school year there will were forcible brought cut, showing Independent of their spiritual Christianity as u garment, under Sunday School in wav tht character, the csseuuai truths oi which is hidden a false religion. (1 o no t fully realize our powei to d;. be no extra charges to pupils re- in a most convincingO ! were alone the this We find here as nowhere else, good in this work: iei ns watch highest the Savior's teachings are well gularly in the Seminary. Others life to be achieved. calculated to assume the master- subtle influences for evil, that iij opirtnn:ry slip will be received into these classes possibiitiesof lurking cai imse R.Md i a have kindled yv. r, y, lo hi of Gerko.oc the rate subjects pffice in the J ttiVi pci trim, lls Li 9 where least pvppcted. which seems by unimproved, and pray earm.-- fly been before the people, development. to baffle and destrnv our PasI efforts. that, eve rnny be true misrii m;oiia5 man and French each. constantly always pointing tvilOhrisLaa the only whatever field we are called to Assuming, therefoie, these as the Surely we need to be wise as Savior of men, with an urgent and aor' Subscribe for the Utah Chub-tu- n continued appeal to make an im- - fundamental ideas of a Christian serpents, and harmless as doves, A r t Xt rVVA CoMlv WEEK. V! hrc(4iOw-iMJ(education, thev must possess, in and nowhere is su-nu ;diate decision. nowhdqe V Am.Ui v. . 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