There is much that should be done in the Southern field. This long-neglected field must be given attention. Again and again the needs of this field have been pointed out, but very little has been done to redeem the neglect of the past. We hope that there will now be a decided awakening, and that our people will remove the reproach, by doing the work God has so decidedly laid upon them.
Schools and sanitariums must be established in the South. No time should be wasted before this work is taken up. There is need also of a well-equipped printing press, that books may be published for the use of the workers in the South. I have been instructed that the publication of books suitable for use in this field is essential. Something in this line must be done without delay.
I visited Vicksburg on my way to the General Conference, and I saw that in the buildings erected by the workers there, a good object lesson had been given to the people. Economy has been practiced in every line. The buildings are inexpensive, yet neat and tasty.
At Nashville I was surprised to find a printing office filled with busy workers. This office, with its furnishings, has been purchased at as little cost as possible. Everything about it is neat and orderly. The countenances of the workers express intelligence and ability, and the work they do is a valuable object lesson. But a larger building is needed; for many lines of business will open up as the work is carried forward. There is much work to be done in the South, and in order to do this work, the laborers must have suitable literature, books telling the truth in simple language, and abundantly illustrated. This kind of literature will be the most effective means of keeping the truth before the people. A sermon may be preached and soon forgotten, but a book remains.
The Lord has placed means in the hands of His people to be used in this work. I call upon my brethren and sisters to give of their means to provide a suitable publishing house for the Southern field.
God has placed us in a world which He himself has described as full of His goodness. The blessings which He has provided are without number, amply sufficient for the carrying forward of the work of letting the light of truth shine forth to the world. Sin has prevailed, and has marred and seared the world with its curse, but still the Lord in His mercy is working out His divine plan for filling the earth with His glory. His bounty is inexhaustible.
I appeal to those who know the truth, to help the work in the Southern field. This is my burden. I am instructed to call upon those who have means, to give of their money to the Southern field, that the Lord’s work be not hindered.
Nashville is to be made a center for the work. From this place will go forth an influence which will establish the work as the Lord may prepare the way. Let those who labor in the interest of the cause of God lay the necessities of the work in the South before the wealthy men of the world. Do this judiciously. Tell them what you are trying to do. Solicit donations from them. It is God’s means which they have, means which should be used in enlightening the world. There are stored up in the earth large treasures of gold and silver. Men’s riches have accumulated. Go to these men, with a heart filled with love for Christ and suffering humanity, and ask them to help you in the work you are trying to do for the Master. As they see that you reveal the sentiments of God’s benevolence, a chord will be touched in their hearts. They will realize that they can be Christ’s helping hand by doing medical missionary work. They will be led to co-operate with God, to provide the facilities necessary to set in operation the work that needs to be done.
For God’s people to be selfish with their means at this time, would be to give the victory to Satan. Covetousness is idolatry. It can not grow and strengthen without great loss of souls to Christ. God has done great things for us. Should not every heart expand with generous emotion, filled with a determination to return to the Lord His intrusted talents, that the work of restoring His moral image in man may be accomplished?
Will our brethren awaken to a sense of their responsibility? Will they give liberally, that the work in the South may be so established that it may be self-sustaining? This world was established and is supported by the charity of a benevolent Creator. We are supported by God’s compassionate love. He is the giver of all we have. He calls upon us to return to Him a portion of the abundance He has bestowed upon us. Think of the care He gives the earth, sending the rain and sunshine in their season, to cause vegetation to flourish. It is the great Husbandman who gives life to the seeds planted in the earth. He bestows His favors on the just and on the unjust. Shall not the recipients of His blessings show their gratitude to Him by giving of their bounties to help suffering humanity.
Will you not strive to be like Jesus? Will you not be His helping hand? Will not you who claim to be sons and daughters of God, members of the royal family, show the world that truth expels selfishness from the heart?
We may well feel that it is a privilege to be laborers together with God, to trade upon His goods by setting in operation that which will carry out His purposes in our world. Should we, receiving day by day the tokens of God’s love and goodness and compassion, use our time and strength in self-serving, while the cause of God is languishing, and provision is not made for carrying forward to completion His purpose for the sanctification of the beings He has created and redeemed?
The Lord Jesus calls upon me to set these things before believers and unbelievers. Be merciful, even as your Father in heaven is merciful. Think of the great gift God has made you, even the gift of His Son. Think of what he has done to secure your salvation. Your sinful condition demanded a sacrifice. In your spiritual destitution you had nothing to offer. Christ came to this world, and on the cross offered himself as a sacrifice for you. You are not your own; for you have been bought with a price; “therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” He “so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Behold the substitute which heaven has provided for you! Herein is love! God has given you amazing proof of His love, a proof which defies all computation. We have no line with which to measure it, no standard with which to compare it. God gave His beloved Son as a propitiation for our sins.
What more can I say? Can we refuse the request of Him who has done so much for us? God invites us to let our gratitude flow forth in gifts and offerings. He calls upon us to be His merciful, helping hand, to bear His blessings to needy, perishing souls. He who, to save you from eternal death, gave up His only begotten Son, asks you to give to His work your worldly possessions. He asks for loving, compassionate service. This He does to test you; and in asking, He calls only for His own; for all you have is His. To test your allegiance to Him, He permits you to handle His goods. He wants you to make all you possibly can of yourself, because then you will have more capabilities to return to Him. You will impart, and receive to impart. Call to mind each day what God is to you. Talk of His perfection, of His glory, and with this in mind, ask yourself what you can do for Him. Remember that He has intrusted you with His goods. Repeat over and over, “This God is my God forever and ever.” Those who in this life give willingly and cheerfully to God are laying up treasure in heaven. They will at last come into possession of an eternal weight of glory.
ELLEN G. WHITE.
Battle Creek, April 2.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE.
By J. M. Kellogg; P. T. Magan
At the last General Conference the idea prevailed that men engaged in different branches of the work should become members of the General Conference Committee, so as to give as wide a representation as possible to the various lines of usefulness of which the Third Angel’s Message is composed.
The General Conference Committee has been divided into departments, each department having a separate and distinct sphere of work. The matter of education has received a great deal of attention, and a department has been constituted, consisting of the following members: J. H. Kellogg (chairman), E. A. Sutherland, Frederick Griggs, David Paulson, A. T. Jones, W. W. Prescott, and P. T. Magan (secretary). The General Conference Committee as a whole, formulated certain recommendations, the same to be a basis of operation and policy for the Educational Department. These are as follows:—
1. That the Educational Department is to act as a committee of reference in relation to educational matters.
2. That the Educational Department is to act as an intermediary between the different schools in adjusting matters of difference, and promoting the interests of the several schools.
3. That the Educational Department is to assist in an advisory way in supplying properly qualified teachers for the different schools.
4. That the Educational Department is to suggest plans for promoting and properly representing the educational work at the camp-meetings and other large gatherings.
5. That the Educational Department is to act as a book committee in relation to the different school- and text-books, providing for the writing of books by suitable authors, and planning for the introduction of suitable books into our schools.
6. The Educational Department is to take the general supervision in an advisory way of Battle Creek College when it shall be organized as a missionary training school, and is to assist in the organization of the school.
7. The Educational Department is to provide and develop the church and Conference schools in all fields.
It is the earnest wish of all the members of the committee to do all in their power to promote the general welfare of our educational work all over the field. The committee has no desire to act in an arbitrary manner, or to interfere in the internal affairs of the various local colleges, academies, and other educational institutions, but rather to originate lines of educational thought, and work to stimulate a general interest in this most important branch of the message, and to assist all the colleges, academies, and industrial schools in their work, by helping them to secure good teachers, by providing for the writing of useful text-books, and by such other general means as may seem necessary from time to time.
The Department has held several meetings, and has passed a number of important actions.
A general plan for an educational journal is being considered, and definite announcements concerning the same will be made as soon as this plan can be perfected, and as soon as it has been agreed to by all parties interested.
The Department is also planning to hold a special summer school and institute at Gull Lake, near Battle Creek, Mich. The summer school will probably open about the first of July, and will last ten weeks. It will close with a special institute for the teachers of our colleges, academies, industrial schools, and those who have taken part350in the work of teaching in our church schools. It is the desire of the Department to make this summer school and institute of the greatest possible benefit, and a number of our leading teachers and workers from all over the field are being invited to compose a faculty for the same. Family tents will be provided, free of cost, for the accommodation of all who wish to attend. There will be no charge for tuition. A special committee, consisting of the following-named persons, has been appointed to take charge of this summer school and institute:—
Prof. E. A. Sutherland (chairman), Dr. S. P. S. Edwards, Prof. Frederick Griggs, Elder A. G. Daniells, Dr. Lillian Eshelman, Miss M. B. DeGraw, and Prof. H. R. Salisbury. This committee will make full announcements, giving complete details in regard to the work, at a later date.
J. M. KELLOGG, Chairman.
P. T. MAGAN, Secretary.
FUND FOR THE ERECTION OF THE MEDICAL MISSIONARY COLLEGE IN CHICAGO.
It is desired to find one hundred persons who will pay $1,000 each for the erection of the Medical Missionary College building in Chicago. The building will be used not only for college purposes, but also as a hospital in which the poor will receive free treatment. Any person who pays $1,000 will be regarded as one of the founders of this important work. Persons who pay $10,000 are founders of the institution, and also by the payment of the sum named will found a perpetual scholarship. The scholarship will cover the tuition, laboratory fees, and incidental fees of one student, continuously. The following are the names of those who have already contributed to this fund:—
J. H. Kellogg, — $1000
Mrs. E. E. Kellogg, — 1000
Dr. Kate Lindsay, — 1000
Mark Brown and wife — 4000
Abner Case, — 1000
Needed, at once, $92,000 more.
PUBLICATIONS WANTED.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Ed. C. Rogers, 504 S. Second St., Wilmington, N. C., Signs, Good Health, etc.
G. W. Gleason, Michigan City, Ind., any or all of our church papers, etc.
Mrs. E. A. Rose, Stevens Point, Wis., miscellaneous tracts and papers in German.
Mrs. T. H. Dobb, 715 N. Davis St., Pensacola, Fla., reading for blind, also general matter.
F. W. Swan, Durand, Mich., periodicals to use in depot work; some German and a few French.
Mrs. Carrie S. Hammond, Minden, Neb., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, Instructor, Little Friend.
George Rice, White Horse, Yukon Territory, large amount of tracts and papers, well wrapped.
Mrs. E. A. Phillips, Laurens, Iowa, REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, Instructor, Good Health, tracts.
Charles G. Bellah, Poplar Bluff, Mo., large supply regularly. Box of literature, freight charges C. O. D., will be gladly received.
S. A. Brett, Glen Allen, Mo., Signs, Sentinel, Life Boat, Instructor; tracts, especially Words of Truth Series, Nos. 10 and 28.
J. G. Wilson, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, Life Boat, Medical Missionary, tracts, pamphlets. Large numbers desired.
Mrs. E. A. Barton, Station B, Los Angeles, Cal., publications, including tracts on millennium and immortality of soul; also one or two copies “Bible Readings” to loan.
John N. Daniel, 386 Ayer St., Memphis, Tenn., one or two copies of REVIEW and health journals regularly for free reading-room. Other matter thankfully received.
Robert Sawyer, 1025-27 Jefferson St., Nashville, Tenn., Little Friend, Instructor, Signs, Life Boat, Gospel Farmer, illustrated health and temperance leaflets; specimen copies of Good Health.
NEW HEALTH TRACTS.
Dr. Kellogg has written some new health tracts, which many will be pleased to receive. They fit an ordinary envelope, hence are of convenient size to send to your correspondents. They are as follows:—
“Death in the Milk Can.” This tract tells why milk is unwholesome, the diseases caused by milk germs, and how to prepare cocoanut cream.
“How to Eat to Live a Century.” This tract gives the reason why the average life of a man is only one third of that which nature designed. Why this shortening?
“Ethics of Flesh Eating.” What is the influence of a flesh diet upon character. This subject is well treated.
“Starch and Its Relatives.” A very interesting tract showing why nature changes sugar and dextrin into starch, and the evils which result from imperfectly cooked starch.
“Natural Diet, or Vegetarianism.” It defines “vegetarianism,” and tells how and what to eat for strength, agility, and endurance.
“Biblical Flesh-Eating.” This tract gives God’s bill of fare for man. Discusses the eating of blood in meat, from a Biblical standpoint.
Prices: Each of the above, 5 cts. a copy; 25 or more, 3 cts. each; 100 or more, 2 cts. each. Order in quantities if possible. Everybody wants these tracts. They have often been called for. Order from your tract society or from the Good Health Pub. Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
YOUNG MAN MISSING.
RALPH WOOLSEY, the eighteen-year-old son of Wm. M. Woolsey, a prosperous farmer living one mile from Cortland, Neb., disappeared from his home on the evening of May 20, 1901, and has not been found. He had recently been attending an Adventist college at Lincoln, Neb. Grave fears are entertained for his safety. Any one hearing or knowing anything of such a boy will please communicate with Wm. M. Woolsey, Cortland, Neb.
SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL.
By Frederick Griggs
SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY will conduct a summer school for church school teachers this coming summer, provided there is a sufficient number wishing to take the work to warrant its being conducted. The school will begin about the first of July, continuing two months. The expenses will approximate sixteen dollars a month. This will include all expenses; such as, tuition, board, etc.
The summer school last year was a decided success, and we shall look forward to a profitable time this year. This school is also for those who have been engaged in public school teaching, but who wish a training for our church school work. If you are thinking of engaging in church school work in the Eastern Union Conference the coming year, do not fail to attend the summer school. I wish to hear at once from those who may desire to attend such a school, as we must know soon whether the school can be opened or not. Please write to-day, so that arrangements can be made, and definite announcement given. FREDERICK GRIGGS, Principal.
APPOINTMENT
By R. M. Kilgore
THE Southern Educational Convention at Graysville, Tenn., is postponed ten days. It is now arranged to begin June 13 and close July 4.
Professors E. A. Sutherland, H. R. Salisbury, and J. E. Tenney are expected to be present, and will conduct the work of the convention.
R. M. KILGORE.
Second Annual Meeting of Ontario Conference and Tract Society
By F. D. Starr
The second annual meeting of the Ontario Seventh-day Adventist Conference, and also of the Tract Society, will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Toronto, Ontario, June 20 to July 1, for the election of officers, and the transaction of other business that may come before the meeting. All churches should elect delegates now for the meeting. F. D. Starr, Pres.
PENNSYLVANIA CAMP-MEETING.
By W. M. Lee
As THE railroad companies refuse to give reduced rates to a camp-meeting, when purchasing tickets ask for a certificate issued on behalf of the Seventh-day Adventist Conference at Erie. This is not an evasion, but simply a compliance with the rules.
W. M. LEE,
Conf. Sec.
CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE AND CAMP-MEETING.
By Clarence Santee
The California Conference and camp-meeting will be held on Thirteenth and Grove streets, Oakland, June 4-16, 1901. The first meeting of the Conference will be called June 5 at 9 A. M. There will be many important decisions to be made, and we earnestly request the delegates to be present at the first meeting. Sister White has promised to attend this camp-meeting if her health will permit; and other laborers of experience are expected.
CLARENCE SANTEE,
Pres. Cal. Conf.
SHIP MISSIONARIES.
THE addresses of all ship missionaries are wanted at the office of the Good Health Publishing Company, Battle Creek, Mich.
ADDRESSES
THE permanent address of John W. Covert is Frankfort, Mich.
The address of J. W. Collie is changed from Stratford, to 571 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario.
ANY one knowing the address of W. H. Somers, recently of Harrisburg, Pa., kindly advise W. H. Gilmore, care Los Angeles Sanitarium, 317 W. Third St., Los Angeles, Cal.
CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1901.
By General Conference Committee
EASTERN UNION CONFERENCE.
Pennsylvania, Erie, — June 6-16
Maritime Provinces, St. John, N. B., — June 6-12
Atlantic, — June 13-23
Quebec, Coaticook, — June 13-23
New England, Springfield, Mass., — June 20-25
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE.
Graysville, Tenn. (educational institute), — June 13 to July
Cumberland, — June 28-
Louisiana, Crowley, — July 12-
Mississippi, — July 26-
Georgia, — Aug. 9-
North Carolina, — Aug. 23-
Tennessee River, — Sept. 9-
Alabama, — Sept. 20-
Florida, — Nov. 1-
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE.
Wisconsin, Grand Rapids, — June 12-23
Michigan, Alpena, local, — June 13-23
Ontario, Toronto, — June 20 to July 1
Illinois, Kankakee, — Aug. 24 to Sept. 1
NORTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE.
Iowa, Des Moines, — May 30 to June 9
Minnesota, Anoka, — June 4-12
Dakota, Sioux Falls, S. D., — June 18-24
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE.
Arkansas, Rogers, — July 18-29
Kansas, Burlington, — July 25 to Aug. 5
Missouri, — Aug. 1-12
Texas, — Aug. 8-19
Oklahoma, — Aug. 15-25
Colorado, Denver, — Aug. 28 to Sept. 9
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE.
Upper Columbia, Waitsburg, near Walla Walla, Wash., — May 16-26
North Pacific, Sunnyside, near Portland, Ore., — May 23 to June 2
California, Oakland, — June 4-16
EUROPEAN UNION CONFERENCE.
Norway, — May 23 to June 2
Denmark, — June 6-16
Sweden, Orebro, — June 20-30
Switzerland, — July 4-14
Germany, Friedensau, — July 18-28
British, London, — Aug. 2-12
The presidents of the Union Conferences are requested to forward to the office of the General Conference the location of the various meetings as soon as determined.
GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
WANTED.—An experienced hand to work on dairy farm. Address Fred H. Rogers, Stoughton, Wis.
WANTED.—Position as engineer by a brother where he can keep the Sabbath. For particulars, address Lyman Braley, Enid, O. T.
WANTED.—One or two experienced and competent stenographers. Lucrative and permanent employment. Satisfactory references required. Address Battle Creek Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich.
FOR SALE.—A modern ten-room house, three blocks from Sanitarium; finished in quarter-sawed red oak; heated by hot-water apparatus and hot-air furnace. Combination fixtures for gas and electric light in every room. Lot 120 x 132 feet. Address W. O. Palmer, 112 Manchester St., Battle Creek, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Eighty acres, known as the College farm, situated within half a mile of the city limits, and one mile north of Sanitarium, on Washington Ave.; 1,600 thrifty young fruit trees, also large vineyard, besides other small fruits, all under good cultivation; also a good meadow. For further information, address C. M. Christiansen, Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Fine Washington farm, a gift to Walla Walla College, described as follows: forty acres of as good wheat and vegetable land as can be found in the famous Palouse wheat belt; fenced, and under cultivation; about 2½ miles from Farmington, prominent station on Oregon Railroad and the Navigation Company's Railroad, about 80 miles from Spokane, Wash. This land is cheap at $20 an acre. For terms, address Business Manager, Walla Walla College, College Place, Wash., or Richard Alderson, Farmington, Wash.