A State Civic Congress at Canton, Ohio
By B. J. Ferciot
A STATE civic congress was held at Canton, Ohio, November 27-29. Its progress was marked by much spirit and enthusiasm, and the central idea running through all the addresses was the unifying of the various denominations and civic organizations; then, by repeated and continuous demands upon our lawmaking bodies, to secure such legislation as would enable them to realize their hopes. Many excellent things were said, and with the bulk of the reforms advocated we are in hearty sympathy. The one thing, however, which seemed to call out the most hearty applause was the least reference to “civic righteousness.” The true principles which underlie the work of all such bodies as this were so nicely concealed that many earnest Christian workers are likely to be deceived as to the real issue, unless those who do understand the principles involved arouse to the point of getting before them the Bible principles of true righteousness as well as religious liberty. Few references were made to sabbath desecration, and no definite plans were laid for securing Sunday laws; but the impression left on the mind of your correspondent was that it would not be long before that matter would have earnest attention. B. J. FERCIOT.