p. 23 | Review and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 22. (5/28/1914)

Earlier text: Upper Columbia Mission Society

God’s Two Books

Does the inanimate earth verify the statements of Scripture? Was the earth thousands of years evolving, or was it created in six literal days? What are the discoveries of real science? and what do they prove?

Many people try to prove from science that the Lord did not make the world in six days, hence did not rest the seventh day nor make it a Sabbath in commemoration of creation.

Does the book of nature contradict the book of revelation, or do they agree? Read “God’s Two Books,” by Geo. McCready Price, for the answer. Price, $1.00.

Gospel Order

By W. A. Spicer. This pamphlet gives a brief outline of the Bible principles of organization. “The Lord is a God of order; all his works reveal the perfection and simplicity of divine organization.” In this pamphlet there are not so many rules given, but the principles laid down in the Scriptures and the Bible illustrations of these principles are presented. Any one who will read this pamphlet carefully will be well fortified against the principles of disorganization with which we are frequently attacked. Price, only 10 cents.

American State Papers

This book gives the most complete history of Sunday legislation in the United States. The very laws themselves, beginning with colonial times, are given, and the history showing the results of the operation of these laws when enforced upon the minority who conscientiously believed otherwise. It narrates the development of this religious legislation up to the year 1913. The book contains 800 pages. The price is only $1.25 post-paid. Library binding, $2.00.

Great Second Advent Movement

Every person should be familiar with the history of his own denomination, and especially should Seventh-day Adventists be familiar with the various steps that were taken in the providence of God in the development and organization of this denomination. This history is briefly given in the most interesting manner in the book “The Great Second Advent Movement,” written by Elder J. N. Loughborough, the oldest minister now left within our ranks. As a young man, Elder Loughborough kept a diary in which he recorded the principal events which transpired. From this and other sources of information he was able to write this splendid book. Every young person should study it carefully. Price, cloth binding, $1.25.

West Indian Union and School Reports

By Editor

We learn of excellent meetings in Kingston, Jamaica, during the Jamaica Conference session and the meetings of the West Indian Union Committee. Doubtless a report will soon be made. Among transfers of workers we learn that Elder H. C. Goodrich, who has desired release from official work, after fourteen years' service in the tropics, is transferred from the West Caribbean field to the Isle of Pines, Cuba, where he will work among the American settlers, Elder W. G. Kneeland taking the presidency of the West Caribbean Conference, with headquarters at Cristobal, C. Z. Elder D. E. Wellman, of Jamaica, was transferred to the Panama field; and Elder E. C. Boger, of British Guiana, takes the presidency of the Jamaica Conference. The workers of the West Indian Union are pushing their lines outward, having a very difficult field to cover in view of the scattered situation of the territory and the difficulty of getting about quickly in it.

We have reached the end of another school year. From reports that have come to us we judge that a larger number of students will go out from our various schools to engage in active missionary work in the field this year than ever before. We rejoice indeed that this will be so. It was for the purpose of training gospel workers that these schools were established. We believe that our schools are more nearly meeting this object than ever before in their history. Let us remember in prayer the young men and women who take up field work during the summer months. Many of them will be engaged in selling our publications. They will be out alone, subject to trial and discouragement. Let us hold up their hands in prayer, asking God to open before them the hearts and homes of the people to the gospel message which they bear.

Our Mexico Workers

On the arrival of our missionaries from Mexico in New Orleans, the United States government, in harmony with its plan of treating refugees from Mexico, supplied transportation to any place desired. Thus the workers reached the points where it seemed wise to spend a short time while plans are being laid to utilize their services to the best advantage. Prof. G. W. and Mrs. Caviness came to Washington, and in counsels with the Mission Board it is tentatively planned to arrange for a number of the workers to engage for a time in evangelistic and book work along the northern Mexican border.

Temporarily the distribution of the other workers landing at New Orleans is as follows: J. A. P. and Mrs. Green, to Indiana; C. P. Martin, to Michigan; H. E. and Mrs. Meyer, to Kansas; while E. W. and Mrs. Thurber, Miss Virginia Martin, and S. Marchisio are in southern Texas. Miss Grace White, who left Guadalajara and made her way to San Diego, Cal., is stopping for a time with her people in Ohio. Brother Juan Robles, whose field was in northern Mexico, is working in southern Texas and over the Mexican border. It is the plan of the Mexico mission workers to go into the Mexican field again from the north, where we have believers and many interests, just as soon as it appears that the northern states are free from tumult and revolution.

Professor Caviness reports that there had been no molestation of the workers in Mexico City, and the mission has gone forward with its regular work, although in the state of the country it has been impossible to keep up distribution of the output of the press of late. On recommendation of the United States consular authorities, it was deemed wisest for the workers to get away from the possible rioting and pillage which may come in Mexico City. The mission printing house and offices were left in charge of Mexican workers, and it is hoped that the property may be preserved from damage. Tacubaya, the headquarters of the mission, is several miles out of Mexico City proper.

The Drs. W. S. and Mrs. Swayze, of Guadalajara, decided to remain in that city, inasmuch as Dr. Swayze, being of English birth, has the protection of the British consular authorities, and is naturally not subject to the same anti-American feeling which makes trouble in riotous uprisings. We trust the doctors may be safely kept as the war zone sweeps over Guadalajara. We are glad to learn that Brother Julius Paulson and his family made their way safely out of San Luis Potosi amid considerable danger. Brother Paulson has been engaged in business there for years, while an active member of our Mexico Mission Committee.

Additions to the Editorial Staff

By Editor

OUR readers will note the addition of several names to our editorial staff in this number of the REVIEW. It seems fitting indeed that the three vice presidents of the General Conference, namely, Elders L. R. Conradi, I. H. Evans, and R. C. Porter, and the secretary of the North American Division Conference, Elder G. B. Thompson, should sustain the relationship of contributing editors to our general church paper. We shall hope to have frequent articles from them.

New Sabbath Keepers in the Philippines

In acknowledging the receipt of a draft from the mission treasury, Elder L. V. Finster, of the Philippine Islands Mission, adds a word that we are glad to pass on: “Elder E. M. Adams reports three new Sabbath keepers in Iloilo, Brother Robert Stewart two in Cebu, and Brother Manalaysay, one of our Filipino workers, seven in Santa Rosa, while about twenty have taken their stand for the truth here in Manila recently.” Thus the Lord is going before us in all the places where our work is started.

Hyatt Family Returns from South Africa

WE were glad to greet in Washington last week Mrs. W. S. Hyatt and Miss Helen Hyatt, from South Africa, who have come to America on a well-earned furlough. Mrs. Hyatt went out to Africa sixteen years ago, when Elder Hyatt was appointed to work in Cape Colony. Elder Hyatt has been once in attendance at the General Conference in this country in the meantime, but this is Mrs. Hyatt's first opportunity to visit her people and secure a change. Miss Hyatt has been engaged for years in teaching in the South African union college, and while resting for a time will endeavor also to profit by association and study with our educational workers in this country, in summer school and convention work. They are spending a few days in Takoma Park.

Governor Sulzer and the “Protestant Magazine”

By A. J. S. Bourdeau

AFTER perusing the article entitled “Governor Sulzer, Tammany Hall, and the Roman Catholic Church; the Hierarchy and the Public Schools,” found on pages 252-263 of the June number of the Protestant Magazine, Rev. Dr. Randolph H. McKim, rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Washington, D. C., comments thus: “I think you have made a strong, temperate, and convincing statement of the case, one which ought to make an immense impression upon thinking American people. Of course, however, the Romish press will seek to overwhelm you by exploiting the unveracity and unreliability of Governor Sulzer.”

Our people everywhere are stirred over the revelations disclosed in this number of the Protestant Magazine. Ministers and people are ordering in lots of 100 to 1,000 copies by telegrams and otherwise. Those who are tempted to believe the claims of the Church of Rome that she is not seeking to control the politics of America, should read this number, which contains five other strong articles dealing with the prophecies telling of the Papacy, the infallibility of the Scriptures, etc.

A. J. S. BOURDEAU.

“Christ Our Saviour” in French

THE Latin Union Publishing House has just issued an edition of “Christ Our Saviour” in the French language. It contains one hundred and sixty pages, with fifty illustrations, eighteen of which are full page. It is issued in two bindings, cloth and board. There has been an urgent call for this book in the French for a long time. It should have a large sale. Order from your tract society, or from the New York Branch of the Review and Herald.