p. 16 | Review and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 6. (2/10/1903)

Earlier text: The Spiritual Life of the Workers

Old-Time Missionary Methods

The tract and missionary work of this denomination began in a vigorous way in the old New England States; and any reference to “old-time” methods always strikes fire in that section of the country. The following good words have come to us from Elder A. E. Place: “I feel deeply interested in the subject-matter presented in your letter. I have often spoken to our people in the various churches of the well-remembered days when our ministers carried tracts, and when our brethren and sisters carried them, as you say, in their buggies and sleighs, and we had the genuine, old-fashioned missionary meetings; also of the time when our ministers never thought of holding tent meetings or preaching a sermon without closing with an advertisement of reading matter on the subject presented. It is a source of encouragement to me to know that this ‘old-time’ way is being agitated; and though it comes from the West, we shall welcome it, and assure you that it came from the East first, as you well know; for you are an Eastern man, notwithstanding the fact that you are West now.

“I have not as yet carefully examined the tracts you refer to, ‘We Would See Jesus,’ etc.; but the titles themselves recommend them to me, and they will, I believe, to our people also; and it is my desire and determination to do what I can, not only to second the efforts of my brethren, but to stand with them. I have been watching for some time for the fulfillment of the assurance that ‘the message will return East again with power.’”

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Address

Until further notice, the address of Elder L. G. Moore is 613 Hillsdale St., West, Lansing, Mich.

Business Notices

For Sale.—New six-room house, good well, cistern, cellar, place for poultry, abundance of fruit; 1½ acres, well fenced; 5 mi. to Sheridan S. D. A. church; 6 mi. to Industrial School. For terms address Geo. Colgrove, Millington, Ill.

Wanted.—A good home for a bright and healthy baby boy, four months old. A home in Michigan or adjoining State preferred. Persons desiring to adopt this child will be expected to pay the traveling expenses. For further particulars write at once to the Haskell Home, and Battle Creek, Mich.

Silent Messengers

By Editor

Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals

E. R. PALMER : : . . . Editor

A Gospel Principle Clearly Stated

The following extract from a letter recently received from a State agent sets forth very clearly the divine principle that we receive abundantly for all we give. If God's people everywhere could act upon this principle, even when the calls draw heavily upon our best workers, the great mission fields would soon be supplied with the laborers which they so much need:—

“Of course we shall be very sorry to see Brother — leave this conference, but we recognize that ‘the field is the world,’ and we therefore willingly yield to the demands of a more needy part of the Master's vineyard. I believe that the influence of his example in going to a more needy field will result in leading some one else to step into the ranks to take his place here, who, in turn, will gain an experience in the work which will fit him for a place of usefulness in the regions beyond.

“We are glad that in so many cases the work in this State has proved a training school for those who have gone to foreign fields, and we hope this may be the experience of many others. So if it is decided that Brother and Sister — shall go to Scotland, we will bid them Godspeed, and follow them with our prayers.”

Southern Watchman Reports and China Uprising

The Southern Watchman, bearing date of January 22, contains two stirring articles concerning the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons” in that field. The first is an appeal from the pen of Geo. I. Butler. One or two quotations will suffice to reveal the spirit of the article, and the burden of its author: “I wish to plead with every earnest, faithful believer in our little conference not to close the canvassing for ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ until our quota is all sold. All that is needed is to push the canvassing to the finish. I would encourage all my dear friends in Florida (and by this expression I mean every member in the State) never to cease their efforts to sell ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ till the quota is completely filled.” The other article is written by W. C. Wales, who has been appointed by the Southern Union Conference to have the oversight of the campaign for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” He gives an interesting resume of the work already accomplished, and speaks cheerfully of the prospect of closing up the work in that field at an early date.

Reports of a great Chinese uprising, led by Prince Tuan, who was prominent in the “Boxer” movement, are being sent out from China. This uprising will, it is said be on a much more formidable scale than was the previous one, and will aim not only at driving all foreigners out of China, but at a revolution in the government. The empress dowager is ill, and it is believed will not live long, and the Chinese government seems to be paralyzed. At the present time the situation of foreigners in China is affirmed to be very precarious.

Sanitarium Collection and Object Lessons Campaign

By Editor

We urge promptness in forwarding to the treasurer of the Mission Board, H. M. Mitchell, Battle Creek, Mich., the money collected last Sabbath for the sanitarium in England. We wish to send this money to our brethren in London not later than February 20, and there is therefore not a day to lose in getting it into our hands. Will all those who have anything to do with the transmission of the funds please bear this in mind, and make a special remittance of this collection? Isolated Sabbath keepers may, if they wish to do so, send their donations direct to the treasurer of the Mission Board.

One of our papers published in a Western State has opened a department in the interest of the work for “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and has chosen from out of Deut. 2: 3 the following vigorous and appropriate words for its motto: “Ye have compassed this mountain long enough.” The earnestness with which they are prosecuting their campaign entitles them to this motto. A large number of churches have reported their quota already sold.

Returning to the Usual Number of Pages

By Editor

Our new machinery did not arrive in time to make use of it in getting out this issue of the Review, and we are therefore compelled to send out one more issue of sixteen pages. Our linotype is now in operation, and our folder is on the way from the factory. It seems to be certain that we shall be able to return to our usual number of pages next week.

Subscription Credits After the Fire

By Editor

Since the fire we have been compelled to send out the Review in single wrappers addressed by hand, as our list forms were destroyed. This has made it impracticable to acknowledge the receipt of money for the paper in the usual way, by changing the date on the label. We hope to have our list in type again soon, and then the figures indicating the time to which subscriptions have been paid will again appear as formerly. In the meantime proper credits are given on our list in the office.

Prospect of a Great European War

There is serious prospect of a great European war in the spring, in which Russia and Austria will be combined against Turkey, and which may result in driving the latter power out of Europe. The Macedonian revolutionary committee are making preparations for an uprising against Turkey on such an extensive scale that it cannot be quelled without war, and the European powers will be drawn into the conflict. Russia and Austria have already begun massing troops on the frontiers nearest Turkey, and on the outbreak of hostilities the Russians will, it is expected, strike at once for Constantinople. The sultan meanwhile is preparing to put down the Macedonian revolt in his accustomed way.

Workers Depart for Foreign Fields

Quite a number of workers have left America for other countries since the beginning of the year. In addition to those already mentioned we note the following: Brother J. A. Strickland and family, of Virginia, sailed from Philadelphia, January 1, for the West Indies; Brother B. E. Connerly and his wife, of New York, sailed from New York, January 3, for Porto Rico; Brother A. W. Kuehl and his wife, of Minnesota, sailed from New York, February 4, for South Africa. Our prayers follow these laborers to their new fields, and we shall hope in due time to have encouraging reports of their work.

Young People’s Bible Study Society

A class of about one hundred and twenty-five members of the Young People's Society of the Battle Creek church has been formed for special Bible study. The class will meet once each week, and as a basis of study they have undertaken to give answers from the Scripture to these questions: “Is this the last generation?” “Is the message of Rev. 14: 6-12 the last message to the world?” Volunteers from this society will also place a copy of each of the four new tracts in every home in that part of the city of Battle Creek which has been assigned to them to work. There is a good interest in this society.

Delegates to the General Conference

By H. E. Osborne

Those who have been chosen as delegates to the thirty-fifth session of the General Conference, to be held in Oakland, Cal., March 27 to April 13, will greatly facilitate the work to be executed at this office by immediately mailing their credentials to the undersigned, at 267 West Main St., Battle Creek, Mich. This will not only give us a basis for arranging rail transportation, but will enable us to communicate information concerning that subject to the delegates, who are directly concerned.

H. E. Osborne, Secretary General Conference.

Book Notes

By Editor

We call attention to our “Special Sale of Slightly Damaged Books,” on page 2 of this issue. For several weeks to come this page will contain special offers in books.

We have only one dozen Chart of the Week left in stock. These are 35 cents each.

Our supply of old tracts advertised at sixty per cent discount is nearly exhausted. Only a few left.

Those receiving our damaged books at advertised reduced rates express themselves highly pleased with them. All these works sent out are about as good as new. Orders should be sent in as early as possible.

The General Conference Bulletin

By Editor

Former subscribers to the General Conference Bulletin will please remember that all subscriptions expired with the last issue of 1902, containing the week of prayer readings (Vol. IV, No. 8). It is therefore useless to request a change of address in our old mailing list, as some are now doing.

To secure the Daily Bulletin during the approaching session of the General Conference, you must subscribe by remitting fifty cents to the Pacific Press Publishing Company, Oakland, Cal., or by ordering through your tract society, if you prefer. Let us repeat with emphasis: All Bulletin subscriptions have now expired. No former subscribers will receive the forthcoming issues unless they renew as herein indicated. H. E. Osborne, Secretary General Conference.

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The Managing Editor is responsible for all editorial matter which is not signed.

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