against women speakers, stronger than even in England, and certainly
greater than obtains in the United States. This knowledge has
deterred many from yielding to the conviction of duty. Dear sisters,
this should not be. The first commission given to women was from the
risen Saviour, "Go and tell the brethren." If to-day there are those
among our number who have received a message from the Divine One, if
to them the command has come to tell of the love of God to suffering
humanity, are they doing well who refuse? If we have something to say
let us say it in the fear of God, whether man will "hear or forbear."
As county superintendents or vice-presidents there is scope for the
exercise of this gift. All our counties need to be thoroughly
canvassed, and in many places addresses given on this subject, in
order that people may be roused to their duty, and that new unions
may be established. There are few of us that may be called to leave
our homes for the public platform, but there is often a necessity at
our very doors, and if the opportunity, the need come to us let us
with faithful earnestness and prayerful faith give to others our best
thoughts and our wisest counsel in relation to this great subject
before us.




CHAPTER VII.

HOW TO FORM A W.C.T.U.


There are, at least, a few earnest Christian women in every
community who are thoroughly convinced of the great benefit such a