"Here is the Patience of the Saints : Here are they that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus." Rev. 14 :12.

V oL. 67, No. 6. BATTLE CREEK, MICH., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1890. WHOLE NO. 1852.

dit I am thankful that we need not be left a prey eth in you both to will and to do of his good time and Ito Satan's ,power,„ _We need not be, left to be pleasure." And as a result., our mental and spirit- iSSUBD WEEKLY BY THE ' driven this way and that. We need not be ual powers increase. As we learn of Christ, we Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, blinded by the delusions of Satan, but may have shall understand how to keep our spiritual 13attle Greek, Fliehigan. our eyes anointed so that we may see things as strength, we shall feed on the word of God, and they really are. The children of God should not we shall have the blessed experience described by TWO DOLLARS A YEAR, IN ADVANCE. permit Satan to place himself between them and the apostle in these words: "Whom having not SO Cents Commission for Each NEW Subscription. i their God. If you. permit him to do this, he seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him SPECThW Tangs i 1 Ci.G.113.5 Op 100 OR IVIOREL will tell voirtharyeiiiii:Onble7 are 7iEe -nari not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeak- Address all communications, and make all Drafts and Money. orders "ayable to— ififFairAirrIZAI-17o—uTieslUal a n----MOrtal able and full of glory." t:MI/1MM & fiERATAD, Sat-tie Creek, lynch. ever bore. .,,,,,,p ace his aagn yuig,glasses The children of God may re in all thins {_WOTeTOUTeyes, andlieleat--ever thing to you undratailliineS: -Wren trout eTan-rd'ilicnities "I SHALL ARISE." in an exaggerateaTorm . fo-,overwhe,myon with come, reileTini:1-n ITi-e il7ise_proll-dences OrGO-dr, ,k. dISFolitgletnenf.' -Yen -SIOUIT'lia-Ve your eyes you ma rejoice. You- need' not fora happy SUGGESTED by a tombstone, bearing only the words "I shall arise," and the date A. D. 1609. Triiiiiite Willi -111711'eaieldilet :SalVe .- -Mu- rTO7foelinz„--, hntI-y Taitliy6ii iigsi--ray hold I shall arise." For centuries rgr Orialie'the word or VOd asi emln of your therO7arses, diicrTirt- - tii a hymn of thanks- Upon the gray, old churchyard stone nlYtinVS'Oiirberore crivingo Wheri-Sataiiteinft you, brealte These words have stood ; no more is said; counsel-, andMI.4re - TOUT, do- GOT--- S- - The grand old promise stands alone, G-Or -WilliC-OITiTifen-a-beart sayTTTrei; not a word of doubt or dailiness. - You may- have Untouched, while years and seasons roll -T-14m131iliTden-dif wni .- Ti cannorbear it: If oiii•-ehOiee your and Around it. March winds come and go, 4 isTOO leavz for me. I Lx---d down'at theTeet ioriour min11:11yoii- choose toe-epen the The summer twilights fall and fade, o my compassionate ite eemer. oor'TO the stig-es Lions OT1146Fir--.5ii- -,, your Or autumn sunsets burn and glow. ''''------WeTnn-st'nOVILTrili that shall escape trials; inind-Will- be-filledWith distrust and-rebelliOu "I shall arise." 0 wavering heart, for the apostle says, " That the trial of your questioning.TOTIT-may `talk out your feelings, From this take comfort and be strong! iire'Verd-O utter is a seed that will ger- "I shall arise," nor always grope faith, being much more precious lian of gold ...... In darkness, mingling right with wrong; that perisheth, though it be tried 'With fire, mina e an 'bear fiull-rn ZiOtre-irstite;41idli will From tears and pain, from shades of doubt, might be found unto praise and honor and glory be 1'MOSsitle io counteract the inifnenceof— your r And wants within that blindly call, at the appearing of Jesus Christ." Gold is tried wons. onCii-- ailre7aTe7fOl-reCO-Wrjrom y "I shall arise," in God's own light, in the fire, that it may be purified fromdross; `-e;'---soiI' —OT:Ten'a*-0'on and from the snare_ of Shall see the sum and truth of all. but :faith that is purified by trial,is moree-Z a an, ,tut Others that have been swayed by your Like children here we lisp and grope, eiouriran -relnedgOld.-Ileit14 uSlOa upon influence ytaliot be able to escape from the un- And, till the perfect manhood, wait Tr` al in a- reasonable way. :, Ler Us' berieFu- haVu -suggested: 11ow importantimportantit it is At home our time, and only dream lia-come` Of that which lies beyond the gate, ffiThirgr-ilierii War- murmuring and discontent. that -'we L2reak -to thOSeaWnnan-s God's full, free universe of life,— reTITEOT, MalieMiSralle's- -iii7,getting put of them. thin 's--Whichi-will_IgiYe spirlinal strength ;,na. No shadowy paradise of bliss, IiiIrm-esToTtrial-w-e-MUST Clingfd-and-his ig,,_ enm-enT1- 1aiiV seelEte-lik son& to No realm of unsubstantial souls,— promises. some-eve said to me, ‘‘1)oi021.:not esus, wEinT:ra- ninOT seen we may love, _arid But life, more real life than this! gerdiSeOliraged at times when you are under befilled with imunspemaliale and full of glory.t **I shall arise." 0 clarion call I filarrAndf have answered "'Yes if by is- Memory's hall should be 'hung with' sacred Time rolling onward to the end couragement you mean sad- or :cast down." pictures, with views of Jesus, with lessons of his Brings us to life that cannot die, The life where faith and knowledge blend. nUld r7lioltalEto::a:4:Orie of your feeltn-s-r" truth, with revealings of his matchless charms. Each after each the cycles roll ! "WO; there is a lime 'fOrSilenee;7timge 'to If memory's hall were thus furnished, we would In silence, and about us here , _ ,T_ e__To_ngtue_a_S ,Wiflia-bridieTand-1Wis --a-_-. not look upon our lot as intolerable. We would The shadow of the great white throne fermined tou ter- no WOrrol doubt ordark-n—es not talk of the faults of others. Our souls Falls broader, deeper, year by year. —Christian at Work. , ring no shade ofileOna—dp-On-th-Oie-Withs' would be full of Jesus and his love. We would wTrOTil-w—as'associated: -1-liaVe Said-to- myself; not desire to dictate to the Lord the way that he 43Prb_ear the B,efiner''S fire;Tt Shall-nOt ' he- Z ii should lead. We would love God supremely, cfl lattitibuter6. ' sunied.--When-r:vR1TsiQr13-e---6TriihT; a and our neighbor as ourselves. When the joy slialite of 'faith an. a ----hOie—i-n—Garri—sliUt tie of the Lord is in the soul, you will not be able "Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another; and oI ri-Vro &I-el-Si-Of IO-OdifeSiTOT-- tfie' -.16Ve--61 to repress it ; you will want to tell others of -the Lord hearkened, and beard it, and a book of remembrance was ristrny_, .avioiii,;' if -shill ' be to Airecrlhe written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought the treasure you have found; you will speak of upon his name."—Mal, 8 : 18, minds'-of , OlherS-16Ward- rea-Ve-n- - and `heat -en-r37 Jesus and his matchless 'charms. We should thinf,To-CehriSVS-WOrI"-inreaVen. tor us, and devote all to him. Our minds should be edu- THE DANGER OF TALKING DOUBT. ourwoirron' earth for liTia "--"'------cated to dwell upon those things that will glo- BY MRS. E. G. WHITE. r Christ is cleansing the temple in heaven from rify God; and if our mental powers are dedi- the sins of the people, and we must work in har- cated to God, our talents will improve, and we " OUR light affliction, which is but for a mo- mony with him upon the earth, cleansing the shall have more and more ability to render to the ment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and !soul temple from its moral defilement. If we Master. We shall become channels of light to eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the Twill work thus, we shall find that the sweet in- others. things which are seen, but at the things which ifluence of God's Spirit will be wrought into our We can have a close connection with God and are not seen. For the things which are seen are 'life. Grace and peace and strength will take with our Saviour ; and when we are connected temporal; but the things which are not seen are the place-of strife and weakness, and instead of with God, we shall be all light in the Lord, for eternal." If our minds are fixed upon the things 'talking'talking of discouragement and gloom, we shall in him is no darkness at all. But if we connect that are eternal, and not on the things of earth, of God's light and love and joy. We shall with Satan, we shall have only darkness, for he we shall, grasp the hand of infinite power, and be looking at the things that are not seen, which is the ruler of the darkness of this world. We what can make us sad ? What can make us i are not temporal, but eternal. When we engage shall be filled with murmuring and complaining doubt? What can separate our souls from the in this Work, the angels of God will draw near to and evil surmising. You will have only the spirit Lord ? Paul says, "I am persuaded that neither communicate divine power, and combine heavenly of accusation against your brethren, and your death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor strength with human weakness. Then we shall soul will be separated from the Source of your powers, nor things present nor things to come, ii grow into the image of our Lord. We shall be strength. We should be thankful that it is not nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, learning hoW to believe in him, learning how to too late in the day to make wrongs right. We shall be able to separate us from the love of God, commit our souls to him, as unto a faithful Cre- still have the privilege of coming to the Source which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." ator. The apostle says, "It is God that work- of light and power. We still may grow up unto 82 .ADITENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD. 2[VoL. 67, No. 6.

the full stature of men and women in Christ with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are sub- shall clearly " discern between the righteous and Jesus. But in order to grow in grace and in the ject unto us through thy name." But he said the wicked, between him that serveth God and him knowledge of our Lord Jesus, you must meditate to them, "Notwithstanding, in this rejoice not, that serveth him not." Then the day will follow upon his love, you must talk of his power and that the spirits are subject unto you ; but rather which shall " burn as an oven." extol his grace. rejoice, because your names are written in The prophet Daniel had a view of that part While I was in England, one day there was a heaven." Written in heaven ? In what ?—The of the judgment which takes place in heaven great parade in the streets. It was the Queen's book of life. Said Paul, "Help those women before the coming of Christ and the resurrection. Jubilee. Every one was talking about it. The which labored with me in the gospel, with He says, "I beheld till the thrones were cast shop windows were filled with her pictures, and Clement also, and with other my fellow-laborers, down [or placed], and the Ancient of days did t all were extolling the Queen of England. Could whose names are written in the book of life." sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the we have taken from the shop windows the pict- It is called the Lamb's book of life. Of the hair of his head like the pure wool ; his throne ures of the queen, and the signs of her glory, first beast of Revelation 13, it is said that " all was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burn- and placed instead expressions of the glory and that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, ing fire. A fiery stream issued and came forth majesty of Jesus, would not the people have re- whose names are not written in the book of life from before him thousand thousands ministered garded us as religious fanatics ? They would of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand have thought that we were carrying religion too world." stood before him. The judgment was set, and far, and that we did not know what we were So there are two classes. One class have their the books were opened." Dan. 7 : 9, 10. about. But did not our Master lay aside his names written there, the other have not. • It is This judgment scene transpires in heaven be- royal robes, his crown of glory? Did he not reasonable to suppose, then, that when one is fore the Son receives his kingdom and returns to clothe his divinity with humanity, and come to truly converted, has given his heart to God, and earth to execute its decisions by giving the re- our world to die man's sacrifice? Why should is accepted, his name is registered in heaven. wards. (See Dan. 7 :13, 14 ; Luke 19 : 11-15 ; we not talk about it ? Why should we not dwell He has now enlisted in the spiritual war. His Rev. 22 : 11, 12.) When he returns, his peo- on his matchless love? 0 that our tongues name is ent' d on the list to run the race for ple receive the reward of immortality, in a might lose their paralysis, that we might speak the prize of eternal life ; and if he is faithful to moment, in the twinkling of an eye (1 Cor. 15 : forth his praise 0 that the spiritual torpor the end, it is not an uncertain race, in which one 51-53 ; 1 Thess. 4 :16); therefore their cases which has come upon the souls of men, might be only can obtain the prize. He may so run as to must have been decided before the advent. removed, that we might discern the glory of God obtain. "Sc run that ye may obtain." The thousands that stand before the throne in the face of Jesus Christ ! We are to be the But his name is to remain in the book of life are not men, but angels that minister unto him representatives of our Lord upon earth. Is it on condition ok enduring steadfast to the end. and take a part in the judgment as those who not time to change the order of things? You Says Jesus, "He that overcometh, the same shall have been ministering spirits to the heirs of sal- who have lived only for self, will you not make be clothed in white raiment ; and I will not blot vation. This same number "round about the haste to connect with Christ, the light of the out his name out of the book of life, but I will throne" are mentioned in Rev. 5 : 11, and declared world ? He can communicate heaven's light confess his name before my Father, and before to be angels. " The books were opened, "—" the through you to those who sit in darkness. You his angels." book, of life," in which are registered the names that have claimed to know the Lord, you who Moses and the prophets were not ignorant con- of the candidates for immortality, and the 4 ‘ book profess to have tasted and seen that the Lord is cerning this book. When Israel had sinned, of remembrance," in which is recorded what they good, reveal it to those around you. Show forth Moses pleaded for their pardon in this way : have done. Jesus is still a high-priest, and here the praises of Him who has called you out of "Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and the sins of the faithful are blotted out. They darkness into his marvelous light. If men can have made them gods of gold. Yet now if thou are " accounted worthy to obtain that [the future] make so much ado over the Queen's Jubilee, if wilt forgive their sin— ; and if not, blot me, I world, and the resurrection from the dead," they can manifest so much enthusiasm over a pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast writ- i. e., the " first resurrection." Luke 20 : 35. finite being, can we not speak to the glory of the ten. And the Lord said unto Moses, Whosoever Sins are not blotted out at conversion, but for- Prince of Life, who is so soon to come in majesty hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my given on condition of faithfulness. (See Matt. to take his weary, worn followers to himself ; to book." Said the Lord by Ezekiel, " And mine 18 : 23-35 ; Eze. 18 : 24 ; 33 : 12.) The time unlock the prison bars of death, and set the cap- hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, of blotting out is just before the coming of tives free ; to give his loved ones who sleep, a and that divine lies : they shall not be in the as- Christ. Acts 3 : 19-21 : " Repent ye there- glorious immortality? Why cannot Christ be sembly of illy people, neither shall they be writ- fore, and be converted, that your sins may be introduced into our conversation ? We are al- ten in the writing of the house of Israel, neither blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall most home. Let us speak courage to the weary shall they enter into the land of Israel." In come from the presence of the Lord ; and he soldiers of the cross. Let us cheer the toiling Psalm 69 is a prophetic prayer against the mur- shall send Jesus Christ, which before was travelers. Let us tell the pilgrims and strangers derers of Jesus Christ. This application is right, preached unto you; whom the heavens must re- of earth that we shall soon reach a better coun- for it is said, " They gave me also gall for my ceive until the times of restitution." ,try, even a heavenly. meat ; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to Said Jesus, " Whosoever therefore shall confess drink." (See John 19 : 28-30.) Of his relig- me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall NAMES WRITTEN IN HEAVEN. ious murderers it is said, " Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written deny me before men, him will I also deny before BY EBB. R. E. COTTRELL. with the righteous." The book of the living is, my Father which is in heaven." Matt. 10 : 32, (Battle Creek, Mich.) doubtless, the book of life. 33. While the Ancient of days is sitting in The prophecy of Malachi 3 applies to the gos- judgment, and all the host of the holy angels are TrrosE who believe and obey the gospel have pel dispensation, from the mission of John the present, Jesus, our great High-priest, will con- the greatest cause of rejoicing ; because believ- Baptist to the time when the jewels of the Lord fess those who have confessed him, and deny ing that God loves them, and trusting with full are made up by the decisions of the investigative those who have denied him. He will blot out assurance that he is able, and more than willing, judgment; and chapter 4 opens with the final the sins of the faithful, and the names of those to fulfill his promises, it is their privilege to re- event of the great day of wrath. In chapter 3 who professed his name but failed to overcome. joice in hope of his salvation. It is not only the Lord reproves the people for their apostasy. " He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed their privilege, but a duty they owe to Him who He says, "Even from the days of your fathers in white raiment ; and I will not blot out his loved them and bought them with his own pre- ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have name out of the book of life, but I will confess cious blood. not kept them." This might truly apply to the his name before my Father, and before his am,- Hence Paul, speaking of many things which Jewish Church in and after the days of Malachi. gels." characterize those who have consecrated them- But it is certainly true of the professed Church Those whose names are retained in the book of selves to God, says, "Rejoicing in hope." of to-day. These hundreds of years since the life will be saved in the time of trouble at the Again he says, " Finally, my brethren, rejoice great Roman apostasy, the Church in general coming of the Lord. Dan. 12 : 1 : " At that in the Lord." Again, "Rejoice in the Lord have not returned to the ordinances of the Lord ; time shall Michael stand up, • the great prince alway ; and again I say, Rejoice." Again the and if ever a people robbed God in tithes and that standeth for the children of thy people ; apostle says, "Rejoice evermore." He empha- offerings, it is the present generation. In this and there shall be a time of trouble, such as sizes it as a matter of importance. While re- state of apostasy it is said, " And now we call never was since there was a nation even to that joicing and praise glorify God, they are a means the proud happy ; yea, they that work wicked- same time : and at that time thy people shall be of grace to the believer. The apostle Peter also, ness are set up ; yea, they that tempt God are delivered, every one that shall be found written speaking of Christ, says, " Though now ye see even delivered. Then [when apostasy has reached in the book." But those whose names are not him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy un- this climax] they that feared the Lord spake found in the book of life will be excluded from speakable and full of glory." often one to another. And the Lord hearkened, the city of God. Rev. 21 : 27 : " And there The true ground of rejoicing is not that God and heard it, and a book of remembrance was shall in nowise enter into it anything that de- has clothed us with miraculoUs powers, but that written before him for them that feared the fileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, we are acknowledged of God as his children. Lord, and that thought upon his name. And or maketh a lie ; but they which are written in Whatever God enables us to do, the glory all they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in the Lamb's book of life." Chap. 22 : 19 : belongs to him. It is said of the seventy, that day when I make up my jewels." The in- " And if any man shall take away from the whom Jesus had sent out to preach the gospel vestigative judgment will decide who are the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall and heal the sick, that they " returned again Lord's jewels ; and when this is finished, we take away his part out of the book of life, and FEB. 11, 189CT ADVENT REVIEW AHD SABBATH HERALD. 83 out of the holy city, and from the things which AN HOUR WITH GOD. amount for their income. Would you, brethren? are written in this book." " If our hearts condemn us, God is greater than BY RUTH CAMERON. our hearts, and knoweth all things." 1 John Reader, is your name in the book of life ? (Oakland, Cal.) Have you enlisted in the army of the Lord ? 3 : 20. This class also think of their sheep, Have you registered in the list for the race for Ax hour with God! through each successive day, cows, oxen, horses, etc., that eat hay, and then Keeps every dark and gloomy cloud away ; it will take all the potatoes, corn, beans, wheat, immortality ? If so, persevere to the end, and Keeps the horizon as the shining light, your sins shall be blotted out and your name And makes the heavenly pathway grow more bright. etc., which the farmer has raised, to keep his confessed before the Father and his holy angels. family. Then the question comes up, is it his An hour with God I secure as in his arms, duty to pay anything? Let me ask a question : But if your name is not registered in the book, Gives to this holy ground ten thousand charms; if you have not confessed Christ and entered his And marks the course all praying souls have trod, Suppose this brother should rent his farm to his service, still there is room for you ; but there is Successful only as they walked with God. neighbor, stock and all. He is to have a tenth part of the increase of that property at the end no time to be lost. Probation still lingers ; An hour with God 1 the Father's voice to hear, Christ still pleads for all who will come to God More welcome far than music to the ear. of the year, for the rent. But at the end of the by him ; but his work of intercession at his It speaks within, and would the heart control, year his neighbor finds he has raised just about Father's throne soon will cease. Soon all his Like some kind angel-visit to the soul. as many potatoes and as much corn, beans, and people will be sealed for eternal life, their sins An hour with God! in sweet communion here, wheat as he will need for his family for the com- all blotted out ; and he will come to "give every Gives us a foretaste of his presence near; ing year. Is it his neighbor's duty to pay a tenth man according as his work shall be." Now is 0 then, with God, what will it be above, of the increase to him for the rent of the prop- the accepted time. Come to Christ ere it be too To live through an eternity of love ? erty? If it is, why question about duty to pay late. a tenth of our increase to the Lord ? TITHING. But to return, Can farmers tell about the in- EXTRAVAGANT EXPENDITURES OF MONEY. BY ELI). S. J. IIERSUM. crease of their stock? All must admit that they (Bangor, Me.) could anciently. Jacob vowed to God, " Of all BY A. SMITH. that thou shalt give me I will surely give the (Grandville, Mick) THERE are two reasons why I offer a few tenth unto thee." Gen. 28 : 20-22. Jacob has A COSTLY PICTURE. thoughts upon this subject: 1. Some who have cattle and camels, etc., and I have no doubt but more recently embraced the Sabbath, have heard that he paid his vow unto the Lord. Now, if RECENTLY, according to the Sanday News of Detroit, there was sold a painting by Millet, but very little on the subject of tithing; and, he could give a tenth of the increase of his stock called "The Angelus," for $110,000. The 2. Many who have been keeping the Sabbath for to God, why cannot we do so? It is first a will- years do not yet pay any tithes. To this last picture is an unpretending one, representing a ing mind that is needed in living up to the re- class particularly, I would offer a few thoughts. male and female peasant in rural French costume, quirements of the Bible. Do in this matter just at the sound of the bell-call for vespers, for the As one reason for not paying tithes, some say as you would expect your neighbor to do if he moment ceasing their toil and bowing their heads they are owing, and they do not think it would hired your property. We are to render to God in silent prayer. be right to withhold what they owe their neigh- the things that are his (Matt. 22 : 21); and he bors, and pay tithes. It seems to me that this says, "AU the tithe of the land," whether of the A VALUABLE HANDKERCHIEF. is not placing their obligation to God in the seed of the land, or the fruit of the tree, . . . A handkerchief in the possession of the emperor of right light. They place their fellow-men first, of the herd, or of the flock, . . . the tenth shall Russia is said to have cost $2, 500. It took seven years and the Lord second, which is directly reversing be holy unto the Lord." Lev. 27 : 30-32. to make it.—Grand Rapids Democrat. God's ways. If their view of the matter be cor- Has not God spoken to us on this point It took seven years to make it, and it would rect, then the two great commandments should through the spirit of prophecy also?—He has take a laboring man, at $1.50 per day, more than be reversed, to read as follows : "Thou shalt love many times. And can we expect the Lord's five years to buy it, appropriating all his wages ; thy neighbor with all thy heart, and with all thy blessing while we disregard the teaching of his and a domestic, at two dollars a week, more than soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy Holy Spirit? Our means will be accepted now twenty-four years. strength, and the Lord thy God as thyself." to carry this work forward ; but in a little while COSTLY ENTERTAINMENT OF FRIENDS. We need not ask if that is right. We must calls for means will cease. How will it be then The Grand Rapids Telegram has the follow- love the Lord with all the heart, soul, mind, if we are found with some of the Lord's means ing :— and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves. in our possession? Think of these things can- Whether we do or not, we show by our works. didly, and act in the fear of God. Colonel Oliver Payne is said to have given his sister, Mrs. Secretary Whitney, a check for half a million dol- An apostle says : "My little children, let us not lars, with the instruction that she was to spend it for love in word, neither in tongue ; but in deed and "DO THEY TEACH CONVERSION AND SANC- the entertainment of her friends during her stay in in truth." 1 John 3: 18. TIFICATION?" Washington. There is no question but that every man should BY ELD. D. T. BOURDEAII. Such a sum of money, allowing fifty dollars pay his honest debts ; but would it be right to (Battle Creek, Mich.) each, would supply 10,000 widows and their rob one man to pay the debt we owe another dependent families with fuel and bread during man? No one could claim such a thing. Then As this question is sometimes asked concerning the winter season ; or allowing $500 each, it is it right to withhold what God claims to be his those who keep the seventh-day Sabbath and be- would buy 1,000 comfortable homes for that (Lev. 27 : 30-33 ; Mal. 3 : 8) to pay debts we lieve in the near coming of Christ, by some who number of destitute families. In one-dollar bills, owe our fellow-men? " But," says one, "those are not acquainted with the nature of their work, placed edge to edge, it would cover nearly 73,000 texts are in the Old Testament." True; but is it is essential that it be answered in the light of feet of flooring ; the same bills placed end to not the Lord as capable of telling us by the facts. Seventh-day Adventists do firmly believe end would reach over six miles. mouth of Moses and Malachi what belongs to him, in conversion and sanctification as taught by COSTLY HOUSE FURNITURE. as he is by the apostle Paul or Peter? Did not the Bible. And they do not content themselves the Spirit of Christ move the prophets as well as with a dead faith as to these essential points ; I was once called upon by a lady to repair a the apostles to write and speak ? (See 1 Pet. 1 : on the contrary, they endeavor to show their faith broken chair. I was surprised when she told me 10, 11). Then, brethren, when God speaks by by their works, and attach great importance to that the chair, when new, cost fifty dollars. By his Spirit, whether by Moses, Malachi, Paul, having a personal experience in true conversion the side of this chair stood another that cost Peter, John, or any other sacred writer, in re- and genuine sanctification. forty-five dollars. In the dining-room stood a spect to moral duties, let us bow in submission And they would not be shut up to themselves side-board that cost $100. Other furniture, to to him. in this matter; but, feeling the great importance say nothing of a piano, which is, of course, There is still another class who say they would of the changes denoted by the words costly, was proportionately expensive. She said 4 conversion" pay tithes if they could tell what a tithe would and "sanctification," in the Holy Scriptures, they that a neighbor had a chair that cost over $100. be. This class we find largely among those who put forth earnest efforts to see that others experi- And yet such houses as the one in which the are farmers. It must be admitted that it is ence them and reap the glorious advantages that lady lived, though costly, can be counted by the more difficult for a farmer to tell just what a they present. hundreds in almost any large city ; and very tithe of his increase is than it is for the wage- They dwell on the numerous Bible proofs that many that are far more costly, and furnished far worker. A man who works for six dollars a Christ is near, even at the door. But they do this more elegantly. week, and gets his pay, can tell at the end of not simply to interest their fellow-beings, and to I am not writing concerning the vast outlays every week just what his tithe is ; and so with the of money by millionaires for house-building and show their respect for God and his word, and woman who works for three dollars a week. She furnishing, but about the homes of ordinarily their love for Christ ; but especially that they can tell just what a tithe of her wages will be. may lead others to seek conversion and to advance well-to-do business men. But it is not so with the farmer. He must wait in holiness, that they may -be found of Christ We have, doubtless, reached the days spoken till his crops are harvested before he can tell without spot at his coming. It is also with a of in James 5 : 3, last clause, and a condition of what is due the Lord. But the question with design to secure this'object that they appeal to things, both literal and symbolical, as indicated him is, can he tell then ? And many, because their hopes in dwelling on the glorious recompense in Rev. 18 :12, 13. they cannot tell exactly, pay but a small part that awaits the converted and the sanctified ; and of what a tithe would be. There is not one of that they appeal to their fears in bringing before —If there be no enemy, no fight ; if no fight, this class who would be willing to multiply what their minds the fate that awaits those who refuse no victory ; if no victory, no crown. they pay in as tithe, by nine, and take that to be converted and to progress in sanctification. 84 ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD. 4[VoL, 67, No. 6.

If they show by the predictions of the word of not by the simple declaration, "I am converted "And God shall wipe away all tears from their God that the period of human probation will and sanctified," but by a conformity to the word eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither soon close, that the work of Christ as mediator of God ; by the advancement that is made in the sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any and high-priest will soon be accomplished, and knowledge and practice of the Bible. more pain, for the former things are passed that the seven last plagues, by which the wrath Instead of neglecting conversion, Seventh-day away." Rev. 21 : 4. Here, in this elysium of of God will be consummated (Rev. 14: 9-14 ; Adventists preach it too strictly for many, in splendor, surrounded with everything that is 15:1, 8; Isa. 59:16-18 ; Rev. 20 : 11, 12), teaching that Christians who lose their first love, pure and lovely, free from the contamination of shall soon be inflicted on sinners, whether they and become cold, and backslide to the point of sin, and purchased by the blood of Christ, will be found in the world or in the Church, it is that, speaking, acting, living like the world, are in as the righteous "shine as the brightness of the by these solemn truths, those who are still in their much need of conversion as they were at the firmament," and as the "stars forever and ever." sins may improve upon the little time remaining, beginning of their Christian experience. Indeed, Says the high and lofty One, "With long life in turning away from their sins, in seeking par- we learn from Peter that their last condition is will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation." don by the blood of Christ, and in practicing worse than their first (2 Pet. 2: 20); and why Ps. 91 : 16. sanctification, that they may flee from the wrath should they not, under such circumstances, do Reader, how long a life will be required to to come. It is also to secure this noble object their first works,—seek a new conversion? But satisfy man in this elysian abode? Would any- that they show by the sure word of prophecy it is one of the most difficult things for those who thing short of eternal life suffice?—No, indeed. that the judgment is imminent. find themselves in this condition, to do this; and And even this is what is promised. How grand Can there be stronger motives than these sol- the reason of this is, that retaining a form of to contemplate—all eternity in which to view, emn facts, associated with the love of God, to piety, and being benumbed and blinded by the search out, and understand the illimitable handi- persuade men to be converted, and to seek and spirit of the world, they do not fully sense the work of God ! Ever and anon new beauties will practice sanctification ? If John the Baptist, in dangers of their situation. Also they may dread present themselves, together with new hights to view of the first coming of Christ to open fully to undertake the task before them. Do we not surmount. When unnumbered ages have rolled the door of salvation to the human race, and in often see this in the history of God's ancient people? by, an unfathomed universe will still lie before view of the retribution of sinners which was to Is it not true that most of the Bible exhortations us. All eternity will be required by the saved occur in the distant future, laid the ax at the to repent, to be converted, are addressed to those to comprehend the love manifested by our Sav- root of the trees, beseeching others to bring forth who have a form of godliness, but who, because iour in yielding up this amazing glory to ransom fruit meet for repentance (Matthew 3), what of their backslidings and their sins, have denied rebel man. And as our immortal minds dwdll should we not do in this respect, in view of the its power? Does not prophecy show that in the on this stupendous problem, love unutterable fills fact that the second coming of Christ and the last days a similar state of things will exist among our souls, and, casting our glittering crowns at' solemn events clustering around it are at the door? the majority of Christians? (See 2 Tim. 3 : 1-5 ; Jesus' feet, we involuntarily exclaim, "Worthy It is with regard to this matter that Seventh-day Matt. 24 : 12, 13 ; Isa. 2 : 13-22; 3 : 10-26, is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and Adventists feel the deepest solicitude, being etc.) Will not like causes produce like effects? riches; and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and desirous to perform faithfully their duty, that Will not Christians who follow the light of proph- glory, and blessing." the blood of souls be not required at their ecy preach conversion and sanctification to per- In view of these things, how circumspectly hands. sons that are found in so deplorable a condi- should this fleeting life be spent ! Better had The religious movement in which Seventh-day tion, with plainness, yet exercising the same pity we never been born than to fail to obtain the im- Adventists take part, and which was to immedi- that God has shown them ? mortal inheritance. Only those who possess an ately precede the coming of the Son of man in the (Concluded next week.) untarnished character can be saved, and dwell in clouds of heaven, is based on the "everlasting the earth made new. Hour by hour, and day by gospel," on "the commandments of God and the ETERNAL LIFE. day we are making our life's record, and deciding faith of Jesus." Rev. 14: 6-14. Does the gos- BY GEO. B. THOMPSON. our future destiny for weal, or for woe. pel say nothing on conversion and sanctifica- (Willow Hill, Ill.) Jesus is soon coming I The ponderous wheel tion? Will those who proclaim and keep the of time never stops. Each revolution of the commandments of God and the faith, or gospel, LIFE—how precious, yet how short ! "It is earth carries us forward toward the great consum- of Jesus, fail to be converted and to walk in the even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, mation. Probationary time hastens to an end. way of holiness? Will they be indifferent with and then vanisheth away." Death is certain ; Eternal life amid the scenes of glory with God regard to the conversion and sanctification of life is uncertain. The rich and the poor, the and sinless angels will soon be ours, or the black- their fellow-beings? To pretend such a thing 'high and the low inust pay this debt of nature. ness of eternal death. Jesus is yet seated on the would be to become guilty of palpable contra- All must needs die. God is no respecter of per- throne of grace ; and though our sins be of the dictions. sons. Neither gold, silver, nor precious stones deepest dye, he can make them like snow. Oh ! All know that the gospel abounds in instruc- can purchase a moment of time. Elizabeth, may we seek God now while Jesus waits to be tions on the nature and importance of conversion queen of England, when the hour of her disso- gracious, that when time shall give place to and sanctification; and it is in conforming our- lution approached, exclaimed, "A kingdom for eternity, and the sweet-voiced angel of mercy selves to the commandments of God and the gospel a moment of time !" But, alas ! prepared or un- shall fold her wings forever, we may be permitted of Christ, that we become truly converted, and prepared, she must quit the walks of men, only to to dwell in the mansions which our Saviour has ll that we advance in sanctification. stand in the judgment as she had lived on earth. gone to prepare, and to praise his name forever. The gospel does not limit the work and evi- The value of life is but comparatively little dences of conversion to feelings and emotions, which estimated until the chilling hand of death is felt are often variable and of short duration ; nor to upon us. Then as we begin to realize that the AN OBJECTION ANSWERED. good words, which are very cheap things. It period of our existence must close, how precious BY WM. BRICKEY. presents "repentance toward God, and faith to- does life appear! With what tenacity we cling (Kingston, Minn.) ward our Lord Jesus Christ," as sure means and to it till forced to yield. Life is not loved be- infallible signs of true conversion (Acts 20: 21 ; cause decked with the gorgeous paraphernalia of ONE objection often raised against Sabbath- Mark 1: 15); and this is precisely what Seventh- pleasures and joys, for these do not abound. keepers is, that they break the commandment by day Adventists teach. And in treating repent- Trouble and sorrow prevail on every hand. driving to meeting on the Sabbath. It does not ance, they insist on the importance of under- All is "vanity and vexation of spirit." "joy seem to break the commandment for Sunday- standing the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and of is withered away from the sons of men." Life keepers to do the same on Sunday. This shows being convicted of sin that the old man may be is valued only because it gives existence. Life is that the objection is not sincere, and arises from crucified ; for true conversion cannot take place the supreme possession of man ; all else is sub- a desire to find fault. The objection is easily where the old man of sin is not crucified. They ordinate; and could he live forever in this world answered. The priests profaned the Sabbath and exalt the cross of Christ without omitting the of woe, he would imagine himself comparatively were blameless. Matt. 12 : 5. They did twice fact that by it those who experience true conver- happy. But this is utterly impossible. Sin is as much work on that day as on any other. Num. sion and true sanctification are crucified to the in the world, and "death by sin." A few brief 28 : 9, 10. Why were they blameless?—Because world. Gal. 6 : 14. They maintain that with- years, and all is over. Short, indeed, is our it was God's work. The commandment forbids ouir out this crucifixion, and without self-denial, race from the cradle to the grave. work. It is to be a day of holy convocation, an there can be no true conversion and no advance- But does death end all? Is death an eternal assembling together. Lev. 23 : 3. It is not ment in sanctification. Matt. 16 : 24-27 ; Heb. sleep?—Nay, verily ! Beyond this transitory said how we are to get there. If a man wants to 12: 1-14, etc. life lies one that will never end. The present walk, I know of no Scripture that will condemn As conversion and sanctification are effected by life is evanescent; the one to come is eternal, as him for it; but if he wants to ride, I think he the word and Spirit of God (1 Pet. 1: 22, 23 ; enduring as the imperishable throne of the Eter- can find a precedent in the Old Testament: "And John 3, etc.), Seventh-day Adventists attach nal. The present life is measured by years; the she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, great importance to the study of the word of God one to come can be spanned only by the endless I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of and to the aid of the Holy Spirit, in view of cycles of eternity. This life is probationary, in the asses, that I may run to the man of God, conversion and sanctification. They believe that which to develop characters which will be fit for and come again. And he said, Wherefore wilt conversion, sanctification, and the religion of the life unending. The dark foot-prints of sin thou go to him to-day? it is neither new moon, the Bible appeal to intellect and to reason, and will be removed, and the beautiful blossoming nor Sabbath. 2 Kings 4: 22, 23. It is evi- that, consequently, they are reasonable things ; earth will be the eternal abode of the saved, dent that they were in the habit of riding the ass and they measure conversion and sanctification, where "sorrow and sighing shall flee away." to the man of God on the Sabbath. FEB. 11, 1890:15 ADVERT REVIEW AND SABBATH PEPALD.

children may look back upon their parents' lives good morals, a good training, and a good repu- gip onug. with thankfulness and not with sorrow, with rev- tation, is within the reach of the poorest, the erence and not with shame. simplest, and may be handed down by them to "That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner-stones, polished after the similitude of a One of the most important possessions which their children. palace."—Ps. 144: 12. parents can convey to their children is health. No child should be deprived of this his right- HOEING AND PRAYING. Hundreds of men and women enter upon the paths ful inheritance through parental neglect. Give of life crippled by diseases and infirmities. They your children an inheritance, but let it be an SAID Farmer Jones, in a whining tone, inherit weaknesses and sicknesses many of which inheritance which cannot be stolen, bartered, or To his good old neighbor Gray : were entirely avoidable by proper care and con- sold ; an inheritance which shall be to them a "I've worn my knees nigh through to the bone, sideration. They inherit feebleness and lassi- source of blessing in this world, and which shall But it aint no use to pray. tude, and are often unfit from the beginning to prepare them for an inheritance incorruptible and "Your corn looks just twice as good as mine, act their part in the busy scenes of earthly life. undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in Though you do n't pretend to be What is wealth to a sick man, when pain and heaven for the redeemed of God. —The Safe- A shinin' light in the church to shine, feebleness attend him every day? What avails guaird. An tell salvation's free. his gold, his silver, his mansions, or his lands? "I've prayed to the Lord a thousand times He pines, he suffers, he dies amid them all. BEMOANING THE PAST, For to make that 'ere corn grow ; Many a sickly rich man would exchange all his An' why yourn beats it so, an' climbs, IT is not unusual to meet people who are always I'd gin a deal to know." inherited wealth and feebleness for the robust health which the hardy hod-carrier derived from bemoaning the past. There are many such who Said Farmer Gray to his neighbor Jones, his humble but virtuous parents ; or would gladly spend more energy in thinking what they ought In his easy, quiet way, begin life anew without a penny, if he could have to have done, and chiding themselves for not hav- "When prayers get mixed with lazy bones, ing done it, than in thinking what they ought to They do n't make farinin' pay. the privilege of being a healthy, ruddy-checked boy once more. do, and planning how to do it. "Your weeds, I notice, are good an' tall, Life is really too short for this sort of thing ; In spite of all your prayers ; Health, in the first instance, is simply and You may pray for corn till the heavens fall, solely an heritage. No child can pre-determine there is too much to be achieved in the present If you don't dig up the tares. his own physical condition; and he, by no act of and in the future to justify continuous dwelling on unimproved opportunities in the past. It is "I mix my prayers with a little toil, his own, is often loaded with such a burden of Along in every row ; disease, that the race of life is lost before it is always in order and in time to turn over a new An' I work this mixture into the soil, fairly begun. His parents are responsible for his leaf to begin again, to make stepping-stones of Quite vig'rous with a hoe. failure, for they are under moral obligation to the sins and errors and mistakes of the past, re- "An' I've discovered, though still in sin, give their children as fair a start as possible in membering them only so much and so long as to As sure as you are born, the race of physical life. learn how to avoid and overcome them in the This kind of compost well worked in, It is also of vast importance that parents con- future. Makes pretty decent corn. serve the vital forces of their children in their " 0, if I could live my life over again," says "So while I'm praying, I use my hoe, first development. Many a child is overfed, or one, " how differently I would act !" But you An' do my level best fed unhealthily, or dosed and doctored into the cannot live it over again. The only thing you To keep down the weeds along each row, coffin before it has the power of choosing for it- can do is to live to-day as well as you can, to An' the Lord, he does the rest. self ; and many, very many persons drag them- straighten your lines of action, and see that they "It's well for to pray both night an' morn, selves through painful lives to premature graves, all point upward, away from the wrong, toward As every farmer knows ; the right. Time spent in mere idle regret is But the place to pray for thrifty corn in consequence of being ill-fed or drugged and Is right between the rows. poisoned in infancy and early childhood. worse than wasted. There are besides, hereditary appetites of terri- The atmosphere of regret is debilitating, ener- "You must use your hands while praying, though, ble force, which lead children to habits of intoxi- If an answer you would get, vating, asphyxiating. It should be avoided by For prayer-worn knees an' a rusty hoe, cation and dissipation; and also perverted tastes us as we avoid malarial atmospheres and those Never raised a big crop yet. which are acquired in the earliest period of life, saturated with infection. A great purpose will which sometimes cause children to curse the par- "An' so I believe, my good old friend, lift one out of regrets, and failing a great pur- If you mean to win the day, ents who set their feet to walk in dark and dan- pose many smaller ones will accomplish the same From plowing clean to the harvest's end, gerous ways. Children are not only led astray end. In such a world as this there is always You must hoe as well as pray." and beguiled into the use of stimulants and in- enough affirmative, positive good to be done to S. Cutler, in Leader. toxicants, but they are also taught habits of glut- occupy all one's time and thought, all one's ca- tony, luxury, and idleness, which become to them pacity of doing and willing. —Sel. A PRECIOUS HERITAGE. an abiding curse. Many a child goes forth from the parental roof, diseased, dyspeptic, and ruined, THE TRUE OBJECT OF LIFE. MOST parents are desirous of leaving their chil- as far as real service in this world is concerned. i, dren an inheritance. Some indeed spend almost Such persons carry with them appetites which WHAT is the true object of life? Is it service IF their entire lives in laying up wealth for their they cannot control, and live lives of gluttony or self-gratification? Every one is answering this children. Often the property which they have and dissipation, with their attendant and result- question for himself by his daily conduct. One acquired never reaches the hands of those for ant horrors and miseries, all of which might have lives as if life for him is to have a good time. whom it was intended, while in other cases it been avoided had parents studied the laws of life The ball-room, the card-table, and the midnight proves the ruin of the- children whom the parents and health, and trained their children in ways of party engage his time and attention. Another desire to benefit, the inheritance designed as a temperance, frugality, and moderation. . . . says that the end of life is to make money. blessing actually coming to be a bitter curse. It is the duty of persons to guide their chil- Everything he looks at must have the glitter of Many a man has had just cause to lament that dren in such respects, restraining them from ex- gold, or he pays no attention to it. His only parental thoughtlessness which acquired for him cesses, and beginning in the earliest period of thought is how much money there is in it. He wealth, but failed to qualify him to preserve and their lives to teach them prudence, wisdom, and measures every act by the rule of how much he enjoy his inheritance. self-control, that they may escape many of these can get out of it. So he goes on wasting his life There are, however, some inheritances which evils. It is also a Christian duty to instruct till God says to him : "Thou fool, this night are not subject to such drawbacks, and which children in the methods of preserving health, and thy soul shall be required of thee; then viliose, people may convey to their children with a reason- to warn them faithfully against those extremes, shall those things be, which thou bast provided?" able assurance that they will prove to be bless- habits, and practices which naturally tend to The apostle Paul knew the true end of life, and ings and not curses. deteriorate, undermine, and wreck their constitu- he gave his conception of it in the words : "For ,It is in the power of parents to convey to their tions. me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." It is children an honest reputation, and a good name, The world needs strong men and women ; there service, self-sacrificing service, and not self-grati- which is "rather to be Chosen than great riches." is no lack of invalids and cripples; but men and fication. .There are many persons who have failed in life women are needed to carry burdens, to endure In order to live Christ, we must first be in for lack of precisely this capital. They have afflictions, to resist temptations, and to stand firm Christ, and Christ in us. We must be redeemed been known as descendants of crafty, tricky, dis- in physical, mental, and moral strength; and it by his precious blood. To live Christ, is to be honest, or dissolute parents ; they have started is the bounden duty of men and women to guard like him, in the home, in the workshop, on the in life with this drawback, and it has been their and protect the future well-being of their off- street, in business, and in the social world. To lot to be suspected from the first. This of neces- spring. And this hereditary endowment of live Christ, is to be spiritually united with him in sity must be of great disadvantage to any one. health, vigor, purity, and self-control is the fellowship; we must become partakers of the di- The man who would spare his children such choicest inheritance which persons can bestow vine nature. Then we can look sweetly into the shame and hinderance as this, should see to it upon their children ;—an inheritance of which Saviour's face when the pains of separation come, that he does only that which will not rob his chil- they cannot be deprived by robbery or fraud ; an and say, "To die is gain ;" for to be with Christ dren of this inheritance. By watchfulness, fidel- inheritance which they can enjoy and rejoice in ; is far better than the sweetest joys of earth. The ity, unshaken integrity, diligence in business, and an inheritance which is precious beyond the gold true end of life is not self-gratification, but uprightness in all transactions of life, this repu- of Ophir, or the gems of the Orient. service, and the highest service is that rendered tation may be acquired and retained ; so that This heritage of good health, good habits, to Christ. —Inquirer.

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) ) Frederick IV., when residing at Berlin, had come both in Britain and America. We may espe- hit ' I under the influence of both Spener and Francke, cially refer to the correspondence that took place two of the most honored names in the records of between earnest Christian men in Scotland and "Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters."—Isa. 32 :20. German piety. At his suggestion two German New England, and to the arousing appeal of CONDUCTED BY J. 0. CORLISS AND W. C. WHITE. candidates of theology were ordained and sent Jonathan Edwards, entitled, " An humble at- out to Tranquebar in the end of 1705. These tempt to promote explicit agreement and visible MISSIONARY HYMN. were Ziegenbalg and Pliitschau. The mission, union among God's people in extraordinary prayer Go forth, ye heralds of the cross, indeed, was German rather than Danish. It re- for the advancement of Christ's kingdom on For 'tis the Saviour's great command; ceived pecuniary support from the Danish Govern- earth." It appeared in 1746. Ere long Wesley His kingdom must not suffer loss ; ment, but Danish theologians gave it little sym- and Whitfield were made the instruments of a Go spread the truth in every land. pathy. The main stay of the enterprise was glorious revival. That, of course, aroused an in- Give yourselves in the glorious cause, Francke, who resided at Halle. The interest terest in missions ; for warm evangelical life is Yea, and much of your worldly store. taken in the mission in Britain was greatly deep- necessarily evangelistic. In the providence of For in this work you must not pause, ened by a visit paid by the excellent Ziegenbalg God, various causes combined to quicken the new If you would precious souls restore. to Europe, including England, in 1714. current of thought. Among the chief of these —See. A real Danish mission was begun when Hans were the great discoveries that had been made BEGINNING OF PROTESTANT MISSIONS. Egede, a Norwegian, proceeded as a missionary in distant regions by Captain Cook and others, to Greenland in 1721. Egede was a man of truly and the new facilities of communication between (Concluded.) consecrated life. Marvelous was his patience in one part of the world and another. Knowledge Germany. pressing on the cold hearts of his countrymen the of the world became larger, clearer ; and the con- claims of the heathen, for thirteen years before he dition of their fellow-creaturesin lands hitherto BUT we must now go back and note the rise of was sent out. Egede in broken health left Green- unheard of could not fail to occupy the attention the missionary spirit in Germany. It is interest- land in 1736 ; but the mission still went on. of Christian men.—J. _Murray _Mitchell, in ing to observe that its origin is traceable to the Foreign 'fissions of the Protestant Churches. 'celebrated Grotius, a Dutchman, but for some The Voramiants. time Ambassador of Sweden at Paris. Seven Before this, however, another community had THE POWER OF PERSONAL CONSECRATION. students from Lubeck there came under his in- entered on the field with a lofty consecration which has ever since been an example and a re- fluence, and were moved to devote themselves to SOME months ago the contained buke to the rest of Christendom. We speak of _Independent a missionary life. The most noted of these was an item of missionary news which bears an excel- the Moravians, or United Brethren, whose efforts Peter Eleyling, son of a goldsmith at Lubeck. lent testimony to the power attending those who He left Paris in 1632, and proceeded by way of have been all along, in the words of William Wil- berforce, " supported by a courage which no dan- in their labors for others are fully consecrated Malta and Alexandria, reaching Abyssinia in the to their work. end of 1634, or beginning of 1635. He was an gers can intimidate, and a quiet constancy which no hardships can exhaust." In 1849 the Moravians started a mission uncommon man both in attainments and devoted- among the mixed The moving spirit in connection with these population of Indians, Creoles, ness. His translation of the New Testament into and Spaniards of the Moskito Coast, Central Amharic was a valuable work. missions was Count Zinzendorf. He had been brought into contact with both Francke and America. At first the prospect was far from From about the year 1664 a most earnest at- encouraging, yet by the year 1881 they had suc- Ziegenbalg ; and a visit to Copenhagen in 1731 tempt was made by an Austrian nobleman, Ernst ceeded in gathering out of the mingled multi- greatly strengthened his desire for the conversion Von Welz, to arouse the churches of Germany tude about a thousand members to their society. of the heathen. In 1732 the community at to a sense of their obligation to diffuse the gospel Suddenly, after all those years, a great awaken- Herrnhut sent out two missionaries to the West among heathen races. The result was small, al- ing occurred, which deeply affected all classes. Indies, and early in 1733 two others to Green- though the pleading was most pathetic. Von- It seemed to begin spontaneously, and continued land ; and ere long the intense ardor of Zinzendorf Welz proved by noble self-denial that he spoke to spread without any special effort on the part seemed transfused into the whole church. In six from deep and conscientious conviction. He of the missionaries, except to subdue the excite- . years from the time the missionaries had sailed abandoned his title of Baron, was ordained to ment which inclined to accompany it, until more for Greenland, the conversion of Kajarnak—than the office of missionary, devoted his fortune to than 1,500 converts were added to their number. which none is more celebrated in missionary an- the work, and proceeded to labor in Dutch Guiana. The work began with some Indians laboring nals—added fresh fuel to the flame ; and the Here the admirable man soon died, apparently in the forest, who were powerfully moved upon small and poor Moravian brotherhood became a having done all he did in vain. Bat his memory is to examine their conduct. They then confessed city set upon a hill, conspicuous far and wide. precious, and his example is surely most arousing. their sins, and knelt, and prayed to God for We are not concerned with the question whether pardon. The same spirit of humility overtook We may next refer to the evangelistic zeal of the modes of work adopted by them were in all even the children, till the revival became almost one of the greatest men of modern days, the phi- respects the wisest possible ; whether, for ex- universal, and many of the most dissolute char- losopher Leibnitz. The Berlin Academy was ample, they did not too long overlook the impor- acters among them were reformed. The quality founded in 1700. Leibnitz had sufficient in- tance of training a native ministry (see Warneck, of the work done was such as caused the Indians fluence to introduce as part of its basis the reso- p. 57) ; but in their ardent longing for the con- to exclaim that God loved them, even as he did lution that the society should " occupy itself version of souls and the maintenance of a high the white man. One singular feature of the sit- with the propagation of the true faith and Chris- standard of personal piety among the converts, uation was, that after time had tested the work, tian virtue." So far as the academy was con- they have all along been nobly eminent. About it was proved to be genuine. Very few fell away. cerned, the scheme of the philosopher fell to the one in sixty of their adult members becomes a On the other hand, a spirit of consecration pos- ground ; but the great conception bore fruit in missionary to the heathen. The parent church sessed the older members, and the work of the various ways. numbers only one-third of the converts gathered Scandinavia. out of heathendom. mission was permanently extended. Such a state of things does not come by chance. The next name that demands attention is that England and Scotland. If it did, we would likely hear of similar instances of Thomas von Westen, born at Trondhjem Until near the end of the eighteenth century, in those parts where missionaries had not labored. (Drontheim), in Norway. He was a man of rare the interest in missions, as exhibited in England, But that is not all ; if such are not mere chance devotedness. In 1710 he became pastor of Vedo, was lamentably small. The Society for the Prop- cases, they come only as the result of earnest, near his native place, and preached the truth with agation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts was lan- consecrated labor. Otherwise they would occur all—earile24,ness and much success. But his heart guid. Somewhat less so was the Society for Pro- where desultory efforts of half-hearted men have was especially drawn out in pity toward the nu- moting Christian Knowledge. been made. It is plain, then, that the work re- merous heathen nomads in the north of the coun- In 1709 a Society for Propagating Christian ferred to was but the signal result of ardent, de- try. A college for training missionaries to labor Knowledge was formed in Scotland, which, how- voted labor, blessed and watered by the Spirit of among them was established by government in ever, did no work among the heathen before 1740. God. In it is shown an illustration of the text : 1716. Westen was appointed director. He Among the agents it then employed among the "In him was life; and the- life was the light of made three laborious missionary journeys in the Indians was the truly admirable David Brainerd, men. " John 1 : 4. The light of the Master re- far North. His literary and other labors were whose journals and touching history, as described flected through the missionaries was witnessed by incessant, and his ardent zeal was communicated by Jonathan Edwards, have been blessed to mul- those untutored heathen, and became a light to a number of devoted disciples.' titudes. Toward the middle of the century Dod- which revealed to them their need of his saving We may be said to enter on a new epoch with dridge labored at Northampton to kindle mis- grace to remove their iniquities. The exem- the establishment of the Danish mission to Tran- sionary zeal and send out laborers ; but even his plification of Christ's life, presented to them a quebar in Southern India. Denmark, indeed, high character and earnestness could not arouse pleasing picture of a happier state, which they was only too slow in taking up this work. She the heart of England from its deplorable apathy. longed to share, and their yearning hearts were had been trading with Southern India and in pos- Religion never was at a lower ebb in England. only satisfied in acknowledging their sins, and session of Tranquebar for nearly a century, but Utter unbelief prevailed in many quarters (as asking for pardon. nothing had been done for the conversion of the Butler testifies in his preface to the "Analogy "); It matters not how low sunken in heathenism natives. Dr. Liitkens, the chaplain of King and in others there was freezing indifference. men may be, the patient exhibition of the life of 4 Herzog, in Schaff's Encyclopedia. See also Dr. F. Stevenson's But the miserable state of things had driven the Christ before them cannot fail to reflect light "Dawn of the Modern Mission" for a vivid sketch of Westen's character, This remarkable man is too little known about. few believing men to earnest and united prayer upon their minds. Has not the inspired word FEB. 11, 1890T ADVENT REVIEW AHD SABBATH HERALD. 87 said it? His life is the light of men. The pres- or appropriations. It has no more right to authorize a the Middle, Southern, and Western States turn entation of Christ in mere words, to any sinner, teacher in its schools to give religious instructions than out billions of tons of every variety of coal under it has to send missionaries to the heathen. The State is not enough ; he must see Christ's love and has no more right to appropriate a dollar to religious in- the sun ; and syndicates are forming to ship can- spirit of sacrifice in the representative, or the stitutions than it has to compel a man to attend church. nel-coal from the valley, of the Cumberland to words spoken will be but idle tales. The State is simply and solely secular. It is organized the ports of England. For more than thirty years the Moravians to help men to secure their natural and advance their It was with doubts and misgivings that the had preached Christ on the coast of Central temporal interests. It is as distinctly secular as a rail- road corporation, a banking institution, or an insurance people of New England began to prepare their America; but that was not enough. The dark- company., Its sphere is confined to this world. With lands for the crop season in that month of March, ened minds of their hearers must be impressed the souls hereafter it has no concern. 1770. Famines were not unusual, and corn and with the reality of that truth which was preached Are we not a "Christian" nation?—Only in the sense wheat came high from the mother country. Now, to them. It must be lived before them, thus that Christianity is the religion adopted by the majority of our citizens for their own personal guidance and com- the prairies and river bottoms of the West pro- demonstrating the power of what had been taught. fort. In no other sense. "Christian" nation has a pi- duce such enormous quantities of wheat and corn, Is there not in the Moravian method of labor, a ous sound, and the man who uses it, commonly thinks that it taxes the railways and steamboats to their lesson worthy of the study of all who preach he has rolled an unmovable stone upon the sepulcher of utmost capacity to carry eastward the harvests of the truth ? J. O. 0. the secular State. a single season. And the products of fields and When we admit the doctrine of a secular State, the doctrine upon which this nation is founded, the doctrine pastures are exported to every land on the globe. of a secular school of necessity follows. Let us under- It took a letter a long time to go from Bos- stand that the. word " godless" does not necessarily ton to New York then, and people in the one 411 mean, as those who use it would fain have us believe, "ungodly." The school may not be religious in any city grew anxious over the delay of the mails THE POPULARICHURCH AND MINISTRY. formal sense, and yet it need not be, and it is not, "irre- from the other. Now, men talk to each other ligious." A literary society does not formally recognize over the telephone from city to city, and the REV. FATHER HUNTINGTON, Of New York God and the Bible ; but it is not an ungodly or an irre- magnetic telegraph has stretched its sensitive ligious organization. It has its own peculiar purpose tendrils around the world. Cables have been City, in a recent lecture delivered at Chicago, and aim. Its purpose does not happen to include any- bore the following testimony concerning the thing of a religious nature, but to stigmatize it for this laid in the depths of the ocean, so that the low- popular clergy and Church, as published in the reason as irreligious and ungodly, would be the lost logic est whisper of the spirit of progress in the West Grand Rapids Daily Democrat:— of fanaticism. thrills the heart of the East, and the every-day Then let the Church think well of her instrumentali- The Church has become a great corporation for the gossip of the nations is talked from continent to ties, her wealth, her power, her influence. Let her quit continent. benefit of the rich; for the enjoyment and satisfaction complaining and go to work. Let her not seek to force of those who are satisfied with the existing state of so- the State to do for her that which lies in her own special Then the stage coach jolted along across the ciety. The clergymen are loth to speak out against the province. The more the Church relies on the arm of country, and people traveled with marvelous ra- prevailing order of things. They may have decided secular power for the promotion of her interests, the pidity at ten miles an hour. Now the fleet engines opinions, but they dare not give them utterance. They more she confesses her weakness. It is a sign of degen- are ready to speak about another world, to point out to eracy and not of strength. When the arm of temporal draw long lines of elegantly fitted palace cars the people who fill their pews the way in which they power becomes in any sense or in any degree a substi- from the shores of the Atlantic to the slopes of can gain entrance through the celestial gates, but they tute for the spirit of the truth, the blight of death is the Pacific in less than a week. are silent when it comes to considering how people can upon the Church. be made happier in this world. They are timorous, hes- Bulky wooden ships carried the naval strength itating, and compromising, and are slow to antagonize of Europe on voyages of conquest then. Now those to whom they look for support. There are a few THEN fAND NOW. great iron -Monsters of the deep plow the seas, exceptions to this rule, but not enough to exert any con- Changes that Have Occurred Within One Hundred protecting our commerce and guarding the gate- siderable amount of influence. I do not mean to say and Twenty Years. that the clergy are entirely selfish in following this ways of the deep. policy. If they are to enlarge their churches, extend THEN and now ! Inventors have been busy. The huge cannons their missionary work, build chapels, and carry on the The subject is fraught with interest to every that frown from our bulwarks ; the Minie musket work of salvation, they must have money, and the that menaces our enemies ; the new dynamite gun wealthy must furnish that money. . . . man, woman, and child in the United States. They are anxious to convert the workmen to their Even the hardest student of history, familiar that promises to make an end of war among the way of thinking, and have erected mission chapels for with all the wondrous phenomena of our unparal- nations,—all these are products of our inventive their special benefit. They invite the workmen to at- genius. tend these mission meetings. What is their answer ? leled growth and progress, is often startled from They decline to attend. The bare benches of a mission his statistical reveries by the crash of some sud- Then people found it a hard matter to keep a chapel and the droning of a third-class preacher who has den bound onward and upward, as the genius of little ice over summer, carefully protected in some been placed in charge of the mission, have no charm for our nation solves at one leap a chasm of perplex- corner of the cellar. Now, the great ice facto- the average workman. He has other and more attractive ities that it would take centuries of a slower- ries turn out millions of tons every day, for many pleasures. He prefers to remain at home, smoke his months of the year, so that the poorest laborer pipe, drink a glass of beer, and read his paper. Seated thinking people to bridge over. by his fireside in his shirt-sleeves, the workman would The morning the first daily paper was issued, may enjoy the luxury of a cooling draught on rather remain at home and watch the rich ride by in March 12, 1770, people thought that 100 circula- the hottest day of summer. their carriages on the way to the fashionable church with tion was a fine thing for a daily paper, printed on Then the production of cotton was an untried its grand organ, splendid music, rich carpet, and eloquent one of those antique presses of Franklin's time. project. Now our cotton mills and manufacto- orator. . . When it comes to denouncing wrongs which are known Now there are from 12,000 to 15,000 daily ries stand unrivaled for the immensity of their to exist, the clergy are inconsistent to a ridiculous de- papers published in the United States, many of output and the fineness of their fabrics. gree. Their preaching and practice do not agree. I them running off editions of 50,000 to 100,000 Then the old wooden plow was drawn through heard of a New York minister who delivered a sermon all the way from four to forty pages. The great one Sunday against stock gambling, and three days later the stubborn soil by from two to six oxen. Now confidentially told a member of his church that he had perfecting cylinder presses, driven by the mighty the great steam-plows turn up acres of sod in a been "badly pinched on Erie." They denounce ballot- engines, with their cutting, folding, and mailing day. Then the reapers toiled with their clumsy box stuff ers and ballot-box stuffing, and dine the same appliances, turn out such masses of current news sickles in the harvest time. Steam harvesters afternoon with men known to be guilty of such prac- and intellectual research as the world never sweep the field, cutting, binding, threshing, and tices. . . The Church is growing richer and more influential. dreamed of in those days. sacking ready for market now. It is the correct thing for fashionable people to attend News, fresh and ''gossipy, from the West The flint and steel and tinder horn were arti- church. It has become a good thing for a business man Indies, six weeks old, was a marvel of enterprise cles of household necessity then. Now our fac- to be a churchman. It helps his business and his stand- then. Now the sayings and doings of the re- tories turn out millions of gross of matches every ing in the community. motest parts of the earth are flashed over the A. SMITH. day. mountains and under the seas, and we read this Then the streets were poorly illuminated—by- -- morning what the emperor of China did yester- CHURCH AND STATE. flickering lamps fed with oil. Now the electric day evening. lights flash along the streets, turning night into MARION D. SHUTTER, of the Church of the The American colonies shipped all their iron day, and by the touch of a single button, great Redeemer, Minneapolis, Minn., gave an address implements of war, agriculture, and mechanics, cities axe lighted. on this subject to his congregation, Dec. 22, from a musket to a shingle-nail, across the water It is wonderful to contemplate ! All these 1889. A synopsis of the discourse was pub- then. They did not think of digging iron ore things have we done, and they are still being lished in the Minneapolis Times of Dec. 23, and turning it into account themselves. Now done. from which we take the following sensible words. they supply the world with some of the finest Who dares guess at the portent of the future They furnish a conclusive answer to the sophis- manufactured products of iron and steel that are by these mighty revelations of the past ?—Sel. tries of those who are advocating the pernicious known, and they are made from the output of doctrine that the State should meddle in relig- our own furnaces, fed by the ores of our own ious matters. He said :— mines ; and millions of tons of iron and steel, in —The opening of the first submarine telephone I take my stand von the principle that the State has no every stage, from the crude pig-iron to the high- cable has just taken place. The cable runs from right to teach in its public schools, or anywhere else, the est-tempered steel spring, are turned out every Montevideo to Buenos Ayres, and is thirty-two Christian religion or any other according to any man's year. miles long, the total length with the overhead interpretation. The State has absolutely no authority in Coal was hard to get then, because they had line being 180 miles. On this line there are religion. It can do nothing more than protect the wor- to haul it across the stormy Atlantic in those five intermediate stations, all of which can tele- shiper in his religious rights. It protects him as a citi- zen and not as a Christian, Jew, or Mohammedan. It slow-going vessels, that often consumed months phone and telegraph simultaneously with all the has no right to favor or advance his views by legislation in making a single voyage. Now the mines of other stations. 88 ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD. s[VoL. 67, No. 6.

also the corning [parousia] of the Son of man be." it strikes us that this is not the leading idea, but ght trim autl In verses 37 and 39 the same word is used. The rather the fact that such an event as the second ad- principal idea in these verses is the destruction of vent is taking place. Thus in Matt. 24 : 30, that "Sanctify them through Thy Truth: Thy Word is Truth." sinners ; and as that is to be at the appearing of which strikes terror into the minds of the tribes of BATTLE CREEK, MICH., FEBRUARY 11, 1890. Christ, parousia is the word to use in those in- the earth is not the idea that they are to encounter stances. the personal presence of Christ, but the fact that he URIAH SMITH, EDITOR. is coming at all ; that the great day of wrath is L. A. SMITH, - . ASSISTANT EDITOR. 1 Cor. 15 : 23 : "But every man in his own or- 13DITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS: der : Christ the first-fruits; afterward they that are come, and the advent of the Lord is taking place. ONO. I. BUTLER, S. N. IIASKELL, G. C. TENNEY, L. N. COHRADI, W. A. COLCORD. Christ's at his coming [parousia]." This refers to So of Matt. 25 : 31 and Rev. 1. : 7. the resurrection of the dead, which will take place All has now been said, that need be said, to meet THE COMING OF THE LORD. at the personal appearing of Christ. Hence we the purpose for which these articles are written ; namely, to show the error of the view set forth in (Concluded.) have this word. THE paper presented on this subject last week, 1 Thess. 2 : 19 : " For what is our hope, or joy, the " Millennial Dawn," that there is no second became too lengthy before the examination of it or crown of rejoicing ? Are not even ye in the coming of Christ but such as is like a thief, secret, was completed. A few thoughts on another di- presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming silent, and unknown to the world, and that that vision of the question were therefore deferred to the [parousia]?" There can be no mistaking of the coming has already taken place. For there are present time. circumstances to which this must refer. events to which all such expressions may apply, As appeared in the testimony published in last 1 Thess. 3 : 13 : " At the coming [parousia] of which are not his coming in power and glory to week's paper, there are three events to which the our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints "-his change the living and raise the dead. This event expressions "coming of the Lord," "coming of the holy ones," or angels; referring to the time when is just before the world; 'and we cannot explain Son of man," &c., are applied : 1. A coming to he comes with all his holy angels with him. Matt. away the scriptures referring to it, as the aforesaid the marriage (Matt. 25 : 10), or "to the Ancient of 25 : 31. book attempts to do, without incurring the guilt of days." Dan. 7 : 13, 14. This coming took place 1 Thess. 4 : 15, 16 : " We which are alive and fearfully wresting the plain and unmistakable dec- at the end of the 2300 days in 1844 ; 2. Coming remain unto the coming [parousia] of the Lord, larations of the word of God. "to reckon" with his servants (Matt. 25 : 19), shall not prevent [go before] them which are asleep. INDEPENDENT PREACHING. which includes the last generation of Christians, For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven and will be fulfilled to us when our cases come up with a shout," &c. Here certainly we have the AT the organization of an S. D. Adventist church, one for decision in the sanctuary above ; 3. " Coming personal appearing of the Lord ; and therefore the person of the company, a Seventh-day Adventist, refuses in the clouds of heaven," which will be a pageant to unite with the body in church fellowship. Afterward same word is used. So also it is used in chap. 5, he feels it his duty to preach, and still refuses to unite of overpowering splendor and glory visible to all verse 23. with the church on the ground that he wants to be in- men. Matt. 24: 30, 31. 2 Thess. 2 : 1 : "Now we beseech you, brethren, dependent, and not subject to any church or Conference. Of these three comings the first and third cannot by the coming [parousia] of our Lord Jesus Christ, What is the duty of the church in regard to his case ? Should they uphold or encourage him in preaching under be the coming which is like a thief, sudden and and by our gathering together unto him." The those circumstances ? silent, and at an hour when not expected ; for time when the saints are gathered, is when the an- Answer. -No one can hesitate a moment as to though the first is not a coming to this i arth, and gels are sent for them, as the Lord appears in the the answer in such a case. The person referred to was, consequently, not seen by men, it was marked clouds of heaven. Matt. 24 : 30, 31. evidently is " not of us." No one can be consid- by a prophetic period (the 2300 days, Dan. 8 : 14) Verses 8, 9: "And then shall that Wicked [the ered in union with a church who will not unite with which was understood ; so that event was not unex- papacy] be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume a church; and what has a church to do in encour- pected-was not at an hour when they thought not, with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with aging or supporting a person who is not in union or although its nature was not at the time understood ; the brightness of his coming [parousia] ; even him, harmony with them ? To give such support and and the third will be accompanied by such immedi- whose coming [parousia] is after the working of encouragement would be utterly inconsistent. If ate precursors, that all the world at the moment Satan," &c. This can refer only to the visible the person does not wish to be subject to any when Christ personally appears, will be looking in coming of Christ in his glory ; and here we find the church or Conference, then let him go out inde- consternation for him to be revealed in the clouds word again. pendent of any church or Conference, depending of heaven. All expressions, therefore, which bring James 5 : 7, 8 : " Be patient, therefore, breth- on his own resources. No one can forbid his going to view a silent, sudden, unexpected coming, must ren, unto the coming [parousia] of the Lord ; . . . out and presenting what views he pleases, but let refer to the one named above as the second, or to of the Lord draweth for the coming [parousia] it be understood that he is not a representative of the coming of the Lord to reckon with his servants. nigh." Both these instances evidently refer to the our cause and people, that he goes without the For this we are to " watch " and be " ready," for coming of the Lord in the clouds. sanction of this people, and that they have no re- we know not when the time is. 2 Pet. 1 : 16-18 : " For we have not followed sponsibility in connection with anything he may do The point now to be noticed is, that when these cunningly devised fables, when we made known or say. The church has no use for a man who will different comings are spoken of, the distinction be- unto you the power and coming [parousia], of our not " hear " it (Matt. 18 :17) nor be "subject " to tween them is clearly indicated by the words used Lord Jesus Christ, but were eye-witnesses of his it (1 Pet. 5 : 5), but causes " divisions" and " of- to describe them. Two words, with one or two majesty, . . . when we were with him in the holy fenses." Rom. 16 : 17. And while it would not exceptions, cover all these passages. These words mount." This refers to the scene of the transfigu- be proper for the church to support one going out are, the verb erchomai, in its various forms, and ration, which was a representation of the coming of in that spirit, no more would it be proper for them the noun parousia. In every case where a com- of Christ, when he shall appear in power and glory. to sanction his course by attending his meetings. ing like a thief, sudden and unexpected, is re- 2 Pet. 3 : 3, 4 : " There shall come in the last ferred to, the first of these words is used ; that is, days scoffers, walking afterutheir own lusts, and CHANGES IN OUR ORGANIC LAW. some form of erchomai; but in every case where the saying, Where is the promise of his coming [parou- leading idea is the personal presence of Christ in sia] ?" The only coming scoffers have any idea of WE seem to have reached an era of numerous his glory, the second word is used-the noun pa, is Christ's personal coming in the clouds of heaven. projected alterations in the great document which rousia. This shows what event must be referred to here. embodies the organic law of our land. The " battle A comparison of the two classes of texts will In verse 12 the same word is appropriately applied of the amendments " which the Boston _Index fore- make-thit distinction plain. Thus in Matt. 24 : 42, to the day of God, when the heavens shall visibly saw sixteen years ago, as a contingency which the 43, 44, 46, and 48, we find the word erchomai. In pass away in flaming fire. conflict of religious and secular ideas would soon Matt. 25 : 6, 13, 19, and 27, we have the same 1 John 2 : 28 : " And now, little children, abide force upon us, seems already to have begun. Cer- word. These are comings connected with the par- in him, that, when he shall appear, we may have tainly a battle of amendments has begun which, if able of the ten virgins, and the reckoning. In confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his it has not yet assumed such a phase as would justify Mark 13 : 26, 35, 36, we have the same word : coming [parousia,]." This is fixed to the time when the predictions of the Index, shows, nevertheless, "Lest coming [elthon, from erchomai] suddenly, he he " appears " ; and there can be no doubt but that how freely the wisdom of our venerated forefathers, find you sleeping." In Luke 12 : 36, 37, 38, 39, expression refers to his coming in the clouds. as expressed in the framing of those fundamental 40, 43, 45, -we find the same word. In Luke 19 : 13, There are three texts which at first sight might principles of government which compose our Na- 23, still the same. And all these comings, it will seem to destroy the force of this argument, based tional Constitution, is being called in question be noticed, are of the same nature. on the use of the words erchomai and parousia. among those now intrusted with the management Let us now notice another class of texts in which These are Matt. 24 : 30 ; 25 : 31, and Rev. 1 : 7, all of the ship of State. the word parousia, referring to the personal pres- of which refer to the time when Christ comes in the There appeared in the columns of the secular ence of Christ, is used ; and these, it will be seen, clouds, and in each of which the words "coming," press a short time since, a list of the proposed must all apply to his visible appearance in the "shall come," and " cometh " are from the Greek Constitutional amendments now pending in Con- clouds of heaven :- erchomai. But the reader will notice the distinction gress. One cannot but be struck with the number, Matt. 24 : 3 : " What shall be the sign of thy drawn in the former part of this article ; namely, if not with the nature, of the changes contemplated. coming [parousia], and of the end of the world ?" that in every instance " where the leading idea is First in real importance among these is the religious Verse 27: "For as the lightning cometh out of the personal presence of Christ in his glory," the amendment proposed by Senator Blair, to provide the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall word parousia is used. But in the texts before us, for the teaching of the principles of Christianity

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in the public schools. The nature of this measure, celebrate thee." It is " the living " alone who can or to the place where good spirits are supposed, by and the consequences which would follow its adop- praise God. Isa. 38 : 17-19. some, to go (in hades or "in limbo," as the Catho- tion, have been already set forth in these columns. The apostle Paul in his incomparable discourse lics have it. Nothing of the kind ; but, " Lord, It takes precedence of other proposed amendments, on the literal resurrection, clearly teaches that but remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." in being of a religious, as well as political, signifi- for the resurrection, every soul, even of those who The second coming of Christ is here distinctly cance. From a political stand-point, however, it are 4, fallen asleep " in Christ, had irretrievably and emphatically recognized by the dying thief, in does not in the minds of legislators, partake of the "perished." 1 Cor. 15 : 18. Certainly this would his question. It was in this event that his hope importance of other measures. The chief point not be true if all the dead were conscious, either lay. Our Saviour had prominently dwelt upon this of attack at present seems to be the article relating in heaven or hell or anywhere else, between death grand event of his second coming, in his discourses to the electing of President and Vice-President. and the resurrection. If righteous Abel is alive to the Jews and in his conversation with his disci- We quote from the Battle Greek Journal of Jan. and in heaven, praising God after being dead 6,000 ples. He had instructed them that he should suf- 23, in relation to this and other pending amend- years, he has no need of any resurrection, and fer death, be raised again, go to heaven, from ments:— could not be said to ,, perish " if there never was whence he came, and return with all the holy Senator Gibson wants the President made ineligible for any. Inspiration declares that man's "breath goeth angels in glory, destroy his enemies, purge the a second term ; Mr. Maish wants him elected by popular forth, he returneth to his earth ; in that very day kingdom from all wickedness, gather his elect, and vote, and Mr. Mc Comas, of Maryland, would like to have his term of office extended to six years. Mr. his thoughts perish." Ps. 146 : 4. Could any state- save them forever to reign with him to all eternity. Dibble, of South Carolina, thinks that one Vice-Presi- ment more clearly declare that death causes all Matt. 13 : 31-43 ; 16 : 24-27 ; 24 : 30, 31 ; Mark dent is not enough for so big a country as that, and thought to cease in those who experience it ? In 8 : 38 ; Luke 9 : 26 ; John 14 : 1-3, and many other wants two of them elected at once, so that one can, if like manner another inspired writer clearly enun- necessary, take the place of the other. scriptures. And however slow the Jews and his r- The fourth day of March does not seem to Senators ciates the same most solemn truth : "The dead own disciples were to grasp the full significance of Gibson and Hoar and Representative Crain of Texas to know not anything ; " " Their love, and their hatred, these emphatic statements of Christ, it must be be the right day for the quadrennial ceremony of the in- and their envy, is now perished ; " " There is no evident that this repentant thief in the dread hour auguration of a President, and they want it changed, the favorite day being sometime in January. Au en- work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in of agony while suffering crucifixion, had enough deavor will be made by Mr. Crain also to change the the grave [Hebrew, sheol, the place of all the dead] knowledge of the Saviour's teachings and sufficient time for the meeting of Congress to a day in January. whither thou goest." (See Reel. 9 : 5-10.) Many illumination of the Spirit of God to realize that his At least four of the representatives—Messrs. Williams, scriptures teaching the same great truth could be only hope was in the coming of that Saviour " into " of Illinois, and Lehlback, Herman, and O'Neill, of In- diana—think that Senators should be elected by the peo- cited. But such emphatic declarations as we have his " kingdom." ple instead of by the State legislatures, as at present, given certainly furnish positive evidence of the The form of the thief's request has much to do and have introduced bills embodying that idea. But no unconsciousness of man in death. with a proper understanding of our Saviour's an- Senator has introduced such a bill, and even if by some chance one of them should pass the House, it is hardly But does not the statement of Christ to the dy- swer, " Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou likely that the Senate' would vote to do away with the ing thief plainly teach that he would be conscious be with me in paradise." The request referred en- present mode of election. after he was dead, and have possession of all his tirely to our Lord's coming again, and not at all to Two representatives—Shively, of Indiana, and Flower, thoughts, and be truly alive, and in paradise with his going, as the time when he hoped to be remem- of New York—think that even post-masters should be chosen by popular vote, and have introduced bills to that his Saviour that very day after he died ? It would bered. All versions at our command so render it. effect. Senator Blair, the great would-be changer of the be strange, indeed, if this were so, and that the and the literal Greek requires this rendering. Did Constitution, has offered joint resolutions providing for Son of God himself should squarely contradict the our Saviour answer the request? or did his reply amendments to confer representation in Congress on the speak of something entirely foreign to that request ? District of Columbia, relative to the punishment of trea- very Scriptures which he teaches us to " search," son, granting the right of suffrage to women, prohibit- that very " word" which he declares to be " truth." If his answer is to be understood according to the ing the liquor traffic, and regarding religion in the public John 5 : 39 ; 17 : 17. Let us, then, more care- popular view, that the converted thief should be schools. fully examine this oft-quoted testimony in behalf in heaven with him that day, then it must be ad- Mr. Mc Comas offers an amendment relating to the taxation of corporations by States, and Mr. Enloe, of of consciousness in death. " And one of the mitted that he wholly ignored the request to be Tennessee, wants the Constitution to prohibit trusts. malefactors which were hanged, railed on him, say- remembered when he should "come into" his Senator Dolph would like to give Congress power to pass ing, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But "kingdom," and promised him something else national laws on marriage and divorce, and E. B. Taylor, wholly different in time, place, manner, and nature, of Ohio, wants polygamy prohibited. The amendment the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not which stands the best chance of being adopted, and thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same con- and different from his own teaching elsewhere ; for which might be approved but for the belief in the folly demnation ? And we indeed justly ; for we receive he uniformly taught that the reward of his people of changing the Constitution, is introduced by Representa- the due reward of our deeds : but this man hath would be given at his second coming, and not at tives Grain, Payson, of Illinois, and Flower, and allows death. (See scriptures heretofore quoted, and the President to veto separate items in appropriation bills. done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, There is a growing feeling that it is not proper that one Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy many others.) It is a far more consistent view to objectionable item should prevent the approval of indis- kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say believe our Lord directly answered the thief's pensable appropriations, as sometimes has been the case unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in para- request to be remembered when he should come when they are unusually odious to the executive. dise." Luke 23 : 39-43. This quotation contains into his kingdom. G. I. B. That the spirit of alteration 'in relation to so fun- all the facts stated in the Scriptures concerning the (To be continued.) damental a document should have obtained so wide thief on the cross. The facts of the record briefly a space in the halls of national legislation, indicates GENERAL MEETINGS IN INDIANA AND IOWA. recited, are these : He was a criminal, and himself that we have reached a momentous period in our admits he was being punished justly for his crimes. WE reached Waldron, Ind., the place of the national history. L. A. S. He had repented of them, and accepted Jesus as meeting, Thursday evening, Jan. 16. The work- One who could save him. In this moment of great ing force of the Conference was well represented, THE THIEF ON THE CROSS. agony he pleads with Christ to save him. He has though some were kept away on account of sick- WHENEVER the scriptural view of the unconscious- faith in him as a Saviour. He entreats : " Lord, ness. The general attendance of our brethren was ness of man in death is presented to one not a be- remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom" much smaller than it would have been, had not so liever in it, almost invariably the inquiry is made, It would not be reasonable to suppose that this many been taken down with the influenza. Sev- "How shall we understand Christ's statement to thief was very familiar with Christ or his teach- eral of the ministers and others were taken sick the thief on the cross—' To-day shalt thou be with ings. But his question does plainly imply that he during the meeting. These are precarious times. -- me in paradise' ? " It matters not how emphatic- knew enough of them to understand that one promi- Storms and disasters by sea and land, with great --- ally the Bible teaches the certainty of man's entire nent doctrine which Jesus taught, was that be was loss of life, an epidemic raging all over the world, cessation between death and the resurrection, from coming again to establish a glorious and immortal increasing the death rate to an enormous degree,— all thought, knowledge, life, love, joy, hope, grief, kingdom, in which the saved should ever dwell. are not these things the forerunners of the day of or pain, this one statement to the penitent thief He knew Jesus and himself were about to die, were, God ? Are they not premonitions of the coming seems more to them than all the scriptural testimony in fact, being put to death at that moment. This storm ? Everything seems to indicate that this is that could be adduced. Job had called death a kingdom, therefore, in which he asked to be " re- the case. May God help us to realize fully the im- "sleep" in which man should lie down and not membered," was not some temporal affair like that portance of the present time and its responsibility. awake until the "heavens [should] be no more" over which David and Solomon reigned, and which Notwithstanding the hinderances on account of (Job 14 :12) ; that is, till Christ should come, many of the Jews at this very time were expecting sickness, we had a good and profitable meeting. and the " heaven depart as a scroll." And to see restored by the defeat of their Roman ene- The different lines of work were discussed, and the psalmist David had stated positively that mies, and the exaltation of the Jewish nation above plans were laid to carry them into execution. The "in death there is no remembrance" even of God. all the Gentile nations around them. He must importance of our time and work was dwelt upon Ps. 6 : 5. Good King Hezekiah, when praising God have clearly comprehended the fact that the "king- at length, and all seemed to be anxious to take hold for a miraculous deliverance from death, declared dom " in which he desired to have a part, if the in earnest. Our morning meetings with the work- that his " soul " had been delivered "from the pit Lord "remembered" him, was to be ushered in by ers were especially interesting and practical, and, of corruption " (which certainly implies that his a second coming of Christ, and a resurrection, else we trust, very profitable. Every evening we had I soul would have entered said "pit, " had he died), Jesus or himself could have no part in it. The preaching, and the church was filled to its utmost and that "the grave [original, sheol; Hebrew, the question was not, Lord, remember me when thou capacity. Many of the people of the village seemed place of the dead] cannot praise thee, death cannot goest to thy kingdom, or when thou goest to heaven, to be deeply interested. oo ADVENT REVIEW All\ID hSVBATH HERALD.- 1°[VoL. 67, No. 6.

From Indiana I went to Iowa to meet the appoint- meeting was only open to friends of the measure will not be allowed here," said the chairman. ment at Des Moines, Jan. 22-27. Here, also, the at- they were trying to promote. "But," insisted the other, " I do not wish to op- tendance was very much affected by sickness. Eld. He introduced the Breckinridge bill, saying it pose your work, but to speak in answer to the Morrison, the president of the Conference, and other was just what they wanted, with the exception that charge made against me from the platform." But leading brethren were absent on this account. Bro. it made too liberal provision for the seventh-day this was to no purpose ; for the next name on the E. W. Farnsworth was present, and carried the bur- people to work on Sunday. His idea was that they program was called ; but before the regular exer- den of the meeting. Some brethren from other States ought to be allowed to do work only in their houses, cises could be resumed, a man arose and asked if it were present, being members of either the locating where they could not be seen by Sunday observers. were possible that, after openly insulting a person committee or the board of managers for the West- But this bill gave them entire liberty to work on in the audience, they would not allow that person ern school. Their presence added much to the in- Sunday as they chose. He deprecated this ; for to have an opportunity to reply. But he was as terest of the meeting. Here, also, the different he said that even with such a clause, the seventh- unceremoniously walked over as was the editor of lines of work were quite fully discussed, and a good day people continued strongly to oppose the meas- the Sentinel. degree of interest was manifested. Several impor- ure. After we have been so liberal with them," But that was not the end of the matter. The tant resolutions were unanimously adopted. If he continued, " they are extremely ungrateful to meeting being in the church presided over by Dr. these are carried into effect,—and we sincerely hope oppose us. They should not have so much consid- Elliot, he resolved to step in and adjust the dif- they will be,—it will mean earnest work and a great eration in the bill." The last statement was made ference, which he did by stepping round to where stir in the State. with considerable emphasis, showing that the clause Eld. Jones sat, and commenced to lecture him Our Sabbath meeting was good. The Spirit of under consideration is not in the bill because of any thus : " Do n't you know that you have no rights God was present. We are truly living in a very desire to favor the seventh-day people. in this house ? If you attempt anything of the interesting and important time. God's providence The introductory speech was, of course, the kind again, as the custodian of this church I will has gone out before us in a most remarkable man- gauge by which all the speeches, with one or two have you arrested." He was quietly told that all ner, but we are so illy prepared to step in and oc- exceptions, were regulated. It was somewhat had certain rights in a convention where the public cupy the ground. This agitation for a national amusing to notice that whenever a speech was were invited, and that if he wished to carry out his Sunday law, etc., is creating a greater demand for made in favor of putting the Sunday law on a threat to go ahead. At this the reverend doctor sub- our literature than ever before, and this brings the purely civil basis, the next speaker would antago- sided and again took his seat. We mention this principles of the third angel's message to the very nize that sentiment, and declare that the religious little episode just to show how intolerant these peo- front everywhere, which, in turn, opens up new phase of the matter must not be forgotten. Do ple are, and mean to be, toward all dissenters. fields, and creates more numerous calls for laborers the best the conductors of the convention could, At the close of the convention the usual vote was than ever were heard in the past. Truly, it be- the religious side of their work would assert its taken to indorse the Sunday-rest bill. At the call comes us to pray that God will raise up laborers in place. There was considerable venom shown in the of the chairman for an affirmative vote, the response the harvest. words of some of the speakers, when referring to was rather feeble. But when the negative was At the close of the State meeting I attended the their opposers. Infidels, atheists, and saloonists called for, a loud " No " was heard from various meeting of the locating committee for the Western were all mentioned as in the race against them, but parts of the house. But this gave the chairman College, at Knoxville. The committee had spent none of these were so bad, in the estimation of Rev. no difficulty. He ruled that the noes came from about two weeks in looking over the ground and George Elliott, author of the " Abiding Sabbath," those who were not members of the convention, and examining the propositions made by different par- as that " insignificant sect of narrow-minded big- so the resolution was reported as being carried unani- ties at different places. The most important of ots, who have joined hands with atheists, secular- mously by a rising vote. Such is a part of the these were now taken up and considered by the ists, and foul-mouthed socialists, to strike down the " honorable warfare " with which these people expect committee. After bringing out all the main feat- institution, which we are asking the people to pre- to compass their ends. Last year the Adventists ures and carefully weighing everything; a formal serve, by the vilest methods of Jesuitism and false- were entirely ignored in their meetings. This year ballot was taken, which resulted in six ballots being hood, by bare-faced misrepresentation, and by the they have commenced early to denounce them as cast for Lincoln, Neb., and two for Des Moines, deepest intrigue." among the vilest of the earth. This should give, Iowa. Thus the college, which is to bear the name Not even the members of Congress who spoke, all the workers courage, for two reasons : first, be- of " Union College," has been located at Lincoln, were free from these personal reflections. Mr. cause it shows that their work has not been in vain ; Neb. The committee tried to seek the Lord, and Wickham, from Ohio, spoke especially against the and, second, because it tells us that the message is we have reason to believe that God's Spirit directed petition work of the Seventh-day Adventists, as one fast hastening to its close. the minds of his servants. May God's signal bless- of the deepest deception. But he finally consoled Sunday night, Feb. 2, we had two meetings in ing follow this important enterprise all the way, is himself and the few present (many of whom were opposite sides of the city. At one point Eld. A. T. our prayer. A much greater interest on the part the people he was belaboring) that these petitions Jones spoke to a fair audience on the difference be- of those not connected with our people has been were a " gun loaded to the muzzle with blank car- tween the gospel and religious legislation. At the taken in our college and its location, than was an- tridges, and aimed at nothing." The excitement other Eld. G. E. Fifield spoke on the evils of re- ticipated ; indeed, the interest shown in this matter, under which he labored while trying to thus re-as- ligious legislation. At one of these meetings, con- as well as in other directions, seems to open up a sure his friends, showed, however, that either he siderable indignation was expressed at the course new era in our work. May God help us as a peo- was needlessly alarmed himself, or else he was try- taken by those who conducted the Sunday conven- ple to be fully awake to the importance of the pres- ing to prop their courage by a misrepresentation. tion. We believe a great victory has been scored ent time. Surely, if the work of these people amounts to so for the truth during the past week. J. O. C. Jan. 30 we returned to Battle Creek, where an little, precious time ought not to be wasted in mak- institute of State and district canvassers is now in ing them targets against which to discharge such A CAPE COLONY SUNDAY ITEM. session. We have been able to attend only a few merciless volleys of denunciation. ACCOMPANYING a report from South Africa, Bro. of their meetings ; but these have been full of in- Among other speakers was a large, burly man I. J. Hankins sends us a clipping from the Farm- terest, and we can but believe that the canvassing named Dewey, who said he represented the Knights er's Chronicle, which shows the spirit that prevails work will receive a new impetus from this institute. of Labor. He had not proceeded far before he held in that section of the earth with reference to a legal 0. A. OLSEN. up an American Sentinel (given him by one of our Sunday. A correspondent of that paper addressed workers in the city), saying that it was edited by to the editor the following letter :— SUNDA.Y LAW CONVENTION IN Alonzo T. Jones, adding : " I wish he was here in WASHINGTON. SIR: I should like to know if there is no law to pre- the congregation ; I would like to talk straight to vent a person from dipping sheep, plowing, hoeing, etc., following the citizens' meeting in him." " He 's here," came a cheery voice from the on the Sabbath day ? This is what has taken place IMMEDIATELY the last three or four Sundays. A farmer in this district, Washington, reported in last week's paper, the Sun- audience. " Oh, is he ? " said the speaker, in a who has been brought up as a Christian, and a member day-law advocates had a convention. Considerable confused manner. "Yes, been here all the time," of the Wesleyan Chapel, has just made a discovery, advertising had been done, and their entire program was the response from the audience. Notwithstand that he belongs to the Buy a Vatch fraternity, and the was published in the leading daily of the city, in ing the shock apparently received by the speaker result is as above stated. If there is no law to prevent it, he ought to be made a public example of. which a number of Congressmen and other distin- upon receiving the knowledge that the man he Yours truly, guished gentlemen were advertised to take part. wanted to talk to, was right before him, he soon LOWER ALBANY. The first evening there were some over a hundred rallied, and in order to make good his word, began To which the editor replied :— present, fully one-third of whom were Seventh-day pouring out his vial of wrath upon the editor of the We must inform our correspondent that there is no Adventists. In opening, Mr. Crafts took occasion Sentinel. law in the colony to prevent a man working on Sunday, to offer his usual tirade against the work that people Nothing was said till his speech was finished, if it seems good to him to do so. Public opinion, how- ever, generally punishes any one breaking the general are doing, and spoke quite vehemently against the when the person attacked, calmly arose, and said rule. recent citizens' meeting. He took the grounds that, that as his name had been publicly called, and his knowing their convention was so near, others had course criticised, he would like the privilege of say- —The fear of God turns other fears out-of-doors ; no right to hold an opposition meeting. All he ing a few words. This brought the chairman, Mr. there is no room for them where this great fear is ; asked for, he said, was honorable warfare, and a Crafts, and Dr, Elliott all on their feet. " This is and being greater than they all, yet it disturbs not candid examination of both sides of the question. not a debating club, but a convention of the friends as they do, yea, it brings as great quiet as they But before he was through he declared that their of the Sunday-law movement, and opposing speeches brought trouble. —Leighton. FEB. 11, 1890]" ADVEHT REVIEW AHD SABBATH HERALD. 91 Lord comes and all his dear children are gathered bath and Sunday with that church, preaching three ifogre0 of Mr or( home, we may be gathered with them to sing times, and holding one business meeting. Church praises to God and the Lamb. L. JOHNSON. officers were elected, and the ordinances were cele- "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall Jan. 14. brated. Two earnest souls followed their Lord in doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." —Ps. 126: 6. baptism, and united with the church. NEBRASKA. I joined Bro. Dixon the next day at Valeda. The meetings were progressing well, and some were NOONTIDE HOURS. OMAHA. —In company with Bro. Gardiner, I rejoicing in the light which had been presented on visited Omaha Jan. 24, 25. For some time we ALL beginnings have their zest; justification. The meeting continued,-with increas- Every ending bringeth rest ; have thought that a church should be organized at ing interest till its close Wednesday night. The Rhythmic throb, impelling ever, this place. There is a large and interesting Sab- meeting on Tuesday was especially solemn. Sev- Rest and zest,--ease and endeavor. bath-school organized, and the brethren have felt the eral came forward for prayers, and a deep feeling Morning hours are filled with zest, need of having a church organization. There are pervaded the entire audience. There was a good Evening hours are crowned with rest. many there who have come from various places. representation from other places. Just at the close Several new ones have taken their stand for the But calm eves and mornings green of this meeting an urgent call came for me to attend Have their long, bright day between. present truth. Last Sabbath a church was organ- a convention in Clay County, about 260 miles north- When the noontide burneth hot, ized, consisting of eight members. Two were bap- west. This convention was called to organize a Zest hath vanished, rest comes not. tized. Twelve others desired to unite with the district Sunday union, to be addressed two evenings Still the labor must be done; church, who had not received letters from their re- by Rev. M. A. Gault, a report of which will ap- Rest comes not till set of sun. spective churches. On Sabbath afternoon we went pear hereafter. From here Bro. Dixon went to our over to the Council Bluffs church, where the bap- next appointment at Stover, and when I returned Patience, then, 0 soul of mine, tism took place. After baptism the ordinances the next week, I found the meeting progressing Now thy labor grows divine ! were celebrated. We had a good meeting. The For in sultry noontide hours well. This is one of the oldest churches in the Duty girds thee with fresh powers. Lord blessed. Many who had not had this privi- State, and has passed through much adversity. Duty, though should fail thy zest, lege for some time, expressed themselves as grate- It had been a long time since a meeting of any Leads thee, victor, to sweet rest. ful for the opportunity. We hope that this little considerable length had been held there, and they —Mrs. 111, E. Gates. company may be a nucleus around which a strong appreciated the labor much. We remained there church may be formed, and thus hold up the light about two weeks, and the Lord abundantly blessed of truth in that large city. L. A. HOOPES. , SCANDINAVIA. the efforts put forth. Sabbath, Jan. 11, eleven dear souls were baptized and added to the church, as a result of these meetings. The church was has been some time since I reported through INDIANA. IT much revived, and an excellent impression was left our dear REVIEW. But I am glad I am able to say WALDRON, MUD LICK, AND NEW MARION. —Since on many not of our faith. Here I tried to set forth that the grace of God is yet extended toward us, my return to Indiana I have labored at the above- the nature of the National Reform movement, as a and his mercy and loving-kindness are new every named places. I left Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 28, arriv- fulfillment of prophecy. Much interest was mani- morning. During the last three months I have ing at Waldron Nov. 29, at which place I found fested in this subject. The assistance of Bro. been in Christiana, except that occasionally I made Eld. J. M. Rees holding a series of meetings, with Dixon in these meetings was appreciated by all. a few short visits to other churches in that king- a fair interest. Bro. R. being called away, I con- From Stover I went to Moline to assist in the dom. The Lord has blessed us, both in the church tinued the meeting until Dec. 1. The Lord has dedication of the new church there. Though many and in the school. Besides the children that attend surely blessed the Waldron church, and the breth- were kept away on account of the influenza, yet the school, there are about twelve or fourteen young ren and sisters have made advancement in divine the house was filled with attentive listeners, who persons who are much interested in learning how to life. The outside interest is still good, and if all seemed to feel the solemnity of the exercises. The be useful in the cause of God. Their only desire who are connected with this church continue to seek meetings continued till Thursday night, the 23d, seems to be, that they may be fitted for some branch the Lord, and live out the whole truth, doubtless and those who were able to attend were made to re- in the Lord's holy work. We will also soon com- there are others who will soon unite with them in joice as we dwelt upon the beauties of the plan of mence a class for colporters, and some of those that keeping the commandments of God. salvation and righteousness alone through Christ. I have mentioned, with others whom we expect from I next visited Mud Lick. The Lord blessed, and As I look over the work of the past six weeks, Denmark and other parts of Norway, will compose we all enjoyed some good meetings there, although I can say from the heart, " Bless the Lord, 0 my that class. We are very much in need of workers, the outside interest was not what we had hoped it soul." I take courage to press the battle to the and for that reason we rejoice when we find young would be. But notwithstanding this, the breth- gate. I feel to praise God for improved health. persons that will devote their lives to the service of ren and sisters seemed much encouraged. They Jan. 28. C. MC REYNOLDS. God. have fitted up a nice hall in which to hold meetings Bro. E. G. Olsen will remain there the rest of and Sabbath-school. I next went to New Marion, WEST VIRGINIA. the winter, and we hope that much good will be ac- where I found some faithful souls trying to live out complished. The church numbers about 170 mem- the truth. Here we also enjoyed some good meet- CECIL, WHEELING, GRAFTON, ETC. —It has been bers, and there are others who are much interested. ings. The interest of those not of 'our faith was several months since I reported the work in this The other churches, also, are prospering. In Moss good. Jan. 4, 5 we held the quarterly meeting. State, but not because the truth is not making they have decided to build a meeting-house. Bro. The ordinances were observed at this meeting for progress here. A number of precious souls have Olsen has labored there for some time, and some the second time since the organization of the embraced the faith in the past few months who we have embraced the truth. Bro. Brorsen has labored church. All present took part, the Lord seemed hope will be of great service to the cause. After in Nordland since the last part of July, and has to come near by his Holy Spirit, and hearts were the General Conference I spent some time at Cecil, had good success. Quite a number have embraced made tender by its influence. A new elder and trying to strengthen the work and assist in making the truth in different places, and he has organized a deacon were elected for the ensuing year. Quite preparations to build a house of worship. Between church there. Calls for laborers come in from a sum in Christmas offerings was received. The twenty-five and thirty began the observance of the many places. Bro. Steen is still at Frederikshald, New Marion church paid more in tithes the last seventh day at our tent-meeting there in the fall, but where the tent was last summer, and where there is quarter than was ever before paid in during any one nearly one-half proved to be " stony-ground hear- a good company of believers. Bro. Brorsen will quarter. Nearly all the brethren and sisters vowed ers." This was discouraging to the others, and al- labor there awhile soon. to pay a strict tithe the present year, and thus prove though they had the rough lumber all sawed for a I am now here at Orebro, Sweden, to labor awhile the Lord as he asks them to do in Mal. 3 : 10. I church building, they had about concluded not to in company with Bro. Farnstrom, and then visit other am sure if they carry out their vows, they will re- build. But one of our brethren at Berea, who for churches. The Lord is also with his servants and ceive the blessing promised. several years has been elder of that church, has work here in this country. In Norrkoping, where I feel to praise the Lord for the privilege of purchased property at Cecil, and will move his the tent was, a church of over twenty members has meeting again with these dear friends. May the family there, which we believe will be a great help been organized, and others stand ready to join. Lord bless the Indiana Conference and all who are to the work, and we trust it will encourage them The work is also onward in Stockholm, although connected therewith. I now go to attend the State to go forward with the building. the enemy has tried to hinder it. The church has quarterly meeting, which is to be held at Waldron. Eld. Wilson has held a successful series of meets-- between 170 and 180 members, and there is a good Jan. 14, M. G. HUFFMAN. ings at Kanawha Station, and several young persons outside interest. Bro. Erikson is at work there at have been converted and added to the church. He present. The colporters here as well as in Norway KANSAS. has also held a few meetings at Amos, and reports have had good success. A school for colporters that the brethren were much encouraged. Rev. will be held in Sweden this year, but the time has CHETOPA, VALEDA, COLUMBUS, ETC. —Since my Crafts has made two visits to our State, one at not yet been fully decided. Perhaps it will not be last report, I have spent most of my time in Wheeling and one at Grafton. At Wheeling we until toward spring. Cherokee and Labette counties. The first three distributed nearly 4,000 Sentinels, in advance of Bro. J. F. Hanson has been holding meetings in days of the week of prayer were spent with the his lecture ; and when the lecture was delivered, the Copenhagen, and has had a splendid interest. We little church at Chetopa. A few faithful ones have church was only about one-half filled. Bro. Robb hope a number will embrace the truth. Sister held steadily on there since their organization nearly informs me that in his speech, the first thing was Henley is at work in Jutland, and her Bible-read- four years ago, and their efforts have not been fruit- to berate the American Sentinel and its editors. He ings have been attended by hundreds. Some have less. Our meetings were solemn, and great earnest- said the Sentinel was scattered everywhere he went, been converted, and many doors are open for her. ness was manifested in attending and in the dis- and although the association circulating it was small Bro. J. P. Hansen, also, is in Jutland. He will charge of every duty, and the time both in the day compared with theirs, it was spending many times help sister R. some and visit the churches. We and evenings was all filled. Five were added to the amount of money that they were, in scattering wish we had more colporters and Bible-workers in the church, four by letter and one by baptism. It its literature. This is a good testimonial from an Denmark. At present the number is very small. is probable that two or three more will unite soon. opposer, and should encourage us to prosecute the Bro. C. C. Hansen is still at work in Odense, and A business meeting was held, and church officers work with greater earnestness than ever before. the Lord is greatly blessing his labor. We desire were elected. From there I went to Columbus, Although after we received information that he was the prayers of the children of God that we may do while Bro. N. P. Dixon, who was with me and to lecture at Grafton we had but five days in which faithfully the work intrusted to us, so that when the shared in the labor, went to Valeda. I spent Sab- to procure and circulate the Sentinel, we sent to 92 ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD. 12[Vo.L. 67, No. 6.

New York for several hundred copies, and EM. ary society and a Sabbath-school. Some good work truth to our fellow-citizens, and come forward with Wilson circulated them the day before the lecture has been done in the city, with the petition. This financial aid. Complete copies of the resolutions was delivered. Bro. W. informs us that it stirred being a German-American city, a better knowledge can be had by addressing J. W. Moore, 175 Central them up considerably. The first thing in his lect- exists regarding the evils attending a union of the Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., or by applying to your ure, as usual, was to speak disparagingly of the civil and religious powers, for a legal extension of tract society librarian. Bro. R. B. Craig was Sentinel and its editors. He said that the Sentinel the interests of the latter, than is usually found in chosen to fill the place on the Conference Com- flew a false flag ; that it was not the American " places wholly *American. Many who are solicited mittee left vacant by Eld. N. W. Kauble, who had Sentinel, but the Seventh-day Advent" Sentinel. to sign the petition express themselves in very de- been transferred to the South Dakota Conference. He said that in one paper recently, there had been cided terms, and manifest sound and wholesome At the close of the meeting a goodly number of counted sixty mistakes ; and he had no doubt that views on the present frantic effort of the religious youth came forward to seek the Lord, and expressed if they would examine the one circulated there, power to gain unlawful connection with the civil a desire to unite with the church. After passing a they would find seven falsehoods to the square foot. power. Could a company of canvassers be located satisfactory examination, six, all but one of whom Advocates of National Reform criticise the Sen- here, good work might be done, as the minds of the were young people, were baptized by Eld. Huffman. tinel, for they are well aware of the fact that it is people are susceptible of right impressions, and fa- Others would have been baptized, had not sickness striking telling blows at their false theory, and dis- anticism and intolerance have not gained a foot- prevented. The Prevailing epidemic kept some closing to many the true state of its foundation. hold here as they have in many places. Appar- away from many of the services. The members of Let us give the Sentinel a wide circulation. Our ently, the Lord has not permitted the other side to the Waldron church were apparently much bene- canvassers are doing a good work, and are having accomplish very much yet, and shall we sleep and fited by the meeting, and felt thankful for the privi- better success at present than at any previous time allow the enemy to scatter tares ? lege of having the meeting held at their place. In in the history of our canvassing work. As my personal efforts are devoted to the coun- order that Brn. Young and Roberts might be left I am now at Harper's Ferry, where I have been try, I will mention one encouraging circumstance free to preach the message, Bro. H. M. Stewart conducting a series of meetings for the past two in my recent experience. It may be interesting to was chosen to take the place of Bro. John Ellis as weeks. Some interest is manifested, and a few are those of my fellow-laborers who make the country director of Dist. No. 4 ; Bro. Ellis to serve as di- purchasing literature on different subjects as pre- their special charge, and see little of the good re- rector of Dist. No. 1, in place of Bro. Roberts ; and sented. I am of good courage in the Lord, and al- sults of their work. While presenting the evidences Bro. R. H. Sparks to act as director of Dist. No. though the work moves slowly, we know it will of the time of the end to a very much interested, 2, in place of Bro. W. A. Young. triumph. W. J. STONE. and, I believe, Christian lady, her husband came F. D. STARR. into the room. He soon became interested in the LOUISIANA. subjects treated in "our good book." Involunta- MEETINGS IN OHIO AND MINNESOTA. AMONG THE CHURCHES. —Since my last report I rily, the canvass turned into the channel of National have been holding quarterly meetings with the Reform. On mention of the Blair bills now pend- IT was my privilege to attend the State meeting churches in this State. At Hope Villa the interest ing in Congress, the gentleman informed me that at Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 9-14. As Eld. Olsen has was good, and many not of our faith came to the he was a representative to our State legislature, and already reported the meeting, I wish only to ex- meetings. A good impression was left, and many that for years he had closely observed the move- press my gratitude to God for the privilege of desired the meetings to continue longer. One was ments of Senator Blair. He considered his meas- meeting with the brethren and sisters of Ohio with baptized and received into the church. At Galvez ures most dangerous, especially his educational whom I have long been associated in labor. Eld. the Lord came very near and blessed in the services. bills and appropriations ; and that all his efforts Olsen's words of comfort, reproof, and counsel One was baptized and received into this . church were bent in concentrating the Government at the were truly meat in due season to ail who were pres- also. There are several others who ought to go National Capital, and depriving the States of their ent. The precious Spirit of God was with us. I forward in these duties, and we trust they will do voice and action in their own interests. He said trust that the meeting will be a lasting benefit to so soon. They know what duty is, and should act that the appropriation of $75,000,000, to be ap- the Columbus church as well as to all the laborers accordingly. plied to the States according to their illiteracies, in the State. We had an excellent meeting at New Orleans. was a trap to catch the solid South at one stroke. Eld. Olsen and other brethren met with us at Two were added to the church by letter. The can- Especially would the ignorant be attracted by the Mt. Vernon, in the annual stockholders' meeting vassers there are getting started in their work, and appropriation, and the religious features of the of the Mt. Vernon Sanitarium, Jan. 14, 15. The hope for good results. Quite a number have re- proposed Constitutional amendment. He saw in the meetings pertaining to the Sanitarium were such as cently been added to the Sabbath-school, and the movements of Mr. Blair an attempt to turn the en- are usual to corporations of this kind. The report interest continues to increase. The quarterly serv- tire Government into a parental theocracy. On all of the managers of the Sanitarium showed that the ices have just closed with the Marthaville church, such legislation as that couched in the Blair bills, he business had grown continually from the beginning and I shall remain a short time with them. Sev- was forever and emphatically opposed. He seemed of the year. At the time of the stockholders' eral have recently moved here from the Evergreen familiar with the outcome of the present efforts to meeting, every room was occupied with patients, church, and three of them united with the Martha- consolidate the spiritual and secular powers to pro- and much perplexity was experienced to provide ville church at this meeting, and we expect others mulgate the dogmas of the latter. The iniquity of lodging for the stockholders and other patients who to do so soon. One new member was also received. Sunday laws received his severe criticism. He was were coming in. Eld. Olsen left us Jan. 15, for Removals have almost broken up the Evergreen much pleased with the tone of the American Senti- the Indiana State meeting, expecting that I would church, while the loss there is gain for other places. nel, a copy of which I gave him. I placed in his follow the next day. But important matters con- I have labored to help the T. and M. work at the hands one of the pamphlets, Civil Government nected with the work at Mt. Vernon, and a renewal places mentioned, and an interest is shown in this and Religion," which he seemed to appreciate very of lee grippe, made it impossible for me to attend line of duty. Nearly all have joined the society, much. the Indiana meeting, as I had expected. I remained and are taking steps to get books, tracts, etc., to The community where this gentleman resides is at Mt. Vernon about one week ; took treatment, at- use in their work. The National Religious Liberty organized into a society, which holds its meetings tended board meetings, and held several meetings Association has not been neglected. Considerable weekly, the object being the discussion of any sub- with the helpers at the Sanitarium. These meet- interest is manifested in getting its work before the ject of public interest to ascertain its merit or de- ings with the helpers and patients were seasons of people. Reading-matter has been ordered with merit, and for mutual instruction on important profit to all. The Lord came near to us, and helped which to work. Many earnest calls for help are com- public issues. He intends to submit the subject of us all to see more clearly the importance of the ing in from different points, and I feel sad that they Sunday laws, with a thorough canvass of their his- work in which we are engaged, and our relations to cannot be favorably answered. What shall be done tory and workings, to this society, for thorough the same. Dr. Hare has a nurses' training class for these people ? May the Lord bless in the work. discussion. He and most of the society are of the which numbers fourteen,—young men and women Our great need in this field is efficient help. Four Presbyterian persuasion. of promise. The most of this class are, I trust, new Sabbath-keepers have been found lately near How thankful we should be for a place to work converted to God. May they, with those connected Mansfield, and they are calling for help. We shall in so precious a cause as the third angel's message! with the work at Mt. Vernon who bear greater re- do our best for them. The Lord will raise up defenders for his truth sponsibilities, ever show forth in their daily life and I have received a challenge from EM. H. Capers among those who make our laws, who will hold in work the spirit of the Master. (first-day Adventist) to discuss the Sabbath ques- check the powers of darkness till the warning I left Mt. Vernon Jan. 22, en route for the Pa- tion, and- perhaps other subjects, here at Martha- sounds far and near, and some of these will yet cific Coast. I spent Sabbath, Jan. 25, with the -fine. Many are very anxious to hear, and seem to obey the truth." W. H. BENNETT. church in Minneapolis, Minn. I was happily sur- have a real interest to have both sides presented in prised to find about 100 students, all young men open discussion. I think much is at stake, and INDIANA STATE MEETING. and women, attending the school there, conducted the Lord may bring much good out of such a de- by Prof. C. C. Lewis. I had expected to find the bate. After seeking the Lord and carefully con- Tins meeting, held at Waldron, Jan. 16-22, was, school quite largely made up of small children ; but sidering the matter, I have accepted the invitation, we trust, a profitable one for those who attended. it seemed much like going into our Battle Creek and the time is set to begin Wednesday evening, Some were kept away on account of sickness. Eld. College, so far as the class of students in attend- Feb. 5, at seven o'clock, and continue as long as Olsen was with us, and his labors were much appre- ance was concerned. I spoke to the church and may be thought necessary. We hope that the Lord ciated. Several important resolutions were adopted, students Sabbath morning, and in the afternoon I will bless, and that the truth may gain a good the first of which was as follows :— attended the regular students' prayer and social victory. More may be said on this point in the Resolved, That the rapid progress of the National Re- meeting. It was good to hear the many testimo- future. B. F. PURDHAM. form movement and the untiring energy of the Sunday- nies of these young people, bearing the evidences of Feb. 3. law advocates call for a most earnest protest on our part, daily religious experience. Many spoke of the and a systematic and earnest effort to place in the hands help they had received from God during the past CANVASSING WORK IN ILLINOIS. of every family in Indiana such reading-matter as will week in getting their lessons. One said that he point out the evils and dangers of consenting to relig- had earnestly sought the Lord for help to learn each SINCE November my efforts in the canvassing ious legislation. lesson, and had found the help needed. He had work have been bestowed upon this part of the In order to carry out this resolution, and others then returned thanksgiving and praise to God. great vineyard. At the time of my coming here, of nearly equal importance, it will be necessary for This is what every child of God should do. Let others of like faith located in this city (Peoria). the friends of the cause to support the movement us all ask in faith and receive help for every duty, This permitted of the organization, for mutual with their means. We hope all will see the grand and then praise God for the blessing bestowed. I strength and encouragement, of a tract and mission- opportunity that is offered in this to present the reached Livingston, Mont., Jan. 28. I shall re- FEB. 11, 1890]" AD YKK7 REVIEW" AHD SABBA TH HERALD. 93

main here about one week. My address during sionary Society has agreed to furnish 4,000 Ameri- calling than to engage with the Son of God in his February will be Boise City, Idaho ; after that, can Sentinels for General Conference Dist. No. 2, work. If there were twenty workers who would Oakland, Cal., care of Pacific Press. including the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala- follow this holy mission where we now have one, R. A. UNDERWOOD. bama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Caro- we should see many more converted to the truth. lina, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The Battle Creek The refining, softening influence of Christian work- TENNESSEE RIVER CONFERENCE. Missionary Society will supply portions of Arkan- ers is needed in the great work of spreading the sas, Texas, and the Indian Territory. truth. The Lord of the vineyard is saying to many, CENTER, KEYSBURGH, RUSSELLVILLE, ETC.-Jan. If the different State societies will now take hold " Why stand ye here all the day idle ? " Zealous and 13, I met 'Bro. Garrett at Springfield, Tenn., from in good earnest, and see that all the reading-rooms, continued diligence in our toil for the spread of the which place we went eleven miles to the Center public libraries, lawyers, judges, editors, and mem- truth, would astonish us with its results. God calls church. Owing to inclement weather, but few bers of the legislature, in their States, are supplied for deeds and not words only. Through patience meetings were held here. We reorganized the with the Sentinel, the field will be well covered, and and perseverance, with real devotion to God, we church, the T. and M. society, and the Sabbath- the principles which the Sentinel advocates will must accomplish the work. school. An elder was elected and ordained, and have a wide circulation. We shall expect to see Those who work for God will grow in moral and three members were added to' the church. Others the different States take hold of this matter with a spiritual power, while those who devote their time are almost persuaded to take up the cross, and if great deal of interest and zeal. We shall never and energies to serving themselves will dwarf, each member will do all in his power for the cause have a more favorable time to present the principles wither, and die. Our brethren and sisters, the here, there is no reason why the message may not of Religious Liberty to the thinking men of the youth, the middle-aged, and those of advanced take hold of other hearts. We pray that a greater nation than now, while the subject is being agitated years, may all act a part in the closing work for manifestation of life-the life which we may have in Congress and through the public press all over this time ; and in doing this as they have opportu- by faith in the Son of God-may henceforth char- the country. DAN. T. JONES. nity, they will obtain an experience of the highest acterize this company. A club of Sentinels was value to themselves. In forgetfulness of self, they taken, and six dollars were pledged on the camp- GENERAL MEETING FOR KENTUCKY. will grow in grace. By training the mind in this meeting fund. Steps are now being taken to build direction, they will learn how to bear burdens for a church, which is very much needed. THERE will be a general meeting at Bowling Jesus. Let your State agents know at once that We came to Keysburgh Jan. 21, and found three Green, Ky., Feb. 18-24. Let every person through- you want to enter the work. Begin now, and by faithful sisters who love the truth. We spoke twice out Middle Tennessee and Kentucky who desires to spring you will have an experience that will enable in a private house, as prejudice had closed the doors enter the canvassing work, be present, if possible, you, by the help of the Lord, to do good work. of the public buildings here. We had some most for we wish to organize a systematic canvass for The message is going, and the time has come when precious Bible lessons as we studied together the this part of the Conference field. Eld. R. M. Kil- we all ought to be workers in the Master's vineyard. holy book. Truly, "light is sown for the right- gore will attend this meeting, and will give timely We have so many good books which, if put into the eous," and will shine " more and more unto the instruction. Bro. W. R. Burrow, our State agent, hands of the people, will be the means of bringing perfect day. " We came to Russellville Jan. 23, will be present to give instruction in the art of can- them into the truth. We hope to see by spring and remained till the 25th. We preached three vassing; also J. F. Harrison, canvassing agent of many more canvassing in Dist. No. 5. times, gave two Bible lessons, held one social meet- Dist. No. 2. Other important matters will be con- W. R. SMITH, Ag't for Dist. No. 5. ing, and also one business meeting in. which a sidered. Let all who come bring comfortables to as- T. and M. society of five members was organized. sist in supplying bedding, as there are but few of MICHIGAN, TAKE NOTICE! We found seine using tobacco, having never yet our people here. The meeting will be attended with quit the habit. These signed the pledge never to some expense, as doubtless we shall have to hire a No doubt many are very anxious to know the time touch it again. May God add grace to each one to hall. So let each come prepared as far as possible when our general canvassing institute in this State overcome, and to remember that nothing that de- to help meet the necessary expense; but let none will be held. After consulting with the leading fileth will ever enter into the kingdom of God. We stay away because they cannot thus assist. brethren, we have decided that the first meeting love our brethren, but we love the cause of God E. E. MARVIN. will begin April 15, at 7 : 30 P. M. The place where more, and we cannot see it dishonored. We must this institute will be held is not decided as yet. If deal promptly in these matters. NEBRASKA, ATTENTION! there are any churches that would desire it at their On Jan. 28, I parted with Eld. Garrett and came place, please notify me at your earliest convenience. to Leitchfield. I found several here who love the IN consultation with Eld. Farnsworth, we decided We hope all our old canvassers, and others who truth, and are trying to live it out. Their meetings to hold a two-weeks' institute at Lincoln, beginning will give themselves to this branch of the work, have not been kept up as they should have been, March 17. This will be a most important meeting. will begin to lay plans to attend. A notice will be but we trust that in the future each will manifest a We are hopeful that every department of the work given as soon as the place is ascertained. Remem- lively interest in the Sabbath-school, the T. and M. will receive due consideration. Eld. Farnsworth ber the tuition and board will be free to all recom- society, and the social meeting, which will fitly show is expected, and such other help from the General mended persons who will give one season to the that God's truth and his cause are to them the dear- Conference as will assist us in the canvassing, work. est things on earth. I spoke six time in the court- Sabbath-school, and health and temperance cause. Let all who desire to avail themselves of this house, twice on Religious Liberty, and gave two Let all the workers come ; and those of our breth- privilege send in their names and full addresses to Bible lessons, May the Spirit of God work might- , ren who can come, but do not, will certainly lose me at once, if not already given. Address me at i ly for this people. E. E. MARVIN. much by remaining at home. Hillsdale, Mich. J. N. BRANT, State Ag't. Brethren, let us pray for the success of this meet- ing. We should expect greater things. The Lord has manifested his willingness to go out before us oficeC and work for us, if we are only willing that he should abba4r-.ithvo1. do so. Let us come up to this meeting with good THE CIRCULATION OF THE "AMERICAN courage. There will be quite a large gathering, and "The entrance of thy words giveth Iight."--Ps. 119: 130. SENTINEL." it will be necessary for our brethren to bring some bedding, and thereby help in accommodating those LETTER TO THE HEBREWS. A SESSION of the General Conference Committee who come. L. A. HOOPES, Pres. Neb. Conf. was held at Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 26 to Jan. 9. LESSON 21.-HEBREWS 9: 15-20. There were present Elds. 0. A. Olsen, R. A. Under- (IS'abbath, Feb. 22.) wood, R. M. Kilgore, E. W. Farnsworth, W. C. WORKERS WANTED IN DISTRICT NO. 5. 1. What was effected by the blood of the old cove- White, and D. T. Jones. Among other questions THIS district embraces the following States and considered, the circulation of the American Sentinel nant? Territories : Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, 2. Was any sin ever removed by that covenant? and other Religious Liberty literature, and the pe- New Mexico, Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ar- titions against religious legislation were given con- kansas. In the great field, which is white and ready 3. What can the blood of Christ accomplish? siderable time and thought in the deliberations of for harvest, men and women of firm principle and 4. What provision is made for transgressors un- the Committee. It was decided that special efforts decided character are needed,-those who believe der the first covenant? Heb. 9 : 15. should be made to extend the circulation of the that we are indeed living in the last days, and that 5. What law did they transgress under the first American Sentinel more widely than it has ever been we have the last solemn message of warning to be covenant? circulated in the past. To secure this end the fol- given to the world. They should feel that they are 6. Then if Jesus is mediator for their transgres- lowing recommendations were passed :- engaged in an important work in spreading the sions, in behalf of what law is he the mediator? 1. That each tract society branch be encouraged to rays of light which Heaven has shed upon them. By what means did he become their Redeemer? subscribe for a club of Sentinels for the use of its mem- Nothing will deter this class from their duty. They Verse 15. bers, or agents, in their canvass for petitions and the sale fear God, and will not be diverted from the work of literature. ' by the temptation of lucrative situations and at- 8. Who are meant by them which are called? 2. That we request the Sentinel publishers to issue tractive prospects. These are the ones whom God Ans.-All, of all ages and nations to whom the once in two or three months, an extra, presenting, in the can use in the missionary work. These are the word of salvation comes, or whom the Spirit of simplest manner, the reasons for our opposition to relig- God moves to accept the word. (See Acts 2 : 39.) ions legislation, and meeting the latest issues in the con- ones who will correctly represent our faith, whose flict. words will be fitly spoken. Such can in many 9. What may they receive through the priesthood 3. That we request the publishers to furnish these ex- ways do a precious work for God in scattering seeds of Christ? Heb. 9 : 15. (See note.) tras to those State societies whose members use of the of truth. 10. What is necessary where there is a testament? regular edition an average of one Sentinel to each Sab- God calls you to work in the harvest field, and Verse 16. bath-keeper in the State, at cost of paper, press-work, help gather in the sheaves. Such workers can show is this the case? folding, and mailing ; and to all others at ten dollars per by their self-denial and self-sacrifice and their willing- 11. Why Verse 17. thousand. ness to work to the best of their ability, that they be- 12. How was the old covenant ratified? Verse 18. The College Missionary Society has agreed to lieve in this message. If this work was not beneath 13, What did Moses then speak to the people? supply all the educators in the State of Michigan the dignity of the world's Redeemer, the Creator of Verse 19. with Religious Liberty literature, except district worlds, should it be considered too humiliating for 14. Where is this transaction recorded? 141x, school-teachers. The International Tract and Mis- sinful mortals ? None can have a higher, holier 24 : 3-8. 94 ADVENT REVIEW AHD SABBATH HERALD. "[Va. 67, No. 6.

15. What did Moses send young men to do? ing them until Feb. 18 to seek other situations, but it is had come to place himself in the hands of the military Verse 5. believed that the men will not accept. officers as a candidate for service in the army. He was —Senator Butler's bill for the transportation of ne- locked up by the authorities. At a meeting of the 16. Of what did their burnt-offerings consist? French cabinet to consider the matter, it was decided to (Compare Heb. 9 : 19.) groes to Africa was the subject of discussion for several days recently, at meetings of the negro citizens of Bes- enforce strictly the law against all monarchical claimants 1T. What did Moses do with the blood? Id; semer, Ala. The result of their deliberations was the to the throne, which decrees their perpetual expulsion Ex. 24 : 6, S. drafting of an address which will be presented to Con- from the French borders. 18. With what did he sprinkle the blood? gress, expressing the hope that Senator Butler's bill would —Senator Mac Donald, of British Columbia, recently pass. gave notice in the Dominion Parliament, of his intention to introduce a bill to amend the act respecting offenses NOTES. —Buffalo Jones, of Garden City, Kan., is debating whether to run for Congress or to give all his attention to relating to laws of marriage. It is designed more partic- Verse 15 has a fund of instruction underlying the first the restoration of the buffalo. He now has a herd ularly to prevent the practice of polygamy by the Mor- glance at the language. It is made very sure that Jesus of about 100. His plan is to secure from the Govern- mons of Cardston and other places in the territories. The penalty provided for polygamy or for assisting in a is the mediator between the people who lived under the ment a large range in No Man's Land. He estimates that the animals will number 2,000 in ten years, and in polygamous marriage, is imprisonment for a term not ex- first covenant, and the law which God proclaimed to ten more, 25,000. ceeding two years, or a fine not exceeding $500, or both. them, of which they were transgressors. And it is ab- The bill also proposes to disqualify any person guilty of —In Portland, Ore., the river front and two addi- surd to suppose that God will judge the family of Adam, an offense under the act for voting at any election in the tional streets are under water, caused by the swollen con- moral agents, by different moral standards. It is the law Northwest Territories or for being a candidate for any dition of the Willamette, and merchants have been com- public position. given to the Jews, which David says is perfect ; that it pelled to suspend business. The flood is the highest is righteousness, etc. It is the same law that Solomon since 1861. Throughout the Willamette Valley and in —According to the official return of the damage says contains the whole duty of man, and by which God Southern Oregon heavy losses are reported, bridges, caused by the recent earthquake at Kumamoto, in South- houses, fences, mills, etc., having been swept away. ern Japan, the loss in that prefecture alone—an area will bring every work into judgment. The command- roughly equal to that of a medium-sized English county ments given to Israel in the wilderness are the lively —Secretary of the Navy Tracy's house in Washington —was as follows : 234 houses completely ruined ; 239 oracles which Stephen said they received to give unto caught fire early Monday morning, while the Secretary, partially destroyed ; nineteen persons killed and fifty-three his wife, youngest daughter, and a French maid were us. Acts 7 : 38. injured ; at 893 places there were fissures in the ground ; asleep in it. The latter two were burned to death. Mrs. roads were destroyed in 137 places ; forests were injured Tracy, after dragging her husband, overcome by smoke, In verse 15 is again introduced the contrast which was at seventeen places ; building lots and cultivated land, to a window, dropped forty feet and sustained injuries at 3,336 places, and embankments at forty-five places ; so successfully argued in chapter 4. Though the chil- from which she died soon afterward, and the Secretary twenty-four bridges were entirely destroyed, and forty- dren of Israel rejoiced that they had had rest from their was taken from the house in an unconscious condition, one were damaged, and the water in 138 wells became wanderings, and that the Lord had subdued their enemies from which he with difficulty recovered. Festivities at muddy and unfit for consumption. the Capital have been suspended for the time, and a before them, and given them homes for themselves and gloomy quiet prevails. The fire is thought to have been their children, they were yet subject to cares, to sickness, caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. RELIGIOUS. pain, and death. Joshua gave them a temporal rest. But a greater than Joshua had become the leader of his people, FOREIGN. —The pope has ordered his bishops where the influenza and the rest that remains is an eternal inheritance. And has been, to let the people eat what they want without God is so wise and merciful in the provisions of his —The Dutch ministry has resigned. The trouble is restraint.' grace, that the faithful even under the first covenant may over the Colonial Budget. —Miss Amy C. Fowler, the daughter of an English share that inheritance. —On Jan. 7, at Nagano, Japan, a number of houses clergyman, is on her way through the United States, to were destroyed by a violent earthquake. labor among the lepers of Hawaii. —Govenor-General Salamanca, of Cuba, is dangerously —A general conference of Chinese missionaries will ell4 of Mit ill, and the officer next in rank has assumed command of meet at Shanghai May 7, 1890, and continue for ten the island. days. Rev. J. R. Goddard, of Ningpo, is the secretary. —Forty dismissed and destitute English clerks have —The Baptist Book Concern has been organized at FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 8. applied to the British Consul at Lisbon for passage to Louisville on a plan similar to the Methodist Book Con- DOMESTIC. their homes. cern, and will soon begin the publication of denomina- —The English language has been chosen for use in tional books. —The public debt decreased $11,500,000 in January. the recording of important treaty engagements between —The Gustavus Adolphus Society, to carry the gos- Russia and China. pel into Catholic countries, last year received $230,000, —Judge Tuthill, of Chicago, decides that a corpora- or $5,600,000 since 1832. The society has bad 1,444 tion cannot be guilty of libel. —The Russian Government will construct a railroad from Lake Baikal in Southern Siberia, to Stretinsk on the applications for aid from Roman Catholic countries. —Destitution is said to prevail in Hamilton County, Chinese frontier and on the Amoor River. —A Dowagiac, Mich., firm has the contract to supply Mo., owing to the failure of crops, and aid is asked for 450 barrels of flour which will be used exclusively in the suffering people. —A London dispatch announces a colliery explosion Feb. 6, in Abersychan, ten miles northwest of Newport, making unleavened bread for the feast of the passover. —A resolution favoring the repeal of the interstate which imprisoned 300 miners for several hours, and re- A Jewish rabbi is superintending the making of the flour. commerce law, was passed, Wednesday, by the Indian- sulted in 180 deaths. —Ten thousand Italian priests have secretly signed a apolis Board of Trade. —Advices from Havana state that the sugar yield will petition to the government praying for protection against —The Supreme Court has decided in the North Caro- be smaller than first anticipated, due to the prolonged the tyranny of the Vatican. They have been promised lina bond cases that a State cannot be sued, even by a drought and frequent fires, the latter having destroyed assistance by several deputies, who will plead their cause citizen of another State. about 5,000,000 arrobas of cane. in Parliament. —Lyon City, a Montana mining camp, was buried by —Stanley will remain in Cairo until the bulk of his —Switzerland has 1,162 Sunday-schools, with 5,459 a snow-slide on Sunday, two men being killed and a large book is ready for the printer. He writes that he thinks teachers and 84,000 scholars. Sweden has 3,340 Sun- amount of property destroyed. the book will make two volumes of 400 or 500 pages day-schools, with 15,000 teachers and 220,000 scholars. —Mrs. Coppinger, eldest daughter of Secretary Blaine, each. He hopes it will be ready by May. Austria has 140 Sunday-schools, with 312 teachers and 4,519 scholars. died Sunday. This is the fourth death in the Blaine —The Indians of the San Blas coast have defied Co- family within thirty-five days. lombian rule and raised the American flag. This is one —Twelve hundred converts have been baptized in the —A free library, to cost not less than $1,000,000, has of the outcomes of the recent attempt of the Colombian Baptist Mission in Russia in the past two years. The been offered the city of Pittsburg by Mr. Andrew Car- Government to destroy the American trade. mission is principally among the German colonists in negie, and the City Council will take appropriate action South Russia. There is also a successful mission in —The London School Board which looks after the Roumania and Bulgaria. next Monday night. education of 5,000,000 children, has passed a resolution —Trains are arriving at Chamberlain, S. D., daily in favor of free schools. The policy is being vigorously —Seventy years ago the East India Company did ev- crowded with boomers who wish to locate in the White opposed by the Tories and the advocates of denomina- erything possible to keep missionaries out of India ; now River Valley, soon to be opened for settlement, and tional schools. the British East African Company has invited the Church lumbermen are said to be doing a land office business. Missionary Society to place missionaries at all the sta- —On the opening day of the trial in the suit for libel tions of the company as fast as they are opened. he one-hundreth anniversary of the establishment brought by Mr. Parnell against the London Times, the or the United States Supreme Court was celebrated last latter compromised the case by the payment of £5, 000 —The New York presbytery voted, Monday afternoon, week in New York City. Grover Cleveland was the pre- damages to Mr. Parnell. The result has caused a decided on the question of creed revision, the vote standing siding officer. President Harrison delivered an address. sensation in English circles. ninety-three in favor, to forty-three against. The Chi- cago presbytery, the second in importance in the country, —In a cuspidor at the capitol in Washington, on —Russia has ordered two large iron-clad frigates to be merely expressed a desire for a change, leaving the gen- Wednesday, was found a small box, that is now believed built in England, to be provided with the biggest engines eral assembly to decide what the nature of that change to be a railway torpedo, but which was first reported as and the heaviest Krupp guns. Four of the greatest firms should be. A. majority of the presbyters preferred an being a dynamite bomb. The box has been turned over in Europe estimated for the contract, but the czar insisted entirely new creed to a revision. to the District chemist for analysis. that the ships should be built in England. —The New York Sun prints a dispatch from Lyons, —The old Molly Maguire order of Pennsylvania, or a —A conspiracy to take the life of Prince Ferdinand, of France, which says : " An action at law has arisen here resurrection of the same, has again been heard from. Bulgaria, which was to have been executed during a about the skull of a saint which promises some lively The shooting of Patrick Hagney, in Chester County, a ball at the palace on the evening of Feb. 1, was dis- disclosures. A needy scion of an old family, being special officer of the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, closed through a quarrel among the conspirators. The pressed for money, sold the skull of Bishop Soanen, an is believed by the authorities to have been due to their Russian legation in Bucharest were in complicity with ancient prelate of the Basses Alpes, who had been can- instigation. the conspirators. onized, to a dealer in bric-a-brac. The purchaser, being —At Wichita, Kan., Wednesday, in a case of attach- —A cable dispatch announces the opening of the great at a loss what to do with his relic, consulted a friendly ment against 1,000 bushels of corn belonging to a farmer Federations Congress at Melbourne. Delegates are pres- broker, who told him that he knew a lady who possessed who alleged that he was using the grain for fuel, a jus- ent from all the Australian colonies, New Zealand, the jaw-bone of the same saint, and introduced the dealer tice decided that under the law exempting a year's fuel and the Fiji Islands. A large proportion are highly to the lady, who bought the skull for $200. The broker the attachment would not hold, thus practically declaring representative men, and the size and character of the demanded half as commission. The dealer refused, and that corn is fuel. gathering indicate the drift of public sentiment in favor the matter is now thrown into court." —It is feared that the trouble of the Cincinnati, New of federation. —According to the Statistical Year Book of Germany Orleans, and Texas Pacific Railway with its conductors, —All France is excited over the action of the young for 1889, the latest data on the religious status of the will result in a strike. This road has submitted a propo- son of the Compte de Paris, the Pretender, in appearing, country are these : 29,369,847 Evangelicals, 16,785,734 sition, placing the discharged men on the roll, and giv- contrary to the French law, at Paris, claiming that he Catholics, 125,673 other Christians, 563,172 Jews, 11, -

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278 confessors of other religions or professing no relig- JoriNsort.-Died in Montgomery, Vt., Dec. 1, 1889, of ion at all. The Evangelicals include Lutherans, Re- biinare malarial fever, Bro. Horace Johnson, aged sixty years. He the union formed had lived in Montgomery from his birth, and for many years formed and the United Church, i. e., his voice had been heard in prayer and social meetings. He in 1817 in Prussia and some other states between the "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth,"- Rev. 14:13. embraced the Bible Sabbath five years ago. At the camp- two Protestant confessions ; the Catholics include Roman meeting in St. Albans, Vt., last season, his faith was revived, Catholics, Greek Catholics, and old Catholics ; the other and he returned home greatly encouraged. The Lord enabled Christians represented are United Brethren, Baptists, HARRIS.-Elijah Harris died of heart disease, at Rush, Ill., him to lay aside the use of tobacco, and the truths of the clos- Mennonites, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Methodists, Jan. 20, 1890, in the seventy-first year of his age. Bro. Harris ing message seemed very precious to him. His anxious desire Quakers, Irvingites, German Catholics, Free Religion- began the observance of God's Sabbath about three years ago, was that his entire family might meet him in the kingdom. He when Brn. Shultz and Kilgore held meetings there. He has leaves a wife, two sons, four daughters, a sister, and other rela- ists, and Dissenters. been very faithful in attending Sabbath-school and meetings, tives and friends, some of whom were believers in the truth -Rev. W. Allan, of West Africa, thus summarizes and has steadily grown in grace and in a knowledge of the with him, to mourn their loss. To the last he enjoyed much the vast changes that have taken place since the gospel truth. He expressed a strong desire to be more like his Master, peace and comfort in the Lord. Funeral discourse by the was first preached at Bonny, in Africa : "The worship of and overcome and stand with the redeemed on Mount Zion. writer, in the Adventist meeting-house at Montgomery Center. Funeral services by Eld. Bond (Methodist). Text, Heb. 2 : 6. Text, 1 Thess. 4:13. A, C. BOURDEAIL the iguana is overthrown, the priest is a regular attend- J. H. BATES. ant at the house of God, and the iguana itself is converted into an article of food. The Juju temple, which a STILLMAN. -Died in South Lancaster, Mass., Jan. 26, 1890, SAYLES.-Died of cancer of the stomach, at her home in few years ago was decorated with 20, 000 skulls of of consumption, Bro. W. E. Stillman, aged 46 years and 5 Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa, Jan. 31, 1890, sister Lucy A. Sayles, murdered victims, I found rotting away in ruin and de- months. Bro. Stillman embraced the truth at Brookfield, aged 48 years, 4 months, and 27 days. Sister Bayles was con- cay. I passed through the grove which was formerly N. Y., in 1870, and for the last few years has been closely con- verted several years ago during a tent-meeting at Albia, and has the receptacle of so many murdered infants, and I found nected with the work in South Lancaster, Mass. For two years been a consistent member since that time. Although there was it had become the regular highway from the town to the past his Christan experience seemed to be growing deeper, and strong opposition in the family in regard to her religious views, she held out faithfully, and died with a glorious hope. She church, and that the priest was now a baptized Christian. his hope brighter. The Sabbath-school will miss his labors, and a wife and son mourn his loss; but they sorrow not as those bore her severe sufferings with Christian patience, and her last I went ashore and addressed 885 worshipers, including without hope, for he left a bright evidence of his acceptance words were, "All is bright, and all is well." She remained the king, the three former heathen priests, chiefs, and a with God. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from conscious to the last, and before she died, gave minute directions multitude of slaves, and was thankful to ascertain that Isa. 25:8. 0. 0. FARNSWORTH. in regard to her funeral, all of which were faithfully carried the work of conversion was still going on ; for, in addi- out by her two devoted daughters. We laid her to rest till the tion to 648 persons already baptized, of whom 265 are Lifegiver shall come, doubting not that one who endured so communicants, there are over 700 at Bonny alone who Ricn.-Died of consumption, Jan. 16, 1890, at South Wood- much for him, shall be called when he comes to make up his are now under instruction." stock, Me., Minnie F., daughter of John F. and Diana E. jewels. Funeral discourse by the writer, on the subject of the Rich, aged 18 years, 8 months, and 20 days. Sister Minnie Christian's hope. J. J. ELLYSON. was baptized when eleven years old, by Eld. S. J. Hersum, and has led a faithful, consistent life ever since. All through her sickness she was calm and patient, and never murmured or winiaten0. complained, but was perfectly resigned and willing that the Lord's will should be done. We trust she sleeps in Jesus, and ravelers' aide. "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the that when he calls his children home, she will be one of his gospel to every creatnre."-Mark 16:15, jewels that will be gathered. May the Lord comfort and bless the bereaved family in their affliction, that they sorrow not as PROVIDENCE permitting, we will meet with the church others which have no hope. H. DAVIS. at Piqua, Ohio, Feb. 15, 16. Will some one meet us on the 14th at the 3 :35 P. M. train on the Chicago & WoniroRT.-Died in Hutchinson, Kan., Dec. 21, 1889, of Pittsburg R. R. ? We will meet with the company at cancer, sister Almira Wohlfort, aged 56 years, 11 months, and Covington, the 18th, at 7 P. M. GEO, A. IRwIN. 10 days. At her conversion she united with the Baptist H. W. MILLER. Church. In 1882 her attention was called to the third angel's message, and with joy she received it. Her patience through months of suffering was marked by all who knew of her afflic- TEE district meeting for Dist. No. 6, will be held at tion, and we dwell with joy upon the evidence that she sleeps Elgin, Van Wert Co., Ohio, Feb. 21-24, at which time in Jesus. She visited the Sanitarium last summer, but the MICHIGAN CENTRAL NEW CANTILEVER BRIDGE, NIAGARA FALLS. the new church building there will be dedicated. G. A. fatal cancer had rooted too deeply. A husband and six chil- Irwin, President of the Conference, H. W. Miller, Pres- dren are left to mourn, and to prepare to meet her at the resur- ident of the T. and M. society, and perhaps other help rection. Funeral services by the Baptist minister, founded on SLIM- GENTIC4 1 Corinthians 15 and Job 14: 14. will be present. This will be a very important meeting W. W. STEBBINS. "The Niagara Falls Route." for the district. Let all attend it who possibly can, es- MAST. }Wail t Day 'N. Y. •AtPutio *Night t Eat. }Local pecially librarians and church officers. NORTON.-Hannah E. Norton died at her home in Edmore, Express. Express. Express. Express. ACCOM'Il PasS'gr. 0. J. MASON. Mich., Jan. 14, 1890, aged 52 years, 6 months, and 1 day. STATIONS. Chicago ... am 7.65 am 10.95 pmd3.10 pmel10.1.0 pmd9.25 pm 4.50 Sister Norton embraced the truth in 1875, was baptized and Michigan. CRY 10.05 12.28 4.52 am 12.23 11,38 6.68 joined the S. D. A. church at Eaton Rapids, Mich., with her Niles,...... 11.25 pm 1.30 5.45 1.51 am 12.55 8.17 pm 8.41 IT has been decided to hold district meetings in Ohio, 10 00 husband, two years later. Soon after, they received letters and Kalamazoo .... pm 12.55 2.45 6.58 3.'1 2,27 am t 7:10 52 as follows :- Battle Creek... 1.40 9.23 7.83 4.25 8.16 7.55 6.14 joined the church at Dimondale. Through discouragement Jackson 8.80 1.47 8.62 6.15 4.45 9.85 7.5i Dist. No. 6, Elgin, Feb. 21-24 Bro. Norton ceased to obey the truth. In 1883 they moved to Ann Arbor 4.52 5.45 9.41 'IA 6.00 10.43 Detroit 6.85 6.50 10.45 9.20 7.50 11.50 " " 1, Springfield, " 27 to March 3 Edmore, where they lived until her death. She bore the trials Buffalo 8.80 am 4.25 am 7.55 pm 6.55 9.05 pm 8.50 of life with patience. In her last sickness she was very anx- Rochester 6.00 9.20 8.00 11.20 " " 7, New Antioch, March 6-10 Syracuse 8.10 11.35 10.20 am 1.30 5, Bowling Green, March 28 to April 1 ious for her husband, and she lived to see him again become a New York pm 4.30 pm 8.60 am 7.20 9.42 " " praying man. In compliance with a request made before her Boston 8.80 10.57 9.25 pm 2.60 At these meetings the general interests of the cause death, the writer spoke at her funeral. The discourse was NEST. wail Way •Chleago •Paeifle }Evening fICal. }Local in our State will be considered, and special instruction Express. Express Express. Express. Aeeom'n Psss'gr. founded on John 3:16. B. F. LEWIS. STATIONS. given in the various lines of work. We therefore urge Boston am 8.80 pm 8-00 pm 7.00 NEW York 11.50 6.00 10.00 a general attendance. Begin now to lay your plans to Syracuse pm 8.30 am 2.10 am 8.00 LOUGHBOROUGH. -Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 7, 1890, Rochester 10.40 4.20 10.45 be at the meeting, and let us seek God that he may Buffalo 8.30 am 12.40 6.35 pm 1.20 of diphtheria, Glenn, only child of E. C. and Nora Loughbor- Detroit .... am 9.10 8.01 prred1.20 d10.16 pmd8.08 pm 3.50 guide and bless in all that is done. At each place the Ann Arbor 10.25 8 59 2.20 11.35 0.15 6.17 meeting will begin on the first day of the appointment, ough, aged 7 years and 2 months. Remarks at the funeral by Jackson pm 12.05 10.05 8.20 am 12.64 10.55 7.10 am 6.25 Eld. W. C. Gage, from Job 1 : 21. The sunshine of our home Battle Creek 1.45 11.86 4.30 2.16 am 12.27 8.52 7.55 at 7 P. M. Gino. A. IRwIN. is gone. But in our sorrow we have the comforting assurance Kalamazoo 2.60 pm12.13 5.07 8.07 1.20 ,,P,,„.{m gt 8.40 H. W. MILLER. that our darling was pure in heart. He loved to hear sto- Niles. 4.20 1.30 6.22 4.32 3.06 7.81 10.15 Michigan City 5.42 2.17 7.20 6.43 4.82 9.00 ries of the dear Saviour, and to pray to him. While we can Chicago 7.65 4.85 9.00 7.45 7.00 11.20 no longer enjoy his society here, it is our desire to so live that •Daily. 4 Daily except Sunday. IDaily except Satord es, LABOR BUREAU. at the coming of the Lifegiver we may clasp little Glenn in our 0. W. RUGGLES, 0E0. J. SADLER, arms, and be a united family in the kingdom of God. General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago. Ticket Agent, Battle Creek. WALLACE D. MooRE, Box 88, Harrison, Mich., wants a E. C. AND NORA LOUGHBOROUGH. place on a farm. Dear little Glenn was a noble, manly boy. For nearly three &so. A. D. STEELE, of Wieland, Tex., desires Sabbath- years he was a member of the kindergarten. During this time keepers to locate there. He invites correspondence. he never was unkind or rude. His loving, gentle ways made Chicago & Grand Trunk R. R. him a favorite. Now, when his name is daily mentioned, the A PLACE is wanted on a farm, among Sabbath-keepers, for a children invariably say : "Dear Glenn was a good, strong boy fourteen years old. Address Mrs. Helen Kit- good boy, wasn'I Time Table, in Effect Jan 19, 1890. tle, No. Branch, Mich. he, Miss Affolter @ " Darling Glenn was ready to go, pure and good, one who loved to do that which would please his Saviour. GOING WEST. STATIONS. GOING EAST. A LITTLE boy six years old wants to find a home among Long will his bright face be missed from its accustomed place in pm am pm pm m Sabbath-keepers. Any one wishing such a child, address 0. F. the kindergarten and Sabbath-school. We know that if we are N..0n0 , Boston ... . 8.50 7.80 7.30 3.20 p m p m pm am am am Campbell, Box 572, Charlotte, Mich. faithful, we shall meet him again. LILLIE E. AFPOLTER. New York ...... 11.10 7.40 10.10 10,10 am am pm in pm pm pm 6.20 6.32 1.00 Buffalo ...... '9.511 5.40 7.30 9.00 BRO. D. S. JAMES, Parnell, Greeley Co., Neb., wants a single am am pm am pm pm pm man, a Sabbath-keeper, to farm on shares. He will furnish THURSTON. -Died of heart disease, in Battle Creek, Mich., 7.45 7.35 2.45 ...... Niagara Falls...... 8.15 8.17 5.30 7.10 a m pm teams, seed, and tools. References required. Jan. 19, 1890, Tena Thurston, wife of W. H. Thurston, of 8.30 . Boston 9.50 12.10 in pm pm pm pm am am am Hancock, Wis. Sister Thurston was born in the town of Pine 8.80 8.30 ..... 11.55 ...... Montreal... ..... 8.00 7.45 7.45 7.45 ffito. J. E. ATCHISON, 1009 State St., Rockford, Ill., wants Grove, Portage Co., Wis., Dec. 7, 1863. At the age of four- P m am p inp m pm to employ an experienced carriage ironer, or would take one as . . ... 1.00 .. Toronto ...... 840 7.25 7.25 7.25 teen she gave her heart to God and enlisted in his service, a pa a DI partner in a well-established business. A good wood-worker, uniting with the Methodist Church. In the summer of 1884, •••• • •••• . .. Detroit 9 46 7 45 .. 11 .60 CM. B. C. Lmtd Perth) Pectic yell Lmtd Alit, Night Prt.H also, is desired; must be a Sabbath-keeper. during a tent-meeting held near her home, she fully embraced Pass Pass. Exp Exp. Exp. Exp. Mail. Exp. lop, Exp. Pass. the truth of the third angel's message, since which time she has Arr, pm am am am am been an active worker in the church and Sabbath-school where am5.55 NO 113745 g.m65 r.45 al.15m DeP*Port Huron 10.20 1.05 7 .35 I0.0010.50 ADDRESS. 7.28 5.40 1.5510.20 9.08 8.31 Lapeer 8.4011.48 6.17 8.01 9.17 she lived. During the special week of prayer of 1888, she 8.05 6.20 2.2510.50 945 9.05 Flint 7.5511.17 5.40 7.45 8.85 and her husband, while praying that God would raise up men 8.43 7.15 2.5311.28 10.30 9.35 Durand 6.03 7.16 8.00 WE would like the post-office address of Miss Marietta 10.00 S.25 3,45 12.87111.35 10.10 ...... Lansing ... and women who would consecrate themselves to his work, de- 10.87 900 4.13 1 09 12.08 11.00 Charlotte,.. 1.57 9.27 8.25 5.86 6.02 Downing. Address the undersigned at 916 Laguna St., San- 1.0010.00 6.00 2.00 1.0012.05 __BATTLE CREEE 4.05 8.45 2.35 4.65 6.15 Francisco, Cal. cided to do so themselves. They were with the tent at Hancock 1.49 pm 2.50 1.4812.48 Vicksburg 3.1' 8.01 1.48 am H. A. ST. JOHN. during the past season, and in the fall decided to attend school 2.00 ....• . . . . 1 .58 12.58 .....Schoolers ft 9.05, 1.8 2.62 C.19 8.13 2.45 1.42 Cassopr"is2.15'7.16 12.45 8.25 at Battle Creek, in order to fit themselves for more usefulness 3.40 ..... 6.50 4.25 8.35 2.25 ..... South Bend 1.25 6.40 2.00 2.60 in the cause she loved so well. She had been in poor health for 5.00 4.52 Haskell's 12.05 • ISTORY OF THE 5.20 8.10 5.55 5.10 4.00 Valparaiso 11.50 5.2010.30 1.30 some time, and being attacked with la grippe, it settled on her P In 10.10 8.10 7.30 6.25 Chicago 9.05 3.15 8,5511.25 H DOCTRINE OF THE SOUL heart, which caused her sudden death. The remains were Pin urn am pm Arr. Dep am pm pm Pm Among all races and peoples, ancient and modern, including taken to her father's home near Plainfield, Wis., where the theologians, philosophers, scientists, and untutored aborigines, Where no time is given, train does not stop. funeral services were held. She leaves a large circle of friends Trains run by Central Standard Time. carefully brought down to the present time. 186 pages, 75 cents. Valparaiso Accommodation, Battle Creek Passenger, Port Huron Passen- to mourn, She was conscious to the last, and quietly fell asleep ger, and Mail trains, daily except Sunday. Address, REVIEW & HERALD, in Jesus. They laid her away to rest until the Lifegiver comes, Pacific, Limited, Day, and Atlantic Expresses, daily. Battle Creek, Mich. ; 26 and 28 College Place, Chicago, Ill. ; or when they expect to meet her again. Words of comfort were Sunday Passenger, Sunday only. Toronto, Ontario. spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14 :13. W. E. DAVIS, A. S. PARKER, A. J. BREED. Gen. Pass. and Tisket Apt., Chicago. Vast A91., Batas Orb*.

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the women must be treated like any other political greatly changed the sentiment of the people. We tin organization, and were therefore debarred from have also found that this can best be done by cir- their rooms. culating reading-matter. BATTLE CREEK, MICH., FEBRUARY 11, 1890. We cannot for a moment think of meeting the EEIr' The Presbyterian Church is profoundly agi- present demand by sending ministers and lecturers CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER. tated over the great question of the revision of its to educate the public mind. They are altogether [All articles, except in the departments of Choice Selections and The Confession of Faith, as well it may be when it is too few ; but we have the reading-matter that will Home, which contain no signature or other credit, will be understood as coming from the Editor. All signatures to articles written for the proposed to eliminate the articles teaching reproba- do it ; and it has proved itself very efficient. The REVIEW wi,1 be printed in SMALL CAPITA'S; to selections, in italics.] tion, the damnation of infants, the damnation of American Sentinel is a power in the land, and its Poetry. the entire heathen world, that Roman Catholics are influence for good is becoming more and more ap- "I Shall Arise," Christian at Work 81 An HOLD' with God, Role CAMERON 83 idolaters, and that the pope is antichrist. These parent every day. Then we have a series of tracts Boeing and Praying, J. S. Cutler 85 Missionary Hymn, Bel 86 are, or were, five fundamental doctrines of Calvin- and pamphlets treating on this subject. This read- Noontide Hours, Mrs...M. E. Gates.. 91 ism. It is evident that either the theological con- ing-matter must be liberally circulated everywhere. Our Contributors. ceptions of Calvin, or those of his latter-day fol- The Danger of Talking Doubt, Mits. E. G. WHITE 81 Where we have well-equipped State T. and M. so- Names Written is Heaven, ELI/. R. F. COTTRELL 82 lowers, are a long way off from the truth. Extravagant Expenditures of Money, A. SMITH 83 cieties, they will take hold and*do this in their own Tithing, ELD. S. J. IlEnsum. 83 Do They Teach Conversion and Sanctific,' Von I" ILD. D. T State. But we have, especially in the South and ROURDEAU 83 South American governments are awakening Eternal Life, GEO. B. THOMPSON 84 the West, States and Territories where we have no An Objection Answered, Wre. BRICKEY 84 to the danger of harboring the Jesuits. The Lima such organization. These must have the truth as HOMO. Nacion of Jan. 7 said : "It is rumored the Jesuits well as others. In some of the States we have very A Precious Heritage, The Safeguard 85 Bemoaning the Past, Sel 85 will be ordered away from Brazil. God wills it I small organizations, and it will be impossible for The True Object of Life, Inquirer 85 It would form an example Peru should imitate, by them to meet the demands in their own State. The Mission Field. not only decreeing that they should leave the coun- The International T. and M. Society stands ready Beginning of Protestant Missions (Concluded) .1. Murray Mitchell 86 try, but by strictly complying with the law in this to do this work ; but it must have funds with which The Power of Personal Consecration, J. o. o 86 respect, since we have a law in existence which de- Special Mention. to do it. We therefore ask for $5,000, for this The Popular Church and Ministry, A. SMITH 87 fines in a proper manner that Jesuits should not be purpose ; viz., to circulate Religious Liberty read- Church and State, Marion D. Shutter 87 Then and Now, Bel 87 allowed in the republic." How long will it be ere ing-matter in States and Territories, especially in Editorial. the United States Government learns wisdom from the South and West, that cannot be supplied from The Coming of the Lord (Concluded) 88 this oft-repeated precedent in dealing with these the State societies ; also including our nation's Independcnt Preaching 88 Changes in Our Organic Law, L A 8 88 desperate intriguers ? Capital. We call for this in sums of not less than The Thief on the Cross O. 1. it 89 General Meetings in Indiana and Iowa, 0. A. OLSEN 89 fifty dollars. We know there are 100 men that Sund.4y-law Convention in Washington, J. O. C...... 90 A Cape Colony sunday Item 90 GOOD ADVICE TO PROHIBITIONISTS. will give fifty dollars each for this enterprise. We Progress of the Cause. call for this class of persons to do this, so as not to Reports from Scandinavia —Nebraska—Indiana — Kansas— THE Minneapolis Progressive Age, a Prohibitionist cripple any other enterprise on foot. The first-day West Virginia — Louisiana—Tennessee River Confer- ence 91, 92 journal, gives the following good words of counsel offerings and the fourth-Sabbath offerings must be Canvas ing Work in nil, 01S, W. H. BENNETT 92 Indiana State Meeting, F. D. STARR 92 to the party of whose principles it is an exponent :-- largely increased ; and we do not call for a penny Meetings in Ohio and Minnesota, R. A. UNDERWOOD 92 We are pleased to note the decided stand taken by so that should go to them for this. In this paper you Special Notices 93 many of our leading Prohibitionists against Sunday legis- The Sabbath-school 93 lation as a plank in our platform. If we would turn the will see the pledge and the list started. Immediate News 94 dial of our party back a score of years, permit this dis- cash is desirable; yet we are willing to give six Appointments 95 turbing question to enter our ranks. Our enemies are months' time. We shall expect a ready response, Obituaries 95 watching, hoping we will take it up. We must keep as the matter demands immediate action. Editorial Notes 96 away from the National Reform party and its methods. To even flirt with them would wound us to the death. We need not stop to argue the importance of this ty-- Correspondents of L. G. Moore will please measure; it is too self-evident at such a time as take notice that his address is 23 Sinclair St., YEAR BOOK FOR 1890. this ; neither do we need to urge the efficiency of the Grand Rapids, Mich. Sentinel and the other Religious Liberty literature, THE Year Book for 1890 is now ready, and all for we have seen so many evidences of this. A (Br Bro. Corliss furnishes this week a very in- orders for it will be promptly filled. We are con- few days ago, my attention was called to the fact teresting account of the late Sunday-law Convention fident that all our brethren will want this book. It that a gentleman—not a Seventh-day Adventist— in Washington, which the reader will find on page 10. is neatly gotten up, illustrated, and everything put had sent for 3,000 Sentinels, and had distributed in the most convenient form for reference. It con. them, all at his own expense. This indicates how tains a Workers' Directory, General and State or- Papers sent us from the International Tract others value this literature. May we fully awake ganizations, General Conference Proceedings ; Society, Hong-Kong, China, show quite a list of to the interest of the present hour. ceedings of the International Tract Society, the steamers and sailing vessels visited by our agents 0. A. OLSEN, Pres. Gen'l Conf. International Sabbath-school Association, and the in that place. May the Lord abundantly bless the good seed thuS sown. International Health and Temperance Association ; $5,000-FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY Statistics of Publishing Houses ; Constitutions, WORK. Postal Guide, etc., to which are added three annual I' Bro. Conradi writes us that after some per- One Hundred Men Wanted to Pay Fifty addresses delivered before the last General Confer- Dollars Each. plexities and much study and hard labor, the work ence ; namely, Eld. Olsen's " Opening Address," is now moving nicely in Hamburg. Germany and WE whose names follow, agree to pay the amount Prof. Prescott's address on " Education of Labor- Russia, he says, now make the largest demand for set opposite, toward raising a fund of $5,000 for ers," and Eld. Smith's address on the "History and publications from our publishing house at Basel. the circulation of Religious Liberty literature, in Future Work of Seventh-day Adventists." Doubt- States and Territories in the South and West where They are -paring eight Bible-readings in Russian, less there will be occasion to refer to the present there are no local Conferences or State organiza- and have al2eady placed over 1,100 books in Ham- Year Book for a longer time than there has been tions : — burg and adjoining cities ; and the canvassers are to former ones, as the next General Conference is A. R. Henry $50 00 still at work. This is encouraging. 0. A. Olsen 50 00 not likely to be held before a year from the com- Uriali Smith 50 00 ing spring. Price, only ten cents. Let the orders W. H. Hall - 50 00 Nr Here is a specimen of the wonderful liber- come in. W. A. COLCORD, J. H. Kellogg 50 00 ality manifested in some religious circles. It is re- L. McCoy 50 00 Chairman of Year Boole Com. ported that Talmage has declared that in the new S. W. Lucas 50 00 H. C. Miller - 50 00 Tabernacle which he is to have built in the place $5,000 WANTED. of the one burned down, he will have a font for TENTS. baptism for Baptists, and a cross over the pulpit One Hundred Men to give Fifty Dollars Each. for Romanists! Won't lie engage a priest to come THE General Conference Association is now pre- in regularly and say mass ? Shame on such Prot- WE need this sum immediately for the circula- pared to fill orders for tents of all kinds. Send for description and prices to the undersigned, at 235 estantism. tion of reading-matter on the subject of Religious Liberty and religious legislation. We must all be Main St., Battle Creek, Mich. W. N. KENNEDY, Ag't. tar The Woman's Christain Temperance Union fully awake to the interests of our time. Our is beginning to have other occasion to regret its greatest national blessing—that of Religious Liberty THE TITHING SYSTEM, political alliances than that furnished by the forma- —is threatened. The so-called National Reformers tion of the non-partisan organization. The Young are doing all in their power to secure legislation OR GOD'S PLAN FOR SUPPORTING GOSPEL LABOR. Men's Christian Association of Milwaukee on Jan. by which the religious liberties heretofore enjoyed A forcible argument, showing the obligation of the tithing will be taken from us. But the great mass of the system in the gospel dispensation, and an application of its prin- 27 notified the union of that city, that they could ciples to the present time. By G. I. Butler. 112 pp., 12mo, no longer occupy their accustomed quarters in the people are not advised as to the full meaning of 10 cents. Y. M. C. A. building, giving as the reason that, this movement. Wherever the public mind has Address REVIEW Sc HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich. ; 26 and 28 College Place, Chicago, Ill. ; or having allied themselves with the Prohibition party, been thoroughly educated on this subject, it has Toronto, Ontario.