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Sabbath-School Lessons on Galatians
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COMMENCING the first of this month our Sabbath-school lessons for two-thirds of a year will be on the book of Galatians.
THESE LESSONS are prepared by Dr. E. J. Waggoner, who has also written a treatise on Galatians, entitled
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Righteousness by Faith
The Glad Tidings
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"The truth is no more mighty, nor to be accepted more readily, when it is presented by ten thousand princes than when maintained by a single humble, laboring man."
"It is no farther to heaven from the smallest village, or even the smallest lonely cabin on the plain, than it is from the largest city, or bishop's palace."
"The love of God embraces the whole world, but it also singles out each individual. A mother's love is not divided up among her children so that each one receives only a third, a fourth or fifth of it; each one is the object of all her affection. How much more so with God, whose love is more perfect than any mother's, and who himself is love!"
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The Minority.
The prime object of civil government is to conserve the rights of the minority, to protect the weakest. In the earlier stages of society every man was a protection to himself. It followed that the most selfish, the strongest and shrewdest man, obtained more than his share, and tyrannized over his fellows. The rights of the strongest were respected; the weakest had no right that the strong were bound to respect. In order that the weakest might be respected, several weak ones confederated together to secure the rights of each weak one against the strong. Oftentimes when the weak thus combining have become strong, they themselves turn persecutors. Departing from their own basic principles, their organization comes to naught, because of injustice and oppression. The only true object of civil government is to protect and conserve the right of the weakest, the smallest person within the jurisdiction. For when the weakest is protected, when his rights are regarded as sacred—however limited his influence, capacity, or views may be—the rights of all are protected and conserved. But when the rights of the weakest person in the realm are protected, the rights of each one are protected.
Liberty to Believe or Not to Believe.
The absolutest and fullest freedom to believe or not to believe the Gospel of Christ is accorded by Christ Himself. "If any man hear My words," He says, "and believe not, I judge him not; for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world." John 12:47. In this is proclaimed a Gospel totally free from coercion. Love, and love only, is to be the drawing, persuading, impelling power to bring the sinner to salvation. Threats, trusts, boycotts, sneers, slights, Pharisaical righteousnesses and human laws, have no place whatever in the redemptive work. "I judge him not," that is, try, condemn, punish. Force does not save. Majorities do not count in the processes of the Word of life. Right only decides. And one of the glorious facts of the kingdom of God now is that, tho men possessed of a spirit from beneath may resort to all these worldly and oppressive measures in their mistaken zeal to force upon others their dogmas and views, yet they can not enter that spiritual realm and can not disturb the soul in its privileges there against its will. There the soul may revel in God-given freedom from sin and all its attributes, and live above and beyond the tribulations of the flesh.
Roman Catholicism and Civil Government
In another column is set forth the past and present attitude of Roman Catholicism to this government, and the reasons therefor. It has been declared by a Romanist that what she has done for other nations she will do for America. In this changed attitude there is great cause for alarm. The Protestant idea of civil government is absolute separation of Church and State. It is the only safe idea in practice. Just as soon as a government begins to yield to the demands of a religious body, whether that body be called Protestant or Catholic, it is entering upon a path of destruction.
No one can be right unless his heart is right. He may have right forms, but unless the right forms are the expression of living righteousness in his heart, they are but dead forms. The words may be beautiful echoes, but unless the love is in them they are sounding brass and tinkling cymbal.
CONTAINED IN THIS NUMBER.
By Editor
Poetry.—Pipes of Freedom—"Why on Earth Do People Smoke?"—Now—Recessional—Confessional—Laus Deo!—It Is Done!—The Cross High over All—For What?—Put Up the Sword—A Fable for the Times . . . . . 2, 10, 12, 13
General.
True Liberty . . . . . 1
The Need of Christ-like Work, MRS. E. G. WHITE . . . . . 2
Christianity and the State . . . . . 3
Our Country, FRANCIS M. WILCOX . . . . . 3
The Spirit of "Seventy-six" . . . . . 5
Editorial.
Various Conceptions of Liberty . . . . . 6
"From the Consent of the Governed" . . . . . 6
The Spirit of 1900 . . . . . 7
Outlook.—The Attitude of Rome toward the United States
—Love vs. Force—Aid of Protectorates to Missionaries . . . . . 8, 9
Music.—A Message from the King . . . . . 9
The Home.—A Brand from the Burning, HART HALL—
A Parable of the Lily, RUTH GARDNER—Interesting and
Instructive . . . . . 10, 11
Missions.—Lima . . . . . 12
International Sabbath-school and Sunday-school
Lessons . . . . . 14
Publishers . . . . . 15
Articles on the River of Life
By Editor
We begin in our next issue a series of interesting articles, before noticed, on the "River of Life."
The Future of the Republic
By Editor
One article, written for this issue, on "The Future of the Republic," by the editor, is crowded out. It will appear in some subsequent number or numbers.
The Days of Peleg in China
The days of Peleg seem surely to have come to China. The only thing which will save her from being rent in pieces is the jealousy and fears of the snarling hungry dogs about her.
Liberty Through Humility and Gratitude
The highest conception of liberty is the fruit of humility and gratitude—humility from a revelation of one's own defects, needs, and limitations, and gratitude to Christ for the boundless liberty which He gives even to sinners.
The Meaning of True Religious Liberty
True religious liberty is that which will contend for the right of the other man to think for himself. He may be our bitterest and most persistent opposer, yet if we hold the principles of true liberty, we will ever demand the same freedom for him which we desire for ourselves. Nothing less than this is religious liberty.
Advance Subscriptions for the Signs of the Times
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THE INDIA FAMINE FUND.
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WE have not space in this issue to receipt individually the various amounts contributed to the India Famine Fund, but will print the names of the donors next week, and in future numbers. Our first instalment will be sent immediately to the Oriental Watchman, of Calcutta, for distribution as the wise and Christian men of that paper will decide. To date the SIGNS has received as follows:—
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INTERESTING ARTICLES.
By Editor
We have just received from Mrs. E. G. White the following articles of interest and great practical profit, which will appear in following issues of the SIGNS until exhausted:—
“Be Strong in the Lord,”
“My Witnesses” (Three Articles),
As Lights in the World,
The Reward of Obedience.
Here is a sample sentence taken from the third: “Life always shows itself in action. If the heart is living, it will send the life-blood to every part of the body. Those whose hearts are filled with spirituality will not need to be urged to reveal this life. The divine life will flow forth from them in rich currents of grace.” We know that many of our readers will rejoice in these articles.
To Young Men
By Editor
To Young Men.—All that we print is good and profitable for them to read; but we begin in our next a series of articles specially for young men. They will be run under the general heading, "The Demoralization of Young Men." They not only warn against the perils to which young men are specially subject, but they point out the better way. They are written, as before stated, by one who has had and is having a large experience in mission work in Chicago. There are ten of these articles, and they ought to be read by every father and mother.
The State Cannot Enforce God's Law
The simple fact is that the State can not enforce a law of God. It can not even attempt it without putting itself in the place of God and bringing reproach upon His name. Every attempt to do this has always thus resulted. All the early pagan persecutions, all the medieval persecutions—whether papal or otherwise—resulted from man or men usurping the place of God. The fruits of such attempts are hypocrites, infidels, and the persecution of those brave enough to be true.
No Lordship Over Conscience
By Editor
No man or set of men is good enough to be intrusted with lordship over another's conscience. The very principle is evil; for God never designed man to be a slave to his fellow-man. His design is that His children should be free,—free even to choose evil. But God has appointed no soul to enslave his fellow. His very best instructed and chosen ones said: “Not for that we have dominion [lordship] over your faith, but are helpers of your joy; for by faith ye stand.” 2 Cor. 1:24. “Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.” 1 Peter 5:3. “Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord we persuade men.” 2 Cor. 5:11. And even Jesus said: “And if any man hear My words, and believe not, I judge him not; for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth Me, and receiveth not My words, hath one that judgeth him; the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.” John 12:47, 48. He therefore who sets himself to judge men or conscience sets himself above Christ, and is antichrist.
Religion and the State
It is not so much the kind of religion which, connected with politics, causes trouble. It is not so much the particular church which, united with the State, develops intolerance, persecution, and tyranny. The evil is in the intermixture of diverse elements. It is prostituting the divine idea to the low, gross, human element. It is making religion the sport, the play, the shuttlecock of politics. In its attempt to enthrone man as the vicar of God, it degrades God to the human level. And it places a cordon of ecclesiastical policemen between the soul and the Throne that is always accessible to the humble and sincere. There are chemicals which by themselves are innocuous and useful, but when united become powerful poisons or explosives. So it is with religion—Mohammedan, Roman Catholic, Protestant—and the State—empire, kingdom, or republic. But no true republic can live under such union; and from the Christian religion under such alliance, Christ departs.
Special Issue Pricing
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Further Information on These Questions
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Do you desire further information concerning the questions in which this issue deals? If you do, there is one paper which is pre-eminent in the light which it is shedding on these questions. It is the Sentinel of Liberty, published weekly, at $1.00 a year, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill.
Freedom From Sin
The only complete liberty is freedom from sin and sinning. He who stops short of this dies a slave. He whom the Lord makes free, tho bound in a dungeon, is the Lord's free man.
Tyrants Slaves of Sin
The worst tyrants and oppressors are themselves the bondmen of sin.
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Heralds of the Morning
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This book deals entirely with the significance of current events. Its sub-title is, "THE MEANING OF THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PROBLEMS OF TO-DAY, AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GREAT PHENOMENA IN NATURE."
That serious problems, both social and political, now confront the world, no one doubts; that the elements themselves are participating in the general unrest is everywhere apparent; but that these are signs of the times is not so generally known, therefore this phase of the question is given special attention.
Actual occurrences illustrating such subjects as: "The Prevalence of Crime a Sign of Our Times;" "Judgment Is Turned Away Backward;" "The Social Vice;" "The Earth Is Filled with Violence;" etc., are cited which indicate a far worse state of morals than is generally thought to exist.
The terrible condition of the poorer class in our large cities is vividly set forth by the author and emphasized by the artist in a chapter entitled, "Ye Have Heaped Treasure for the Last Days."
"And the Nations Were Angry" is the title of a fully illustrated chapter on the stupendous preparations now being made for war.
"This Remarkable Century" relates more particularly to the wonderful inventions and discoveries of recent years.
There are other chapters—twenty-one of them—but they are all devoted to the one object of giving the significance of current events, and it will not be necessary to name them here. They are intensely interesting and of vital importance to every man, and woman, and child in the world.
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The Coming King
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Christ is here shown to be the central figure in the plan of salvation, the Creator and Redeemer of the world, the Divine Lawgiver, the Leader of Israel, the Great Teacher, the Man of Sorrows, our Sacrifice, our Mediator, as well as "that Prophet" through whom comes to us definite knowledge concerning future as well as past events.
A considerable part of the book is devoted to the consideration of Christ's great prophecy as recorded in Matthew 24th chapter, and special attention is given to that portion relating to the persecution of the church, darkening of the sun, falling of the stars, famine and pestilences, earthquakes, tidal waves, etc. Historical quotations, showing the exact fulfilment of these predictions, are made in connection with each.
The author then discusses the significance of such present-day topics as the amassing of wealth, labor troubles, distress of nations, coming conflict, etc., in a way that will attract and interest the reader.
Altogether it is a book that will inspire confidence in the Word of God, that will awaken many new thoughts concerning the Saviour and His work, that contains much valuable information concerning the times in which we live, and one that you will be pleased to have in your home and on your reading table.
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