Earlier text: Progress of the Work in Fu-chau, ChinaHome Making
By MRS. F. F. BYINGTON
EFFICIENCY is needed as much in the home making of today as in any other enterprise. Therefore we, as home makers, should strive to become efficient in our work, recognizing that it is an honorable business, and requires intelligence to make it a success. In the planning of our homes, great care should be taken to arrange them in the most convenient manner. First attention should be given to the arrangement of the kitchen, as this is the workshop of the family for the preparation and service of food. The kitchen should be a cheerful room, with plenty of light and sunshine. Inlaid linoleum makes the most desirable floor covering, and should harmonize with the tinting on the walls. In many modern bungalows the pantry is omitted, the work being more conveniently done by means of a well-arranged kitchen cabinet, and sufficient cupboard space to accommodate the requirements of the culinary department. The getting of meals is an art that has long been practiced, but with varying degrees of success. The planning of them is quite another question, and one which is often neglected. It is necessary that both processes be well understood if satisfactory results are to be obtained in the management of the food supply. It is most important in the planning of meals that one should be a successful buyer. In other words, the ability to buy wisely is one of the prime requisites of successful meal planning. In the planning of meals it is desirable to have a variety. It is not necessary to have a great many dishes served at each meal, but many different methods may be used in serving the same dish. Then, too, there are advantages in serving a few foods at a time. It lessens the actual cost, saves time, and is better from a physiological standpoint. During the winter the body requires the heartier foods; but as spring advances, a change of diet is necessary. Foods should be served that will help the body to eliminate poisonous materials from the system. The dandelion is full of tonic salts, and is a natural liver medicine. In the fields and markets are many wild and cultivated greens, which contain iron, potash, magnesia, and sulphur, and have beneficial medicinal qualities. There are also the salad plants, containing minerals that assist in purifying the blood. A great variety of salads may be made by combining different kinds of vegetables, fruits, or nuts. Mayonnaise and French dressings are the most desirable for vegetable salads, while cream or golden salad dressings are best for fruit salads. Lettuce, parsley, or water cress, arranged in various artistic ways, may be used for garnishing the salads.17 Strawberries, containing citric acid and mineral salts, are a blood tonic to most persons, and should be partaken of freely. Rhubarb is one of the most valuable spring plants. It contains oxalic acid, being both purgative and astringent. It can be utilized in many ways, as in puddings, dumplings, and shortcake, or served in salad form. The following is an excellent recipe for a vegetarian roast:—
2 pounds lentils
¾ pound protose
¾ pound English walnuts
3 or 4 eggs
2 medium-sized onions
2 cups milk
1 loaf bread in crumbs
Season with sage, salt, and butter
Cook lentils and onions together with salt until tender, then rub through colander, mix with other ingredients, and bake in an oblong pan. A Visit With Sister Ellen G. White
By W. C. WHITE
At three o’clock Sabbath afternoon, May 29, 1915, Elder G. B. Starr visited Sister White. Elder Starr found her in her reclining chair, in the bay window of her room, looking out upon the trees and hills about her place. He remarked how glad he was to find her amid such pleasant surroundings, and stated that she looked much better than when he saw her the Tuesday before. She replied that she was grateful for her pleasant surroundings, and that they had much improved in the years since she first came here. Sister White then said: “I am pained at the lightness and frivolity that has come in. It seems to be everywhere. We must seek greater solemnity as a people, before we shall see the power of God manifested as it should be.” This she repeated two or three times, almost word for word, and she seemed to be greatly pained over the matter. She continued: “O, how much we need more of the Holy Spirit! There is a great work to be done, and how are we ever to accomplish it?” To this Elder Starr said: “God is raising up hundreds of strong young men and women through our schools and sanitariums, and is putting his Holy Spirit upon them, and qualifying them to do a great and blessed work; and many of them are devoted, sober, earnest, and successful.” She replied: “I am so glad to hear that! You could not have told me anything more encouraging.” Continuing, she said: “I wish that I might speak again to the people, and help carry the work; but they tell me I must not speak in public now.” She then inquired, “Where have you been keeping yourself so long?” Elder Starr replied, “At Melrose, Mass., at the sanitarium where you said we ought to work.” “Oh, yes,” she answered, “I have always felt a great interest in the cause in the East, and have not lost it. The work there is not nearly finished; it is only just begun. There is a great work to be done. I wish that I might bear another testimony to our people, a strong testimony.” Elder Starr said, “We are praying daily that God will raise you up and strengthen you to bear another testimony to his people, if that is his will.” “Keep on praying,” she answered. Elder Starr then asked if she should like to have him pray with her. She replied that she should be very glad to have him pray. He knelt close by her side, so that she could hear well, and after thanking God for his many blessings, in giving to us his truth, and the special part he had enabled Sister White to act in it, he repeated, word for word, very slowly, Paul’s prayer recorded in Eph. 3:14-21, as follows: “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Sister White gave expression to several hearty amens during the quoting of this prayer; and when it was over, she expressed her gratitude for the call and the prayer, and requested Elder Starr to call again. W. C. WHITE. Grants Pass Annual Camp Meeting and Conference
By F. W. Paap
THE annual camp meeting of the Southern Oregon Conference was held in Grants Pass, Oregon, May 20-30. Careful preparations were made for the meeting. Choice grounds, free of charge and very centrally located, were secured through the courtesy of the city authorities. The camp was neat and attractive, and the decorations in the large tent were especially pleasing. The choir, under the direction of Mr. E. H. Emmerson, rendered efficient service. From the very beginning of the meeting, there was manifest a desire on the part of the people to get nearer to God. From day to day the spirit of devotion and consecration deepened. One of the important features of this good camp meeting was the daily consideration by the entire camp, of the home missionary work. Each day the eleven o'clock hour was devoted to this line of our work. In this arrangement we were in perfect harmony with the instruction given in the "Testimonies for the Church," Vol. IX, page 82:— “Properly conducted, the camp meeting is a school where pastors, elders, and deacons can learn to do more perfect work for the Master. It should be a school where the members of the church, old and young, are given opportunity to learn the way of the Lord more perfectly, a place where believers can receive an education that will help them to help others. . . . On such occasions as our annual camp meetings, we must never lose sight of the opportunities afforded for teaching the believers how to do practical missionary work in the place where they may live.” In order to demonstrate the good things spoken of to us through the spirit of prophecy, plans were laid whereby the entire camp could go out into the18 city, to visit every home with our truth-filled literature, and extend to the people a very cordial invitation to attend the meetings. The very kindliest attitude was manifested on the part of the people, and the outside attendance and interest increased from day to day. Following the days that we were out among the people, we all came together at the early morning meetings and related our experiences. Nothing could have been more inspiring and refreshing than these experience meetings. The business of the conference was transacted in the simplest way, and in every department there was shown to have been a healthy growth. About one hundred and fifty persons were won to the message during the past year. A much greater interest is being taken in personal work for souls; and with practically no changes in the officers for the ensuing year, we feel sure that in the Southern Oregon Conference a still greater work will be accomplished. We were all glad to have with us Elder C. W. Flaiz, the union president; Elder T. G. Bunch, the local president; as well as Elder W. M. Healey, of San Diego, Cal., and others, among them union secretaries, all of whom rendered good and efficient help. With an increased faith in God, with a firmer determination than ever to do his blessed will, the delegates and believers, old and young, returned to their homes at the close of the meeting, to do service for God. “THERE is no wealth like sympathy, for it is inexhaustible.” Eggs for Winter Use
By MRS. I. H. E.
CONCENTRATED water glass, costing about fifteen cents a pint, and used in the proportion of one part water glass to nine parts water, is said to give the best results in keeping summer eggs fresh for fall and early winter use. The following table is based on an experiment conducted at the Washington Experiment Station, and applies to medium-sized eggs:— | Size of Container |
Will Hold |
Amount of Water-Glass Solution |
|---|
| 1 gallon |
40 eggs |
3¾ pints |
| 2 gallon |
80 eggs |
7¼ pints |
| 3 gallon |
120 eggs |
10¾ pints |
| 4 gallon |
160 eggs |
14½ pints |
| 5 gallon |
200 eggs |
18 pints |
| 10 gallon |
400 eggs |
36 pints |
To obtain the amount of concentrated water glass required, the figures in the last column should be divided by ten. For the best results the eggs should be fresh laid and infertile. It is said that by this method eggs have been kept in good condition for three years, but of course it is unnecessary to do this in the home. As to the healthfulness of “water-glass eggs,” Dr. H. W. Wiley says:— “The simple expedient of hermetically sealing an egg by immersing it in a ten-per-cent solution of water glass (sodium silicate) not only keeps the egg from six months to a year in a wholesome condition, but retains to a remarkable degree the characteristics of freshness. Careful scientific experiments under close observation, and confirmed by chemical analysis of the eggs so kept, have been made at experiment stations both in this country and abroad, and it has been found that only a minute amount of the sodium compound gains access to the egg, even after prolonged keeping. The silica is deposited to some extent in the shell.” MRS. I. H. E. New Jersey
By MELVIN MUNSON
Four nations were represented in the different companies that came in from Jersey City and Paterson to meet with the Newark brethren in their new church building on a recent Sabbath. The occasion of the union meeting was a baptismal service. Elder J. O. Miller took the morning hour, and as pastor of the Newark church gave a timely warning to the company to prepare for the fast-nearing time of trouble and the close of God's work. The capacity of the church was taxed to the utmost as the many nationalities met in the afternoon to witness the baptism, and all joined heartily in a bright song service conducted by the writer. Elder A. R. Sandborn, our conference president, met with the company, and gave a stirring address, urging all to take a deeper interest in the salvation of our children. The baptism was opened by Elder Miller, who led thirteen of our English-speaking brethren and sisters into the waters of consecration; and Elder Paul Matula followed with five new Slavo-Bohemian believers. Elder S. S. Shrock, who has been conducting the work for the German people, closed the service by baptizing four believers of that nationality. An interesting feature of the afternoon's service was the singing of our advent songs by the foreign companies in their native tongues. Though he did not have any ready for baptism, Elder A. O. Lund met with the company, and brought his church with him. All felt that the occasion was one of great blessing and cheer, as it indicated the onward march of this message; and the readers of the REVIEW will join with the New Jersey believers in praise when they learn that since the opening of the new year more than one hundred new believers have been baptized and have joined our various churches in this conference. The throbbing life of our great Eastern cities is calling for greater efforts on the part of our faithful laborers, that the message may reach all before the day of mercy passes. We solicit the earnest prayers of our people that the Lord of the harvest will bless our workers with a bountiful harvest of souls. Formation of a Hebrew-Christian Alliance
By F. C. GILBERT
We certainly have come to the time spoken of in the Scriptures when alliances and federations are being formed everywhere (Isa. 8: 9-13); but it seems strange that Hebrew Christians, those who have claimed to be freed from the bondage of tradition and rabbinical fetters, should form an alliance such as was recently brought into existence in New York City. The meeting was called to convene in New York City April 6-9, and it was requested by the committee in charge that all Jewish Christians be present, and especially those who are at work for the Jewish people in this country. There were present at that meeting Jewish Christians from many parts of North America, and some from England. Quite a number of denominations were represented. The specific object of the meeting, as expressed by the chairman and several others, was to form an alliance of Hebrew Christians in America. The reason given for the formation of this alliance was to show the Jews in this country that there are many who believe that Jesus is the Messiah, that Judaism as a moral force was a nullity, and that a greater power must be put forth to convince the Jews in this country that they ought to believe that Jesus is the Messiah. From remarks which were made at the convention it was evident that there were other purposes for this movement in the minds of some, and we can see why we may not join their forces. They specified certain doctrines necessary to believe, but the fundamentals of present truth, the very kernel of the third angel's message, they had no use for, neither did they care to fellowship with either the doctrines or the followers of such teachings. The Sabbath, one of the corner stones of Bible teaching both of the Old Testament and the New, was not touched upon, only as it was looked upon as all other teachings given to Israel which had in a large measure become obsolete. Many of the Jewish Christian workers regard the Sabbath question as a stumblingblock to them in their work; but this does not matter so much to them if they can only hold their ground with popular evangelical Christianity. They do not wish to say or do anything to offend so-called evangelical religion. We were indeed glad to learn, from talks with several of these missionaries, that our people in all parts of the land have presented to them our views of the Sabbath and its relation to the gospel. We could see that they are troubled about it. They find that they cannot give any reason why they should not keep the Sabbath, for Jesus himself kept it and was with the Father when it was made. Then, again, they are confronted with this question when they seek to evangelize the Jews. Some of the missionaries at the convention were surprised that I was identified with Seventh-day Adventists. I tried to show them that this blessed third angel's message is the only message that can reach the Jews, if they will but believe and recognize it. A request was made by this alliance to become part of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, and one morning four of the prominent workers of this federation were present, and told what they would try to do to help in this Jewish cause. The whole movement of the alliance was toward a popular Christianity, rather than a seeking of God to know how to present the truth of God to the Jews in a manner which will lead them to the Saviour. We thank God for the third angel's message, and we are still persuaded that the Jew can be reached only through present truth. The Sabbath appeals to him, and health reform appeals to him; the only fulfillment of all the prophecies of the Bible is Jesus, and this the Jew will come to recognize when he understands that true Christianity is the same religion that God gave to Israel of old, only it has a fullness in the life of the Holy Messiah that it could never have had in days gone by. We regret that the Jewish Christian missionaries have formed this alliance, as we feel sure that it will not greatly help the evangelization of the Jews, and it will not be of any benefit to the Jewish workers themselves, if they desire to preach a pure gospel to the Jewish brethren. A number of the Jewish Christian workers and believers did not join this alliance, and we hope that many more will yet see what may be involved in it. TOWNLEY.—A church has recently been organized here, with a membership of thirty-six. Seven others are keeping the Sabbath. Mrs. Bellah and the writer came here last fall. We pitched a tent, and began meetings November 17, continuing till New Year's Day, when we took the tent down and attended the midwinter workers' meeting in Clinton. February 17 we pitched the tent again in the same place, and began another series of meetings; and have been here ever since. It has been a hard struggle, but we feel amply repaid for all the effort it has cost. With the exception of eight days, we have been alone all this time, without even a tent master. Brother Rouse, the conference president, was with us then, and organized a church, with a charter membership of twenty-four. The other twelve members have been added since. The third angel's message had never been preached here until we came. One of the merchants of the town is our newly ordained elder, and another man has gone to Kansas City as tent master. The local paper has been very friendly to us, and has been glad to get the church news. Townley is a place of about five hundred, surrounded with a good rural population.19 The attendance has been good all the time, averaging for the six months about two hundred. Only once or twice did it fall to fifty or sixty. During the winter months, the weather was often very bad — much snow, rain, sleet, and cold winds; the temperature sometimes ten below zero, and the sun not shining for days. Yet in all this time, we have missed only two evening services. And one of the nights we held a family Bible study, and had one convert. The tent was always kept warm. A big stove was placed in each side, and the ground covered with about six inches of dry sawdust. We fastened the bottom of the wall snugly to the ground, and sewed the top to the curtain. Sometimes we would remain up all night, to keep the snow or sleet off the tent. Winter tent work is successful, for several reasons. People must remain inside during services, for it is too cold outside. Then, having the walls fastened down and the door closed, we have fewer annoyances. Frozen ground is excellent to hold tent stakes. Winter evenings are long, and people enjoy an early service. We often got through by eight o'clock. In fact, there are many advantages over summer work, if one is willing to pay the price. Last week we took the tent down, and secured a large dwelling house, free of rent, for services. The owner has kindly allowed us to remove the partitions, making a commodious room, with a seating capacity of about one hundred. Yesterday we held quarterly services with the new company, and every member present took part. The Lord gave us a blessed experience. There are many others who we are sure will soon unite with us. Pray for the work in Townley. Visiting Sanitariums
By L. A. Hansen
IN connection with our trip to the West on account of the medical conventions, Dr. H. W. Miller and the writer had opportunity to visit several of the Western sanitariums, together with other places of interest.
A few days were spent at the Mayo Clinics, in Rochester, Minn., where Dr. Miller made good use of the professional advantages offered. We there met Dr. A. I. Lovell, who was taking a week of special work, stopping on his way to Madison, Wis., where he was again taking the work of house physician. Dr. Miller had opportunity to address the physicians in club meeting, giving some experiences and observations in medical missionary work in China.
To me, the visit to Rochester was of great interest. I was privileged to attend the clinics and lectures, and could make quite close observation of the general character of this world-known medical work. The magnitude of the thing surprised me. The large medical building has offices for seventy-five physicians, who are all on the Mayo staff. Hundreds of persons were going and coming. We were told they number nine hundred to a thousand in the busy season. Three thousand physicians a year visit the place.20 Rochester is a veritable medical center, offering probably as good as may be had in medical service from the standpoint of professional and technical skill. The large hospital, in charge of Catholic sisters, is more than taxed in its capacity to care for the surgical cases. Our own sanitarium work has a distinct field of service, and holds its own identity as a system of healing, and is not in competition with other work. It does not seek to hold a place in world esteem; it does not depend upon greatness of men, nor magnitude of buildings or equipment; yet it must do a work that is of the highest order. At Walla Walla, Wash., we held meetings with the sanitarium and school. Dr. J. B. Gillis was in charge of the sanitarium, in the absence of Dr. John Reith, the superintendent, who was attending the medical convention at Loma Linda. The work of the institution seemed in a prosperous condition. At Portland, Oregon, we found the sanitarium quite busy, mostly with surgical work. Dr. W. B. Holden is superintendent, and Dr. Karl C. Moran house physician. The manager, C. M. Everest, was absent, being at the Loma Linda meeting. C. J. Cummings is doing successful work as chaplain. It was necessary to hold meetings with the sanitarium family in two sections, to enable all to attend. The St. Helena Sanitarium was enjoying a fair patronage. The two or three days there were full of interest, and were spent in studying the conduct of the work, meeting with the workers, and visiting the various places of interest. Dr. G. E. Klingerman, the superintendent, holds the confidence of patients and workers. Drs. F. B. Jones, Ida S. Nelson, and Elsie B. Merritt are all doing their part to assist in the medical interests. The St. Helena Sanitarium Dispensary, at 916 Laguna St., San Francisco, Cal., was of special interest to us from the standpoint of its possibilities in offering training and experience to nurses, and in reaching a large field in the city. Two nurses, Brother and Sister Geo. B. Kuhn were in charge, and reported a fair amount of work being done, with prospects of more. The equipment installed is sufficient for giving the usual bathroom treatments. Certain hours of the week are open for consultation with a physician. The Vegetarian Cafeteria, at 714 Market St., is under supervision of the St. Helena Sanitarium, and offers excellent dining accommodations to the many visitors to the exposition. Our own people visiting San Francisco will do well to remember this place. It is located in the heart of the city, and those in charge are very courteous and considerate in rendering any possible assistance to the visitor. At Loma Linda we found a work of large proportions. The sanitarium had its full quota of house patients. There was everything to be desired from the standpoint of location, beauty, equipment, and staff to make this sanitarium highly successful. A full corps of doctors, nurses, and other helpers, all of whom apparently possess an earnest spirit of devotion, were busily engaged in caring for the large number of patients and guests then present. Everything indicated busy activity. At Glendale, Cal., we found our sanitarium doing well. Interior improvements were under way. Outdoor changes also helped in making this beautiful sanitarium more attractive. Drs. D. D. Comstock and Belle Wood-Comstock are carrying the medical work with splendid success. V. H. Lucas is in charge of the business matters, while C. F. Marvin is chaplain. An item of special interest is the manner in which the nurses are doing active missionary work in the city. They have a missionary band organized, and in various ways the company of nurses has opportunity of doing practical missionary work. The training school seemed strong. The patronage of the institution was excellent. At Long Beach, Cal., we visited the sanitarium work conducted by Mr. W. Ray Simpson and Dr. Abbie Winegar-Simpson. These workers expressed much interest in the progress of our medical missionary work, and were cordial in their welcome. Their institution is nicely located and well equipped. At Los Angeles we had the privilege of visiting the vegetarian cafeteria conducted by E. G. Fulton. We were surprised to note the amount of work done, and to see how the large patronage is held, notwithstanding no meals are served between Friday noon and Sunday morning. The amount of business done indicates the interest that people will show in a vegetarian diet when it is properly prepared and suitably served. The fare left nothing to be desired by one seeking a palatable and wholesome diet. A few miles from San Diego, Cal., and a little way out from National City, is the Paradise Valley Sanitarium, beautifully located, well equipped, and well manned by competent workers. Dr. W. J. Johnson is the medical superintendent, and C. E. Rice is business manager. Both these men hold the esteem of the family. Excellent work is being done, both professionally and financially. Our California sanitariums are working together, studying the needs of the institutions and the best methods of carrying on the work. The men in charge show a disposition to cooperate loyally, and the relation of counsel and planning is proving a mutual strength to these institutions. We may look for good results, and may expect some good suggestions from that part of the field. Besides our visit to the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium, which has already received attention in our report, I visited Hastings, Nebr., and Wichita, Kans. At the first-named place I found the sanitarium prospering financially, and enjoying a widening field of professional service. Dr. E. D. Haysmer is making friends with the medical men of the community. Dr. Clara Schunk is assistant physician. Brother A. F. Kirk is caring for the business interests. The College View sanitarium, one of our largest, was almost filled with patients. A number of improvements had been made in the building, and others were in progress. Drs. J. D. and Eva M. Shively care for the medical interests, and Burton Castle is business manager. All show a spirit of progressiveness. The Kansas Sanitarium at Wichita is making unusual progress. The last day of my visit five applicants were turned away, the house being filled to its utmost capacity. Some needed improvements are being effected. Dr. L. A. Sutter is ably carrying the medical work. R. L. Carson is business manager. The standing of the institution is shown somewhat by the friendly attitude toward it on the part of residents, an increasing patronage being seen from among the best people of Wichita. In connection with this Western trip a number of stereopticon lectures were given at institutions and churches, covering the progress of our institutional work in sanitariums, schools, and publishing houses. Another set of slides shown in a number of places presented the latest information on medical frauds and quackery. These lectures seemed well received. Western Oregon Annual Conference and Camp Meeting
By F. W. Paap
THE thirteenth annual conference and camp meeting of Western Oregon was held in a centrally located park at Preston, Portland, May 27 to June 8. Careful preparations had been made and ideal conditions prevailed. The weather throughout, with the exception of the first day or two, was delightful. Comparatively speaking, there was no sickness. The several doctors present gave careful and faithful attention to the campers. The business of the conference was dispatched in the most harmonious manner, and the truest loyalty displayed on the part of all. Elder H. W. Cottrell, who has now served the conference as president for three years, was unanimously reelected. With the good, strong constituency, he will surely lead this conference forth to the accomplishment of still greater things for God. Separate tents were erected for public services in the English, German, and Scandinavian languages. The labors of Elder H. Shultz were appreciated, especially by our German brethren. Elder Johnson, of the Western Washington Conference, rendered valuable help to the Scandinavian brethren. Elder W. M. Healey and the writer, according to previous arrangements, attended the annual gathering, remaining till the close. Others dropped in for a service or two. Fully two thousand persons attended the evening services regularly. The interest was good, and will be followed up. The writer spoke each day at eleven o'clock on practical home missionary work, and the response was gratifying. The sales of literature were unprecedented. Tracts, "The World's Crisis," the Testimonies, and the Signs weekly received special attention. It seemed that every family supplied itself with from one to nine volumes of the Testimonies. Day by day the spiritual interest deepened. On the last Sabbath hundreds gave themselves to God in a truer, deeper consecration. There was a fine class of young people present who responded again and again to the call for a higher-ground experience. The matter of the foreign mission offerings was carefully considered, and the Western Oregon Conference put itself on record as being desirous of doing its duty. The noble response will enable the conference to make a better showing than ever before. About $17,000 in cash and pledges for foreign missions was the result of this never-to-be-forgotten Feast of Tabernacles. Elder Enoch, of India, gave a very interesting stereopticon lecture on India. The needs of that heathen people appealed to every heart. Each service during the encampment contributed something toward this very liberal offering in behalf of the work in the regions beyond. The testimony of all was to the effect that this was the best camp meeting they had ever attended. The believers returned to their homes strengthened, enlightened, and encouraged, with a stronger faith in God, and a firmer determination to live the truth in their own homes and among their friends and neighbors. May every soul be enabled by God's grace to sing the beautiful lines:— “Every day, praise the Lord, I’m getting nearer,
And the way, praise the Lord, is getting clearer;
From my Lord no more I’ll roam,
For I see the lights of home,
And I’m getting nearer, nearer, every day.”
Layman's Experience in Newspaper Work
By C. E. OVERSTREET.
The public press is a powerful medium for the molding of the public mind. It is a well-known fact that through the press is expressed the opinions of men that mold the sentiment of others in every walk of life. Since man was created by God, and since the press is an invention of man through the direction of our Heavenly Father for the express purpose of giving the message in these last days, we ought, therefore, to put forth every effort to give the truth in this way. Those who are located in the towns and cities and who cannot get out to do other lines of work, will find that in this way they can do a powerful work. The young people especially should take this opportunity of giving the truth to others. There are many of our young people with a good education but not the gift of public speaking, who could do a wonderful work in this way. The press is open to us today as never before. Shall we sit with folded hands and let the time glide away?—God forbid that this should be the case. We need not expect to have every paper print our articles. Nevertheless, why should we stop trying because we are refused by some newspaper men? We ought to learn the adage, “If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.” Ask God to guide you, and try others. I have been writing for the press in Roanoke, Va., for about six months. I first started writing about the war, treating on the eleventh chapter of Daniel. One person is keeping the Sabbath as a result of reading these articles. Others are deeply interested. Only a few days ago a man who holds quite a responsible position in the railroad company here told me that he had never read anything that did him so much good as those articles. He also said that his friends came to him rejoicing over the good they had received through reading them. God be praised for this. While in Winston-Salem, N. C., a short time ago, I went to see the editor of the morning paper. After telling him my business, he hesitated a few minutes, and stated that it was about all he could do at that time to pay the correspondents he had. I told him that my contributions would be free of charge. He looked at me with astonishment, and said, “Why do you do that?” I said, “For the good it will do others.” He printed my articles willingly. What some have done, others can do. I trust that others will be encouraged to push this phase of the work and thus hasten the coming of the Saviour. Medical Missionary Department
W. A. RUBLE, M. D. - - General Secretary L. A. HANSEN - - Assistant Secretary H. W. MILLER, M. D. - N. Am. Div. Secretary