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Camel Caravans Carrying Merchandise From China's Outlying Regions to Peking

EWING GALLOWAY. N. Y.

Charles T. Studd, iqpoitie

BOUT sixty years ago an el- hour or so, he went in. To his aston- evangeligt. As he was not intereelPd derly man was making his ishment, he found the stage occupied in religious things, the were A way toward the Kingstown by a large number of women and not familiar to him, alt e- harbor, near Dublin. He was a man men, and at the time of his entry a called several not very comp much interested in all sports, but espe- man with a wonderful voice was sing- Preferences to some evangelists jus cially in horse racing; and he had just ing a solo. He had never heard the recently arrived from America, and come from the famous Irish Derby. song before, and was much impressed thought that these must be the men. He wished to return to his home in by it. The words moved him greatly. He listened to the evangelist, and England by the cross-channel route, "There were ninety and nine that safely surely he had never heard anyone but, to his annoyance, found that the lay speak so impressively. He did not boat had just left. There was no In the shelter of the fold, leave Dublin by the next boat, as he alternative, therefore, but to remain But one was out on the hills away, had intended, but, stayed on diy after Far off from the gates of gold." overnight in Dublin. Having time day, so interested was he in the meet- upon his hands, he sauntered about He inquired in whispers of a man ings. And when, one evening, the sitting beside him who the singer was, invitation was given to all who dev the streets till at last he arrived at • a theater. On a large board in front and learned that he was Mr. Sankey, sired to accept Christ, to come for- of the building he saw the words : and that the man who was about to ward, he responded. That service "D. L. MOODY AND IRA D. speak was Mr. Moody, the famous was a very memorable one for him, SANKEY." for he found Christ as a personal Thinking that the names repre- Saviour. sented a vaudeville company, and that ily q. 101/0,C1Wat'd The mission in Dublin came to an there he might find amusement for an end, and Moody and (Turn to page 3) VOL. 89, NO. 6 FEBRUARY 11, 1941 C:171 LET'S TALK IT OVER

UR small world was a glare of In the eyes of God, however, sin is life of its vitality and stamina, if it 0 ice when we greeted the dawn sin, whether it be a little "white lie," is not eradicated. of yesterday. The tap-tap-tapping of or unworthy thoughts, or a really falling sleet on the window pane made vicious act. And we would do well UT does God really take account dismal music. Trees, shrubs, grass, to be on guard lest we slip on some of 111) of all our little slips? Just the fences, roofs, sidewalks, streets— these unsuspected icy places along little things we do, or think, or say everything out of doors, in fact—was life's highroad. that might be questionable according coated with a thick, slick glaze. Walk- When Henry M. Stanley was mak- to the rules for perfect living? ing even part way to work turned out ing his heroic search for David Liv- Remember the experience of that to be a complicated and precarious ingstone, he faced many dangers and grand old prophet, statesman, soldier, experience. hardships; he had expected that, and lawgiver, and preacher of righteous- How carefully we took each step ! was prepared to encounter ferocious ness—Moses? It is a colorful film of "Like walking on egg shells," gasped wild beasts, poisonous reptiles and in- the long ago, and yet it is strictly up a surprised pedestrian as he slid to a sects, and miscellaneous trouble of all to date. Its lesson is for you and for sudden stop, and anchored himself to sorts. But when he had his party well me, right now, today ! a convenient telephone pole until he started on the difficult journey, he Let us review it ever so briefly. He could collect his balance and his wits. met a danger that was a complete was born a slave, adopted into the "Almost went into the ditch twice," surprise. royal house of Egypt and reared in observed the considerate taxi driver The Wambutti dwarfs were both luxury as heir presumptive to Pha- who came to our rescue when over- interesting and amusing to the white raoh's throne; a fugitive from justice, crowded buses just didn't stop for men. In spite of their small size, their herding sheep in the high tablelands more passengers. "You got to look faces appeared old and mature, but of Midian for forty years while God sharp and drive careful if you aim to especially intriguing were the small prepared him for a special work; stay right side up in this weather." bows and arrows they carried, which called to that service as he stood by As hours passed, the forecaster's were for all the world like playthings the burning bush at the foot of Mt. prophecy of "warmer" came true ; for children. But Stanley soon dis- Horeb ; before Pharaoh, demanding sleet melted to rain, which seemed to covered that these little people threat- that the monarch release the slaves have washed the ice away entirely ened the very existence of his expe- who were strangers in a strange land; before today's dawn lit the sullen sky. dition. They had a way of slipping calling down the plagues at God's Automobiles whizzed along at their silently through the dense forests and command ; leading Israel out of bond- usual rate of speed ; people walked appearing at the most unexpected mo- age ; the miraculous crossing of the confidently upright with assured tread. ments in the most unexpected places. Red Sea ; Egypt's mighty army de- It wouldn't be hard to cover the block And always their presence spelled feated at his command of God's to the bus stop this morning. danger. power ; at Sinai, where he met God Almost eight o'clock ! How fast the in the mount; struggling with mur- For the tip of each small arrow car- minutes fly between getting-up-time muring, complaint, criticism, open re- ried a drop of deadly poison, and if and going-to-work-time ! I mustn't bellion, idolatry on the part of the that point pierced the skin of either be late. Out of the front door I hur- people for whom he was giving his man or beast an agonizing death came ried, across the porch and—then— very life; and then after all this, and speedily. They also dug ditches along suddenly I found myself sitting just when even God'?; patience with Is- the line of the expedition's march, below the bottom step ! I looked back rael would have failed but for his and covered them so cleverly with a —up ! What a little spot of ice, and pleading, the smitten rock—the one thin layer of earth and branches that practically the only one in sight! little sin—which shut him out of the they were not easily seen, and the men Six inches to the right or left would Promised Land. fell into them as they stepped on the have been safe enough, but I had to Wouldn't it seem that if ever a man fragile camouflage. They even stuck step right there—and slip ! had just provocation for wrath. Moses sharp little sticks into the ground to But so it happens that today I've had? And he didn't do anything very trip the marching men. The point of been thinking more or less about bad surely ! Just struck the rock in- I T each one of these had been dipped in "slips." And the pattern they trace stead of speaking to it, as God had the deadly poison, and usually a stum- awn our lives, as we go our varied, commanded him. And called the chil- ble meant trouble, and sometimes birgy ways. dren of Israel rebels, which they death. surely were ! 4 when we think of sin, Later Stanley learned that the poi- But by His punishment of Moses at our minds turn to such things, son these dwarfs used was made from God gave indisputable proof to peo- • as theft, burglary, murder, arson, or honey. They had found a way to turn ple of every age and every clime that the more conspicuous social crimes one of nature's sweetest products into He is no respecter of persons, and that make men and women outcasts a deadly poison. Strange, isn't it ! that He will surely punish the trans- from society. Would we be guilty of And still— gressor of the least as well as the any of these? Never! Perish the The greatest dangers we as Chris- greatest of His commands. thought ! But when it comes to some tians face are not those that are gen- of the things we allow ourselves to erally regarded as "vicious sins." Our EWARE the "little foxes" that say am* to do, we are not so ready danger lies in what people like to re- spoil our lives if we allow them to classify them as "sin." We are B gard as the "honey-dipped sins," the entrance; beware the "slips" that charitable with ourselves and call our apparently little things which seem so don't seem of much consequence, but • b wn shortcomings "slips," perhaps, or harmless, but which spell trouble and will surely bring disaster soon or "weaknesses," or "inherited tenden- ruin and death in the end. For an late. cies," and excuse them as of small ever "so small" sin will become a moment. serious moral malady that will sap

VOL. 89, NO. 6 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR, FEBRUARY 11, 1941 ONE YEAR, $1.95 Published by the Seventh-day Adventists. Printed every Tuesday by the Review and Herald Publishing Assn., at Takoma Park, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. Entered as second•class matter, August ta, 1903, at the post office at Washington, D.C., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. (Continued from page r) cide where we shall spend the eve- ence that had come to him, but the Sankey went on to London, where ning." remaining two years of his life were another mission had been organized. When dinner was finished, the ques- spent in faithful efforts to bring oth- Mr. Vincent, the recent convert, made tion was asked : "Now where shall ers to the One to whom he had given his way to his English home, and we go?" • his heart. to his friends, one of whom was Ed- "Let us go to Drury Lane Theater," The three boys came home from ward Studd. Mr. Studd was a suggested Vincent, without any hesi- Eton for the vacation and found a wealthy man who had made a large tation. greater change in their home than fortune in India, and then retired to "Why, that is the place where that they had anticipated. They were al- England, where he was living a life man Moody is preaching ! But this is ready developing into famous cricket- of sport and pleasure on his beautiful not Sunday night. No, let's go some- ers, and were all of them in the school estate. In company with his three where else," objected Mudd. cricket XI. It was the first time in. sons, he often followed the hounds "You said that I should name the history that three brothers had been after the fox, the four of them clad place where we would go ; you can- known to occupy so great an honor in the scarlet coats and black velvet not go back on your word now," re- together. But now, instead of cricket caps of the huntsman. plied Mr. Vincent. and horse racing and dancing, the Being passionately fond of horses, So off they went. only thing their father was interested he was an enthusiastic racer, and his Arriving at the theater, they found in was evangelistic meetings. And entries took part in many of the the place to be full, and were told that when the preachers came, they were famous English races. It was a there were no seats available. Mr. expected to attend the services. It was proud day for him when his horse Vincent knew that if he did not get really too much, .they felt. Salamandar won the Grand National. his friend into that meeting, he would It so happened that on one occasion But what gave the most pleasure to never get him there again. So he sent a preacher came along to whom they his three sons was the beautiful in a note to the steward in charge, took a dislike. They had nothing cricket ground on the estate, on which saying that he had a wealthy friend against him, really, but he did not matches were played all through the with him for whom he wanted a seat, seem at all interested in sport, and cricket season. Under such surround- and signed his name. The signature they thought him "soft." Determined ings of wealth, culture, and sport, the was recognized, and seats were made to have a joke at his expense, they three Studd boys grew up, spending available right in front of the speaker. invited him to go riding with them, their vacations in sport, and taking That meeting changed the whole and gave him the most spirited horse their studies in the • famous Eton course of the life of Mr. Studd, for they had. The poor man had not been school. he surrendered himself to Christ and used to riding, and therefore had One day, while Mr. Studd was read- became a sincere Christian. rather a bad time of it. But he stuck ing his morning paper, he saw a very Then, of course, came the question to his seat and showed such pluck that unusual news item. It was about a of what was to be done with the race the boys could not help admiring him. series of religious meetings being horses. When he mentioned the mat- The preacher got even with them, conducted by a man named Moody, ter to the evangelist, Mr. Moody said, however, for before the day was assisted by another man called San- "Racing means betting, and betting ended he got hold of one of the boys, key. The names were not unfamiliar means gambling. And I do not see Charley it was, and dealt with him so to' him, for he had read recently of how a gambler can be a Christian." faithfully that he surrendered him- the strange conduct of these two men. So the horses were all sold, with the self to Christ. But there was a sur- It was commonly said that they had exception of three. These he pre- prising sequel to this experience. come to England from America to sented to his three sons for hunting. Without saying anything to anybody make money by the sale of organs For his own part, he started out of his surrender, Charles returned to and hymnbooks. "Anyhow, I am go- with a new interest in life, that of Eton with his two brothers. Soon ing to hear them, for they must be winning souls. He fitted up a large after his arrival he wrote to his father amusing," he said to himself. hall in his mansion for religious serv- telling him the good news. A few Other thoughts were soon in his ices, and invited well-known speakers days afterward, letters to the three mind, however, for he had recently down from London to conduct evan- boys from their father revealed the purchased a new horse and was enter- gelistic meetings. fact' that they had all given them- ing it in the races. He had such con- The change in Mr. Studd was so selves to Christ on the same day, each fidence in the horse that he fully be- marked that his old friends were not one unknown to his brothers. lieved that it would reach the winning able to understand him. One of them The years passed by, and in course post first. When he met his friend ventured one day to approach the but- of time the three brothers entered Mr. Vincent, soon afterward, he was ler. "Has your master become reli- Cambridge University together. They full of enthusiasm. gious ?" he asked. "Well, sir," re- were still keen sportsmen, and Charles "Vincent, how much are you going plied the butler, "I do not know about had the honor of being chosen as cap- to put on my horse ?" he asked. "If that; but all I can say is, that although tain of his college XI. The name of you are wise, you will put all you there's the same skin, there's a differ- Charles Studd became famous in have." ent man inside it." Mr. Studd did cricket circles all over the world. "I am not going to put anything not live long to enjoy the new experi- Punch, the well-known English hu- on him," replied Vin- morous magazine, re- cent. "I have some- ferred to the three thing better to do Studd brothers as the with my money. "Set of Studds." "What is the mat- It was at this time ter with you? You that one of the broth- must be a perfect ers was taken ill and fool," exclaimed the was believed to be astonished Stud d. dying. As Charles "But even though you watched at his bed- are a fool, come home ( Turn to page 12) with me. All my peo- ple are away; we shall dine together Approaching the Cus- alone. And after toms Jetty, Wenchow, dinner you may de- Chekiang PAGE 1 1/4ut gagety By FLORENCE E. FOSTER

colors of life al- we reproduce them in our lives. lure us, and, like Let us take as an example the life children, we put of Paul. He always carried with him them on the can- the memory of the part he acted in vas of our expe- Stephen's death and in other persecu- rience, only to find, tions. He seems to have looked on when it is t o o these unpleasant pictures only when late, that the pic- he felt that they would help him to t u r e is anything sense his weakness, and to trust more but a beautiful fully in his Redeemer. "This one one. At the time thing I do," he says, "forgetting those we did not stop to things which are behind, and reaching consider how the forth unto those things that are be-

KEYSTONE finished product fore, I press toward the mark for the would appear, or prize of the high calling of God in Friend, What Kind of Pictures Are You Painting Day by Day? how it would look Christ Jesus." in years to come. Here are some of the things he Still the fact re- suggests to us as being worth looking ID you ever visit an art gal- mains that we have unpleasant pic- at : "Finally, brethren, whatsoever lery, and, as you gazed in tures in our mind's gallery. What things are true, whatsoever things are D wonder and admiration at the can we do about it? Must we see honest, whatsoever things are just, pictures of the masters, wish that you them all the rest of our lives? Here whatsoever things are pure, whatso- could take a brush and a few colors is a bit of helpful advice: ever things are lovely, whatsoever and make a picture that would be a "It is not wise to gather together things are of good report; if there be satisfaction to yourself and a delight all the unpleasant recollections of a any virtue, and if there be any praise, to others? past life,—its iniquities and disap- think on these things." You may do that very thing. In pointments,—to talk over them and The pictures that we have lived, fact, you are making pictures every mourn over them until we are over- those that we have painted into our day. What do I mean? Look for a whelmed with discouragement. A lives, are always the most real to us. moment at the array of memories that discouraged soul is filled with dark- And for that reason "it is for our own hang on the walls of your mind. • We ness, shutting out the light of God benefit to keep every gift of God all have them. from his own soul, and casting a fresh in our memory. Thus faith is As you cast a glan,ce back through shadow upon the pathway of others. strengthened to claim and to receive the years, what a variety of things "Thank God for the bright pictures more and more. There is greater you see—pictures of things that once which He has presented to us. Let encouragement for us in the least were a real part of your life. There us group together the blessed assur- blessing we ourselves receive from is one which is outstanding, and you ances of His love, that we may look God than in all the accounts we can say, "I shall never forget that experi- upon them continually. The Son of read of the faith and experience of ence as long as I live." Some are God leaving His Father's throne, others." "That which will be most beautiful and worth while and are a clothing His divinity with humanity, effectual is the testimony of our own continual pleasure and an inspiration that He might rescue man from the experience." to better work. Some are not so power of Satan ; His triumphs in our `A picture to hang on the walls of pleasant to behold, and you wish that behalf, opening heaven to men, re- an art gallery is not made with one you had not made them. But, alas ! vealing to human vision the presence single stroke of the brush, and neither there they are ! chamber where the Deity unveils His are the pictures we are painting day Did you ever see an artist daub the glory; the fallen race uplifted from by day. Each thought and act is a paint on canvas because certain colors the pit of ruin into which sin had stroke ; even what we see and hear appealed to him? "No," you say; plunged it, and brought again into and think enters into the making of "that would be child's play." Very connection with the infinite God, and the picture. It is therefore impor- true. An artist thinks of the finished having endured the divine test tant that we do our best to "see no product, of the effect of each color through faith in our Redeemer, evil, hear no evil, speak no evil." on the others and on the completed clothed in the righteousness of Christ, "What about the paint we are going picture. He has a plan, a pattern, and exalted to His throne,—these are to use ?" I hear you ask. Perhaps we that he must follow; otherwise his the pictures which God would have can compare it to the Christian graces. picture will be an eyesore instead of us contemplate." when the sunshine of God's love a pleasure. These pictures are models. The silines into the prism of the surren- We artists of life would do well more we think upon them, the more dered heart, we see wonderful colors to follow this example. How many clearly will they be impressed upon of "love, joy, peace, long-suffering, times something attracts us, the bright our minds, and the more easily can gentleness, good- (Turn to page 13) PAGE 4 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR RANDMOTHER BLUM sat rocking gently to and fro in G her worn little rocker, by the The Prayer Quilt window, waiting for the postman. Every day, after she had washed the few dishes she and her daughter used for their breakfast, and had made up Ay Veleta -andetion her bed, pulling the white cotton spread evenly over the blankets and smoothing it with her knotty, work- long to wait. Fingering the card she choked out a hasty "Thank you" hardened hands, she would take her nervously, she decided to take it to and turned to her own little home. place by the front window to wait Mrs. Fisher, who lived next door. Katie was going to the hospital. for the postman. She would read it to her. Grandma Tuesday was today. There were four Perhaps there would be a letter threw a gray-wool shawl over her children in a farmhouse far away: from her oldest daughter, Katie. She shoulders and hurried across to the Dear God, save that mother ! always looked for her beloved Weld- next house. God had never failed her before. Post, too. The letters had to be laid "I have a card here from my Katie. She was confident that He would not aside until someone familiar with Will you read it to me?" she asked fail her now. She fell on her knees English could read them to her, but the kind-faced woman who answered beside her little rocker and prayed as the Weld-Post was printed in Ger- her knock. only a God-fearing mother can pray. man, and grandma read every word "Come in, neighbor. I'll be glad "Father, if it be Thy will, spare my carefully, as if missing one single idea to do that." Katie," was the essence of her peti- were a crime. Grandma was too excited to sit tion. Today she rocked a bit more nerv- down ; so she stood by the door as ously as she waited for the mail. her neighbor read: Four children, the oldest thirteen Katie had not been well. Would she "Dear mother, years old, the baby only six, were hear from her today? "We went to see the doctor yes- unusally quiet in their comfortable Nine-fifteen. The postman, prompt terday, and he says that he must oper- farm home. Mummy was in the hos- as the sunrise, stepped up on the ate at once in an attempt to save my pital. Daddy had got up early and porch, nodded a greeting to grandma, life. Pray for me. I cannot bear driven forty miles to be with mummy and dropped a single postcard into the the thought of leaving my four pre- when the doctor operated on her at box. Grandma hurried out to get it. cious children. I am going to the eight o'clock. The children were still Yes, that round, even writing was hospital Tuesday. Only God can asleep when he left, but they remem- Katie's. Oh, if she could only read save me." bered how old and tired his face had it ! Hannah would not be back from "Your Katie" looked at the supper table last night. town until noon. That was much too Tears were in grandma's eyes as "Mother's at the hospital," Delmar informed the two little ones. "Mother might not get well. The doctor has to hurt mother with his sharp knife." Delmar was a big boy—wasn't an eleven-year-old nearly grown up ?— but he couldn't keep that lump out of his throat, even by swallowing hard. The two little ones began to cry. They didn't want sweet, kind mummy to be hurt. Sister had tears in her eyes, too. She was the biggest of all, but she didn't even try to stop crying. She only said, "Boys, we must pray to Jesus. He was a doctor when He was on earth. He can make our mamma well. But we musn't forget to say, 'If it be Thy will.' " Four little prayers went up to the kind Father who sees all, knows all, and pities His children. It was nine-fifteen in the farm- house.

It was nine-fifteen in the hospital. White-clad nurses rolled a stretcher swiftly along the silent halls to "Death Row." The head nurse shook her head gravely as she read the re- port and assigned a "special." It was only another patient, but the nurse felt a pull at her heartstrings as she helped lift the woman onto a surgical bed. She felt sorry for the tall man with the sad face who stood across the bed from her, waiting for

Grandma Folded Her Knotty, Work- Hardened Hands in Her Lap and Took Her Place by the Front Window to Wait for the Postman PHOTO BY 5.M.HARLAN FEBRUARY 11. 1941 PAGE 5 the patient to regain consciousness. stitch was faith, binding the prayer and death. When she took her first He was the sick one's companion, into a perfect and beautiful whole. food, he rejoiced, and when she ac- the father of the four children in the Day by day grandma worked on tually seemed hungry at the follow- farmhouse, and a faithful Christian. the heavy woolen pieces, stitching ing meal, he thanked his Father All morning he had prayed silently. and praying, sewing and singing, but above. From then on, Katie gained He had prayed that the surgeon's always believing that God could save steadily. hand would be guided during the her Katie. When the doctor said she might go, operation. He prayed now that his But what of the patient sufferer home "next week," there was rejoic- beloved wife would be given strength for whom so many prayers were being ing in the friendly little farmhouse. to live. He could never give up offered? Was she a child of God? Every chair was polished, every praying. His God was a faithful God. Yes. She was too ill even to speak, speck of dust was cleaned away. He would hear. but in her heart she held fast to her Loving hands prepared a warm, cozy faith that the Great Physician could bed "for mother." ' Grandma rose from her knees. heal her. Well she knew that she was Grandma, in her little home, sewed She thought of her workbox. Her battling with that very real demon, faster. The quilt must be finished. hands were not used to idleness. She cancer. She felt, too, the very real It was a token, a monument, if you must be busy now. There was a roll need her children had for her. She please, to answered prayer. Soft, of woolen scraps in the storeroom. loved them, but she thought oftenest fluffy wool had gone inside to pad it They would make a warm quilt for of her first-born, her daughter, who and make it warmer. Dark flannel her Katie. was just old enough to need a moth- had made the back, and bright yarn As her scissors snipped the cloth er's tender love and care to help her had tufted the 'warm cover. into pieces of the ,right size, a tune into womanhood. Only she could give Finally the last stitch had been came to her mind, and she began her child that love. "God," she fastened and the thread cut. Lovingly singing. To be sure, her voice was pleaded, "spare my life." grandma packed her offering into a not clear and young, but her heart Upon her, too, rested the responsi- box for Hannah to address and mail. was sincere as she sang: bility of leading her flock to Jesus Grandma wanted the quilt to greet "Gott ist die Liebe, and pointing them to His sacrifice. Katie when she arrived at home. Lasst mich erlosen; She could not leave this burden to her When the box came to the little Gott ist die Liebe, husband alone. He must win the farmhouse, the children and daddy Er liebt auch mich." bread. She must win her children. decided that its contents must be taken Translated, the song is: And so she prayed for life—a life of along to the hospital to keep mother "Our God is love, labor. warm on her trip home. And so the And His love will save me; • Every day the husband and father Quilt was tucked into the front seat, Our God is love, left his children at home with an aunt over mother's lap, and not a bit of And He loves me, too." and came to the hospital. Every day cold reached her. And so the prayer quilt was started. he waited for the first signs of return- Tender, loving hands helped her Every patch was a prayer, and every ing health as his wife lay between life from the car to her (Turn to page 12)

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HE story of Benjamin Franklin's life is familiar to Biography taught him to live the simple, humble life, Tevery schoolboy. At seventeen he was a poor, pen- and science and poetry made him the wittiest, the most niless runaway, walking the streets of Philadelphia. interesting, and altogether the most charming gentleman As Deborah Read smilingly watched her future hus- of America. When we remember that nearly all his band walk by her door, eating a great loaf of bread wisdom was acquired through the practice of careful he had just purchased with his last penny, she little reading, a habit which he formed early in life, we dreamed that in a few years his companionship would better understand why he often said, "No man can be be eagerly sought by the most cultured of three con- truly educated or successful in life unless he is a reader tinents. He did not attend college in the interval, but of books." enriched his mind by industriously employing every We are seldom impressed by the man who is "per- spare moment in reading the best authors. sonally acquainted" with kings and queens, and who He learned to "forgo the living for the dead." In- has hobnobbed with celebrities. The boasts he makes stead of wasting his evenings in frivolity, as did many of his grand acquaintances do not interest us. On the of his associates in the print shop, he remained in his other hand, we honor and respect men who, like room to dig the priceless treasures from between the Franklin, show a familiarity with the royal emperors of covers of some favorite volume. "Often," he says, "I literature. They stand out in any crowd, and their sat in my room reading the greater part of the night, society is sought by other men and women, because when the book was borrowed in the evening and had they have learned to think clearly and to talc to be returned early in the morning, lest it should be well. wanted." In any medium-size home library one may find an History opened to his mind a vision of the growth and atmosphere sweeter than the fragrance of white decline of nations, the rise and fall of empires, and gave violets, lovelier than sylvan forests or blue, shining him such a profound knowledge of international poli- seas, and filled with ripe wisdom and lively fancy, tics that he was easily the greatest American diplomat from which he may sip, drop by drop, the happy elixir of his day. of life.

PAGE 6 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR PHOTOS BY AUTHOR Pastor Rore and Titidonga Work Side by Side for the Master Some of the Gizo District Teachers. Pastor Rore Is Sitting Third From the Left

ing among his people. So great was his desire to go to school that he had e tveyat eaah iloy enrolled and was sitting in his class before a week had passed from the time of his arrival. A Story of the South Seas He entered into his studies with enthusiasm, and soon gained a foun- dation upon which he has continued By JAMES E. CORMACK to build his educational structure far in advance of the average, and it will be completed only when his life's work is done. But, best of all, he Growing in Grace learned the story of the cross, of a loving Saviour and Friend who stick- eth closer than a brother. He was INCE the day God created man The struggle that took place in that instructed in the fundamental doc- and endowed him with the power young native heart can be realized trines of the third angel's message, S of choice, there has come in the only by those who have had just such and received them with joy. experience of every young person a a decision to make for eternity or the On the first Sabbath following his dividing of the ways. Whether you world. And there is but one way to arrival from Tulagi, opportunity was realize it or not, when you arrive meet the situation successfully, and given at the close, of the service for at the spot where the broad way that way is prayer. Rore prayed as individuals in the congregation to ex- branches off to the left and the path he had never prayed before, and the press themselves. One of the first to which is called "strait and narrow" answer came in an instant, and With testify was Rore, who stood and con- lies to the right, you have come to it came grace, strength, and victory. fessed his sinful past and gave his the most vital spot in your life's jour- When the surveyor heard of his heart and life to God. Once again he ney. Upon your decision depends cook boy's final decision, he took no had become as a brand plucked from your entire well-being. Not only is further step to discourage him, but the burning. As a child he had been your spiritual life affected, but your informed him that before he left he snatched from the fires of a burning physical welfare, your domestic af- expected him to find and train a suit- heathen village, and now he stood be- fairs, your life's vocation, your avo- able lad to take his place. This Rore fore God as one saved from the flames cation ; in fact, all that matters comes set about doing with the same enthu- of sin, enlisted under the banner of under the influence of your decision. siasm that marked his regular work. Prince Immanuel. Soon after his The wise youth will take the' road After selecting several likely lads, he conversion, Rore was overjoyed to re- that leads heavenward, but many lined them up and lectured them on ceive a copy of the New Testament, choose the garish, the artificial life the attitude of a native servant to his which he studied with much pleasure of the worldling, and tread the easier master. The young hopefuls were and zeal. path to their ultimate destruction. then given an opportunity to show On his return to his homeland, this Away off in the Solomon Islands, what they could do. Rore took a seat young Christian had found a great Rore, the surveyor's cook boy, stood and said that he represented the change among his people. They were at the parting of the ways. A trip to white man. Each of the trainees cleaner, their homes and their village Australia! What a rare and attrac- was to come up smartly, salute, say. were cleaner, and they had given up tive offer to an ambitious native of "Good afternoon, sir," receive his many of the old heathen customs. the South Seas. But in his heart a orders, answer, "Yes, sir," salute The people were happier and more tiny seed had been sown by a young again, and walk off smartly. The contented. Their terrible ulcers were hospital employee who had been in show was thoroughly enjoyed by the healing, and their sick were receiving contact with the pioneer Adventist surveyor and some friends who were expert and loving attention at the missionary to the Solomon Islands. watching the performance without hands of the missionaries. In short, The seed had been nurtured during the knowledge of the actors. Several the whole outlook of the village was a visit to Dovele and three months in lads were rejected as hopeless; oth- changed, wonderfully changed, by the a Christian village school, and again ers were required to do their part power of the gospel. in his association with Christians over and over till they met with the The villagers had given up the from Rendova, the while the Holy approval of the "fastidious white cruel and superstitious worship of Spirit had watered the fertile ground man." idols and evil spirits, and now the and placed there a longing for some- It was with some misgivings that great God of heaven received their thing better than this world can offer. Rore finally left his employer, to praise and veneration. No longer He longed to know more of a loving whom he had become very much at- were their widows afraid of strangu- Saviour who had died for him. tached; but on his arrival at Dovele lation ; head-hunting expeditions had Should he miss the opportunity of a he found with great joy that Pastor ceased; feasts for the dead and hys- trip to Australia, and go to school ? and Mrs. R. H. Tutty were still work- terical heathen mourning were being FEBRUARY 11, 1941 PAGE 7 superseded by the quiet Christian dogs, cats, pigs, and all kinds of creep- need for further training, yet rejoic- mourning of those whose hope is in a ing things. Faced by opposition and ing in the opportunity for service for glad reunion on the resurrection morn. hardship, these intrepid missionaries the Master who had done such won- The deep things of the word they did worked on, healing, teaching, and derful things for him, he gladly ac- not fully understand as yet, but grad- preaching, and trusting in God for cepted the call, knowing that what he ually the wonderful pattern of redemp- daily strength and for victory. And lacked, God would supply. During tion's plan was unfolding before them, then came the first baptism. Angels the year which this consecrated na- and little by little their lives were must have joined in their rejoicing tive worker spent at Paerato he being brought into conformity to the as these precious ones who had come showed marked ability as a teacher message of the Book. from the darkness of heathenism were and preacher of the word. It was a happy day when, with presented to God as tokens of the One of the Paerato pupils to attend seven others, Rore was buried with gospel's power to save men in the the Dovele school was a shy but his Lord in baptism, thus signifying South Seas. On that glad day Rore charming dusky maiden whom Rore in a public way the change that had became a member of the Seventh-day had noticed with more than passing taken place within. How the hearts Adventist Church. interest. Now she was back at her of the missionaries must have rejoiced Shortly after his baptism, he was home village, and a mutual attraction as the first fruits of their labors for given an opportunity to engage in soon matured into love. Rore saw the Dovele people were presented be- active service for God. A small vil- in her one who was fitted to walk fore the Lord. lage some miles along the coast had with him in paths of service for the Pastor and Mrs. Tutty had settled shown interest in the mission and its Master. And thus it came about that among these heathen, savage, and message and had sent some of its Titidonga's parents were proud to even cannibal people, with no Euro- young people to Pastor Tutty's school commend their daughter to the care pean home or conveniences, living in for education. In 1923 it was decided of the local teacher. a leaf house which was continually to begin work at Paerato, and Rore How very different was their be- infested by dirty natives with all was chosen to be the native teacher. trothal from the marriage arrange- manner of repulsive diseases, and by Feeling deeply his limitations and his ments among the (Turn to page 14)

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trot to keep up with dad's long ones, himself up with as much dignity as and his toenails beating a steady tat- possible under the circumstances, too on the floors. All the while Chu shook his fur dog-fashion, then, un- Mi wore on his little face a look daunted, started up again in answer of complete satisfaction, for he was to his master's call. This time, call going everywhere his master went. though she would, mother could not But alas for Chu Mi ! Something get Chu Mi to turn—he had learned was amiss. His big brown eyes told his lesson, and, with his eyes fixed HU MI was our household pet him that the object of his affections on the top, he reached his goal. —a funny little brown dog was disappearing up the dreaded "No man can serve two masters" C with big pop eyes and a stairs. For a moment the smug look —no, not even a man's dog ! Just pushed-in black face. His tiny bowed on his face changed to one of dismay, as it took only one second's hesitation legs were just long enough to keep but not for long.. Chu Mi, though for Chu Mi to lose his footing, so it his fat stomach from dragging the only a Pekingese puppy, was possessed took only one backward glance for ground; but they were quite sufficient of a great determination. He, too, Lot's wife to become a pillar of salt; to carry him into a good deal of started up the stairs. It was all he and so today it takes only one mis- mischief. When Chu Mi was only a could do to stretch from one step to spent evening, only one envious glance puppy, I realized that he had great the next, but he kept his eyes on his from our high road to the wide one possibilities as a preacher, and dur- master's heels, and, to the surprise below, for us to lose all the ground ing his life he made good my fondest of us all, he now was accomplishing we have covered. ambitions for him in that line. the heretofore impossible. We must choose our master now. Chu Mi preached sermons on pride, Unfortunately, something again and follow his leading all the way. If jealousy, temper, devotion, and a host went wrong for Chu Mi, and he heard we choose mammon, we shall simply of other worth-while subjects. It is through his floppy ears the voice of fall to the bottom, have our stomachs his first sermon that I want you to the one who usually called him to eat. filled for a time, and live a short life hear now. The scripture that seems It was mother's voice, and it came of ease; but what can we say for our- most appropriate for his text are those from the bottom of the stairs, bring- selves in the hour of judgment? well-known words recorded in Mat- ing with it visions of raw meat, car- Should we choose Christ for our thew : "No man can serve two mas- rots, dog biscuits, and other delectable Master, we shall climb up and up in ters." morsels that made life worth living our Master's steps. Oh, I do not It was early morning—the hour just for the puppy. deny that it will be hard going. We before breakfast, when all the house- For just a moment Chu Mi forgot shall have to stretch every nerve and hold is a rush of bathing, dressing, his purpose and his determination to muscle to reach the top, and we shall shaving, and burned toast. On this reach the top, and gave heed to the probably fall a good many times, too. particular morning Chu Mi was shad- baser impulse to satisfy his ever- But our Master is at the top calling owing the man of the house, inx present hunger. He turned for a sec- to us, and in His call there is strength father. He followed him from the ond and looked back. The next thing —strength to start again; strength to bedroom to the bathroom, to the our would-be stair climber knew, he shut our ears to every other call; kitchen, and then back again, his was lying in a slightly dazed condition strength to meet the judgment hour ridiculously short legs going at a at the bottom of the stairs. He picked with a cry of victory ! PAGE 8 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR and Lois. I'm going to try to get a ....d‘w • job somewhere aroundtown." "Know much about bookkeeping?" hate a Tag' " "Not much. I'm fairly quick with figures, but I don't know very well where to put them in real bookkeep- ing." By JANICE M. BRIGGS "Do you think you could learn?" "Yes, I'm sure I could, if I had a II, Lo-is," called Mrs. Cham- "Mr. Sinclair is a busy man, dear. chance." berlain from the back porch. We can't expect him to bother with "How about a job in my office, 0 A girl kneeling amid the a green hand when he could get a then ?" green and red of a thrifty straw- commercial-school graduate any day The crowd of people pushing their berry patch answered the call. Shad- if he didn't— I'm afraid he offered way down the hall were wholly un- ing her eyes against the bright sun Bob the job more to give us a lift heeded by the graduate. He saw a of an early. July morning, Lois saw than for any other reason." momentary vision of himself seated at a desk juggling figures into their the white envelope which her mother "Well, I'll wear my old coat another held. She rose quickly and ran to proper squares. Looking wide-eyed winter," offered Lois. at Kirkwood's leading businessman, the house. "It will help," said her mother. "Where is it from?" she asked he merely queried, "Honest ?" "How many berries have you "Sure as I'm standing here this breathlessly. picked ?" "I think it's from Maida." minute. Drop in at the office tomor- "Then let me see it quickly." Lois row; maybe I can lend you a book Robert Chamberlain was about a or two that I studied." opened the letter and glanced eagerly year older than his sister, but the two down the page. "She can come, "I don't know how to thank you," seemed like twins. They started began Robert. "It will mean a great mother. Oh, I'm so glad ! 'On the school together, and this June had bus next Tuesday afternoon,' she deal to us if I can swing it, and graduated together from Kirkwood I'll try." says. I'll help with the cooking, High. About the only industry of mother, and—" which the little town could boast was "What's the confab about ?" in- On Tuesday afternoon Lois was Sinclair's Novelty Mill, which made at Rumrill's store to meet Maida. quired a voice behind them. They wooden knickknacks that were mar- turned and saw Robert, Lois' brother, The bus roared up Main Street and keted through city shops. The busi- stopped before the wooden platform. coming from the shed with his hoe. ness had started in a small way, and There was no mistaking Maida, for "Maida's coming," announced Lois. at first Wilbert Sinclair, aided by his "Maida who?" asked Robert, she was the only passenger to get off capable wife, had done the office work. at Kirkwood. blankly. Increasing demand for his products "My, but I'm glad to see you," ex- "Why, Maida Morris, of course." now made an assistant necessary. claimed Lois. "Oh, that girl you used to play with It was on commencement night, "It seems ages since I've seen you," when we lived in Jefferson ! So you after Robert had given his address answered Maida. are going to havq another girl here, as class president, that Mr. Sinclair "It has been almost two years since eh? Well, just so you don't bother had spoken. we moved away from Jefferson. How me when I'm trying to learn how to "A fine speech you gave," he said is everyone back there ?" keep books so that I can get that job with a hearty handshake. "All right ; but I have so much to in Sinclair's office." "Thank you." the boy smiled. tell you." "Well, Maida won't hinder your "Any plans for next fall ?" "I'll take your bag." said Lois, "and studying. Anyway, how do you ex- Robert was suddenly sober. "I'd we'll go straight home and talk. Do pect to learn bookkeeping from those like to go to commercial school, but you like working in Hanson's shoe out-of-date business-arithmetic books you know I must look after mother store ?" Mr. Sinclair lent you?" Robert ran his fingers under his broad-brimmed hat and scratched his head. "That's hard work, all right," he admitted, "but what can I do? Kirkwood High School doesn't offer a bookkeeping course, and with you womenfolk to look after, I can't even think of going away to school. I'm going to be a regular Abe Lincoln— self-educated," he finished with a swagger. Mrs. Chamberlain laid her hand on his arm. "I'm sorry," she said. "But the bank account is so small since father died that I hardly dare to take out any more. Perhaps we can save enough money from the strawberries and peas so that you can go to the city for a short course this fall." "Oh, I'm all right," said Robert uneasily, and swung off toward the garden. "I should think Mr. Sinclair could teach him," Lois declared.

In His Room Robert Studied, Figured, and Refigured; but the Balance Sheet Refused to Balance BLACK STAR FEBRUARY 11, 1941 PAGE 9 "Yes, I like it well enough, but I Washington, D.C." In astonishment he in Jefferson. The proprietor came for- wouldn't want to make it my job for looked first at the envelope and then ward to wait on him, and as the cus- life," returned the visitor slowly. at Maida. tomer was being fitted the conversation "Sometimes it is real fun, but not always. "What's this, a correspondence turned to business interests. There's nothing very amusing in trying course?" he asked. "Trade seems to be picking up, doesn't to convince a woman that she should Maida nodded. "Yes—why?" it?" remarked Hanson. wear a size-five shoe when she is very Robert thought, aloud. "I wonder "Mine does," smiled Mr. Sinclair. certain that she takes a size four. Or what kind of courses one can get." "I'm putting up a new office building this in putting the idea across to Lucia Hen- "Most high-school subjects and a fall—came over to Jefferson today to derson that she should choose black great many business and college sub- stock up on office supplies." pumps instead of brown to go with her jects," answered Maida. "I'm taking "Is it a big mill you have?" new gray ensemble." bookkeeping." "Oh, no. Only five or six men in the Lois giggled. She remembered Miss "You are?" queried Robert, whipping mill. Wife and I have always kept the Henderson ! But Maida did not notice. out his balance sheet. "Then can you books at home, but now we're going to "Some folk seem to like standing be- tell me what's wrong with this thing ?" ..have a bookkeeper—a right smart young hind a counter, talking about the weather "Right here," Maida pointed out after lad, just out of high school. He doesn't all day. I'd rather do something more a few minutes spent in examining the know all he might about the business yet, definite—take bookkeeping, for instance. figures; and then she went on to explain but he's a good worker. Is helping on Jane Lewis has the real job there in his mistake. the new building just now and taking Hanson's." "0—oh, I see—now," he replied. a correspondence course evenings." "Does she still keep books there?" "Say, Maida, will you help me learn Mr. Hanson nodded emphatically as "Yes, but she plans to leave this fall. bookkeeping while you're here?" he wrapped Sinclair's purchases. "He'll She is to marry Jack Turner, you know. "Why, yes—but I can't do it all in just make it if he's that kind. My book- And, Lois, don't you tell, but my applica- three days. Why don't you take the keeper got her start that way—mail tion is in to be her successor." course yourself ?" course and practice." "Really, Maida?" The girls were The boy's face clouded slightly. "Is it "And she does satisfactory work?" bright-eyed, excited. "Do you suppose expensive ?" "Yes. Of course, she has been in Mr. Hanson will pick you? Oh, I "Oh, my, no. Anyway, you can do charge only a month, but she is getting hope so." most of the studying evenings, and still on well for a beginner. Miss Morris is Maida tossed back her hair with a work and earn during the day. Best of a worker, too." gesture that suggested hope and deter- all, you do it at home, as fast or as "'Morris,' did you say? Why, that's mination, even though it was designed slowly as you please, and there is no right, this is Hanson's." to show that the matter was still a board or room rent to pay, as there is "You know her?" asked the store- question. "I don't know," she said. "I at college. I have a catalogue of the keeper. only know that I'm studying for it as Home Study Institute that I'll be glad "No, but she's a friend of my young hard as I can. I have helped Miss to show you." bookkeeper to be. She set him on the Lewis occasionally and I even took "We all want to see it," smiled Mrs. track of this Home Study course. I've charge of the office two days when she Chamberlain. "You'd better go down- heard Robert speak of her often." went away. It was—" street and get your errands done, Robert, "Well, I hope he'll learn as much as so that Maida's letter will go on the Maida did. The people who dig for The girls were still discussing Maida's morning mail." their education are the ones who get experiences when they reached the "All right," shouted Robert, tossing somewhere." Chamberlain cottage. Mrs. Chamber- up his cap. "That letter is the only "I think so, too," said Sinclair, pick- lain met them at the door, and soon the errand there is now, though; and it won't ing up his packages. "But," he laughed, three were seated on the shady porch, take me more than five minutes to sprint "you'd better look out that Miss Morris munching cookies and sipping cool lem- to the post office and back." doesn't put her heart somewhere besides onade while they talked of the people Some weeks later Wilbert Sinclair into your ledgers. Robert seems to think "back home." walked into Hanson's Footwear Shop she is the one and only girl !" On the second evening of Maida's visit, Robert excused himself from the family circle early, and, with his books, went to his room. For two hours he while I regret that I have not always studied, figuring and refiguring a bal- made the best use of it, yet I have, at ance sheet that refused to be balanced. times, tried to learn to use it well. I am He read again the rules and explana- going to tell you a few things about it. tions in the book, and compared them Oh, by the way, you also have one with the figures of his problem. It just of these instruments. It is—the human didn't come out right, and he couldn't voice. see why. How could he get that job Yes, the human voice is the most mar- if he couldn't do a simple problem like velous musical instrument , known to this? And he did want that job! Sud- man. Yet it is often misused. denly he dropped his head upon his arms Of course the vocal cords are compar- and gave up to a wave of despair—for able to the strings of stringed instru- a few minutes. Then, "Snap out of it, A Musical Instrument ments. In the human voice is a perfect old boy," he ordered himself, straighten- BY S. C. ROCKWELL mechanism to change the tension and ing up. "Let it wait till morning." With thickness of the strings even while they that he put away his books and went to ERE before me are a number of are in use. Thus the two vocal cords bed. H musical instruments—a piano, a serve better than many strings in instru- But the problem was not put away. cornet, a violin, a saxophone, and ments made by man. Figures danced before his eyes as he a guitar. Can you play any one of these? The most essential part of the piano tried to add and subtract mentally. Al- Would you like to learn? Suppose some- is the sounding board back of the strings. ways in the background loomed the one gave you a violin and arranged it Some physiologists say that the cheeks thought that he must get the position so that you would have lessons and time are the sounding board for the human that awaited him. to practice, would you try hard to learn? voice, but I have always thought it is Next morning Robert slipped his I believe you would. the bony part in the back of the throat papers into his pocket. I shall tell you about a musical instru- and in the roof of the mouth. "I'm going downstreet, mother ; any ment that is more wonderful than a Guitars and violins are essentially errands?" He hoped she would not ask violin, or a cornet, or a piano ; in fact, boxes for reinforcement. Again we have where he was going, for he dreaded to it is a combination of the best ideas of the voice box and also the throat. Horns tell her of his decision to try to borrow all these musical instruments. There have tubes which modify the pitch and from Mr. Sinclair the money he would is no musical instrument that I can think quality of the music; so also does the need for a course at the business college of, unless it be the drum or the cymbals, voice. The nasal cavities are essential in Milford. Mrs. Chamberlain was un- that is not included in this one. parts of speech. If you doubt this, try suspecting, however. It is capable of producing the most to talk while holding your nose. Some- marvelous music. Its Maker has never times we say that a person is talking "I think not," she said, "unless the sold any of these instruments, though "through his nose," when in reality it girls want something." He has given away many, and nothing is a case of his not using his nose. "Oh, yes," said Maida, "will you please pleases Him more than to know that But, I hear someone say, there is mail a letter for me, Robert?" those who have received them appreciate nothing in the voice to represent the "Certainly," he replied obligingly. them and try to make the best use of slide trombone. You are mistaken. Maida ran upstairs and in a minute them. There are no copies obtainable. And to prove that you are, place your returned with a long envelope, which The only ones in existence have been fingers lightly on your voice box; or, she handed to him. As he took it in fashioned by the Originator of the de- better still, look in a mirror and sing, his hand, Robert could not help seeing sign. changing the pitch from high to low and the address on the envelope. It read: A number of years ago I was given from low to high. If the voice box is "Home Study Institute, Takoma Park, one of these musical instruments, and (Continued on page 14) PAGE 10 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR COURTESY. SWISS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU

highway, where her head struck the ce- ment curbing. An ambulance was called, and she was rushed off to the hospital. Mother -Plata,/ Sttinyi Ten stitches had to be taken in the 'gash on her head, and the doctor said that she had suffered serious internal in- By BERNICE COLLIER juries. When she finally regained conscious- ness, her mother was hovering over her. For a time she was puzzled, but little by RAIDY cat, fraidy cat," chorused ready racing breathlessly down the dark little the events of the evening straight- Sue and Joyce. street. ened out in her beclouded mind. "Can't go to the party 'cause "Ah! there they are, waiting for me," "You're going to be all right, dear," F her mother comforted, "but you must lie mamma says, 'No.' Tied to she breathed as she saw Sue and the mother's apron strings, poor little dar- other young people in a roadster with still. The doctors say that you will have ling. We feel sorry for mamma's little the top down. to stay here for six .weeks at the least." girl. We'll tell you about it later, pre- "Hurry up, Jane. We don't want to "I'm so sorry, mother. I really am," cious." be late," they called when she was still sobbed repentant Jane. "Won't you These and many other taunts from half a block away. forgive me? I won't ever disobey you her very dearest chums caused Jane's "I'm coming just as fast as I can," again. Please don't scold me, mother." face to flush crimson. In vain she had she gasped as she bounded into the car "Of course I'll forgive you, Jane, and pleaded to be allowed to attend Sue's and farther into danger. you must ask God to forgive you, too. party on Friday night. They were off for a glorious lark. I won't scold, for I know that you have "No," her mother had said. "You may When they reached the party, several been punished enough for your disobedi- not go on Friday night. Remember, you girls helped Jane to dress, for she had ence." are a Seventh-day Adventist." carried her party clothes in the brief case The tears flowed faster and faster as "I don't care," Jane pouted. "I don't that she usually used for her Missionary Jane realized that she was the cause of see why I have to miss everything. Volunteer supplies—she was treasurer her own misfortune. So much pain and Joyce is going. Why can't I? I think of the society. She made a pretty pic- unhappiness for a little fun! And it you are just too mean !" ture when she was ready, and, being a really wasn't fun at all! Too late, she Never before had Jane spoken such natural favorite, she spent a very happy realized that she was paying an out- cruel words to her mother. But this evening. rageous price for something that she time she did, and then she rushed to her The party was pronounced a "great wanted just because it glittered. How room and slammed the door. success," and because the group was distasteful it was now! For a long time Heartbroken, her distressed mother young, it broke up at ten-thirty. Jane talked with her mother. She told dropped to her knees and poured out her When Jane and her companions piled her all about the scheme she had carried grief to her heavenly Father. into the car ten • minutes later, one boy out in order to deceive her. At last, In her room, Jane sulked. suggested that they stop'on the way home as she drifted off to sleep she sighed, At school the next day she sobbed for refreshments. Jane wanted to ob- "Your sins do find you out, don't they, out her grievances to her chums. ' She ject, but she was afraid they'd call her mother?" was still angry, and her usual sunny a fraidy cat again. She was anxious, When she awoke, her mother was smile was replaced with an ugly frown. however, until they clambered into the gone, and she reflected bitterly. As time Finally she burst out, "I won't mind open car again and once more started went, on, however, she learned to be pa- mother ! I won't ! I don't have to unless for home. tient and cheerful. But there was not a I want to! I'm old enough to take care Rain now began to fall, and the boys happier girl than Jane the day that she of myself. I'm going to the party Fri- and girls were drenched while trying to returned to her home. day night." raise the top of the chr to its place. In Several days later when she was "That's the way to talk," the girl's the sttirm and confusiOn no one noticed lying on the sofa reading, a car stopped encouraged. "It's a shame the way yout the headlights of' an oncoming automo- in front of the house. Soon two sober parents treat you. Why, they never let bile until it was too late to'avoid a col- girls walked in. you have any fun. They are such old7 lision. There was a screech of brakes, "Sue ! ' Joyce !" she exclaimed. "I'm fashioned fogies." . followed by a terrific crash. so glad to see you. Thank you for your After Jane determined to go to the Jane was thrown violently through the cards and flowers. How are you?" party, the girls began devising schemes windshield and out onto the concrete "We're all right if yOu are," they an- to help her away from home the coming swered. "We've been worried about Friday evening. At last Sue had an evil you, because it was our fault you went inspiration. to that party." "Can't you skip that Missionary Vol- "No, it was really my own fault," she unteer meeting you go to?" she sug- told them. "I knew better, and the next gested. time I'll do better. I'm so ashamed of "Of course," Jane cried. "Why didn't myself. I have decided that mother's I think of that before? It's just the apron strings form a very desirable thing. Mother will never know. I'll anchor, after all." show her how much she can boss me "Girls," it was her mother speaking, around." "soon after Jane left the house that Fri- Friday evening came more slowly than day evening, something told me that she usual that week, but it finally arrived. was in danger. The impression deepened Sunset worship was over, supper .was as the evening wore on, until finally I eaten, and the dishes were done. took my anxiety to my heavenly Father. "Time for you to go to Missionary Then a feeling of peace and assurance Volunteer meeting, dear," called mother. stole over me, and I slept. With a start "Good-by. And hurry home, Jane." I was awakened by the impatient ring- But Jane didn't hear, for she was al- • ing of the telephone. From the hospital FEBRUARY 11, 1941 PAGE 11 I learned that Jane had been critically was standing one evening awaiting thel injured. When I reached her bedside arrival of a train. The station was al- and heard the details of the accident, most deserted, and the occasion invited I found that at the very same time I had communion with the Lord. Asking been praying for Jane, she was on her guidance from God, he took from his way home." pocket his New Testament and opened After a pause she continued, "Girls, it. The words he read were : "A man's experience is a hard teacher, but we foes shall be they of his own household." have a wonderfully loving heavenly Fa- That settled it, and he never looked back. ther who helps us learn life's lessons READ WITH PROFIT The religious life of England was and watches over us every moment, even at this time profoundly moved by news when we stray away from Him." of a party of Cambridge graduates who And Jane, Sue, and Joyce resolved had volunteered for service in China then and there never to deceive or dis- "The youth need to be instructed, with the China Inland Mission. Charles obey their parents again. carefully and prayerfully, that they may Studd was one of the party. The party build their characters upon the abiding became known as the Cambridge Seven, foundation. The reason so many make and comprised a world-famed cricketer, grievous blunders is that they do not heed two famous university oarsmen, an offi- the teachings of experience." cer of the dragoon guards, and an officer The Prayer Quilt Read "Messages to Young People," of the royal artillery. The desire to see (Continued from page 6) pp. 163-191, and test yourself on the these men and to hear them speak be- following: fore their departure for China was great. bed. She tried bravely to walk, but she 1. "— does not come by chance." Charles Studd was invited by Henry could only sink into those strong arms 2. "The human mind is susceptible of Drummond to address the medical stu- that supported her. Mothd was still the dents of the University of Edinburgh. weak. 3. "The most essential education for The revival that followed was remark- When she had been tucked into the our youth today to gain, . . . is an educa- able. All day long Studd was having bed warmed with hot irons and water tion that will teach them —." personal interviews with students who bottles, she heard the story of the Quilt. 4. "— must be practiced by every- were anxious about their souls. And Each child told about it in his or her one who would be a worker, for God." even during the night and early in the own way, and when they were sound 5. True-false. It was the custom of morning he was awakened by those who asleep in their beds that night, even ancient Israel to teach the sons and daugh- were seeking Christ. Then came his father tiptoed into her room and told ters some useful trade. departure for inland China, and the the story. 6. True-false. Each youth should ac- happy years of service for Christ in a "Dearest," she said as she reached for quire knowledge of some manual trade by heathen land. The native costume was his hand, "is it true that you all love which, if necessary, he may earn a live- adopted, and the food of the country me so much that you prayed for me like lihood. and the habits of the people were taken that? With God's help I will get well 7. True-false. Young men as well as for granted. And in his joyous service and be faithful to you, to my children, young women should be taught how to for Christ he found sweet communion and to God." cook economically. with the beautiful girl he married. And so the Quilt was made, and so it 8. "The steps to heaven must be taken It was ever the desire of Charles was dedicated. It remained as a witness at a time; and every advance Studd to abandon all for Christ's sake. to answered prayer and a reminder of gives — for the next." Personal possessions had meant nothing a mother's vow. 9. True-false. Brilliant young men to him since he had found all in Jesus. always make the greatest success. Even his wealth had no hold upon him. 10. "— science and Inspiration are By his father's will he inherited $150,000, Last week I visited that friendly little in perfect harmony." farmhouse. It is my home. My mother when he attained the age of 'twenty-five is there—sweet, smiling, and loving. My years. Of this he determined to dis- father greets me, honest, true, a living pose. Speaking upon this subject, he example of practical Christianity. tells us : "One day when I was reading Mother has grown older and grayer. the harmony of the Gospels, I came to Her four children are grown and have Charles T. Studd, Apostle where Christ talked with the rich young left their nest. But they still cherish man. Then God seemed to bring back the memories of loving parents. (Continued from page 3) to me all the vows I had made. God then made me just ordinarily honest and We had a good visit. I do not get side, he began to think seriously of his home often any more. Mother is dream- told me what to do. own future. He questioned within him- "I needed to draw up papers grant- ing dreams with me now of my own self the rightness of spending his time home, and helping me make things for it. ing the power of attorney, and for that in gaining the praise of men, when souls I had to have the signature of Her When she goes shopping, she often were passing into eternity without chooses little things which she thinks I Majesty's officers. I went to the Eng- Christ. What would all these precious lish Consul, but when he saw the paper, might use, and lays them aside for me. hours given to sport avail him when he We made a trip to the low-ceilinged, he said, 'I won't sign that.' " However, should meet Christ in the great here- Charles Studd persisted, with the result slanting-walled second story, mother after? Was he not responsible to God and I. She was going through her well- that the consul eventually gave way, the for the life which had been given to him? paper was signed, and the fortune was filled trunks, showing me the quilts she It was while he was thus minded that given away. A portion of the money had made since I was home last, and there came into his hands a tract written went to Mr. Moody for the founding laughing as she exhibited six fluffy pairs by an atheist. Its contention was that of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. of pillows filled with duck down. if people really believed in Christianity, A very small portion of the money "One pair for each of my children they would not be so lukewarm, but Charles Studd offered to his wife as a when they marry," she laughed, "and two would spend every waking hour in seek- wedding present, on the eve of their pairs for our guests to sleep on." ing to win souls. Said Charley to him- marriage. But she was of the same mind Down at the bottom of the last trunk self : "I at once saw that this was the as her husband to be. "Charles," she we came across a dark woolen quilt. truly consistent Christian life. When I said, "what did the Lord tell the rich Mother lifted it out tenderly. looked back upon my life, I saw how young man to do?" "Sell all," he re- "Do you remember this?" she asked. inconsistent it had been. I therefore de- plied. "Well, then, we will start clear The Quilt! It smelled of moth balls, termined that from that time forth, my with the Lord at our wedding." So the but that could not drown the fragrance life should be in harmony with my money was sent to General Booth of of answered prayer that it brought to profession, and I set myself to know the Salvation Army. us. Neither of us spoke a word. We what was God's will for me. But I Donning Chinese dress, living in a sat there, just thinking. The years had determined not to consult with flesh and Chinese house, following Chinese cus- passed, but the Quilt marked an impor- blood, but just to wait until God should toms, and eating Chinese food, Charles tant event in our lives. It marked the show me." Studd and his wife spent many happy triumph of prayer. The answer came in time with the years in the land of their adoption, till " 'The effectual fervent prayer of a conviction that he should go as a mis- at length he was ordered back to the righteous man availeth much,' " quoted sionary to inland China. He was hardly homeland. This was quite contrary to mother, and we folded the Quilt and re- prepared for the opposition which he his own inclinations, but the doctor in- placed it in the trunk. was called to face. His nearest and sisted, and his own loved ones assured Grandma still lives. She is too old dearest tried to show him what a great him that it was of the Lord. So he bade to make quilts now. put she still sits mistake he was making. They pointed a loving farewell to the land for which in her worn little rocker and waits for out to him the wonderful influence he he had made so great and joyous a sac- the postman and a letter from Katie. could exert on the young men in the rifice, and in due course landed in Eng- She still sings in her quavering voice : 'University. His mother, whom he loved land. "Gott ist die Liebe,"• and her faith is as dearly, besought him with tears to re- There was a district in India to which strong as it was when•she prayed for her main with her, and he almost wavered. he ever felt himself a debtor, and that Katie and pieced the Quilt. While in this state of perplexity he was the one in which his father had PAGE 12 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR made his fortune. Indeed, it was the tain a wealth of information about this have these stamps for you, would it? dying wish of his father that the gospel interesting country. If you have studied Well, we do have them, and we hope should be preached by one of his sons Spanish, you will find intriguing a spe- to be able to get enough for everyone in the same place where he had spent cialized collection of the stamps of who wants them. We are going to many years as an indigo planter. As Mexico. supply them in two groups—the complete soon, therefore, as Charles Studd had If you received a Christmas card from set at $1.50, and the three lower values, recovered his health, he felt a burden a friend in Bermuda this year, be sure pictured here, for 15 cents. to preach the gospel in India. to keep the penny stamp overprinted 1/2 We are going to send out the short Not only among the Indians, but also penny. There was a shortage of ,/z penny set as soon as possible to all those who to the English military officers and gov- because of the war and consequent inter- are buying approvals. So if you are ernment officials, did he preach the mes- ruption of shipping; so the local post- on our list, you need not worry. If you sage of Christ's atoning grace. His master had to overprint the one-penny are not, maybe you would like to take very name, and the fact that many of stamps to provide for the seasonal rush. this occasion to ask for approvals. Be- those in high positions of responsibility The overprints will be withdrawn as sides sending you a short set of Pitcairn in the government had attended his old soon as supplies of the regular stamp Island and other attractive stamps from school and college, gave him access to arrive. Such is the way that rarities are which to choose, we will send a free set many homes into which otherwise it made at times. of stamps from Mozambique. You need would have been difficult for him to Even in the midst of war, Germany not send any money when asking for enter. He often dined with the viceroy. has found time to commemorate the dis- approval service. You understand, of But his service for Christ was not to covery of diphtheria antitoxin and the course, that you are expected to pay for be terminated in India. The claims of famous discoverer—Emil A. von the stamps you keep and return the rest Africa made their appeal to him, and it Gehring. in ten days. If you are a junior, please was to that dark land that he next went. ask your parents to give permission for The story of his self-sacrificing service you to receive the stamps. in Central Africa thrills all who read it. Pitcairn Island Stamps But maybe you would rather just order His wife and four daughters remained the stamps of Pitcairn Island. We are in the homeland, and Charles Studd, ac- at Last here to serve you. Just send the price companied only by a fine young English ERE they are—those long-talked-of of the set-15 cents or $1.50. We will college man, went forth in conquest for Pitcairn Island stamps, a whole pay the postage. Write to the Stamp Christ. Nor were his efforts in vain, set of beautiful pictorial stamps. Corner, Youth's Instructor, Takoma for his work endures to this day. It Everybody will want them—Seventh-day Park, Washington, D.C. was in Central Africa that he labored, Adventists because of our connection and it is there that he lies buried. with the inhabitants of the island, and Although Charles Studd had the spirit Exchange of an apostle, he did not leave his work Use Commemoratives on Your in any land uncared for. Before his Exchange Letters death in Africa, he had established the Heart of Africa Mission. Not only did (In sending requests to this corner, please give your age—junior or senior—and the size of he establish the work before moving on your collection. Collectors must have at least to other fields, but he made himself per- 500 stamps, with duplicates for trade, before they sonally responsible for its support. He may enter their names here. To beginners we will send FREE a small package of stamps, and had no means of his own, but he had instructions for starting a collection. A penny what was better still—faith in One to postcard will start your package on the way.) whom all things are possible. Today, under the name' of the World-Wide Mrs. H. J. Tikker, 232 Capitol Avenue Evangelization Crusade, his work is Bldg., Boise, Idaho, writes that her being carried on in no less than nine junior daughter, with 2,000 stamps, different parts of the world. And new wishes to trade with other collectors. missionaries are being sent out from Floyd Anders, Pewee Valley, Pewee, the home base to care for and extend the Kentucky, wishes to exchange stamps bases already established. with people outside the United States, On Sunday, July 16, in the year 1931, though he will answer letters from this Charles T. Studd, one-time man of country. wealth and world-famous British crick- eter, but later an apostle of Jesus Christ, HAITI.—Robert, Kenneth, and Gil- laid down his life. His body was car- bert Dunn, Casier Postal 16, Fort-de- ried to the grave by converted cannibals France, Martinique, French West In- and lowered into the earth by fellow dies, (juniors, 600 stamps each), offer missionaries. Almost his last words stamps from Haiti, Guadaloupe, and were: "My only joys, therefore, are that Trinidad in exchange for those from when God has given me a work to do, Canada and the United States. Their I have not refused it." father will see that they trade on a In 1930 he was made a "Chevalier of catalogue basis, and that they answer the Royal Order of the Lion," by the all letters. king of the Belgians for his faithful services in the Congo, but it meant little to him. What he coveted was the "Well Your Art Gallery done, good and faithful servant," of his (Continued from page 4) Master in heaven. ness, faith, meekness, temperance." If we use different blends of these colors the rest of the world because of the only, what marvelous pictures we shall recent publicity. have ! The directions for obtaining and We can show only the three lower using them are all found in the book values in our picture, but the others are we call the Holy Scriptures, and anyone just as attractive. Each stamp has a may obtain perfect results if he will vignette of the king. The 1/2d. shows a comply with certain simple requirements. sprig of oranges, one of the products Perhaps you have thought that the of the island which finds a sale on pass- pictures hidden away in your memory ing steamers. The Id. shows Captain gallery are visible only to yourself. Bligh and the loyal members of the crew True, they cannot be seen in detail by Address all correspondence to the Stamp leaving the "Bounty," and a view of the others, but the face reflects quite accu- Corner, Youth's Instructor, island. The 11/2d. shows a portrait of rately what is in the heart, and many Takoma Park, D.C. John Adams and a view of his house. times our words and our actions make The 2d. presents a portrait of Captain the pictures very visible to others. Bligh and a view of the "Bounty." The A young artist once desired to copy Here and There 3d. gives a map of the Pacific, showing a picture which hung in a palace. He the position of Pitcairn Island. The 6d. was not permitted to copy it there, but EPORTS in the philatelic press pictures the "Bounty" in full sail. The this did not stop him. Because of his seem to indicate a strong trend Is. shows a portrait of Fletcher Chris- determination to reproduce it, he would R toward stamps from our Western tian and a view of the island. And, sit by the hour and gaze at it. Then he Hemisphere neighbors, especially our finally, the 2s. 6d. pictures Captain Bligh would hurry to his studio and begin to nearest—Mexico. And if you really leaving the "Bounty," and gives a view of paint. Each day he gazed, studied de- want to have fun with strange stamps Bounty Bay. tails, then did his best to transfer what and designs, Mexico can supply it. The It wouldn't seem just right under the he saw onto his canvas. Finally he was stamps are not expensive, and they con- circumstances if the Stamp Corner didn't rewarded, and there in his studio hung FEBRUARY 11, 1941 PAGE 13 such a wonderful copy that all who saw Advance came again the following part and action in any of the movies in it exclaimed, "We must see the original !" year when Rore was appointed to the which impersonation is required? Ex- Friend, are you studying the Saviour important post of native assistant to the perience has taught us that any film of the world so that you can reproduce director of the Gizo district. In this which depicts the life of some character, His likeness in your own life? If you capacity he visits among the mission ever so worthy, by dramatization and are, others will see so beautiful a pic- stations and schools of the large dis- impersonation generally falls below our ture that they will come, as did the trict, building up, strengthening, and ideals. Greeks to Philip, with the request, "We encouraging teachers and people alike. There are, however, educational films would see Jesus." His knowledge of native customs and that deal with the real, such as the ways and his wise counsel are invaluable "Dionne Quintuplets," travelogues, na- to the district director. He is loved ture scenes, farming procedures, manu- and respected by. young and old, no mat- facturing projects, etc. To produce The Surveyor's Cook Boy ter what their race or their language. these, no impersonation is necessary, no (Continued from page 8) European government officials speak actor is called upon to perform. This highly of him, and subtle attempts have is the type of educational film to which natives a few short years before. No price been made to obtain his services in we, as Christians, should resort. was asked of the bridegroom ; there were worldly positions that offer greater lu- D. A. OcHs. no feasting and debauchery to celebrate crative inducement than the work he the event, but just the simple request put chooses. Never once has he wavered, to the parents, and the willing consent, for he looks "for a city which hath followed soon after by a simple. Christian foundations, whose builder and maker wedding service solemnized by the Euro- is God." A Musical Instrument pean missionary. During the years of devoted service, The bride of yesteryear in the Solo- this young native worker has demon- (Continued from page so) mon•-Islands as in most heathen lands, strated a call to the work of the minis- not held rigid, it will rise for the high had little or no say in her betrothal. try. In 1937 he was ordained a minister notes, thus shortening the tube, and will Often the bargain was made and the of the gospel. As the hands of his breth- lower for the low notes. If this fact is deal, concluded, much in the manner of ren were laid upon him he rededicated made use of, it will relieve the speaker a business transaction, before ever the his life to the ministry of the word, will- or the singer of much voice strain. The unfortunAe bride knew anything about ing to serve God no matter how mean muscle that controls the back of the it. Marriage was often the cause of much the task, or how great. True to his tongue should be developed so that 'the intertribal fighting and bloodshed, and pledge, Pastor Rore may be seen per- throat may be made horn-shaped, but not, till the missionaries introduced the forming the most menial of tasks with the muscles just below at the voice box gospel way was the sacredness of the the people of the village, or engaging should be relaxed. service realized. in the highest work given to man, the The voice should de developed to its The union of Rore and Titidonga has work of the ministry, with a contagious fullest capacity if we would honor the been blessed by happiness, and their zeal. Heaven's books alone can reveal Giver, and use it to best advantage in home is an example wherever they are the results of the devoted service of this winning others to Him. stationed. Always Titidonga has stood dark-skinned soldier of the cross. Listen to your own voice. Does it by her husband in his devotion to duty. (To be concluded) sound pleasant to you? Is your speech Ofttimes it means sacrifice, but she does plain and distinct? Can others easily not complain, for it is her part toward understand what you say? finishing the work. As we have already noticed, much At the completion of one year at depends on the shaping of the mouth Paerato, Rore was transferred to the and the throat. A very common failure head station of the Dovele Coast, where is in not opening up the mouth properly; he served for a number of years as remember that the largest part of the teacher, spiritual leader, and interpreter. COUNSEL horn is the last portion of the tube. During this time he assisted Pastor Again it is impossible to talk or sing Tutty in translating into the Dovele properly without a good air supply in tongue the book of Genesis, St. John's CORNER the lungs. Correct habits of breathing, Gospel, Acts, and portions of other sitting, and standing are essential to scriptures. Many hymns were also given voice culture as well as to the health. to the people in the vernacular. Each Quality is a matter of overtones. quarter the people of Dovele enjoy the Conducted by the Missionary Volunteer These some voices have in greater meas- study of the Sabbath school lessons in Department of the General Conference ure than do others, but the quality of the mother tongue as the result of the even the most ordinary voice can be energies of this enterprising worker, Is it proper to attend the showing of much improved. who, no matter where he is or what his such motion pictures as "The Dionne "Who is a wise man . . . among you? duties may be, is always faithful in the Quintuplets," "Good-by Mr. Chips," let him show out of a good conversa- translating, typing, and duplicating of and "Young Tom Edison," if they are tion his works with meekness of wis- these lessons. shown, not in a theater, but in private dom." James 3:13. During his years bf service, Rore has homes? been granted successively a teacher's, a missionary, and a ministerial license. If all movies—books and associates, With each advance he has applied him- too—could be divided into absolute good self more diligently to the task at hand, and absolute bad, many of our problems and has continued to study. Not only would be solved, but these days so many has he grown in grace and in the service things come to us not tagged or labeled of God, but it has been his pleasure to "right" or "wrong." How necessary it SABBATH SCHOOL see the third angel's message spread is, then, for us to 'find a sanctified prin- throughout a large portion of the Solomon ciple by which to choose and direct our Islands. From a humble beginning the life course. LESSONS work has grown and has blossomed out So many movies, even those such as into a fully organized mission field di- "Young Thomas Edison," abound with vided into five main districts, each em- many incidents that did not take place ploying a large number of native workers in the man's life at all; and if they did, under the supervision of a European they are magnified, and often in a cheap SENIOR YOUTH director. From the training school at and burlesque manner. The producers Batuna, Marovo Lagoon, hundreds of and the players of these so-called "edu- VIII—Paul and Barnabas at young men and young women have gone cational" dramatizations know full well Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe out into wider service, some, as village that the more the comical, the cheap, the teachers in their own homeland, and sentimental love plot—generally this is (February 22) others as foreign missionaries to Papua quite pronounced—is emphasized, the LESSON SCRIPTURE: Acts 14. and New Guinea. stronger will be the appeal to the appe- MEMORY VERSE • Acts 14:i5. Rore's wide experience in the work, tite of the public, and the more such LESSON HELP : 'Acts of the Apostles," his knowledge of native customs, and movies will be patronized. pp. 177-187. his, deep spirituality have made him a Now you want to know if it is proper wise counselor. In 1933 he was called to show such pictures in your home. THE LESSON to the responsible position of native Let me ask you a question : Would you member on the executive committee of consider it proper for you to take the 1. Arriving in Iconium, after being forced the Solomon Islands Mission. With place of any of the actors in the pic- to flee from Antioch in Pisidia, where did Paul and Barnabas go to preach? What re- Pastor Ragoso, he still holds that posi- tures in which there is impersonation sults attended the preaching of the gospel? tion, and his level-headed counsel is and dramatization? That is, would you Acts 14:1. greatly appreciated by those who share feel yourself justified to be any of the 2. How did the Jews seek to arouse the the administration of this large field. characters, regardless of their particular Gentiles against the apostles? In the face of PAGE 14 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR opposition, what did Paul and Barnabas con- JUNIOR 4. What was this request? Verse 21. tinue to do? How did the Lord confirm the Thy kingdom," referred to truthfulness of their words and the importance NOTE.-"In of their message? Verses 2, 3. the kingdom which the disciples supposed VIII-Jesus Again Foretells His Jesus was about to set up on the earth. 3. What division among the people was Death; James and John They thought that Jesus would reign as brought about by the preaching of the king of the Jews and overcome all their apostles? What plot was formed against Seek Honor enemies. them? To what cities did they flee? Verses 4-7. (February 22) 5. What answer did the :wither receive? NoTE.-"Driven by persecution from Verse 22, first part. Iconium, the apostles went to Lystra and LESSON SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:17-28. 6. What did Jesus then ask the two sons? Derbe, in Lycaonia. These towns were PARALLEL SCRIPTURES : Mark I o :32-45 ; What did they say they were able to do? inhabited largely by a heathen, supersti- Luke 18:31-34. Verse 22, last part. tious people, but among them were some MEMORY VERSE: "Whosoever will be NOTE.-Jesus tried thus to remind James who were willing to hear and accept the chief among you, let him be your servant." and John that His kingdom was not like gospel message. In these places and in the Matt. 20 :27. the kingdoms of the world. Earthly king- surrounding country, the apostles decided STUDY HELP : "The Desire of Ages," doms come by wars and fightings, and over- to labor, hoping to avoid Jewish prejudice PP. 547-551. turning others, and taking the best places and persecution."-"Acts of the Apostles," PLACE: On the way to Jerusalem. by force. To have a place in the kingdom PP. 179, 180. PERSONS: Jesus and His disciples; the of heaven means forgetting self, loving mother of James and John. others, and becoming the servant of all, 4. What man is mentioned among Paul's as Jesus did. He had just told them of hearers? What did Paul observe concerning Setting of the Lesson this man? How was the cripple healed? the suffering and death soon to come to Verses 8-10. "The time of the Passover was drawing Him in Jerusalem. Would they be able near, and again Jesus turned toward Jeru- to drink of the cup of suffering held out NOTE.-"In the presence of that idola- to everyone who would enter the king- trous assembly, Paul commanded the crip- salem. In His heart was the peace of per- fect oneness with the Father's will, and dom of glory? Would they be able to en- ple to stand upright upon his feet. Hith- dure the baptism of persecution through erto he had only been able to take a sitting with eager steps He pressed on toward the place of sacrifice. But a sense of mystery, which every follower of the Lamb must posture; but he now grasped with faith pass ? the words of Paul, and instantly obeyed of doubt and fear, fell upon the disciples. his command, and stood on his feet for The Saviour 'went before them, and they 7. What did Jesus say would indeed come the first time in his life. Strength came were amazed, and as they followed, they to pass? Verse 23, first part. with this effort of faith; and he who had were afraid.' Again Christ called the NOTE.-"To drink the cup," is an ex- been a cripple walked and leaped as though twelve about Him, and with greater def- pression meaning, "to endure the portion he had never experienced an infirmity."- initeness than ever before, He opened to allotted to one," whether of good or of "Spirit of Prophecy," Vol. III, p. 362. them His betrayal and sufferings."-"The evil. Here it means to endure the suffer- Desire of Ages, P. 547. ing that was in store for. Jesus. James 5. What impression was made on the peo- All men amone the Jews were required was put to death with the sword (Acts ple by this miracle? What names did they to attend the Passover feast, and the roads apply to Paul and Barnabas? Verses 11, 12. 12 :2), and John was sent into exile on the and byways were doubtless thronged with rocky island of Patmos ; according to tra- 6. What preparation was made by the travelers. dition he had been plunged headlong into priest of Jupiter to honor the apostles? QUESTIONS boiling oil, but suffered no injury from it, Verse 13. and later died a natural death. 7. How did the apostles show their abhor- 1. To what city was Jesus now going? rence of the contemplated idolatry? Whom What opportunity did He make for talking to 8. What did He say of the positions on did they tell the people to worship? Verses His disciples privately? Matt. 20:17. His right and on His left? Verse 23, last 14, 15. NOTE.-"II is now the end of March, part. only a few days before the triumphal entry NoTE.-Why cannot Jesus assign these 8. What had God allowed all nations to do? into Jerusalem. Jesus is on His way from places to whomsoever He will? Not be- How had His power and love been mani- Perea to the city of doom, and near Jer- cause of a lack of power, but from regard fested? What did the people at Lystra still icho, probably, where the mountains about tojustice. The one who stands nearest desire to do? Verses 16-18. Jerusalem are in sight, He takes His dis- to Him will be he who on earth has pos- NOTE.-"The apostles endeavored to im- ciples apart to warn them again of what sessed to the greatest degree the spirit of part to these idolaters a knowledge of God is in store for them. He is bound for His self-sacrificing love. The character de- the Creator, and of His Son, the Saviour Jerusalem although He knows that a shame- cides the position. of the human race. They first directed ful death awaits Him there. Although He 9. When the other disciples heard what attention to the wonderful works of God, knows? No, rather because He knows. James and John had asked, how did they -the sun, the moon, and the stars, the For the suffering and death are His crown- feel? Verse 24. beautiful order of the recurring seasons, ing, for God has ordained that He shall the mighty snow-capped mountains, the give His life a ransom for many. Yet the NOTE.-"When the ten heard of the re- lofty trees, and other varied wonders of disciples understood none of these things, quest of James and John, they were much nature, which showed a skill beyond hu- Luke tells us."-Tarbell. displeased. The highest place in the king- man comprehension. Through these works dom was just what every one of them was 2. What did He tell them would take place seeking for himself, and they were angry of the Almighty, the apostles led the minds at Jerusalem? Verses 18, 19. of the heathen to a contemplation of the that the two disciples had gained a seem- Nozz.-Jesus foretells His sufferings at ing advantage over them."-Id., P. 549. great Ruler of the universe."-"Acts of the this time more clearly than at any time Apostles," p. 180. before. He had said that He would suffer Topics to Think About "So firm had been their belief that these many things and be killed (Matt. 16:21), men were indeed gods, and so great their and that He would be betrayed and killed What makes a man or a woman truly enthusiasm, that they were loath to ac- but here He adds that great? knowledge their error."-Id., p. 182. (Matt. 17:22, 23), He will be condemned, and delivered to What kind of greatness did Jesus wish 9. Who still pursued Paul and Barnabas? the Gentiles, and that they should mock His disciples to attain ? What did they persuade the people to do? Him and scourge Him and crucify Him. What temptations lie in the way of one Verse 19. For the comfort of His disciples, He re- who determines to be greater than his fel- NOTE.--"The disappointment that the peats the promise that He will rise again low man? Lystrians had suffered in being refused on the third day. the privilege of offering sacrifice to the 3. On the way to Jerusalem, who came to apostles, prepared them to turn against Jesus with a special request? Verse 20. Paul and Barnabas with an enthusiasm NOTE.-We were first introduced to approaching that with which they had these two sons of Zebedee in Matthew hailed them as gods. Incited by the Jews, 4 :21. "John, the sun of Zebedee, had been they planned to attack the apostles by one of the first two disciples who had fol- rite force."-Id., p. 183. lowed Jesus. He and his brother James had been among the first group who had INSTRUCT OR 10. As the disciples stood around Paul, what took place? To what place did Paul left all for His service. Gladly they had Issued by and Barnabas go the following day? Verse forsaken home and friends that they might Review and Herald Publishing Association 20. be with Him ; they had walked and talked Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. with Him ; they had been with Him in the NOTE.-"To the believers this unex- privacy of the home, and in the public LORA E. CLEMENT EDITOR pected restoration of God's servant was re- assemblies. He had quieted their fears, ASSOCIATE EDITORS garded as a miracle of divine power, and delivered them from danger, relieved seemed to set the signet of Heaven upon C. L. BOND S. A. WELLMAN their sufferings, comforted their grief, and J. E. WEAVER FREDERICK LEE their change of belief. They rejoiced with with patience and tenderness had taught inexpressible gladness, and praised God with This paper does not pay for unsolicited ma- them, till their hearts seemed linked with terial. 'Contributions, both prose and poetry, renewed faith."-Id., p. 584. His, and in the ardor of their love they are always welcomed, and receive every con- 11. After giving the gospel in Derbe, to longed to be nearest to Him in His king- sideration; but we do not return manuscript what places did the apostles return? What dom. At every possible opportunity, John for which return postage is not supplied. did they seek to do at these places? Who took his place next the Saviour, and James SUBSCRIPTION RATES were ordained to oversee the new churches? longed to be honored with as close connec- Verses 21-23. Yearly subscription, $1.95; six months, 61.15; tion with Him. Their mother was a fol- two to four comes to one address, one year, 12. Through what provinces did Paul and lower of Christ, and had ministered to each $1.75; in clubs of five or more, one year, Barnabas pass on the second stage of their Him freely of her substance. With a each $1.70; six months, 95 cents. Higher in journey? To what place did they go to sail mother's love and ambition for her sons, Canada. for Antioch in Syria? Verses 24-26. Foreign countries where extra postage is re- she coveted for them the most honored quired: Yearly subscription, $2.55; six months, 13. What report did the apostles make to the place in the new kingdom. For this she $1.45; two to four copies to one address, one home church at Antioch? How long did they encouraged them to make request."-"The year, each $2.35; in clubs of five or more, one remain there? Verses 27, 28. Desire of Ages," p. 548. year, each, $2.30; six months, $1.25. FEBRUARY 11, 1941 PAGE 15 THE LISTENING POST

O IT would take 8,000,000 galley slaves O A LATIN-AMERICAN broadcast net- O THE laws of Turkey are an exact to propel the "Queen Mary." work, extending the facilities of the duplicate of those of Switzerland. Columbia Broadcasting System to eight- O OF the 50,000,000 stars in our galaxy, een of the twenty Latin-American re- O ALABAMA'S State Constitution for- the Milky Way, about 30 explode each publics, is scheduled to begin operation bids a State income or inheritance tax. year, according to Dr. Edwin Hubble, about September 1, 1941. Haiti and Carnegie Institution astronomer. Honduras are the only countries not O INCOME and inheritance taxes have included in the plans, but negotiations been taboo in Florida since 1924. They O A BRONZE statue of the late Senator tend to frighten away rich settlers. Huey Long, of Louisiana, has been are under way to include them soon. The placed in Statuary Hall of the United new network already consists of thirty- O THE oldest continuously inhabited States Capitol at Washington, D.C. nine long-wave and twenty-five short- city in the world is reputed to be modern wave stations exclusively affiliated with Erbil, Turkey, which is the Arbela of O THERE is an estimated 3,619,000 miles C.B.S. Two new 50,000-watt transmit- the time of Alexander the Great. of highways in the 21 American Re- ters, WCBX and WCRC, are being publics, of which more than 3,000,000 are built at Brentwood, L.I., as well as eight O THE largest "trailer town" in the within the borders of the United States. directional antennas, to reach the Latin- world is in Sarasota, Florida. Catering American stations. The programs, orig- especially to the trailer tourjst, the city O ALTHOUGH white is popularly re- inating in the United States, which the has a 30-acre reservation, with sewers, garded as a distinct color, and for all stations have contracted to rebroadcast city water, light and power connections, practical purposes it is, technically it is at least one hour daily, will be sent out and a huge recreation hall. not a color, but a combination of all in Portuguese and Spanish. colors. O AMERICAN production of aviation O RUNNING from the southernmost tip gasoline of all grades has reached a O HAT denting is a strange job for a of Florida north for 170 miles to Lake record peak of about 45,000,000 gallons technician, but that is the work of Ralph Okeechobee, and measuring about 70 a month, or more than 1,500,000 gallons Huston. It takes careful study and miles east and west, extends a rock- a day. handiwork to put in just the right dent bottomed shallow basin. Its rim is a few to express the character or mood of the feet above mean low tide in Biscayne • 0 IF a New Yorker makes a bet on an wearer, says Mr. Huston. Bay. This watery area forms the fa- election, he loses his right to vote. The mous Everglades. It is really a lake, and Constitution of the State of New York O THE highest atmospheric temperature not a mammoth stagnant swamp as is says : "No person . . . who shall make, ever recorded is at Azizia in Libya- often supposed; yet no surface water or become directly or indirectly inter- 136° F.—in the shade! But this was flows into it. Heavy rainfall and sub- ested in, any bet or wager depending only for one day. Death Valley, Cali- terranean streams keep it clear, fresh, upon the result of any election shall fornia, still holds the record for consis- and in motion, for it has many outlets. vote at such election." tent high-average heat. The temperature there has been as high as 102° for the O WE will not have to pull down the O PROBABLY not one person in a hundred whole month of July. shades or turn out the lights if the has ever seen a whippoorwill. Its melan- blackout of war ever comes to America. choly song is one of the most familiar O CELLULOID collars long ago Arent out General Electric scientists are working notes in the symphony of the summer of style, but their modern successors, on a combination of light and glass which evening, but to the majority of listeners "vinylite" plastic shirt fronts for waiters will allow daylight to come in through it is only a disembodied voice in the and bell boys, are gaining favor by leaps our windows during the day, but keep dark, for the bird has come as near to and bounds. They are, of course, non- light from shining out at night. The achieving invisibility as any living crea- inflammable, and, what is more to the lighting experts feel sure that by putting ture. point, they are readily cleaned with a one color against another, they can bring damp cloth, aside from being completely this startling possibility to reality. O COMPARING the Maginot Line with the resistant to spilled foods and liquids. new Pennsylvania Turnpike : 15,000 men O So dependent is the human body worked on each ; the former involved O PROFESSOR PIERRE MONTET, a French- upon common salt that one of the legal 20,000,000 cubic yards of excavation, the man from Strasbourg University, is punishments once handed out by Dutch latter, 26,000,000; the former used 50,000 going steadily ahead with his archeo- judges was to deprive a culprit of his tons of steel, the latter, 46,500; the for- logical work in spite of the war. His needed quota of it. mer used 2,500,000 cubic yards of con- , latest find is a magnificent tomb of the crete, the latter, 1,650,000. The Maginot ancient pharaoh, or king, Psusennes, in O AN average of approximately 1,100 Line took ten years to build, while the Egypt. He discovered this burial place carloads of foodstuffs are delivered by Turnpike was built in twenty months. at the site of the ancient city of Tanis, the railroads in New York City and the Zoan of the Bible and the San of suburbs every 24 hours. O INGENIOUS constructors of the radio today, in the lower delta part of Egypt. tower KFAR, near Fairbanks, Alaska, Psusennes lived approximately three buried more than eight miles of heavy centuries later than Tutankhamen, and copper ground wires without first dig- was supposedly a father-in-law of King ging trenches. These cables were plowed Solomon. eighteen inches underground. They ATTENTION! radiate from the tower base every 3° and O IN an emergency American workers extend to a distance of 500 feet in all always seem equal to special tasks within We Have a Set of directions. Hand methods of installing the range of their abilities. This is this amount of ground wire would have exemplified by the successful construc- been both difficult and costly. A 25- tion of an emergency mechanical "iron PITCAIRN ISLAND horsepower Caterpillar Diesel tractor lung," or mechanical respirator, by thirty did the work in two days. metal-shop workers to save the life of Stamps for You a coworker's 10-year-old son, stricken O How to get rid of dandelions that with infantile paralysis in 'Grand Rapids, spoil the lawn is a question that has Michigan. Cabell Pratt, son of an en- This little spot of land about which clusters vexed many a homeowner. But one gineer of Post Products Company, sheet- so much of thrilling mystery and romance man has discovered the solution. He metal fabricators, was stricken on a Sun- and tragedy is in the news today with knew that salt is a weed killer if applied day with infantile paralysis. Following an issue of in sufficient concentration, and that he a frantic but fruitless State-wide search could get plenty of it. The problem was for a respirator, the father reported his COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS not to kill the grass along with the dilemma to the chief engineer, and at weed. So he decided to try inserting a 9:30 Tuesday morning the actual job of There are eight in the set, each one ex- salt tablet into the heart of the dandelion constructing the "lung" began. The 30 quisite in color and design. Read all about by stabbing the root with a knife, and workmen toiled continuously for 28 them in the Stamp Corner, and order your then pressing the tablet into the stub by hours, and at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, supply foot. He used 90 to 102 grains. The three full days before the disease reached dandelions shriveled up and died under its crucial stage, the breathing machine TODAY this treatment, each leaving a bare spot was complete, accurate to the last detail about the size of a quarter. These spots, of wires, valves, gauges, and electric however, rapidly healed, and in two motors. weeks grass had covered them. PAGE 16