Volume 58 WARBURTON, VICTORIA, OCTOBER 18, 1954 Number 42

KEEPING SPIRITUALLY TIT

Synopsis of a Sermon Preached by PASTOR A. F. J. KRANZ at the Australasian Missionary:College.

sage of the great apostle for us all in the culture of the physical, it is infin- 1 Tim. 4: 7-9: "And exercise thyself itely more important. No doubt Paul rather unto godliness. For bodily exer- was thinking of the Greek and Roman cise profiteth for a little time: {margin} athletes, who exercised extreme care in but godliness is profitable unto all the development of their physical things, having promise of the life that powers. Bodily exercise has a certain now is, and of that which is to come." value, but it profits only for this life. The Revised Standard Version says: Spiritual fitness, on the other hand, has "Train yourselves in godliness, for a special value, not only for this life, while bodily training is of some value, but for the life to come also. So you godliness is of value in every way, as it get the very best out of both worlds if holds promise for the present life and you keep spiritually fit. also for the life to come. The saying There is a definite neglect on the part is sure, and worthy of full acceptance." of many Christians to do anything for Phillip's translation reads: "Take time the culture of their souls. It takes N HIS LETTER TO TIMOTHY, and trouble to keep yourself spiritually effort to keep spiritually fit. Spiritual Paul wrote some things that have fit. Bodily fitness has a certain value, I qualities do not grow spontaneously a particular application to Tim- but spiritual fitness is essential both for any more than miracles, and must be othy alone. There were other things, this present life and for the life to come. developed by long, careful, and meth- however, that were worthy of accep- There is no doubt about this at all, and odical effort! Exercise thyself . . . tance by all Christians. Christians should remember it." Train yourself . . . Take time and Three times in writing to Timothy, The truth that you should ever re- trouble to keep fit. Paul stressed the faithfulness of the member, says Paul, is that spiritual fit- Don't fool yourself that you have not "saying," and its worthiness of accep- ness, or godliness, is essential both for enough time for prayer. Don't fool tance. These faithful sayings are found the present life and for the life to come. yourself that you have not enough time in 1 Tim. 1: 15; 4: 9; 2: 11. It is upon Therefore he exorts: "Take time and for Bible study. We must plan to keep one of these faithful sayings, which is trouble to keep yourself spiritually ourselves spiritually fit. Do you have worthy of all acceptation, that I wish fit." a spiritual time-table for studying the to fasten your attention this morning. The culture of the spiritual is of para- Word of God, for prayer, for devo- Turn with me while I read this mes- mount importance. Contrasted with tional reading? These things should be

{Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post as a newspaper) [2] 18/10/54 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD planned for just as definitely as you plan can see stars over 600,000,000 light years asked why, she said, "The work tires my for three meals a day, or for sleep time. away, and could "see" a candle 9,600 miles eyes, and I look out to clarify my vision." It requires discipline of self to take our- away. If it took time to make the marvel- Get your eyes even off your work, and selves in hand and apply ourselves to a lous machinery of vision, it will take time put yourself where you can see God. Moses programme; but it must be done if we to make your life clear. got his vision of God in the wilderness. are to keep ourselves spiritually fit. We Many Seventh-day Adventists have a Isaiah got a vision of God in the temple. need to make, and keep, regular appoint- false conception of vision. They take part However, we must always remember ments with God. Self-discipline is essen- in campaign after campaign, and feel they that vision never comes to the indolent tial. It took Brother Lawrence ten years must work, work, work. This is not re- man or woman. Vision remains only when to teach himself to pray and to cultivate ligion. Real progress in spiritual things we are faithful to our allotted tasks, work- a sense of God's presence. Time is needed, comes not in bustle and activity, but in ing steadily, calmly. Immediately after time to be alone with God. Men do not calmness and quietness in God's presence. Paul's vision on the road to Damascus he discover the real strength of prayer just Vision cannot come when we are afflicted began to preach Christ. The shepherds in an instant. Only slowly does a muscle with the disease of strain. We must "be were minding their flocks, Moses was develop. Day-after-day regularity in exer- still and know . . . God." We must have a tending sheep, Elisha was following the cise brings a muscle up. It is the same secret place where we can be face to face plough, Peter, James, and John were fish- spiritually. We must embark upon a with the Master. An old lady sitting by ing, Matthew was in his business office, spiritual programme in life if we are to the window, sewing, was seen to look Jesus was at the carpenter's bench, when keep ourselves spiritually fit. There must steadily out, letting the work rest. Being the heavenly vision came. be time if God is to do His work—time There is no vision to the unemployed. to be alone with God. We may see God at our common tasks. The shut door is needed for prayer, for The second thing we must have to keep meditation, for heart-searching. "When spiritually fit is an awareness of God, a thou hast shut thy door, go into the place sense of His constant presence. Take time of silence, where God can speak to thy and trouble to practise a sense of God's soul." presence. After Pentecost "the souls of the One of the saddest things in life is to believers thrilled with the conscious pre- see men of God become derelicts, men sence of their ascended Lord." ("Great without a message. When training our- Controversy," page 351.) "The Lord:work- selves to keep spiritually fit, what are we ing with them." Practise the forms of trying to acquire? I am not speaking of reverence so as to tune in with God. prayer and Bible study in this. They are In church, fill the mind with thoughts methods. I am speaking of what are the of God's presence. Say in your heart, "The real things that we get through prayer. Lord is in His holy temple; let all the One of these is vision. earth keep silence before Him." To keep spiritually fit calls for training In trouble, remember, "When thou yourself to have vision. Abraham Lincoln passest through the waters, I will be with saw the slaves in the market and got a I Believe thee." "Lo, I am with you alway." "He dwelleth with you and shall be in you." vision of what slavery meant. He said, "If EDGAR A. GUEST ever I get a chance to hit this thing, I'll Have real soul culture. Talk to your- hit it hard." Every, worthwhile life has I believe in friendship, and I believe in trees, self about God, and go where God's pre- been activated by a vision. The greatest And I believe in hollyhocks a-swaying in the sence impresses you, either in His holy of all visions is "the heavenly vision"—"the breeze, temple or in the temple of the out-of- upward-seeing vision"—the vision that is And I believe in robins, and roses white and doors. fixed, on the eternal. Paul said, "I was not red, The liberal spirit also keeps us spirit- disobedient unto the heavenly vision." And rippling brooks, and rivers, and blue ually fit, and is to be cultivated. "Give, To have vision is to have a Godward- skies overhead, and it shall be given unto you, good mea- lifted soul. And I believe in laughter, and I believe in sure, pressed down; ... and running over." Moses got his vision at his mother's love, This does not pertain simply to money. knee, a vision of Israel in Egypt, and an And I believe the daffodils believe in God The only way to keep spiritual riches is Israel called out of Egypt. He knew in above. to give them away. Train yourself to give his soul he was the man whom God would out. A flowing river gives life and health use. But the first vision is not always I am no unbeliever. I know that men are and keeps itself clean. Not so a stagnant clear. It sometimes needs to be corrected. true, pool. Moses tried to work for God by killing, but I know the joy of summer time when skies Give time, strength, and means, liber- God took him into the hills, and he got a above are blue, ally. "The law of abundant living is the new vision, a steadfast vision, a vision he I know there is no earthly power can shape law of cheerful giving." A liberal soul never afterward lost. Moses "endured as a budding rose, shall be enriched. seeing Him who is invisible." A sense of Or bring a daisy into bloom; with all that Lastly, be a balanced Christian, for God rested on his soul and governed his wisdom knows balance is necessary to spiritual fitness. decisions. His eye was fixed on eternal It could not fashion, if it would, the hum- In "Testimonies," Vol. V, page 644, we things, and this gave him faith and blest blade of grass, read: "If Satan cannot keep souls bound courage and victory. Or stretch a living carpet where the weary in the ice of indifference, he will try to Take time and trouble to cultivate vi- travellers pass. push them into the fire of fanaticism. . . . sion. It comes when we are calm in soul, If the enemy can push individuals to ex- and it grows and clarifies as we give God I believe in friendship, for I have found it tremes he is well pleased. He can thus do time to impress us. God enlarges it. Re- good, greater harm than if there had been no member, it took eleven years to grind the And I believe in kindly words, for I have religious awakening." surface" of the 200-inch Palomar telescope. understood; Religion is not rapture. Be a balanced In the grinding process five and a quarter My faith is founded on' the years and all Christian. Keep a level eye. Take time tons of material were removed. This pro- that I have seen, and trouble to keep spiritually fit. Guard cess necessitated a calculation for the re- Something of God I've, looked upon no your spiritual health. Feed your soul. moval of a surface of one twenty-mil- matter where I've been. Train yourself. Keep your vision clear. lionths of an inch. It took eleven years to Within a swamp but yesterday a lily smiled Keep your sense of God 'keen. Keep your grind off the five and a quarter tons of at me, service constant, your spirit liberal, be- material, but the effort produced a great And only God could set it there to bloom cause "spiritual fitness is essential . . . for instrument. The Mount Wilson telescope for me to see. the life to come." AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 18/10/54 [3]

Did you find the people friendly in this territory? Our Residents in the islands are always glad to see visitors, and are known for their hospitality and friendliness. However, our kindly reception was largely due to the ISLAND FIELDS esteem in which our missionaries are held, to the helpfulness and loyalty of our national members, and also to our pre- decessor, Brother Neil Smith. We found that Brother Smith was well liked out there. He gave the people a relish for our is expected back early in the morning and literature. In Moresby the local newspaper Bougainville Camp-meeting we must be aboard without delay. Before gave us what seemed unfavourable pub- we transfer out in canoes, however, we Season licity (and even seasoned colporteurs are will conduct a baptism in the waters by (Concluded) really sensitive to such disparagement). the shore. Nineteen of these dear people, J. J. DEVER However, our courage returned as we sold - some of them young folks, and some of more books than before! ORAVA GATHERING them grey-haired older folks who grew up It is 6 a.m. and a typical, cloudy, sultry, in heathenism, will be coming through the Which subscription books did you se- tropical morning. With a group of nearly door of baptism into the remnant church. lect to take with you? 180 people from southern Bougainville, There is a sense of benediction in the We carried prospectuses for "Bible Pic- some of whom have been waiting here at air tonight, and we all join in its blessing. tures and Stories," "Bible Speaks," "Ladies' Orava for over a month for our arrival, But, say, you ought to be here if you Handbook," and "Modern Medical Coun- we are entering into the early morning would enjoy it, too. sellor," with such helps as "Tomorrow in programme of the last full day of their Prophecy," "Bedtime St or i es," and camp-meeting. We left Rumba, some "Health" magazines. Also we distributed twelve hours' sail away, two days ago, and free hundreds of copies of American and tomorrow we head back for Rabaul and Australian "Signs," Voice of Prophecy home. Listen to the Hanbury Brothers "News," "Youth's Instructor," and the At the beginning of this meeting it was booklet, "Your Friends the Adventists." delightful to hear the word of command When you read the announcement in from their leader, Hoke of the Solomon a recent issue that three adventurous col- Did you find many people interested in Islands, "Stand," sand then join in the porteur-evangelists had just returned from spiritual topics? singing of the Doxology. It is an appro- an expedition to the two island unions— Yes; we answered many questions on priate introduction to a day's meetings. Coral Sea and Bismarck-Solomons—na- such subjects, gave Bible studies, and Now one of the many choirs is singing, turally you guessed that exciting details prayed with those we met. In some places "Walking with Jesus, talking with Jesus would follow. Now we have arranged for we encountered scoffers, but after we had every day." This is in truth the ex- you to interview the Brothers Hanbury, so talked and prayed with them they shook perience of these faithful salt water and you will have the news first hand. They hands with us and expressed their grati- mountain people. The more we associate will be happy to answer any questions. tude for our Christian witness. with them the more we learn to love them First, we would like to know how long Actually, how many books did you sell and to appreciate their stand for Jesus. out there? Orava itself, where these meetings are you were engaged on this campaign? We delivered 4,000 large volumes and being held, is a lovely village with the Two of us for thirteen months, and one left a quantity to be delivered later. Our waters of Bougainville Straits at its door. for half that time. Some towns we worked largest single sale was twenty books to As we sit in meeting the surf is pounding together, but in the sparsely settled dis- one man. Ninety-eight per cent of the on the high-banked beach. The village is tricts we separated. neatly laid out and spotlessly clean. The plantations at which we called purchased people are healthy and glad. This place is Please tell us the names of the places from us, and most took about £20 worth truly as a "city set on a hill." It is known you visited. of books. At one small island £500 worth of orders were paid in advance. of all who pass this way and is admired by Moresby was our first port of call, and those in other than mission circles. It is from there we went to Lae, Bulolo, Wau, We understand there are many Chinese favourably commented upon by govern- Goroka, Madang, Wewak, and the islands people in the islands. What success did ment officials. of Kar Kar, New Britain, New Ireland, you have among them? Meetings have followed during the day, Bougainville, and the Solonions. They were good customers. One gentle- and tonight a film strip on the life of man asked for a Signs cataldgue so that Christ has been shown. The local choir is he could choose more books for his library. now singing again the song of welcome A few of these folk asked for Bible studies. to which we listened as we stepped ashore yesterday morning:— Were the orthodox methods of colport- age suitable in the islands? "Jesus is my Captain and He leads me all the way. Well, we found at the outset in Moresby Oh, I am in the army of the Lard, that the women mostly work in offices and Fighting for my Saviour every day." shops during the day, so we often started work in the afternoon and continued till In a few minutes Pastor Hare will de- midnight, which was quite satisfactory to liver his farewell address. It is many the people. At one place in the highlands years since he last visited Bougainville, of New Guinea 'where the light was still and his present visit has been greatly ap- on we found the occupant in bed. But this preciated. He is going to tell tonight the occasioned no embarrassment. He looked story of the growth of the advent message through the books and gave an order. in Australasia, a story that parallels closely his own biography. Mr. Charles Hanbury, please tell us some We will retire early tonight and arise of your experiences. early. The MV "Devare," which brought I had a very interesting time on Bou- us down the long coast from Sohana, left gainville. On arrival at Sohano, I found us yesterday to seek a safer anchorage. It Ernest Hanbury, one of the Hanbury brothers. the president, Pastor C. Pascoe, preparing [4] 18/10/54 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD to cut timber for a new church which was A lady said, "I hope you do not mind at night by a man shouting, and went out required for a district meeting. By taking my asking so many questions, but I have to see what was wanted. He was plainly time to accompany me to coconut plan- been wanting to meet an Adventist." I befuddled by liquor and whispered, tations along the coast he faced the pros- gave one person a copy of "Great Contro- "Where's the Seven bay boy?" I admitted pect of having to buy the timber because versy" and arranged for it to be passed my identity and he directed loudly, "Get there would not be time to have it cut, and around among a number of people who me. a tract! Get me a tract!" Obviously where would the money come from? We were eager for the knowledge it contains. he was acquainted with the fact that set off on the mission ship, and the first In a milk bar I conversed with a young Seventh-day Adventists believe heartily in person on whom we called ordered books man. He ordered a full set of the books. the distribution of gospel literature. to the value of £18. As she wrote the He said he loved the Lord ,so I suggested I met a young English geologist who cheque, she said, "I'll make it out for £30 Bible studies. We commenced studies with said he never heard of Adventists in En- because the missionaries have been so him, and his first comment was, "I have gland, but in the Solomons he had two of good to me through the years." Others, found my heart's desire." He is anxious to our boys who had been teaching him our expressing similar sentiments, added extra be a worker for the Lord. beliefs. He was interested and asked for to their cheques without any solicitation The publishing house at Warburton is a book on doctrine. I showed him "Bible on our part, and in this way sufficient sending out thousands of free copies of Speaks," and he bought a copy. funds were provided to purchase the tim- the "Signs" to people we met. We found A young man who requested Bible ber Pastor Pascoe needed. One man took invariably that those who were acquainted studies was first interested through read- a copy of each of the books, eight volumes with this good paper previously were ing the "Youth's Instructor." in all. He also gave us sixty eggs and a ready to receive our books. Also, we en- And now, are there any other observa- freak pineapple with thirty heads, which rolled many people in the Bible Corre- tions or comments you gentlemen would resembled a rising sun. spondence Course. like to make? Now we would like to hear from Mr. We are sure, Mr. William Hanbury, that Yes, we take off our hats to the mission- Ernest Hanbury. you can add some personal adventures to aries, particularly those who have pion- what has been related already. eered in various sections. They do not A satisfying experience came to me one An interesting personality in my terri- realize how much they have sacrificed or day when I was to leave for another tory was a Euronesian fully-trained doctor the amount of good they have done. We centre. I prayed that if there was still who bought "Bible Pictures and Stories" believe our people in the homeland do work for me to do in this place the plane to read to his children. When I returned not fully understand this either, or the be delayed. A storm came up and would a few days later he opened my bag, took hazards that are commonplace in their the pilot decided to wait till morning. So, out the books, examined them, and bought lives. One trip on a little mission ship having had my tea, I went to a govern- £25 worth. was enough for us. ment mess close by and found the men At oye coconut plantation we learned Government officers and people com- just going in to their evening meal. I that the manager had been a bank mana- mended our gospel of health which cleans found one man there who had travelled ger in New South Wales. He said he was up the villages, and the help given to the up from Australia with me, and through dying with an ulcerated stomach and the •natives in improving their gardens. Every- being acquainted with him I was at once doctors gave him no relief. Then he heard where the people spoke well of Adventist on friendly terms with the rest. After tea of the benefits of a vegetarian diet, and house boys; rarely did we hear any ad- I presented my books, and every man gave after experimenting and finding his health verse reports of them. Many of the an order, totalling £40 in value. Before improved he continued to live on natural Chinese were very appreciative of what leaving I prayed and shook hands with foods. He gave us an appetizing dinner. our national believers did for them during them. One young man, a professing Chris- In one group of islands where we have the war; and others remarked that they tian who had grown lax, thanked me, say- no mission the natives are known as "the could not have done without our boys dur- ing, "You have re-established my Chris- gentlemen of the Pacific." A man who has ing that time; they saved many lives. One tian experience." The names of several a large area of land offered our mission government officer observed: "We cannot men were handed to the mission for Bible the use of a section to commence work, praise your work too highly. We do not studies. as he is anxious for us to make a start know how you do it, but you make the Everywhere the Lord prepared the way there. On another island'we met hundreds natives loyal Australian citizens." with split-second timing, and provided of natives who had been transported from Also we express our appreciation for transport so that on a number of occasions the highlands' of New Guinea to work in the courtesy and hospitality of Metho- we were able to meet certain people who this place. They wanted Adventist teach- dist, Lutheran, and Catholic missionaries, would not have been available a moment ers, from Mussau preferred, though they who were most kind and served us de- later. At one place there was not a seat knew very little of our teachings. They licious meals. Some of these folks did not available on the plane and a wait of desired to learn to read and write and to know before that we believed in the virgin several days appeared inevitable. My follow the Seven Day lotu (worship). The birth or that we were even Christians. destination was 200 miles away. The plantation manager said we could send a Well, we thank you all for this inspiring problem was mentioned to a Chinese missionary, and a home would be provided report. We shall pray that those who family and they kindly lent their jeep for for him. bought books from you will find in them the journey. The vehicle was returned Travelling on a small motor-boat in the healthful living and the salvation that is with a native driver. A Chinese gentleman Solomons I occupied a bunk made vacant beyond price. offered to take me across to the opposite the previous evening when a young We should tell you that during the time side of the coast, and would make no Englishman jumped overboard for a swim he was in the islands, Mr. W. Hanbary's charge for his services. A copra boat sail- and was taken by a crocodile. With health was very indifferent and several ing to Rabaul took me aboard and de- thoughts of this tragedy filling my mind times he was seriously ill; but he did not clined to accept any remuneration. On and tortured with seasickness and ma- consider relinquishing his work. The only the boat a lady passenger was in trouble, laria I had a miserable trip. But there concession he permitted himself was to and I was able to talk and pray with her. were also amusing experiences. At one Send for his brother, Mr. E. Hanbury, to Always there was someone to help and place where I slept I was awakened late come and assist him. Surely these broth- someone to be helped. ers can say: "Thanks be unto God, which I met a priest who asserted, "The Ad- always causeth us to triumph in Christ, ventists are the only ones who are follow- and maketh manifest the savour of His ing the Bible. The other Protestants claim knowledge by us in every place." to follow the Bible, but they are only fol- Service compounded of hard work, lowing us, because we changed the Sab- consecration, and sincerity brings present bath to Sunday." He concluded, "The satisfying rewards, but these are only the Lord can bless you because you are sincere first instalment. Fullness of joy is still in what you believe." to come. AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 18/10/54 [5]

tor Hare their keen interest in the sub- ject on which he had spoken. A Dame of the Order said: "You have given me a real inspiration tonight. I have wondered sometimes if we were just going round in a circle, but we can be missionaries, too, can't we? You can count on me to help at any time." His Excellency, Lt.-General Sir John Northcott, Governor of New South Wales, mentioned his disappoint- ment at not being able to visit the Mt. Hagen Hansenide Colony when he was in New Guinea, but it was obvious from his remarks that he had closely observed some of our mission stations and our native members. Pastor Hare's report, which was in- corporated in the 63rd Annual Report of St. John Ambulance Association, reads thus:— "Pacific Islands Expansion "A new avenue for First Aid training has been opened up through the efforts of Pastor R. E. Hare, whereby classes are being conducted in the Pacific Islands at the Seventh-day Adventist mission schools. Pastor Hare has reported that the work and enthusiasm of the natives being instructed is outstanding. It is with plea- sure that his report on the classes is presented:— " 'Much preliminary organization has Group of Pacific Islands young men who have successfully passed their First Aid examination been done, and from now on the results should be much more in evidence than orty Years of Devotion to a Islands. He is at the present time a mem- they have been during this year. Our ber of the St. John Executive and Council. principal difficulty during the year has Noble Cause Also, for several years Pastor Hare has been in the securing of medical assistance C. M. G. been the official honorary instructor in for the examining work of the classes that First Aid and Tropical Diseases at the have been conducted on our various sta- Some little time ago we published in the Australasian School of Pacific Adminis- "Record" a report taken from the "Sydney tions, and there should have been at least tration at Moorman, Sydney. All govern- 200 successful students had it been possible Morning Herald" on the subject, "Natives ment patrol officers, cadets, and school for the examinations to have been ar- Taught First Aid." The stimulus for this teachers for the islands are trained in this ranged. We are hoping that this will ad- story originated at a meeting of the St. school. John Ambulance Association of New South just itself in the future. At the meeting of the St. John Ambu- " 'It might interest you to note that the Wales, and mention was made that the lance Association referred to above, the secretary of the association, Miss M. Hig- island furthest away from Australia that president of the association, The Honour- comes within my charge is that of lonely gins, and Pastor R. E. Hare, had evolved able K. W. Street, Knight of St. John, Pitcairn, and from here we had the first the scheme for training natives of the Chief Justice of New South Wales, distri- South Sea Islands in First Aid. successful class that went right through buted the 63rd Annual Report with the and took their examinations. This was We feel sure that our readers would like comment: "You will find in it something made possible by the very excellent co- to hear "the news behind the news" in new, something you have not seen before." operation of the captains and surgeons on this instance, for our Pastor Hare is a He was referring to Pastor Hare's first is- the ships that pass on their way between public-spirited citizen whose services per- land report. Mr. Street then invited Pastor the United Kingdom and New Zealand. formed outside of our church organization Hare to address the assembly of approxi- One of these vessels remained hove-to are little guessed by most of us. But this mately two hundred and fifty, including off the island until three o'clock in the work accomplished so unobtrusively, and His Excellency the Governor of New morning in order for one of these exam- mostly in his own time, for the benefit South Wales, distinguished citizens, repre- inations to be completed. The first class of his fellow men, is also of particular sentatives of the Armed Services, and was examined on the S.S. "Akaroa," and value to the denomination, for it provides leaders of the medical profession. Pastor travelling on that ship was Dr. Hawks, a a friendly approach to leaders of the state Hare told the company that we had St. John examiner from London. He and Commonwealth. This is especially im- trained our native people in First Aid and made the following comment on the work portant to Pastor Hare in his position as simple treatments before the war, and of that was done:— Religious Liberty secretary. how they had put this knowledge to prac- " ' "This is a very unique experience for Pastor Hare has been a member of St. tical use and the saving of many lives dur- me to have the privilege of examining the John for forty years. For services rend- ing hostilities. Voices from the audience first group of young men from the island. ered during the war, in organizing and supported the speaker's statements, show- I have heard a great deal of this place. instructing First Aid classes, he was ad- ing that these facts were known. Pastor The young men have done very well. My mitted as a Serving Brother of the Vener- Hare said he failed to see why native markings seldom go beyond 100, for only able Order by the late King George VI. people, who were so efficient in the prac- those men who are brilliant, and who have In 1952 Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II tical work of First Aid, should not receive spent years in deep study, can hope to (Sovereign Head of the Order) saw fit to due recognition and a certificate if they reach the maximum. I therefore believe promote him to an Officer of the Order, were able successfully to complete the that these young men have applied them- and as such he has been given authority course outlined by St. John. With this selves to the task, and are worthy of the by the Priory to conduct and organize the meeting heartily agreed. recognition." First Aid classes and examinations At the conclusion of the meeting, a "'Dr. Kerr on "Rangatiki" put the rest throughout our missions in the South Sea number of those present expressed to Pas- of the class through. For 1954 a Home [6] 18/10/54 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORI)

Nursing class, in addition to another examination." "Thank you," said the wearing on the vocational honour scarf, First Aid class, is planned for Pitcairn. magistrate, "that, is all I want to know." being recognized throughout the British "'We regret that recently in the Solo- Pastor Hare considers it important that Empire. It is interesting to note that The mons, on the island of Kolombangara, a JMV's, after passing their First Aid exam- Venerable Order of St. John claims to be large class was prepared for examination, ination, should continue studying until "the oldest Order of Chivalry in the World and the doctor came across from Gizo to they have their medallion, and should find (founded A.D. 1113)." do this for them; but this was the first opportunities for putting their knowledge "Christ commits to His followers an in- time that these native boys and girls had into practice in order to retain it. Inci- dividual work — a work that cannot be ever faced a stranger in an examination, dentally, Pastor Hare can supply official done by proxy. Ministry to the sick and and, like a good many of the rest of us, St. John woven badges two inches in the poor . . . is not to be left to com- the butterflies took control and they were diameter at the small cost of two shillings mittees or organized charities. Individual unable to think straight. The doctor was to all who have passed a First Aid exam- responsibility, individual effort, personal very sympathetic and it has been arranged ination with St. John. This is suitable for sacrifice, is the requirement of the gospel." for this class to be brought up for exam- ination a little later. We are sorry, how- ever, that they will miss 1953. " 'Recently, while personally visiting in The the Cook Islands, I spent some weeks on Aitutaki, and there we had quite a large gathering of our young people from the various islands in the group. These had WORLD VISION been studying their First Aid as one of the requirements for their work; and while on Aitutaki, Mr. Cernik, the headmaster of our training school, took these and put them through a very thorough and inten- - sive review of the whole of their First Aid work. As the only medical assistance any- Witnessing in Cornwall can do is to guess, and to say that about where was a native practitioner who had 15,000 looked in at us is a masterpiece of K. H. GAMMON understatement. no interest in First Aid, they were turned MV and Press and Public Relations Secretary over to me for examination, and I spent Pastor C. R. Bonney had many oppor- four days in examining 99 candidates. I Probably the greatest annual event in tunities to talk to Voice of Prophecy stu- found their standard exceptionally high, the Royal Duchy is the Royal Cornwall dents, and found that reception from and while the examination' had to be con- show. Every year finds thousands of Corn- Luxembourg is better and clearer in most ducted in simple English and Maori, we ishmen—with their wives and families— of Cornwall than that of the Light Pro- soon got to know each other well, and I making their way through that "green and gramme. Some well-educated folk ex- was very pleased indeed with the work pleasant land" to the two-day ,spectacle pressed appreciation for the broadcasts, they did. The papers relating to this class of displays, exhibitions, demonstrations, and many took the opportunity of accept- will be handled by thp Priory in New Zea- farm equipment stands, horse jumping, ing lesson enrolment cards. land, as the Cook Islands come under cattle judging, flower show, dogs, birds, Most folk spent quite a while looking their care.' " poultry tents, and everything else that at mounted pictures of our mission work, On his return from New Guinea and the holds such an attraction for them. True, and there was a steady tinkle of coins as Solomons in September, Pastor Hare there are such shows in all parts of the they saw an Appeal for Missions tin on brought back papers for 155 young people country, but surely nowhere else are they the table. who had passed their First Aid examina- so eagerly awaited and visited as in our It must surely be quite a unique ex- tions. They represent eight classes at southernmost county. perience for folk to pick up our books,. these places: Kwailibesi Hospital, Beti- Thinking of the great number who al- look at them, and say, "Can I buy one of kama School, Kambubu College, Rabaul ways attend, some of our members visual- , these?" That happened several times on Mission, Lae Mission, Omaura Hospital, ized an opportunity for witnessing to the the Stanborough Press stall, and one or Hagen Hansenide Colony, and Kabiuf a existence and work of our church by hir- the' other of the "staff" took the cash and College. As far as we know, some of our ing a stall and erecting a display. The booked the order. No persuasive sales- young people in New Guinea were the first idea once born just had to grow, and was manship was needed: they came—they native people in the world to receive a St. dedicated to the spread of the message saw—they ordered. John certificate. The present total of ex- when placed in the hands of Brother R. During the one day that Brother F. L. aminations nassed is 277. Burgess, the minister of the district. Brookes, Granose Health Foods sales During the war large numbers of our The project was financed almost en- manager was present, he found a very church members throughout the division tirely by the members, and an early appli- lively interest in health products. Every- took courses in First Aid and Home Nurs- cation won for us an excellent site on the one who purchased or showed interest was ing, and rendered valuable service in hos- main avenue used by all visitors. given a list of suppliers in Cornwall and pitals, but since then we seem to have re- Several departments and institutions Devon. After he left, the Granose display laxed. This is lamentable, for trained were keen to have a place, and we believe got smaller and smaller as the "staff" medical helpers are always urgently that a very effective witness has been carried on the good work of selling Sunny- needed, and it is certain that in the not- made. bisk Rolls, Kwic-Bru, etc. distant future our young men especially In the twenty-foot-square booth, equal The writer was kept busy answering will find First Aid certificates advan- space was given to the Voice of Prophecy, questions from young and old alike on the tageous. One of our boys who appeared Medical Missions, the Missionary Volun- subject of youth work. A brightly arrayed before a magistrate to state his reasons teer Department, the Stanborough Press, display of MV courses and insignia caught for requesting recognition as a noncom- Granose Health Foods, and a free litera- the attention as folk walked along outside, batant was not able to give a satisfactory ture table. and oftentimes drew them in to have a answer. The magistrate was sympathetic, During the two days, May 26 and 27, closer look. and enquired, "Laddie, what can you do to 34,500 paid between 3s. and 6s. to go In the centre of the booth was a six- convince me that you are sincere in your through the turnstiles. At first we had the foot table covered with piles of maga- application? Have you done anything to idea of counting how many visited our zines, tracts, booklets,' Morning Watch prepare yourself for noncombatant ser- display, but we had to discontinue after Calendars, etc., free for the taking. Folk vice?" "Yes, sir," replied the applicant, "I the first half hour as so many trod fiat stopped, looked, read a little, looked again have just completed my third First Aid the green and living carpet. The best we at the "FREE" sign, and took whatever AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 18/10/54 [1 they fancied. We thought we were over- then place, he answered: "Master, the Pentecostal Spirit Still With Us stocked with literature, but before the first light that is in me is just a little light. In the early Christian church when the day was out we had sent an SOS to I want to go where it is very dark, so that disciples preached, three thousand were members for any back numbers that they my little light will shine the brightest." converted and added to the church in one had at home. Supplies came from as far We have thousands of members today day. That Pentecostal spirit is still with away as Plymouth! and all was cleared who a short while ago were head-hunters God's people. In the Southern African long before closing time on the second and cannibals. In four small local missions Division, 5,063 new members were baptized day. The table was bare. Thousands of and received into church fellowship on truth-filled silent messengers found their we have native men in charge whose fath- ers were head-hunters and cannibals. In September 6, 1952! On the island of way back across the countryside, and who some places in the South Sea Islands, Madagascar, out in the Indian Ocean, we knows what good will result from this. when we establish a church we must also have ten thousand students enrolled in Prejudice was broken down, misunder- establish a cemetery, because before the the Bible Correspondence School. standing swept away, friendly relations Yes, around the world the message is made. Long talks, and even a couple of onward. But lest we feel that the work Bible studies, were held with the in- is just about finished, we need only to terested. Goodwill was established, and listen to the many calls coming from results will come in time, we are sure. everywhere—from the homeland and over- This venture was worth while, and all seas. Thousands, even millions,, still reach who were in any way connected with it out their hands to us for help. Let me felt more than satisfied—sure that it share with you a portion of one letter just should be taken up in other places as a received from a needy mission land:— regular feature of our church work. The Message for All "I don't know how, but something must be done for this country. Our task is to proclaim this message to every tongue, The Advent Message in Seven tribe, and people. We are working in only Hundred Languages three out of at least fifty-three languages spoken in this country. Most of the others E. E. COSSENTINE have never heard of Seventh-day Ad- ventists. There are indications of calls "Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let from all over this field. Just to mention a them stretch forth the curtains of thine few: The Gallas have for years wanted to habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, become Christians, but there is nobody to and strengthen thy stakes." Isa. 54: 2. help them; the people of Kambata have Those who attended the recent General manifested quite an interest to learn about Conference session, and those who have the truth, but there is nobody to teach been able to follow in the "Review" the them; the Goragis have asked for help to reports of that session, were inspired by learn about God, but nobody is available; the thrilling accounts of the progress of the people of Keffa would like to have this message in all the world Our work somebody come and teach them. There are is now being carried -on in more than calls from hundreds of places." seven hundred languages. While we were E. E. Cossentine assembled in San Francisco a cable was Scores of Calls for. Help received from Formosa with the good word Scores of calls come to us here in the that three more language areas had just- General Conference offices—calls from been entered. coming of the gospel no dead were ever men and women who sit in darkness, but buried, but were eaten by friends and who long for the light we have. How long Message Represented by an Angel relatives! must they wait? How long can they wait? The advancement of this message is What a change from dirt, darkness, ter- How can we answer these calls? There is most fittingly described by the angel of ror, fear, and eternal death when this only one way: as the cords are lengthened, Rev. 14: 6, flying with the everlasting gospel of Jesus comes in. It has brought it is our privilege and duty to strengthen gospel to every nation. This gospel is to cleanliness, happiness, and hope of eternal the stakes. reach all nations and bring them the good life to hundreds and thousands. And now, How can we do this? First, by our news of the soon coming of our Lord. with hearts surrendered to God, these is- prayers and personal consecration. Second, What a picture this presents of lengthen- landers are giving their lives to the task by encouraging our youth to give their ing cords and strengthening stakes in of carrying the good news to those who lives to the service of God in the finishing every division of the world field! still are in darkness and the shadow of of His work. Third, by giving of our means In the Australasian Division, for in- death. in a larger measure of dedication, as God stance, a number of missions have doubled In old Italy, where for years the work has blessed us. and even trebled their membership during went So slowly, last year two hundred were Brethren and sisters, we cannot, dare the last four years. In the same division baptized; and the membership has nearly not, pray that God will quickly finish the a group of laymen went out into an area doubled in the last four years. Many are work unless we are willing to give our where we had 180 members. Three months taking their places in the work of spread- all to make that possible. The people are later, three thousand were attending Sab- ing the gospel. A young man in Yugoslavia waiting, and God is counting on us to bath schools and preparing to become bap- went out and won eight souls and started enlarge our place, stretch forth our habi- tized members. a new church. tations, lengthen our cords, and strengthen In Angola, in the heart of Africa, where our stakes! Only so will the message of "Just a Little Light" our work was first begun in 1932, the salvation go forward in a strong way "to A young native student in our Solomon membership has doubled in the last four every nation, and kindred, and tongue, Islands training school volunteered to an- years, and there are now more than seven and people" in all the world. The Missions swer an urgent plea for a teacher in a thousand baptized members. In the Extension Offering will give us all an op- heathen village. When asked why he Cameroons we have three thousand bap- portunity to share our faith with the lost wanted to leave school, and leave his tized members, but ten thousand are at- in lands afar. home and family to go to that dark, hea- tending the Sabbath schools! —"Review and Herald," 9/9/54. [8] 18/10/54 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

America, several persons asked if my -wife professes and preaches. Many times his The Mission Fields Call for and I were going back to Africa. Then life has more influence on the native Our Best Workers again, after having been in mission lands people than anything else. Representing for a total of three terms, when we came the truth he loves and believes is a far more [The author of this article is a doctor who has spent long years in the mission lands of Africa. home on furlough the first greetings were exacting task in the mission field than in —Editor.] questions as to whether we had come the homeland. The people who are watch- There are some missionaries who go to home for permanent return. ing him classify the doctrine he preaches the mission field with the idea that a This conception of temporary work in on the same level with the opinion they term of service in mission lands is the mission field is shared with the idea, form of his life. His influence is felt part of the worker's training. They held by at least a few, that the mission among hundreds, even thousands or mil- believe that it is good for those who field does not need the best workers we lions. The influence of the average home work in the home bases to have have. While attending a little farewell worker is generally felt in a much smaller practical experience in the mission field. party given us by friends just before re- area. One young ministerial prospect is reported turning for our second term of service, we We need good men and women in the mission fields, the best that this denom- to .have asked that he be permitted to had a most interesting experience. A have his period of mission service early talented young woman, who had prepared ination has, in order to fulfil the objective in his experience, before permanently lo- herself for a key position in nurses' train- of finishing the work and bringing the cating in the United States. Such workers ing, had accepted a call to a needy mission gospel hope to all the world. Let there be do not consider a mission appointment as hospital and was present at this farewell more of our youth who accept a call to the their lifework, and after a few years of party. During the evening all were asked mission field as a call to a lifework, or service abroad they wish to come back to to say a few words. One of those present ' at least until we may hear the "Well done" the homeland to resume' their work. stated how sad they were to see such good from Him who will come again and bestow upon the faithful missionary the blessed After my first term of service (I was talent wasted on the mission field. My reward of faithfulness. absent from home nine years), when I was wife answered this unfortunate statement home on furlough, the Sabbath school by saying that "the mission fields need the —"Review and Herald," 9/9/54. superintendent approached me, and said, best that the church has to give." "You are not going back, are you?" Dur- To send a missionary to a distant field ing the Sabbath school I had heard this entails a great deal of expense, and to superintendent give the mission story and avoid so many early returns, all that is Greater Freedom in Austria make an appeal for the members to re- humanly possible is done by those respon- W. A. HIGGINS member the needy mission fields. He men- sible to choose the best. Few of us realize The beautiful country of Austria, with tioned also the great need of workers. My how conspicuous in the eyes of the people its seven million people, is nearly one reply was, "After the appeal you made 'this is the missionary who has come to live hundred per cent Catholic. In this land morning in the mission story, don't you among them. They watch his actions and forty-five Seventh-day Adventist colpor- think that I should go back?" weigh his words. He becomes the ambas-, teurs are doing a great work for God. The Ten years later, when I was again in sador and representative of the religion he people are eager to learn more about the Bible, and our colporteurs sell many Bibles, and books that explain the Bible. Some of the colporteurs travel by bicycle, a few by motor-cycle, but most of them go ez To know Him—means to scan the bound- on foot as they visit the people in the hills pr11(1fitgjt T less sea, and valleys and towns of this country. The Seeming so mighty, powerful, and free; snow-capped Alps and the fertile valleys 'te\ And then to see the waves obey His will. form a restful scene for the little farms, if 1, Rushing ashore, they vanish and are still. where hay is still cut by the hand scythe .7,-7- • 4111 and waggons are pulled by oxen. 7 To know Him—means to rise above all doubt A Typical Colporteur And questing—what this life is all about. One of these colporteurs, Henry Bar- In Him we find the restless spirit hushed, tunek, has been working the past four And comfort when we are alone and years near the Slovakian border, and has crushed. raised up a company of believers. Ten (7o kao-at have already been baptized there. In one To know Him—means that now our life place the priest became angry about the JOHN 17: 3 we live work this colporteur was doing, and called As He intended—getting but to give the police to arrest him. When the police MRS. C. KELLY To those poor souls who do not know Him came they discovered that this colporteur yet, To know Him—means to let the soul take had been underlining texts in the people's Whose lives in sin and carelessness are set. flight Bibles with red pencil, and the police said Through a universe filled with glorious there was not a thing wrong with that, To know Him—means to have a heart set spheres of light, so - they let him go. Since the war our free Beyond the bounds of this world's knowl- ministers and colporteurs have greater From fear of dying for eternity; freedom in Austria than ever before. For edge small, From fear of standing in the judgment Reaching to Him—the Maker of them all. this we thank God. day The labourers in Austria earn very little, Without a Saviour—cursed or cast away. and so books are small and inexpensive, To know Him—means to notice every- but these colporteurs are true evangelists. thing— To know Him—means a longing for His One-third of the students of the Bible The smallest mote, the lovely birds that love, Correspondence School are being enrolled sing, A heart uplifted to His throne above, by the colporteurs. Our believers are of The grace and beauty, fragrance of the A listening heart—to hear His sweet voice good courage, and our leaders are planning flowers, say, for an aggressive programme for the The light and shade, as sunlight marks "Well done, My child," at ending of each future. Surely, from this Catholic land the hours. day. there will yet come a great harvest of souls for the kingdom of God. YIVAN."-/AN.^/k...^4\"A\.".4‘.^..4\"../INCA&Y.N.^.4.\n/IWIN.^ALVAN...^/A\."/AVAN.":4\n/A..^AS.^./&" A ":/i\-"ZAWA1`...".46; —"Review and Herald," 16/9/54. AND - ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 18/10/54 [9]

acters after the divine pattern. . . . But The Price of Parenthood Satan lays his plans to secure the souls A. J. PATZER of both parents and children. Mothers are Among thoughtful people everywhere drawn away from the duties of home and there is a growing conviction that this the capeful training of their little ones, to modern age,"with its social pressures, is the service of self and the world."—"Fun- making it more difficult to choose between damentals of Christian Education," page that which is good and that which is bad. 149. (Emphasis supplied.) It appears that the foundations of those things that should be honourable and Elevated Place for Mothers praiseworthy are no longer considered We read now from page 566 of "Testi- basic and necessary. It is apparent that monies," Vol. III: "Woman is to fill a altogether too many. persons today are more sacred and elevated position in the ready to adopt the modern way of life, family than the king upon his throne.. and either willingly or unwillingly neglect Her great work is to make her life a living the old basic philosophies that are so example which she would wish her chil- fundamental to everyday Christianity. dren to copy." Even though moral foundations are The following statement, made by Ellen crumbling, we who live in this world must G. White in the "Signs of the Times," sharpen our powers of spiritual discrim- April 8, 1903, should stir us to think more ination so that we shall be able to discern comes all the more unfounded when you seriously and soberly: "The lessons the clearly between what is right and what is appreciate this fact—that a man's income child learns during the first seven years of wrong; and also to see the inevitable re- effectiveness, studies have definitely its life have more to do with the forma- sults of our lack of discrimination or our shown, is increased 30 to 60 per cent tion of character than all that it learns unwillingness to discern. through the work of his wife in, the in future years." home." The influences of the world are almost Analysing the Situation Setting aside the spiritual value that overwhelming our youth. Shall we not We read much of juvenile delinquency. comes to the family where the mother is build a secure wall around our children We read much about the decline of dec- not employed outside the home, the above and our homes, so that by actual par- ency; and we read much about the appa- statement should be quite significant and ticipation and observation the young rent disintegration of the American home. possibly may assist in re-evaluating the people and the children will know what it Analysing the situation, one comes to the mother's importance in the home. means to be a Christian? Our children conclusion that there are a number of A Christian home is just as important are our most precious heritage, and they theories or philosophies that are slowly today as it has always been. A mother and need constant, careful, and continuous yet steadily creeping into our ranks Some wife in the home, together with her re- parental influence and guidance. of these are:- sponsibilities, cannot be minimized. There We need to do as Noah did: "By faith 1. "We must keep up with the Joneses." is no substitute for the mother in the home. Noah, being warned of God of things not 2. "I didn't have too much in life when The future of our nation and our denom- seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an I was young, and I want my children to ination rests not so much on new tech- ark to the saving of his house." Heb. 11: 7. have more of the comforts of life." niques and ideas or the adaptation of We must incorporate into the frame- 3. "We are living in a modern age, and modern philosophies as upon parents wil- work of our thinking the old-fashioned, the instruction we have may not apply ling to pay the price of parenthood. bedrock principles of Christianity in our exactly to us now." The lessons that Moses learned as a boy everyday living and in our homes. In an 4. "Mrs. Black is working, and her chil- in his parents' home kept him steadfast age when our youth are being subjected to dren seem to get along all right; so why and faithful to God in the courts of fierce temptations, it would be far better shouldn't I work?" Pharaoh. The training that he received to sacrifice an additional income and give Now what has happened through the enabled him to make the decision— our time and energies to the children and adoption of these philosophies? The re- "Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the home. The influence of a Christian sult is that more and more time is spent the people of God, than to enjoy the plea- family and home is far reaching. "One for things transitory, and less and less sures of sin for a season." Heb. 11: 25. well-ordered, well-disciplined family tells time and effort for things eternal. More When Samuel was taken to the temple more in behalf of Christianity than all the income means more conveniences. Yet at a tender age, Hannah's solicitude did sermons that can be preached."—"The many times more conveniences prove to not cease. "Every day he was the subject- Adventist Home," page 32. be a deterrent to a thriving and whole- of her prayers."—"Patriarchs and Proph- some Christian experience for every mem- ets," page 572. To Save One Boy ber of the home. More income brings cer- Timothy became a leader because he An eminent educator was delivering an tain influences into our homes, such as had received the right kind of instruc- address at the opening exercises of an in- magazines, journals, radio, and TV, much tion at home. "From a child he had known stitution for boys. During his speech he of which is neither wholesome nor uplift- the Scriptures. The piety that he saw in stated that he was cognizant of the fact ing, yet definitely moulds the minds of his home life was sound and sensible."— that many hours of toil and perspiration those who read, listen, and look. "The Acts of the Apostles," page 203. and many thousands of dollars had been Instead of using the Bible and the The captive Hebrew maid in the home given toward the erection of this institu- writings of the Spirit of prophecy to de- of Naaman the Syrian was able to share tion, but if it should save one boy from velop a standard for our home, child her faith through the power of early home shame and disgrace it would be worth it. training, and everyday living, reference is training. After the ceremonies were over a friend freely made to popular journals and Jesus as a mere boy ,learned at His stepped up to the one who had delivered broadcasts. Thus we allow worldly stand- mother's knee the things that He Himself the address and said: "Didn't you colour ards, philosophies, and ideas to mould our had spoken before the foundations of the that just a little when you mentioned the 'everyday thinking. So we are reticent and world were laid. time and money that had been given to- uncertain in denouncing wrong practices The responsibility of being a mother ward the erection of this building, and if which we explain away, or perhaps attri- certainly ought to take priority over every it saved one boy, it would be worth it? bute to the modern age in which we live. other endeavour. "The work of the mother Isn't that too much for just one boy?" Our spiritual perception is blurred, and is an important one. . . . In the children The educator thought for a moment, the power to see the results is enfeebled. committed to her care, every mother has then replied: "It wouldn't be too much if Someone has observed that "the con- a sacred charge from the heavenly it saved my boy." temporary attitude of society which dis- Father; and it is her privilege, through Concerted effort, unceasing prayer, and misses a woman as 'just a housewife' be- the grace of Christ, to mould their char- tenacious clinging to time-tested Biblical [10] 18/10/54 TEE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

and inspired admonition will beat back not good enough. In the Spirit of proph- Adventist young people are to go forth the powers of iniquity. ecy we have the following definition of and show the power of the Spirit, the As we conduct morning and evening education:— power of prayer, and the power of re- worship in our homes, read the Bible and "True education is more than taking deeming love. Young people today in our the writings of the Spirit of prophecy to- a certain course of study. It is broad. It church must decide whether it is going to gether as an entire family, heed the in- includes the harmonious development of be the secular or the spiritual way of structions there given, observe the Sab- all the physical powers and mental facul- life.... bath properly, provide. the best of Chris- ties. It teaches the love and fear of God, Adventist educators do not profess per- tian reading material for every member of and is a preparation for the faithful dis- fectibility. Our colleges are run by human the family, and give continual and prayer- charge of life's duties."—"Counsels to beings, but we defy any reader of these ful guidance to our children, Heaven's Parents, Teachers, and Students," page 64. lines to show us where a young man or smile of approval will rest upon our every In Adventist schools this ideal of edu- woman who sincerely seeks to serve God endeavour. cation is held before the young people. and humanity could find a better prepara- [This article appears in the "Review" tion for practical life or a place in church work than in one of our own church- through the co-operation of the Parent sponsored colleges. and Home Education section of the General Conference Department of Edu- It was in Adventist academies and col- leges that our present corps of ministers, cation.—Editor.] —"Review and Herald," 26/8/54. doctors, nurses, teachers, and denomina- tionally employed workers secured their training. Where will we find physicians for our hospitals, pastors for our churches, presidents for our conferences, teachers What Is True Education? for our church schools, church workers to D. A. DELAFIELD carry on the denominational work, except among the graduates of these institutions? James R. Newman once said, "It is not important to know everything. It is im- A Sacrifice Required portant only to know important things." If your children are small, don't forget Whether one goes to academy and college there is a place for them- in our element- or not, the best and most important ary schools. There are thousands of them part of his education is that which he will in , this country and abroad. The tuition receive as the fruit of his own personal The Christian concept of education does rates -are not unreasonable. Sacrifices will effort and self-discipline. not envision success in business, success be required. Remember, you are investing To those with aspirations to press for- in industry, success in the professions, or in character. And character is the only ward and secure a College education the sciences, even in the work of the thing that children can take to heaven George F. Swain once said, "College is not church merely for the gratification of with them when Jesus comes. It is the a restaurant where knowledge is fed to blown-up ambition. Those young men and hallmark of true education. Let us not .you by the professors, but a gymnasium women who secure an education and run the risk of enrolling them in other where the apparatus is spread out for you, spend time and money to acquire knowl- schools where the secularism of our times to exercise on. No benefit is derived from edge in order merely to attain a position neutralizes, all the spiritual influences of watching others exercise." That is why of pre-eminence will be disappointed. The the home and the church. If our children some people who go to college learn more work of education is the same as the work mean 'anything to us, let us be willing to than other college students. The degree of redemption. Its purpose is to transform pay the price and prepare them for life puts them all very much on the same the character and fit us for service. here and in eternity. level, but some come out of college better Said Sister White: "The best education educated than others. A student may pass that can be given to children and youth is —"Review and Herald," 19/8/54. through the greatest university of the that which bears the closest relation to land and emerge far less prepared to serve the future, immortal life. This kind of humanity than the humble labourer who education should be given by godly pa- without education uses his native intelli- rents, by devoted teachers, and by the Voice of Prophecy in Japan church, to the end that the youth in turn gence to do a good job. [It brings us much joy to be able to may become zealous missionaries for But think how much farther the man bring to you this report on the work of either home or foreign fields."—"Funda- will go who has a college education and God in Japan, showing how the Lord is uses his brains besides. Most of the emi- mentals of Christian Education," page 231. This kind of education is of an alto- leading in that country through the Voice nent leaders in science, in religion, in edu- of Prophecy.] cation, and in industry have been college gether higher order than the secular edu- Paul Eldridge, director of the Voice of graduates. cation of our day, which threatens to de- stroy all spiritual vision. Selfishness is at Prophecy in Japan, writes: "Since the war, the Voice of Prophecy has been the great- Marks of an Educated Man the heart of this worldly thing. Secularism est single evangelistic agency in Japan. Dr. Albert Edward Wiggum gives us concerns itself only with this material Eighty per cent of all baptisms have been seven marks of a truly educated man. world, the creature comforts. It ignores, First, the educated person cultivates an even repudiates, the next world. Its key from among Voice of Prophecy Bible open mind; second, he always listens to words are beautiful ones—security and school students. Fifteen per cent of all one who knows; third, he never laughs at happiness. Every effort must be made in graduates from the senior Bible school be- new ideas; fourth, he knows the secret of this life to find security and happiness. come church members. Our Japanese Voice getting along with other people; fifth, he But it is a selfish way of life. The anti- of Prophecy broadcast has the reputation cultivates the habit of success; sixth, he thesis of this \ philosophy was taught by of being the finest religious programme on links himself with a just cause; seventh, Christ, who said, "Seek ye first the king- the air in Japan. The music of the. King's he knows that it is never too late to learn. dom of God, and His righteousness; and Heralds and Del Delker, singing in Japan- Sydney Herbert, the great British edu- all these things shall be added unto you." ese, is especially well received. We are cator, had three tests of education he was Seventh-day Adventist colleges graduate faced with tremendous opportunities for fond of propounding: (1) Can you enter- happy, secure young people, but Seventh- getting our message on the air, if we only tain a new idea? (2) Can you entertain day Adventist colleges do not encourage had the means to do it. I am convinced another person? (3) Can you entertain the quest for security and happiness. that there is no country where it is pos- yourself? They encourage the quest for God. Se- sible to reach so many people by radio These definitions of education and the curity and happiness are the fruit of this with as little expenditure of funds." marks of an educated man are good, but quest, not the object. —"Review and Herald," 1/7/54. AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 18/10/54 [11]

"I feel sincere pity for families who have newly come to the faith, and who are so pressed with poverty that they know not Avoiding Extremes in Diet Reform from whence their next meal is coming. It is not my duty to discourse to them on W. H. BRANSON healthful eating. There is a time to speak, and a time to keep silent. The opportunity All through the years of her ministry, confused, and unable to put forth mental furnished by circumstances of this order Sister White advocated great carefulness effort. Have fruit at one meal and vege- is an opportunity to speak words that will in the matter of avoiding extremes on the tables at the next."—"Counsels on Diet encourage and -bless, rather than con- question of diet reform. Much on this and Foods," pages 394, 395. demn and reprove. Those who have lived matter was included in her messages to "I have never felt that it was my duty upon a meat diet all their life do not see the church found today in the volumes of to say that no one should taste of meat the evil of continuing the practice, and the "Testimonies." The following are under any circumstances. To say this they must be treated tenderly."—Id., pages excerpts from some messages of caution when the people have been educated to 462, 463. appearing in her writings:— live on flesh to so great an extent, would "Let none who profess godliness regard "Where plenty of good milk and fruit be carrying matters to extremes. I have with indifference the health of the body, can be obtained, there is rarely any ex- never felt it was my duty to make sweep- and flatter themselves that intemperance cuse for eating animal food; it is not ing assertions. What I, have said I have is no sin, and will not affect their spirit- necessary to take the life of any of God's said under a sense of duty, but I have uality. A close sympathy exists between creatures to supply our ordinary needs. been guarded in my statements, because I •the physical and the moral nature. Tile In certain cases of illness or exhaustion did not want to give occasion for anyone standard of virtue is elevated or de- it may be thought best to use some meat, to be conscience for another.... graded by the physical habits. Excessive but great care should be taken to secure "I have been passing through an ex- eating of the best of food will produce a the flesh of healthy animals. It has come perience in this country [Australia] that morbid condition of the moral feelings. to a very serious question whether it is is similar to the experience that I had in And if the food is not the most healthful, safe to use flesh food at all in this age new fields in America. I have seen fami- the effects will be still more injurious."— of the world. It would be better never to lies whose circumstances would not permit "Counsels on Health," page 67. eat meat than to use the flesh of animals them to furnish their table with healthful "Those who serve God in sincerity and that are not healthy. When I could not food. Unbelieving neighbours have sent truth will be a peculiar people, unlike the obtain the food I needed, I have some- them in portions of meat from animals world, separate from the world. Their food times eaten a little meat; but I am be- recently killed. They have made soup of will be prepared, not to encourage gluttony coming more and more afraid of it"— the meat, and supplied their large families or gratify a perverted taste, but to secure "Counsels on Diet and Foods," page 394. of children with meals of bread and soup. to themselves the greatest physical "Large quantities of milk and sugar It was not my duty, nor did I think it was strength, and consequently the best men- eaten together are injurious. They impart the duty of anyone else, to lecture them tal conditions."—Id., page 50. impurities to the system. Animals from upon the evils of meat eating. which milk is obtained are not always The Lord's Means of Healing healthy. They may be diseased. A cow "The work of health reform is the may be apparently well in the morning, Lord's means for lessening suffering in and die before night. Then she was di- Someday our world and for purifying His church. seased in the morning, and her milk was . . . Keep the work of health reform to the diseased; but you did not know it. The HAZEL HARTWELL SIMON front, is the message I am instructed to animal creation is diseased. Flesh meats Someday all loving calls will have been bear. Show so plainly its value that a are diseased. Could we know that animals made, widespread need for it will be felt. Ab- were in perfect health, I would recom- All urgings to repent, all warm appeals; stinence from all hurtful food and drink mend that people eat flesh meats sooner Then God will thrust aside the heavy veil is the fruit of true religion. He who is than large quantities of milk and sugar. And show the glory that He now con- thoroughly converted will abandon every It would not do the injury that milk and ceals. injurious habit and appetite. By total ab- sugar do. Sugar clogs the system. It stinence he will overcome his desire for hinders the working of the living ma- And I am fearful only, lest He find health-destroying indulgences."—Id., pages chine. . . . Some careless one not ready for that day; 443, 444. "I frequently sit down to the tables of My heart is heavy with an awful dread "It is a mistake to suppose that muscu- the brethren and sisters, and see that That some, perhaps, have wandered from lar strength depends on the use of animal they use a great amount of milk and the way. food. The needs of the system can be sugar. These clog the system, irritate the better supplied, and more vigorous health digestive organs, and affect the brain. Unknown to us—but maybe very soon— can be enjoyed, without its use. The Anything that hinders the active motion The time by God appointed will be met; grains, with fruits, nuts, and vegetables, of the living machinery, affects the brain I think of those I love with tenderness, contain all the nutritive properties neces- very directly. And from the light given And, oh, my eyes with earnest tears are sary to make good blood. These elements me, sugar, when largely used, is more wet. are not so well or so fully supplied by a injurious than meat."—"Testimonies," Vol. flesh diet. Had the use of flesh been es- II, pages 369, 370. We have not long to go our thoughtless sential to health and strength, animal "To eat largely of porridge would not ways; food would have been included in the ensure health to the digestive organs; for Should quickly turn, repentant, to His diet appointed man in the beginning."— it is too much like liquid. Encourage the cross; "The Ministry of Healing," page 316. eating of fruit and vegetables and bread. For Christ is coming soon to claim His own, "But not all foods wholesome in them- A meat diet is not the most wholesome of And that which is not gain will then be selves are equally suited to our needs un- diets, and yet I would not take the posi- loss. der all circumstances. Care 'should be tion that meat should be discarded by taken in the selection of food. Our diet everyone. Those who have feeble digestive Some fields are harvested, low sinks the sun; should be suited to the season, to the cli- organs can often use meat, when they The pledge of God—that time shall end mate in which we live, and to the occu- cannot eat vegetables, fruit, or porridge. —is true; pation we follow. Some foods that are If we would preserve the best health, we Oh, cherished daughter, dearly treasured adapted for use at one season or in one should avoid eating vegetables and fruit son, climate are not suited to another. So at the same meal. If the stomach is feeble, I pray when Jesus comes 'twill be for there are different foods best suited for there will be distress, the brain will be you! persons in different occupations. Often [12] 18/10/54 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD food that can be used with benefit by those engaged in hard physical labour is unsuitable for persons of sedentary pur- suits or intense mental application. God has given us an ample variety of healthful foods, and each person should choose from it the things that experience and sound judgment prove to be best suited to his own necessities... . "Nuts and nut foods are coming largely into use to take the place of flesh meats. With nuts may be combined grains, fruits, and some roots, to make foods that are healthful and nourishing. Care should be taken, however, not to use too large a pro- portion of nuts. Those who realize ill effects from the use of nut foods may find the difficulty removed by attending to this precaution. It should be remembered, too, that some nuts are not so wholesome as others. Almonds are preferable to peanuts, but peanuts in limited quantities, used in connection with grains, are nourishing and digestible. "When properly prepared, olives, like nuts, supply the place of butter and "Those who follow the example of flesh meats. The oil, as eaten in the olive, families, or keep their proper place in the Christ will not be extremists. They will is far preferable to animal oil or fat. It church."—Id., pages 374,375. cultivate calmness and self-possession. serves as a laxative. Its use will be found "Not all who profess to believe in die- The peace that was seen in the life of beneficial to consumptives, and it is heal- tetic reform are really reformers. With Christ will be seen in their- lives."—"Gos- ing to an inflamed, irritated stomach."— many persons the reform consists merely Id., pages 296-298. in discarding certain unwholesome foods. pel Workers," page- 317. "While working against gluttony and They do not understand clearly the prin- These admonitions to avoid extremes are very timely and important. One extremist intemperance, we must recognize the con- ciples of health, and their tables, still dition to which the human family is sub- loaded with harmful dainties, are far from in a church can do more harm to the mes- sage of health reform than a dozen con- jected. God has made provision for those being an example of Christian temperance servative, consistent Christians can do who live in the different countries of the and moderation. world. Those who desire to be co-workers "Another class, in their desire to set a good. —"Review and Herald;" 15/7/54. with God must consider carefully before right example, go to the opposite extreme. they specify just what foods should and Some are unable to obtain the most de- should not be eaten. We are to be brought sirable foods, and instead of using such into connection with the masses. Should things as would best supply the lack, they health reform in its most extreme form be adopt an impoverished diet. Their food Not Far from Home taught to those whose circumstances for- does not supply the elements needed to D. A. DELAFIELD bid its adoption, more harm than good make good blood."—"The Ministry of Those who attended the General Con- would be done. As I preach the gospel to Healing," page 318. ference session in San Francisco will never the poor, I am instructed to tell them to "There is real common sense in health forget the thrilling appeal of the theme eat, that food which is most nourishing. I reform. People cannot all eat the same song:— cannot say to them, 'You must not eat things. Some articles of food that are "Jesus is coming to earth again, eggs, or milk, or cream. You must use no wholesome and palatable to one person, What if it were today?" butter in the preparation of food.' The may be hurtful to another. Some cannot gospel must be preached to the poor, but use milk, while others can subsist upon it. During the eleven o'clock hour of the the time has not yet come to prescribe the For some, dried beans and peas are whole second Sabbath the large choir rendered strictest diet"— "Testimonies," Vol. IX, some, while others cannot digest them. this song as it appears in the new "Choir page 163. Some stomachs have become so sensitive Melodies," and the vast audience, dele- "There are some who go to extremes. that they cannot make use of the coarser gates and visitors alike, joined in the They must eat just such an amount and kind of graham flour. So it is •impossible swelling anthem. As thousands of voices just such a quality, and confine themselves to make an unvarying rule by which to united in the powerful chorus of hope and to two or three things. They allow only regulate everyone's dietetic habits."— expectation, we found ourselves carried a few things to be placed before them or "Christian Temperance and Bible Hy- away with bright and sweet thoughts of their families to eat. In eating a small giene," page 57. the kingdom that Jesus will set up when amount of food, and that not of the best "Those who are close students of the He comes again. quality, they do not take into the stomach Word, following Christ in humility of soul; The General Conference session ad- that which will suitably nourish the sys- will not go to extremes. The Saviour never journed nearly three months ago, but the tem. Poor food cannot be converted into went to extremes, never lost self control, memories will linger with us always. good blood. An impoverished diet will im- never violated the laws of good taste. He Somehow we feel in our hearts that the poverish the blood."—"Testimonies," Vol. knew when to speak and when to keep day of the Lord cannot be far away— II, page 367. silent. He was always self-possessed. He indeed, that it is right upon us. "While we would caution you not to never erred in His judgment of man or of Think of what this will mean to those overeat, even of the best quality of food, truth. He was never deceived by appear- who keep the commandments of God and we would also caution those that are ex- ances. He never raised a question that the faith of Jesus. First and foremost of tremists not to raise a false standard and was not clearly appropriate, never gave all, the realization of the advent hope will then endeavour to bring everybody to it. an answer that was not right to the point. mean that we shall be with Jesus and the There are some who are starting out as He silenced the voice of the cavilling Father. The Saviour said to His disciples: health reformers who are not fit to engage priests by penetrating beneath the surface "If I go, . . . I will come again, and receive in any other enterprise, and who have not and reaching the heart, flashing light into you unto Myself; that where I am, there sense enough to take care of their own the mind and awakening the conscience. ye may be also." John 14: 3. AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 18/10/54 [131

Not only shall we be with Jesus, but God His commands because you love Him. And all eternity. Thus the advent hope will, Himself will be with us and be our God. soon, very soon, We shall be there." crowd all love of the world and sin out of (See Rev. 21: 3.) Think, too, of the hope In that blessed Paradise of God no good our hearts. of reuniting with loved ones who are now thing will be withheld from those who "Faithful and true will He find us here sleeping. This is one of the brightest at- walk uprightly. Best of all, "affliction shall If He should come today?" tractions of all—husbands, wives, fathers, not rise up the second time." Nahum 1: Let the church of Christ arise—faith- mothers, sons, and daughters—the faith- 9. All cause for pain and suffering, disease ful and true—to finish the work. The time ful of " all ages, great and small, all to- and death, has passed away for ever. for the Lord to come is long overdue. Our gether to enjoy comradeship in God's "In heaven there will be no parting, no hearts are homesick for heaven, and we want to go home. eternity. pain to bear; All of this happiness has more meaning No care-worn brow, no sigh, no silvery —"Review and Herald," 26/8/54. to us as we conceive of it in the setting hair; of the endless years of eternity. Said the No death to snatch our loved ones Apostle Paul: "But now being made free from our side, from sin, and become servants of God, ye No angry waves, no sea, no treache- What Shall We Do with Our have your fruit unto holiness, and the end rous tide. everlasting life." Rom. 6: 22. Our life over Money? there will measure with the, life of God. C. L. TORREY "In heaven there'll be no thirst, no cry Think of the advent hope in the light for bread; The law of love, intended by God to be of the assurance that we shall live ever- No soul who knows not where to lay the ruling principle in all government, is lastingly. "The meek shall inherit the his head; almost abandoned in our day. Force alone earth; and shall delight themselves in the No one to feel the winter's chilling seems to be the rule. Paul described our abundance of peace." Ps. 37: 11. There blast, age in these words:— will be peace—in every heart, in every For there the piercing storms will all "In the last days perilous times shall family, and in every home—and peace be past. come. For men shall be lovers of their among all the nations, not for a season of own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, -time merely, but for ever. "In heaven there'll be no toil without blasphemers, disobedient to parents, un- Let this promise cheer the hearts of our repay; thankful, unholy, without natural affec- elderly brethren and sisters who may be No building for a brief, ephemeral tion, truce - breakers, false accusers, in- invalids and who may find it hard to see day; continent, fierce, despisers of those that beyond the pain and suffering of their in- For all the joys that prophets old have are good, traitors, heady, highminded, firmities. We came across a letter recently told lovers of pleasures more than lovers of written by one of our ministers to his 'Twill take the endless ages to unfold. God; having a form of godliness, but invalid mother in a nursing home in denying the power thereof." 2 Tim. 3: 1-5. southern California. We wish to share it "In heaven there'll be no weary pilgrim We see much of the mere form of godli- with our aged brethren and sisters. It will band; ness in our day. There are three hundred cheer their hearts as they wait for the No seekers for a better, fairer land; different cults or sects of religion, but the coming day of deliverance. For all who reach that blissful, happy Bible rule of life and love seems not to "Mother dear, we love you. Jesus is pre- shore, be appreciated or understood. The relig- paring a mansion for you up there where Will never cry nor sigh, nor wish for ious world has much of the form of godli- all the loneliness and heartache of this more." ness, but denies the power of love as a life will be gone for ever. Oh, what a fundamental principle for all real har- blessed recompense for all the trial and In this unhappy world, "eye hath not mony in human relations. hardship we have had in this vale of seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered The Bible describes the time in which tears! Heaven will be cheap enough what- into the heart of man, the things which we are now living as the "last days." All ever the price. God hath prepared for them that love "There you will have pliant hands and through the Bible are references and Him." 1 Cor. 2: 9, When we get to heaven statements telling of a time when sin will fingers fresh with the supple grasp of we shall exchange our faith for sight, our youth and strength. There those limbs so have run its full course and Satan will corruptible bodies for the immortal youth reveal fully his true nature. God cannot swollen and sore will be shaped to the of the sons of God. There the wonders always bear with sin. He allows time for grace and beauty of eternal vigour. No that our feeble imagination attempts to eyeglasses any more—throw them away. evil to be understood in our own and in conceive will give way to breathless sur- the other worlds. Think of the misery and Your eyes will be clear as a prism, strong prise as we behold with rapturous vision suffering resulting from the transgression as an eagle's. And those nerves steady the miracle of God's Paradise. of His fundamental law of love. Because and true as the life pulse of God. Your It is the advent hope that purifies us, of this, God will destroy the transgressors back will be straight as an arrow—your brethren and sisters. Let us ever keep figure lithe and graceful—your heart of His law and make a new world for His fresh in our hearts this vivid expectation followers. strong as immortality—your face as lovely of dwelling with Christ and the saints for as an angel's—your smile like the sweet Living to Help Finish the Work breath of God—your long hair, grey and white with hoary years of sacrifice, black We must quickly finish God's work so as ebony once more, with the shine of that we may soon realize this peace and polished stones. happiness, for in this present world we "And you will hear with the sensitive find sorrows, disappointments, heartaches, ears of a child — hear the music of the pain, and suffering. There is nothing to angel harpers, listen to the glorious har- live for except to help finish the work; mony of the spheres—the other worlds— and to do so, more and more money is as they circle the throne of God's dear needed to extend our endeavours to every Paradise. land of earth. "And the fragrance of eternal flowers What a blessing it is that the Lord has blossoming to the glory of King Jesus bestowed upon His people various gifts. will regale your senses for ages untold. "When He ascended up on high, He led "Best of all, you will be there to enjoy captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. it all, mother dear. Jesus has purchased ... And He gave some, apostles; and some, that eternal inheritance for you. So trust prophets; and some, evangelists; and His precious, guiding hands. Be an over- some, pastors and teachers." Eph. 4: 8- comer because you love Him. Follow all H. And to some He has given the gift [14] 18/10/54 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD of acquiring money and property. "For will always be theirs to enjoy. Time is colporteur in 1946. In 1947 he accepted a it is He that giveth thee power to get running out. Soon the Lord is coming, and call to the evangelistic force in the South wealth." Deut. 8: 18. then houses, lands, gold or silver, or other New South Wales Conference. Four years God commends man for industry and earthly assets will be destroyed, and only ago he was united in marriage with Miss ability to acquire funds. And if those who those who have heeded the Master's voice Daphne Maher of Oberon, and God have the gift to thus acquire means be- will be rewarded with a home in the new blessed this union with two bonnie girls. yond their normal needs, will lay it upon earth. It is a serious and solemn thought It was during Brother Doble's eighth God's altar and dedicate it to the support to ponder. year in the ministry, and while preparing of those whom God has set apart as evan- to launch a public mission, that he was gelists and pastors and teachers, and, in- Good Signs of Progress called to lay down the work he loved and deed, to the entire work of the gospel, they God's work is now moving forward with to which he. was so devoted. His passing will receive the blessing Heaven is waiting great rapidity. Tens of thousands of souls seemed untimely at thirty-four years of and longing to bestow. are annually accepting the message. In age. It is not a sin to make money honour- some cases whole heathen tribes are being In the Lithgow church Pastor Frank ably. Money of itself is not evil, but it is transformed to become happy, joyous Basham, after briefly reviewing our the love of money and the hoarding of it, people, with clean bodies and homes. Even brother's life, added this testimony: "I or the spending of it on self, that is evil. the sons of cannibals have, because of knew Brother Doble most intimately. We Too often this brings ruin to those who Seventh-day Adventist teachings, become worked and worshipped together at Bega, place their dependence upon their savings ministers of the gospel, and their faces are and it was there that I discovered him to and property instead of upon Him who radiant with joy. Many will remember be a Christian in the fullest meaning of gave them power to acquire wealth. Robert Salau, who visited the United the word. On behalf of the ministry I The Lord has pointed the way whereby States to attend a General Conference ses- commend the loved ones, and in particular material wealth could be laid up in hea- sion. This brother's smile was so radiant the dear wife, to the God of all comfort. ven. Said He, "Sell that ye have and give that newspaper correspondents flocked to I notice the ministry represented by Pastor alms." "Lay up treasure for yourselves in see him. It is said that the newspaper Ball (Albury), Pastor Millsom (Dubbo), heaven." This has a particular signifi- accounts of this man would amount to Pastor House (Goulburn), Pastor F. But- cance -in our day, for all forms of wealth, more than a million dollars if paid for at ler (Wagga), Pastor Whitehead (Sydney), including that inyested in churches and regular rates. the mission staff from Bathurst, as well as benevolent institutions, will soon be left In Africa alone there are now 110,000 many former associates, the parents, rela- behind to perish.. Those whose wealth has baptized Seventh-day Adventist church tives, and friends." gone beforehand to a useful purpose in the members rejoicing in the truth. It is esti- Speaking at the graveside in the Lith- cause of God will not be disappointed in mated that 90,000 others are awaiting gow cemetery, Pastor Austin Cooke said: the judgment. baptism. This is also true in other lands "Our friend, and fellow worker, has come What a comfort it is for people who where so many are awaiting the time to the end of his earthly life. Undoubtedly, have means to know that they can thus when they too may join the church. Surely he has been taken for a great purpose. It "lay up" their money in heaven, where we are living in the last days, when God's must have been, for in the flower of his they may enjoy it throughout the cease- Spirit is being poured out upon the world, life his work has been. closed. His future less ages of eternity! Indeed, everything thus fulfilling the prophecy of Joel. As we promised to be most useful in the cause of that heart can wish or desire will be approach the end we shall see even greater Christ. Friends, though this experience is theirs. It is beyond our finite understand- manifestations of the work of the Holy so painful; though it fills you, Daphne, ing to even imagine what God is planning Spirit upon the lives and hearts of men. with utter loneliness and despair, though and preparing for those who love Him and In view of the nearness of the end and you may be tempted to feel that there is are willing to support His great cause: the urgent need rapidly to expand and nothing left in life; yet remember that "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither finish the work, we appeal to our people could we see the end from the beginning, have entered into the heart of man, the to make provision for their money and we would choose to be led in no other way things which God hath prepared for them than that in which God has led us." that love Him." 1 Cor. 2: 9. (Please turn to page 16) - We do know, however, that His people Pastor W. M. R. Scragg, the president seal, GS? of the conference, was away at the will be a happy people; that their sacri- fice will have met Heaven's approval; that General Conference at the time, but he they will own their city and country Evangelist George Doble sent a message air mail: "Brother George homes; that they will have their own Doble was a young man of promise. He vineyards; and that "there the grandest A LIFE SKETCH was a hard worker and a man of strong enterprises will be carried forward, the REG K. BROWN character. He left behind at Lithgow a church in splendid working order. His loftiest aspirations will be reached, the During the mid-winter afternoon of highest ambitions realized. And still there Wednesday, July 21, 1954, the telephone passing has robbed us of a valuable will appear new heights to surmount, new rang: "Broken Hill calling—hold the line, worker. We sorrow with his dear wife. wonders to admire, new truths to compre- please." Then came the tragic message Surely he will stand in his lot with Christ ' hend, fresh objects of study to call forth that made our hearts heavy with grief: at the last day." the powers of body and mind and soul." "Brother George Dpble suffered a brain A close associate, Pastor M. S. Ball, paid ("Prophets and Kings," page 731.) Happi- hemorrhage this morning, and passed this tribute: "I always found Brother ness and contentment will reign supreme. quietly to his rest." Doble an earnest, consecrated man. He Many people of the 'world with wealth Our dear brother sleeps, but he fell possessed a very pleasant and lovable na- have given large sums of money because asleep confidently expecting to hear the ture. His outstanding quality in my they have believed in the principles Sev- call of the Life-giver on the resurrection opinion was his loyalty and devotion to enth-day Adventists stand for, and have morning, and then to enter the 'glorious duty. I honour his memory." seen the work we are doing. Others with home of the saved. With him it is well. Pastor Eric S. House, who was a close lesser means have given smaller amounts, Death has for a little moment closed his friend of George and his wife, supported but with as much appreciation of our work eyes, but he shall come again with life the remarks already made when he de- as the multi-millionaire. It is the degree unending, and till then, angels will watch scribed our late brother as "an earnest of sacrifice that counts with God. We are his resting place. Christian, a keen student, a diligent and reminded of the poor widow, who gave her Reared in the Blacktown district of Syd- untiring worker, and in all a good mate "two mites," which was all that she had. ney, he later attended the Australasian and a man I learned to love." I am confident that there are many of Missionary College. While there he won In speaking with George's father, I our people who, in view of the present and the respect of faculty and students for his heard him say: "We're happy that our boy future conditions in -the world, would like integrity and sincerity. With graduation died in harness and doing the work he to "lay up" their worldly goods where it in 1944 and college days over, he became a loved." AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 18/10/54 [151

MARTIN.—Quietly and peacefully, on HILL.—Emma Hill, our only Adventist September 9, 1954, Mrs. Emily Martin of believer in the little town of Raglan, New WEDDINGS Auckland, New Zealand, passed to her rest Zealand, passed to rest in the Waikato at the age of eighty-five years. Sister hospital on August 20, 1954, at the age of Martin was baptized in Auckland forty- seventy-nine years. Sister Hill accepted one years ago by Pastor W. H. Pascoe. present truth under the labours of Pastor •••._ Although unable to attend church the last A. G. Daniells. Later she gained a vision few years, she kept uppermost in her mind of the world's great need and joined the MORTON-LANHAM.—Spring, with her the return of Jesus, when she hopes to faithful band of colporteurs, working in lavish display of perfumed flowers, was hear the voice that calls to life eternal. Queensland, New South Wales, and North much in evidence at the Hurstville church, Till that glorious morning she sleeps in New Zealand. Brother 0. H. Twist was Greater Sydney Conference, on September the Purewa cemetery. Pastor P. Glockler associated with the writer as we laid her 1, 1954, when Eileen Patricia Lanham and and Brother 0. H. Twist associated with to rest in the Ruapuke cemetery. To her Stanley Eric Morton were united in the the writer in the funeral service. two sisters—Lily and Mrs. T. Howse—and sacred estate of matrimony. On this happy A. G. Judge. others who mourn, we extend our deepest sympathy. Alfred Parker. occasion the young couple were sur- FORSYTH.—At his home in Hamilton, rounded by a host of well-wishing friends. New Zealand, on September 14, 1954, Wil- PERKIN.—William John Perkin was As they set up their new home at Miranda, liam Adam Forsyth, in his seventieth year, Greater Sydney, our prayer is that they born in Devon, England, in 1886, and came fell asleep to await the coming of the Just to Australia in 1911. He accepted the ad- shall be a blessing to those around them. One. Four weeks previously, while ap- E. R. Whitehead. vent message eleven years ago through parently in the best of health, our late Pastor Wrigley. Brother Perkin was a very brother became dangerously ill and finally CARROLL-DOBSON.—On the sunny earnest Christian gentleman, an active death intervened. Brother Forsyth joined worker in the church, and was greatly afternoon of September 15, 1954, at 5 p.m., the church just over two years ago and Thomas, youngest son of Mrs. I. Carroll, loved. He passed to his rest August 10, we laid him to rest in the hope of the true 1954, at the age of sixty-eight, leaving a Coff's Harbour, New South Wales, and the Christian, that Christ will come to call late Mr. William Carroll, was united in wife, a daughter, and two brothers to forth the sleeping saints. To his sorrow- mourn the loss of a loving husband, father, the sacred bonds of matrimony with Pa- ing companion, three sons, and three tricia, only daughter of Brother and Sister and brother. Funeral services were con- daughters, we offer our heartfelt sym- ducted by Pastor J. W. Kent and the A. Dobson of the Huntley church, New pathy. At the graveside the writer was Zealand. The church was attractively writer, when words of comfort were spoken associated with Pastor Ratcliffe. to the bereaved. We laid him to rest in decorated for the happy occasion with Alfred Parkes. beautiful white flowers. It is our sincere the sure hope that on the resurrection wish that the blessing of God, which DYER.—At the advanced age of eighty- morning he will come forth clothed in maketh rich, will attend the happy couple four, Julia Ella Dyer passed to her rest immortality. . W N. Lock. as they tread life's pathway together. August 26, 1954, after a short illness in the E. J. Brownie. Bellingen hospital. Our sister was bap- THANKS tized in 1944. Left to mourn are her two Mrs. F. Hollingsworth and family of sons, Edwin and Reginald, one of whom is Cannington, Western Australia, wish to a colporteur in the Greater Sydney Con- thank all kind friends and relatives for ference. She was a widow of many years, their beautiful floral tributes, telegrams, but faithfully she kept her home together cards, and personal expressions of sym- until her children were grown. Services pathy conveyed to them in the loss of a were held in the Presbyterian church, and devoted husband and father. Will all ac- also at the graveside in the Bellingen cept this acknowledgment of their sincere cemetery, by the Rev. Eldred. Our sympa- gratitude. UNTIL THE DAY BREAK thies go out to the two sons and other ••••••••••••=.0,. relatives, whom we point to the great ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE COLLINS.—With a quiet and abiding Comforter and to the Christian's blessed confidence in her Saviour, Sister Emma hope. H. B. P. Wicks. Advertisements approved by the Editor Ellen Collins fell asleep in Christ at the will be inserted at the following rates:— age of eighty-six years. For some time her DUNN.—After a long illness of ten First 25 words .. 3s. 6d. health had been indifferent, but she was years, Sister May Salome Dunn of Black- calm and trustful till the last. On Sab- alls, N.S.W., passed to her rest Septeihber Each additional 6 words .. 9d. bath morning, July 31, 1954, at the Woro- 3, 1954, at the age of sixty-four years, and Remittance must accompany copy. nora crematorium, we left her remains was interred in the Avondale cemetery. in the care of the Life-giver until the The death of Sister Dunn severs another grand resurrection morning. The promises link with the church of the early days in SPECIAL.—Twenty-eight single frame of God comfort the hearts of the bereaved. Australia. She attended the first church Shuler films and others. £25 or best offer. E. R. Whitehead. school at North Fitzroy, also the first A. Cinzio, 16 Wainhouse St., Torrensville, camp-meeting in Victoria. She is survived South Australia. TARGETT.—At the good age of eighty- by her devoted husband, Brother J. T. two years, Sister Targett of the North Dunn, five sons, and three daughters, also FOR SALE.—Weatherboard cottage, 6 Sydney church, was on August 18, 1954, at two brothers—Brother F. P. Ward, late of rooms, 3 verandas, electric light, city the Northern Suburbs crematorium, com- Pitcairn Island, and Brother S. Ward, late water, 2 large tanks, three-quarter-acre mitted to her last resting place. She of Monamona. One of her sons, Alan, is land. Ten minutes from S.H.F. factory served her Lord and Master under the a teacher at the Jones Missionary College, and college. For particulars apply A. most adverse and trying conditions. The New Guinea. The late Sister Dunn was Leach, 49 Avondale Road, Cooranbong, work of the Lord was dear to her heart well known to the Avondale community, N.S.W. and it was her delight to support it. Of having resided there previously. A large her it could be said, "She hath done what number of friends assembled at the fune- FOR - SALE — Avondale - Cooranbong, she could." May the blessed influence of ral service in respect and sympathy. Our poultry farm, 15 acres, town water, elec- her godly life lead the family to accept the condolences are extended to her loved tricity, telephone, 3 bedrooms, lounge, Christ whom she loved and served. Brother ones, in whom the godly influence of a dining-room, kitchen. All modern equip- A. Carrick, the elder of the church as- true mother in Israel lives still as a wit- ment, shedding 2,600, stock at present sisted the writer at the service. ness to the message for the last hour. 1,800. Easy to run. Reply Poultry, Signs E. R. Whitehead. K. J. Wooller. 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[16] 18/10/54 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

In a letter to the secretary of the Aus- In place of the usual speaker for the AUSTRALASIAN RECORD tralasian Inter-Union Conference, Pastor day the tape recorder was placed on the and Advent World Survey Austin Cooke says: "The Lord is continu- pulpit and the congregation were thrilled ing to richly bless the work here- in Bath- Official Organ of the to hear the address by Pastor A. S. Max- urst, and to date at least fifty persons well on the blessed hope of our soon- AUSTRALASIAN INTER - UNION CONFER- have taken their stand for the Sabbath. ENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS coming Saviour. What a glorious day that Others are excellent prospects, and we be- will be! We all listened intently as we lieve a really good harvest will be reaped." heard how the subject of the second ad- Editor - - - A. G. Stewart vent is being diligently studied by many Associate Editor - Constance M. Greive In response to a call from the Coral Sea other Christian churches. "Beloved, we Single Subscriptions, in Australia 15s., New Union Mission for a qualified nurse for the are looking, for a blessed hope, not a bles- Zealand 12s. 3d. per year (post paid). Mt. Hagen Hansenide Colony, Nurse Mary sed doom! The day of Christ's coming When mailed to territories outside Australasia Neill of Wanganui, New Zealand, and may be for everyone the- happiest day in and territories annexed thereto (Papua, New Guinea, Lord Howe and Norfolk Island, Fiji graduate of the Sydney Sanitarium and history," said the speaker. and Western Samoa) 10s. extra for empire and Hospital, 1953, left Sydney October 5 for In the afternoon members again gath- foreign postage is required. this outpost. This work of mercy is greatly ered for almost three hours to hear an ad- • Order through your conference office, or send appreciated by the unfortunate people of direct to the Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, dress given by Governor Gordon J. Knight the area. May God bless our medical Victoria, Australia. of California and Pastor George Vande- missionaries. All copy for the paper should be sent to The man. Editor, "Record," Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, N.S.W. The good hand of the Lord is recognized Pastor Vandeman gave a thrilling ac- Appearing regularly in the Australasian Record count of the success of the New Gallery are articles from the Review and Herald, the in the prosperous year enjoyed by the general church paper of the Seventh-day Ad- Sanitarium Health Food Company, as Theatre mission recently launched in ventists, published at Washington, D.C., U.S.A. recently reported in the half-yearly meet- Regent Street, London, and told how the Printed weekly for the Conference by the ing held at head office, September 28. Not- ministers of other denominations have Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, Victoria. withstanding some adverse conditions in co-operated with us in the screening of the business world, generally substantial religious films, and doctors have helped in profits, were revealed. It is gratifying to the establishment of health work. God DIRECTORY the men and women devoting themselves is certainly doing a marvellous work in conservative England. Some of the mem- Australasian Inter-Union Conference to this work to know that their efforts are bers of our Fairfield church who have re- President - - - F. G. Clifford being used to support the evangelistic, Secretary - - - L. C. Naden educational, and missionary enterprises of cently come from England were so pleased Acting Associate Secretary - - S. V. Stratford this world-wide movement. to hear these addresses and we all received Treasurer - - - E. J. Johanson encouragement to hear of the onward pro- Assistant Treasurer - W. E. Zeunert gress of the Lord's work. We hope it will Auditors - - (Chief) L. J. Stace R. L. Parkinson not be long before another opportunity will be given to hear further tape record- Departmental Secretaries Educational - - - E. E. White ings of the General Conference. Our Health Food - - B. O. Johanson IMPORTANT thanks go to Brother Miller for making Home Missionary and Sabbath School - - C. C. Weis Notice is hereby given that a these recordings available to the church. Medical - - - A. K. Tulloch Ministerial Association - L. C. Naden regular session of the Austral- Public Relations, Religious asian Inter-Union Conference of Liberty, and Temperance - R. E. Hare Publishing - - - E. R. Gane Seventh-day Adventists will be Radio - - - George Burnside held at the Australasian Mission- Young People's Missionary What Shall We Do with Our Volunteer - - - R. A. Vince ary College, Cooranbong, N.S.W., during the period November 22- Money? 29, 1954. The business of this ses- (Concluded from page 14) sion will be as provided in the constitution of the Australasian their property -to come to the cause so BREVITIES Inter-Union Conference of Sev- that God's work may not be hindered. enth-day Adventists. The first Some may have money or property at After a furlough in Australia, Brother meeting of the session will con- their disposal that could be dedicated to and Sister D. Harris and children left , vene at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, No- the Lord now. Then there are those who Sydney on September 25 by steamer, re- vember 22. will wish to make their wills, or arrange turning to their medical missionary work for trust or annuity agreements to be in the Solomon Islands. L. C. Naden, drawn up covering their property, so that Secretary. it may accrue to the cause at the time of Returning -a few weeks ago to Australia their decease. We shall be happy to coun- from the General Conference, Pastor E. A. A. A._ .•--11.-A1._ AL AL A. sel and help our people a's to procedure. Boehm, president of the Bismarck-Solo- mons Union Mission, left Sydney for Ra- Many of our brethren and sisters have baul, where his headquarters is situated. already willed their surplus property to Sister Boehm will remain with the chil- Tape Recorder at Church the Lord's work. I trust that those who dren in Australia until after the forth- H. G. RICHARDSON have not done so will think seriously upon this question, and make provision for their coming Australasian Inter-Union Con- An unusual series of meetings was held money and their property to come to the ference session. in the Fairfield church (Greater Sydney) cause, so that these assets will not be held on Sabbath, August 28. The church mem- until it is everlastingly too late. From our oldest mission station in the bers were indeed privileged to be ad- Coral Sea Union, which was opened in dressed by some of the most outstanding We are told that the closing work is to 1907, Brother and Sister 0. L. Speck have evangelists of this movement, but not in be a quick one. "A short work will the arrived at the mission hostel in Wah- person, of course. Brother Henry G. Lord make upon the earth." Rom. 9: 28. roonga. Brother Speck is missionary in Miller, Manager. of Esda in Sydney, May God bless each one of you who read charge, and teacher, at Bisiatabu, Papua. brought his tape recorder to the church these lines, and keep your mind and heart He and his family will no doubt enjoy for the day and gave us a treat by re- stayed upon the work in all the world, giv- their well-earned furlough and the asso- producing some of the services held at ing and sacrificing, so that it may be ciation of relatives and church members the recent General Conference just con- finished as quickly as possible. here in the home base. cluded at San Francisco. —"Review and Herald," 9/9/54.