Christian Endeavor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Christian Endeavor
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Dan Poling, pastor of Philadelphia's Baptist Temple, president of World's Christian Endeavor Union, has been deeply touched by war.
From Time Magazine Archive
There was no final pronouncement on dancing except that no dance may be given under Christian Endeavor auspices.
From Time Magazine Archive
They re-elected as president Dr. Daniel Alfred Poling, pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, Manhattan; and they changed the name of their organization from "United Society of Christian Endeavor" to "International Society of Christian Endeavor."
From Time Magazine Archive
It went: "Welcome to you, welcome to you; Christian Endeavor, welcome to you!"
From Time Magazine Archive
But you know I am President of the Christian Endeavor Society and some of the members don't think it is right to play.
From The Book of Courage by Faris, John Thomson
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