Epworth League
a society of young people of the Methodist Episcopal Church; formed May 15, 1889, in Cleve land, O., by the union of five societies affiliated with the Methodist Church. It adopted as its motto: "Look up, Lift up," and its declared object is to "promote intelligent and loyal piety in the young 1 EQUATION members and friends of the Church; to aid them in the attainment of purity of heart and constant growth in grace and to train them in works of mercy and help." The league is governed by y a board of control, appointed by the bishops, and consisting of one bishop, who is President, and one member for each General Conference District. The general secretary, the assistant-general secretaries for the German and colored conferences, and the editor of the "E "Epworth Herald" are advisory members. From the United States the league extended to Japan, China, India, Norway, Sweden, the Philippines, Burma, Mexico, South America, Denmark, Finland, Bulgaria, and other countries. In 1920 there were 30,000 chapters enrolled, with over 2,000,000 members. n,