Evening Star Newspaper, July 8, 1896, Page 18

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1896-TWENTY-TWO PAGES. Music has from the first formed an im- portant factor in Christian Endeavor work. Im the early history of the organ when it was confined to the W Church in Portlund, Me. the singing of hymns was considered one of the great aids to infusing enthusiasm and zeal In the work. In fact, one of the early objections to the methods pursued by the Christian Endeavorers that of an old hard-sheli deacor sid that he attended one ot the meetings, and that they fe of an hour. But,” he was asked, “did they not s gospel hymns?” ‘Oh, yes,” at I don’t want to xo to ne singing school sny more.” Those who _sined the organization and who became intere in the work did not feel as he did. because that music in its highest form imduces the most lofty and holy aspira: At firet th chief hymn of the Endeavorers was that known as “Boylston.” the first line of which is “Blest be the tie that binds,” anda for some years, even after the organiza- tion Lad gone beyond the city of Portland, the state uf Maine and even the New Eng- land states, that good eld hymn was the one most affected by those who belonged to the Christian Endeavor Association. The first hymn that was distinctively written for the association was “Keep Your Colors Flying,” by the Rev. J. E. Rankin, Chairman Clark. D. D., att ime pastor of a church ir Orange, N and now the president of the Howard in this city. It was ne convention which assem- ratoga In ISS6. Anot hyr which has become very Pi Endeavorers is “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” The first evi- dence of a special musical director at any jeavor conventions ths that at St. Louls tn 1800 F. Lindsay was named as 1 director, and his own song avor Band.” was first introduced and has since become one of the most poy ular of Endeavor hymns. Mr. Lindsay was the director at the convention in Minneap olis in 1891. and at the convention in New York in iN2, which was held in the Madi- son Square Garden, there were three who at diffcrent times led the choruses, namei Mr. Lindsay and Mr. and Mrs. George C. Stebbins. There was a notable musical incident at the convention of 1803, which was held in Montreal, Canada. At that time the execu- tive committee had a chairman of musi who was Mr. H. A. Barnard, and Mr. Lindsay was again the musical director. The incident referred to was the singing of “God Save the Queen” by a large chor- us, and at the third verse Mr. Lindsay drew from his pocket an English flag and waved it, causing great enthusiasm and cheering. Immediately this anthem was concluded the chorus struck up “America,” singing it to the same tune, and at the third stanza of this Mr. Lindsay drew from his pocket the stars and stripes and waved that as he had done the English flag be- fore. The enthusiasm was even more in- tense than at first, and the incident is one which wil. long be remembered by those Endeavorers who were present on that oc- casion. The favorite song at Montreal was “Sunshine in My Soul.” At the convention in Clevelond in ‘tM, where the Rev. S. L. Darsie was the chairman of the music committee, the favorite song wae “Scatter Sunshine.” At Boston last year the favor- ite song was “Keep Step With the Master.” There the services were held in Mechanic: Institute and in two big tents on the Com- mon, and there were consequently three directors of music, namely, Mr. Perey S. Foster, George K. Somerby and George C. Stebbins. It was estimated that the chorus in Boston aggregated nearly three thou- sand voices, and the music was in advance of anything that had been heard at an En- deavor convention thertofore. “The Enc Preparing for *96. When the executive committee of th city began to take measures for the con vention to be held here, the members real- would be necessary to appoint some man of great executive ability and experience as the chairman of the comm! The selected Mr. Charles result of his work shows tee on mus' made. It was Mr. | ma chorus which mbers but in | that had been | convention but contidence, yatematic | © number | hat has al- | ‘ations with his limit as on . is a] a regulur at- The member- to the hat each member has felt in the 1 the rehearse kets show thi ng for the music of the | taken toward organizing s the sending out of a gen- lank to eac ety by the commit- questing the present of the of the member of that so to rep- resent it in music. It was to be the bus’ ness of this representative to form a choir in connection with his society and to tra it in convention mus Sixty-six names were returned ta response to this request, | but when the work really began, only fifty eight remained as members of the auxiliary music committee. These members have been called choir leaders. Early in Janu- ary last the music committee proper was appointed by the committee of ‘p6. members are Miss Mattie Bartlet Florence Kidwell, Miss Blanche L. son, Dr. F. J. Woodman, Mr. Barnes, Mr. J. Arthur Rose, Mr. FE. R. Connor, Mr. Robert Bullard. Dr. M. F hompson, Mr. Harry G. Kimball. ot Mr. Charles S. Clark, who was a member of the "96 committe as chosen chairman of this music committee A song book of fifty-six pages was print- ed and distributed among the cho! selections be from Chri hymns, with few from a other The right to use the hymns was o by the United Society of Christian Endeav- orers, and the book was printed by them. ‘Yhe first meeting of the music committee was held Feb apportionment w eral socteties of t be enrolled in t also adepted a ry 15, and at that time made among the sev- © number of members to ir choirs. The committee membership card and pledge, and transacted considerable other important business. February 17 _ Chair- man Clark issued a circular to ali Endeay- orers, sending out about 5,000, which he called enlistment blanks. He referred to the coming convention, to the magnitude of the undertaking to properly entertain the celdgates and have the best convention ever held, addingg “No one thing will de- termine that desired result more than the convention music. It will be given speciai prominence this year. Every effort will be put forth to make it inspiring and uplifting --a memorable feature of the convention. It is confidently believed that our music- leving young people will rally to the sup- pert of this effort and make it a success. A chorus of four thousand voices will be needed.” On the same day a circula to choir leaders as follows: “In the work of organizing the great ‘6 convention chorus, now fairly begun, you have an im- portant part. You are recruiting officer and drill master both in one. Need I say that you will need patience, tact, fidelity and earnestness? In pursuance of the plan of organizing which has been announced a You are permitted to take of your society and of your church egation and such other singers as you deem suitable. You are requested, ever, not to take into your choir mem- of your society who have been as- to the registration, reception or committees, whose work will inter- th attendance in the choir during ntion Week. Such members are reg tered at headquarters, and a change in as. signment at this me would result In great confusion. 'Tke music committee tink hould provide a cholr of ——- So far as you may be able to do a baiance of parts. You will be membership cards equal to the above number, Return the cards filled in to the chairman of the music committee at convention headquariers. Push the work of organizing. Try to complete it by March 15th.” A circular was also sent to the pastors of different churches, and also one to pastors of churches not havirg Christian Endeavor societies attached to them, stating the in- tention to form a chorus of 4,000 voices, and asking the help of the choirs and sing- ers of their church. Tis circular was gen- erally read by the pastors in their churches, and no doubt did a great deal to influence singers in connecting themselves with the chorus. The work of organizing the chorus was begun in earnest at a meeting of the auxillary music committee held in the First Congregational Church February 26, at which circulars were distributed and mem- bership cards equal in number io the num- her of members to be enlisted were given to the leaders. The work to be done was fully explained by Chairman Clark, and Mr. W. H. H. Smith, the chairman of the committee of ‘06, also gave words of er couragement. equent meetings of the leaders were » push on the y the middle of vas sent out bers F held thereafter work of organization, and b Mareh several cholrs had been formed and had begun to regularly rehearse. Among the first to do so were irs at the w Place Presbyterian, Metropolitan Fourth Pr terlan, Gurley =morial. Garden Memorial and Grace chure and e mectings of the auxiliary committ ¢ held during the th of March, much interest was ising of the leaders as called exception- Is were commenced of the different choirs earl pril, some of them having even man Clark in the meantime had sent out rted before, but Chair- uple of circulars urging greater prompt- s in the matter of enlistments, and es- ally making an appeal for male voices. These requests were evidently responded to, the four thousand mark of the chorus ned in the middle of May. The first s ion rehearsal was held April 20, tha ef section A, in the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church. Section _B rehearsed the following evening in the First Con: nal Church; section © pril 22 In the Vermont Avenue Christian Church and sec- tion D in the Western Presbyterian Church April 21. The four sections subsequently rehearsed in different churches on Friday nights. The Choir Leaders. The choir leaders and the number of members in each unit of the great chorus zre as follows: Anacostia Baptist, Miss Emma Robey, 37. Assembly Presbyterian, Miss Ella Lyman, 182, Bethany Presbyterian, Miss Annie Stew- art, 22. Berean Baptist, Benj. Washington, 15. Calvary Baptist, P. H. Bristow, 357. Central Methodist Protestant, W. K. Hill, 28. Central Presbyterian, 8. F. Birthright, 57. Church of the Reformation, C. E. Yount, 124. Congress Street Methodist Protestant, R. T. Ballard, 1. Covenant Presbyterian, C. J. Toof, 74, Eastern Presbyterian, Geo. Spidel, 156. Eckington Presbyterian, I. B. Linton, 54. Emory Chapel, T. H. Thomas, 26. E Street Baptist, Miss Alice M. Fletcher, 46. Faith Chapel, Mrs. & N. Dewey, 48. Fifteenth Street resbyterian, C. H. Wormley, 11. Fifth Corgregational, Rev. A. Reoch, 88. First Congregational, E. R. Conner, 179. First Methodist Protestant, Miss Geneva Thompson, 32. First Presbyterian, Dr. G. F. Johnston, 104. ‘ourth Presbyterian, J. A. MacElwee, 140. Garden Memorial, Theo. T. Snell, 35. Gay Street Baptist, Mrs. R. L. Ly Grace Baptist, Miss S. E. Tow. Gunton Temple Presbyterian, Rose, 1 Gurley Memorial, Miss Jennie Taylor, 54. Hyattsville Presbyterian, F. A. Preston,2s. Independent Methodist,August Brethauer, ® Israel A M. E., Victoria Allen, 19. Kellur Memorial, A. C. Townsend, 76. Kendall Baptist. Miss A. S, Wingate, Memorial Lutheran, John H. Seiffort Marvin Methodist Episcopal, R. S. Wha- iey, 67. Maryland Avenue Baptist, T. E. Pruit Metropolitan Presbyterian, Dr. F. Weodman, 387. Metropolitan A. M. E., E. H. Hunter, 28, Mount Pleasant Congregational, Mrs. L. C. Lapham, 47. Mount Vernon Place Methodist © Zimmerman, 206. New York Avenue Presbyterian, Miss R. Lusk, 64. Nineteenth Street Baptist, Wm. Wallace, EE copal, Ninth Street Christian, F. A. 64. North Carolina A ant, W. A. Dodge, North Presbyterian, Miss Florence Kid- well, 86. Peck Memorial. A. B. Barringer, 25. People's Congregational, W. R. Smith, 10, Plymouth Congregational, Jas. L. Neil, 18. Ryland Methedist Episcopal, E. M. Hall, 74. Sixth Presbyterian, Dr. M. F, ‘Thompson, 129, g St. Paul's Lutheran, Geo. F. Muth, 105. Takoma Park, Mise Ethel Moores, 29. Pass Methodist Episcopal, J. Crawford, United Brethren, Miss Etta Searles, 38, Vermont Avenue Christian, Russell Barn 8, Warner Memorial, Rev. J. T. Marshall20, Western Presbyterian, Harry G. Kimball, 89. Westminster Presb Frank Byram, 6 West Street Presbyterian, J. H. Hunter, Carpenter, nue Methodist Protest- yterlan, Mrs. } 111. Zion Baptist, Ed. Scott, 2 It is curious to note how evenly balanced the four sections of the chorus are as re- eards the number of singers, both the total number and the number in the vari- ous parts. While it was the design of the music committee to have each section at th, me fn size, yet the numerical sults as just figured out by Chairman Clark are remarkable. The figures for the sections are here given: Section. Soprano. Alto. Tenor. Rass. 00 Sow Total... | He When this table is examined and it !s noted how almost precisely balanced every part in each section is, and how closely the totals of the sections agree, two of them with 1,155 members and the other two numbering 1,180 and 1,181 each, it can be more readily understood how it is possible to obtain such excellent results from the chorus. Those who have assisted in drilling the convention chorus in the section rehearsals are Mr. P. S. Foster, Dr. F. J. Woodman, Dr. G. J. Johnston, Messrs. Page Zimmer- man, Russell Barnes, Harry G. Kimball, J. Arthur Rose and J. H. Hunter. Saturday afternoon the four sections of the chorus will be massed together when the grand open-air meeting is held at the Capitol steps. This will be the only occa- sion during the convention that the chorus as a united whole will sing together, and 1s lcoked forward to with a great deal of ex- pectancy on the part of those engaged in planning for the musical featurés of the convention. It is believed that citizens gen- erally, but more especially lovers of chorus effects, will seize the opportunity to hear the harmony and volume produced by 4,000 trained voices. Such an opportunity has never before been presented in Washington, and only on very rare occasions elsewhere in the country. At the time of the capital centennial celebration, in 1803, 1,500 per- sons comprised the chorus, which has stood as the high-water mark of united vocal effort In this cit: The Directors. As has been already stated, the three di- rectors of the different sections of the cherus besides Chairman Clark will be Mr. Percy S. Foster, Mr. Peter F. Bilhorn and Mr. E. O. Excell. All these have been in- terested in Christian Endeavor work for some time and have directed sectional choruses’ in former conventions. Messrs Bilhorn and Excell are known as evan- gelists and have been engaged in religious musical work for many years. Mr. Peter P. Bilhorn, the singing evan- gelist, was born in Mendota, Ill, January 22, 1862, His parents were natives of Ba- varia, Germany, and came to America in its early history. Through a series of meet- ings in Mr. Moody’s church in Chicago in 1881 Mr. Bilhorn was led to consecrate his entire energy to the service of his Master. Since that time he has assisted in conduct- Perey S. ter. ing evangelistic services in all parts of the land, and his work has been crowned witn remarkable success. He has written both words and music of several of the pieces which he frequently sings, one of the best krown of which being “Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Lov Mr. Edwin Othello Excell, the well-known evangelistic soloist and writer of Gospel songs, was born in Stark county, Ohio, De- cember 18, 1851. His father Js a minister of the German Reformed Church. In 1881 Mr. Excell was called to take charge of the oir of the First Methodist Church, Oj] ity, Pe. He remained there two years and then removed to Chicago. Since he has re- sided in that city he has written and pub- shed some of the most popular hymns used in Christian praise. His popularity as a writer and compiler is evidenced by the fact that over one million and fifty thousard of his books have been sold. Mr. Perey S. Foster 1s well known in this city and has been connected with various church choirs, having been organist and director of the First Baptist Church Choir for a number of years, during which time he had under his control one of the best quartets in the city. His work with chorus- €s has been also very successful and last year at Boston, when he was one of the P. Bilhorn, musical directors, he acquired quite a repu- tation from his excellent handling of the big chorus that sang in the Mechanics’ Eee on the opening day of the conyen- tion Mr. Fester was born in Richmond, Va., but shortly after his birth his parents re- moved to Baltimore, so that early life was spent in that city. He has been inter- ested in Endeavor work for many. years and is thoroughly imbued early commeaced the s being taught both on the piano and organ by the best teachers in Baltimore, among them being the late Jarvis Butler, who was well known in this city. Even as a student he atilized his musical knowledge in charea work, having been connected with the city missions in Baltimore. He was musical di- rector and organist in the Seventh Baptist Church, Baltimore, for five years and was also the director of a male quartet in that city. He came to Washington in December, but continued to play the organ in Baltimore unul the last ‘of the following year. Then he became precentor of the First Baptist Church in this city. While serving at this church he also was the pre- centor in the Sunday school and introduced the feature of the Sunday school May an- nual ,an elaborate musical program, which 4s arranged for the children only. This festival forms one of the musical features of that church work each year. When the First Baptist Church moved into its new building at the corner of 16th and O streets, Mr. Foster. organized the first quartet, which consisted of Miss Bertha Lincoln, scprano; Mrs. C. B. Rhecm, contralto: George Leclair, basso, and Mr. Foster, tenor and director. Mr. Foster was director of the music at.the big meeting at the Metropol- itan Opera House in New York during the Christian Endeavor convention in ‘#2 in that city. z He participated in the Montreal conten- tion in 18%, was one of the cwo directors in Cleveland in ‘94, and, as has already been stated, was one of the three musical directors in Boston last year. Just prior to the Moody meetings in this city in "04 Mr. Foster organized the Christian Endeavor choir here of about two hundred voices, which became the nucleus for the big Moody choir, which was also organ- jzed by Mr. Foster at the unanimous re- quest of the pastors of all the churches assisting in the Moody services. When thcse meetings were over Mr.. Foster re- cetved from these pastors a written vote of thanks for his work. This Moody choir with {ts spirit. LOYAL. SOLDIERS. Dedicated to (he Christian Endeavor Union of the District of Columblas Words by ~ Joun D. Moraan. Music by ‘Percy 8. Foster, Washington, D. C. 1 NAN Ra Mer S—% we 1, True in heart and, loy-al we are ev-er, To our Lord and Master,, on from strength to strength progressing, Ev - "ry pow'r impressing, 2. Ev-er $= 353 a So eh 8. Marching on-ward, ev - er on-ward,upward, Marching ev-er for-ward,. = 2 oe Bair ad ~ a Sa ape = [bp pe PPP in each day’s en-dea-vor; True intho’t, in eed, in word and pur-pose, we would by His blessing,Give otfrselvesin lov-Ing-heart-ed ser- vice march-ing ev - er heav’nward, Bearing high the cross emblazoned ban-ner our Lord and King: our Lord and King. our Lord and King. p prayerfully. is S = = Help us, Je - sus, day by day, Help us, Je -sus,day by day, Tlelp us, Je - sus,day by day, 2 2 2 a: oe a = P-fe= Copyright, 1895, by Percy 8. FosTEn, S _ LOYAL SOLDIERS, SS" to be true to Thee, to to be true to Thee, to to be true to Thee, to pts live all for Thee; Guide our steps In live all for Thee; Guide our steps ia live all for Thee; Gulde our steps in hear us, Sav -iour, King. shear us} Sav - four, King. y, hear us, Sav - four, King. 8ol-diers, loy - al, Go - ing forth un In the might of a ae o Him who aA a serv-ing Christ,our leader, We will nev-cr fal-ter, we will nev-er waver, to the world-wide reaping, Fainting not nor sleeping. fait and courage keeping, igneth o'erns,We will be victortons, in our cause so glorions, Relp us e’er stand firm for Thee, May we win the world for Thee, And the world shall wor-ship Thee, Sav - four, Sav - four, Sav - four, Lord and King. Lord and King. Lord and King. Ea eaa asa e=*H contained over 2,000 members, and during the months of preliminary practice tLere was an average attendance of 1,200 to 1,500 each night. After the Moody meet- ings were over Mr. Foster decided to effect @ permanent organization of the choir, which was accomplished in 1804, and the organization has since given three big concerts, with a total attendance of about 9,000 persons and a financial result of over $1,000, which has been given to charity. It was through this Moody choir work that Mr. Foster was first Invited to lead the big Christian Endeavor conventions. It is bighly probable that Mr. Foster will be invited to go to Callfornia as one of the musical directors of the Christian En- deavor convention, which is to be held in San Francisco next year. It is Mr. Fo: ter’s intention not only to keep the Moody chotr to the front next season, but he in- tends to organize a mammoth’ chorus out of this Christian Endeavor chorus and the Spworth ¢} selecting, If possible, all young singers. “Hig. aim is to train them so that they sipg some grand musical w He also hes an idea of forming a big gospel male chorus. Mr. Foster’ song, “Loyal Soldiers,” which will un- doubtedly be the thost popular cf those te be sung @uring the present convention, is one of a numbeg of: hls compositions, ard he is now writing several new gospel songs. Mr. Chas. S. Clark, the chairman of the music committe 4s proved hin If the right man In the ight place. He has Gisplayed great cxetutive ability, untiring industry and remarkahié capacity for work, His plan of organtzation for the gréat chorus was simple, but comprehensive. He made the church choir the unit, then the combination Into sections, and then the assembly of the whole. He has had the active co-operation of the choir lead- ers, the auxiliary music committee and all the members of the chorus. Mr. Clark was born in Lowell, Mass., and went to the publle schools of that city, being graduated from the High School. He then went to Dartmouth College, graduat- ing in the class of 1882. While a boy he was a member for a number of years of a boys’ choir of St. James’ Episcopal Church, and subsequently sang in a quartet choir in a church over which the Rey. C. Barrows. D. D., presided; of this church, at a later date, the Rev. C. A. Dickinson, one of the found- ers of the Christian Endeavor movement, was pastor. While in college he was a mem: ber of the College Glee Club, singing first tenor. The last two years of his college course Mr. Clark was director of the glee club, and gave many concerts in different cities and towns of New Hampshire and Vermont and in Canada. During the same period he was also director of the choir in Lebanon, N. H. Mr. Clark came to Wash- ington in 18S2, and immediately became connected with the musical interests here. He was for two years tenor soloist in St. Andrew's quartet choir, and subsequently held the same position at St. John’s Episco- pal Church, and then for eight years was director of music at the Church of the Cove. nent. In this latter capacity he had charge of the music in the Sunday school, organized the music for special occasions, and for Christmas celebrations. He organized and led a choir of seventy-five-volces subse- quent to the Moody meetings. He was for a number of years a member of the Apollo Club and of the Choral Society, and was also a member of the Sixteen Club, an or- ganization of gentlemen ‘for musical and social purposes. He has sung on special occasions with various other musical or- ganizations. He was invited to organize and drill one of the sections of the centennial chorus, but absence from the city prevented. Mr. Clark was elected principal of the Gales School in 1882, and served in that posi- tion a number of years. When second di- vision B was created he was elected super- vising principal of that division, and 1 mained in that office a number of years. Subsequently he was transferred to the first division of the public school, which posi- tion he now holds. Tn addition to the work of organizing and leading one of the section rehearsals each week, Mr. Clark has oce: sionally lead a rehearsal of some other choir. He has been connected with the Christian Endeavor movement in this city for a number of years, and was for several Years president of the Soctety of Christian Endeavor at the C ant. He w: te to the conven- tion held in St. Louis in isso, also to the convention at Boston in 19; lark will conduct the singing in Central Halil ‘Thursday and in the Junior Workers’ rally, in Wesley M. Church, and in Tent V Monday night. The First wdeavor Hymn, Reference has been’ mate to the first hymn that was especially wrfften for the Chris- tian Endeavor Society, of which President Rankin was the autltor.’ ‘It was sung at the first Saratoga convejition, and is still sung, and will long, it is belteved, be a favorite with many societies: It was entitled “Keep Your Colors Flying,” and is as follows: Keep yeur colors fying, AML ye Chrigtianj youth, To Christ's call replying, Full of grace and truth, Rise ia strength avid beauty In life's rorning glow Answer to eagh duty Onward, upward, Keep your ving, Stand for Gggband train; Keep your co ing, ‘All ye Christian youth, Life is all before you, Where to ch Keep Christ’s Watch and With a firm Evry foe true to Jesu olors o'er yait, fight and pr Keep your colors flying, Never think of ease; Sin and_self-denying, Jesus only please. Not for worldly pleasure, Nor for worldly fame, Nor for beaps of trensure; Live for Jesus name, Keep sour 7 Walk as J In Him, living. dying, Let your life be hid. Hoping, trusting ever, Breathe this portal breathy You shall live forever, Christ has conquered death, Some Popular Hymns. Another hymn written by Dr. Rankin, which has become very popular with the Christian Endeavorers,and which will prob- ably be frequently heard in this c juring the convention is “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” There will be one new hymn presented at this convention, which has been written by Perey S. Foster and which is almost certain to becon fully as catchy as any Endeavor song. It is entitled “Loyal Soild and is dedi- cated to the Christian Endeavor Union of the District of Columbia. The words are by John B. Mor: also of city. The entire m ic and words are given on this page. A hymn that will be popular with this convention is called “Anywhere, My § vior” the words of which are by worth and the music by J. H. = ly let me Thy hand, feel Thy pres-ence sweet; T ‘Strengthen, guard,tndoom-fort me, let not rin be- guile; D Keep mein the nar-row path, nev-er let me stray; S “Scatter Sunshine” is in some respects the most widely known of all the Christian E eavor hymns. The words are by Lauter W. Smith and the music is the work of Mr. E. O. Excell, who is one of the leaders of ‘the chorus at this convention. An idea of its swing may be obtained from the following bars: ttn aworldwheyesor-row Ev’ - te will be known, . Slightest ac: tions of en Meet the sor- eet needs, } When the daysare gloomy, Sing somehap-py song, “Wherearefoandthe needy, And theued aad love: For the world wantsjai Lit- say deeds; Meet theworld'sre- pin = ing, With « cour.age strong 0. Excell, Two hymns that will be mu “J Steal Away to Thee,” the words by Julia Sterling and the music by H. P. Danks, and “Light of Life,” the words of which are by Rev. Horatius Bonar and the music by Geo. C. Stebbins, who was one of the musical directors at the Boston conven- tion last year. The first begins as follow: ch liked are favorite, and will be frequently heard in the churches. Another hymn, by Mr, Bilhorn, “I Wil Sing the Wondrous Sto: is alzo a fa- vorite. The words are by F. H. Rawley. Through the grand old bay state wave the signa brand. QYiber corps nre marsheled, Maine to Oregon, & of Immanuel, bravely on. In us mighty army fighti ma oman, I will Sing the Wondrous Story. will sing was lost, wag bruised, but a of dark - ness still come o'er will keep me wll the tiv the won-drous eto - ry, but Je - sus found me, Je - sus healed or Found the sheep that ut was I froma r- row'spathe . I Rolls i endeavor nem have - The that it is/ is none the the listener | songs is quite large, and a @ swing that makes them | music te gener simple, so asily learne ear, but it less effective, for it captures as weil as the singer. This will be readily | seen from the samples already given, anc there is but one more that need be present ed. This is called “Sunshine in the Soul,” | the words by E. E. and the music by Jno. R. Sweeney. Ar aned om dite the victor Sunshine in the Soul. 1. There's sunshine in @. There's mu - sic in oss in my soul to- dar, my soul to- day. ee my soul to- day, my soul to- day. More gio - nm - ous and A «r-o to ns For when the Lord is And hope, and praise, and Another old favorite is “True-hearted, Whole-hearted,” written by Frances R. Havergal, a1.d set .o music by Mr. Geo. C. Stebbins. State Song. Nearly every state in the Union has a song, which is peculiarly popular with En- deavorers in its territory, and some of these will be of interesi to the Endeavorers here. Maine, the state in which the Christian Endeavor movement first started, has what is called a “Christien Endeavor Unton Battle Hymn,” which is @ung to the tune of “Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! the Boys are Marching.” It is as follows Long ago a call was sent From high heaven's battlement For an army that would pledge to save our land. We an answer promptly gave, We will volunteer to save, And tn Maine was born the first Endeavor band. North and south their forces lent, East and west recruiters sent, they answered from the islands of the sea; Till a mighty army grew, Formed of bravest bearte and true, twe milliony strong We bear the name And And From the dear ol pine tree \ Strong to bettle w gs and hate, des marching To o “in Christ az foc, in “the state of Maine for (i our King. Mixx CORA B, BICKFO! Some of the other state aymns following: The Old are the | iranite Song. | New Hamps! n Endeaver Song. Words iy Kate pringnese Hymn. is ce ling and danse state will save; In the battle for right which they undert, :As firm as the granite in old granite st From loftiest height to the low! New Hiipebire, our homeland, ts ours ever and “For Christ the chureh," she resounds the sends a greeting to all: {<a i = t a < - 1, Theresis a , place of ref. uge, More dear than all be - side, 2 With? in that;valeof “si - lence, OF ‘calm and sweet “re - pose, 3. No Voice like Thingso ten -. der; Can soothe my ach-ing heart; 5 = Ee & | = | v Vv Another favorite is a hymn by Peter Bil- Endenve horn, who will be one of ihe musical directors of the convention, and the words by P. H. Robiin. It is called “Sw Peace, the Gift of Go's Love.” A hymn by James McGranahan, entitled “The Banner of the Cross,” is another old Hymn. Soldiers B. Putnan ch upon the fo tant be ip bettie, bs We m ihe bills of Berkshire to the eape VE of sand, Maryland Song. By Miss ‘Tune—"Ma File into rank fo Awanda Hurke My Marylay Innd reece His but Maryland, di Xour nob! es seth Sun, Ul latest victury's Won, Maryland, my Maryland ous. Shout, shout for Joy the glad refrain, Maryland, toy “Maryland, Oar Ring shail clatn Maryland, ny Ma “Christ and His Chu Marvland, de Tih dime a rland, we again, our watebword be . mtain, rive Ring out the loud, And bid the weikin ring In Maryland, my Mar Kentucky State Endeaver Song, tir, He ant hosts aners ering now ar His stan th in God Nad Kentucky The vai jum CHORUS nA: praise our God toda the Church," and our Mest Ra. dearer vis, Jd Kentucky heme far away i Bessie DeM. BM Music by Step linoix Rallying Song. Hy Miss Nan Mr Mineis 1 true and s Who will ts previ Wrong Who have faith that not waver thengh the fight be nd Kr {we'll win the world, CHORUS + gimy, baitelujal zl 1 HM He's known » for almig world, *? The ta 1 Let our army be recruited with ft mounds