Registered at the General Post Office, Sydney, for transmission Vol. 37, No. Sydney, Monday, July 17, 1933 by Post as a Newspaper

God's Test of Man's Loyalty* HERE were two tests given to man in the garden of faithfully laid aside for His work." This is in close T Eden, one primarily for his spiritual good, and the harmony with this statement in " Patriarchs and other for the continuance of his physical life. Both of Prophets," page 525: " As an acknowledgment that all these were to preserve in man the knowledge of God ; things came from Him, the Lord directed that a portion both were tests of loyalty ; both were to save man from of His bounty should be returned to Him in gifts and unbelief and infidelity ; both were to develop faith in offerings to sustain His worship." God to its utmost. These two were the Sabbath and The tree of knowledge of good and evil was given as the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Had the Sab- a test, that man might sense God's ownership over all. bath always been observed by all men, we should never The tithing system is given to us for exactly the saute have had any such person as an infidel, an agnostic, an purpose, with this difference : now, man is not to be pre- atheist, an evolutionist, a modernist, or an idolater ; for served from covetousness, but to be redeemed from the very fact that we worship God in honour of His being covetousness, that he may again enter the Eden which the Creator, destroys the foundation of all these. Had he lost. there been no transgression, no partaking of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, there would have been no Abraham and Tithing covetous person, no thief, no robber, no hatred of man, The tithing question is mentioned in the fourteenth no fear, no war, no death. chapter of Genesis, not as something new, but as some- These were the two great tests that God placed be- thing already established and already practised in the fore our parents in the beginning, and the first one on life of Abraham. Abraham had recaptured the goods which they failed was the test of obedience to God on and inhabitants of Sodom, and had brought them all the physical plane. Man failed in this test, and covet- back. They were his by right of conquest. He recog- ousness was the basis of the failure. As soon as Adam nised that fact, and the king of Sodom recognised it, for was excluded from the garden, and the tree of knowledge he said, in effect, " Abraham, give me back my people, of good and evil was no longer his test, God supplied but take all the goods for yourself." Abraham said, another in its place. That has come down to us from " No, I have lifted my hand to the Lord that I will not that day to this. No covetous person can enter the take from a thread to a shoelatchet, lest thou shouldst kingdom of heaven. Therefore God substituted, from say, I have made Abraham rich." But before he gave the very garden gates down to the present hour, the back all to the king of Sodom, the record states that he wonderful system of tithing. took out the tithe and gave it to Melchizedek, the priest . Constant Reminder of God's Ownership of the Most High God. There is no instruction here to do so. It was a custom already established and was I want to call your attention to a thought that is followed by Abraham. found in Volume 6 of " Testimonies for the Church," page 386 : " The Lord created every tree in Eden pleas- We again find this same thought expressed by Jacob ant to the eyes and good for food, and He bade Adam in the twenty-eighth of Genesis. When he came to his and Eve freely enjoy His bounties. But He made one first night's resting place, while fleeing from his brother, exception. Of the tree of knowledge of good and evil feeling discouraged and forsaken, God gave him the they were not to eat. This tree God reserved as a con- promise that He would be with him wherever he went. stant reminder of His ownership of all. . . . So it is Jacob had not been paying a faithful tithe to God, and with God's claims upon us. He places His treasures in he acknowledged this the next morning when he said, the hands of men, but requires that one tenth shall be " If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to ''Sermon at Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. put on, so that I come again to my father's house in 2 17/7/33 peace; then shall the Lord be my God: and jealous. He transgressed the com- of Mine house that is waste, and ye run . . . and of all that Thou shalt give me I mandment of God in not destroying the every man unto his own house." In effect will surely give the tenth unto Thee." cattle of Amalek, in order to save his own God said: "I have cursed you because Let me call your attention to Numbers stock at the sacrificial altar. His king- you have turned to your own business 18 ; 20-24. There seems to be some con- dom became bankrupt. Aliens overran it, first." fusion, especially when hard times come, and he had to pay tribute to a foreign Now, remember this was after the cap- as to just what our duty is. " The Lord nation. tivity. The spirit of gain, covetousness, spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no in- The kingdom was in this condition when had again gripped God's people until they heritance in their land, neither shalt thou David received it. He was generous to were no longer paying tithe. If you turn have any part among them : I am thy part his enemies, honest and liberal with his to Nehemiah 13 :I0-I2 you will see that and thine inheritance among the children subjects, and faithful to God in tithes and this is so. "I perceived that the portions of Israel. And, behold, I have given the offerings; and God prospered him. When of the Levites had not been given them: children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for his kingdom passed to Solomon, Israel's for the Levites and the singers, that did an inheritance, for their service which former masters were paying him tribute. the work, were fled every one to his field. they serve, even the service of the taber- Gold was pouring into his coffers. 1 he Then contended I with the rulers. . . . nacle of the congregation. . . . It shall be Lord's treasury was full, for the king was Then brought all Judah the tithe of the a statute forever throughout your genera- faithful. corn and the new wine and the oil unto tions, that among the children of Israel It is recorded that David said at the end the treasuries." they have no inheritance. But the tithes of his reign : "I have prepared with all of the children of Israel, which they offer my might for the house of my God the God Blesses Obedience as an heave offering unto the Lord, I have gold for things to be made of gold, and the It was under the governorship of Zerub- given to the Levites to inherit: therefore silver for things of silver, and the brass babel that this took place, and the Lord 1 have said unto them, Among the chil- for things of brass, the iron for things of said, "Go up to the mountain, and bring dren of Israel they shall have no inherit- iron, and wood for things of wood." I wood, and build the house; and I will take ance." Chron. 29:2 To this he added a personal pleasure in it, and I will be glorified." Only One Use for Tithe offering, 3,000 talents of gold, and 7,000 Haggai I : 8. When they obeyed, God talents of si ver, the largest single offering The tithe was given for one purpose, favoured and prospered them. ever given to the Lord of which we have Here is the record: "Consider now from and one purpose only, namely, the support any record. this day and upward, from the four and of those who ministered in holy things. Following his generous example, in It was not to be bestowed for purposes of twentieth day of the ninth month, even answ er to his plea his princes offered will- from the day that the foundation of the charity, nor for paying revenue, debts, or ingly. Altogether they made an offering ransom in any wise. It was to be given Lord's temple was laid, consder it. . . unto the Lord of the grand total of more From this day will I bless you." Haggai for the support of God's gospel ministry. than £53,000,000! Did this marvellous God provided that the entire tribe, as it 2 :17-19. gift pauperise David or bankrupt his king- God's ways are best. I read from multiplied and grew, should still have dom? No; the more they gave, the more ample support to carry on the work. Is it " Tes.imonies for the Church," Vol. 3, page came back. Read the record of Solornrcr's 395: "If all who profess the truth will God's plan that there should he a limited prosperity as long as he was faith ul. His ministry ? It was not God's purpose that come up to the claims of God in giving throne was of ivory and gold, he had gold the tenth, which God says is His, the treas- the plan He had given should be unable to shields, and gold chit king vessels, "none support His work. ury will be abundantly supplied with means were of silver; it was not anything to carry forward the great work for the accounted of in the days of Solomon." 2 Jesus Commended Tithing salvation of man." Chron. 9:20. This was Israel in the days I think of our leaders whose hearts are 1 he tithing principle was carried over of her liberality and faithfulness to God, greatly burdened over the problems that into the New Testament times. As when His work flourished and the temple they have to contend with,—problems recorded in Matthew 23 : 23, Jesus de- treasuries overflowed. because God's people are nor keeping pace clared, "Ye pay tithe of mint and anise with the message. Brethren, sisters, have and cummin, and have omitted the After the Captivity you been faithful to God in His' own? weightier matters of the law, judgment, Sad indeed is the contrast between this Have you? God says if we will be, He mercy, and faith : these ought ye to have and the condition of Israel after they re- will see that the treasury is supplied abun- done, and not to leave the other undone." turned from the Babylonian captivity. dantly with funds. " Godliness with cc ntentrnent is great The work of God was neglected, and greed gain." I Tim. 6:6. 0 my brethren, God and avarice had taken control. Now, A Millionaire's Testimony has given us the privilege, in this blessed listen to what the Lord said: "Is it time third angel's message, of making His Down in Oaklahoma where I laboured for you, 0 ye, to dwell in your celled for a number of years I met a millionaire, things first, and still having all our needs houses, and this house lie waste ? Now supplied in Christ Jr sus. and became very well acquainted with therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts; him. He liked Seventh-day Adventists. Must the Lord Take Our Cuts ? C nsider your ways. Ye have sown much, He had been in Battle Creek in the early and bring in little ; 3e eat, but ye have riot days. He used to call me "preacher." Where does our love live today? Do enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled He said: we love this message with all cur heart, with chink ; y e clothe ye u, but there is our soul, and our strength? Then we will none warm; and he that earneth wages "Preacher, you folks are the only peo- not see it suffer. I have been hearing ex- earneth wages to put it into a bag with ple in the world that will ever do what pressions like this, "Well, if they cut us holes." Haggai I:4-6. God wants done, because you are the only any more, I don't see where they expect Holes in your pockets! That expres- ones that are tithe payers. I have had us to get offerings." Is it possible that. sion originated from the right source. three fortunes. This is my third. The we are going to make the Lord take our What is the matter ? Why does your first I made in the Klondyke in a gambling cuts? Did you lower your offerings to God money leak away from you as if there house. God won't let any man keep when your salary was cut ? I have re- were holes in the bottom of your pocket? money when he gets it that way. I got solved that, as for me and my house, we will Says God, "You have turned away from another in Seattle, and that wasn't straight, hold our offerings where they were in My house, and you have turned to your and the Lord wouldn't let me keep that 1929, and curb our wants to the extent of own house. You have turned away from either. 'Ten I made up my mind that I our cut. How much did God ask of the business of God, and have gone into was going into partnership with God. I Israel ? You remember it was from 25 to your own business. You have said, ' I am promised God that next time I would be 33 per cent of their income. Did these going to take care of myself first.'" That a faithful tithe-payer, and would make my heavy offerings pauperise them ? On the islet the principle of Seventh-day Advent- money honestly and spend it for the cause contrary, the period when they were most ism—not at all. " Seek ye first the king- of humanity. I first gave Him His tithe, faithful in tithes and offerings was the dom of God, and his righteousness; arid arid I prospered ever since." most prosperous age in their experience. all these things shall be added unto you." Should We Pay Our Debts First? I continue reading : " Ye looked 'for The Wealth of Solomon much, and, lo, it came to little; and when Beloved, do you have any debts that Contrast the reigns of Saul and David ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. must be paid ? The best debt-paying in this respect. Saul was covetous, proud, Why? saith the Lord of hosts. Because principle in this world is tithe paying and r--- 17/7/33 tie-ATISTRALASIAN, RECORD 3 liberality with God in offerings. Then it out alone for you and for me. He was God can bless you without danger of mak- not obliged to do it ; it was a gift—His ing you covetous; and God loves to bless gift ! arid prosper. If we are going to pay our How do your gifts measure with His ? debts, we must pay the great debt first. As He gave all for us, may we give our- Many people have said to me, " Why, I selves, our all, to Him. owe so much that I don't consider that W. E BARR. what I have is my own." I have felt that way. I remember when I started in the work. We didn't see how we could make ends meet on the wage, but we launched En Route to the Cook and out in faith. The time came when things Society Islands were so close and so tight that I did not care to have the tithe come into my own At Sea, June 16.—Our good ship hands. I wrote the conference treasurer, Makura, bound from Sydney to San Fran- "Please take out the tithe before you send cisco via Wellington, Rarotonga, and me my cheque." The conference was Tahiti, is now nine days out from Sydney, paying me £2 a week in war times. It and we are due at Rarotonga about 9. didn't reach around. My baby was des- a.m. tomorrow, Sabbath. perately sick, and had been for months. God Prepares the Way for While at Wellington we had oppor- The doctor's bills at times more than the Colporteur tunity of meeting with some of our good covered the amount of my salary. We people and visiting the Wellington Cafe, came to the point where there was little ONE of our most loyal colporteurs in Tehuantepec [ lexict ] is a lady over fifty also the New Zealand Missionary College. food in the house, but we never went hun- It is very refreshing to one who has to gry. It was a test that God put us through, years of age. At the time of her conver- sion Virginia Hernaudez could neither travel a good deal to meet with others of and I am grateful for it. God's promises like faith and discuss with them the pro- read nor write. But today, by a miracle of stand sure, and from that day to this we gress of the work. have never wanted, no, not once, to have the Lord, she reads her Bible and is selling We had not been long on shore in New something to give to the Lord when the our literature, doing missionary work as Zealand when we were met by Evangelist she goes by giving Bible studies and admin- time came to give. He is a good Pay- W. E. Battye, who is conducting a mission master. istering treatments to those she may find in the capital city with encouraging re- "I will add," He says, if you will make ill. God has richly blessed her humble sults. His efforts are soon to be supple- your first business the kingdom of God efforts, and more than one hundred souls mented by Brother Naden, our singing and His righteousness. I will subtract if are rejoicing in the third angel's message evangelist, who is to assist Pastor Battye you do not, for you bring home your today, as a result of her faithful life and in a larger public effort to be held prob- wage, and I blow upon it." work. ably in the concert hall in the City Town My friends, it isn't for you and me to She cites an incident that happened the Hall. try to make a bargain with God. He has other day while she was canvassing. When A little later in the day we were made already bargained with us. He has laid she entered one home the lady seemed glad by the arrival from Auckland of the down the terms. If we will be faithful, interested in the book that she was show- president, Pastor H. E Piper, who had come He will make us to live on the heights of ing, but questioned her if she knew of to the southern part of his field in the exe- the land, and will feed us with the heritage another book, "Cuentas Sagradas." Sister cution of his administrative work. He of Jacob our father. Hernandez was surprised at this question, urged my visiting the college, especially but replied that she had that book also as I had a number of slides and some films A Comparison of Gifts with her. When the woman saw the book on our island work. With this request I In closing, let me compare gifts just for she said at once that it was the book she gladly complied, and must say it was a a moment. "God so loved that He gave." had seen. pleasure to be with the school family, if Paul tells us that when God gave unto us Then she described a dream she had only for one night. The attendance at Jesus, He gave us all heaven in one gift, just prior to the visit of the colporteur. Longburn this year is a record, and the and that if we will accept His gift, He will She saw a person dressed in white who was capacity of the college seems to be well give us all that He left in heaven, even to selling this same book. Upon examining taxed. The members of the faculty seem His throne. Friends, contemplate that the book she readily bought it, and seemed to be striving hard to make their work gift. The last night of Christ's life, He very happy that our sister had called upon successful, and one cannot help but feel lay upon His face in the garden of Geth- her. She also ordered a Bible. Sister thankful that the youth of New Zealand semane, for you and for me, His hands Hernandez gives all the praise to God for have such a fine place to attend in their outstretched, grasping the tufts of grass another evidence of His guidance. preparation for life's responsibilities. I seemingly to keep Himself from being F. L. E ULIVIRR. noticed three members of a minister's withdrawn from His Father's presence. family all there together, and I thought to The chill spring dews fell unheeded upon myself, "There is some sacrifice being His prostrate form, as if creation wept made in that home, but it is well worth with her Maker. Nature was hushed as it We See With Our Vision while." gazed upon the broken form of its Creator Imperfect With a stiff frost crackling under the lying upon the ground, in an unknown wheels of his car, Pastor Rosendahl agony, into which none could enter. He We see with our vision imperfect motored me to the Palmerston North sta- trod the wine press of the wrath of God Such causes of dread or fear, tion to catch the express back to Welling- alone. Listen to that cry, as the cold per- Some that are far in the distance, ton, where I again met with some of our spiration stood upon His brow, mingled And some that may never be near; people, including Dr. Eric Caro, who is with blood, in that awful conflict : " 0 My When if we would trust in His wisdom, always so keenly interested in the progress Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass Whose purpose we cannot see, of the message. from Me." See Him stagger back for We would find, whatever our trial, This is a long week ; for having crossed human comfort to His disciples, almost As our day, our strength shall be. the International Date Line on Wednes- unable to walk without help, longing for —Selected. day, the ship's time was Wednesday again somebody to share with Him that tertible the following day. We have had oppor- load. Oh, if His disciples could only have tunity to discuss the message with some appreciated what He was doing for them, GOD desires to refresh His people by on board, and found one lady who had then it might have been easier. But He the gift of the Holy Spirit, baptising them attended a number of the evening meet- found them sleeping. Again His agony anew in His love. There is no need for ings at the Adelaide camp meeting, in- overcame Him, and again He fell pros- a dearth of the Spirit in the church. cluding one by myself on our island mis- trate. Marvel, 0 heavens, be amazed, 0 . . . The earth is to be lightened with sion work. She has been a reader of the earth, at such love ! " His visage was the glory of God. A holy influence is Signs of the Times, and we have now sent marred more than any man, and His form to go forth to the world from those who her name to the South New Zealand Con- more than the sons of men." He longed are sanctified through the truth —" T,s- ference. for help, but He found none. He fought timonies," Vol. 9, p. I have greatly enj ,yed the rereading of W.M.3•44 4 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD' 1 17/7/33

the life of John Williams, and feel grateful No Moratorium in the Lord's 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111R11111111111 1111111111111111 for the privilege of visiting the fields of Work NORTH his early and wonderfully successful NEW SOUTH WALES labours. MUCH is being said and written today Sabbath Afternoon, June 17.—Arriv- about the "Moratorium." This expres- PRESIDENT: A. H. WHITE at Rarotonga at 8.30 a.m., we found ing sion has become popular because of an SECRETARY E. L. PENGILLEY the wind unfavourable and a heavy swell agreement on the part of certain nations running into the harbour, which is more to postpone for one year the payments on or less an open roadstead. war debts. A moratorium may be a good Accident or Design ? The captain gave orders that no pas- thing for the governments of earth, but in sengers go ashore except those who had the Lord's work there is to be no mora- How can you account for the following reached their destination. I feared I torium. unless God was overruling in this experi- would have to remain on board all day, It is hard to imagine just what would ence? These things did not happen by and not see our workers and people; but occur in our work if all stopped paying accident, but they were in God's plan for _I finally had a personal interview with the their tithe or mission funds for a year. the salvation of souls. captain, with whom I had travelled before, We don't even like to think of what might Away back in 1930 a young Englishman and he gave me a special dispensation, result if tithes and offerings were with- who had saved a few pounds, was out of permitting me to return to the shore with held. employment and occupied one of two beds the port doctor and Customs agents, the While we know that there will be no in a room in a boarding house in Tam- only passenger out of many who would moratorium in our work, yet we are dis- worth. He was wondering what he would like to have gone ashore. appointed to find church members here do next, and where he would go. That Pastor H. B. P. Wicks was waiting to and there who have apparently declared a same •day a swagman was getting a free meet me, and after greeting a number of moratorium for themselves. I refer to ride on the train, when he was unexpect- believers in Avarua, we drove out to those who have ceased paying their tithe. edly detected, and without ceremony was the mission on the other side of the island, We do not pay our tithe or give our removed from the train at Tamworth. nine miles away. Here we were greeted offerings to pay Heaven for the great He searched for somewhere to sleep, and by Sister Wicks and her household and a debt we owe for sending Jesus to us. engaged the other bed in that room. number of native believers, some of whom Christ was a free gift. Salvation is free. Switching on the light to retire to rest, bad been adherents since our mission It is impossible to pay for a gift, even this swagman, unknown and unnamed, but work started here over thirty years ago. though we should try. We pay tithe in in a talkative mood, unpacked his swag. They inquired about some 'of the earlier order to be loyal to Him who says, " All "You don't often see a swaggie with a workers. the tithe . . . Is the Lord's: it is holy Bible," he said to his roommate, as he held After lunch we held a service in the unto the Lord." We pay the tithe and aloft a copy, " but I have one," he proudly church, which stands near the mission give our offerings so others may learn of declared. And then, in language not al- home, with about fifty people present. this free gift. It is by the means we con- together void of unnecessary adjectives The mission compound looked very neat tribute to God's work that messengers strangely out of keeping with the Biblical in a nice native setting near the beacb, with the Christ message can be sent to knowledge he had acq.iired in some way, he overlooking the rolling tide on the sur- those who sit in darkness. The tithe we talked authoritatively of the seventh-day rounding reef. After the service the pay and the offerings we give bring the Sabbath, of the prophecies, and of many workers drove me back to port, where I truth to lost souls. other things that are in the good old Bock. am now boarding the liner bound for Governments declare a moratorium And he had some of our tracts, too, which Tahiti. when their finances are hard hit. It he proudly displayed. It was 3 a.m. be- May God bless our missionaries at these should be just the opposite with Seventh- fore they slept. outposts in the great Pacific Ocean. day Adventists. When the finances of In that strange interview from mid- A. G. STEWART. the church are suffering the most, that is night on, some seed-thoughts were sown the time above all other times when every in the mind of that young Englishman believer should rally to the help of the that, we trust, will bear fruit not only for My Prayer Lord. time but also for eternity. This conver- Not for many years, if ever, have we sation stirred him to action. He had been (Written by a new Sabbath-keeper) faced such desperate financial conditions religiously inclined, but had become a in our work. Our mission lines have Spiritualist with strong atheistical ten- At the cross of Calvary been extended to the ends of the earth, dencies, and yet he could not but admit Repentant I would kneel, and only by the loyal support of every that this strange swagman knew many And ask forgiveness from all sin, believer can we hold the ground we have things of which he was entirely ignorant, Of Christ whose blood can heal. gained. We should enter the many open and he felt that he would like to know doors before us. God leads no backward more. All worldly gifts I cast aside, movement. In this, the day of His " Who are the Seventh-day Adventists? " My idols I forsake, power, He is calling upon every member " Where are there any ?" he asked. From That near to Christ I may abide, to be faithful. Even in a time of depres- his inquiries in the town he was directed And of His love partake. sion, He bids us be faithful. It is at the to a Mrs. Roberts in that place, who at one time when the people in general are time in her life had been a student at the 0 cleanse me, Lord, from every stain, suffering great losses that the Lord A.M.C., Cooranbong. She told him- of Now let me feel Thy power; promises to " rebuke the devourer" if we our Avondale Industries, by means of Thy promise to forgive I claim, are faithful in the payment of our tithes which employment and education are so Rich blessings on me shower. and offerings. "Prove Me," says the happily blended. Then fear and doubt will flee away, Lord. Inquiries were made, but the prospects As I draw nigh to Thee; M. L. RICE. of entry into the college seemed un- Thy strength will help me to obey, promising, so our young English friend Remembering Calvary. thought he had better hasten to the col- B. MCKINLAY. MANY, even in their seasons of devotion lege itself, and find out all he could. He Wellington, N. Z. fail of receiving the blessing of real com- arrived in due course, took stock of the munion with God. They are in too great surroundings, questioned some of the stu- haste. With hurried steps they press dents, and decided that this was the place through the circle of Christ's loving pres- for im to be. Then he sought for ad- THERE is nothing too precious for us to ence, pausing perhaps a moment within mission from the principal, Pastor H. K. give to Jesus. If we return to Him the the sacred precincts, but not waiting for Martin. Very evidently the persistence of talents of means which He has intrusted to counsel. They have no time to re- the inquirer led Pastor Martin to say our keeping, He will give more into our main with the divine Teacher. With their there would be a faculty meeting that day, hands. Every effort we make for Christ burdens they return to their work. . . . Not a at which the application would be. con- will be rewarded by Him; and every duty pause for a moment in His presence, but sidered. The Englishman was accepted, we perform in His name will minister to personal contact with Christ, to sit down and there he has remained over the inter- our own happiness.—" Testimonies," Vol. 4, in companionship with Him,—this is our vening period. P. 19. need.—" Education," pp. 260, 261. This year-end, God willing, our young

17 7/33 IA,tg:,,dtfte •AusfkALAsEAWRfaTb ft lend hopes to emerge as a fully fledged Week of Prayer graduate, after which I feel confident in SOUTH at Hurstville saying that the good hand of God, which has guided him so far, has work for him NEW SOUTH WALES " WHEN Thou saidst, seek ye My face ; to do in His vineyard. my heart said unto Thee, Let my face PRESIDENT: R. E. HARE seek Thy face." Ps. 27:8, margin. Now the questions arise, Who is this SECRETARY W. H. HOPKIN swagman ? Who taught him ? Where is Desirous of obtaining all the blessings he now ? Why did he leave the train at that God had in store for His waiting chil- rala varth that night ? Did the train dren, we approached the Week of Prayer official who put him off there, know any- God's Spirit Working in Manly in an expectant attitude. Plans were thing about God's plan? Who led him SOME time ago it was my privilege to made and leaders appointed, so that dur- to that boarding house ? And why did study the message with two truth-seekers ing the week we met at the church and the landlord place him in that particular in Manly. These were baptised and those too far away met in private homes. room ? Some things are too wonderful formed the nucleus of a new company in How good God has been to us all ! for us to explain. The Lord knoweth all this town. Though Sabbath services in Since the last Week of Prayer many have things. And nothing happens by chance. Manly had been discontinued for some been laid aside to rest; but God in His " In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and considerable time, they were again started love and mercy has granted to us a further He shall direct thy paths." in their homes. lease of life to prepare characters to stand J. L. SMITH. Two young people with whom I had the test of the great judgment day. The time for this is short, as world conditions MI1111111111111121111111111111111111111111111111111211111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 studied the message preparatory to bap- tism, were baptised and united with the indicate that we are almost home. With subdued hearts and faces turned WEST AUSTRALIA company. Two others who had been baptised into another denomination, came toward the sanctuary of heaven, we pleaded with God to forgive our short- PRESIDENT : L. D. A. LEMKE to Manly and united with us in Sabbath comings, and to cause His face to shine SECRETARY S. C. BUTLER worship. A lady nearly eighty-eight years old, upon us. In each gathering there was a who has embraced the true Sabbath, looks spirit of intercession, as was noted by the earnest prayers offered. Hearts were A Sacred Cantata upon herself as one of our number. One of the members of the Parramatta convicted by the power of the Holy Spirit, church many years ago, was found here in and a spirit of genuine conversion was THE Psalmist's expression, "0 come, let manifest. The readings were much en- us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful Manly and is now a regular attendant at our Sabbath services in the United j )yed, being very pointed, and yet so noise to the Rock of our salvation," was simple that all could understand. fittingly fulfilled when the Advent Mission Friendly Societies' Hall, Eustace St., Manly. In testimony one sister expressed her- Choir, under the able baton of Brother self thus: " These' readings have been E. P. Jewson, rendered the sacred cantata, Another lady who for years has been convinced of the truth of the Advent mes- very real to me ; I have felt that the Lord " file Saviour of Men," in the Cottesloe has spoken direct to my heart, and I thank Theatre on Sunday evening of June 25. sage has lately begun to honour God by keeping His holy day. Week night meet- Him for it." And did not the Lord speak The principals were: soprano, Miss E. to all our hearts? Ah, yes I Surely the Hilton ; tenor, Brother Stan. Louis, who ings are being held in this lady's home, with a fair attendance. Three of those Lord directed His servants to warn, direct, was able to attend the final rendering; and encourage us. bass, Pastor E. E. Roenfelt; pianist, Miss who attend are young men who seem de- sirous of knowing the way of salvation The message speeds on! How we re- V. Kingston; organist, Miss E. Bradley; joice to read of men and women that conductor, Brother E. P. Jewson. more perfectly. One of these is now en- deavouring to overcome the cigarette have been held in bondage by the power After a hearty welcome had been ex- of sin, being liberated by the gospel's tended to all by Pastor Roenfelt, Pastor habit, and is making plans to start busi- ness for himself so that he can keep God's power. Surely the time has come for us C. S. Palmer led in prayer, following which to "go forth to proclaim with power the he read the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah, true rest day. We have had from nine to twelve at these cottage meetings, a Roman message of a crucified and risen Saviour." which was an appropriate introduction to For blessings received from the Divine the theme of the evening. Catholic couple being among those who have attended. Pray that souls may be during the Week of Prayer, an offering At the conclusion of the programme a doubling that of last year was given to tell few words of appreciation were spoken on won in this place. A lady whom I visited and supplied others of the Christ who is " able to save behalf of the congregation by Pastor to the uttermost." Palmer, after which he closed with prayer. with literature has also been visited by Sister Knight, our Sabbath school secre- We thank God for what He has done This musical treat came as a result of for us, and with confidence we trust Him the mission staff's realising that "variety tary, and she informs me that this lady is planning to attend our week-night meet- for the future. is the spice of life," and that such a diver- E. R WHITEHEAD. sion would be not only interesting, but ings. This lady is in a good position in society, and seems to be an earnest seeker 104 Lansdowne St., also helpful. Cottesloe, noted for its con- Hurstville, N.S W. servatism, yielded to this treatment, for after more light. the attendance has increased, and it is felt In February last a Sabbath school was that future meetings will be benefited organised, in which Pastor and Mrs. J. E. A New Anointing of the Holy thereby. Steed, their son-in-law and daughter and The mission choir is some forty-five children were included. With all present Spirit strong, composed of members of our vari- we should have a membership of twenty- WHEN we survey the present unrest ous metropolitan churches. Much could six. Brother Roland Knight is our super- and the dread and de-pair into which the be said in regard to the valuable and in- intendent, and Sister Cochrane the assist- world has been plunged, and then con- dispensable assistance rendered to the mis- ant. Brother Knight is also treasurer of sider the open doors and longing hearts, sion, but space will not permit, except to the company. and the lost men and women everywhere, mention the consistent, whole-hearted co- Manly needs a good strong tent mission the situation should stir us mightily to operation of all in attendance and singing. to develop the work, and we are hoping seek for the only power that will give us The rendering of this simple yet message- and praying that one will soon be held in success in our work, the only means by filled cantata was made possible by the this town. We anticipate good results in which our work may be finished, and the kindness of Brother R. W. Johnson, mus- souls saved when such a mission comes to only means by which we ourselves may ical director at A. M. College, and a Manly. be saved. It should impel us to seek a number of students who lent their copies. W. R. CARSWELL. new anointing of the Holy Spirit. Noth- The mission staff highly esteems their kind- ing that weighs on my mind is compar- ness, and desires to express its deepest able to that. We have treated this mat- appreciation to all who assisted in this " THE closer you come to Jesu., the ter too lightly. Some have been talking way. more faulty you will appear in your own ahout it, and have been praying for the Yes, brethren, t he work is onward. God eyes; for your vision will be clearer, Holy Spirit. But are we pre pared to is at the helm. Let us pray that we may and your imperfections Bill be seen in receive it ? God's supreme provision ever be His willing and obedient disciples. broad and distinct contrast to his perfect calls for a preparation of heart, and a real S. UTTLEY. nature." seeking after God. L. H. CHRISTIAN. 6 17/7/33

every one who professes the truth should Heaven's Register be a living preacher. God calls upon all, both preachers and people, to awake. All "Said the Judge, 'All will be justified heaven is astir. The scenes of earth's by their faith, and judged by their works.' history are fast closing. We are amid the How vividly then appeared their neglect, perils of the last days. Greater perils are and how wise the arrangement of God in before us, and yet we are not awake. giving to every man a work to do to pro- This lack of activity and earnestness mote the cause and save his fellow men. in the cause of God is dreadful. This Each was to demonstrate a living faith in death stupor is from Satan.—Vol. I, pp. his family and in his neighbourhood, by ANNUAL HOME MISSIONS 26o, 261. showing kindness to the poor, sympathis- "Satan is now seeking to hold God's ing with the afflicted, engaging in mission- EFFORT ary labour, and by aiding the cause of people in a state of inactivity, to keep God with his means. But, like Men z, the them from acting their part in spreading Important Counsel from the curse of God rested upon them for what the truth, that they may at last be weighed they had Servant of the Lord in the balance and found wanting."—Id., not done. They had loved that p. 260. work which would bring the greatest Restraining Spirit of God Being There is a lack of that love which led profit in this life; and opposite their Withdrawn Christ to leave His heavenly home and names in the ledger devoted to good works there was a mournful blank.—Vol. "THE restraining Spirit of God is even take man's nature, that humanity might now being withdrawn from the world. touch humanity, and draw humanity to 4, P. 386. Hurricanes, storms, tempests, fire and divinity. There is a stupor, a paralysis, "He who becomes a child of God flood, disasters by sea and land, follow upon the people of God, which prevents should henceforth look upon himself as a each other in quick succession. Science them from understanding the duty of the link in the chain let down to save the seeks to explain all these. The signs hour."—" Christ's Object Lessons," p. 303. world, one with Christ in His plan of mercy, going forth with Him to s"r, k and thickening around us, telling of the near A Call to Awake approach of the Son of God, are attributed save the lost."—"Ministry of Healing," to any other than the true cause. Men " Wake up, brethren and sisters, wake p. up. Sleep no longer. ` Why stand ye cannot discern the sentinel angels restrain- A Forceful Illustration ing the four winds that they shall not here all the day idle ? ' Jesus calls you, blow until the servants of God are sealed ; saying 'Go work today in My vineyard.' " Angels marvel at man's shallow ap- but when God shall bid His angels loose Whoever has received the Holy Spirit, preciation of the love of God. Heaven the winds, there will be such a scene of will make it manifest ; for his powers will stands indignant at the neglect shown to strife as no pen can nicture."—" Testi- be employed in the most active service. the souls of men. Would we know how monies for the Church," Vol. 6, p. 408. All who actually receive Christ by faith, Christ regards it ? How would a father "The days in which we live are solemn work. They feel the burden of souls. and mother feel, did they know that their and important. The Spirit of God is God now calls upon every one who has a child, lost in the cold and the snow, had gradually but surely being withdrawn knowledge of the truth, who is a deposit- been passed by, and left to perish, by ary of sacred truth, to arise and impart those who might have saved it ? Would from the earth. Plagues and judgments Review are already falling upon the despisers of the light of heaven to others."—" they not be terribly grieved, wildly in- the grace of God. The calamities by land and Herald," Dec. 6, 1893. dignant? Would they not denounce those "There will be no idler, no slothful one, and sea, the unsettled state of society, the murderers with wrath hot as their tears, alarms of war, are portentous. They found inside the kingdom of heaven. 0 intense as their love ? The sufferings of forecast approaching events of the great- that God would set this matter in all its every man are the sufferings of God's est magnitude. The agencies of evil are importance before the sleeping churches ! child, and those who reach out no helping combining their forces, and consolidating. O that Zion would arise and put on her hand to their perishing fellow beings pro- They are strengthening for the last great beautiful garments! 0 that she would voke His righteous anger."—" The Desire crisis. Great changes are soon to take shine!"—" Testimonies," Vol. 6, p. 434. of Ages," p. 825. place in our ot orld, and the final move- " There is work to be done for those " With almost impatient eagerness the ments will be rapid ones."— Vol. 9, p. 11. who know not the truth, just such work as angels wait for our co-operation ; for man was done for you when you were in dark- must be the channel to communicate with Passage from Place to Place ness. It is too late to sleep, too late to man. And when we give ourselves to Hedged Up become indolent do-nothings. To every Christ in whole-hearted devotion, angels one the Householder has given a work. " We have no time to lose. The end is rejoice that they may speak through our Let us go forward, and not backward. voices to reveal Goa's love."—Id.,p. 297. near. The passage from place to place to We want a new conversion daily. We spread the truth will soon be hedged with want the love of Jesus throbbing in our Ministry of the Printed Page dangers on the right hand and on the left. hearts, that we may be instrumental in "Church members, awake to the impor- Everything will be placed to obstruct the saving many souls."—"Review and Herald," way of the Lord's messengers, so that they June 10, 1880. tance of the circulation of our literature, will not be able to do that which it is " We are not, as Christians, doing one- and devote more time to this work. Place possible for them to do now. We must twentieth part that we might do in in the homes of the people papers, tracts, and books that will preach the gospel in look our work fairly in the face, and ad- winning souls to Christ. There is a world vance as fast as possible in aggressive its several lines. There is no time to be to be warned and every sincere Christian lost. Let many give themselves willingly warfare. From the light given me of will be a guide and an example to others God I know that the powers of darkness and unselfishly to the canvassing work, in faithfulness, in cross-bearing, in prompt and thus help to sound a warning that is are working with intense energy from and vigorous action, in unswerving fidelity beneath, and with stealthy tread Satan is greatly needed. When the church takes to the cause of truth, and in sacrifices up her appointed work, she will go forth advancing to take those who are now and labours to promote the cause of God." asleep, as a wolf taking his prey. We `fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and —Id., Aug. 23, 1881. terrible as an army with banners.' "— have warnings now which we may give, "Long has God waited for the spirit of a work now which we may do ; but soon service to take possession of the whole Southern Watchman, Nov. 20, 1902. it will be more difficult than we can church, so that every one shall be working A Call to Leaders imagine. God help us to keep in the for Him according to his ability.—" Acts channel of light, to work with our eyes of the Apostles," p. 111. "Those who have the spiritual oversight fastened on Jesus our leader, and patiently, " God could have reached his object in of the church should devise ways and perseveringly press on to gain the victory." saving sinners without our aid ; but in means by which an opportunity may be Vol. 6, p. 22. order for us to develop a character like given to every member of the church to Christ's, we must share in his work. In act some part in God's work. Too often Conditions Among God's People order to enter into His j by—the Fry of in the past this has not been done. Plans "God's people must take warning and seeing souls redeemed by His sacrifice— have not been clearly laid and fully carried discern the signs of the times. The signs we must participate in His labours for out, whereby the talents of all might be of Christ's coming are too plain to be their redemption."—" The Desire of Ages," employed in active service. There are doubted; and in view of these things p. 142. but few who realise how much has been 17/7/33 ATTISTRAltXmANIE go14.15-7*w 7 lost because of this."—" Testimonies," Vol. Wiltshire.—The members of our 9, p. 116. churches in Christchurch joined with the "In every church the members should be WEDDING BELLS family and numerous friends of the late so trained that they will devote time to Mr. T. H. Wiltshire, in mourning the loss the winning of souls to Christ. How can of a loved one. Mr. Wiltshire was a Jackson-Triggs.—On the evening of it be said of the church, ` Ye are the light prominent and respected business man, July I in the tiurstville church, N.S.W., who evinced a keen interest in our message of the world,' unless the members of the Miss Doris Hannah Triggs was united in church are actually imparting light ? Let and work, and the sincere sympathy of marriage with Albert Thomas Jackson. every church member is extended to Sister those who have charge of the flock of Kind and willing hands had, in a short Christ awake to their duty, and set many Wiltshire and her family in the loss they time after the Sabbath, tastefully decorated have sustained. The funeral, which was souls to work."—Vol. 6, p. 436. the church, which was filled with relatives "Many would be willing to work if largely attended, took place at Bromley and friends. We wish Brother and Sister cemetery on June 27. We are sure that they were taught how to begin. They Jackson the blessing of God as unitedly need to be instructed and encouraged. the God of all comfort will point the eyes they walk life's j nuney to serve the of the bereaved to that glad reunion day, Every church should be a training school E. R. WHITEHEAD. for Christian workers. Its members Master. so near at hand. P. KILROY. should be taught how to give Bible read- Southon-Evans.—A large attendance ings, how to conduct and teach Sabbath of relatives and friends assembled at Dobson.--Gloria Dawn, the infant school classes, how best to help the poor Waitara church, N.S.W., to witness the daughter (nine months) of Brother and and to care for the sick, how to work wedding ceremony of Brother Esmond Sister J. Dobson, of Marrackville, fell asleep for the unconverted. There should be Southon of Warburton and Miss Ethel on May 24, at the Renwick Children's Hos- schools of health, cooking schools, and Lillian Evans of Hornsby, late of New- pital, Summer Hill, after six weeks of classes in various lines of Christian help castle, on June 25. The church was patient suffering. The little one had every work. There should not only be teaching, tastefully decorated for the occasion. As care and attention, but God saw best. but actual work under experienced in- the bride and bridegroom take up their The parents felt their loss very keenly, structors. Let the teachers lead the way residence in Warburton, many are the and as a result Sister Dobson now lies in in working among the people, and others, good wishes for joy, happiness, and pros- the St. Margaret's Hospital with a nervous uniting with them, will learn from their perity. We trust the blessing of the Lord breakdown, but is improving. To them example. One example is worth more will rest upon them in their united service both we extend our deepest sympathy, and than many precepts."—"Ministry of Heal- for the Master. A. SMART. pray that the God of heaven will comfort ing," p. 149. them. We laid their little darling to rest "That which is needed now far the up- Pearce-Cowley.—The Wahroong a in the Rookwood cemetery. "'Who building of our churches is the nice work church was filled with interested friends plucked this flower ? ' said the gardener. of wise labourers to discern and develop and well-wishers on the afternoon of June `I,' said the Master. And the gardener talent in the church,—talent that can be 26, when Miss Mary Cowley and Mr. held his peace." educated for the Master's use. There Harold Pearce, both of Mackay, Queens.. The service was conducted by the-writer. should be a well organised plan for the land, were united in the bonds of matri- R. GOVETT. employment of workers to go into all our mony. The church was tastefully deco- churches, large and small, to instruct the rated by members of the nursing staff of Anderson.—After a long period of members how to labour for the upbuilding the Sydney Sanitarium, Miss Cowley be- growing weakness, Brother J. Anderson of the church, and also for unbelievers. ing a graduate of this institution. With passed peacefully away at Proton, South It is training, education, that is needed. blue skies above, with friends about, and New Zealand, on June to, at the age of Those who labour in visiting the churches with hearts united in the truth, Brother and seventy-three years. He accepted the should give the brethren and sisters in- Sister Pearce commenced life together message under the labours of Pastor A. I. struction in practical methods of doing under happy circumstances. As they Mitchell during the mission effort at Blen- missionary work."— Vol. 9, p. 117. settle in Mackay, Queensland, there to heim. He was faithful to the end, dying " There should be no delay in this well- unitedly lift the light of truth, they go with in the full assurance of a place in the man- planned effort to educate the church mem- the sincere good wishes of their friends sions that his Saviour has gone to prepare bers."—Id., p. 119. and associates in New South Wales, and for him. He leaves a wife and one son, to " The minister should not feel that it is the hope that the Lord will greatly bless whom we extend our sympathy and com- his duty to do all the talking and all the them as they journey on the path of life. mend them to the One who is able to labouring and all the praying ; he should W. G. TURNER. comfort the sorrowing. T. HOWSE. educate helpers in every church. Let • different ones take turns in leading the meetings, and in giving Bible readings ; in DISORDER and untidiness in daily duties so doing they will be calling into use the will lead to forgetfulness of God.—"Test- Australasian Conference talents which God has given them, and at imonies," Vol 6, p. 171. Association Limited the same time be receiving a training as workers."—" Gospel THE Annual General Meeting of the Workers," p. 197. OBITUARY Australasian Conference Association Ltd. A Convincing Combination will be held at "Mizpah," Wahroonga, New South Wales, on Monday, the 4th day " The work of God in this earth can Bush.—After many weary days of of September, 1933, at 2.30 p.m. never be finished until the men and Patient suffering, William Bush, the women comprising our church member- beloved husband of Sister Bush of the Business ship rally to the work, and unite their Epping church, passed peacefully to rest at his residence, Carlingford, on May 5, To receive and consider the Balance efforts with those of ministers and church Sheet, Profit and Loss Account, and the officers."—Id., p. 352. aged seventy-one years. Although he had These pointed extracts clearly indicate not openly accepted the truth, I believe reports of the Board and of the Auditors; that we are living in the closing scenes of that had he been spared he would have to elect members of the Board in place of this earth's history, and the time has come done so, and we feel that he has fallen those retiring and Auditors; and to trans- act any other business as may properly be for us to respond to the call of the prophet asleep in Jesus. We laid him to rest in the to "arise and shine " so that the glory of Rookwood cemetery on May 8, in the brought before the meeting. God might be revealed amid the spiritual presence of a very large number of relatives By Order of the Board of Management. R. H. ADAIR, darkness that enshrouds the world. I and friends, there to await the voice of trust that every reader will respond to the the Life-giver. The deceased leaves a Secretary. call to participate in our annual soul-win- widow, one son, and two daughters to ning effort, by saying, " Here am I ; send mourn their sad loss, but not as those who me." have no hope. To them we extend our A Card W. J. WESTERMAN. deepest sympathy and pray that the God of heaven will comfort them as He alone DR. W. HOWARD JAMES may be con- can. The services in the Mortuary, Ash- sulted at 24 Collins St., Melbourne, 2 to 4 " WHILE searching for the ideal friend, field, and at the graveside were conducted p.m., and at 20 Jessamine Ave., Windsor, it is well to be one." by the writer. R. GOVETT. Vic. 'Phone, Central 7511, Windsor 7119. 8 [ RECOlkITY**V 17p7/3d

c Central and Southern European Divisions. long to a great movement. We are Austrulasian 2aecarb While with us he visited the believers at favoured by having with us Past or W. H. THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE Edgware, spent a week-end with the stu- Anderson, our pioneer missionary to AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE dents at Newbold College, and had one Africa, who came with a burdened heart OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Sabbath with our members at Stanborough for its millions, and who is giving great Editor : Anna L. Hindson Park. We are always glad to hear Brother inspiration to this meeting . After forty Assistant Editor: Viola M. Rogers Spicer's encouraging word concerning the years of foreign service, he is planning to progress of the work in every land, and to go•back to Africa after his furlough. The Single Subscription. Der year, post paid - camp is held at Colltgedale, near our Order through your conference office, or send listen to his certain note of triumph in the direct to the Avondale Industries, Advent message." Southern Junior College. It is a fine Cooranbong, N.S.W. school in a beautiful spot in the valley." Advertising rate as. ed. for each insertion All copy for the paper and all advertisements WE had the pleasure of reading a letter should be sent to Mrs. Hindson, "Mizpah," " Onward and Upward League " from • Sister Lukens, the wife of Pastor Wahroonga, N.S.W. Morris Lukens, the President of the North- Printed weekly for the Conference by the A NEW society has come into being in ern Californian Conference. While the Avatinki.z Oasis (A.C.A. COORANBONG, N.I.W Auckland. It has a membership of about letter was not written for publica, ion, we fifty-five senior Missionary Volunteers, believe it will be of interest to tin it many friends in Australia, who will be glad to THE writer of our good first-page article and is governed by a president and com- mittee elected by the members at its hear from them again. Sister Lukens Pastor W. E. Barr, is the chaplain of the wrote from St. Helena, California, on Washington Sanitarium, Takoma Park, inaugural meeting held on the second day of May. A small membership fee covers May 14: " We are here at St. Helena for U.S.A. the cost of rent, and places the society on a few days, having driven over from Oak- PASTOR W. J. WESTERMAN, our Uttion a good financial basis. land this morning for the graduation ex- Home Missions Secretary, returned to ercises at Pacific Union College. This From a number of suggested names for service is always very impressive, and is headquarters on July 5 after six weeks in the new society, "The Onward and Up- Victoria. Pastor Westerman led out in really conducted in quite an unusual man- ward League" was selected, and so far ner. The graduates wear gowns and caps, the Week of Prayer at Warburton, and the society is living up to its ideals. reports a splendid prayer season.. A month gray for the academics and black for the Meetings are held every second Saturday college graduates. A large number of was spent among the churches in Mildura, evening' from 7.30 to 9.30 and are of an Bendigo, Geelong, and the Metropolitan degrees were conferred. Pastor Alonzo instructional and social nature, and so far Baker, one of the editors of the American area. In each place visited, Pastor Wester- may be well designated "social to save." man presented the Annual Home Missions Signs of the Times, gave the address. The committee meets for a few minutes There are few in our denomination that Effort with the Interpreter, and found our at the close of each evening to review the members ready to respond. equal him as a speaker. He had so many progress and make further plans. Pro- appointments dining the recent temper- WHILE the Governor of Queensland, grammes are planned well ahead, and pro- ance campaign that many of them had to Sir Leslie Wilson, was touring in the far vide for debates, biographical sketches, be kept by airplane ; the trains could not North, Brother S. Dymock, engaged in col- music, elocution, educational films, early get him there in time. The Pacific Col- porteur work, had the privilege of riding New Zealand missions, native life, and lege has an A Cappella Choir [a choir that in the Governor's train from Mount Garnet history. sings without any musical accompaniment] to Lappa Junction. Brother .Dymock pre- An invitation meeting is now arranged that is famous throughout the State. I sented Sir Leslie Wilson with a four- for July 8. All church members are to be wonder if you hate visited the St. Helena volume set of "Bible Pictures and Stories." the guests of the Onward and Upward Sanitarium. I al ways feel just a little nearer After the Governor's return to Brisbane League, and all are looking forward to a heaven while I am here. We are shut he wrote Brother Dymock a very nice profitable and enjoyable time. away from the world, surrounded by the letter, thanking him for the volumes, and A. J. DYA SON, everlasting hills, while beautiful trees, saying how helpful he thought they would M.V. Sec. North N.Z. graceful shrubs, and lovely flowers make be to the young people of Australia. the grounds so inviting and restful, and one feels the deep spiritual influence that WHEN writing regarding his RECORD pervades the place." subscription, Brother H. T. Howse speaks SISTER L. M. GREGG wrote from the thus of his work in Nelson, South New camp meeting in Tennessee on May 29: Zealand : "I am conducting Sunday night "Pastor and Mrs. William Woodford are Good News from Edinburgh meetings in the church here, and there are here, and have irquired after many of the " WE are having excellent meetings," some who are very regular in attendance. old members. You remember he laboured writes Brother F. W. Johnston from Edin- One lady attended Pastor R. A. Anderson's in N.S.W. and was President of the burgh, "the best, in fact, that I have ex- meetings in Brisbane. I trust that her South Australian Conference. They send perienced since coming to the British Isles. interest may deepen in the message and their greetings to their old friends, and Fully six .hundred are coming regularly that she will eventually take her stand for would be pleased to hear from any who every Tuesday night to the Masonic Tem- the truth. We enjoy very much the re- care to write. Their address is 1819 ple, the most aristocratic hall in the city. ports printed in the RECORD, and we Ridgewood Drive, Chattanooga, Tennes- Having, as it does, such a good reputa- always feel that we are up to date in regard see, U.S A. They seem well and happy tion, it is commanding the attention of the to the work after reading the paper in the truth. Another old Australian best class of people. through. We were made very happy when friend I met on the camp ground is Sister "Sunday was a part of the holiday sea- we read the good reports from Samoa. Wilson Williams. She saw me and threw son, and the churches, I am told, were Truly the work is moving there at last. her arms around me and said, 'Australia!' practically depleted. Notwithstanding It would be very interesting to return I then remembered her and we had a good this, we had an attendance of nearly a there now to see the interest and the results visit. She spoke of laying Pastor G. T. thousand. The best of it all is that these of the work." Wilson to rest in Queensland. She asked meetings started quite small and the num- after the old friends. She and her hus- ber has been worked up. So the people PASTOR AND MRS. W. A. SPICER arrived band are very feeble, but love the message in England in April, after spending fifteen are coming on the merits of what they and are ripening for the harvest. Pastor have heard and not merely on the ad- months in the Far East. We quote this and Mrs. C. H. Watson are here. Pastor vertisements." paragraph from our church paper for the Watson is giving some very good studies At the close of this most encouraging British Isles,the Missionary Worker, dated on the sanctuary and the atonement. We letter, Brother Johnston expresses a hope May 19: "ave e h been very glad to had a fine Youth's Congress here last week. have Pastor and Mrs. W. A. Spicer with that all our people will pray for the spread Nearly a thousand young people came in of the message in that great city. us for a few weeks. They came through from all parts of the Southland. They from Singapore early in April, and while discussed their problems freely, and Sister Spicer is on her way back to Wash- showed good sense and loyally. It was a WE thank the anonymous sender of ington, it is expected that Brother Spicer real inspiration to the young people, and £2 Ios., " Tithes," which reached the Union will remain in Europe until the autumn. many who are isolated or connected with Conference office by post on July 4. This He will be attending meetings in the small companies now feel they really be- money has been placed in the tithe fund.