—The American Board of Foreign Missions has expended about $5,000,000 in its various missions in the Turkish empire.
—The Universalists of New Hampshire at their recent convention unanimously and strongly condemned the use of tobacco.
—The attendance of the Protestant churches of Chicago amounts to 50,000, and that of the Catholic churches to 40,000.
—William Charles Lawson, formerly a slave, has been ordained as a Baptist minister, and installed pastor of a Baltimore church.
—No less than thirty-one churches in Philadelphia were more or less damaged by the violent gale of October 23. Among the heaviest losses is Christ's Episcopal church, at Germantown, which is damaged about $50,000, the Walnut street Presbyterian church $35,000, and the First Baptist church $35,000.
—The Primitive Methodists of England are considered the poorest Christian community in that country, and yet they raised last year $150,000 for missionary purposes. This was an average of one dollar for every member of the denomination, and a higher average than that of most of the wealthier denominations.
—The history of Christianity in the island of Samoa is no less wonderful than in the Sandwich islands. Thirty-six years ago the Samoans were 34,000 barbarians; now the group contains 80,000 people, nearly all professing Christians. The theological seminary has 60 students, and twenty missionaries sent out by the natives are preaching the gospel in the neighboring islands. There are few brighter pages in the history of missions.
SECULAR NEWS.
—Fresh troubles are brewing between the German government and the Vatican.
—There is already talk of a conference respecting a revision of the treaty of Berlin.
—A destructive fire occured in Cape May, N. J., November 9. Total loss $400,000.
—The Chinese residents of Oregon are said to be returning to their native land by the ship-load.
—The Medical Department of the University of California has just conferred the degree of Doctor of Medicine upon eleven graduates, two of whom are ladies.
—Alabama has an anti-equestrian society, based on the belief that horses were never made to carry burdens on their backs, and that it is exceedingly cruel to ride them.
—Ex-President Grant dined with the king of Portugal on the 1st instant. The palace was decorated with flags, and a general holiday was observed throughout the city.
—There is a rumor of a secret treaty between England and Austria, agreeing to unitedly insist upon Russia completely evacuating Turkish territory, in case she should endeavor to remain after May, 1879.
—A panorama of heaven was exhibited in a Lutheran church in Philadelphia, and it is charged that some of the pictures were old views of the International Exhibition buildings, altered by the addition of angels, halos and clouds.
—The Porte has addressed two very energetic notes to the Russian ambassador at Constantinople, one referring to his denial of Russian connivance at the Bulgarian insurrection, and the other demanding reparation of Mohammedan refugees and the evacuation of Turkish territory.
—The net revenue for the year from the sale of postage stamps was $16,839,115, against $15,881,935 last year. Amount of stamps, stamped envelopes, etc., sold, $27,375,593, against $25,757,515; expended during the year for mail transportation $19,444,179, against $19,356,023 the previous year.
—The Gentile ladies of Salt Lake City have memorialized Mrs. President Hayes on the subject of polygamy. One of their points is this: "The Mormons are rapidly extending their settlements into Arizona, Idaho, New Mexico and Wyoming. They have a balance of power in two territories, and are without doubt plotting for it in the others."
—The A. T. Stewart family vault, in St. Mark's Church burial ground, New York, was broken open on the night of the 6th instant, and the body of the deceased millionaire abstracted therefrom. It is supposed to have been done in hope of a reward for its return, but no reward will be given by the family, only for recovery of the body and conviction of the robbers.
—The female elephant in the Philadelphia zoological garden was greatly frightened by the recent gale, and when she cut one of her feet on the glass of a broken window her terror was complete. She sat on her haunches, held up her wounded foot, and bellowed long and loud. When the keeper entered, her male companion had his trunk wound round the foot, as though trying to comfort her.
—The present year is a memorable one in the development of the Russian navy. One hundred torpedo boats and numerous cruisers have been constructed. Three clipper steamers have been launched, four steamers have been bought in America, and two ironclads are on the point of completion. Several ironclads also have been lately launched, but have not received their armaments. To these, four cruisers have been added by private subscription.
—A lengthy account of an earthquake in Salvador on the evening of October 5, is published in the Panama Star and Herald of October 26. In Jucupa nearly every house was destroyed and many families buried in the ruins. At the latest advices ten bodies were recovered, and many persons are still missing. Nueva Guadalupe, Santiago de Maria and Chinameca are destroyed, and the loss of life is serious in each place. Other towns which suffered by the earthquake are Guadalupe, Unsu'atara, the Casariodel and the Arenal. An eruption of the volcano of Santa Ana is apprehended, and serious consequences feared.
Oh, bottle of the Lord! how full of tears,
Gathered from weeping eyes six thousand years.
Each pearly drop its own account has given,
Its record kept by Him who rules in Heaven.
The tears of anguish for the loss of friends,
Of blighted hopes and bitter grief that rends
Our aching hearts—remorse's o'erwhelming tide,
And all the trials that our souls have tried.
And Jesus wept. Oh! blessed tears; that win
Poor wayward mortals from the paths of sin.
The pitying Saviour all our sorrows knew,
How frail our natures, our temptations too;
And he alone can give our souls relief,
Ease all our pains and take away our grief,
And God himself will wipe all tears away,
And turn earth's gloomy night to heaven's bright
day. L. A. O.
Peace in Tribulation
By S. E. Pierce
"These things I have spoken unto you that ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33.
How precious are these words of our Saviour to the weary Christian. This world is full of unrest. We can hardly find a person who does not groan either with a burden of sorrow or the restlessness of unsatisfied desires. In the world ye shall have tribulation. Were it not for the preceding clause and kindred passages we might suppose that the disciples of Christ, as well as all the world around them, must be made miserable by the ever shifting winds and tides of fortune on the ocean of life. But not so. Listen again. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you." Priceless boon to the child of God. Christ makes no exceptions. Whatever tribulations, whatever the surrounding circumstances, let perplexities arise, "let cares like a wild deluge come," no matter; these words stand out in bold relief, "In me ye shall have peace."
Our feelings may be wounded and that by those we most love, annoyances will arise when we least expect them; our path is hedged up, we know not which way to turn, still this precious legacy of our risen and ascended Lord remains to us the same. "Not as the world giveth, give I unto you." How does the world give? It cheats every time. Its friendship is hollow; its pleasures unsatisfying; its happiness at the best leaves an aching void. The Redeemer of the world was not ignorant of our frailty or the trials which we must meet. He was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. He was assailed by the fiercest temptations of Satan and was encompassed with human weakness, yet he says, "Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." He came off a perfect conqueror, and we too may conquer in his name. S. E. Pierce
Hidden Woe.
By Eliza H. Morton
EVERY heart has hidden chambers that all eyes cannot see. Thoughts never told often fill the mind, and feelings never expressed surge over the soul. This inner is a part of human life. If the veil could be lifted that hides the sorrow of the world, a dark picture would be revealed. Homes that are outwardly the abodes of love and peace, would be shown to be inwardly the dwellings of jealousy, strife and iniquity. Faces that wear a smiling exterior would be revealed as the coverings of unutterable anguish and suffering.
It is natural for man to seek to cover up sadness; and heart-aches are deemed too sacred for the world to know.
The close observer of human nature can trace on the countenance the lines of care, left by sorrow; but all the hidden woe of life is known to Him who noteth the sparrow's fall. In the great day all coverings will be dropped and all lives be revealed in their true light. The "oil of joy" will be poured into the weary heart of the saint and "sorrow and sighing forever flee away."
Discouraged brother or sister, your trial is not unnoticed. The blows are dealt in love, and if borne patiently will mold your life in the divine likeness. Other hearts are lonely and cast down. Seek to alleviate their pain. By so doing your own soul will be refreshed and your own sorrow forgotten.
ELIZA H. MORTON.
OBITUARY.
DIED, in this city, November 5th, Benjamin, son of Sister Ann Cruess, widow, aged eight years and six months. The little boy was run over by a street-car about ten days previous to his death, and one of his legs was frightfully mangled. On the date above mentioned he was seized with lockjaw, which ended his life. The funeral services were conducted at the home of the family by Rev. J. T. Wills, of the West Oakland Congregational church.
Santa Rosa, Cal.
THE work here is moving steadily onward, and a goodly number of those who have signed the covenant are trying to be overcomers, giving up tobacco and other bad habits. Yesterday seven were baptized. Last night we reviewed a sermon preached in the morning by the pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place. He claimed that the law of God never was and never could be abrogated—not one jot or tittle could pass from the law. This was followed by telling us that the Sabbath day had been changed. Then he said the fourth commandment never enjoined the keeping of the seventh day, and he read Exodus 20:8; "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy." "There," said he, "thousands of people haven't discernment enough to see that the seventh day is not commanded;" and again, "God never blessed the seventh day, but only the Sabbath institution."
Could it be possible that the man thought he had given all of the fourth commandment in Exodus 20:8? Verses 9 and 10 read, "Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God;" &c. Could it be possible he never read Gen. 2:3, "And God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it?" He admitted he could not find any place in the New Testament that said the Sabbath had been changed, but claimed examples to prove it, and of course failed to find them. But about as strong evidence as he had was, "the fact that the first day is so universally observed shows there must be a divine appointment for it." Would not that kind of an argument prove a divine appointment for lying, for it is a fact that it is quite universal? We need not dwell further upon such a mass of contradictions. May the Spirit of God help to open the eyes of the blind, that they may see his truth in all its beauty. Our church was filled to hear the review. May God bless the word spoken.
W. M. HEALEY,
J. D. RICE.
November 11, 1878.
Elder Loughborough Visits Battle Creek
By John Norton Loughborough
From Elder Loughborough.
AFTER an absence of ten years and four months, it has been my privilege to again spend a little time in Battle Creek, Mich. Here I have met not only old and tried friends, pioneers and fellow-laborers of the past, but scores of new recruits who have more recently entered the gospel field. Here we have joined in praising God for mercies past and in dedicating ourselves anew to him. Vows have here been made that our labors in the future shall bear more of the impress of the Divine than ever in the past. New consecration has been made. May the Lord help us to pay our vows, and by watchfulness hold the consecration.
Battle Creek holds an important place in connection with the cause of present truth. Being the place where important institutions are located, such as the great central publishing house of Seventh-day Adventists, the College and Sanitarium, it is the center of the work.
As I have noticed the hundreds brought under the direct influence of the College and Sanitarium, and have passed among the scores of busy hands engaged in publishing the truth in various languages, I have formed some idea of the great responsibilities of those in charge of the church and work in this place. May the Lord sustain them all in their arduous duties.
There are many interesting things connected with the rise and progress of the work in Battle Creek. Those who now for the first time look upon these institutions have but little idea of the small beginning of the cause. As we trace the increase of the size of churches and publishing houses, we notice that it has been in proportion to the rise of the cause elsewhere.
The first meeting-place of the few Sabbath-keepers then in Battle Creek and vicinity was in the front room of the house of Brother Hewitt, deceased, now marked “No. 100” on Van Buren street. The first meeting I held in this place was in that room, May 19, 1853. All the Sabbath-keepers in the place were together—eight souls. After spending a few days at Bedford and Hastings, I returned, and joined with Brother and Sister White in a general meeting held in the same room. This meeting was held June 7. Brother and Sister Kelsey, from Leroy, were present, and including the few who met with us from Bedford, and by gathering in some of our neighbors, we had the little room about half full. I well recollect Brother White’s word’s of encouragement on this occasion, as he spoke of the future prospects of the cause. Said he, If the few believers present are faithful, we may expect quite a church yet in Battle Creek. Prophetic as these words were, none of us then anticipated what we now behold.
The first time that Seventh-day Adventists ever used a tent for meeting purposes was in Battle Creek, on Main street, where now lies a pile of lumber, just above the railroad, near Jeft’s organ factory. This meeting was held by Elder Cornell and myself, June 9-11, 1854. As stated at that time, we fully believed the time had come to bring the light of truth before the people, and that this method was considered the most effective. Time has certainly demonstrated the truthfulness of that statement. Last season there were more than sixty tents in the field, and many hundreds were brought to the knowledge of the truth; and among the number were two persons who took their stand with us last summer in our tent-meeting at Reno, Nevada, who received their first ideas of our faith at this first tent-meeting in Battle Creek. The seed sown so long ago at last sprung up.
The first meeting-house ever erected by Seventh-day Adventists was in Battle Creek, on Cass street, in 1855. In less than two years it became necessary to erect another house, which was dedicated in November, 1857. It was my privilege to be present at the opening service, having just returned from Iowa. A fourth house, the “Dime Tabernacle,” is now in process of erection. This building, 105x130, will seat thirty-two hundred people. It has seating capacity in the gallery for eight hundred persons. Whatever those at a distance may think of it, to be here and see matters as they are, they would at once say, this house is needed. Citizens outside of the church, who have been watching the steady advancement of the work here, claim that the time is not far distant when even the Dime Tabernacle will be too small to accommodate the growing work.
For myself, as I walk these streets, looking back at the condition of the cause here in 1853, and then realizing its standing in 1878, my involuntary exclamation is, “What hath God wrought!” Then as I think that all these great institutions are dedicated to God’s cause, a prayer ascends to him that all the workers connected with these institutions may ever realize the sacredness of their trust; that, as they humbly move forward in the discharge of their duty, they may ever have grace and wisdom to guide and sustain them; then Battle Creek, in our cause, may be a place where many may learn righteousness, and be endowed with power from on high. The Lord grant it so to be.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
Prayer Requested for Elder Andrews’ Daughter
Elder Andrews' daughter is still in a very critical state of health. After their arrival in Battle Creek, Mich., she failed quite rapidly until within a short time past. Special prayer has been offered in her behalf, and there are some tokens of good. It is specially requested that the brethren and sisters everywhere remember her in their prayers. Care for his daughter renders it impossible for Elder Andrews to attend to his correspondence, as he would be glad to do.
Sabbath, November 2.
The church in Battle Creek were favored this day with two discourses, one from Brother Loughborough and one from Brother Waggoner. As these brethren were to leave the present week, to be absent for a length of time, and perhaps never to return, the church wished to hear from them both. Brother L. spoke in the forenoon on the words of Christ, Matt. 26 : 42, "Thy will be done;" and Brother W. in the afternoon, on 2 Pet. 1:10, "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure; for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall." Both, in their discourses, fulfilled the scriptural injunction to feed the flock. What made their words especially impressive was the thought that these brethren will soon, in the expected course of events, be six thousand miles apart in their different fields of labor. Brother Waggoner goes direct to the Pacific coast, and Brother Loughborough and wife, after holding a few meetings in the State of New York and in New England, will proceed on their way to England.—Review and Herald.
Song Anchor.
The excellence of this new candidate for public favor may be inferred from the following notices of the press:—
There has just been published in this city a Sunday-school music book, which will compare favorably with any that have been published anywhere in the United States. The "Song Anchor," published by J. E. White, at the Pacific Press Publishing House, does credit to the typographical art in this State, and to the talent of the persons who have contributed the words and music. About one-third of the pieces are original and the others are favorites, selected from a great variety of sources. Among the Oakland contributers of music are, D. S. Hakes, J. E. White, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Morgan and W. J. Bostwick. F. E. Belden contributes some of the stanzas. The book should be in every house where there is a piano or organ, or where there are young people to sing the light and beautiful melodies with which it abounds. It contains 160 pages, and is sold at a moderate price.—Oakland Daily Times.
A copy of the "Song Anchor," a choice collection of favorite songs for Sabbath-school and praise service, by J. E. White, has been laid on our table. It is an exceptionally excellent collection, evincing critical taste and conscientious care on the part of the compiler. Among the authors of the excellent music contained in the book, we find the names of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Morgan, W. J. Bostwick, and words and music by D. S. Hakes and F. E. Belden. The work contains over two hundred and forty pieces. It is published by the Pacific Press Publishing House of this city, and is an excellent specimen of typography.—Oakland Daily Tribune.
"The Song Anchor," for Sabbath-school and praise service, by J. E. White; in size and style like "Pure Gold" and books of that class. It is issued from the Pacific Press Publishing House, in Oakland, California. It deserves special consideration at the hands of Sunday-school people of this coast for these reasons: 1. Of the real excellence of the book as a book of Sunday-school music. 2. Of the most creditable style mechanically considered, in which it is gotten up. 3. That it is a California production, both composition and manufacture. Send for a copy and try it.—Cal. Christian Advocate.
The Song Anchor is the title of a new Sabbath-school song book of which the publisher may well feel proud. The selection includes all the popular gospel songs of the day, and many new ones which are destined to take a place in the front rank. Price 50 cents; $40 per 100. Published by the Pacific Press, Oakland.—Alameda Encinal.
For Sabbath-Schools.
By Editor
We have now on hand, and can supply at short notice, a choice collection of handsomely illustrated books, suitable for Sabbath-school libraries or rewards. These volumes are instructive and attractive, besides being free from doctrines obnoxious to our people or any one else, and are void of the fictitious features common to most books for children and youth. Also a very nice assortment of reward cards—elegant and cheap. These books and cards are our own importation. Send for catalogue and price list, to PACIFIC PRESS, Oakland, Cal.
New England Meeting.
By Stephen Nelson Haskell
THE general quarterly meeting for the New England tract society, also its annual meeting, will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., commencing November 21 and continuing over the Monday following. Elder J. N. Loughborough is expected, and Elder Andrews, if the sickness of his daughter does not prevent.
S. N. HASKELL.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT.
By Editor
“Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord deceitfully,” (margin, negligently). Jer. 48:10.
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Thrilling Life Sketches. Incidents in the life of an Italian of noble birth. By Francesco Urgos. $1.25.
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Address— THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES,
OAKLAND, CAL.
On the Way.
By Editor
A NOTE from Brother J. E. White, dated Council Bluffs, November 5, announces that the writer, accompanied by Elder J. H. Waggoner and four employees for the Pacific Press, was on the way for California, and expected to arrive in Oakland this week. We congratulate our readers on the fact that Elder Waggoner comes to labor in the editorial department, as his experience and ability in that line are well known and generally recognized. And the churches of Oakland and San Francisco will gladly welcome him back to their pulpits, after an absence of about a year and a half from the coast. Brother White has been absent nearly three months, and with the exception of a brief tour in Colorado, has been visiting Battle Creek, Chicago, and other places, looking after important matters connected with the various departments of the Pacific Press. We expect him to return well stored with valuable information, and prepared to take hold of the work in good earnest.