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Show The Utah Evangelist. <br> (Successor to the Earnest Worker.) <br> VOL. I. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, APRIL, 1884. No. 8. <br><br> The Utah Evangelist. <br> ISSUED ON THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH BY <br> THE EVANGELIST PUBLISHING COMPANY. <br> Entered as Second-Class Matter. <br><br> THE UTAH EVANGELIST. <br> At the last meeting of the Utah Presbytery the EARNEST WORKER was adopted as the organ of the Presbytery, and its name changed to THE UTAH EVANGELIST. <br> It will be edited by Prof. Wm. Boyle, A. M., aided by the District Superintendent and the ministers and teachers of the Presbytery, and published by the Evangelist Publishing Company, of Salt Lake City. <br> The paper will, as formerly, give the current mission news of the Territory, but its columns will be chiefly used to give an opportunity to investigate the peculiar doctrines connected with the Mormons or Latter-day Saints. It is by the truth that man is to be made free, and the UTAH EVANGELIST will endeavor always to be an advocate of the truth. Open, manly discussion will always be welcomed, governed by the necessities of our limited space. Our paper, the EARNEST WORKER, has thus far been published as an individual enterprise. We return our thanks to our many friends for their kindness and material aid. Our work as editor and publisher has been a pleasant one, and in the change that is made we do not intend to retire from the paper. We expect to do our part in the future in making the EVANGELIST a power for good. <br> Prof. Boyle is teacher of languages and English literature in the Salt Lake Collegiate Institute, has had experience in the newspaper work, and we are confident that under his supervision the paper will prosper. <br> THE EVANGELIST will be published monthly, twelve copies a year. The second volume of the paper will commence with the July number. Will not our friends make an earnest effort to enlarge the circulation, as the paper starts out under the new regime? <br> The terms will remain the same for single subscriptions, 50 cents a year; but the club price will be 35 cents, or three copies for $1, to Sabbath School and mission bands. <br> J. M. COYNER. <br><br> Rev. G. W. Martin, of Manti, left with his family for the East last week as ministerial delegate to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church which meets on the third Thursday of May (the 15th), at Saratoga, NY. <br> Mr. Martin goes thus early by request of the Presbytery to secure new workers for Utah. Ten ministers and an equal number of teachers are needed. <br> In this connection it might be well to speak of the qualifications needed in the Christian work in Utah, for the work here is in some respects peculiar, and a failure is more serious here than any field known to us. <br> 1st. Consecration.-The minister or teacher who enters this work should be consecrated. Like Paul, the first and the constant cry should be "Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do." Self should be buried and never resurrected. Ambition should be laid aside, and the whole being-hand, head and heart-should be a living daily sacrifice of self-denial for the honor of God and the good of humanity. <br> 2d. Common sense.-In case of each Christian worker the cause of Christ is put on trial, therefore common sense or tact is important so as to enable the right thing to be done in the right way and at the right time. Some of the most serious failures in the work have arisen from a lack of common sense. Let no one enter the work who lacks in this respect. <br> 3d. Business integrity.-This "peculiar people" is largely influenced by the "almighty dollar," and a fair and square dealing in this respect will often do more good to win the confidence "than line upon line or precept upon precept." Let no one enter the work who is loose in his business affairs, whose promise to pay is not as good as his or her bond. Christianity in Utah should always mean one hundred cents to the dollar and no days of grace asked. <br> 4. lntelligence.-He who enters upon any work should not only know what is required but be qualified to accomplish it. Let no one think that any one, whether educated or not, can do this work, for it is here that "Greek meets Greek," and all the resources of mind as well as heart will often be put to the test. We want no failures in the head. <br> 5th. Good health-The work is arduous. If faithfully performed it fills up every moment and calls into exercise every power of the whole being. This is not the work or the place for invalids to come to recruit their health. Let such remain with their friends, where their failure from ill-health brings no disgrace upon Christ's cause. <br> 6th. Music.-We earnestly advise no lady teacher to enter upon this work unless she has a knowledge of music, both vocal and instrumental, so that she can lead her school in this form of worship. Often this succeeds to open the way of influence when all others seem to fail. <br><br> NEW WEST EDUCATION COMMISSION. <br> ISAAC HUSE, JR., FIELD AGENT. <br> The Semi-Annual Conference of the teachers, under the New West Education Commission and the ministers of the Congregational Church in Utah, was held this spring at 0gden, and a pleasant and profitable season it was. From the reports given, naught but encouragement could be deduced. The first evening we listened to words of greeting from Rev. Mr. Thayer, of the Ogden church. Prof. Benner, Moderator of the Association, then gave a very pleasant and interesting address, among other things, speaking of the beginning of our work here, he being the pioneer in it. ‘‘Words of Cheer" followed from Prof. Bartlet, and from Misses Clafflin, Van Voorhis, and others. The second day was devoted almost wholly to reports from the various schools. Of thirty-nine teachers under the Commission in Utah and Idaho, all but five were present. In several towns the spirit of opposition has been strong, but kindness wins, and will win in all cases. In several schools a decided religious feeling has been felt, and it is hoped some in darkness may see the light as it is in Christ. <br> One teacher told a story of asking her school, after reading a lesson, about certain Christians, if any of them had ever seen a Christian. Not one thought he had, until after a great while one boy suggested that the teacher was one; he had never seen another. Think of twenty-five children growing up to the age of ten or twelve years and never knowing of Christ or his religion! Verily there are other ‘‘Saints" than Christ's. <br> One teacher reported a bashful youth of 45 years, as a pupil. One patron of our schools, who came to hear Patti, went home disgusted with the fair artist, and said, ‘‘Why, if you want to hear good singing, just come to our Sunday school!" <br> The afternoon of the second day was given up to devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. Mr. Leonard. In the evening the ladies of the Ogden church entertained the Association by a sociable. Friday morning was devoted to reports from churches and reports on text books and temperance. <br> The Field Agent, of the Commission, Mr. Huse, also gave a short address upon the general aspect of the school work. Happy to get back to their work, most of the teachers left soon after the closing of the exercises, for their various fields. We sometimes get weary in the work but never of it ; but such gatherings as our last, must inspire us so we will not know we are weary. Truly we desire and work for the true good of the rising generation in Utah, that they may be true men and women and true Christians. <br><br> |
