Earlier text: ANOTHER BRIEF REVIEW OF “PASSING EVENTS”THE BLESSING OF SELLING “CHRIST’S OBJECT LESSONS”
By A Church-Member
The Week of Prayer of 1900 is in the past, with its blessings and privileges, but its responsibilities are still upon us. Our church in Brockton, Mass., met together, and realized the blessing of God. The Spirit of God was indeed with us all through the week, and we were all stimulated to renewed energy in doing the work that God has laid upon His people at the present time. The present test that God has given His people, to go to work and lift the debt that hangs over our schools, has come to us not only as a church, but as individual members, and each one expressed a willingness to take hold and help with renewed consecration to God and His service. My own experience in selling “Christ’s Object Lessons” has been truly wonderful, and has proved a rich blessing to me. It has been like standing still and seeing the salvation of God; for truly the Lord has gone with me and done wonderful things. I have never felt the nearness of God in any work as much as in this. He has been my helper right through, and to His name be all the glory. Brethren, the time has fully come when God’s people must arouse and work mightily for Him. They must come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty, or else be left behind. The Lord is going before us, and we must go forward; for we are well able to possess the good land. I can hear the shouts of victory all along the line, and it gives me courage to go on. I have always been very diffident about going before the people to do that kind of work; but the Lord gave me the utmost freedom when I started in the work; and, bless His holy name, He always will when we get up and go to work. We do not need strength to sit still; so let us, one and all, young and old, take hold of the work as never before, and lift the debt that is hanging over us. The Lord has provided the way for us to do it. He has been very long-suffering and patient with us in the past, and is now taking hold with us, and even going before to prepare hearts to receive His truth. So, then, let us go forward in His name, and by His strength we shall overcome all the difficulties that lie before us. I was somewhat at a loss to know just what would be the best manner of presenting the book to the people; so I studied the book to become familiar with its truths, and then started to sell. The first person I canvassed said he would take it, before I had a chance to say but little. Nine hours of my time belong to my employers, but I improve my dinner hour, and the time going to and from my work, and the evening. I have given thirty-two exhibitions and sold thirty books in two weeks. In selling these I have said but little, and some men have taken the book without looking at it. One man told me that if we wanted any more money at any time, to see him. Although he makes no profession of religion, he said that it is a good work, and that he wanted to help. So you see, brethren, the Lord is moving upon the hearts of the people. Let us be ready to do our part. I am glad to say that all the members of our church are taking hold and working, and are determined to do their part in the good work. Sister Jennie Bates is working hard with the book, and is meeting with success. Quite a number are much interested in the present truth through her work, and I expect soon to see a goodly number added to the church. All the signs around us tell of the near coming of our dear Saviour. The kings of the East and of the whole world are being gathered together, getting ready for the battle of that great day of God Almighty. Probation will soon close, and shall not God’s remnant people arouse themselves to come up to His help in the work of this time? How can the Lord come for His people and find them heavily in debt, and unprepared for Him? No, brethren, the Lord has shown us the way, and is moving on the hearts of the people; so let us arise quickly and do our part to get ready for the soon coming of our Lord. Brethren, be of good courage; the Lord is with us, and has promised to be with us to the end. Plan at Woodland Academy for Selling “Christ's Object Lessons”
By J. E. Tenney
The teachers and students at the academy feel a deep interest in the important work that is now given us in the sale of “Christ's Object Lessons.” It had been a query in our minds for some time what we could do in this work. The school is twelve miles from a city; the surrounding country is thinly settled; and it seemed impossible for us to reach the homes of many of the people, and still do our school work. At a meeting of the workers of the Wisconsin Conference, held recently at Milwaukee, the question arose as to what could be done to reach our scattered brethren and sisters throughout the State who have not the privilege of Sabbath meetings or of coming in contact with those actively engaged in the work. It occurred to us that here was something that the students could do. The matter was brought before the workers, and it was decided that this part of the work should be left for the students to do by correspondence. When the matter was laid before the students and teachers, it received their hearty indorsement, and nearly all were ready to take part in the work. A list of about one hundred names was furnished the school by the Conference secretary, and these names were distributed among the students and teachers. It will be our aim not only to place a copy of “Christ's Object Lessons” in each of these isolated homes, but to seek to enlist the interest of these brethren and sisters in this glorious work. We hope by this means, through the blessing of God, to do something in the work so important for this time; and so not only help others, but receive the blessing which will come by co-operating with the Lord in the work He would have us do. Pray for the school, its students, and teachers, that each one of us may be found doing faithfully the work our Master has placed in our hands. Otis German Church Pledges Funds for Christ's Object Lessons
By P. T. Magan
PROF. P. T. MAGAN: Having never visited the Otis church, in my district, because I thought they could not understand English, it being a German church, I decided a few days ago to spend Sabbath and Sunday with them. Friday evening just before the Sabbath I received a letter from Elder Westphal in regard to having the book, “Christ’s Object Lessons,” in German. So I presented the matter to the church. During my stay, I spoke five times, and the Lord came very near in the preaching of the Word. Two hundred dollars has been pledged, and some paid in cash, for the purpose of having the book in German. Now, as the Otis church has made such a liberal start, can not the work be pushed to a speedy accomplishment, so our brethren may soon have the book to sell in the German language? We know that the German brethren everywhere will take hold of the work. Yours in the work for a complete triumph, RECENT LABORS IN SCANDINAVIA AND FINLAND
By O. A. Olsen
After making such arrangements as seemed necessary for the time being, I left Norway for Sweden. I made brief visits to Orebro, Stockholm, and Nyhyttan, and then, in company with Brother Lind, labored and visited at Grythytted for two weeks. Nyhyttan is the place where our school is situated. It was pleasant to find the work advancing so well, and everything about the school and farm in a prosperous condition. The school premises have been much improved since coming into our hands. A good orchard has been set out, and the whole presents a much more enterprising appearance. The attendance and interest in the school are better this winter than at any previous time, and the financial outlook is also much improved. For all this, we feel much encouraged. During the Week of Prayer four young persons were baptized, three of these having been converted since the beginning of the school, in November. The attendance at the school is nineteen. While this is small compared with other schools, it is about all that our room can accommodate. The church in Grythytted is the oldest in the Conference. For some time a rather discouraging state of things has existed, and therefore it seemed desirable to make an earnest effort. We held meetings at five different places in the community, made thirty-three family visits, and the Lord was with us. The church was much revived. Some who had departed from the Lord returned, and experienced a new conversion. Four united with the church, and one of these was baptized a short time after. Many of our churches are in need of earnest pastoral labor. From this place I went to Finland, arriving there November 29. I visited Abo, Helsingfors, Borga, and Tamarfors. I remained at Abo four days, held nine meetings, and visited all the friends. We had an interesting time, and experienced much of the Lord's blessing. At Helsingfors I spent three days in the middle of the week, held meetings each evening, and in company with Brother Sandberg, visited most of our friends. I then went to Borga, where Brother John Hoffman and his family are situated, and where they are carrying on a series of meetings. I spent three days with them. This is a new field, no previous effort having been made here. It is quite an educational center, also the seat of the bishop of Finland. Brother Hoffman has a pleasant location, and his place of meeting is accessible. The meetings are fairly well attended, and some seem to be candidly inquiring after the truth. I have learned, since leaving there, that the attendance and interest are still good, and I hope that a company of believers may be raised up there as a witness to the truth of God. There is also a Bible worker assisting; and although at first it was difficult to gain access to the homes of the people, the way has now opened for all the Bible and fireside work that the laborers have time to put in. May the Lord give success to this effort. While most of the labor is done in the Swedish tongue, Brother Hoffman speaks through an interpreter twice a week to the Finns. On the Sabbath we all went to Helsingfors, to meet with the church there, and had a precious meeting. I also visited some of the canvassers at Tamarfors. The work in Finland is meeting with many difficulties; one of the most serious is the lack of even one laborer who is prepared to present the truth in the Finnish tongue. The canvassing work has been successful during the past year, even more than we dared hope for. Last winter it was decided to translate “Great Controversy” into the Finnish language; but in view of the limited amount of funds, and the large sum needed for getting out such a work, and the fact that many of the people are not able to buy so large a book, it was decided to publish it in two parts. Indeed, it was the only way possible in which to get the book out at that time. The first part was ready to be sold about July 1, and we are glad to report that the canvassers have been successful in taking orders and in delivering. The second part will soon be ready, and then we shall go over the same ground with that. We are thankful that the way was opened for getting this book out in the native language. As a result of the sale of our publications, we receive many calls for labor among the Finnish-speaking people. May the Lord hasten the time when some one will be prepared to present the Third Angel's Message in their native tongue. I returned to Sweden, December 14; made189 another visit to Grythyttehed, and then went to Christiania, as there were matters in connection with the publishing house and its affairs that needed attention. On the 20th I returned to Stockholm, and remained there ten days. Many of the canvassers had gathered in the city so as to be present during the Week of Prayer. We held four meetings regularly every day—Bible study and devotional meetings at 9:30 A.M. and at 4 P.M.; at 11 A.M. we studied the subject outlined for the day, and had a more general meeting in the evening. The presence of the Lord was with us, and the Spirit of God made the word a living power to our hearts. The last Sabbath of the year we celebrated the ordinances of the Lord's house. This was an occasion long to be remembered on account of the presence of the Spirit and power of God. There have been but a few times in my experience when I have seen the power of God so manifested as on this occasion. The church and all present were much encouraged by the blessing experienced. From there I went to Göteborg, and spent the two first days of the new year with the church, and with the canvassers who were gathered there. I then went to Copenhagen, Denmark. During my stay there I spent some time at the Skodsborg Sanatorium. I was much pleased to find the work so prosperous, the house being practically filled with a good class of patients. The Lord has greatly blessed the work of the institution during the year. We had some good meetings with the helpers, and also with the patients. All are of good courage in their work. During the time, I also visited Malmö, Sweden, where Elder Oberg is conducting a series of meetings with a fair interest. I was glad to meet Elder P. A. Hansen and his family, who have recently arrived in Denmark from America. I found them well, and of good courage. Brother Hansen's coming had been looked forward to with much interest, and it is believed that his presence and labors will be a great help and blessing to the work. The work in Denmark has been passing through a trying experience, but the present outlook is encouraging. UNION COLLEGE MISSIONARY SOCIETY
By B. G. Wilkinson
The missionary society of Union College has had the opportunity of experiencing the unseen labors of God as He fulfills His promise in being our “co-laborer.” Many students who had dedicated their lives to God came to the college with an earnest desire to work for the Saviour. But how to use this consecration for practical results has always been a question. The college stands aside in a little village whose inhabitants are almost all Adventists. There is, therefore, little demand among them for that labor whose object is to bring people into the truth. And since there is little or no poverty, the field for Christian benevolent work is small. The large city of Lincoln, five miles away, was claimed this winter by the State Conference, which has placed there a corps of able and experienced Conference laborers, and, besides, it has always been an inconvenient field for students attempting to do full college work. So the question was, How can the students employ themselves in practical missionary work? It was thought best to form a tract and missionary society, such as may be found in our churches. Owing to some delay, a large part of our school year was gone before the society was started. But from the first, a determined effort was made to save it from falling into a lifeless routine. Unfortunate for our churches, too many of their tract and missionary societies are unappreciated opportunities. But the college society determined to prove the unseen blessing of the Lord upon papers delivered by mail, papers unaided in their influence on the receiver by the personal presence of the sender. A large number of Signs, Sentinels, and foreign papers was ordered. The opportunity to hand in names was responded to by the students with such increasing confidence as results became apparent, that soon the supply of names was greater than the supply of papers. After four or five copies of the paper have been sent to one address, a student writes a good missionary letter, whose object is to secure correspondence with the person receiving the paper, and to find out his feelings toward the paper and the truth it contains. If this meets with a favorable response, further effort made. If not, then that person's name is dropped from the roll, and a name from the waiting list takes its place. To facilitate this work, the students were arranged in workers' bands, with leaders, each charged with careful oversight of all names and papers assigned to that band. It was determined to follow the papers with prayer. All value the kindness of God in sending His angels to impress the truths of these printed messages upon the hearts of the readers, and so personal, and, at stated intervals united, prayer is offered for God's favor to make effective the pages sent by mail. It was resolved to keep out of debt. The large number of papers ordered seems almost reckless. But not only have the finances been carried thus far, but the last two public collections were the largest yet received; and students came to me privately, to hand me small sums, saying, “I wish that to go toward the missionary work.” An increase in the supply of papers is now talked of. All feel the necessity of praying for the writers whom God employs to edit the papers. It is one thing to send out papers; it is another thing for the contents of those papers to be such that God can greatly bless in persuading the people. How responsible a position this is, and how necessary that the church support by their prayers the men called to carry the duties of these great positions. Results of the faithful work done by the students soon began to appear. Letters came from persons in positions of honor, and from those less favorably situated,—one being received from the cashier of a bank in Nebraska, and one from a young man in the California penitentiary. A special morning was set apart for the reading of some of these letters in the college chapel. On that morning, as one after another of the students came forward to read, all present recognized the witness of God's Spirit, and the reports did what the reports of Paul and Barnabas did after they had returned from their first missionary tour—“and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.” I will give a few extracts from some of these letters. They speak for themselves. Here is one from Kansas:— “Kind Friend: Yours of the 15th is received. Am pleased to know to whom I am indebted for the paper, in which I am much interested. I am in the freight department of the C. R. I. & P. Ry., and of course I do not have much time to read. But I assure you, your paper is read, and I let the agent here read it also. Hoping you will excuse this short letter, I am,” This one comes from Nebraska:— “I received your letter in due time, but on account of sickness was unable to answer until to-day. Yes, I should like the paper continued; and if you will change the office, it would accommodate me; for I live about nine miles from —. I enjoy the paper greatly, and desire to be led by the truths it contains.” This one, also from Nebraska, shows deeper results:— “I received your letter the first of last month, and was glad to hear from you. I was glad to have a chance to read the Signs of the Times. I never felt before as if there were not a moment to be lost because I have so much to do to be prepared to meet my God. I am alone in my effort to follow my blessed Master, and I begin to think I have neglected some duty, and that duty I must find. Can it be possible it is the day of worship? If so, God being my helper, in whom I place all my trust, I will have to change, although I would be the only one in my family or in the neighborhood who observes the seventh day. My prayer every hour of my life is, Give me light and wisdom, O Lord, that I may do thy will.” A lady from Colorado writes thus:— “Your very kind letter received. Yes, I received the paper, Signs of the Times, and often wondered to whom I was indebted for such a dear, good paper. I appreciate your kindness to me, a stranger. I hope the good work will continue, and that its truths will reach every heart, as they have mine. Will close, hoping that if you never receive your reward here, you will over yonder.” This letter from Iowa shows that the receiver passes on the benefit:— “Your letter was received without delay. Was indeed surprised but very much pleased to hear from you. I have been receiving the paper all right, and thank you for so kindly remembering me. Mother is delighted with it, and we together anxiously await its arrival each week. So if you desire to continue sending the paper, we shall certainly be pleased to receive it. A gentleman friend visiting us from —, Iowa, glanced through the paper this evening. He seemed so pleased with it that I decided to let him take our copies as soon as we are through with them. More than one will be benefited by your kindness.” Other letters were received, which have resulted in securing subscriptions for the paper. One response came from Ontario, Canada, calling for some representative of present truth, whether minister or layman, to come to that neighborhood and enlighten the people. Now the results of the work done by the college missionary society are doubtless not much different from those produced by other societies. But one thing is certain, its results are those which can be produced by all such societies. Every church which does not have a live, fruit-bearing tract and missionary society is missing a great joy. If each church would plan and work to operate such an organization, God would certainly bless in the salvation of souls. Too much is lost by neglect of planning for and expecting definite results. And too much is lost by neglecting to pray persistently for God's blessing to rest upon each effort put forth in His work. The hours of grace are rapidly passing toward the close of probation; and if each church does not awake to active missionary work, some one is going to appear before God empty-handed. PENNSYLVANIA
By H. W. Cottrell
PHILADELPHIA.—From February 22-26 I spent with the church at Philadelphia, and with other churches adjacent thereto, in connection with the Pennsylvania Conference Committee. The meetings were profitable to all who attended. The people were hungry for the bread of life, hence were appreciative as the Lord, by His Spirit, portrayed through his servants lessons of faith and trust. The preaching was practical. The various interests of the work are being carefully looked after by Elders Fitzgerald and Wheeler, who, with their wives, labored there in tent work during the last summer, with the visible result of about twenty additions to the church. These and other laborers are still carrying forward the work. They have been providentially helped in securing two large church buildings for public services in different parts of the city, of which they have full control. Of one of them they have the free use, while the other they get at a nominal rent. All are of good courage, and love reigns. The Conference Committee laid plans for a vigorous campaign in the various departments of the work during the coming season. They have planned aggressive work, instead of seeking comfort and pleasure by settling down with, and hovering over, the established churches. I am sure this is the only proper thing to do in such a time as this. Each soul called of God to be a worker with Him, and given the message of the soon-coming Messiah, and kindred character-testing gospel truths, should not rest at ease, but rather calmly break the ranks of the enemy, and sound the notes of warning, that those who will may be saved, though many may be only as “a brand plucked out of the fire.” The Pennsylvania Conference has a larger population to whom the message of reform must be given, than has any other Conference in the United States; hence it has many responsibilities. It was decided to hold the annual camp-meeting at Erie, June 6-16, 1901. H. W. COTTRELL. MISSOURI INSTITUTES
By G. Phillips
OUR institute at Springfield, Mo., began January 20, and continued two weeks. The Lord greatly blessed the work. The old, the middle-aged, and the youth were there, ready to respond: “Here am I; send me.” One man, who had preached for the Christian Church, was baptized, and now engages in the canvassing work. Elder Rees, president of the Missouri Conference, was present at the beginning of the institute, and gave much valuable instruction, for which we are indeed thankful. Elder Cruzan was in attendance during the entire time, and gave us many valuable lessons. The canvassers all went to their respective fields of labor full of hope and courage. Our institute at Utica began February 6, and continued two weeks. Our hearts were made glad to see the interest manifested by the brethren and sisters of this place. Elder Rees was present, and his timely lessons were appreciated by all. Elder R. C. Porter gave us valuable instruction on the message for this time. Five persons gave their hearts to God, and united with this people. From the beginning the outside interest was good. Twenty-five workers went out from these two institutes; and we feel sure that a good work will be done in Missouri this year. About thirty are at work in the State. All expressed themselves as having a greater burden for the work than ever before. We could place as many more in good territory; so come along, brethren and sisters, let us go up and possess the land; for we are able. Only be strong and of good courage. Read Isa. 41: 10-13. If you desire to canvass in Missouri, please write to Brother F. L. Linnecek, Utica, Mo. He is the State agent and a successful canvasser, and will take pleasure in assisting you all that he can. ELDER W. B. WHITE, Box 667, Missoula, Mont., desires the address of Wm. Felch. INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL MISSIONARY AND BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
By J. F. Morse
THE regular annual meeting of the International Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association for the year 1901 will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist Tabernacle in Battle Creek, Mich., April 9, 1901, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees, and the transaction of any other business which may properly come before the meeting. By order of the board of trustees, MICHIGAN SANITARIUM AND BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
By W. H. Hall
THE regular annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association for the year 1901 will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist Tabernacle in Battle Creek, Mich., April 8, 1901, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees, and the transaction of any other business which may properly come before the meeting. By order of the board of trustees, MICHIGAN, ATTENTION!
By S. E. Wight
A CANVASSERS' institute will be held at Cedar Lake, Mich., April 30 to May 21, 1901. Good information will be provided, and an effort will be made to make the institute as interesting and profitable as possible. No tuition will be charged. Board and room will be provided for the small sum of $1.50 a week. It is hoped that many will avail themselves of this opportunity. Those intending to come should write to me at Cedar Lake, Mich., as soon as possible, in order that arrangements may be made for their entertainment during that period. There will be a class for those who desire to canvass for “Christ’s Object Lessons.” S. E. Wight. Everybody wants it who hasn't it, but it is not always easy to get. Good Health is the leading health journal of the world, and no household should be without it. It is the purpose of this magazine to give scientific instruction to those who are well, whereby they can keep well, and to those who are sick, whereby they may be able to get well. Subscribers are at liberty to ask questions, which are answered in the Correspondence department, by the editor. A special offer is made to REVIEW subscribers for the next sixty days. Send us a year's subscription to Good Health, one dollar, and the names of five persons who ought to be interested in the question of diet, and we will send you Good Health for one year, postage prepaid, and our: Just think of it! $1.50 worth of Battle Creek Sanitarium Food Company's and Sanitas Nut Food Company's cereal and nut foods and other household necessities, and a year's subscription to Good Health, a sixty-four page magazine, 800 pages a year, all for one dollar! We could not do this only that the manufacturers have made us a present of these articles to use for this purpose, well knowing that the merits of the food, will secure for them sufficient trade to pay their expense. Cut out this clipping, and send to us with one dollar, and we will do the rest. N. B.—We do not pay express or freight charges. Have the goods go by freight. One Family Box weighs fourteen pounds. Get six persons to join with you in ordering. Have all shipped to one address, and the expense will be but a few cents each. TO OUR FRIENDS AND WORKERS THROUGHOUT THE FIELD
By S. H. Lane
The managers of the Review and Herald Pub. Co. are very anxious to do everything in their power to spread the truth everywhere, and to get our books before the general public. As we issue new books, we usually print circulars giving an extended description of them. If these circulars could be sent everywhere, they would create an interest in the books advertised, and many would be induced to send for them. We have in mind especially our trade books, tracts, and pamphlets, and not our canvassing works. If we had the names and addresses of persons throughout the entire land, we should be glad to send them circulars from time to time, recommending them to order of our publishing houses—the Review and Herald Pub. Co. and the Pacific Press Pub. Co.—and of our tract societies, and by this means get our literature before the public more prominently. Now, will not our workers and our brethren and sisters throughout the field send us the names of those not of our faith to whom we can send circulars of our books and papers? Can not our colporteurs and our brethren and sisters send us the names and addresses of persons whom they know to be interested in literature, candid and upright persons, who are stanch pillars in society? The names should be sent to the Review and Herald Pub. Co., Battle Creek, Mich., and we will advertise our works more extensively; and if we hear of an interest created through our advertising, then a worker can be sent to visit those who have ordered books, and thus the way be opened for personal missionary work. Send names and addresses of those only whom you think could be benefited by reading our works. We should be glad to receive thousands of these names. The last message of mercy must be carried to the world. It is an aggressive work. 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A charge of one dollar for one insertion of four lines or less, and of twenty-five cents for every line over four, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references. WANTED.—Employment on farm with Adventist family. Address Mark Carter, Correct, Ind. WANTED.—To correspond with a skilled machinist who has some means to invest. Address J. G. Green, 315 Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Ill. WANTED.—Home in the country for two children, girl of twelve years and boy of nine. Address M. A. Nasbora, 827 W. Dugle St., Wichita, Kan. WANTED.—By middle-aged woman, a home among Sabbath-keepers. Willing to do any kind of work. Reference given and required. Address Rosalia Wickline, Tilden, Neb. FOR SALE.—Good, eight-room house, with city water, gas, barn; near Sanitarium. If intending to buy in Battle Creek, please address John F. Welch, 75 Linman St., Battle Creek, Mich. FOR SALE.—Twenty-acre farm near Asheville, N. C. One half in timber; balance under cultivation. Good house and barn. For particulars address F. L. Chaney, care Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich. WANTED.—Middle-aged woman, true Adventist, who understands children and desires good home, as housekeeper for widower of 30 with four children aged two and a half to nine years. Address W. P. Schuster, 2230 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio. “I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus. BENNETT.—Brother Elija Bennett, of Hope Villa, La., died Feb. 3, 1901. He lived a consistent Christian life, and we laid him away to await the coming of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116: 15 and kindred texts. Solomon Broussard. McCULLOUGH.—Died at her home in Lawrence, Kan., Dec. 31, 1900, Sister Mary Jane McCullough, aged fifty-eight years. She had been an Adventist many years. She leaves a husband, a son, and a daughter. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. Westphal. SYMONDS.—Mable Symonds was born in the township of Highland, Osceola Co., Mich., Feb. 18, 1899. She was a constant sufferer all her life, and died of spinal difficulty, Dec. 24, 1900, being 1 year, 10 months, 6 days old. Words of comfort were given by the writer. O. Soule. RIDER.—Died at New Salem, N. D., of kidney disease, Jan. 25, 1901, Brother Stephen Rider, in the sixty-ninth year of his age. Brother Rider passed away with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were given by the writer. L. H. Ells. BAIRD.—Died Jan. 18, 1901, at Northfield, Minn., Sister Nellie Baird, at the advanced age of 73 years. Her life had been spent for others. In her later years she seemed to ripen in her Christian experience, and fell asleep in hope of a better life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. H. F. Phelps. WILSON.—David J. Wilson died in Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 12, 1901, aged 87 years, 10 months, 20 days. Perhaps of few can it be said, as of him, that for three-score years and ten he has been a follower of Christ. During the last twelve years of this long pilgrimage, he looked for the blessed hope, and rejoiced in it. B. E. Fullmer. WENTLAND.—Died at Jamestown, N. D., Feb. 18, 1901, Sister Maria Wentland, leaving her husband and nine adult children. About eight years ago she accepted the truth, which became very dear to her. She died in bright hope of having part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were given by the writer, who spoke from 1 Thess. 4: 13-18. F. G. Specht. ZEIGLER.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Feb. 16, 1901, at Argonia, Kan., Casper J. Zeigler, aged 58 years. Brother Zeigler was born in Germany, and at an early age came to this country. He lived his last nine years in the blessed hope of the Third Angel’s Message, and his last years were spent in missionary efforts for his neighbors. Lung trouble was the cause of his death. A wife and nine children are left to mourn their loss. H. F. Ketring. HERR.—Brother Ben Herr died Jan. 9, 1901, aged 53 years. He was born in Baden, Germany; accepted the Third Angel’s Message two years ago, and was baptized at that time. Last August he was taken sick with stomach trouble, and gradually grew worse. About three weeks before his death he went to our sanitarium at Spokane, but it was too late for help, so he was brought home, where he died a few days later. Brother Stuart, president of Walla Walla College, preached the funeral sermon. Brother Herr leaves a wife and eight children. E. E. Smith. WHITMORE.—Brother Bradley B. Whitmore was born in Stuben Co., N. Y., July 31, 1840. In his early childhood his parents removed to Potter Co., Pa., where he has since resided. Shortly after his conversion, in 1859, he became convinced of the sanctity of the seventh day. He joined the Seventh-day Adventist church when it was organized at West Pike, Pa., twenty-five years ago, and remained a faithful member. He met death, Feb. 14, 1901, by being terribly crushed with a log. His last breath was a prayer to God; and we believe his first one in the resurrection will be a shout of praise. E. H. Rees. SWANCUTT.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Dec. 25, 1900, near Gothenburg, Neb., E. V. Swancutt, son of Mrs. Emma Atkinson, aged 37 years. He wandered from the fold of Christ for many years, but became deeply impressed at the death of his wife, which occurred May 16, 1900, that he must return and live a Christian life, which he did. He suffered intensely from catarrh for three years, and then it seemed to change into quick consumption, which resulted in his death. He bore his suffering with true Christian patience, and fell asleep with full assurance that he would have a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the Baptist minister, from Job 14: 14. Ella Hedgecock.