Xbe Visitor Vo. 2. KINGSTON, JAMAICA, APRIL, 1928. No. 8.

THE BIBLE* every member of the churches of Jamaica is to think of himself or herself, as, in 'some This book contains the mind of God, the sense, an evangelist, and we are to make state of man; the way of, salvation, the a three months' intensive effort to enlist doom of sinners, and the happiness of be- large numbers in our baptismal classes. We lievers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts wish to urge that church leaders organ are binding, its histories are true, and its their churches into bands for the holding decisions are immutable. Read it to be of cottage meetings and Bible readings, for wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it the distribution of literature, or for any, to be holy. It contains light to direct you, line of work which will redound to the food to support you, and comfort to cheer end of enlisting souls for the Kingdom. you. It is the traveller's map, the pilgrim's - We shall be glad to hear from every ztaff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, leader and to know what you are doing. and the Christian's charter. Here Paradise One month of this special "Evangelism cam- is restored, heaven opened, and the gates paign" is already past. Let us make the of hell disclosed Christ is its grand sub- most of the remaining two months. ject, our good its design, and the glory of R. J. SYPE. God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slow- IMPRESSIONS OF THE RECENT CON- ly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of FERENCE wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be The conference of January 12-22, 1928, opened at the judgment, and be remembered seems to stand out head and shoulders above forever. It involves the highest responsibil- others. According to the observations of ity, will reward the 'greatest labour, and the writer it can be set down in the annals condemn all who trifle with its sacred con- of the work as the greatest conference held tents.—Be/ected. in this island. Many features go to prove that. SPECIAL EVANGELISM MONTHS-- 1. There was in attendance the largest MARCH, APRIL, AND MAY number of delegates from the eighty churches and companies throughout the- is- We are sure that 1928 is to be the best land. year in the history of our work in Jamaica, 2. There seems to have been the largest in numbers won for God and the Message, number of other visiting brethren and if every member will just keep our aim sisters, and of these ever before him. We must keep our eyes 3. The largest number of new members on the mark, and bend every effort and in attendance for the first time at a con- plan to reach it. One has said that "Eternal ference assembly. vigilance is the price of liberty," but we 4. The reception of 9 or 10 new churches will go farther and say "Eternal vigilance and companies into the fellowship of the is the price of success in any line;" and Conference formed an outstanding feature we feel sure this is especially true when it too. comes to winning souls for • the Kingdom of 5." The concourse of people in attendance Heaven, for we have an adversary who is at the night meetings held simultaneously ever on his guard and will contest every at the North Street and. Regent Street step. We have set a goal of at least five churches also told a tale. It was never so hundred souls added to the churches a Ja- seen before. maica during 1928. This will not be realized 6. The Holy Spirit was evidently the pre- without vigilance and planning. siding officer in every meeting—not only in At .a recent meeting of the Conference divine worship, but in the business ses- committee this matter was given careful con- sions. sideration, and it was decided to inaugu- 7. The evangelistic feature was promin- rate what should be called a special evangel- ent. The call to repentance and reconsecra- ism campaign. This is, not to be thought tion met hearty response. Many in nearly of as a time when the workers only are to be every meeting came forward confessing their engaged in such a work, but a time when sins and found pardon and acceptance with God. * This eloquent tribute was read at the recent 8. The sick and afflicted also found con- conference by Elder Ogden, and as some desired copies of it he requested that, it be printed here,— - fort and relief, as prayer ascended on their Ed. behalf. 2 THE JAMAICA VISITOR

9. Three Jamaicans were ordained to the of our heavenly Representative: "Neither gospel ministry, the largest number ever pray I alone for these, but for them also ordained at one time. which shall believe on me- through their 10.. Last, but not least, for the first time word: That they all may be one; as Thou, In the history of the work in Jamaica, the Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they Tract Society especially had its reproach of also may be one in us; that the world may debt rolled away, as did also the Conference believe that thou hast sent me. And the itself, with a surplus to the credit of glory which thou gayest me I have given each. them; that they may be one, even as we are Isn't it wonderful that in the face of such one. I in them, and thou in me, that they fearful odds and conditions as attended the may be made perfect in one; and that the work in 1927 such marvelous fruitage has world may know that thou hast sent me, been produced? and hast loved them, as thou hast loved "Who would-not bless His holy name me." And laud and magnify?" The end is rapidly approaching. This And blessed be the human instrumentali- message is being extended into every corner ties through whom God has wrought won- of the earth; men of every nation, kindred, drously. Let us, still move forward to glori- and tongue are listening to the Third Angel's ous victory, Message, and Jamaica must come behind in no gift. There are many over this island "With Jesus as our Fellow, yet who are waiting and longing for the With Jesus as our Head." truth of God. The work is by no means S. U. POWELL. finished here. While it is true that we have here one of the largest memberships com- PRESIDENT'S BIENNIAL REPORT pared with the population of any place on earth, (there is one Seventh-day Adventist At the opening of this our eighteenth Bi- in Jamaica to every 340 people on the Is- ennial Session of the Jamaica Conference, land; and no greater percentage exists any- We have great reason to "praise the Lord where except it be in California. There are, , for His goodness and for His wonderful of course, some of the smaller islands of works toWardtoward the children of Men." the sea that might possibly make a better One year and a half has passed since we showing) with such an army of over 2,500 kit convened in conference, a year andnkalf believers, what a mighty advantage we might 'freighted with trials and difficulties, prob- take of the great adversary were we re- lems,' and perplexities; and -as we haVe re- lated to the work as the Lord in His great viewed the varied experiences we have -had plans designs that we should be. from time to time, and -as we have recogniz- During the- last year and a half much has ed the guiding hand of God through them been accomplished over the Island. Brother all, we can truly say, "Great is the 'Lord, Jones in the western end has most faithfully and greatly to be praised." co-operated, and his continual efforts have In Volume 6 of the "Testimonies" we are been to build up and strengthen and en- told that on such occasions as this if every courage the churches under his supervision. 'day a 'praise meeting should be -held, .a Much has been accomplished. March Town, simple service of thanksgiving to God, -there one of the churches that he is In close touch *Mild bo much more power in our meet- with and I think one of the most active ings. It also says - that Satan well knows missionary churches in our ranks, has wit- that all whom he can lead to neglect prayer nessed the baptism of nearly 40 souls this and the searching of the Scriptures will be last year; and sister Innis, the faithful lead- overcome by -hin' attaeks. 'As- we 'conform er of this church, informs me that there are more and more with the plans and purposes nearly 25 in the baptismal class at the pre- Of God, we are to see More and more .of sent time. ?the outpouring of God's Holy Spirit., The Brother Lawson, who took over Brother 'Loud Cry of the Third Angel's Message has Stockhausen's work in the western end of - Vbegun, and this will wax louder :until the the field upon returning from Grand Cay- angel of mercy is withdrawn from, the earth. man, conducted an effort at Craig which "We thnuld- take every advantage possible resulted in the reorganization of that church on such occasions as this to store our minds and the baptism of 19 souls with a large "with "the - truth fcir this time. We should baptismal class under instruction for the te more - earnest in seeking the Lord -for next baptism. Sister Lawson has been con- A deeper consecration; - and as we - receive ducting the church school at Seaford Town, more 'power, we should recognize that that and Brother Lawson is at present very anxi- -power is given for service, and as-we relate ous to conduct an effort there. ourselves to this work in service, God will Brother Smith for the first year of the Use us 'as lights in -this world of -sin. The term had been doing faithful work in the earth 'be lightened with the' glory of Regent Street Church; but it was thought God. best-to locate him at Bellas Gate- to supervise Again I would remind you of the prayer a group of churches in that district. This THE JAMAICA VISITOR

has been a great blessing in that district, I think most of you can appreciate the and a new interest has been springing up at position that I have been placed in this Croft's Hill, where eight are now observing last year in endeavouring to keep up the the Sabbath and are being established in work in the office, vacated by the resigna- this truth. tion of Brother Williams, and endeavouring Brother Stockhausen about six months to carry the presidency of this field; but ago located in to take up feel very thankful for the experience that pastoral work in the large church there. has been mine. Trials and difficulties and His efforts have been most successful, and perplexities sometimes weary the flesh; but tithes and offerings have almost doubled, I am sure that the experience that I have which always indicates progress. We expect gone through has brought me into closer to have a large harvest of souls as a result union with my Saviour, and has thus been of the Home Missionary efforts put forth by a great source of strength and comfort. the members of that church. A wonderful HARVEST INGATHERING WORK interest has been developed about fifteen miles south of Port Antonio, and members Our Harvest Ingathering work for this of the Port Antonio church are keeping in year has been conducted under conditions close touch with this work; they all feel that have, to some extent, been detrimental. that there will be a large harvest of souls in I refer to the excessive rains this fall, mak- this district. ing it impossible for some of our churches Brother Frank Fletcher was called to con- to meet together for weeks at a time; and nect with Elder Fletcher in an effort held yet, in spite of it all, the larger churches in Kencot, where he rendered valuable ser- have reached their goals and the receipts vice, but later was asked to take charge of for the two biennial periods have been as the Regent Street Church, where he is hav- follows:- ing excellent influence especially with the 1924 and 1925 £1,320 0 21 young people. We expect that as a result 1926 and 1927 £1,242 0 51 of the present effort being conducted during MISSIONARY VOLUNTEER WORK this Conference Session he will have more Our Missionary Volunteer work has suffer- than he can care for in following up and ed greatly because of the added burdens searching out the interested. that have been laid upon the leader of that Elder Fletcher, who commenced the effort department; but we trust that plans will in Kencot, Kingston, was called to superin- soon be laid for aggressive work in that tend the reconstruction of the Port Antonio department. With the army of young peo- diurch, which needed immediate attention. ple at our command, there are great possi- This building, under his supervision, has bilities for the future. We are told that our been placed in excellent condition, to the young people may have even a greater influ- joy and rejoicing of that company. The ence upon the minds of other young people building was enlarged, and it was thought than the ordained minister. I should like for a time it would serve ample accommoda- to quote a statement that I quoted to you tion; but on my last visit to Port Antonio, two years ago from Professor Kern: "The it was filled to the utmost capacity, and the reason why so many young people who have believers are beginning to feel that their been converted never advance beyond the faith was too small, and that the extension alphabet of Christian experience, is be- should have been much larger. This we cause different branches of the missionary hope will prove correct, and that on an early work are not laid before them, and they are date there may be still further additions. not given a definite part to act. The sequel After building the church in Port Antonio, of every revival effort should be the re-or- Elder Fletcher Moved to Guy's Hill, where ganization of the missionary work. Let under his supervision and hard labour that those who labour for the young see to it church has been placed on the list as one of that they are properly organized for mis- our best buildings on the Island. sionary effort, and that work and instruc- Elder Powell, pastor of the Kingston tions adapted to their age and experience Church, notwithsta;nding all the opposition be provided." We have a comparison of the and problems that have had to be encount- membership of the various societies which ered, has done successful work and 46 souls will reveal the fact that our young people have been baptized since the last general are increasing from year to year, session. We feel very grateful to God for the results of this faithful service on the SABBATH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT part of workers associated together in this Our Sabbath Schools are recognized as field. the most important factors in our church Elder Sype, our Home Missionary Secre- work and whatever helps the Sabbath School, tary and Young People's Leader, has been helps the church. The Sabbath School De- most faithfully attending not only to his partment is everywhere recognized as the own duties, but also to duties that fall to the backbone of the church, and as you are all president of this field, thus overloading him fully aware, were it not for our Sabbath and making it very difficult for him to Schools scattered all over this Island, there accomplished the work that he desired to do. would be very little hope in our churches. 4 THE JAMAICA VISITOR

Every effort should be made to strengthen CONCLUSION the Sabbath School. The following figures In conclusion I would impress upon your will speak for themselves:— mind the one great fact that the work is No. member- Inv. closing and will soon be finished, finished Year &las. ship Att. S.S.W. Fund much sooner than we anticipate. Time and 1924 78 2,889 2,248 23 0 0 0 again we have been admonished that the 1925 82 3,080 2,687 28 0 19 01 end will come like an overwhelming sur- 1926 84 3,530 2,832 30 59 19 0 prise. "Watch and pray" should be ring- 1927 87 3,681 2,975 24 48 14 11 ing in our ears. The great unfinished work should spur us on; the outstretched hands Birthday 12 Sabbaths 13 Sabbaths Totals on every side should be a tremendous appeal 1 18 01 494 11 7i 257 15 10 754 5 51 to every believer of this truth. 4 3 31 548 16 91 277 18 41 831 17 61 6 14 111 555 7 9i 296 0 101 918 2 7i I finish by quoting from the servant of 6 9 11 593 5 51 279 14 11 928 3 111 the Lord, "My brother, my sister, I urge you to prepare for the coming of Christ in PUBLISHING WORK the clouds of heaven. Day by day cast the Our Publishing work has been progressing love of the world out of your hearts. Under- during the last eighteen months as will be stand by experience what it means to have evidenced by the report from that depart- fellowship with Christ. Prepare for the ment. We fully realize that the Loud Cry judgment, that when Christ shall come, to of the. Third Angel's Message will accomplish be admired in all them that believe, you may its work largely through the influence of be among those who will meet Him in peace. our Publishing work. We should do every- In that day the redeemed will shine forth thing to encourage the canvassing work, for in the glory of the Father and the Son. if properly conducted it becomes missionary The angels, touching their golden harps, work of the highest order. Our sales for the will welcome the King and His trophies of past two years have been:-1926-1927 3,395 victory, those who have been washed and 11/1/. made white in the blood of the Lamb. A song of triumph will peal forth, filling all EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT heaven. Christ has conquered. He enters We have always been very proud of our the heavenly courts accompanied by His Training School located at Mandeville, so redeemed ones, the witnesses that His mis- beautifully situated in one of the most sion of suffering and sacrifice has not been healthy places on the Island. Unfortunately in vain. There are homes for the pilgrims heavy burdens have been laid upon Professor of earth. There are robes for the righteous, Rathbun for the last year; but I am thank- with crowns of glory and palms of victory. ful to say that much has been accomplished, All that has perplexed us in the providences and while discouraging to Professor Rath- of God will in the world to come be made bun, has been very encouraging to others plain. The things hard to be understood who have been watching and praying for his will then find explanation. The mysteries of success there. An excellent faculty has grace will unfold before us. Where our given him splendid co-operation, and I am finite minds discovered only confusion and sure that all will agree that a splendid broken promises, we shall see the most per- spiritual atmosphere exists there. Professor fect and beautiful harmony. And as we Rathbun will shortly give you an account realize the tender care of Him who makes of the work done at the school. all things work together for our good, we We are operating four church schools in shall rejoice with joy unspeakable and full the island, and the largest is the Kingston of glory. Church School, with an enrolment of over "We are still amidst the shadows and 100. Brother Bailey has been faithfully turmoil of earthly activities. Let us con- supervising the school, and we are proud to sider most earnestly the blessed hereafter. announce that three of the students from Let our faith pierce through every cloud of this school successfully passed their Cam- darkness, and behold Him who died for the bridge examinations. Our school at March sins of the world. He has opened the gates Town, conducted by Sister Sangster has of paradise to all who receive and believe made a most promising showing. Sister on Him. Let the afflictions which pain us Sangster will tell you something of her so grievously become instructive lessons, experience there before the Conference is teaching us to press forward toward the over. I am pleased to tell you that at the mark of the prize of the high calling of last baptism of nineteen that took place re- Christ. Let us be encouraged by the thought cently at March Town, eight were baptized that the Lord is soon to come. We are home- as a result of the faithful work done by the ward bound. The New Jerusalem is our church school teacher in the March Town place of rest. There will be no more sad- School. We will also mention that Sister ness in the City of God. No wail of sorrow, Lawson at Seaford Town, and Sister Dillon no dirge of crushed hopes and buried affec- at Guy's Hill have been doing their part tions will ever more be heard. Soon the faithfully in their respective schools. garments of heaviness will be changed for THE JAMAICA VISITOR 5 the wedding garment. Soon we shall wit- cottage meetings and where they are finding ness the coronation of our King. Those quite an interest. This was resulting, not whose lives have been hidden with Christ, only in a good ingathering -of souls, but those who on this earth have fought the also in an excellent spiritual condition in good fight of faith, will shine forth with the the church itself. Redeemer's glory in the Kingdom of God." We found the small church at Ballimonay, W. J. HURDON. an isolated district in upper St. Ann, doing [The copy for the foregoing address and a good work, and we had the privilege of for the following report reached us too late baptizing two classes there in the last part for the Conference Special.—Editor.] of 1926 and 1927. This little isolated church has experienced great blessings from the HOME MISSIONARY SECRETARY'S RE- hand of God as the result of their united PORT efforts for the salvation of souls. We mention these few companies as illus- We speak of the Sabbath School as the trative of the work which we have found church at study, but the Home Missionary in other places, but these have been men- department is the entire church at work. tioned since they were the most typical of The church will not be able to finish the the kind of work we feel should be carried work of God until every member is found on in all our small churches scattered doing his part in the work for which the throughout the island. church is organized; that is, the winning of During the Big Week campaign of 1927 souls for God's kingdom. we found the churches willing to do their We feel thankful for all the evidences best. While we have not been able to do which have been manifested in the churches as much in this effort as we should like of Jamaica during the past conference period to have done, yet we believe that was the that God's people are aware of their God- most successful effort of this kind we have given responsibilities in this great work, had in this Conference. and that they are endeavouring to place During the latter part of 1927 it was our themselves on the altar of service. At privilege to visit —the larger portion of the the same time we regret that there has not churches in the west half of the island, con- been more accomplished than has been ac- ducting their annual elections and holding complished during the time for the salva- the ordinances with them, as well as baptiz- tion of precious souls for whom Christ died, ing a large number of candidates and assist- and trust that we may, here, dedicate our- ing in the 1927 Harvest Ingathering cam- selves anew to the task before us. paign. Immediately following the conference ses- We are sorry to report that, on account of sion of 1926, we began definite plans for the an unusually stormy season in certain sec- launching of the Harvest Ingathering cam- tions of the island, we fell a little behind paign for that year. In spite of many hind- in our 1927 Harvest Ingathering. We raised rances that campaign was a success, and about six hundred Pounds in funds, but we had a gain over the previous year, gather- trust there has been a great ingathering ing in over six hundred and fifty pounds in of souls as a result of the siting of this money and accomplishing much in other campaign season. We have been especially lines for the advancement of the work of pleased with some of the testimonies which God. have come to our attention in regard to After the close of the Harvest Ingather- the personal blessings received by those who ing for 1926, it was my privilege to spend have gone out into this work, as well as the some time among the churches, encouraging opportunities which it has offered of getting them along various lines of missionary en- in touch with interested parties. deavour, as well as conducting a number of While we should like to recount many of baptisms and holding the communion ser- the experiences of this campaign, we shall vices in a large number of churches. During mention only two of the more impressive these visits among the churches we were and typical ones. Brother Barnes of St. greatly encouraged to find so many of the Ann's Bay reports that he has been able to smaller churches in the country places or- give the message to a large number as a ganized for intensive missionary effort. result of this work whom he was never able Among these small churches which we have to reach in any other way. Elder Stock- found so actively engaged in missionary en- hausen has reported a most interesting ex- deavour, we should like to give special men- perience in Port Antonio. This church was tion to a few which we trust may serve as thoroughly organised for the campaign. models for others similarly situated. They had a number of bands and every mem-, The small churches in the adjoining dis- ber of the church took part in the campaign. tricts of BeIlas Gate and Blue Hole were We believe this is the first time in our actively engaged in an aggressive effort for experience that we have known of a large the surrounding districts when we visited church that was able to enlist every mem- them early in 1927. We found the brethren ber in the campaign. The Conference set at Blue Hole going out each Sunday morn- the Port Antonio goal at £25 0/0. However, ing to an adjoining district, where they held they felt that this was too small and set 6 THE JAMAICA VISITOR

their goal at £38 0/0; but even this proved we hope to be called there soon again for to be too small for a united church, " and another baptism. they actually raised the magnificent sum of On Sunday, February 26th, the ordinance £44 0/0. We mention this experience as of baptism was again administered by the we feel sure it is only what every church writer. This time five women and two men could do if they were fully alive to the were buried with their Saviour at Port An- possibilities of the work and were thorough- tonio. The Lord is working mightily here, ly reorganized as is shown by the fact that fifteen more Rather than take time to relate the ex- are in the baptismal class preparing to go perience of the various churches in all the forward at an early date. lines of Home Missionary endeavour, we Last Friday and Sabbath, March 2nd and will close by presenting the report of mis- 3rd, were spent with the church at Moor sionary work done during the past eighteen Park. Although I have visited this church months ending December 31, 1927. four times, this was the first time that we Average number reporting 1,209 were able to have anything like good meet- Offerings for Home Missions £50 0 0 ings. Moor Park seems to be the rainest spot Missionary Visits 41,594 in Jamaica. Athough it rained on Sabbath, Bible Readings 15,014 a good many of the brethren were able to Persons taken to S. S. or other come out and participate, in the ordinances. Services 1,818 A baptismal class was also formed here. Hours of Christian help work This church has a fine body of young peo- 52,318 ple, and it is indeed a pity• that the churca Treatments Given 5,526 school had to be closed down. We hope Value of Food and Fuel given £431 3 8 that it will not be long before they will see Articles of clothing given 2,112 the way open to start it going again. From Bouquets given to sick 887 this place we journeyed out to Hart Hill, Papers and Magazines distri- where we had two good services. The or- buted 12,976 dinances were celebrated in the afternoon Tracts distributed 25,878 on Sunday, and at the night meeting I had Subscription for Missionary the privilege of preaching to the largest periodicals 284 crowd (so I was informed) that had ever Books distributed 5,153 gathered in the building since its erection. Scripture Cards given 1,058 There was not standing room inside. Letters written 3,562 As one goes from place to place and sees Letters received 1,978 the great interest being manifested by those not of our faith to hear this last warning May the Lord richly bless his people in message, one cannot fail to be struck with Jamaica during the ensuing conference term the fact that God is fulfilling His word— and make it a period rich in the winning "The Gentiles shall come to thy light, and of precious souls for the garner of the kings to the brightness of thy rising." Let Lord. us "arise, shine;" that men may see the R. J. SYPE. glory of the Lord which is risen upon us, and give glory to His holy Name. FIFTEEN GO FORWARD IN BAPTISM AT ALLAN C. STOCKHAUSEN. THE EAST END REGENT STREET CHURCH. It was the writer's privilege to spend the week-end, February 17th-19th with the The Smith Village or Regent Street church at Sherwood Forest. In this short Church in Kingston is among those churches time we had twelve meetings altogether. On which came forth from the great biennial Sunday morning, February 19th, we gather- feast of January well filled and benefited ed on the sea beach at Fairy Hill for a by the good things partaken of there; and baptismal service. Although there was a we determined as never before to lay our large gathering of people, the behaviour was all completely on the altar of service in this all that could be desired. After a brief peat cause. We realize that the one supreme address on the meaning and significance of goal which should inspire the hearts of the ordinance, five women and three men every believer in the Third Angel's Message buried the "old man" beneath the blue is, "The finishing of the work." For its waters of the ocean and rose again to walk attainment we are praying and work- "in newness of life." Later in the day, ing. after those who had been baptized were re- Our hearts do beat in unison with all ceived into church fellowship, the ordinances the other churches in Jamaica—yes, with of the Lord's house were celebrated at the all the Seventh-day Adventist believers, in church. That same night, at the seven the world—for the accomplishment, under o'clock service, the building was crowded to God, of this magnificent task, while we sin- its ,utmost capacity, with many standing out- cerely pray and strive that the work may ,side the windows. There is quite an interest be finished first in our own hearts and to hear the truth at Sherwood Forest and lives. THE JAMAICA VISITOR 7

It was our privilege during the Conference GROVETOWN week to have meetings conducted by some of the visiting brethren every night at our Our compound Harvest Festival began at church on the chief phases of our message, six o'clock in the morning of February 12. I rejoice to say that as a result of these At that quiet hour we went to the beach, meetings some dear souls have taken their some three and a half rocky miles from stand for the truth. We have at present a our church, where six of the candidates of baptismal class numbering fifteen and ex- our baptismal class were buried in their pect that others will enter the class very watery grave by Elder Randle, being born soon. again as fruits for the Kingdom. Realizing the eficiencyf of systematic, Later on the same day, at about four prayerful work, the church has been organiz- o'clock, a large crowd gathered at our ed into bands for missionary work and church for the other part of our Harvest prayer, with leaders and associate leaders Festival. We were also favoured by the ap- and districts assighed to each band. By preciated presence of Professor and Mrs. F. this we plan to cover as much territory as 0. Rathbun, and Messrs. B. Hamilton, E. possible. Each band has a definite goal in Brodie, A. Brodie, and D. Reid from the view. Some individual members have pledg- West Indian Training College, who all ren- ed to win as many as four souls to the dered important items on the programme. Master during the year 1928. May God bless Professor Rathbun also acted as chairman them and give them souls for their hire. As and gave an address on the Parable of the a church, by the help of God we have pledged Sower, showing its two-fold purpose and to win during 1928 thirty souls for the meaning. Other numbers on the programme kingdom of God. We are hoping, God help- were given by our membiers, under the ing, to unite our efforts and go over this supervision of C. R. Thompson, our S. S. goal. Help us to pray that our hopes may Superintendent. be realized. Attention was then directed to our lovely The servant of God speaking through in- offering of fruits and other products and the spiration says, "The work of God in this names of the donors were read. While Mrs. earth can never be finished until men and Rathbun played, an offertory, a liberal offer- women comprising our church membership ing was taken up, and the chairman gave rally to the work and unite their efforts thanks to God, the Giver of all good gifts. with those of ministers and church officers." JAMES W. SHAND. —"Testimonies," Vol. 9, p. 117. Dear brethren, let us awake from our HELLAS GATE AND BLUE HOLE lethargy and be alive as never before to our great responsibility—the finishing of the During February, Elder George A. E. work—knowing that in due season we shall Smith visited the churches at Bellas Gate reap abundantly if we faint not. and Blue Hole, where during his licentiate FRANK FLETCHER. ministry he had won many of the first fruits and where he had been labouring dur- THE NEWELL CHURCH. ing the months preceding the recent con- ference session. The ordinances of the Lord's As leader of the Young People's Missionary house were celebrated at both places and Society of this church, I am sure the read- were especially fitting at Bellas Gate, where ers of the VISITOR will be glad to be in- they had not had the privilege for over a formed of the progress of the work in this year, owing to the paucity of ordained min- corner of the Lord's vineyard. isters. We are just a small society, as many of At Bellas Gate ten precious souls followed our young people have left us to attend the their Lord in baptism. In the early hours West Indian Training College. We who are of Sunday, February 12th, the church mem- left cannot remain still, as there are many bers and candidates gathered in the place souls around us who know not of this grand of worship, where the latter were examined old message. One of the most interesting and all listened to a stirring discourse on reports that our delegates brought back the manifestation of the Christian life. After from the Conference was the resolution for that the company marched to the river, over the winning of souls. a mile away. Already we have set our "Soul Goal" and A great number of persons gathered on have started work to that end. As a society the banks of the stream, and Elder Smith we have formed two Prayer Bands, which took advantage of the opportunity of speak meet on Sabbaths. ing to them. He based his remarks on the On Sunday afternoons we go out visiting text in I Cor. 4: 9, last part. We are a in bands, and all meet at a spot where we spectacle to angels, to men, and to the conduct open air meetings on the same world. Referring to the candidates in par- evening. These meetings are well attended, ticular and to Seventh-day Adventists in and we hope to continue until we see fruits general, he said we are a spectacle as our of our labour. Lord was on the cross; to some for rude S. F. MAIR. jests, to others for curious comment, to 8 THE JAMAICA VISITOR

others for ridicule, and to others still that THE KEY THAT UNLOCKED HIS HEART- they might mark and watch to find failure in them in the days to come; but Jesus has A kind word has a magic power. Many a promised not only to save but to keep. On person has been turned from wrong to right, the part of the angels, however, these can- from discontent and unhappiness to peace didates on their public acknowledgment of and happiness, by the winning power of their Saviour and His wonderful grace, were kindness. Such was the experience of the a cause for rejoicing, and they struck a old man in the following instance: higher chord to the praise of Jesus and the "Sir," said this old man one day to a min- glory of His grace. ister, "would you like to know how it was A decidedly good impression was made up- that I, an old gray-haired sinner, was in- on the hearers, after which the baptism took strumentally led to become a Christian?" place in a very solemn manner. At the close "Yes," replied the minister, "I would very of the service Elder Smith journeyed to Blue much like to know." Hole, where the same rite was performed, "Well, sir, I was walking in the street one six dear people going forward at this place, morning, when I met a bright-eyed boy. at an hour when the friends were able to The fellow stepped up to me, and in the attend. most polite manner imaginable, said, `Please, HENRY WATTS. sir, will you have a tract? And, please, sir, will you read it?' Now, I had always hated tracts, and when anyone offered them to- ACTION me I generally got angry. Hut that `Please, sir,' overcame me that morning. I could not The more people do, the more they can say no to that gentlemanly little fellow, do. He that does nothing renders himself with his kind `please sir.' No, no; so I incapable of doing anything. While we are took the tract and thanked the boy. As I executing one work, we are preparing our- read it, I selves to do another.—Hazlitt. had promised him that I wou1 did read it. By God's mercy the reading "When one gets to love work, his life is of that tract led me to see that I was a sin- a happy one." ner. It was the means of bringing me to, Christ. That `please sir,' Nvas the key that unlocked my hard old heart."—Selected. THE FAULT-FINDERS A fable runs that the gods gave three fault-finders each a piece of glass. One of ALL ARE INCLUDED. them, a fool, made his piece into lens where- by he magnified every little error into'some- If every minister, Bible worker, colpor- thing huge. The second was a just man; he teur, teacher, office worker, institutional used his as a window pane, so that he saw worker, church officer, and every member of things more as they were. The third man, the church would keep a personal prayer though a fault-finder, had wisdom; of this list, and put forth personal, effort in behalf piece he made a mirror wherein he could see of those whose names are on the prayer list, that many of the faults he deplored were in thousands of souls would be won every himself.—Selected. year. G. A. ROBERTS, "The only way to do a great work for In The Review and Herald. Christ is to start and keep on doing a little each day in His name." "If there is anywhere on your horizon a MISSIONARY VOLUNTEER DEPA RTMENT light, fix your eyes upon it and turn your thoughts away from the clouds which may cover the rest of the sky. One spot of blue is NOTES worth a sky full of gray." Up to the time of writing (March 12) a number of names have been sent in for BY THE IMPERIAL WIRELESS SERVICE. certificates of different kinds. We are glad for these, and hope that long before 1928 Vibrating through the ether from Australia by the great Empire Radio installation comes the closes we shall reach the goals we have message adopted for these different lines of self-im- "Warburton, Victoria Hygiene, Watford, Herts, provement. Let me call attention to these England. goals again: "Please forward immediately two thousand copies of 'Protestantism Imperilled!'—`Signs.' Bible Year Certificates, 75. We rejoice greatly to see such a large quantity Reading Course Certificates, 75. of this little book going out to the farthest point Standard of Attainment Certificates, 50. of the Empire. It will do a blessed work in open- It will certainly be interesting to note just ing the eyes of our Australian friends to the menace of Rome. how far we have advanced toward these The Missionary Worker, (Watford. England.) goals. Here are the figures: THE JAMAICA. VISITOR

STANDARD OF ATTAINMENT The habit of purposeful reading is a char- 11 certificates applied for. acteristic of the people in the world who 7 examination papers sent up to Division think and do great things. Reading moulds office. the mind, and consequently has a great effect 1 seal issued. upon the character; and as character build- ing is the most urgent business we have to READING COURSE undertake, it is very important, what we 21 certificates applied for. read and how we read. This is a problem BIBLE YEAR. in these days .when, from presses all over 3 certificates issued. the world, a large stream of literature, much 13 certificates applied for. of it filthy, is pouring out daily for our men- tal consumption. We hope that ere this reaches our read- The Circulating Library helps to solve ers, the certificates applied for will have this problem. Therefore make use of it. been issued. All those who qualify for cer- P. J. BAILEY. tificates of any kind must be sure to acquaint their society secretaries immediately. Every soul whom Christ has rescued ;s ATTENTION! called to work in His name for the saving Society Secretary, have you yet sent in of the lost. This work was neglected in your first quarter's report? If not, do it Israel. Is it not neglected to-day by those NOW. Remember your report is due in who profess to be Christ's followers?— the office not later than the 10th. Let this "Christ's Object Lessons,"p. 191. be our slogan: "EVERY REPORT ON TIME." Men can make money and plenty of it IS THIS YOU? without God; men can acquire learning without God; but character cannot be form. During the recent Conference session, Mrs. ed without God. Andross personally received application for three Junior Bible Year certificates for "To be little with God in prayer is to be Luther Turner, little for God in service." Winnifred Kelly and "Much secret prayer means much public Millicent Kelly. power." When she took their names, she failed to "Nights of prayer with God have been take their addresses; so in sending the followed by days of power with men." certificates to us, she could not say where they should be sent. If the owners of these names will communicate with us, their cer- EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT. tificates will be forwarded promptly. WHY I AM ATTENDING A CHRISTIAN M. V. WEEK OF PRAYER SCHOOL. At the time of writing this (March 12) we are in Missionary Volunteer Week. This In this world are offered two kinds of special week is being observed by our young education. These are a Christian education people all over the world. We are having and a wordly education. The majority of .gcod meetings in Kingston. How did you en- the young choose the learning that the joy the week? Let us hear. world offers. The reason for doing so is P. J. BAILEY. that they may have all the pleasures it affords. A few of them are as follows:— H. V. CIRCULATING LIBRARY dancing, going to the theatre, games, garden parties, etc. But is this their main reason The reading in the March "Gazette" for for doing so? They think they receive the the first day of the M. V. Week of Prayer world's recognition, and will be able to pro- ought certainly to persuade us to read only cure a lofty position in the eyes of the those books that will be uplifting. In ad- world, which will bring them great gain, as dition to the Reading Courses, you will find far as this world's goods are concerned. the books in the Circulating Library of such The modern scientists are denying God to a nature. Indeed, many of them are Reading be the Creator of the human race, mean- Course books. A glance at the lists will while conferring upon monkeys the honour serve to show that these books deal with a of being the ancestors of man. All of the wide range of subjects—biography, mission- different things that I have mentioned are ary travel and adventures, nature, health, roads that lead away from God. doctrinal, etc. They do not deal with the All that I have already said will show exciting and the sensational, nor yet with the great contrast to what I am about to the philosophical and metaphysical; never- say now. A true education is one that theless there is to be found in them that restores the image of the Creator in the which is sufficiently interesting for the •mind created. Will any of those things mentioned of the typical boy or girl, as well as that in the worldly education do the restoring which is sufficiently solid for the maturest work? True education is three fold, develop- mind. ing the hands, heart, and head. Now my

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chief reason for attenaing a Christian in- Mrs. Crawford, Elder Randle, Mr. and Mrs. Hamil- ton, and Miss Harrison. stitution is that I may receive a diploma Our sheet-metal shop continues to be rushed which will not bear the world's seal, but with work. As soon as a lull came in the demand will be impressed with the seal of the for orange-oil containers, several large jobs of roofing and guttering were handled. great King of Kings, in the day when He Soon after retiring time on the night of Febru- Ilescends in the clouds to graduate his faith- ary 16 one or more unwelcome callers forced ful children. their way into the business office and helped themselves to what they thought would be of A. SHAW. value to them, including two letters containing small checks and some tablets of soap. They then visited the laundry and selected several W. L T. C. NOTES pieces of men's wearing apparel. The police were Fourteen new students have been welcomed promptly notified and have arrested the thieves. thus far this semester. This includes Mr. Nahum Isaac from Haiti and Mr Galliano from Cuba, REPORT OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS the other twelve being from Jamaica. FOR MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1928. The first week of the semester was memorable because of the presence among us of the mem- bers of the Antillian Union Committee, who Churches and Cos. Tithes Offerings chose our delightful location for their annual Axe and Adze O 18 6 0 5 11 meeting. We enjoyed their talks in chapel, at Blue Hole 2 3 71 0 3 41 evening worship, and on Sabbath—not to mention Bellas Gate O 9 9 0 5 6 the special treat on the night after the Sabbath, Ballimonay O 3 5 when each one told his most interesting experience Beverley O 0 0 0 0 0 in mission work. Bird's Hill O 0 0 0 0 0 New classes begun this semester are Shorthand. *Bagbie 3 19 61 1 5 51 I, Bookkeeping, Testimonies, and Pedagogy. Miss Belfield 4 10 9 1 19 9 Eva Williams and Mr. Henry Simpson have start- Bonny Gate O 0 0 0 ed teaching in the Normal Training depart- Bluefields O 0 0 0 0 0 ment. Bryant Hill 3 4 31 1 9 61 All the Wineland family have been patients at Brown's Town O 0 0 0 0 0 the Glendale Sanitarium for longer or shorter Bteston Spring O 6 6 0 5 0 periods since the new year began. Brittonville O 7 101 0 1 0 Mr. Arthur Heron spent, a day with us on his Balaclava O 7 8 0 6 1 way to Axe-and-Adze for the special event to Carron Hall O 0 0 0 0 0 occur there in the Seventh-day Adventist church Canaan O 0 0 0 0 0 on February 29th. Miss Maud Marshall also Contented Hall 2 2 21 1 8. 0 participated in this happy event, and Elder M. Craig 2 16 91 0 15 11 Jones officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Heron plan to Campbell's Castle O 0 0 0 3 0 spend a month in and then make *Coley ville 3 17 61 1 3 101 their home in Trinityville. All his former teach- Duxes O 0 0 0 0 0 ers and classmates here appreciated their share 8 18 7 0 18 111 of the wedding cake posted to us, and join in *Devon O 12 9 0 4 101 wishing them happiness and prosperity. Dalvey O 0 0 00 Among the former-student callers thus far this Everton Park O 0 0 00 00 semester are Messrs. C. R. Thompson, R. B. East End O 0 0 0 0 0 Campbell, C. A. Pitter, G. Bramwell, L. Fletcher, Florence Hill 2 3 41 1 11 11 and L. Soares, Miss Doris Powell and Miss Maisie Flower Hill O 0 0 0 0 0 Wright. We are always pleased to see our old Fustic Grove O 14 3 0 6 7 friends. Goshen O 0 0 0 0 0 All will be glad to learn that Elder Keslake, Glengoffe O 0 0 0 0 0 our former Bible teacher, has made a good re- Guy's Hill 3 12 01 0 18 91 covery from the accident in December when he Grove Town 2 11 4 4 8 5 was run down by an automobile. George Town O 0 0 0 0 0 Elder S. U. Powell made us a short call Grantsville O 19 0 0 9 1/ on March 15, as he was on his way to Santa Hart Hill •••• O 0 0 0 0 0 Cruz with other members of his family. Hill Top •••• O 0 0 0 0 0 Both the academic and college rhetoric classes Hector's River •••• O 17 3 0 4 7 are now using The Watchman for examples to Jack's River 1 1 3 0 0 0 supplement their textbooks, taking three months' Jointwood •••• 2 15 6 1 3 41 subscriptions. The advanced students especially Kingston •••• 50 6 01 .11 0 21 enjoy reproducing some of the articles as "oral- Kencot •••• 6 4 51 3 9 8 themes," thereby learning both present truth and Lamb's River •••• O 0 0 0 0 0, good English. 1 9 91 0 8 92 On the last Saturday night in February our Long Bay O 7 101 0 8 7 neighbour, Mr. E. II. Francis, gave us another Little London 1 9 1 0 7 0 interesting travel lecture, this time on Algeria and Montego Bay 2 15 7 1 13 21 the Sahara. Mt. Providence 4 9 111 0 15 31 Professor Crawford has been called to South- *Mt. Peace 0 field twice in the last fortnight by the serious Mt. Carey •••• 2 14 181 0 12 7 illness of his father. In his absence, Mr. Na- • Mile End O 0 0 0 7 4 tion conducted the march last Saturday night. Manchioneal •••• O 2 8 0 9 31 Our prayers for rain were answered on the *March Town •••• 8 3 51 4 18 101 13th, when the drought of four months was Mandeville •••• 12 5 8 4 10 2 broken by a half inch rainfall. Moor Park •••• 2 7 8 1 3 41 A baptismal class of thirteen has been formed Mahogany Grove •-• O 0 0 0 0 0 and meets each Sabbath evening. Newport •••• O 0 0 0 0 0 On account of vacation our church election did Newell 3 6 0 0 9 7 not occur till the first of February. The leaders Norway O 0 0 0 0 0 of the Sabbath School are R. Bowyer, B. R. New Roads O 0 0 0 0 0 Hamilton, Vida Hamilton, and Stella Young; of Old Harbour O 0 0 0 0 0 the M. V. Society, D. Barnes, W. S. Nation, U. Orange O 7 41 0 12 6 Lawrence, and M. Daley. Prospect O 0 0 0 0 0 The class in Domestic Science prepared and Port Antonio 13 14 31 3 6 21 served a model dinner in honour of their teachers *Porus 1 5 81 1 7 1 on March 13th. Those who enjoyed this treat 0 0 0 0 0 0 were Professor and Mrs. Rathbun, Professor and *Riversdale 4 12 61 1 11 21 THE JA:MAIOA VISITOR 11-

•OlbureheS and Cos. Tithesfferings this creditable sanctuary to the service of Race Course 0 0 0 0 0 0 God. Spring Garden 0 0 0 0 0 0 On Sunday, the 25th of March, the Linstead Sheffield 0 0 0 -0 0 0 church holds its Harvest Festival, and on the 6 8 2 1 12 102 8th of April Brother Reid will begin a series of St. Ann's Bay 2 17 54 0 18 5a meetings at Glengoffe, and will also help the small Southfield 1 6 0 0 11 62 churches near by. 'Santa Cruz 1 7 1 O 10 112 On March fourth, Elder and Mrs. Sype drove 'Seaford Town 2 4 0 O 14 8 out to Duxes, near Point Hill, to assist in a Say-la-Mar 0 0 0 O 0 0 Harvest Festival. Bro. Frank Fletcher was to have Swift River 0 0 0 O 0 0 been there for that occasion, but on account of a Springfield 0 0 0 O 0 0 minor motor accident in which he received some Sherwood Content •••• 0 0 0 0 0 0 bruises, he was unable to fill this appoint- Sherwood Forest .... 0 14 8 1 9 4 ment. 'Trinityville 1 7 0 0 10 62 On April 5th Elder Sype and Elder Lawson `Tuscany 0 0 0 0 0 0 will sail for Grand Cayman to look after the *Upper Regent Street .... 10 7 1 2 6 32 work there and arrange for the various interests Vaughansfield 2 1 10 0 3 7 of the churches on that island. They will be *Waterloo 1 7 0 1 0 gone two or three weeks. Windsor Forest 0 0 0 0 0 0 By the time this paper is in the hands of White Hill 0 12 02 O 4 12 the readers, Elder Meeker will have reached our Iso & Conf. 34 9 10 1 3 92 shores, and we trust all who are interested in any phase of the literature and book work will Totals £ 231 7 72 69 1 42 get in touch with him as soon as possible. Brother David Reid was a visitor at the office one day this week after a successful delivery of *Remittance for January and February. books in St. Catherine. He has returned to Coolsworthy. ,COLPORTEUR WORK IN THE JAMAICA A letter from Brother E. E. Parchment, elder of the Mandeville church, states that there is CONFERENCE FOR THE MONTH OF a good interest in the district of Windsor Forest, FEBRUARY, 1928. Manchester, and says they are calling for a worker. The Lord has many dear souls in these Value of hundreds of little districts in the island. Let us Names Book Hrs. Orders Orders go out as lay 'workers from the churches and gather them out and help make up that FIVE R. B. Campbell O.D. 157 109 77 15 9 HUNDRED souls for 1928. D. & R. *27 9 6 H. D. Lawrence Miscl. Don't neglect to arrange for at least one Har- 90 87 41 8 0 vest Festival during 1928. -B. A. Ricketts H.W. 148 66 54 19 1 Elder Fletcher held a baptism and marriage *4 16 B. E. Hurst at Spanish Town the last Sunday in Febru- O.D. 30 37 21 18 9 ary. B.P.F. *12 0 Elder Powell is to give the Riversdale church Andrew Robinson B.F. 64 32 14 8 0 some special help in the near future and will also H.P. *7 10 0 give some assistance to the Bagbie church. D. B. Reid H.S. 27 16 *24 0 0 Elder Lawson reports quite a lively interest at Miscellaneous 37 10 3 Seaford Town. We trust and pray that there *29 9 0 may still be souls gathered out in that dis- trict. 516 347 £ 27/ 19 10 It has been arranged for one or two strong tabernacle efforts to be held- during this sea- * Value of Deliveries *93 17 2 son. The time and places will be announced lat- er. 0. P. Rein, F.M.S. Elder Sype is visiting the following churches during March : Linstead, Mandeville, Southfield, ITEMS Ballimonay, Manchioneal, Hector's River, Long Bay, Sherwood Forest, Port Antonio, and Guy's Hill. Don't forget the FIVE HUNDRED. Elder Smith will connect with the work at In answer to a circular letter sent out to March Town about the middle of March, and the churches, we are receiving many interesting will remain there two or three months to assist letters from the leaders, expressing their views them in getting started at their long-longed-for, as to the greatest needs of their respective church building, as well as to give them other churches. Nearly all agree that they are determin- needed to help in their soul-winning campaign. ed to go after their share of the 500. Sister Hurdon has received word from Elder If you have not yet arranged for your order Hurdon. written from St. Thomas, Virgin Is- for the little book, "How to Give Bible Readings," lands. These islands are in his territory, and do so at once. he was remaining there a few days to hold a The following conference workers were present special effort with the church at that place. We at the funeral of Sister M. Harrison, referred to trust the Lord will richly bless him in this in another place in this paper : Elders Powell, effort. Sype, Smith, Fletcher, and Hall, and Brother Brother 0. P. Reid was a recent caller at the Grounds, and Brother Frank Fletcher, as well as office as he was on his way with some of his the entire conference office force. faithful colporteurs. On a recent date Elder Smith baptized six Brother R. Newhall, who has been a teacher people at Bird's Hill and, shortly previous, seven for many years in San Andres and Old Providence at Mount Providence. This makes about thirty islands, and who has more recently been connect- to whom he has administered this rite since the ed with our training school in Panama, was a recent conference session. This is a good start welcome visitor at the office recently. He had toward the 500. been acquainted with Elder Sype some years ago, Elder Lawson recently held a baptism at Water- when they were both labouring in the West Car- loo. As they were suffering from a drought, so ribbean conference. that they had no water, their candidates were Brother Albert Haig has recovered from his taken over to Craig Head and baptized in the recent illness and is again on the firing line, Hector's river. placing our good books in the hands of the people The Guy's Hill church building is to be dedi- of St. Mary. cated on Sunday, April first. We are thankful Brother Arthur Heron, who has been canvassing for the good work done by the brethren there in St. Thomas and who has been accomplishing a in co-operation with Elder Fletcher in erecting good work in the vicinity of Trinityville, recently 12 THE JAMAICA VISITOR

He creates a love of righteousness and a hatred=: Gip Tiantaira Visitor and abhorrence of sin. To invite the Holy Spirit into the heart with-- Vol. II. Kingston, Jamaica, April, 1928. No. 8. Out surrendering the life to Him, without obey- ing the Spirit's leading, is to invite destruction. Published monthly by The Jamaica Conference of The Spirit must destroy the sin or the sin- ner. Seireirth-dai Adventists on the first of the month at 112 Tower Street, Kingston. If you want to know the truth about any teach— ing, find how Christ lived in regard to it, what: :Subscription price 1/- per year. the Bible says about it, and what the law of" God says of it. Jno. 14:. 6, Jno. 17 : 17, and Ps.- 119 : 142 tell us what is truth. All subscriptions should be sent to the Jamaica Book and Bible House, 112 Tower Street, A sick sheep may follow a stranger, but a- Kingston. well one never will. So church members with a. healthy, vigorous Christian experience will follow All matter for publication should be sent to Mrs. only the true Shepherd. Laura F. Rathbun, Editor, Mandeville, before the 15th of, each month, and be written on Just as an ocean liner does not have enough, steam in its boiler for an entire voyage, so a only one side of the paper. Christian cannot store up spiritual food for a_ week or more at a time ; nor can one take in passed through Kingston on his way back to Han- enough at a conference session to last a biennial. over, where he and Miss Marshall were united period. *The liner must get its steam as it goes. in marriage on the 29th of February. We wish for them success and feel sure the Lord will bless Christ could not have come to this earth as. them as they return to Trinityville to labour for a man and 'lived the life. that He lived without souls. the Holy Spirit. A letter from Brother Dunbar, the leader of the Moor Park church, tells of the efforts being put As Noah sent the dove forth after the flood,. forth by that church .for the gathering in of so the Father sent His Spirit into the world; souls. He says, "The brethren here have caught but because of sin He found no place to abide- a fresh spirit of the Message. We have divided till Christ came. At this baptism the Spirit in, the little company into bands and. are going the form of a dove rested, upon Him and re- out into the districts around having Bible studies mained while he was on earth ; after Pentecost and cottage meetings, and we are meeting with the Spirit came the third time and, as promised,„ good success. To God be the glory." will abide with us forever.. A letter from Brother Stevens, of St. Ann's Bay, tells of an awakening at . He We have not lifted up Christ as we should— has been giving them a little assistance there, in the home first, in the community, and to the- and they- have rented a hall and have a number world. of new persons attending their Sabbath ser- vices.. The youth should work for other young people- "A sound of going" is being heard "in the tops and bring them to Christ. of , the. mulberry trees." Remember the five hun- dred. One cannot be a Christian and not have fellow-- CONFERENCE OFFICE. ship with God. When we are walking in darkness, the dark- SEED THOUGHTS FROM THE CON- ness does not seem so dark because we are ac- FERENCE customed to it. If one made other decision than to observe God ended creation by making the Sabbath on, the Morning Watch daily, it would revolutionize the seventh day, and He made it by resting. the life. Christ's death sealed the covenant, and if He- Much more than did Christ, we need to com- changed the Sabbath, He' had to change it before- mune with God till we are "charged with a He died; for no will, testament, covenant, or law heavenly current that should connect humanity can be changed after the death of the Mak- with divinity. Through continual communion 'He er. received life from God that He might impart life to the world. His experience is to be ours." God is love, and children of God naturally "take- Desire of Ages, p. 363. See also C. 0. L., p. after their father." 139. Christ was raised from the dead because he- Sin must be rooted out of our lives like weeds was not held by sin. out of a garden, which are not allowed to have dominion over it. OBITUARY The spirit of God comes into the heart when With sadness we record the death of our beloved. we choose Him and renew our, choice hour by hour mother in Israel, Sister Margaret Eliza Harrison,. and moment by moment. who calmly slept away in Jesus' keeping on the March, aged 87. A solemn and impressive- Holy love in the heart of even one member of funeral ceremony was conducted by Elder Sype, the home will transform that home. accompanied by Eelders Fletcher, Smith, Hall,. and the writer, 'on the evening of the 5th. Most,. Since it takes two points to determine a if not all, are aware that Sister Harrison was straight line, in making a straight line for the the first Seventh-day Adventist in. Jamaica; antl Kingdom we must set a goal for 'our endeavours, through her instrumentality the first minister,. and with Christ as the other point to look to we and canvassers too, were sent out here to establish can move forward to any goal. the work. And lo, what fruitage of her first efforts it pleased God to cause her to behold before- "Where there is no active service for others, her death! Well may she rest in' peace "from love grows cold and faith grows dim." D. of A., henceforth," and her "works do follow" her. p. 825. S. E. POWELL. When the Spirit of God comes into the heart, THE GLEANER CO, LTD, PRINTERS.