WHEN the plan for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons” was mentioned in our church, which is located in one of the large cities, our leader said, “We cannot have any books come to this place, as we cannot sell them.” Immediately my heart was stirred, and I thought, “Cannot we do as well as others have done, whose reports we read from time to time in the REVIEW?”
In a few days a laborer visited the church in behalf of this work, and how encouraged we were! Our meeting was on Sunday, and I could hardly wait until the next day. Monday morning I had my washing to do, but by two o’clock I was ready to start out. I felt my inability, my great need of the Lord’s leading hand. I took a business block, and sold books to lawyers, doctors, clerks, saloon keepers, and also to the mayor. While in the mayor’s office, I took two orders from those who were there. I went into every place, as I felt that I could pass none by.
It was a blessed experience, as it opened the way for other missionary work, Christian Help work, etc. I sold twelve copies that day. It is blessed to work for the Lord. Sometimes I became very tired, but a wonderful experience would lift me above my weariness. I have sold books to those who, in turn, asked for the privilege of selling copies. In some places I have been offered donations, perhaps not so much as the price of the book. These I refused, saying that we never beg, but I would like to have them buy the book because it is good, and will do them good. They would then purchase it.
Will it not indeed be a song of jubilee when we can rejoice together in one blessed experience? Surely God is good to his people. Praise his holy name.
A SISTER.
The Lord’s Guaranty
By George W. Amadon
In Ps. 110:3 it says, “Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power.” This text most assuredly has its application at the close of the gospel day. The last verses of the psalm confirm this. As we consider the work that is now being done with the book, “Christ’s Object Lessons,” this text gives a comforting assurance, and the statement is definite that God’s people “shall be willing.” To be willing means to have a mind ready to act, not opposing some measure, but cheerfully doing something. And this ready assent of God’s people seems to apply at a certain, definite time; it is in the day of his power.
In Rev. 11:17 the twenty-four elders fall on their faces and give thanks to God, saying, “Because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.” Ps. 110:3 states how it will be with the Lord’s people in that significant time: they will be willing to be used by God, and so will be co-workers with him. Alas, that any one in this eventful time should have the Meroz experience. See Judges 5:23.
G. W. AMADON.
What One Brother Is Doing
By Joel C. Rogers
WHEN our spring campaign began here in Ontario, Brother Charles Stewart, of the London church, was one of our first volunteers. He is about seventy years of age, and might almost be expected to claim exemption from active service. But instead of counting exemption a thing to be desired, he seemed to count service a privilege. So he took eight books. He said that he had never sold any books, and was not at all sure that he could, but that he was willing to pay ten dollars to help the school; and if he could not sell the books, he would give them away. Living in the country, nothing was heard for a few days of his success. Then he reported that he had gone out for an hour or two among his nearest neighbors, and sold four books. A few days later the librarian was surprised when he came for thirty more books. While delivering these to his subscribers, he took orders for several more copies. He has put in only about two days' time at the work, and has now sold forty-two books, and I should not be surprised to learn of his selling a hundred before he stops. Thus this blessed campaign is developing efficient workers in God's cause; and I believe that these good books, along with this brother's consistent Christian life, will result in opening many hearts and homes in his neighborhood for the entrance of the truth.
In this same church Brother John Smith is doing a similar work. He has a large furniture store in the city, and during this busiest season of the year, he has sold thirty books. His store is on the main business street. Here he sold most of these. Brother Stewart is an elder, and Brother Smith a deacon, in the church. This is a good example they are setting for their members, who are nearly all at work. Another brother and his wife have taken fifty-eight copies. Onward is the watchword here. JOEL C. ROGERS.
Be Persistent
By Minnie M. Beaman
The following instance is related with the prayer that it may help others to be persistent in the presentation of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” We know that it is the Lord’s will for these books to be in the hands of many.
I called at a home to introduce the book to the president of a college. He not being at home, I made a second and a third call. At last I found him, but he was visiting; so asking pardon for taking a moment of his time, I handed him the book, praying as I did so.
He said that he had all that matter in other works, and I knew that if the book was sold, the Lord would do it.
I explained the object in selling the work, and knew that, from his position, he would be interested in education. After looking at it quite closely, he said, “You may bring me one the last of the week.”
The Lord directed me to several influential people, and by his Spirit impressed them to subscribe for the book.
The Lord is in this work, and I am happy to have a part in it. “Without faith it is impossible to please him.” Let our prayer be, “Lord, increase our faith.” Let none miss a blessing by not taking hold of this opportunity of working with the Master.
MINNIE M. BEAMAN.
Michigan, Attention!
By S. M. Butler
On account of the camp meeting being somewhat later this year than usual, it becomes necessary to request that the opening of the church schools be delayed until about the fifteenth of September. If the schools begin earlier than this date, it will deprive the teachers and many of the parents and children of the privilege of attending the camp meeting. Besides, it has been planned to have the church-school teachers assist in the children’s meetings, so that the Bible workers may be left free for other work in the camp. I trust that all school boards will note this arrangement, and plan their work accordingly.
Churches that expect to open schools this fall, and have not yet applied for a teacher, should do so at once, to avoid being disappointed, as the demand is almost certain to exceed the supply. Address the undersigned, 627 South Ingalls St., Ann Arbor, Mich.
S. M. BUTLER.
List of Missionary Acre Pledges
James W. Webb, $5.
N. J. Winston, proceeds of 1 hen.
Hattie Sterer, proceeds of some chickens.
A. & S. Miller, $5.
S. B. Hare, $2 or $3.
Milton Harlan, proceeds of 1 calf.
Mrs. Sarah E. Harlan, proceeds of 1 calf.
George H. Harlan, proceeds of 1 calf.
H. T. Wright, proceeds of 1 week's work.
Jesse & Minnie Griffin, proceeds of eggs laid on the Sabbath, from 36 hens, for 6 months.
R. G. Clark, proceeds of some potatoes.
May Heffner, $1.
C. H. Allen, onions, 10 rows 20 rods long.
H. C. Davis, $2.
W. W. Steward, $2.
J. A. Casebeer, $2.50.
S. A. Anderson, $2.50.
Nellie Roice, $5.
Otto L. Coy, proceeds of 1 day's canvassing.
E. A. Rich, proceeds of 1½ acres grain.
Mrs. O. B. Oakes, $5.
Mrs. W. H. Saxby, $1.
William Steele, proceeds of 1 day's canvassing.
Claude Conard, proceeds of 1 week's work.
William W. Roper, $5.
Cecil & Rupert Swanson, proceeds of 1 row of potatoes, 20 rods long.
W. H. Saxby, $5.
Mrs. L. E. Warner, $6.
D. D. Hunt, Two thirds of an acre of hay.
Flora Hunt, 1 brood of chickens.
Lewis Thompson, proceeds of 2 rows of potatoes, 20 rods long.
J. F. Goss, proceeds of 1 acre of corn.
D. F. Hustrook, proceeds of 2 days' work and sales of repairing shop.
G. M. Harmon, proceeds of 2 suppers of honey.
Mrs. G. M. Harmon, eggs laid on Sabbath from May 1 to the last of July.
Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Brown, proceeds ½ acre of alfalfa hay.
Mr. & Mrs. Erwin L. Cook, $5.
Henry Courser, proceeds of 1 acre of barley.
Bertha Olsen, 2 acres of flax.
S. S. Koldingsnas, ½ acre of wheat.
Mrs. Nellie Fredenburg, $1.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Irwin, $5.
James W. Baird, $2.
G. W. Guild, $3.
Illinois Conference Association Annual Meeting Notice
By Jay W. Cummings
Notice!
THE annual conference meeting of the Illinois Conference Association will be held at the State fair grounds, at Springfield, Ill., from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7, 1902.
JAY W. CUMMINGS,
President.
Eastern Tennessee Camp Meeting
By Smith Sharp
THE Cumberland Conference will hold a camp meeting for the benefit of those living in eastern Tennessee, at Cleveland, Tenn., Sept. 12-22, 1902. Cleveland is thirty miles northeast of Chattanooga, on the railroad running from that place to Knoxville, and is easy of access for all in the eastern part of Tennessee. Further particulars later.
SMITH SHARP,
President Cumberland Conference.
Fifth Annual Meeting of Maine Benevolent Association
By E. C. Taylor
Notice!
THE fifth annual meeting of the Benevolent Association of Seventh-day Adventists of Maine will be held at Waterville, Me., Aug. 28, 1902, at 5 P. M. for the purpose of electing officers, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
E. C. TAYLOR, Clerk.
To Ministers and Missionary Workers
By A. Swedberg
IN another column you will find mention of a special issue of our Swedish and Danish-Norwegian journals. We trust you will take notice of this effort we are putting forth to give these periodicals a wide circulation, and by that means to bring the truth before tens of thousands of Scandinavians, and that you will say a good word for this undertaking whenever and wherever opportunity offers, encouraging our American as well as foreign brethren to take hold of this work and help to circulate this special issue of our Danish and Swedish papers. We need your prayers and your hearty co-operation to accomplish what we desire in this good work. Will you not help us all you can?
A. SWEDBERG.
Cedar Lake Academy Announcements
By J. Grant Lamson
WE have been much delayed in getting out our calendars for the next school year, but they are now ready, and all who have any use for them can obtain them for the asking.
Full particulars are given in this announcement of the cost of attendance and studies offered, and we hope there will be a turning of the hearts of the people, old and young, to the cause of Christian education in this State.
While the catalogue will be sent free for the asking, we shall be pleased to accept stamps to cover cost of mailing, should any be inclined to send them.
A goodly number have already asked for the catalogue, and we will mail as rapidly as possible to those whose addresses we have, but should any fail to receive one in due time after this notice, please write again, for the catalogue may be lost in the mail, or the original order may be lost.
J. GRANT LAMSON,
Principal.
Tents for the Kansas Camp Meeting
By C. McReynolds
ALL who want tents at the Kansas State camp meeting and conference to be held at Junction City, Kan., September 23 to October 6, will find it necessary to order of N. B. Emerson, 821 West Fifth St. Topeka, Kan., without delay. We wish to know how many we must rent for this meeting.
C. McREYNOLDS,
Conference President.
Nebraska Camp Meeting
By George M. Brown
OUR State camp meeting will be at Lincoln, Neb., September 3–14. We have secured Lincoln Park for the occasion. The park is in good condition, and is now being used by the Epworth League for its assembly, so let none hesitate to come through fear that the ground will not be in good shape.
We shall spare no effort to make this meeting the best ever held in the State. Good help from abroad will be present, and Elder Nelson will have much to tell us of the work in Europe.
Application has been made for the usual reduced rates on the railroads, and details of arrangements will be published later.
Let all begin now to plan their work so as to attend this important meeting.
GEORGE M. BROWN.
J. D. GOWELL
By J. D. Gowell
Notice!
THE Michigan Passenger Association has kindly granted the following rates for the Alma camp meeting: one fare for the round trip to Alma from all points in the lower peninsula of Michigan, tickets to be sold August 20, 25, and September 1, limited to return to and including Sept. 12, 1902. The railroad lines constituting the Michigan Passenger Association are the following: Detroit and Mackinaw; Grand Rapids and Indiana; Grand Trunk Railway System; Michigan Central; Pere Marquette; Pontiac, Oxford, and Northern; Lake Shore and Michigan Southern; Manistee and Northwestern. These lines include practically the entire railway system of the lower peninsula, the few smaller lines not being members acting jointly.
We hope that all our dear brethren will avail themselves of the opportunity of attending this annual feast; for we feel sure that God will meet with us and give his blessing. Come prepared to stay all through, and if a score of young men will come August 20 to help pitch the tents, they will be provided for, and their help will be greatly appreciated. Let us seek the Lord earnestly for his special blessing upon this occasion.
J. D. GOWELL
Extra Numbers of the Scandinavian Papers
By L. Johnson
At the meeting of the Northwestern Union Conference, held at Des Moines, Iowa, it was decided by the Scandinavian brethren, and indorsed by the conference, that an extra number of the Scandinavian papers should be issued by the first of September this year, and that an earnest effort should be made by our brethren everywhere to place a copy of these papers in the home of every Scandinavian family in this country. We have occasionally had extra numbers of our American papers, and our Scandinavian brethren have always taken hold with a good will to help in the circulation of them. We therefore believe, as it is genuine missionary work, that our American brethren will esteem it a privilege to help us in this matter. The paper in the Danish-Norwegian language is called Evangeliets Sendebud, and the one in the Swedish Sions Vaktare. The extra number will contain twice as many pages as the usual numbers, and will be filled with present truth. The price is:—
From 1 to 49 copies, 5 cents a copy.
From 50 to 499 copies, 3 cents a copy.
From 500 and upward. 2½ cents a copy.
Please assist us in this good work by ordering immediately through your mission secretary as many copies as you can use in the city or neighborhood where you live.
L. JOHNSON.
Nebraska Teachers' Institute
By George M. Brown
AN institute for church-school teachers will be held at College View, August 18 to September 2. All who desire to teach this winter should be present. There will be no charge except for board. Teachers who will write me can secure half fare in coming.
GEORGE M. BROWN.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By I. J. Hankins
Notice for Indiana
A CAMP meeting will be held at Franklin, Johnson Co., Ind., September 10-21. Necessary conference business will be conducted in connection with this meeting. More information will be given next week; but let us begin to plan now for this gathering. We hope to make it the best meeting ever held in the State. I. J. HANKINS, Pres.
Obituaries
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
RAMEY.—Sarah A. Huff was born in Hancock County, Ohio, March 26, 1838, and died July 7, 1902. She was married to G. W. Ramey in 1857 in Peoria County, Illinois. She accepted the third angel’s message about seven years ago, and remained faithful until death. G. W. RAMEY.
YOUNG.—Died at Kingsville, Mo., of consumption, July 19, 1902, Sister Louisa Young, aged 33 years, 13 days. Sister Young was a member of the Kingsville church and a faithful worker in the Sabbath school. She sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the coming of the Life-giver. Col. 1:23 was used as a basis for remarks. H. K. WILLIS.
ANDRUS.—Died May 22, 1902, near Hewitt, Minn., Sister Clarissa B. Andrus, of a complication of diseases, aged 58 years, 22 days. She was an earnest Christian, and died as she had lived. She leaves a husband and a large family of children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation, from John 14:1–3. G. M. DIMMICK.
LEECH.—Died at Kingsville, Mo., April 27, 1902, of heart failure, Sister Julia Leech, wife of Samuel Leech. Sister Leech was a member of the Kingsville church, and was a faithful wife and mother. Always patient and hopeful, she fell asleep in Jesus. She leaves a family and many friends to mourn her death. Words of encouragement were offered by the writer. H. K. WILLIS.
GREENMAN.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Grand Rapids, Mich., June 10, 1902, Sister Margia Greenman, aged 66 years, 4 months, 5 days. Sister Greenman died in bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves one daughter and two sons to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted at the home of one of her sons in Grand Rapids, Mich. R. C. HORTON.
SAFFORD.—Died at her home in Chicago, Sarah, wife of Dwight Safford, in her seventy-ninth year. Sister Safford, with her husband, united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Chicago in 1886. She had been a Christian for many years, and she received with gladness the good tidings of the soon-coming Saviour. Brother Safford, although in his eighty-fourth year, still lingers. Four children and six grandchildren remain. At the funeral words of comfort were spoken by the writer. ALLEN MOON.
KNIGHT.—Died in Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies, July 8, 1902, of quick consumption, Sister Ella Knight, aged 18 years. Ella accepted present truth about two years ago, and lived a faithful, consistent life. She calmly talked of her approaching death, and of the resurrection and life beyond the grave, and quietly and peacefully fell asleep. While she rests, her works follow her. The funeral sermon was given by the writer. Texts, Isa. 38:1; 1 Sam. 20:3; Num. 23:10; Rev. 14:13. W. A. SWEANY.
DRYDEN.—Died near Aledo, Ill., Feb. 28, 1902, of diabetes, Cary Dryden, aged 62 years and 13 days. He was born in Hillsborough, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1840. He accepted the truth under the labors of Elder A. F. Andrews more than thirty years ago, and served as deacon of the Aledo church for a number of years. His seat was seldom vacant in the Sabbath school. He was a constant reader of the REVIEW AND HERALD. He was resigned to the will of the Lord. He leaves his companion and four children, two sons and two daughters, three of whom are engaged in the medical missionary work. Not being able to obtain a minister of like faith, Elder Fulton, of the Presbyterian Church, spoke words of comfort from Phil. 1:23, after which we laid him to rest to await the Life-giver. MRS. C. W. DRYDEN.
ROGERS.—Eva May, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Rogers, fell asleep at Vicksburg, Miss., June 3, 1902, after a severe illness of inflammation of the bowels, aged 1 year, 1 month, 25 days. The bereaved parents await with patience and glad expectation the resurrection morning, when angels will bear the little one to its mother’s arms. Words of consolation were spoken by L. V. Crawford, from Isa. 65:19. MRS. L. V. CRAWFORD.
JOHNSON.—Died at Monitor, Ore., July 12, 1902, Brother William Johnson, son of Elder C. Johnson, aged 21 years, 1 month, and 12 days. His death resulted from an accident which happened July 10. He was crushed between logs which he was hauling to a mill near his father’s home. The family are sustained by the hope of meeting their loved one when the Life-giver comes. Brother William was converted about four years ago, and it is the testimony of those who knew him that he was at peace with God. The Sabbath before he died, he took part in the ordinances of the Lord’s house, with the church at Monitor. Funeral was held from the Monitor Seventh-day Adventist church, July 13, a large concourse of relatives and neighbors listening to words of comfort and warning by the writer. T. M. BURG.
Camp Meetings for 1902
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Washington, Olympia, Sept. 4-14
California, Fresno, October
Utah, Aug. 15-24
Montana, Helena, Aug. 29 to Sept. 7
British Columbia, Sept. 11-21
NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Minnesota, St. Peter, Sept. 9-14
Minnesota, Long Prairie, Sept. 23-28
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Iowa, Ames, Aug. 28 to Sept. 7
Kansas, Norton, Aug. 7-17
Kansas, Junction City (State meeting), Sept. 23 to Oct. 6
Missouri, Boonville, Aug. 13-25
Nebraska, Lincoln, Sept. 3-14
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Arkansas, Gentry, Aug. 7-17
Oklahoma, Dover, Aug. 21 to Sept. 1
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
Wisconsin, Grand Rapids, Aug. 14-25
Illinois, Springfield, Aug. 28 to Sept. 7
Ohio, Coshocton, Aug. 7-18
Michigan, Alma, Aug. 20 to Sept. 7
Indiana, Franklin, Sept. 10-21
Vermont, Barre, Aug. 20-31
Maine, Waterville, Aug. 21 to Sept. 1
Virginia, Lynchburg, Aug. 8-18
West Virginia, Parkersburg, Sept. 11-21
Notice to Those Planning to Visit the Sanitarium
Notice!
THE undersigned wish to state to the public that it is absolutely necessary that those who are planning to come to the Sanitarium or the Medical Missionary College should write in advance of coming, and make necessary arrangements. It is not sufficient simply to write, giving notice of coming, but arrangements should actually be made with those in charge of the work. It has for several years been customary for those who had friends at the Sanitarium to write and notify their friends of their coming. Such a notice is not adequate, and the management of the institution desire to say that, after this date, they cannot receive any with the exception of those with whom they have previously corresponded. SANITARIUM.
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.
WANTED.—To correspond with persons knowing of a good location for a repair shop for wood and iron work where missionary work is needed. Also a Seventh-day Adventist blacksmith desiring to take interest in such a shop. Address A. E. K., 117 West Water St., Princeton, Ind.
Publications Wanted
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
