Northern Union Reaper for 1919
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Vol. 14 Hutchinson, Minn., March 18, 1919 No. 11 AN INCIDENT have heard the subject, "The Origin, NORTHERN UNION REAPER Purpose and Permanency of the Sab- Several months ago in a Pennsyl- Issued Weekly for the bath of the Creator." All along the Northern Union Conference vania city, a young lady was selling way he was impressed by the Spirit of Seventh-Day Adventists the Watchman. A man who refused of God with the beautiful, sensible by to buy a paper of her, snapped her off The Canish-Norwegian Seminary at Hut- and uniform teachings of the Holy chinson, Minn. in a very gruff manner. The harsh Scriptures. He so confessed, and in Subscription Price-50 cents a year in words attracted the attention of a the United States; 75 cents in Canada— his wide experience in traveling, lis- Fifty Numbers. gentleman, who felt sorry for the tening to many well-known divines, •All papers will be discontinued when time expires unless promptly renewed. small lady who had been so discour- declared that, until he got in touch N. P. Neilsen, - - - - - Editor teously treated. "What is the price I. G. Ortner - Corresponding Editor. with this people and this movement, Entered as s,econd-class matter October of your paper?" he inquired, at the he never heard such a clear cut 26, 1917, at the postoffice at Hutchinson, same time passing to her the money, Minnesota, under the Act of March 3, 1879. preaching of the Word of God. Fel- "Acceptance for mailing at special rate and most pleasantly adding: "Just lovr workers, we must study to be of postage provided for in section 1103, keep the paper and sell it to scme one Act of October 3, 1917, authorized July 27, "mighty in the Scriptures," not mere- 1918." else." "0, I wish you would read it," ly saying that the Bible teaches so- she modestly replied. This traveling and-so, but we must be able to open LAND OF PROMISE man recently told me that he would the Book and "find the place where never forget that little kindly appeal. it is written." The "Billy Sunday" As I near the land of promise, He at once pleasantly and eagerly style of acting and talking did not With my Saviour by my side, took the paper, and read it. A cer- appeal to this man, nor will it to any And I view the Vale of Beulah tain article by Elder Haynes especial- true Bible student. The honest in- Where with him I shall abide, ly appealed to him, and whether or vestigator wants the Scriptures. So, I will ,bow in adoration, not the missionary ever heard of it, while one plants, and others water, Doff the crown that I have won, her periodical buyer subscribed for let us pray that God will give the in- * To this glorious Heavenly Being, the Watchman, and is most deeply in- crease to His praise and glory. Lord of heaven and earth and sun. terested in the truth. Stemple White. While "making" the Twin Cities Who could ever wish to stay here, recently, this Christian gentleman, "MORE VIM" On this old sin-cursed earth? who is a member of the Methodist Who could see in earth's vain pleas- church, scanned the Church Directory The young man was proud of the ures in the Saturday daily papers for the new pin which he wore upon his Aught but Satan's wiles and mirth? announcement of the morrow's sub- lapel. Not that it was remarkable As I look beyond its pleasures jects. Sunday evening found him at for beauty, no, not that; for it was To the city bright and fair, the Seventh-day Adventist church just a simple affair of oxidized silver I can view the heavenly mansion where he listened to an illustrated showing the world, with the letters, Of the ransomed over there. address on "The Investigative Judg- "M. V." printed upon it in red. But ment." He purchased "Thoughts on it was what the pin represented that Joy is deeper, faith is brighter, Daniel." The next Sunday evening made this Missionary Volunteer so As I travel toward the goal; he returned, and drank in the truths glad to wear it. And methinks I hear the music of "The Origin, Purpose and Per- "I showed my pin to the girl in the Chanted for each sin-sick soul. petuity of the Ten Commandments in office where I work," he wrote to his Oh! my loved ones, dear and precious, the Everlasting Gospel of Jesus conference Missionary Volunteer sec- Will you not forsake the world? Christ." Two more books on other retary, "and she asked me if it stood Come and follow the dear Saviour subjects were purchased, and other for 'More Vim.' I told her what it And His banner we'll unfurl. literature gladly and freely received: did mean, and then I told her that her Lola L. Strom. Before you read this he will probably guess had given me a good sugges- 2 NORTHERN UNION REAPER tion. More Vim is right." tion of Present Truth and other lit- Carlson, at one time put out eight Yes, "More Vim is right," Mission- erature. hunlred piece of literature and at ary Volunteers. There must be more Our work here was interrupted another time one thousand. The spirit and energy in our societies, during the summer when we were children's band headed by Mrs. more vigor in every line of Christian called to' assist Brother and Sister Roderick has for its goal $100 for service. One may have the intellect Meyer at Charles City in their sum- missions for this year. Fifteen dol- of a Webster or the genius of an Edi- mer effort, which by their earnest en- lars of this is already secured. These son, yet if he lacks that vital thing deavor culminated in the raising and bands are doing splendid work under called energy, if he fails to do with organization of a church of thirty their efficient and enthusiastic lead- his might the duty which lies at his or more members, but we returned to ers. All this work is to prepare for hand, what does he accomplish? Mason City now and then to conduct a series cf meetings to be held here next month. Have you been half-hearted in your Sabbath meetings, Bible study and at- efforts? Take as your motto, "More tend to magazine work. The monthly sale of the Signs of Vim." Did you begin some line of In the fall we started a series of the Times has been kept up regularly, endeavor only to grow weary of it meetings here but was interrupted by 150 being our standing order. When and quit? Begin anew, with a de- the influenza epidemic, however we we have not been able to do it our- termination to put such energy and continued long enough to awaken the selves, several of the sisters have enthusiasm into it that you are bound interest of a few, who afterward fol- helped out. The church has also re- to succeed. lowed up their search for truth by sponded readily to the sale of small books. Each one is trying to do his More energetic effort in missionary Bible study at their homes. Conse- part and any suggestion as to mission- work, more enthusiastic interest in quently, cottage meetings have been ary activity has been welcomed by the the devotional and educational fea- held and several have fully accepted members. We must say that the Ma- tures, in fact, "more vim" all along the truth, accepting all tests even to son City church is a working church, the line is what we need. Missionary tithing and• the leaving off of super- readily falling into line with a work- Volunteers, let us resolve to have it! fluous adornment. One young man er's plans and suggestions, upholding Ella Iden. holding a well-paid clerical position, gave it up so as to keep the Sabbath his hands as did Aaron and Hur the IOWA. and took up manual labor, working hands of Moses. Brother Pingeno Office Address—Nevada, Iowa. long hours. He was afterwards pro- has made several very attractive. President—A. R. Ogden. racks at a nominal cost. As he did Secretary—Mrs. Flora V. Dorcas. moted, and while Satan is trying hard Treasurer—A. R. Smouse. to discourage him he remains firm, not charge for his labor, we were able Educational Sec'y—John J. Koehn. Miss. Vol. Sec'y—C. E. Adams. and in his place of business talks and to have a number of them in the dif- Field Missionary Secretary—L. L. ferent railway stations, to be filled Grand Pre. lives the truth. He is planning defi- Home Miss. Sec'y—Mrs. Minnie Sype. nitely to enter the colporteur work. with papers and tracts. All office address. We have also taken hold of the stand- The past year has been a prosper- MASON CITY AND VICINITY FOR ard of attainment campaign, and ous one for the Mason City church. some of those interested have joined Our Ingathering fund was double that 1918 the class to continue studies in our of the preceding year, over $500 be- It has been so long a time since a doctrines. ing raised. The tithe was also about report from Mason City has been At the time the epidemic started double. Our missionary offerings are published that we thought a synopsis and public work was restricted, the greatly increased and other projects of this year's work might be appre- Harvest Ingathering campaign was show marked advancement.