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130 lines. Its fellowship grows stronger with its growth among the nations. Wherever its influence reaches it purifies the atmosphere until all who feel its near approach breathe the spirit of fellowship. Dr. Clark relates an incident typical in its illustration of this influence for Christian fellowship and universal brotherhood:

In this three-fold statement of religious principles—"Deep religious devotion," "Service for all and all for service," "Fellowship with fidelity"—is sounded the keynote of present day religion.

Francis E. Clark was the founder of Christian Endeavor, and throughout its entire history he has directed its fortunes. He was president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor; he has kept pace with the successive enlargement of the work, and is now president of the World's Christian Endeavor Union. Five times he has circled the globe in its interests, and Christian people of all states and lands listen eagerly to his message. Dr. Clark is a prolific writer. In addition to his work as editor of the Christian Endeavor World he has written books of travel, of devotion and of practical Endeavor methods.