VOLUME 52 POONA, INDIA, MAY 15, 1957 NUMBER 10 "The Love of Christ Constraineth Us" E. L. SORENSEN

ACH year during our Uplift Himself, he will find it again." We same experience many times, fellow E campaign, I visit one of the need, as young people, to learn the Missionary Volunteers? It is true that prominent business men of blessing that there is in service for the pit from which we lift our fellow Bangalore. I present to him our ap- others. This is where true happiness man is the same pit in which we bury peal and then, almost without excep- lies. Not long ago I was called upon our own troubles. tion, he will make a remark some- to make a visit in the home of one of The great object of the church is to thing like this: "How is it you people the ladies in the church, who was save souls for the kingdom of heaven. are willing to leave your country, having a perplexing time. I was Those who enter into this work will your homes, your friends, and come over-burdened; I was busy ;—I didn't know what it means to enter into the out here to serve the people of this want to go. But, I had to go. So I joy of the Lord. And, when we see land? What makes you do it? My consented to meet the appointment those who are in need all around us, people would not do it. How is it that as suggested. I went with a heavy certainly "the love of Christ con- you are willing and even anxious to heart, but somehow the Lord helped straineth us" to do something for do this service?" The answer I give me to help this family. I forgot all them. From Christ's Object Lessons, him is something like this, "I can about my own problems when I p. 373, I read: "The means used to only explain that it is by the power of began to discuss theirs. I was able to bless others will bring returns. the love of Christ. It is through a give them the help they needed—new Riches rightly employed will ac- desire to serve Him and to be like courage, new strength, and a new complish great good. Souls will be Him that we give ourselves to the hold on the faith. As I went back to won to Christ. He who follows Christ's work of helping mankind." As Paul my home I was singing and whistling. plan of life, will see in the courts of has put it, "the love of Christ con- I was as happy as could be and I had God those for whom he has laboured straineth us." forgotten all about my own problems and sacrificed on earth. . . . Precious What better motto could our and difficulties. Have you not had the will heaven be to those who have been young people possibly have chosen? faithful in the work of saving souls." From Messages to Young People, So the joy of saving souls is not p. 302, I read: "Every true, self- limited to this life, but it is going to sacrificing worker for God is willing be felt throughout eternity by those to spend and be spent for the sake of who will shine as jewels there. others. . . . By earnest thoughful God wants strong young men and efforts to help where help is needed, young women. It is they who will the true Christian shows his love for have to take the burden of the work God and for his fellow beings. He and carry it on to a triumphant finish. may lose his life in service, but when With the love of Jesus as the con- Christ comes to gather His jewels to straining power, there is no limit to 2 SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS what can and will be done by yOuth CEICE3001110111:10EIECEEEELE=LEM who dedicate themselves as selfless messengers for Christ. THE LORD SHALL BE THY Be strong, 0 youth, be strong! Yield not thy life to the low desire Nor falter at the tempter's cast. CONFIDENCE Trust in the Lord, He will inspire And give thee strength in every blast. 0. W. LANGE Be strong, 0 youth, be stIongl Arise, 0 youth, arise! The cry of those in need today VERYWHERE men are looking recognize God's presence and main- Is heard most clear from far and near. E for security. What is sure? What tain proper relationship with Him in The summons heed, the call obey. can be trusted? Gold or precious days like these. Paul said, "He that Consider not thy life too dear. Arise, 0 youth, arise! stones are easily lost or stolen. cometh to God must believe that He Property, valuable yesterday, may be is, and that He is a rewarder of them May the blessing of heaven rest up- a worthless heap of rubble tomorrow. that diligently seek Him." Heb. 11:6. on the youth of Southern Asia as they Earthquake, flood, disaster and sick- Many times individuals become con- take up the challenge of the un- ness seem to sweep down when least vinced of the doctrines of Christianity finished work of redemption in the expected to destroy and plague men. and the theory of the new birth, but land which we represent and may Truly there is no real security in the they have not recognized the reality "the love of Christ constrain us" to world today—on the contrary "men's of God's presence with them. do the work of Christ until the day hearts are failing them for fear." While church members cherish of final victory. It is very important that a believer secret sins and fail to recognize God's presence in sacred things they cannot hope for the blessing of the latter rain. CEILJEIMMODEMOIDOECOCEIDCLECIEI The Sabbath day is hallowed by the presence of God. During its hours He has promised a double blessing. THE ABUNDANCE THAT Yet how carelessly the sacred hours are used in idle talk and worldliness SATISFIES —thus God's spirit is driven away. FREDERIC LEE The Sabbath hours have been given for the communion of God with man. OME years ago we heard much Abundant Life—"I am come that It is a time for spiritual growth; a S talk about "the abundant life." they might have life, and that they time for a better understanding of — Today we are hearing similar might have it more abundantly." John God's purpose and plans for man; a promises but in different terms. David 10:10. time for developing confidence and Sarnoff, chairman of the board of Abundant Grace—"And God is able security. Radio Corporation of America, to make all grace abound toward you: Placed at the very heart of man's recently envisioned the wonders of that ye, always having all sufficiency earthly pursuits God has provided 1976 in a speech made in the in all things, may abound to every also a way whereby fellowship and Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York good work." 2 Cor. 9:8. communion between God and men City. He pictured a world of elect- Abundant Power—"Now unto Him may be maintained and developed. ronic and atomic devices that will that is able to do exceeding abundant- Because He is interested in every greatly lessen the drudgery of life ly above all that we ask or think, ac- phase of man's activities He purposed and raise the standard of living all cording to the power that worketh in to be his partner in life. To help man over the world. By that time war will us." Eph. 3:20. remember this partnership God be outlawed and man will live in Abundant Supplies—"But my God ordained the tithing plan. peace and be able to fully enjoy the shall supply all your need according God provides all the fundamental products of his push-button civiliza- to His riches in glory by Christ essentials for man's need and for the tion. Jesus." Phil. 4:19. increase of his possessions. He desires Let us not depend too much on such Abundant Entrance—"For so an that His people should prosper in the human expectations, for material entrance shall be ministered unto you earth and be happy. To ensure this abundance does not bring lasting abundantly into the everlasting king- prosperity we must maintain a satisfaction. The Bible pictures the dom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus covenant relationship with Him. only abundance that will truly satisfy. Christ." 2 Peter 1:11. God did not need man in His Note these promises: It is this spiritual abundance to business but because God loved him Abundant Joys—"They shall be which Christ particularly referred He allowed man to become a partner abundantly satisfied with the fatness when He said: "Ask, and it shall be with Him. Man was to use his of Thy house; and Thou shalt make given you; seek, and ye shall find; strength and intelligence to make the them drink of the river - of Thy knock, and it shall be opened unto partnership real. By faithfully bring- pleasures." Ps. 36:8. you." Matt. 7:7.—Review and Herald. ing the tithe into the storehouse man EL EMEICEL03110110 EMCEE] recognizes God as his partner, he SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS 5 recognizes God's presence with him in Too -often believers pay tithe with cooking, cleaning, washing, and sew- his daily occupation. the superstitious idea that there is a ing. Some days she would go to the The tithe is holy. It is the Lord's kind of hocus pocus (gul gul) at- publishing house where she had a It is the portion due Him according tached to tithe-paying and it will quiet place to write. Some days would to His agreement for providing all multiply what one keeps for himself. find her in the garden planting flowers the elements which make man's Friends, there is no superstition con- and vegetables, and at times exchang- increase possible. Bringing it to the nected with tithe-paying, but there ing plants with her neighbours. Mrs. storehouse is the method by which are real blessings for the one who White was a careful buyer. She a Christian indicates his faith, honours God and enters into covenant bought good materials for she found loyalty, and confidence in God, his with Him. "Them that honour Me I that poor quality things were in the partner. will honour." I Sam. 2:20. The long run much more expensive than Just think of the certainty of the blessing of conscious partnership good quality merchandise. promise God has made to the faithful: with God, the Creator and Sustainer Sabbath was the most pleasant day "I will rebuke the devourer." "He of all things is security. Those who of the week for the children. Natural- shall not destroy." Here is security do not claim this relationship are in- ly, the family attended the church indeed. secure and without confidence. They service, and if Elder and Mrs. White True Sabbath-keeping combined cannot but be fearful before the un- were not speaking the family would with covenanted tithing gives a certainties of this age. sit together during the service. After believer an entirely new outlook upon God is speaking to His people dinner, when the days were pleasant, life in this uncertain age. One cannot today to return unto Him. Not that Mrs. White would walk with the be fully consecrated who neglects God needs us but the church needs children in the woods or by the river, either of these relationships with God. His presence—the outpouring of His and they would observe the beauties The wise man said, "Trust in the spirit and power in its midst today of nature and study the created works Lord with all thine heart; and lean is necessary, if it is to fulfil its mis- of God. If the day was rainy or cold not unto thine own understanding. In sion and share in the glory of Christ's she would gather the children around all thy ways acknowledge Him, and coming. the fire in the home and read to them, He shall direct thy paths. . . . Then Brethren, shall we not, like Jacob, often reading from materials that she shalt thou walk in thy way safely. recognize God's presence and confess gathered from here and there as she . . . When thou liest down, thou shalt our sins of covetousness and make made her journeys. not be afraid. . . . Be not afraid of a tithe covenant with Him today? After the vision on health reform sudden fear, neither of the desolation By so doing we shall receive the and the adoption in the White home of the wicked, when it cometh. For blessing of complete trust and con- of the simple methods of treating the the Lord shall be thy confidence." fidence in Him and the assurance of sick, Elder and Mrs. White were often Proverbs 3:5, 6, 23-26. His presence with us. called upon by the neighbours in times of illness to help in giving treat- ments, and the Lord greatly blessed nn I I -001-10E ❑[1:17-011111EL_11-1 uu their efforts. At other times the sick were brought to their home and were tenderly cared for until they had MRS. E. G. WHITE made a full recovery. Mrs. White enjoyed periods of AS OTHERS KNEW HER relaxation and recreation in the mountains, on some lake, or on the 0. 0. MATTISON open water. Early in life she adopted an attitude of cheerfulness. One time she asked, "Do you ever see me S WE think of Mrs. White and one felt at perfect ease in her gloomy, despondent, or complaining? her wide influence upon the presence." I have a faith that forbids these. It people of God, we are likely to In looking through her diary of is a misconception of the true ideal lose sight of the fact that she lived 1859 we find that the White family of Christian character and Christian a normal life, the same as others of lived on the outskirts of Battle Creek service that leads to these conclusions. her day. The following quotations in a little cottage on a large lot, giving A hearty, willing service for Jesus from the pen of her grandson, Elder opportunity for a garden, a few fruit produces a sunny religion. Those A. L. White, give an interesting in- trees, cows, and chickens, and a place who follow Christ closely are not sight into her everyday life as others for the boys to work and play. Water gloomy. Heaven is all joy." She knew her. "Mrs. White was a thought- was drawn from a well on the prop- discovered if you give smiles, smiles ful mother, a careful housewife, a erty where it served two families. will be returned to you. If you speak kind words, the same will be spoken feni al hostess, often entertaining There was a good Christian girl em- ployed in the household to assist in in return. This short biography is people in her home. She was a help- the housework. Mrs. White often was sufficient to show that in her normal ful neighbour, a woman of conviction, away from home and busy with her everyday life Mrs. E. G. White was but gentle in her manner and voice. speaking and writing. But she carried much like any other good mother and She could enjoy a good laugh, and the responsibilities of the home—the neighbour. SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS

tized as a result of the spiritual activ- NORTHEAST INDIA UNION ities of the school. President: W. F. Stolz Since my last visit here early in Secretary-Treasurer: B. J. Williams 1954, I found much improvement in Office Address: Karmatar P. 0.. Santal Parganas. E. Rly. the estate. Several new buildings have been added; the grounds have been much improved; most of the roofs THE AIJAL REGIONAL trials of the way in the joy of meeting and work painted; and it is a very MEETING our people who had trekked such attractive station indeed. long distances to be at the meetings. The new tractor adds much to the 0. 0. MATTISON One of the first groups we met had efficiency and economy of the farm. walked in from Lungleh some 120 The gardens and orchards are well T T IS a long winding rough trip miles away. I am sure they looked laid out and producing abundantly. 1. from Jowai to Aijal especially more rested and fresh than we who The pineapple -field situated just when crowded like sardines into had come the same distance by jeep! behind the school is very attractive a jeep. On the way to Jowai, Brother We have become soft because of and here you will find some of the Willis Lowry had a head on collision modern conveniences. Soon the little sweetest and finest pineapples that are with a big truck working on the road. chapel was full to overflowing and produced anywhere. The new poultry The truck did not give way but the Brother Burr brought a most inspir- run is well stocked with Rhode Island front of the jeep did. So, he and ing message to the loyal believers who Red birds in well-laid-out pens and Brother Donesky had to practically had come such long distances for this the birds are a great addition to the re-build the front before we could convocation together. other industries on the estate. The start out. This delayed our departure The three days were filled with printing press had far more work for a day but eventually all was good things from early morning till than they could do and another press ready. With minor mishaps along the late at night. Opportunities were is needed very much as there is wide way, which were cared for at the vari- given for our laymen to give their ex- scope for it in this vicinity and it is ous timing gates, we got into Silchar periences and I wish you could have a good trade for the boys to learn. well after dark with the trailer hook listened in as they gave their thrilling The crops at Falakata have been just hanging on by a thread. That reports. It was a very full week-end good this year. I noticed the bins night, during a heavy down-pour, and on Monday we were on our way were full of paddy, corn, and mustard Brethren Donesky and Lowry re- back to Silchar by Dodge truck. As all threshed and ready for market. made the rear end of the jeep while we left Aijal and bade our believers Several thousand rupees worth of the rest of us slept and worried about there farewell, we could only thank mustard had already been sold and them in turn. The next morning it God for what we had seen and heard. they still had a good supply on hand. was as good as new and we were As we thought of these faithful The sale of grass and growing of jute ready to take off again. ones making their way hack to their which is worked up and prepared for In Silchar we found Brother various villages on foot with the hope market by the students gives them Kemmerer had been waiting for us of a soon-coming Saviour cheering a super-abundance of work. A total the best part of two days so he took their hearts, along the way we were of eight paying crops are raised on Brother Donesky's place in the jeep encouraged, too, and we looked for- the estate and plans are being laid and Brother Donesky went on to ward to the time when we will all for further expansion of the farm and Imphal. It is always nice to have a meet again around His great white its produce. treasurer along with you on a trip but throne. Pray for the work in the There has also been much improve- when a jeep has taken the beating Lushai Hills where the harvest is so ment within the class-rooms. Several that the one Brother Lowry drives very promising but where the have been fitted with paddle-armed has, it is just as nice and much more labourers are few. chairs, all made by the students. The comforting to have a wizard with chapel has been equipped with nice tools, like Brother Donesky, along. So A DAY IN FALAKATA furniture and seating forms through- it was with some misgiving that we out and it is a very attractive place of parted company with him. A few worship. Still more furniture for 0. 0. MATTISON miles out of Silchar the lead from the other class-rooms and for the hostels petrol tank snapped but by taking is needed but in due time I am sure some rubber tubing and a few pieces E HAVE a fine group of the administration will care for these of rag we improvised and were on Wstudents in Falakata and the needs. This year they will construct our way just in time to catch the hearts of many have been their much-needed dining room which first gate. This improvising took turned to God during the school year. will give more space in the hostel for place several times more and we were Much opposition to their joining the the girls. The grounds look very at- very relieved when we eventually Remnant Church has been overcome tractive and the lawns are well kept. rolled into the Lowry compound tired, and there has been much rejoicing by The whole plant speaks well of its dirty, and hungry. their teachers and fellow-students. administration and it is a real rep- The day after our arrival the meet- Of, the 170 students who are finishing resentative institution of the Advent ings began and we soon forgot the the school year, eleven have been bap- people. Falakata has a bright future. SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS 5

co-operation and enthusiasm is still as SOUTH INDIA UNION strong as it ever was. During our President: E. L. Sorensen church meetings at night the church Secretary: I. K. Moses was packed to capacity, and many expressed their appreciation of the Treasurer: S. John meetings. We feel sure that our 9 Cunningham Road, Bangalore Office Address: members will go forward with re- doubled energy proclaiming the soon- coming Christ. MY VISIT TO SOUTH INDIA We pray that God may continue to disclose His divine presence among We left Prakasapuram on Saturday evening, Feb. 16, and arrived in A. E. RAWSON our workers in the Kerala field. Bangalore on Sunday morning. For We then went on to Karamana, a the next three days I inspected the ECENTLY I undertook a one- suburb of Trivandrum, where we held month tour of the South India three Voice of Prophecy Bible Schools I • three regional meetings on Feb. 7, 8 in South India--Tamil, Malayalam Union in the interests of the and 9. Considering that the members and Kanarese. These schools are very work. During this time I attended 7 and workers received no financial well organized and are a credit to local budget meetings and regional help to attend the meetings but came our denomination. Under the general meetings. I am happy to say that a at their own expense, the attendance leadership of Pastor Y. G. Thomas, wonderful spirit of consecration was was exceptionally good. Just before and ably assisted by our Branch manifested at each of these meetings, the close of these meetings one of our and workers co-operated with us in Directors, L. C. George and S. G. workers expressed a desire that David, the schools are making good an excellent way. similar meetings be held twice every progress. We have had encouraging The journey was made by car. Ac- year. He stated that in making this reports of baptisms taking place as companied by Pastors E. L. Sorensen, request he was but voicing the senti- a result of the Bible School lessons. I. K. Moses, and Brother S. John, ments of all those present. Much good Many more are at present attending ---, we visited Coorg, the little state was accomplished at these meetings baptismal classes. We are asking you adjoining Mysore. From there, we and we feel sure that those in attend- to remember these Bible Schools in went to Calicut where we held a ance were drawn closer to their God. your prayers. church meeting and were very glad On Sunday, Feb. 10, we left On the following Thursday, Feb. to see the members and workers in Trivandrum for Prakasapuram, arriv- 21, we had our Kanarese committee this section of the field. We have a ing there the same evening. Our com- meeting at Krishnarajapuram, and fine church building in Calicut which mittee meetings, which were held another committee at Bangalore on is a credit to the- mission work there. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Friday. It was a real pleasure to meet Pastor A. Joseph is doing good work 'were a real source of inspiration to with the Kanarese workers and and at the present time a number of all who were present. Close study was church members, for the writer spent people are getting ready for baptism. given to the strengthening of our 13 years in Mysore State—from 1927 Going on to Kottayam we were work and I am glad to report that to 1939. thrilled to learn that as a result of a with the enthusiastic and able leader- Pastor A. F. Jessen, President of recent effort several souls have been ship of Pastors C. Moses and D. the Kanarese mission, is doing a very baptized in this city, and nine more David the work is moving forward good work. He has a clear vision of are attending baptismal classes. most encouragingly. Strong evan- what is needed and we feel sure that We left Kottayam and drove on to gelistic plans were laid for 1957 and the Kanarese work will go forward. the workers are looking forward to Kottarakara where our school is Brother Jessen is very desirous of located. Here we attended a Board an increased membership in the starting industries for the people and coming years. meeting and had an opportunity of definite plans were laid to start some meeting with the school staff. Brother It was a pleasure also to see the industry in the very near future. Parobek is in charge of the school. good work that Brother Manickam On Sabbath, Feb. 23, the writer A co-operative spirit prevails among Dason is doing as Principal of the took the service in the Bangalore the workers there. Elementary School at Prakasapuram. church. We were impressed with the cleanli- We then proceeded to Cochin The following Sunday morning, ac- ness of the school and the where we held our committee meet- companied by Pastor I. K. Moses, we maintenance of the building, and I ings on Feb. 4, 5 and 6. We met with left by train for Madras. We spent understand that the scholastic attain. the workers of the North and South a few hours with Brother Watts of the Kerala fields and strong plans were ment is high. Madras church. At the time he was laid to push forward the work of God. Following the committee meetings busy making a tabernacle for his We were very impressed with the we had regional meetings on Feb. 14, forthcoming meetings. Brother Watts good co-operating spirit prevailing in 15 and 16. The attendance at these is very enthusiastic and I feel sure he the North and South Kerala fields. meetings was exceptionally good and will carry his meetings to a success- Pastors L. C. Charles and A. Joseph, very encouraging. Although Prakasa- ful end. the respective presidents, are giving a puram is one of the oldest mission From Madras we went to good example of Christian leadership. stations in South India, the spirit of Vijayawada to attend the North and 6 SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS

South Telugu meetings on Feb. 25, 26 and 27. Here we met Pastors Sorensen, and D. S. Johnson and Brother S. John. Our meetings in the CHRIST OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS Telugu field were very successful. The members turned out in full force (Part II) and showed great enthusiasm and keenness to adopt new methods for A. G. DANIELLS improving the work. We have a con- secrated group of workers in the as condensed and abridged by Telugu field and strong plans were laid not only for evangelism but for DR. N. A. BUXTON the work in general. Pastors I. Subushanam and G. Isaiah are capable men and the work under their leadership is growing. TN 1888 "there came to the Seventh- through faith in the Surety; it From here the writer returned to -IL day Adventist Church a very invited the, people to receive the Poona with a brief stop-over at definite awakening message. It was righteousness of Christ, which is Secunderabad and Hyderabad. designated at the time as the mes- made manifest in obedience to all Brother and Sister Egan are doing sage of Righteousness by Faith. Both the commandments of God. Many excellent work in conducting a school the message itself and the manner of had lost' sight of Jesus. They at Secunderabad. There are many its coming made a deep and lasting needed to have their eyes directed teachers on the school staff and the impression upon the minds of min- to His divine person, His merits, present building is not large enough isters and people, and the lapse of and His changeless love for the to accommodate the many students time has not erased that impression human family. All power is given who receive instruction in our school. from memory. To this day, many of into His hands, that He may dis- There is talk of erecting another those who heard the message when it pense rich gifts unto men, impart- school building in Secunderabad. came are deeply interested in it, and ing the priceless gift of His own I also visited our new property in concerned regarding -it. All these righteousness to the helpless Hyderabad. Although the building is long years they have held a firm con- human agent. This is the message in need of repair, the location is ideal viction and cherished a fond hope that God commanded to be given and we are looking forward to the that some day this message would be to the world. It is the third angel's time when the present building will given great prominence among us,, message, which is to be proclaim- be re-modelled, or a new building and that it would do the cleansing, re- ed with a loud voice and attended erected in its place. generating work in the church which With the outpouring of His Spirit On the whole my trip around they believed it was sent by the Lord in a large measure.'—Testi- South India was one of the best I to, accomplish. monies to Ministers, pp. 91, 92. have ever undertaken in that area. "Among the influences which have "Every sentence in this comprehen- Under Pastor Sorensen's able guid- led to this conviction is the divine sive statement is worthy of most care- ance the work is pressing ever on- witness borne to the proclamation of ful study. Let us analyse it" briefly: ward. the message of Righteousness by "1. A Most Precious Message.— I was very happy to know that the Faith as it was set forth at the time `The Lord in His great mercy sent a committee members, workers and of the General Conference held in the most precious message to His people.' church members, are 100% behind city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the "2. The Object.—This message the V. 0. P. programme. This is year 1888. From the very first, the was to bring more prominently before partly due to the co-operation that we Spirit of prophecy placed the seal of the world the uplifted Saviour, the are receiving from the Union and approval upon the message and its sacrifice for the sins of the whole section officers. presentation at that time. In the world.' We were happy to know that 6, of plainest and most positive language "3. The Scope.— the 7 sections, have appointed V.O.P. we were told that the Lord was lead- "a. 'It presented justification representatives, in addition to full- ing and impelling men to proclaim through faith in the Surety.' time V. 0. P. secretaries. Further- this definite message of Righteousness "b. 'It invited the people to more, most of the workers' travel al- by Faith. Of that epochal Conference receive the righteousness of lowances have been increased to take and the men who gave the specific Christ, which is made manifest care of more V. 0. P. contacts. message, it is declared: in obedience to all the com- The most encouraging and en- " 'The Lord in His great mercy mandments of God.' lightened step taken was the setting sent a most precious message to His "4. The Need.— aside by 7 section of Rs. 1,000/. in a people. . . . This message was to "a. 'Many had lost sight of "Special V. 0. P. Contact fund." This bring more prominently before the Jesus.' money is retained by each section world the uplifted Saviour, the "b. 'They needed to have their and is to be used by workers in sacrifice for the sins of the whole eyes directed to His divine (Continued on p. 15.) world_ It prPseatecl justification person, His merits, and His SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS 7

changeless love for the human complishment of the particular work must be expected that the message of family.' with which they are connected. He Righteousness by Faith, which came The Resources.— orders them for the fulfilment of His so definitely to the churh in 1888, will "a. 'All power is given into purpose. They cannot be set aside. be accorded a dominant place in the His hands,' They cannot fail. Sooner or later they closing period of the great movement "b. 'That He may dispense will be understood, accepted, and with which we are connected." rich gifts unto men,' given their proper place. Therefore it (To Be Continued) "c. 'Imparting the priceless gift of His own righteousness to PAKISTAN UNION the helpless human agent.' "6. The Extent.—This is the mes- President: C. H. Hamel sage that God commanded to be given Secretary-Treasurer: R. G. Burgess to the world.' Office Address: 32 Mozang Road, Lahore "7. What It Really Is.—qt is the third angel's message, which is to be proclaimed with a loud voice and at- A TRIP TO THE GARO road in some places. So we decided to tended with the outpouring of His FIELD turn back to the small station we had seen earlier. We thought we might be Spirit in a large measure.' M. G. CHAMPPON "It is difficult to conceive how there able to get a train there. could be any misunderstanding or un- Shambhuganj was reached and a N THE morning of Tuesday, train was due at 10 p.m. We left the certainty regarding the heavenly February 12, Pastor and Mrs. endorsement of this message. It car under a tree and moved our K. S. Brown, Pastor C. H. baggage to the platform. Only forty clearly stated that the Lord sent the Hamel, and the writer left Dacca on message, and that He led the minds miles to go but travel was slow. We their way to attend meetings and a of the men who were so deeply en- had to get off at the end of the line baptism in the Garo Hills. about 2:40 a.m. and spend the rest grossed by it and who proclaimed it The holes and the detours and the of the night on the platform. with such earnestness. stretches of dirt road along the way With the coming of daylight it was "It should be borne in mind at did hinder our progress somewhat, time to move. We got on another this time that the course taken by the but we managed to do about twenty ferry. "There is a bus on the other messengers in subsequent years has miles an hour, so we didn't worry too side of the river," said Brother nothing to do with the positive state- much. Brown. But when we got to the other ment, oft repeated, that they were led Then we came to a ferry which side the bus was a mile or two up the by the Lord to declare this funda- soon took us across the river. Ten road. However, we were eventually on mental truth of the Gospel to His miles farther on we came to another the bus, which was rather an ancient people at that particular time. ferry and after we left that river one, and the ten or twelve miles were "Not only was it in the purpose of behind the road improved and we soon covered. We then had eight God to set this message of Righteous- were soon . rolling along through miles to go on foot. With difficulty an ness by Faith before His church; it jungle country and were in ox-cart was found and the baggage was to be given to the world. And Mymensingh soon after 3 p.m. After loaded on and we started to walk. finally, it is declared to be the third filling the petrol tank, an inquiry as Now the cold of the night was angel's message, which is to be pro- to the condition of the road to Jeria forgotten and the sun was increasing claimed with a loud voice and attend- Jhanjal, brought us this informa- in strength. The distant hills were ed with the outpouring of His Spirit tion, "It might be a bit disturbed." beautiful and the variety of birds lent in a large measure.' It is evident that The first obstacle was another interest to the way. Manasapara was the application of this message was not ferry. A much larger river this time reached by mid-afternoon with time limited to the time of the Minneapolis and the appoach not so good—nar- to get something to eat; the tomato Conference, but that its application row, steep, muddy, and cluttered with sandwiches of the morning were long extends to the close of time; and con- ox-carts. These held us up quite a forgotten. There was time, too, to get sequently it is of greater significance while but soon we were on the ferry. ready for the coming meeting. to the church at the present time than A motor boat threw us a line and we A pandal had been prepared and it could have been in 1888. (Italics were on the way across the river. A neatly decorated. The tolling of the supplied.) The nearer we approach hundred yards or so from the other cracked gong announced that meeting the great day of God, the more im- side a concrete road started. Not too time had come. The four of us were perative will be the need of the soul- wide, but good,,except that now and stopped at the entrance while four cleansing work which that message again were stretches where they must Garo girls sang for us and then was sent to do. Surely we have every have run out of the makings! Soon garlanded us. After reaching the reason for a new, more whole-hearted the road became two strips filled in place prepared for us to sit we were study and proclamation of that with bricks in the centre and then again garlanded. Pastor K. S. Brown message. there was a concrete mixer across the spoke at the first meeting after the "God's messages and providences road in front of us. welcome was over. Through Thurs- are always great with meaning. They On making enquiries we discovered day and Friday and Sabbath the are always necessary for the ac- the road was worse ahead, in fact no meetings continued. Topics dealing

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r, Vot, with "The Christian Life," "The VW D.* -:41441,0101:0•1040 11$1101 Mit00310.4 44 010401MA 0,,,44A4 AropNik Remnant Church," and "The Spirit of Prophecy" were presented. Some of those in attendance had walked more MISSIONS AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION than fifty miles to get to the meetings and they were camped on the place. It D. T. HAWLEY was a modern Feast of Tabernacles. Sabbath was the high day. Follow- Chaplain, Karachi Hospital ing the regular Sabbath programme of Sabbath school and church service, the candidates for baptism were ex- S -I glanced into the laboratory I did not start school when five years amined. In the early afternoon the A of our modern hospital here in of age, nor when six, but when I was group started out in single file sing- Karachi, Pakistan, I could not nearly seven my father said that it ing as they went. The place for the help but admire the efficiency and was imperative that I begin school' baptism was about three-fourths of a speed with which Brother Chalmer right away. Mother replied, 'Not un- mile distant in one of the natural Pifer and his three indigenous as- less he can attend one of our own streams. Sixteen were baptized. One sistants carried out their important Seventh-day Adventist church family was from near our new work. No matter what the load schools.' This posed quite a problem Manasapara boarding school site, and becomes at times, they do an admir- since the nearest church school was they had been non-Christians. After able job of supplying the doctors in Harrisburg over fifty miles away. the baptism we all returned to the with the needed information. Those were depression days, and pandal. The ordinances of the Lord's Obviously, I thought, we couldn't moving seemed to be quite a costly House were celebrated. This closed carry on our foreign mission pro- procedure. After weeks of fruitless the meetings and a truly blessed Sab- gramme unless we had well-trained, searching for accommodations nearer bath day. dedicated young men of this type the, school, father finally located an There were many matters of busi- willing to serve. Where do they come empty house which was 18 miles ness to attend to that evening for we from? Are we just fortunate in run- from the town. I guess you might say were leaving the next morning at ning across such individuals? Or is it was a 'ghost house.' The weeds eight o'clock. After another peaceful there some pattern behind it all? around it had grown up higher than: night on the floor of what will be the After considerable prodding, I finally one's head, a good share of the girls' hostel, we prepared to leave. coaxed Chalmer into telling me just window panes were broken out, and Church members carried our luggage, how he happened to be serving in a the inside could not be cleaned up, carrying being done on a pole over mission hospital half way around the unless shovels were first used to clear the shoulders. These men can keep world from home. I think you might away some of the debris on the up a good fast pace for miles, carry- enjoy hearing the story as he told it floors. But mother decided that she ing a good load. to me. would be willing to live any place in We found the same bus waiting at "Our first contact with Seventh-day order that-her children could have a Birisiri. We spent nearly two hours Adventism came when my father, a Christian education. waiting for the driver to make up his mason, was asked to assist in the "Since we were still 18 miles from mind to start. Then the train was late. construction of a new Adventist town, the transportation problem still So it was after dark when we got to church in Pennsylvania. His interest, loomed large. One month the only Shambhuganj and found the car as well as my mother's, was first solution was to send me by train each under the tree. "Do you suppose we aroused not because of the evangel. way. Later we found that a neighbour can make the ferries at night?" we istic meetings held, Bible studies who worked in Harrisburg would be asked one another. "Let's get going given, or literature received, but glad to give my brothers and me a and try," we said. Mrs. Brown hoped simply because of the unusual ride in the morning, and bring us we might see some leopards or a patience and kindness of the minister home with him at night. Since he tiger as we went through the jungle of the church in his relations with the left for work at 6:30 a.m., mother but we saw nothing bigger , than construction men. When my parents had to get us children up at 5:30 jackals and foxes. It was Monday told me this years later, I couldn't in the morning in order to get us morning when we got to Dacca, but help but think of the statement in the dressed and fed before leaving. I can the morning was still very young and Testimonies which says, 'If we would still vividly remember getting up on there were a few hours for sleep humble ourselves before God, and those cold winter mornings when it before the new day dawned. be kind and courteous and tender- was still black outside, and following We were all enthusiastic about the hearted and pitiful, there would be mother a mile through the snow to work in the Garo field. A new board- one hundred conversions to the truth the neighbour's house by the light of ing school and a strong programme where now there is only one.' a kerosene lantern. Of course, we ar- of evangelism will bear a rich harvest. "When I was five years old, we rived in town so early that we had Already there are forty in one section were living on a farm. Mother had a long, long wait before the other ready for batism. Let us not forget accepted the third angel's message, children and the teacher arrived. this part of the harvest field in our but father had not taken his stand as "Later we rode with another prayers and efforts. yet, though convicted of the truth. neighbour, who lived a mile and a SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS 9 half away. Since he worked at the "One last thought. Ever since I was helping Brother Pumford get ready very edge of town, he would let us. a very small boy, I somehow had the for the tent effort. We had a good out there, and we would have to• impression that God wanted me to time together, but when evening came walk over two miles more to school.. serve in the mission field. Through I was tired and could not do my best School got out at 3 o'clock, but since the years that vision faded somewhat presenting the books. At ten-thirty I the friend didn't get finished with his, now and then, but never completely. had sold exactly nothing, and most work until 5:30 o'clock, we had to As I think back now, I know that had people were in bed. The territory I walk the two miles again and wait I not had the favourable environment was working was a few miles east until he was ready to go home. of our own Christian schools keeping of Middlebury, Indiana, among the "Well, obviously our education constantly before me the high ideals old order Amish. I prayed that God wasn't an easy affair, but the folks of service, I would never have ended would not let me go without selling (Dad accepted the message later too) up doing this work we are enjoying that day, because I had been doing somehow made out with the Lord's so much today. I cannot thank God His work. After praying, the Lord help. There were five of us children enough for parents who were willing impressed me to go to the west side in all, and not one of us has ever to make any sacrifice necessary that I of Middlebury and see Mrs. Christ- spent so much as one day in a public might have the privilege of receiving ner, I had sold Mrs. Christner the school. Three have graduated from a truly Christian education." complete library several weeks be. college, one is taking Elementary My heart thrilled as Chalmer told fore. Education training, and the youngest me the story of this dedicated mother "As I approached her place I will be a Junior in one of our and father in Israel. May God raise noticed the lights were still on, so I academies next year. All are still up many more! We need many more drove in. When I knocked on the faithful to this wonderful truth we such young men to help finish the door Mrs. Christner answered the love. Lord's work in the ends of the earth. door, and as she opened the door and saw who I was, she exclaimed, 'Well, here he is now. Come on in.' " "She then told me that the people NEWS FROM visiting her had been looking at the books and wanted to know where they could get them. The couple—Mr. THE WORLD FIELD and Mrs. Culp—lived south of Goshen at Waterford. They had to be at work at 6 a.m. and planned on going home at 9 p.m. but for some reason had not gone. Needless to say, S. D. A. COMMENTARY ment was made for the local elder, they bought the complete library of SET DONATED TO LIBRARY E. J. Bunker, and the pdstor, G. T. $119 worth of our good literature." Hewlett, to make the presentation. —Review and Herald. G. T. HEWLETT Two daily papers and a weekly gave fourteen and a half inches of publi- BRANDS PLUCKED FROM HE Plymouth, [England,] church city, besides two pictures of the THE FIRE IN ECUADOR T board, after considering costs, presentation. needs, and benefits, recently Members of the Plymouth church F. C. PETTY voted to purchase a set of The Sev- are heartened at the witness to our enth-day Adventist BIBLE COMMEN- beliefs that has been afforded T N ECUADOR the great majority TARY for the church library. When through this effective silent evangel- .. of converts come from non- the first volumes arrived, the church ism. They are now contemplating Adventist homes. Although the board reconsidered the question as placing a set of The Prophetic Faith work was slow at first, it has now to their disposal and voted to place of Our Fathers in their city library. taken on impetus. It is evident that them in the new central library of —Review and Herald. God is pouring out His Spirit in a the city, with its spacious, well-ap- special way. pointed reference reading room. In GOD'S LEADING. EVIDENT Of the eighteen baptized in Cuaya- this way the books would be avail- quil on September 22, only my son able to the general public as well as IN BOOK EXPERIENCE was from an Adventist home. One to the church members. B. E. WAGNER of the young ladies had relatives who When the city librarian was ap- had but recently become members of proached, he suggested that probably ONSECRATED literature evan- our church. the Lord Mayor of Plymouth would Cgelists often have experienced Let us call the roll of a few of be pleased to accept the volumes as a that God is leading them in their those who followed the Lord in bap- gift to the city with the understand- work. A good illustration of this is tism. ing that they be housed in the refer- revealed in the following experience "Sister Paez and Sister Castro, how ence room of the new library. of Frank H. Phillips, of the Indiana did you learn of the message." The Lord Mayor (W. J. Oats) Conference. He writes: "We chanced to be passing by the readily consented, and an appoint- "Last Thursday I worked all day church one Sabbath morning and 10 SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS heard singing. Curious to see what 0-00-0- was going on, we entered and were 0000-00-G0-0-0-0-0- 0-0 impressed that God was there." These two women had not previ- ously been acquainted; they did not OUR LORD'S SUPPER come together. The Lord led each one from a different path to His way. ALONZO J. WEARNER Now they are rejoicing in the Lord. "Sister Carmen Velarde, how did you come to learn of this message?" T T IS a solemn moment in the mony likewise pointed forward to the "I was sitting by my window one -L Christian's spiritual experience sacrifice that would deliver men from day when someone handed me an when he receives the emblems re- the bondage of sin. Thus it met fulfil- announcement for the Sunday night presenting our Redeemer's broken ment at the cross. meeting in the Temples. I knew body and life-blood. "The cup of "When the Saviour yielded up his nothing about Adventists, but was blessing, which we bless, is it not the life on Calvary, the significance of the interested in the subject of death, and communion of the blood of Christ? Passover ceased, and the ordinance of the dead. I haven't missed .a Sunday The bread which we break, is it not the Lord's Supper was instituted as a night service since then, and after the communion of the body of memorial of the same event of which two or three weeks I began keeping Christ?" 1 Cor. 10:16. the Passover had been a type."— the Sabbath. I was sure from that first Jesus Christ set us an example when Patriarchs and Prophets. p. 539. night that I had found the true He gathered His disciples together in As the disciples were seated at church. I date my conversion from the seclusion of an upper room in the table on this occasion, all were ill at that Sunday night." city of Jerusalem. This was on the ease. It is a time-honoured custom in Mrs. Velarde is a quiet, refined very night in which He was to be the Orient that all guests be seated ac- woman and a real asset to the church. betrayed. On the morrow He was to cording to their rank. Joseph, while in "Olga Llerena, how many members suffer crucifixion, the price of our Egypt, seated his brothers according of your family are Adventists?" redemption. When they were seated at to their years (see Genesis 43:33). "None at all." table, Jesus said, "I have desired to This evening Jesus was the host, and "Then how does it happen that eat this passover with you before I each of the disciples secretly hoped you, being just sixteen, have ac- suffer." Luke 22:15. that Jesus perforce would indicate cepted the Lord?" Each year Israel had observed the which of them was to be honoured "My father and mother opposed Passover in commemoration of their with the primacy. However, neither my decision. and they do not know deliverance from Egypt. This cere- age nor rank was considered in their that I am to be baptized. However, seating. Previous to this, when the disciples I love the Lord and want to follow 0000000000000000000 Him. That is why I am here." were thinking about who should be "Sister Ordonez, did you find it finally decided to keep the Sabbath greatest among them, Jesus had taught them: "If any man desire to be first, difficult to accept the truth?" himself. So now the bus does not run on that day. The owner rests in his the same shall be last of all, and "I waited and suffered a long time way; he is not really keeping the servant of all." Mark 9:35. "He that before my faith was sufficiently strong Sabbath yet, but he doesn't molest is least among you all, the same shall to step out. You see I decided that I me." be great." Luke 9:48. Now again up- had to separate from the man with "Is the Sabbath the only point of on this memorable occasion in the whom I was living. so as to he able faith with which you f ound upper chamber, Jesus read the to keep the commandments of God. difficulty?" thoughts of their hearts. H.- told me that he would kill me if "No, I was a bigamist, I had two Even yet the disciples had not I did not give up such ideas. I came families. From the time I learned the learned the primary grace of humil- to the place where I knew that I truth, I repented of my sin and made ity. At first the Master said nothing, would have to face danger. Since my things right with the Lord. To avoid then "He riseth from, supper . . .; and companion was not home at the time. all appearances of evil was not too took a towel, and girded Himself. I wrote him of my decision. He easy. I could not have the two After that He poureth water into a answered my letter saying that he families under the same roof as I had bason, and began to wash the appreciated my decision, that he done until that time, neither could I -disciples' feet, and to wipe them with would never cause me trouble, that afford to pay rent for another house. the towel." John 13:4, '5. he himself felt that he must find God, But I launched out in faith, and the In silence and awe the disciples saw , and that I should pray for him. God Lord has blessed me. I know that He their beloved Master stooping to per- has been so good to me, but I was will continue to lead." form the menial duty of a servant. ready to die if that had to be." Winning souls in Guyaquil is not He began with Judas Iscariot, who "Brother Neira, what is your easy. Yet many poor souls are sick of more than any of the others had testimony?" sin; they long to be free. How thrill- coveted the chief place. In turn they "I am a city bus driver. My ing it is to see them find freedom all felt the tender hands of their Lord employer did not want to give me in the Lord Jesus Christ.—Review as He washed their feet. "Having Sabbaths off. But when I insisted, he and Herald. loved His own which were in the

SOUTHERN ASIA. TIDINGS 11 world, He loved them unto the end." 2 252 222222,22222222.2222 •CHD-00-0 Verse 1. PETER OBJECTS LIGHT IN THE BOOKS "Then . . . Peter saith unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash my feet? ... Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus EARNEST LLOYD answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me." Verses NE of our ministerial brethren took their stand for the truth. 6-8. (N attending a meeting of con- The writer has been in quite close "In refusing to allow Christ to ference workers made the state- touch with our literature ministry for wash his feet, Peter was refusing the ment that he felt he "owed everything more than half a century, and has met higher cleansing included in the to a copy of The Great Controversy" hundreds of our church members who lower. He was really rejecting his that had once been purchased from a today are happy in the message be- Lord. . . . The truest humility is to colporteur and then laid away and cause of the influence of our message- receive with thankful heart any pro- forgotten for some years while he was filled books and periodicals. Personal vision made in our behalf, and with engrossed in business affairs. But the experience has only deepened the earnestness do service for Christ."— book had been "discovered" during conviction that our literature wields T he Desire of Ages, (1940), p. 646. an illness that provided ample time an influence among men and women (Miss. ed., p. 638). for reading. And through the book he that only Heaven can measure. A copy "By the act of our Lord this found the great light that blessed his of God Speaks to Modern Man, placed humiliating ceremony was made a own life, and that of his family. To- in the hands of a retired businessman consecrated ordinance.... This ordi- day he is a happy worker in the a few weeks ago, brought forth this nance is Christ's appointed prepara- ministry. comment the other day: "I have been tion for the sacramental service. I thought again of the statement greatly enlightened and influenced by While pride, variance, and strife for made many years ago by Ellen G. this book, and I must tell you that I supremacy are cherished, the heart White: "It is true that some who buy believe all I have read in it thus far." cannot enter into fellowship with the books will lay them on the shelf Christ. . . . There is in man a dis- . . . and seldom look at them. Still God Yes, there is light in the books, dear position to esteem himself more has a care for His truth, and the time reader. We have the books, and we highly than his brother, to work for will come when these books will be still have the freedom to circulate self, to seek the highest place. . . . The sought for and read. Sickness or mis- them. What we need now is a greater ordinance preceding the Lord's sup- fortune may enter the home, and burden to place them in the hands of per is to clear away these misunder- through the truth contained in the the people. It would bring great bless- standings, to bring man out of his books God sends to troubled hearts ing to every member in every church selfishness, down from his stilts of peace and hope and rest."—Testi- if each one returned to his or her self-exaltation, to the humility of heart monies, Vol. 6. pp. 313, 314. first love in witnessing for the Lord that will lead him to serve his A gentleman purchased a copy of in personal conversation, and with the brother."—Ibid., p. 650. (pp. 640, Daniel and the Revelati5n, and after "speaking leaves" of truth. 641). giving the book a few glances, placed Knowing the message for the times, As Jesus found it necessary to it in his library, where it remained and in the light of world conditions, prepare His disciples for so sacred a for twenty-two years. One day in we should be more active in making supper, so today our Lord would have conversation with a business friend, known the truth to others, and in us prepared in heart and mind as we something was said about Bible pro- scattering the page of truth in the take part. "Let a man examine him- phecies. Returning home in the even- daily rouine as well as on stated oc- self, and so let him eat of that bread, ing the man was impressed to look in casions. Whether we give them away, and drink of that cup." 1 Cor. 11:28. his library for a book that might give or lend them, or sell them, let us do If such a preparation for the Lord's some light regarding Bible prophecy. so with confidence and faith, knowing Supper were always made by every As he was doing so, his eye caught that God will watch over them. In the church member, this rite could never the title of the book he had purchased glad harvestime we shall have many become merely routine, or repeated so long ago—Daniel and the Revela- Surprises. Only let us be faithful. "In recitation of empty words ,„ and tion. He and his wife read and studied due season we shall reap if we faint phrases. Instead there would be the that book with their Bible and soon not."—Review and Herald. sense of a sacred nearness to the Master, and a refreshing of our .4!>0-00-04a0-e0-0-0-eOGe0-0-0-000-0-00-0-04 spiritual living. Paul was inspired to exhort the church at Corinth, "For time of trouble, and perplexities that sports, the fashions of the day—these we being many are one bread, and are scarcely dreamed of are before us. things occupy the minds of men and one body: for we are all partakers of . . . Human beings have confederated women. Amusements and unprofitable that one bread." 1 Cor. 10:17. with satanic agencies to make void the _ reading spoil the judgement. . . . "We are on the very verge of the law of God. . . . Worldly business, "At this time—a time -of over- 12 SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS

whelming iniquity—a new life, com- 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ing from the Source of all life, is to take possession of those who have the love of God in their hearts. . . . In- Sabbath School Cason Welp tense earnestness should now take pos- session of us. Our slumbering energies by HARRY W. LOWE should be aroused."—Testimonies, Vol. 9, pp. 43, 44. Associate Secretary, General Conference Sabbath School Department "The Lord Jesus the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: For Lesson. 9, June 1, 1957 and when He had given thanks, He brake it." 1 Cor. 11:23, 24. It is CHRIST REJECTED OF MEN difficult, if not impossible, for us to grasp the many implications of this rr HE disciples hoped that "the Commentary, on Matthew 26:59. act of Jesus' love. The bread was an -I- same power that had caused the These injustices become credible emblem of His own body, and He mob to fall as dead men could when we understand the character of broke it. There He stood, our keep them helpless, until Jesus and the high priestly family of those days. Redeemer, giving thanks to our His companions should escape" (The Annas was high priest from A. D. Father in heaven for the body in the Desire of Ages (1940), pp. 696 6 to 15, when he was deposed by flesh that had been given Him. "The (Miss. ed., p. 682), but they saw Pilate's predecessor. He was suc- Word was made flesh." John 1:14. their Master led away at midnight. ceeded by five of his sons, and in ad- "A body hast Thou prepared Me" They "all forsook him, and fled" dition by his son-in-law Caiaphas (Heb. 10:5), a body that suffered (Mark 14:50). (A. D. 18-36). "The references in the hunger and thirst, was weary and Certain chronological and other later Rabbinic writings and in subject to pain. And now it was about difficulties are involved in a harmony Josephus declare the priestly aristo- to be crucified. Jesus then invited, of our lesson scripture—Matthew 26: cracy to have had a reputation for in- "Take, eat: this is [i.e., `represents'] 57-75; 27 :3-10 ; Mark 14 :53-72 ; trigue, bribery, and love of money." My body, which is broken for you." Luke 22:54-71; John 18:12-24—but —Hoskyns, The Fourth Gospel, p. "This do in remembrance of Me." they are incident to four records with 513. Cor. 11:24. varying objectives, written years after "It deserves notice, that the special In His discussion following the the events transpired. sin with which the house of Annas feeding of the five thousand, He said, There were two parts to the trial is charged (in the terrible language "He that eateth My flesh, and drinketh of Jesus, one before the Jewish ec- of the Talmud) is that of 'whisper- My blood, dwelleth in Me, and I in clesiastical rulers, the other before the ing'—or hissing like vipers—which him. . . He that eateth of this bread civil rulers. seems to refer to private influence on shall live for ever." John 6:56-58. The first three Gospels give the im- the judges in their administration of "It is by receiving the life for us pression of one ecclesiastical trial, justice, whereby 'morals were cor- poured out on Calvary's cross, that we which Matthew says was before rupted, judgment perverted, and the can live the life of holiness. And this Caiaphas. Mark does not name the Shekhinah withdrawn from Israel.' " life we receive by receiving His word, high priests, while Luke names both —Edersheim, The Life and Times of by doing those things which He has, Annas and Caiaphas (Luke 32; com- Jesus, Vol. 1, p. 263; compare The commanded."—The Desire of Ages, pare Acts 4:6). John records two Desire of Ages, pp. 698-703 (pp. 685- p. 660 (p. 650). trials, one by Annas at night, one 688) . "The only safeguard against evil is before Caiaphas in the morning. In "I adjure thee by the living God, the indwelling of Christ in the heart The Desire of Ages, pages 698, 703 that thou tell us whether thou be the through faith in His righteousness." (pages 685, 688), these accounts are Christ, the Son of God," cried —Thoughts from the Mount of Bless- harmonized in two preliminary hear- Caiaphas (Matt. 26:63). It was an at- ing, p. 118 (1956). ings, one before the ex-high priest tempt, to extort self-condemnation Jesus took the cup and said, "This Annas, and one before both Annas from Jesus. This was not the first time cup is the new testament in My and Caiaphas, with this added com- He had been questioned concerning blood." 1 Cor. 11:25. The new testa- ment on page 760 (page 750) : His divinity. See John 10:24: "If ment here referred to is the covenant "Oh, fearful scene! The Saviour thou be the Christ, tell us plainly." of grace, the agreement that was made seized at midnight in Gethsemane, Hitherto the disciples were forbid- between the Father and the Son before dragged to and fro from palace to den to make this claim for Him our world was created. The only way judgment hall, arraigned twice before (Matt. 16:20.), Now Jesus answers for anyone to be saved is to be in the priests, twice before the plainly: "Thou hast said," or, as in Christ. To all who are in Christ He Sanhedrin, twice before Pilate, and Mark 14:62: ,"I am." The term "Son promises: "1 will not drink henceforth once before Herod, mocked, scourged, of man was Christ's common of this fruit of the vine, until that day condemned." designation for Himself; "Son of the when I drink it ‘new with you in MY The trial shows many infractions of Blessed" (Mark 14:61) was a Jewish Father's kingdom." Matt. 26:29.— the Jewish criminal code, some of avoidance of God's holy name. From Review and Herald. which are listed in The SDA Bible John 5:18; 8:58; 9:37; 10:25 it is SOUTIltlIN ASIA TIDINGS 13

clear that the Jews knew what Christ's PETER'S EXPERIENCE attitudes from which he retreated answer would be respecting His kin- under crisis. Consequently, the astute ship with God. Of Caiaphas we read: Peter added to the poignancy of the Jewish rulers blackmailed their vacil- "A conviction came over him that tragic rejection. This was that lating ruler with threats of reports to this man was akin to God. The next "keener anguish" which "rent the Cmsar of his indiscretions. instant he scornfully banished the heart of Jesus; the blow that inflicted "They led him away, and delivered thought."—The Desire of Ages, p. the deepest pain no enemy's hand him to Pontius Pilate" (Matt. 27:2). 704 (p. 689). could have dealt."—The Desire of This was not for hearing, but, in their When the high priest rent his Ages, p. 710 (p. 695). determination, "to have the sentence clothes (Matt. 26:65; compare The It seems incredible that a favoured confirmed and executed."—T h e Desire of Ages, p. 709 (p. 694), he disciple, warned twice in unequivocal Desire of Ages (1940), p. 723 (Miss. acted contrary to the Mosaic instruc- words of a three-fold betrayal (Matt. ed., p. 711). And it was crucifixion, tion of Leviticus 10:6, but the Jews 26:34; Luke 22:34; John 13:38), the Roman capital punishment for did this as a sign of impulsive horror. should so soon deny his Lard in such sedition, which they were determined See Acts 14:14, where Paul and a forthright manner. Peter had pro- upon. Barnabas did it when the people at• tested: "Though I should die with Matthew interposes here the suicide tempted to worship them after the thee, yet will I not deny thee." But of Judas, and the "unscrupulous miracle at Lystra. In the case of soon thereafter came the triple oath- scrupulosity" of the priests in refus- Caiaphas it was tantamount to con- laden denial: "I know not the man"! ing his blood money as a Temple gift, demnation of Christ. (See The Desire of Ages, p. 712 [p. while devoting it to a cemetery for "One of the officers ... struck Jesus 697].) It is a melancholy story, ended foreigners who were refused inter- with the palm of his hand" (John by the shrill cock-crowing in the ment in a Jewish burial ground. 18:22). Matthew 26:67 says: "Then night. Technically such money was to be did they spit in his face, and buffeted "And the Lord turned, and looked returned to the donor, who was to be him; and others smote him with the upon Peter. And Peter remembered" persuaded to use it for the public palms of their hands." Mark 14:65 is (Luke 22:61). Blinded by tears, good. Compare Acts 1:18: "Now this similar, and Luke 22:64 says "they Peter fled into the night, anguished man purchased a field with the struck him on the face." The margin and desperate. reward of iniquity," and Matthew of John's account suggests that He "On the very spot where Jesus had 27:6, 7: "And the chief priests took was struck "with a rod," which is poured out His soul in agony to His the silver pieces . . . and bought with perhaps the original meaning. "The Father, Peter fell upon his face, and them the potter's field." Greek word means literally a blow wished that he might die."—Ibid., p. The trial before Pilate is recorded with a staff, but it was commonly used 713 (p. 699). in Matthew 27:1, 2, 11-31; Mark 15: for a blow with the hand in the face Peter was impulsive, self-confident, 1-20; Luke 23:1-25; John 18:28 to or on the cheeks, and was so under- but vibrant with warmth and sincer- 19:17. • stood in the Sinaitic Syriac Version. ity. He failed in his self-exaltation, Pilate was soon convinced that the He struck Jesus on the cheeks (cf. he wilted under ridicule, as most of charge of treason (Luke 23:2) was Matt. v. 39). If this be the correct us do, but did not sin beyond grace. incongruous with Christ's bearing. translation, the action of the servant After his conversion "he was no "He had had to deal with all kinds of ^ fulfills Isa. 1:6 and suggests the longer impetuous, self-confident, and criminals; but never before had a sufferings of the servant, who is the self-exalted, but calm, self-possessed man bearing marks of such goodness Lamb of God."—Hoskyns, The and teachable."—Ibid., pp. 812, 815 and nobility been brought before Fourth Gospel, p. 514. (p. 802).—Review and Herald. him. . . . He saw a man of calm and dignified bearing, whose countenance 11.111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 bore not the marks of a criminal, but the signature of heaven."—Ibid., p. 724 (pp. 711, 713). Sabbaila School Lesson lielp Pilate's words: "I find no fault in this man," are a virtual acquittal For Lesson 10, June 8, 1957 (Luke 23:4; compare John 18:38), and mark the point at which the pro. JESUS ON TRIAL BEFORE THE ROMAN LAW curator might have become great in- stead of infamous. "He knew that ILATE occupies "a solitary pro- governor of Syria (Luke 2:2), were for envy they had delivered him" p minence in the creeds of Chris- evidently prudent men, but Pilate had (Matt. 27:18; compare Mark 15:10, tendom" (Ellicott). Those who trouble from the outset (A. D. 26), 14, 15), yet he was "willing to con- pity this man should recall his brief which was shortly before John the tent the people." history and the inescapable fact that Baptist's appearance and the public the Redeemer was "crucified under ministry of Jesus. He had already out- TRIAL BEFORE HEROD Pontius Pilate." raged Jewish sensibilities on four or The several previous Roman pro- five occasions, and he showed a fatal Luke 23:6, 7 records Pilate's at- curators of Judaea, subject to the disposition to take cruel and stubborn tempt to solve this dilemma by seizing 14 SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS the pretext that Jesus must be tried 23:16-18). "A strange name and the itomtm IS, as Edersheim com- by Herod Antipas (the half Idumean, figure, Bar-Abbas. That could scarcely ments, an almost inconceivable fact, half Samaritan), ruler of Galilee and have been his real name. It means to which nineteen centuries have Perea, because Jesus came from that `Son of the Father.' Was he a political "made terrible echo." Anti-Christ?"—Edersheim, jurisdiction. The experience with Life and _ In Deuteronomy 21:6 the rite of Herod may be summarized thus: (1) Times of Jesus, Vol. 2, p. 577. "This washing the hands as a sign of free- It was about a year since John's man had claimed to be the Messiah." dom from guilt in case of an unsolved murder and Herod was still uneasy, —The Desire of Ages, p. 733 (p. 722). murder is set forth. To something like (Mark 6:14, 16). (2) He was curious this Pilate now had recourse as he to meet Jesus (see Luke 9:9) and had Having had a remarkable dream in thought he could wash his hands "in gathered a group of maimed people answer to a prayer of Christ, Pilate's wife (traditionally Claudia Procula, innocency" (Ps. 26:6) and at the for whose cure he was prepared to same time allow an innocent prisoner release Jesus (Ibid., p. 729 [p. 718].) claimed as a Roman Catholic saint) to be scourged and crucified! (3) To all of Herod's arguments Jesus sent her letter before Pilate sent for answered nothing, because this man Barabbas (Ibid., p. 732 [pp. 721, John 19:4-7 contains an account had rejected God when he turned 722].) It added to Pilate's fear and not found in the Synoptic Gospels. against John's message. (4) Herod confusion, in which he thought of the "Pilate presents Jesus, the Son of God, was convinced of Christ's innocence, custom of releasing a prisoner of the to the crowd with the words Behold, yet mockingly arrayed Him in an old people's choice at this feast. But the the man, in order that he may release kingly robe and sent Him back to man who would fain have released the prisoner after satisfying the Jews Pilate. Jesus now heard in mounting by an exihibition of public mockery. Pilate tried again to release Jesus crescendo the ferocious cry to release To the readers of the Gospel Behold, after flogging, but the man they Barabbas and crucify Jesus. the man (cf. Luke xxiii. 4, 6, 14) wanted released was Barabbas (Luke For Jews to utter such a cry before stands in sharp contrast with the truth behold, the lamb of God ( [John] i. ••• • •• ••• ••• •• ••• •• ••• ••• ••• •••41* ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •41,• ••• •••• ••• ••• • 29, 36) or with, Behold, your God • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (Isa. xi. 9), and even with Pilate's own words, Behold, your King (v. "FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT" 14)."—Hoskyns, The Fourth Gospel, p. 523. H. M. TIPPETT Pilate then committed the final in- famy: "Take ye him, and crucify tti T WAS a victory that cost too are clashes of wit in which our argu- him: for I find no fault in him." much," said a brother in the ments shine with superior logic, but John 19:6. The Jews charged Jesus church, who had sued and Non which bring us 'Shame as we see the a court case against his business dignity of our opponent humbled in with blasphemy, for which their law prescribed stoning to death (Lev. 24: partner. "I was legally right, but the dust. 16), but in their satanic fury they morally wrong, for I had no mercy." A tender conscience kept alive by a demanded Roman crucifixion. Their David in his old age put down a study of Christ's methods with men rebellion led by his son Absalom. The and by a daily practice of the virtues awful cry—"His blood be on us, and king's army won a signal victory, but exemplified in His character is the on our children" (Matt. 27:25)—is a prayer that will be answered ter- in the course of the battle the young best guarantee against Pyrrhic insurgent, the king's own flesh and ( victories in the spiritual realm— ribly "in the great judgment day." blood, was killed. Whatever satisfac- victories of attrition,- that steal from --The Desire of Ages, p. 739 (p. tion David achieved in the triumph our basic integrity while we pursue 730). of the loyalist army against the rebel some immediate gain. It is simply a With the final word of Jewish was out-weighted by his grief over the matter of relative values all over malice ringing in his ears—"By our death of his son. again, with the choice in our hands law he ought to die, because he made Many objectives for which we of a tainted victory or defeat with himself the Son of God" (John 19: strive are not worth a battle, especial- honour. Let us resolve that if we 7) ; "Crucify him! (Luke 23:21)— ly if in victory we are made meaner, triumph in any achievement or in the Pilate had neither courage nor clear more self-congratulatory, less merci- reaching of any goal, it shall be with- conscience to stand firm. "Son of ful, or less respected. There are out compromise with evil principles God!" "That righteous man!" (Matt. profits made in business deals that and without regret for the means we 27:19, R.S.V.). "Thou art not yield no satisfaction because we have pursued to gain our ends. It is Cwsar's friend!" (John 19:12). The made a short cut through some moral a beautiful thing to see dignity bend weakling was torn between God and principle. There are triumphs that to lift the fallen, a tragic thing to see man. turn to ashes before our eyes as we strength and ability stoop to secure "Conscience does make cowards of meet the burning scorn of those advantage through another's loss.— us all." The blood of Jesus rests not whose regard we treasure most. There Review and Herald. on the Jew alone, but on all who spurn God's Son and cherish sins.— Review and Herald. SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS 15

SOUTHERN ASIA DIVISION worsmosaaaArarovorsvanc.tancebrovocromo THIS IS URGENT eafendat e, WE ARE repeatedly told in the Spirit of prophecy that ts Speciat Dap and famine, flood and earthquakes will follow in quick succession. We are also told that we are not to be surprised at such dis- asters and we must try to alleviate the suffering of others as (9-iletiago much as possible. God gives us an opportunity to help those in 1957 need and expects us to minister to the unfortunate as Jesus would minister if He were here. ce. May 25 has been set apart as the Famine and Disaster May 25 Disaster and Famine Relief Offering Relief Offering Day in Southern Asia. On this day we will have June 1 Home Visitation Day and the privilege of making a special offering for the benefit of H. M. Offering those who become the victims of famine, flood and earthquake. July 6 Medical Missionary Day and H. M. Offering Let each one bring a liberal offering on Sabbath, May 25, and July 13 Mid-summer Offering help relieve the suffering while we can. July 27-August 3 M. V. Week —O. W. LANGE. August 3 Home Missionary Offering August 10 Bible Society Offering q:11 August 31 Tithe Harvest Day coszamx,csoccf4Gcggogdaucgiaaacvezcs5) Sept. 7 Home Missionary Offering Sept. 14 Colporteur Rally Day I also want to thank those who Sept. 28 Sabbath School Rally Day NOTICE Oct. 5 H. M. Offering entertained us; and we again thank Oct. 12 V. 0. P. Evangelism Day From January 1, 1957, the Signs the officers for making our stay in and Offering Oct. 26 Temperance Day and Offering of the Times will be a monthly maga- each place not only profitable but Nov. 2 Witnessing Laymen Day and zine instead of a weekly. It will con- comfortable. We wish all the workers H. M. Offering tain a four-page colour cover with Nov. 2-23 "Review and Herald" in South India God's blessings. Campaign thirty-six pages inside. The price in Nov. 9 "Southern Asia Tidings" the United States will be $2.50 and Offering Nov. 16-23 Week of Prayer and outside the United States $2.75. This Sacrifice will work out at Rs. 12-3 and Rs.13- putt, rut 20ta comp Nov. 23 Week of Sacrifice Offering 7 respectively. Dec. 7 Home Missionary Day and Offering However, any Seventh-day Advent- Official Organ of the ist in this country can get the subs- SOUTHERN ASIA DIVISION THIRTEENTH SABBATH OFFERING of the General Conference cription for Rs. 8-9. of Seventh-day Adventists June 29 Far Eastern Division —L. C. SHEPARD Sept. 28 Southern Asia Division All articles carrying the credit line, "Review Dec. 28 Northern European Division and Herald," are taken from the general church paper of Seventh-day Adventists, published A NEW BOOK at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. MISCELLANY EDITOR J. INA WHITE Those who enjoy poetry will find ASSOCIATE EDITORS 0. 0. MATTISON (Continued from p. 16.) both inspiration and amusement in D. S. JoHNsoN "SANDALWOOD"—a volume of • DR. AND MRS. Roger Barnes have DIVISION DIRECTORY just completed a year of service at the poems by Elder Adlai A. Esteb, just off the press at the Review and President 0. 0. MATTISON Christian Medical College, Vellore, Secretary D. S. JOHNSON and have written to express their ap- Herald. Price Rs. 8/9/-. Treasurer and Auditor M. E. KEMMERER preciation for the hospitality they re- Order from The Oriental Watchman Asst. Treasurer A. G. JOH,NSON Publishing House P. 0. Box 35, Asst. Auditor A. FOSSEY ceived and the pleasure they have de- Asst. Auditor M. S. PRASADA RAO rived from working not only at Vel- Poona 1. DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARIES lore but also at our other institutions here in Southern Asia. Dr. Barnes Acting Educational and War MY VISIT TO Service Commission D. S. JOHNSON. has just returned from a trip to SOUTH INDIA Home Miss. and Burma where he gave service to both Sabbath School 0 W. LANCE (Continued from p. 6.) Medical G. A. 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An execellent and finish the work that God has Division, Poona, and printed by L. C. Shepard at the Oriental Watchman Publishing House, attendance is reported.—D. S. J. given them to do. Salisbury Park, Poona 1. 2,075-2451-57. 16 SOUTHERN ASIA TIDINGS May 15, 1957

the week-end of May 4. Dr. Dick is MEET OUR WORKERS professor of-history at Union College fiiitorellanr and is now loaned to the General Con- ference for this specialized work. • TITHE receipts from January 1, 1957, to March 31, 1957, in Pakistan • PASTOR and Mrs. 0. A. Skau left Bombay by boat for the United States Union totalled Rs. 9,557.87. The of America on May 6, 1957. They membership in Pakistan now num- are retiring from mission service hav- bers 1,831. • BROTHER M. K. Samuel, Publish- ing come to India in 1923. Pastor Skau has recently been the acting sec- ing Department Secretary of the Western India Union, reports sales of retary of the Educational Department of Southern Asia Division. A fare- Rs. 5,346.00 during the month of well gathering presented a gift to Pas- March. He writes of the good work the Spicer Memorial College students tor and Mrs. Skau on the evening of are doing in the canvassing field dur- April 25, 1957. MR.7 AND MRS. R. H. Davidson ar- ing vacation. • ON April 14 the electrical connec- rived in Bombay from furlough on • tion for Narsapur school was made. April 23. While away, they took fur- Brother R. E. Stahlnecker, principal ther training in Physiotherapy work, of the school, writes that he and the and will be locating temporarily in MEET OUR WORKERS staff are carrying on an intensive Karachi. They have returned to India campaign to get in the students from to help with the development of the Pastor J. W. Nixon was not born an the Telugu fields, and have just com- Adventist but accepted the message in hospital project in Delhi. pleted an institute for further training the year 1929 and since 1933 has been • TITHE receipts from January 1, connected with the Publishing work. He 1957, to March 31, 1957, in the of the staff. began his service in the denomination in DR. GORDON HADLEY of the Col- the Queensland Conference of the Aus- South India Union totalled Rs. 23,- • lege of Medical Evangelists has been tralasian Division as a colporteur-evan- 813.50. The membership in the South gelist. Since then he has served for vary- authorized to remain at the Christian India Union is 8,275. ing periods as Local Publishing depart- Medical College at Vellore until Feb- ment secretary, pastor evangelist, Home THE work of re-modelling the • ruary 1958. This will mean much to Missionary and Sabbath School secretary church at Salisbury Park was started and since 1954, Division Publishing de- the training programme in which Dr. partment secretary. on May 5. It is expected that the Hadley is now engaged. As a colporteur and Publishing de- work will be completed by June 10, partment secretary, Brother Nixon had 1957. A balcony, extended space on • PASTOR C. B. Israel recently held the privilege of pioneering the way into temperance meetings in Jammu, Sri- many of the isolated places of Australia the ground floor and a choir loft are with our literature and in the year 1949 being provided. Seating accommoda- nagar and spent several days repre- he established a record up to that time tion for an additional one hundred senting the work of the temperance in sales value for one year. persons will be provided as a result department in that area. He reports Pastor Nixon arrived in Southern a fine interest in our school at Asia to serve as Division Publishing de- of these changes. The congregation partment secretary, on March 3, 1955. has already pledged close to half the Jammu and good possibilities for fu- ture development up there. cost of these changes. AINAP,r1P,41PsdrAIWAIKON4p,411NdlP•41P•411b. • DR. EVERETT DICK, Associate Sec- • PASTOR S. Thomas assisted by rotary of the National Service Organ- Brother G. Anandam is holding a • PASTOR B. D. Juriansz reports the ization of the General Conference of large city effort in Kakinada, one of baptism of 5 persons as a result of Seventh-day Adventists, and Com- the largest cities in Andhra State. The the effort at Matara, Ceylon manding Officer, Medical Cadet Corps, attendance varies between 500 to 600 • PASTOR M. E. Kemmerer has just spent May 2-8 in the Southern Asia persons each evening. There is a completed a two-week tour in the Division. He delivered several lectures large Voice of Prophecy interest in South India Union touching Secun- to the group at Salisbury Park over this centre. derabad, Madras, Tanjore, Kottara- kara, Bangalore, Prakasapuram and other important centres in the South India Union. AT REST • MEDICAL students from Vellore who are serving in our institutions With regret we share with the Pastor Morris passed to his rest at Coalmont, Tenessee. Pastor R. L. throughout Southern Asia are as fol- readers of the SOUTHERN ASIA lows: Dr. C. A. Ninan, Surat; K. A. Kimble conducted the funeral service. TIDINGS the sad news of the passing Paulson and John Abraham, Nuzvid; A full obtivary will appear in a later of Pastor R. P. Morris on Wednesday, Terrence Rice, Rangoon; Moses April 17. issue. Christian, Ranchi. (Continued on p. 15.)

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