Christian Endeavor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Christian Endeavor
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Example Sentences
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On the Berengaria he and Mrs. Poling sailed last week for Europe, where he will superintend preparations for the Eighth World's Christian Endeavor Convention to be held in Berlin next August.
From Time Magazine Archive
An even larger convention was that held in Des Moines by the International Young People's Society for Christian Endeavor.
From Time Magazine Archive
So, too, "Christian Endeavor," from its crowded international convention last week at Portland, Ore., beamed forth its simplicity; the world beamed yonder.
From Time Magazine Archive
Unctuous, large of frame, full of vigor at 55, he is much in demand as a speaker at gatherings of such evangelical bodies as Christian Endeavor.
From Time Magazine Archive
The leader of Christian Endeavor asked her to play in their meeting sometimes, and Betty found herself quite popular.
From Exit Betty by Hill, Grace Livingston
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