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not rise and give him, because he is his friend, ise, the assurance that God is true, that in him
GOD OHANGETH NOT.
yet because of his importunity, he will rise and is no variableness neither shadow of turning.
give him as many as he needeth." In this les- The answer may appear to be delayed, but it is
BY WORTHIR HARRIS.
son is an illustration of the fact that even a self- not so. The petition is accepted, and the an-
( Washington, D. C.)
ish man will reluctantly yield to an urgent swer given when it is essential for the best good
request, not because his friend calls upon him, of the petitioner, and when the fulfillment of the
WHILE the world endureth with its weight of woe,
Restless strife still surges with its ebb and flow, but in order to get rid of the importunate prayer request will work most for our eternal interest.
Summer hopes are blighted by the winter snow, that sounds in his ear and disturbs his hour of God scatters his blessings all along our path to
I, the Lord, change not. rest. He asks to be let alone, but the suppliant brighten our heavenward journey.
Friendship's fickle favor may not succor thee,
does not cease his importuning, and he rises and The man who was solicited at midnight, and
Wealth of food or raiment change to poverty, gives him all he asks, in order to get rid of the who at first refused to be disturbed, does not
Health with cheerful savor from thy dwelling flee,— disturber of his rest. What a lesson is con- represent God. .1112;:e parable teaches us to press
I, thy God, change not. veyed in this parable to those who are spiritually our petitions again and again, and exercise un-
Strength's firm staff supporting turns to broken reed slothful ! failing faith in Him whose promises are yea and
Loving hearts are silenced by Death's fatal deed, Jesus continues : " And I say unto you, Ask, amen. Again, the Saviour illustrates the way
Earthly surety granted brings no promised meed,— and it' shall be given you ; seek, and ye shall in which our Heavenly Father will deal with us,
My word changeth not. find ; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. by presenting the case of a father dealing with
Anchor firm and steadfast for thy trust in me, For every one that asketh receiveth ; and he his children. He says : " If a son shall ask
Promises enduring to,eternity, that seeketli findeth ; and to him that knock- bread of any of you that is a father, will he
I, the King-,of Glory, keeping watch o'er thee, — etla it shaJI be opened." If selfish person is give him-a acme ? or if he ask a fish, will he
• I AM changeth not. prevailed upon to grant the request of his friend, for a fish give him a serpent ? or if he shall ask
in order to get rid of the disturber of his rest, an egg, will he offer hina a scorpion? If ye
how much more will our Heavenly Father, who then, being evil, know how to give good gifts
(0 ur Contributom loves us, grant the requests of those to come to unto your children ; how much more shall your
him in faith, and who will not yield to dis- Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them
"Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: couragement because of apparent delay ? The
and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remem- that ask him? " •
brance was written before him for them that feared the Lord,
and that thought upon his name,"—Mal. 3:16.
petition that the suppliant offers to Heaven, Our God is not uncourteous, disobliging, and
God is as willing to grant as the petitioner is ear- selfish. He is not like the man who refused to
nest to request. The Lord in his wisdom does help one whom he called his friend. The course
"ASK, AND YE SHALL RECEIVE."
not always grant the request at once. He sees of God toward his solicitors is in marked con-
BY MRS. E. G. WHITE. that it is necessary that the petitioner should trast to this. He gives a positive assurance,
search his heart, and should exercise repentance saying, " Ask, and it shall be given you ; seek,
LUKE seems to have been much impressed with for sin and wrong. He sees that it is necessary and ye shall find ; knock, and it shall be opened
the prayers of the Saviour, and with his custom that the heart should be emptied of vanity so unto you." Paternal love is manifested toward
of communing with his Heavenly Father. He that God may pour his richest treasures into the the child that asks for bread, and the Father
records a number of instances where the Saviour soul. The Lord encourages us to ask. No one does all in his power to satisfy his request.
engaged in public and private prayer. He is to become discouraged because he does not Jesus says, " How much more shall your Heav;
says : " Now when all the people were baptized, immediately realize the relief he desires. Let enly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that
it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, the petitioner cherish trusting faith, and refuse ask him ? "
and praying, the heaven was opened, and the to be disheartened. Let him appropriate the We are to come before the mercy-seat with
Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a promise, believing that his petition has found reverence, calling up to our mind the promises
dove upon him, and a voice came 4rom heaven, favor with God, and rest in the promise, " It that God has given, contemplating the goodness
which said, Thou art my beloved Son ; in thee I shall be given you." Although we cannot of God, and offering up thankful praises for his
am well pleased." Again he writes : " And it always be upon our knees, yet the desires of our unchangeable love. We are not to trust in our
came to pass, that, as he was praying in a cer- heart should be constantly ascending to God. finite prayers, but in the word of our Heavenly
tain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples We should present to him those things that we Father, in his assurance of his love for us. Be-
said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John feel are necessary for our advancement. We lieving the promise of his unchanging love, we
also taught his disciples. And he said unto may have to pass through a painful season of press our petitions to the throne of grace. Our
them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art suspense, and our case may seem exceedingly faith may be tested by delay ; but the prophet
in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom urgent, but in this way the soul becomes edu- has given instruction as to what we should do.
come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. cated to look unto God as unto a faithful He says, " Who is among you that feareth the
Give us day by day our daily bread. And for- Creator. He would have us ponder on the prom- Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that
give us our sins ; for we also forgive every one ises and delight in the positive assurances that walketh in darkness, and hath no light ? let
that is indebted to us. And lead us not into he has brought to view in his precious word. him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay
temptation ; but deliver us from evil." Jesus The promises of God are like precious flowers upon his God." Wait upon the Lord ; he has
repeated this prayer with great solemnity, and scattered through a garden. The Lord would made the promise, and is back of the assurance.
then gave his disciples an illustration of the have us linger over them, looking closely into In the parable the uneourteous, disobliging
privilege and success of prayer. He gave this them, taking in their loveliness, and appreciat- man yielded at last to the persevering entreaty
lesson to encourage his disciples to be persever- ing the favor that God has bestowed upon us by of his friend, but God is not like this surly,
ing in offering their petitions, and to encourage making such rich provisions for our needs. selfish person. He delights to bless his herit-
all in continual striving in prayer. Were it not for contemplation of the promises age. In contrast with the man in the parable,
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Jesus asks, " How much more shall your Heav- and Eve later on, as though he were experiment- Christ," and with most of them "God was not
enly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ing, or it chanced to be so? God said the well pleased." Verses 5-10. They had the
ask him ? " He who hungers and thirsts after man needed a help and companion. He caused gospel delivered to them, but had no faith in it,
righteousness will be filled. Wait upon the the beasts and all living creatures to pass before and so were not permitted to enter upon the in-
Lord, comfort your heart with. expectation, re- him, two and two, the male and his female, but heritance which they felt was theirs by virtue of
joice in hope that maketh not ashamed. Wait for Adam there was found no companion. We being children of Abraham. Heb. 4 : 1-3.
upon him in humility as a humble suppliant. may well imagine that a feeling of loneliness If in this first attempt to take possession of
Wait on the Lord, and he will bring it to pass. and a desire for companionship took possession the land of promise, all who rejected Christ were
When doubts fold their dark pinions about your of him, and this was just what the Lord would debarred, how could it possibly be thought that,
soul, present to the Lord his promise, " Ask, have him experience, that he might appreciate after having lost possession of that territory, a
and it shall be given you." Believe you receive the gift, and rejoice in and cherish the one people who have no faith whatever in Christ
the things you ask for, and you shall have them. about to be given him. could now go and do what that ancient people
What is faith ? The apostle says, " Now faith Then it was that Eve in her loveliness was could not do ? Some may reply that since God
is the substance of things hoped for, the evi- created, of the bone and flesh of Adam, and the has promised to take the Jews back to that land,
dence of things not seen." deductions of Scripture are, " Therefore shall a he is bound to fulfill that promise, and that men
Pray often to your Heavenly Father. The man leave his father and his mother, and shall are justified in expecting to see that promise
oftener you engage in prayer, the closer your cleave unto his wife ; and they shall be one fulfilled.
soul will be drawn into a sacred nearness to flesh." This shows us that husband and wife THE PROMISES OF GOD CONDITIONAL.
God. The Holy Spirit will make intercession are one flesh ; that is, one in mind and heart
It must be admitted that what God has prom-
for the sincere petitioner with groanings which and strength. Like a tree which becomes di-
ised cannot fail of fulfillment. But in the hasty
cannot be uttered, and the heart will be soft- vided into two branches from which spring in-
reading of his promises it is possible to overlook
ened and subdued by the love of God. The numerable twigs, so the Adamic tree was to
some of the conditions of those promises.
clouds and shadows which Satan casts about the grow and fill the face of the world with fruit ;
Sometimes people forget what inspiration s o
soul will be dispelled by the bright beams of for Adam and Eve would live and survive in
plainly sets forth : " He is not a Jew, which is
the Sun of Righteousness, and the chambers of their off spring. Hence, there would be the same
one outwardly " (Rom. 2 : 28), but reckon every
mind and heart will be illuminated by the light oneness from first to last that was shown in the
promise to the Jews as being due to the literal
of Heaven. But be not discouraged if your oneness of Adam and Eve, not merely in bone
and flesh, but in intellect and will and feelings. seed of that people. This is a great mistake.
prayers do not seem to obtain an immediate an- Nothing is plainer in God's word than that he
swer. The Lord sees that prayer is often mixed Life would flow together, and love would domi-
does not hold himself bound to fulfill his prom-
with earthliness. Men pray for that which will nate everything.
This design is what the Lord desires to carry ises to people regardless of their attitude toward
gratify their selfish desires, and the Lord does
out in the church. Love, " the bond of per- him and his Son Jesus Christ. Every prom-
not fulfill their requests in the way which they ise to Israel will be fulfilled, but God does
expect. He takes them through tests and trials, fectness," is binding hearts together. All be-
not count every one as belonging to Israel,
he brings them through humiliations, until they come "members one of another," and intellect,
feelings, and will are all bent into the same simply because he was born of Israelitish par-
see more clearly what their necessities are. He
purpose. The family of the redeemed will soon ents. The apostle reasons clearly on this point :
does not give to men those things which will " Not as though the word of God had taken
gratify a debased appetite, and which will prove be made up; then we shall see Adam and Eve
none effect. For they are not all Israel, which
an injury to the human agent, and make him a and their posterity one flesh — a unit in life —
are of Israel ; neither, because they are the seed
dishonor to God. He does not give men that united as one man. Hearts will flow together,
and praises will ascend in one grand chorus to of Abraham, are they all children ; but, In Isaac
which will gratify their ambition, and work
shall thy seed be called. That is, They which
simply for self-exaltation. When we come to Him who has redeemed and restored to the bliss
are the children of the flesh, these are not the
God, we must be submissive and contrite of which God prepared for them from the founda-
children of God ; but the children of the prom-
heart, subordinating everything to his sacred will. tion of the world.
ise are counted for the seed." Rom. 9 : 6-8.
In the garden of Gethsemane, Christ prayed
THE RETURN OF THE JEWS. It will be noticed that this scripture distin-
to his Father, saying, " 0 my Father, if it be guishes between the fleshly offspring of Israel
possible, let this cup pass from me." The cup
BY ELDER J. 0. CORLISS. and the children of God, which it declares are
which he prayed should be removed from him,
(Sydney, Australia.) counted as children of the promise. It will also
that looked so bitter to his soul, was the cup of
be remembered that when some of the literal
separation from God in consequence of the sin IN the discussion of every Bible subject, one seed of Israel came to the baptism of John, he
of the world. He who was perfectly innocent should keep uppermost the thought, that as severely reproved them for their belief that be-
and unblamable, became as one guilty before there is no salvation except through Christ, so cause they were the fleshly descendants of Abra-
God, in order that the guilty might be pardoned there can be granted no divine favors, even of a ham, they were entitled to the promises. These
and stand as innocent before God. When he temporal nature, except through heaven's ap- are his words : " Think not to say within your-
was assured that the world could be saved in no pointed way — the Lord Jesus. This point was selves, We have Abraham to our father ; for I
other way than through the sacrifice of himself, specially emphasized on the day of Pentecost by say unto you, that God is able of these stones
he said, " Nevertheless, not what I will, but the words : " Neither is there salvation in any to raise up children unto Abraham." Matt.
what thou wilt." The spirit of submission that other ; for there is none other name under heaven 3 : 9.
Christ manifested in offering up his prayer be- given among men, whereby we must be saved." God is not dependent, therefore, upon the
fore God, is the spirit that is acceptable to God. Acts 4 : 12. fleshly children of Abraham to provide his
Let the soul feel its need, its helplessness, its This inspired statement has not only been Israel — the people upon whom his promises
nothingness, let all its energies be called forth true since its utterance, but was always the es- center. The heirs of these promises are confined
in an earnest desire for help, and help will come. tablished plan of God. When Moses was called to those who believe in Christ. This is con-
Let the language of the petitioner be, " As the to lead the Hebrew people from their Egyptian firmed by the immutable decree : " If ye be
hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth bondage to the land promised their great ances- Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs
my soul after thee, 0 God." We can never tor Abraham, he was induced to engage in that according to the promise." Gal. 3 : 29. This
commit our interests to God for time and for work because he considered the persecution of was God's design from the first. When he
eternity until we accept him as the one who is that people a reproach upon Christ, and there- made the promise to Abraham, that his seed
worthy of our highest confidence. Let faith fore stepped down from his high position to should inherit the land of Canaan, " He saith
pierce the darkness. Walk with God in the share their trials because he esteemed the "re- not, And to seeds, as of many ; but as of one,
dark as well as in the light, repeating the words, proach of Christ greater riches than the treas- And to thy seed, which is Christ." Verse 16.
" He is faithful that promised." Through the ures in Egypt." Heb. 11: 26. The very fact of this promise being so stated and
trial of our faith we shall be trained to trust in
MOSES BELIEVED IN CHRIST. so understood by Abraham, shows why the peo-
God. The Lord will imbue us with his Holy
ple who came out of Egypt were afterward de-
Spirit, in order that we may feel our need and He had no idea that those people could enter
stroyed, without being permitted to enter the
seek his help. Those who seek him with the and possess the land of Canaan, only as they re-
promised land. As already ascertained, that
whole heart will find him. ceived that privilege through Christ. So all
people tempted Christ through their unbelief,
through their journeyings, Christ attended them,
which showed that they were not of the true
GOD'S DESIGN. and they were permitted to hold communion with
seed, that is, of Christ, and so they were over-
him, not in a desultory, or nominal way ; for
thrown in the wilderness.
BY ELDER I. E. KIMBALL. they " did all eat the same spiritual meat ; and
(Spartanburg, S. C.) did all drink the same spiritual drink ; for they THE PROMISES TO ISRAEL.
drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them ; But notwithstanding these plain scriptures on
WHY was it that He who knew the end from and that Rock was Christ." 1 Cor. 10 : 1-4. this point, some are found who contend that
the beginning, in whom is perfect wisdom, who And yet most of those who left Egypt did not there are promises of Israel's return to their own
knew it was not good that man should be alone enter Canaan. On their journey thither, some land which have never been fulfilled, and that as
— why should he yet have made Adam first lusted after evil things, while others " tempted God is true to all his promises, these must
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sooner or later meet their fulfillment. It is true flocks or substance, they might seek to be re- me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I
that there are promises in the Bible of that peo- leased from that vow, there was no release. If will not open you the windows of heaven, and
ple's return to Palestine, but it is to be feared they failed to fulfill such vows, they not only pour you out a blessing, that there shall not
that in reading these, some things in connection sinned, but the thing vowed was either by force be room enough to receive it." Although this
with them are overlooked by a few, which so ob- applied as they had vowed, or killed. This sin may have been written with reference to the
scures their vision as to give distorted views re- of failing to pay one's vows is probably that to tithing of the flocks and herds, yet, even then,
garding the fulfillment of the promises. which the wise man refers when he says, " It is it would represent that work which is to be
(To be continued.) a snare to the man who devoureth that which is accomplished by us in offering our sacrifices of
holy [consecrated by solemn vow], and after a broken and contrite spirit, and paying all
FLY REFUGE. vows to make inquiry." That is, if a person our vows to God. Bring in all the tithes, or,
should make a solemn promise to bestow a cer- in other words, pay all thy vows. Fulfill all the
[ThEsE lines, quoted from the Sunday Magazine, were written by
Ellen Lakshmi Goreh, a Brahman of the highest caste, adopted tain amount upon the cause of the Lord, and promises that you have made to the Lord to
daughter of the Reverend W. T. Storrs, Great Horton Vicarage,
Bradford.] after such promise bestow it for his own selfish serve him, and sustain his work, and "prove
In the secret of His presence how my soul delights to ends, and then begin to inquire into the just- me now herewith." Test the Lord's promise.
hide! ness of his vow, he would be ensnared. See if the Lord is not as good as his word, if
0, how precious are the lessons which I learn at It did not seem to be a sin not to vow ; but we comply on our part. See if he " will not
Jesus' side I
Earthly cares can never vex me, neither trials lay me
when a vow was made, it was a sin not to per- open you the windows of heaven, and pour you
low; form. " When thou shalt vow a vow unto the out a blessing, that there shall not be room
For when Satan comes to tempt me, to the secret place Lord thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it ; enough to receive it." This pouring out of
I go. for the Lord thy God will surely require it of God's blessing doubtless refers to the latter
When my soul is faint and thirsty, 'neath the shadow thee ; and it would be sin in thee. But if thou rain " of God's Spirit, when, as the Lord has
of His wing shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee." said by Joel, " I will pour out my Spirit upon
There is cool and pleasant shelter, and a fresh and crys- Deut. 23 : 21, 22. Again, we read " When all flesh," etc. If we would share in these
tal spring; thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay blessings, we must bring in all the tithes, or
And my Saviour rests beside me, as we hold communion
sweet; it ; for he hath no pleasure in fools ; pay that pay our vows.
If I tried, I could not utter what he says when thus we which thou bast vowed. Better is it that thou Our vows, if really accepted of the Lord, are
meet. shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow of the most solemn character, even more so than
Only this I know: I tell him all my doubts, and griefs, and not pay. Suffer not thy mouth to cause those of ancient times. Their vows were heard
and fears; thy flesh to sin." Eccl. 5 : 4-6. From this by human witnesses, and if there was any failure
0, how patiently he listens! and my drooping soul he text we understand that it is no sin to refrain in paying them, the testimony of those witnesses
cheers. from making vows ; but it was playing the fool was to have an important bearing in the final
Do you think he ne 'er reproves me? What a false
friend he would be
with the Lord to withhold the paying of a vow settlement of the case. Our vows are not left
If he never, never told me of the sins which I must see! after having made it. A person who refrained simply to human witnesses ; but the Lord him-
from vowing was somewhat like one who refrains self is witness in a special sense. When we vow,
Do you think that I could love Him half so well, or as from complying with the plan of salvation of-
I ought,
a solemn promise is made on our part to do that
If he did not tell me plainly of each sinful word and fered in the gospel. If they strictly conform which we believe the Lord is requiring of us.
thought?— to the conditions of offered pardon, they may If our vows are made in sincerity of heart, the
No; he is very faithful, and that makes me trust him obtain pardon ; but if they fail to comply with Lord approves, and shows that he accepts our
more; these conditions, they deprive themselves of vows by letting his Holy Spirit rest down upon
For I know that he does love me, though he wounds me
very sore. that pardon, and at last they must die,-- not us. Thus we are brought into covenant with
for failing to get pardon, but for their sins. the Lord. We, on our part, are to fulfill our
Would you like to know the sweetness of the secret of Their sin does not consist simply in failing to vows, and the fulfillment of this condition wil
the Lord?
Go and hide beneath His shadow; this shall then be obtain a pardon ; but in failing to obtain a secure to us a continuance of God's favor.
your reward; pardon they place themselves where their sins (Concluded next week,)
And whene'er you leave the silence of that happy must fall upon their own heads. So with vows ;
meeting-place, the sin does not consist in not making vows ;
You must mind and bear the image of your Master in FELLOWSHIP.
that is left optional with us. But if we make
your face.
vows, it is a sin when we fail to meet them. BY ANNA C. KING.
You will surely lose the blessing and the fullness of We have made vows which are not yet paid, (Battle Creek, Mich.)
your joy, and this testimony speaks to us : " Pay thy
If you let dark clouds distress you, and your inward
peace destroy. vows ; . . . and call upon me in the day of " GOD is faithful, by whom ye were called
You may always be abiding, if you will, at Jesus' side; trouble ; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our
In the secret of his presence you may every moment glorify me." Here is a precious promise of Lord." 1 Cor. 1: 9. Fellowship with another is
hide. being kept in the day of trouble ; but its con- a mutual relation ; a meeting together on equal
ditions are, " Pay thy vows ; . . . and call terms. It is companionship with a familiar in-
VOWS. • upon me." Whether David penned this psalm terchange of thought. 0 wondrous, blessed
especially for this time or not, we cannot say ; privilege, to be called to such relationship with
BY ELDER J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
but it surely teaches that the Lord will not hear our Lord ! Much is said and written concerning
(Topeka, Kan.)
in the day of trouble those who call upon him the blessedness of having Christ share all our
[ THE following is the substance of a discourse while their vows are still unpaid. We expect trials and suffering, and truly it is blessed ; but
a " time of trouble, such as never was," when were they not his before they were ours ? Has
delivered in 1859, and is republished by re- he not "borne our griefs and carried our sor-
nothing but the hand of the Lord can protect
quest : —] us. Do any wish to secure the favor of the rows " ? If it is blessed to think that Christ
" Offer unto God thanksgiving ; and pay thy Lord in that time ? They must now pay their shares our suffering, what think we of the privi-
vows unto the Most High ; and call upon me in vows unto the Most High. This language re- lege of sharing his suffering ? Paul counted all
the day of trouble ; I will deliver thee, and minds us of that in Ps. 91 : 9, 10 : " Because things but loss, that among other things he
thou shalt glorify me. But unto the wicked thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, might know " the fellowship of his suffering."
God saith, What bast thou to do to declare my even the Most High thy habitation ; there shall Fellowship is a joint relation ; both parties
statutes, or that thou shouldest take my cove- no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague are heirs of all there is of wealth, happiness,
nant in thy mouth ? " Ps. 50 : 11-16. come nigh thy dwelling." This promise of or sorrow. We are joint-heirs with Christ ; all
The subject we have selected for our remarks being kept during the plagues, is because the things are ours, of " life, or death, or things
is one that certainly has an application to us ; Most High has been our habitation. To make present, or things to come ; all are yours, and
for there is probably not one within the sound him our habitation, we must be living in that ye are Christ's ; and Christ is God's." If,
of my voice, who has come to years of under- manner that it can be said of us that we abide then, we divide this inheritance, saying this is
standing, who has not made vows to God. In in the Father and the Son. John 14 : 23. ours, and that is Christ's, that he shares our lot,
all probability many of those vows are yet un- This can only be said of those who share largely and we share his, we have quartered the inher-
paid. This language comes home to us with of God's Spirit. " Hereby know we that we itance that the Lord said was all ours, and we
most solemn force,—" Pay thy vows." dwell in him, and he in us, because he bath. may be sure that we have received but a quarter
A vow is a solemn promise to God of doing given us of his Spirit." 1 John 4: 13. of the blessing by so doing. No, a joint inher-
some good thing. In ancient times a vow was It requires complete consecration to God to itance cannot be divided. It is one, and must
considered very sacred. It was looked upon as fit us for that time of trouble. The Lord says, be shared together. The riches, the glory, the
a heinous offense not to perform that which one " Pay thy vows ; . . . and call upon me. . . suffering, the joy,—it is all his, it is all ours.
had vowed. When a person had vowed a right- I will deliver thee." This reminds us of a If we say the blessings of his life are too great
eous vow, there was no release for him from that peculiar promise of the prophet Malachi : for us to share as he intends we shall, or that
vow. Lev. 27 : 28, 29. Although, after they " Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, the things that perplex and grieve us are too
had promised the Lord to bestow some of their that there may be meat in mine house, and prove small for him to share with us, the result is the
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same, we come short of the blessing of fellow- difficulties) and beat them small. Isa. 41: by distributing our literature to earth's remotest
ship with him. Happy is he who enters into 14, 15. This is the way of the Lord,— to bounds.
this fellowship fully, and thinks nothing too choose " the weak things of the world to con- We have in this State (Illinois) in a certain
great or too small to be shared mutually. This found the things which are mighty ; and base city, a soldier's home. In that home is a pen-
is oneness indeed. We are the friends of God, things of the world, and things which are de- sioned soldier. He is constantly purchasing
— intimate, familiar friends. There are no se- spised, . . . yea, and things which are not, books and papers. He recently sent to all the
crets, nothing held back on the part of either. to bring to naught things that are." 1 Cor. 1 : soldiers' homes in the United States '' His Glo-
" Henceforth I call you not servants ; for the 27, 28. rious Appearing," and when the illustrated
servant knoweth not what his Lord doeth ; but It was in Bethlehem Ephratah, though little Sentinel of July 18 .came out, he sent for a sup-
I have called you friends, for all things that I among the thousands of Judith, that the greatest ply, and, armed with one of these, visited a
have heard of my Father I have made known man was born. Micah 5 : 2. It was the un- city council-room, where the council was in ses-
unto you." Having therefore entered into fel- schooled fishermen, Peter, John, and others sion discussing the advisability of enforcing the
lowship with Christ, we are exhorted to " walk of this class, whose mouths and wisdom the Sunday law in that city. Let the following
worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, schoolmen of the Jewish nation could not resist quotations from the city paper testify in regard
with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suf- nor gainsay. It was one humble Luther who to the results of reading that one paper : —
fering, forbearing one another in love ; endeav- shook the potential hierarchy of mighty pope-
dom. It was Carey, " the consecrated cobbler," " A Great Discovery.
oring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond
of peace." This is walking worthily, for will who opened the huge gate of heathenism in " The following is from the Quincy (Ill.) Whig of
not the knowledge that we have been called to India, and walked into that dark empire of Aug. 23, and appeared under the above heading:—
so great an inheritance, keep us in lowliness of multitudes, and bade mightier intellects follow, " Ever since the last meeting of the city council,
Mayor Steinbach and Alderman Swimmer have been in
mind and meekness ? Will not a sense of our and taught them how a weak man may " attempt trouble. It is a well-known fact that neither the mayor
own unworthiness cause us to forbear one another great things for God, and expect great things nor the aldermen are in favor of closing saloons, and
in love ? The long-suffering of God to usward, from God." that they have stated that if saloons must close, every
will it not cause us to be long-suffering to those It is well to remember that we are as strong other branch of business must do likewise, as section
as our faith is,— " according to your faith be 881 of chapter 16 of the Quincy code, provides that
who are heirs with us of the same promise ? whoever shall, on Sunday, disturb the peace and good
Will not our mutual hope and calling bring us it unto you, "— and that we may expect from order of society by work within said city, shall, on con-
together in the unity of the Spirit? for "there God as much as we attempt for him. He cashes viction, be fined not less than $10, nor more than $50;
is one body and one Spirit, even as ye are called the account, however great, of those legally provided, that this section shall not apply in cases of
in one hope of your calling ; one Lord, one faith, commissioned to transact his business, and who necessity or of charity; nor to hotels, eating-houses,
drug-stores, tobacco-stores, barber-shops, livery-stables,
one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is are faithful in the work. Even a lad with five and street-cars. A law lately passed by the legislature
above all, and through all, and in you all." loaves and two small fishes, yielded to the Lord, closes the barber-shops."
Such a oneness, entered into, will brook no be- are ample for " so many" as five thousand and " According to the above law, almost every business
trayal of trust, will never permit of conferring more. A more beautiful illustration of the idea house should be closed on Sunday, and as the mayor
before us can scarcely be found : What " two and the aldermen interpret the law, even the ministers
with the enemy concerning those things that are forbidden to work on Sunday, as the labor they do
have been made known to us ; no doubt can be hundred pennyworth of bread" was not sufficient on that day is paid for by their congregations.
entertained concerning the fulfillment of any for, five loaves with the Lord were an over-abun- " These were the views of the mayor and the alder-
promise. Our cause is one with Christ, and to dance ! And so, contrary to man's arithmetic, men when they met in the former's office yesterday '
walk worthy of it is to enter into the relation- the remainder was greater than the dividend afternoon to talk over the matter. They realized that
they would have a hard fight on hand if the petitioners
ship fully and permanently, not forgetting to Let men cease to figure " how it will work out " would insist on enforcing the law in relation to closing
enjoy all the riches of which we have been made when the problem is the Lord's. The materials saloons on Sunday, and they weren't happy a bit.
heirs, being complete in Christ, in whom all the wherewith the Lord made " his mighty works " Alderman Swimmer had been telling how he lies awake
fullness of God dwells, made partakers of his of this vast creation were nothing ; it is not, all night studying how to prevent action on the petition,
therefore, inconsistent with his plan, when he and the mayor was in very deep thought, when the
divine nature, which is " merciful and gracious, door of the office opened, and a man entered with copies
long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and takes such men as Paul, though they be nothing, of the American Sentinel, published in New York, and
truth." to accomplish so much in the second mighty placed them on the mayor's table. The mayor picked
work. up one and looked at the picture on the first page, and
THE MIGHTINESS IN MITES. The Lord's grain of mustard-seed can remove then turned to the next page. He was silent a short
time, and then said: " Harry, do you know that Miss
BY P. GIDDINGS.
mountains or uproot sycamine trees. Let not Irene Smith was wrong when she said it was God's law
men discount any of the Lord's 44 little ones," to close business on Sunday?' "
THERE is strength in weakness when the latter for, like Paul, they are strong when weak, and " Alderman Swimmer.— No; is that so?
is rightly connected. A man twice as strong as can do all things through Christ which strength- The Mayor.—Yes, she was. Listen to this. The
eneth ; for his strength is made perfect in New Orleans Times-Democrat of July 5, in speaking of
another may fail to move a weight which the the persecution of the Seventh-day Adventists at Day-
weak one with a fulcrum and lever can easily weakness." To his laborers, it is a comfort to ton, Tenn., for resting on the Sabbath and working on
move. A man of superior talents may fail, know that he is their strength. 1 Cor. 3 : 9 is Sunday, says:—
where another of inferior parts will prevail. a relief to a misapprehended burden, and gives " On the one side is the express command of Jehovah
faith and new courage that we are not work- to keep the seventh day holy, and opposed to it is the
This is the "Science of How." injunction of secular legislators to keep the first day
In things divine this fact is very marked. ing for the Lord, but with the Lord. There- holy. That is the difficulty in which Seventh-day Ad-
There is a mightiness in mites when the Lord fore, " fear not, thou worn Jacob ; . . . I will ventists find themselves, and, as we said, they obey the
leads. It was not Eliab nor Abinadab nor help thee." " Fear thou not ; for I am with voice of God rather than the voice of man.'
Shammah, nor yet the others of the seven of thee ; be not dismayed ; for I am thy God ; I "' The Mayor.— Harry, how is this? Is the Sabbath
will strengthen thee ; yea, I will help thee," the seventh day?
Jesse's older sons, but it was David, the young- " Alderman Swimmer. — Of course it is. Our people
est, and he a shepherd, who slew Israel's mighty and thou shalt thresh mountains. Isaiah 41. have their services on Saturday.
foe, Goliath of Gath, whose hight was six cubits "' The Mayor.— Harry, listen to this. It proves that
and a span (9 feet 9 inches), armored in helmet THEY DISSEMINATE LIGHT. you are right.'
of brass, with a coat of mail of 5000 shekels' " (Here follows the statement made by Father En-
BY ELDER S. H. LANE. right, in a sermon at Harlan, Ia., and reported in the
weight, greaves upon his legs, a target between (Chicago, M.) Harlan American. The quotation may be seen in full
his shoulders, sword and spear in hand, a shield- in the Sentinel of July 18.) After reading this to Alder-
bearer before him. But " David prevailed over OUR Heavenly Father has in a few instances man Swimmer, the mayor adds: —
the Philistine •' . . . but there was no sword spoken to man directly. He has spoken to us " That settles it. Sunday is not the seventh day,
directly through his Son and through the proph- and if the saloons must be closed one day, it will be
in the hand of David." 1 Sam. 17 : 50. Saturday. "
It was Gideon, whose family was poor in Ma- ets. The sayings of these are preserved to us
nasseh, and he least in his father's house, who in his word. At the present time he works Seventh-day Adventists are emphatically a
vanquished the Midianites with three hundred upon the hearts of all men through his Spirit, temperance people, and favor the closing of
as against their host like " grasshoppers for but notwithstanding all this he uses men and saloons not only one day in the week but every
multitude ; " and the success was due from the women, the printing-press, the telegraph, and day in the week. When the saloon is closed
fulfilled promise of the Lord : 4 ' Surely I will the telephone as agents by which to dissemi- on✓ Sunday only, and allowed to carry on its
be with thee." Judges 6. Nor is the dis- nate light through the truth. These agencies hellish business untrammeled six days in the
parity of sides of any account, 4 4 for there is no are powerless without the living agent, man, week, the act which closes it on Sunday is a
restraint to the Lord to save by many or by behind them. religious act and not a temperance movement.
few " (1 Sam. 14 : 6); nor yet the feebleness of The distribution of literature by our people If it were a pure temperance act, it would de-
those few, for " to them that have no might he has done and is doing more for the spread of mand the closing of the saloons all the time ;
increaseth strength." Isa. 40 : 29. With the the truth for these times than any other one but if an act closes them because of the religious
Lord as motive power, " one man of you shall agency connected with it, and the truth would character given to Sunday, then the act is a
chase a thousand." Josh. 23 : 10: And thou spread much more rapidly, and the good work religious act and becomes religious legislation,
Jacob, though but a worm and no man, with close much sooner, if we all as Seventh-day Ad- which is un-American, and in principle positively
God thou mayest thrash mountains (of gigantic ventists would hasten the coming of the Lord wrong.
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Zealand. The one shown in the engraving, Speak about Spiritualism as being a new
CU erne. though true to life, is inferior to many of its
class. In the domestic relation of this people
doctrine ! The Turks have believed and prac-
ticed it for ages. Once I heard a Turk tell of
" That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; we find that the principle stated holds good. an Imam (Turkish priest) who had an argument
that our daughters may be as corner-stones, polished after the
similitude of a palace."—Ps. 144:12. To the construction and equipment of these with a skeptic who seemed to doubt this won-
permanent abodes, both husband and wife con- derful doctrine. The Imam had told him that
THE EVOLUTION OF THE HOME — 2. tribute. And it is easily perceived that where he would materialize his spirit the next night,
their interests and labors are combined in estab- and send it to some of his friends in India, and
lishing the domicile in a permanent locality, a the next day the skeptic should write a letter,
great step is gained in the evolution of a home asking if they had seen him there that night.
where family ties may be created and cultivated. This was done, and the unbeliever was surprised
We learn this same lesson from the loving com- to receive an answer, asking the reason of his
panionship of many birds, whose mates consort sudden and mysterious disappearance. Think
and toil together for an abode, where in peace- of it ! a man's spirit materialized, transported
ful security the family may be reared. It is the thousands of miles away, in one night, and by
ambition of their little hearts to make them morning brought back again !
secure, comfortable, and attractive, and we have This spiritualistic doctrine has no little ef-
all witnessed how well they succeed. T. fect upon the moral and social as well as the
temporal condition of the Turks. What is the
GLIMPSES AT THE TURKS. cause of so much disinterestedness in civilization
and dilapidation and ruin which is to be seen
BY E. S. POPOFF. everywhere in the Mohammedan world ? What
(Amsterdam, N. Y.) are the causes of so many atrocities of which
we now read almost every day committed by the
THE oriental nations in general and the Turks Turks ? — Why, simply an unbalanced mind
in particular are proverbially great story-tellers. caused by a devilish doctrine. A Turk exists
Their stories are so elaborate and well devised in an ethereal state. To him there is nothing
that even the authors themelves will begin to real in this world, living and yet simply as a

LOVINCOOMPANIONSHIP.

WE reiterate our text of last week the

development of the home has ever kept pace
with the advancement of civilization and Chris-
tian principles. In those lands where domestic
ties are weakest, homes are rudest. It is natu-
ral for us to adorn and beautify the objects upon
which the heart dwells; consequently, where
there is no beauty, there is no heart, and a true
home is the heart's dwelling-place.
Starting with the most primitive people, as
the Australian natives, or the Ute Indians, whose
frail structures scarcely afford any shelter from
storm or heat or protection for privacy, we find
the lowest ideas of home life. Parental or filial
ties are scarcely known beyond the natural in-
stincts of brute beasts. Womanhood is trodden
under foot, and motherhood is despised. As-
cending the scale, we have the teepees, or
wigwams, of the Indians, the huts of the
African natives, and similar abodes, which, as
they bear more of the characteristics of the home, A MAORI HOME.
represent more of domestic life. But here
womankind are but bond servants, performing believe them to be true, and assert their veri- specter. And the Koran, instead of correcting
the drudgery for men, who hunt and fish or follow fication with many an oath. In Turkey and these visionary ideas in its believers, rather
the war-path, but regard themselves altogether Bulgaria, where Mussulmans are found in great encourages them by the teaching that as soon
above the menialities of household care. Their numbers, it is a common thing to see half a as a Mussulman dies, he is transported by angels
movable dwellings are built by the women alone. dozen or more Turks, sitting Turkish fashion into the heavenly Eden, there to enter upon his
Many times we have seen the Indian walk- on their mattings, upon a circular or semi-cir- realistic endless bliss, surrounded with all the
ing proudly in front, carrying his rifle, and cular divan, drinking their caves or sherbet, voluptuousness human fancy can conceive, makes
wrapped in his blanket, while his squaw followed mingled with a stifling cloud of nicotine smoke, its votaries both brutish and sensual, with out a
behind laden like a donkey with a papoose and the and feasting for hours on some enchanting spark of ambition for. good.
whole camp outfit. This is only a manifestation story. While it would take an educated author
of brutal selfishness that is entirely natural to in America to produce a "Dream Child" or PHYSICAL PREPARATION FOR WINTER.
human nature. We often see it cropping out " Looking Backward," in Turkey an old, tat-
very plainly in more civilized communities. A tered-garment Turk can tell the same in a BY DAVID PAULSON, M. D.
man swaggers about with a cane and a cigar, eafene, without asking any compensation. And (Sanitarium.)
while his delicate and tender wife is left to tug the plot of the story is so well constructed, the
and struggle with a baby in her arms, and an- characters so nicely selected, and the language WINTER is really the healthiest season of the
other hanging to her skirts. He is ready to used so fluent and captivating, that in spite year ; but to the majority of invalids it is a
scold if the children cry, or if his wife does not of its being a deliberate lie, the hearers are so time of dread and continued fear lest something
keep up with his pace ; but to load himself down charmed with it that they would thrice forego happen which will hurry them off to an untimely
with such truck ! — never. He acts as though their dinner, in order to hear its end. The grave. Just now, at the beginning of the cold
she had no business to have babies. Shame on author, with his copious imagination, will trans- weather, is the time when those severe colds are
such poor excuses for men I they are estrays. port his listeners, now to the sun, then to the usually contracted which sometimes linger all
They belong with the Sioux Indians. moon ; again back he takes his beloved to this winter ; and so a few words of advice upon how
There are many steps to the ladder of civili- earth in some palace of fabulous riches ; then, to become prepared for the winter may not be
zation ; and every one is represented by a home perhaps, the whole story ends in a bloody com- amiss.
corresponding thereto. In the semi-barbarous bat between the king and an assailant of pro- The first suggestion of cold weather leads
tribes we have dwellings that approach more digious strength, who proves to be the lover of many at once to bundle up with scarfs, cloaks;
nearly to our ideal. To such belong the adobe his spouse, who recaptures his beloved; and and other superfluous wraps ; in this way some
homes of the Mexicans and the often elabo- finally both of them are ushered by the angelic parts of the body, as the neck, for instance, be-
rately carved dwellings of the Maories of New host into the heavenly paradise. come very sensitive to cold, and some moment
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when the usual additional wraps are not at hand, PERFECT THROUGH SUFFERING. things that we regard as delicacies, such as pas-
a cold draught happens to strike the body, and a tries, cakes, preserves, and other articles which
severe cold will then be contracted, when other- BY FANNIE BOLTON. might be mentioned, are very poorly suited to
(Avondale, N. S. W., Australia.) the use of the sick.
wise, if the parts had not been rendered so sensi-
tive, it would scarcely have been felt. THE things the most valued by men, are they not When a large variety of food is prepared,
The proper way for weak and sickly persons Things tested by trial severe? even though it be of a proper character, it is not
to prepare for the winter, is to dress uniformly Gold brought from a furnace made seven times hot gratefully received by a sick person ; the very
with warm underwear, and accustom themselves to With dross removed, polished, and clear? sight of it oftentimes discourages the appetite,
the cold wind by taking vigorous exercise out-of- The stones men prize most are not stones by the way. and the use of a large and varied amount of
doors every day for a short time, being careful The marble submitted to test, food would retard the progress of the patient
not to sit down and cool off too rapidly after- That is chiseled and hewn and brought forth to the day toward recovery.
With its beauty perfected, is blest.
ward, as it is when persons are perspiring that Food for the sick should be of a character to
they are the most apt to catch cold. Not the song that comes lightly, not the poem of words encourage the appetite. It should be received
Then such parts of the body as the throat Lip deep, with no blood of the soul, with a relish, otherwise it will not impart the
But the music of heart-life full of passion-born chords
and chest, which in some persons are so very That lives while the centuries roll.
good that it might. Food eaten by the sick
susceptible, can be hardened by daily sponging against their will is of but little good to them.
in cold water, followed by brisk rubbing. Those And shall we who behold take no lesson from this? It is better not to torment the patient by ask-
We who look for eternity's years,
who are not accustomed to this treatment should Who strain toward God-likeness, and hoping for bliss
ing him what he wants, and what he would like,
begin by using water near the temperature of the That will never know dimming of tears? but rather exercise your own good sense, and
body and let it gradually become colder day by prepare some simple dish in an attractive man-
In the sight of Christ's cross upon Calvary's hill,
day. This is a far more valuable way of pro- In the view of Gethsemane's sward,
ner that will create a pleasant surprise, and
tecting the body than by putting additional Shall we say, "No pain in perfecting God's will," thus be received with gratitude ; whereas, if the
wraps on these parts. When he agonized so — our great Lord? mind has already been troubled and perplexed
Above all things, invalids should not shut over it, there often comes a feeling of revulsion
The Captain of hope was made perfect by grief,
themselves in overheated and poorly ventilated And shall he bear the pain, and we not? which absolutely refuses the food that has been
rooms ; for no matter how careful they may be Shall he bear the cross, and we find but relief? prepared with much care.
to maintain this condition, there will be changes O away with the unworthy thought!
in the temperature of the room at some time or Gird up, gird ye up! Buckle on for the fight! THE FAIRY AND THE GEMS.
other, and then they will be sure to catch a severe He fought through the ranks of the foe. *Woom.i..•11

cold, and perhaps sow the seeds of early death. Only those shall march up in the garments of white BY F, H.
Who through tribulation shall go.
(Battle Creek, Mich.)
THE ART OF CANNING. But 0 exaltation! What joy shall be thine
Who have suffered with Christ; for thine hand O DREAM of fame, which, in the tenderer
IT is said that canning fruit was one of the Shall seek unto his, and thy soul know the sign years of man's experience, ever besets the brain,
lost arts " restored to us by the discovery and Of fraternity, love-sealed and grand.
—how rosy hued, how strong and shapely, how
excavations of Pompeii. Wherever it origi- fair to look upon ! Yet, like the delusive
nated, it is a blessing, and should be more and DIET FOR THE SICK. ignis fatuus to the lonely wanderer in the dark-
more utilized. It is generally supposed that ness, how long and hard the journey, how utterly
when the fruit season closes— when grapes, BY A. B. OLSEN, M. D. hopeless to the many, how utterly useless to the
peaches, tomatoes, etc., are "done," that then (Sanitarium.) few ! Ever bright, ever flaunting its beauty be-
the canning season for the household is done. fore the victims' enraptured gaze, it lures them
But that does not follow. In our northern IN a state of health the question of diet is of on, step by step, leaving some heart-broken
climates we are in the habit of storing away the greatest importance, since the body is built wrecks by the way, and a few, more favored than
quantities of pumpkins, squashes, apples, and up from the food which it receives. Every the rest, or perhaps more successful, grasp for
other perishable articles ; and later on they tissue and part of our being is made up from a time a thing devoid of principle, a phantom
become decayed. They not only perish to our that which we eat, though in the broadest sense of man's imagination only.
loss, but they become a source of dangerous con- of the term, food may be made to include A few who were left by the wayside, seemingly
tamination, because they are usually in our cel- drinks as well as the more solid aliments. in deep despair, are aroused by the touch of a
lars, under our dwellings, and their effluvium But to the sick the matter of diet becomes of gentle hand, which causes a sweet thrill of hope
arises to the living-rooms. much greater importance, because in that crit- to pass deliciously through their beings ; and a
It is the best kind of policy, therefore, to an- ical situation the welfare of the individual de- still, small voice says gently, " Come." They
ticipate their decay by canning them. If we pends more intimately upon the quality of the follow, and are pointed to a room filled with
have no cans to put them in, we shall soon have food that is taken into the system than when he rubbish and objects having no form nor beauty
when we begin to use our summer store. And is in a state of robust health. for the prevalence of dirt and decay on every
empty cans should be filled with those things Only a very few simple conditions relating to hand. The command comes, " Work . . .
that are most liable to decay. The three arti- this subject can be alluded to here. The pri- while it is day ; the night cometh, when no man
cles we have mentioned are readily put up in the mary consideration in the preparation of food can work." How doubtingly and reluctantly
same way in which fruits are canned. They for the sick is simplicity,— simplicity in mate- they begin ! What pleasure can there be in
will then be ready for use just when wanted, and rial, simplicity in preparation, and simplicity in this ? They seem afraid of becoming contami-
always as good as fresh. combination. By the former term I mean food nated with the dust and decay. After a severe
Now right here a word about the use of that is easily digested and assimilated, and mental struggle, with many wavering thoughts
apples. Here is a family having, say, three or which will not impose too great a tax upon the of the fairy who had treated them so shabbily,
four barrels of this fruit, all good. They are weakened system ; by the second term is meant they begin their undesirable task. Soon the re-
keeping well the first part of the winter, so they that the preparation of the food should be done pulsive feeling wears away and is forgotten.
are not disturbed, for it would be too bad to in a manner that will not complicate and retard They all seem absorbed in their work. Soon one
eat good sound apples(?). Finally, one barrel the work of digestion; and by the last term I who has been working industriously, with occa-
begins to show signs of decay. They are mean that there should not be too wide a variety sional unseen assistance from the one who set
"sorted," and the decayed apples are put in a of articles. Food may be easy of digestion, but them at work, springs up, his face beaming, and
pan for use, while the sound ones are put back wanting in nutritious elements. On the other a cry of joy upon his lips. He has found a
in the barrel. Next week the same process is hand, it may be very nutritious, but difficult of rare white gem, a pearl. In his rapture he
gone through, and only the fruit that is un- digestion. Care should be taken to combine forgets his surroundings, and when at last he
sound, diseased, and from a quarter to two both qualities,—ease of digestion and abun- looks at his hands and garments, to his sur-
thirds perished, is used. This course is per- dance of nutrition. This will give to the pa- prise, they are clean and unspotted. There are
severed in until spring, when the fruit is gone. tient the greatest amount of good for the least many other gems in this place more or less valu-
Perhaps one third or one half was decayed and exertion. Sterilized milk, simple gruels, and able, beautiful pictures and works of art.
lost, and the family has eaten rotten apples other simple foods, perhaps meet this demand. One is surprised at the happy look on each
all winter. Food should not be prepared in an elaborate face, in strange contrast to the cold, sinister
Such a policy is at best but a very dubious manner, highly seasoned, and rendered indigesti- look of those who are following or have capt-
kind of economy. It is the legitimate conse- ble with condiments and spices, by frying, or any ured the fickle fairy, Fame. We inquire into
quence of being always just a little too late. other process by which the digestion of the food the secret, and learn that these are looking over
Why not move forward a week and eat sound is rendered difficult. We all remember the case of and beyond their surroundings to another time
apples and save them from decay ? If I have the old gentleman who, on going to the cupboard when this dust in which they have toiled so
four apples, I would rather eat three of them late in the evening, could not find any pie, and hard will be all cleared away, leaving nothing
sound, and throw the other away, than to eat exclaimed to his wife, " Why, mother, there's but the rare gems and the beautiful pictures and
the four when they were one-fourth to one-half no pie in the house ; what would we do if any- the happy remembrance of their part in accom-
rotten. Would n't you ? T. body should be taken sick ? " Many other plishing such glorious results.
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an operation of the human mind, very natural vantage in and around Jerusalem. They are
indeed, but no less dangerous. He is deceiving assiduously adding to their strength and pos-
himself, and preparing to be taken in the snare. sessions. On the slope of the Mount of Olives
" WARS AND RUMORS OF WAR," This is ,one of the grounds upon which the last- stands the yet unconsecrated mausoleum of
day cry of " Peace and Safety " is raised, just Alexander II., of Russia, waiting for the pres-
ME following from the Catholic Mirror of before the coming of sudden and unescapable ence of a Russian army and the pomp of official
Nov. 2, emphasizes two very important pro- destruction. 1 Thess. 6 : 3. u. s. dignity from St. Petersburg, which at present
phetic declarations, as the reader will notice on
the Turks forbid. But that tomb and those
perusal :— READY FOR ACTION. sacred remains were placed there with no idle
" _According to some authorities, war in Europe
seems inevitable, but it can hardly be considered so, AT its regular quarterly meeting held Nov. purpose. Every Russian awaits impatiently the
notwithstanding the gravity of the situation at present, word to rush to the rescue of that tomb ; and
remembering how many times it has been threatened
4, 1895, the Churchman's League of the Dis-
before such an onslaught, " he shall come to
within the last dozen years, and how easily in each in- trict of Columbia received and adopted the
stance the trouble was adjusted. his end, and none shall help him."
report of the committee on legislation, which
" Of all the great powers, Russia is the fondest of Then shall the time of trouble come. Then
intrigue, and is, perhaps, the cleverest at it. Her was appointed last spring. The committee was shall " Michael stand up, the great Prince which
diplomatists are famous for their skill at this intricate appointed to search the statutes of the District
game, and there appears to be in the national character for a law to prevent certain social entertain- standeth for the children of thy people." Then
a special liking and aptitude for it. As soon as the war will the people of God be delivered, " every
ended between China and Japan, Russia saw her oppor- ments where secular music was used on Sunday ;
tunity, and began to play for the possession of Corea. and in case no law was found that could be one that shall be found written in the book."
Her first step was to entrap the Chinese, which she Truly we are in solemn times. It is true that
accomplished by lending them money, and the rest was enforced, the committee was instructed to draft the present crisis may be averted, but it is
easy. As the London Times phases it, China has now a bill to be presented to Congress at its next
been annexed, and Japan has been notified to vacate session. The committee failed to find any law surely coming, and nothing now delays except
Corea as soon as possible. that divine mercy lingers for us. 0 shall we
"Japan feels the sting of the insult; and ships of that was up to the standard, so it proceeded to
both powers are moving,— a Russian fleet to Fusam, draft the following bill, which was submitted
not awake?
whither British war vessels have also sailed, and the with its report : ---
Japanese fleet, which had gone to Formosa, homeward The Eastern Question.— At no time in the
recalled. Other countries are looking on expectantly, " It shall not be lawful for any person to keep open past has the state of affairs of which the Turkish
the sympathies of France naturally with Russia, and any place of business, or maintain a stand for the sale
Germany thinking particularly of herself. of any article or articles of profit during Sunday, empire is the center been in what appears to be
" Japan, flushed with her recent success, is plucky except apothecaries for the dispensing of medicines, a more critical condition than they now are.
and confident, and, it is clear, would not mind engaging and undertakers for the purpose of providing for the From every standpoint of human probability
even so great a power as Russia. A war, however, dead, or others for the purposes of charity or necessity.
would not be merely between these two; all Europe Nor shall any public playing at foot-ball or base-ball the days of the Sick Man are numbered and few.
would engage, and the colossal struggle, so often or any other kind of playing sports, pastimes, or diver- The sultan is entirely unable to give satisfaction
talked of, and so often postponed, would occur at last. sions disturbing the peace and quiet of the day, be
" Such a vast conflict would be deplorable, but it practiced by any person or persons within the District to the powers that demand the restoration of
would settle many things. The modern inventions of of Columbia on Sunday. And for any violation of this order in Armenia and the cessation of the brutal
battle, upon which so much labor and ingenuity have act any person offending shall for each offense be massacres that are continually taking place.
been expended, would come into play, and their value liable to a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $50."
be tested as it can never be tested in the experiments of Anarchy prevails throughout the whole of Asia
peace. The internal troubles of the great nations
The Churchman's League is an organization Minor, and riots extend to Jerusalem, in the
would be, for the time, forgotten, as they engaged in composed of religionists of all classes that favor neighborhood of which a mob threatened the
the bloody and frightful struggle for mastery and the enforcement of Sunday observance by law.
conquest." British mission. Throughout all that region
The Catholics of the District have been invited the bloodthirsty ferocity of the Mohammedans
The foregoing gives a good idea of the bellig- to join the league, and engage in the crusade
erent outlook in Europe and the East, and the is ready to break forth in the ruthless destruc-
against all who do not religiously regard the tion of all other faiths. At home disaffection
appalling results of the war should it occur. Sunday institution. At some of the meetings
But the reader cannot have failed to notice its and suspicion rend the affairs of State. The
in the District of Columbia the clergy of that treaty powers are wholly displeased and dis-
bearing upon the prophecy of Rev. 7 : 1, con church have made themselves conspicuous by
cerning the holding of the winds. Prophetic gusted with the pusillanimity and treachery of
their presence on the platform. But of the the Turk. It is credibly reported that England
winds denote war, strife, and commotion ; and Catholic people be it said that some of their
it could be evident that such winds were "held," has suggested to the other powers that the limit
clergy of other places have declined the invita- of endurance has been reached, and the time has
that is, restrained from breaking forth, only tion to attend such meetings. Reverend Father
when there was continual prospect of national fully come for the breaking up of the Ottoman
O'Keefe, pastor of St. Francis Catholic church power. But then the serious question as to the
contentions and repeated threatenings of armed of Baltimore, Md., was invited to attend a
conflict, which after all did not actually occur. disposition of the plunder comes up. This is
meeting of the crusaders, composed of ministers, a question upon which every European nation
And so marked has been this condition of things a short time since. He replied by letter that
for nearly the last half century, and especially is very sensitive. Russia stands ready for the
" he was not in sympathy with the meetings of lion's share, and every other nation is intensely
during the closing years of this period, that ministers who undertook to manage civil affairs,
this writer does not fail to notice it. Mark his jealous of Russia. Immense armies and fleets
as civil officers were selected for that purpose. stand ready to rush into action rather than that
words : " How many times it has been threat- And he believed that more good could be accom-
ened within the last dozen years, and how easily one nation should obtain more than belongs
plished by attending to their spiritual duties." to it.
in each instance the trouble was adjusted." ALLEN MOON.
And again : " All Europe would engage, and the Old-fashioned Tyranny.— The emperor of
colossal struggle, so often talked of, and so often PASSING EVENTS AND COMMENTS. Germany is thoroughly indoctrinated with the
postponed [all italics ours], would occur at last." " divine right of kings," and with his own
It may seem to men that these threatened To the Student of Prophecy.—Then, to personal superiority as compared with the rest
troubles were " easily adjusted " and 4 4 post- the student of prophecy, these things have even of mankind. He gloats in self•glorification,
poned " without difficulty ; but it has been be- a more thrilling significance. When the Turk and anything like a personal affront arouses his
cause there were angelic beings behind the scenes is expelled from Europe, and establishes the deepest anger. His vanity shows itself in the
holding back the winds of war and strife, till remnant of his government in the " glorious manner in which he parades himself before the
world. In his own realm he takes particular
the servants of God are sealed. holy mountain," it will be but the step that pains to form with his own person the focal
Another noteworthy point is that this very leads to his utter destruction. For while the point of every spectacle or exhibition. A recent
delay of the great struggle is leading men to Turkish government apparently holds possession freak was to collect his army, and exact from
flatter themselves that it will never come. So of Jerusalem, it does so only in the same man- them another oath of allegiance to him. A young
this writer, while acknowledging that some ner in which it holds its European dominion— Mennonite, who, by some means, was in the
deem the threatened war " inevitable," declares by the sufferance of other powers. Russia ranks, could not conscientiously make this oath,
that " it can hardly be considered so, notwith- already has vast interests in and about Jerusa- and he was, by the order of the great Kaiser
with a little soul, thrown into prison. Surely
standing the gravity of the situation at pres- lem. The Russian Church owns a great portion the world ought to tell Mr. William Hohen-
ent," because it has been threatened so many of the Mount of Olives, of the valuable territory zollern, who happens to be emperor, that rulers
times, and been so often adjusted. He who north of the city ; indeed, that church stands are for the people, not people for the rulers.
rests upon such an argument, is giving way to far in advance of any other power in points of A. a. T,
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others undertake to do what God has never done, nal glory of the kingdom which shall be estab-
eview and evidently to make up for his remissness, by mak- lished by Christ when redemption is completed,
ing laws which are to control men's morals and and the multitude of the redeemed shall be
BATTLE CREEK, MICH., NOVEMBER 19, 1895.
enforcing them by physical or human force. securely planted in their inheritance in the earth
URIAH SMITH, k
We all acknowledge that the fear of eternal made new, and the song of jubilee shall go up
- EDITORS.
GEO. C. TENNEY, C punishment will not of itself produce a desirable from every creature throughout the bounds of all
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS: effect on moral character, how much less, then, the universe, saying, " Blessing, and honor, and
OLE A. OLSEN, STEPHEN N. HASKELL, GEO. I. BUTLER,
the fear of man. glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon
ALONZO T. JONES, WM. W. PRESCOTT, AND LOUIS R. CONRADI,
To keep the Sabbath in response to human the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and
CIVIL POWER IN THE RELIGIOUS REALM. force, to be baptized because the law said so, or ever." Rev. 5:13. The work of Christ in hu-
to pray because compelled to do so, would be man redemption is therefore the theme which
THE distinction between civil and religious but empty mockery. Instead of being Christian " the angels desire to look into."
duties is a very obvious one ; and it is also evi- acts, they would be antichristian. Instead of be- But why should they feel such an interest to
dent to every thoughtful person that to the ing meritorious, they would be hypocritical, and look into this matter? They do not for them-
State pertains the work of enforcing one, and to in the highest degree distasteful to God. They selves need redemption, and it is not for them
the church pertains the work of inculcating the would be equally delusive and dangerous to any that the work is done. It must be because it
other. It is also a fundamental principle in who might be led to trust in them for merit. is, on the part of God and of their adored
good government that neither can with safety So that the moment the State takes up the work leader, the Son of God, a manifestation of love
infringe upon the work or jurisdiction of the that pertains to the church, that State becomes so marvelous, a sacrifice so infinite, a condescen-
other. antichrist ; that work glorifies Satan, and dis- sion so incomprehensible, that even the angels
The reason why they may not interchange honors God. In the mandatory power of courts themselves can make it the subject of their pro-
offices and trespass on each other's ground is not and policemen the gospel of Christ loses at once foundest study.
an arbitrary one. It is not simply because there its essential character, loses its power to save And if the angels look with such interest
is a distinction, and it would be an unfriendly from sin, and becomes bitter and devilish. upon this work, how ought men to regard it,
act for either to infringe upon the other. The What a gigantic mistake is thus being com- who are the ones in whose behalf this great
truth is that the barrier between the two realms mitted ! It is passing strange that with the his- movement has been undertaken, and who are to
is an impassable one. They cannot pass from tory of the past before it, the civil power will reap its benefits ? And especially how ought
one to the other and retain their original charac- again in these last days seek to lay its iron hand we of this generation to feel about it ? for this
ter. The question is asked, Why may not the upon the consciences of men, and infuse its bit- stupendous scheme is now well-nigh wrought
State require men to pray, to be baptized, and ter human spirit, into the peaceful elements of out, and hastens rapidly to its completion. The
to keep the Sabbath ? and we say, Because the gospel. It reminds us of an attempt to beginning and many wonderful developments in
those are religious duties, and the State may not sweeten apple sauce with salt instead of sugar this plan are now matters of history. Christ
tamper with them. They are matters of con- — it cannot be done. The least particle is out has been in this world and passed through Et
science between man and God, and no earthly of place, and the more there is of it, the worse period of humiliation and suffering at which all
power should interfere between a man and his the mixture becomes. Two things civil law can heaven stood amazed ; and that which remains
Master, to whom alone he is accountable in such make with religious laws as instruments hypo- of his sufferings to be filled up in his church, is
matters. crites and martyrs. Hundreds of millions of almost finished. The last lines of prophecy
Those reasons are all good and pertinent, per- these have been made ; but never a single Chris- converge to the immediate future, and the prom-
haps, but they are secondary. The ultimate tian ! ised glory draweth nigh. The eastern horizon
and all-sufficient reason why the State should Equally impossible is it for the church to pre-is all light with the happy harbingers of ap-
not do such things is that it cannot. serve its character and carry its work into the proaching day. How, then, we repeat, ought
We may say that the government has no realms of civil power. But of that next week. we to feel ? Of what intense and all-absorbing
right to forgive sins. True ; but a more far- G. C. T. interest should the truth now be to us ! Is it to
reaching and conclusive fact is that it cannot us the object of such towering attraction as it
forgive sins. Its attempt to do so would be ANGELS INTERESTED IN OUR WORK. ought to be?
but a hollow pretense, fatal to all who trusted Again : if the angels have from the first
in it. So in moral or religious matters, human THOUGH angels are enabled to view the plans desired to look into this work, with what in-
authority can by no possible means control men's and purposes of God in the divine light, though tense interest must they watch every new devel-
consciences or regulate their morals. they have powers of understanding not circum- opment in its onward progress ; and especially
Were it possible to do so, we could not ques- scribed by the limitations of human infirmity, so as it approaches the sublime hight of its con-
tion the right of it. If I undertake to save a and a foresight undimmed by the obscurity of summation, as it is this day ? It is no mere
person from a burning building, I am justified human vision, yet there are themes and plans in figure of speech when it is said that all heaven
in removing him, willing or unwilling. If neces- the councils of Heaven that tax their powers of is interested in what is now going on, on earth,
sary, I may drag him out by the hair, or pitch comprehension, and excite a desire in their minds in connection with the work of God. All heaven
him out of a window. It is my duty to save to understand more perfectly the works and ways is indeed interested in it, and all heaven is astir
him,— by persuasion if I can, by force if need of God. The apostle Peter affirms this, when, over it, if the words herein quoted from Peter
be. And on the same grounds, if it were possi- in speaking of the coming salvation, he says : are true. And shall we, whose entire interests,
ble for me to compel men to do right, and thus " Searching what, or what manner of time the even for eternity, are involved therein, be in-
be eternally saved, instead of permitting them to Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, different in respect thereto ?
do wrong, and thus be eternally lost, why should when it testified beforehand the sufferings of But more than this, if the attention of angels
I not exercise that power ? Most assuredly I Christ, and the glory that should follow. Unto is thus engaged by this work, and they are thus
should. On that hypothesis the Inquisition was whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, moved by it, how solicitous must they be that
and is defended. It is better for a man to lose but unto us they did minister the things, which members of the human family for whom Christ
his eye or his hand and enter into life, than that are now reported unto you by them that have has given his life, should come to a comprehen-
his whole body should be destroyed in hell. It preached the gospel unto you with the Holy sion of the situation, and fall into harmony and
is better that a man should go to heaven from Ghost sent down from heaven ; which things the co-operation with the work of God in the earth ;
the stake, than die in his bed and be lost. angels desire to look into." 1 Peter 1 : 11, 12. and how interested must they be in all who do
But the fiendishness of that whole scheme lies This language shows that it was the gospel this. How willing and ready must they be to
in the utter falsity of the hypothesis. Right- (concisely expressed by the words, " the suffer- render such all the help which it falls within
eousness is the result of voluntary action alone, ings of Christ, and the glory that should fol- their province to bestow. And we are assured
and is never a creature of physical force. God low " ) that constituted the theme which so that they are "all ministering spirits, sent forth
himself recognizes that great truth in his merci- engaged the attention of the prophets and the to minister for them who shall be heirs of salva-
ful dealings with men. Because men do not angels. The expression, " the sufferings of tion." Heb. 1 : 14. With what interest must
perceive it, many become involved in doubt and Christ," refers more particularly to his offering they, then, now regard every one who is ready
unbelief of God's goodness, and complain of his himself to the sacrifice of death to save men ; to hear, and willing to see, the truth. How
wisdom or criticise his government ; while many and " the glory that should follow " is the eter- ready must they be to hasten to the aid of
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all honest, willing souls ; to waft away the in- "Reasons. or moved to America, a net increase of ninety
fluence of evil angels, and camp round about " The accused Jansen is charged to have retained his members. The tithe was $1150, and the con-
them to guide and protect them. Yes, we may two children, Hermanda and John, who are of school
age, from attending school on three days in April, al- tributions come not short of $1500. Opposi-
count on the help of the heavenly hosts in all ways on a Saturday, and therefore has been fined eight tion is not lacking ; the Baptists are even so
our efforts to follow and obey the truth, to resist marks. The accused has appealed on, the ground that bitter that they would not send us their paper
he is an Adventist and belongs to a certain sect which
the evil and cleave to the right. believes in keeping Saturday as Sabbath; therefore, in exchange, and in a recent number they com-
The people of God may here sometimes feel his children could not attend school. While the court plain bitterly about the determined efforts of our
lonely and forsaken, and almost disheartened in is willing to believe the statements of the accused, and
is convinced that he has acted in good faith, there seems people to circulate our literature among them.
the conflict ; friends opposed, and every influ- not to be sufficient ground to free these children from They say, "Something must be done to stop
ence the enemies of the truth are able to control, attending school. For in the school law of Schleswig- this." They have tried many things, but still
Holstein, dated Aug. 14, 1814, which obliges the chil
brought to bear against them. But if our eyes dren from seven years of age to attend school till they " something " must be done. The only thing
could be opened, as were those of the servant of are confirmed, there is no provision made unless it be remaining is to persecute, and we are sorry to
Elisha, the sight of the horses and chariots that that the children during the summer have to help their say that they are already not far from it. But
parents in their farm work. Then there seems to be no
fill the spiritual world in behalf of God's work ground why the members of a certain religious sect we have determined not to stop for a moment to
and his people in the earth, would "dispel should be privileged to retain their children from school notice them, but continue quietly, knowing that
our cares and chase our fears ; " we should see on a certain day. The royal government at Schleswig
has also denied a petition of the accused to have his the truth is on our side, and that the Lord is
that what so interests the heavenly world is wor- children freed. Therefore, this appeal is rejected, and for us. We thank him for all the victories
thy of all our attention ; that subjects of mere the accused has to pay the fine of eight marks, or two gained. L. R. C.
days in jail, as the accused has, in spite of several judg-
worldly study and objects of worldly pursuit are ments against him, still persisted in retaining his chil-
not worthy to be compared to heavenly truth ; dren. The costs of the proceedings fall to the lot of the
and that "they that be with us are more than accused." tx 1hi qurstion Thair.
they that be with them." Every month the fine increases, and the sin- [DESIGNED for the consideration of such questions as will be o,
gular manner of looking at a certain law is seen interest and profit to the general reader. All correspondents should
Take courage, then, ye who are waiting for give their names and correct post-office address, that queries not
rs7lied to here, may be answered by mail.l
the consolation of Israel, in the thought that from the fact that right across the German
angels are interested in the great themes that border where some six villages formerly belong- 545.— THE HEATHEN CHRIST'S INHERITANCE.
now demand our attention, and that they are ing to Schleswig have still the same regulations,
there is no difficulty whatever in keeping the In what sense does Christ receive the heathen for
more interested in us who are trying to obey the his inheritance, as stated in Ps. 2 : 8 ? What is meant
truth, and that they will be round about to children at home. Brother Rasmussen had also by his breaking them with a rod of iron, etc. ? Verse 9.
protect and assist us, if we will so live as to the same difficulty, and he has since moved to J. D.
invite, and not repel, their hallowed presence. Denmark, in order to be more free to labor and Answer.— The giving of the heathen to Christ
U. C., to evade the heavy fines. by the Father for his inheritance, is the same as
From Holland. we still receive favorable re- giving to Christ the kingdom. Dan. 7 : 14. In
A PROSPEROUS QUARTER. ports from brother Klingbeil. Their tract the eyes of God all are heathen except his own
society is alive and active. They lately had to people. The world has been under the dominion
THE last quarter Las been in many respects change their place of dwelling, because the of usurpers since the fall of man ; but this world
one of the best we have ever had for the Ger- other renters were so determined the meetings was designed for the abode of righteous beings,
man mission. The work has steadily advanced should be stopped, that three families united and will finally be given to the saints of the
in the different portions of the field and in the and threatened the landlord that they would all Most High for an everlasting habitation.
different branches of the work. In Eastern move in case he would not send our people Christ, after completing his work as priest,
Prussia the quarterly meetings held by Elder away. Our people moved a few houses farther, receives this gift from his Father ; that is, this
Lobsack at eight different places showed an in- where now the landlord himself has become world for his kingdom, called in the psalm re-
crease at every place. The church at Gumbin- interested. The Reformed Church paper warns ferred to, giving him the heathen for his inherit-
nen stands foremost ; twelve new members were against us, stating that " the United States is ance. His dashing them to pieces, etc., is the
added, ten by baptism. Nov. 10, 1894, this the country where the most errors,with reference same as dashing the great image of Daniel 2, or
church was organized with twenty- two members ; to religion can be found, and the worst of all gathering out of his kingdom all things that of-
it has grown since under the efficient work of is that they send missionaries here to lead the fend, and those who do iniquity, as stated in
their local elder, brother Uldokat, to fifty-three people astray. Thus, for example, some are Matt. 13 : 41.
members, and the interest is still extending. here now who teach that they ought not to
Brother Pieper has strong opposition to meet at keep Sunday, that they ought not to sprinkle 546.— THE LOVE OF GOD.
Konigsberg from both the State church and the their children, and that .there is no hell."
Through what divine agency is the love of God im-
Baptists, but nevertheless the company there Brother Klingbeil writes that the advertisement parted to us? A. J. A.
has grown to twenty, and others are becoming has helped, and strangers come to get acquainted
interested. An interest has also sprung up at with these terrible" people. Ans.— God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and
Stettin, the chief city in the province of Pom- In Hungary brother Tentesch has consider- the sinner himself, are all concerned in the work
mern ; several are keeping the Sabbath there, able success in the circulation of our literature. of conversion ; and when a person is converted,
and also at Coslin, a small town in the same As there are many Rumanians in the field where his heart is filled with love,— love to God and
province. The latter interest has been created he labors, there is a strong call made for " Steps love to his fellow-men. God is love, and Christ
through our canvassers. Brother Spies visited to Christ" in that tongue, and we have already is love, and they have promised to take up their
them, and now brother Krumm is laboring there. given the work into the hands of an experienced abode with the believer ; and when they are
The work at Berlin, Posen, and Madgeburg is translator. Our canvassers are doing quite well dwelling in the heart, they of course bring per-
steadily gaining. At Hamburg we had an ex- at the present time. Our school at Hamburg fect love with them. He that dwelleth in love
cellent quarterly meeting ; a number of strangers has eight regular scholars, and others will come dwelleth in God. 1 John 4 :16. Then again,
were present. Six were baptized, among them a in after Christmas. One branch of the work, it is said in Rom. 5 : 5 that the love of God
Persian who had come all the way from Persia, the circulation of the Herold, has shown special " is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy
mostly on foot, to gain an education as mission- increase. In our last report we stated that we Ghost." God by his law convicts of sin ; the
ary. He was two years on the road. He heard hoped to increase our circulation by Christmas sinner yields ; Christ presents himself as the
of the Sabbath while in Persia, and in Russia from 2000 to 4000, but we are already obliged one great sacrifice through which forgiveness of
some one gave him our address. to print 5000 at each issue, and the' interest is sins and pardon are obtained ; and the Holy
The church here now numbers 156 members. still growing. Our tract societies take a live Spirit is the sanctifier of the soul. We can
I also visited the companies at Schleswig, interest, and they seem to have success in so do- hardly separate there agencies in the work.
Hadersleben, and Toftlund. At Hadersleben I ing. Wherever I have been, large clubs have For instance, Christ created the worlds ; but
learned the particulars of a brother's case, who been ordered, and still in a short time they had God created them through Christ. The Holy
has already been imprisoned for not sending his to increase their order. Spirit is the representative of God and Christ,
children to school on the Sabbath, and the fines During the last quarter seventy-one souls were sent forth into all the earth. Rev. 5 : 5. The
are becoming heavier and heavier. The follow- baptized, and thirty-eight others admitted, mak- Holy Spirit works ; but it is God and Christ
ing is the decision of the court in his case :— ing, after deducting those who apostatized, died, working through it. u. s.
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province of Nicomedia (ancient Bithynia); some years ago by the State church, but now in
lt rogntss of the ill num another Armenian colporter of several years' ex- the hands of others. After considering the mat-
perience will begin ship-mission work in Con- ter and counseling together, we decided to buy
"He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, stantinople ; while a fourth, also an Armenian, this house for $1000. About $200 of this sum
shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves
with hini."—Ps. 126:6. who is a carpenter, goes to Adana, and will la- was paid down, and the balance stands at 5 per
bor in the provinces of Cilicia and Aleppo, as cent interest. After repairing and painting it,
TWO RIVERS. the way may open. Thus the work will be which will cost about $100, we shall have a neat
BY J. G. LAMSON.
entered at five different points. house which, with the gallery, will seat about
(Battle Creek, Mich.)
It was cheering to see the good spirit in four hundred persons. We think this will be a
which these brethren take up the work. We great help to the cause in that place.
I nuow of a river that, rolling along, are sure that God will bless them in finding In Bo the interest was good, but as the meet-
Was named from the strife that once raged by its side, work and in their spiritual labors. The church ings continued but a short time, none came out
And the waters that flowed through the midst of the in Turkey now numbers seventy members ; dur- fully upon the side of truth ; still, as the place
throng
Received in their bosom a bright crimson tide. ing the past three quarters, their tithe amounted is not far from our church in Hadsel, those in-
The fountain, I 'm sure, to $275.65. This will enable the church to terested can attend meetings there occasionally.
Was crystal and pure, sustain the six workers about one half the time ; In the other Scandinavian countries we have
But the passions of men made stern war out of peace, on the whole, they will doubtless find work at not used any tents this summer, but our workers
And Death, laughing, followed upon his release.
their trades more than half the time. have all had some success. In Copenhagen the
The war tumult hushed, and there grew on the shores There is another advantage in this self-sup- highest police officer has granted us liberty to
Of the river that once was so clear and serene porting plan in Turkey. A tradesman can quite sell our paper, Tidernes Tegn, which to many
Great turbulent cities, and from them there pours readily travel or remain in one place, as he may seems quite a surprise. At the present time we
The volumes of filth, all the refuse, unclean.
Death lives in the water, and silent there waits; find it necessary for his work. But a mission- use 3000 copies in Denmark alone. Our can-
It lurks in the eddying pools by the shore; ary without a trade finds it extremely difficult vassers are generally doing about as well as
A symbol of all that the kindly heart hates, to travel, or to remain where he has awakened usual, and while many of the priests and others
Incentive to prayer for sweet peace evermore. an interest. At every place to which brother work against us with all their might, we find
I know of a river that, rolling along, Baharian has gone, in the course of two or three others who befriend us and speak well of our
Is named from the Life that dwells free in its tides, weeks, he was arrested and sent back to Con- work.
And the waters that flow through the midst of the stantinople. In Finland the church authorities being ex-
throng The last week of our stay in Turkey was
Give out to the thirsty the Life that abides.
horted through the press to investigate our work,
The fountain, I 'm told, spent at Bardizag, the center of our work in they have held councils as to what to do with
Is a throne of pure gold, Nicomedia. Some twenty-five brethren attended us, and they published the report of these meet-
And the passions of men never rage on its shore, from the vicinity. Five were baptized. I ings in one of the largest city papers. They
But the dwellers are peaceful and die nevermore. was glad to meet several who had embraced gave the name, and I think the price, too, of
Bright River of Life in the city of gold! the truth since my visit here eighteen months each of our books and pamphlets which we have
How I long thee to see and to dwell in thy sight, ago. We had excellent meetings at this place. issued in both the Swedish and Finnish lan-
Where loved ones and good ones and prophets of old I also baptized two at Constantinople, one of guages. This was a splendid advertisement.
Will abide evermore in the mansions of light.
Life lives in the water for children of men; them a young Armenian who expects soon to They also said that our missionaries " were un-
It brings to the sorrowful heart a release; graduate from the Turkish medical school. He learned and ignorant men." One, they said, had
And all that is bad will ne'er trouble again. hopes to do something for the truth while en- been a farmer, the other a book-keeper, and the
0, that is our home! Over there is sweet peace. gaged in his line of work. third, a stone-mason, but as they were very pious
On my last visit the church numbered twenty and good Christians, they considered our work
TURKEY. members ; it now numbers seventy, with good dangerous, especially for farmers and the unedu-
prospects for growth. The school just closed cated. The next day the paper contained a
OUR Bible school at Constantinople is now in was a source of encouragement to the work, and long article in our favor, stating what we be-
the past. The attendance of fifteen continued will doubtless bear good fruit. The brethren lieved, and adding that in their opinion it would
to the close. Brother Jones conducted a study seemed to enjoy it much ; they desire a similar not be difficult for us to prove our position from
of ancient history from the Bible standpoint, course next year. We are now homeward bound, the Bible. Since then we have heard nothing
and a study of the epistle to the Hebrews, and spending the Sabbath in Smyrna ; and will in that line, but a few days ago I received a
besides gave general lessons on various Bible visit our work in Italy on the way. letter informing me that a Swedish preacher who
topics. Some attention was given to the study Smyrna, Oct. 19. H. P. HOMER. differs very little from the State church had
of English, and the writer gave instruction on been ordered away. This man is convinced of
the history of our people, our organization, SCANDINAVIA. the Sabbath of the Lord, and perhaps the Lord
work, and workers. Special emphasis was laid in this manner will teach him to trust him.
on the fact that the work in Turkey belongs to FOR quite awhile I have left the reporting Our laborers there fear that they also will be
those who receive the truth in this field, and for our dear REVIEW from this field to the min- ordered away or sent back to Swc den ; but if
not to those of other nations. Hence, the isters who have visited us from time to time. that should be the case, we will send others over
brethren were encouraged to support such as But while we have been very glad for the infor- there.
might be found fit to enter the field as laborers. mation they have given the readers of our most The work on our house of worship in Copen-
As our membership here is small, the self- worthy paper concerning what the Lord has done hagen is going on nicely. It is to be completed
supporting plan was recommended, that a larger for us, yet as these visits are generally made but by the first of March. It may, however, not be
number might be engaged than would be pos- once a year, I thought I would write a few dedicated before our next annual Conference,
sible if each worker were to be wholly sustained words at this time. We are always greatly en- which we expect to hold there. In Sweden our
by the tithes. By this means a larger number couraged by the reports the REVIEW contains ministers have mostly labored in the country
may be developing, and thus the work be ad- from week to week from other fields, and we during the summer, but now we have begun
vanced more rapidly. The work began on this have reason to believe that our brethren in other meetings again in Gothenburg, where a few em-
basis in America, and may do so here, and its places are also glad to hear from us. braced the truth last winter. We are also about
growth will then be more vigorous and healthy. This summer has been unusually wet, and now to begin meetings in Malmo for the first time.
On such a basis, not many are likely to enter the we already have winter. The snow here in Nor- This is another large city only a few miles across
work except such as have a real burden for it. way is about a foot deep. This is the first time from Copenhagen. We have started two church
Surprising as it may seem for this field, our we have had snow so early in the fall since I schools in Sweden this year, one at Stockholm
brethren here have manifested a desire to help came to this country. Although we are yet in and one at Ofvanmyra, Dalarna. We have now
themselves from the beginning ; they now October, everything has the appearance of win- ten church schools for our children in Scandinavia.
heartily indorse the plan proposed, and seven of ter. We have used two tents here in Norway a I have lately been in Trondhjem, where two
their number enter the work. Four are Arme- short season, one at Frederikstad, a city of were baptized and united with the church ; and
nians and three are Greeks ; an eighth, an about twelve thousand inhabitants, located in as these cases illustrate how many others in this
Armenian sister, will devote some time to the the southern part of the country, and a smaller country receive the truth, I will relate the cir-
work. One of the brethren, a Greek sculptor, one in Bo, Vesteraalen, Nordland. In the first- cumstances. One of them is a brother fifty-four
remains in Constantinople, and will support him- named place a minister belonging to the Chris- years old, who lives about thirty miles out in
self wholly, as he has done in the past, while tian Church, with some of his members, had the country. About seven years ago a pam-
devoting some time to the work. Brother An- embraced the truth before we began our work. phlet written by Elder Matteson, entitled, " The
thony, a Greek shoemaker, will labor at Brousa, The attendance was not very large, but still a Visions of John," came into his hands ; and
the former capital of the Ottoman empire, where church with seventeen members has been organ- after reading it he sought out brother Henrik-
a beginning has been made. Another Greek ized, and two persons have since begun the observ- son, whom he had heard of, and who at that
goes to Samsoun, a city on the Black Sea, not ance of the Sabbath. We found it extremely time was in Trondhjem selling our books and tak-
far from Sinope. Two Armenians, one a tailor difficult to secure a rented hall, but an oppor- ing subscriptions for our health paper. When
and one an umbrella-maker, will labor in the tunity was given us to buy a mission house built he came in, he asked him if he could sell him a
 NOVEMBER 19, 18951" ADMIT REVIEW AHD SABBATH HERALD, 747
tract entitled, " The Thousand Years." Brother though we are far away in the cold North, we laborers are few. I wish our people at home
Henrikson told him yes ; and besides showed desire to go forward with the people of God, could realize the importance of entering these
him " Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation," and we are encouraged by the thought that we fields at once. They would then so liberally
which he became much interested in, but regretted are soon to be gathered home. bestow their means upon the treasury, that
that he was unable to buy it. Brother Henrik- L. JOHNSON. workers might be sent to all these places that
son then gave him a few other tracts, and he Christiania, Norway, Oct. 09. are calling for help ; and the work would shortly
left. But about two years after, when brother be finished, and we would all soon be in the
Henrickson had moved to another part of the TRINIDAD, WEST INDIES. kingdom.
city, he came to him and said, " Now I have God has given us good health since coming
come to buy that large book," referring to COUVA.— Since our last report the work here here, so that we have been able to labor unhin-
" Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation." has progressed steadily. Beginning with Sept. dered. We praise him much for this. We are
lie bought it, and since then he has bought 21, we have had meetings each night, except of good courage in the work, and can truly say
other books and become a subscriber for our after the Sabbath, as well as the Sabbath meet- that our experience is being deepened in the
paper. He has also at times, although far from ings, and have also held several meetings at things of God. We praise him that we can
the city, attended some of our meetings ; and Mc Beans, where three families are keeping the have a part in the cause in a place and way
now, after seeking the Lord and investigating Sabbath. The meetings at Couva have been which drives us to him instead of to our breth-
the blessed truth all these years, he is happy well attended, especially by the brethren, and ren for help. Pray for the work and workers
in God and was buried with Christ in baptism. the interest has been growing among those out- in Trinidad. E. W. AND L. A. WEBSTER.
He is known many miles around as a good Chris- side. The restraint placed over them by their Nov. 1.
tian, with peculiar notions concerning the Sab- pastors is breaking away somewhat, and they
bath. He is the only Sabbath-keeper, and the are daring to come out. Three have taken their TENNESSEE.
only one who has received Scriptural baptism in stand with us in the last two weeks, and others
that parish of about two thousand souls. are almost persuaded to do so. The disposition Our. 18, I went from Nashville to Trezevant,
The other was a lady about forty years old, of many of the people is such that we cannot to hold quarterly meeting. I preached at
who has been acquainted with us for about four count on them until we see them doing what night. The next day I preached three times.
years. When she began to attend our meetings, they promise to do. Still God has some pre- In the afternoon we went to a running stream,
it was impossible to get up a conversation with her cious souls here, those who have stability of where we had an impressive baptismal scene.
or secure her address, and when she was looked character and Christian fortitude enough to be Three candidates were immersed, two young men
up by the one who labored there, the first depended upon. Last Sunday night the room and one young lady. Another young lady
she said when she saw him was, " I do n't want was well filled, and many stood in the street at wanted to be baptized, but her father forbade
to be an Adventist, but I thought I could go the door. her, threatening to disinherit her if she should
and hear you anyway," etc. Now, after study- There are but three or four white families in be. She submitted to her father for the pres-
ing these things for four years, she is most Couva, and but one white man has attended our ent. What an awful responsibility he has taken
thankful to be what she thought she never meetings. But there is an interest springing up upon himself. May he yet see his error, is my
would be. among the Indians, or coolies. One of these, prayer. After baptism we went back to the
From Trondhjem I went to G udbrandsdalen, who was a catechist of the Presbyterians, is church and celebrated the ordinances of the
where brother Norderhus was born, and where keeping the Sabbath, and two women have Lord's house. Some said it was the best meet-
he had labored since the Conference. He had promised to keep next Sabbath. My wife has ing they had ever enjoyed. Sunday I preached
visited the people and held meetings in their a good number of these coolie children in her twice with freedom, and I also held meeting
homes. We had meetings every night while I Sabbath-school class. They are bright children, Monday and Tuesday evenings with good interest.
was there, and as my oldest daughter was with and learn easily. Wednesday I went to Leach, a distance of
me, we sang many of our good spiritual songs, We rejoice to see how firmly the brethren are about ten miles, and held meeting that evening.
which the people enjoyed. It was in this becoming established in the truth, and for the I continued meetings until after the Sabbath.
vicinity that brother Noderhus's father lived, unity that exists among them. This, as the The interest and attendance increased from the
when he, by seeking the Lord and searching the enemy cannot work so well inside, is causing first to the last meeting. Sabbath was a day of
Scriptures, became convinced that it was wrong him to work harder outside the company. great blessing to the church. Our Sabbath-
to belong to the State church. lie and his Some of the baser sort have been stirred up to school was a very interesting one. I preached
faithful wife were the first in that region to provoke us in disturbing our meetings with their three times that day, baptized two persons, and
leave that church, and it created a great stir, noise in the street and by throwing stones on the re-baptized one. I also celebrated the ordi-
and was spoken of in the papers. When per- house. But as we took no notice of these nances of the Lord's house ; although it was a
secuted for not baptizing and confirming their things, they have been more quiet the last two busy day, it was a most enjoyable one.
children, they left for America, and bought a nights. In this manner other evangelists have Sunday I returned to Trezevant, preached
farm at Gilchrist, Minn. This was about thirty been driven to seek protection from the authori- twice, and baptized one person. Monday I
years ago. Here they found present truth. ties, always with the result that the rowdies were baptized two dear souls, and preached at night.
As I have been acquainted with this dear family fined or had a term in prison. How thankful we During those eleven days I preached seven-
for over fifteen years, it seemed to me a great are that God has taught us to trust in him teen times, made twenty-eight visits, baptized
privilege to visit their old home. The man who rather than in the civil power. These things nine individuals, eight of whom united with the
now owns the farm was willing that we should have caused the company to seek God more ear- chdrch ; the ninth person was a member. The
hold meetings there ; and on Sunday, Oct. 13, nestly, and the result is that they are having Lord was in the work, and to him is all the
I spoke in the same room where brother Paul deeper experiences. praise. H. W. REED.
Norderhus, who now sleeps in Christ on Ameri- We hope in two or three weeks to be able to
can soil, read the blessed Scriptures, found his baptize and organize a church. There are calls
Saviour, and sang his praises. Over a hundred from other places, which we must answer before KENTUCKY.
persons listened with close attention to the long. At Prince's Town some of the leading
word spoken. Brother Norderhus will still people have taken up a subscription to defray LOUISVILLE.— At the time of my last report,
work in this vicinity, and we have reason to the expenses of a meeting, and have sent for us we were closing up our tent work for the season.
believe that some will give their hearts to God to come there. Yesterday we visited the town, The results, though not large, are still gratify-
and obey his holy commandments. We 1 ave but as no place could be secured for meetings ing, about thirty having identified themselves
already many friends there. at present, we shall have to wait awhile before with the people of God. At this time, also,
I have now been here in Christiania for nearly going there. Two tailors here have promised a change was made in our working force.
two weeks. We have had good meetings with to keep the Sabbath. The good books that Brother and sister Evans, who had labored
the brethren on the Sabbath, and we have also have been sold in the island are having their faithfully with us during the summer, were
held some meetings that we invited the citizens influence, and the work of selling them is be- called to New Orleans, and brother and sister
to attend. The attendance has been very good. ginning to bear much fruit. Who will conse- M. W. Lewis, of College View, were recom-
Last Sithday evening our hall was about full. crate himself to this work in the many islands mended to enter the work in this city.
Our office has just been reported for permitting and places of the world where the truth has not Since the taking down of the tent, two of
those not belonging to our denomination to work yet been carried ? the city pastors, being required by members of
on Sunday. The readers will remember that There is some interest in Port-of-Spain, the their congregations to show why the first day
we as Adventists were allowed to work in our capital of the island, a city of about thirty-five of the week was kept as the Sabbath, attempted
office on Sunday but no others. I do not know thousand inhabitants. Since visiting the city the matter. But they only succeeded in show-
what the result will be. a few days ago, I have been deeply impressed ing the weakness of their own positions as con-
Monday morning, Nov. 4, I expect to leave that the work should be started there at once ; trasted with truth. The Lord gave grace in the
for Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, and expect and that the way to do so was to have two or replies to manifest a better spirit, and the
to return about the first of January. We would three good Bible workers and a ship missionary results were victories for the truth.
ask all the children of God who may read these locate there. Who will devote themselves to The canvassing and colporter work is receiv-
lines to remember us in their prayers. Al- this work ? The harvest truly is great, but the ing attention, and those who are engaged in
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these lines of work report success. We find labor in this field. Brethren, pray that wis- would add ten in Iowa, where we have formerly
our time fully occupied with visiting, Bible dom and strength may be given, and that suc- labored. This, we think, is because the poor hon-
work, and occasional meetings ; and the pros- cess may attend the work. A. C. BOURDEAU. est souls have been so thoroughly deceived, they
pects before us are encouraging. The most desire to be extremely cautious in the matter of
perplexing problem is a suitable place of meet- religion. We cannot blame them for this. But
ing ; but we do not despair that God will re- VERMONT. when they see the light of present truth, they
member the interests of his work, and in his are delighted with its beauty and power. Re-
own good time make a wise provision. member us at a throne of grace.
IN our little Conference the laborers are enjoy- J. M. WILLOUGHI3Y,
The city is now in the midst of a revival ing the work, and God is giving success in many
excitement, under the leadership of B. Fay C. M. GARDNER.
ways. One thing which gives us joy is the ad-
Mills ; and as we see the people lulled to sleep dition of several churches to our fellowship
by the announcement of the good time coming, within the last twelve months. The most recent MANITOBA.
when in this Christian (?) government, all men organization was at North Wolcott, Oct. 26 to
will bow the knee to Christ, we long to see the Nov. 2. A full set of officers was chosen, and I WRITE to report the progress of religious
people of God clothed with power, and then to an elder and a deacon were ordained. Fourteen bigotry and persecution here. Sunday, Oct. 20,
see this closing message go with a force that entered into the fellowship ; as many more are brother Henry Whitehouse was picking up pota-
will call out those who are honest in heart. keeping the Sabbath, making the prospect good toes on the farm of brother Alcoa, which farm
We ask to be remembered in the prayers of for an early increase in numbers. Another en- lies just inside the town corporation. The con-
those interested in our work. couraging feature of the work in the place is the stable came down and arrested him, and took
J. W. COLLIE.
possession of a house of worship newly erected him up-town, and kept him until dark, then let
and almost entirely free from debt. The organ- him return to brother Alcock's on condition that
MICHIGAN. ization was completed, and the officers ordained he come back on the morrow to stand trial. On
• I • •I mi la I IL I •
on the occasion of the first meeting held in the Monday the trial took place before Justice J. L.
HOMER AND GRAND LEDGE.- We began a new church. Elder H. W. Pierce is the laborer Logic. The law under which he was tried was
series of meetings in Grand Ledge, Oct. 9. that the Lord has used in doing a large part of a village ordinance, which forbids everybody
Several of our brethren live in and around the the work in this vicinity. The end is not yet but clergymen, doctors, and others engaged in
city, who belonged to the churches in Potterville reached, as there are adjoining neighborhoods works of necessity and mercy to follow their
and Westphalia. Oct. 12 we organized a Sab- calling for meetings. usual vocations on the 6 Sabbath day." The
bath-school numbering thirty-two members. The church organized in Woodbury last win- law does not specify which day is the Sabbath,
Since then it has increased to about forty. ter, which is only a few miles away from Wolcott, but brother Whitehouse was convicted for work-
Five heads of families have begun the observance has grown in numbers and strength, so that now ing on Sunday, although he maintained that he
of the Sabbath since the meetings began, others we have two new churches, with many promises had not broken the law, having kept the Sab-
are deeply interested. We expect by the bless- of increase in these parts where we had no bath day according to the Bible.
ing of God to have quite a strong company church one year ago. The penalty affixed by the law is not less than
ready for organization before spring. The Bible work, both in Burlington and Rut- $10, nor more than $50, for the first offense.
Oct. 19, 20 we met Elder I. H. Evans, presi- land is newly organized, and is beginning to bear The justice sentenced him to pay $10 and costs
dent of the Conference, and J. S. Hall, secre- fruit. This manner of presenting the truth is amounting to $3.50, the last to be paid to the
tary, at Homer. Elder Evans did most of the better understood, and seems to give greater complainant, or, in default thereof, twenty days
preaching, and the blessing of God attended the promise than formerly. Many more persons are in the common jail at Portage la Prairie, at
word spoken. It was evident that the people willing to be taught than our workers are able to hard labor. It is two weeks to-day since this
appreciated the efforts to help them by the love reach in this way. Had we ten times as many sentence was passed, but for some unaccountable
and tenderness manifested in their testimonies. workers, and funds to support them, all could reason the authorities have taken no steps to
On first-day morning two were baptized, after be profitably employed in the small territory execute it, and brother Whitehouse is still at
which Elder Evans examined and organized a within our limits. WILLIAM COVERT. liberty, but with the sentence hanging over his
church of seventeen members. Others expect head. He has not ceased Sunday work, how-
to unite soon. Brother Hall spoke on the tract ever, and does not fear the penalty.
and missionary work, after which a tract society UTAH. W. H. FALCONER.
was formed and duly officered. Taken alto-
gether, it was an excellent meeting. May God SINCE our last report we have been blessed
IN THE GERMAN FIELD.
bless the dear brethren at Homer, for whom we with some success in the work in this Territory.
have labored so long. A church with ten members was organized in
Brother J. C. Harris has been called home on San Pete county. This church was developed AFTER the good camp-meeting at Reading,
account of illness in his family. largely by the labors of brother Jens Klemmen- Pa., I spent a few days with the church at
J. F. BALLENGER. sen, who removed from Minnesota to Utah last Allentown. I held meetings every evening and
year. Although but a lay member, God has Sabbath ; the church is holding up the light of
blessed his efforts, and souls are rejoicing in the present truth in that city, and I think others
PENNSYLVANIA.
truth. We are greatly in need of a Scandinavian will soon be added to their number. On my
• laborer to assist this brother in his work for way north I stopped and held one meeting at
MIDWAY, MC DONALD, AND CECIL. The Lord this nationality. Our tent-meetings at Provo Fleetwood. There was quite a houseful of at-
is still granting success in the work among the closed after continuing about nine weeks ; a few tentive listeners. After this I went to Buffalo,
French and others, where I am laboring. To honest ones took their stand for the truth of N. Y., and spent a few day with brethren Lor-
him be all the praise. Oct. 5, a young brother God, and others are interested for whom we enz and Lesh, holding one meeting. Sabbath and
and his sister went to Pittsburg and were bap- entertain strong hopes. One of the Bible Sunday we spent with the little German church
tized, and returning the same day they were workers remained to follow up the interest with thirteen miles southeast of Buffalo. I am glad
received into the church at Midway. Two visiting and Bible readings. the message has a foothold among the Germans
others who were without have been reclaimed, Our tent is now pitched in Springville, about in that part of the field, and hope the Lord will
and received into that church. In Cecil, at the six miles from Provo. The location is very beau- add many more precious souls to their number.
place where I had baptized eight persons, the tiful, and everything seems favorable. Utah is Continuing my journey westward, I stopped
water was entirely dried up ; but we were soon having the greatest political campaign this year over Sabbath and Sunday in Chicago, visited
provided with a well-fitted baptistry in Mc Don- ever known in its history. About the time we the Germans on the West Side and North Side,
ald, where, during the past month, I have began meetings, the political wave struck the had a good meeting with the friends in a hall
baptized five French and two English converts. town, and we have had political speeches, brass on the North Side. Brother Schaefer and sister
Three others also, who were without, were re- bands, and drum corps almost incessantly. These Ohm have been giving Bible readings in this
claimed, and received into the church. things have materially affected our interest, for part of the city, and God has given them some
The first three Sabbaths of this quarter the if there is one thing the people of this country fruits of their labor.
ordinances were celebrated interchangeably in are interested in more than another, it is politics. From Chicago I went to Milwaukee, where I
these three places. The attendance was good. Notwithstanding these discouraging features, found brother Scholl working among the Ger-
The Lord came near to us in each place, and all we hope to accomplish some good before we mans. There being some interest to hear, I re-
seemed refreshed. The French church has been close the meetings. mained one week. The word was well received,
reorganized. There are now two congregations. A few have been added to the Ogden and and one man decided to obey. From Milwau-
The one in Mc Donald has twenty members, a Salt Lake churches during the summer. kee I went to Pound, where brethren Dirksen
full list of officers, and a Sabbath-school of While there are difficulties connected with the and Herman had been laboring with a tent ,
nearly thirty members. The one in Cecil has work in this field, and some that are not met quite a number had decided to obey the Lord,
nineteen members, with church officers, and a in other fields, we are not discouraged, but and on Sabbath, Nov. 9, we organized a church
membership of nearly forty in their Sabbath- labor on in hope. The amount of labor and ex- of nineteen members, with brother J. H. Dirk
school. It is decided that I shall continue to pense required to add one to the cause in Utah sen as elder. Quite a number of these are Po'
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landers, who could speak neither German nor WEST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE PROCEED- the year ending June 30, 1895, of $140.67.
English. I had to preach through an inter- INGS. The work of the session passed off pleasantly,
preter. They are now rejoicing in the truth. and we believe good was accomplished in thus
Several others have kept their first Sabbath, and THE eighth annual session of the West Vir- counseling together concerning the Lord's work.
will soon unite with the church. ginia Conference was held in Parkersburg, Sept. T. E. BOWEN, Sec.
H. SHULTZ. 16-23. There were six business meetings held.
The greater part of the work of the Conference MT. VERNON ACADEMY.
was done when Elder R. C. Porter, the repre-
THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT sentative from the General Conference, arrived.
ROME, N. Y. As was previously announced, our school
But few resolutions were passed. One with ref- opened Sept. 11. The attendance was much bet-
erence to the holding of a canvassers' institute, ter at the beginning than on any previous year.
THE District Conference for the General Con- and another concerning the preparation of the A number of new students have come in since
ference district 1, was held at Rome, N. Y., as camp-ground the coming year, and another re- the opening, and several are planning to enter
per appointment. The attendance from the affirming the resolutions of last year, covered theat the beginning of the winter term.
Conferences in the district was not large, yet all work of resolutions. At the end of the second month sixty-five
of the Conferences and the mission field were Credentials were given D. C. Babcock and students had been enrolled in the boarding depart-
represented. The meeting was interesting and S. P. Whitney (later) ; Ordination and Creden- ment. This number will be considerably in-
practical from the start. Every day was well tials, brother William Hutchinson ; Ministerial creased before the opening of the winter term.
filled with earnest, careful study of the various Licenses, J. R. S. Mowry, B. B. Noftsger, Plans are being made to give pleasant and com-
important questions which lie at the foundation D. N. Meredith, T. E. Bowen. Missionary fortable accommodations to all who come, so
of success in the work. There was perfect free- Licenses were given to eight individuals. The none need stay away thinking there may not be
dom in discussion, and yet a sweet unity born officers elected were as follows : President, Elderroom. We are much gratified with the work
of brotherly love which made it an enjoyable D. C. Babcock ; Secretary, T. E. Bowen ; Treas- that is being done, and the good spirit that
season. Elder 0. A. Olsen was detained by urer, B. B. Johnson ; Executive Committee,
important committee work in Battle Creek, so
seems to pervade the different departments of
D. C. Babcock, B. B. Johnson, C. B. Malone, work. Nearly every student in school is a mem-
that he did not reach the meeting until it was D. N. Meredith, David Haddix. ber of some one of the Bible classes, and the
half over. He entered at once upon the work, Three new churches were received into the other departments are well represented and full
with his usual earnestness and courage. Both Conference. Love and brotherly kindness were of interest.
in the desk and in the council meetings his manifested throughout the entire session ; conse- The question of student labor is receiving con-
faithful words of counsel were much appreciated. quently, everything passed off harmoniously. siderable attention, and several of the students
All branches of the work received attention, T. E. BOWEN, Sec. are meeting a part of their expenses by working
and the meeting was, in fact, a district Con-
for the school. There is no question as to the
ference, studying and planning for the advance-
GENERAL CONFERENCE BIBLE SCHOOL AT wisdom of the plan. Students who work two or
ment of the work as a State Conference, only in
COLLEGE VIEW, NEB. three hours every day at some useful employ-
a larger field. A number of important resolu-
ment, make much. more satisfactory advancement
tions were passed, which will be furnished the
THE school at this place opened at the ap- than do those who occupy the same amount of
REVIEW for publication.
pointed time, Oct. 30, occupying the same very time in exciting games. The only difficulty on
Elder Mc Cutchenuhad to leave the meeting
comfortable rooms in the college building that the part of the school is to furnish a sufficient
before the close to attend to the case of brother
were used last year. The membership of the amount of work that will bring in a profitable re-
Keck and himself, which has been appealed to However, the plan has worked so well
school is not as large as last year, there being turn.
the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia.
only about thirty in attendance ; still there are here that we hope to do still more in the future.
As we parted with him, knowing that if the
new arrivals every day. We are looking for our We are glad to note a steady growth in the
case was decided adversely, before we should
largest attendance about the first of January, spiritual condition of the school, a few having
meet him again, he would be called upon to
the time when there will be special instruction already made a start in the Christian life.
serve his sentence in the chain-gang, we united The health of the students has been most
given to church officers, Sabbath-school workers,
in prayer for him, and committed him to the
and canvassers. This season of the year is the excellent ; many are even in much better health
keeping of the merciful King of kings and Lord
very best time for our canvassers and ministers than when they entered school three months ago.
of lords ; and he went forth full of faith and The winter term will open Dec. 11. All who
to be in new fields, and the greater number of
courage to his work. are planning to come at that time, or at any
The work is rapidly onward. The hosts of them are in the midst of interests.
The following States are represented at the time between now and the holidays, should
evil are being marshaled for the closing conflict.
But thanks be unto God, we fight in no uncer- school : Louisiana, Arkansas, Minnesota, Iowa, write me as soon as possible, in order that the
tain warfare. Christ, the Captain of our sal- South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. necessary arrangements may be made before-
The ages of the pupils range from eighteen to hand.
vation, will surely triumph. May it be ours to I shall be pleased to correspond with those
seventy years, the average being about thirty-
be so united with him that we may always tri-
R. C. PORTER. six years. About two thirds of them are under who are interested in our school work here, and
umph with him.
the average. Those of the most advanced years who desire to know more about it, and to send
are active workers in the cause of Christ. These them our new illustrated calendar. Also, if
TENNESSEE RIVER CONFERENCE are the ones that have not had much privilege those who are planning to attend school at some
PROCEEDINGS. of attending school in their younger days, and time in the future, but who are not able to do
they appreciate the opportunities of the Bible so this year, will write me, I will send them
Tun fifteenth annual session of the Tennessee school very much. The way that these older information that may help them in their plans.
River Conference was held in Nashville, Oct ones get their lessons, demonstrates that all may M. Vernon, 0. W. T. BLAND.
1-8. Resolutions were adopted, expressing be benefited by our Bible schools. And so we
gratitude for blessings and prosperity which would say to all our church elders, Take advan- AT WORK AGAIN.
have attended our work in general,— an un- tage of the Bible school ; it is for you.
usually large number having been added to our L. A. EIOOPES. No doubt many of the readers of this good
churches during the past year,— and especially paper have been anxious to know how my health
in the canvassing field ; that greater efforts be ANNUAL SESSION OF THE WEST is by this time. I am glad to notify all such
put forth to select and send forth a much larger VIRGINIA TRACT SOCIETY. that to the praise of the Lord, I am able once
number of properly qualified persons to engage more to take up the work. I am not entirely
in that work ; and that we encourage our Con- DURING the eighth session of the West Vir- well, but gaining slowly all the time. Now by
ference laborers, especially those of limited ginia Tract Society, four meetings were held way of warning and explanation I wish to say to
experience, to attend the Biblical institute of dis- upon the Parkersburg camp ground, Sept. my dear ministering brethren, that while we are
trict 2, at Atlanta, Ga., beginning Jan. 3, 1896. 16-23. Two resolutions were considered and acquainting the people with the binding obli-
Credentials were granted to Elders C. L. passed, one giving the officers authority to gations of the moral law, let us bear in mind
Boyd, H. W. Reed, and R. G. Garrett ; Li- procure a printing outfit for the use of the the fact that physical law must be obeyed,
cense, W. Jones ; Missionary Licenses, W. R. society, and the other recommending that we or we must suffer, and God is author of both.
Burrow, C. G. Lowry, J. H. Lewis, J. W. return to the old-fashioned method of doing The first night - of a course of lectures I was
Beardslee, Nellie Gaines, Mrs. Clara Hunt, and missionary work by distributing tracts and seized with a violent attack of la grippe, and
Mrs. C. L. Boyd. papers. Much that was important to the work was advised by two doctors to give up my meet-
The following officers were elected for the in this part of the field was said while these ings, but on account of a very large attendance
ensuing year : President, C. L. Boyd ; Secretary, resolutions were under consideration. and a most excellent attention, I thought that I
Mrs. C. L. Boyd ; Treasurer, Mrs. C. Hunt ; The officers elected for the coming year were : must go on with the meetings, which I did for
Executive Committee, C. L. Boyd, H. W. President, D. C. Babcock ; Secretary and Treas- twelve weeks. Three weeks of this time I had
Reed, J. H. Dortch, R. G. Garrett, and L. A. urer, T. E. Bowen ; State Agent, S. F. Reeder. this epidemic so severely that I was confined
Callicott. MRs. C. L. BOYD, Sec. The treasurer's report showed a gain during nearly all day to my bed, but I would get up
 750 ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD. "[VoL. 72, No. 47.

and preach every night. Thus I went on until papers and the precious Bible. I am here alone, The Schlatter bubble has not broken yet, though it
I failed entirely with congestion of the brain, not knowing of another one in the country. has floated away. The "healer" suddenly disappeared
from his throng of followers. It is reported that a high
which affected my nerves so much that for four- Yours in Christ, official of a western railway became much interested
teen long months I have been on the invalid's SARAH DEVOIZE. in the pretended healer, because he thinks his wife
list. However, in it all the Lord was a present has received help for her deafness at his hands. He
help in every time of need. Now I am located has issued a general order for his men and their friends
at 1211 Collingwood Ave., Toledo, 0., to
superintend the mission work again. Our mis-
ens of tile ,eeh. who need healing to repair as soon as possible to
Denver, and be healed. Consequently, many are being
transported thither. The lady's cure was not instan-
sion family are all of good courage, and very taneous, but she was assured that in a short time her
thankful to God for so highly favoring us with FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 16, 1895. hearing would fully return, and she is sure she received
such a pleasant location in this city. some benefit at once. One peculiarity of this fraud is
that his " Father " told him not to heal on Sunday. In
Before closing I wish to mention the kindness NOTES. this respect his sanctimoniousness carries him beyond
of our dear brethren and sisters at Bowling the Saviour, whom he pretends to imitate. He healed
Green, Curtice, Liberty Center, and White The Chicago Tribune of Nov. 5, has an editorial en- on Sunday, and also on the Sabbath; but it is per-
House, who have come forward at this time of titled, " The Indiana Trolley Outrage," in which occurs fectly natural that one fraud should indorse another.
need and helped cheerfully in furnishing the the following significant expression: " And whatever
may be the facts in this particular instance, it is emi-
mission with the necessary things to begin with. nently proper that such work should not be permitted ITEMS.
Our church in this city have given many tokens in the future, apart from any consideration of the feel-
of kindness, which speak louder than words of ings of the numerous citizens who know it to be a
the pleasure it affords them to help forward the needless desecration of the day which they persist in —The great Chicago dailies have reduced their
calling the Sabbath." That the editor of such a paper prices to one cent a copy for papers sold in the city,
message. E. J. VAN HORN. should dare even to imply that the day " which they except for the Sunday edition, which is five cents.
Toledo, 0., Nov. 10. persist in calling the Sabbath" is not the Sabbath, The papers retain their size of sixteen pages.
causes us no small degree of surprise. Will the editor
— Elizabeth Kelly, the daughter of a poor gardener of
of the Tribune carry out the implication to its
SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY. Philadelphia, is about to come into possession of an im-
logical termination?
mense fortune of $15,000,000, left her by her father's
brother. There's another good chance for a duke or an
ON my return home from the Pennsylvania The annexation of Hawaii is again the talk. It is not earl.
camp meeting, I found the academy well started improbable that the continued agitation of the question
may produce results after a time. The present indica- —Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson, accompanied by her
in its present year's work. The new dormitory was tions are, according to those who are supposed to un- son, Lloyd Osborne, and Mrs. Isabel Strong, left San
well filled, and all were enjoying the additional derstand, quite strong that the attempt will be made, Francisco, Nov. 14, on the steamer " Mariposa." Mrs.
and that President Cleveland will not interpose his veto Stevenson will reside permanently at her old home in
comforts it has provided. Valima, Samoa.
The physical culture class, embracing all the as before. It is said that he will insist upon a plebi-
scite vote by all the voters of the Islands. Then, if it — A gambler named Schaffer has testified before the
men and boys in the institution, both professors appear that there is a prevailing sentiment in favor of Commissioners of Accounts in New York, that he regu-
and students, was actively engaged each day in annexation, he will make no further objection. It is larly and systematically divided his profits with Supt.
doing grading work about the premises. This proposed to introduce the matter into Congress in the Byrnes, while he was a police captain. Byrnes is now
work was much needed, and adds greatly to the form of a joint resolution, recommending the annexa- in Europe, and his friends had placed great confidence
appearance of the surroundings as well as to the tion of Hawaii, the resolution to be indorsed by the in him.
president of Hawaii and their representative here, as
health of the class. There is real character in well as by President Cleveland. — A package containing $20, 000 was deposited in
such useful labor, and those who engage in it the Express Company's safe at Colorado Springs on the
by so doing are being developed into more prac- evening of Nov. 11. A later train brought $35,000
We have received from the principal of the Tus- more that was placed with it. Soon two robbers ap-
tical workmen in all serviceable lines. The kegee, Ala., Normal and Industrial Institute, Prof. peared, and compelled the agent to open the safe and
students seem to enjoy the work as well as the Booker T. Washington, his fourteenth annual report to hand over the money.
teachers, and it is a pleasent sight to look upon the trustees. During the year the attendance was 809, — Lord Sholto Douglas, an English adventurer,
so many cheerfully engaged in this practical a little more than one half of whom were boys. Stu- lately shocked his friends by falling in love with a va-
work. New students are still coming in, and dents come from seventeen States. The industrial de- riety actress, or waiter girl in California; but finally
partment is perhaps the most interesting feature of the obtained his father's consent to a marriage. Now
many more will soon be enrolled. school. This serves at least two very important ends: there is war in the family, Mrs. Sholto takes sides with
The spiritual interest is excellent, and the It enables the poor students largely to pay their way in her mother, and there is talk of shooting, and a gen-
missionary meetings connected with the school school, thus enabling them to maintain a self-dependent erally disgraceful row.
are of unusual interest this year. Nearly one spirit, and it is educational in a line that is intensely
practical. From a very small beginning the institution —At White Post, Ky., a score of armed men went
thousand papers are wrapped and addressed in into a church, and taking two Mormon exhorters,
has been built up to large proportions. There are now
the academy chapel each week, and many in thirty-seven buildings of the institution, and they are placed them astride rails, and in that fashion escorted
teresting letters are received and read from time almost wholly the work of students. The value of them across Tug River into West Virginia. They then
to time. The effect of this work will be far- the property is now $215,000, free from incumbrance. released them with a warning that if they ever returned
to Kentucky, they would be horsewhipped, tarred
reaching, and its value is beyond estimate. and feathered, and a rougher ride given them.
There is still room for others to enter the "Pearl Pence, of Converse, southwest of Wabash,
school the present year. Any who desire to come — Although Portugal is bankrupt, the king's civil list
Ind., died recently from cigarette poisoning. He had
having been unpaid for two years, and the royal family
should correspond with Prof. J. H. Haughey been a constant user of cigarettes for four years, and
living mainly on the income of the fortune Queen Marie
before coming. his system became so impregnated with nicotine that,
Amelie inherited from her father, the Comte de Paris,
though he abandoned their use, treatment afforded no
BIBLE SCHOOL. relief. He was seventeen years old." Such an item as
yet strangely enough, Portugal's crown jewels are among
the most valuable in the world, the crown the most
the foregoing is not infrequently met with, and yet the
There will be a Bible school opened Jan. 1 gorgeous of all. Its intrinsic value is estimated at $8,-
evil prevails. Besides those who actually commit sui-
in connection with the academy. It will form 000,000.
cide in this way, the number who blunt their physical,
a separate department. This will be for the mental, and moral powers by the use of the villainous — The " Pennsylvania," of the Hamburg-American
accommodation of such as have recently entered cigarette is legion. It may be seriously questioned if Steamship Line, which will go into commission in June,
for the protection of the community, legal restriction is the longest vessel in the world. She has 20,000 tons'
upon the work of the ministry or missionary should not be placed upon a practice so vicious in its displacement, which beats the " Lucania " by 15 per
work without sufficient preparation, and those results. No amount of danger short of certain and in- cent. Her length is 560 feet, beam, 62 feet, and depth,
who are contemplating entering upon such work stantaneous death would deter men and youth of this 42 feet. While carrying 30,000 tons' dead weight, she
who need further training. This department generation from doing as they choose, and nothing but has accommodations for 200 cabin and 1500 steerage
will embrace classes in Bible, history, and Eng- the arm of the law can check this deadly evil. passengers.
lish language, with other optional studies. — The London Chronicle prints a dispatch from its
For particulars correspond with either the presi- The ridiculous foreign trade in American heiresses Paris correspondent, claiming that eighteen suicides
have occurred at Paris and Lyons, which can be traced
dent of your Conference, Prof. J. H. Haughey, is becoming quite active. An American girl with a
to despondency, resulting from losses on the bourse
or the writer. R. C. PORTER. million or more can sell herself for an empty title in
France, England, or Italy. A lawyer in an adjoining during the recent panic. Among the most prominent
State has received from Paris the following proposition of those who have committed suicide, is M. Colombet,
proprietor of the well-known Bank Colombet, at Chat-
A LETTER. from an acquaintance: "A young French prince, one
tellerault. He shot his wife before killing himself.
of my friends, desires to contract a marriage in Amer-
ica with a young lady of refined tastes and a dowry of — Upon the order of the city director of public
Bijou Hills, S. Dale. at least $2,000,000. Will you undertake to find him safety, work was stopped last Sunday on the $1,000,-
EDITOR OF THE REVIEW AND HERALD — such a girl?. After the marriage you will be paid the 000 Park building, which is being erected in the heart
Through your columns, I desire to thank the sum of $10,000. And if you carry the matter through of Pittsburg, Pa. Director Brown objected to Sunday
by or before Dec. 1, an extra compensation of $5000 work, because it would disturb church-goers and
kind Christian friends who have been sending will be paid. The young prince in question belongs to church services in the vicinity. The director had a
me the REVIEW. My friends and I enjoy read- the most illustrious family of all the French nobility squad of police on the ground this morning to arrest
ing it very much. I hope and pray it may help dating from the Crusaders. He is twenty-nine years any workmen in the building. Work was also stopped
to make us better Christians. I received the old, an extreme Catholic, and he desires that the young the same day on a new main being laid to the Hiland
truth by the preaching of R. M. Kilgore, about lady shall also be a Catholic, but the religious question water reservoir, owing to the threat of Christian En-
will not be an obstacle to marriage." The lawyer was deavor societies to prosecute the contractors. The
twenty-three years ago ; my faith grows stronger evidently new to the business, for he had to reply that Christian Endeavor people threaten general prosecu-
and stronger, sustained by the reading of your the time, about two weeks, was too short for him. tions against Sunday work.
 NOVEMBER 19, 1895]" ADVERT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD. 751
- Mgr. Laurenzelli, the internuncio at The Hague, is to present it to him and to show him its important points. REVISED, ENLARGED, AND MORE FULLY
the leading candidate to succeed Mgr. Satolli as papal If you have some person in mind who you think ILLUSTRATED,
delegate to the Roman Catholic Church in the United would be more interested in another line of literature,
States; but it has been officially stated that Mgr. take him the Signs of the Times, and see if you cannot " THE GOSPEL PRIMER," without any special effort on
Satolli's successor will not be nominated immediately, induce him to subscribe for it. We know that through the part of either publishers or canvassers, has already
as he will continue exercising his present functions these publications a great many people are being led to reached a circulation of 175,000 copies in the space of
until the papal consistory of 1896, when he will proceed accept the truth. Then there is another class of indi- about twenty months; and we have heard of a number
to Rome to receive his cardinal's hat. viduals who would become much interested in our of individuals who have accepted the truth through
-A school building in Grenada, Mex., Nov. 12, in health tracts. Take them our Good Health, which is reading it; and certainly it is a most valuable publica-
which 150 children were present, caught fire, and be certainly a health and temperance journal that we can tion to place in the hands of not only young people but
all appreciate and recommend with earnestness. These the older ones as well.
fore anything could be done, the whole building was
ablaze, and in spite of the heroic efforts of the people, three missionary papers of the denomination should The book has just been entirely rewritten. Orders
have the earnest support of all our people, and we sent to any of our publishing houses or to their branch
was destroyed. Thirty-one charred bodies, including
the teacher, have so far been taken out. The fire is should do everything that we can to circulate them. offices will receive prompt attention. The revised edi-
Then there are a large number of young people who tion is thirty-two pages larger than the old one; the
believed to have been of incendiary origin, and two
are in need of good reading-matter. Aside from our book is very much improved, as is universally acknowl-
boys who had been severely punished by the teacher
good books, we have that most estimable young peo- edged by all who have examined it.
and suspended from school, are believed to be the
authors of the crime. ple's journal, the Youth's Instructor, and we are glad The revision of the publication is such as to make
to hear the comments from so many to the effect that it practically a new book, and the new illustrations
-A story has been circulated around Atlanta, Mich., this paper is getting better and better all the time. that have been added to it have improved its appear-
about a big buck deer with a white halo around his Now why not plan to have the young people in our so- ance. In enlarging this publication and re-writing it,
head. He was known as the sacred deer. Many cieties and churches not only subscribe for the paper it has been decided to place it in the Bible Student's
refused to believe the story, thinking it a bit of super- themselves, but canvass their friends? If every mem- Library. It can be had now in paper covers at twenty-
stition, until last week, when a hunter brought in a ber of the Instructor family would take two or three five cents a copy; in board covers for thirty-five cents
pair of monster antlers. Impaled between them by subscriptions for the paper, you can readily see what a copy; and cloth for fifty cents. This is just the
several prongs, was the skull of a full-grown human a fine list it would give, and how much good would be publication to circulate between now and the holidays,
being, fastened so tightly as to resist all efforts to re-accomplished by thus giving the paper a wider and we hope that a large number of agents all through
move it. The skull was nearly white from exposure. circulation. the field will esteem it a privilege to take hold of the
It looks as if it had been ten years exposed to the Then there are individuals all around you who are work and circulate it in earnest.
weather. getting more or less interested in the truth, and are be- We believe that our State agents and others engaged
ginning to make a study of our work, and of what we in the canvassing work are coming to believe quite
as a denomination are doing. Call the attention of all fully that it is far better to have agents learn how to
such to the REVIEW AND HERALD. Then there is that canvass by selling some of these smaller publications,
Seventh-day Adventist neighbor that lives just down than for them to begin at once upon the larger books.
the street a little way from you, that is not taking any The usual subscription book discounts will be made.
of our periodicals. Certainly he should be visited A. 0. TAIT.
NEBRASKA, NOTICE !
without delay, and his subscription taken for the RE-
VIEW, for no Seventh-day Adventist family should
ELDER D. NETTLETON and the writer will hold think of getting along without it. And do n't forget
church institutes before week of prayer, as follows: - our Scandinavian, German, and Holland papers. Do
ICIII6AN GENTRAL
"The Niagara Falls Route."
Omaha, Nov. 22-27 you not know of some Scandinavians, or some Germans,
Dunbar, " 29 to Dec. 4 or some Hollanders that you can interest in this class Corrected June 2, 1995.
Decatur, Dec. 6-11 of literature? Why not call around to where they live
E Detroit tMail & *N. Y. & *Eastern *Atrntio
Blair Country, 13-18 some evening, and give them a pleasant social visit, and :Ashts. A Express. Bos. Spl. Express. Express.
In these meetings the different lines of the work will make it in your way to tell them about our work and STATIONS.
Chicago pm 9.30 am 6.50 am 16. 30 pm 8.00
receive careful attention, and we hope to see a general about our valuable papers, and give them some sample
pm 11.36
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attendance from the churches in those sections of the copies of these papers, and after awhile gain their sub-
Niles am 12.45 10.15 1 5.55 2.45
Kalamazoo 2.15 am 7.20 11.52 2.16 '1.21 4.85
State. Each institute will begin Friday evening and scriptions? Study the different ways that you can think Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 pm 12.50 2.50 7.58 6.22
Jackson 4.30 10.00 2.90 4.10 9.20 0.50
continue till the next Wednesday evening. We expect of, and as you study, pray God for wisdom that he may Ann Arbor
Detroit.......,.
5.40 11.05
'1.10 Pra 12.20
3.50
6,30
6.00
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these meetings to be greatly blessed of God, and trust guide us in the work that we have before us now, be- Buffalo.......,.
Rochester
am 12.10 am 6.45
3.00 9.65
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8.40
our brethren and sisters will plan to come and remain cause it certainly is an important one, and we should be 13_yracuse 5.00
pm 1.45
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8,48
10.45
till the close. The missionary, Sabbath-school, and using all the opportunities that we have for circulating
New York am 7.00
Boston 340 11.85 10.60
church work will receive much attention, and the offi- our literature. *Night sNY.Bos. iMall & t Kolas, eraciflo
cers of these different organizations in the surrounding But now perhaps you are ready to say, "What a Express. &Chi.Sp. Express. ILTIZT SWeste'n
Express. Accom. Express,
churches should try to come, that we may counsel to- mass of periodicals you have outlined in this short STATIONS.
Boston pm 2.00 pm 80
gether for the advancement of the work. Homes will article. Do you think we can subscribe for all these?"
am 10.30 pm 7.15
New York pm 1.00 4.30 63.00 9.15
be provided for all who attend these institutes. May That is a question you will have to settle yourselves.
Syracuse . 8.30 11,80 am 2.15 am 7.20
Rochester 10.87 am 1.20 4.10 9.55
the blessing of God be with us in these important gath- The writer has been so long connected with the relig- Buffalo
Detroit
31.46
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2.20 5.30
8.30 pre 1.00
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11.05
W. B. WHITE. ious liberty office that he would not think of coercing Aim Arbor 10.25 7.30 8.43 9.25 2.00 pm 5.57 am 12.15
erings. Jackson 11.40 8.35 10.43 10.30 3.02 7.35 1.25
people, or making them think they are compelled to do Battle Creek_ am 1.17 9.48 pi:1:112.15 11.43 4.18 9.11 2.55
anything against their will. We believe in the most Kalamazoo 2.10 10.27 1.00 4.67 10.00 0.36
Niles 4.00 11.48 8.00 pm 12.22 6.27 5.00
CHANGE OF ADDRESS. unbounded religious liberty, and we think that every Michigan City. 5.09 pm 12.50 4.26 2.45 7.22 6.0
Chicago 7.10 2.49 (Cis 4.80 9.05 1.50
one should be left free to subscribe for such periodicals
as he or she may think best,- but that particular point `Daily. tflaily except Sunday
THE mission in Toledo, 0., has changed location is not what we are driving at. It is not so much that Kalamazoo accommodation train goes west at 9.05 a.m. darlyermept.Sund.ay.
Jackson east at 7.27 P. m.
from 1201 Monroe St., to 1211 Collingwood Ave., we are asking you, my dear brother or sister, to sub- Trains on Battle ()reek Division depart at 8.10 a. in. and 4.3E ge, mx and
which is now the address of Elder E. J. Van Horn, scribe for these papers yourself, as it is to work for arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 5.35 p. m. daily except Sunday.
Mary J. Van Horn, Ammy Welsh, and Ella Talmage. 0. W. RUGGLES, GEO. J. SADLER,
their circulation among your friends and neighbors Ganaral Pass & Ticket Agent, Chicago. Ticket Agent Battle Creek.
who will be benefited by reading them. nnp4p.

NOTICE
But you will say, "If I work for their circulation,
I ought to take and read them myself so as to know
CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK
how properly to present them." That is a good idea. IR.o
EIGHT or ten bright young men can be admitted to I am glad you suggested it. But you say, "I am not
the Sanitarium Training-school for Missionary Nurses financially able to take all these papers." At first Time Table, in Effect Nov. x8, 1894,
now, if well qualified and well recommended. Write thought that would seem to be an insurmountable
at once, inclosing a recommendation from the Confer- barrier, but you know that there is a commission given gorge &tax.
STATIONS .
GOING WEST, -.
ence president, or some church officer, to the under- on these periodicals to those who secure new subscribers Bead Daum: Read up,
signed. This is a good chance for young men of edu- for them. And now if you are not able to take the 10 4 6 42 2 D. 1 3 23 I 11
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 752 ADVENT REVIEW AHD SABBATH HERALD. 'Vol,. 72, No. 47.

he %1• 0 evilly and

Dar' The Sabbath Recorder takes the following cor- so soon seems strange to us. He seemed to us to be a
rect view of the false Christ, Schlatter, lately operating perfect fit in the work here, and a man that we could
in Denver, Col. : — not spare. But the Lord knows best, and we bow pa-
tiently to his will, and submit uncomplainingly to this,
"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." " The doings of a German by the name of Schlatter, to us, strange providence.
in Denver, Col., as a healer of diseases, are exciting "Nearly all the Americans in the city turned out to the
BATTLE CREEK, MICH., NOVEMBER 19, 1895. great curiosity and wonder, to say the least. He pre- funeral. The missionaries were all very kind, and did
tends to be Christ himself. Throngs of people visit all they could. The burial took place Friday after-
him daily, and remarkable cures are reported. People noon, just before the beginning of Sabbath."
CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER. seem to prefer to be humbugged. Barnum found that DAN. T. JONES.
class very large. Were not just such cases as that in
POETRY.—God Changeth Not, WORTIIIE IfAaam—My Ref- Denver foretold by our Saviour in Mark 13 : 22?"
uge, ELLEN LAKSHMIGow—Periect Through Suffer- Precisely! And now will the Recorder allow us to in WITNESSING FOR THE TRUTH.
ing, FANNIE. BOLTON—TWO Rivers, J. G. LAMSON
............ ........ 737, 739, 742, 746 quire if it was not in the last days that such things
CONTRIBUTORS. —Ask, and Ye Shall Receive, MRS. E. G. were to appear; and if, when we see them, we are not BROTHER SPIES, of Berlin, Germany, sends us the
WHITE— God's Design, ELDER I. E. KIMBALL — The
Return of the Jews (To be continued), ELDER J. 0. Con- to know that the second coming of the true Christ is at following. We suspect that this is the case referred to
Liss—Vows (Concluded next week), ELDER J. N. Lomail-
BOROTJG11—Fellowship, ANNA O. KING—The Mighti- the doors? in the dispatch upon which our remarks in the Special
ness in Mites. P. Gil/limos—They Disseminate Light,
ELDERS. 11. LANE 137 740 Mention department are based. Brother Spies says this
HOME.—The Evolution of the Home-2, T.—Glimpses at the Aar' Blind to the teaching of God's word, certain is the third of similar cases: —
Turks, E. S, Pororo—Physical Preparation for Winter,
DAVID PAULSON, It. D.—The Art of Canning, m.—Diet ones are working themselves up to a pitch of intoxica- "The Berlin Local Informer of Oct. 30, makes the
for the hick, A. 13. OLSEN, M. D.—The Fairy and the tion over the idea that there is to be again a theocracy
Gems, F. H .......... . 741, 742 following very interesting statement:—
SPECIAL MENTION.—"Wars and Rumors of Wars," u. s. upon this earth; that it is to be established in this " 'A strange case of disobedience to orders has been
—Ready for Action, T. — Passing Events and Com- country; that in it Christ is to be made king, and them reported to the higher military authorities. To the
ments, T.... ............ ...... • ...... 748
selVes his prime ministers, to interpret his will, and second company of the infantry battalion at Insterburg,
EDITORIAL.—Civil Power in the Religious Realm, 6. C. T. a recruit by name of Trott, the son of a farmer in the
—Angels fnterested in Our Work, u. 8.—A Prosperous manage his affairs among men. But what saith the
Quarter, L. R the Question Chair. u. s 744, 745 township of Goldap, had recently been appointed to
Scripture? There was once a theocracy in this world,
PROGRESS.—Reports from Turkey—Sandinavia—Trini- service. The recruit Trott endeavored to discharge
dad, West Indies —Tennessee— Kentucky —1M ichigan consisting of the Jewish nation from Moses to Jehoi- every duty in a conscientious manner until last Satur-
—Pennsylvania—Vermont —Utah-14 anitoba—1 n the
German Field—The District Conference at Rome, akim. With this latter king it came to an end, in the day, when he decidedly refused to do duty, declaring
N. Y. — Tennessee River Conference roceedings— beginning of the Babylonian captivity, B. c. 606, when that he was a Seventh-day Adventist, and consequently
West Virginia conference Proceedings--General Con-
ference Bible School at College View, Neb.—Annual the nation represented by the head of gold of the great observed Saturday and not Sunday as the Sabbath, and
Session of the West Virginia Tract Society—Mount that he would rather die than do duty on the Lord's
Vernon Academy—At Work Again—South Lancaster image of Daniel 2, takes its place in prophecy. And
Academy—A. Letter ...... ...... ......... ....... 796-750 rest-day. Trott also refused to render the oath of alle-
what sentence did God then pronounce? Eze. 21 : 26,
NEWS... ............ ...... ....................... ....... 750, 751 giance on the ground of Christ's words, "Let your com-
751 27: " I will overturn, overturn, overturn it; and it munication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay." As neither the
SPECIAL NOTICES.—Nebraska, Notice I
751 shall be no more, until he comewhose right it is; and instruction nor the orders of his superiors would move
PUBLISHERS' DEPARTMENT
752 I will give it him." From Babylon to Persia was one Trott, he is now held over, awaiting a further examina-
EDITORIAL NOTES tion of his case, and the higher military authorities have
overturn; to Greeia, two; to Rome, and its divisions
which continue'to the present time, three; and there is been notified of the singular occurrence.'
Akr Among other actions of the General Conference to be no more a theocracy till Christ comes in the "Once more we see how the third angel's message is
Committee at its late meeting, it was decided that the calling the attention of the people living in the country
clouds of heaven to take the kingdom. But that will where the Reformation originated, to the true principles
annual meeting of the committee for auditing, etc., be be the destruction of all earthly governments, and the of the Reformation and Protestantism; and in a Protest-
held Feb. 20 to March 9, 1896 ; that Elder G. E. Fifield explosion of this idle dream of the "national re ant province, as Eastern Prussia is,—for there the oc-
act as one of the instructors in the Atlanta Institute, formers." currence related came to pass,—it seems strange that
Jan. 3 to Feb. 15; that M. E. Olsen, of Battle Creek, ••••-.-.••••••••
standing up for the rights of conscience should be termed
and C. T. Shaffer, of Helena, Mont., be granted minis- a 'singular occurrence,' yet it only goes to show that
SERVING A THIRD TERN. the principles for which the Reformers were ready to
terial licenses. lay down their lives, are so little understood in our days
ON Friday, Nov. 8, R. R. Whaley, of Church Hill, as to seem 'singular' in the eyes of those who profess
them. May the Lord give grace and strength to his
pai— By special invitation of the elders, Elder J. H. Md., was convicted of Sunday-breaking, and sen-
servants to stand boldly for theotruth, and heavenly
Durland will, in connection with his other duties as tenced to serve thirty days in jail at Centerville, Queen wisdom rightly to present it before kings and rulers.
principal of the Bible School, labor in behalf of the Anne county. This is the third time brother Wha- "F. W. SPIES."
Battle Creek church during the coming winter. He ley has been convicted for the same offense. The first
has been released from field work, that he may be more time was one year ago this month. Brother Whaley,
at liberty to accept this call. There is a large amount in company with brother George Curlett, was before the SUBSCRIBE NOW.
of work in connection with such a church, there being court of Queen Anne county, and both were convicted on
the charge of having done bodily labor on the first day of To new subscribers who send us or pay to our agents
about sixteen hundred names on its roll and a regular
$2 between now and Jan. 1, the REVIEW will be sent
congregation of more than two thousand. Many of the week, and served thirty days in jail. Brother Curlett
until Jan. 1, 1897. The object of this offer is to induce
these are youth. Remember this large church in your has since died, leaving a wife and four small children.
those who are not now taking the paper to do so, and
prayers. In May of the present year, brother Whaley was ar-
raigned before the magistrate of Church Hill, Justice it is not for the benefit of our old subscribers. We are
It is easier to backslide than it is to regain the sure they are all satisfied that they are getting good
Carter, and again he was sent to jail for thirty days.
lost ground. One sad relapse under some sudden temp- worth for their money at $2 per year.
Within a short time after his release from jail, in June,
tation may damage a man's reputation to such a degree brother Whaley was again arrested on a warrant sworn
that it will take years to live it down. This principle out by Charles H. Rolf, a member of the Methodist PLEASE READ AND WRITE.
is illustrated in the history of the kingdom of Judah. church to which brother Whaley once belonged. This
IN a number of large assemblies of our people, the
It took only eighteen years for that kingdom to descend man has taken the leading part in all the prosecutions
question has been asked recently how many present had
from a condition of prosperity to utter desolation, B. C. against him, following him with relentless vigor.
606 to 588. But it took it 128 years to secure a full accepted the truth through reading; and in every in-
The crime (?) for which brother Whaley is now serv-
stance, from one fourth to one third of the congregation
restoration, B. c. 536 to 408 The restoration, however, ing time, is that it is charged that on July 14, 1895, he responded that our literature had given them their first
was at length secured. Even so the sinner may take did cut some weeds in his garden, to the disturbance of
ideas of the third angel's message. This fact has led
courage that he can recover himself, if he will lay hold the community and against the peace and dignity of
us to think more seriously than ever about the great im-
upon the true source of strength. the State of Maryland. The trial and final conviction
portance that attaches to the circulation of our reading-
were before the circuit court for Queen Anne county,
matter. And it will be a great help to us in the study
the case having been brought before this court on an
Ile— The International Tract Society of London was of this question, if those of our brethren and sisters
appeal from the decision of the magistrate's court.
cited before the Clerkenwell police court in that city throughout the world, who have received the truth
Mr. James T. Ringgold, of Baltimore, appeared for
on Nov. 1, to answer to fourteen charges of employing through reading, will send a postal-card to the under-
brother Whaley. ALLEN MOON.
women and minors in their factory on Sunday. We signed at Battle Creek, stating just what publication it
have not received a definite account of the trial and its was that they first read, that set them to thinking about
results, but have obtained information that the matter THE DEATH OF BROTHER ARCHIE .1. RICE. present truth. We are very busy and would not care
was treated sarcastically rather than seriously by the to read unnecessarily long communications, but state
court. Instead of entertaining any regard for the con- the matter briefly on a postal-card, whether it was the
THE following letter was received by the Foreign
scientious convictions of those under trial, or the higher Signs of the Times, the REVIEW AND HERALD, the
Mission Secretary concerning the sad death of brother
claims of truth, these were ignored, and the defendants American Sentinel, Good _Health, " Great Controversy,"
Rice, at Guadalajara, Mex.: —
were treated as mere notoriety-seekers. We have no " Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation," etc.
" Brother Rice died of typhus fever, after an illness of
idea that this was the real impression of the court, but one week. We did not consider his case alarming If, in giving us this information, you will say that you
this unworthy course probably presented to the magis- until the afternoon of the day before he died. He was have not as yet seen our two most recent tracts,
trate and prosecuting officers the easiest way out of the perfectly resigned, and gave clear evidence of accept- " America's Crisis" and the " New Testament Sab-
disagreeable dilemma in which they found themselves ance with God. For the last three days he was de- bath," which we regard as among the best that we have
with their law confronting very serious difficulties. lirious; all his talk in his delirium was about his Saviour yet issued, we will send you a sample copy of each, free.
and his own work for the people here, in which he was Only those should respond to this note who received
They had the alternative of ignoring the letter of their deeply interested. He was all taken up with his work,
law, or antagonizing the true principles of freedom of and said he enjoyed it the best of anything he had ever their first impressions in regard to present truth through
conscience. They attempted to dodge the issue by done. He frequently said it was just the work he had reading-matter, but we hope that we shall hear from al
choosing irony. wanted.to do for years. Why he should be taken away such. A. 0. TAIT.