WISCONSIN, Baraboo, June 8-13.
OREGON, Salem, " 14-
NORTHERN MICHIGAN, Saginaw, " 14-20.
MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, " 21-27.
DAKOTA, Parker, June 29-July 4.
TEXAS, Waxahachie, July 21-31.
Personal.
By Editor
Eld. J. F. HANSEN's address is Spring Water, Clackemas Co., Oregon.
The address of Bro. Geo. R. Drew, is 47 Edon Road, Hull, Yorkshire, England.
Reply to M. L. C
By Editor
To M. L. C. It is a bold misrepresentation to assert that we admitted that the seventh day was called a Sabbath in Ex. 16:23, 25, 26. The preacher to whom you refer may be, and quite likely is, ignorant of the fact that a Hebrew noun may, for reasons given, be as definite in the absence of the article as when it is used. But if he read our article he cannot be ignorant of the fact that we so stated, and that we affirmed expressly, that the word Sabbath is definite in every instance in that chapter, and is correctly translated the Sabbath.
The words of Paul in Gal. 3:15, that nothing can be added to a covenant after it is confirmed, has no bearing on verse 19, because the law was not added to any previous thing so as to make it a part of that previous thing, as you must conclude on a little examination. It was given or spoken in addition to something preceding; as it is said in Luke 19: "He added and spake a parable." But the parable did not become a part of that which was spoken before; it was merely spoken additionally.
Social Meetings.
By Editor
READ, and “inwardly digest” the remarks on social meetings, found in this paper. They are worthy of your careful consideration. And then please ask yourself if you have not a duty in regard to these matters. It is worth our while to study how to behave ourselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. See 1 Tim. 4 : 15.
Vick's Floral Guide.
By Editor
WHEN we were itinerating in the East, we had the pleasure of introducing Vick's Floral Guide into many households, whereby many desert spots were made to blossom as the rose, and many hearts were made glad by the ornaments for their houses, which they were enabled to obtain at trifling cost.
The Guide for 1882 is on our table. It is equal to its predecessors, which is praise enough. An eastern paper says: "Those who send 10 cents to James Vick, Rochester, N. Y., for it, will be disappointed. Instead of getting a cheap thing, as the price would seem to indicate, they will receive a very handsome work of 130 pages, and perhaps 1,000 illustrations—not cheap, but elegant illustrations, on the very best of calendered paper, and as a set-off to the whole, two beautiful colored plates that are worth twice the price of the book."
We dealt for years with Mr. Vick, for ourselves and others, and were more than satisfied with his manner of treating his customers. We consider that we do a favor to our readers to recommend the Guide and its publisher.
The "Loyal League."
By Editor
THIS is the name of a new organization, the principles of which are similar to those of the "Home Protection Association." Its members are very sanguine that they will succeed in enforcing the present Sunday law of this State. To let our readers know what they propose to do, and how they propose to do it, we give the following extract from a report of the first meeting, as given by the San Francisco Chronicle:-
"The President, W. L. Oge, made the address of the evening, attacking the League of Freedom in strong language, and reciting the evils which he claimed its rank and file were working upon the laboring population of this State. He then said: 'We come before the people without interest in any religious body, neither as a political organization, without pledge to any political party, nor asking favors of politicians. Our aim is to organize and take into our ranks chiefly voters, and we look to the women to aid us by using their moral influence in furthering that aim. Our pledge reads, that the members of this League shall not, directly or indirectly, patronize any dealer or tradesman who shall violate the Sunday law by transacting business on Sunday. Before the next election, this League of loyalty to the laws of this State expects to have upon its rolls no less than 40,000 voters throughout the State. With this number we can dictate to either political party in regard to this law, for votes are what they want. I hope that you will realize that the time for action has come, and that this city will be so organized that every ward will have a Loyal League Club, and so throughout the State.'"
The Right Way.
By Editor
MR. Edward Kimball, who has done so much for various churches in the United States, by assisting them to pay their debts, does not believe in having grab-bags and fairs to raise money. At a meeting in Oakland a few weeks ago, he was asked the question, "Do you advise Christians to tithe their incomes in offering to the Lord?" and replied as follows:—
“Yes; and I believe the requirement to be of universal obligation, not only upon ‘our substance,’ but upon ‘the first-fruits (not the last) of all our increase.’ ‘The tithe’ is not Jewish. It was in force and in observance, ages before there was any Jewish nation. Nothing shows it to be of later origin than marriage or the Sabbath.”
This is, in brief, a clear statement of the facts. We are told that “the tithe is the Lord’s.” The only question, then, that can be raised is the one raised by Malachi, “Will a man rob God?” He certainly will, if he does not return to him his own. We wonder how many who heard the answer of Mr. Kimball will heed it. It is a paying investment. See Prov. 3:9, 10.
Appointments.
Oakland and San Francisco.
OAKLAND.—Church N. E. corner Clay and 13th Streets. Meeting every Sabbath (Saturday) at 11 A. M. Preaching every second and fourth Sunday evening of each month. Prayer-meeting every Tuesday evening. Eld. J. H. Waggoner, Pastor. Sabbath-school at 9:30 A. M. Dr. E. J. Waggoner, Superintendent. Seats always free.
SAN FRANCISCO.—Church on Laguna Street, between Mc-Allister and Tyler Streets. Meeting every Sabbath (Saturday) at 11 A. M. Prayer-meeting Wednesday evening. M. C. Israel, Elder. No regular preaching. Sabbath-school at 9:45 A. M. E. A. Stockton, Superintendent. Street-cars of the Hayes Valley Line, and Central and Lone Mountain Line, pass close to the meeting-house.
LIFE SKETCHES.
Ancestry, Early Life, Christian Experience, and Extensive Labors of
ELDER JAMES WHITE,
AND HIS WIFE, MRS. ELLEN G. WHITE.
Nearly the last literary labor of the late Elder James White was the production of the above-named work. It comprises a sketch of his life, and his public labors in connection with those of his wife, Mrs. E. G. White, and presents a comprehensive history of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination which he, more than any other man, was instrumental in founding. Almost the entire period of his active public labors having been occupied in the promulgation of the Advent doctrine and kindred subjects, and much of that labor having been devoted to spreading the knowledge of what is now known as the "Third Angel's Message," the work is necessarily to quite an extent a history of that message from its earliest inception to the present time.
The life of a public man is always of interest, even to the general reader, but when that life is closely interwoven with the details of a conspicuous religious movement, it becomes doubly interesting, and especially so to those who have an interest in the movement itself.
The book abounds in interesting incidents, personal sketches, and religious experiences, some of which are quite remarkable, and altogether it forms a volume at once instructive and entertaining.
Printed on tinted paper, 416 pp., with portrait of Mr. and Mrs. White. Muslin bound, price, $1.25.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, OAKLAND, CAL.
TESTIMONIALS.
I have read "Life Sketches" with much interest, and do not hesitate to pronounce it a valuable book. It presents before the reader a review of the life work of two individuals whose untiring energy and faithful devotion to the cause of truth have, through the blessing of God, contributed more to the establishment of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination than any others ever connected with it. Engaged in the great Advent movement of 1843 and 1844, and after the disappointment, among the first to proclaim the Third Angel's Message, their experience is at once interesting and instructive.
This volume cannot fail to be of value as a promoter of spiritual growth, for certainly no one can read of the sacrifices, labors, and keen trials endured by these persons in the cause and not feel his own desires quickened for a larger sphere of usefulness. If one wishes to trace the guiding hand of God in the upbuilding of his cause, as connected with the fulfilment of the prophecy, I know no work better calculated to give the desired information than the book entitled "Life Sketches."
ELDER J. O. CORLISS.
When we see a people, in so short a space of time, coming into the position occupied by Seventh-day Adventists, we at once inquire "Under whose leadership, and by what means have such speedy results been accomplished?" To this question we obtain an answer in the "Life Sketches" of Elder James and Mrs. Ellen G. White. Their life history is interwoven with the rise of this cause, and is an interesting record of victories gained over obstacles met in establishing the institutions of this people upon a permanent basis.
These pages are replete with interest, and contain facts concerning the gradual development, present facilities, and standing of this people, that can be found in no other book.
ELDER J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
Southampton, Eng.
We have a copy of "Life Sketches," and have examined it with pleasure. It will interest all classes of readers, and will well repay perusal. It gives a good idea of the toils, trials and sacrifices of those whose lives it relates. It also gives many facts in the history of the denomination of Seventh-day Adventists—a denomination which has arisen during the period of the active labors of Elder and Mrs. White, and largely through their instrumentality. This volume will have a wide circulation, and will do much good.
ELDER J. N. ANDREWS.
Basle, Switzerland.
BIBLE SANCTIFICATION;
A CONTRAST OF
TRUE AND FALSE THEORIES.
BY MRS. E. G. WHITE.
THIS is a pamphlet of only 84 pages, but its value is not to be judged by its size. It is just what its title indicates: a faithful presentation of Bible truth on this important subject, and an exposure of the false theories prevailing in regard to it. Every believer in Bible truth should read it. Buy it, read it, and lend it to your neighbor. Price 10 cts.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
THE NATURE AND TENDENCY OF MODERN SPIRITUALISM.
By Editor
BY ELD. J. H. WAGGONER.
This is a thorough exposure of the system of spiritualism. The author has carefully studied the subject, and has given such copious extracts from a large library of spiritualist publications, as to fully condemn them in their teachings and their practices, by their own testimony. It is also shown from the prophetic scriptures that spiritualism is one of the most impressive signs of the times. 184 pp. Price, 20 cents.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES,
By Editor
PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AT OAKLAND, CAL., FOR THE
Missionary Society of Seventh-day Adventists.
A twelve-page Religious Family Paper, devoted to a discussion of the Prophecies, Signs of the Times, Second Coming of Christ, Harmony of the Law and Gospel, with Departments devoted to Temperance, The Home Circle, The Missionary Work, and the Sabbath-school.
Price Per Year, . . . . . . . . . $2.00
In Clubs of five or more copies to one address, to be used in Missionary Work, . . . 1.50
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
— OR —
REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Michigan.
MISS ELIZA THAYER, Sec. N. E. Tract Society, South Lancaster, Mass.
ELD. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH, Ravenswood, Shirley Road, Southampton, England.
W. L. RAYMOND, Gaston, Oregon.