p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 57. (11/16/1916)

Earlier text: Our Literature Doing Good Work Among the Jews

Publications Wanted

THE persons named below desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for use in missionary work. In sending publications care should be exercised to select only such as are free from soil and disfigurement. We have been credibly informed that some who oppose this movement and the truths which it represents answer these requests for literature, and are sending to our brethren and sisters in various parts of the country tracts and papers representing their opposition. Our workers should be careful not to confound this literature with our denominational publications, and thus unwittingly become agents in sending out matter not printed in the interests of the cause of truth.

Mrs. Geo. Bercha, R. F. D. 2, Herrick, S. Dak. Continuous supply, except REVIEW.

J. B. Chumley, Box 20, Fort Myers, Fla. Continuous supply of Signs of the Times (weekly and monthly), Watchman, Life and Health, and Instructor.

Edward Quinn, 7 Denwood Ave., Takoma Park, D. C., Signs (weekly and monthly) and Watchman. Also names of interested persons, for use in missionary correspondence band work.

Request for Prayer

An isolated sister in great trial requests prayer for the deliverance of herself and children.

They Cannot be Lost

FROM men and women in different parts of the country, we are receiving many interesting letters in regard to the Present Truth Series. We quote two which came in the last mail:—

“I picked up a copy of the REVIEW AND HERALD on the street,—Extra No. 22, the Eastern Question,—and found it such an interesting and comforting address to the children of God that I should like to get more copies for distribution, if possible, so herewith inclose twenty-five cents for a number of them, or a few copies of the regular issue.”

Others Think It Worth While

“I was present at the tent meeting in Philadelphia, and heard Mr. A. G. Daniells deliver a lecture on the Eastern Question. I have a copy of his lecture, and wish you to send me one hundred copies to distribute to my relatives, children, and friends, and to others. It is a well-gotten up lecture of facts, and I should like every one to read it.”

Found People Ready

THERE is today an investigative spirit and an impressive power working upon the hearts of humanity that is not recognized even by believers who do not freely mingle with the people, offering, through our literature, the great message now due the world. Some are discovering the existence of this spirit and power through their efforts in the circulation of the Present Truth Series, as the following letter reveals:—

“I received your letter today, and also the thirty copies of the Present Truth Series. On going out a little while among my friends, I found the people ready to take the papers, so I am sending for one hundred more. Wishing to get the order in the early morning mail, I send stamps, as I cannot get a money order. Please send the one hundred copies of No. 22 at your earliest convenience, and oblige.”

Missionary Volunteer Post Cards, Printed in Colors

Send a Helpful Message to a Friend

These post cards furnish spaces for the address and a message on one side, and give practical quotations in prose and poetry on the other.

In an age like the present, when the attention is absorbed by pleasure and business, but little thought is given to spiritual matters. The possibilities for doing helpful missionary work by distributing these post cards, thus calling attention to the serious side of life, is unlimited.

The last edition is printed in colors, making very neat and attractive post cards.

Some of the titles are:—

Seven Rules for Christian Growth. God Cares; Do We? Take Life as You Find It, But Don't Leave It So. Where'er the Path May Lead. Blest Be the Tongue That Speaks No Ill. Character Is the Great Harvest of Life.

Price, for dozen ..........$ .10 Price, for 100 ............... .70 Price, for set of 17 ........ .15

Religious Liberty Post Cards, Assorted Colors

Principles of Religious Liberty Illustrated

Cartoons and illustrations are often studied when the principles represented by them would be overlooked if set in type. The cartoon in the daily paper first attracts the attention, and often makes a more lasting impression than the editorial or news item.

Cartoon post cards are especially appropriate in these days of the post card fad, and are carrying their message to many who might otherwise never receive it.

We print herewith the titles of these cards:—

Turning to Caesar. Religious Legislation Darkens the World. Religious Bondage. Religious Despotism. A Reign of Terror. The Modern Church. Sunday “Sabbath” Observance. The Object of Sunday Legislation. Territory of Religious Affairs. Sapping the Foundations.

Single Set .................$ .10 Five or more sets, each ..... .05

The Struggle for Religious Liberty in Virginia

A Documentary Volume of Great Interest

“The Struggle for Religious Liberty in Virginia” is a timely book containing much valuable information. It considers religious liberty as “the natural right of every soul to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience. It does not make it a matter of indifference what a man believes or how he acts, but it places all on the same footing before God, the only Lord of the conscience, and makes us responsible to him alone for our faith and practice.” This kind of religious liberty is what our forefathers fought to preserve, yet their followers of the present generation, through lack of knowledge, are fast losing a proper conception of its sacredness.

This book traces the struggle for religious liberty through three periods: Before the Revolution; during the Revolution; after the Revolution. It cites the important part taken in this great movement by the leading characters of the times.

It is a thrilling work of a practical nature. 227 pages, plain cloth binding, $1.25, postpaid.

SEND ALL ORDERS THROUGH YOUR TRACT SOCIETY

“AMERICAN · STATE · PAPERS”

This splendid volume of 800 pages is the most complete, reliable, and up-to-date information on Sunday legislation that has ever been issued. It is a compilation of valuable documents which acted a very important part in the history of our country during its colonial and national existence, and shows how Sunday laws which have come to be known as the “blue laws” have operated in bringing persecution upon honest, upright citizens.

In order to make it possible for every reader of the Review to secure a copy of this valuable book, it has just been REDUCED IN PRICE from $1.25 to $1 a copy.

In these days of Sunday agitation when such strong efforts are being made to induce Congress to make national Sunday laws, every reader of the Review should be informed with reference to the nature of these laws, and their operation.

Remember the price for this substantial, cloth-bound, 800-page book, postpaid, is now only $1. Ten per cent higher in Canada.

SEND ALL ORDERS THROUGH YOUR CONFERENCE TRACT SOCIETY

Harvest Ingathering Notes

FROM Ohio: “We are having most encouraging success. One sister received $60 for one paper. We have several who have set goals of $100. Some of the churches reached half their goal in two weeks. This gives an idea of how the work is going.”

A sister in Wisconsin writes: “While here with my sister, the Ingathering campaign has been taken up by this church. Seeing the territory is large, almost unlimited, I thought I would do what I could while here.

“The way I usually do is to go with some one who would like to go out, but feels timid about meeting the people. We drive through the country, taking some route that leads to a distant village. After canvassing every house on the road, we also canvass the village.

“Yesterday a sister went with me who had never taken part in the Ingathering campaign until this fall. We rode fourteen miles through a new country, so we often found the houses far apart. But we made friends almost everywhere we called, and scarcely one refused to help. Some places the lady was alone, and had nothing to give, as her husband had the pocketbook. As a rule, we received a quarter, for we were fortunate in getting started with that amount. In all day there were only five who gave less, and most of these gave all they had in the house. That road had never been canvassed before, but I am sure that whoever goes next year will receive a kind welcome. Each of the two days I have been out we collected about five dollars.”

From Calgary: “In Alberta we are making an earnest effort to increase the flow of money by means of the campaign. At a recent meeting of the Calgary church it was voted to set our goal at $175, or $5 a member. This seemed a very high mark at first, considering that only $3.50 was collected by this church last year; but the members have all taken hold, and thus far we have received $140 on the goal, and some of the members are just starting to work. . . . We find our success in private homes. Yet in spite of all the calls that are being made, we are having more success than in any previous year. Over in the conservative English city of Victoria, on the coast, two of our workers collected $102.28 in four days. It was thought that of all places on the continent no funds could be collected there, but the brethren were happily disappointed. . . . Somehow, there has a spirit taken hold of this movement this season that has not been manifested before. I cannot account for it—only by the fact that God is mightily at work upon the hearts of the people, and success is due alone to the influence.”

An Appreciative Letter

By E. M. Howard

KENILWORTH, CAPE, Aug. 25, 1916.

Review and Herald Publishing Assn., Washington, D. C.

DEAR BRETHREN: We have just received word from the South African Union Conference that you have been good enough to donate $600 to us, $375 being to help in the cost of enlarging our building, and the rest to be applied toward our new wire stitcher. We wish to thank you very much for this liberal donation. We can assure you that we appreciate, more than words can express, the kindness shown toward us by you. Our stitcher is running nicely, and we are very well pleased with the work it does.

We are hoping to have our building enlarged this coming summer, so that we may have room to carry on our work better and be able to accommodate more students. At the present time nearly £30 a month is paid for outside help, when this work could just as easily be done by our students. It is our intention to divert nearly all of this to student labor.

We are certainly thankful that we have such an industry connected with our school; it is proving a help to us financially. We have just finished the binding of “Early Writings” in the Dutch language. Most of this work has been done by an outside bookbinder, whom we employed for the time. We are planning to have all such work done by our students.

Assuring you again of our gratitude, and wishing you much success in your work, believe me to be,

Your brother in the message, E. M. HOWARD.

Correction of Week of Prayer Dates

By a slip of the pen, the writer of a notice on this page last week referred to the week of prayer as December 9-16. The date is December 2-9, as indicated in the Week of Prayer Readings.

New England Sanitarium Progress

Brother H. B. Steele, manager of the New England Sanitarium, reports this item regarding the work of that institution: “The bookkeeper’s statement shows liabilities and notes payable accounts reduced $12,000 during the five-months’ period, April 30 to September 30. Reach $300 mark Harvest Ingathering today [October 18]. Freshmen class completed their goal of $100.”

Elder Leland Joins Mexican Mission

IN response to a call from the General Conference Committee, Elder J. A. Leland, of Texas, has joined the staff of the Mexican Mission, and expects this month to visit points in northeastern Mexico, where we have members. Elder Leland has labored previously in Spanish-speaking countries, and has a command of the Spanish language. While in Texas he has labored more or less for the Mexicans on this side the border.

A Joyful Anniversary in Salvador

A JOYFUL anniversary is reported from the republic of Salvador. Brother John L. Brown, writing October 24, says: “Just one year ago this month Mrs. Brown and I arrived in the republic of Salvador. We found neither Adventists nor friends to greet us. Now we have just celebrated the first anniversary of our arrival by the baptism of fourteen believers, and the organization of our first church, with nineteen members. Elder J. B. Stuyvesant, of Guatemala, came to help us in this service.” May the good work in Salvador continue to increase.

Bright Outlook at Huntsville School

A RECENT letter from Elder C. B. Stephenson tells of his visit to our school at Huntsville, Ala. He found those at the school busy gathering the crops. He says: “I saw seven hundred bushels of sweet potatoes in a pile just harvested from three acres on our farm. We expect to gather thirty bales of cotton from thirty-five acres. The corn will yield between eighteen hundred and two thousand bushels. The dormitories are almost filled with students, and fifty others are expected. This is the largest enrolment for October in the history of the school. Cotton is selling at a good price, which makes it possible for the students to attend school. The outlook is bright.”

Work in India

IN a personal letter to this office Brother Walter S. Mead speaks as follows of his work in India:—

“Here we are in India. Four years have gone, and in spite of trying circumstances, such as climate and other conditions, God’s loving-kindness grants us an average degree of health and strength. In our evangelistic work the Lord has permitted us to see many sincere souls take of the water of life, and rejoice to follow the Saviour in a new and living way. At present we are busy in the printing office at Lucknow. It is not our choice, but we strive to do our work each day as unto the Lord, and then we confidently ask his blessing.”

Miss Thorpe to Teach in Tonga

THE Australian Record reports the departure from Australia in September of Miss Deva Thorpe, to engage in teaching in the Tonga Islands.

Colporteur Work in Holland

WRITING from Holland, Elder J. Wibbens gives a good word concerning the colporteur work in that country so close to the war area. He says: “During the year ending June 30, 1916, our colporteurs sold fifty per cent more than the previous year. Is that not splendid? The amount was $8,800.” It is surely an encouraging increase in such a time.

The Offering on November 18

By I. H. Evans

As the day approaches when the offering for the work among the colored people draws near, would it not be well for all to plan definitely to have their donations ready when Sabbath, November 18, arrives?

The Division Conference appropriated more than $50,000 for the work among the colored people in 1917. There were not sufficient funds in sight for this work; but it was suggested that we urge our people to make a liberal offering, and raise from $15,000 to $20,000.

This means that every church elder must bring this collection to the attention of the church on this occasion. No one can be a faithful leader in these last days, when events are crowding one upon another with such rapidity that we can scarcely keep pace with the definite fulfilment of prophecy, unless he leads his flock into the field of service, and urges upon them the spirit of sacrifice.

There are nearly 11,000,000 colored people in the United States. Our work among them is showing splendid growth. From every standpoint, the number accepting the message is most encouraging.

These people who come to us are poor in this world's goods; they need educating, and much help. We must provide schools for their children, and church buildings, where some of the most needy congregations can worship; and we must help to extend the message among those not of our faith.

We believe we shall have a liberal offering on November 18, and all that we shall receive is greatly needed.

I. H. EVANS.