Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." Key. 22:12. VOLUME 10. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, FIFTH-DAY, MARCH 20, 1884. NUMBER 12. it is his constant aifn to lead souls away from in their orderly march through the heavens. their allegiance to the King of Heaven. He It is through his power that vegetation flour- Cjjt digits of % Crater would have minds so trained that men and ishes, that the leaves appear and the flowers PUBLISHED WEEKLY, FOR THE women will exert their influence on the side of bloom. His word controls the elements, and error and moral corruption, instead of using by him the valleys are made fruitful. He covers International Tract and Missionary Society. their talents in the service of God. to save souls the heavens with clouds, and prepares rain for (For terms, etc., see last page.) and bless society. His object is effectually the earth; he "maketh grass to grow upon the gained, when, by perverting their ideas of edu- mountains." "He giveth snow like wool; he Entered at the Post-Office in Oakland. cation, he succeeds in enlisting parents and scattereth the hoar frost like ashes." "When teachers on his side; for a wrong education he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of THE LOYE1 OF CHRIST. often starts the mind on the road to infidelity. waters in the heavens, and he causeth the The conclusions which learned men have vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; ART thou alone on earth, a stranger here, he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth Without one kindred spirit dwelling near reached as the result of their scientific investi- To soothe thy sorrows, or thy joys to share, gations are carefully taught and fully explained; forth the wind out of his treasures." Or breathe thy name to Heaven in secret prayer? while the impression is distinctly given that Parents and teachers should aim to impress Be comforted, for thou hast still a Friend. if these learned men are correct, the Bible can- minds with the beauty of truth. They should Lo ! Jesus loves thee—loves thee to the end. not be. These philosophers would make us be- realize that the safety of the young depends Art thou in sickness? Lift thy weary eyes lieve that man, the crowning wrork of creation, upon combining religious culture with general Unto that cross whereon he bleeds and dies; came by slow degrees from the savage state, education, that they may escape the snare of Behold the pierced hands, the riven side! and that farther back, he was evolved from the unsanctified knowledge. Who and what are For thee he suffered and was crucified; And thou with him hereafter shall ascend, race of brutes. They are so intent upon ex- the men of learning, that the minds and char- For Jesus loves thee—loves thee to the end. cluding God from the sovereignty of the uni- acters of the young should be moulded by their verse, that they demean man, and defraud him ideas? They are not connected with the great Art thou in poverty and sore distress ? of the dignity of his origin. Nature is exalted The Saviour's touch can make thy burden less. Source of wisdom; and if they do not actually Life's load is heavy, but he knows its weight, above the God of nature; she is idolized, while deny God, they at least lose sight of his direct And thou shalt leave it at the golden gate— w her Creator is buried up and concealed from agency in the operations of nature. But his To which thy feeble footsteps surely tend; sight by science falsely so-called. care is over all the works of his hands. Noth- For Jesus loves thee—loves thee to the end. Cold philosophical speculations, and scientific ing is too great to be directed by him; nothing Art thou ia sorrow for some secret sin- research in which God is not acknowledged, are is too small to escape his notice. Hating the evil that lies so deep within? a positive injury. The thorns of skepticism God is the foundation of everything. All One crimson fount can make thee clean and fair, are disguised; they are concealed and made at- Go thou and wash thy soul's stained vesture there. true science is in harmony with his works; all Draw near, nor fear thy boldness shall offend, tractive by the bloom and verdure of science true education leads to obedience to his govern- For Jesus loves thee—loves thee to the end. and philosophy. Skepticism is attractive to the ment. Science opens new wonders to our view; human mind. The young see an independence she soars high and explores new depths; but His sweet voice speaks to weary ones like thee, In Love's eternal language, " Comfort ye." in it that captivates the imagination, and they she brings nothing from her research that con- And all his ancient promises divine are deceived. Satan triumphs; it is altogether flicts with divine revelation. Ignorance may Were made to those who felt such need as thine. as he meant it should be. He nourishes every seek to support false views of God by appeals Goodness and mercy shall thy steps attend, seed of doubt that is sown in young hearts. to science; but the book of nature and the writ- For Jesus loves thee—loves thee to the end. He causes it to grow and bear fruit, and soon a ten word do not disagree; each sheds light on —Sarah Doudney. plentiful harvest of infidelity is reaped. Teach- the other. Rightly understood, they make us ers who sow these doubts do not lead the mind acquainted with God and his character by teach- through the mist of unbelief to faith in the in- ing us something of the wise and beneficent <$mral gtrti spired word. But ignorance of God, of hislaw s through which he works. We are thus might, his infinity, and his majesty, is the real led to adore his holy name, and to have an in- reason that there is an infidel in the world. telligent trust in his wTord. Science and tlie Bible in Education. Many teach that matter possesses vital power. The Bible should be read every day. It is BY MRS. E. G. WHITE. They hold that certain properties are imparted the correct standard of right and wrong and to matter, and it is then left to act through its of moral principle. A life of devotion to God THE foundation of all right education is aow n inherent power; and that the operations is the best shield for the young against the knowledge of God. Many parents who make of nature are carried on in harmony with fixed temptations to which they are exposed while great sacrifices to educate their children, seem laws, that God himself cannot interfere with. acquiring an education. The first consideration to think that a well-trained intellect is more es- This is false science, and is sustained by noth- should be to honor God; the second to be faith- sential than a knowledge of God and his truth. ing in the word of God. Nature is not self- ful to humanity, performing the duties and They neglect to train up their children in the acting; she is the servant of' her Creator. God meeting the trials that each day brings, and nurture and admonition of the Lord, and act as does not annul his laws nor work contrary to bearing its burdens with firmness and courage. though they supposed this important part of them; but he is continually using them as his Earnest and untiring effort, united with strong education would come naturally, as a matter of instruments. Nature testifies of an intelli- purpose and entire trust in God, will help in ev- course. But the first and most important les- gence, a presence, an active agency, that works ery emergency, and will qualify for a useful son to be impressed upon young minds is the in, and through, and above her laws. There is life. Such a life is a series of triumphs, not al- duty of regulating the life by the principles of in nature the continual working of the Father ways seen and understood, but reaching far the word of God. and the Son. Said Christ, " My Father work- into the future, when we shall see as we are Parents and teachers should make God first. eth hitherto, and I work." seen and know as we are known. The influence of his Spirit purifies the heart God has finished his creative work, but his If we work in harmony with the Spirit of and stimulates the intellect. If the fear of God energy is still exerted in upholding the objects God, we shall see of his salvation. The educa- is made the basis of education, the result will of his creation. It is not because the mechan- tion begun here will not be completed in this be a wrell-developed and symmetrical character, ism that has once been set in motion continues life; it will be going forward through all eter- one that is neither dwarfed nor one-sided. Care its work by its own inherent energy that the nity,—progressing ever, never completed. Day should be taken to keep constantly before the pulse beats and breath follows breath; but by day the wonderful works of God, the evi- mind the fact that we are dependent on God, every breath, every pulsation of the heart, is an dences of his miraculous power in creating and and that we owe him willing obedience, a life- evidence of the all-pervading care of Him in sustaining the universe, will open before the time of loving service.