Frankfort Pilgrim College - Pilgrim Yearbook (Frankfort, IN)

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5 s Literary THE GOSPEL FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE ' The religion of the Bible is not a religion exclusively for adults as is sup- posed by many, but the young people are also included in the universal invita- tion, Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. There are many reasons why the young people should accept the gospel call. First, because of the real heart of love back of that invitation. How He must have loved fallen humanity, to call them unto Himself when they had gone astray. Methinks I see a young man running to Jesus to inquire of Him the way to eternal life. Jesus beholding him, loved him. The same Christ in whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning is as much interested in the young people now as He was then. His love is from everlasting to ever- lasting. Each heartache, Jesus knows, each tear, Jesus sees. Then if He is so touched with their difficult problems and is so mindful of the smallest details of their life, why should they not accept His salvation and give their lives to His service? Then, too, the young people need to accept the gospel, because outside it bounds they are not safe. The enemy is so subtle and so cunning that they need the protection of the hand of Divinity, upon their lives. Many young peo- people have looked upon their future years with happy anticipations of what they would do, their goal was to make a great mark in the world. But alas, their hopes were blighted, their lives were only a long series of disappoint- ments and they, wrecks, are strewn along the shores of the sea of time. It's not always because they didn't have a chance or didn't try, but it is often be- cause they could not battle against the awful tempest of sin alone. Another reason why young people should accept the gospel that it is the only thing in the world that fully satisfies the empty, aching, sin-burdened soul. Moses as a youth realized the pleasures of sin were only for a season. The heart of the Christ must be broken many times when the young people seek pleasure in earthly things only to receive woe and distress, when Jesus is standing as He did 011 the great day of the feast saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink. There is a danger in the youth not giving his heart to God. His heart may become so hardened that he will have no desire to turn to God. How clear the warning from the Old Book, Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, when the evil days come not nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in themf' We might say not only the gospel for the young people, but the young people for the gospel. Marion Lawrence has said. 'fthe saving of an aged man or woman is the saving of a soul, a unit. The saving of a boy or girl is the saving of a multiplication table, which will go on multiplying down through the years. One is saving of a soul, the other the saving of a life. For the plan of the Lord of His young people is not to be saved alone, but for others. There are many who are Waiting for some one to bring a ray of sunshine and hope into their dark, dreary lives. Young man, young lady, have you consecrated your life to God's Service so you could answer with Isaiah Heine am I send me if He should call you? To be able to render to the Lord the most efficient service and stewardship requires, at least, some preparation. True religion and the cultivation of the 5223? -- 5 1- Flite .Glvvmn

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'k :F' ,.-...il ggr J! G 'B it 5 5 'B .QV E9 C? JZ E9 'D S3 fi G5 +55 L9 is G IJX 95 Q9 'S F' x cj 9 at 35112 filwmv Literary THE GOSPEL FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE fConcludedJ intellect appear contradictory to some, but, careful study will reveal why both are necessary to the most successful youth. Some think an education makes one conceited and vain, but not so. A lack of education or little education may produce self-importance, but true education makes one humble. One should present the way of salvation in the very best way possible, therefore, he needs to Study to shew himself approved unto God a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth. In these days of faith dc- stroying plans of satan every youth needs a guarded Christian education, so he will be able to combat with the power of Satan in the tomorrows. A Chris- tian education is of more value than many realize. In fact many who are now old regret bitterly that when they were young, they didn't have the golden opportunity the youth of today has in entering a Christian school. They realize they could have been a greater blessing and greater soul-winners for Christ. But, not only does the youth of our land need to accept the gospel and to receive Christian education but he needs the encouragement and associations of those who have walked with God and can help others to know Him better. There is a great responsibility resting upon the older people who profess to love the Lord. In a few short years they will have passed into the great be- yond leaving the young people to walk in their footsteps and to pick up the blood stained banner where it was dropped andmarch into the fray. So it is very necessary that the older ones show interest in the young people and get them established in Grace. If they fail, help them up, assist them in every way possible. By giving a few encouraging words or a hearty HGod bless you, I'm praying for you you may be giving them a great boost to help them on to success. Already too many have become discouraged and have given up hope because they have felt like David when he cried out in despair and anguish, no man careth for my soul . Little do you know what is in the heart of' that young man or young lady who sits by your side in church, who passes your home every evening, that one who is struggling upward and meets with so many defeats. It may be another Charles Wesley, George Fox, Frances E. Willard or Evangeline Booth. Help the young people, stand by them, let them know you are their friend and eternity alone will reveal the results. If you grow weary or tired, just remember you are workers of the Master, and one day you may be privileged to stand near the gates of pearl as they swing open to admit that young person you helped, as he comes marching, washed in the blood of Jesus and bringing in his trophies. Then what a shout of vic- tory as the Bride and Heavenly Bridegroom march down the street to the Celestial City to receive the blessings from the Father. On the other hand the youth looks to you for help and fails to receive it, it will be sad when he is placed on the left side to hear him say as a parting message, I watched your life, I looked to you for help but was turned in sor- row to suffer alone. In conclusion let me add, even though you have never thought of it be- fore, some young person is watching you. Do they receive help and blessing or are they turned away sad, disappointed? I F-Dortha Dobie, -S2- L A 4 4 E9 CZ Ca P 'i '43 Q, fi. ,gi ICJ Q3 P Gm E' -fn 3 fi M tg, Q P 'i sg Q x e fi