THERE has been and is a large demand for the tract on this question, and, as our supply was exhausted, we decided to get out a new one on the subject. Our reasons were, that we thought a tract of 16 pages is large enough to answer every purpose. The other, of 24 pages, could be cut down in some respects without any detriment to the argument. We have re-written it entirely, making it brief and pointed in all its statements. All who have read it highly approve it in its present form. Price, $2.00 per hundred.
An Interesting Incident.
By M. D.
SOME time ago we gave an account of a visit to the asylum in Berkeley, Cal., where the deaf are taught to speak. A teacher of mutes relates the following incident. We copy from the Pacific. We never read anything more touching:—
One Friday afternoon while giving out the Sabbath-school lesson for the following Sabbath, the subject, "The New Song," was written upon the slate. An impulsive little fellow, with eyes aglow with excitement, jumped up, and calling to the teacher said (spelling the word slowly), "Songs, what does that mean?" The explanation being given that all whose names were written in the Lamb's book of life, were to sing the new song in heaven, he said, "Yes but who? who?" "All," she replied; "you if you are among the number." "What, me? me? a deaf and dumb boy?" said he. "Yes, you," she replied; "your tongue will be loosed, your ears opened, and you will sing."
He was wonderfully impressed, and in the peculiar way of the mute he said, "Oh! is it true? can it be true? t-r-u-e," spelling it slowly and emphatically. "Am I to sing in Heaven? and will I hear singing? Oh how nice." Then, after thinking a moment, he said, "Oh! don't deceive me; don't tell me so if it isn't true." "God forbid that I should deceive you," said the teacher, moved with emotion by the searching, pleading look of the blue eyes. "No, indeed, I am only too glad to tell you that if you love Jesus here, and try to please him, then your name will be written in God's book and you will sing, as surely as there is a Heaven." "I am so glad, for I do want to sing, and hear singing, oh! so much. It must be so sweet, and I mean to try to go to Heaven," said the dear little boy.
Should those of us who have all our faculties depreciate them as we do? And is not this a mute appeal to us to use the gifts bestowed upon us to His honor and glory? M. D.
English Tract Society Depository Moved
By Editor
THE English Depository of the International Tract and Missionary Society has been moved from Southampton, England, to No. 72 Heneage Street, Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.
Reduced Rates to Los Angeles Camp-Meeting
By Editor
It is hoped that all who wish to secure a passage at reduced rates to the Los Angeles camp-meeting, which will begin May 8, will give early notice. Address Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal. Those who have the matter in charge will need some time to make arrangements.
The State Prohibitionist
By Editor
THE State Prohibitionist, Sacramento, Cal., as a daily, has succumbed to the inevitable. We admire the spirit which led to its undertaking, but are not surprised at its failure. The paper will continue as a weekly, and we wish it abundant success.
Query: Christian and Worldly Opinion
By Editor
QUERY: "Do you think the real, live Christian will care what the world thinks or says of him? G."
We will answer this query next week. It comes too late for this. It is a point of interest.
Promises for the Backsliding
By Editor
To MRS. A. V.—The following promises stand as good to-day as they ever did; the Lord's mercy is as great as ever toward his people.
Jer. 3:12. "Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you; for I am merciful, saith the Lord."
Mal. 3:7. "Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord of hosts."
Appointments.
Healdsburg College Stockholders' Meeting.
THE second annual meeting of the stockholders of Healdsburg College will be held at the College building in Healdsburg, Cal., May 2, 1884, at 9 A. M., for the purpose of electing a board of seven directors, and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. W. C. WHITE, Pres.
S. BROWNSBERGER, Sec.
District No. 1.
By William Ings
A DEPOSITORY of our publications for District No. 1 is now established at Healdsburg. All orders for tracts and books will be filled by the district secretary, Mrs. C. C. Ramsey, Healdsburg, Sonoma Co., Cal. All business of the district must hereafter be sent to her in place of E. A. Chapman, resigned.
April 1, 1884. WM. INGS, Director.
District No. 2.
THE quarterly meeting of this district will be held with the church at Fresno City, on the second Sabbath and Sunday of April, 1884. Officers of churches, T. and M. Societies, and all others who can, are requested to attend. DIRECTOR.