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 ^ ' — Of the church of the ~ 
 
 ,SUNITED BRETHREN 
 
 CHRIST. 
 
 1901 
 
 By REV. T. H. IBBOTT, 
 
 Bloomingdale. Ont. 
 
 AUTHOR OF.-"The Best Friend t.> Have is Jesus," and 
 
 "Which is Scriptural Baptism: Infant Sprinkling or 
 
 Believers' Immei-sinn?" etc., etc. 
 
 N.B. Sample copied of the above three Ituuklet-s may be 
 had from the author post free for 5 cents. 
 
HISTORICAL STATF .ENT. 
 
 TIIK chmrh of the UnitiMi Br-ethriMi in Christ hml its or- 
 igin (h)fin^ the latter half of the eighteenth eentnry in 
 a revival movement that spread over Kastern Pennsyl- 
 vania an<l Maryland, in 17(W. Among the evangelists in this 
 revival were Willian) Otterhein, a minister in the German 
 Hefonned chnrj-h, and Martin Boehm, a minister in the Men- 
 nonite church. These men «)f GcmI hegan their revival work 
 without the one having any knowledge of the other and also 
 without any thought m organizing a separate denomination. 
 Providence hrotight ihem together in a great meeting, and 
 afterward led them to organize their converts into trlasses for 
 the purpose of instructing and edifying them. After a i>ower- 
 ful sermon by Mr. Boehm at one of their tneetitigs, Mr. Otter- 
 hein arose and threw his arms around Mr. Boehm and sai<l, 
 "we are brethren." When they afterward came toorgam'zi* a 
 church, the memory of that meeting suggested the name. 
 "United Bkkthren in Christ." This organiz;ition was ei- 
 fected at Frederick, Maryland, on the2.")th «»f SeptemiMM-, I8()0. 
 (The first conference w»is held in the city of Baltimore, Mary- 
 land, in 17H9). At the general conference held at Mt. Pleasant, 
 Pa., 1815, a hook of Discipline was ado{>ted, containing the 
 doctrine and rules of the church, the Conference desiring that 
 these, together with the Word of God, should l)e strictly ob- 
 serv«'d, and admonishing the memh 'rship in the following 
 manner: God is a Gocl of oi*der; but where there is no order 
 and no church discipline, the spirit of love and charity will 
 be lost. Therefore, brethren, we beseech you to follow the 
 example of our Lord, as it is written, "Be kindly affectioned 
 one to an«)ther with brotherly love: in hcmor preferring one 
 another." Let the mind \w in ytm which was in Christ, who 
 took upon hiu) the form of a servant, hund>led himself, and 
 becaine obe<iiejut unto death, even the death of the cross, that 
 by His grace we may submit oui-selves one to another in the 
 fear of God He who will not submit is in want of humble 
 l(»ve. Jesus said, "Whosoever (»f you will be the chief- 
 est, shall lie servant of all." By this shall all men 
 know that ye are my disciples if ye have love one to another." 
 He that loveth not his brother abideth in death." I^et us walk 
 in newness of life, that the prayers of our L«»rd may be 
 answered in us, that we may be one in Him and that He' may 
 give us the glory which He gave to His disciples, that we may 
 he one even as He and the Father are one. 
 
 Therefore. Beloved Brethren, let us strive to be like-min- 
 ded, having the same love, being of one acconl. of one mind. 
 I^et no one speak or think evil of his brother, but pray God 
 

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 thnt he may Kiant us His Snii it and an t'arn»'«t tU'siu- to KnuI 
 a truly devott-d life, to tlu honor and glory of His holy name. 
 An.en. 
 
 The I>iiity have eiiual r«'pr«'s»*ntation with the Ministry in 
 both the annual and gtMUM-al rttnfcrences. 
 
 Growth. 
 
 Fn>m this hunihle Iteginning <>f over a century ago there 
 has l>een a steady, healthy growth as the foUowing fa<"ts and 
 figures will sh«»w. Nuudn'r of Meml)ei-8 244,<Mt7. Nnmtwj' of 
 Ministets 2.!iOH. Numlter of tu-ganized churehes 4,2i)1. 
 
 Nund)er of Young Peoples' Soeieties I,(Ki2. 
 
 Num»)er of Sunday SchiMiI Stholai-s »«).:*«. 
 
 Niuulier of Sunday Scluiol teaehers and officers Jtt.lHtti, 
 
 Number of church houses H,'^)H. 
 
 Value of church houses 85,9(>8,178.(M). 
 
 Assets of Publishing House |!:S14,097.(X). 
 
 Annual volume of business of Publishing House from 
 April 1st. 19()1, to April 1st, 1902, |!21(J,84».78. 
 
 Circulation of Literature 
 
 Religious Telescope, church organ, 19,5<X). 
 The Watchword Y. P. oi-gan, 27,00(). 
 
 Sunday School Lesson Helps: — 
 
 Bible LwHon Quarterly, 15(),(JtM). 
 Inter. Lesson Quarterly, 7(),0li(). 
 Lessons foi Little Ones, 58,0«). 
 Children's Friends, 33,000. 
 
 Educational Institutions. 
 
 • The church supports 8 colleges, and 4 acadamieti with a 
 total enrollment of 2,630 Students, 1 (one) Theological Sem- 
 inary. 
 
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 Missions. 
 
 The Missionary Society ntiiiliines home and foieiKn work, 
 and suppoitri 75 home misHions and foreign niissionH in Africa, 
 Japan. Porto Rico, and Germany Th<Me is alito a Woman'M 
 Hoard with missions in Africa^ ('hina nmi the Philippines. 
 
 Confession of Faith. 
 
 In the name of G(wl, we declai-e and confess liefoiv all men 
 the following articles of our lielief: 
 
 ARTK^LE I. 
 
 OF GOD AND THE HOLY TRINITY. 
 
 We »»elieve in the only true God, the Father, the Son, and 
 the Holy Ghost; that these thi-eo are <jne— the Father in the 
 Son, thi* Son in the Father, and the Holy Ghost e<pial in es- 
 sence, or JK?ing with the Father and the Son. 
 
 ARTICLK II. 
 
 OF CKKATION AND PROVIDKNCK. 
 
 We l)elieve that this triune God created the heavens and 
 the earth and all that in them is. visible and invisible; that 
 he sustains, protects and «jovern8 these, with gracious regard 
 for the welfai-e of man, ' (the glory of His name. 
 
 ARTICLE III. 
 
 OF JE8US CHRIST 
 
 \Vf believe in .Tesus Christ; that he is very God and man; 
 that he became incarnate by the power of the Holy Ghost an<l 
 was born of the Virgin Mary; that He is the Saviour and 
 Mediator of th<' whole human rac?, if they with full faith 
 accept the grace proffered in Jesus, that this .Jesus suffereil 
 and died on the cross for us. Was buried, rose again on the 
 third day, ascended into Heaven and sitteth on the right hand 
 of God, to intercede for us and that he will come again at the 
 last day to judge the living and the dead. 
 
 ARTICLE IV. 
 
 OF THE HOLY GHOST. 
 
 We believe in the Holy Ghost; that he is equal in lieing 
 with the Father and the Son; that he convinces the world of 
 
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 sin, of righteoiiHiiess, and of judKiiient; that h«* (;uiiifortM the 
 faithful ADd guides theiu iutu Alltruth. 
 
 ARTICLE V. 
 
 OF THE HOLY 8CKIPTURB8. 
 
 We believe that the Holy Bible, Old and new Ttistrtinent. 
 is the Woi-d of God; that it reveals the only true way to our 
 salvation; that every true christian is bound to acknowledge 
 and i-eceive it by the help of the spirit of God a8 the only nfle 
 and guide in faith and practice. 
 
 ARTICLE VI. 
 
 OF TUK CHURCH. 
 
 We believe iu a holy Christian church, composed of true 
 believers, iu which the Word of God is pi-cached by men di- 
 vinely called, and the ordinances are duly administei-ed; that 
 this Divine institution is for the maintenance of worship, for 
 the edification of believers, and the conversion of the world to 
 (Jhrist. 
 
 ARTICLE VII. 
 
 OF THE SACRAMENTS. 
 
 We belie-. • that the sacraments, baptism and the Lord's 
 supper are to be used in the chui-ch, andT should be practised 
 bv all Christians; but the mode of baptism and the manner of 
 oDsenring the Lord's Supper are alwAy«« left to the judgment 
 and understanding of each individual. Also, the baptism of 
 children shall be left to the judgment of believing parents. 
 
 The example of the "washing pf feet" is to be left to the 
 judgment of each one, to practice or not. 
 
 ARTICLE VIII. 
 
 OF DEPRAVmr. 
 
 We believe that man is fallen from his original righteous- 
 ness, and, apart from the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, is 
 not only entirely destitute of holiness, but is inclined to evil, 
 and only evil, and that continually ; and that except a man l»e 
 bom again he cannot see the kingdom of Heaven. 
 
Missions. 
 
 Thf Missioimiy SiM-ii'ty coinbiiies lioiiit* iiinl fnvfi^u work. 
 ;iii(i suppoitt* 7i» home iiiisHioiis aiul fiii-«-i^ii iiiiMHioiiM in Afiicji. 
 •iHpaii. Hoito Hi<-«i. and (icriiiaiiv TIi»'it' is almi a NVoiiiairM 
 Hoarii with ini.ssiuns in Afiica^ (tiina and th«' l*hili|)pinc.s. 
 
 Confession of Faith. 
 
 In the name of ({(►•!, we <It>claiv and <-«inf«'s.s liefoiv all nifn 
 the foJIuwinK artifh's i)f oin- iM'llff: 
 
 ARTICLK I. 
 
 OK ««>D ANI> THE HOLY THIN'ITY. 
 We JK'Ii«'ve in the oi/.y true G«m1, the Father, the H<»n, and 
 t.he Holy (Thost; that these three are one -the Father in tlie 
 Son, th.* Son in the Father, and the Holy Ghost ecpml in es- 
 mitu-f, or lieinK with the Father and the'Son. 
 
 ARTKU.K II. 
 
 iVt' CKKATKKV AND I'ROVIHKNCK, 
 
 We iM'Iieve that this triune frfnl created the heavens and 
 the earth and all that in ^hem is. visible and Invisihle; that 
 he sustains, protects and governs these, with gracious regard 
 for the welfare of man, t«»the glory of His nan«e. 
 
 ARTICLE III. 
 
 OK .IB8UH CHKIHT 
 
 We >)elieve in .Tesus Christ; that he Is very G«h1 and man; 
 that he U'canie incarnate hy the power of the Holy Ghost and 
 was lM»rn of the Virgin Mary; th.at He is the .Saviour and 
 Mediator of the whole human rac?, if thev with full faith 
 accept the grace pr(»ffered in Jesus; that this .Jesus suffered 
 and died on the cross for us. Was hiu-ied, rose again on the 
 thii-d day, ascended into Heaven and sitteth on the right hand 
 of God, to intercede for us and that he will come again at the 
 last day to judge the living and the dead. 
 
 ARTICLE IV. 
 
 OK THE HOLY OHOHT. 
 
 We believe 
 with the Father 
 
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 le Holy Ghost; that he is equal in being 
 the .Son; that he convinces the world of 
 
sill, of riKhttMHiHiiewi, aiitl of jiulKiiteiit; t!iut he coiiii'orlN 
 faithful antl guideH ti 'in into hII ti-iith. 
 
 ARTK'LK V. 
 
 OF THK HULY tW'RIPTUB" d. 
 
 W« lielitfve that tht* Holy Bible, Old and new T«'stani«'nt , 
 is the Word of God; that it ivvealN the only true way to oin- 
 salvation; that every true christian is Uiund to acknowledK*' 
 and ivceiveit by the he!|>or the spirit of OimI hh the only rule 
 and guide in faith and practice. 
 
 ARTICLE VI. 
 
 OF THK rtUHCH. 
 
 We lM>liev« in a holy Christt.iit » hmch, coniuostHl of true 
 iHjlievers, in which the Woitl ol Gi^-I is nwached by men di- 
 vinely called, and the ore*;!., niis ai ■ .fuly adniinistertHl; that 
 this Divine institution is - the nmiiitenance of worship, for 
 t^e ediP .lion of lieiievers, and the conversion of the world to 
 (^hrist. 
 
 ARTICLE VII. 
 
 OF THE HACKAMENTtJ. 
 
 We believe that the sacraments, baptism and the laird's 
 supper are to be used in the chm-ch, and should be practised 
 bv all Christians; but the mode of Ixiptism and the manner of 
 observing the Lord's Supper are always left to the judgment 
 and understanding of each individ ai. Also, the Itaptisni of 
 children shall be left to the judgment of l)elieving parents. 
 
 The example of the "washing of feet" is to be left t:^ the 
 judgment of each one, to practice or not. 
 
 ARTICLE VIII. 
 
 OF DEPRAVITY. 
 
 We l)elieve that man is fallen fi-om his original righteous- 
 ness, and, ai)art from the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, is 
 not only entirely destitute of holii t ss, but is inclined to evil, 
 and only evil, and that (^ontitmally ; a id that except a man l>e 
 lK>rn again he cannot see the kingdom of Heaven. 
 
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 ARTICLE IX. 
 
 OV .TUHTIFICATION. 
 
 \\'«' l)«*li«'ve that iJeiiiteiit sinniTs are jiistitied hoiore G«m1 
 only by faith in our I^h-'I Jessiis Clnlst, aiul not by worku; yet 
 that good works in Christ are acceptable to iUnl, and spring 
 out Of a true and living faith. 
 
 ARTICLE X. 
 
 OF KEWENERATION AND ADOPTIOX. 
 
 We believe that regeneration is the renewal of the heart 
 of man after the image of (Jod, through the word, by the act 
 of the Holy Ghost, I)y which the believer receives the spirit of 
 ;uloption and is enabled to serve God with the will and the 
 affections. 
 
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 ARTICLE XI. 
 
 OF 8ANCTIFICATION. 
 
 We believe that Sanctification is the work of God's grnce, 
 througli the word and the Spirit, by which those who have 
 been born again are separated in their acts, words, and 
 thoughts from sin, and are enabled to live unto God and to 
 follow holiness, without which no man shall see the I^>rd. 
 
 ARTICLE XII. 
 
 OF THE CHRISTIAN SABBATH. 
 
 We believe that the Christian Sabbath is divinely ap- 
 pointed; that it isconunemorative of our Lord's i'esurrecti«m 
 from the grave, and is an emblem of our eternal rest; that it 
 is essential to the welfare of the civil comnnmity, and to the 
 permanence and growth of the Christian church, and that it 
 should be reverently observed as a day t>f holy rest and social 
 and public worship. 
 
 ARTICLE XIII. 
 
 OF THE FUTURE STATE. 
 
 We believe in the resurrection of the deati ; the future 
 general judgment, and an eternal state of rewards, in which 
 the righteous dwell in endless life, and the wicked in endless 
 punishment. 
 
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 SOME THINGS WE NEED 
 
 MORK FAITH in GOD. 
 
 MORK LOVK t(. t'HRIST. 
 
 MORK CONFIDKNCip] in tin- HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 A doeper sense of tlie priceless value of souls. 
 A quiet personal self-surrender to the will of God and the 
 service of (-hriot. 
 
 A real, far-reaehin^f, thorough•^oin)^ revival of persiuial 
 religion and scriptural holiness. 
 
 More honiiliness, cordialiky. and real feUowship in our 
 Church-life. 
 
 More earnest, continuous |Haver for the outpouring? of the 
 .Spirit in Pentecostal measure. 
 
 More personal effort for the conversion of individttals 
 
 A more frank and courageous profession of hiyalty to 
 Christ in daily life. 
 
 A thoroughly Christian conscience, referring all «'onduct 
 to God. 
 
 The progressive realization of the ('hristian ideal in every 
 sphere of lite. 
 
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 HOW YOU CAN HELP 
 
 OUR CHURCH 
 
 In regard to yourself, I'esolve : 
 
 1. Tt) realize vonr personal re8p*)n8ibility. Don't imagine 
 that the i-esponsihility for the success of the Church i-ests on 
 the minister and OfRcers ; every member has a share. 
 
 2. Cultivate that intimate communion with Christ which 
 is so pi'oductive of compassion for souls. Try to catch the 
 Master's spirit and to imitate His example. Be considerate, 
 appreciative, sympathetic, and helpful, as He was. 
 
 3. Seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Make it a mat- 
 ter of special prayer, and str«)ng, specific, faith. And reinem- 
 ber, as your spiritual capacity enlarges, further and richer 
 anointings will l»e necessary. 
 
 In regai-d to others resolve : 
 
 1. To encourage your fellow-Christians. By attending as 
 many meetings as possible, leading in prayer or giving your 
 testimony occasionally ; and showing sympathy with those 
 around you, especially strangers, young converts, and those 
 in trouble of any kind. 
 
 2. Put forth some definite effort to win souls, especially 
 those near and dear to you, by praying constantly for them, 
 and as opportunity offers, speaking to them, trymg to bring 
 them to tne services and to the Saviour. 
 
 8. Be especially careful to exhibit a Chri^tlike character, 
 not only in the services, but at home, at work, and every- 
 whei-e. Be go«Kl-tempered, patient, gentle, kind, loving. 
 Even if you don't say much, your life will show that you ar»> 
 loyal to Christ and devoted to His service. 
 
COME TO OUR PRAYER-MEETING 
 
 It is ahs«»Iiit«'ly «'»'i-lfiin a jjuimIIv imintM'r will Im- tli«'i«'. 
 (i<:cl the Father will We there, seateil ui»on the thn»neof (Ji:iee, 
 extending His seepti-e of love, saying. "What is thy letjiiest. 
 and it shall l»e granted." 
 
 The I^nd Jesus Chiist will Ih> the there He who died loi 
 thee, and who ever lives to make interression for all who come 
 unto (t(m1 hy Him. 
 
 The Holy Spirit will he there, to tea«h us how to pray 
 and what to pray for, so that all may he eoniforte«l. strength- 
 ened, and hiest. 
 
 G(mmI men and women will Jk* thei-e. to off«'r unite«l sup- 
 plieations to Almighty (J(kI, for His hlessings upon the I'hureh 
 and the world. 
 
 And> dear fellow-Christian, will not you W there? 
 
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 that 
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 Your family ar d your frientls need your prayers, 
 they may all l>e eonvertecl and saved. 
 
 Your neighlMH's need your prayers that they 
 awakened and hIest. 
 
 The Church needs your prayers, tliat it may he puriHtni 
 and strengthened, enriched and enlarge*!. 
 
 Tlie nation needs y«MU' prayers for its peaceanil pros|»»'rity. 
 its righteousness and pr«».icress. 
 
 The world neeils your prayers, that its wickedn.»ss may In- 
 abated, and that the reign <»f (w«m1 may Ik« everywhere estah- 
 lished. 
 
 Come, then, to the Prayer Meeting. The need is gieat 
 and urgent. The supply Is ahundant and inexhaustible. Th«- 
 hie.ssing is promi.sed and certain, "Ask, and ye shall have : 
 seek, and ye .shall find; knm'k, and it .shall I k> opened unto 
 y«»u : for everyone that asketh receiveth ; and he that seek»'th 
 Hndeth ; and to him that knm-keth it shall Im* opene«l." 
 
 AIjL aie inviteil. ALL are welcome. AIJ. nuiy take 
 part. ALL may Ik* lefreshed and strengthened. WA^ may 
 Im* hlest and .save«l. 
 
HOW YOU CAN HELP 
 
 OUR CHURCH 
 
 In ivj<ai*d to youbsel , resolve : 
 
 1. To realizt; vonr personal responsibility. Don't imagine 
 that the responsibility for the success of the Church rests on 
 the minister and Officers ; every member has a share. 
 
 2. Cultivate that intimate communion with Christ which 
 is so productive of compassion for souls. Try tO' catch the 
 Master's spirit and to imitate His example. Be considerate, 
 appreciative, sympathetic, and helpful, as He was. 
 
 3. Seek to he filled with the Holy Spirit. Make it a mat- 
 ter of special prayer, and strong, specific, faith. And remem- 
 ber, as your spiritual capacity enlarges, further and richer 
 anointings will lie necessary. 
 
 In regard to othbbs resolve : 
 
 1. To encourage your fellow-Christians. By attending as 
 many meetings as possible, leading in p'uyer or giving your 
 testimony occasionally ; and showing sympathy with those 
 around you, especially strangers, young converts, and those 
 in trouble of any kind 
 
 2. Put forth some definite effort to win souls, especially 
 those near and dear to you, by praying constantlv for them, 
 and as opportunity oflFers, speaking to them, trying to bring 
 them to the services and to the Saviour. 
 
 3. Be especially careful to exhibit a Chri(|^like characjt«r, 
 not only in the services, but at home, at work, and every- 
 where. Be good-tempered, patient, gentle, kind, loving. 
 Even if you don't sav much, your life will show that you are 
 loyal to Christ and devoted to His service. 
 
COME TO OUR PRAYER-MEETING 
 
 It is abwjlutely certain a K**<xlb' munlHT will Ik* tlu'iv. 
 God the Father will be there, seated upon the thitnie»»f (Jiace, 
 extending His sceptre of l<»ve. saying. "What is thy iet|.iest. 
 and it shall be grante<l." 
 
 The Loi-d Jesus Christ will l»e the there He who die<l foi 
 thee, and who ever lives to make intercessi<»n for all who<'onie 
 unto G(mI by Him. 
 
 The Holy Spirit will l)e there, to teach us how to pray 
 and what to pray for, so that all may \k cop.iforte<l. strength- 
 ened, and blest. 
 
 G(kk1 men and women will Ik* there, to c»ffer united sup- 
 plications to Almighty GckI. t»»r His blessings ufion the Chunh 
 and the world. 
 
 And. dear fellow-t^hri-stian. will not you lie there? 
 
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 that 
 
 may 
 
 t>e 
 
 Your family and your friends need your prayers 
 they may all l)e converted and saved. 
 
 Your neighbors need y<»ur prayei-s that they 
 awakened and blest. 
 
 The Church needs your prayers, that it may In* purifle<l 
 and strengthened, enriched and enlai-geti. 
 
 The nation needs y<Hir prayei-s for its |>eace and prosperity, 
 its righteousness and pr<>gre.ss. 
 
 The world needs your prayei-s, that its wickeiUirfss may lie 
 abiited, and that the reign of God may »)e everywhere estal>- 
 lished. 
 
 (?ome, then, to the Prayer Meeting. Tlie nee<l is great 
 and ui-gent. The supply Is abundant and inexhaustible. The 
 ble.s8ing is promised and certain, "Ask, and ye shall have ; 
 .seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall lie o|>ened unto 
 you ; for everyone that asketh receiveth ; and he that seeketh 
 flndeth ; and tti him that knocketh it .shall be oi)ene<i." 
 
 ALL are invit«d. ALL ai-e welcome. AliL may take 
 part. ALLmay b«* lefi-eshed and sti-engthened. ALl^ may 
 fte blest and saved. 
 
10— 
 
 DAILY DUTIES. 
 
 ADVICE TO YOUNG CHRISTIANS. 
 
 1 B«^Kin each day with God, l»y thjinkiiiK Him for His 
 ,..ntimied Kooilne'.s by obtaining a renewed consciousness of 
 hTs presentee and faVonr. and by praying for and rece.ving 
 wiijiff t,i» belt) in time «k' need , ,, 
 
 **r Accept the trials and temptations that assail you 
 through the day, however many or great they may be. as at- 
 Sng yovi lurther opportunities ..f trusting your ^ l.mghty 
 Friend and Saviour to sustain and deliver you. 
 
 8 Av.nd all things that are inconsistent with the fact 
 that'vc.u are a Christian -evil-speaking, unch aritableness, 
 dilly-dallying with temptation, undue anxiety, all worldhness, 
 
 selfishness and spiritual pride. . . , 
 
 sein.nness^.^^ ^ I ^^^ .^^''^j^,,,,,^ ^^ <.„ whether a thing is right 
 
 or wron.'. kneel down and ask GckI's blessing upon it It you 
 .annot do this, it is certainly wrong. 
 
 5 Always strive to act as you would if you sa\\ >om 
 Saviour standing by y. ur side. Recollect He is really there. 
 
 •"^r ' SSL^"^it of disiivterested knidness to a^, e. 
 iieciallv tho.se who aie in tumble of any kind: and at the 
 s^netfme watch for opp<.rtunities of d<,ing good, and ,f y<m 
 
 don't see any, make some. , 
 
 7. Read vour Bible everyday as much «« Po^^^^V*''*"' ^t 
 pecially the New Testament, and learn to use it lK>th tor rte- 
 
 friends. (2) those in the sphere of your daily calling, (3) those 
 who are forgotten and nej^lected by others. 
 
 9 "BeftUed with the Spirit"; pray .for and expect the 
 Pentecostal Baptism- cleansing from sm, filling with love, 
 annfotliing with power-whlch is the source of Christian 
 ..iiinftitv and the seci*et of successful service. 
 
 10 Ve le.nber the p<.ssibilitie8 of Christian life altogether 
 transcend vour experience. Therefore, seek to become more 
 am! more ChHst-like. Always cherish the loftiest ideals. a«d 
 
 strive to realize them day by day. ■ , . r,u • 4. • 
 
 11 Above all. i-einemW that God loves you, Christ is 
 vour Saviour, the Holy Spirit is your Comforter, the Word of 
 God is your Guide, the Children of God are your Brothers and 
 Sisters, and Heaven is your eternal Home. 
 
DEAR FRIEND: 
 
 You are cordially invited to attend the 
 
 UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH 
 
 The services are 
 
 BRIGHT, CHEERFUL 
 AND HELPFUL. 
 
 Will You Come 
 
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 If by means of the worship and teaching 
 there you become happier and holier our sole 
 object in this invitation will be realized. 
 
 N.B. The pastor will gladly visit anv 
 who are sick, etc., if requested.