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The More Abundant Life BY C. P. BOLLMAN

HE phrase, "a more abundant life," used more or less in connection with the late Presidential campaign, is derived from the words of our Saviour, recorded in John 10:10: "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; but I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." This, then, is the truly abundant life, yea, the more abundant life. But during recent years, beginning perhaps with the repeal of prohibition, the idea has become current that the more abundant life is one of freedom from restraint. "Let the youth develop naturally," is the plea of those who would break down, or rather who have already broken down, the restraints which in former times were imposed by parents upon adolescent boys and girls. Indecent moving pictures have done much to corrupt the minds of the young. Some efforts have been made to correct, or rather to eliminate, this evil, but without much success. The drinking of intoxicating liquors is on the increase among the young. Family life, as it was known years ago, exists today only as a memory in the minds of the more elderly fathers and mothers, who now spend their evenings at home alone, while their sons and daughters are out, they know not where, cultivating the so-called "more abundant life." And such life is "more abundant"—in evil. Note the increase in crime among the young! It is truly alarming. Think also of the tobacco habit among the young. At an age at which girls, a few years ago, knew nothing of the use of tobacco, they now smoke openly, and apparently feel no shame. And such is now called the "abundant life! "—a life of so-called pleasure, which gives no opportunity for cultivating the finer feelings and instincts of the soul. But the truly abundant life, yea, the more abundant life, is the life that Jesus came to this sin-cursed world to give to all who desire it, that they may have that which is truly life, and may have it more abundantly. Are we as Adventists doing by our example all that we might to stem the tide of evil which is sweeping so many down to destruction? It is said that "familiarity breeds contempt," but it also breeds tolerance, and too often, some measure of participation. It has been truly said that— "Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As to be hated needs but to be seen: Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace." It is an old saying that we cannot keep the birds from flying over our heads, but we can prevent their building nests in our hair. We cannot turn back the tide of evil that is sweeping the world to destruction, but we can, by divine grace, lay fast hold upon eternal life, the true "more abundant life," and living indeed for that, we can both save ourselves and be the means of saving others from the false, soul-destroying life that is fast engulfing the world, leading to perdition vast multitudes who mistake it for the more abundant life. This false more abundant life is indeed more abundant, but only in evils that corrupt and destroy all that might otherwise, by the grace of God; be made beautiful and eternal. al" + very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulcher, bringing the HEART-TO-HEART TALKS WITH OUR READERS s spices which they had prepared, and By The Editor 5 certain others with them." Luke S 5 24:1. This shows the faithful and + conscientious regard of the intimate I disciples of Jesus for the Sabbath of the Lord. Christ and the Sabbath 19. How Did Paul, the Great Apostle to the Gentile World, Employ the Sab- Questions and Answers Pertaining to the Sabbath Institution bath Hours? Part Five It was his practice, as it was the practice of his Master, to attend the THERE is a beautiful consistency in a man who had a withered hand. synagogue for divine worship. This the work of God through all the ages. Those present, in order to entrap is plainly stated in the divine record. He does not approve in one age what Him, inquired : "Is it lawful to heal "They came to Thessalonica, where He condemned in another. And the on the Sabbath days?" Christ re- was a synagogue of the Jews: and converse is equally true,—that He minded them that any man who pos- Paul, as his manner was, went in does not curse in the new dispensa- sessed a sheep would, on the Sabbath unto them, and three Sabbath days tion what He blessed in the old. day, help it from a pit into which reasoned with them out of the Scrip- Christ was the creator of the Sab- it had fallen, and that a man's life tures." Acts 17 :1, 2. At Corinth this bath. He used it as His own day of was of much greater value than the experience was repeated, where, it is rest and refreshing after creating life of a sheep. "Wherefore," He declared, "he reasoned in the syna- the material world and the human declared, "it is lawful to do well on gogue every Sabbath, and persuaded family. He commanded Adam and the Sabbath days." If it was lawful the Jews and the Greeks." Acts 18 :4. all his posterity to honor and revere to do well on the Sabbath day, then And when he was at Antioch, he not their Creator by keeping holy the it was in harmony with the divine only used the Sabbath as the day on day He had made holy by His special law of which the Sabbath was a part. which to preach to his former breth- blessing. Through the prophets of Hence, Christ, in His teaching, recog- ren, but when the Jews rejected the old, Christ by His Spirit enjoined the nized the binding perpetuity of the gospel message which he brought observance of the Sabbath of rest. law of ten commandments, and He them, "the Gentiles besought that In His own earthly pilgrimage and recognized the Sabbath institution as these words might be preached to in His ministry as a teacher, did He a part of that law. Read this record, them the next Sabbath. . . . And the take a different attitude regarding as contained in Matthew 12:9-13. next Sabbath day came almost the whole city together to •hear the word the Sabbath from the attitude He 18. Ho•w Did Christ's Intimate Friends and took in the old dispensation? As- Disciples Show Their Veneration of God." Acts 13 :42-44. suredly not. God is true. In Him is for the Sabbath of the Lord? 20. On What Day Does John the Revela- no inconsistency, neither variableness Christ was crucified upon the sixth tor State That He Was in the Spirit? nor shadow of turning. day of the week. Late in the day The apostle states : "I was in the The Sabbath is a part of the divine His body was taken from the cross Spirit on the Lord's day." Rev. 1:10. law, and from its violation Christ and borne to Joseph's new tomb. On what day of the week was this? came to save men. In His life He Christ's intimate associates saw the Many have claimed that this was the obeyed this law, giving His followers place where the body of the Master first day of the week, and that in this an example of righteous living. He was laid. They did not have time declaration by the apostle there is died and rose again, that by His before the setting of the sun to do found authority for the observance grace and by His own righteousness, the necessary work preliminary to of Sunday. But this claim is made imputed and imparted, man might be the final interment. This is the di- without one scintilla of evidence that able to keep the law, not as a yoke of vine record: "That day was the prep- the Lord's day here brought to view bondage, but as an expression of lov- aration, and the Sabbath drew on. was the first day of the week. On ing, loyal service. And the women also, which came the contrary, the Scriptures repeat- 17. How Did Christ Show His Regard for with Him from Galilee, followed edly emphasize the fact that the the Sabbath Institution? after, and beheld the • sepulcher, and seventh day is the Sabbath. This is The example and practice of Christ how His body was laid. And they clearly stated in the Sabbath com- in respect to Sabbath observance returned, and prepared spices and mandment contained in the deca- clearly revealed His great reverence ointments; and rested the Sabbath logue, "The seventh day is the Sab- for the day. He lifted from its ob- day according to the commandment." bath of the Lord thy God." Ex. servance the needless exactions and Luke 23 :54-56. 20 :10. traditions of the Pharisees, and These followers of the Lord con- Again, in the fifty-eighth chapter taught the true manner in which the sidered the Sabbath so sacred in its of Isaiah, the Lord declares that this Creator designed it to be observed. character that they did not even pre- same seventh day is "My holy day, It was customary for Christ to at- pare the body of their Master, upon . . . the holy of the Lord, honorable." tend divine worship on the Sabbath. that day, for final burial. They re- Verse 13. And Christ Himself, an- This is the record : "He came to turned to their homes, prepared swering the charge of the Pharisees Nazareth, where He had been spices and ointments, and then ceased that He had violated the Sabbath, brought up : and, as His custom was, their labor, resting on the Sabbath declared, "The Son of man is Lord He went into the synagogue on the day according to the commandment. also of the Sabbath." Mark 2 :28. Sabbath day, and stood up for to This shows that after the death of He makes unmistakable reference read." Luke 4 :16. Christ, His intimate disciples recog- here to the seventh day of the week. Christ, in His teaching, recognized nized the binding obligation of the Hence the statement made by the the Sabbath as a part of the law of commandment of the Lord. revelator, that he was in the Spirit God. On the Sabbath day He en- But as soon as the Sabbath was on the Lord's day, only strengthens tered the synagogue, and found there past, "upon the first day of the week, (Continued on page 8) Zhe NoglIt

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Sketches and Memories of James and Ellen G. White XXXVII—Light on Healthful Living

BY WILLIAM C WHITE

AMONG the pioneers who preached the tent. Therefore three or four "The illumination of the counte- the Sabbath reform and other doc- carriage loads drove up on Friday. nance, the graceful gestures of the trines held by Seventh-day Ad- Elder White had bravely borne his hands, the dignity attending every ventists, there were those who, early part in the battle for organization, movement, the musical intonations of in the work, consistently practiced but now that the battle was over, he the voice, sounding as from a dis- and recommended certain reforms in had relaxed, and he felt weak and tance, and many, many other things diet and manner of living. There is depressed. At a season of worship which give an eyewitness confidence clear evidence that the leaders de- held at the beginning of the Sabbath in their heavenly origin. . . . She plored the use by church members at the Hilliard home in Otsego, Sister was in vision about forty-five min- of such stimulants and narcotics as White was asked to lead in prayer. utes." tobacco, tea, and coffee. There were This she did with fervency and On June 23, a little more than two also efforts made from time to time in power. Elder White was kneeling weeks after this revelation, Elder various churches to elevate the stand- near her, and as she prayed earnestly White was called to Allegan to con- ard of health practices. Neverthe- that he be encouraged and strength- duct the funeral of Sister Curtis. less, progress in reform was retarded ened, she moved to his side, and lay- Mother and I were with him. After by general indifference, and at times, ing her hand on his shoulder, con- the service, Dr. H. S. Lay took us, by decided opposition. tinued praying for him. While thus together with Elders Cornell and The organization of the General praying she was taken off in vision. Lawrence, to his home for dinner. Conference in May, 1863, made pos- In this vision many matters relat- After dinner we were invited into sible united action in the teaching of ing to the welfare of the cause at the parlor for a visit. I, a boy nearly doctrine, and in the attainment of large and the experience of certain nine years old, listened interestedly standards of living. The time was individuals were revealed to her.* to the conversation. now propitious for a united advance But the principal matter unfolded in A few minutes were spent in gen- in temperance and godliness. And this vision, was the relation of phys- eral conversation, and then Doctor as though Heaven had been waiting ical health to spiritual health and Lay asked Sister White to relate what for this opportune time to arrive, holiness, and the necessity of a re- had been revealed to her in her recent there was given to Ellen White, less form in the practices of those who vision regarding disease and health, than two weeks after the adjourn- were preparing for an eternal life in and the reforms that were called for. ment of the General. Conference in heaven. He had already heard her relate some Battle Creek, a vision in which she Regarding the impressions made of the high points a few days before, was shown the importance of main- upon the minds of those, who saw while driving with her and Elder taining health, and the necessity for Mrs. White in vision at this time, I White from Allegan to Monterey. marked reforms in the life practice will quote from a statement written Now he wished to hear the vision re- of the believers in order_ that their many years ago by Sister Martha lated more fully. bodies might be fit dwelling places Amadon : Although the time was propitious, for the Holy Spirit. "Those present at the time this mother responded very reluctantly to Story of the Vision vision was given will never forget the this request. She said that she was A series of tent meetings was heavenly influence that filled the not familiar with medical language, being conducted in Otsego, a little room. The cloud passed from the and that much of the /matter pre- town about twenty-eight miles north- mind of Elder White, and he was full sented to her was so different from west of Battle Creek, and it was of praise to God. the commonly accepted views that thought that it would be an en- "Many who have witnessed these she feared she could not relate it so couragement to Elders R. J. Law- things have often wished a descrip- that it would be understood. rence and M. E. Cornell, who were tion could be given of the servant of Doctor Lay pleaded, "Tell us what conducting the public effort, and to God when thus under the influence you have been shown, and see if we the little company of believers in of the Holy Spirit. can understand it." Otsego, if a number of the brethren * Some of these matters were printed, and Then mother told in simple lan- may be found in "Testimonies for the Church," would drive up on Friday, June 5, Volume I, pages 390 440, and 514, and in guage what she had seen. She said and attend the Sabbath meetings in Volume HI, pages 1-14. that pain and sickness were not or- 4 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936

dinarily, as was commonly supposed, of their associates in the ministry, A Personal Testimony due to a foreign influence attacking now gave diligent study to the writ- As the work of enlightenment upon the body, but that they were in most ings of men who had led out in the the subject progressed, and as they cases an effort of nature to overcome advocacy of various lines of health brought their life practices into har- unnatural conditions resulting from reform. Use was made of their ex- mony with the great health princi- 4 the transgression of some of nature's perience and teachings, regarding ples which had been revealed, James laws. She said that by the use of diet and the care of the sick wher- and Ellen White found their health poisonous drugs many bring upon ever it was found that their teachings much improved, and they testified themselves lifelong illness, and that and methods were in harmony with that in their experience health re- it had been revealed to her that more what had been revealed to Mrs. form had been a great blessing. deaths had resulted from drug tak- White. . As Mrs. White neared the close of ing than from any other cause. For the benefit of our people, most her life, she bore a clear testimony as She condemned the use of stimu- of whom were novices in the matters to her personal attitude toward lants and narcotics, speaking par- of health reform, they issued a series health reform and what it had meant ticularly of alcohol, tobacco, tea, and of six sixty-four-page pamphlets, en- to her. Speaking at the General Con- coffee. titled "How to Live." These pam- ference session of 1909, she said : She spoke in detail of the evils of phlets, compiled by James and Ellen "The principles of healthful living meat eating, and of the serious White and appearing in 1865 and mean a great deal to us individually danger of contracting disease there- 1866, contained helpful articles on and as a people. When the message of by, because of the increasing prev- health selected from the writings of health reform first came to me, I was alence of disease among animals. those who had been leading out in re- weak and feeble, subject to frequent She gave in detail the harmful ef- forms in living and in rational treat- fainting spells. I was pleading with fects of overeating or of eating too ment of the sick. God for help, and He opened before frequently. me the great subject of health re- She emphasized the importance of "The health reform, I was shown, form. He instructed me that those cleanliness of person and of the who are keeping His commandments premises about the home, of the is a part of the third angel's message, and is just as closely connected must be brought into sacred relation proper exercise of the will, of phys- to Himself, and that by temperance ical exercise, and of the remedial with it as are the arm and hand with the human body. I saw that in eating and drinking they must value of water treatments, pure air, we as a people must make an ad- keep mind and body in the most and sunshine. vance move in this great work. favorable condition for service. This This conversation in Doctor Lay's Ministers and people must act in light has been a great blessing to me. home continued for two hours. It concert."—"Testimonies for the I took my stand as a health reformer, covered comprehensively the funda- Church," Vol. I, p. 486. knowing that the Lord would mentals of the great truths that have strengthen me. I have better health led to our health-reform movement. Each issue also contained an article today, notwithstanding my age, than I A Work of Health Education from the pen of Mrs. White. Her I had in my younger days."—"Testi- From this time forward, especially six articles, entitled, "Disease and Its monies," Vol. IX, pp. 158, 159. during the following two years, tem- Causes," presented in seventy-two The Value of Health Reform perance and health reform in its pages a more fully developed picture various phases, became one of the of the great truths revealed to her Not alone for the advent believers chief themes in Ellen White's dis- regarding health, and the duty of re- was this light given. Health princi- courses in the many meetings that form in the care of the body when ples were to be presented to all who she attended, east and west. well or sick. would listen, and their presentation In her little book, "Spiritual Extent of Her Writings on Health was to be an introduction to other Gifts," Volume IV, published in the In later years she wrote still more gospel truths, securing a hearing be- summer of 1864, a brief but com- fully the views given her in 1863, fore many whose prejudices wpuld prehensive outline of the revelation which had been repeated and empha- have kept them from listening at first on health was 'given in Chapter sized in subsequent visions. Her six to the doctrines advocated by Sev- XXXIX, entitled "Health." This articles published in "How to Live" enth-day Adventists. first presentation occupied only were later revised and amplified by The appeals from Mrs. White's pen, thirty small pages. her for publication in the REVIEW calling for individual obedience to Having thus presented in perma- AND HERALD, in 1899. A number of the laws of health, for the establish- nent form the principles that had articles also appeared in "Testimo- ment of health centers where the sick been revealed in vision, James and nies for the Church." might be treated without the use of Ellen White launched more fully into From 1864 to 1914, a period of poisonous drugs, and for the teaching an educational campaign on the vari- fifty years, Ellen White carried the of gospel hygiene in our schools and ous phases of health reform. Stand- burden of presenting to the Advent- colleges, were constant and effective ards of living which would have been ist people and to the world the great to the close of her life, and the re- impossible to establish in the lives of light that God had revealed to her sults may be discerned in the high the people by the labors of a few regarding health, temperance, and standards maintained in our educa- scattered workers laboring independ- holiness. Very numerous were her tional institutions and sanitariums, ently, were now made possible be- articles upon those subjects in the and in the lives of thousands of Sev- cause the importance of healthful liv- REVIEW AND HERALD, the Health Re- enth-day Adventists.. ing had been brought to the attention former, and the Youth's Instructor. et% of the denomination through divine In 1890 she brought out the book, revelation. Because of their confi- "Christian Temperance and Bible "IN lowliness of mind let each dence in the source of the instruc- Hygiene." Fifteen years later, in esteem other better than themselves. tion, a general interest was created 1905, she presented to the world the Look not every man on his own in this important subject. wonderful book, "Ministry of Heal- things, but every man also on the James and Ellen White and some ing." things of others." Phil. 2:3, 4. Vol. 113, No. 56 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 5

while before our ambassadorship will The Call to the Work of God end and we will cease to be strangers BY G. A. ROBERTS in a strange land. Then, fellow missionaries, let your THE one who accepts a call to a They would have their tests, their light shine. You may be surrounded mission field becomes an ambassador grievances, their differences of opinion; but while Christ was abiding in the by the blackness of despair among of the people who send him. He be- heart, there could be no dissension. His the heathen you seek to save. It may comes also and primarily an ambas- love would lead to love for one another; seem that your little candle can make sador of Him who gave the commis- the lessons of the Master would lead to but small impression on the mid- sion, "Go ye into all the world." As the harmonizing of all differences, bring- night darkness amid which you live an ambassador, he goes with full ing the disciples into unity, till they would be of one mind and one judg- and work; but the day will dawn, the authority to do the work embraced ment. Christ is the great center, and Sun of Righteousness will rise with in his ambassadorship. He does not they would approach one another just healing in His wings, and the mid- go to represent himself nor to ad- in proportion as they approached the night darkness of heathendom will be vantage himself, but to represent cor- center."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 296. dispelled as the darkness of the dark- rectly those who sent him and from What a blessed thing it is that men est night always wholly gives way to whom he obtains his authority. A from different walks in life and hav- the rising of the sun. true ambassador goes to seek ad- ing different dispositions, can be so "Among earth's inhabitants, scattered vantage for the Master, and no sacri- closely associated in some part of the in every land, there are those who have fice or suffering is to him too great Lord's vineyard and can so adjust not bowed the knee to Baal. Like the for the accomplishment of that pur- their own ideas that perfect harmony stars of heaven, which appear only at night, these faithful ones will shine forth pose. The wages of such an am- may exist. when darkness covers the earth and bassador are food and raiment, and To be connected with the third gross darkness the people. In heathen in the end the crown of life. angel's message in the humblest place Africa, in the Catholic lands of Europe The joy of seeing souls saved in is greater honor than the world can and of South America, in China, in offer in its highest positions. Every India, in the islands of the sea, and in the kingdom of God is the incentive all the dark corners of the earth, God that prompts his self-sacrifice and missionary worker is a prince or a has in reserve a firmament of chosen zeal and perseverance in the work. princess of God, and will be so ones that will yet shine forth amidst the This same joy binds the heart of the honored in the day of final reward. darkness, revealing clearly to an apos- missionary to the heart of God with True, as workers in the cause of tate world the transforming power of men are still men, but they are obedience to His law. Even now they ties that cannot be broken. Jesus God, are appearing in every nation, among becomes all and in all to the true commissioned of Heaven and en- every tongue and people; and in the missionary, whether he be in the gaged in a holy and mighty task, a hour of deepest apostasy, when Satan's foreign field or in the homeland. "No task so holy and so mighty that none supreme effort is made to cause 'all, man can succeed in the service of but God Himself can compass it as it both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond,' to receive, under penalty God unless his whole heart is in the swells to its final loud cry. He trusts of death, the sign of allegiance to a false work, and he counts all things but us to labor in His work in prepara- rest day, these faithful ones, 'blameless loss for the excellency of the knowl- tion for that time when the knowl- and harmless, the sons of God, without edge of Christ. No man who makes edge of the glory of God shall cover rebuke,' will 'shine as lights in the the earth as the waters cover the sea; world.' The darker the night, the more any reserve can be the disciple of brilliantly will they shine. Christ, much less can he be His co- but He promises that "He will finish "What strange work Elijah would laborer. When men appreciate the the work." If we poor mortals were have done in numbering Israel at the great salvation, the self-sacrifice seen held responsible for the finishing of time when God's judgments were falling in Christ's life will be seen in theirs. the work, it would never be done; we upon the backsliding people! He could would have to give up in despair. count only one on the Lord's side. But Wherever He leads the way, they when he said, 'I, even I only, am left; will rejoice to follow."-----"The Desire But knowing that God will take our and they seek my life,' the word of the of Ages," p. 273. Unreserved sur- unfinished task into His own hands Lord surprised him, 'Yet I have left render is happily made by the one when it gets altogether too big for Me seven thousand in Israel, all the who realizes the sacredness of his us, we can, with every confidence, knees which have not bowed unto Baal.' "Then let no man attempt to number call to the work of God. face the seemingly impossible, and Israel today, but let every one have a The ambassador, or worker, for know that it will become wholly pos- heart of flesh, a heart of tender sym- Christ will still, however, be com- sible in the hands of God. pathy, a heart that, like the heart of passed with the infirmity of human- An ambassador to a foreign coun- Christ, reaches out for the salvation of try can carry out the wishes of his a lost world."—"Prophets and Kings," ity. He will need continually to ad- pp. 188, 189. just himself to the dispositions of own country only to a certain point. others, for it has ever been thus. It He can do the negotiating and pre- So the finishing of the work is all was so with the disciples who compare certain agreements and present prepared, and there is no ground for panioned with Jesus. representations on behalf of his coun- discouragement, though with our meager facilities and the scarcity of "The apostles differed widely in habits try, but his work must be consum- and disposition. There were the publi- mated by the power that sent him workers, the task may seem one of can, Levi-Matthew; and the fiery zealot out. He is not expected to fight his centuries or may even seem impos- Simon, the uncompromising hater of the country's battles. It is likewise true sible. authority of Rome; the generous, im- that an ambassador of Heaven can If when He comes we are found pulsive Peter; and the mean-spirited doing our full part, He Himself will Judas; Thomas, truehearted, yet timid carry his work only to a certain and fearful; Philip, slow of heart, and point. He is not expected, of him- finish our work and then say to us, inclined to doubt; and the ambitious, self, to finish the work of God on the "Well done, thou good and faithful outspoken sons of Zebedee, with their earth. He can prepare and present servant; . . . enter thou into the joy brethren. These were brought together, representations from High Heaven, of thy Lord." with their different faults, all with in- Then let us be faithful. herited and cultivated tendencies to evil; but the finishing of the work is to be but in and through Christ they were to done by God. dwell in the family of God, learning to The signs of the times all about us "TODAY is a good day to stop grum- become one in faith, in doctrine, in spirit. indicate that it will be but a little bling." 6 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936

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gram of dealing with the social ills The Social Gospel---No. 1 of our day. One by one the major denomina- Part 10, The Trend in Religious Thought tions have organized some kind of DURING the last few decades, there turning more and more away from commission or department to deal has come to be increasingly used in the Bible view of man and salvation, with social problems. The launching religious circles a new phrase, "the they naturally drift into the adop- of these social-gospel programs in social gospel." It describes a new tion of, this view concerning man the various denominations has not center of influence and interest on and his environment. been without theological discussion, the part of an increasing number of A third factor was this : The as might well be expected. Indeed, churches. A prominent writer, in churches, as we have already dis- the very vigor of the discussion re- introducing his discussion of the his- covered, have gradually lost their be- veals the grave fears on the part of tory of the social gospel, declares lief in the supernatural. The other- many that the church is thus turn- that one of the four tasks that the worldly attitude that characterizes ing away from its original objectives nineteenth century bequeathed to evangelical Christianity was thus and purposes. twentieth-century Christianity was lost. This meant a centering of in- In the controversy that has arisen "the Christian recasting of society." terest on this present world. Though in various denominations regarding The attempt to recast society along many liberals would probably refuse the drift toward the social gospel, Christian lines is what is meant by to admit it, they really proceed in the Fundamentalists have been found the social gospel. This is a significant their preaching and practice on the quite uniformly on one side of the trend, and a logical development of theory : Make this the best possible question, and the liberals on the Liberalism in religion. Several forces world ; we are sure of no other. other. There is thus no question as have operated to produce the social The operation of these three forces to the relationship that the social gos- gospel. We shall enumerate them brought, as a natural result, the so- pel bears to the whole subject of briefly : cial gospel. And it is in the light Modernism in the churches. Three Causes for Growth of Social Gospel of the second and third factors that Many of those who seek to justify Our modern age has witnessed we can see the true significance to the emphasis on the social gospel what is well known as the industrial religion of this social-gospel trend will not admit for a moment that it revolution, with its mechanization of in Christendom. Viewed super- means any lessening of emphasis on life, its massing of labor in great in- ficially, the interest of the church in individual salvation. Instead, they dustrial centers and plants, with the impyoving the social order seems declare that both go together, and resulting social and economic prob- most laudable, and appears to be a that one reinforces the other. How- lems that inevitably develop there- revelation of great spiritual vitality ever, a calm examination of the facts from. It was evident that the con- and courage on the part of the leaves no possible doubt that as the ditions and environments created by church ; but viewed more critically, emphasis has been placed on the so- our industrial age were hostile to the and in the setting of the history of cial gospel, the emphasis' on individ- development of Christian ideals. modern Liberalism, this social gospel ual salvation, which is the essence Place beside this a second fact. takes on a very different meaning. of evangelical Christianity, has de- creased. The Bible conception of salvation The Soda/ Creed of the Churches focuses on the individual as the sin- A well-defined program for the The Crisis in Christendom ner, and offers him personal cleans- social gospel is really quite recent About two years ago the editor of ing and spiritual strength, that he history. Previous to 1908 the Pres- the Christian Century, a widely may live a godly life in a perverse byterians were the only denomina- quoted interdenominational weekly, world. As this Bible conception of tion that had a department definitely expressed himself thus regarding the salvation fades, a new one takes its devoted to the problem. It was in changing emphasis in preaching : place. That is the view that man that year that the Federal Council "The crisis which our Protestant himself is, after all, not so bad; that of Churches organized its Commis- Christianity is facing today arises, if he does have shortcomings, they sion on the Church and Social Serv- as I see it, out of the fact that Chris- are at least capable of being removed ice. In December, 1908, the Federal tianity is shifting its center of grav- as a result of his own effort and an Council crystallized the collective ity from the inner life to the social ideal environment. Especially is the views of the various denominations community. . . . In the past our re- emphasis laid on environment. That constituting its membership, in what ligion has been sustained by trans- was Rousseau's doctrine. It is much it called "The Social Creed of the actions believed to take place in the easier on our natural pride to blame Churches." This has already become inner life between God and the soul, environment than to blame ourselves, a classic. The creed places the unmediated by an ethical context of or, to put it more definitely in hu- churches on record against a variety human relationships. . . . The pur- man terms, to blame society collec- of conditions that affect the masses suit of such experiences is now giv- tively, than to blame ourselves indi- adversely, such as child labor and ing, way to the quest for God in the vidually. Only a few years ago sweat shops, and calls for more ideal collective life of mankind. there appeared from the pen of one industrial conditions. "This quest does not deny the of the foremost of modern liberals a The sweep of this creed reveals reality of the inner life—that would book entitled, "Moral Man and Im- clearly how definitely the churches be to falsify life. But it does deny moral Society." With the churches have committed themselves to a pro- the independence and the primacy of Vol. 113, No. 56 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 7 the inner life as the field of a valid ficulty against an exposition of 'the hymns sung by quavering voices and and creative religion. . . . We are new social order.' "—Page 60. read by dim eyes which had no need now exploring the possibilities of Old Hymns Lose Meaning of the text, were the marching music putting the social vision first and How definitely this emphasis on of pilgrims for whom earth and its cultivating an inner life to match the social gospel represents a turn- shadows were only a stage on the it."—Christian Century, Sept. 26, ing away from the otherworldliness road to heaven. There eternal day 1934. of historic Christianity, is vividly re- would exclude the night and pleas- Halfway along in his sermon he vealed by the same writer in the very ure banish pain. This confidence in restates the problem in even clearer next sentence: one form or another has hitherto language: "Even the hymnbooks voiced been the sustaining power of all re- "The preSent crisis in Christian- (quite literally) the change. . . . ligion. Over against it the Soviet ity arises from the necessity of find- `There Is a Land of Pure Delight' Republic has written on the walls of the Kremlin, 'Religion is the opiate ing the foundations of religion in the has gone from up-to-date hymn- of the people.' Time will judge be- world of human society conceived as books. The devout no longer stand tween them."—Page 61. the kingdom of God." `on Jordan's stormy banks ;' they His charge against orthodox Chris- wait for the green light— There is no doubt that the social tianity, as represented by the his- `Where cross the crowded ways of life, gospel is another gospel, one that toric attitude of Protestant bodies, is Where sound the cries of race and clan.' neither Paul nor any other of the that these bodies have been too will- And something has gone. These old apostles knew. ing to make "an easy adjustment with the secular order," and have fitted themselves "neatly into the True and False Manifestations of the whole system of nationalism, im- perialism, and capitalism." Spirit---No. 3 He emphasizes this thought further by declaring, "It is the genius The Gift of Prophecy of Christianity alone that makes the IN our former study we observed "We entered into the house of Philip world the subject of redemption. that when Jesus ascended to His the evangelist, which was one of the We have delayed too long our social Father, He bestowed certain gifts on seven; and abode with him. And the task." the church. These gifts were dis- same man had four daughters, vir- The essence of all this is that the tributed by the Holy Spirit. Not all gins, which did prophesy. And as Modernist claims that he is setting received the same gifts. Some of the we tarried there many days, there out to do something that the evan- early believers were made apostles, came down from Judea a certain gelical Christian never had the cour- some prophets, some teachers. These prophet, named Agabus." age or the vision to attempt, namely, different ministrations of the Spirit These texts are sufficient to show to save the whole world, to reform worked for the edification of the that there were a number of prophets all the kingdoms of this earth and church of Christ and for unification in apostolic days. The prophetic make them the kingdoms of our Lord of the faith, or doctrine. gift, therefore, belongs to the Chris- and Saviour Jesus Christ. In this article we purpose to dis- tian church, and there is no reason This great task is to be accom- cuss the Spirit of prophecy as it was why it should not be manifested in plished, according to another Mod- manifested in the Christian Era. the church today. In fact, the book ernist writer, "through education, Prophets in the Early Christian Church of Revelation mentions the remnant legislation, and industrial readjust- There is a notion in the Christian church as having the "testimony of ment." world today that prophesying is out Jesus Christ," which "is the Spirit of This same writer, in his book, "Re- of date, that it belonged only to early prophecy." Rev. 12 :17 ; 19 :10. ligion in Our Times," from which we Jewish times. So last-day manifesta- When the time came for the three- have just quoted, makes this very tions of this gift are scoffed at. But fold message to be given to the world, revealing admission: to such the plain word of God the prophetic gift was bestowed on "The 'social gospel' has so far been through the apostle Paul comes, "De- one of those pioneers who proclaimed a life preserver for twentieth-cen- spise not prophesyings." the advent message. Ellen G. Har- tury preaching. Ministers, sensitive The prophetic gift belongs to the mon, later Mrs. James White, was to the bearing of changed concep- Christian church. The apostle, writ- called of God to bear His messages tions of the Bible and the conclu- ing in the Christian Era, said: "God to the church and to the world. For sions of science and psychology upon hath set some in the church, first seventy years she was faithful in de- their inherited beliefs, were getting apostles, secondarily prophets." 1 livering those messages by voice and hard pressed to find anything to Cor. 12 :28. by pen. Witness is borne to the preach which bore creatively upon For further proof that this text wisdom of the counsel given concern- life. . . . applies to the Christian Era, we ing the organization and extension of "The world is mine again,' the might call attention to the fact that our work by the marvelous world- perplexed preacher might have said there were prophets in the early wide proclamation of our message. when he discovered the social gos- Christian church. Luke, in the book The warnings given through Mrs. pel. . .. The more capable young men of Acts, writes: "Judas and Silas, White saved from disaster again and entering the ministry directly before being prophets also themselves, ex- again. Her writings have brought and after the World War were horted the brethren." Acts 15:32. unity of faith within the church, and largely motivated by the desire to "There stood up one of them named have led thousands to the saving take part in the 'holy war' for so- Agabus, and signified by the Spirit knowledge of present truth. These cial justice. The curricula of theo- that there should be great dearth writings are treasured by many re- logical seminaries have been recast throughout all the world : which came ligious leaders not of our faith. to train them. Social statistics have to pass in the days of Claudius Through the messenger of the taken the place of Hebrew tenses, Caesar." Acts 11 :28. Lord, valuable instruction has been and theology holds its own with dif- Quoting further from the Acts: given in the development of our 8 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936 medical, publishing, Sabbath school, is no light in them." We need to Christ and the Sabbath Missionary Volunteer, and educa- familiarize ourselves with the genu- (Continued from page 2) tional work, as well as in other lines ine. The law and the prophets, or the evidence in support of the sev- of denominational endeavor. Surely in other words, the word of God, is enth day as the Sabbath of the Lord. this denomination owes much to our safe guide. The true prophet It recognizes the fact that in 96 A.D., the ministry of this gift within its will speak and write in harmony with more than forty years after the ascen- ranks. And the instruction given the blessed Book. If the church of sion of Christ, one of His chosen points to greater achievements for God will become familiar with the twelve, the beloved disciple, recog- the future if it is faithfully followed. voice of the Spirit in the Scriptures, nized the Sabbath of the Lord and This prophetic gift bears the hall- "a stranger will they not follow." designated it the Lord's day, and mark of genuineness. The Scriptures We shall next examine modern that God honored him on this day by have been magnified and upheld. manifestations called "unknown a divine revelation regarding im- The word of God has been set forth tongues" in the light of the apostolic portant future events pertaining to as the only rule of life, and the in- gift. T. M. F. His church. struction given has been in harmony with the law and the prophets. A 211111111111111111110111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110- flood of light has been cast on last- day fulfilling prophecy. The Desire of All Nations The writings of the messenger of the Lord are deeply devotional. By XI—The Arrest them many have been led to sur- BY T. H. JEYS render their hearts to the Lord and to walk in His way. Christians have FOR three and one-half years Jesus had gone up and down the hills been led to a deeper consecration of and dales of Judea and Galilee. He had taught in the synagogues, opened all to God, to more earnest devotion the eyes of the blind, cured the diseased, comforted the sorrowing, instructed to Christ, and to faithful service in the ignorant, preached the gospel to the poor. Into many a darkened home behalf of their fellow men. had shone the Light that is for every man that cometh into the world. To The wealth of instruction given many a hopeless sufferer He had spoken. He had brought gladness where through the messenger of God has before had been only distress and gloom. His praise was sounded by multi- never been exhausted. There are tudes. Men, women, and children who had been the beneficiaries of His deeper veins of truth inviting every bounties, tired not of declaring His greatness. earnest seeker for light to dig more But not all rejoiced at His presence. A malevolent spirit, an ever- deeply. It behooves us who are deepening hatred, was in the hearts of the self-serving, proud Jewish rulers. awaiting the appearing of our Lord He had ignored their usurped authority, disputed their teachings, held them to study and cherish the revelations up to deserved contempt. They saw their prestige rapidly declining with of truth given through this gift. the people, who were not slow to discern the justice of His cause, even Last-Day Warnings though they did not accept His spiritual leadership. Something must be Concerning these days, the Sav- done to retrieve their waning popularity, and place on a firmer footing their iour said : "There shall arise false hold on the populace. Christs, and false prophets, and shall Among their own number were those who still stood for standards of show great signs and wonders; inso- right and justice. "Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him?" much that, if it were possible, they Nicodemus had demanded, and so they had failed in their purpose. They shall deceive the very elect." had not dared to arrest Him by daylight, for there was danger of a At the time when the Spirit of popular uprising. Men who had been healed by the hand of Jesus of prophecy was to be manifested in the Nazareth were too numerous. They might not stand idly by to see their remnant church, false prophets were Benefactor abused. And, too, when the arrest was finally made, Joseph to appear in the world. Already, a of Arimathea and Nicodemus must not be present, or the plans might mis- number of persons have risen in carry. The utmost subtlety must be practiced. The astuteness of the various parts of the earth, claiming keenest minds must be employed. Nothing must be permitted to intervene. to be prophets. Thus our Saviour's Principles of right and justice likely to interfere with the accomplishment prediction has been fulfilled, but we of their purpose must be ignored. shall doubtless see a much more Arrangements had been secretly made with a traitorous disciple to make marked fulfillment of this prophecy known to them His whereabouts. Thirty pieces of silver had been paid for in the future. How are we to discern the information. The word had been passed. Members of the council between the true and the false? quietly took their way to the high priest's palace. Soldiers had been sum- We cite two texts in the Old Testa- moned, and at last, in the darkness and quiet of the night, the Garden of ment which are much to the point. Gethsemane sounded with the tread of human feet, as priests, soldiers, and The first is from Moses. He said : officers, by the flickering light of torches, made their way, guided by Judas, "If there arise among you a prophet, toward that sacred spot of prayer. or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth With quiet dignity Jesus inquires the purpose of their presence. Judas thee a sign or a wonder, and the sign gives the prearranged signal; the soldiers lay rough hands on the Master; or the wonder come to pass, whereof Peter rushes with his sword to the rescue; Malcus's ear is cut, and as quickly he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go restored. The disciples are frozen with fear, and as soon as they are suf- after other gods, which thou hast not ficiently recovered from their fright to make flight possible, taking advantage known, and let us serve them; thou of the darkness and the deep shadow of the trees, they slip away out of shalt not hearken unto the words of sight—far enough away to be out of danger of apprehension. Peter fol- that prophet, or that dreamer of lows Jesus, but when they lead Him through the yard and into the assembly dreams " Deut. 13 :1-3. room, Peter does not enter, but hovers near the fire that has been lighted. The second text is from Isaiah 8: At last Jesus is in the power of these envious Jews. No measures will be 20, and reads : "To the law and to the neglected to accomplish His destruction. testimony : if they speak not according to this word, it is because there :=7111111111111111111111111111111i11111111111111111111111111111111111011111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111nommg Vol. 113, No. 5b THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 9

!FOR THEY ARE WHITE ALREADY TO HARVEST. JOHN 4:35

schools and hospitals we Seventh-day "4 Am Still Praying" Adventists operate here in India. BY MINNIE MELEEN Tuesday dawned, and a friend offered his car to take me to Gov- HERE in India we have "Uplift" what a wonderful organization yours ernment House. Lady Erskine re- days instead of Harvest Ingathering is." With this he produced the ceived me in her private boudoir. days, but the terms mean the same. latest Year Book of our denomination She is one of the dearest ladies I have It is some of my recent Uplift experi- from a drawer in his writing desk. ever met. She was dressed in a ences in Ootacamund, one of South Mrs. had joined us by this simple cotton blouse and skirt, and India's beautiful hill stations, and in time, and she showed me pictures of bade me sit down beside her on the Madras—the hot, hotter, hottest city their travels in Europe and of the sofa. After I conversed with her in India—that I wish to relate. maharajahs and princes whose guests and showed my book of pictures, she Early one Sunday morning I sent they had been in their travels in wrote in it fifty rupees for our my card in to Mr. and Mrs. India. schools and hospitals. The lady of the house I had met be- After a great deal of visiting with Taking God at His word, "still fore, because she is a Seventh-day these dear friends, we opened the praying," is the best way; not once Adventist. She teaches the English Book of books and read part of the a day, not three times a day, but Sabbath school class in the little sermon on the mount. We knelt in always, every moment, thanking God church in Ootacamund. Mr. prayer, and as I left, this sister every step of the way. is a man of the world, a retired gov- whispered, "I am still praying for From there I went to the great ernment official. Their home is him." Indian statesman, Sir . He perched on a high hillside, sur- "Pray on, dear sister ! God will gave a similar donation in his wife's rounded by lovely terraced gardens, answer sometime, somehow. I have name. After that I climbed the hills in which grow the most gorgeous found Him so," I said, as I squeezed in and around this place for nearly flowers. her hand. a month and visited many homes. "Yes, Mrs. Meleen, come right in. Mrs. has been teaching the God helped me and was very near. I have seen your name in the Year English Sabbath school class in I had many opportunities to speak Book." This from Mr. him- Ootacamund ever since the Sabbath of our faith, as this was the first time self, accompanied by a hearty hand- school and church were organized any work of this kind had been done shake, made me feel right at home. there a year ago. Thirty people meet in Ootacamund. Every large news- "Mrs. will be here in a in a little basement room hired for paper in India published my name in minute," he continued; "in the mean- church purposes. (It was the only connection with my audience with time, come into the library. The room to be secured for the money Lady Erskine in the Government view of our fair city is beautiful they had.) The room is dark and House news column, and people from there." crowded, but I am sure there is not a everywhere opened their doom to me. The view was lovely. The library, more active or wide-awake church in Many new friends were won, and too, was a very beautiful room. The all the world than this one. The means came in for the schools and vases were filled with huge bouquets members are working and praying hospitals. of sweet peas and Aurom lilies, and for a little church of their own. I At this writing the Uplift work is the fireplace, too, was thus decorated know God will answer their prayers going on in Madras. This is a large with a shower of "neverfades" in sometime, somehow. They are still city, the third largest in India, and many colors. The room was lined praying! the needs are great. During the twenty years I have been in India with tall bookcases of rosewood, filled A Visit to the Government House to the limit. Naturally our conver- this church has met in rented quar- sation turned to books. Some of the Monday dawned, and I thought ters and has moved at least five best in the world were there, and Government House would be a good times. This gives neither stability there was a whole section for the place to begin work. When I prayed, nor prestige to our work. books expounding the Scriptures. I asked God for a text. Opening Our native pastor laments the fact There they were, "The Desire of my Bible at random, my eyes fell on that the room we now have is totally Ages," "Steps to Christ," "Health the words in Joshua 1:9: "Have not inadequate to take care of all who and Longevity," "The Hand That I commanded thee ? Be strong and crowd to his meetings. He is one Intervenes," "The Great Contro- of a good courage; be not afraid, of the best speakers in the Tamil versy," and others. neither be thou dismayed: for the country, and wherever he speaks "Yes," he said, "you have found Lord thy God is with thee whither- many flock to hear him. At a very them. My wife was the only Ad- soever thou goest." recent meeting he held here, nearly ventist in `Ooty' till the Willmott's On the strength of that promise I 300 people were turned away for came here a year ago. We had to went to Government House and se- lack of room. The need for a church building is vital and urgent. I have those books." cured an interview with Her Excel- "And do you read them too ?" I lency, Lady Erskine, for Tuesday. There is also need for a school here. asked. In the meantime I visited people in The children and youth belonging to "Certainly I do. I love them, and their homes, and received many us have to go to worldly schools. For here is the Year Book. This shows blessings as well as funds for the the past year our English church has 10 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936 been without a pastor. We are glad write to us, but, blessed thought, God that in the future more workers will that C. C. Cantwell is on his way never forgets us. He knows just be trained for service in the Southern here now. God has answered our where we are and what we need. Asia Division. We also look forward prayers in this respect. Here is Brother Fernando, our fel- to the time when the children of the low worker in the literature ministry. missionaries will return to the mis- Friends of Our Work He has tramped the hot streets of sion field for service. They have a 1 But I am digressing. Yesterday I Madras till his feet are all blistered. great advantage over those who do met a man who has recently been His sales did not permit him to buy a not know the country. Nearly one transferred to India from Brazil. bicycle. He prayed, and God gave a third of the enrollment is composed "Yes," he said, "I met your people servant of His an injunction to get a of the children of missionaries. They in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Seventh- bicycle for Brother Fernando. go home for further training, and day Adventists have a fine work Here is Brother Quinn. Over and we hope they will soon be filling there. In fact, our servants were over again his prayers have been an- places in the work here in this needy from among your members. They swered in regard to keeping the Sab- field. In the field we have many were honest and absolutely trust- bath and also in regard to his work. European young people who were worthy. I am glad to contribute my Here is old Brother Abraham, faith- trained here ; but so far, few of the mite to such a worthy cause." fully bringing his tithes every month. missionaries' children have returned Another says: "I met your Doctor God has raised him up from severe to this country. Menkel in Simla. He is one of the illness many times. There are many There is a good interest in Chris- finest gentlemen I have ever met, and others, but the story would be too tion education, and the children of an excellent doctor. I like your long should I tell of them all. our European believers are nearly medical work. Here is my mite." I am still praying, praying for a all in the school. We have only a And here is another : "I like your church building and a school here, few church schools so far, but we work. I saw a great deal of it in praying for more evangelists and col- trust that there will soon be one in Lucknow. Mrs. Williams gave her porteurs, for a dispensary here to each of the large churches. We are life there for the poor. I believe in extend the right hand of the message. working to this end. So far the dif- your mission. I will gladly give." But above all I am praying for more ficulty has been a lack of teachers. So the work goes on, and it is a joy self-sacrificing love to serve God and This year we have the largest class to serve the Master here. We forget my fellow men. I am praying for a of students taking normal training the heat, forget our trials, forget our closer walk with Him, and for a great that we have ever had, but they are sorrows, forget that it is months and outpouring of His Spirit upon His hardly allowed to finish their two years since we have heard from our church in all the earth. I am still years of training before they are loved ones ; they have forgotten to praying. called to the field. We could use many more than we have been able to supply. What is true of teachers The School on the Mountaintop is also true of other workers. Last vacation four students earned I BY I. F. BLUE all or most of their way by canvass- VINCENT HILL SCHOOL and College, tismal class of about forty studying ing, and this year there is a large our Southern Asia English training and preparing for this ordinance. class ready to go out. Nothing helps school located at Mussoorie, India, The inspector of European schools the spirit of the school like the in- opened this year with the largest recently visited us. He comes to the fluence of the successful colporteurs. enrollment in its history. It has been school each year and has a good word Last year one girl earned more than very difficult to accommodate all, for us. He makes worth-while sug- a scholarship. This is the first time especially the girls. We have had to gestions, and we enjoy having him that a young woman has succeeded make alterations to provide more come. He read the aims of the school in doing this, and it has put enthu- room, but even then there is not room as printed in the prospectus, and siasm into the hearts of others to go for the classes, and at present, classes said, "Your school is different from out and do similarly. The young are being held in the girls' parlor, other schools; but you are carrying people are getting a vision of the on the verandas, and in the chapel. out the plans set for yourselves, and work and the possibilities of the It has been necessary to divide that is all I can ask." He is .always future, and we trust that this will 1 classes, for some were too large for interested in the industrial features. grow and deepen till an army of the classrooms. The school board Ours is the only school where the young people will be ready to go out has voted to put up a normal build- students do the work of the school. into the field. ing to accommodate the lower stand- In other schools, servants are hired There are many difficulties in the ards. This will relieve the conges- for this purpose, but here the stu- work in this great land, but God is tion, and make more room for the dents share the work of the school, setting His hand to finish the work girls. At present two rooms of the and they enjoy it. It takes some of here. We know that when it is girls' hostel are being used for class- them a little time to learn, but as they finished in all the world, it will also work. all work, there is no complaint. be finished in'India. There are signs There has been an excellent spirit The school bakery is making a suc- of an awakening in India. There has of cooperation on the part of teachers cess. Some of the students work to been a great change in the outlook of and students this year, and the spir- pay for the whole or a part of their the people themselves in the twenty- itual tone of the school has been good. way in that department. The sales two years that we have been here. R. B. Thurber, editor of the Oriental have amounted • to about $500 a We are of good courage. The schools Watchman was here recently for the month, and this gives the school a are all full, and there is a spirit in spring Week of Prayer, and we en- good income for the year. Last year the youth of today that will go far joyed a real refreshing. Many stu- there was a good gain, and this year toward finishing the work. They dents gave their hearts to God, and we hope there will be much more. have seen the heavenly vision, and those who had already been baptized Many workers have gone into the are willing to make the sacrifice. The renewed their vows. There is a bap- field from the school, and we trust membership is about 4,000. What an Vol. 113, No. 56 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 11 increase over the handful we had in here, and if it were not for the loyal spirit of a pioneer worker ; and when 1914 ! May God give us more and people behind this movement at read in the light of his tragic death more young !people who will be ready home, who sacrifice so willingly, we a few months later, gives us many to share the burden in the heat of would be unable to carry on. May glimpses of a great heart. the day. God bless all of you. In the great His story, in part, runs thus : We appreciate the loyalty of gathering day you will share with us "Arriving in Kalgan two years ago, church members at home, who "hold in the rewards and sheaves gained we found that we were supplied al- the ropes." It is a difficult task from this dark land. ready with a •home and a large compound, and that within the compound, construction work on the forward! Forward! Into Cha-Sui!* hospital building was just beginning. During our first few months in Kal- BY C. C. CRISLER gan we had the usual problems connected with obtaining a well-con- THE little chapel at the end of the He had encountered hindrances not structed building. ground floor of the North China a few en route, and at times had "Before the time of opening, we Union Sanitarium-Hospital in Kal- feared he could not reach us at all. wondered where we would get pa- gan was already nearly filled with Troop movements were on, and traffic tients for this hospital; but it was delegates for the February, 1934, an- had been suspended for the general not long before many were coming nual meeting of the Cha-Sui Provin- public. Our brother had not been in to us,—beggars from the street, lamas cial Mission, when Brethren Appel the room an hour before he got up from the plains of Mongolia, village and Esteb and I entered and found and went to the wall, which was al- people from the surrounding coun- seats. In a corner of the room, at ready nearly covered with charts, try, and others who had heard of the the right of the rostrum, sat our be- maps, and mottoes, and placed in new hospital. loved Dr. Elmer F. Coniston, playing plain view an exhibit in photographic "Soon after the dedication and the organ softly as a prelude to the form, of our entry into Kalgan city opening exercises, November 1, 1931, meeting soon to be opened. The and of our advance into the province we were enjoying a steady increase in doctor was conservatory-trained, and of Suiyuan, some years before. These patronage, and were gradually gain- could make even a portable mission photos recalled to myeown mind the ing the confidence of the people. In organ speak to our hearts. providential circumstances that had connection with the hospital, we The appointed hour arrived, and led to our entering the Cha-Sui field. started a small clinic located in the Pastor Tsou Hsuen-yuen, mission di- A little later, this brother was on city, which also proved an oppor- rector, stepped forward and • an- his feet, giving •his report for the tunity for evangelistic work. Twelve nounced that a song especially past year, with particular reference thousand fifteen patients came dur- adapted for use in the Cha-Sui Mis- to how the Lord had gone before him, ing the first year. sion would be sung, to the tune of preparing the way for evangelistic "In the fall of 1932 a training "Forward, Forward, Into Zion." meetings in Suiyuan City, the capital school for nurses was opened with a Slips of paper had been prepared, of the province of Suiyuan. The re- class of ten students, among whom having written thereon, in the Chi- port included three baptismal serv- was a Mongolian boy, previously a nese characters, this song composed ices already held, a church of over lama, who was one of the first con- by the director himself ; and as twenty, with several others keeping verts from that great field. In spite Doctor Coulston began playing, the Sabbath and preparing for bap- of many burdens we greatly enjoyed Pastor Tsou, an old-time chorister, tism. Our brother held before us working with the young students and led the congregation in the rallying trophies—instruments that had been watching them gain a valuable ex- cry which sounded the keynote of our used by opium addicts, but had later perience. entire meeting,—Forward, forward, been surrendered by the unfortunate "Before the completion of the hos- as quickly as possible, into every victims who through faith and im- pital buildings, many injured and hsien and every village of the prov- portunate prayer had been delivered sick came to us; these we tried to help inces of Chahar and Suiyuan! from the thralldom of the drug habit. with our meager equipment and sup- This song embodies the spirit of The speaker was none other than plies. One Sabbath I was called the movement that is sweeping over Evangelist Yu Chung-shen, who from meeting to see a beggar boy who the entire China Division field, and nearly ten years before had pio- had been thrown from a cart, with is bringing us into touch with many, neered the way into the city of serious resultant injury to his arm. many groups of people not hitherto Kalgan. Sterilizing a few things on the served. Medical Center of Influence kitchen stove, we bound up the Above the rostrum were two char- Day by day the• white-capped wound, using sewing needles and acters, one in flaming red, Chien, and nurses and other sanitarium helpers tailors' waxed thread. Before the the other superimposed thereon in came in, impressing us with the im- boy awakened from the anesthetic, we gold, Djii$,—Forward, Onward, ever portance of the medical phase of our took the opportunity to clean him advancing on and on! Hanging on work in the North China Union and up thoroughly. Dressing him in a the wall was a map of the mission ter- the Cha-Sui Mission, for it is at Kal- flannel nightgown, we placed him on ritory, with hsiens already perma- gan that this union's medical center a couch in our dining room. The nently occupied colored in one tint; of influence and training has been next day his mother came in her rags, and unentered hsiens to be entered as founded. and he would not let her go. He said, soon as possible, colored another tint. In our first physician at Kalgan, `Why can't she sleep on top of your One of the delegates, with a friend Doctor Coulston, we had an outstand- dining-room table V Finally we sent who had accompanied him, was three ing example of one who from the day her home; but returning a few min- days late in getting to our meeting. of his landing in China put his whole utes later, we found that the beggar heart into the acquirement of the boy had gone too, running several * The Cha-Sui Mission includes the Chinese vernacular and into medical-mission- miles to their cave home in the river- Population of Chahar and Suiyuan, together with a few hsiens of North Shansi above the ary endeavor. His report, as ren- bank. We persuaded him to come Great wall. dered during the meeting, reveals the back, consenting for his mother to 12 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936

stay with him, and placed them in a so we took her to the hospital im- and it was not known when a train back room until the wound had mediately. She had not eaten for would run. healed. This little beggar boy ad- twenty days. We gave her simple "The station master had no way to vertised our hospital far and wide; treatments and tried to give her help ; for the military had control of for all had said he would die from nourishment. Daily we had earnest the situation. loss of blood. prayer for her, and she gradually im- "I appealed to military head- "One day I carried a woman from proved. She was glad to hear about quarters, and after repeated tele- a ricksha to the examining room. Jesus, and went home several weeks phoning, was promised a handcar. She had wasted away from the later, almost completely cured. This Not being able to find one, the au- ravages of a deadly tumor, until she experience opened a large community thorities promised to send a train. had become only a shadow of her to us and to the gospel. Within an hour the gong sounded, former self. I told her relatives that "Last spring, one Friday afternoon and a train came, consisting of an it was too late for man to help her, after our clinic hours, I was called a engine and one coach, and I was the but that God could spare her life if considerable distance away to see a only passenger, with a military es- we operated immediately. It -was very sick woman. Before I reached cort. At the next station an officer questionable whether or not she could the compound I heard the drums be- from headquarters met me with iced survive the serious operation. fore the gate, and on entering the watermelon, and sent me on to Kal- "The first day following, she could court, I found the coffin standing in gan, with no charge. The officer told not move, nor would she speak; she front of the door. Evidently prep- me that they were lacking coal, so was so weak that I was sure she arations for a funeral were well the regular trains could not run; and would die. We had special prayer started, and I asked why they had it seemed strange that I should be for her, but on the second day she called me. They replied that our provided with a special train in time rapidly failed. Toward night I saw hospital had more power than any of military stress. that there was only a flicker of life other place, so they had come to us "I have been approached by Mon- remaining; so we called the relatives. as their last hope. Several old golian officials from Nanking about Gathered around the bed, we had women were holding the patient a mobile hospital unit for Mongolia, special prayer for her, and I went to propped up in a corner, dressed in using our hospital as a base of opera- bed certain that she would die before her burial clothes. She had a serious tions. We can see many evidences morning unless God intervened. The disease of the. heart, which had re- that the Lord is working, and we following morning I went to her sulted in gangrene of one leg below know also that the enemy is making room, and I shall never forget the the hip, this having first appeared every attempt to hinder. We are of picture. With her face wreathed in three weeks before. They took her to good courage to carry on with the smiles, she stretched out her hands the hospital, where we removed the help of the Lord." to me and asked me what she could leg. This woman was critically ill The Future of Cha-Sui Misson have to eat for breakfast! She had from the serious heart disease and no pain, and had slept during the the shock of the operation, but we The Cha-Sui Mission is one of the night. She has made a complete re- prayed continually for her, and the beneficiaries of the additions to the covery and is the embodiment of Lord spared her life. budget base granted by the home health. board during its 1935 Spring Coun- "The second year has been full of Kept in Time of War cil, the total amount awarded to in- evidences of divine blessing. We "A short time ago our part of the crease this mission's annual base changed the chapel to a more suitable country was involved in a military being $375 U.S. currency. It has location where the clinic could reach upset, the central government troops thus been made possible to strengthen more people, building up the at- closing the railroad on both sides of the campaign already launched to tendance from 15 to between 35 and Kalgan. Mr. 0. G. Erich and his enter as quickly as possible the hsiens 49 patients every day. Our patron- family were called back to Man- of Chahar and Sui-yuan Provinces age in the hospital has also increased churia ; so it was decided that I included within the boundaries of the from 18 or 20 to 30 or 35; and at should make a trip to Peiping to buy Cha-Sui Mission. The responsibility one time during the first part of medicines, in spite of the fact that of carrying forward the work so August, 1933, there were 52 in- trains were not running. We obtained nobly begun by the forerunners is patients in the hospital. [At the time a pass from the headquarters of now being taken up courageously by of Doctor Coulston's fatal illness in Marshal Feng Yii-hsiang, and at 5 others who have come in, strong for May, 1934, there were 71 patients in P.M. we boarded the train which car- labor, including Pastor William J. the sanitarium-hospital.] ried us to the front lines. We spent Harris, at the head of the North "The surgical operations have in- the night at the station, and in the China Union Mission; and Pastor creased proportionately. The Lord morning walked 30 li [in China, a li Dwan Yung-chien, who was recently has blessed in saving many lives, at is the equivalent of about one third appointed to serve as the director of times when there was no help in of a mile], carrying our luggage, the Cha-Sui Mission. At the hos- medical science. Recently we have accompanied halfway by a military pital are Dr. and Mrs. Harold opened another clinic and a small escort. At this point we took a Mourer and Miss Edith Johnson; and chapel for the Mongolians. During military train that made connections thus the medical-missionary interests the first few weeks there were twelve with a train that brought us into are being constantly maintained and or fifteen patients daily. We have Peiping at 9 P.M. strengthened as an integral part of been impressed with the number of "The next morning I got on the our program of advance. sick who come to us from a distance. train, which took me again to the cat% "I was called to the home of the front lines. Here I was unable to leading Buddhist of Kalgan to see his use the military train because of JUSTIFICATION puts a man before young daughter. I found her lying threatened war operations; so I had God as if he had never sinned. God on the kang (a brick platform, used to walk 50 li to the next station, looks in His ledger, and says : as a bed), dressed in her burial where I slept under a tree; then 30 li "Moody, your debts have all been clothes, apparently dying. They farther on in the morning. I found paid by Another; there is nothing begged me to do something for her; that there were no trains running, against you !"—Moody. Vol. 113, No. 56. THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 13 I RCLE at BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE, NO PLACE LIKE HOME"

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Today the scene, even to the least Memory Gem detail, is vivid, alive, standing out BY ZULA MYER SIMPSON on the wall of her memory castle. It is one of her choicest possessions— "RATTLE, clatter !" A child looked again, she found her tongue, and a masterpiece. out of the window with thoughtful began to ask her little mother all the "A foolish thing to have done," eyes. She saw two young men in a whys that had been tumbling over you say l Perhaps. "Idealism to an wagon drawn by a spirited team of and over in her childish mind. extreme !" Even so. But the child iron-gray horses. Mother listened patiently. That grew up with an unshaken faith in The pale little mother in the plain was her way. She answered the her mother's honesty and unselfish- dress saw them, too. Looking at whys kindly, briefly. The bewil- ness, and also with an undying hatred her, the child wondered at the slight dered child tried to understand. It of debt, which has proved of prac- shrinking back and the sudden dis- was all because of a debt that her tical value in her life's experiences. may in the brave blue eyes. Then, father had not been able to pay. There has been another value, with returning courage, the mother Joe had offered to take the organ and something fine, that she has cher- stood, as ever, to greet quietly what "call it square." Mother, being the ished through the years. A rare to her seemed duty. The big team person she was, had promptly as- beauty above the beauty of the sky and wagon soon stood outside the sented. No more was to be said. or the glory of the sun. She saw it living-room door. The child did not speak of it again, in her mother's face that day. Who The young men were soon inside though she often thought of the shall estimate the value of that the room, making careless remarks event. memory ? and laughing. They were not strangers. The child had known them all her life. From the window she could The Run-Around Member see their parents' home. They had come for mother's little BY FRANK H. SWEET organ which father had given her a few years before, and which gave THE "Do What We Can" circle and his feet keeping time to some mother such great happiness. The were discussing their work for the merry tune which he was ener- child watched with astonishment as ensuing month. "I don't know of getically whistling. they carried it out and put it care- any urgent need in our own neigh- "He doesn't act as if he were over- fully into the wagon. borhood," said May Whitely, trying burdened with care," one of them re- Mother had made no protest. to look wise. "We've fitted out the marked. "But I do believe he is She seemed to have known it all be- Joneses and McDuggans, and we coming here." fore. Carefully she was rearranging have sent a ton of coal to Widow The boy had stopped and gazed the furniture to hide the empty spot Cracken. There's old John Smith- across the street inquiringly. Then where her treasure had stood. The ers," she added doubtfully, "but he he came running toward them. child realized suddenly that, in spite traded the last flour we sent him "Who is he 1" asked May Whitely. of mother's make-believe touches and for whisky. I don't suppose it would "One of Ben Carter's children," the homey atmosphere, the room was be worth while to send him any Kate answered. "Ben is the lame rather bare and shabby. more." man who used to peddle clams around She saw father in the yard, and "No, indeed !" exclaimed Clara the village. He lives somewhere near her face brightened. He was big Goodrich. "If we can't find any one the salt ponds. Our hired man was and brave. She was never afraid more deserving than that, we'd bet- down that way yesterday to get a when he was near. He would cer- ter give our money to some other load of seaweed, and he stopped at tainly not allow the organ to be taken circle. I don't intend to skimp my Ben's to ask about the tides. He away. pin money for such an old reprobate says they need help. Ben is in bed But father's face was gloomy, and as Smithers." with rheumatism, and hasn't done a she sensed defeat as he turned and Kate Markham, who was sitting day's work this winter. And there walked rapidly away. by the window, now looked up from are two small boys and a sickly It hurt her deeply to be so help- her sewing. woman. I heard Peter tell papa they less to avert the disaster. There "I don't think we need bother had absolutely nothing in the house seemed such a lump in her throat. about our next work," she said, to eat except a few small potatoes. She wished to ask Bill and Joe to quietly. "If I am not mistaken, it He said he told them about our cir- I please bring dear mother's organ is coming toward us." cle. I suppose that is what brings back, but she only stood mutely at Several of the girls left their sew- the boy here today." the window and watched the horses, ing and hurried to the window. "We shall have to make some in- wagon, and organ vanish down the Coming down the opposite side of quiries before we give assistance," road. the street was a small boy of ten or observed Miss Leeson, the president, When she could breathe easier twelve, his hands deep in his pockets, gravely. 14 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936 Quick footsteps put an end to fur- hands, accompanied by smothered sold clams myself an' bought salt ther conversation. A moment, and laughter. an' a barrel o' turnips. I guess we'd there was a light knock on the door. "Contrary minded, the same sign. had plenty to stand us clean through "Come in," called Miss Leeson. The motion is carried. Anything the winter if it hadn't been for so "Be you the—the club that helps more ?" many mouths. Eight Eyetalians can 4 folks ?" the applicant asked. "Yes," May went on, "I further eat a pile. "Yes. What can we do for you ?" • move that we appoint Mr. "I heard pap ask Pete Gunny yes- The boy shut the door carefully glancing at the boy. terday," the boy resumed after an- without answering. Then he came "Lish Carter," the boy prompted. other smiling glance around the and sat down on a chair set by Miss "Mr. Lish Carter to the office just room, "if he know'd anybody in the Leeson. Some of the girls looked created. village who'd be willin' to help a at him and nodded pleasantly. In- "And now," she suggested after the poor family. That's what made Pete stantly his own face rippled into new member was voted in, "let us in- tell 'bout your club. Pap know'd the quick, returning smiles. quire regarding the philanthropic en- taters were 'bout gone, an' I guess "I've come to jine," •he said, mod- terprise in which our colleague is he thought Ben an' me couldn't estly. interested." scratch 'round lively enough to keep "Join—what ?" Miss Leeson let "Am I a regular member?" the two families goin'. You see, pap's her sewing fall into her lap. bOy asked, gazing at May with a down with rheumaticks." "Why, your club, of course," he puzzled expression, "ani can I fetch "Yes, so I hear. But was it right answered eagerly. "Pete Gunny was in my poor folks?" for you to give away all your pota- down our way, an' he said your club "We shall be glad to hear about toes? If you are not careful, you hunted out poor folks, and the lot them," said Miss Leeson. will need help yourselves." pitched in and fixed 'em up. Now, There was not the least trace of em- "We're all right," answered the we've got a family down our way— barrassment in the face of the boy, boy carelessly. "Only four of us. desprit poor, an' we need somebody nor any hesitation in the eager voice Ben an' me ought to look after one to help us look arter 'em. I couldn't which poured forth the story of the family. But how 'bout the shoes for seem to hit on nobody till I heard o' poor folks. The girls felt themselves the Eyetalians? S'pose we'll—" your club. That settled it." coming under the influence of his "Yes, the children shall have the Miss Leeson shook her head. "I'm enthusiasm as he proceeded. shoes. Haven't we some on hand ?" sorry, my boy, but we can't take you "Are they actually starving?" asked May. in. Our circle is for girls ; and, be- asked one of the girls, as he paused "The lot Mrs. Broggs sent in. And sides, it is limited to ten members, for breath. there are jackets and things." and is full already." "No'm," promptly. "Pap's been "Good ! And if any of you have "An' you can't let me jine no sendin"em taters, off an' on, an' I shoes or underclothing or anything way ?" dig a few clams now an' ag'in, when at home which you think would be He smiled persuasively, but his the weather allows, an' I hunt wood useful and which you do not need, I smile vanished at the positive look for 'em. But they're desprit off— suppose you send them in tomor- of refusal. most desprit off ! The father an' row morning. We shall have to buy "I'm awful sorry," he said, "an'— mother's sick, an' there's six small some provisions and perhaps a few an' I'd kind o' promised a pair o' children, an' none of 'em ain't much other things. Now," to the boy, "tell shoes to that little Eyetalian." Then good for anything. You see," pat- us just how old the children are, so his face brightened. "You have run- ronizingly, "they're Eyetalians, an' we may have some idea about pro- nin"round to do ?" only come here last fall. They don't viding." "Yes," wondering what was com- know our talk yet, nor how to scuffle "You don't mean all of 'ern!" ing next. 'round for vittles. They jest huddle "Yes, all." "Well, s'pose- jine as a run- up close to the fireplace and—lam- "Won't they be jest tickled?" he around member. You see," he added ish," he finished, knitting his brows cried, enthusiastically. "Shoes all complacently, "I don't care 'bout for a suitable word. "An', would round an' other things !" mud an' slush an' rainy weather, an' you b'lieve• it, there ain't a blessed "How shall we send them down?" all of 'em would be mighty hard on shoe in the whole family. Them asked Miss Leeson. your nice dresses an' pretty shoes. children paddle 'round in the snow "I can get father's car," said Kate. I I could run errants an' fetch an' an' water barefoot; an' when it's "That will be just fine. Suppose carry, things, and' I'd be great on awful cold, they wrap their feet up you and May Whitely act as a com- findin' poor folks. Now what do you in old rags. That's why I jined mittee to deliver them and see what say?" and he looked at her so con- your club; I couldn't see no way to more is needed. Can you be here, fidently that she forgot the ragged get 'em shoes alone." say, at ten tomorrow ?" she asked the clothes and poverty, and saw only the "Do they live near you ?" boy. soul looking through the eyes. May "'Bout half a mile. But their "Yes'm." Whitely came to the rescue. house ain't got any floor, like ourn; "I move we create the office of it's on bare ground:" After leaving the village, the road Cavalier and Run-Around Messenger "Hasn't anybody helped them be- ran across the fields and down along Extraordinary in our circle," she sides you folks ?" asked Clara. the sandy shore of the salt ponds, cried. "No'm; but we've got along pretty and finally dwindled into little more "I second the motion," came from well so fur. You see," prbudly, than a footpath. At length the car somewhere in back. "my pap's a real good provider. stopped in front of a small cabin. "Good!" said Miss Leeson, catch- Last fall he chopped wood enough to Springing from the car, Lish ing the girls' spirit. "It is moved last all winter, an' he worked 'round turned to help the girls. Then he and seconded that the office be made. 'mong the farmers an' took his pay took an armful of bundles and All in favor of the motion signify in small taters—hog taters, they call started toward the cabin. by the usual sign." 'em," in smiling explanation. "We It required but little investigation There was a quick upraising of had most four barrels full. An' I (Continued on page 22) Vol. 113, No. 56 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 15

"THE YOUNG YOUNG LOVE OF CHR IST MEN AND WOMEN CONSTRAINETH US"

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God, it has been desecrated and per- perfect health. But this is a fallacy. verted by the evil one, and robbed The Father does bless the union of 71501511. -7 of its dignity and purity. In the husband and wife, if their hearts are p:sciowes ,7-D minds of the great majority it has united in Him, but He is continually degenerated into simply a physical glorified in the lives of those who, relationship. for His sake or for His work's sake, In order to satisfy their own in- have denied themselves the joys of Dear Mother Naomi, clinations, many people have main- home and a companion. Their sac- I have been struggling with a problem tained that this relation is a neces- rifice of this natural human love He in my life for a long time, and will be sity, that without it there can be no accepts as an offering of sweet inso glad if you can help me with it. cense to Himself. If He should I am an Adventist, and work in a large institution where I meet many see fit to ask you to deny yourself men. For some time past, one of these this association you speak of, which men has been showing me attentions, and "A Solitary Way" has grown dear to you, it will be we were hoping to marry when his posi- Ps. 7 :1-9; Prov. 14:10 ; 1 Cor. 2 :11; Job 7 ; only to draw you into a special near- tion improves. But this is the worry: Matt. 10 :37 ; Isaiah 48; Ps. 34:22. I am told that he is not moral, that he ness to Himself. In such an experi- THERE is a mystery in human hearts, ence the affection is not wasted or has illicit relations with women, saying And though we be encircled by a host that it is a need of man. To me per- Of those who love us well, and are be- "thrown away," as some say cyni- sonally he is always a gentleman. loved, cally, when they feel their love has Since I have known this, I have kept To every one of us, from time to time, been bestowed unworthily. It is out of his way; but since I am very There comes a sense of utter loneliness. rather sublimated, and blesses all fond of him, it makes me miserable to Our dearest friend is "stranger" to our do this. What ought I to do? J oy, about it with a sweet, Christlike Also, I have a young friend who is And cannot realize our bitterness. beauty of character. Do you remem- now an invalid. Before she became ill "There is not one who really under- ber the words of our American poet she was the support of her invalid fa- stands, Longfellow, in his poem "Evan- ther and her delicate mother. Her one Not one to enter into all I feel." geline" I great wish in life was to have a home Such is the cry of each of us in turn, of her own. This has been denied her. We wander in a "solitary way," "So was her love diffused, but like some Is it true that in the earth made new No matter what or where our lot may be; odorous spices, God will give to each his true mate, as Each heart, mysterious even to itself, Suffered no waste nor loss, filling the Eve was given to Adam, not for the pur- Must live its inner life in solitude. air with aroma." pose of carrying on the race, but for Now, dear sister, you may feel I companionship? I am sure that if she And would you know the reason why knew this, it would help her very much. this is? am preaching a hard doctrine, but I shall be so glad if you have room in It is because the Lord desires our love. I am sure you will be a far happier your column for replies to these two In every heart He wishes to be first. woman to hold to your ideal of one queries, because it seems to me that the He therefore keeps the secret key Him- man and one woman each keeping problems of real life are much more dif- self, himself and herself for the other and ficult than those about which we read in To open all its chambers, and to bless books. With perfect sympathy and holy peace, for that one alone. I believe that With all fond wishes, Each solitary soul that comes to Him later on you will be glad for having "One who wishes to do right." So when we feel this loneliness, it is done this, even though you go alone DEAR ONE "who wishes to do right," The voice of Jesus saying, "Come to all your life. I am sure, from the tone of your Me ;" As to your invalid friend, my heart And every time we are "not understood," letter, that your own noble heart It is a call to us to come again; goes out to her. I am sure that in has already given you an answer to For Christ alone can satisfy the soul, the new earth our Father has pre- your first question. No one can read And those who walk with Him from day pared for us perfect companionship the Bible ideal for the relation be- to day and perfect joy; but I do not see tween husband and wife (Eph. 5: Can never have a "solitary way." that we have been told just the na- 22-33), and tolerate any idea of And when beneath some heavy cross you ture of that state. You remember promiscuous relations. I suppose faint, we are told, "Eye hath not seen, nor that this fallacy (that such habits are And say, "I cannot bear this load alone," ear heard, neither have entered into a necessity to man) has been used You say the truth. Christ made it pur- the heart of man, the things which posely more often as an excuse for evil- So heavy that you must return to Him God hath prepared for them that doing than any other. The bitter grief which "no one under- love Him." 1 Cor. 2 :9. I am sure The marriage relation, the union stands," of this: "There the loves and sym- of one man with one woman to estab- Conveys a secret message from the King, pathies that God has planted in the Entreating you to come to Him again. lish a home and to give mutual com- The Man of sorrows understands it well, soul will find truest and sweetest fort and help, was instituted by the In all points tempted, He can feel with exercise. The pure communion with Creator in Eden, "and it is a bless- you. holy beings, the harmonious social ing wherever the marriage covenant You cannot come too often or too near, life with the blessed angels and the is entered into intelligently in the The Son of God is infinite in grace. faithful ones of all ages, the sacred His presence satisfies the longing soul, fear of God, and with due considera- And those who walk with Him from day fellowship that binds together 'the tion for its responsibilities."—"Min- to day whole family in heaven and earth,'— istry of Healing," pp. 356, 357. But Can never have a "solitary way." all are among the experiences of the like every other beautiful gift of —Author unknown. (Continued on page 22) 16 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936

gig WO E FIELD THIS 'GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM SHALL BE PREACHED IN ALL THE WORLD FOR A WITNESS UNTO ALL NATIONS', AND THEN SHALL THE END, COME. MATT.24.141

Notes From Camp Meetings tant ; but nothing can take the place Dakota applies as well to South Da- of the camp meeting, and nothing kota. Usually crops in the south- BY II. H. CHRISTIAN equals it in real value to the people. eastern part of that State are good, EVERY progressive political agita- Large regional meetings or district but even this section was stricken, tion and every outstanding religious gatherings do not give a conference first by drouth, then by a fearful revival is marked by large, frequent the help that the camp meeting gives. hailstorm. Still the people came to gatherings. These meetings are well Any conference that omits an annual the camp meeting, sober yet deter- planned and full of burning en- encampment makes a cardinal mis- mined to win. They spoke of these thusiasm. In the mighty youth take both for itself and for the union. changes in nature as a sign of the movements and racial upheavals of We have been reminded of this end, and were led to a new longing Europe of the present time, not only anew in attending camp meetings for the day when all results of the mass assemblies, but parades, badges, this summer. These meetings cheer curse will be gone. We greatly en- flags, and uniforms have come into and help our people spiritually. joyed the spiritual and helpful vogue, as never before. They seem They enable them to get acquainted studies which Brother Roth and to be a sign of the modern mind. The with one another and with the leaders others gave to the people. Methodist revival two centuries ago and ministers. Missionaries from Wyoming has but a small member- in England and the earlier Reforma- abroad come in and tell about the ship, but recently the work has been tion in Germany and Bohemia, were work in the regions beyond, and con- prospering well. They need more all marked by great gatherings of tribute to the study of the paramount workers from Wyoming itself, and consuming zeal. In the early advent question,—how nearly finished the other workers who do not plan to movement of 1840 and on, the gi- advent movement really is. The leave. The camp meeting was not gantic encampments played an im- meetings bind together, clear up mis- larger than an ordinary tent effort. mense role. Apostolic times, too, understandings, and deepen love, However, a meeting should never be were marked by international coun- zeal, and devotion to the cause. measured by numbers. It is the cils and large meetings of Pentecostal Think, too, how much they mean to spirit of unity and godliness and power. One of the strongest charac- our young people and to our depart- aggressive zeal, not numbers, that is teristics of Israel of old was the many ments! a test of a meeting or conference. I annual convocations or festivals. It is cheering, indeed, to see how E. H. Myers had his work in good All these events are object lessons eagerly our people attend camp meet- order, and the attendance was truly to the leaders of the advent move- ings. We noticed it in the Dakotas, encouraging. There was an "Indian ment today. Our people often need where the drouth was fearful this carnival" that week in the city, but to make rallying calls; above all they summer. In some places people some of selfish interests told us that need to get together. Every single haven't had a crop in six years. In "people didn't drink enough," and so member should plan to attend, each practically every section of both the carnival was a failure. We year, at least one large yearly gath- States the harvest was a failure. thanked God that our camp meeting ering in addition to the weekly Sab- Cattle had to be shipped out for lack was a success. bath meetings and prayer services at of fodder. We have never seen a Crop conditions in Minnesota were home And it is none too early to more discouraging outlook for the better than in the Dakotas, though begin to plan to attend the next an- farmers. We do not understand how the western part of the State is in a nual convocation. By New Year's they find their way through, but for- bad condition. The membership in every Adventist family should •have tunately many of our people have Minnesota has grown very encourag- I pretty well decided who of the family practiced economy and have learned ingly in recent years. It is now just should attend the annual meeting how to do without. over 4,000. We found a few friends next year. The youth need to plan As we went in by train from the who still remembered Elder Harrison even earlier for the next youth's con- west and saw the dry fields and hills, Grant, who was president of the Min- gress. we wondered if there would be any nesota Conference for sixteen years Among the many kinds of gather- camp meeting. It seemed good to see at the beginning of the work in that ings Adventists have today, the an- the old encampment on the river near State. Minnesota has a fine perma- nual camp meeting has a place all its Jamestown, but the best of all was the nent camp at Anoka, not far from own'. It has been most gratifying, large attendance. The camp meeting the twin-city district, with over 800 after an absence of years, to see that attendance in North Dakota this year Adventists. the camp meetings in America are exceeded the entire conference mem- Because of the call of Varner remaining strong. In fact, we think bership. The dust and heat were Johns to be Bible teacher in Loma that they are gaining in strength. really bad, but few complained. Linda, Minnesota had to choose a They seem larger and better than Brother Oswald and his fellow work- new conference president. They had they were twenty years ago. Yet we ers were full of courage, and courage wisely decided to postpone this choice need to stress anew the importance of is contagious. The people were eager until the conference. A president these yearly convocations. Youth's to •hear the word of God, and were elected by the full conference mem- congresses, regional meetings, church more than willing to support the bership gets a better start than one officers' institutes, colporteur or edu- cause. chosen by a small committee. After cational conventions, are all impor- What we have written of North careful study of the whole question, Vol. 113, No. 56 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 17 the brethren unanimously elected E. fulfilled two thousand years ago, the union delegates released Elder. H. Oswald, of North Dakota, as their and others will not be fulfilled till Beach to take up work as secretary- president. He came down by car the after the millennium. It is not right treasurer of the Southern European next morning, and they gave him a to make little side issues the chief Division, and he found it hard to tear real Adventist welcome. thing in the message. himself away from this interesting The Iowa camp meeting was held The unfortunate thing about some though difficult field. Oscar. Meyer at Cedar Falls, in the northeastern members is that they do little or was chosen to fill the vacancy created section of the State. This was a new nothing to save the lost. But clogging by the departure of Elder Beach. thing, as most of our members live weights have always been with the Elder Meyer has served in this farther south and west, and for years church. Paul had them; and while capacity before, and will therefore our meetings have been in that terri- he gave no quarter to error or have the advantage of being well ac- tory. On the Sabbath, nearly a thou- apostasy, he dealt gently with the quainted with the field and all its sand came in. The beautiful camp- weak brethren—even with the con- interests. Brother Wehrli was re- ground has many advantages, and ceited ones. But we were really elected secretary-treasurer of the the members voted to have the meet- grateful to find that there are not so union. ing at Cedar Falls another year. many of these scattering elements as During the conference session the The Colorado Conference is the there were twenty-five years ago. We delegates spent a pleasant afternoon largest in this part of America. The must never permit queer quibbles and visiting the publishing house at camp meeting in Boulder, too, was questions of false reforms to weaken Dammarie-les-Lys, as well as the old the largest meeting held in the union; our confidence in the Adventist lead- palace at Fontainebleau. The pub- over 2,500 were present on the last ership or unsettle our faith in Christ. lishing house has recently been en- Sabbath. It was a true joy to see the We need to build on the solid rock of larged and altered, and is now a well- order and effective leadership of the truth. We were glad to observe how equipped, efficient plant capable of camp. Responsibilities were well dis- earnestly some ministers labor to es- producing literature for all parts of tributed by Brother Nethery, and all tablish our members in the message this large union field as well as for his men joined heartily in making of God. And that is one of our big many of the mission fields of the the meeting a real success. tasks today. More and more the ad- Southern European Division. vent movement must become spiritual As we made our departure from In all these meetings every phase in life and strong in doctrine. this field, it was with the conviction of our work was presented to the that the work there is on the eve of people. We were especially grateful greater things, and that in the near for the deep interest shown in Union future the Franco-Belgian Union will College and in our educational work The Franco-Belgian Union yield a much larger harvest for the in general. Our brethren are de- BY W. H. BRANSON kingdom than it has at any time in lighted to know of the growth their the past. college is making, and of the fine THE Franco-Belgian Union session work it is doing. Several mission- was held in the Paris chapel that was cVL aries were present at the various erected a few years ago, largely from meetings, and much time was spent funds given through the Big Week Missouri Camp Meeting presenting the needs of our work plan. In addition to the chapel, the BY EVERETT N. DICK overseas. Special collections for building provides offices for the missions and various other objectives union conference staff, and homes for Missoula is the oldest field of en- were taken up at each meeting. a number of the workers, and is deavor in the advent movement west Though the attendance was small at therefore a rallying center for the of the Mississippi • River. In 1843 the Iowa meeting, we think it led work in this great city, as well as for two young ministerial students of the others in offerings. The Sabbath- the entire union. Yale University, having accepted morning offering was over $2,000, In the past, our workers here have William Miller's teaching, traveled and this with other foreign-mission experienced great difficulty in carry- westward to proclaim the message of offerings made a total of nearly ing on their work, largely because of Christ's soon coming. They held •a $2,900. Though the Central Union is the fact that the people are for the meeting in a warehouse in St. Louis, very, very large, Elder Piper, the most part nonreligious, and it is all but were egged, mobbed, and driven president, and his coworkers did their but impossible to arrest their atten- from the city. In spite of this un- utmost to give good help to each of tion with the advent message. The toward beginning, a group accepted the twelve camp meetings. delegates to the union session were the message, and 250 believers united When we think of these camp meet- therefore greatly encouraged when in looking far the coming of the Son ings, our hearts are filled with grati- Elder W. R. Beach, the president, re- of man in 1843. tude to God for the loyal members of ported that 7-34 - persons had been Since 1860 the third angel's mes- this Adventist Church. The love 'for received into the .church by baptism sage has been preached in the State. missions, the longing for the word' of during the past four years. In some In that year, on one trip into that God, the desire for .deeper spiritual fields this number would sound small, virgin land, Moses Hull baptized experiences -OS manifested by oiwii,4p but here it was unusually „large and thirteen persons. Camp meetings ple; are' truly :encouraging. In afforded 'cause for real rejoicing: have been held regularly for over ing :we are not unmindful :'!5. The increased membership of the sixty years. In 1878, under the lead- certain weaknesses that appear. Our Paris congregation was also very ership of George I. Butler, later people need to be better established noticeable, as it had increased from president of the General Conference, in present truth. We wish they 150 to 260 since our• visit in 1932. three camp meetings were held in the would Spend more time in reading The chapel is now filled almost to conference. At the last one of the our gOad books-: It would be well if, capacity, and it ";seems that the-be- season, held September 440, some some werenot saready as they are "to` lievers in this,,iihportant city must families drove teams 100 miles to follow fnolish fads and accept ex- .Soon plan for new centers of influence attend, and several brethren walked treine• positions on certain texts of in other sections of the city. from 70 to 125 miles to attend this prophecy: Some of these texts were It was with great reluctance that annual conference session. The same 18 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936 spirit manifested sixty years ago ex- offerings for the meeting totaled A spiritual atmosphere pervaded ists in the Missouri Conference today. $959.61, and the book sales amounted the convention from beginning to The 1936 camp meeting, held at to $461.50. end. The delegates in session real- McClung Park in Jefferson City, was At the close of the ten-day season ized that methods are good, but that a decided success in every way. This of spiritual blessings, shut in from they must be spiritualized. Much 4 park, State owned, proved to be a all the world in the little haven of time was spent in seeking the Lord beautiful site for the annual convoca- refuge, after the last meeting, the for wisdom and understanding. We tion of God's people. Situated on a beautiful custom of saying good-by felt that with the wisdom of God hillside overlooking the city, the beau- used in the 1844 movement was re- we could make plans that would tiful shady grounds, removed from vived. Under the rays of a powerful greatly aid our workers in going the noise and bustle of the city, were searchlight the believers formed a forth to sow and reap the harvest. a haven for the worshipers. Refresh- large circle, and clasping hands, T. A. Mitchell, the union field mis- ing showers during the meeting sang, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" sionary secretary, in his opening re- brought cool, enjoyable weather to and other familiar hymns. Finally marks, said, "We have called you the parched countryside, and a spirit that grand old song, "What! Never brethren together from the firing line of optimism to the worshipers. Part Again ?" was sung, and all shook in order to exchange ideas and to E. L. Branson, president of the hands, wishing one another God's compare notes and to rekindle en- conference, has the full confidence richest blessings as they made their thusiasm to go forward to do greater and support of his workers and of way to their various homes, happy in things for God." The delegates re- the conference constituency. He is the blessed hope. sponded wholeheartedly to the appeal that was made, to be better equipped giving the field strong leadership. A c-Vt. sweet spirit of harmony and of and to be able to arise in the strength loyalty to the message was apparent. Publishing Convention, Aus- of the Lord and win more souls for During the year closing June 30, tralasian Division His kingdom. Some of the outstanding aims dis- 1936, 221 were baptized, and thirty BY J. J. STRAHLE more were taken into the churches cussed at our convention are as fol- on profession of faith, making a total THE convention for this great field lows : of 256 new members for the twelve- was held in Warburton, Victoria, 1. Spirit-filled men and women month period. Deducting all losses, Australia. The town of Warburton whom the Lord can guide to win the books show a net increase of 167. is nestled in the beautiful Alps of souls. The present membership is 2,914. Victoria. Though the storms raged 2. To weld both field and office through the pretty valley most of the forces together through mutual ex- One of the outstanding features of time we were in session, yet inside change of experiences and under- this meeting was the report of the standing. radio evangelism. Two young evan- the walls of the publishing house we had a spiritual feast. 3. To create an enthusiasm and gelists, F. W. Detamore of St. Louis The group in attendance is shown spirit in the workers on the firing and R. 1VI. Whitsett of Columbia, in the accompanying picture. It con- line, which will carry them success- I have been lecturing over the local sisted of the field missionary and fully through the coming year. stations for the past few months. tract society secretaries, conference 4. To give the workers new in- The interest has been deep, and they presidents, and publishing house rep- formation about their work, and new have received hundreds of letters. No resentatives from the head office and methods that will enable them to be- less than thirty have been baptized from the Signs Publishing Company. come more efficient in their soul win- as first fruits, and twenty-five others It was truly a pleasure to meet ning. are definitely studying the message with our brethren who had assembled 5. To instill new confidence and with the intention of joining the from the various corners of the Aus- loyalty in the workers to go forth and church in the next few months. tralasian Division. The Lord has do greater things in His name. The afternoon of the biggest day richly blessed the field leaders in With these purposes continually in of the meeting was taken up with a training the colporteur evangelists. mind, our workers of the literature demonstration of this important Some outstanding records have been ministry in the Australasian Division work. A public-address system dem- made over here. Last week some of will gather thousands of sheaves for onstrated the radio voice, a large the colporteurs sent in reports reach- Christ. The convention was one of number of letters from interested ing the $200 mark, and I have just real merit, and I believe it will result radio listeners were read, and out- been informed that one colporteur in a mighty uplifting influence to standing experiences and radio con- working in Fiji sold over $500 worth the literature ministry in this great versions were recounted. At the final of books in one week. division field. evening meeting, as the result of thorough advertising of the fact that R. M. Whitsett, the radio evangelist, would speak, a large crowd from the city was present. In response to the question as to who were regular listeners to his radio broadcasts, fully half of the audience raised their hands in the affirmative. As a result of the radio report and the other emphasis placed on evangelism, the members of the conference went to their homes enthusiastic regarding the program for lay evangelism and home missionary work. In spite of drouth and other un- favorable circumstances, the mission Delegates at the Australian Publishing Convention Vol. 113, No. 56 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD 19 Master Comrade Investiture felt that we should incorporate in ments and are now ready for inves- Service our program added features which titure. At this juncture the can would tend to the development of will be certified by their local! BY E. G. ASHBAUGH a rounded-out experience. Missionary Volunteer secretaries, and! A MOST beautiful and impressive "We took as an inspiration the the charge will be given by A. W Investiture Service was conducted on experience and development of Jesus Spalding, who was one of the first Sabbath afternoon, May 30, in the when He was a boy of Junior age. to be invested as a Master Comrade- great Civic Auditorium in San Fran- The Bible says of Him : 'Jesus in- in the early organization of, our Pro- cisco, when 137 candidates were pre- creased in wisdom and stature, and gressive Class work." sented with the Master Comrade in- in favor with God and man.' Luke A. W. Spalding, secretary of the signia before the thousands of our 2 :52. This text indicates that Jesus Home Commission of the General people gathered for the General Con- received a true education. His was Conference, a veteran worker for ference session. the harmonious development of the youth and children and better homes, From the far-distant Atlantic physical, the mental, the social, and himself a Master Comrade, stepped Union came Marion Seitz. E. A. von the spiritual life. All our boys and forward. "Junior Missionary Vol- Pohle, Missionary Volunteer secre- girls need a like training. unteers !" he called, and .up rose 200 tary of that union, certified that she "In 1922, at the General Confer- Juniors massed in a reserved section was ready for investiture. From our ence held in San Francisco, our in front of the rostrum. Turning great neighbor to the north, the Junior Progressive Class work was back to the rostrum, he called, "Com- Canadian Union, came four candi- adopted, and plans were laid for its rades !" and 137 candidates stood. dates, D. N. Reiner, Wilbur Rick, promotion throughout the field. Dur- There they were facing each other, and Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Henriksen. ing the fourteen years that have the boys and girls of the church, and D. E. Reiner, Missionary Volunteer passed since that time, our Progres- the men and women who had studied secretary of that union, certified sive Class features have met with a and read and wrought that they • that they were ready. From the hearty response in the field, not only might be better qualified to help save Pacific Union Conference 132 candi- in North America, but in the other these boys and girls. dates stood up to be invested, the world divisions, and thousands upon The unions having candidates to largest number, perhaps; ever to be thousands of our Juniors and young present were then called,, and the invested at one time. What an in- people have been invested as mem- union Missionary Volunteer secre- spiring sight they made'!,' There they bers of one of the several classes. taries certified that the candidates, were,—doctors, ministers; teachers, "At the present time we are fos- were prepared and •ready to be in- conference workers, busy housewives, tering strong work in three classes vested. Professor Spalding , con- —a cross section from many walks for our boys and girls of Junior age, ducted the following, exercises and of life. and one class for our Senior youth gave the following charge to the can-. Let me attempt to describe the and parents. The Junior classes are: didates : scene. The great rostrum, seating Friend, Companion, and Comrade. Greeting to Jtutiors over 200, was filled with candidates The class for our Senior youth is the "Junior Missionary Volunteers! for Master Comradeship and Master Master Comrade. In each of these "Repeat with• me in concert the Comrades who came to support them. classes are featured the four phases Junior Pledge and Law." of life that entered into the develop- J. E. Weaver prayed for God's bless- "Pledge: By the grace of God, ing on the service. The Bards, a ment and training of Jesus. Health "I will be' pure and kind and true. musical organization of medical stu- habits and requirements in the care "I will keep the Junior law. dents from the College of Medical of the body and in first aid are car- "I will be a servant to God and a ried through all the classes. In the friend to man. Evangelists, sang a beautiful and "Law: The Junior Missionary Vol- appropriate song. C. Lester Bond, field of Bible study, memory gems unteer Law is for me to— associate secretary of the Missionary with their explanation are required "1. Keep the MOrning Watch. Volunteer Department of the Gen- in each class. We have also featured "2. Do my honest part. eral Conference, spoke on the aims nature study in each of these classes, "3. Care for my b9dy. as well as lines of missionary en- "4. Keep a level eye. and purposes of the Master Com- "5. Be courteous and obedient. rade work, the growth and benefits deavor. "6. Walk softly in the sanctuary. of the Progressive Class work for "The work that is offered through "7. Keep a song in my heart. Juniors, and the need of big brothers the Missionary Volunteer Society in "8. Go on God's errands. and big sisters to the younger mem- these classes is not intended in any "Friends, Companions, Comrades: bers of God's family, as follows : sense to divorce the boys and girls "Yours is today a high privilege, "Since its reorganization ;the Mis- from their home life; rather, if car- before this great assemblage of your sionary Volunteer Department has ried out in harmony with our policy, fellow soldiers, seniors in the army kept before it constantly the object- it will strengthen the home ties and of Christ, to witness the investiture tive of saving the youth of the Sev- will afford a wonderful opportunity of certain of your leaders who be- enth-day Adventist Church to the for parents to associate themselves come Master Comrades. cause of truth, and of guiding them with their boys and girls of Junior "Theirs is the duty and privilege in service. age. of helping to train you further for "Our organization was effected in "One of the greatest needs in our the service of Jesus ; and yours is 1907, and two years later the Junior Missionary Volunteer work is that the duty and privilege of loyally side of our work was set in operation. of trained leadership for our Jun- supporting and following them as From that time, for a number of iors, and we are especially pleased they follow Christ. years, the emphasis was placed pri- that many fathers and mothers are "You will be witnesses today of marily on devotional meetings and qualifying themselves for such lead- their solemn pledge to give their ut- missionary endeavor. But through ership, by meeting the requirements most to help you, their younger the years, as we studied the natural, of the Master Comrade Class. To- brothers and sisters, as together you normal development of boys and day we have here with us men and march onward and upward to the girls and youth, many of our leaders women who have met these require- last great battle of the wars of God. 20 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936

"As such witnesses, you will stand problems, no loyalties like their seen a more, enthusiastic interest and at attention during their investiture. loyalties, no powers like their swell- participation in Harvest Ingathering Charge to Candidates for Master ing powers, no promises like their work. Students voluntarily went Comradeship promises of fruitful lives for God out in singing bands when they "Comrades : and humanity. In great part, you might have remained at the college I "You who come today to receive hold their characters, their careers, to participate in social activities. the recognition merited by your and their destinies in your hands. As the campaign reached its close, study, your labor, and your loving God make you true to your infinite the eagerness of our young people devotion to the interests of our trust. to see the campaign a success led younger brothers and sisters, we wel- "You hail from different lands and them to sing and solicit in the rain come to a glorious service. We various fields. in order that the goal might be crown you today, not with the laurel "You who come from the [unions reached. Only three days were lost of victors in the games, nor with named], raise your right hands. from schoolwork by students during the chaplet of the conqueror who "Who sponsors these candidates ? this time. leads his captives chained, but with ["I do," answers the union Mission- On Sabbath morning, three weeks the halo of fellowship with Him who ary Volunteer secretary.] after the campaign began, a thanks- came not to be ministered unto, but [Likewise he addressed individual giving service was held, and a thrilled to minister, and to give His life a groups from unions and received an- congregation was overjoyed to find ransom for many. swers from respective secretaries.] that nearly $3,900 had been raised "Yours is the privilege of serv- "Being duly sponsored and thereby for missions. H. E. Lysinger, presi- ing, with your hand, your head, and certified by your respective union dent of the Georgia-Cumberland Con- your heart, such as these before you, conference Missionary Volunteer sec- ference, preached the thanksgiving representative of those who stand retaries, sermon, and the entire church loyally upon the threshold of the beautiful "Do you, each and every one, prom- pledged itself to raise a larger gate of life, at the beginning of their ise before God to give of the best of amount in 1937 than ever before. young manhood and womanhood, your Christian manhood and woman- This Ingathering campaign, be- who need the understanding vision, hood to the service and teaching of sides producing large returns for the sympathetic touch, the loving your Junior fellows ? missions, has created an enthusiastic companionship, the inspiring leader- ["I do !"] missionary spirit in the college, has ship of those who have passed this "Therefore now, as your seniors given our youth a new conception of way before them. in the Master Comradeship, we have effective methods in Ingathering "In their eyes be you models, to the honor of conferring upon each work, and has created a real interest their feet be you guides. Love them, of you the insigne of the rank and in the work of God. study them, work with them, play the service to which you have at- The Ingathering work, which with them, teach them, pray for tained, and to declare you, each and many have regarded as a distasteful them and with them. They are your every one, a Master Comrade." burden, has been found by our young I worthy Friends and Companions and The names were then read by the people to be a pleasant recreation. Comrades. They are sterling ma- union secretaries, who gave the Mas- et% terial out of which you may help to ter Comrade insigne to C. L. Bond, make soldiers and heroes of the cross. who presented it to the candidates. Camp Meeting in Kansas There are no problems like their It was inspiring to see 137 candidates BY J. F. PIPER march by, each pausing a moment THE Kansas camp meeting was the to receive a pin which no one may first of our later meetings of the Cen- NEW buy, which is not for sale, which tral Union Conference. It was held may be had only by those who pass on the campus of Enterprise Acad- the examinations. Other hundreds emy. Every arrangement had been RADIO throughout our conferences are made far the comfort of the people. studying the Master Comrade re- The meeting was held during an ex- MANUAL quirements. We consider this an im- tremely hot period, August 6-16. portant step toward a larger evan- by H. M. S. Richards But even so, there was a fair at- gelism for children and youth. tendance throughout the meeting. I Helpful Hints for One noticeable thing on the camp- ground was that the people did not Radio Broadcasters Harvest Ingathering Cheer need to be urged to come to meeting, BY H. J. KLOOSTER for when the hour arrived for serv- This new book offers sug- ice, the congregation was usually gestive sermon titles, tells how to choose your sta- THAT the Harvest Ingathering present. tions, and gives valuable work may be a recreation rather than An interesting feature of the Kan- suggestions as to time of a burden has been delightfully dem- sas meeting was a one-day visit from broadcast, financing, so- licitation, music, corre- onstrated at Southern Junior Col- Chief Kata Ragoso, of the Solomon spondence, special fea- lege in the campaign of the current Islands, who was on his way west to tures, questions, electrical year. With a conference goal of transcriptions, costs, ma- take a boat for his faraway home. terial for broadcasts, and slightly less than $1,500, the teachers L. A. Hansen, of Washington, D.C., many other things of vital and students of the college volun- accompanied the chief, and they ren- interest to radio workers. tarily established a goal of $3,000 dered valuable help in their short to be raised in the specified time of stay at the camp meeting. The chief 96 pages, price 50 cents three weeks. appeared twice on the program, and For Sale by The entire school entered heartily at the close of the last meeting, an BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSES into the program, as is shown by the offering for missions was received. fact that nearly 150 qualified as This offering and the Sabbath school minute members. We have never offerings together amounted to Vol. 113, No. 56 THE ADVENT REVIEW AND. SABBATH HERALD 21 $1,465.22 for missions. This was Our young women are becoming ventists or to new members, the first considered liberal for these times in more aware of their grave responsi- ten lessons may comprise the content Kansas, which had passed through bility in maintaining the health of of the course in health preservation. the throes of drouth, and in which the family, and today more students At some later period the ten remain- there had been but little, if any, crops in our colleges than ever before are ing lessons can be given. With the for several years. During the camp enrolling in such courses as health course thus divided, many times in- meeting, $475 worth of books were principles, anatomy and physiology, structors can be secured for a ten- sold. nutrition of children, nutrition and day period when intensive classwork At the Sabbath revival services, cooking, bacteriology, and other sub- can be conducted. an encouraging number renewed jects which contribute to a better Wherever instructors are not avail- their consecration, and some surren- understanding of themselves and able, the church can inaugurate a dered for the first time. The writer their relation to the health of their systematic study of the book "Min- had to leave this good camp meeting families and communities. istry of Healing." This book, in- before it was over, and so did not But the school cannot reach the spiration tells us, contains the wis- learn how many were baptized. This entire constituency of the church. dom of the Great Physician, and if was not a conference year; so no Many mothers, and fathers too, its principles were studied and ap- particular business was transacted. would be benefited by a careful study plied, much of today's sickness in The workers told of their success in of those principles which build better Adventist homes and elsewhere might soul winning. Fourteen tent and physical health. be prevented. hall meetings had been held since To supply this need, some sixteen A momentous task has been given last camp meeting, and a greater years ago there was developed a plan this people. The last message of number had been brought into the for the teaching of the rank and file mercy is to be given to the inhabit- truth during the first seven months of our church membership. Since ants of the entire world. This super- of 1936 than were reported for the that time the scope of the original human task demands of God's people entire year of 1935. plan for health teaching has grown the preservation of the physical re- Two young men were ordained to until today it includes a program sources at our disposal, if men and the gospel ministry. They had given which can reach every member of the means are to be utilized in its ac- satisfactory evidence that they were church who desires to study God's complishment. called to that sacred work. great principles of health reform and The good meetings were enjoyed healthful living. European Mission Notes by all, and a spirit of courage was This threefold program which is manifested by the workers, and by intended to reach the most isolated (Continued from page 24) the people as well. Even amid the church or church member was em- meetings. We are glad to welcome Elder bodied in the following recommenda- Brahson back to our field again. May the drouth conditions, they are pressing Lord bless in a special way, during the on to finish the work. tion passed at the General Confer- coming four years, the workers upon et% ence session in San Francisco : whom their brethren have laid the heavy "WnEREAs, We are told that our responsibility of leadership. Educating the Church in churches should be centers for the train- On September 13, Elder Steen Ras- Health Principles ing of medical missionary workers; and, mussen and his family left Bern for Den- "WHEREAS, The work of educating our mark, en route to Washington. Upon BY KATHRYN L. JENSEN, R.N. people in our health reform principles Elder Rasmussen's arrival in Washing- and in the home care of the sick has met ton, he will take over the heavy responsi- THERE has been given to this rem- with the signal blessing of God wherever bility of leadership in the Home Mission- nant church a message of health re- it is attempted;' ary Department, of which he was elected form which •is designed to make the "We recommend, 1. That this work of secretary by the General Conference ses- people who comprise the membership educating our people in health preserva- sion in San Francisco. It seems alto- of the church a stronger and more tion and home nursing be continued with gether fitting, as Brother Rasmussen renewed vigor under the supervision of leaves Bern, that we voice the sentiments enduring people, able to carry the the Medical Department; of workers and members throughout our last warning message to the ends of "2. That the Department continue to division in expressing the deep apprecia- the earth. promote courses in health preservation tion of all for the excellent service ren- In the first vision on this subject for community groups under the auspices dered by Brother Rasmussen during the presented to this people through the of the international health and nursing twelve consecutive years of his associa- service. tion with the European and Southern Spirit of prophecy, the angel com- "3. That our division committees abroad European Divisions. Brother Rasmussen missioned God's church to "Educate! be encouraged to make available for their has labored untiringly for the progress Educate ! Educate !" Three times constituency the textbook, 'Health Preser- of the cause of God in Europe and in this one word was repeated. vation and Home Nursing,' for both these the mission fields, and his efforts have not There are three avenues through types of classes, and that these courses been without success. Southern Europe for lay people be promoted in all divi- owes him, in a special way, a debt of which this education in our health re- sions of the world field. gratitude. His connection with the staff form principles can be given to the "4. That all our workers be encouraged of our division as secretary and leader in people. The first is naturally that to promote vigorously in our churches a the Missionary Volunteer and home mis- of our educational system. Christian program of health-reform education based sionary departments has been a source of education is incomplete if it neglects on the book, 'Ministry of Healing,' de- inspiration and spiritual encouragement. signed to instruct our people in the prin- The advent youth of Europe are espe- health education. It is true that we ciples of healthful living, and simple cially indebted to him for the remarkable have not yet sensed the full signifi- methods of Christian help work by which development of denominational endeavor cance of this health-education pro- they can aid in the great work of alleviat- in their behalf during his leadership. gram for our boys and girls and our ing human suffering and winning souls to Brother Rasmussen has given of his best the truth." unstintingly and unceasingly, and we are young men and women in our ele- happy that his fine qualities of leader- mentary schools and colleges ; but a In churches where teachers are ship, among which a persistent optimism substantial beginning has been made, available, the regular course of and a genial enthusiasm are not the least, and the recruits for mission fields twenty lessons included in the new will now be of advantage to the world field. Our best wishes accompany Brother from our colleges today are more fit revised text, "Health Preservation Rasmussen and his family. physically to serve than they were and Home Nursing," can be given. W. R. BEACH, Sec., ten or twenty years ago. To community groups of non-Ad- Southern European Division. 22. THE ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD November 12, 1936

MANY souls have been added to our membership as a result of the ASLEEP IN JESUS various evangelistic efforts held in A Pocketbook "Them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus the Florida Conference during re- will God bring with Him." "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." cent months. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord Converted M. H. St. John baptized fifteen from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors : and their When the love of God takes pos- people as a result of his tent effort works do follow them." "I [Jesus} am the session of the soul, the pursestrings resurrection and the life: he that believeth in as well as the heartstrings will respond in Kissimmee. L. T. Crisler bap- Me. though he were dead, yet shall he live." to the call for service. An example of tized twelve as a result of his tent genuine conversion was revealed by a letter sent to us a short time ago by a effort in Eustis. Five believers were We, regret that the large number of deaths reported from our rapidly growing church man in Kentucky who had been read- recently baptized in West Palm membership throughout the world necessitates ing Present Truth. He expressed his a reduction of obituary notices to the simple belief in Seventh-day Adventist doctrine Beach as a result of the evangelistic recital of date and place of birth and death. in these words: Photographs cannot be used. Exceptions will work, of Horace Shaw. L. J. Pryor, he made as to length of obituary and use of "I am not an Adventist by name, pictures only in the cases of aged and well- but I believe they are right in their one of our colored evangelists, bap- known pioneer workers or others whose life theories. I just love your little paper, and labors have made them known throughout the PRESENT TRUTH." tized twenty believers as a result of the entire ,ror'd field. Fuller notices should his recent effort in the city of Tampa. find publication in local papers. With this letter he enclosed a ten- Two of our evangelists have bap- dollar bill which he said was for tithe. Although he may not have thought of tismal classes of, twenty candidates it in that way, this payment of tithe Korn.—A. J. Korn died at Yorkville, Mich., spoke eloquently of the genuineness of each, and expect to baptize them e of seventy-seven years. Oct. 1, 1936 at the ag his conversion. was born very soon. We feel that the Lord Casson—Edward Curtis Casson This man is one of many thousands Nov. 5. 1844; and died at Los Angeles, Calif., has greatly blessed the evangelistic to whom the third angel's message has Aug. 24, 1936. been preached by our missionary peri- efforts put forth in our conference Wilson.—Mrs. Jens P. Wilson was born in odical the Present Truth. We are ad- ; and died at Anita, during recent months, and we trust Germany. Oct. 1. 1864 monished by the Spirit of prophecy, Iowa, Sept. 20. 1936. "Let us now, by the 'wise use of peri- that many more souls will be won in Mitchell.—Mrs. Susanna Wiley Mitchell was odicals and books, preach the word our field before the close of the year. born Sept. 13, 1963 ; and died at Harrisburg, with determined energy, that the world Pa., Sept. 3, 1936. may understand the message that Christ LEWIS E. LENHEIM. Stout.—Mrs. Sadie L. Stout was born at gave to John on the Isle of Patmos." Kane, Pa., Dec. 4, 1863; and died at Lodi, —"The Colporteur Evangelist," p. 101. Calif., Aug. 27, 1936. Send Present Truth subscriptions to Heyne.—Mrs. 011ie Heyne was born at relatives, friends, and neighbors. In Girls' Problems Lincoln, Ark.. Nov. 19, 1893; and died at this way they may have a connected, Craig, Colo., July 16, 1936. logical, convincing presentation of Seventh-day Adventist doctrine. The (Continued from page 15) Crisp.—Mrs. Martha Naoma Crisp, nee Nix, 1937 series will contain new material was born in Collin County, Tex., May 15, throughout. Subscriptions are only 35 hereafter."—"Educatiolt," page 306. 1871; and died June 19, 1936. cents each, or three for $1. (District of Bussey.—Mrs. Viola C. Bussey was born Meanwhile I commend to you and Columbia and foreign, including Canada, near Keokuk, Iowa, in 1860; and died at 60 cents each.) to your suffering friend the friend- Fresno, Calif., Sept. 23, 1936. Plan your missionary program for ship and companionship of our Koehn.—Mrs. Hannah Siebert Koehn was 1937 now. Send a list of names to born at Amboy, M:nn., Jan. 31, 1870 ; and died your Book and Bible House. blessed Master. He can be very pre- at Morgan, Minn., Sept. 22, 1936. REVIEW AND HERALD PUB. ASSN. cious and very near to us, especially Lyons.—Asa David Lyons was born at Cherry Grove, Iowa, Nov. 27, 1867 ; and died Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. in time of sorrow and suffering. May at Glendale, Calif., Sept. 19, 1936. He be your stay. Hiscock.—Mrs. Mary Hiscock was born at Annapolis, Ind., Nov. 20, 1858; and died at Your friend and sister, Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 19, 1936. MOTHER NAOMI. Thompson.—Mrs. Lucy Thompson was born 'the NOVO "bSabbitib at Christiansburg, Va., April 18, 1868 ; and died at Medford, Oreg., Sept. 9, 1936. OM , HA _ eral McRae.—Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth McRae was ,, born at Augusta, Maine, Nov. 16, 1856 ; and The Run-Around Member died at Summit, Calif., July 16, 1936. Devoted to the proclamation of "the faith which Huffington.—Mrs. Sarah W. Buffington was was once delivered unto the saints." (Continued from page 14) born at Bloomington, III., March 28, 1865; and died at Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 12, 1936. EDITOR FRANCIS MCLELLAN WILCOX to prove that the family was in dire Brockman.—Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smiley- ASSOCIATE EDITORS Brockman was born at Springfield, Mo., July W. A. SPICER F. D. NICHOL need. When they returned to the C. P. BOLLMAN 23, 1862; and died at Oakdale, Calif., July T. M. FRENCH car, Kate and May looked grave. 29, 1936. SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS "We will go, to your house now," Moore.—Mrs. Mary E. Moore, nee Martin, J. L. MCELHANY C. H. WATSON W. H. BRANSON was born in Alabama some sixty-five years L.. H. CHRISTIAN W. G. TURNER E. D. DICK she said to the boy. "We want to ago ; W. E. NELSON A. V. OLSON N. P. NEILSEN and died Sept. 20, 1936. Her former F. GRIGGS husband was Luther Gilmer. J. F. WRIGHT G. W. SCHUBERT be introduced to your mother and N. C. WILSON M. N. CAMPBELL W. E. READ Strudle.—Mrs. Margaretha Strudle, nee G. A. ROBERTS V. T. ARMSTRONG Ben." Selinga, was born at Kristelep, Hungary (now Rumania), Oct. 10. 1880 ; and died at Aber- "They'll be awful glad to see This paper does not pay for articles, and be- deen, S. Dak., Sept. 30, 1936. cause of the large number of contributions con- you," he said delightedly. "I told Trager.—Merlyn LeRoi Trager, son of Mr. stantly received for publication, we cannot under- 'em about the club." and Mrs. Robert Trager, was born at Los take either to acknowledge their receipt or to Angeles Calif., Aug. 15, 1935; and died at return manuscripts. Duplicates of articles or re- `.'We should have blundered sadly San Bernardino, Calif., Sept 3, 1936. ports furnished other papers are never acceptable. if we had offered to give that fine Carpenter.—Mrs. Mary Catherine Carpenter All communications relating to the Editorial was born in Virg boy anything," said. Kate, as she and inia, June 6, 1861; and died Department, and all manuscripts submitted for at Annapolis, Wash., Sept. 21, 1936. She had publication, should be addressed to Editor Review May drove home. "But I have been a Seventh-day Adventist over fifty years. and Herald, Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. spoken to papa about it, and he is Conner.—Mrs. Susie Emaline Conner was born at Yolo, Calif., Sept. 17, 1858 ; and died SUBSCRIPTION RATES going to give him some odd jobs to, at Napa, Calif., Sept. 26, 1936. She had been United States and Canada do. Lish shall have new boots, as a faithful Seventh-day Adventist for over fifty years. One Year $2.50 Three Years __$7.00 Two Years 4.75 Six Months ___ 1.40 well as his `Eyetalians.'"—The Reli- Rhodes.—At the passing away of Mrs. M. J. gious Telescope. Rhodes, known as "Grandma Rhodes," Keene Foreign Countries Where Extra Postage lost its oldest citizen. She was born in Is Required Georgia, March 6 1842 ; and died at Keene, One Year $3.00 Three Years $8.50 Tex., Aug. 2, 1936. 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Men specially trained as auditors check each transaction and render a report to the constituency. All this is necessary OF SPECIAL INTEREST for efficiency in our organized work. How can• we know whether we are faithful stewards of God in our personal af- Our Brethren in Spain While the principle of sacrifice runs fairs if we do not employ proper business through all life, it stands out most promi- methods in keeping and reviewing our A LETTER from Brother Leo Odom and nently in the gospel plan. The work of personal accounts? his family has just come over the frontier God is to be supported by tithes and The word of the Lord comes to us, into Portuguese territory, the contents of offerings. He has given us this definite "Gather My saints together unto Me; which will doubtless be of interest to the command: "Bring ye all the tithes into those that have made a covenant with Me readers of the REVIEW. From this letter, the storehouse, that there may be meat by sacrifice." We surely want to belong dated October 2, I will quote in part: in Mine house." In the Scriptures, fail- in that class. The funds contributed in "We certainly did appreciate your let- ure to comply with this instruction is the Week of Sacrifice last year were won- ter. Aside from two letters from Lisbon, called robbery. ' When the question is derfully helpful. They brought relief to it is the only mail we have received from asked by the true worshiper, "Wherein the Treasury, so that our faithful mis- the outside world. This finds us well so have we robbed Thee?" the answer is, sionaries were able to remain at their far. You cannot imagine what a terrible "In tithes and offerings." These are the posts. Shall we not all do as much this affair this is over here. I cannot and two sources of income with which the year as we did last year, or a little more? dare not say all that is going on. Only church may carry on the work of prepar- We invite all members of God's family to pray earnestly for God's children in ing men's hearts for the second coming join us in contributing one week's salary Spain. Some are in the mountains, oth- of our Lord. or income to this special offering which ers are hiding from their enemies. In During the past six weeks, the Treasury will be received November 22-28. — our meetings are forbidden. Some- Department of the General Conference W. E. NELSON. day I hope to tell you all. As far as I has been busy assembling and preparing et% know, none of our brethren have been our world mission budgets to be presented killed around here; however, we can get at the Autumn Council of the General European Mission Notes no news from some of them. We are Conference Committee. The total needs A FEW weeks ago, brother Ch. Cornaz weary waiting for the end of it all. for carrying on our present work amount arrived in France on furlough from the Pray for us earnestly, that God may to $3,097,221.89. About another million Cameroon, where he had given two years bless and protect us, and give to His dollars is earnestly requested by our lead- and a half of faithful service. We are needy children here their daily bread. ers in the field for strengthening and ex- sorry that climatic conditions are such in God has been good to us and helped us." panding our world program. I believe the Cameroon that Brother Cornaz re- E. P. MANSELL. all this could be used efficiently, and turns in a state of health which necessi- that it would produce wonderful results tates a period of rest. The return of in souls saved, if we only had it to Brother Cornaz brings again to our minds provide. the faithfulness of our missionaries in the Week of Sacrifice Let us look for a moment at the funds trying circumstances of foreign service. "Go]) so loved . . . that He gave." available to supply these needs. We are Let us daily remember them in our Since the beginning of creation, the great pained to say that our total receipts now prayers. principle of giving has had a prominent fall about $210,000 short of meeting the On September 24, Elder and Mrs. K. place in both divine and human history. amount required to support our present Sturzenegger and their daughter sailed God created the world and gave it to man. work. There have been good increases from Marseille, to take charge of the I He planted a garden and put in it the this year in tithe receipts in North Amer- work in the Seychelles Islands, away tree of life, and then He gave it to Adam ica, but the increase in the funds that down in the Indian Ocean. Brother and and Eve. The whole plan of God is based apply on the Forty-cent-a-week Fund has Sister Sturzenegger are responding to an on giving. Nothing lives of itself and for been smaller than we expected. When we emergency call. We are happy that the itself alone. Only as the seed gives up subtract the amount of the Midsummer special mission offering taken at the Swiss its existence, can it increase a hundred- Offering, which was about $50,000, voted and the Franco-Belgian Union sessions fold or anyfold. at the General Conference session in San made it possible to send a mission leader In the parable of the rich man, -we find Francisco to be dedicated to new work to the Seychelles. We are sure that the that the rich man was greatly blessed until and workers, and subtract the increase in prayers of our workers and believers he adopted the policy of keeping God's Harvest Ingathering funds received in everywhere will follow Brother Sturzen- blessings for himself. Then, and not un- August, because the Harvest Ingathering egger and his family to this faraway til then, God called him a fool, and the program started early this year, we have field. world was better off without him. God less than $20,000 increase in our Forty- During the months of August and gives to us continually. He cannot do cent-a-week Fund to meet a shortage of September, five unions of our division otherwise, for that is His nature. Giving $210,000 to supply our present work. field have held their quadrennial sessions. is one of His attributes. The apostle During the past depression years, in No changes in leadership were made in Paul says, "All things are for your order to keep our missionaries in the Rumania and Jugoslavia, but important A sakes" (2 Cor. 4:15), and again, in field, heavy drawings have been made on changes were made in the Franco-Belgian, 1 2 Corinthians 8:9, he declares, "For ye the General Conference reserves, •until it Swiss, and North African Unions. Elder know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, seems unwise and unsafe to draw further J. Rey, after eight years of faithful serv- that, though He was rich, yet for your from that source. The reserves main- ice in North Africa, asked to return to sakes He became poor, that ye through tained by the General Conference are Switzerland. His request was granted, His poverty might be rich." The Lord is sufficient for only three months' support and Elder J. A. de Caenel was appointed continually bestowing upon us the bless- of our missionaries. A situation like this superintendent of the North African Un- ings of His grace. surely calls for sacrifice on the part of ion. Elder De Caenel comes back to us Before Jesus went away from the every believer in the soon coming of after having spent seven years in Haiti, earth, He gave to us a task : "Go ye there- Christ. six of which he spent as superintendent of fore, and teach all nations, baptizing Shall we not bind about our own wants the mission. We wish Brother De Caenel them in the name of the Father, and of and our supposed needs, and come up good success in North Africa. Elder R. the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching to the help of the Lord• at this time in Gerber was called to the presidency of them to observe all things whatsoever I His appointed way? A helpful way to the Swiss Union, with .0. Fasnacht as have commanded you: and, lo, I am with make up an offering by sacrifice, is to secretary-treasurer. Elder 0. Meyer was you alway, even unto the end of the keep a faithful record of all our receipts again called to the presidency of the world." Jesus might have stayed with us, and expenses, and then study this record Franco-Belgian Union. He had formerly but He said: "Nevertheless I tell you the to see whether all the expenditures are served the union in the saaie capacity. truth: It is expedient for you that I go really necessary to health and efficiency According to reports, these various union away: for if I go not away, the Com- in our work. We can usually find a way sessions have been blessed with a wonder- 4 forter will not come unto you; and if to limit our expenses and put more into ful spirit of devotion and cooperation. I depart, I will send Him unto you." our gifts to the Lord's work. Elder W. H. Branson rendered much- He went away for our sakes, that He We rightfully require of our confer- appreciated service at the Swiss. Franco- might work more effectively for us and ence and institutional executives that they Belgian, Jugoslavian, and Rumanian through us. keep careful account of all the business. (Continued on page 21)