Four persons were baptized at College View, Neb., October 27.
The brethren at Union, Oregon, are building a house of worship.
On the 4th inst. eight members were added to the church in Kansas City, Mo.
Elder C. Santee reports the addition of three members to the church at St. Joseph, Mo.
As a result of labor at Packwood, Iowa, by Brother T. E. Moore, five have accepted the Sabbath of the Lord.
The brethren in Marshalltown, Iowa, have purchased a lot and are about to begin the erection of a house of worship.
The new church building about six miles east of Milford, Iowa, was dedicated on the 18th inst., Elder G. F. Watson conducting the services.
The recently organized church at Bloomville, Wis., has a new house of worship nearly completed and free from debt.
Meetings in a schoolhouse near Moville, Iowa, have called into the light of truth nine heads of families and one single man.
In connection with the celebration of the ordinances at New Boston, Mo., nine persons were baptized. Elder C. H. Chaffee officiated.
The Bible workers in San Jose, Cal., report, as recent results of their labor, that six persons have begun the observance of the Sabbath of the Lord.
It has been decided that Elder A. G. Daniels, president of the Australian Conference, will return to America to attend the next session of the General Conference.
Dr. J. E. Caldwell and wife, who went out on the last voyage of the Pitcairn, have been located at Avarua, Raratonga, South Pacific, to which address he desires his mail matter sent.
From the Union Record we learn that Brother Robert R. Whaley, on trial at Centreville, Md., for working on Sunday, has been convicted on three charges and sentenced to ninety days in jail.
The church at Benton, Iowa, was increased by four new members on the 1st inst. They were baptized by Elder E. G. Olsen, president of the Conference. A new house of worship is in course of construction.
Elder H. K. Willis reports the organization of a church of nine members and a Sabbath school of twenty members at Republic, Mo. This organization is the result of tent labor by Brethren T. A. and H. L. Hoover.
Brother A. J. Howard, who was arraigned a few weeks ago in Annapolis, Md., on a charge of Sunday labor, was discharged by the court on a demur to the indictment. A prominent lawyer asked the privilege of defending him, and did so free of charge.
At Rathdrum, Idaho, Brother D. E. Scoles has been holding meetings in a Baptist Church. Under date of the 28th ult. he reported a Sabbath school of thirty-five members, and fifteen had signed a covenant to observe all the commandments of God.
The West Virginia Conference school at Newark opened on the 5th inst., with forty students. Sister Frost, recently from Baltimore, takes the place as teacher made vacant by the resignation of Brother S. F. Reeder, who enters the canvassing work as State agent.
Elder R. H. Brock, writing from Lehigh, Indian Territory, notes that, under the labors of himself and Brother W. H. White, forty-four had signed the covenant. A Sabbath school of forty-eight members had been organized. Other localities were calling for his services.
At Centralia, Cal., on the 4th inst., a new church building was dedicated. For two days previous meetings were held by Elder N. C. McClure, who also preached the dedication sermon. Elder R. S. Owen continued meetings the following week, and baptized five persons.
Concerning the work at Selton, Ontario, Elder A. O. Burrill writes: "There are twenty-seven new Sabbath keepers, and a Sabbath school of about fifty members. We are erecting a set of church buildings now. We are still in our tents, with three inches of snow on the ground."
At Cumberland, Pa., a Brother Renninger was arrested on complaint of a relative for working on Sunday, but before the trial the complainant relented, paid the cost, and withdrew the complaint. It will not always be so; we are close upon the time when "a man's foes shall be they of his own house," and they will not withdraw the charges, but will push them to the full extent of the law.
Elder A. J. Breed writes to the Review that a company of ten Swedes has been found in Minnesota who are keeping the Sabbath of the Lord, from reading the Scriptures, having had no knowledge of Seventh-day Adventists or their work.
Brother George D. Ballou, who has been laboring at Oxford, N. C., has been called by the Atlantic Conference to the Baltimore field. Brethren John F. Jones and A. J. Howard, who have for a time conducted the work there, will attend the Bible school at Battle Creek this winter.
Elder D. T. Shireman, who has labored four years in North Carolina, has now established headquarters at Raleigh. He reports the organization of a church of fifteen members at Sandy Mush. November 4 he organized a church of twenty persons at Asheville, baptizing three that same day.
A church of nineteen members was organized at Ventura, Cal., on the 3d inst., and some half dozen others contemplate joining the church in the near future. A lot has been donated and some means subscribed toward the erection of a house of worship. The labors of Elder D. C. Hunter and Brother J. G. Smith have been the instrument for presenting the truth to the people of this vicinity.
A report in the Monitor of the labor of Brother Rule on Twelve Pole Creek, Wayne County, W. Va., says there is quite an interest, and several are keeping the Sabbath. Some desire to be baptized, and others are anxious about the organization of a church. "A Christian minister has quit the use of tobacco, is keeping the Sabbath, and at his appointments preaches the present truth as far as he knows it."
Reporting to the Indicator, Elder S. H. Lane, president of New York Conference says that "Syracuse is truly a missionary field. Each time I visit the city and hold meetings I find some new ones interested." This speaks well for the members of that church, and it is not surprising that they are "agitating the idea of building a meeting-house." He mentions two additions as the result of Bible readings.
The following press dispatch, now going the rounds, speaks for itself:—
Washington, November 16: An interesting feature of the Seventh-day Adventists' conference, in session here, was a recital in the report of Secretary B. S. Horton, which was read to-day, of the persecutions to which the denomination is subject in certain localities. It was reported that two members are in jail at Centreville, Md., for chopping wood on Sunday. In some places it has been impossible to induce insurance companies to insure churches on account of threats of incendiaryism, and the secretary said he had often been served with White Cap notices for trying to conduct meetings.
A sister in a certain California town who spends a few spare hours each week in canvassing for our books, writes to the Missionary Echo: "Two ladies of wealth, leaders in society, gave me orders, and when I took the book gave me the money but refused to have the book. They said they could not read, and I could not make Adventists out of them, for they had heard that I was one of those people who were making trouble by circulating such reading matter. One lady told me she would work for a law to press me down."
A recent visit of the college board to Healdsburg College finds the school in a prosperous condition, barring the slight epidemic of la grippe, which has been prevalent throughout the town. But all were recovering, and only one was deemed dangerously ill. President Howe and Professor Howell were among the convalescents. That the sickness was not caused by unsanitary surroundings on the college grounds was shown by the fact that there were cases in the town as well as in the college home. A profitable board meeting was held, and steps taken for13some decided improvements. One of the great wants now is for more students, young men and women who desire an education. There are plenty who need it, and Healdsburg College offers a good place to obtain it.
FROM DAYTON (TENN.) JAIL.
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WE stated last week that a young brother, D. C. Plumb, a student in Graysville Academy, Tenn., had been committed to jail for cutting wood on Sunday. The following is Brother Plumb's letter, written from Dayton jail under date of November 4:—
DEAR BROTHER: As I am in jail for Christ, and have a little time, I thought that I would write you. My whole heart is to do the will of the Lord. I commenced school in the Graysville Academy August 27; I felt the need of a better education to fit me to do God's work in the future. When my time is out here, I shall go into the school again with more earnestness than ever. With this I send you a clipping from the Dayton Leader of November 2. [See last page.] However, it was not personal malice which led the person named to prosecute me, but it was evidently because he hated the truth of God that he took advantage of a bad law, that still remains on the statute book of Tennessee. I expect you will have more of it, for he has twenty-one names taken from which he intends to select those that suit him best, and present them before the grand jury. Court will be in session here for the next ten days. When you get this, lift your heart in prayer to God for me.
Your brother in Christ, D. C. PLUMB.
We will simply say that the letter above was not written for publication, but we believe that our readers will be interested in it. May God bless our young brother and his fellow-laborers who are suffering for the truth's sake.
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The Privilege of Prayer.—By Mrs. E. G. White. Bible Students' Library No. 125. This number contains precious instruction on this vital subject, which is so closely connected with Christian life and growth. It should be carefully and prayerfully read by every professed follower of Christ. It is profitable reading for all. Price, 2 cents. Now ready.
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Christ's work as Mediator during the time of his priesthood in the heavenly sanctuary, the nature of his present reign, and the work committed to his followers, are all dwelt upon. How will Christ's kingdom be set up? Will it come through "the gateway of politics"? by civil laws? by the politics of nations? by the manipulation of votes? All these questions are fully answered, and Scripture evidence adduced in proof of positions taken. A most excellent little tract. Price, 2 cents. Now ready.
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The sanctuary question is one of the most important in the Bible, and a clear and correct idea of the work of Christ as Advocate, the blotting out of sins, the judgment, and kindred topics, is most important. It is a subject, too, which will not arouse prejudice, and yet when understood, forms in a measure a key to the chain of truths which we hold.
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All of our churches, especially on this coast, who desire their regular weekly services announced in this column, may have it done by reporting through the proper officers.
Oakland.—Church at corner of Twelfth and Brush Streets. Regular preaching services or Bible study, Sunday at 7:30 P.M. and Sabbath at 11 A.M. Sabbath school at 9:30 A.M. Sabbath. Prayer and missionary meeting Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. All are cordially invited.
San Francisco.—Church at 914 Laguna Street. Regular preaching services at 7:30 P.M. Sunday and 11 A.M. Sabbath. Sabbath school at 9:45 A.M. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Missionary meeting Thursday 7:30 P.M. Seats free.
Chicago, Illinois.—Church on Forty-sixth Street between Michigan and Wabash Avenues. Sabbath school 9:30 A.M.; preaching service 11 A.M. Prayer meeting 3:30 P.M. every Sabbath, also Tuesday evening 7 P.M. Missionary meeting Thursday evening 7 P.M. All are cordially invited.
Los Angeles.—Church at 145 Carr Street, between Main and Hill Streets. Sabbath school on Sabbath at 9:45 A.M., and preaching service at 11 A.M. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening. Missionary meeting Thursday evening. All are welcome.
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East Portland, Oregon.—Church at corner of Eleventh and East Everett Streets. Services every Sabbath 11:30 A.M. Sabbath school 10 A.M. Missionary meeting evening after Sabbath 7 P.M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening 7 o'clock. All welcome. Seats free.
Washington, D. C.—Church on Eighth Street between F and G Streets, N. E. Regular preaching service at 11 A. M. Sabbaths. Sabbath school, 9:45 A.M. Sunday, 7:30 P.M. Bible study. Prayer meeting Friday at 7:30 P.M. All are welcome.
H. W. HERRELL, Clerk.
Sacramento.—Church on G Street between Eighteenth and Nineteenth Streets. Regular services: Sabbath school at 10 A.M., preaching service at 11 A.M., Sunday at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and missionary meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. Seats free. All are cordially invited.
Pasadena.—Church at corner of Summit Ave. and Mountain Street. Sabbath services every Sabbath at 11:30 A.M. Sabbath school 10 A.M. Prayer meeting every Sunday evening 7:30. Missionary meeting Tuesday 7:30 P.M. All are cordially invited. Box 261.
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St. Paul, Minn.—Church on Greenbriar Avenue, between Jenks and Clawson Streets. Regular preaching services on Sabbath at 11 A.M. Sabbath school at 9:45 A.M. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 7:45. All are cordially invited.
NETTIE MCSTAY, Clerk.
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"So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading." —Neh. 8:8
LESSON X.—SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1894.
CHRIST TEACHING BY PARABLES.
[NOTE.—The questions which follow are merely suggestive for the student on the leading points of the lesson; it is presumed that the thorough student will think of many more as he studies the subject. References, where verses alone are given, always refer to the lesson scripture printed above. All other references are given in book, chapter, and verse. The text printed is that of the Revised Version, not because it is especially preferred, but because it is not found in every family, as it is the common version.]
4. AND when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto Him, He spake by a parable.
5. The sower went forth to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trodden underfoot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.
6. And other fell on the rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
7. And other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.
8. And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundred-fold. As He said these things, He cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
9. And his disciples asked Him what this parable might be. And He said,
10. Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables, that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
11. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
12. And those by the wayside are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.
13. And those on the rock are they which, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
14. And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
15. And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Golden Text: "The seed is the word of God." Luke 8:11.
NOTE.—Previous to this our Saviour seems to have taught by simple declaration, as in the sermon on the mount; but here he begins to enforce in a still stronger way, by the use of parables, the truths of his kingdom. In this connection we have a group of eight parables, seven of which are found in Matthew and one other in Mark, concerning the kingdom of heaven in various aspects. The place was on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, near Capernaum. Parallel accounts are found in Matthew 13 and Mark 4.
By what manner of teaching did Jesus speak at one time to a great multitude? Verse 4.
Relate the parable. See verses 5 to 8.
After he had spoken the parable, what admonition did he give? Verse 8, last part.
What did his disciples ask him? Verse 9.
What did he say God had given to them? Verse 10, first part.
Why did he give instruction to others in parables? Note 1.
After explaining the parable, what did he say the seed represented? Verse 11. Note 2.
What did he say that the seed sown by the wayside represented?
What did that seed represent which fell upon the rock?
What was represented by that which fell among thorns?
What class is represented by the good ground? Note 3.
NOTES.
1. JESUS declares that to his disciples it was given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God. The secret of this is shown in Ps. 25:9: "The meek will he guide in judgment; and the meek will He teach his way;" and again, in the fourteenth verse: "The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant to make them know it [margin]." The disciples of Christ were among the meek ones, those who were humble enough in heart to be willing to be taught. While, on the other hand, to the proud Pharisees and scribes the truth of God was presented in such a way as to lead them, if they were desirous of so doing, to seek farther; but if they were determined not to know, they could have the privilege of turning from the teaching. God compels no one. There was another reason why he taught in parables, and that was that he could press home upon them truths which could not in safety be spoken in direct discourse. Many of the parables of Jesus directly condemned the Jewish nation, and they realized that this was so, and yet the way in which the condemnation came furnished no means by which they could arrest him or stop his work. Herein was his wisdom.
2. THE word of God is fitly represented by the seed. The good seed has life in itself, and that is the case with God's word. Jesus said, "The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." John 6:63. In Heb. 4:12 God's word is called quick, or living, and powerful. In fact, the life of God is in the word of God, and that heart which truly receives God's word truly receives life.
3. In this parable the Lord sets before us the various classes of mankind. There are some who care nothing for the word, represented by the seed sown by the wayside which the fowls caught away. They simply hear the sound of the gospel, and before the seed has had time to take root, the devil catches it away, or crowds it out by the temptations which he brings into the heart. Those on the rock are those who hear with joy. They are charmed with the beauty of the word, and they want the salvation which is promised therein; but they are not willing to endure the trials that they may win the crown. The most enthusiastic converts are generally the least stable. The third class represents those who endure longer. It is only by a long process of temptation, and the pleasures and cares and perplexities of this life, that the love of God is crushed out of their heart. They bring forth some fruit, but they bring forth no fruit to perfection. This represents a large class of Christians; but all might be among that class which receive the seed into good ground. The Lord says by Hosea, his prophet: "Judah shall plow, and Jacob shall break his clods. Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and reign righteousness upon you." Note one thing further, that it is not human tradition, but God's word alone, which is the seed.
AND there were also two others, malefactors, led with Him to be put to death.
And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified Him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.
And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen.
And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, offering him vinegar,
And saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself.
And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us.
But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man hath done nothing amiss.
And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.
And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,
The sun's light failing; and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit; and having said this, he gave up the ghost.
And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
And all the multitudes that came together to this sight, when they beheld the things that were done, returned smiting their breasts.
And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things.
Who were led with Jesus to crucifixion?
What mark of dishonor was given to Jesus?
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What did they do with his garments?
In what words did the rulers deride him?
What did the soldiers do?
What did they say to him?
What was the superscription on the cross?
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What did the other one say to the first one's railing?
What spirit did he manifest?
What request did he make of the Lord?
What did Jesus reply?
At what hour was Jesus crucified?
What took place when he was crucified? and for how long?
What happened to the veil of the temple?
With what words did Jesus expire?
What was said by the centurion in charge, when he saw what was done?
How were all the people affected?
NOTE.
One malefactor said in derision, "If thou be Christ, save thyself and us." He had no confidence in Christ's claims. In common with all the people, he had a vague expectation that Messiah would come, but he, like the others, looked for a mighty warrior, who should deliver them from merely temporal ills. What the malefactor asked was impossible. Christ could not save himself and them. He could save men only by the sacrifice of himself. "With his stripes we are healed." The words of the malefactor that first spoke showed that he had no conception of the character and work of Christ. But into the mind and heart of the other one the light of faith had dawned. He saw in Christ the Deliverer from sin and death. His request was, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." This prayer was answered. Christ promised that the thief should be with him in Paradise. When he comes in his kingdom, an event still future, the thief will be remembered. He could not be with Christ before, for none can be taken to be with him until he comes the second time, to take them to himself. See John 14:1-3. The circumstances under which the promise was made necessarily called forth an emphatic declaration, "Verily, I say unto thee to-day." Christ could not save himself from the cross, but, hanging on the cross, with all men reviling him, and even the heavens seemingly against him, he could speak salvation to the believing sinner.
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THEY ARE INDISPENSABLE IN THE SICK ROOM
There are cheaper goods than these, but the cheap ones will not be found durable or satisfactory.
PRICES: 3 Quarts—In a Box, - $1.25, Postpaid. 4 Quarts—In a Box, - $1.50, Postpaid.
ITS OFFICES AND MANIFESTATIONS TO THE END OF THE CHRISTIAN ERA.
BY ELD. J. H. WAGGONER.
THIS is a brief but comprehensive argument on the solemn and important subject of the Spirit of God. Its chapters embrace the following heads: The Holy Spirit of Promise; The Power from on High; Circumcision of the heart; The Unity of the Faith; The Law and the Testimony; Try the Spirits; The Great Commission; Gifts in the Reformation; In the Present Century; Spirit of Prophecy Restored. These are subjects of vital importance to all and especially to those who are looking for the return of their Lord. 144 pp. Price, 15 cents.
