MAY 24, 1955 Isles of the Blest Who Owns a Tree in Bloom? Bible Lesson for June 4 WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS

COVER Who could resist taking a picture like this, any more than could A. Devaney? It is just another reminder that little children and the creatures of the earth were meant to romp and play together without any barriers between. Let's each hurry to complete our portion of the gospel commission, so that day may be hastened.

TRANSPLANTED We cannot be sure, of course, how many gardeners we have among Our readers. We think that, gardeners Or not, readers who follow Marie Knott's essays will find both art and observation mingled. With- out doubt the Creator intended that' the first man, the first woman, would learn much of EVA LUOMA His knowledge, His wisdom, His plan for their lives as they tended their garden in Eden. Although the face-to-face communion has been broken, one may still feel His pres- For Happiness Always ence near as he goes "walking in the garden in the cool of the day." As Mrs. Knott writes Fortunately, most marriages among Seventh-day Ad- oh page 4, may we all be "fruit-bearing plants ventist youth turn out happily. Parents, teachers, pastors, the ready for the last transplanting." young people themselves, want wholeheartedly to follow Heaven's standard, both in the counsels given and in the counsels followed. HAPPINESS It sometimes seems in these But the occasional stories I hear of Christian homes broken modern times that two quests occupy man- by forces other than death lead me to ponder whether dispas- kind—the quest for security and the quest sionate judgment has always entered into the planning for a new for happiness. In "Christ, the Fullness of Joy," home. Is it conceivable that some marriages have been entered Dallas Youngs considers the subject against into with less time spent in prayer for guidance, in the weighing the background of Christian faith. See page 7. of the background of the prospective partner, and in lovers' talk about practical aspects and Christian objectives than one would spend before purchasing the physical house in which to establish BOMBS Who first called them gospel bombs the home? —those rolls of Christian literature, dis- I have discovered that marriage counselors regularly corrobo- tributed by the missionary-minded—we do not know. That they are effective in bringing rate the counsels of this church in the writings of Ellen G. White., a new way of life to some who read the mes- Five years ago before lecturing to a nursing class I made a para- sages they carry, we are sure. Evidence of one graph by paragraph study of the chapter "The Builders of the such literature missile is recorded on page 10. Home" in The Ministry of Healing, and the chapter "Mate Selec- Only the books of record kept on a higher tion" in a book by a major publisher. And though the first book plane will someday reveal how many have carried a 1905 and the second a 1944 copyright date, I found no found truth in a gospel bomb. We do not significant differences, but positive parallels. know what periodicals the Riners found on Before the engagement, in addition to the suggestions of our their lawn, but they could have been any of two preceding editorials, read alone, then together, these coun- our truth-filled publications. What do you, do with your church papers after you are through sels: Messages to Young People, Section XV, "Courtship and with them? Marriage"; The Ministry of Healing, section on "The Home"; The Adventist Home, Sections III through X. And may your home be happy eternally.

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advertising for a barn to live in, you stop being proud.

The End From the Beginning

By DAPHNE C O X

FIRST OF FOUR PARTS

OME folks say you should never marks I had made for the other person not Jews, and that was that. My Jewish look back. Personally I find a would be said in the actual conversa- stepmother was the next to be asked the heap of fun in living old times tion. This knowledge made me rather same question, but of course she had no S over in retrospect, and in past conceited, so all round, as I said before answer either. What intrigued me was mistakes I find innumerable lessons. Best I was a frightful child. the air of evasiveness about the minister of all I like to piece the jigsaw of my When I learned the Ten Command- and superintendent. They just hadn't life together and see what God had in ments in Sunday school I promptly given me a sensible answer to a sensible mind when He listened to the many varied asked the superintendent why we did question, and that roused my curiosity prayers I've said over the years. It's only not go to church on Saturday as the still more. now that I'm beginning to see the picture Jews did, because that was the seventh Then suddenly I had a religious spell. in full. Now the pieces are beginning to day. He told me not to ask silly questions. I bought a Bible, filled it with texts and fit together. The minister who confirmed me asked pressed flowers, read it without under- My mother, who was a godly woman, whether I had any queries, so I asked standing it much, and was conscious of died when I was six. She had taught me him the same question. He said we were an overwhelming faith. simple stories of Jesus, and I had said my prayers at her knee—then suddenly my world changed. Kind friends took on the responsibility of my religious training. I lived in a series of private homes and boarding houses, and in each there seemed to be a girl or boy of my own age to go to Sunday school with. But at the time those visits to church made no visible mark on my character, for I was a frightful child. I talked too much and was far too quick on the uptake, so thus I was la- beled "cheeky." I had very little parental discipline and very quickly developed into a precocious tomboy with an in- satiable curiosity. Among various other bad habits was the curious way I would talk to myself. Many an irate grownup would tell me that this was a sign of in- sanity, but I was never cured of the habit. I used to spend hours having imaginary conversations with people. In this way I would be oblivious of the fact that my hands were automatically peeling potatoes, dusting, washing dishes, or doing other tasks I considered rather irksome. Often I would meet one of my imagi- nary visitors and found that if I steered the conversation in the direction I had previously rehearsed, many of the re- LEW MERRIM, FROM MONKMEYER This serial is a sequel to a brief story by Mrs. Cox in THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR, July 1, 1952. I bought a Bible, filled it with texts and pressed flowers, and read it without understanding much. MAY 24, 1955 3 At this time I had just begun work Dad was astounded and asked what However, youth is fickle, and it was in a store, and my hands and my arms I had been doing, but I was too shy not long before I had forgotten the caused me much embarrassment because to tell him my secret. When one of the girls warts and also the Bible, though I still they were covered with warts. My father at work asked the same thing, I told her remembered to say my prayers occa- bought me vile concoctions that had that I couldn't tell her, but assured her sionally. Years passed, and I met and either to be taken internally or daubed that the ugly wart covering her fore- married a quiet, shy man named John, on externally; in the latter case they finger would disappear three weeks from who was my exact opposite. Whereas I burned the skin off the surrounding that day. Exactly twenty-one days later still talked too much, John hardly ut- areas and left the warts intact. After she begged me to tell her why her finger tered a word, and when, with my inbred months of experiments, I decided to was as smooth as a baby's, but I kept South African hospitality uppermost, I pray about it. I didn't say a word to any- quiet. I was afraid of teasing. invited guests to tea, John would dive one, and in three weeks the warts had I wanted to hug my secret to myself. into the kitchen and go out through the disappeared, except for one tiny wart I had made the personal acquaintance back door. All my pleas would not in- which I had asked to be left, because I of the Man named Jesus, and it was a duce him to face company, so I either wanted it to remind me in later life. very satisfying acquaintance. entertained the visitors alone or invited them when he was at work. John was a soldier in the British Army when we married, and during the war he was posted back to England. When I determined to follow him with Brian, my father begged me to leave the baby behind, but I would not be parted from 714004tatect my son. Once again I prayed hard. This time I asked for the way to be barred if any harm was likely to come to Brian By MARIE P. KNOTT if we went to England, and what had been formidable barriers before were ---r suddenly no obstacles at all. We sailed for England, and never for - N early spring my grandmother a moment did I doubt that Brian would sows tomato seeds in a large be safe in all circumstances. My faith flat box of soil. She keeps that had suddenly returned from where it had box in the warm house by a been lying dormant all through the years, south window. and this time I started putting it to use, As the little tomato plants grow, the instead of leaving it to stagnate. flat becomes crowded. Space and food Life during the war was hard for most are insufficient for the growing plants people. We were fortunate to be stationed to thrive longer. Therefore grandmother in a country area that was devoid of transplants them to her garden where bombs, so we had no fears for our safety. there is room for every plant to develop The only complaint we had was that of to maturity. lege days contributed to social growth. thousands—no satisfactory accommoda- She digs holes for the plants and However, complete maturity was still a tions, sometimes one room to live in, places fertilizer in the bottom of the goal. Came the day when my feet were sometimes two, but always a large snag holes before gently lifting the plants out planted at the teacher's desk. The re- or two attached. of the flat. She tries to take with each sponsibility of guiding others brought I used to wonder why we had to live plant some soil around its roots. This more growth and even some fruit-bear- in such places. Today that period is just soil makes it easier for the plant to sur- ing. Now I have been transplanted into another part of the jigsaw. I learned vive the shock of being transplanted. my own home with the sacred duties of much in that time, and many bad cor- After setting the plants she waters them motherhood bringing me nearer the goal ners in my character were rubbed off. thoroughly. of full growth. No longer was I proud. In fact, con- I have been transplanted several times I want to be transplanted one more ceit was knocked right out of me. When —from childhood home to school, from time—to the new earth. When the Mas- the housing problem becomes so acute pupil's desk to teacher's desk, from ter Gardener does the last transplanting, that you advertise for a barn to live in, schoolroom to my own home. At each He will take His plants without any you just stop being proud. transplanting, much "soil" from the old soil from this world clinging to them, When our family had grown accus- environment has clung to me—habits, for they must be rooted in Christ. He tomed to being five in number, I started attitudes, and ideals have been carried will plant them in the new earth under doing some serious thinking. Brian now over from the past situation, helping perfect conditions for the final comple- had two sisters who needed some kind me to survive the shock of being trans- tion of their growth. There will be no of religious training, but frankly I was planted. shock in this transplanting, for they at a loss as to which church I should at- Our family had nine children. Living have been previously rooted and tend. There was the church I had been conditions were not always the best, es- grounded in Christ. christened and confirmed in, but there pecially during the depression. Some- Sometimes through careless handling, were also the numerous churches I had times we had to sleep crowded three in insufficient water, late frost, or cut- attended with the various families we a bed, and there was not enough money worms, the transplants do not survive. had stayed with after Mummy died. What to buy all the milk, fruit, and vegetables May you and I avoid carelessness and should I do? When I approached John needed for growing children. None of spiritual drought! Let us not become on the subject he maintained a non- us would have attained our full develop- chilled by the coldness of others. Let committal indifference, and said he ment without being transplanted. nothing sever our connection with couldn't care less. Not that he was an Attending school and learning from Christ, that we may be sturdy, well-de- agnostic—he was simply disinterested. excellent teachers made me grow men- veloped, fruit-bearing plants ready for The realization that the responsibility of tally. Living in a dormitory during col- the last transplanting. To page 19 4 THE ZlAGLtk INSTRUCTOR I finished reading the letter and looked up at Mother. "Do you think I should go?" "Well-11, it does seem to be an excellent opportunity for you, if you are not going to college. But what about Ross?" Ross and I planned on getting mar- ried a year after my graduation. "Oh, Ross won't mind," I assured her. "I can stop working just before the wed- ding. This will be a good way to earn money for all those extra things I have been wanting," I added, gradually be- coming more enthusiastic over this latest development in my ever-growing plans. Ross, however, did not share my en- thusiasm. He was not at all in favor of the idea of my being so far away for nearly a year, nor of my working. But when I pointed out the financial advan- tages and convinced him that I was really looking forward to the secretarial experi- ence, he finally agreed to the plan. The week after my ,graduation I packed my things, told Ross and my family good-by, and was on my way to Aunt Stella's. Some misgivings followed EWING GALLOWAY me. I wondered whether I was wise leav- Becoming acquainted with my work and fellow workers at the office was a fascinating experience. ing Ross in Texas. But I dismissed my foolish thoughts, and turned my mind to glowing plans for both the immediate and distant future as the train sped on- ward to my destination. My first week in Louisiana proved a The Unwavering Hand novel and very pleasant one. Becoming acquainted with my work and fellow workers at the office was a fascinating experience. My leisure hours were By MARGIE LOUISE. SEGLER crammed with interesting things to see and do. My new home was a lively, en- tertaining place, for Aunt Stella and Uncle Max were sociable people who had many friends and enjoyed having com- pany frequently. was content to have it at all and eagerly 0, THANKS! Twelve years of One night, John Barret, a friend of indulged myself in the immediate rush school are quite enough for Uncle Max, came over for a visit. I later of graduation activities and in many rosy n me." learned that he was a regular guest—and dreams of the future. College was all right for my a very welcome one—but at first I mar- The following Monday morning the sister Jean if she wanted it, and I hoped veled at his presence in my uncle's home. postman delivered a letter to our house. I she would decide to go on to some college Uncle Max, it seemed, had met this un- was the first to discover it. "Oh, it's for or university when she completed high usual man in the Army; now the friend- me," I said aloud, "from Aunt Stella and school, because Mother had her heart set ship had been renewed here in the little Uncle Max. I wonder what— Oh, hello, on her daughters' having the best educa- Louisiana town—a friendship that was Mother. I just got a letter from Aunt tion possible. She always maintained that obviously enjoyed by all. Stella. Let's rest a bit, and I'll read it there would be ample time later for other But there was no denying that John to you." things, such as marriage. Barret was an unusual person. He didn't "All right," Mother agreed as we I did not agree. The finest young man smoke. He didn't drink coffee. He didn't seated ourselves on the porch steps. in all Texas—in fact, in all the world— attend theaters. He went to church on had asked me to marry him, and we After reading several paragraphs Saturday! And he seemed to know more were already engaged! There was nothing aloud, I stopped abruptly and began to about the Bible than most preachers do. I wanted more than I wanted Ross and read silently, swiftly. He might start out talking about the my own home. More schooling would "What's wrong, Margie?" asked baby's cute little dimples or any other was be a sheer waste of time. When I Mother in surprise. subject, but he always ended up discuss- graduated from high school in a few "Oh, nothing is wrong," I assured her. ing the Bible. I had never seen anyone more weeks, I would bid a not-too-re- "I just got excited, I guess." Then I read like him. luctant farewell to classrooms and text- aloud: Sometimes when John Barret stopped books. "-and we would like very much to by early in the evening "for just a few Mother's consent to my plans had been have you come to Louisiana this summer, minutes," his visit was extended, by our won, but very gradually and only after right after graduation if possible. I am eager questionings and his ready answers, much persistent effort. Nevertheless I sure you can find a good job. In fact to late in the eve':.FA there is an opening now for a secretary at [This story was written while the author was a freshman One Friday e g myalthcies frie enrolled at Southwestern Junior College.] the health departmen • " came over to invite us a tp., atten. W. M.

MAY 24, 1955 • (-'f4A PAhr` church with him the next morning. Be- have anything to do tomorrow. Why not I left with a warmth in my heart and a cause John was a good friend and my come to church with me?" burning desire to know God's will and uncle and aunt wished to please him, "Church?" Doris echoed. "Tomor- plan for my life. they accepted the invitation. But I de- row?" I became more and more interested in clined. "Yes, just for a visit," I replied. "A the teachings of the Bible each passing After the church service Uncle Max friend of my uncle's is a Seventh-day day. In fact, I became so absorbed in and Aunt Stella had much to tell, partic- Adventist, and he invited us to church them that I forgot to write to Ross ularly about the queer people they had with him. And since we can't go shop- regularly. When I did try to explain the seen. ping—" reason for my neglect and the marvelous "They call themselves Seventh-day Ad- "Margie! You're not really serious truths I had discovered, Ross became in- ventists," said my aunt. "I know this about going, are you?" dignant and dictatorial. He informed me sounds foolish, but I want to go next "Why not?" I retorted. "I'm curious that I could make my choice between him Saturday and learn more about them." to know what they believe. Now, why and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. "You know, I was thinking the same not go with me?" He wanted nothing to do with religious thing," Uncle Max declared. "Margie, "No, thanks!" was the icy reply. fa natics ! how about you? Don't you want to go My first visit to a Seventh-day Advent- Very slowly and painfully I began to with us?" ist church was a memorable experience realize that Ross did not really love me; "Well," I replied rather hesitantly, "I for me. If, like my aunt, I was looking that he could not—perhaps never had told one of the girls at the office that I for "queerness," I certainly found a de- been able to—understand my truest feel- would go to town with her to do some lightful variety of it. Never before had I ings, desires, and ideals. But I did know shopping. We get paid this Friday." met church folk more friendly in their that if I must choose between my love for "That's all right," my uncle said. "Per- welcome to a stranger; never joined in Ross and my love for God and His Word, haps you can go another time." more spirited singing; never listened to a the choice was a clear one. I must be true The days• rolled by faster that week sermon so ringing in its conviction or so to the new light God had given me. My than usual, I thought. Friday came, but fully substantiated by the Word of God; engagement to Ross was broken, my our checks did not. never felt the Spirit of God moving in long-cherished dreams were laid aside. "Well, Margie, I guess we won't go my heart with such persuasive power. But God, I knew, had plans for my life; shopping tomorrow," Doris said as she The world could use a greater quality of I must learn those and prepare myself to leaned across her desk. "queerness" such as I had found in the fulfill them. "No, I guess not," I said wistfully. little red brick chapel that Sabbath morn- When I wrote Mother of my new- "Say, that reminds me! Doris, you don't ing, I concluded. found joy and told her of my baptism, I also tried to explain to her my feelings and desires for the future. I felt now that I wanted to go on to college. God had a place for youth in the finishing of His work on the earth, and I wanted to train myself that He might use me. I told her that I wanted to attend a Seventh-day Viet64t ae Stalm Adventist college. Mother strongly resented my choice, and told me firmly that unless I changed By ROGER LARSON my plans she would not help me at all with my school expenses. In spite of my disappointment and hurt I could not fail to see some ironic humor in my situation. When Mother was willing to finance four years of col- URRY up, Rog," exclaimed of what could have been our fate dawned lege for me, I was definitely not inter- Jim impatiently. "I want to on us. The tree which had expired so ested in school; when I longed with all get home before this storm ignominiously was the lodging place of my heart to attend college, Mother had breaks." our shack. Upon further investigation withdrawn the finances. "I'm coming," I said as cheerfully as we could see the source of trouble. The But God had not withdrawn His love, I could. "This pack is heavy." inside of the trunk was pock marked and I leaned heavily on Him in the fol- The rumble of distant thunder added with insect tunnels, and the wood was lowing months. The summer I was to speed to our feet. We pushed through soft and crumbly. Our majestic pine have been married I quit my job at the heavy underbrush. Realizing that we was rotten to the core. health department and went to work as were about to be deluged at any time, As we were homeward bound Jim ex- a student literature evangelist, selling re- we headed fora deserted cabin. pressed surprise that the tree that looked ligious books from house to house in We had just visited our little rendez- so perfect on the outside could be rotten order to earn a scholarship that I might vous, which was a tree shack high in on the inside. be able to have a Christian education in the boughs of a stately pine. The pine, Yet how true that is with many people a Christian college. the tallest for many miles around, was today. We look at them and say, "What As I sit in my dormitory room tonight, more than one hundred feet high. good people they are." Inside inspection my first year of college is nearing its Suddenly a flash of lightning unzipped would reveal a much different picture. close. How marvelously God has re- the sky and let the rain out. In a few We let little parasites of sin into our warded my faith! How miraculously He moments we were drenched. We wheeled lives. The process is gradual, and is un- has provided solutions to seemingly un- when the sound of a crash smote our perceived by anyone. Our spiritual life solvable problems and difficulties. I love eardrums. A tree had been struck. slowly rots, and the victim does not to recount the mysterious ways in which "Let's go back after the storm and recognize the tragic undermining until He has led me, for it strengthens my see what tree was hit," suggested Jim. it is too late. A final test reveals the courage for the unknown future—a fu- Later as we approached the scene both weakness of the structure. We tilt, top- ture I am glad to commit to His un- of us halted abruptly as the realization ple, and totally lose our spiritual life. wavering hands. 6 THE ZlU4Gdt,i INSTRUCTOR CHRIST The Fullness of Joy

By DALLAS YOUNGS

He has a heavy debt resting upon him All earthly, worldly pleasures will be as and until it is paid—until he is free from a wisp of vapor in comparison with the the threat of bondage for himself and deep, abiding, overwhelming joy of the family—he will never be able to do good redeemed. work." In contrast to the eternal joy of the "Go tell him that I have paid his saved, the wicked enjoy the pleasures of debt," said his rich and generous master. sin for but a moment. The prescribed Imagine, if you can, the joy and threescore and ten is not long when meas- gratitude of this poor man. He was al- ured by the expanse of never-ending together changed. New vigor came into eternity. It is but a "tick" of time. every fiber of his being. His hands no Eternity is long, and during this illimita- longer trembled, nor were his eyes filled ble expanse God is going to cause the with tears. He worked with a will and saints to rejoice at the "exceeding riches sang as he worked. of his grace in his kindness toward us This depicts the "joy of salvation." The through Christ Jesus." sinner is in despair because of his debt of Events may occur on earth that cause sin. He cannot pay it. He weeps. He is rejoicing in heaven. The conversion of unable to sleep or eat well. He trembles the sinner is one such event. Said Jesus: at the thought of the judgment to come, "I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be and of the eternal loss that he is certain in heaven over one sinner that repenteth." to suffer. What to do! Then he is brought Heaven has such a great investment in to realize that according to God's plan of sinners—the life and death of God's only salvation he may obtain complete free- begotten Son—that when one sinner re- dom from his sins. He learns that his pents of his evil ways and accepts Christ debt was paid at Calvary, and that now as Saviour, all heaven is happy about it. if he will repent and confess his wrong- As the turning of one sinner from the H. HOFMANN, ARTIST doing he will be pardoned. This discov- evil of his ways causes the vaults of ery is an occasion for joy on the part of heaven to echo with the praises of the the sinner, and as he conforms to the angelic hosts, so should it cause great re- plan of salvation it is an occasion for joy joicing upon the earth. Men love adven- SKILLED workman in the serv- in heaven. ture. To accept Christ as one's personal ice of a rich Oriental master When the Spirit of God becomes a rul- Saviour is the beginning of the greatest A fell into an immense debt. His ing factor in our lives His work bears adventure possible. It is the adventure of creditor was unmerciful. He was several fruits; one is joy. Sins are for- life—eternal life. told that unless he paid in full by the first given; the sinner is born again and be- When a babe is born it is a time for of the year that he and his family would comes a new creature in Christ Jesus. rejoicing. The baby is viewed and ad- be sold as slaves. To pay was impossible, New emotions replace the old, and a new mired. The parents are congratulated. and he could not borrow such a large disposition reveals the transformations And why? A soul is launched upon the amount. What to do he did not know. that the Spirit has made. sea of life. A new adventure has begun Finally his master noticed that both the Hope replaces despair. "What is our with unlimited possibilities for the fu- quality and quantity of his work was hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are ture. Happiness is justified. falling off, and spoke to his overseer not even ye in the presence of our Lord If happiness is justified when a child about it. Then he received the explana- Jesus Christ at his coming?" What is born into this life, which at most lasts tion. The overseer said: "This man can't greater hope could man have? What but a few brief decades, how much do good work any more. His hands greater aspirations could occupy his mind greater the cause for rejoicing when a tremble until he cannot manage his tools. than to stand in the presence of Jesus at man or woman is born into the eternal His eyes are often filled with tears. His coming? To hear the "well done" kingdom of God? With this new spirit- Sometimes he sits down in despair and from the lips of the Saviour, to receive ual birth begins the adventure of eternity, weeps because of his trouble. And some- admittance into the kingdom of our an adventure that has no ending. It will times he gets drunk just to forget it all. Lord's eternal glory will be joy supreme. go on and on with ever-increasing pleas- MAY 24, 1955 7 ure and happiness as the capacity for A military officer said that he had "I do not find the happiness that I ex- knowing and appreciating God and His known the thrill of victory, but after the pected." wonderful works increases. battle he found a fellow officer dying A professor of religion, who attended A remarkable change came over a and tried to relieve him. The dying man church strictly as a ritual and who was young girl who was noted for her morose, said, "Thank you; but it is too late. We strict in the performance of every duty, melancholy outlook upon life. She ap- must all die: think upon it; think upon confessed to his unhappiness. peared very happy. Her eyes sparkled, it." He had never been able to forget this A Christian physician told of his search and her very countenance expressed the scene or these words. He confessed to for happiness. He had tried to find it in happiness she felt. A friend asked, unhappiness. the world and in his profession, but to no "Annie, why are you so cheerful?" In turn, a diplomat told of the honors avail. At last he had seen himself as the "Oh," she said, "it is because I am so that had been showered upon him during sinner that he was, and repenting, had happy!" his long career. But these, he said, were accepted Christ as his personal Saviour. "But why are you happy?" unsatisfying. He had never found hap- In Christ, he said, he had found peace "Oh! I was wicked, and God was an- piness. and contentment. He had found happi- gry with me: but now He has forgiven Next a poet spoke. He told of his suc- ness. me; and that is why I am so happy." cess, and of his enjoyment in his work. He who finds Christ as his Saviour Freedom from the crushing burden of He had fame, and it was said that his finds happiness. Christ is the source of it. sin is adequate cause for happiness. works would be immortal. But he said, Apart from Him genuine happiness is Eight men were traveling together. "What is such an immortality?" He nonexistent. True, there are worldly The question was raised, "Are you longed for a more enduring immortality. pleasures, counterfeits of the real, which happy, fully happy?" Each man gave an A man of the world said that his way engross the mind and destroy the soul. answer out of his own experience. of life had been to laugh at everything. There are the parties of pleasure, the A banker, comfortably rich, said that He had sought gaiety, pleasure, and theater, the dance, and the lusts of the he had a fortune invested beyond any amusements. But these had failed him. He flesh. But what are these? They are but reasonable possibility of loss. In addition was not happy. transitory pleasures of sin, which end to that he had a lovely and devoted A seventy-year-old lawyer spoke next. with the ending of life. The joy that is family. Yet the thought that he must leave He said that during his life he had found in fellowship with Christ is both his family and his fortune forever made longed for just what he now had: wealth, satisfying and enduring—continuing and him sad. No, in spite of these good things a wide reputation, and domestic happi- strengthening to the farthest stretches of he was not fully happy. ness. "But now that I have it," he ended, eternity.

feeling from overwhelming them. Both had vowed to be at college where they were to prepare for a medical profes- sion with hopes of future mission work. 71,0 9etteeze "It's a promise," Dave had agreed. "We've already started toward the mis- sion field." The doctor's voice was quiet, yet con- By WILLIAM EARL SMITH fident and positive. "Dave, I have some- thing important you must know." Dave's eyes opened slowly and focused on his uncle's earnest face. Dr. Hilman continued. "Remember HILMAN erased the past, something he could cling to." The when you promised your academy room- Rweariness from his face as doctor's mind journeyed to the scene of mate that you were going to be a medi- he stooped over the young the accident just seven days before. cal missionary? God wants you. He has O man, his nephew, in the Dave, his parents, and sister were re- spared your life because He needs you. hospital bed. turning home from a weekend visit. The See the importance of your getting well? Dave's swollen eyes had opened mo- mother drove along the back country You can enter college this fall. Your mentarily before he shuddered in pain highway while the rest dozed. A drunken father and mother would want you to and pinched them shut. One of his legs, driver, controlled only by a numbed go ahead for them. Dave, there's a job enclosed in a plaster cast, pointed awk- conscience, sped recklessly toward them. for you to finish." wardly toward a suspended pulley. His His car swerved, then catapulted into A frown of doubt wrinkled Dave's bruised body was stretched stiffly be- them, killing all but Dave. Although forehead as color flowed to his cheeks. neath the clean covers, and the odor of miraculously alive, Dave wanted to die "Will I be well again?" Without paus- medicine filled the room. rather than go on alone. ing for a reply, he added, "They need Was there still hope for his life? Since "He must live, but what can I do?" me; I have a job to do." the accident his uncle had prayed ear- The doctor felt helpless. The doctor watched intently as his nestly for his recovery. The attending Then he remembered academy gradu- words penetrated Dave's mind. He knew surgeon had left no hope for the young ation, only four weeks past, when Dave what a struggle it was. patient, yet Dr. Haman determined to had marched with the seniors to receive Dave continued in a whisper. "I am see him live. his prized diploma. After commence- going to college; I am going to be a The doctor straightened silently and ment he had mingled with the other doctor; I've got to get well." frowned. "So much will depend on what students for their last moments together. A faint smile creased Dave's lips, and I tell him. What hope can I give? If He had shaken his roommate's hand as Dr. Hilman dropped his head in prayer. only there were something left of the they both laughed to keep the strange ful thanks for God's victory.

8 THE 'ClealPi INSTRUCTOR took down from the shelf Paradise Lost to Paradise Restored. The description of the Eden home and its loss through sin was so absorbing that he continued reading until the late hours of the eve- ning. His brother asked him what he was reading, and Albert's response was so Decisions for Eternity enthusiastic as he told of the book that Roy too became interested. Together they studied the account of how sin entered Paradise and how. this world became a place of misery and death. By JAMES BANNISTER Reading further about the atonement of Christ, which lifts man to his original stature, they were convinced of their need of the sanctifying spirit in their own lives. As they compared the Scriptures with what the book said of Christ's return, JACK HAMILTON in his heart a prayer of gratitude to his of God's law, of the fourth command- was tired. In the heat heavenly Father and a petition that He ment, and of the peculiar people who of the day he had would watch over this volume so that the in the last days would be keeping the walked several miles Rosses might learn of Him through it. He Sabbath holy, both the -boys were con- along the dusty could not know that the book would be vinced that this was truth. However, not country road , from laid on the shelf for many years before knowing the organization that published the little village of it was to accomplish its mission. the volume, they neglected then to follow Parkville. So far he Many years later on a winter evening these truths, but God, whose purposes had taken orders for Albert Scott, a grandson of Mrs. Ross, know no haste and no delay, was guiding only two small books. was in search of something to read. He the events of their lives. To page 20 Perhaps before eve- ning, he mused, he would secure some orders for the larger volumes. Upon reaching the brow of the hill, he viewed the surrounding countryside and spied in the distance a small farm home nestled in the trees. "Dear. Lord," he prayed, "please tell me what to say to impress the people in that little farm home so that they will buy these books." With quickened step he approached the farm gate, where he was greeted by a brown-and white collie dog; the cows stopped grazing in the nearby field to gaze at the stranger, and a black cat jumped from the porch, darting in front of him as he reached the steps to the door of the cottage. The young literature evangelist was greeted by a pleasant-faced middle-aged woman who in true Western fashion in- vited him into the quaintly furnished liv- ing room, with its old-fashioned carved bureau and long, low settee. In front of the window were a number of geraniums heavy with red, white, and pink blooms. Seating herself in the leather-cushioned rocking chair, Mrs. Ross listened atten- tively to Jack's vivid description of the volume Paradise Lost to Paradise Re- stored, the story of how man lost his Eden home through sin, bringing suffer- ing to the generations of people who have lived on this earth, from Adam down to the present time; and how the earth will be restored to its original beauty at the final coming of Jesus Christ. After much deliberation she decided to buy the volume. Jack went on his way,

[The author was a theology student enrolled at Canadian Union College when this story was written. He has can- vassed summers, worked in maintenance during the school year, and at one tithe operated his own sawmill. Teaching a Sabbath school class and leading a prayer band are help- ing him develop the traits necessary to enter upon what Varied were the solicitors' experiences and the ways they were received as they visited the rural he hopes will be a lifework in the ministry.] homes that sunny Thursday, leaving at nearly every home a leaflet explaining the nature of their work.

MAY 24, 1955 9 Gospel Bombs Pay Off The second special week, held from All the meetings were tape recorded, July 26 to 30, saw the introduction of transcribed, duplicated, and then bound By Louise Tensen Johnson an entirely new feature to Avondale, a in booklet form to make their inspira- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.—Mr. and student week of devotion. Organized tion permanent to all. In addition those Mrs. Riner were unusually active mem- by the Ministerial League, which in- in the sick bays with influenza were bers of a Protestant church. Mr. Riner cludes the seventy young people inter- able to hear the recorded services. In the was a deacon and Mrs. Riner active in ested in the various theology courses, thoughts presented on the transcendent women's work. this week featured student speakers for topic of the near return of Christ, in One day a literature-conscious Seventh- the morning chapel and the extended the special musical arrangements pro- day Adventist passed their home on Route evening worship periods. Students from vided, and throughout the week, there 2, southbound perhaps for a Florida va- England, New Zealand, and various parts was spiritual enthusiasm among those cation or a business trip. Did the Holy of Australia brought to the faculty and taking part and those listening. Spirit prompt Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bes- student body stirring messages on the The last of these special times came sennie, of South River, New Jersey, to theme, "Behold, He cometh." with the visit of E. L. Minchin, now one throw their gospel bomb on that partic- A large chart placed above the speaker's of the associate Missionary Volunteer ular lawn, or did they donate the papers desk bore the well-conceived plan of the leaders of the General Conference. He to someone else who threw them? God meetings thus: brought to the student body the inspira- knew that there were sincere hearts in "Behold, He Cometh" tion that he has accumulated from twenty- that home. Look— two years with youth in Australasia and Mrs. Riner found the roll of literature At the Saviour eight years in Northern Europe. Pastor after a rain. It was wet, but she dried Through the Bible Minchin conducted eight large meetings the papers in the oven. She and her At God's Plan between Tuesday evening and Saturday husband read, wondered, decided. Soon Into Yourselves night. About seven hundred people were they began attending the local Advent- To the Coming Glory present in the college chapel for each of ist church, were given Bible studies by "Lift up your heads; for your the services of the Sabbath. Mrs. C. Golloday, and were baptized. redemption draweth nigh." To page 23 They are now actively serving God. Soon after their baptism they visited friends and business associates and more than reached their Ingathering goal. Mr. Riner, a building foundation contractor, gave free time and equipment in digging the new South Richmond church foun- dation. Gospel bombs are potent seeds.

Australasian Missionary College Sponsors Three Special Weeks By Arthur N. Patrick COORANBONG, N.S.W., AUS- TRALIA.—For the first time three weeks of the school year at the Australasian Missionary College have been especially devoted to the spiritual life of the stu- dents. The first of these was the regular Week of Prayer, held early in June, before the second term had gained too much momentum, to allow the college family to come aside for special prayer groups and meetings. C. S. Palmer, of Sydney, and A. P. Dyason, young people's leader of the Victorian Conference, gave much-appreciated ministry during that PHOTO, COURTESY OF LOUISE TENSES JOHNSON time. Mr. and Mrs. Riner, of Richmond, Virginia. For their story read "Gospel Bombs Pay Off" on this page.

10 THE Zldea4d INSTRUCTOR OW, you are sure the Rondo won't sail before Monday morn- ing?" I asked the chief steward again just as we were leaving the boat. "We are scheduled to sail at eight o'- clock on Monday morning," he reas- sured us. Our family of four had arrived in Basra, Iraq, on Friday afternoon on our way by freighter to India. Upon inquiry we found that it would be possible for us to make a brief visit to Ur of the Chaldees, the ancient home of Abraham, if our boat should stay in Basra until Monday morning. Shortly after sunset on Sabbath we left our ship and walked the few blocks to the railroad station. Soon our tickets were purchased and we were aboard the waiting Basra-Baghdad train, for Ur is on the main rail line between those two cities. Charles and Dennis, our young sons, could hardly contain them-

selves for joy at taking a trip by train PHOTOS, COURTESY OF THE AUTHOR after our weeks of ocean travel. The most prominent part of the ruins of Ur of Chaldea is this pyramid-shaped mound more than two Promptly at six-thirty our train. pulled hundred feet high. It must have been the center of worship for an idolatrous religion of long ago. out of the station and we were soon speed- ing in the darkness across the sands of Iraq, some of which found its way through the floor and around the windows and doors. Before long we were covered with the fine white powder. Interlude at Ur After a five-hour ride we climbed down from the train at Ur Junction, a little cluster of dwellings and warehouses in the middle of nowhere. Although the site of the ancient city of Ur is only about two miles away, we decided that By CHARLES H. TIDWELL our chances of obtaining suitable lodg- ing for the night would be better at Nasiriya, a small city some ten miles away. Failing in our efforts to hire a taxi, we found accommodations with the the surrounding countryside. As we drew on stones that Abraham refused to touch." conductor of a freight train, and half closer we quickly came to realize that The worship of false gods as it was an hour later we had covered the ten the city of Abraham's birth was no mere carried on here on this pile of earth village; it covered many acres of ground. and stones was the prime reason for The station master at this city on the A multitude .of people must have made Abraham's leaving the city. Euphrates invited us to spend the night their homes there. Charles and Dennis thought it great in the guest room of the station. This The most prominent part of the ruins sport to scramble around the ruins, re- we gladly did, for we had been informed is the pyramid-shaped mound more exploring the diggings made by archeol- that hotel arrangements were difficult than two hundred feet high, dwarfing ogists in recent years. Of course Father to make. Breakfast the following morn- all other things in the city. This must and Mother did their share of scrambling ing, consisting of delicious fried eggs, have been the center of worship for their and exploring too. We wandered through chapatties (unleavened whole-wheat idolatrous religion. As we climbed the countless passageways, peering into room cakes baked over an open fire), and stone steps to the top we thought, "Per- after room, roofless and crumbling away. goat butter, was served to us in our haps we are, in our curiosity, stepping To page 20 room, courtesy of the stationmaster. By eight-thirty we had arranged for a taxi and were on our way to visit Ur. As we drove along it was easy to imagine ourselves slipping back through the thou- sands of years to Abraham's time. Some of the same sights that greeted his eyes as he looked out across the plains of Shinar to the river were now ours to view. The pastoral scene has changed but little over the span of years, and the farming methods are the same. Long before we reached our destina- tion we could see the ruins scattered over the plains, and a little higher than As we wandered through the ruins it was easy to imagine ourselves slipping back to Abraham's time.

MAY 24, 1955 11 HE driver of our taxi stopped For a delightful tour of the Scilly Islands, join the abruptly and pointed south- westward. But I needed no Warrens in their adventures on the prompting, for my gaze had been in that direction for some time. "The Scilly Islands," we both said, al- most together, one asking the question, and the other supplying information. There they were, twenty-five miles off Land's End, Britain's southwesternmost point. But so clear was the air that day Isles of the that we could see the sun glinting not only on the water between the islands, but beyond them as well. One island seemed detached from the rest. "Round Island," replied our driver in response to my question. I looked again, and, believe it or not, I could actually see the lighthouse crown- ing the rocky summit of the island. It was breath taking. We quickly boarded the little white- wise, no. Bare and rocky they appeared "One day," I said to myself, "we must painted steamer and found ourselves as we approached, and then suddenly go there for a holiday." That was eight among about four hundred Othei pas- we seemed to be surrounded by islands, or nine years ago. sengers, most of them going for a few and it was very difficult to tell one from Now we had just arrived by the night hours; others, like ourselves, going for a another. train from London, and were standing longer stay. Although there are more than three with our baggage in Penzance Station. As we reached the open sea, we dis- hundred rocks and islands in this group, The early morning sunshine and the covered that the "pleasant breeze" we only five are voluntarily inhabited. We pleasant breeze gave promise of a warm had noted earlier, was rather more than say "voluntarily" because two other is- August day. a breeze, and soon our boat began to lands boast a lighthouse each, and there- Across the harbor we could see the roll and pitch in a disconcertingly lively fore could claim the keepers as "inhabit- tiny steamer, the R.M.S. Scillonian, manner. So lively, in fact, that we found ants." which was to take us the last forty miles there was now much more room on deck Now we were in smooth water once of our journey to the little archipelago than there had been previously. more, and again the decks became known as the Scilly Islands (pronounced Our party did not escape, either. crowded. Straight ahead we could see Silly). Mother, aunt, and son (roughly in that the harbor of Hugh Town, and on an Our party consisted of five persons: order) sought a less dramatic corner of eminence beyond, the characteristic my wife, our young son, my aunt, and the boat and found they were by no shape of Star Castle. her daughter. This day was, in fact, the means alone! As the voyage proceeded, We should ieally have been excited culmination of many years of hoping, this thinning-out process went on, till, at setting foot for the first time on these dreaming, and planning. And as we in the estimation of the steward, 394 islands, but just at the very moment of made our way to the little steamer, my people were taking very little interest in disembarking it began to rain, and our mind went back to that day when, from the scenery! But still my cousin and I chief thought was to get to our lodgings the highest point of the road between bravely walked the decks! as quickly as possible. I looked in vain Penzance and Land's End, we had caught Suddenly I realized we had passed for the wonderful coloring in the sea of that first wonderfully clear glimpse of Wolf Rock lighthouse, and that the is- which I had read so much—everywhere the Scilly Islands. lands should now be visible. Sure the sea was a dull gray. It was disap- Today brought our dream's fulfill- enough, they were—at least when our pointing. ment. No wonder we were excited. boat was on the crest of a wave; other- After all the excitement of the cross- ing, it was difficult to believe it was only one o'clock in the afternoon, and on arriving at our lodgings we were al- most surprised to find the midday meal on the table. The sight of food, however, excited the appetites of only two mem- bers of our party—the others were still suffering from the effects of the crossing. We found ourselves in a very com- fortable stone-built house on the main street of Hugh Town, the so-called capi- tal of the islands. This is on the island of St. Mary's, the largest of the group. "Large" is a word used here strictly in a relative sense, for St. Mary's is only two miles by three miles in size, and about ten miles around the coast line. The total population of the islands is about fourteen hundred. PHOTOS, COURTESY OP THE AUTHOR Anyone who comes here with the im- Looking out over Hugh Town, we see the chief harbor of the Scilly Islands; and Samson is easily rec- pression that he will soon exhaust their ognized because of its twin hills. Between the hills on the horizon is the rock known as Castle Bryber. charms is due for disillusionment. To 12 THE cIael INSTRUCTOR C.....7.7.::Ht) .„...

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explore thoroughly St. Mary's alone Everyone who comes to St. Mary's is A mile across the water is the island would take more time and energy than urged to see Peninnis Point, and to take of St. Agnes, with its disused light- most holiday makers can spare. a walk around the Garrison. We did house prominent on the skyline. As we In every Englishman's mind these is- both—several times in fact. pursued our way round the coast, once lands are inseparably connected with The walk around the Garrison leads again we were conscious of the strange early spring flowers. Daffodils, narcis- thraih a stone gateway close to Star bell tolling—the sound we had heard suses, and jonquils are grown in these Castle, built as you may guess in the during the night. islands weeks before similar flowers shape of a star. II was erected in 1593 Now the mystery was solved. A bell bloom on the mainland. So lucrative is during the reign jig Queen Elizabeth I buoy was seen in the middle of the this business of growing early spring as a result of re occasioned by the channel, and as the waves tossed it to flowers that literally hundreds of tons of Armada, and to inhabitants who used and fro, the bell rang, and its sound blooms are shipped to the mainland dur- to live at what is now called Old Town, was carried over the waters! Naturally, ing what are usually regarded as the promptly moved over to take protec- the rougher the sea, the more insistent winter months—January to March. tion from the new castle. Hence Old the clanging. Of course August is in some ways a Town today boasts of a mere handful No picture of Peninnis does justice disappointing time for a visit. The of cottages, while Hugh Town is quite to this headland, studded with giant flower farms have very little of their a thriving little township. rocks of curious shape. There are springtime activity about them. A few Passing close by the walls of the castle rounded rocks the size of a small house, anemones bloom in corners of the tiny (now a high-class hotel with magnifi- flat rocks, basin-shaped rocks, tall pin- flower fields, and the farmers may be cent views from all its windows), the nacles, and at least one rocking stone seen either digging up or replanting their path descends almost to sea level. Here weighing about forty tons. We could have numerous bulbs. But apart from this the blue waves (now they really were spent several happy days exploring this there is little to be seen in this line. blue) were breaking in white spray upon natural wonderland, but there was much August, too, sees the departure of some the brown, rounded rocks on the shore. more to see. of the sea birds, which earlier in the year make these islands so attractive to the bird lover. We scoured the islands in vain, looking for a puffin, and the only gannet we found was dead on one of the beaches. Hugh Town is built on an isthmus connecting the main bulk of St. Mary's with an almost separate eminence known as the Garrison, crowned by Star Castle. This isthmus is only about sixty yards wide, so there is a north-facing and a south-facing beach, both accessible. That night the howling of the wind, the unaccustomed noises inevitable in a strange house, and the constant clang- ing of an unaccounted-for bell, all chased real sleep away. The next day, with the gale still blow- ing hard, provided us with a sadistic pleasure: the sight of the Scillonian ar- riving once more, the decks lined with mute and doleful-looking passengers— another four hundred of them! And the day trippers had the return journey to face, too. The prospect was not pleasant, so we turned sympathetically away! Here are some of the old figureheads from sailing ships that are preserved in Tresco Gardens. MAY 24, 1955 13 Sooner or later—and often very soon stone walls which separated the gardens. saw the faint outlines of Star Castle —comes the urge to sail away and ex- We found no trace, however, of the duck breaking through the swirling fog. plore one of the other islands. Every- pond that once was a prominent feature "I'd love to be up there now," I said body's first choice is Tresco. Here are of the small farmstead. aloud. gardens reputed to be the most won- The most easterly island, and thus the "All right, let's go," offered my wife. derful in Europe, where tropical and nearest to Land's End, is St. Martin's. So we did. subtropical plants, shrubs, and trees Its vast expanse of smooth sand ( espe- From the summit of the hill nothing abound. At every turn you inhale the cially at low tide) is one of its most was visible except the fog. From Round odor of exotic flowers. attractive features. On a headland on its Island lighthouse came the mournful Just inside the garden gateway is a eastern coast (and thus nearest of all to baying of the fog signal, but not one large open-fronted shed where a number England) stands a curious round tower, gleam of its red light did we see. of figureheads from old sailing ships are with a conical top, known as the Day- Simultaneously we thought of one on view, and, to give a more modern thing: "Would the planes be flying to- note, there is a German mine of World morrow?" It seemed unlikely. War I also carefully preserved. Suddenly, however, the mist began to Across on the lawn is a strange iron thin—then more—and more, till every structure that was once part of the light- thirty seconds we faintly discerned the house on St. Agnes. It is the cresset, or red glow of light from Round Island. container, in which coal was burned in In a few minutes the fog had gone. order to supply the light. And there close inshore, and calmly After exploring the gardens with the making for home, was a small sailing gardener as our guide, we walked across boat with a solitary man aboard. How the island from west to east, passing would he have fared if the mist had not Dolphin Town and then past the church thinned? at Old Grimsby and so to the eastern We retired that night thinking excit- shore. edly of our flight back to Land's End Here we found ourselves quite near the next day. Round Island and its lighthouse, whose But it was not to be. tower we had seen so clearly from Land's In the morning the fog was as thick End years before. Almost surprisingly, as ever. The man in the airlines office the gleaming white lighthouse shows a shook his head. "It's all right at Land's red flash every thirty seconds, which is End, but no good here. Sorry!" And that visible in clear weather for nineteen was that. miles. We boarded the Scillonian with at The channel separating Tresco from least this assurance, that with a fog like its western neighbor, Bryher, is only a this the sea would be calm. And so it hundred yards or so wide, and very shal- was. low at low tide. Bryher is an island of We nosed our way slowly out of the contrasts: sandy beaches on the east; harbor. Our landlady on the quay waved gaunt, forbidding rocks and off-lying is- good-by and was soon lost—as indeed lands on the west. At the northwest ex- everything else was—in the white blanket PHOTO, COURTESY OF THE AUTHOR tremity is Hell Bay, named in honor of of fog. The subtropical growth abounding in Tresco Gar- the mighty waves that are so terrifying dens is illustrated in this photo by the author. A mighty blast from the ship's whistle here in a storm. echoed from unseen cliffs. Another day we went to Samson, the • "Where did you get that whistle?" I largest of the uninhabited islands. Won- mark. Its top, 185 feet above the sea, is asked the wireless operator, "The Queen derful shells are to be found on the the very highest point in all this island Mary?" beaches of this island, and the northern group. He smiled. "You ought to be right hill is littered with tumuli, or ancient It was windy and raining when we by the funnel when it blows!" he teased. burial mounds. It is thought that this reached the tower, but just at the psy- But now the lookout was on tiptoes. island was once the burial ground of chological moment the clouds parted, If he didn't spot that buoy, where were the people, not only of these islands, but and between the showers we caught a we? The ship steered a zigzag course. also of the mainland of Cornwall. glimpse of Land's End, the only time No one spoke a word. Until about seventy years ago a dwin- during our stay we ever saw the main- Suddenly but quietly the first officer, dling population lived on this island, and land. gazing seriously ahead, spoke: "Buoy we had great fun exploring the half- On our way from St. Mary's to St. Mar- dead ahead, sir." ruined houses in which the people once tin's that morning, the boatman had The tension eased. lived. These are on the southern hill, taken us in and out of the islets known Half a mile farther on we should pick and on our way up (the altitude is only as the Eastern Isles, where numbers of up the bell buoy. And we did. There it about 130 feet) we suddenly stumbled Atlantic seals have their home. Perhaps was, rolling uneasily in the gentle swell, upon the overgrown well where the peo- twenty or so would be lying on the rocks with each roll emitting the sound that ple doubtless obtained their water. Al- in the sunshine, but as we approached had puzzled us so much during our first though marked on the map it is not they all slid quietly off the rocks into night on the islands. too easy to find, and we felt no little the sea. That was the last we saw of the Isles pleasure in our discovery. Out of respect to the feelings of cer- of Scilly. Finally we came to the cottages, built tain members of our party, we made ar- The fog was still thick an hour later of stone with thatched roofs. The roofs rangements to fly back to the mainland— when my boy and I stood on the steady had long since fallen in and the thatch a mere twenty minutes by air. But the deck by the open door of the wireless covered the floors. But built into the evening before we were due to leave, a cabin. The operator was calling Land's walls and still in good shape were the thick sea fog came up and covered the End Radio. "Scillonian calling!—Scil- tiny fireplaces. An old gnarled apple islands. Looking out of the front-room lonian calling Land's End Radio. Can tree still stood, as did also some of the window of our lodgings, we occasionally you tell me where I am?" To page 23 14 THE *044.1 INSTRUCTOR 7. What commandment carries a special blessing? (Isa. 56:2.) "Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that SABBATH layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil." NOTE.—"Upon those who then honor the Sabbath, a blessing SCHOOL is pronounced. Thus the obligation of the fourth commandment extends past the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, to the time when His servants should preach to all nations the message of glad tidings."—The Great Controversy, p. 451. 8. What is the sign that I belong to the Lord? (Ex. Final Preparation of the Church 31 : 13. ) "Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me LESSON FOR JUNE 4 and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you." FOR SABBATH AFTERNOON FOR TUESDAY MEMORY GEM: "The law of the Spirit of life in Christ 9. If I claim to believe God's Word, but do not keep His Jesus bath made me free from the law of sin and death" commandments, of what value is it? ( James 2:14, 17.) (Rom. 8:2). "What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he bath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?" "Even so faith, if it bath not works, is dead." THINK IT OVER: 10. What will faith lead me to do? ( James 2:18.) 1. Will you attend the last service held in your church? Will "I will shew thee my faith by my works." it be a communion service, a baptism, a funeral, or a regular preaching service? 11. What did Abraham's faith enable him to do? (Rom. 2. Will you read the last copy of the Youth's Instructor to be 4:20, 21.) published? Wonder what the Radarscope will reveal. "He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; 3. Will you conduct the last outpost for God? How many but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being fully per- will be present? Where will it be held? suaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform." 12. How did God regard this faith? (Rom. 4:22.) FOR SUNDAY "Therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness." 1. In just a few words what is my whole duty? (Eccl. 12:13.) "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." 2. What was Jesus' relation to the law? (Matt. 5:17.) "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil." NOTE.—"The claim that Christ by His death abolished His Father's law, is without foundation. Had it been possible for the law to be changed or set aside, then Christ need not have died to save man from the penalty of sin. The death of Christ, so far from abolishing the law, proves that it is immutable. The Son of God came to 'magnify the law, and make it honorable.'"—The Great Controversy, p. 466. 3. What was prophesied that Christ would do for the

law? (Isa. 42:21.) CV LA TOUR & "The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness' sake: he will magnify the law, and make it honourable." 204 duly a ?tee eft Feacuit 4. How long will the law remain as it is? (Matt. 5:18.) B y DOLORES BRADBURY "For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be ful- filled." Spring renounces gloom And brings to mind this question: FOR MONDAY Who owns a tree in bloom? 5. If I keep the law, what will it do for me? (Rom. 8:2.) Not the owner surely, But he who views it purely "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus bath made me For the joy of seeing free from the law of sin and death." A sight to thrill his being, 6. Why was it necessary for Jesus to die? (Rom. 8:3, 4.) Sensing One divine In this display of beauty. "For what the law could do, in that it was weak through the In spring I loan my tree— flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, Such a pleasant duty! and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

MAY 24, 1955 15 FOR WEDNESDAY "And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the 13. When will I have power? (Acts 1:8, first part.) seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, say- "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come ing, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we upon you." have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads." 14. What is the work of the Holy Spirit? ( John 14:26.) NoTE.—"The seal of God's law is found in the fourth com- "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Fa- mandment. This only, of all the ten, brings to view both the ther will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and name and the title of the Lawgiver. It declares Him to be the bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said Creator of the heavens and the earth, and thus shows His claim unto you." to reverence and worship above all others. Aside from this pre- cept, there is nothing in the decalogue to show by whose authority NOTE.—"The teachings of Christ must previously have been the law is given."—The Great Controversy, p. 452. stored in the mind, in order for the Spirit of God to bring them to our remembrance in the time of peril."—The Great Contro- FOR FRIDAY versy, p. 600. Here is a problem: Albert has always wanted to be on the 15. How am I to use this power? (Acts 1:8, last part.) honor roll. Last period he made it. But for some reason he is not so "Ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all happy as he thought he would be. Somehow the congratulations Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." from the students, the teachers, and his parents seem so empty. You see, some of those themes he turned in for English were not FOR THURSDAY exactly original. 16. Why is it dangerous for me to grieve away the Holy What should he do? Should he try to forget the whole thing, Spirit? (Eph. 4:30.) since no one knows about it; or should he content himself with a determination to be honest from now on; or should he rewrite "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed those themes and take the grade they bring? unto the day of redemption." Read The Great Controversy, pp. 582-612 (1950 ed., pp. 17. How important is this sealing work? (Rev. 7:2, 3.) 575-605).

outer atmosphere it blazes from the heat of friction and lights up the sky. The falling of the stars in 1833 was re-enacted on the dome, and the speaker told how many people believed that it was the end of the world. From a point in the center of the dome the stars flashed out across the sky, just as a fig tree scatters its fruit in all directions. It was wonderful to be able to witness a re-enactment of one of the signs of Christ's coming. Orion never fails to attract my at- tention, and there it was, too, in the By JOAN cisco skyline circles the room at about ceiling height and actually gives the im- planetarium dome. We have all heard pression that one is standing in the heart descriptions of the open space in Orion of the city looking up at the sky. as the possible highway to earth from With a lighted arrow the speaker can heaven through which Christ may come Vatic Veen* point to different constellations and on His return to earth. point out stars. Dad bought Ginger and me a small Dad decided to take Ginger and Mom One night Mom and I were on our piece of iron that came from a meteor. and me on a holiday. We packed our way to Sacramento to see Dad. We had It is the only known material that comes suitcases yesterday and headed for San gotten a very late start and had just gone to earth from outer space. I will add it Francisco. Today we went to the plane- through the town of Placerville when to my rock collection, but I am keeping tarium in Golden Gate Park. out of the north a huge flying disk it in a small plastic box so I won't lose The planetarium is a dome-shaped sailed across our path. The light was it. Maybe it is just a little speck of building that gives one the impression very bright, and I was so frightened I heaven. Who knows? that he is really looking at the sky. The screamed. scientist who gave the lecture said that A trail of fire followed the disk until often people ask if they lift off the roof it disappeared. Mom and I thought we to show the sky. had seen a flying saucer, but in the A huge instrument, which looks as planetarium we learned differently. though it might have come from outer What we had really seen was a fireball. space, stands in the center of the room And there on the ceiling of the plane- and is operated by a panel board or tarium we saw an almost exact repro- switchboard on the side. Through the duction of the fireball we had actually instrument, lights shine on the ceiling witnessed in the sky. to simulate stars. A fireball is really a large falling star. A black silhouette of the San Fran- As soon as the metal strikes the earth's PHOTO, COURTESY OF THE AUTHOR 16 THE Taftk INSTRUCTOR with my brother. He is asleep now." "When will he be awake? Can't we take him with us when he gets up?" "Well, no, Mother is afraid to have us go near the animals. She thinks some- thing might happen to Larry. He's only three." He tiptoed into the tent to take Andrew, the Baby Sitter a look at his brother. "Willie, Larry is gone! My little brother is gone! How could he have got away?" "He ran away while you slept, of By FRANCES 'PAY LOR course." "Maybe I did fall asleep for just a minute. How worried Mother will be!" "Don't stand there and talk; let's find him." "Yes, of course. You take that row of NDREW dear, your papa and I ing to have a game of mumble-the-peg. tents and I'll look in this street. If you are going to meeting now. But playing alone was not much fun. find him, call back to me." Larry should sleep another He lay down on his back on the cool Andrew ran down the row of tents, hour. Take good care of him. grass, closing his eyes to keep out the looking to the right and to the left, call- When he awakens, watch him carefully light. "Baby sitter! That's all I am! A ing, "L-a-r-r-y!" or he will run away and get lost." girl's job. Why don't I have a sister to "Stop that yelling," called a gruff voice Mrs. Hamilton tucked the strands of take care of Larry ?" from one of the tents. "I'm trying to get a brown hair up under her white hat, peer- "Hi, Andy. Taking your afternoon little sleep." A man's head was thrust out ing into the small mirror fastened to the nap like an old grandpa?" Willie Davis between the flaps in the tent. pole of the tent. She turned this way wore a pair of overalls and was bare- "Willie, did you find Larry?" The boy and that way to get a better view of her- footed. shook his head dismally. self, then pulled on her gloves and started Andrew rubbed his eyes, yawned, and "Andy, you take all of the tents on the out of the tent. jumped to his feet. "Asleep? I wasn't west side; I'll take the ones on the east. "You won't forget to watch your little asleep!" Better not call too loud. I heard what the brother, will you?" she asked anxiously. "Your eyes were shut!" man said to you." "The zoo is so near the campground that "The light hurt my eyes, so I shut "Keep your eyes open, Willie, for my it is quite dangerous. You heard about them." brother is so little he doesn't know any the man who was pulled into a cage last "Let's go and see the animals in the better than to walk into somebody's tent. summer and squeezed to death by a big park," suggested Willie. "It's great fun to Take a peek into empty tents." brown bear, didn't you? Never go near watch the monkeys, and the big animals It was not many minutes before An- the animals unless we are with you." too." drew heard a shrill whistle. He knew it Andrew scowled, grunted, and rum- "I have to stay here." was from Willie. He ran as fast as his pled his shock of red hair. He watched "Why? Are you baby sitting?" bare feet would carry him. There on the his parents hurry down the street be- "You might call it that. I'm staying counter of the store sat his brother. He tween the long rows of neat white tents. He thrust his brown hands deep into his pockets, looking at the tip of the big tent where his parents were to attend meeting. Off in the opposite direction he knew was the tent where the children his age held their meetings. But he liked best the tent that was used as a store. In this open tent with its square top, everything to eat seemed to be offered for sale. There were all kinds of break- fast cereals, milk, cheese, fresh vegetables, bread, candy, popcorn, ice cream, apples, bananas, oranges, and everything. Andrew liked to go to the bookstore too. There were the brightly colored chil- dren's books with their many pictures. He hoped his father would buy him some of the books to take home. "I wonder whether Dad and Mother will ever take us to eat in the big cafe- teria tent? Such good food, especially on Sabbath! I'm going to ask them to go there next Sabbath." He took out his jackknife and carefully examined its blade. "Wonder when that brother of mine will wake up," grumbled the ten-year- old. He went around in the shade of the Andrew didn't like being confined to one of these tents, watching his baby brother while his par- tent and sat down on the grass, attempt- ents attended the camp meeting sessions. He wanted to be out playing with the other fellows his age. MAY 24, 1955 17 was chewing a lemon rind from the lem- keep up with the two boys. Soon the in that sandbox." The fact of the case onade pitcher and chattering and laugh- three were climbing, playing, and having was that the two older boys were en- ing. great sport, the little one trying to do joying themselves so much they had no "Larry, you rascal! You frightened me everything the others did. knowledge of the passage of time. half to death." The storekeeper lifted "I can swing higher than you can," The boys ran here and they ran there, the child off the counter and set him on challenged Willie. looking and calling for the child. "Could his feet. He gave him a stick of candy, "I'll show you," cried Andrew, and so he have gone away off there to look at and handed the two older boys some pop- it went. They decided it was not so bad the animals?" Andrew was pale with corn. to have to care for Larry after all. They fear. "Come on, we better check there "Nice man! Give me candy!" said were having a wonderful time. first. Oh, what will Mother say?" Larry as his brother led him toward their Breathless, they reached the cages. tent. Many people stood watching the animals. "Hurry, Larry! Willie, there come my Willie and Andrew darted in and around parents. We got here just in time. Don't and through the spectators. you dare mention one word about you Vatuagee Zcow— qoe4A "You boys stop running and playing know what!" By PVT. ORVILLE BABYLON in this crowd," ordered an irate man. "Yes, I know, I promise to keep mum." "What are you playing? Tag?" Mrs. Hamilton came into the tent, giv- "Mister, we are looking for my little ing Larry a squeeze and a kiss. "Were AFTER taking Med- brother," explained Andrew. you Mamma's good little boy?" She ical Cadet Corps "What say?" asked a tall, skinny man. squinted into the small mirror, smooth- training I was "Speak a trifle louder; I'm a little deaf." ing her hair and straightening her hat. drafted into the "My brother! He's three years old! Did "Mommy, me like nice man," said the Army. I was not you see my brother?" shouted the boy. little boy. "I likes candy!" But his parents afraid, or ignorant "Boy lost? Well, that's too bad. Where failed to catch his meaning. of what to do or say did you lose him?" Everybody was star- "Son," said Mr. Hamilton apologeti- when I got into ing at the two boys. cally, straightening his tie before the mir- camp. I had some "How was he dressed?" asked a ror, "we are sorry to have to leave Larry idea of what the woman. with you for so long. But we must go Army was like and "He wore a blue sailor suit and a cap back to an important committee meet- what the Army expected of me. I was to match," Andrew explained. "Did any- ing that may last two more hours. Now also able to help some of my buddies who body see him?" that you have Willie with you, you won't had not had the training by telling them "I saw a little boy down by the lake a mind too much will you?" some of the "tricks" to Army life and to while ago," volunteered a man in the marching. The lad with the big freckles made no crowd. "But if I remember rightly he reply, but he turned so that his father There are a lot of officers in the many wore overalls and was barefooted." could not see the disgust on his face. With camps in the United States; I was cer- The boys took to their heels. "Oh, his big toe he poked the stake that held tainly glad that I knew whom to salute Willie, maybe it was Larry! Suppose he down the tent when the wind blew. He and what to say as I met them. As we falls in the lake and drowns. Hurry!" jerked the rope spitefully with his hands. marched to the different classes it really The lake was big and beautiful, with The minute his parents were out of made me feel great to know how to keep sight-seers all around it. Some were out in sight and hearing, he turned to his in step and to know when to turn left or canoes, paddling about in the quiet wa- playmate. "Just our luck! Here we are right or to turn to the rear without mak- ter. One group was feeding the graceful stuck for the next two hours with ing a mistake. white swans. The long-necked birds my—" When we were issued our clothes and would swim close to the bank and almost "They didn't tell you to stay at the equipment I was used to the uniform, take the food from the people's hands. tent. I listened to find out." Sometimes and I knew how to wear it. There are "Oh, dear, I don't see him! Willie, sup- Willie displayed great cunning. several different classes of uniforms, and pose Larry tried to gather some of those "No-no, they didn't say today that I it was useful to have had the experience beautiful water lilies and fell in and must stay here, but it is the understand- of learning the different kinds through drowned. He loves flowers." They ap- ing that we remain at the tent until the Medical Cadet Corps. proached a tall man. their return. Why?" His eyes glistened. Most important of all, when I went to "Excuse me, sir," said Willie, "did you "Larry would like to watch the ani- see about getting Sabbath off I knew see a little boy around any place?" mals. All children love to see the mon- right away whom to see and what to say. "What do you mean? I've seen lots of keys. Why can't we take him and go I would like to encourage all Seventh- boys around here in my day. When?" to the zoo?" day Adventist young men in high school "Just in the past hour. My little three- "Willie, I wouldn't dare. Both Father or college to take Medical Cadet Corps year-old brother wandered off while we and Mother have forbidden even me to training. were playing on the swings up there." go near the animals unless they are along. Andrew winked hard to keep back the That is silly of course. But I have another tears. idea that is not so bad." "You ought to be ashamed of your- "What?" "Say, where is your brother?" finally selves to neglect a little boy like that. "Maybe I shouldn't do it, but I'm tired asked Willie as he climbed down off the Where's that policeman? Officer! Come of staying here all afternoon. You know acting bars. here!" the park is not far from here—swings, "He was right here just a minute ago." A man in a blue suit, big brass buttons, trapeze, acting bars, teeter boards, Andrew jumped out of the swing and billy club, and gun in his belt sauntered and—" looked around. "Larry, Oh, Larry! Come up. The boys trembled from head to foot "I've never been there, but it sounds here!" But no little boy that looked like and looked at each other. "What will he like fun. We can get back before your Larry Hamilton was to be seen. do with us?" whispered Willie. parents return. They said they would be "How could he have gone so fast?" "I don't care what he does with me if gone two hours. Come on, let's not waste asked Andrew climbing up the bars bet- he finds my little brother!" all this good time." ter to view the landscape. "Not one min- "What seems to be the trouble?" asked It was hard for Larry's short legs to ute ago he was sitting right there playing the officer of the man.

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"These boys were supposed to take way across, when the two boys stepped Three extremely tired boys approached care of their little three-year-old brother upon the bridge. Andrew called, "Larry, the tent city. "You'll be fortunate if your wait! Larry, wait!" He looked back and dad and mother have not come home," "No, sir, he isn't my brother," said saw them. said Willie. Willie quiclay. "He's Andrew's The little boy only laughed mischie- "I hope they have not come home, be- broth—" vously, and ran as fast as his short legs cause they would be very worried. Of "Keep quiet, young man. Well, they would let him. "Oh, if he will only stay course I shall tell them all about it and went off to play and left the poor little in the center of the bridge, and no car willingly take any punishment they want boy will run over him or over us!" said to give me. I deserve a good thrashing "No, sir, we did not run off. Larry Andrew. for my carelessness as well as my dis- ran off from us while we were swinging. Far behind came the puffing police- obedience." Well, that is, when we looked up he was man. He blew his whistle for the child But the parents had been in the meet- gone." By now big, fat tears were rolling to stop. Larry turned his head to look, ing all this time and knew nothing of the down Andrew's cheeks. then went faster than ever. He seemed near tragedy. They forgave their son, "I'll help you find him," offered the knowing he had already suffered and policeman. "Where have you looked, repented. boys?" They explained what had been "Now, Larry, we are going to prevent done. so much trouble. We are branding you." "Now let's see. You have looked down Mr. Hamilton made a cardboard tag and by the animal cages and he wasn't there. fastened it on the little boy's back. It But that is the danger spot, we better go read, "Runaway! Return to Tent Num- back there to look again. He could be ber 50." "Now, young man, you can't there by now. One of you better stay Annual go too far with this on your back. It here and watch this lake. It's dangerous Seventh-day Adventist should ensure your safe return." Then Father Hamilton turned to his too." Medical Cadet Corps Willie went along with the big police- older son. "Andrew, it makes me shudder man, while Andrew watched by the lake. Training Camp to think what could have happened to The boy was very sorry for his disobedi- your little brother. He might have fallen into the lake and been drowned, or he ence to his parents, and his carelessness Camp Desmond T. Doss could have been pulled into one of the in looking after his brother who had June 28—July 12, 1955 been entrusted to his care. He asked God Grand Ledge, Michigan animal cages and killed." to forgive him, to keep Larry from dan- "I know, Father. And as I see him on ger, and return him to them. that high bridge it still frightens me. Oh, He remembered how much he loved his I prayed as I never prayed before. And," little brother and how sad he would be the boy came close to his father, "I am if something should happen to him. ready to take my punishment. Thrash When Andrew opened his eyes after fin- me good and hard so I won't ever forget ishing his prayer, he could see Willie it. I was disobedient this time; do for- and the tall policeman making their way give me!" toward the animal cages. "Andrew," put in the mother, "we are very sorry that you betrayed the trust He again surveyed the lake and the •••• •••• :::: Write to your union Missionary we placed in you. Will you try very, very crowd around it. Then he looked far to •••• ••• Volunteer secretary for details. hard never to disobey again?" the east. He gave a whistle that split the •••• •... air. "Young man, stop that racket or I'll They all had prayer, and he promised, call the police!" yelled an angry man. with God's help, never to forget again or be disobedient. For at heart Andrew "Excuse me, sir, that's just what I'm to feel it was a game, a game in which really was a good boy. doing. See, he is coming on the run! he was winning. This was not the first Willie, I see Larry! He's away over there time he had run away, neither was it the on the viaduct. Hurry!" Andrew ran for first time he had given his brother a the high bridge as fast as his brown legs merry chase. The End From the Beginning would carry him. The other boy and the But the two boys were gaining on the policeman brought up the rear. little lad. Andrew again called for him to From page 4 The viaduct was very high, for the wait, but he kept going. However, he trains ran under it. "Willie," panted was becoming very tired; he had had too the children's knowledge of God rested Andrew, "hurry and help me catch him much exercise for one day for one little on my shoulders was rather sobering. I before he falls off the bridge!" The two three-year-old. Finally they reached him. started doing some serious thinking and boys left the heavy policeman far behind. "Larry, why did you run away from us studying. All church services on the radio "If he will only stay in the middle of down there at the swings? We have could be heard in our home, and as I the bridge and won't fall down below been looking and looking for you." An- listened to each I was weighing their where a big train may come along and drew led him off the end of the bridge. contents. What did their minister say? run over him." Andrew continued to run "I wanted to catch the pretty birdie. And why was it that some of them just with the speed of a young deer. He runned away. I'm hungry, I want failed to hold my attention, or seemed "He is in about as much danger if some Mamma," he whimpered. to be somehow wrong? speedster or drunken driver comes along "How far do you live from here?" I was completely at a loss, so when on the bridge and runs over him," said asked the policeman. the Jehovah's Witnesses came my way, Willie. "Andy, have you prayed?" "Just up there on the campground." I began to find the solution to my "Yes, I prayed down there by the lake, "Then you are almost home. Try to queries. They began plying me with lit- and I am still asking God to protect watch the lad better next time. This erature, which seemed unintelligible to Larry. But you pray too, Willie." could have been very serious." They me, but which they had great faith in Larry was walking slowly and care- thanked the officer, and he returned to because it "was all in the Bible." I had lessly along the center of the bridge, half- the park. to admit that I knew nothing about the MAY 24, 1955 19 Bible, but I decided to remedy matters. Missing letters My aunt had died, leaving me her AAAAAAAA BBB CCC DDD EEEEEEEEE FF G HHH IIIII LLLL MMMM NNNNN International Teachers Bible, and I 00 PPP RR SSSSSS TTTTT UUUU started studying it. However, the more I studied on my own, the more I realized that the people who had been visiting me A R were not giving me plain Bible truth, so I asked them to stop calling. AR Then the Church of England minister AR called on me, to arrange for the chris- Step-O-Grant tening of my youngest child. He called AR during one of my study periods, and By EARL HILLIARD seemed surprised to see an open Bible Fill in the blank spaces with the missing letters AR on the table. He inquired what I was given below to form the words defined. reading, and when I replied, "Revela- Definitions A R tion," he amazed me by saying, "I I. Scene of earth's last conflict wouldn't read that part of the Bible. 2. A blind beggar of Jericho A R 3. Inclined to benevolence We never bother with it." 4. Invests with flesh A R I told him frankly that I considered it 5. A Canaanite goddess (poss.) his duty to teach the whole Bible, and 6. Officers attending Eastern monarchs AR he bade me a hurried good-by. 7. Condition of the foolish virgins 8. An erroneous warning (two words) When I told my husband of the in- 9. Not acquainted Key on page 23 cident he was surprised, but he took no further interest in the matter. However, we had by this time found a sizable house, and we had a number of people ing we paid one more visit to the central ancient methods of farming and irriga- billeted on us. Naturally there were mound. This time I examined the tar tion. many faiths represented, and many (yes, even then Iraq was rich in oil Fully six hours before traintime the varied discussions were held on the sub- products) between the stones. With a people began to gather. Three hours be- ject of religion. I had taken a stand little effort I was able to raise one stone fore the train was to depart, the waiting for the Bible and the Bible only, and I a bit. There between the stones is a room and platform were crowded with found that many opinions discussed just layer of tar and reed matting, the reeds people, shouting and laughing above the did not stand the test of Bible com- from the river still well preserved and noise made ,by the crying babies, the parison. strong after thousands of years. So there cackling chickens that they carried in Then I was taken to the hospital sud- the stones are, the foundation of a monu- baskets with them, and the barking of denly, and while reading my Bible there, ment to idolatry. But Abraham looked the neighborhood dogs that gathered to I learned something that made me jump for a city with even better foundations; enjoy the fun. for joy—and I almost popped my stitches he looked for a city "whose builder and The train ride back took a little longer in doing so! maker is God." than the trip going up had taken. The Returning to the station in Nasiriya sun was just rising, apparently out of the [This is the first installment of a four-part serial. Part 2 will appear next week.] we soon satisfied our hunger and thirst, date groves across the river, as we wearily and we found we had an eleven-hour climbed the gangplank of the Rondo, wait for the next train going back to glad to be back for nice hot baths, and Basra. Eleven hours may seem like a long warm breakfasts, and to enjoy softly Interlude at Ur time to wait under some circumstances, swaying deck chairs as we continued but not there. We visited the city on the our voyage to India. From page 11 other side of the Euphrates River, cross- ing the stream on a pontoon bridge. "Those women certainly were careless We also took a walk along the banks with their dishes," Charles called down of the river and were interested in the Decisions for Eternity to us. "Maybe they left the dish washing to From page 9 the girls and boys; perhaps that is why there are so many broken ones!" his Several miles southwest of Parkville at mother answered him. the little White Haven church, shaded We were at the bottom of a long by pine trees near the foot of the moun- trench about fifty feet deep dug by the tain, everything was buzzing as the spring archeologists, and the sides of the trench campaign for missions began. The mem- were made up of broken pottery of all bers were divided into groups and allotted sizes and descriptions. We were evidently territory in the district surrounding the at the bottom of the rubbish heap! Tons nearest little town. They knelt as the and tons of broken pottery were on every On Mutual ... church elder asked God's blessing upon side. We selected a couple of the oldest- and ABC their day's activities, not only that a goodly amount of money would be re- looking ones we could find to take with JUNE us. Who can tell but that this little ceived but that interest might be aroused. broken vase once held flowers to adorn 5 Getting Married* Soon cars with groups of solicitors a table in Abraham's home? 12 A Happy Christian Home drove away down the winding road from Our morning's exertions had whetted 19 Father and Mother** the church, making their way to the our appetites, and though we would 26 Promises for Children various territories. 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22 THE Zl0ealt;I INSTRUCTOR 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111/ Varied were the solicitors' experiences attitude of the young people soon made and the ways they were received as they him feel at ease. With a steadfast interest visited the rural homes that sunny Thurs- in the proceedings of the Sabbath school, HAVE YOU READ day, leaving at nearly every home a small Roy noticed that this organization had leaflet explaining the nature of the work missionaries in nearly every country. The they were carrying on, and' some of their thought that here was a people uphold- vital beliefs. After they had covered the ing God's commandments, and teaching allotted territory they returned in the in nearly a thousand languages the ob- evening to the church to tell many expe- servance of them along with the soon riences and to add up the contributions return of Jesus, filled him with awe. received. The angels, too, faithfully re- So well and so practically did the teacher corded in the ledger of heaven the mis- of the Sabbath school lesson apply the sionary endeavor of this little band. thoughts from the life of Paul to every- The next day Roy, noticing a leaflet day living, accompanied by conclusive on the table, asked his grandmother evidence of Scripture, that Roy was Matthew 10:29-31 recently? where it came from. She replied that amazed at the practical knowledge these some people seeking donations for mis- men, women, and children possessed of If you haven't, we recommend that sions had left the leaflet the previous day. the Scriptures. Further inspired by the you read it at once, before you receive He observed that some of the articles local elder's sermon about the love of another issue of this magazine. For it contained were similar to the teachings God, and the short talks given in an Next week in contained in the peculiar volume his enthusiastic young people's meeting, he brother and he had studied the previous determined to attend the services an- THE .914fAi INSTRUCTOR winter. Excitedly running out to the other week. barn to Albert, he declared that he had Upon arriving home that evening he we present Chaplain Carl R. Holden found a church that kept the seventh-day told his brother about his experiences of in the short short Sabbath and taught about Christ's second the day. Albert was so impressed with coming. He showed him the leaflet. Roy's testimonies that the next Sabbath SPARROWS IN KOREA After reading the pamphlet over care- both boys attended the services in the fully both concluded that this must be little white church, which they came to We do not see how it can but renew the true church. Roy decided to write love. Soon they looked forward to being your faith, whoever you are, wherever a letter to the nearest Seventh-day Ad- present there each Sabbath. And thus you are, whatever your circumstance. ventist church, for there must be one in their interest in the third angel's message the community. grew. 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 A week passed. One day when Roy was The following winter Mr. White con- in town a man from whom the boys ducted a series of evangelistic meetings had bought some bee equipment ac- in a vacant store in Parkville, ably Frontiers costed him on the street saying, "Did you presenting the three angels' messages, the write a letter to the Seventh-day Advent- mark of the beast, and the second coming From page 10 ist church, to find out what time the of Christ. Roy and Albert learned about young people's group meets?" The fifty-nine graduates of the Austral- the prominent doctrines of the Seventh- Receiving an answer in the affirma- asian Missionary College, those students day Adventist Church. Thus the answers tive, Mr. White invited Roy to ride with who are going into literature work for to the questions that had risen from time his family and him up to the country the summer vacation, and those who are to time in their minds were made clear. church each Sabbath. returning to visit parents and friends, When the call for surrender was made, Albert and Roy had been attending are carrying with them the inspiration the brothers made their decision for God. special agriculture classes, sponsored by of these three spiritual feasts, which have the Government and conducted in the On a warm, sunny day the following made more intimate their knowledge of town's recreational hall. Roy was not in May the two boys, along with other the One whom, as Peter proclaimed, "went his usual place in the class the next candidates, gathered at the edge of a about doing good." Saturday, for he had gone to keep his beautiful lake to witness to the world first Sabbath. Accompanying the Whites their desire to unite with God's remnant to church, he told them how he became church. In their hearts was a peace that interested. Their hearts were glad as they came from the assurance that they were rode along the winding road, now bor- doing God's will. During the singing of Isles of the Blest dered with blooming cherry trees. gospel hymns by the people present they The welcome given him by the church were baptized as the minister pro- From page 14 group was a cordial one. The friendly nounced the solemn words, "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy "Yes, Scillonian, old man. Just hold on Ghost." They had both determined to a few moments." lead lives of service for Jesus. The direction finders were cooperat- In Roy's heart a desire grew to serve ing. ..54evrilegelId his Master in some special way. As time After a few minutes, "Hullo, Scillo- STEP-O-GRAM went on both boys established Christian nian, hullo. Just keep right on as you ARMAGEDDON homes. Then one day Roy heard God's are. You're quite all right." B ART IMAE US call, and with his wife he went to a And we were all right. For within CHAR ITAB LE Christian school where he is at present minutes the dock at Penzance opened I NCARNAT ES preparing for a definite place in the before us, and we soon stood again on ASHTAROT H'S ranks of Seventh-day Adventist workers. the mainland. The One who sees be- CUPB EARE RS Albert and his family are witnessing for yond all and tells us, "Keep right on; U NPR EPAR ED God by living in harmony with the prin- you're all right!" had watched over our FAL S EA LARM ciples of their religion in their commu- return and had guided the Scillonian U NFAMILIAR nity. to a safe berth. MAY 24, 1955 23 II' THE marble dome that tops the Rhode Island Statehouse at Providence is the second largest in the world. • ON its maiden voyage to the United States, WI. THE original idea for what we now have the first new ship ever to fly the flag of Israel in the electronic brain seems to have occurred brought a silver Bible for the mayor of Balti- to Charles Babbage, an Englishman, in 1812. more from the mayor of Haifa, Israel. The British Government supported the con- struction of his "analytical engine" until ▪ THE man who claimed to be the smallest 1833 when work was suspended, and they adult in the world died in Delmenhorst, finally abandoned the project about ten years Germany, not long ago. Forty-eight-year-old later. Mr. Babbage, who was Lucasian Pro- Walter Boehning was 22'/2 inches tall and fessor of Mathematics at Cambridge Uni- weighed less than 20 pounds. versity, was about 100 years ahead of his time. lg. THE first use of atomic power in a purely The • first large automatic digital machine defensive role was announced recently by actually built was the International Business United States scientists. It is an antiaircraft EVERY year millions of Americans are Machine's Automatic Sequence-Controlled shell for the Nike—a guided missile. This given the opportunity to buy Easter seals and Calculator. It was completed in 1944. shell would be capable of destroying with one provide hope for hundreds of crippled chil- blast all planes in a path a half mile or more A LARGE motor car company illustrates dren and adults. Shown here are Rita and wide. automation—the use of automatic controls. David, learning to overcome speech handi- caps at an Easter Seal treatment center, an To begin with, automatic devices correctly • A NEW insecticide, DDVP, is more potent position a 180-pound cylinder block casting affiliate of the National Society for Crippled in killing insects and less toxic to human Children and Adults, Inc. and from there automation links 42 separate beings and farm animals than many modern transfer machines to produce the finished economic poisons, reports the United States product. From the time the cylinder block is Department of Health, Education, and Wel- few exceptions, surnames are now deposited at the entrance end until it emerges fare. In addition to being effective against MI. WITH after 555 cutting and drilling operations, it is flies, this insecticide is expected to prove use- in general use by people all over the world. never touched by a man. It has traveled ful against several pests of agricultural crops, However, Semitic peoples, like Arabs and through more than an acre of machinery, its especially mites and aphids. Israelis, do not have true family names but quality has been inspected thoroughly and use "son of" from generation to generation. automatically, and it is ready for assembly. I". THE principal source of income in Alamos, Indonesians also get along with only one a town in southern Sonora, Mexico, is the name, as do many primitive peoples. METEORITES ▪ fall into three basic classes: export of the Mexican jumping bean. Joaquin irons, composed mainly of nickel-iron and its Hernandez, known as the Jumping Bean la. THE Tobacco Industry Research Com- alloys; stones made of silicate materials; and King, buys almost the entire crop for export mittee has increased to $1 million its fund an intermediate group with about equal por- —as many as 10 million beans. The beans for scientific research into tobacco use and tions of metal and stone. Astronomers es- "jump" because the larva of a gray moth health. This follows medical surveys that timate that hundreds of millions of meteors inhabits the bean and butts the inside wall have indicated a possible link between smok- pepper the earth's atmosphere each day, and with its head. The larva has 16 legs, reports ing and lung cancer and other diseases. several million are big enough to form visible the National Geographic Society, some with HIGH-FIDELITY sets are capable of reproduc- displays. Most are heated to incandescence by small hooks. With these it catches a firm I.' ing vibrations in the entire range of the friction with the air and are consumed. hold, raises its body, and delivers a hard human ear—from 30 cycles per second to Relatively few reach the earth. blow. about 15,000. Old-style phonographs cannot THE man who was probably the most do this. Their usual range is between 100 and la. NEARLY 2,000 miles southwest of Hono- lonesome person in the world died early lulu, Hawaii, is an atoll that today boasts 6,000 cycles. this year. He was Biennin Crovagreer, a 75- features of an average American community year-old murderer who was sentenced to life a". AWNINGS along New York's Fifth Avenue —sounds of fire engine bells, rattles of imprisonment on February 12, 1912. He spent are being raised to a seven-foot level. The market pushbaskets, and the banter of school- 43 years in prison without a single visitor or reason? People are growing taller. The bound children. Only 17 years ago this speck letter from the outside world. For 26 years he average person today is 2.7 inches taller than in the Pacific knew only the screams of sea was in bed, hopelessly paralyzed. He had the average person of 33 years ago. birds. The first step in the transformation of neither relatives nor friends. Canton Island was the establishment of a FRITZ KREISLER, the noted violinist, re- Pan American World Airways seaplane base THE annual cost of operating the Middle- cently gave to the Library of Congress in ▪ in the lagoon to service flying boats operating ground Light in Hampton Roads, Virginia— Washington a gift of more than 50 manu- between the United States and Australasia. a lighthouse—is expected to drop from $20,- scripts, medals, and citations that have to do Of course, World War II did much to turn 000 to $2,000. This was made possible recently with his musical career. the island into a steppingstone for Allied sea- when the station was equipped with a device borne supplies. Today three air lines under to allow the sun in rising and setting to take II. THE five-cent piece of Canada has in recent different flags stop regularly at Canton's air- over the duties of turning the light on and off. years been made of steel. Now, however, the port, and some 280 persons inhabit the island. Dominion has gone back to making nickels Outside the island's bulging commissary is ▪ THE Music Library of the British Museum out of nickel. in London has announced the theft of one a sign whose many fingers give flying dis- of the three known copies of Marseillaise, tances to earth's far corners: New York 7,049 al. THE world's population has increased by France's national anthem, in the composer's miles, San Francisco 4,468 miles, London 826 million since the beginning of the present own handwriting. The loss has been termed 10,501 miles, and Manila 7,309 miles. century. "irreplaceable." I.' THE throat and ears of a beaver are equipped with valves that voluntarily close oats Customs for naming children vary in different parts of the world, when the animal dives under water and open but the naming of a child of God is universally the same. In some when it surfaces. lands the son of John is called Johnson, or the son of Joshua, Bar- Joshua. In the kingdom of heaven the son of God is called Christian. I.. VETERANS of United States military service "This is a royal name, given to all who join themselves to Christ," wrote the mes- numbered an estimated 21,301,000 at the end senger of the Lord. It carries with it more responsibility and more value than any of 1954. other family name, for the head of this royal house is the King of kings. VS' THE manufacture of a single fountain pen "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestbwed upon us, that we should point requires 62 distinct operations. be called the sons of God." DON YOST