The whole country had watched the progress of the pledge as it had become history in so many lives.

Mr.Maxwell had at last decided that the time had come to seek the fellowship of other churches throughout the country.

The new discipleship in Raymond had proved to be so valuable in its results that he wished the churches in general to share with the disciples in Raymond.

Already there had begun a volunteer movement in many churches throughout the country, acting on their own desire to walk closer in the steps of Jesus.

The Christian Endeavor Society had, with enthusiasm, in many churches taken the pledge to do as Jesus would do, and the result was already marked in a deeper spiritual life and a power in church influence that was like a new birth for the members.
All this Dr.Bruce told his people simply and with a personal interest that evidently led the way to the announcement which now followed.