A MONTHLY MAGAZINE, DEVOTED TO PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND MORAL CULTURE.
GOOD HEALTH is emphatically a Family Journal, being cheap, plain, and practical, qualities which have won for it the largest circulation of any Health Journal in America. It is devoted to all reforms, but is ultra in none. It is unpartisan and unsectarian. Its only creed is nature's laws. It treats of Health, Temperance, General Literature Science, and many other interesting and practical subjects.
Every number contains valuable articles about how to preserve health, and how to treat diseases with simple remedies.
Its presence in a family will save many times its cost every year. Each number contains 32 pages of solid reading matter. Send for specimen copy. Price, $1.00 a year.
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Armstrong's Book Again.
By Editor
“The Signs of the Times seems to think that we ought not to advertise a book or say a word in its favor unless we can endorse everything in it. We may as well say at once that we never supposed that any of our readers would think that we intended by any criticism of a book to say that it was faultless. The Times thinks we ought to follow it through all of its wandering among the ‘beasts’ and the ‘horses’ and the ‘plagues’ and the ‘vials.’”—Cal. Christian Advocate.
Oh, no. We have not asked the Advocate to try to harmonize every misstatement and inconsistency in the Methodist publications on the Sunday question. We are not so hard-hearted as that! But when the whole argument of a publication rests upon the affirmation that the Sabbath given at Sinai was a local and temporary institution, and the writer claims to have demonstrated it by a criticism on the Hebrew, and we prove that what he calls a demonstration rests upon an inexcusable and willful misrepresentation of the Hebrew text, and a perversion of the Hebrew grammar, then we have insisted, and yet insist, that the Advocate should show a modicum of Christian consistency by trying to show that our indictment of the book is an error, or else cease to recommend it. And we repeat that if its course in that case is a fair specimen of Methodist religious morality, then it is full time that by some means there be put “a check on Methodism!” It is too late for the Advocate to try to cover this issue. It has gone before too many readers for that.
Philology, History, Etc., Etc.
By Editor
A FRIEND handed to us a pamphlet entitled "Three Religions," in which the writer, who styles himself "Ephraim," gives a running exposition of many things, all in the most incoherent and incongruous style. To show the Israelitish origin of Europeans and Americans he treats us to the following precious specimen of reasoning:—
"It was the custom among the Israelites to speak of a man as the son of such an one, as David the son of Jesse, etc. The Saxons seem to have held to the custom, only that they put son to the end of the family name, as John Johnson, William Williamson, etc. Now, if we put son to the end of the name Isaac, we have Isaacson. Then, if we cut off the prefix letter I, we have Isaacson, or Saxon."
On what principle the prefix is dropped we are not told. With such evidence all must be convinced! The writer is also a strong believer in the Napoleon family, and yet looks for its revival. We can help them out on that subject by a method of argument as conclusive as that given above, and very similar to it. In Rev. 9: 11 is a personage called Abaddon. We can easily imagine, on the principle that names have significance, that this might be written "A-bad-'un," which all know is good rustic dialect for "A bad one," which is an accurate description of Louis Napoleon! The case is clear. We doubt whether there was ever so conclusive evidence given on the Napoleon subject before.
We would not, even to show the absurdity of such theories, use a fact or declaration of Scripture, but we have no great respect for the "personage" referred to above, and make no apology for the use of his name. When will vagarists cease to bore the public with their useless theories?
$25,000 Wanted.
WE, the undersigned, hereby give the sums set to our names, to raise the sum of $25,000 to be placed under the control of trustees chosen at the annual session of the California Conference. Said sum to be loaned to some of our Institutions at 5 per cent., the proceeds of which shall be used to assist those who are seeking an education at the Healdsburg College, to fill positions in the cause of God. Said individuals must be recommended by the Conference Committee and the College Faculty.
William Butcher.........................................$5,000
Joseph Leininger....................................... 5,000
John Morrison............................................1,000
F. H. Adams................................................500
Mrs. Mary Scott...........................................500
A Friend to the Cause...................................800
“Who’ll be the next?”
International Tract and Missionary Society.
By Stephen Nelson Haskell
The International Tract and Missionary Society was organized Aug. 13, 1874. It has furnished health and religious publications to co-operative missions and individuals in every State and Territory in the United States, and to every civilized nation on the globe. During 1883 it placed in free public libraries in this country over 6,000 volumes of standard religious books at a cost of over $6,000, two-thirds of which was donated by other funds and the publishers. It has also placed valuable books in many libraries in England, and supplied reading-rooms with health and religious periodicals.
It has a free reading-room, No. 371, Third Avenue, New York City, where it will keep constantly on hand Health and Temperance publications to furnish co-operating missions and branch offices on the Atlantic Coast and in Europe. William J. Boynton, 200 East 27th Street, manager and city missionary.
It has also a free reading-room 316 Fremont Street, San Francisco, Cal., from which place all ships are visited which enter that harbor. Andrew Brorsen and H. C. Palmer, city missionaries.
Free reading-room at H Street, between Sixth and Seventh, East Portland, Oregon. Boston, Mass., J. R. Israel, residence Rowly, Mass. New Bedford, Mass., Mrs. Anna H. Bradford, residence Acushnet, Mass. The ship work at Liverpool, England, is under the charge of Geo. R. Drew, 40 Price Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, Eng. Eld. A. A. John, 161 Willingham Street, Great Grimsby, Eng. At the above-mentioned places the public are cordially invited.
The society is sustained by the liberalities of friends of missions. Donations by draft or otherwise will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged by any of the above-mentioned agents, or Miss M. L. Huntly, Secretary South Lancaster, Mass., U. S. A.
S. N. HASKELL, President.
STIMME DER WAHRHEIT.
By Editor
A GERMAN MONTHLY ILLUSTRATED FAMILY JOURNAL.
Devoted to the maintenance of practical Christianity and Bible religion. It is bold and outspoken in its explanation of the prophecies and defense of the doctrines of the near coming of our Saviour, and the binding obligation of the Law of God.
Its neat appearance and the beautiful illustrations of many Bible subjects secure general favor, while the low price at which it is offered places it within the reach of all.
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ADVENT HAROLDEN,
By Editor
A SIXTEEN-PAGE SWEDISH RELIGIOUS MONTHLY.—PUBLISHED
AT BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.
ADVENT HAROLDEN is devoted to the proclamation of the second coming of Christ, the explanation of Prophecy and Bible doctrines in general, and the defense of the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Its family department is filled with instructive reading, accompanied with beautiful illustrations, and also gives valuable hints with reference to the preservation of health and the treatment of disease.
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ADVENT TIDENDE.
By Editor
TWELVE PAGES.
A DANISH-NORWEGIAN RELIGIOUS SEMI-MONTHLY.
Devoted to the dissemination of the great truths applicable to this time, among the Danes and Norwegians. Each number contains a beautiful illustration of some interesting Bible theme, besides a large amount of varied reading on different points of our faith. The subjects of health and temperance and the leading events of the day, are given due attention, thus making it, with its other features, an invaluable household magazine.
TERMS.
To American subscribers, $1.00 a year. Five or more copies to one address, 75 cents per copy. New subscribers receive the magazine one year, and the beautiful picture, The Way of Life, for $1.00.
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Payment and Mailing Notice
By Editor
Notice.—We send no papers from this Office without pay in advance, unless by special arrangement. When persons receive copies without ordering them they are sent by other parties, and we can give no information in regard to them. Persons thus receiving them are not indebted to the Office.
Money orders, drafts, etc., should be made to "Pacific Press;" NEVER individuals, as they may be absent, and business thereby be delayed.
Death of Elder J. N. Andrews
By Editor
The Review and Herald brings us the sad intelligence of the death of Elder J. N. Andrews, at Bâle, Switzerland, Oct. 21. Although he had been failing for some time, and it was generally supposed that he could not last long, the news will come as a shock to the denomination at large. We are apprised of the fact just on the eve of going to press, and having no particulars, must defer further notice until next week.
Zechariah Article Series
By Editor
The article on Zechariah in this paper, by J. N. A., belongs to a series, most of the numbers of which were published some weeks ago. But they did not all come together in the mail, and we had commenced another series before this arrived. The last of those on Zechariah will be published next week.
Articles on Nehemiah by Mrs. E. G. White
By Editor
WE are happy to announce that we shall soon commence a series of articles by Mrs. E. G. White, on Nehemiah. The articles which we have been publishing on Luther have proved very interesting to our readers.
Temperance and Sunday Observance
By Editor
THE article on the second page of this paper on "Temperance and Sunday Observance," we copy, as will be seen by the credit, from the Bible Banner. It contains thoughts worthy of the careful consideration of all. Neither the Banner, nor its correspondent who wrote the article, is in favor of Sabbath-keeping (the seventh day), but there is manifested in that article a regard for justice and for the rights of others which we wish might be shown by all.
Mrs. E. G. White’s Illness
By Editor
A LETTER from W. C. White, at Battle Creek, Mich., to his wife in Oakland, brings intelligence of the illness of his mother, Mrs. E. G. White. He says, “It is the annual attack of malaria, hard cold, and overwork.” It is, however, consoling to hear that she was improving, and there was hope that she would be able to attend the General Conference.
Court-Martial Condemns Officer’s Marriage
By Editor
WE have learned that the American army can be disgraced by the action of its officers. A court-martial has decided that an officer has disgraced the army by marrying a woman with whom he had lived as his mistress. Those who are acquainted with the army well know that drunkenness in an officer is not disgraceful; gambling is not disgraceful; to live with “a mistress” is not disgraceful; but to marry the woman with whom he lives, that is disgraceful! But we are happy to say that the finding of the court has not been approved.
Prayer and Neglected Duty
By Editor
To Mrs. M. T. McC.—Recommend your friend to read carefully the tenth chapter of the Acts. We do not understand that it is pleasing to God that we continue to pray that he will give us light in regard to duty, while we persistently neglect the instruction which he has given in his word. The Saviour said in his prayer for his disciples: “Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth.” John 17:17. For a further study of that subject we refer to our pamphlet, “Thoughts on Baptism.”
Justification by Faith.
By Editor
PROBABLY no doctrine of the Bible has caused more discussion among theologians, or suffered more abuse at the hands of sectarian extremists, than that of justification by faith. It is a prominent feature in the plan of salvation, and on this account calls for a plain, logical, Scriptural presentation before the church and the world. These facts called forth a series of editorial articles in the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, which presented the truth so forcibly and conclusively, that it was decided by the Publishing Committee, upon recommendation of the General Conference, to have them published in tract form. This has been done, and we earnestly commend the work to the attention of all our readers.
The tract comprises but forty pages, yet in this condensed form it will be found to contain a full digest of the subject: 1. A comprehensive definition of the term justification, and its legitimate application to the sinner. 2. A complete harmonizing of a so-called conflict of New Testament writers. 3. The change wrought in the relationship of the sinner to the Government of God. 4. The question, Is justification by faith of such a nature that we necessarily remain justified, or may we lose it by unfaithfulness? 5. If we lose our justification by unfaithfulness, do we then derive any benefit from our past Christian life? and 6. The bearing of the doctrine of election on the positions assumed.
When the candid reader has carefully studied the arguments on these points, which comprise about all the grounds of controversy between theologians and denominations upon the subject, we think they must conclude that there is hardly room for two opinions from a Bible stand-point. Price, 5 cents. A liberal discount by the hundred. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. W. N. G.
Diphtheria in Greensborough
DIPHTHERIA has carried off about thirty children in the vicinity of Greensborough, N. C.