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WE have been compelled to take serious issue with at headquarters of the organization, 156 Fifth Avenue, the Lord's Day Alliance in past years because of some New York. measures which they are seeking to promote. We He declared that, the proposed calendar would dis- have never questioned their right or their motives in rupt the weekly continuity and bring about the loss the observance of the first day of the week as the Sab- of one Sabbath day every seven years, that it would bath. It is the privilege of every man to observe what- vitiate the command of remembering the seventh day ever day he believes is required of him by the Lord. to keep it holy, which day for nineteen centuries is But when any man undertakes to enforce his religious the first day of the week for all Christian nations. He faith by law upon those who dissent from his view- also pointed out that every leap year an extra day point, then he is carrying the question of his religious known as leap-year day is recommended by the joint faith too far. This the Lord's Day Alliance have resolution to be appended to the month of June, sought to do in their efforts through the years to secure which would cause still another break in the weekly the enforcement by law of Sunday observance. We are cycle. glad, however, that there is one question, and we hope If the joint resolution sponsored by Representative there are others, on which we can agree with the mem- Gray of Pennsylvania should come up for a hearing, bers of the alliance. And such an agreement we have Doctor Bowlby said he and, other representatives of noted in a recent statement sent us by that organ- the alliance will go to Washington to oppose the pro- ization. posed legislation. "A calendar which breaks the From the very beginning of the agitation to revise weekly cycle is not scientific," he said. "The week the calendar, Seventh-day Adventists have recognized cannot be a true time unit with its cycle broken every the great, danger involved. The proposed revision year; nor can a calendar be scientific without keeping would destroy the continuity of the weekly cycle. It its time gears in true, unbroken mesh." would affect seriously the conscientious Sabbath ob- servance of both first and seventh day observers. The "The board of managers of the alliance has re- one who, observes Sunday because he counts it a affirmed an earlier decision to 'stand by' the unbroken memorial of Christ's resurrection would find his rest weekly cycle which has been recognized 'since the day adrift. dawn of creation,' and followed through both Jewish At various times in the past when the question was and Christian history," Doctor Bowlby stated. under consideration by the League of Nations or some "It is an interesting fact," he continued, "that the of its committees, our brethren have appeared before whole question of calendar reform has been removed these committees in opposition to the proposed change. from the League of Nations agenda for the following We are glad that the Lord's Day Alliance recognize reason: Fewer than half the number of countries, 57 the great havoc which would be wrought by this pro- in all, to which questionnaires were sent by the League posed change in the weekly cycle. And in the follow- Council, even acknowledged receipt of this document ing statement which the alliance have just issued, they of inquiry. Great Britain has turned thumbs down on employ in principle the same argument which we have the proposal. The calendar matter will not be acted repeatedly made, not alone before various committees, upon by the League of Nations for a number of years, but in the literature we have extensively circulated on and if later a calendar change should be approved, this question. We bid Godspeed to the Lord's Day such change could not become operative before the Alliance in their opposition to this proposed change of year 1950." the weekly calendar, and are glad to reproduce in the In brief, Doctor Bowlby asserted that the calendar- columns of our church paper the statement which the reform question is "on the table" for an indefinite time. alliance have just sent to various religious journals. "The joint resolution introduced by Representative "Strong opposition will be made by the Lord's Day Gray is passe, and I feel confident that it will not be Alliance of the United States to the joint resolution favorably considered by the Congress of the United recently introduced in the House of Representatives States." Doctor Bowlby is placing the facts before the promoting official adoption of a revised calendar to be more than twenty denominational bodies which the known as the Universal Calendar or World Calendar," alliance represents. "Some of them might: be led into said Harry L. Bowlby, general secretary of the alliance consideration and possible approval of the proposal 4 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938 unless they have full information regarding this move- As an Ever-Flowing Stream ment to `reform' the calendar," he said. "When the Gregorian calendar superseded the Julian AT the Paris meeting, D. Florea, of the Rumanian calendar, it was found that there was a discrepancy of Union, likened the progress of the cause in Rumania eleven days when it was introduced in this country. to the sweep of the great Danube River through the But even then the weekly cycle remained intact, the Balkans to the sea. calendar simply being moved ahead eleven days, the "This large river is held up and slowed down by the days of the week continuing without change. For mountain barriers of the Carpathians. But it strug- example, George Washington was actually born on gles through, and after passing the mountains, it February 11, 1732, by the Julian calendar, which was rushes on, seemingly all the faster for the difficulties in operation at the time of his birth, but he celebrated overcome. his 21st birthday on February 22, 1753, as the Gre- "So," he said, "we hope it will be with the progress gorian calendar came into use in 1752. The proposed of our cause. There have been difficulties to struggle universal calendar breaks the weekly cycle every year, through; but we hope to see the cause in Rumania and further, in a period of 500 years, 71 Sabbath days sweep on faster than ever by the help of God. During would be entirely lost to mankind." the first nine months of 1937 we received into our Doctor Bowlby has just received the January-March churches 1,724 souls, and hundreds of others are issue of the Lord's Day Magazine published by the awaiting baptism." Lord's Day Observance Society, whose headquarters Those who have followed the reports will recall the I are in London. The magazine carries a featured article powerful ecclesiastical opposition that has sought to with the caption: "Eight-Day Week Rejected! Calen- hinder the work. dar Reform Scheme Defeated at Geneva." The article When the regulation was promulgated that no local says in part: church could be recognized for public service unless "An attempt to revive the God-dishonoring calendar- it had fifty members, one of the lay brethren in a little reform proposal has been defeated at Geneva. The group said: "0, how earnestly must we now work to calendar reformists appealed to an international tri- get our fifty members!" w. A. S. bunal, and have received an international defeat. What is the meaning of calendar reform? The calen- dar-reform proposals (which, it must be admitted, have obtained support in a number of countries) involve the Prayer for Deliverance substitution of a simplified calendar for the present LIFT from my soul this lethargy Gregorian calendar, with an eight-day week at the end That binds me fast to earth. of each year, and two such eight-day weeks every leap Help me to raise my thoughts above, year. Seek things of living worth. "Calendar reform seems innocent enough on the Thy word is fast fulfilling, Lord, surface," the magazine article continues, "but on re- Earth's race is nearly run; flection it will be seen that a vital Scriptural principle And yet in me the work of grace is at stake. The seven-day week instituted by our Seems scarcely half begun. heavenly Father at the creation is threatened. We I know that time is very short, are glad to report that when the matter was considered The Bible tells me so; by the League of Nations at Geneva, it was decided But, oh, my feet so heavy seem, not to proceed, for the time being, with its examination 'Tis hard for me to go. of calendar reform; and further, that the whole ques- The heavens seem brass above my head; And iron the earth below; tion be removed from the League agenda. Thus a Thy word says, "Flee, thy life to save!" struggle which lasted over nine months has ended, But how I do not know. as in the case of the previous struggle six years ago, Arouse, arouse me, 0 my God! in the defeat of a sinister agitation. The principle of Break off the chains of sin, God's eternal Sabbath has prevailed." And give me strength to battle on, And victory to win. O work in me, most gracious Lord, Progress Amid Difficulty To will Thy will to do; WE must all agree that the Southern European Di- Create in me a heart like Thine, I vision—comprising lands of almost solid Catholicism, My Spirit all renew. or Mohammedanism, or heathenism—qualifies as per- I'm helpless, helpless, 0 my God! haps one of the most difficult division fields. Yet the I cast myself on Thee. report of the secretary, W. R. Beach, at the Paris 0 do not spurn me from Thee, Lord, council, showed that during the four-year period, But bid me now go free. 10,545 new members were added. "It means," he Thou canst not turn me from Thee, Lord, said, "the equivalent of a church of fifty-one members For Thou hast bid me come; So now I cast my soul on Thee, coming in every week, and a conference of 2,636 mem- From Thee no more to roam. bers every year." C. P. B. And A. V. Olson, in the chair, added: "Though we all long to see more accomplished in all our fields, we can thank God that our membership has doubled in the nine years since the division was organized." GOD is a God of order. Everything connected with As we look at these fields, and the few workers and heaven is in perfect order; subjection and thorough the shortage of means, we do know that these results discipline mark the movements of the angelic hosts. have come through the constant miracle of God's grace. Success can only attend order and harmonious action a W. A. S. —"Patriarchs and Prophets," p. 376. Vol. 115, No. 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 5 The Unexpectedness of the Advent In Four Parts Part Three

THE third fallacy is in thinking that because world the unexpectedness, therefore, of great happenings and conditions are not yet shaped for the fulfillment of the final climax. Here are two short quotations which some particular Bible prophecy which we know must illustrate what we mean: take place before the end,—a national Sunday law, for "Let me tell you that the Lord will work in this example,-.therefore the advent of Christ must be last work in a manner very much out of the common quite some distance in the future. But to reason in order of things, and in a way that will be contrary to this way is to be forgetful of the most remarkable any human planning."—"Special Testimonies," Series characteristic of our day, the speed with which things A, No. 6, p. 59. occur. Overnight there can take place in our times "Plagues and judgments are already falling upon the changes as astounding as formerly would have called despisers of the grace of God. The calamities by land for centuries of development. It is in our day that we and sea, the unsettled state of society, the alarms of have witnessed the sudden change of the form of war, are portentous. They forecast approaching events government in different nations, with an entirely new of the greatest magnitude. The agencies of evil are philosophy of the state in its relation to men and combining their forces, and consolidating. They are economic conditions. strengthening for the last great crisis. Great changes Not the least of the impressive lessons that we ought are soon to take place in our world, and the final move- to have learned from the World War, is the sudden- ments will be rapid ones."—"Testimonies," Vol. IX, ness with which it came about. In the spring of 1914 p. 11. all things seemed to be going along the same as when As we have already stated, it is a rather startling fact the fathers fell asleep. Then suddenly one morning that our very present day is marked with the most we wakened to the realization that the whole world astounding quickening of pace. The past is no meas- was aflame. Might not the next world struggle begin ure of the future. A few weeks ago in these columns as suddenly, or even more so? And the upheaval that we gave an extended quotation from the preface to would take place after even a brief period of such a large three-volume work published by a group of world conflict could conceivably set the stage for the university professors on the subject of the social and fulfillment of almost any prediction. other changes that have taken place in the world in This is not an attempt to prophesy, but to show the the Christian Era. We give in this connection just folly of those who would proceed to delay the Lord's two sentences from that quotation. These sentences coming byl what amounts to prophesying; namely, their come as the climax of a description of the unexpected endeavoring to tell just how long a time must elapse and quite contradictory things that have been taking before certain things can take place in the world. place in the last twenty-five years: "If anybody had seriously predicted in 1913 a small The False Idea of Uniformity fraction of what has actually taken place since, he would have been branded then as mad. And yet what But what justifies any of us in feeling that because then appeared to be absolutely impossible has indeed world happenings in the past have taken a certain happened."—"Social and Cultural Dynamics," Pitirim period of time to come to fruition, therefore such hap- A. Sorokin, Vol. T, p. ix, Preface. penings in the future must take an equal length of time? The scoffers in the last days are those who de- The servant of the Lord has something very definite to say about the danger of putting off the advent clare that, all things continue as they were since the through wrong views of prophecy. "The solemn fathers fell asleep. In other words, they proclaim that there is uniformity in the operation of things in our fact is to be kept not only before the people of the world, so that we can estimate the future by what has world, but before our own churches also, that the day of the Lord will come suddenly, unexpectedly. The happened lin the past. But just such reasoning as that fearful warning of the prophecy is addressed to every must logically rule out the whole phenomenon of the soul. Let no one feel that he is secure from the day of the Lord, the second advent. No long course of events in our world would of itself bring the climax danger of being surprised. Let no one's interpretation of prophecy rob you of the conviction of the knowledge of the second advent, and of the destruction of our of events which show that this great event is near at world. That great event must necessarily be the hand."—"Special Testimonies on Education," intervention of God. Therefore, when we think of the p. 108. world happenings that are to set the stage for the final Another Temptation to Delay Advent climax, we must always include in our thinking the Closely related to the mistaken view of the nearness supernatural intervention of God in world affairs. of the advent that we have been discussing, is the That means that we cannot measure time as the attitude that some are tempted to take as they read skeptics would measure it. We must allow for the Christ's declaration that "this gospel of the kingdom quickening of pace in our last days in harmony with shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto the inspired declaration that a "short work will the all nations; and then shall the end come." Matt. Lord make upon the earth." Rom. 9:28. 24:14. That is a wide, sweeping statement. It covers all the earth. The devil, whose business it has always The Advent to Come Suddenly been to cast doubt on the word of God, seeks through The Spirit of prophecy is very emphatic upon this such a statement as this to cause some in the church point of the quickening of pace in the last days, and of to feel that surely the day of the Lord must be a great 6 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938 distance away, because the task yet to be accomplished difficult to persuade men to believe that the future is so great. holds even worse troubles and calamities for us. But let us look into this matter carefully. Our Indeed, we can use the statements of the most eminent warning message may be viewed as consisting of two of world leaders to paint a picture as gloomy and as main parts: first, a presentation to the world of the annihilating as any painted for us by the Bible inspired picture of present conditions and coming prophets. In other words, the first half of our warning events; and second, an appeal to men to make ready message is being preached for us today on every side, for the day of the Lord. Now certainly unless men by statesmen, newspaper writers, and almost all, who believe the first half of our message, they will see no are commentators on world affairs. point to accepting the second half. There was a time This is a phenomenon of our present time, a fact not many years ago when, superficially speaking, the which has a bearing on the presentation of our mes- world seemed sufficiently calm and prosperous, and sage. We believe that it is one way whereby the Lord the, popular ministry was predicting increasingly ideal is setting the stage to bring all men finally to a definite conditions, so that it was often very difficult for us to decision, one way or the other, for eternity. The very convince men that all was not well with the world. fact that men's hearts are today failing them for fear, and for looking after, those things that are coming on A Changed World the earth, enables us to give very much greater mo- But today all this has changed. It is not very hard mentum to the preaching of the second half of our to persuade men that something is the matter with our message—telling men how to make ready for the day old earth, something very much the matter. Nor is it of the Lord. F. D. N. "He Will Subdue Our Iniquities" "Wm) is a God like unto Thee, that pardoneth that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the rem- also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall nant of His heritage? He retaineth not His anger prosper." Ps. 1:2, 3. forever, because He delighteth in mercy. He will turn The Lord uses circumstances in shaping the lives again, He will have compassion upon us; He will of some. It was when Jacob was faced with Esau and subdue our iniquities; and Thou wilt cast all their his four hundred armed men that he sought refuge sins into the depths of the sea." Micah 7:18, 19. in God. His only help was in Jehovah. His prayer The first part of this beautiful promise, through the took on an earnestness, an importunity, such as he prophet Micah, is very real to every Christian. He had never before experienced. And in answer to pre- accepts freely the pardoning of iniquity, and rejoices vailing prayer, Jacob, the supplanter, became Israel, I in the assurance of sins forgiven. But he longs for the prince with God. something more—for that power which will keep him If our heart is open to God, His love will come from sin. His heart is sinful. His very nature, the into its chambers and will subdue bitterness, resent- heritage of generations. of transgression, constantly ment, and hatred. It will soften the nature, melting prompts him to evil. How can he have victory over the hard human heart. Many are the hard hearts that the temptations from within and without? The an- have been subdued by the love of God. Writing of Swer to this urgent question is found in this text— this gift, the apostle says: "The love of God is shed "He will subdue our• iniquities." abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given God is abundantly able to bring to completion the unto us." And of the promise of the Spirit, our work He has begun in the human heart. He is able Saviour said: "If ye then, being evil, know how to to subdue the: nature of the carnal heart and bring give good gifts unto your children: how much more victory. The apostle voices this assurance: "Being shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun them that ask Him?" Luke 11:13. a good work in you will' perform it until the day of Sometimes' it requires experiences of deep humilia- Jesus Christ." Phil. 1:6. Our Lord is the great tion to eradicate pride and the feeling of self-sufficiency master worker in chiseling out of the flintlike character from the heart. We think of Peter. He had forsaken of our human hearts His own likeness. The work all in order to follow the Master. He was an ardent may seem slow to us, but if we will leave ourselves disciple. Never was he 'more confident of his loyalty in His hands, in the end we shall see His perfect work than on the night of the betrayal. When told that he accomplished in us. He will prepare us as "lively would deny his Lord, he loudly protested, "Though stones" for His "spiritual house." I should die with Thee, yet will I not deny Thee." The processes of subduing our natures are varied. Peter could not be told of his subtle weakness, even First, there are implanted in the mind the great prin- by his Master. He must go down into the deep waters ciples of truth. The word of God, under the influence of sorrow before he could come forth distrustful of of the Holy Spirit, comes to our hearts as the reprover self and trustful of God. of sin. When this word was preached on the day Affliction is sometimes the crucible through which of Pentecost, the multitude cried out, "What shall we must pass before we reflect the image of the we do?" Master. When human hands fail to relieve, when The law of God is written in the heart and mind medical skill is ineffective, when earthly support is under the new-covenant relationship. Meditated gone, then the soul is often led to rest in the care of upon, it brings fruitfulness. Said the psalmist of the the Infinite; and the true gold comes forth refined and godly: "His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in bearing the image of the divine. His law doth he meditate day and night. And he But often, more often, we believe, faith carries the shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, battle into the enemy ranks and forces victory. Said Vol. 115, No. 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 7 the veteran apostle John: "This is the victory that will never understand, even in the long, unending years overcometh the world, even our faith." We need to of eternity. Just as long as God is higher and wiser take account of our foes, our inward foes, and defi- than the creatures of His hand, just so long will they nitely attack them in the strength of God. We think find something in Him that they do not fully under- of the experience of Jonathan and his armor-bearer. stand. Christ's character, the great plan of salvation, The Philistines had come up against Israel to make will be the science which the redeemed will study war against them. "And Jonathan said to the young through the eternal ages. And never will they be able man that bare his armor, Come, and let us go over to exhaust the theme. But when we seek to measure unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be the ways of God by our own finite understanding, by that the Lord will work for us: for there is no re- our own human hearts, by our own selfish ways, we straint to the Lord to save by many or by few." So shall see in Him what appears to be frowardness. It the two men attacked the garrison, with faith in God's is this sort of reasoning that leads men to doubt God's power to save, and the two wrought a great deliver- love, that leads them to question His wise workings in ance. behalf of man. In the estimation of these vain reason- The battle is the Lord's. "He will subdue our ings, all His ways are wrong. But on the other iniquities." There heeds to be more courage in the hand, the one who believes God, and is willing to sub- Christian life. We need to sit down and take stock mit his way to the divine will, to have his character of our lives and tackle the problems of Christian shaped by the Great Architect, who believes where living. We need victory over the besetments of the he cannot see, who recognizes the ways of the Lord flesh. If we will but go up against them in the to be right even when he cannot,aeason them out,—to strength of Jehovah, He will give us victory. He this believing, trusting child, God reveals Himself as a will subdue our passions, our appetites, our pride, merciful being, as upright in all His ways, as pure our unbelief; He will transform us into His own in His holy purposes and designs. May God grant image. T. M. F. that we shall see to it that we belong to this latter class. Although we cannot see all things clearly today as they relate to God's dealings in certain matters, they Heart-to-Heart Talks will someday be made plain. We see now through a (Continued from page 2) glass, darkly, but in the day of revelation we shall see face to face. Now we know only in part, but in the glad "Do not look for wrong and evil, day of restitution we shall know more clearly the You will find them if you do; As you measure to your neighbor wisdom of God's ways, and that all His dealings He will measure back to you. with us were prompted by His loving solicitude for our best interests. "Look for goodness, look for gladness, You will find them all the while; If you bring a smiling visage To the glass, you meet a smile." I have found the principle expressed in this little Transfusion of Life for a Needy poem absolutely true in my own life. Too many times, Field sad to say, I have looked for the evil and I have found it. On the other hand, I am endeavoring as never To our Italian Union Mission came the call to give before to look for the good in my associates, and I one of its experienced leaders to act as superintendent find it everywhere. And when I see wherein my of the Ethiopian Mission. L. Beer, of the Italian brother has not measured up to what I conceived to be Union, told us at the Paris meeting of the Southern the right standard, if I take time to look at myself and European Division that it was like giving of their measure my life, my motives, and my purposes by the very life. He said: perfect standard presented before us in the word of "It is indeed to us like giving a sick man a trans- God, it makes me very charitable toward my brother fusion of blood. In the necessity for having some who is in the wrong. I recognize that I have a work citizen of Italy leading in the work of the Ethiopian still to do right at home, a work in my own character Mission at this time, we recognize our responsibility, building, in my own personal Christian experience. few as the laborers are in our Italian home base. We must recognize our own weakness if we would It is verily a transfusion of lifeblood by us. However, labor effectively for those in error. The apostle Paul Ethiopia's need is as the need 'of a sick man. And emphasizes this in these words: "Brethren, if a man needy as we of Italy are at home, we must give of our be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore very life for Ethiopia." such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thy- And all of us at the division council rejoiced to see self, lest thou also be tempted." Gal. 6:1. G. Cupertino, of Italy, ready to accept the call. We knew very well that our Italian brethren were indeed OUR ESTIMATE OF THE DIVINE giving of their best, out of their own great need. It is Not only may we find in the world and in the in that spirit that the cause of God moves on from church that which we look for, but reasoning after field to field. W. A. S. the natural heart, we may find this in God. "With the merciful Thou wilt show Thyself merciful; with an upright man Thou wilt show Thyself upright; with the pure Thou wilt show Thyself pure; and with THERE are many who are reading the Scriptures who the froward Thou wilt show Thyself froward." Ps. cannot understand their true import. All over the 18:25, 26. world men and women are looking wistfully to heaven. The purposes and workings of the Infinite are be- . . . Many are on the verge of the kingdom, waiting yond our comprehension. These in their fullness we only to be gathered in.—"Acts of the Apostles," p. 109. 8 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938 GENERAL ARTICLES

The Enduring Things BY J. L. MC ELHANY

I WISH to base what I shall say on a portion of fine light he had under which he could operate day or Scripture that I am sure is very familiar to you all. It night. He showed me the laboratory and a number of is found in the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew, the his case specimens. He told me the history of some first two verses: "Jesus went out, and departed from of the cases, and how this patient and that patient had the temple: and His disciples came to Him for to responded to this or to that. show Him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say Futility of Material Things unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon I like to see these things when I visit the institu- another, that shall not be thrown down." tions; I am greatly interested in it all. I imagine, dear It was quite natural that the disciples should want friends, that if Jesus were to go and visit your institu- to show Jesus the buildings of the temple. Being Jews, tion, you would take great pleasure and perhaps some they naturally shared in the pride that all Jews took degree of pride in showing Him about. Then after in the temple. It was the very center of all their re- you had shown Him the whole thing, He would prob- ligious belief. It stood as a symbol of their national ably point to it and say, "See ye not all these things? aspirations and hopes. It was quite natural indeed They will all be destroyed. Every material thing you that upon that occasion they should seek the oppor- have accumulated here will come to nothing. It will tunity of taking Jesus about and showing Him all the all be broken down. It will all be consumed in the parts of that great structure. What effect His response fires of the last day." It seems to me that one of the may have had upon them, we do not know, except great outstanding lessons that we ought to learn from from the fact that in the third verse we find that upon this experience is the futility of material things, and a later occasion when they had the opportunity of our great need of depending upon the spiritual things speaking privately to Him, they were exceedingly in connection with our work. There are certain things anxious to know the meaning of His words. What he • that will abide, certain principles that will survive, had said to them upon that occasion had made a very there are certain great outstanding things that are as deep impression upon them, and they were very enduring as eternity itself, but they are certainly not anxious to have Him explain more in detail just what in the material things with which we work. He did have in mind. The whole of this twenty-fourth Since we are human beings, all of us are prone to chapter of Matthew is His explanation in answer to depend upon the material things with which we work. their request. But really; we need to learn that there are some things But there is one expression here that I think is more important than these material tools or things worthy of a little thought on our part. After the tour with which we carry on the denominational work. had been made and the inspection completed and they I think of it as expressed by the apostle in his second had seen everything there was to see, Jesus said, "See ye epistle to the Corinthians. In the fourth chapter of not all these things? They are all going to perish. this second epistle, beginning with the fifteenth verse, There isn't a thing here that we have looked upon that he writes thus: "All things are for your sakes." By the will endure. It is all going to be broken down, broken way, that is a good thing to remember. We do not to pieces. There will not be even one stone left here always believe it in practice. But we should learn to upon another that shall not be thrown down." believe this scripture. "That the abundant grace All the hope, all the aspirations that were based might through the thanksgiving of many redound to 4 upon the material things, would be left utterly without the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but foundation. though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is If Jesus were to come to see us, I suppose we would renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is want to show Him about, show Him what we have, but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding just as the disciples did. Doubtless we would want to and eternal weight of glory." We should note under show Him our institutions, our schools, our publishing what conditions and circumstances this is true. "While houses; and this group here, I am sure, would be we look not at the things which are seen, but at the especially interested in showing Him about our med- things which are not seen: for the things which are ical institutions. You all know how it is. You have seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen had the experience, just as I have had. Several months are eternal." So I infer from this that the really im- ago I visited an institution. It was the first time I had portant things are the things that we do not see. The visited it. The doctor in charge showed me about. things that count for the most, the most valuable He showed me everything they had, from the top to the assets of our work, are the services we render. They bottom. He showed me the X-ray equipment, the may be classed as the unseen things. They are in- operating room. He even went to the switch and tangible. They cannot be felt or weighed or measured; turned on an operating light, so that I could see the but they are none the less real. a * Address to medical workers, but excellent instruction for all. May God help us all to see the unseen, to get our eyes Vol. 115, No. 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW. AND SABBATH HERALD 9 upon the things that are unseen, and to realize that in them as men and women who needed to be pointed to the work we are doing the unseen things are really the the Lamb of God. So I believe that here in this important things. scripture this principle is set forth. We ought, it The danger of daily routine work is that we shall seems to me, to regard the unseen things as the im- come to depend merely upon the material things. A portant things, the things that really matter after all. patient comes to an institution. There is great danger We need to keep our eyes on the unseen things be- that we regard that man or that woman merely as cause they are the eternal things, because they are the another case. We check him up, we check his history, things that will last. partly because we want to have a record of his ail- ments and partly because we want to keep our standing Intangible Qualities with the Hospital Association. So we are very par- In relation to our medical work, I want to mention ticular to take a case history. We pass him along, and two or three things that I believe are some of these he is checked up here and checked up there. It is intangible qualities. I believe we ought, in our in- very easy to come to look upon a human being as stitutions, to take great pains to see that principle, merely another case. We check up his heart and his right principle, is held forth always and under all blood pressure and his metabolism. We apply all circumstances. And there is connected with principle these scientific tests that are so efficient, so helpful. We another intangible thing, but a very real thing, and X-ray him, perhaps. It may be a medical case, it may that is influence,—influence in the right direction, in- be a surgical case. That is determined by the diag- fluence that will build up in the hearts of those who nosis. come to these institutions the principles of God's king- But, my friends, if all the while God can help us to dom. see that We are dealing with eternal interests in con- I want at this point to read to you some statements nection with that soul, what a blessing it will be. Not in the "Testimonies" that will illustrate this. These merely another case, no; but a soul for whom Christ statements are found in Volume VIII of the "Testi- died, a soul that perhaps is out of Christ, that knows monies," pages 153, 155: nothing of His redeeming, pardoning love. If we can "Every institution that bears the name of Seventh- see that, what a blessing it will be. day Adventist is to be to the world as was Joseph in One day years ago I sat talking with a doctor. At Egypt, and as were Daniel and his fellows in Babylon. that time he was the medical superintendent of one of In the providence of God these men were taken captive, our institutions, and was an efficient physician and that they might carry to heathen nations the knowl- surgeon. I said, "Doctor, I have greatly desired the edge of the true God. They were to be representatives opportunity of talking to you about some things con- of God in our world." To me that is an appealing nected with your work. I feel that there are some thought. Just as those men were in the world to things in connection with your work that you could represent God, so we in our work in our institutions greatly strengthen. If you could only learn to bring are to be in the world to represent God. "They were into your work the help of the Great Physician as you to make no compromise with the idolatrous nations meet your patients, what a blessing it would be to you." with which they were brought in contact, but were to "Oh," he said, "I am a doctor. I am not a preacher." stand loyal to their faith, bearing as a special honor I replied, "I recognize that. But often, Doctor, you the name of the worshipers of the God who created the have committed to your trust cases that, upon diag- heavens and the earth. These youth stood firm to prin- nosis, you discover have but a few more days of life. It ciple." That is the thing that I like to keep before our seems to me that when you realize that, and you know young people. "They lived in close connection with from all the tests you make use of that you have on God, honoring Him in all their ways, and He honored your hands a man or a woman Who has but a few them. He was their wisdom. He gave them knowl- more days to live, it would be a wonderful thing if you edge and understanding." I like that expression, could sit down by the bedside of that individual and "They lived in close connection with God." Today the say, 'My friend, as your physician, I have been checking remnant people of God are to glorify His name by pro- up your case. I have made all the tests I know how to claiming the last message of warning, the last invita- make; and really, from the standpoint of my knowl- tion to the marriage supper of the Lamb. The only edge of medicine, there isn't much more that I know way in which they can fulfill God's expectations is by how to do for you. But I would like to introduce you being representatives of the truth for this time. to the Great Physician. I would like to turn your "The Lord has wrought through human agents to thoughts and your mind and fix your faith upon One fulfill the prophecies. He has made sacred, eternal who is mighty to save.' Doctor, if you could do that, truth stand out plainly amid the heresies and delusions what a blessing it would be to yourself and to these that Christ declared should exist in the last days." poor souls that pass through your hands." "God is to be recognized and honored by the people "No," he said, "that is not my work. That is the calling themselves Seventh-day Adventists. In the past, work of the preacher." the truth has, to the honor of God, been proclaimed "But, Doctor," I said, "you know that you would with convincing power by the physicians and helpers in not even allow, perhaps, a relative, or the chaplain, to our sanitariums. God will accept no less of you, but go in to visit such a case. Perhaps the man is too near will expect far more. You and your associates are to death to be disturbed by acquaintances, but you have labor on in faith and firmness, to prevent decline and in your hands a wonderful opportunity to point that to ensure progress. There must be no narrowing down dying individual to the Lamb of God that taketh away of your work, no concealing of the principles of truth; the sin of the world." Well, my dear friends, do you there must be a widening of the base of operations. think I am mistaken in that point of view? I believe Many plants must be made in different places. There that what that physician needed to do was to see the is need of more zeal, more faith, more influence, of unseen things, the eternal things, not merely to deal more active, spirited workers. Remember that you with patients as just medical cases, but to deal with are working for time and for eternity. Heavenly 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938 angels are commissioned to cooperate with your efforts people saying, "Well, the days in which we live are for the conquest of souls. More earnest efforts should different. We cannot expect to live up to the standards be made to establish the truth in various localities. of former times." That is just a plea that we let every- And there must be no covering up of any phase of thing slip, that we let ourselves go. I do not believe our message. The truth for this time must be given in that kind of reasoning. to the souls ready to perish. Those who in any way I think this statement ought to be ever before us: hide the truth dishonor God. Upon their garments "We are not to lessen the distance between us and will be the blood of souls." worldlings by coming to their standard, stepping down In Volume IV, page 571, there is another statement from the high path cast up for the ransomed of the that I wish to read: Lord to walk in. But the charms exhibited in the "In order to meet the real wants of the people, the Christian's life,—the principles carried out in our daily stern motives of religious principle must be a con- work, in holding appetite under the control of reason, trolling power. When Christians and worldlings are maintaining simplicity in dress, and engaging in holy brought together, the Christian element is not to as- conversation,—will be a light continually shining upon similate with the unsanctified. The contrast between the pathway of those whose habits are false."—Ibid. the two must be kept sharp and positive. They are This whole chapter would be an interesting one if servants of two masters. One class strive to keep the we had time to read it. Just a few thoughts here in humble path of obedience to God's requirements,—the another paragraph: path of simplicity, meekness, and humility,—imitating "The people of God should firmly uphold the stand- the Pattern, Christ Jesus. The other class are in every ard of right, and exert an influence to correct the way the opposite of the first. They are servants of wrong habits of those who have been worshiping at the world, eager and ambitious to follow its fashions the shrine of fashion, and break the spell which Satan in extravagant dress and in the gratification of appetite. has had over these poor souls. Worldlings should see This is the field in which Christ has given those con- a marked contrast between their own extravagance and nected with the sanitarium their appointed work. We the simplicity of reformers who are followers of are not to lessen the distance between us and world- Christ."—Id., p. 572. lings by coming to their standard." Another thing that I believe we ought to think about I thank God for that. You know, I hear people say- as one of these intangible things, is the real attitude or ing in these days that "standards have changed." state of spirituality. It is quite well known that in When I hear a person say that, I hear some one who is some institutions there is a stronger spiritual influence really arguing for lowered standards. So far as God than in others. Why is that so? I can explain it only is concerned, there can be no change. Right and in one way. Institutional spirituality is based upon principle through the ages cannot change. I hear individual experience. It must be in the lives of those who make up that institution. I believe that an atmos- phere of deep spirituality that will draw men and women to the Lord Jesus, should be found in all our institutions. We need a great forward movement today into a deep spiritual life and experience. We need more of Christ in our lives. We need more of the Holy Spirit's power to help us to live as we ought to live. We need more prayer, more faithfulness in living out all the principles of the truth. We need more effort, more consecrated effort in saving souls. We need earnestly to seek the experience, not only of helping to prepare others, but of being ready ourselves for the coming of the Lord Jesus. "See ye not all these things?" They will all perish. All these material things will disappear. How important it is that we work for those eternal principles, the unseen things Lighthouses that will not pass away! May God help you to look BY N. D. ANDERSON upon those things that are eternal, that are real, that are abiding. 0 LIGHTHOUSE, builded on the rock Where whirl the spindrift and the spume, And winds and billows hollow boom, Thou dost withstand the tempest's shock. EVERY living Christian will advance daily in the The demons loosed from out the deeps divine life. As he advances toward perfection, he ex- Of sea and sky thou dost defeat; periences a conversion to God every day; and this con- The shrieking blizzard's blinding sleet, The stealthy fog that on thee creeps. version is not completed until he attains to perfection of Christian character, a full preparation for the The black and roaring hurricane finishing touch of immortality.—"Testimonies," Vol. Within whose hand the ship is crushed, II„ p. 505. Before whose fury earth is hushed, Doth hurl his might 'gainst thee in vain. G~9 Clef O lighthouse, rooted in the rock, Thy strength and calm forever speak, RECEIVED into the heart, the leaven of truth will reg- Though hurricane destruction wreak, ulate the desires, purify the thoughts, and sweeten the Though fog and night and billow mock. disposition. It quickens the faculties of the mind and the energies of the soul. It enlarges the capacity for a feeling, for loving.—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 101. Vol. 115, No. 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 11 The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit Studies on the Holy Spirit No. 3

BY F. C. GILBERT

WHAT God, through the agency of the Holy Spirit, teachings of these rabbis were contrary to the plain accomplished in the lives of the apostles and the early instruction of the Scriptures. No uneducated person Christian believers, will ever bear witness to the al- was permitted to believe or to teach contrary to what mighty power of redeeming grace. The men whom was delivered to the people by the rabbis. The dis- our Lord originally called to be associated with Him in ciples were sometimes confused by the teaching of the the conduct of His work on earth were, from a human Saviour, for His instruction did not always harmonize viewpoint, destined to stamp the Christian religion a with that of the scribes and Pharisees. failure. Periodically Jesus would take the apostles aside and Fishermen, taxgatherers, publicans, were men of unfold to them the the true teaching of the Old Testa- restricted influence. Their standing in human society ment Scriptures. Nevertheless, during the three and a counted for little. For the most part they were il- half years these men were being instructed and trained literate, uncultured, and were not adapted to mingle by the Saviour, who was filled with the Holy Spirit, with those of social prestige or of literary attainments. they seemed unable entirely to free themselves from the They had no standing either in the church or in the bondage of rabbinism. But they did love the Saviour. state. They were excluded from Pharisaical contacts. They had abandoned everything in the world to fol- Neither the temple nor the synagogue offered them low Him. They saw in Him lovely unselfish traits privileges or advantages. While they were not classed which greatly appealed to them. Yet they did not with the leper or with the unclean, the better classes fully sense His position as the Son of God, nor had they of society refused to associate or make contacts with entirely surrendered their lives to Him. During the them. The Saviour well understood their standing in crucial hour of Christ's life, they abandoned Him, and the society of His day; nevertheless He joined these some even denied Him; nevertheless they loved Him. men to Himself, to be associates with Him in His After His resurrection, they again yoked up with Him. divine task of redeeming and regenerating mankind. Before His death, Jesus promised to give them the The Call and Ordination of the Apostles power of the Holy Spirit; yet this assurance did not enable them properly to relate themselves to Him. Our Lord offered these men no worldly emoluments to follow Him. The Saviour gave these men no The Spirit Promised to the Apostles assurance that to be associated with Him, they would As Christ was about to take His departure from advantage themselves socially or financially. There them, the disciples asked Him this parting question: would accrue to them no material benefits if they be- "Lord, wilt Thou at this time restore again the king- came His followers. Nevertheless, they forsook all they dom to Israel?" Acts 1:6. Jesus replied to them with possessed to go with Him. This meant to them the these words: abandonment of their business, their home ties when "It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which necessary, the giving up of their all.• the Father hath put in His own power. But ye shall receive Shortly after they accepted the call, the Saviour set power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye the disciples apart to preach the good tidings of the shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all kingdom of God, the message He came from heaven to Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth to deliver. Our Lord demanded of the apostles earth." Verses 7, 8. that as they journeyed from place to place they take For this power they were to tarry. And they did no visible means of support with them. They were to wait for it, yet not in an idle manner. They spent days depend upon Him to supply their needs. While under together, recounting their experiences with the Sav- ordinary social conditions they would not be admitted iour, reviewing their lives during the years Jesus was into certain classes of homes, nor be permitted to with them. Of this tarrying period, the Spirit of preach or teach, Jesus authorized them to carry the prophecy says: message He gave to them, in His name. He sent them "In obedience to Christ's command, they waited in Jeru- forth endowed with power to heal the sick, to cast salem for the promise of the Father,—the outpouring of the out devils, to raise the dead, to perform outstanding Spirit. They did not wait in idleness. The record says they were 'continually in the temple, praising and blessing wonders in His name. Our Lord committed to these God.' They also met together to present their requests to men a most sacred trust, which at the first they did the Father in the name of Jesus. . . . not comprehend. They were commanded not to fear "As the disciples waited for the fulfillment of the promise, scribe, Pharisee, Sadducee, Herodian, or any others they humbled their hearts in true repentance, and con- fessed their unbelief. As they called to remembrance the who demanded of them by whose authority they were words that Christ had spoken to them before His death, conducting this work. Our Lord foretold that they they understood more fully their meaning. ' Truths which would be scourged, abused, villified, and put out of had passed from their memory were again brought to their public institutions. Still they were to carry forward minds, and these they repeated to one another. They re- the work He had given to them. proached themselves for their misapprehension of the Saviour. Like a procession, scene after scene of His won- The Apostles Filled With Tradition derful life passed before them. As they meditated upon His pure, holy life, they felt that no toil would be too hard, no The disciples were reared under the influences of sacrifice too great, if only they could bear witness in their the rabbis. Having been trained in Jewish homes, lives to the loveliness of Christ's character. 0, if they could though they were among the common people, they but have the past three years to live over, they thought, were influenced by rabbinical tradition. Many of the how differently they would act! If they could only see the 12 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938

Master again, how earnestly they would strive to show of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Him how deeply they loved Him, and how sincerely they No rabbinical traditions were now clinging to these sorrowed for having ever grieved Him by a word or an act of unbelief! . . . men. The bondage of human fears was not now "These days of preparation were days of deep heart harassing these Spirit-filled apostles. They were stand- searching. The disciples felt their spiritual need, and cried ing as representatives of the Lord Jesus, Son of the to the Lord for the holy unction that was to fit them for the Highest. It was immaterial what happened to them, if work of soulsaving."—"Acts of the Apostles," pp. 35-37. they only could represent their Lord and their Saviour. It was just such an experienc'e as this that the Saviour They were dead to self; sin had no control over them. desired the apostles to gain. These men needed a They were completely in the hands of their divine Lord preparation for the task ahead of them, but they never and Master. They belonged to Him. They were not completely abandoned themselves to their Lord until their own. Jesus loved them, had lived and had died He was taken from them. They caught the vision of for them. He now was in heaven at the right hand their need, and for this power to enable them to of God, interceding in their behalf. Upon them was rightly represent the Master, they earnestly sought resting the burden of the souls for whom their precious God. Saviour offered Himself a sacrifice on Calvary's cross. Nor were they disappointed in their expectation. They were filled with only one idea,—to lift up The windows of heaven opened unto them, and they the Lord Jesus, and to present Him as man's only were all filled with the Holy Ghost. The Spirit did Saviour and Redeemer. not come upon them slightly; "it filled all the house The disciples were so completely controlled and I where they were sitting." Tongues of fire "sat upon guided by the Holy Spirit that everywhere they went each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy they were accompanied by this heavenly power. Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Whether they were in the temple, in the synagogue, Spirit gave them utterance." Acts 2:2, 3. in the homes of the people, or in the streets, mighty What the Holy Spirit Did for These Men manifestations of God's power were present. The sick These disciples did not have at their command the were healed, lives were mightily transformed. The advantages of institutions; they were not surrounded dead were raised. The Lord did not hold against any with facilities of rapid transmission; they were not of them their former failures and mistakes. Jesus did able to handle wealth and wield influence to make not reprove or reproach them that in the days He was speed and haste. The Holy Spirit so controlled them, with them on earth, they had not wholly followed this heavenly fire and power so surcharged them with Him. He had cast their sins and their iniquities be- divine energy, that the city of Jerusalem and the entire hind His back into the depths of the sea. Jesus re- surrounding territory hastened to see what had taken joiced that the disciples had unreservedly given them- place. Thousands of men and women forgot they selves to Him and to His service. They had entirely were attending the annual Feast of Pentecost; many broken with sin. The desire for supremacy, position, who had gathered in the Holy City and its environs and emolument were not now in their thoughts. They to celebrate this important festal occasion abandoned had a world to warn. They were entrusted with everything at hand, and they hurried to the upper heaven's declaration that only through Jesus, the Son chamber to note what had taken place. To hear these of God, can man receive pardon for sin. unlettered, simple, poor, unrecognized Galileans hold The Sanhedrin, of whom they formerly had stood forth with such power, manifest such boldness, declare in awe and dread, were 'surprised and startled to hear such marvelous teaching, so clearly and expressively these unlettered men declare with such boldness that tell of the wonderful works of God, was indeed as- those leaders were responsible for the death of the tonishing, amazing, astounding. The masses looked Son of God. Fear and cowardice were now unknown at these fishermen and taxgatherers with a feeling of among these consecrated and Spirit-filled apostles. awe and of reverence. They acted as though they were conscious of laboring "What can this mean?" asked the people. These in the presence of God. The very places they visited Spirit-filled men did not hold the multitude in sus- were shaken, because of the divine energy of the Holy pense, but with clearness and decision they declared Ghost which accompanied them. the centuries-old prophecies which foretold the very What a mighty work the Holy Spirit accomplished event which then was taking place before their eyes. in the lives of these men as well as through them! These men with the divine unction fearlessly and Peter now could go to prison, and be whipped for courageously declared that Jesus of Nazareth was the His Lord. James was willing to forfeit His life for true Messiah, the Son of God. The prophecies of the the Saviour's sake. Neither jails, nor scourging, nor Psalms, of Hosea, and of Joel which the rabbis had threatenings could intimidate these men, who had re- perverted and distorted, were at that time meeting ceived the power of the Holy Spirit. Thousands, yes, their fulfillment in Jesus, who a few days before had tens of thousands were won to the Saviour, even in been crucified. But God had raised Him from the those very places where the prejudice against Jesus and dead, and at that very hour Jesus was in heaven at against His teachings was most bitter. the right hand of God the Father, in fulfillment of How mightily the Holy Spirit wrought in bringing what David had predicted nearly a thousand years influential people to receive the gospel message. What before. marvelous transformation occurred in the life of that The spellbound audience listened as for their lives. proud Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus. From a haughty, They must have felt that they were in the very audi- domineering, self-satisfied Jew, he was accused of being ence chamber of heaven. Deep, pungent conviction the outstanding leader of the sect of the Nazarenes. gripped them. Their consciences were aroused. They To Paul to live was Christ. He became enamored of were brought under condemnation. "What shall we the Son of God. The Holy Spirit wrought glorious do?" the thousands cried out. The answer to their changes in that man's life, as He did also in the lives cry quickly came: "Repent, and be baptized every one of multitudes of those who yielded themselves fully to of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission His workings. Vol. 115, No. 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW. AND SABBATH HERALD 13 True Education in All Ages No. 1 A Statement of the Philosophy of True Education BY HARRY ELMO EDWARDS "WE are called to the service of God and our fel- Moreover, true education emphasizes this union of low men; and to fit us for this service should be the the human with the divine. In this union the stu- object of our education." 1 dent has found "the Source of wisdom" and learned "Education is a grand science," and "Christ is the that "the great principles of education are . . . the greatest Teacher this world ever knew." 2 principles of the character of God." 11 All this expe- True education is a balanced integration of the rience implies that "as the perfection of His character physical, the mental, the social, and the religious ex- is dwelt upon, the mind is renewed, . . . the soul is perience, and it will prepare "the student for the joy re-created in the image of God," 12 and sinful man is of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider made ready to reenter the Paradise of God—the school service in the world to come." 3 "The first great les- of the hereafter. son in all education is to know and understand the 1 White, Ellen G., "Ministry of Healing," p. 395. a White, will of God." 4 Ellen G., "Fundamentals of Christian Education," p. 328. s White, Ellen G., "Edu- A comprehensive view of true education includes cation," p. 13. & White, Ellen G., "Fundamentals of Christian Education," three distinct periods. The first period was the time p. 414. 5 White, Ellen G., "Education," p. 13. , Ps. 111:10. 7 Col. 2:3. during which God taught our first parents in the s 1 Cor. 1:24. White, Ellen G., "Education," p. 17. 10 John 1:9. 11 White, Ellen G., "Education," p. 30. 12 Id., p. 18. garden—the Edenic school. This was a mountaintop experience in education. The second period is from the fall of man to the close of human probation —the school in the valley. The third period begins An Open Letter at the close of human probation and extends through- out eternity—the school of the hereafter. This is a To the Secretary of the Federation of Churches return to the heights in educational experience. BY GEORGE MC CREADY PRICE Both the beginning and the end of true education O SACRED church of Christ! No more forget lie, not 'in time, but in eternity. Hence it may be The blessed embassy; reform the world assumed that not only must the learner be enabled Thou canst not, nor were given this to do. to live abundantly in his this-world environment, but, Give up the hope of reigning as a queen taking account of man's original station, he must be Upon a world subdued to gospel charms; 'Twas this that proved thy Latin sister's death. given an education that will place within his reach Ask not the civil arm to smooth thy path, both the means of attaining and the power to attain Or guide the sinner to thy altar steps. that higher sphere of existence which is his heritage The sin, which is the cause of all our woe, as a son of God. Is not the act of man, however bad; Many forms of religious education have emphasized 'Tis being, and not doing, that is sin. The help of Caesar's laws, the blood-bought wealth preparation for the future life alone, to the neglect Of baptized worldlings showered in thy lap, of present privileges and duties; while many secular May train the senses of the cultured few, educators have shifted to the other extreme and pre- Or purge our statutes of a thousand wrongs— pared students for the present life only. The former A noble work, perhaps, but not the work To thee entrusted. Thine the task alone led to asceticism and the latter led to our current To train the children Lent to thee by God, pragmatic philosophy. And gather from a groaning, dying world True education, on the other hand, is a preparation A few whom Christ may safely trust with life for complete living, and "has to do with the whole On that glad morn of universal joy. being and with the whole period of existence possible This age, no more than Constantine's, will prove The prelude to a world from sin redeemed to man." 5 It aims at man's highest development And marshaled 'neath the banners of the cross. throughout eternity, and emphasizes that the best life The horrors of that blunder echo yet, here is the best preparation for the life to come; that Forbidding thee repeat the same mistake. "the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom;" 6 that Give up the effort to reform the state,— Thou wilt but soil thy robes in the attempt,— to love God supremely is essential to loving one's But take up earnestly thine ancient work, neighbor as oneself; and that because moral codes do To preach the gospel of thy absent Lord, not, in themselves, provide power to meet their own Training thy children for this work alone, requirements in life, successful education must point Content to be engaged in this, amid the learner to Christ "in whom are hid all the treas- The jeers and curses of the multitude, When He appears again upon the cloud. ures of wisdom and knowledge," 7 and "the power of He left this world an outcast, and expects God." To find thee treated thus on His return. Further, true education emphasizes that every man created in the image of God is endowed with power This age, this boasted age of light and peace, to think and to do; that is, to weigh, to choose, and Prating of culture, human brotherhood, Can but disguise, even for a time, the pangs to act on his choice; that a teacher must be personally Of dissolution. 'Tis a pessimist equipped to direct the student to the sources of truth That would prolong the life of such a world. in history, in nature, and in revelation, and to the The optimist is he whose patient eye great facts of duty and destiny;° that the true teacher Can view with hope a nation or a world In the last throes of agony convulsed, is the intermediary to introduce the student to that Can look beyond the grave, the flight of time, Light "which lighteth every man that cometh into the The wreck of nations, and a world's decease, world;" 10 and that as such, he will himself be walking And trace the rosy brilliance of the morn in the light of the knowledge of God. That speaks the dawning of eternal day. 14 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938

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I HAVE just returned to Poona from South India, stay in the place. These people go away on these where we held annual meetings in different sections of tours and are gone for many weeks at a time. They the field. In the Malayalam field we conducted a lay- make much use of our songs, and they use drums, man's institute for the first four days. More than cymbals, trumpets, and tambourines. Some of them forty-two lay church officers were present,—elders, dea- use nice charts which they have prepared themselves, cons, church missionary secretaries, Sabbath school and they do stir up a great interest. I am greatly en- superintendents and secretaries. They very faithfully attended all the meetings held during the four days, and took a very keen interest in all the topics dis- cussed. This was the first of such institutes ever con- ducted in the division. Very practical instruction was given to them as to how to give Bible studies, conduct meetings, and organize branch Sabbath schools. We hope that a number of lay members will put into prac- tice the instruction given. If they will, we are sure there will be a large ingathering of souls in the Malayalam Mission during the next few years. E. R. Osmunson, the superintendent, and all his loyal In- dian workers gave the necessary help to make the institute a real success. Nine of This Group Were Baptized Recently as a Result of Lay 0. A. Skau, the superintendent of the Tamil Mis- Preachers' Work, at Melacheval, South India sion, writes as follows about the layman's movement in his section of the field: couraged at what I am seeing, and I pray that we may "I have baptized about a dozen souls lately as the be able to make the most of our opportunities." direct result of lay preachers, and before long three The prospect is very bright in these two fields, and more will be baptized. Our lay preachers go out in we have determined to do all we can to get our lay groups of from two to six and hold meetings in various members in the other sections of the field under the villages. The interest determines the length of the load. We expect greater results in 1938. Progress in Indo-China BY J. H. MC EACHERN

IT was my privilege to assist in the dedication of upon that congregation assembled that Sabbath morn- the new church at Omon, on Sabbath morning, Sep- ing, and also thought of the churches in Cantho, tember 4. Following the sermon, E. A. Moon, the Long Swiyen, Turane, as well as other groups of superintendent of the Malayan Union, in earnest Sabbathkeepers throughout Indo-China and Annam, prayer invoked the blessing of Heaven upon the I was led to exclaim, "What hath God wrought!" building and upon the people of that community. It was a beautiful and solemn service. Beginning of the Work While we were at Omon, a week was spent in a It was difficult to keep back tears of joy as the vivid profitable workers' meeting, including a Sabbath memories flashed through my mind of my first visit school convention and a church officers' institute. to French Indo-China in 1931. At that time Elder All the workers in the Cochin China district, and also and Mrs. Wentland were located at Saigon, and were representative officers from the near-by churches, were just making a beginning in the study of the French present. Mrs. Moon, by her able instruction in Sab- and Annamese languages,—two languages which had bath school work and her talks on the Home Commis- to be learned before any missionary work could be sion work, added much of interest and profit to the started in this new mission field. general good of this important meeting. There was but one lone Sabbathkeeper in all that This new church in Omon is but one of the many vast territory to welcome the new missionaries to the tangible evidences of the abundant fruitfulness of strange land. This lay brother had come from Elder R. H. Wentland's labors in the short space of France, and was employed in the French Indo-China seven years among the Annamese people. As I looked government, in Saigon. At that time the prospect Vol. 115, No. 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 15 of reaching the heathen Annamese did not look very thusiastically to the native people, but was supervis- bright. Ii talked courage to Elder and Mrs. Went- ing the translation of songbooks, Sabbath School land, who had come out from America to Indo-China Quarterlies, tracts, and a large medical book into the to teach the third angel's message. However, as I language of the people of the country. When the traveled across that great expansive country to Siam, literature was prepared, the Holy Spirit stirred I wondered in my own heart where the first opening the honest in heart at different places to seek after among the millions of the Annamese people would the truth. Interests began springing up in the most .be found. unexpected places. Delegates came beseeching Elder It was not long until Elder Wentland was able to Wentland to come and teach them the way of life. converse in French. Then he set himself to the task We now have a constituency of churches quarried of learning the Annamese language, which to me out of heathenism, who are mighty preachers of the seems a difficult tongue. It has the most peculiarly word and heralds of the everlasting gospel to their graduated sounds. To learn the Annamese, one own people. needs not only the mellow voice of a meadow lark During the Omon meeting, F. L. Pickett, the di- to pronounce the many graduated tones, but also rector of this newly organized Indo-China field, to- the ear of an expert musician, to distinguish these gether with Professor and Mrs. R. H. Howlett, who strange and variated sounds when others speak. will open a school for the development of future Annamese workers, arrived in the field. We welcome Interests Sprang Up these workers to the field, and may the rich blessing The blessing of God, however, rests upon a man of the Lord attend their work. with a consuming passion to save souls. Mountains Elder Wentland is now locating in Turane, to of difficulty were soon overcome, and by the next strengthen the work in that place and to raise up year, Elder Wentland was not only preaching en- new churches in the north. New Sabbathkeepers in South Peru BY R. J. ROY TWENTY-THREE or twenty-four years waiting for the in the truth, and were able to find six persons who, message---that is a long time. Alberto Castillo and after a few visits, promised to open a new Sabbath came to the town of Ica to open our work there, arriv- school with us. Besides those who have already ing December 6. Ica is a small city of some 15,000 promised to keep the Sabbath, there are as many more population in south Peru, where we have never who are fully convinced of our truth, and who we I entered to preach the word. Our colporteurs have hope will also soon be with us. We have found no sown the seed here for some years, and we have visited place suitable even for meeting in Sabbath school, the merchants of the city for help in the Harvest In- and have finally been obliged to meet in the room gathering from time to time. But we had not been of one of the believers. In the same room he has his able to send even a Bible worker here to see whether benches and shoe-repair shop. This brother, whose there was one person favorable to our message. name is Manuel Castillo, learned of the Sabbath some We found it a very busy little city. It was hoped twelve years ago, and began keeping it alone. He is that we might find a large hall which could be rented the only one we found, of all we visited, who was for meetings. We have now been here almost two really keeping the Sabbath. He was very happy to weeks, and so far have not been able to find even a see us. How it does stir one's heart to find these honest small room or two in which Brother Castillo and his souls who are hungry for the bread of life, and who family could live temporarily. I had never before have had no one to give it to them. been in a place where the houses were so crowded as Each of the believers we have found had been wait- here. In fact, they are in such demand that before any ing for the truth for not less than twelve years, and one will move out of a house, he requires that the one most of them for twenty-three or twenty-four years. who wants the house pay him a good sum of money Except for the difficulty in finding a meeting place, all before he will leave to look for another place. the doors in the city have been open to us. We got As we went from place to place inquiring about in touch with a young men's club, and arranged to houses to rent, we learned of different ones who had have three meetings in the clubroom, free of charge. bought our books, and finally -found a man who put The first night there were around two hundred persons us in touch with a number who were favorable to the present, and the second night the meeting had to be Adventists. This man lived in a small town to the postponed because of other conflicting interests. south of Ica in the years 1913 and 1914. The people in Nevertheless, with only a brief announcement, there that town received some of our literature sent out by were more than one hundred persons present the one of our first converts in Peru. This brother whom second night. we found, Sefior Soilo Aguirre, said that he was We are assured of full liberty, and have secured per- convinced of our truth at that time, and that ever mission from the leading authorities of the department since then he has been waiting and longing to know to go ahead with our work. This is very unusual, more of the message. Other Protestant organizations and we feel that God has surely opened the way for learned of his interest in the Bible, and sought to us here. Then to make it more remarkable, the way bring him into their organizations, but did not suc- was opened for us to speak over a local radio station, ceed. He said that he has been waiting all the time with entire freedom, and at a very reasonable cost. We for those who teach the true Sabbath. trust that in some way God will direct us to the place He has proved himself to be a real missionary. for meetings. Pray for the work in Ica, and for Brother Through him we learned of others who are interested Castillo, who will continue to labor here. 16 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938

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"SEE, I have drawed a man! Now shall I draw his find increasing worth and depth. He has a sincere, un- soul?" It was little Robert Louis Stevenson talking to selfish interest in others. He is amiable and has a 41 his nurse one day as he gave her his latest artistic pleasing personality that radiates joy and faith. He is endeavor. vital and vigorous; and has that very important sense Unfortunately, a man and his soul are not so easily of humor that indicates a wholesome perspective. I separated. If they were, my topic, "The Kind of want him to be ambitious and have a desire to improve Husband I Want," would be easier. But "husband" and to enjoy the company of good books as well as good implies "love," "marriage," and a "home" to shelter friends. He will also be careful of his personal appear- and nurture that love in. And "home" implies chil- ance, and desire to see me look my best. dren, guests, and the complex problems of maintain- I should like him to have that fine independence ing a haven that is "economically sound, mechanically which makes a man stand for principle "though the convenient, physically healthful, morally wholesome, heavens fall," if necessary, but also the tact, wisdom, mentally stimulating, spiritually inspiring, socially re- and graciousness to win others to see his point of view, sponsible—a center of unselfish love." if possible. I hope he is big enough to see that some- Marriage is not a solo flight, but the blending of two times there are two right ways of doing things—even personalities to achieve the greatest happiness for both. three or four at times. I really would like him to be To effect this mutual union in all of its intricacies, humble enough to desire to see another's point of view, requires all the good qualities of both parties and all and not think that all wisdom will die with him or 41 their good sense, common and uncommon, coupled speak with a finality that intimates that there is with a supreme self-renouncing love. There may be a nothing more to be said—"Wisdom hath spoken." place for selfish people, but that place certainly is not We were given two ears to hear both sides before giving in marriage. Love itself is so "other-minded" that a judgment. It is one thing for a man to be willing to selfish person could not even understand the language go to the stake for a great principle, and quite another of the new experience. to assume the martyr's role whenever he does not have It is obvious that such a far-reaching experience is his way, is overlooked, is outshone, is mistaken, or has not for children. This delicate union of personalities some one disagree with him. Such martyrs are ter- calls for the best judgment and maturity that two ribly boring. I'd hate to be married to one. socially adjusted Christian young people can bring to I hope he can learn the joy of being outshone, even it. Therefore I shall expect my husband to be a man helping the other person to outshine him sometimes. well along in his early twenties, who has enough For many people who may be unselfish with their be- initiative, backbone, and personality to pursue the longings are selfishness itself in their desire to remain girl of his choice, even overcoming obstacles, if neces- in the spotlight or in their eagerness to be proved right, sary, to prove himself worthy to be the head of our or are gluttons for credit for this or that. I have even home. Every honorable woman wants to be honestly seen family quarrels reach white heat over the tre- wooed by the man who loves her. A little knighthood mendous (?) question whether the big snow was five is still quite becoming even in 1938. or six years ago, or whether some friend's wedding was five or ten minutes late., I could even wish my husband A Christian Gentleman would be able to say sometimes, "That's a good idea Inasmuch as the home should be the sheltering of all you have," or, "Yes, that was my wife's idea, but she fine loyalties,—inspired, pervaded, and bound together had to convert me to it." And if he should say, "I by supreme loyalty to God,—the man I pray I may be am sorry, dear, that was my fault," then I'd know he worthy of will be a Christian gentleman, in reality, not was great. For such virtues are becoming not alone in alone in name. I hope he has a depth of spiritual feminine souls, but sit very nobly on masculine brows. understanding that gives inspiration and a purposeful And yet, although I expect him to have a certain meaning to life, and fills the home with faith and sun- youthful maturity, I am sure that no woman who is shine. He is not like the person who was "so dis- a good sport expects her young husband already to agreeable about being good that you feel like giving have "arrived" or to come to her with all of his talents three cheers for sin." I do not want to have to say fully developed. of him, as one, woman apologetically said to me, "You would really like my husband if you knew him." But An All-Round Man I want you to be drawn to him because his unfailing However, for a good running start I should like him friendliness and kindliness tell you that you will ever to have, if possible, a college education or the equiva- Vol. 115, No. 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 17 lent in some training befitting his talents. This train- ous-minded husband will realize that this is nearly as ing should have equipped him sufficiently for earning vital to the home as peeling potatoes or hanging out a livelihood that would ensure the home a moderate the family washing. financial security. His chosen field should be some- thing which he enjoys supremely and which gives him A Loving Husband some altruistic outlet or satisfaction. Many married people, both rich and poor, seem I hope besides this that he has wide interests .and heart hungry. I wonder if it isn't because the most sympathies. I could wish that before or after marriage priceless thing—romance—is so cheap that it is for- he could cultivate several constructive hobbies. It gotten. Men may be able to lay aside their loves would be helpful in this topsy-turvy world if he had while they work, but love infuses every thought of a some definite knowledge about architecture, plumb- happy woman's life. I think I'd like him to be ro- ing, carpentry, cement work, gardening, or automobile mantic "till death do us part." A few sincere words mechanics. He should at least know when such tasks whispered in my ear in the moonlight now and then are well done, and not be too helpless in emergencies. will keep me younger, I am sure. Even in the day- It would not be amiss, too, if he could find his way light I think I could stand to hear "I love you" or a around in a kitchen. I am sure that time out for "thank you" for a bowl of zinnias,—"You arranged "Junior's arrival" would not be quite the nightmare it them beautifully." Even a caress or a kiss frequently is to many wives if they knew their husbands could for no reason at all but the joy of loving would be prepare an appetizing meal for themselves, or be able priceless. to find the dishpan. I have seen husbands who would So many honest and good men seem to think that even give the wife a vacation from the kitchen and as long as they come home at night and pay the bills "invite her to supper" on some unusually hard day. every month, they are model husbands. If they only However, although I shall not insist on that ability, I could know what a different wife they'd have if they do hope he will have done enough housework perforce would also be chummy and add a dash of romance to to have a wholesome respect for the effort and care that the daily routine. Life is all too short at best in which keeping a home properly requires of a person. Just to live and love! But I think loving words of ap- because he leaves the home looking "comfy" in the preciation, tender caresses, and the little surprises morning and returns to find it fresh and sweet doesn't would leave no stinging regrets to haunt lonely hours. necessarily mean that it hasn't undergone considerable I'd like to live a poem every day. renovation in the interim. The bulk of a woman's With God being my helper, I hope to bring to the tasks often consists of those which are unnoticed unless altar a purity as clean as God's starlight,—a purity they are not attended to. worthy of the white veil which I would like to wear,— and I expect no less of him. However, I hope our Thoughtful in Little Things purity is based on wholesome understanding of spirit- Inasmuch as the homekeeper is usually the one who ual, physiological, and psychological laws, and not on suffers most from social interruptions, it will help her prudish ignorance. For even ignorance, no matter how greatly if her noble spouse will be thoughtful in many well meaning, would be vicious in holy places. I hope little ways that cost so little, yet are priceless to her. he realizes that marital love to endure ideally must So I'd much appreciate it if he would cooperate in have a fourfold foundation: there should be a mental keeping the home tidy, by folding his newspapers, union, a spiritual union, an emotional union, and a hanging up his pajamas, or thoughtfully wiping out physical union. Each union should be more perfect the washbowl after himself. Even the homemaker her- because it is related to and reinforced by the other self could stand the smile of a fresh-looking washbowl, three unions in their utmost perfection. One union I think. Too, I might have more time to cultivate my cannot be happily isolated from the others. mind or to have a beauty nap if he would kindly see that his feet have more than a "speaking acquaintance" In Good Health with the door mat. I hope he takes pride in his home It is obvious that both contracting parties should be inside and an interest in keeping it and the yard at- in the best possible health and should mutually guard tractive outside. I have seen husbands who thought- both the health of the other one and his own personal fully continued their little courtesies, like seating the health. For love, the choicest flower from Eden, was wife at the table every day, with as much evident originally made for perfect beings and does not always pleasure as when they did it at a dinner party. Such yield its most heavenly nectar to broken bodies. little courtesies and attention would do much to erase One contributing aid to good health as well as the lines of weariness from my face, I know. camaraderie would be enjoying the out-of-doors to- I'd like him to remember that I have a mind as well gether with a love for all beauty. It would be such as two hands. I'd like him to push back the four walls fun to ramble through the woods or plant tulips in of the "stay at home's" horizon temporarily, by bring- the garden together. A sunrise or a sunset viewed from ing home choice bits of interest from his day. In a mountain peak now and then might help us to keep sharing his life I'd like to share his problems—his our sense of values, as well as a wholesome freshness financial status—as well as his joys and successes. I'd and better physical vigor. like to dream and plan with him. It seems to me that Though he will manifest a rugged fortitude and be one of the most priceless boons of this mutual love is thrilled by the majestic grandeur, still he will be gentle that complete understanding and confidence that grows and appreciative of delicate beauty. For I want him with this keeping in tune with each other, by talking to be as bold and strong as a lion in maintaining right things over and daring to share one another's inner- upon the throne, but also tender and gentle enough most desires, in the knowledge that each will be under- to desire a baby's kiss and the caress of tiny fingers. stood. More than that I hope he really looks forward to the I have seen men who enjoyed feeling neglected when tender joys of parenthood, for there is a God-given their wives cooperated with other women in study or in nobility in a desire to have "some one in our likeness" worthy neighbOrhood endeavor, but I hope my gener- —even if it entails sacrifice. Indeed, what normal 18 THE ADVENT REVIEW: AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938 person wants to go through life with empty arms and lively folk dance tune known as the `Tarentella' in an aching void in the heart? Then, too, I'd like him to the hearing of the bitten person." be "chummy" and a "pal" with his children. "Now, which do you think is correct?" It is frequently suggested that to have parents worthy "Well, I'd say the first story is the real reason why of the job, one must begin back many generations to the spider is named the tar-tar—what's the rest of it?" do the selecting. Most of us seem to arrive too late to "Tarantula, and you are right. The spider's poison do this, but I insist he have no hereditary taint that affects the nerves of the muscles, causing one to, move might be passed on to the next generation. Too, I in a peculiar jumping way or to shake violently." hope that his folk are the loving and lovable kind that love him sincerely enough to want to see him truly L/6 happy. It would be wonderful to accept his family as I'd like him to accept mine. And I hope his family can be big enough to accept me, though different, per- Gid Moore's Friend haps—just as good in my way as they are in theirs. A BEAUTIFUL story, worthy of passing along, comes to Particularly, I hope he loves his mother and father, mind. It is about Gid Moore and his friend. For and that they love him with that genuine love that seven years Gid had lain abed with hardening of the lets him grow up and stand on his own two feet, and spinal cord. Gradually one set of muscles after another not with that "smother love" that makes them feel that had become useless. they have to direct him just when and how to "come Early in the last year, Gid's wife persuaded him to out of the rain." I hope they will not feel that they see a minister. I say persuaded because while Gid had are losing "their precious boy," because if they will give led an average good moral life, he had never had much me half a chance, I'll see that they still have their boy= use for the church. The widow said she was overjoyed and I hope they can feel that they have a new daughter after the minister's first visit, and felt that he and Gid as well. would get on well together. He came in as any friend All of the above traits are much to be desired, but would do that first day, and while evincing interest most necessary of all to my heart would be that he in the brave fight he had heard that Gid had been have so great love for me that he never could be quite making, soon drifted into easy lines of conversa- so happy as he is when we are together. tion. When he was about to leave, the patient asked Granted that I should be given such a paragon of all him to come again and make it "soon." virtues as I have suggested, I pray that we may each He called at regular intervals thereafter, at a certain have the wisdom and love to inspire each other to hour of the day. Gid got so he would watch the clock greater depth and greater heights in every good for the coming of the hour when his new-found friend thought or endeavor. May we better serve God and would arrive. This minister had learned that most His work because we serve Him together, not spending people, when they realize that they are physically all our love on each other alone. If he shouldn't be fighting a losing battle, are quite willing at times to all that I thought he was, I hope God will give me talk about very serious things. wisdom to help him develop into all that he can be Gradually Gid and his friend found themselves under God. talking more and more about the intentions, plans, purposes, and ability of the "One who doeth all things well," "whose mercy endureth forever." One day near the end, Gid's friend asked, "How do you feel toward life and the Powers-that-be when you think of the last seven years?" "Though I used to try to keep up a brave front," Gid replied, "there used to be whole days and nights when I felt very bitter. Then, too, there were days when I felt very panicky, almost frantic. But God is good. He sent you to me." "But, Gid," persisted his friend, "haven't you of late questioned the justice of your long-suffering and BY RAYMOND MONTGOMERY waiting?" "Perhaps I had it coming to me," said he. "Perhaps "TELL me more about the other spider you men- it was the only way to bring me to Him. Perhaps I tioned, Uncle Ray, the tar-tar-something." am being used for some good. Anyway, what is it you "You mean the tarantula," Uncle Ray laughed. preachers say Christ had in Gethsemane after He had "The tarantula or one of its many cousins is fairly prayed three times that the cup might pass from Him?" common in the hot zones of the earth, and in Southern The minister supplied the word, "Resignation." Europe especially. You will be amused to know how "That's it," said Gid, "resignation. You have made this name came to be given to this particular spider. Christ seem very real to me. He will see me through. One story relates that in parts of Italy and Spain the He has promised, To, I am with you alway.' " poor folk, or peasants, dance for their amusement to a " `Alway' is quite a long time," said the preacher. tune known as the Tarentella; and whenever one is That last evening as Gid looked out of the window by so unfortunate as to be bitten by these spiders, the his bed at the twinkling stars just beginning to pierce poison attacks the nerves controlling the leg and arm the blue plush of night, he said in husky, broken muscles, causing spasms, or perhaps we would say whispers: "My body is about done for, but I'm all `fits,' in which the person bitten, jumps and dances right. The One who keeps the stars up there balancing wildly about much like one dancing the Tarentella.' in space can make my life balance sometime, some- "The other story tells of a poisonous spider for whose where." At last he had found the real friend—man- bite the only cure is to have some musician play a kind's Supreme Friend.—World's Crisis, 1935. 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safely. As I looked over the passengers, I was reminded Manchester, England of the text in Psalms, that "some trust in chariots, and WE are pleased to report the blessings of God in this some in horses: but we will remember the name of the great city. Lord our God." In what was the driver trusting?—In his The pall of smoke that hangs over the place shuts out the own human skill and experience, for, I wondered, what did sunlight for six months of the year. Of ten day is literally he know about the Saviour and the ministering spirits He turned into night The spiritual benightedness is even sends forth to care for and to guard His own, who put their greater. It is hardly believable that we should preach to trust in Him. eople who had never owned or read a Bible in their lives. In a few minutes we were speeding along the highway. Such is the case. We have people here in this corner of I watched the driver handle that large mass of wood and Christian England who have heard the gospel story for the steel more easily than a child would handle a toy. It was very first time from the Adventist preacher. under his perfect control all the time. It would start and A new day is dawning. People are asking for the light of stop at the slightest impulse of his will. It would go slow this message. One man has been traveling fifteen miles or fast according to his judgment, and all on board were each way for his Bible studies. Another has been coming trusting it. Just then I was startled from my reveries by thirty miles each way to learn the truths of God's word. A a shriek of warning given to a car we were passing. Yes, Church of England fellowship has sent a request that we this was part of his duty, too. He is a good driver. I re- come and lecture on "The Faith of Seventh-day Adventists." laxed and leaned back with more repose. This prominent church fellowship is genuinely interested. Without adequate stimuli our interest dies and our One Sunday afternoon a husband and wife were arrang- attention wanders to other attractions. So .I found myself ing to separate from each other. They had come to the scanning fields and pastures, thinking of crops and prod- conclusion that they could not longer live together. Just ucts, seedtime and harvest, figuring labor and results, profit then, some one put a handbill through the door, advertising and loss. I concluded that Solomon was right—all is our meetings. Instead of arranging a separation, they de- vanity and vexation of spirit. Just then we rounded a cided to go to the meeting. The result is they are now curve and went through an underpass. Thus my attention quite happy, and love the truth. was again drawn to the driver, and I found myself saying Last year a Japanese woman gave her heart to God. half aloud, "A little too fast for a good driver to take a She was a Shintoist, and had never before learned the truths curve like this." As the ,sWing of the bus changed, my eye of Christianity. fell upon a nickel-plated announcement above the driver's O for men and means! 'What a challenge this needy head. field constitutes! We three workers—two men and a Bible "OPERATOR IN CHARGE worker—have to care for three churches and four com- "A. L. Blank panies and conduct the evangelistic work. Not having an ordained Worker in the district, and with only a total budget "Safe, Reliable, Courteous" of £90, we are trying to reach the one and a half million who To know a stranger's name is the beginning of a better live in this, area. Truly the harvest is great and the laborers understanding and confidence. As we rode along, I found are few. myself meditating, "So this is Mr. A. L. Blank, who the In spite of all these difficulties, thirty souls were won for company says is safe, reliable, courteous. Why? His char- Christ last year, and we are expecting another baptism soon. acter must prove it. No doubt the company had tried, Brethren, pray for us. W. T. CANNON. tested, and examined it; consequently they felt safe in recommending him to the public, and to prove their faith, had turned over to him their property, their reputation, and the passengers. Now it was for him to prove his worth and honor. He must do their will and obey their rules and Only a Bus Driver regulations for the' success and safety of all concerned." "TICKET please," he said in a friendly tone of voice. I handed it to him, and with a "Thank you," he bade me Our Responsibility board the. bus. Soon I was comfortably seated. How Something about the bus, with its seat arrangement and strange is the chain of thoughts that will get started in one's passengers, made me think of the great number of our little mind when he is relaxed, and when he is placed under churches scattered far and wide over this old globe. By a unusual conditions. wonderful organization today, God has a great network I began to think, "Who can this stranger be into whose of highways connecting these churches together, and He hands I have so quietly and willingly committed my life has operators in charge of each one. They should be safe, for the next two hours? Am I safe and wise in doing it?" reliable, courteous, to those who have entrusted to them the Faith in material things is wonderful, yet so commonplace care of their souls, and should carry them without harm or that we never think much about it. Being of an analytical accident to the Grand Central Terminal Station, the New turn of mind, I began analyzing why I could have this Jerusalem. They vary in size, from small companies that faith and confidence in strangers and their contraptions have only a few members of a Sabbath school, with a and inventions. It even seemed childish to question such teacher in charge, to the larger congregations, with their things. So I answered my doubt: Why certainly I could; regular pastors and corps of efficient officers; all of which, the owners of this company would not allow a novice or it should be said, are "safe, reliable, courteous," obeying the an inexperienced man to handle this bus and endanger the orders and carrying the same message, offering the same lives and property committed to them. They were not service, charging the same fare, and running according new at the business. Experience had taught them better. to the schedule of Him who would have them, and those No doubt, they had confidence in the man. Why should entrusted to their care, running on time and make the same I worry? ,All I had to do was to sit quietly and patiently, final, eternal destination, where they will all receive a and I would soon be at my destination. hearty welcome and the operators in charge will hear the This aroused my interest in the man personally. As my approbation of the Great Superintendent, "Well done, habit is, I bowed my head in a few moments of silent thou good and faithful servant; . . . enter thou into the prayer in which I reminded the Lord that I was trusting joy of thy Lord." in Him for a safe journey. I asked Him to bless the driver, Many times have I heard from the lips of some humble, for he was only human, and to help him make the trip local elder or Sabbath school superintendent the complaint 20 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938 of lack of cooperation and appreciation. What we all need ship, even if the place be humble and devoid of finery. is to learn some lessons from the bus driver. While I was The Spirit of the loving Father will be there, and such a riding along, very few expressed any appreciation of his place of worship will indeed be a Bethel. competent service, yet they demanded it of him. He was My meditations were brought to an end by familiar always the same, regardless of the attitude of the passengers. scenes. The bus rolled up to the curb, and my station was He knew his duty and did it, whether he was thanked for called. As I got off the bus, there was the operator still it or not. He knew his orders, he had his schedule, and in charge; the hand that had safely steered the bus over he knew the route. The reward was not uppermost in his the road, willingly reached for my baggage; the same mind. To make the run successfully and on time was his friendly voice that had asked for my ticket said, "Thank controlling purpose. I would have had a hard time to you. Ride with us again." I did not answer as I took my persuade him to change any of them to suit my con- leave, but thought to myself, "Such service demands venience. In fact, it would have been out of place for patronage." me to try, and no doubt if I had tried, he would have In a whispered prayer I thanked the Lord for a safe politely listened, then said, "I have my orders and a journey. Musing, I resolved that by His grace and instruc- schedule to run by. They cannot be changed except at tion, I would be to the little flock in my care, the elder in headquarters." He must not be influenced by the pas- charge, who is safe, reliable, courteous, that the One who sengers, yet he must take them into his care and help them owns all need suffer no loss in the final reckoning and have carry out their individual purposes; he must not be rough no regrets that He had committed to me His property and or "lord it over them," yet he must be true to his superiors children. I hope that I may hear from Him the "Well and show the passengers every consideration. If one be- done, thou good and faithful servant; . . . enter thou into comes unruly, endangers the rest, and retards the journey, the joy of thy Lord." Matt. 25:21. he must show his authority and bring such a one to time. CARL F. STABEN. If he behaves, he can ride on; if not, he must be put off; Cotulla, Texas. but the driver must at all times keep uppermost in his mind the words of Jesus, "The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister." He must be earnest and diligent in making the run on time. As I rode on I recalled many experiences I had had Union Colporteur Institutes with different churches and companies, that compared with the problems of the bus driver. To me, God has at pres- WE have come to recognize that to a large degree the ent given the charge of only a small company of believers. success of the colporteur work in any conference through- I am the operator in charge. Never before in all my years out the year is built around the interest of the regular of service had the sense of my responsibility come so annual institute. At these institutes, generally held early keenly to mind—responsibility to my Master and to those in the year, a thorough course in the principles of Christian who have trusted in me. Had I always been safe, reliable, salesmanship is conducted, providing opportunity for new and courteous? I remembered that in God's sight I had workers to become efficiently trained and for the experi- not. Many times I had not treated all with the same tact enced colporteurs to learn new ways and means of selling and kindness. A good operator has also to consider his our literature to meet ever-changing conditions in the field. superiors and be willing to follow out their orders without The colporteurs at these institutes receive a course of train- question. It is their will that must be done. I remem- ing in Bible study and salesmanship, enabling them to bered that I had not always been ready to do so in regard sharpen the old weapons and provide themselves with new to my superiors. I wondered if I had too hastily put off ammunition, fresh inspiration, and new ideas. any unruly member and left him in darkness. I shuddered In the field this year large institutes have been held. a little as I thought of meeting my final record in the Some of the union conferences are trying out the plan of judgment, when all things will be made plain. Oh, how bringing all their workers together. There are distinct ad- I wished I could make the run again. If I could, I would vantages in meetings of this character, and that is especially be more careful, courteous, and reliable. true for the smaller fields. It has been my privilege to attend three large institutes Faithful in the Least during January and February, and I will pass on a brief report from each institute. A good driver must work for more patronage for his company. I am sure that I could have had more to come Southern Union Institute and hear the word of God if I had done differently. I had thought my ability should have been used in a larger way The Southern Union called in their colporteurs for a in past years, but this thought made me shudder again, for union institute at Nashville, Tennessee. The chapel of I realized the greater responsibility. No, it was best just the Southern Publishing Association made a very good to let Him have His way always. Selfishness on my part place to hold such a meeting. H. F. Kirk, the union secre- had endangered much. The weakness and ignorance of tary, had the rostrum and front of the hall nicely decorated humanity makes divine guidance necessary at all times for with actual life-size scenes of colporteurs in action. Flood- success and safety in any undertaking. As we passed a lights illuminated the display, making a very attractive place where there had been a terrible wreck, I realized scene. A group of sixty-five faithful men and women ap- more fully the need of His hand to guide me, for the way plied themselves very earnestly to the work of the conven- is beset with many dangers, and I have precious souls in tion. A survey of occupations formerly followed by those charge. "Help make the run successful," should be our in attendance at this institute was taken, and the following constant prayer.- I want to do all I can to hasten the re- vocations were listed: Painting, textile work, music teach- turn of our blessed Lord. ing, coal mining, neon, sign making, steel-car building, To serve a small company the very best I can is far contracting and building, watchmaking, teaching, Y.M.C.A. better than to make a failure in some larger sphere. How secretaryship, railroading, paper ruling, glasswork, farming, many souls have been wrecked in the large companies; yet nursing, salesmanship, ironwork, mail carrying, electric so many want to be in places where there are large welding, fruit packing, dairying, automobile repairing, de- churches. They forget that the dangers are greater in the partment store salesmanship, laboratory work, department larger groups, and that the members cannot get the per- store superintendence, clarinet playing, papermaking, and sonal care they get in smaller companies. The warning has insurance salesmanship. Men and women formerly en- been given, "Out of the large cities." Do we heed it? gaged in all of these callings are now selling books and To those of you who are in charge of only small com- magazines in the Southern Union. panies I would say, "Beloved, let us be safe, so we can be trusted, keeping at all times our eyes on the highway, our Columbus (Ohio) Institute hand steady at the wheel, our foot sure and ready. Be From Nashville we went to Columbus, Ohio, where we reliable in doctrine, word, and example, for the little one were pleasantly surprised -to find a group of 103 men and will learn to depend upon us and the older one will put women assembled for their annual institute. We believe his confidence in us. Be courteous, so that all may be glad this is the largest local conference institute ever held in and happy, and that the stranger shall come again to visit North America. The Ohio colporteurs have made a good and worship with us. How good it is to have fellowship record for themselves. Last year they led the entire North with those who are courteous." I am sure the holy angels American field in actual deliveries. The stories of adventure will be with such a company as they bow down and wor- and conquest related during the institute by these colpor- Vol. 115, No. 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 21

Upper: Southern Union Colporteurs' Institute, Nashville, Tennessee, December 30, 1937, to January 8, 1938 Center: Ohio Colporteur Institute, Columbus, Ohio, January 6-16, 1938 Lower: Tri-State (Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska) Colporteur Institute, Kansas City, Kansas, February 2, 1938 22 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938 teurs in Ohio were outstanding. Scores of people were won to the truth last year through this band of faithful Won by Copies of the "Review" workers. THE truthfulness of the gospel prophet's promise that At the institute, S. L. Clark, the Columbia Union field God's word "shall not return . . . void, . . . it shall pros- missionary secretary, introduced the novel idea' qf having per," is revealed in the following experience: the colporteurs learn how to deal with people belonging In 1928 some enthusiastic missionary worker collected to various religious groups. He also taught the colporteurs several copies of the REVIEW and sent them to an elderly how to answer the objections ordinarily made. The in- woman in St. Joseph, Missouri. This woman, who has struction given was practical, and the record the. Ohio col- never learned the identity of the sender, found an article porteurs are now producing under, the leadership of W. A. on the Sabbath in one of these REVIEWS. Convicted by its Higgins is another testimonial for.`.the value of such con- appeal, she began to keep the Sabbath. ventions. Last year, when definite search was made for souls in Kansas City Institute that city, this sister was found with her cherished copies of the REVIEW. Those silent soul winners were still intact, Three conferences; in the Central Union, namely, Mis- but were well worn with use. souri, Kansas, and Nebraska, arranged a joint institute, She is now a member of the newly organized church in St. which was held in the Kansas City (Kansas) church. Sixty Joseph. She takes great pride in showing the papers and colporteurs from these fields were in attendance. Never telling the story of their mission. In turn she is now send- has it been my privilege to attend a meeting where more ing hundreds of tracts and magazines to her relatives and enthusiasm was displayed. J. M. Jackson, the Central friends. Union field missionary secretary, had the work of the insti- In God's kingdom, we shall doubtless hear testimonies tute well organized. The majority of the colporteurs will that will bring to light the effectiveness of other efforts that work with two books this year, "Bible Readings," and the now may seem unfruitful. There will be many there who new book, "Our Wonderful Bible." A large class in maga- have responded to a seemingly small appeal. zine work was also conducted. Louts B. REYNOLDS. It would be a long list if we endeavored to give the names of all the union conference officials, local presidents, field missionary secretaries, and publishing house represent- atives who helped to contribute to the success of these large colporteur meetings, but we do appreciate the re- newed interest taken by all in the great objective before My First "Review" us to train a large army of laymen for colporteur evangel- istic work. We believe that the colporteurs trained in THROUGH the years, Mrs. White and I have enjoyed the all of these institutes go to their fields with new inspiration weekly visits of the REVIEW AND HERALD. I have been a and ideas, and fired with new zeal to carry on for another reader a good many years. The first I remember of the year. E. E. FRANKLIN. paper was at about the close of the Civil War. I was then a small boy, nine or ten years of age. We lived on a farm three miles south of Ceresco, Michigan. At that time the Michigan Central Railway was running wood- Tfm word of God is sufficient to enlighten the most be- burning engines on the road, and farmers were hauling wood clouded mind, and may be understood by those who have to the station and cording it along the track for the use any desire to understand it. But notwithstanding all this, of these engines. some who profess to make the word of God their study, are One day I went with my father on a load of wood to found living in direct opposition to its plainest teachings. Ceresco. As we reached the station I noticed he had a Then, to leave men and women without excuse, God gives paper in his jacket pocket. I asked him if I could see it. plain and pointed testimonies, bringing them back to the He handed it to me, and I went into the station and read word that they have neglected to follow. Yet those who the REVIEW while he was unloading. This is about my first serve their own lusts turn from all this •light. They will not cease their course of sin, but continue to take pleasure in remembrance of the REVIEW. My father was an ardent 455. reader of our church paper. We always had it in our unrighteousness.—"Testimonies," Vol. II, p. home, and as a boy and later as a young man I read the REVIEW and the Instructor quite regularly. Mrs. White and I were married in 1879 and made a home of our own. The REVIEW has been in my family to inspire, comfort, and cheer ever since. God bless it in its mission of love. W. B. WHITE. Cicero, Ind.

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Order ITS SEEN of your BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE or of the Review and Herald Publishing Association Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. 24 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD March 10, 1938 "Not by Might, . . . But by OF SPECIAL INTEREST My Spirit" ABOUT fifteen years ago an illiterate hill man working in „i„„i,,,u,i,i,nniii,n,nii,i,,,,, 1 a coastal city in South India, accepted the message. A short time after joining the church, he returned to his childhood WE regret to learn of the death of Elder F. E. Stafford, home in the hills. For many years our mission workers which occurred at Pasadena, California, February 11, 1938. knew nothing about him, and it was feared that he had Brother Stafford was at one time connected with the Pacific either given up his faith or died during one of the many Press Publishing Association, later going to China, where epidemics which sweep through the country. he was director of the Kiangsu Mission. He was forced to Several years ago one of our Harvest Ingathering workers, return to the United States because of ill health. Later while working the hill villages, met this brother, and several he spent sixteen years in Honolulu, where he continued his public meetings were arranged for. It was found that a labors for the Chinese people. He returned to China, large number of people were deeply interested in the mes- but was again forced to leave because of ill health. We sage, and had been taught as fully as our hill brother was believe he sleeps in Jesus. He was an earnest Christian capable of doing. After a number of days of intensive Bible and a faithful worker. We extend sincere sympathy to his study, eighteen of these hill people were ready for baptism, loved ones. and many others were deeply interested. Two Sabbath schools were organized, and home missionary work was undertaken in a systematic way. All through the years our brother had been doing his best to live out and teach the A Personal Appeal to You truth, and God had blessed him. N. C. WILSON. In Behalf of Your Relatives and Friends Tins is a personal appeal by the editor of the REVIEW to IN a letter dated February 10, C. E. Wood, in charge every one of our readers. We are making a special effort of our work in Mexico, gives this interesting side light as to now to increase the circulation of the REVIEW. Many the progress of the message in that field. The article to Seventh-day Adventists are without its ministry. Failing to which Elder Wood refers will appear later. read the great newspaper of the church, they are getting "I am enclosing an article for the REVIEW AND HERALD, out of touch with this movement. If this continues, it will which you may desire to use. This article gives you some result in the loss of their interest in the vital truths com- idea as to how our work is developing in Mexico. It is prising the message for this day. growing so fast that our few workers in the field are not In our campaign we are offering to send the REVIEW for able to take care of the interests that are arising. This, is three months for the sum of fifty cents, hoping by this a very encouraging sign, as it indicates that we have reached means to enlist the interest of many as permanent sub- the time when the work is to be finished quickly, and the scribers. For this small amount you may send the REVIEW Holy Spirit seems to be moving upon the hearts of the to one of your relatives, to one of your friends, to one of people today as never before. your neighbors. "You will be interested to know that Brother Cutberto We appeal to you to help us in this campaign. Indeed, Moctezuma, who is mentioned in this article, traces his in order to make our efforts successful, we must have your ancestry back to Emperor Montezuma of the old Aztec na- help. It will require only a little effort on your part to tion. Every time I meet him I am reminded of the dig- induce some one to subscribe. It will require only a small nity and courtesy which Emperor Montezuma evidently outlay on your part to send the paper to one or more of manifested as he dealt with Cortes and the Spanish con- your friends. The editor has paid for a number of sub- querors. scriptions to be sent to those who do not have the REVIEW. "We have secured permission from the Mexican govern- Will you not join him in this laudable effort? I feel con- ment to erect our union office building in the city of fident that you will do so, As my associates and I are en- Monterrey, and we are expecting that it will be finished deavoring weekly to help you in every way that lies in about the middle of May. We shall appreciate having a our power, will you not help us? Will you not cooperate building in harmony with the law of the country, relating with us in this effort we are making to extend the circula- to offices of religious organizations. tion of our church paper? We are counting on you, and we "We are of good courage as we see evidences that the believe you will not disappoint us. See announcement on Lord is setting His hand to finish the work, and we are page 2. F. M. W. sure that in the months that are before us we shall see rapid developments in our work in Mexico." Youth of the Far North and Missionary Sailings Far South Miss ZELPHA MILLER, of Southern California, sailed from Tins advent hope makes Adventists akin in all regions. Los Angeles for Bombay, India, on the S.S. "President When W. T. Bartlett, secretary of young people's work Coolidge," January 30. Miss Miller, a nurse, is connecting in the Northern European Division, told of youth's con- with the staff of the hospital in Surat. gresses for Scandinavia and Finland, he said: "Our hearts thrilled at the sight of hundreds of our young Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Vinkel and their two children, Ed- people giving themselves to the cause of God.” ward and Betty Lou, returning to China from furlough, These young people came from fields that stretch far sailed from San Francisco for Hong Kong, February 5, on north, within the Arctic Circle. the S.S. "President Coolidge." Then the secretary turned to their mission fields beyond Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Jewell and their son, Delmer, the equator, in Africa. He gave us reports showing figures sailed from New York on the S.S. "Queen Mary" Febru- like these: ary 9, returning from furlough to their work in Nyasa- The young people of East Africa, up by the great lakes, land, Southeast Africa. reported 48,229 Bible readings given in nine months of 1937. They report 48,648 missionary visits. Elder and Mrs. William Schaeffier, and their two children, And note this: In the same nine months they had "taken Grace and William, returning to Peru, South America, to Sabbath school" 31,311 people. from furlough, sailed from New York for Callao on the This column in the report blank, "taken to Sabbath S.S. "Santa Barbara," February 11. school," is something these young people of East Africa Dr. Elizabeth Hiscox, of the Loma Linda Sanitarium, have put on the report blank themselves. It reminds one of sailed from New York for Southampton, on the S.S. the words in the parable, "and compel them to come in." "Queen Mary," February 23. Doctor Hiscox will take a Evidently this message is laying hold of the young people three months' course in tropical medicine in London before of this Far South in a compelling way. W. A. S. proceeding to India, where she is to be connected with the Hultafors, Sweden. hospital at Nuzvid. A. W. CORMACK.