INSTRUCTOR

By DUNBAR W. SMITH, M.D.

After an Internship at the Loma Linda Sanitarium and Hos- pital We Hope to Be Able to Respond to This Call; and, if I Cannot Use My Voice, I Shall Use My Hands; and, by Means of Medical Ministry, Finish the Task God Has Given Me to Do

All Things Work Together for Good

WELL, son," said the noted throat spe- of a fine church in a large city, discontinue and intelligent audience. We were barely cialist after examining my larynx, my network broadcast and associated Bible halfway through the series when I had to "you will have to quit preaching for a correspondence school, and abandon the quit speaking because of a severe laryn- while, and give your voice a rest. I notice plan to hold another evangelistic campaign gitis. some roughening of the cords, which will in the fall. I must disband my congenial My difficulty was due to the activities of only get worse if you continue, and in time evangelistic company and say good-by to some who wished to disturb the meetings you may not be able to talk at all." my many friends. and discourage attendance. Night after These were indeed sad words. I loved Two years before, I had injured my night lime was dusted in the air on the to preach, and greatly enjoyed my work. voice while preaching in the mission field. windward side of the beautiful new tile- God had called me to the ministry, and At the time we were conducting the third roofed tabernacle we had erected for this His servants had ordained me by the lay- series of Bible lectures in the beautiful campaign. As the dust drifted through, ing on of hands. I had no other thought and cultured Oriental city of Colombo, it caused considerable coughing, eye ir- but to "preach the word" until Jesus came Ceylon. Five nights a week for more than ritation, and other distress. I was the or until my lips were stilled in death. Now two months we had been presenting the speaker, and it especially irritated my I must consider resigning my pastorate great doctrines of the Bible to an eager —Please turn to page 17 VOL. 97, NO. 45 NOVEMBER 8, 1949 EALLY, Ben, I don't think you should again? It was a hard fight and a losing young people, were a vital part of her R risk skating today after this near miss battle, for when morning came there were life. She simply had to have her smokes! of pneumonia you just had. Why not stay two nurses on the case, and the doctor had But she wanted to go to college, and in where it is warm and cozy until we are called a colleague in for consultation. her parents were ready to send her, their sure that your difficulty has cleared up en- Ben survived—just! And that only be- only daughter. They did not know about tirely and until you are stronger? Then cause the risk was taken of moving him to the cigarettes or the occasional cocktails. • you can go out on the lake with the other a city hospital twenty-five miles away They only knew that Ruth was very "dif- boys and really have a good time." where the very latest in oxygen equipment ferent" now and hard to understand. She "Oh, I'm all right, Mother. My cold is and other up-to-date helps were available. seemed to enjoy the society of a "crowd" so much better, and I promised Jack I'd be A long convalescence followed, and his that—well—they were very modern young out. I think I'll go along." lungs never regained their strength and people, and occasionally the anxious father "But if you should take more cold, and ability to function normally. Also his heart and mother heard of some of their activ- the congestion recur in your lungs, just was left weakened. For the next year Ben ities, which to them were definitely ques- think what it would mean. If you should was a semi-invalid. Then he gained a tionable. They hoped that going away to get down sick, you probably would have little, and it was thought that maybe he college would change Ruth's tastes and to miss so much school that you couldn't could finish his academy work by home give her new ideals. graduate with your class." study. But it was too much. The dreaded Were these fond hopes realized? Far "Oh, bother! They're my lungs, aren't tuberculosis fastened itself upon him, and from it! The girl who was so insistent on they? And if they do get congested, whose the family home was finally sold to make living her own—life taught -her loomiliate business is it but mine?" it possible for him to remain in a hospital and six other dormitory girls to smoke "Well, remembering how Dr. Bell and in a favorable climate. His father, who had and to enjoy cocktails too. But the dean the nurse and your father and I worked been a share cropper in the South before was an alert housemother, and the day over you only about ten days ago, I think he had managed to pay for a small acreage came when the "whole crowd of smokers it would seem that you needed some help of his own, went back to share cropping, and drinkers" were put on probation, then about tending to what you now claim was and his mother took in washing to help finally expelled and forbidden to set foot your own business." balance the family budget. His two on the campus. Ben said nothing in reply, but his face younger sisters managed to finish grade I understand that one or two of these looked like a thundercloud the rest of the school, but could not go on with their misguided girls have succeeded in break- morning, and after lunch he dressed to go education as they longed to do, because ing the habit; but the rest, Ruth included, out. they must needs help out with expenses. seem to have forgotten the faith of their "Please, Ben, put your heavy sweater on Hospital bills for Ben came in every fathers, and have gone out into the world under your lumber jacket," urged his month, and they were heavy! for all that they can get out of it. The mother, "if you're determined to go skat- A few weeks ago the diseased lungs and son of one of them is now in an Adventist ing. Since you're seventeen and taller than the overburdened heart ceased to function, academy, and he has asked that during your father, I suppose I shouldn't consider and the young man who as an academy the Week of Prayer his mother be made taking you across my knee and spanking senior took the bit in his teeth and de- the special subject of petition for one day some sense into you with the razorstrop, cided to live his own life, no matter what by all the prayer bands! His father does but that's exactly what you need!" anybody said, fell into the sleep of death. not smoke or drink; and if his mother "That's what you think," defended Ben But one of his last acts, when he was al- only would stop, he feels that his home airily, "but you'll see. This skate is going most too weak to hold a pen, was to would surely be a happy place, which it to do me good—a lot of good! After all, write a letter to the home folks and ask is not now, and that his younger brothers I've got to live my own life!" their forgiveness for the headstrong act and sister would have a better chance. An hour later Ben was in the icy water that had, after all, been very much their And all this because a girl set out to of Green Lake, below the ice that had business for six long, weary years. live her own life under the mistaken seemed "thick enough to hold up a four- idea that what she did was nobody's busi- horse team," and the village volunteer fire It did not seem too important to Ruth ness but her own! company had been called to the rescue. when she went out for an evening date Finally he was fished out, stiff with cold; with Larry despite her parents' objections. It simply can't be done, friend o' mine! and his response to artificial respiration, "I'm going to live my own life," she re- "For none of us liveth to himself" is just even though it was given under the direc- marked as she closed the front door firmly as true today as when Paul penned the tion of his doctor, was slow indeed. But at behind her and hurried out to the car, admonition in his letter to the Roman last he breathed again, and was taken where her escort waited. church. Just remember this the next time home in the doctor's car, put to bed under But that was the evening she smoked you are tempted to try to live your own his mother's care, and his former nurse her first cigarette and drank her first cock- life, no matter what! called back to give the heavy preventive tail. Almost before she realized it those treatments ordered. Could the pneumonia miserable, deceiving, white coffin nails that had been so threatening be held off that have become such a curse to so many

Vol. 97, No. 45 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR, November 8, 1949 One Year, $3.75

Published by the Seventh-day Adventists. Printed every Tuesday by the Review and Herald Publishing Assn., at Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C., U.S.A. Entered as second-class matter August 14, 1903, at the post office at Washington, D.C., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1949, Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington 12, D.C. PAGE 2 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR once again all was right with her world. Nancy, by way of introduction, was blessed with a rare combination of brains and a lovable personality. Her determination to cast her lot with God's remnant church had survived the conflict of a home divided on religion and her father's insistence on a college education at a university with the highest scholastic reputation. Her choice of the obscure Adventist college had been in defiance of her father's wishes, but her record had shown high achievement, and now opposition had apparently ceased with his promise of complete financial backing. Happily Nancy tore open a letter from home, which awaited her return to her room. With unbelieving eyes she read: "And now father is very angry again. (What brought this on we shall never know!) He simply cannot stand the em- barrassment of our connection with such a 'different' church, and the only way he can vent his anger is to refuse to support our church or schools in any way. So to `bring you to your senses' (as he sees it), he refuses to pay any more of your college bills. I know where this leaves you, since we didn't encourage you to work last summer. . . . ["But does she?" thought Nancy, as she remem- bered the ominous letter from the business office that morning, reminding her pointedly of a two- hundred-dollar debt.] Now, dear, try not to worry. We'll pray this through, and perhaps father's heart will again be H. 0. ROBERTS softened. In the meantime try to get more Nancy's Choice of the Obscure Adventist College Had Been in Defiance of Her Father's Wishes, but Her Record Had Shown High Achievement work, and we will do the best we can." Nancy, conscious of mounting bills, her bright, shining world suddenly bleak, sobbed in the darkness of her room. Perhaps it was girlish premonition, or "Before They Call, perhaps it was only the urge for a few moments of gay chatter with her friend, that drew Mary Lou to Nancy's door. Whatever lay on Mary Lou's heart was soon lost in her concern for the disconsolate Nancy. With her warm, sincere friendli- I Will Answer" ness and characteristic tact Mary Lou soon had the whole story. Her first words of comfort revealed her deep understanding: By HELEN WALTERS "Nancy, I think we both are beginning to know for ourselves what the dean meant when she warned us that even our own ERIOUS faces were raised to catch the yard of the Lord, the establishment of your families would reject us. But I know that S dean's earnest words in evening wor- own home to replace the one left behind. It there is a way out. God sometimes brings ship; they were to her not an impersonal may be that some of you have already ex- us to the place where there is no one else audience, but rather individuals, personali- perienced the division the gospel of the we can depend on. I suppose that is the ties—girls with problems, possibilities, and third angel's message can bring in a fam- only way we will ever learn to trust Him potentialities for service. Perhaps even then ily. Should the time come when you feel completely. I know I would not be here she thought of Mary Lou and Nancy; if that you have been forsaken, cast adrift in school if it were not for answered not, God impressed her with words they because of your faith, remember that Jesus prayer." were long to remember: promised that He would restore 'an hun- "Yes, I know my faith is scarcely beyond "And girls, even though it may mean dredfold' to those who have left all, even the mustard seed for size, and yours has that your own parents will forsake you, their families, to follow Him. Because He flourished for years," quietly answered. that your foes are of your own household, is aware of your needs even before you Nancy. "But at least you have never de- remember, 'Seek ye first the kingdom of are, He has given the assurance: 'Before pended on much help from home, and you God . . . ; and all these things shall be they call, I will answer; and while they are had a better credit than I at the business added.' Perhaps 'these things' may mean yet speaking, I will hear.' office after working all summer. Is your the supplying of your needs while in Nancy left the worship room with a aunt helping you this year as she school, the opening of a place in the vine- light heart and a sense of well-being, for promised?" NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 3 Hiding a thread of worry, Mary Lou in to see Mr. Price in the business office, can trust these good people. They'll be just lightly replied: he would give you an extension on your as anxious to win your father as to help "Well, no checks have ccsme yet, but bill if he knew the truth? Perhaps Pro- you. But let's ask our heavenly Father for she's miles and miles away. She won't fail fessor Dodge will give you more papers to wisdom and guidance tonight. Tomorrow me, for she is the only one of my family correct, or share you with other teachers, the way may be clear." who is really interested in my finishing if he knows your dilemma." The next few days Heaven was brought college. At least, I made out my work "It isn't easy to air family troubles in near by the earnest prayers of friends con- budget on the basis of her monthly allow- public," protested Nancy. "I love dad, and centrating on Nancy's problem. Almost at ance. Don't worry about me though. I can I don't want my teacher friends to think he once came assurance as Nancy met a busi- always earn my living at the typewriter, is a tyrant. They won't understand his hurt ness manager who was understanding and and I'm needed in the office. I'd rather pride as I do. It might even make him more a teacher-employer who gladly arranged work than study. Let's get back to your angry if he knew that I had told someone." for more hours of work. When she stopped problem. Don't you think that if you went "Listen, dear," reasoned Mary Lou, "you —Please turn to page 18

"it eoel, Detzeide

By EDITH PETERSON

Stabbing right and left, he attacked these ear for his own lordly buzz, the sound of birds who had invaded the exact meadow the persistent hummer jars his sensibility spot marked for his own private use, one into a frenzy, or it may be that he too after the other. likes the same flowers as the humming- The disgruntled birds ruffled their fine bird. feathers and scolded madly, but they were A hazy blur flitting about the garden, no match for the tiny hummingbird. In the hummingbird seems a fragile creature the end they made a hasty, most undigni- at best. He is akin to moths and butter- fied retreat. Indeed, what could they do to flies. But a close-up of his miniature body defend themselves against the cocky duel- reveals all the characteristics of larger ist? He has all the tricks of the air at his birds. He is covered with real, though feather tips. He can dart straight up in a very minute, feathers rather than down. perpendicular line, fly backwards to dis- There are scales on his legs and claws on engage his long bill from the heart of a his toes. In some species, however, these flower, or pause in mid-air. In case of are so tiny that they can be seen only under counterattack, he simply disappears from the microscope. Moreover, he is a burst the line of vision, leaving his slow-witted of energy and enthusiasm, compressing THE June festival was in full swing. adversaries to beat the air. in his dynamic make-up all the skill and II Blue jays, cockatoos, cardinals, nut- Indeed, it looked as if the tiny, feathered endurance possessed by larger birds. hatches, magpies, robins, orioles, and creature were having everything his own Perhaps the pugnacious disposition of meadow larks were flitting about the way. The intruders, having fled, the stage the cocky duelist hides a deep need for pri- meadow, chattering gaily. They were was his. But there was a bee in the vacy, for he instinctively seeks the wooded dressed in colorful plumage, accented with meadow—a giant bee with an ugly dis- mountains, deep forests, and quiet subur- gay headdresses, frills, and tail feathers. position and a very sharp stinger. ban gardens in hours of repose. Here, in Each was eager to show off its own pe- Unsuspecting, the hummingbird pir- the quiet retreat of his true home, we see culiar finery, dexterity, and charm. ouetted in mid-air as nimbly as a fairy, him as he really is—a tiny feathered crea- (Doubtless there were among them twisting his body into the most amazing ture with an extremely long bill, all aglow mothers who bragged about the enormous contortions. Was he celebrating his high- in sapphire, ruby, opal, and amethyst. He quantity of worms their ugly, featherless, handed piracy, or gorging himself with makes one think of a brightly lighted baby birds with their huge, gaping mouths the tiny insects floating about in the at- dagger hilt supporting a keen-edged could swallow.) mosphere? However that may be, he was weapon. Suddenly, like a winged dagger, the not to enjoy the spoils of his audacity un- The hummingbird is an expert aviator. hummingbird darted into the happy flock, checked. For suddenly the buzz of the Each year some members of the humming- adding his monotonous hum to the lyrical giant bee, signal for swift, instantaneous bird family wing their way from the moun- notes of the meadow lark. His rapidly flight, rent the air. The hummingbird shot tains and jungles of Central America to whirring wings skirted his body, a bit straight up. Another split second, and he more northern climes—a migration cover- of fairy fluff brandishing a long sword bill. was fleeing the meadow like a bit of ing thousands of miles. He stabbed the saucy blue jay in the back, thistledown before a high wind. Mother We can but marvel at the intricate per- then vanished from the line of vision as if Nature, ever chary of too much upper fection of the hummer's tiny body, and his by magic. The next instant he reappeared handedness, had sent a low-born stinger endurance, dynamic energy, and dexterity. a few feet away and gave the chattering to curb His Impudence. In truth, the giant This, the tiniest of all birds, is perfect magpie, who hovered around his favorite bee cannot bear the sight of the tiny in workmanship, and has marvelous tree, an ugly dig in the pit of his stomach. feathered creature. Perhaps having a nice strength and ability. PAGE 4 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR EFORE Mussolini's legions B moved in on northern Ethiopia the Adventist mission work was well established in a number of places. Dessie, two hundred miles north of Addis Ababa, was the loca- tion of one of our best medical LIPPER TRAVEL mission stations. In those early Italian air raids our Des- sie hospital appeared to be a favorite target. This seemed to be more or less a typical "Axis" procedure. Japanese bombers returning from raids over Chinese military objec- 11111101m tives had the annoying habit NOTES of dropping their unused bombs on the large Red Cross sign adjacent to our Waichow hospital, in South China. On the occasion of one of these Italian raids the emperor was in Dessie. As the planes Through Northern Ethiopia came over bombing and ma- chine-gunning, the emperor personally took over one of the antiaircraft guns, sending his By THEODORE R. FLAIZ, M.D. steel-clad compliments up to Mussolini's air heroes. The re- sults of this unequal duel were not officially reported, but the emperor's only the number of seats required for any top had been selected as an airfield, the action was widely reported among his specific journey are raised into position. planes landing uphill on the grassy hill- loyal and savagely fighting tribesmen, with The others are left down to facilitate stack- side and taking off on the downhill run. measurable increase in his prestige as the ing cargo. On our way up from Addis The second stop was in a meadow right leader of Ethiopia's courageous fighters. Ababa we shared the cabin space with on the edge of Lake Tana. It was a Our hospital work at Dessie was turned barrels, lumber, crates of chickens and pleasant half hour's run at low altitude over to the Catholics when the Italian domestic animals, and all sorts of mer- that took us across the lake to Gondar, authorities took control. In fact, all Prot- chandise. the end of the air lines and the beginning estant institutions—medical and educa- Our return journey was made quite un- of the jeep line to Debra Tabor. tional—were taken over by Catholic mis- forgettable by the presence with us in Pastor E. Bjaanes, the Norwegian direc- sionaries as rapidly as the Italian Army the cabin of a ton of freshly dried sheep tor of the Debra Tabor mission, had subjugated the area. hides. Of more intrinsic interest and value brought the mission jeep to meet our Another mission station of northern was the ton and a half of Maria Theresa plane. On the occasion of this trip I Ethiopia is that located at Debra Tabor, dollars, done up in approximately fifty- gained a new respect for the jeep as an at the eastern end of Lake Tana. It is pound bags. These interesting historic all-round means of transport. When fi- from this lake that the eastern branch of coins, reminiscent of the old Austria- nally loaded, the car contained three suit- the Nile River rises. The White Nile, ris- Hungary Empire, though outlawed by the cases, several brief cases and handbags, ing in Lake Victoria, to the south, and Ethiopian Government, are still in wide a full set of new tires, parcels of medicine this so-called Blue Nile, from Lake Tana, circulation in the interior. This particular —Please turn to page 19 join at Khartoum, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, cargo of coin had to form what is perhaps the most famous been gathered by river of all history, the Nile. By what the various gov- standard of colors this Blue Nile came ernment agencies, by its name was not apparent from the and was headed turbulent yellow flood that we saw plung- for the central ing between the precipitous canyon walls banks, presumably a few miles below the lake. to be melted down As our Ethiopian Airways (T.W.A.) into silver bars. DC-3 plane winged out over this rugged, Our first cargo mountainous country, my mind probed stop was at Debra the question of where we would find a Markos. So rough landing field in such terrain. We were was the surround- supposed to make two stops en route, ing country that primarily to pick up and discharge cargo. a fairly even hill- The airways people told me it was only because of their good freight business that they were able to maintain this service. T. R. FLAIZ. M.D. Both on our trip up and on our return The Gimbie Hospital we were to learn more of this cargo mat- in Northern Ethiopia, Where Our Mission- ter. The bucket seats for the passengers aries Are Doing Real are hinged to the frame of the plane, and Pioneer Work NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 5 for a bag. Being a novice, and knowing that my family was not favorable to the R. M. ELDRIDGE. ARTIST idea of my smoking, I tucked it into my pocket, tag and all. " 'Come on, Kim,' one of the boys said as we emerged from the store, 'let's go down to Devil's Rendezvous and have a little fun.' And noticing my dubious ex- pression, he added, 'Just a few minutes, , . , Kim. Aren't you ever going to break loose MY LAST FAG, from mamma's apron strings?' AND NO MONEY TO BUY MORE "Several of the other boys laughed at my expense. Stung by the ridicule, I fell into I COULDN'T step with them, and after about fifteen LIVE WITHOUT

/4, 'EM minutes of brisk walking we arrived at the UCKYFAGS place that had been mentioned. Do PVT CUT YOUR WIND! "Devil's Rendezvous was a natural am-

'LEADING DOC phitheater, down near the Saint Johns „AA.' TN ev AR !/LESS IRRITAO River. The boys had discovered and named ocir,re40:70-- it when on a hike one day. Ever since then they had repaired thither whenever they felt the need of privacy. It was indeed a My Boyhood Friends Were Experimenting With Tobacco and Urging Me to Join Them in These Ad- secluded spot, and now they threw them- ventures. Of Course, I Thought It Would Be Manly to Learn to Smoke selves down on the grass, and proceeded to roll their own. They obligingly initiated me into the trick, and soon we were all puffing away manfully. "But, unlike the other-boys, tills was my first experience with tobacco. Very Kim's First "Affair" soon an attack of vertigo dispelled my last trace of manliness. I just wished I were at home where I belonged. The boys poked fun when they saw my white face, and made .a number of sly remarks about `mamma's little sissy boy.' But I felt too With a "Lady" wretched to care much. I threw away the half-smoked cigarette, and lay down on the grass. For a while things went in circles; but after a time I felt a little better, and By E. LORENA LOSEY decided to go home. The boys called after me, `Bye-bye, sissy boy!' I still felt dread- fully sick, and my progress was slow. I suppose I never, before or since, have been quite so long in traversing a mile. By the IM PARKER felt distinct relief when a smoker. Your ruddy complexion and time I arrived home the family had eaten K he finally boarded the bus that day in clean, white fingers speak louder than supper. Jacksonville. He, with many others, had words. How is it that you never became a " 'You're late tonight,' said my older stood in the hot Florida sunshine for a slave to Lady Nicotine?" As he asked the sister Mildred. 'We left some supper on the good three quarters of an hour, crowded question he lighted a cigarette, and settled table for you though.' up near the loading zone. Only so could back in his seat, looking at Kim expect- "Supper! The very thought of food was one be even remotely certain that he would antly. distasteful, but I mustn't let the family not be left behind, for this was in the hec- Kim laughed. "In order to answer your know how I felt. I slumped down in my tic war days, when trains and busses were query I'll be obliged to tell one on myself, chair, and took some food onto my plate. always overcrowded, and servicemen and but I don't mind. I'm so thankful I never Just then my dog Chum coaxingly thrust servicewomen were given precedence over got into the clutches of such an expensive his muzzle into my left hand. Here was civilians. and defiling habit. the solution to my problem. Mildred had Now he walked down the aisle looking "My boyhood friends were experiment- left the room, so, bit by bit, my supper for a seat. All seemed to be taken. But no— ing with tobacco, and urging me to join was offered to Chum, who enthusiastically here was one. He slid into it thankfully. them in these adventures. Of course, I accepted it, down to the last morsel. His seatmate was a young man in uniform. thought it would be manly to learn to "Now it was time for me to go after the Presently the two fell into a pleasant con- smoke. One night after school they were cows. It seemed like a real undertaking, versation, which helped materially to while more insistent than usual, and finally I but there was no way out. Chum ran away the time. abandoned my halfhearted resistance. We ahead of me; then, puzzled because I didn't Before long most of the passengers were stopped at a tobacco store just around the run too, he came back, and inquiringly smoking. Kim's eyes smarted. His seat- corner from school. Each of the boys thrust his nose into my palm again, wag- mate produced a pack of cigarettes, and bought a bag of Bull Durham. It was tied ging his tail. offered him one. with a string, at the end of which was a " '0 Chum,' I groaned, 'I wish—I wish "No, thanks," Kim said, "I don't small tag. The boys stuffed the bags into I were you, and you were I! Yes, I do! smoke." their shirt pockets, leaving the tags hang- Then I'd never have smoket1 that cigarette, "You're one in ten thousand then," re- ing out—a sort of badge of honor, you never have felt so downright sick! Dogs marked the other, whose name was Fred know. I stepped up to the counter, and, are too smart to smoke, aren't they, Hammond. "I felt pretty 4yre you weren't with all the bravado I could muster, asked —Please turn to page 17 PAGE 6 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR ESTLED in the arms of the many N bays and inlets that form the southern coast of Nova Scotia lie hundreds of fish- ing towns and villages. Here, where earth, sea, and sky blend in a mixture of soul- satisfying freshness, live people who are industrious and independent. Their men Was It are the farmers of the Atlantic. Many are the hardships they endure as they plow the ocean's furrows in an effort to reap a finny harvest. FISHERMAN'S LUCK? I was born in one of these villages about a quarter of a century ago. Reared in an Adventist home, I learned early in life to believe in a God who was both mighty By FLOYD COOLEN enough to create the land, the waters, and the heavens, and kind enough to hear a little boy's prayers. I thrill yet whenever I recall sitting on my dad's knee as he recounted the story of Here Where Earth and Sky Blend in a Mixture of Self-satisfying Freshness Lie the Farmers of the how the Lord, in a remarkable answer Atlantic—Those Who Plow the Furrows of the Ocean in an Effort to Reap a Finny Harvest to prayer, had enabled our home to be paid for. "It was late in the fall of 1913," he used to say. "We had toiled faithfully through five back-breaking months, and, like the disciples of old, we had taken practically nothing. If the disciples were discouraged and weary after a single night of un- rewarded endeavor, perhaps you can imagine how my fellow crew members and I felt after having spent almost a half year in vain wrestling with wind and wave. The season's meager earnings had been greedily devoured by grocery bills and other expenses. Consequently, it did not afford us any great pleasure to look into the face of the long winter, which seemed about to envelop us in its lean and frigid embrace. "What made the situation appear even more serious to me was the fact that I had taken upon my shoulders the task of paying for this home, over which hung an eighteen-hundred-dollar mortgage with a 6 per cent interest rate. Furthermore, I was beginning to think seriously of ask- ing a certain young woman, who lived just across the bay, a very important ques- tion to which I hoped the answer would be yes. But I had determined not to marry until I could bring my wife to a home that was free from the clutches of debt. "On this particular week end," dad con- tinued, "I had been visiting at this certain young woman's home. How nice it was to join in Sabbath morning worship with the group of believers who met in a little Adventist church cuddled cozily in a grove of whispering evergreens. " 'Every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills,' the Sab- bath school superintendent had read from the Book of books. " 'Yes,' I had mused, 'and the fish in the sea are God's too. 0 Lord,' I prayed, `if it be Thy will, send us a good catch be- fore the season is gone.' "When I returned in my stuttering motorboat from my week-end visit, father met me at the shore. His shoulders drooped, and his voice trembled with R. A. ROBERTS NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAC'''. 7 •

emotion. 'Son, if you'd only been here water, coming nearer and nearer to shore. the school of fish, father's long, sinewy sooner. There was a school of mackerel " 'What's that, a wind patch?' arms became a windmill of activity as he went by here which I'm certain should " 'Where?' cast overboard length after length of the have filled a thousand barrels.' [About " 'Over there toward the lighthouse; it big net. In just a few moments the other three hundred pounds fill a barrel.1 looks like a school of mackerel.' end of the net was moored to the shore, "Slowly I walked from the shore to the "Father took a long look. 'It is a school and the fish were trapped. During the house," dad's story continued. "My feet of mackerel, and a large one too! To the next few days and nights we worked con- were lumps of lead; my heart weighed seine boat, boys!' tinuously without sleeping. The motor- a ton. Falling to my knees, I prayed as I "Was there ever such joyous excitement, boat sounded like an endless string of had never prayed before, asking the Lord as father issued quick commands to the firecrackers as it towed boatload after to give us just one chance to redeem the seine-boat crew! 'Throw off the tarpaulin boatload of fish away from the net. Pro- lost opportunity. there. Make certain we have enough oars pitious weather favored us, and we mar- "Early the next day, Monday, we were and rope. All set? Away we go then! keted the entire school." gathered on a bluff overlooking the bay. Together now, heave!' and the boat hold- Eagerly we scanned its emerald expanse ing the great net went sliding swiftly At this point dad would always pause for that peculiar dark ruffling of the sur- down the greased skidway." and smile expectantly. "How many fish face which should betray the presence As dad spoke I could visualize the great do you suppose we caught in that school?" of a great multitude of shining bodies splash the boat must have made when it And then, triumphantly, he would say, beneath. As we watched we talked, giving hit the water. "Just a thousand barrels! I paid off the voice to our hopes and fears. It was a well- "The oars squealed in the oarlocks and mortgage with eighteen one-hundred-dol- known fact that in this vicinity large bit eagerly into the water as strong hands lar bills. Soon I asked a certain someone schools of mackerel were rarely taken so urged the boat forward to a point directly a certain question. The answer was yes, late in the fall. Our faith trembled as we in the path of the oncoming horde. One and your mother and I were married the realized that the last few grains of the end of the seine was fastened ashore, following spring. Since that time I have season's sands were silently, slowly, surely and at the precise moment father, who never doubted the power of prayer." trickling into the past. was peerless in the science of seining, The story of dad's experience never "About four o clock in the afternoon gave his ciew the signal to gu ahead; failed- to thrill me, and I wondered we noticed a large dark spot on the and while we rowed in a great arc about whether I should ever see prayer answered in such a remarkable way. After gradu- ating from high school I was forced by family circumstances to abandon, tempo- rarily, the hope of continuing my educa- tion, and I took my place in dad's crew. The work was hard, but I enjoyed it. The smell of sea-laden air, the feel of a fast powerboat underfoot, the thrill of a good catch—all these became a part of my life. And then an event took place which left on my mind, as dad's experience had left on his, an indelible impression of God's power to answer prayer.

Oft Feategf 20649 It was during the fall of 1943. Out in the bay we had set three large fish traps, which stood on the ocean floor like great By JOSEPH N. BARNES corrals, each one ready to trap any un- fortunate citizens of the marine world that might be guided into its confines by the long fencelike net that led from the shore to the narrow entrance. The season On beating wing had been very poor, and our hopes rode A solitary bird wings its flight into the coming storm, on one last chance—the October run of Quivering, veering in the turbulent air mackerel. As a cork nearly lost from sight on the angry sea. On the sixteenth day of October the It faces the fierce wind; event for which we had been waiting It gravely labors on, fearing not the gale, and praying occurred. Into one of our On into the realms of space so repelling, so endlessly extending, traps poured a large school of mackerel. Until the haven of the nest is reached. It was a sunny Wednesday afternoon. Our wartime crew was small, but we went to work with a will, and by two o'clock With beating heart Thursday morning we had lifted approxi- My lonely soul turns its course into the storm of life, mately thirty thousand pounds of splash- Torn, emaciated from the raging cares ing, sparkling silver from the water. The As a wounded soldier, lost and fainting, bleeds upon the crimson sand. mass of fish in the trap did not seem di- 0 soul! face the mighty task; minished to any great extent, but all our Labor on until the goal is won, fearing not the world, boats were loaded, so we were forced to On into the darkening chaos, weak and staggering as it be, allow the rest of the fish to remain swim- Until the haven of thy life is reached. ming about in their many-meshed en- closure. By Thursday evening the previ- ous night's catch was on the way to cold storage, and other necessary duties were attended to. —Please turn to page 22 PAGE 8 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR Calling Us Aside From Our Ordinary Cares and Occupations, Recreation, When True to Its Name, Affords Re- freshment for Mind and Body, and Thus Enables Us to Return to the Work of Life With New Vigor

A YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERMON

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S IT a sin to play baseball?" By ERIC B. HARE Part I I "What is wrong with tennis ?" "Is it all right to play golf ?" "Adventist youth cannot go to the movies and the theater; please give us some to tell you that there is a satisfactory answer for evermore." 5 And Seventh-day Advent- things we can do, let us have some do's, to every one of them for every converted ist young people the world around bear not only don'ts." young person, and I hasten to assure you witness to the fact that those who find "What about the funnies, or comic that our loving heavenly Father wants His their recreation where Jesus can be present, strips? Is there anything wrong about children to be the happiest people in all the and who find their pleasures at the right reading them?" world. "These things have I spoken unto hand of God, do indeed have fullness of "When I was baptized my minister told you, . . . that your joy might be full,' joy, unmarred with the sorrows of regret me that I must give up lipstick and rouge said the Lord Jesus Himself as He ex- and remorse. and fashionable clothes, but when I came plained why He wanted His disciples to In the time of ancient Israel there were into the church I found many using these keep the commandments. Never has God two stones, called the Urim and the Thum- things, and even the minister's wife used uttered one restriction, or fenced us about mim, inlaid at the right and the left of the curling irons. Is there one standard for the with one "thou shalt not," but that it high priest's breastplate. In those days men new convert and another for a church would add to our joy and happiness. came to inquire of the Lord, and His ap- member?" Through Paul He says, "Come out from proval or disapproval was manifested with "Is it a sin to use face powder?" among them, and be ye separate . . . and unerring accuracy by the shining of the "Is it wrong to go to a circus ?" touch not the unclean thing" 2; but God light of His glory in one or the other of "If it is not right to wear jewelry, why only wants us to be separate so that He can those stones. do men wear neckties? Isn't the necktie be a Father unto us and that we can be God has long since ceased to speak with only an adornment?" His sons and daughters. men in that way, but I believe we can build These are the kinds of questions our Through John He pleads, "Love not the up a code of test questions by which we young people ask us everywhere, at youth's world, neither the things that are in the can tell with unerring accuracy those congresses, at camp meetings, during world," but only because "the world pass- pleasures which are lawful and right for Weeks of Prayer—yes, everywhere! There eth away, and the lust thereof: but he Christian young people to take part in, for seems to be no end to perplexing prob- that doeth the will of God abideth for the messenger of the Lord says: "Let us lems. ever."' never lose sight of the fact that Jesus is "The ministers tell us not to go to shows, Again through John, God pleads, "Come a wellspring of joy. He does not delight but what's the difference between our out of her, my people," but only because in the misery of human beings, but loves going to a show, and their going to a news- He wants us not to be partakers of the to see them happy. Christians have many reel theater ?" plagues that are to be poured out upon sources of happiness at their command, "What's the matter with hiring a skating Babylon. and they may tell with unerring accuracy rink just for Adventists ?" "Thou wilt shew me the path of life," what pleasures are lawful and right." Adventist youth are sincere and earnest says David. "In thy presence is fulness of Before developing this code of test ques- as they ask these questions. I am happy joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures tions, however, let us notice three classes NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 9 of restrictions which God places around acteristics are becoming and suitable for ing of the Ten Commandments. 2. Chris- His children. These will help us to keep the children of the kingdom of God; and tians refrain from the use of clothes, words, the questions we shall study correctly clas- other characteristics are becoming and suit- or acts that are fitting only for children sified. able for only the children of disobedience of disobedience. 3. Christians refrain from In 1 John 3:4 we find the Bible definition upon whom is to be poured out the wrath some things simply because they have a of sin: "Whosoever committeth sin trans- of cod. harmful influence on others. gresseth also the law: for sin is the trans- Turning again to 1 Corinthians 10:23, Let us now turn to the messages God gression of the law." One of the command- we find Paul using the expression, "All has given to us young people through the ments of the law says, "Remember the things are lawful for me, but all things are Spirit of prophecy, and let us read a few sabbath day, to keep it holy"; therefore, not expedient: all things are lawful for paragraphs. First of all, let us assure our- breaking the Sabbath is sin. So also are me, but all things edify not." A study of selves that God wants His children to be stealing, telling lies, and coveting. But did the context shows that Paul has a perfectly happy and joyful. you ever read in the law a commandment clear conscience about eating meat bought "Says the wise man, 'Remember now thy saying, "Thou shalt not play baseball"? or in the market place, even though the Creator in the days of thy youth.' But do a commandment saying, "Thou shalt not blood may have been offered to idols. But not for a moment suppose that religion will make you sad and gloomy and will block up the way to success. The religion of Christ does not obliterate or even weaken a single faculty. It in no way incapacitates you for the enjoyment of any real happi- ness; it is not designed to lessen your inter- est in life, or to make you indifferent to the claims of friends and society. It does not mantle the life in sackcloth; it is not 90-14 Pa&td0rad expressed in deep-drawn sighs and groans. No, no; those who in everything make Gnd first and last and hest, are the happ;- est people in the world. Smiles and sun- By MARGARET A. GUSTAFSON shine are not banished from their counte- nance." s "Christians should be the most cheerful and happy people that live. They may have "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork." the consciousness that God is their father God, the artist of the ages, wields His paintbrush with masterful strokes. Have you and their everlasting friend. observed the fast-fading colors of a brilliant sunset? This awe-inspiring spectacle, "But many professed Christians do not with its swift color changes, truly declares the glory of God. In every season we can appreciate and enjoy God-made pictures. In winter the correctly represent the Christian religion. soft, white snow lays a blanket on hill and valley, decorating each tree, bush, and They appear gloomy, as if under a cloud. fence. Each snowflake, if examined under a microscope, shows an intricate and They often speak of the great sacrifices beautiful design that only the great Designer could create. they have made to become Christians. They One of the first harbingers of spring, the yellow or violet crocus, is one of the appeal to those who have not accepted welcome strokes of His tireless paintbrush. In springtime who does not enjoy the Christ, representing by their own example numerous shades of green on the wooded hillside? What child does not delight in and conversation that they must give up picking the first wild flowers of the forest or meadow? everything which would make life pleas- After a spring shower whose paintbrush but God's could create such magnificent ant and joyful. They throw a pall of dark- colors as we find in the rainbow? ness over the blessed Christian hope. The With the seasons the Master Painter constantly changes His designs and colors. In the warm October sun our eyes feast on the picturesque, winding roads lined impression is given that God's require- with trees dressed in brilliant hues of yellow, orange, brown, and red. ments are a burden even to the willing The same brilliant colors God duplicates in summer flowers as well as in numerous soul, and that everything that would give multicolored birds. pleasure, or that would delight the taste, In any season God's world is beautiful. must be sacrificed. "And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled "We do not hesitate to say that this class with his glory." of professed Christians have not the genu- ine article. God is love." Now take a piece of paper, draw a line down the center to make two columns, and name the first column "Recreation" and the second column "Amusement." As you use powder?" Then, is it a sin to play he recognizes that there are some Gentiles read the following paragraphs write the baseball? Is it a sin to use powder? Quite who have just come into the church, who characteristics expressed in the words and evidently it is not a sin. But sins are not still believe that the offering of the blood phrases which we have printed in italics, the only things that will keep us out of to idols has polluted the meat. The word in the column in which they belong. heaven. "expedient" means "a means to an end." "Young men should remember that they In Ephesians 5:1-6 we find a list of Paul's great object was to win these Gen- are accountable for all the privileges they things that are going to keep people out tiles to Christ. And when he found that have enjoyed, for the improvement of their of heaven; right alongside some very defi- something which was perfectly lawful for time, and for the right use of their abilities. nite sins we find uncleanness, filthiness, him would offend the Gentile conscience, They may inquire, Shall we have no foolish talking, and jesting spoken of as or have a harmful influence on them, he amusement or recreation? Shall we work, things "which are not convenient." This decided never to eat any more such meat: work, work, without variation? expression "not convenient," you quickly So now there are three distinct reasons "Any amusement in which you can en- recognize, means "not proper, not becom- for Christians' refraining from certain gage asking the blessing of God upon it ing, not fitting, not suitable," and it is actions or practices: 1. Christians refrain in faith, will not be dangerous. But any solemnizing to realize that certain char- from those things that are sinful, the break- —Please turn to page 20 PAGE 10 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR IN NEW YORK CITY not long ago a dinner was given in honor of the "Dean of American Musicians," Dr. Walter Damrosch. Seated next to the guest Music Is as of honor was a young man of keen curi- osity and inquisitiveness who asked the dean this question: "Sir, if you could hear but one more musical rendition before you died what Music Does would that number be?" Dr. Damrosch thought for a moment, then replied, "If I could hear but one By WARREN GORDON more selection before I died, I should choose to hear the Adagio movement from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony." Naturally he was pressed with, "Why?" herewith a partial list of their findings. physical pain they performed Mendels- In effect his answer was: Because Bee- They listed the various categories of sohn's "Spring Song," "Meditation From thoven was totally deaf when he wrote music and the various categories of ill- Thais," Cadman's "Land of the Sky Blue that symphony, and he did not hear one nesses; then by trial and error they per- Water," Chopin's preludes numbers 7 note of it with his physical ear. The music formed various compositions in the pres- and 23, Mendelssohn's "On Wings of therefore is otherworldly. ence of the specifically ill, studying the Song," Schubert's "Serenade," Beethoven's Believing, as I know you do, that all reactions carefully. "Andante and Adagio" from the Fifth real music is "otherworldly," I thought For paralysis and joint diseases they Symphony, Opus 13 (Pathetique). you might be interested in some findings played Sousa's marches, "The Anvil When we hear marshal music we vi- that I gathered in a recent perusal of that Chorus," "The William Tell Overture," cariously march, do we not, even though widely recognized music magazine Etude. Brahms' Hungarian dances, Thurlow we may be bedfast paralytics? This prin- It was time delightfully spent. I suggest Lieurance's "By the Waters of Minne- ciple, I presume, was something of the that you try it yourself sometime. Your tonka." motivating power in this unique research. public library has the current issues on For tuberculosis patients they played Listen to what Helen Keller has to say file, and bound for years back. Strauss waltzes, "La Paloma," Beethoven's about the effect of music on her life. She A man from Carnegie Institute of Tech- "Minuet in G," "Tornae Torrento," receives no tonal impressions through her nology was asked to define music. His Schubert's "Serenade," "March of the natural ear, but when a concert is in qualifications enabled him to make a very Wooden Soldiers," Brahms' "Lullaby," progress she is seated on a special platform verbose and high-sounding reply, but Schubert's "Ave Maria," and "Land of chair and receives the vibrations of sound simplified, this was his answer: "Music the Sky Blue Water." from the floor. She claims that she "is is organized sound." For patients with heart disease they rested by it after a hard day's work." Or- The definition is almost too simple to played "Barcarole From Tales of Hoff- ganized sounds pulsing through her body be noteworthy, but its very simplicity man," Strauss waltzes, Dvorak's "Hu- refresh her after a day spent amid dis- makes it arresting. "Music is organized moresque," "Song of India," and "Sylvia." organized sound in a disorganized world. sound." For those suffering with insomnia and —Please turn to page 20 The original choir director in heaven, who was later cast into this earth, and is now the one to inspire much that is called music, knows that music is organized sound, and he capitalizes on this fact, in reverse. Lucifer knows both the pro and the con of the statement that "music hath charms to soothe a savage breast." It also has power to make savage the calm breast. Music plays on the emotions far more than the average person real- izes. To most of us music is either pleasing or displeasing. We either like it, or we do not like it; and that is that! But that by no means is the entire picture. Knowing that "music hath power to charm," that "music is organized sound," and that real music has its origin in other spheres, a group of distinguished musicians decided to do some ex- perimenting, and there follows

PINNEY. MONKMEYER We Cannot Afford to Cultivate a Taste for Other Than the Best in Music, Because It Can Be a Real Friend in Helping Us to Organize Ourselves in This Exceedingly Disorganized Age NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 11 AURA drew the brush slowly but de- skipped down the winding stairway with be upon my husband and me in a special L terminedly through her glossy brown joy and that abiding assurance that only way. He is near. He has heard our prayers. hair. The blue eyes that looked back at her the Christian is privileged to know. As she It is beautiful to see how wonderfully He from the mirror were also determined. She entered the kitchen her mother was turn- directs and works out all the details did not see the beautiful natural waves ing griddle cakes, and five plates were together for good." into which her hair fell or the natural tint waiting to be claimed and filled. After a Laura was Scotch and possessed a strong of pink in her cheeks. Her mind was form- moment Laura whispered to her mother, will that often caused conflicts, but the ing a decision that absorbed all other in- "Don't you notice anything different about Lord led her gently till she was able to terests. me this morning?" The woman glanced say, with that inner light flooding her soul, It had been a wonderful school year. She up from the browning cakes and ex- " 'The Lord's will is a sweet will, and was a good student and a pleasant com- claimed, "Why, yes I do, daughter! You someday it shall fill this earth.' I rejoice panion, and many friends had been drawn look as though a light were shining inside. that I have learned of the true light, and to her, some who appreciated her high You are happy! That awful depression you oh, may I never turn away from its guid- character ideals and some who were fasci- have been under has gone. What hap- ing rays." And she did walk in the light nated by her love of life. pened?" shining from heaven until her delight was Laura was not proud or vain, but she Years sped by. There came to Laura the to share her faith not only when her per- had tasted popularity, and it was exhila- general run of trials and afflictions that sonal skies were clear but also when sorrow rating! It was this that had brought her come to all who are being pruned and and suffering came—yes, even unto death. to the crossroads of life. She had carefully refined and prepared for the glories await- The grocery delivery boy wiped his eyes observed both roads. One seemed an end- ing those who follow Christ to the end of as he said, "She always had a cheery word less highway of joy, excitement, adventure, the road, but her victory song rang above and a smile for me." A sob choked his knowledge, and achievement. The other the clatter of doubts and questionings. voice, and he turned away. The milkman was a strait road hemmed in by restrictions. When her baby lay low with pneumonia stood in the doorway twisting his hat, and The girl was conscientious and practical. she wrote, "The Lord has let His hand —Please turn to page 19 She would not try to travel both roads. Firmly—and solemnly_ she spoke aloud to her heart, "It will be either the world way or the Bible way." There Satan, ever ready to note the slightest doubt, suggested to the perplexed student, "Perhaps the Bible is IN LIFE IN DEATH not true after all." One thought led to another, until her mind had built up a line of reasoning that sanctioned taking the road to pleasure, at least for a season. The decision made, she felt light as a feather She Shared Her Faith and free as a breeze. "I've always wanted to take dancing lessons; now I shall do it," she cried with silly exuberance. But those dancing lessons were never taken. For that night, long after the moon had risen over the hills of home and peered By INEZ STORIE CARR through the rounded maple trees into the white-and-blue bedroom where Laura lay trying to sleep, a great mammoth Bible appeared against the dark cedar pyramids that stood stiffly on the hillside. It seemed to her that the Book was slowly opened as though a mighty unseen hand was turning back its heavy covers. And there, written in large, gleaming letters of gold, were the words, "Every Word of This Book Is True." The message sank into Laura's heart with tremendous conviction. Such a peace as she had never known flooded her whole being. Finally she slept quietly, a smile lingering around her mouth. The "I Wish I Could Thank Her for All the Inspirational doubting, turmoil, and questioning had Words and Texts She Left been supplanted by a deep feeling of in the Milk Bottles. They security. Meant a Lot to Us" Whether what she had seen was vision or dream mattered not to her. The message was a clear, distinct answer to her prayer for map directions. After asking the Holy Spirit to deepen her convictions as she read God's Word, she wondered why she had looked so long and longingly down the wrong road. Now that her mind was fixed in faith on truth, on the genuine, lasting pleasures and peace of Christ's way, the folly of the other road contrasted sharply.

Laura rose with the sun, brushed her RUSSELL HARLAN. ARTIST shoulder-length tresses, dressed, and PAGE 12 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR On the March J. 0. Iverson, Missionary Volunteer sec- retary for the Illinois Conference, reports that his young people are actually "on the march for God." To the spirited singing of an audience of nearly three thousand of them, led by Frank Vessels and the har- monizing of the Gospel Heralders from Emmanuel Missionary College, a large "Share Your Faith" youth's rally was under way. Pastor Iverson writes: "Introduced by the flag parade and the fanfare and the singing of the theme The Captain Calls,' the Illinois youth were on the march, and various events paraded across the afternoon program. Leading the procession were Pastor French and five representatives, bringing firsthand briefs from the 'Share Your Faith' workshops conducted each day, Monday to Friday, of The Sunshine Band of the Trenton, New Jersey, Missionary Volunteer Society, Which Has Been Active for Some Time in Bringing Comfort and Cheer to the Inmates of Various Hospitals in and Around camp meeting. They told just a few of the Trenton. This Picture Shows a Group at Donelly Hospital. The Young People Also Make a Monthly many ways in which faith might be shared. Visit to the Trenton General Hospital in Fort Dix, Where Their Program Goes Out Over the Air. The Band Is Under the Able Leadership of William Nelson, and Has Grown From a Handful Until at the "Youth continued 'on the march for Present Time Thirty-five or Forty Take Part in Its Activities God'—youth from other lands bringing greetings in their own tongues and telling of the 'Share Your Faith' advance in their own lands. Jairo Araiya spoke of his native gave the young people some talks which really bless me, and gave me a new insight land of Brazil; Kjell Skyllstad, Norway; were highly appreciated by all present. into the problems of young people. Com- Shafeek Farag, Egypt; Juliette Ray, We also had the privilege of having with ing home was like going back to another France; Claudia Eyre, England; and Pastor us Pastor and Mrs. J. C. H. Perry, and world. I can well imagine how Mrs. E. G. Robert Salau from the islands of the South their talks on the New Hebrides gave White felt when she was taken in vision Seas. inspiration to our young people. One of the to the heavenly courts, and then had to "The high point of the rally was the special features of the camp was the study come back to earth again.' " Trophy Hour, conducted by Pastor Don- of the M.V. Pledge. We had the pledge Central Pacific beautifully inscribed on a banner, and this ald Hunter, who interviewed young people Pastor A. W. Martin, M.V. secretary on their thrilling stories of how they met now has been placed in our social hall. The theme of our young people's meeting for the Central Pacific Union Mission, God and are sharing their faith. The im- writes: "There are fourteen Pals and pressive scene of Dudley Van Vuren's was the Pledge, and some excellent talks were given concerning it." thirty-two Friends in Tonga, with one sharing still stands out as one after another Master Comrade; and Pastor J. R. Dobson whom he had helped to win came onto the North New Zealand in Samoa has classes of thirty Friends, platform. After this beautiful testimony Pastor S. T. Leeder, M.V. secretary for twelve Companions, twelve Comrades, and many other events highlighted the pro- twelve Master Comrades. At Fulton Mis- gram: the introduction of the Illinois North New Zealand, writes that at their recent camp meeting it was voted to find sionary School in Fiji practically every `Share Your Faith' song, written and intro- member of the staff is helping Pastor L. V. duced by Pastor and Mrs. H. H. Schmidt; a suitable permanent campsite for the young people. "A carefully selected and Shields to carry this Progressive Class songs by the Italian choir and the Choral- work. We have thirty-six J.M.V.'s in vari- aires from the South Side church in Chi- controlled environment is necessary if our camp program is to achieve the results ous classes at Suva Vou, and are beginning cago; and to top it all, the passing of the the M.V. and J.M.V. work at the European torch to a youth and the consecration of the which it ought." Pastor Leeder also writes: "We had a very interesting youth camp at church at Suva next Sabbath. Yesterday at large audience to share their faith as never Suva Vou we used our first health habit before." the Paeroa Race Course at Easter time. This race course is eighty miles from Auck- and home efficiency charts translated into West Australia land, and including leaders, we had more Fijian." Pastor R. H. Powrie, M.V. secretary for than seventy young people present. Many Invested the West Australian Conference, writes: who attended this camp have stated that Just prior to last graduation time at "You will be interested to know that we they received very great blessing from Newbold College, England, fifteen young have had a very successful camp at Point being there. The following is a quotation people, most of them members of the Peron with seventy-six young people as- from a letter which came from one of our graduating class, were invested as Master sembled. We were very fortunate in hav- leaders: 'The camp at Easter was a won- Comrades. The Missionary Volunteer lead- ing Dr. T. A. Sherwin with us, and he derful experience for me. The Lord did ers in that "tight little, right little isle" are NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 13 much gratified with the work these assist- Right here is a rule as certain as sin: Book and Bible House manager came on ants are doing in their home churches, for We only get out as we first put in. the rostrum with a large suitcase of books flourishing Progressive Class interests are and tried to get my attention to sell me a springing up wherever they are located. If you like such a society, both you and I, book. I ignored him, because I stated I Then why not have it? At least, let's try! wanted to talk YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR. Fi- Baptism If we each give our best, not our alibis, The society we covet will gladden our eyes. nally I gave in to him, and he piled about Our denominational headquarters in FRANK E. FLETCHER. twenty books on the pulpit. These books England is at Stanborough Park, a very were the type which would be included in Permanent beautiful wooded estate about twenty miles one year's subscription to the INSTRUCTOR. from London, and a recent week-end The Swedish Missionary Volunteers and We also had a year's bound volume of THE Junior rally was held at the church there. their leaders are thrilled with a new per- YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR to ShOW what the The morning service was especially for manent campsite located at Vasterang, on young people would receive for three Juniors; in the afternoon five young people beautiful Lake Vatter, which will accom- dollars. (The conference subsidized a little followed their Lord through the waters modate four hundred young people. In so we could sell single subscriptions for of baptism. Sunday and Monday were de- addition, arrangements can be made to three dollars.) voted to various hobby interests after pitch other tents so many more can attend Finland morning worship. A most profitable bird youth camps. A large tent is used for and tree study is reported by the leader Our young people in Tavastehus, Fin- of the South England Conference, Pastor land, often visit the prison and sing for the H. T. Johnson. prisoners and bring the Word of God to A True Story them. When they sang a song about the prodigal son, the prisoners wanted to learn "It was in a remote district in Australia it. And learn it they did. Pastor E. Luukko, where one house is hardly in sight of who is working with our young people another. The youth were keen. Why not there, said he never heard anybody sing an evangelistic mission? A local hall was as they did. It may be because some of hired; plane- and—prayers—we-re—ma&; the them sang of their own experice. project was publicized. Sunday night the doors swung wide, and the all-youth pro- Ingathering moters waited. One, two, three, twenty- Hans Halvorsen was willing to take part five non-Adventists took their seats. With in the Ingathering campaign in Oslo, Nor- inward rejoicing and a silent prayer the way, but he had a hard time of it. The third angel's message was preached. first evening he got 8.50 Norwegian "What would be the outcome? A dozen little aid, kroner. The next evening he got an of- eager youth waited and hoped. Next week, Just. here and there, fering of 0.50 kroner. The third time he not twenty-five but thirty-five! The week went out he did not receive anything, in Removes front life after, forty, then after a month, more than spite of the fact that he visited quite a few one hundred, seventy of whom were of Much toil and care. homes. The fourth time he did not have other beliefs. much courage, but he joined his group "Together in service our youth step ^-mJw-. ••-.1r.manw.4"a anyway. This evening he received five forth. They like to serve, and the appeal kroner in the first home he visited. In the goes out. Others in our own town, those next home he got ten kroner. Full of joy, of you in other suburbs, cities, states, and church services, and another for the din- he rang the bell across the hall. Nobody countries, why not respond to the call ing room. The building of a new kitchen came, so he waited; the man who had today? The effort need not be great, and and dining room is the next advance just given him ten kroner opened his door the joy of service is manifold. Are you planned. The camp is used during the and asked to have his money back. Hans willing to take the first step? The Master entire summer: five weeks' camp for chil- Halvorsen got a big lump in his throat above is ready to guide and give the help dren between seven and eleven years of when that happened. Had the man re- required." age, ten days' Junior camp, and to close gretted that he gave the money to the The Society We Covet the summer program—a great youth Adventist mission? With a sad feeling, he found the money and handed the bill back. I like a society, and so do you, gathering. But he had the surprise of his life when Where everyone shares in things to do; The Tool-Kit Hour Where "Why don't they?" is never heard, the man pulled out one hundred kroner, But "Count on me" is the cheering word. Boyd Olsen was the originator of the which he gave him in exchange for the idea, and he tried it out at his Arkansas- first bill. You like a society, and so do I, Louisiana Congress. "We had a' tool box Is This Your M.V. Society? Where no one stiffly passes by; on the platform and called it the M.V. But a warm handclasp and a friendly smile Tool Kit. One of the other young workers "The Northwest Reporter" a mimeo- More winsome make things most worth and I at several times during the congress graphed bulletin gives these adapted para- while. began looking into the kit. There was al- graphs from The Christian Endeavor We like a society, the Lord does too, ways interest to see what we would bring World of January, 1949: Where worship is native to pulpit and pew, out. We brought out such things as the Mrs. M.V. Society died recently at the Where God is so near that we loathe our sin, book Education, and in that way intro- First Neglected Church on Worldly Ave- And we go out better than we came in. duced our program, "On the Campus," our nue. Born many years ago in the midst educational hour. We also promoted THE of great revivals, she was a strong, healthy The Lord likes a society, so do His people, YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR, Junior camp, Read- child, fed largely on testimony and Bible Crowded with life from basement to steeple, ing Courses, and other features of the M.V. study, soon growing into Worldwide Where folk are eager, the speaker is glad, Prominence, and was one of the most in- And empty front pews just not to be had. work in this way. "Perhaps I might say a word on fluential members of the famous Church We all like a society, none is exempt, the system we used to promote our family. In which are lived out the dreams which are YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR. While I began to For the past several years, Sister M.V. dreamt. talk about the INSTRUCTOR, our assistant —Please turn to page 22 PAGE 14 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR W. D. MEDVEE. ARTIST

Souvenirs of the PAST

By LAWRENCE DAY

When I Am Hunting Arrowheads There Is Always Present the Suspense and Curiosity of Wonder- ing What Strange Object One Will Find Next

T WAS through my older brothers that ing arrowheads one of my older brothers I I first became interested in the hobby took me to the hunting grounds on his of collecting Indian relics. They had bicycle. It was a round trip of nearly found two or three arrowheads on our eighteen miles, for which I agreed to pay farm in Michigan, although there are him fifteen cents. I found one arrowhead not very many of these artifacts in the that day. It was of a pinkish color and immediate vicinity of our home. At school about an inch long. I gave it to my brother they became acquainted with a boy who instead of the fifteen cents, but later added known as a tomahawk, or celt. It is be- had recently moved into the neighborhood it to my own collection. lieved that such implements were used and who told them how he had found Since that time my interest in Indian as tomahawks in battle as well as for .a number of arrowheads near his former relics has greatly increased. About six skinning animals and for many other pur- home, about nine miles south of where years ago I began to keep all the arrow- poses. This particular one was about eight we lived. heads I found. In the spring of 1943 my inches long, and perhaps three and a My brothers rode their bicycles to this oldest brother, a senior in high school, half inches wide at the sharpened end. place and throughout the surrounding heard of a place four miles west of our It tapered back to the blunt end, and was area. There the soil was mostly sandy and home where a considerable number of about an inch and a quarter thick. I have .covered with brush and saplings. They relics had been found. I was graduated since found several others like it. They did most of their hunting for souvenirs in from the rural grammar school that year, are of various sizes, shapes, and colors, but blowouts, or bare patches of blown sand, and was out earlier in the spring than are all of the same design. Next to arrow- where nothing could grow. They did not he was. So I rode my bicycle to this place heads and other objects made of flint, find any great number of relics on any one several times and found a number of skinning stones are the most plentiful. trip—usually not more than, three or four relics. These consisted not only of arrow- This is true, at least in the area near my unbroken specimens, and sometimes not heads but of several other less common home. -that many. souvenirs. That same spring I found part of a The first time I tried my luck at hunt- I found a skinning stone, which is also gorget. These are ornaments which are :NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 15 comparatively flat with holes drilled or chipped in some way. Some are dam- that are partly concealed. I know that through them. The usual number of holes aged by farm machinery, and probably I still miss at least some of them, because is two, but this is not always the case. the Indians broke many of them. The my brother has found a few within three The reason I mention this ornament is majority of the arrowheads and knives or four feet of my tracks. After a little not that it is so wonderful to find a found in our section of the country are experience one can usually detect a stone broken gorget, although it was my first made of the blue flint to which the Indians that has been shaped by human hands one, but that the following autumn I had access. This stone ranges in color from even though it is not entirely visible. Flint found the other part of it. The two sec- almost white to a dull black, but most of objects can usually be detected by their tions glued together make it about four it is rather bluish gray. The relics found chipped appearance even when the out- inches long and two inches wide. Al- vary in degrees of artistry and careful line is hidden from view. The majority though the general shape is rectangular workmanship from the crudest of imple- of relics will naturally lie on their flat side the corners are slightly rounded. This ments to examples of real craftsmanship. when found in sandy soil. They may, how- gorget is about a fourth of an inch thick The latter, of course, are the ones most ever, be found in any position, even stick- at the center and tapers toward the edges. highly prized by the collector. ing straight up out of the dirt. It is made of black, banded slate polished I have put the relics which are smaller To me this is a very interesting hobby. smooth. There are two holes through it, and lighter than skinning stones into One reason is that all artifacts are different. one toward each end. The break occurred glass-covered frames. The backing for In this respect my hobby differs from most through one of these holes, and the first these frames is made of corrugated other collections. In this hobby, as well as piece I found was only one end of the pasteboard covered with green felt. The in others, there are rare objects which the gorget. sides and the front are made of wooden collector desires to possess. Some of these A pendant is similar to the gorget, but strips three fourths of an inch thick by are gorgets, birdstones, banner stones, is usually smaller, with only one hole one and three fourths inches wide. My pipes, axes, pottery, stone dishes, awls, through it. This hole is near one end, frames are approximately twenty-four needles (usually made of bone), pendants, and is thought to have been the means inches high by thirty inches wide. The and beads. Birdstones are, as the name of fastening the ornament when it was relics are arranged in various designs and implies, stone replicas of birds or animals. being worn. sewed in place with white thread. They The ones most commonly found are those I now have approximately hun- Jow up wcll against the green—back shaped-something like a chick sitting on dred relics, which are quite well made ground. the water. These usually have two holes and unbroken. These range in size from Indian relics can be found in most parts drilled through them. The use of bird- the skinning stone before described to of the United States. Of course, these stones is not definitely known, but some arrowheads less than half an inch long. souvenirs of the past are more plentiful believe they symbolized a certain tribe. I Most of these I have found myself. Many in some areas than in others, but there are have found only one birdstone, and that of the artifacts that one finds, are broken a few scattered throughout most localities. one is somewhat damaged. The most com- I live in the southernmost part of Michi- mon type of banner stone is sometimes gan, near Saginaw Bay, where I have called a butterfly stone. These are shaped found most of my relics. However, since somewhat like a butterfly with a hole going to Emmanuel Missionary College drilled lengthwise through what would I have found about a dozen arrowheads correspond to its body. The wings extend and hope to find more. on each side. I do not know the purpose The best places to look for Indian relics of these stones, nor do I have any of them are around lakes and along rivers and in my collection, but I hope to find one streams. The reason for this, of course, is someday. that the Indians had to live near a water When I am hunting arrowheads there supply. They also used the lakes and rivers are always present the suspense and curi- Original puzzles, acrostics, anagrams, cryptograms, word quite extensively for travel as well as osity of wondering what strange object transformations, quizzes, short lists of unusual questions— for a source of food. Also, wild game is one will find next. I believe this is the anything that will add interest to this feature corner—will be considered for publication. Subjects limited to Bible, usually more plentiful near an abundant main reason why the hobby interests me denominational history, nature, and geography. All ma- terial must be typewritten. Address Editor, Yourss's IN- water supply. This may be another reason as it does. I am always thrilled at the STRUCTOR, Takoma Park 12, D.C. why the Indians made their camps near sight of a finely chipped, almost perfectly Useful Articles About a Farm bodies of water which would not fail shaped arrowhead or other artifact lying during the summer. Another point to re- where some Indian may have dropped it. By G. G. BROWN member when hunting arrowheads is that This hobby also provides an enjoyable We have listed in Column A ten articles in more or less level territory the Indians means of getting some fresh air and and implements that could have been used usually camped on the higher knolls and exercise. Wandering through fields and in Bible times on the farms. In Column B ridges. The primary reason for this prob- along rivers and streams brings one close are the texts in which they are found, but not in the same order. Match the two columns, ably was to have a campsite with good to nature and provides an opportunity to drawing lines from the article in Column A drainage. In most cases the Indians seem observe the beautiful things that God has to the correct text in Column B. If a text to have preferred sandy camping sites, be- created for our enjoyment. is found in the list twice, more than one cause sand does not stay wet or become When these souvenirs are sewed into article is mentioned in it. Use your Bible and dictionary if you need to. sticky, as does clay. Indian relics are easy frames and hung on the wall, I can still Column A Column to find after a high wind because the enjoy them, for I wonder how the Indian 1. Rod. a. Ex. 20:25. wind will blow the top sand off and leave with his crude tools fashioned such deli- 2. Saws. b. Ps. 23:4. the stones exposed. A heavy rain has a cate and artistic objects from stone. I have 3. Sickle. c. 1 Kings 4:26. similar effect. wondered too about the nature of the 4. Threshing d. Deut. 16:9. The more one hunts for Indian relics, men who made them and the story be- floor. e. Isa. 28:28. 5. Wagon. f. Isa. 28:27. the easier it becomes for him to find them. hind each relic. But I suppose this is one 6. Stalls. Many times there will be only a small mystery we shall never solve, at least not g. 2 Sam. 12:31. 7. Staff. h. Gen. 45:19. part of an arrowhead protruding from the in this world. 8. Threshing i. Ps. 23:4. ground. Until one becomes accustomed instrument. j. Gen. 50:10. 9. Tool. to looking for these artifacts and acquaints 10. Wheels. himself with the various types of relics, LET God have your life; He can do more —Key on page 23 he will doubtless pass by many of those with it than you can.—DWIGHT L. MOODY. PAGE 16 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR Kim's First "Affair" With resolved that in the future I would emulate during our one and a half years of meet- a "Lady" the cow! I would run from Lady Nicotine, ings in this beautiful island city. By this whatever anybody did or said. And I have time there was little we could do in a (Continued from page 6) kept that resolution strictly. That first public way, for those were war days, and Chum?' And Chum wagged not only his `affair' with a 'lady' had a salutary effect blackout and security restrictions with the tail but his whole body." upon me! imminent threat of enemy occupation "I suppose that was the end of your ex- "Years later Mildred confessed that she placed everything in turmoil. perimenting with tobacco," observed Fred had accidentally discovered my cache; and A few short weeks later my wife and smilingly. hoping to discourage me from acquiring three-year-old baby boy were ordered home "Quite the contrary," returned Kim. "It the smoking habit, she had made a liberal by the American consul, who sent his might have been, had I not dreaded the addition of cayenne pepper! Well, her ruse secretary and car to take them to what he taunts of the boys. But I decided that, come worked, and I thanked her for it, for by said would be the last ship out. Quickly what may, I would learn to smoke, and that time I was man enough to realize packing a few things, we made our way then another trip to Devil's Rendezvous what good fortune it was to have escaped through the blackout to the pier. The con- would turn the tables. I would be acclaimed the bondage of the filthy, expensive to- sul arranged for me to board the ship as a real man! bacco habit." too and see my family safely in a nice "No leisure time presented itself for sev- "Thanks for your interesting story," said cabin. He introduced us to the captain, eral days. I had tucked my sack of tobacco Fred appreciatively. "I almost wish my a wholesome man who instilled confidence away down in my dresser drawer, under sister had been equally kind to me. Do in the human factors of a wartime voyage my pajamas, fearing the family would you know, she smokes five packs to my at sea. With a heavy heart I bade my loved smell it, or notice my bulging pocket. three. I have little respect for a woman who ones good-by, and went back to our home, "Finally there came a day when I was smokes! It seems like an outrage to which was so empty now. all alone, with time to spare. Going to the society!" Anxiously I awaited news of their jour- dresser, I recovered the `makin's,' and "Yes, tobacco using is an outrage to ney and safe arrival in the homeland. The headed for the pasture lot. society, whichever sex indulges in it. A vicious submarine warfare was then at its " 'I'll be sure not to be bothered down mother's smoking produces a more dis- height, but I had entrusted them to our there,' thought I, 'and when I get through astrous effect upon her children than does heavenly Father, and had faith to believe I can bring up the cows. I wonder whether a father's. But I want to leave the best pos- that He would see them safely home. And it will make me as sick this time as it did sible legacy to my future children; there- He did watch over them, for, although down at Devil's Rendezvous.' I shivered fore, I shall always try to keep my body they saw ships sinking and submatines in anticipation; then hastily summoning clean and fit, so they can get off to a good riding on the surface of the sea as they all my courage, I told myself, 'They say start." passed by in the dead of night, the enemy one soon gets used to it, and from then on "I guess you're right," observed Fred. apparently did not see them. it's a pleasure to smoke.' "But this is my station, so I'll bid you Six months later, having been able to "Soon I had found a shady knoll, and good-by. Glad to have had this little talk get into India, I followed them home, and proceeded to roll a cigarette. Lighting it, I with you." And he swung down the steps again God spread His protective wings took a couple deep puffs. to the station platform with serious over our ship, keeping her from the ter- " 'Whew! What on earth!' Hastily I re- thoughts milling in his mind. rible man-made perils of the deep. Ships moved it from my mouth. Oh, how it "Guess I should break with Lady Nico- went down ahead of us and behind us, burned! Just like a live coal! 'What can tine," he soliloquized, "before I offer but destruction did "not come nigh." be the matter?' thought I. Maybe some- myself to that sweetest girl. She said After six weeks we too safely arrived in thing was wrong with that cigarette paper. tobacco smoke made her sick. My! I'm New York Harbor, with our faith in God I'll try a different one.' So I rolled another, glad that she doesn't smoke!" fortified by the experiences we had passed but the outcome was the same. 'Well, well, through. something must be wrong with these All Things Work Together Soon our family was reunited, and how papers!' I eyed them suspiciously, but they for Good happy we were to be together again! What looked perfectly all right. I happened to a joy it was for me to see my new son, have a little piece of newspaper in my (Continued from page 1) who was born while I was still on the pocket. 'Wonder how this would work? throat, eventually to the extent that I was high seas! I'll try it out.' So after two or three trials forced to rest my voice for a few nights. One of the first things I did was to seek I finally had a newspaper cigarette. This Others in our group took my place, but expert medical counsel concerning my time I lighted up with more assurance. But when my throat seemed somewhat im- voice condition. Various specialists ex- two puffs were all I could stand. Talk proved by the following Sunday I was amined my larynx, but could not agree as about hot! Blistering blazes would be cool persuaded to present the advertised sub- to the treatment. When one suggested in comparison. My misused mouth fairly ject, "666 and the Mark of the Beast." that the trouble might clear up of itself shouted a challenge to me. And, too, my That night the tabernacle was packed. if I kept on preaching, I immediately ac- slumbering conscience began to bestir Hundreds stood on the outside looking in. cepted a call to a cold climate, where our itself. With a prayer for special help and after tropical-softened bodies would have an op- " 'Why make such a fool of myself just a few minutes of difficulty in getting portunity to harden. In our new field we to get the good opinion of equally foolish started, the Lord gave me freedom, and were enjoying our work immensely until boys?' I asked. `I'd rather be clean and I preached the message with power. How told that my throat was getting worse, comfortable, and, yes, self-respecting.' So gratifying it was to see the wonderful re- and I must rest my voice for at least a I threw away the tobacco, sack and all, and sponse! Many took their stand for the year. the papers followed them. One of the cows truth of God that night, and were later That being the counsel of the doctor, had been browsing around, and saw the baptized. But from that time onward I I would heed it and rest my voice, but, tobacco sack when it lighted on the ground had trouble with my voice. I could not sing disturbing thought, what if it did not near her. She ambled over to it, thrust out bass any more, had difficulty, speaking clear up? What can a preacher do with- an inquisitive tongue. Quick as a flash, she conversationally, and was able to preach out a voice? How can he minister with- backed off and snorted, then broke into a only after several minutes of great effort out preaching? run, her tail flung high. and embarrassing distress. I thought of the Master, who is heaven's "I had to laugh, in spite of my burning, As we closed the campaign we baptized example not alone in holy living but also smarting tongue. And then and there I the last of the one hundred converts won in methods of labor, and recalled reading NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 17 that "the Saviour of the world devoted "Before They Call, I Will and I'm sure, with your greater faith, yours more time and labor to healing the afflicted Answer" will be too. Of course, we don't see any of their maladies than to preaching." possibility of paying these big bills, but Would it be proper for a preacher even (Continued from page 4) after I talked to Professor Dodge today he under these unusual circumstances' to take in at Mary Lou's room to share her happy seemed so certain that something can time out for the medical course? As on relief, she suddenly noticed red-rimmed happen to take care of the whole dreary many previous occasions when faced with eyes and a wan, halfhearted response. load that I too feel confident again." a major decision, I turned to the instruc- "What is the trouble, Mary Lou? I hope "After all my cheery talk the other tion given in the Spirit of prophecy, and it isn't that man again!" night," admitted Mary Lou, "I have no this is what I found: "No, indeed! He's definitely out of my right to refuse my own prescription when "So far as possible, it would be well for life. I have something more realistic to it's returned to me. I don't see a ray of evangelical workers to learn how to min- shed tears over now. Read this, and make hope yet, but I'm not giving up. I'll pray as ister to the necessities of the body as well room for me beside you in the debtors' I've never prayed before." as to the soul; for in doing this, they are prison!" laughed Mary Lou shakily as she The kindly business manager met an following the example of Christ." handed over a note from the business office. embarrassed Mary Lou the next day. He "A gospel minister will be twice as suc- " 'Will you please come in to make ar- shortly obtained the whole truth by careful cessful in his work if he understands how rangements for payment of your account questioning and listening. He urged Mary to treat disease.... His work as a minister now totaling $175?'" read Nancy. Lou to write to her father, and if possible, of the gospel is much more complete." "Well, just go in and tell them you're to let the aunt know the state of affairs in These and other passages answered my waiting for your allowance from that aunt. time. questions. Possibly in this way a blessing At least, you have a promise of something Soon a carefully composed letter was on would yet come from my frustrative afflic- coming in. I wouldn't shed tears if I had its way to Mary Lou's father, and she tion, for I knew that I loved God and be- even a rich great-uncle!" slipped back into the routine of work and lieved the text that "all things work to- "Let me read you this letter that came study, mingled with prayer. gether for good to them that love God." this morning, and you will understand," Then came a wonderful, incredible I determined to spend my year's leave replied Mary Lou. week. Another letter came from the busi- granted by—the—conference committee_ mnt "I am happy-that your mother is going ness office, this time informing her of a only in resting my voice but also in com- to help you, Mary Lou. She wrote me that fifty-dollar scholarship awarded her be- pleting the premedical requirements. I there would be no need for my allowance, cause of worthy achievement and exem- enrolled at the University of Southern since she would supply all you could not plary character. Mary Lou strongly sus- California and tried a few subjects, to see earn. Let me urge you to keep on in school, pected that this was a scholarship without whether I was equal to the required and I'm sure your mother's encouragement precedent, for no one had heard of any scholarship. After a semester's work, con- will mean more than I can say. I would such established fund. Then came a warm, vinced that I had a chance at least, I like to help a little now and then, but since kindly letter from her father, enclosing a transferred to La Sierra College, where my allowance isn't needed I'll plan to take check for one hundred dollars. And finally I finished the required subjects and re- the trip west to my people that I've been a check from her mother cleared the re- ceived word that I was accepted for the counting on for so long. Do let me know mainder of her debt. The answers had next class at Loma Linda. of your progress, for I shall be thinking of come, breathtaking in speed and complete- As I write four years have swiftly passed, you and praying for your success.' " ness. Almost overcome with awe and and graduation is but a few short weeks The signature was "Aunt Faye." humility, Mary Lou thanked a heavenly away. These years have been among the "So that's why you have received no Father who had heard while she was yet happiest of my life. Many valued friend- allowance!" exploded Nancy. "How will speaking. ships have been formed with other stu- your mother ever be able to help you?" In a few days Nancy dropped in, happy dents and teachers. It is a privilege to at- "Mother means well, and wants to help to hear of Mary Lou's good fortune, but tend the College of Medical Evangelists. me," defended Mary Lou. "I honestly radiant with news she could scarcely wait Despite a lack of imposing physical facil- think she intends to send me some money. to tell: ities and millions in endowments, I am It won't be much; she has very little of her "And, Mary Lou, what do you suppose convinced that our denominational school own; and there's a household at home that Pastor Brooks did for me? He let the con- provides a medical training second to always needs more money than comes in. ference office know of my plight, and the none, its able and consecrated self-sacrific- She probably doesn't realize how much I conference is coming to my rescue with a ing teachers more than balancing a lack need a regular allowance to meet these loan that will see me through, since I am in other lines. bills. I would work more, but I enrolled not far from graduation. And what is The studies have been difficult, but how for nearly full schoolwork on the promise more, a recent letter from mother tells satisfying it is to master, to a degree, the of more money coming in. I can't work that dad is feeling much kinder about my arts and sciences of a profession that can more than I am, and still get my lessons." being here. It seems wicked to have be of so great a value in God's work. The "Would it do any good to write to your doubted when God has a thousand ways of financial burden too is heavy, but some- aunt?" questioned Nancy. caring for us where we saw only a blank how or other the funds have been made "I can't do it! Could you, in the face wall." available as we needed them; and by hard of her plans?" Mary Lou wholeheartedly assented, re- work and rigid economy I will finish with "No, that would be unfair to both your membering gratefully the providences of very little debt, thanks to a loyal and aunt and your mother. Would it be pos- the past weeks and the promise of more understanding wife and some good friends. sible to let your father know?" hesitatingly relief in the future, for Aunt Faye had For some time now we have been under suggested Nancy. found out, and was again sharing the deferred appointment to the mission field, "I hate to. Dad has no more legal re- load with her niece. and we have a call to return to our sponsibility now; and he was good to Like all of life, this story does not end former field of labor in Southern Asia. help me when I was younger, even though here. Many times in the following months After an internship at the Loma Linda he is not a member of our church." Mary and years faith was tested and rewarded; Sanitarium and Hospital we hope to be Lou spoke gently of the man she had dark days came, so that the stars of promise able to respond to this call; and, if I can- scarcely known as a real father. might shine brighter. Then the sunshine not use my voice, I shall use my hands, "Now that we have a common problem, of God's blessing broke forth again. Both and by means of the medical ministry we can wait together for the answer to our girls remember the promises read on that finish the task God has given me to do. prayers. Mine are being answered already; evening long ago. Nancy's heart goes out PAGE 18 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR in gratitude to the God who gives abun- have given you. Trust in God for strength. rewarded by a dream in which he was told dantly, "above all that we ask or think," He will make you more than a weak that a religious leader would come to them as she and her husband work toward their mortal, I know. I have experienced it. Be who would teach them the truths they now-tangible goal of medical evangelism. strong in His strength, strong in everyday needed to know, and that he would keep Mary Lou, as the helpmeet of her teacher- living, and God will see you through." the seventh-day as Sabbath. husband (the man who was so definitely A few weeks ago, while in New York Zacharias, in search of the promised out of her life), thanks the heavenly State, I stopped the car in the shade of a teacher, visited the various missions in Father, who has in this world restored "an tall, graceful elm, and sought out the little, Asmara, Eritrea. Obviously the Catholics hundredfold." The dean of years before is well-beaten, pine-needle path that led to did not meet his requirements. He was thankful for girls who sought "first the the cemetery where Laura was laid to rest. well impressed with the Swedish mission kingdom of God," and found true the Grass had grown up against the granite and its teaching, but with the mention promise, "All these things shall be added." headstone. As I pulled it away I shared of the Sabbath observance the Swedish her faith anew in those last words recorded missionary turned to his visitor with, In Life—in Death—She Shared there: "The Love of Christ Constraineth "You are looking for the Seventh-day Ad- Her Faith Us." ventists." How different might have been the story This was the beginning of an associa- (Continued from page 12) if this girl had chosen darkness and eternal tion in Bible study and general instruc- stammered, "I wish I could thank her for loss. tion that resulted in the baptism of several all the texts and inspirational words she So powerful are the prayers of a true hundred of these fine, conscientious Mos- left in the milk bottles. When my wife was Christian that long after he has been laid lem people. Zacharias later passed to his sick we used to look forward to those mes- to rest they continue to work under God's rest, but his widow still lives on the sages. They meant a lot to us." Some little blessing till they have reaped their harvest. Debra Tabor mission station. children begged to see her once more. "She The harvest of Laura's petitions is still The mission work which we established loved us," they said simply. But Laura being gathered, although years have passed in this area was disrupted by the Ethiopian could not see anyone now. A gasoline ex- since she sent her consecrated prayers to war. Since then the way has not been plosion had enveloped her in flames and the throne of the heavenly Father. easy for these loyal Christian people. As burned almost her entire body deeply. we were walking up the steep slope to Each little church school student who Through Northern Ethiopia their mountain village, twenty miles from had come under her tutorage had had Debra Tabor, our guide, one of our Ethi- planted deeply in his soul a faith in the (Continued from page 5) opian teachers, pointed out the site of Bible way and a love for the best things of for the hospital, an interesting variety of their previous village. Irritated that so life. raincoats, topcoats, and rubber boots for many of these people were accepting the To one of her beloved older students she the heavy rains, in addition to the five third angel's message, overly zealous reli- had written: "The fact that you have not adult passengers. Obviously not all of this gionists inspired a mob of armed men to covered certain work in certain books dur- was inside, much of the time not even the attack the village in the dead of night. ing a certain time is not going to cause you passengers. Rifles and submachine guns were turned to be useless. Latin, algebra, and American The hundred-mile "road" to the mis- on the huts from the hill above, and history are all very good, yet one does not sion crossed thirty or more streams, the torches lighted the conflagration which feel much different when he has this larger ones without benefit of bridges since destroyed the thatch-covered homes of knowledge. I believe firmly and on good the Italian war. In spite of the heavy rains, these people. authority that the power to be at ease and the streams were all fordable, thanks to The teacher led us to the spot where of use in the school home life is very im- the four-wheel drive of the jeep. they found his father the day after the portant. The accomplishment of coming This trip was through some well-for- massacre. The unstable conditions which into the assembly hall for worship at night, ested mountains, the scene of the last make possible such civil disorder still of going into the dining room properly, of stand made by the Italian troops in the exist; therefore, it is not difficult to under- always having your room ready for inspec- last war. It would appear that some of stand why thousands of the Ethiopians do tion, your tongue set for the right word at the native people have not yet learned of not venture out to travel the trails of this the right time—these are things which the war's termination. Only a few months primitive land without the old Italian help you out in school and in everyday life ago our Italian mechanic and builder, army rifle and a bandoleer of cartridges. when you have gone out into the world. from Debra Tabor, and his helper were Never have I spoken to a more attentive We need to be strong in these common shot while making this same trip. Be- audience than the one which crowded ways, for every day is very important. It cause there are still occasional attacks into the newly built prayer house in this makes a great deal of difference whether upon travelers in these parts, Pastor village. I asked a number of questions at eventide you have grown that day, Bjaanes advised against our riding out- relative to their faith and experiences. whether you have done the duties that side the car through this particular area. Their replies indicated a commendable came to you up to the standard, or Practically every group of people we met knowledge of the Scriptures. whether you have piled up an irregular along the road carried one or more old As we finished our service one of the heap of work with nothing finished ac- army rifles, and we were told that this elderly women appeared with a bowl of cording to a good standard. Be kind and was for very good reason. boiled eggs; and no explanations, how- gentle, but know your own business thor- Few of our mission stations have a more ever plausible, were adequate to excuse oughly. This spells personality and effi- interesting origin than that of this one us. The eggs had to be eaten, whatever ciency. And there is one thing that a Sev- located at Debra Tabor in northern Ethi- our custom. I managed to go through enth-day Adventist should not fail to have opia. Twenty or more years ago a certain enough motions while consuming one of —a good knowledge of the Spirit of proph- patriarchal tribal leader in these parts, these bantam-sized eggs to convince our ecy. Know where certain salient statements named Zacharias, was given a vision of solicitous hosts that I was keeping pace are found, be able to repeat the exact word- the future of his tribe. He was the leader with the others seated about the bowl. ing of many of them. Make them a part of of a, group of some ten thousand Mo- Fortunately Pastor Bjaanes had seen to yourself. This should be in addition, of hammedan tribesmen. Like many con- it that we were all equipped with high- course, to a thorough knowledge of the servative Moslems, Zacharias was a man topped boots and raincoats, for as we Bible and the great truths it teaches. of prayer. He felt that he and his people were leaving the village for the two-mile "And my dear, form the habit of using needed light and guidance not then avail- hike down the mountain to the jeep a all the common sense God and experience able to them. His earnest prayers were storm of cloudburst proportions broke NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 19 upon us. Instead of paths, we had small "In many religious families, dancing and Would not want Christ to find us there. streams; and where the path had led up card-playing are made a parlor pastime. It Excitement. steep, rocky defiles we had small cataracts. is urged that these are quiet, home amuse- Destroys relish for religion. At two o'clock the following morning, ments, which may be safely enjoyed under Leads into temptation. as Dr. Artress, Pastor Bjaanes, our Ethi- the parental eye. But a love for these Levity—rude jesting. opian teacher, Mrs. Flaiz, and I loaded- exciting pleasures is thus cultivated, and Dissatisfies, debases, disappoints, into the little jeep, the torrential rains were that which was considered harmless at destroys. still turning the mountain trails into fair- home will not long be regarded dangerous Dear Christian young people, here is a sized streams. abroad. It is yet to be ascertained that there Urim and Thummim by which we can tell As our Ethiopian Airways plane car- is any good to be obtained from these with unerring accuracy which pleasures are ried us over the rugged mountains of amusements. They do not give vigor to the lawful and proper, and which pleasures are these northern provinces toward Addis body nor rest to the mind. They do not not fitting and becoming for Christians. Ababa, we could see clustered in valleys implant in the soul one virtuous or holy Let us see how easily it works for us. and on hillsides hundreds of small vil- sentiment. On the contrary, they destroy (To be concluded) lages where the light of God's truth has all relish for serious thought and for reli- 1 John 15:11; 2 2 Cor. 6:17; 3 1 John 2:15-17; 4 Rev. 18:4; not yet penetrated. It is a consecrated band gious services."" 5 Ps. 16:11; Messages to Young People, p. 38; 7 Rom. 8:13; 1° " 'God is faithful, who will not suffer 8 /bid.; 9 /bid., p. 363; /bid., p. 386; Li-Ibid., p. 362; of workers from Northern Europe and 12 /bid., p. 364; 13 /bid., p. 398; 14 /bid., p. 399; 11 /b/d., America that are rendering devoted serv- you to be tempted above that ye are able; pp. 81, 82; 76 Steps to Christ (pocket ed.), pp. 120, 121; ice to the end that Ethiopia too may re- but will with the temptation also make a 17 Messages to Young People, p. 38. joice in the light of our soon-coming way to escape.' . . . If by associating with Saviour. worldlings for pleasure, by conforming to Music Is as Music Does worldly practices, by uniting our interests "Pleasures for Evermore" with unbelievers, we place our feet in the (Continued from page 11) path of temptation and sin, how can we Dr. Charles H. Mayo (recently de- (Continued from page 10) expect God to keep us from falling? ceased) said, "I get something from being amusement which disqualifies you for "Keep yourselves away from the corrupt- at the organ which is of recreative and secret prayer, for devotion at the altar of ing influences of the world. Do not go reconstructive value and which I can find prayer, or for taking part in the prayer unbidden to places where the forces of the in no other way. It helps to rest arYd- re- — meeting, is not safe, but dangerous.' enemy are strongly entrenched. build me every day." * "There is a distinction between recrea- "Do not go where you will be tempted As a concrete example of the power of tion and amusement. Recreation, when and led astray."" music to inspire the sick to regain their true to its name, re-creation, tends to "Our Saviour was deeply serious and health, may I offer the case of Marjory strengthen and build up. Calling us aside intensely in earnest, but never gloomy or Lawrence, the Australian soprano who from our ordinary cares and occupations, morose. The life of those who imitate him at the very peak of her career was invited it affords refreshment for mind and body, will be full of earnest purpose; they will to go down to Mexico City to help in- and thus enables us to return with new have a deep sense of personal responsibility. augurate a music festival. She went, but vigor to the earnest work of life. Amuse- Levity will be repressed; there will be no just before the festival started she awak- ment, on the other hand, is sought for the boisterous merriment, no rude jesting; but ened one morning to find that she was sake of pleasure, and is often carried to the religion of Jesus gives peace like a totally paralyzed. She could not move a excess; it absorbs the energies that are re- river. It does not quench the light of joy; it single muscle. Her first conscious act was quired for useful work, and thus proves a does not restrain cheerfulness, nor cloud to try her voice, and when she found it hindrance to life's true success." the sunny, smiling face. Christ came not to be all right she knew there was hope "It is the privilege and duty of Christians to be ministered unto, but to minister; for her recovery. to seek to refresh their spirits and invigo- and when his love reigns in the heart, we Sister Elizabeth Kenny, a fellow Aus- rate their bodies by innocent recreation, shall follow his example." 16 tralian, made her facilities for treating with the purpose of using their physical "They may enjoy such recreations as poliomyelitis available, and Miss Law- and mental powers to the glory of God. will not dissipate the mind or debase the rence was given the best of care. She says Our recreations should not be scenes of soul, such as will not disappoint, and leave that although she attributes much of her senseless mirth, taking the form of the a sad after-influence to destroy self-respect cure to thorough and excellent medical nonsensical. We can conduct them in such or bar the way to usefulness. If they can treatment, she feels certain that it was a manner as will benefit and elevate those take Jesus with them, and maintain a made possible by two things—faith and with whom we associate, and better qualify prayerful spirit, they are perfectly safe.' music. In her opinion "music is the form us and them to more successfully attend to You will notice that we now have some of expression which comes closest to God." the duties devolving upon us as Chris- very definite characteristics to describe the As soon as Miss Lawrence was able she tians."" recreation that is profitable for Christians, had her attendants strap her into her "The true Christian will not desire to and the amusement of the world that is wheel chair and push her up to her piano. enter any place of amusement or engage in not fitting or becoming to Christians. There, of course, she could not play, but any diversion upon which he cannot ask Recreation she put herself in the best possible posi- the blessing of God. He will not be found Can ask God's blessing upon it. tion to play vicariously; and it was not at the theater, the billiard hall, or the bowl- Strengthens. too long after experiencing this mental de- ing saloon. He will not unite with the gay Builds up. sire to play, accompanied by the actual waltzers, or indulge in any other bewitch- Refreshes. rhythm of the piece going through her ing pleasure that will banish Christ from Benefits. body, that she actually was playing! Nat- the mind. Qualifies for Christian service. urally this was very haltingly done at "To those who plead for these diversions, Gives peace. first, but with prayer and perseverance we answer, We cannot indulge in them in Can take Jesus with us. she finally won out. The vicarious became the name of Jesus of Nazareth. The bless- Amusement real. First she played in her mind, then ing of God would, not be invoked upon the Disqualifies for prayer. she actually played. The "organized hour spent at the theater or in the dance. Absorbs energies. sound" had again brought organization No Christian would wish to meet death Senseless mirth. out of disruption. And in telling of this in such a place. 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NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 21 and goes ahead with such activities as he keep fish in a trap through a gale of Advent Youth in Action is able to perform." wind. Perhaps they'll forget some of this Over and over again Miss Lawrence Sabbath nonsense." (Continued from page 14) gave credit to God for her cure, but she And so the community kettle simmered Society has been failing in health, gradu- is a shining example of a person who is and seethed, while we watched, waited, ally wasting away until rendered helpless willing to do her utmost to answer her and prayed. by stiffness of knees, coldness of heart, in- own prayer and to trust God to do the At about 11 A.M. dark wind patches ap- activity and weakness of purpose and will rest. peared on the bay. Gradually the wind power. At the last, she was but a shadow Yes, friends, music is as music does. increased in fury. Under racing black of her former self. Her last whispered And it behooves us to cultivate the best clouds the poorly clad trees twisted and words were inquiries concerning the of taste for music, because it can be a groaned, and the sea became a roaring, strange absence of her loved ones now zeal friend in helping to bring organiza- lather-covered giant. The shrieking of the busy in the marts of trade and places of tion to us who find ourselves alive in this frenzied wind, the crashing of the rolling worldly amusements. exceedingly disorganized age. seas, the rattling of the driving rain— Experts, including Dr. Works, Dr. Re- each forced its way into my heart and * Reprinted by courtesy of Etude, the music magazine. form, and Dr. Joiner, disagreed as to the Copyright (May, 1941, p. 291), Theodore Presser Company. united with the others in an attempt to cause of her fatal illness, administering drown out the voice of hope that had so large doses of organization, socials, con- recently made its home there. I must ad- tests and drives, but to no avail. A post- Was It Fisherman's Luck? mit that during the long afternoon and mortem showed that a deficiency of spir- (Continued from page 8) night I wavered between faith and dis- itual food, coupled with lack of faith, couragement, hope and despair. I believed heartfelt religion and general support, Early Friday morning our crew gathered that all things are possible with God, and were contributing causes. Only a few were on the wharf to plan the day's work. Dad yet, would He perform such a miracle? present at her death, sobbing over memo- and two of his brothers, who worked in Sunday dawned chilly and clear. The ries of her past beauty and power. partnership, were Adventists; and they de- storm had passed, leaving behind it many Because of her passing, the youth of bated whether the taking of another torn nets and much floating seaweed. The the church will be absent from religious draught of fish from the trap would in- sun had scarcely peeked over the eastern services on Friday night or Sabbath after- volve our trampling upon the Sabbath. horizon before my Uncle Cecil's power- noon. However, they will gather for social A few of our crew members who were not boat sped from the sheltering harbor to- times on occasional Saturday nights. At Adventists declared in no uncertain tones ward the trap. these gatherings they will miss their de- that we should by all means take out some When my uncle returned he was met by parted friend's cheery assistance, friendly more fish. "Why worry about your Sab- a motley group of anxious crew members counsel, and wise guidance. bath," they argued, "when you may lose and curious citizens. We members of the Exira Youth Are Busy a summer's pay ?" crew scarcely breathed as we waited for But the three brothers reasoned dif- him to speak. The Exira (Iowa) community has long ferently. "No," they declared, "the Sab- "Good news, boys!" he said. known of Seventh-day Adventists, for bath is the Lord's, and the fish are the "What ?" we chorused. "You mean—" there has long been a church there, but Lord's. If we do our part, He can cer- "The trap isn't torn, and the fish are recently the young people of the Missionary tainly keep the fish in the trap." We had all there! It's a miracle, but it's a fact. Volunteer Society have organized for regu- many other duties to perform, and so Let's go to work on them!" lar literature distribution. A copy-350 all the preparation day glided by. With singing hearts we did go to work, told—has been placed in every home in Sabbath morning dawned gloomy and and the entire school was saved and the town. sunless. The barometer hanging on the marketed. wall was silently prophesying an impend- And so I learned by personal experience ing gale. Out on the brooding bay fishing what my dad had learned: that God still crews were working feverishly to take up answers prayer with a liberality far ex- the last of their schools of mackerel before ceeding the merit of the petitioner. the imminent storm should break. Our Since the occurrence of the foregoing trap, which held the greatest catch of all, incident I have left the home, the relatives, lay deserted in the gray calm in silent and the friends, and the water that I witness to the humble faith of its owners. love, to prepare for a place in God's Within its sixty-foot walls of twine a great crew of fishermen who have the hundred thousand shining bodies swam tremendous responsibility of operating the Senior Youth Lesson in endless circles as they anxiously sought gospel net. Last summer a motorcycle, VIII—The Testimony of Jesus in a way of escape. purchased with a part of the money real- The Remnant Church Could one have recorded the various ized from that memorable school of fish, (November 19) conversations taking place throughout the carried me over three thousand miles as LESSON SCRIPTURES : Revelation 12 :17 ; community that day, he might have heard the Lord helped me to gain a colporteur 19 :10 ; I0 :II. many interesting things. scholarship. MEMORY VERSE : I Corinthians I :5-7. LESSON HELP : A. G. Daniells, The Abiding "What do you think of that? There's Truly Job was right when he said, Gift of Prophecy, pp. 253-378. a school of fish worth thousands of dol- "Speak to the earth, and it shall teach 1. Against whom does the prophecy of John lars out there in that trap, and a big storm thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare state Satan will manifest his enmity? By what is the remnant distinguished? Rev. 12:17. is likely to strike at any minute. And unto thee. Who knoweth not in all these NOTE.—"To the very end, Satan will perse- where's the crew? At home reading the that the hand of the Lord hath wrought cute and seek to destroy the people of God. Bible, most of them!" Against the remnant, or last portion of the this?" church, he is especially to make war. Their "They've ,had such a discouraging obedience to God's commandments, and their season too. You'd think they'd be glad possession of the testimony of Jesus, or spirit of prophecy (Rev. 19 :1 o), are especially offen- to work on Saturday right now." "YOUR friend is the man who knows all sive to him, and excite his intense ire."—Bible "Well, if we get the southeast gale that about you and still likes you." Readings (5955 ed.), p. 188. I think we're going to get, those 'Advents' 2. What definition is given of "the testimony of Jesus"? Rev. 19:10. "THE will certainly learn the lesson of their girl with a good memory is not 3. What did Christ give to His church when He lives. Nothing short of a miracle could nearly so lovable as the good forgetter." ascended to heaven? Eph. 4:8, 11, 12. PAGE 22 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR

NOTE.-"All men do not receive the same with the woman, and went to make war with the counsel given by her through the visions she gifts, but to every servant of the Master some remnant of her seed, which keep the command- received from heaven. gift of the Spirit in promised.... Not until after ments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus the ascension was the gift received in its fulness. Christ." Rev. 12 :1 7. ASSIGNMENT 5 Not until through faith and prayer the disciples A True Prophet Guiding Thought had surrendered themselves fully for His work- 10. What is the test of a true prophet? Isa. ing, was the outpouring of the Spirit received. 8:20. Then in a special sense the goods of heaven were Difficult times have come to God's children all through history, and although there is coun- 11. Do the writings of Mrs. White pass this committed to the followers of Christ. . . . The test? gifts are already ours in Christ, but their actual sel enough in the Scripture to lead us through possession depends upon our reception of the every hardship, God in His mercy sends at each Answer.-At first many were unprepared to Spirit of God."-Christ's Object Lessons, p. crisis a prophet to speak His message, to ex- believe Mrs. White's visions came from God, 327. plain the Scriptures, that His people might be but these visions bore out every test. The encouraged and see that above the clouds One Scriptures tell us of certain physical signs that 4. How long will these gifts continue in the is steering the course. Today we are near the are seen when a prophet is in vision. These church? Eph. 4:13; 1 Cor. 13:8-10. greatest crisis in history, a time of trouble Mrs. White possessed. Moreover, a strong test NOTE.-The gifts of Christ to His church undreamed of. For this time, too, God has sent is that the visions and the messages all agree did not end with the apostolic age, else there a prophet, one who has helped us understand the with the Scriptures. Never has Mrs. White would have been no evangelists, pastors, or Scriptures, warned us of dangers to come, written a word that does not harmonize with teachers from then until now. These gifts, in- encouraged us to be faithful and true to the God's Word. She herself says, "True Christian- cluding apostles and prophets, are to continue commandments of Jesus. ity receives the word of God as the great until all the people of God reach their full stature treasure-house of inspired truth, and the test in Christ, until each member perfectly reflects ASSIGNMENT 1 of all inspiration."-The Great Controversy, the glory of Christ's character. P. 1 93• 5. When Christ told His disciples to go into all Read the lesson texts and the Guiding ASSIGNMENT 6 the world to preach the gospel, what power Thought. would attend them? Mark 16:15-18. ASSIGNMENT 2 The Remnant Church and Spirit of Prophecy NorE.-"Through the gift of the Holy Spirit God's Purpose in the Spirit of Prophecy 12. What are the things that distinguish the the disciples were to receive a marvelous power. remnant (last days) church, against whom Satan Their testimony was to be confirmed by signs 1. How has God promised to keep His children is directing his energies? Rev. 12:17; 14:12. and wonders. Miracles would be wrought, not enlightened about the crises that arise in the 13. How do the Scriptures explain the expres- only by the apostles, but by those who received earth's history? Amos 3:7. sion, the "testimony of Jesus"? Rev. 19:10. their message. . . . The disciples were to preach 2. What did Christ provide for the church He NOTE.-The fact that we as a church possess among other nations, and they would receive left on earth? Eph. 4:11, 12. the writings of one who has upheld God's Word power to speak other tongues. The apostles and 3. How did the Old Testament prophet Joel say and revealed things to come gives further proof their associates were unlettered men, yet through the gift of prophecy would be given in the last that we are the remnant. the outpouring of the Spirit on the day of Pente- days? Joel 2:23, 28-32. 14. What wise counsel given long ago is suit- cost, their speech, whether in their own or a NorE.-God promised the Holy Spirit to able for us who live in the days of the remnant foreign language, became pure, simple, and come like the rain from heaven. It is the rain church? 2 Chron. 20:20, last part. accurate, both in word and in accent."-The that brings forth the flowers and fruit. So the Desire of Ages, p. 821. Spirit is the medium that brings out fruit for ASSIGNMENT 7 6. What was foretold by Joel would take place God's kingdom. Two seasons of rain are prom- Match these prophets and their times : before Christ comes? Joel 2:28-31. ised, the "former rain" and the "latter rain." In Acts 2:17, s8 we read of the time of the Moses Last days 7. How was this prophecy partially fulfilled Ellen G. White The Flood in the days of the apostles? Acts 2:1-4, 16-18. former rain, when the Holy Spirit descended and gave the gifts of the Spirit, watering the Noah The bondage in Egypt 8. What expressions seem to imply a double seed sown by Christ, and was followed by a Jeremiah Captivity in Babylon fulfillment of the prophecy in the last days? Joel full harvest of souls. In the last days God will 2:23, 28-32; Acts 2:16-20. Fill in the three things that John tells us send His Spirit even more abundantly. NorE.-In its reference to "the former rain, distinguish the remnant church : s. They keep the of God. and the latter rain," to the signs in the sun and ASSIGNMENT 3 moon, and to "the remnant whom the Lord shall 2. They have the of Jesus. 3. They have the of Jesus. call," this prophecy points to a special fulfill- Prophets for All Times and Crises ment in the "last days." Does the church to which you belong have "The outpouring of the Spirit in the days of 4. When the world reached its first peak of wickedness, how did God warn its inhabitants of these things? the apostles was the 'former rain,' and glorious the calamity that would overtake them if they did Do you have them ? was the result. But the latter rain will be more not repent? Heb. 11:7. abundant."-Testimonies, vol. 8, p. 21. 5. When the children of Israel were in bondage 9. What experience of the early church does whom did God raise up to lead them to a better KEY TO "USEFUL ARTICLES ABOUT God desire His remnant church to possess? 1 Cor. land? Ex. 3:10, 11. A FARM" 1:5-8. 6. When God's people were taken captive to (1) b. (2) g. (3) d. (4) j. (5) h. (6) c. 10. After the disappointment of 1844 what com- Babylon through whom did God encourage them (7) i. (8) f. (9) a. (10) e. mission was given to God's people which made in their distress? 2 Chron. 36:15. necessary a direct communication with the rem- nant church? Rev. 10:11. NOTE.-Through many prophets, through ANSWER.-The great disappointment of 1844 Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Nehemiah, God spoke to left many Advent believers discouraged. They them in this crisis of sorrow. At all times God needed divine inspiration. Under those circum- has sent a prophet who would give the right stances, and but shortly after their disappoint- message for the time. INSTItUrT(111. ment, Ellen Gould Harmon (later to become ASSIGNMENT 4 Ellen G. White), a young woman of seventeen Issued by years, was given her first vision. The time had A Prophet for the Last Days arrived for the proclamation of the third angel's Review and Herald Publishing Association message ; the people of the prophecy were begin- 7. Since God has sent a prophet at other crises Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C. ning to appear, and to them, according to the in history, can we not expect a prophet for the promise, was entrusted the gift of prophecy. last age, for the remnant church? Rev. 10:11. LORA E. CLEMENT EDITOR NorE.-The great disappointment of 1844 11. How are the Spirit of prophecy and the FREDERICK LEE ASSOCIATE EDITOR Scriptures related? Isa. 8:20. left many Advent believers dazed and discour- aged. They needed divine uplift and inspiration CONSULTING EDITORS NOTE.-"True Christianity receives the word at this time. of God as the great treasure-house of inspired E. W. DUNBAR K. J. REYNOLDS truth, and the test of all inspiration."-The 8. Who was called to be God's prophet for this L. L. MOFFITT time? Great Controversy, p. 193. MARY CASTOR - - EDITORIAL SECRETARY By voice and pen Mrs. E. G. White exalted A nswer.-At this time a young girl of seven- the Bible, and encouraged its study ; she coura- teen years of age, Ellen Gould Harmon (later to R. J. CHRISTIAN - - CIRCULATION MANAGER geously defended Scripture truth, denounced become Ellen G. White), was given her first error, false doctrine, and fanaticism, and fore- vision. We can read her own account of this This paper does not pay for unsolicited material. Con- warned the church of perils and pitfalls, both vision in her book, Early Writings, pages 13-2o. tributions, both prose and poetry, are always welcomed,. from within and without. and receive every consideration; but we do not return 9. What has the Spirit of prophecy, in the per- manuscript for which return postage is not supplied. 12. What admonition given to God's people in son of Ellen G. White, done for the Advent Move- ancient days is timely for His remnant people ment? SUBSCRIPTION RATES today? 2 Chron. 20:20. Answer.-Through her seventy years of Yearly subscription, $3.75; six months, $2.10; in clubs public ministry Mrs. White traveled extensively of five or more, one year, each, $3.25; six months, $1.85. Junior Lesson to preach the Word and give counsel. Her in- Foreign countries where extra postage is required: spired pen has produced a library of forty-two Yearly subscription, $4.35; six months, $2.40.; in clubs of VIII-The Testimony of Jesus in books, many of which have been published in five or more, one year, each, $3.85; six months, $2.15. the Remnant Church other languages besides English. Apart from Monthly color edition, available overseas only, one year,. this, thousands of pages have been written by $1.40. (November 19) her for the Review and Herald, the Youth's ARE YOU MOVING? Instructor, and other papers. While others led You should notify us in advance of any change of ad- LESSON TEXTS : Revelation 12 : I 7 ; 14 :12; out in establishing schools and publishing dress, as the post office will not forward your papers to you 19:10 ; 22 :9; 10:II. houses, in starting new mission fields, in build- even though you leave a forwarding address. Your com- MEMORY VERSE: "And the dragon was wroth ing sanitariums, behind them always was the pliance in this matter will save delay and expense.

NOVEMBER 8, 1949 PAGE 23 • UNDER new regulations recently an- • THE national flag of Denmark, a white nounced the property and fortunes of India's cross on a red field, came into use during the native princes, once autocratic rulers over a reign of King Waldemar in 1219, and this • BOMBAY, INDIA, is to have a detachment fourth of India's vast population, have in year marks its 730th anniversary. of women Home Guards trained in the use general been reduced to an estimated one quarter. Thus, three quarters of these fabu- • THERE are 18,121 assorted satisfactions to of fire arms, first aid, driving, and communi- be found in child rearing and a mere 7,654 cations. lous holdings revert to the new people's gov- ernments of the princely territories. Under headaches, according to researchers and stat- O To meet the increasing demand abroad, the new order a "ruler" is allowed but one isticians at the Horace Mann-Lincoln Insti- the New York Times International Edition, palace, that in which he lives and one addi- tute of School Experimentation at Columbia which until last June was flown each day to tional residence at either the seaside or a University's Teachers College in New York Europe from New York City, is now being mountain resort. Many formerly kept a City. A three-year survey of 544 families, printed in Paris from stereotype mats sent in dozen or more. These excess buildings now both town and country, with 1,137 children by air. become government property, along with a in their care, revealed this ratio, though dif- large percentage of the wealth in money and ferent parents naturally found joy in differ- • THERE are usable covered bridges, relics of jewels that was thus privately owned. ent things. early American days, in 25 States, and in O THE tiny fishing village of Carengage, on New England alone there are almost 300 of • BAD news for grammar and high school the island of Trinidad off the Venezuelan these bridges still carrying their daily load students: U.S. educators, meeting in busi- of traffic. Ohio, surprisingly enough, has 592; ness session at the annual conference on the coast, has become the world's largest baux- Pennsylvania, 336; Indiana, 194; and Ver- Professional Urowth of Teachers, which is ite transfer point Bauxite, raw material for mont, 170. sponsored by the National Educational Asso- aluminum, is mined near shallow rivers in ciation, are advocating 12 instead of nine Dutch Guiana, where large ships cannot pene- • HARVARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL has months of school. Work for the children trate. Therefore, an American steamship just graduated the first four women ever to would not be so heavy in summer as it is company selected Carengage as the most receive a medical degree from that institu- is in winter, so both teachers and students convenient place for river boats to transfer tion. At graduation time they were symbolic would have some relaxation. This whole mat- the cargo to ocean-going ships. A $6,000,000 victors of a century-long battle to open this ter is still in the discussion stage, but it is harbor is being dredged. strictly men's school to women. Because of being favorably considered. the acute wartime shortage of doctors Har- • IT is reported that 3,000 acres of "waste" vard admitted 12 girls out of 75 applicants • "WHAT animal has two legs, can run faster lands in Kansas, made worthless from coal in 1945. The girls did well. No one flunked, than a horse, and can throw its voice more strip mining, now 'have an excellent cover and two made degrees cum laude; but the than a quarter of a mile?" asks a traveler of bearing black walnut trees planted 15 quiet, hard-working group made a definite riding across the Patagonian pampas for the years ago by the former Civil Conservation impression. Next year Harvard plans to ad- first time. The answer is, An ostrich. Also Corps. mit at least 23 girl medics. this bird has binocular eyes, and is taller • ONE day 108 years ago the captain of a than any of its enemies, except the one most • HOME gardeners this year selected seeds Yankee Clipper walked into the office of recently met—a mounted man. from catalogs which claimed they had some- Samuel and Dave Collins, who about four- teen years before had started an axmaking thing new to make gardens grow. They were • THE telephone directory of Cameron, "pelletized" seeds, ordinary flower and vege- West Virginia, which used to list subscribers' business in an old grist mill on the Farm- table seeds which had been given a coating nicknames as well as proper names, will re- ington River, fifteen miles out of Hartford, of fungicide, insecticide, fertilizer, and hor- sume "this cozy practice next year by popu- Connecticut. "Can you duplicate that in mones. The result was a uniform-sized seed, lar request." Here and there are other towns steel?" the captain asked Samuel, who was easily handled, and much surer to grow. and rural communities in the U.S.A. which in ihe office at the time. Sam hefted the This coating protects the seeds not only do the same thing—Jasper, Indiana, for in- crude wooden knife that had been placed on against insects and disease but also against stance. his desk. It had a 22-inch blade. "In the West weather. "Pelletized" seeds were developed Indies the natives call that thing a machete," three years ago by the sugar-beet industry O A WOMAN whose lettuce and radish beds the captain explained. "They say you couldn't and the Dow Chemical Company. They were were being raided by rabbits, planted a bor- get two feet into the jungle without one." offered to home gardeners for the first time der of empty pop bottles with the necks "Sure we can duplicate it; that's easy as pie," answered Sam Collins with assurance. That this year. about three inches above ground. Even in a slow wind, she reports, the mournful whis- was the beginning of a vast trade in the • SCIENTISTS say that if the skies have any tling is enough to scare the small thieves jungles and on the plantations of almost secrets, they will be common knowledge by away. every tropical country in the world. Last year 1953. Under the penetrating lens of a wide- the Collins Company manufac- angle phototelescope the outer reaches of O A VETERAN who lost his sight at Anzio tured more than 5,000,000 ma- space are to be systematically mapped and received a $75 prize last commencement for chetes. They were regulation examined under a project sponsored by the having the highest average in literature equipment for the U.S. Army National Geographic Society and the Cali- among seniors at Union College, Schenectady, and Navy during the late war. fornia Institute of Technology. Surveys started New York. Prior to the war the Collins July 1. The phototelescope has been set up • ACCORDING to the British Information Serv- Company was the only machete on Palomar Mountain in California, site of ices, there is no registration on birth certifi- manufacturer in the United the famed 200-inch Palomar telescope. On cates of children born under the Union Jack States. Its principal competitors completion of the survey, a sky atlas will be as to color or race. were German and English. The prepared, containing some 2,000 reproduc- large increase in domestic trade O THERE are about 10,000 geysers, hot tions. This volume will be made available to is due to the soldiers who used springs, and steam vents in Yellowstone Na- observatories, astronomers, and higher edu- the machete in the South Pacific cational institutions at cost—about $2,000 a tional Park. and other tropical military in- copy. The project will not be completed • ASPHALT is the material used to pave the stallations, and now find it a under four years. majority of airports in the United States. convenient tool in civilian life.