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News and Notes.
By Editor
RELIGIOUS.
—A French Congregational Church has recently been organized at Holyoke, Mass.
—There are now twelve Presbyterian Churches in Tokio, Japan, and the Government daily paper advertises the Bible for sale.
—The Reformed Catholic Church in New York, James A. O'Connor, pastor, has an average Sunday attendance of 2,000 persons.
—The English House of Lords recently rejected, by a vote of 46 to 38, the resolution in favor of opening the national collections on Sunday afternoons.
—The famous "boy preacher" advertised to answer Ingersoll in Tremont Temple, Boston, a few days ago. The performance is said to have been "boyish." Why not? One cannot expect a boy to act like a man.
—The Salvation Army have made 300 recruits in Schenectady, N. Y., and the commander-in-chief of the army in America has decided to build "barracks" at a cost of $2,000. The Mayor of the city headed the subscription list.
—The sixty-fifth annual report of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church shows that the Southern German Conference takes the lead in liberality, its donations averaging $1.45 per member. Only four Conferences give over $1.00 per member, and Mississippi averages one cent per member. The Advocate says that the Conferences are all "creeping up," which, of course, is encouraging.
—The following from Mr. Tyler, missionary to the Zulus of South Africa, shows the civilizing influence of the gospel: "When I came to Natal, thirty-four years ago, there was scarcely a plow among the Kraals. Now there are many thousands. Most of the people were clothed only with the skins of cows or wild animals; now they rarely appear in the town without some articles of civilized clothing."
—The large cities do not monopolize all the enterprise of the modern pulpit. In a village less than a hundred miles from San Francisco, a few weeks ago, the announcement was made through the weekly paper that the services in the M. E. Church the next Sunday would consist of a sermon on "The Cincinnati Riot," and one in the evening on "Our Farming Chances." Surely such sermons ought to "draw."
—In the Independent's notes on the Sunday-school lesson for April 27, on 1 Cor. 8:1-13, we find this precious bit of teaching: "We have a right to our own opinions, and are not to be bullied by oversensitive consciences." We haven't met any one lately who stood greatly in need of such advice. As to opinions, we all have a right to our own opinions, if our opinions happen to be right; otherwise we have not.
—And here is another illustration of 2 Tim. 4:3, 4: "Rev. Clara M. Bisbee is making efforts to transplant her Free Church from Dorchester to Boston proper, and to found it on the simple corner-stone of 'ethical culture.' She hopes by this movement to cause 'isms' to drop out of religion. Her worship will consist of a 'common hymn' with aspiration; the hymn to voice trust in eternal power and the desire for truth and righteousness. There will be no petition to Deity, in the hope that human supplication may reverse the irrevocable decrees of nature, but 'unworded music' shall express our common confidence in that power which makes for righteousness." Oh!
—The Jewish Observer, in opposing the disposition manifested by many Jews to give up the seventh-day Sabbath for the sake of convenience, seeks to arouse them by referring to Seventh-day Adventists, as follows: "The members of this sect are a devoted band of worshipers. They attend their church to a man on the Sabbath day. Those who have business take particular pains to see that their establishment is closed on that day. There is no shirking. Now we would ask if this little band of congregants can stand by their Sabbath, without any serious detriment to themselves, wherefore should the Israelites of this land not be inclined to follow suit? Would it not be a shameful proceeding for us, who are a financial power in the land, to abandon the Sabbath that has been handed down to us through generations to generations, on the mere plea of business convenience? Let us rather profit by the lesson taught by these Seventh-day Adventists, who would not sacrifice one iota of belief for a mere earthly consideration."
—The Christian Union contains the account of a recent council in Norwich, Conn., to install Dr. Nelson Millard as pastor of the Broadway Church. His statement concerning his belief was marked by the usual vagueness—a fear to "dogmatize" concerning the "facts" of Scripture. This fear is getting to be so great that it is esteemed a mark of superiority to say concerning the leading Scripture doctrines, "I do not know." That which struck us the most forcibly, in the report, was this sentence: "He said he knew no theory of the atonement which satisfied him." And yet he presumes to teach men the way of salvation! How can the people be wise unto salvation, when their leaders themselves do not know the way. "Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?" From such a confession of ignorance, it is good to turn to the following sure theory of the atonement: "If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleaneth us from all sin." This is something that satisfies.
Publishers' Department.
By Editor
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By Editor
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Sunshine at Home.
By Editor
THE life mission of some people seems to be to "scatter sunshine" wherever they go. A happy disposition, which makes the best of everything, looks on the bright side, and ever bears in mind that "the darkest cloud has a silver lining," is the means of brightening the lives of all who are brought under its influence.
While this is true of individuals, it is equally so of other objects which have an influence on the mind, and most emphatically true of some kinds of books. The work entitled "Sunshine at Home" has been prepared for the purpose indicated by its title. Its mission is to brighten the lives of those who peruse its pages, by its cheering words, its entertaining sketches, and its beautiful pictures.
The work comprises 112 large quarto pages, and 170 engravings, and is printed on fine calendered paper, in the best style of the typographic art. It is handsomely and substantially bound in fine cloth, embossed in jet and gold, and is a handsome ornament to any center-table, and an adornment to any library.
ITS FIELD OF USEFULNESS.
The character of the work is well calculated to give it a wide circulation. Bright and sparkling, without being frivolous or trifling; moral in its tone, without being sombre or dogmatical; religious, without sectarianism,—it finds a ready sale in all classes of society, and exerts its beneficent influence wherever it goes. Agents are meeting with great success. One agent in Healdsburg, Cal., orders one hundred, another fourteen, another orders ten, three others fifty copies each, and so on. It readily commends itself to all who see it, and once brought to the attention of a family, its possession is earnestly desired. RETAIL PRICE, $1.50.
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Obituary.
LEVIE.—Died of consumption, at the home of Bro. W. T. Ross, near Forestville, Sonoma County, Cal., April 11, 1884, Sister Alice Levie, of Gilman, Ill., aged 24 years and 22 days. Sister Levie was brought up in the faith of S. D. Adventists, her parents, Brother and Sister Pemberton, of Onarga, Ill., having been members of the church for many years. She united with the church about nine years ago. On account of failing health, she came to California in November last, accompanied by her husband and two little girls. Although strangers in the community, they met with many sympathizing friends, who did all in their power to make Sister Levie comfortable. The Christian’s hope was her consolation to the last. Besides her husband and children, her father and mother, and five brothers and five sisters live to mourn her untimely death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke briefly from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14.
W. C. GRAINGER.
(Review and Herald please copy.)
DILLEY.—Died at Norwalk, Los Angeles County, Cal., April 4, 1884, of spinal meningitis, Jimmy Dilley, aged 5 years and 6 months. The disease originated from a slight wound in the foot, and culminated in spasms and lockjaw. Jimmy was a good boy, and, in company with his mother and other members of the family, regularly attended the Sabbath-school. Funeral discourse by the writer, from Isa. 65:23, at the S. D. Adventist Church in Norwalk. A large audience of sympathizing friends and relatives was present.
E. A. BRIGGS.
Appointments.
By G. W. Colcord
Upper Columbia Conference Notice.
FAST DAY.
IN view of the importance of the coming annual meeting, the brethren of this Conference are requested to observe May 31 as a day of fasting and prayer, endeavoring to draw nigh to God that he may draw nigh to us, in our annual business and other meetings, with his special blessing, which we so much need.
For Conference Committee. G. W. COLCORD.
North Pacific Camp-Meeting.
By Charles L. Boyd
THE time for this meeting has been definitely fixed for June 19-30.
On account of the importance of this meeting much anxiety has been felt that the very best locality be selected. Our first choice was at Sellwood, three miles above East Portland, on the high bank of the Willamette River. This was pronounced by Bro. Corliss and others as the best locality to be found. Providence has seemed to open the way, and the free use of these grounds has been secured of the Sellwood Land Company.
This place is easily reached both from East and West Portland, and from other towns, both up and down the river, by steamers which make regular trips.
The Pacific Coast Council will be held in connection with this camp-meeting, of which the editor of the SIGNS has already spoken, and of which we hope he will say more in the future.
The largest corps of our ministers that ever convened in the Northwest is expected at this meeting. No lover of the truth can afford to be absent from any of these meetings. Come to the first and remain to the last. Commence now to make your arrangements.
Definite instructions will be given in due time concerning arrival and departure of trains and steamboats.
CHAS. L. BOYD, For N. P. Conf. Com.
Camp-Meeting in Nebraska.
By Editor
THE time has now come when we are enabled to inform our brethren, and others, when and where our spring camp-meeting will be held this year.
The meeting will be held June 4-10, at Beatrice. We expect a very large attendance. There will be ample accommodations for all who may come. There will be about 150 tents on the ground. Those having tents should bring them. Those wishing to buy or rent should order at once, through the "Nebraska Tract Society," Fremont, Neb.
There will be several large tents on the ground for the accommodation of those not prepared to buy or rent. Besides the Nebraska ministers, we expect the following speakers from abroad: Eld. S. N. Haskell, Pres. of the International Tract and Missionary Society; Eld. O. A. Olsen, Superintendent of the Scandinavian Mission; Eld. Richard Conradi, Superintendent of the German Missions; Eld. E. W. Farnsworth, Pres. of the Iowa Conference; Eld. J. H. Cook, Pres. of the Kansas Conference, and other ministers from Kansas.
We extend a cordial invitation to all the readers of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES to attend this meeting.
Please come, and bring your friends. The railroads favor the meeting with very low rates of fare. Other particulars will be given hereafter.
NEBRASKA CONF. COM.
A MINE OF INFORMATION.
By John Nevins Andrews
HISTORY OF THE SABBATH AND FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.
By Eld. J. N. Andrews.
The Bible record of the Sabbath; the secular history concerning it; the successive steps by which the change to the first day was made, and the work of restoration, are given in detail.
EVERY TEXT OF SCRIPTURE concerning the Sabbath is commented on at length; and the COMPLETE TESTIMONY OF THE FATHERS in regard to the Sabbath and first day is given. The comparative merits of the seventh and the first-day Sabbaths are fully shown. A copious index enables the reader to find any text, or the statement of any historian.
Should be read by everybody. 528 pp. Price, $1.25.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
THE SABBATH QUESTION.
Assorted Package No. 1. Price, 10c.
Which Day Do You Keep, and Why—Who Changed the Sabbath—The Sabbath in the New Testament—Elihu on the Sabbath—God's Memorial—Sunday Not the Sabbath—Why Not Found Out Before—One Hundred Bible Facts about the Sabbath.
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Morality of the Sabbath.—Showing that the Sabbath commandment, being found in the midst of the nine acknowledged moral precepts, is, like the others, moral in its nature. 96 pp......................................................................... 15c
Testimony of the Fathers of the first three centuries concerning the Sabbath and First-day. A candid examination of both sides of the question. 112 pp......................................................................... 15c
THE SECOND ADVENT.
By Editor
Assorted Package No. 3. Price, 10c.
The Coming of the Lord—Is the End Near—Can We Know—The Signs of the Times—The Judgment—Without Excuse—The Second Advent.
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Is Man Immortal—Thoughts for the Candid—End of the Wicked—The Rich Man and Lazarus—Departing and Being with Christ—Milton on the State of the Dead.
OTHER WORKS ON MAN'S NATURE.
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MISCELLANEOUS TRACTS.
By Editor
Assorted Package No. 6. Price, 25c.
The Plan of Redemption—The Sufferings of Christ—The Sanctuary of the Bible—Scripture References—The Spirit of Prophecy—Spiritualism a Satanic Delusion—Samuel and the Witch of Endor—The End of the Wicked—The Two Thrones.
Address, Signs of the Times, Oakland, Cal.
Healdsburg College.
ON Sunday forenoon, April 27, a meeting was held in Oakland in the interest of Healdsburg College. Of course no business could be transacted, as it was not the legal time and place; but it was thought best to set the present condition of the College before those who could not attend the stockholders' meeting at Healdsburg, and give them an opportunity to express their opinions.
Bro. White said that the present college year had been entered upon with much anxiety as to the future. Several experiments were to be made. Among these were the introduction of manual labor among the students, and the teaching of the Bible in a way not before attempted. As to the first, his mind was set at rest on his first visit to the boarding-house, when he saw the cheerfulness and alacrity with which both girls and boys went about their allotted tasks. They seemed to really enjoy the work. As to the second, he had been pleased with what he had seen of the Bible-class, and knew of none of the students who were not fully satisfied with the manner in which it had been conducted. Whether or not they have made any improvement, will appear when they go out into the field.
In conclusion he spoke of the religious interest manifested in the school. This seemed to be deep, and earnest; several students have been baptized and united with the church. He attributed this state of things not alone to the interest taken in the work by the faculty, but to the presence in the school of men and women of mature years, whose influence was active, and served as a restraint upon those who might feel a spirit of insubordination. He hoped that these and many others would return next year. The presence of such in the school is an absolute necessity.
Professor Brownsberger said that all the students, with scarcely an exception, had taken hold of the work cheerfully, and had evinced an honest pride in doing it well. Much of the work done during the winter has been in the line of improving the grounds. This is now about completed, and has been done in a satisfactory manner. To labor in connection with these young men has been a pleasure.
There is great need, he said, of increased facilities for teaching the various trades. Some steps have been taken in this direction, with good results, but there must be more room, the present buildings having been filled up so much more rapidly than was anticipated.
A brief general statement of the financial condition of the College was given. The total disbursements have been about $32,000. Of this amount, about $24,000 is covered by pledges, $13,000 of which has been paid in. It will be seen by this, that before improvements which are urgently needed can be made, stock must be taken in the institution, to enable it to meet present indebtedness.
Several of those who attended the College last winter, and who are now about to go into the field, spoke feelingly in regard to the benefits that they had derived during their stay. They felt that the school was an inestimable blessing, and hoped not only to be able to return, but that hundreds of others might avail themselves of this means of fitting themselves for the service of God. One sister who had visited the College had been impressed with the tender solicitude of the lady managers of the boarding-house for the girls that were under their care. She thought the parents ought to pray earnestly for these faithful workers.
After these interesting remarks, showing what the College is doing, and its need of assistance, Eld. Ballou presented the following resolution, which was adopted by unanimous rising vote:—
Resolved, That we feel it to be our duty and privilege to labor for the success of Healdsburg College, both by securing the attendance of students, and soliciting means for its support.
SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY.
This school is located in the village of South Lancaster, Mass., on the Worcester and Nashua Railroad, about sixteen miles from Worcester and thirty from Boston.
It is conducted upon the most approved method of teaching, the aim of the managers being to combine the practical with the theoretical in such a manner that each student in going to the school shall be prepared for some position of usefulness.
Successful preachers, colporters, teachers, and canvassers have already entered the field from this school and, at the present time, are laboring in at least eight of the Eastern States.
Students are instructed in four useful trades, and preparation are making to connect still other industries with the school.
Those wishing to attend this school or to place their children here, can depend upon their physical, mental, and spiritual interests being well cared for.
A specialty is made of the Bible, Language, and missionary work; the instruction in these branches being adapted to men and women of mature years.
ELD. S. N. HASKELL, President,
ELD. D. A. ROBINSON, Secretary.
Those students wishing to attend the school please address,
PROF. G. H. BELL.
Honor Due to God.
By Editor
THE orders for this pamphlet have been quite liberal, and have all been filled. But not one-tenth have been ordered that should be, for every church and every family should have it. Price, 10 cents; discount by the hundred. The following is the note of the publishers which accompanies it:—
"The subject of this pamphlet—tithes and offerings—is one which is made very prominent in the Scriptures, but is very much neglected in the Christian churches. In consequence of this, the cause of God languishes, for these churches are not doing one-hundredth part as much for missions, home and foreign, as they would do if they followed the Scripture plan of placing means in the Lord's treasury. As a further consequence, the members become buried up in the world; having so long appropriated to their own selfish uses that which the Lord claims as his, the spirit of consecration has measurably departed from them.
We heartily recommend this pamphlet to our brethren, as a plain and faithful presentation of the truth of God's word on this subject. It ought to be in every house, and carefully studied by all who love the Lord and his appearing. We hope and pray that they who have failed in the important duty of bringing all the tithes into the storehouse, may be incited to diligence and faithfulness, that the joy of God's salvation may be theirs. Mal. 3: 8-10.
May these pages be blessed to the honor of God and the good of the church."
Chicago, Illinois.
THE Lord has blessed his good and great cause here among the Scandinavians. As a result of the past winter's labor here, sixteen joined the church last Sabbath at our quarterly meeting, and three more intended to do so, but were hindered. Eleven of those who joined were baptized. I received six more new subscribers for our paper, and everything else moved on to show that the cause here is onward. To God be all the praise. Brethren, pray for us.
J. F. HANSON.
ALL money orders and postal notes sent to the International T. and M. Society in Chicago should be addressed to West Division P. O., Chicago, Ill. All communications sent to said society should be addressed to Jas. Sawyer, 219 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.
"Opinions of the Press."
By Editor
"IT is a significant fact that the press of both the old parties is principally engaged in discussing the unfitness of men who are mentioned in connection with the presidential nomination, rather than in extolling the merits of any. If we could believe one-half we see in their own organs, no one has yet been mentioned who possesses either the honesty or ability to fill the office acceptably. What is to be done in this emergency does not appear, but we presume a majority of ballots at the national convention will be all that will be required to transform one of these sinners into a saint. The most abused one now may be the most highly extolled after the convention has spoken."
This reminds us of an incident told us by the printer of a religious paper, the Pacific Coast organ of a leading denomination. During the sitting of the Republican National Convention of 1880, before Mr. Garfield's name had been mentioned in connection with the presidential nomination, the editor handed in a clipping regarding the general, severely censuring him as a sympathizer with monopolists, etc. But before the paper went to press the news came that Garfield was nominated for president; whereupon the censorious article was countermanded, and a laudatory editorial inserted. So much for the opinions of a time-serving press.
The Oakland Meeting.
By Editor
AT the time of closing our paper this meeting is not ended, and we shall not try to give any report of it this week. We will only say that it has been one of the most important and successful meetings ever held in this State. It has involved much labor for the workers, but it has brought a rich blessing. The early morning meetings have been very precious seasons; also the nine o'clock social meetings. Sister White has attended these, and her talks have proved of great interest and benefit. The Bible-readings have occupied a prominent place, and proved highly instructive to all who attended them. The preaching has been pointed, and effective to reach the hearts of the people. It has been a busy season, and we have not been able to prepare some matter which was intended for this paper. We have only words of good cheer to speak as the result of the meeting as a whole. Next week we shall give a quite full report.
Questions Answered.
By Editor
PLEASE harmonize Gen. 22:1 with James 1:13. Some say God did not tempt Abraham, but Satan did. May it be rendered tried, as in Heb. 11:17?
G. V.
Gesenius, whose Lexicon is standard, gives the definition of the word rendered "tempt" in Gen. 22:1, thus: "To try, to prove any one, to put him to the test." Tempt is a very unfortunate rendering in that passage, and should not have been given. There is no necessity of ascribing it to Satan; it cannot be correct to do so.
Most assuredly not. It refers to any gift or endowment by which we may serve the cause of God and humanity.
THE sister who asked the question concerning tithing will find it answered in the pamphlet just issued from this office, entitled "The Honor Due to God." See notice in this paper.