BELIZE.—Two weeks ago last Sabbath five were baptized. We have had several meetings on the subject of baptism and the other ordinances. The last meeting was a real feast, a breaking up of the fallow ground. The Spirit of the Lord was present, and a number made confession of sins, some asking for rebaptism. The baptism was the most solemn occasion of the kind we have ever had here in Belize. It made a good impression upon all.
We are now taking seventy-five copies of The Signs, and could have disposed of more this week. A number are sold to regular customers, who seem much interested. This work was done almost entirely by the brethren and sisters. One, a convert not yet baptized, takes twelve copies each week. Thus the seed is being sown.
We are now planning to reach the interior of British Honduras, both by means of our publication; and by the living preacher. Thus far little has been done, except along the coast. At Corozal, in the north, two are asking for baptism. H. C. GOODRICH.
Virginia Church Work in Lynchburg and Stanleyton
By B. F. Purdham
Virginia
LYNCHBURG.—Since my last report through the REVIEW, I have been busily engaged in the Master's work. Our tent meetings in Lynchburg closed September 28. Brother Painter remained to follow up the work till I could return.
October 3-5 I held quarterly meeting at Buena Vista. It was so rainy that the attendance was not large, but all who did attend seemed to enjoy the presence and power of the Spirit of God. October 10-12 I met with the Stanleyton church in quarterly meeting. Other meetings followed, with a good attendance and interest. Our Stanleyton church school began October 13. I was called to Port Republic to preach at a funeral, October 17. I met with people there whom I had not seen for seventeen years, and I found that the seeds of truth so long ago planted in that neighborhood are still having effect.
October 24 I returned to Lynchburg to continue the work this winter. We are holding meetings in the comfortable house of worship which we have bought in this city. We have four regular services in the church each week, and other services in other parts of the city as the way opens.
I am also doing all I can in house-to-house work, placing “Christ’s Object Lessons” and other publications in the homes of the people. The Lord is still blessing the work here. Four more are ready for baptism, and we hope soon to complete the organization of the church.
I am of good courage in the Lord, and ask an interest in the prayers of our people in behalf of the work in this part of the field. B. F. PURDHAM.
December Study of the Field
1. RELATE briefly the early history of modern missions in China.
2. Tell something of Robert Morrison’s work.
3. What especially impressed you in reading “A Trip to Canton”?
4. What can you say of the needs of Porto Rico?
5. What countries comprise the West Coast mission field?
6. What can you say of the progress of the work in Finland? The needs? How does the number of workers in that field compare with the equipment in some States with a similar population?
7. Locate and describe Kashmir. What can you say of the government? Mention some opportunities for missionary work.
8. Give a summary of the work in the European Conferences.
9. More than thirty fields have been mentioned during the month. Relate some circumstances which show that the nations are ready for the message.
Field Notes
BROTHER E. A. MERRELL, who has been laboring at Shawnee, Kan., reports a number of conversions to the truth at that place.
A CHURCH of twenty-four members has been organized at Barre, Vt., and some additions to this number are expected soon.
TENT meetings in the Bronx, Greater New York, conducted by Elder C. H. Edwards, have added eleven to the church in that part of the nation’s metropolis.
MEETINGS at Brownfield, Me., have brought six adults to the observance of the Sabbath, besides which a Sabbath school of twenty-one members has been organized.
BROTHER F. H. SEENEY reports that at the close of the tent meeting in Washington, D. C., last October, forty-eight souls had been added to the company of Sabbath keepers in that city.
THE church at Cheswold, Del., has been strengthened by a marked manifestation of the reviving influence of the Holy Spirit, resulting in the reclaiming of several who had backslidden. November 8, nine persons who had attended the meetings were baptized in the Choptank River.
A REPORT from West Virginia states that since the camp meeting in that State last September, twenty-six souls have accepted the truth, all of whom are earnest in the Master’s service. Church schools have been started at Newburg and Parkersburg, and a church of eleven members has been organized at Morgantown. At Peniel, a series of meetings has resulted in bringing three to observe the Bible Sabbath, and leading five to discard the use of tobacco.
Week of Prayer Notes
“By the Spirit’s Power”
THIS blessed truth that we call the third angel’s message is exactly what hearts are waiting for in the darkness of heathen lands. Here is another report from Matabeleland, showing how the Spirit is speaking to hearts, and bringing fruitage there. Pray, brethren in the churches, that God may clothe the ministry of the word with power in the lands abroad and at home. Pray that every laborer may receive his message from heaven, and give the trumpet a certain sound; for the great day of the Lord is hastening on. A word from afar like this may well be taken as a text for a missionary praise service:—
BULUWAYO.—Yesterday (September 27) was a memorable day in the history of our Matabele Mission. Elder Reaser was with us, and twenty-one natives were baptized. Although others desired baptism, it was thought best to have them wait until the close of the quarter. Brother Anderson and his wife had been instructing them, and I had talked with them through an interpreter. We were planning to baptize six; but when the time arrived, more than thirty were desiring baptism. These are all young people, from twelve to twenty-two years of age.
We cannot yet do much with the old people, who are so wedded to their gods of stone and traditions of the past. But I wish that I myself did take the Word of God as readily as do the youth and children here. They put us to shame. All they want to know is, “Does the Bible say so?” and they are satisfied. This is the condition in which we find our school children, and they beg to be baptized and received into the church.
After much prayer and careful searching of the Word and the Testimonies, with the best instruction we could give, we examined thirty-one Sabbath evening; and Sabbath morning, at half-past ten, the workers and a large company of the natives went to the place of baptism on the river, two miles away. It was a touching scene. Everything was so quiet and orderly, and all seemed to realize what they were doing. Returning home, we celebrated the ordinance of the Lord’s supper in the afternoon.
Our church now numbers sixty. There is a sweet spirit in our mission. It is the Spirit of the Lord. All seem to realize his gracious presence. “Willing obedience” is the watchword.
We are enjoying our labors here very much, and believe that we are just where the Lord wants us. We are hoping for Brother Claude Tarr to arrive at the station this week, to take charge of the store (this has been my work) and help on the farm. This will relieve me for teaching and gospel work, for which I have a burden. I will also assist to some extent in the out-stations.
Two weeks ago we made a trip among the boys who are teaching in the kraals. It occupied three days, and we traveled sixty or seventy miles, with two mules, in a two-wheel cart. To us this is a lovely country. We saw wild deer and birds; and the plains were full of flowers. But we are persuaded that this is not the healthful climate of the States; yet our health has been good up to the present time, for which we praise God. We are all as careful as we can be, but the great amount of work demanded of us makes it difficult for us to take proper care of ourselves, and there can be no change until another family is sent to this field. Three good men and their families are needed here. God has surely sent the children to our home and school, and they must have care and training. I never enjoyed my work more. Every day I see God’s guiding hand.
We all remember the workers in the home field, and have confidence in your prayers for us. M. C. STURDEVANT.
Current Mention
—Herr Krupp, the German gun maker, left an estate valued at 300,000,000 marks, or $75,000,000. He was the richest manufacturer in Germany.
—Revolutionary disturbances are again reported from Santo Domingo, the northern part of the island being the seat of the new outbreak.
—Proof of the existence of a syndicate for the promotion of vice, whose operations cover a large territory in this country, has been gathered at Philadelphia.
—Vermont appears to be about to substitute high license and local option for prohibition, which seems not to have proved a successful temperance measure in that State.
—Labor unions are springing up rapidly in the manufacturing centers in southern Russia, and the St. Petersburg authorities are taking measures to arrest the increasing activity of these and similar “unlawful societies.”
—A boiler explosion in the Swift refrigerator plant at Chicago, November 29, killed thirteen men and injured many others. The same day four men were killed at Shamokin, Pa., by an explosion of gas.
—One of the American commanders in the Philippines has been prosecuting a Spanish organ of the friars, published in Manila, which recently charged him with having stolen funds raised from the sale of foodstuffs during the reconcentration period. He was unable, however, to discover the person who was responsible for the publication of the libel.
—Owing to losses from the militia which are due to the hostile attitude of the labor unions, the members of which must either resign from the military service or be expelled from the union, some New York regiments are reported to be unable to carry on their accustomed drills. An investigation is being conducted by the military authorities.
—Conflicting reports come from Russia concerning the health of the czar and the czarina. It is admitted, however, that the czarina has become subject to fits of great melancholy, one cause of which is the failure of the hopes for a male heir to the throne. Should no male heir be born, the succession may pass to the Grand Duke Vladimir, the czar’s eldest uncle.
—The interior of the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico, suffered recently from a destructive hurricane, many coffee plantations being laid in ruins.
—Germany and Great Britain have agreed to use force on Venezuela to effect the settlement of their claims against that country. The United States, it is stated, will not interfere.
—A dispatch from Kingston, Jamaica, states that General Nord has gathered an army of 10,000 men, and is advancing on the capital, with the intention of proclaiming himself president of Hayti.
—A hurricane of vast dimensions was reported sweeping through Argentina, November 24. In the province of Santa Fé one hundred houses were reported blown down, five persons being killed and fifteen injured.
—Districts in northern Sweden, estimated to contain about 700,000 people, are threatened with a famine, owing to a failure of the crops. Swedish citizens in the United States are organizing a fund for their countrymen’s relief.
—Contrary to recent reports, it is now stated that the negotiations with the Colombian government regarding the completion of the Panama Canal are at a standstill, and the prospects for an early settlement of the matter are not bright.
—The Canadian Doukhobors have appealed to the sultan of Turkey to grant them land in his dominions, to which they may migrate from Canada. They inform him in their petition that they do not want to obey any laws but the laws of God.
—The largest gun in the world, according to newspaper accounts, has just been shipped from the Watervliet arsenal to Sandy Hook, N. Y. The bore is sixteen inches in diameter, and the weight of the gun is 130 tons. Two years have been spent in its construction. It will be officially tested at Sandy Hook next month.
—The city of Buenos Ayres, Argentina, is threatened with a general paralysis of business, owing to strikes that have recently occurred. A state of siege has been declared, and the government has secured the passage of an expulsion law under which foreign agitators, who are held responsible for the present situation, may be expelled from the country.
—A strike precipitated by the cigar-makers’ union and other labor unions, in Havana, November 24, was attended by serious rioting, in which many persons were injured, and a number of the strikers were shot dead by the troops. The unsettled condition of affairs at the Cuban capital has given rise to some talk of intervention and annexation by the United States.
—On account of the expulsion of a member of the painters’ union in Schenectady, N. Y., and his loss of employment also, because of his connection with the State militia, it is expected that Governor Odell will recommend to the legislature the passage of a bill making it a crime for a labor union or an employer in that State to discriminate in any way against a man because of his membership in the national guard.21
—The steamship “Silvanus J. Macy” is reported lost in a gale on Lake Erie, with all on board, the crew numbering thirteen persons.
—It is reported that a railway will be built next year from Nome to Council City, in the gold regions of Alaska. The Pioneer Mining Company, the richest company operating at Nome, will construct the line.
—The United States circuit court in Missouri has by a recent verdict decided that “faith cure,” “magnetic healing,” and the like cannot be considered fraudulent practices in such a sense as would debar practitioners of this sort from using the United States mails in their “healing” work. At Nevada, Mo., there exists a school of “magnetic healing,” which was declared by the postmaster-general of the United States to be conducting a fraudulent business, and therefore was to be debarred from the use of the mails. This was done at the instance of the postmaster of Nevada. The matter was carried into the United States court, where a decision was handed down by Justice Peckham, in which he said: “As the effectiveness of almost any particular method of treatment of disease is, to a more or less extent, a fruitful source of difference of opinion, even though the great majority may be of one way of thinking, the efficacy of any special method is certainly not a matter for the decision of the postmaster-general within these statutes relative to fraud. Unless the question may be reduced to one of fact, as distinguished from mere opinion, we think these statutes cannot be invoked for the purpose of stopping the delivery of mail matter.” This decision is considered to be of far-reaching importance because of its probable bearing on the doctrine and practice of the Christian Scientists.
—Pope Leo has come forward as an advocate of the study of the Bible. Now that the Bible has been circulated broadcast, so that every person, Catholic as well as Protestant, has easy access to it, it seems to the pontiff to be time to adapt the policy of the church to this fact, and safeguard the interests of Rome, which the Scripture opposes, by another means than prohibition. Accordingly the pope has issued an encyclical in which the study of the Scripture is recommended, under certain conditions, which, if observed, will effectually prevent its reception by the student as the word of God. The wisdom of God in his Word must be first explained and construed by the wisdom of man; the Holy Spirit must be superseded as the teacher and guide into all truth, by a human teacher and guide. The pope is to appoint a commission of “serious men,” whose duty it will be to “devote their entire energy to insure that the divine words may receive the explanation demanded of them by the times.” For the guidance of this commission the pope has prepared this statement of Catholic principles: “First of all, they will carefully investigate the modern trend of thought in this branch of study, and regard nothing discovered by modern research as foreign to their purpose. Nay, they will use the utmost diligence and promptitude in taking up and promoting by their writings whatever may from day to day be discovered useful for Biblical exegesis. Thus they will pay great attention to philology, with its kindred subjects, and carefully follow their developments. Next, in regard to the uncompromising maintenance of the authority of the Scriptures, they must exercise earnest care and diligence in matters of faith and morals. Relating to the formation of Christian doctrine that must be held to be the true sense of sacred Scripture which has been and is being held by the holy mother church, to whom it belongs to judge of the true sense and interpretations of the Holy Scripture so that no one may unlawfully interpret the Holy Scripture contrary to this sense, or even in opposition to the unanimous consensus of the fathers.”
—The Ministerial Alliance of Salt Lake City, Utah, which is fighting the prospective election of “Apostle” Reed Smoot, the Mormon, to the United States Senate, has drawn up a document consisting of resolutions adopted at a recent meeting of the alliance, justifying their position in the matter. A copy of the resolutions is to be sent to every ministerial alliance in the country, and also, it is said, to President Roosevelt and every member of Congress. The resolutions set forth some good reasons for keeping politics and religion separate, and apply as forcibly to the Roman Catholic Church or to any Protestant body as to Mormons. They contain the following: “We protest against this endeavor to elect Apostle Smoot to the United States Senate as an endeavor to force upon the citizens of Utah a union of the church and the state. The election of a man who holds the highest office, save one, in the gift of the Mormon church to the highest office, save one, in the gift of the people of Utah or the United States would be a menace to our civilized and religious beliefs. No other church has dared to attempt such an ecclesiastical invasion of Congress. The election of Apostle Reed Smoot to the United States Senate would actually be the election of the will of the Mormon first presidency and twelve apostles to that body. As a consistent member of the Mormon apostolate, Apostle Smoot cannot make an important move without getting permission or taking counsel of the quorum of Mormon high priests to which he belongs. By virtue of his apostolic vows he must act first as a Mormon apostle, and second or third as a citizen of Utah and patriotic American. We protest against the proposed election of Apostle Smoot to the United States Senate because the majority of the Mormon apostolate, to which he belongs, and with which he works in harmony, are living in polygamous relations in violation of covenants made to the people of the United States, as well as in violation of the criminal statutes of Utah. The two or three apostles who may be living monogamous lives are obliged to defend the righteousness of the polygamous system of marriage, and to wink at the law-breaking polygamous relation of their fellow apostles. The Mormon apostolate stands as one man before the community as directly or indirectly encouraging or conniving at the continuance of polygamous relations throughout the Mormon church. The vigorous and rigorous execution of a law like the Edmunds-Lucker law in this State would drive the Mormon church and the majority of its apostles into exile or throw them in prison within twelve months, and Apostle Smoot dare not oppose such polygamous conditions.”
Real Sacrifice
By S. H. Lane
ALMOST every mail now brings something in on the Missionary Acre Fund from all parts of the country, and the letters which accompany the remittances are indeed interesting. If space would22allow, we would be glad to print each letter.
The Acre Mission is an avenue to produce means to aid the good work, in which all take a deep interest, from the little child to the aged grandparent. Many are aiding who do not own any land; and some who do own land, own but a small parcel, but are aiding with the means they have. Therefore the garden as well as the field is brought into requisition to aid in the good work. Scores of dollars have come in from eggs laid on the Sabbath. The fruit tree adds its mite to the treasury, and all these mites are producing a good deal.
Since the first of November one year ago, over five thousand dollars has been paid in cash, and the stream has not yet slackened. If this is kept up for a few years, and continues to increase as it has lately, the property will be paid for in due time. He who aids in this work is aiding in the medical missionary work.
Here is a letter from a brother who has just sent in $7.60 as the produce of five apple trees that were pledged to the Acre Mission Fund last spring. Brother Potter says, “The trees bore better than ever before, but fruit was so very cheap that it did not bring so much as we had hoped. The fruit was only fifty cents a barrel, and we had to pick and haul it to town ourselves. We are glad we can do something. We have a small place,—twenty acres,—and are unable to work it ourselves, as my health is very poor. I am past sixty-six, and my wife is sixty-two. Our children have all gone from us, so we are alone. Please pray for us. Yours in the blessed hope.” Surely the Lord regards such a sacrifice on the part of these aged pilgrims.
When the Lord looks upon the growing grain or fruit, or anything else which has been dedicated to him, he certainly must recognize a partnership with himself which is very pleasing. Let the money come in from the produce of the field, the farm, the garden, and the tree, and the Lord will bless all in the advancement of this cause.
S. H. LANE.
Donors to the Relief of the Schools
The total cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to Nov. 23, 1902, is $48,830.64.
NAME
AMOUNT
Elizabeth Phillips
$ 50
Ed Mann
2 00
W. W. Parkhurst
2 00
F. Walter
1 00
S. J. Merry
5 00
P. E. Vosburg
5 00
Susie Kolley
75
Nellie A. Honeywell
4 00
F. H. Tripp
1 00
A. S. Childs
2 00
S. E. Ransopher
1 00
Louise C. Nelson
4 00
Albert G. Lewis
5 00
Mrs. Mary Smith
1 00
Addie Rust
2 00
Cecil E. Rust
1 00
Myrtie E. Irwin
1 00
J. M. Wilkinson
1 00
Lewellyn O. Moore
4 00
Mrs. J. A. Munger
5 00
A. F. Ekstrom
2 00
Elizabeth Landor
1 00
Mrs. Martha Smith
2 00
J. T. Rodgers
1 00
Vermont
7 40
Massachusetts
8 50
Virginia
90
Berrien Springs
2 00
C. F. Anderson
2 45
William Herlock
300 00
A friend (Maine)
50
Benjamin Hill
1 00
W. J. Smith
1 00
A. Bergfeldt
15 00
Fritz Guy
17 00
E. M. Wheller
3 50
J. H. Thompson
5 00
Mrs. Ellory Gray
2 50
Mrs. H. C. Westfall
5 00
H. A. Chase
1 00
Upper Columbia
56 57
California
384 66
Western Oregon
48 95
Western Washington
4 00
Hawaii
6 00
N. F. Samson
1 00
C. D. Spencer
5 00
Mrs. Mary Legea
1 00
Hannah Hughes
1 00
C. M. Cox
3 00
Sister Bellah
1 00
F. E. Land
50
Sister Stewart
50
Charles W. Land
50
Mrs. C. Hitchcock
50
Caroline Keihnoff
5 00
Mr. & Mrs. Jacon Pratt
2 00
Sarah Ballard
1 60
Ella T. Minnis
1 00
S. J. Nathan
2 00
L. E. Larson
4 25
Velma Joseph
1 00
D. N. Storey
5 65
Experiences With Our Literature in the Pacific States
By H. H. Hall
Experiences
IN the course of a two months’ trip through the various Pacific States, just completed, I had many cheering instances brought to my attention concerning the work accomplished by our literature, especially by The Signs of the Times.
At one camp meeting I met a man and his wife who were converted three years before through the agency of The Signs and other literature, but had been prevented, because of their isolated condition, from listening to a single sermon or being baptized, until the day on which I talked with them. They were strong in the faith, happy in the Lord, and were doing all they could to save souls around them.
I met a brother at the Olympia, Wash., camp meeting who had traveled two hundred and fifty miles to attend the meeting. After we became acquainted, he told me something of how he came into the truth, and of his efforts for its advancement since. He is a farmer, living in a very isolated portion of that State, and has but little time to devote to missionary work. He made no profession of religion when he moved to his present home, but a friend in the East sent him The Signs and other periodicals. As soon as he learned the character of these, he ceased opening them. However, their continued coming kept them in mind, until he was impressed that he ought to give his heart to the Lord. As he and his wife began to study the Scriptures, they found points which they could not understand, and they joyfully turned to the papers which had been thrown aside. In a short time he accepted the truth fully, traveled two hundred miles for baptism, and returned to his home ready for work. He subscribed for a club of The Signs, and purchased quite a liberal quantity of tracts. These he used in a very careful and systematic manner, with the result that he came to Olympia desiring the services of a minister and a church-school teacher. Six families or parts of families had accepted the truth, and enough children were interested in the Bible to make a church school necessary. He felt sure that a minister could go there and develop the interest already created, with good results.
While in Montana, I met a sister who seemed to be especially enthusiastic when talking over the good accomplished by our periodicals. She told me that several years ago her husband, who was then a drinking man, and cared for nothing in literature except cheap novels, had in some way secured a copy of The Signs. He seemed to be intensely interested in it, and afterward secured other similar reading. This led him to Bible study, and, as a result, he came out fully in the truth, and afterward united with the church.
In another place, where I was taking dinner, the conversation touched upon the agencies through which various ones had come into the truth. Three out of the seven who sat at the table had been convinced through the reading of The Signs or other literature. Many instances were related how The Signs had been used in introducing the truth to friends and neighbors, and the wonderful success that had followed it. Certainly the name “pioneer missionary paper” is an appropriate term for The Signs of the Times.
H. H. HALL, Missionary Sec. Pacific Union Conf.
Summary of the Canvassing Work Reported for October
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
_Atlantic Union Conference_
New York
10
506
$530.45
Greater New York
Vermont
5
154
235.75
New Jersey
Maine
5
333
711.36
New England
9
585
752.55
Chesapeake
Pennsylvania
15
487
1,761.59
Virginia
1
23
38.60
_Southern Union Conference_
Georgia
2
19
29.50
Tennessee River
7
728
1,118.60
Alabama
6
203
279.25
Florida
1
2
4.50
Mississippi
Cumberland
5
134
299.10
Carolinas
2
210
256.51
Louisiana
7
225
282.95
_Lake Union Conference_
Northern Michigan
1
30
45.00
Eastern Michigan
2
50
141.50
Ohio
5
326.50
Indiana
9
165
387.25
Northern Illinois
2
62
63.00
Southern Illinois
7
118
314.10
Wisconsin
5
87
284.15
| _Northern Union Conference_ | | | |
| Minnesota | 5 | 462 | 825.20 |
| South Dakota | 8 | 8 | 154.30 |
| North Dakota | 5 | 9 | 98.15 |
| Manitoba | 1 | 23 | 35.50 |
| _Central Union Conference_ | | | |
| Colorado | 4 | 132 | 203.85 |
| Iowa | 4 | 111 | 176.60 |
| Kansas | 6 | 247 | 332.85 |
| Missouri | | | |
| Nebraska | 11 | 152 | 868.45 |
| _Southwestern Union Conference_ | | | |
| Arkansas | | 149 | 408.20 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | 155 | 485.00 |
| Texas | 10 | 42 | 124.75 |
| _Pacific Union Conference_ | | | |
| California | 6 | | 462.50 |
| Montana | 2 | 106 | 279.85 |
| Upper Columbia | | | |
| Western Oregon | | | |
| Western Washington | 3 | 185 | 419.65 |
| Southern California | | | |
| _Canadian Union Conference_ | | | |
| Ontario | 7 | 62 | 125.25 |
| _European General Conference_ | | | |
| Norway | | | |
| Great Britain | 59 | 1,852 | 2,481.66 |
| Denmark | 14 | 1,579 | 730.23 |
| Sweden | 37 | 7,582 | 5,170.67 |
| France | | | |
| Germany | | 2,586 | 7,053.75 |
| _Africa_ | | | |
| South Africa | 7 | | 2,825.45 |
| _Australasia_ | | | |
| Australia | 69 | 2,906 | 12,478.00 |
| _South America_ | | | |
| Brazil | 8 | 231 | 250.36 |
| _Summary_ | | | |
| A. U. C. | 45 | 2,088 | 4,030.30 |
| S. U. C. | 30 | 1,521 | 2,270.41 |
| L. U. C. | 31 | 512 | 1,661.50 |
| N. U. C. | 19 | 502 | 1,113.15 |
| C. U. C. | 25 | 642 | 1,581.75 |
| S. W. U. C. | 16 | 346 | 1,017.95 |
| P. U. C. | 11 | 291 | 1,162.00 |
| Canadian U. C. | 7 | 62 | 125.25 |
| Australasian U. C. | 69 | 2,906 | 12,478.00 |
| E. G. C. | 110 | 13,599 | 15,436.31 |
| Africa | 5 | 292 | 1,724.92 |
| South America | 8 | 231 | 250.36 |
| Grand Totals | 376 | 22,992 | $42,851.90 |
Money Received on the Acre Mission Fund
Total cash received on the Missionary Acre Fund previously reported, $1,641.82.
NAME
AMOUNT
Carson City (Mich.) church
$ 3 87
S. J. Townsend
15 00
A friend
50
Tommie Washburn
80
F. Montgomery
50
J. M. Jackson
1 00
J. J. Graf
10 00
L. W. Corell
10 00
L. M. H. Stillwill
1 00
A. A. Meyer
1 00
Mrs. E. M. Chapman
1 25
C. L. Kilgore
60
Davis City (Iowa) Society
1 00
Mrs. E. N. Leffingwell
1 00
Ohio Tract Society
8 00
Indiana Tract Society
11 00
Mrs. H. L. Crowell
2 50
Edith Crowell
2 00
Katie Crowell
2 00
Frank Peabody
10 00
Mrs. C. L. Smith
1 00
Mrs. A. E. Rogers
1 00
Carrie Robb
2 00
Oliver Stevens
5 00
Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Crouse
5 00
Pamelia Robb
1 00
Sarah Townsend
50
Mr. & Mrs. Hosea Mead
3 00
A friend
1 00
Mrs. D. O. Nicholson
25
The Devil Cannot Outmatch God's Children
By Torrey
THE devil can never get the children of God into a fix that their Father cannot get them out of without the slightest difficulty.—Torrey.
Prayer Is an Armor
By F. W. Robertson
PRAYER is a preparation for danger; it is the armor for battle. Go not into the dangerous world without it. You kneel down at night to pray, and drowsiness weighs down your eyelids. A hard day’s work is a kind of excuse, and you shorten your prayer, and resign yourself softly to repose. The morning breaks, and it may be you rise late, and so your early devotions are omitted, or done with irregular haste. It is no marvel if that day, in which you suffer drowsiness to interfere with prayer, be a day on which you betray him by cowardice and soft shrinking from duty.— F. W. Robertson.
Lend a Hand
By J. B. Mackay
ARE you sitting idle? still there's work to do;
In the Master's vineyard there's a place for you:
Be a faithful servant, ever ready stand.
Where the Master calls you — lend a helping hand!
Is your voice now silent? there are songs to sing;
Come and swell the chorus, make his praises ring!
Till the strains are wafted over sea and land,
Reaching up to heaven — lend a helping hand!
Do your prayers no longer reach the throne of grace,
Asking that some wanderer might his steps retrace?
Earnest prayer may keep him from the sinking sand,
Yours to-day may save him — lend a helping hand.
— J. B. Mackay.
Silent Messengers
By E. R. Palmer
Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals
E. R. PALMER :: :: :: Editor
Publications Wanted
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Obituaries
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
GIBSON.—Died at her home, in Harbor Springs, Mich., Aug. 6, 1902, Mrs. Julia A. Gibson, aged 41 years, 8 months, 29 days. She was a Sabbath keeper all her life. She leaves three children and a brother to mourn her death. She was taken to Wakeman, Ohio, her former home, and buried in the family lot, by the side of her husband, who died in 1899. CECIL C. ABBOTT.
MACE.—Died near Port Republic, Va., Oct. 16, 1902, Carrie Mace, beloved daughter of John H. and Julia Mace, aged 13 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Carrie was loved by all who knew her. She was a firm believer in present truth, and was not ashamed to speak in its favor. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 17:15, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends and neighbors. B. F. PURDHAM.
STICKNEY.—Died in Bath, Me., Nov. 15, 1902, John B. Stickney, aged 63 years. He had been unable to walk without crutches for twenty-one years, but bore his affliction with Christian patience, and in his dying hours made a pathetic plea for his dear ones to meet him in the better world. He accepted present truth about thirty-eight years ago. He leaves a wife, two sons, one daughter, and a large circle of relatives to mourn their loss. Remarks were made at the funeral by the writer, from John 11:23, 24. P. B. OSBORNE.
FARNSWORTH.—Died at North Montpelier, Vt., Nov. 3, 1902, of heart failure, Dr. Cyrus Farnsworth, aged 72 years. Brother Farnsworth was for many years a First-day Adventist. About eighteen years ago he accepted the Sabbath and kindred truths, and remained faithful until death. A wife, a number of children, and other relatives and friends mourn his death, but they sorrow not without hope, as he testified that all was well a few moments before his death. Funeral discourse was delivered by the writer, from John 11:25. J. W. WATT.
West Michigan Conference First Session Notice
By A. G. Haughey
Notice!
THE first session of the West Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Wright, Mich., Dec. 5-9, 1902. Meetings will begin Friday evening, December 5, at seven o’clock.
A. G. HAUGHEY, Pres.
Elder John F. Jones's Address Change
Address
UNTIL further notice, the address of Elder John F. Jones will be Landonville, Md.
Business Notices
BRIEF business notices will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, 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.
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WANTED.—A middle-aged S. D. A. woman to keep house for me, and care for my children,—girl of five years, boy of two years. State wages expected. Best references given and required. Address A. H. Ramsey, 620 Dewey Ave., Boulder, Colo.
WANTED AT ONCE.—Several young men to work in food factory and learn the baker’s trade. None but consecrated Seventh-day Adventists need apply. References required. Address Sanitarium Food Co., 1628 East First Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
WANTED.—Good woodsmen and mill men, to work in woods and sawmill, near Spencer, Mich. Timber to cut is principally cedar and tamarack. Good wages to good men. None but faithful workmen need apply. Address L. M. Richards, Spencer, Mich.
WANTED.—Applications from healthy young men and women who desire to receive training as nurses at our newly established Sanitarium at Asheville, N. C., where Battle Creek methods are used. Address, with references, Fairview Sanitarium, Asheville, N. C.
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SPECIAL SALE.—At less than half price, “Whisky: Parables, Poems, Facts, and Figures.” One of the best tracts against liquor and intemperance that is published. Has a splendid song, “Old Dad Made New.” Indorsed highly by the W. C. T. U. Five cents each. Special price till January 1, $2 per 100, postpaid. Address D. E. Scoles, Washburn, Mo.
