Earlier text: JOSEPH COOK'S LECTURE ON SABBATH LAWBible Students' Library.
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WE wish to call especial attention to the above important publication. It is now undergoing thorough revision as rapidly as is consistent with thoroughness and other circumstances. Some of the last numbers issued and about to be issued are as follows:— No. 107. This is the old title of a new and much better tract, It should be circulated everywhere. It shows by the Scripture who did not change and who would seek to change the day, and it confirms the Scripture testimony by Roman Catholic and Protestant witnesses. Price 3 cents. Life, Its Source and Purpose.
No. 108. This is a ten-cent pamphlet by Elder Wm. Covert, on the positive side of the life question. It shows how we may obtain life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The last chapter, and there are nine in the little work, is worth the price of the pamphlet. Price 10 cents. Tormented Forever and Ever;
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No. 114. There are three stock objections brought against the Sabbath: (1) THE ROUND WORLD, (2) THE QUESTION OF LOST TIME, and (3) THE SEVENTH PART OF TIME. These questions have hitherto been considered in three tracts, Nos. 7, 21, and 39, aggregating 64 pp. These three numbers are now discontinued, and these questions are treated clearly in a tract of 16 pages. All essential arguments are given in No. 114, "The Identical Seventh Day." Price 2 cents. The Waymarks to the Holy City;
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The Sabbath School Lessons on Luke.
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No. 117. This is that most worthy little work written by Elder E. J. Waggoner some years ago. It is just the book for circulation among those who know not the truth. It is finely illustrated, and is issued as a number of the Library at 50 cents. Christ Tempted as We Are.
No. 118. By Mrs. E. G. White. This is a most precious, comforting, and strengthening number. Price 2 cents. Order by number. Address, PACIFIC PRESS, Oakland, Cal. CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
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This Book treats the subjects of Temperance and Hygiene from a BIBLE STANDPOINT. A good idea of the scope of the work can be formed by a glance at a few of the chapter headings: "Effects of Stimulants," "Extremes in Diet," "Home Education," "Relation of Diet to Health and Morals," "Parental Responsibility," "Dress," "Consulting Spiritualistic Physicians," "Social Purity," "Hope for the Tempted," "Diet and Cleanliness of the Hebrews," "The Gospel of Health," etc., etc. The book contains 268 large pages, is printed on heavy paper, bound in cloth, embossed, with gold title on back and front cover. It is a book that all should have in their homes. Price, marbled edges, $1.25; gilt edges, $1.50. Address, PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING CO., 43 Bond Street, NEW YORK. DANISH AND SWEDISH EARLY WRITINGS.—Plain at $1.00, red edge at 1.25. For sale by the Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal. Please call the attention of the S. D. A. brethren and sisters of those nationalities to this book printed in their language. RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY IN LOS ANGELES, CAL.
By E. E. Andross
EDITOR "SIGNS OF THE TIMES:" There has been quite a controversy here in Los Angeles through the leading daily, the Times, between the Catholics and American Protective Association. A Catholic priest, Father Hickey, delivered a lecture against the A. P. A., which was reported, or at least a synopsis of it given, in the paper. Then the A. P. A. took it up, and the Catholics responding, it was continued through the columns of the paper for about ten days. Some who were not members of the A. P. A. contributed also, and in the whole the Catholic question was quite fairly presented, though the spirit manifested by some was far from commendatory. The Catholics were about driven from the field before it ceased, and since then I understand that one or two anti-Catholic papers have been started, beside several branch A. P. A. societies organized, through the influence of the agitation of the subject. But, oh, that the people might see the true and only successful way of meeting this dreaded foe of liberty and all that is good! If they could only realize that the "weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds" (2 Cor. 10:4), "retire from Catholic territory, . . . cease to be squatters, and a living contradiction of their own principles," and being "translated into the kingdom of his dear Son" (Col. 1:13), "put on the whole armor of God," that they "may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil," having their "loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness," and their "feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace," which is the "power of God unto salvation" (Rom. 1:16), "above all, taking the shield of faith," wherewith they would be "able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints." Eph. 6:11-18. This, and this only, will enable them to stand, as it will us, against the workings of the "man of sin," which are coming to be so manifest in this once glorious republic. Since this conflict the Catholics ordered a second-hand book dealer to take in some printed matter which reflected somewhat on the pope and the Catholic Church; and I understand that in a letter which was addressed to him concerning it, some serious threats were made. This goes to show that the Catholics are now where they do not fear to be bold in their work. How much we need the power of the Holy Spirit, which "awaits our demand and reception"! E. E. ANDROSS. February 13, 1894. ELDER D. A. BALL reports three adult converts at Olean, N. Y. THE crowded condition of South Lancaster (Mass.) Academy suggests the necessity of an additional dormitory. THE new house of worship of the church at Kennard, Ind., was dedicated on the 18th inst. Elders Starr and Oberholzer conducted the services. IN connection with recent meetings held at Marion, Ind., by Elder Victor Thompson, ten were added to the church, and others began the observance of the Sabbath of the Lord. THE Michigan Conference officers recently set apart a day for the brethren in that State to make a donation for the poor. The object was the assistance of needy brethren in localities where there are no churches. A FEW weeks ago one of our brethren was invited to give a Bible reading in South Boston, and to his surprise found a room full of people anxious to hear the truth. He was promised that double the number would be present at another like service. The Spirit of God is moving upon the people, and the honest in heart are longing for the truth. ELDER A. F. BALLENGER reports a tour of about two months, speaking nearly every evening, and has taken orders from individuals for 10,000,000 pages of religious liberty tracts. His recent labors have been principally in Iowa. AN institute for giving instruction in Christian help is appointed for this city, to begin the 26th inst. Experienced instructors from Battle Creek, Mich., will have charge, and Dr. J. H. Kellogg and wife are expected during the progress of the institute. THE last Australian steamer brings us copies of the Melbourne Herald and Prahran Chronicle, containing extended complimentary reports of the Seventh-day Adventist camp meeting at Brighton, near Melbourne. The camp contained over 100 tents, and there was a large outside attendance. Owing to the great interest on the part of the public, the meeting was extended a week beyond the original appointment. A PROMINENT champion of enforced Sunday labor, endeavoring to enlist the people of Maryland in his cause, complains of the "element of sympathy" which he finds there in behalf of those of our brethren who have been imprisoned for honest labor on Sunday, after a due observance of the Sabbath of the Lord. And before an audience of ministers he tried to provoke merriment at the expense of men persecuted for conscience' sake. ON the way to British Guiana, South America, the steamer in which Brother G. W. Kneeland was a passenger was detained one day at Port-of-Spain, Trinidad Island. He sought out some persons to whom there had been reading matter sent, and found that a number of people had highly appreciated it, and some had walked twenty miles to carry it to friends. The Baptist mission was tendered him in which to hold services. One man had been expelled from the Episcopal Church because he and his family began to observe the seventh-day Sabbath. THE Maryland Court of Appeals has decided against Brother Judefind, who was convicted of violation of the Sunday law of that State, and his case appealed as a test—not really of the case or of the law, but of the court. And the court has shown where it stands by saying that those who violate the law may "expect the machinery of the law to be put in motion," and acknowledging that the law does "foster and benefit the Christian religion." Imprisoning Christians who choose to obey God rather than men is a novel idea of fostering and benefiting the Christian religion, but it is a good illustration of civil-law religion. BROTHER JOHN QUINN, writing to the Union Record from Camden, N. J., says:— "The everlasting gospel is working its way into the hearts of many in Camden, and souls who never before knew the grace of God are rejoicing as they become acquainted with it. . . . Not only is God working mightily for us in Camden, but is also using us in Philadelphia. A few weeks ago one of the members of the Camden church was invited to speak in the largest mission in Philadelphia, and again God caused the light of his truth to rise out of obscurity. There were about 200 persons present, most of them being those who have departed far from God. As the brother stood up, the presence of the holy angels could be felt. Instead of noise and indifference, there was a solemn, serious attention given to the word spoken. As the meeting closed, many of the workers were heard to praise God for the power of his word." THOSE TENT MEETINGS.—We have a few more copies of "Those Tent Meetings," a rhyming recital, by M. B. Duffie. Price, 25 cents, postpaid. Address this office. OBEY GOD OR MAN?
By John M'Carthy
TRUE Christians are they
Who their God will obey,
Though the world's displeasure they gain.
To become vessels meet
They have learned at his feet
For his glory to suffer all pain. There are many whose light
Shines resplendently bright
When their creed is in favor with men;
But stand them alone
They their faith would disown
And accept of the more favored plan. The majority rules
Such pliable tools;
They've no courage to stand for the right.
They are brave when in peace;
Their numbers increase,
But are cowards when called to the fight. Let us walk in the light,
And stand for the right,
Though both people and State may oppose.
Since we've God on our side
We in him can confide,
Knowing well he can vanquish all foes. Let us live as we preach,
And then we shall teach
With a greater effect than before,
And the people will know—
Though they spurn us below—
That we're God's, by his seal made secure. CONFESSING CHRIST.
By Ellen G. White
IN our mingling in society, in families, or in whatever relations of life we are placed, either limited or extended, there are many ways wherein we may acknowledge our Lord, and many ways wherein we may deny him. We may deny him in our words, by speaking evil of others, by foolish talking, jesting and joking, by idle or unkind words, or by prevaricating, speaking contrary to truth. In our words we may confess that Christ is not in us. In our character we may deny him, by loving our ease, by shunning the duties and burdens of life, which someone must bear if we do not, and by loving sinful pleasure. We may also deny Christ by pride of dress and conformity to the world, or by uncourteous behavior. We may deny him by loving our own opinions, and by seeking to maintain and justify self. We may also deny him in allowing the mind to run in the channel of love-sick sentimentalism, and to brood over our supposed hard lot and trials. No one can truly confess Christ before the world unless the mind and Spirit of Christ live in him. It is impossible to communicate that which we have not. The conversation and the deportment should be a real and visible expression of grace and truth within. If the heart is sanctified, submissive, and humble, the fruits will be seen outwardly, and will be a most effectual confession of Christ. Words and profession are not enough.—Testimony for the Church No. 23. LITERARY NOTICES.
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[The SIGNS OF THE TIMES holds itself under no obligation to notice any publications sent it by publishers. Those considered worthy of notice, or which are deemed profitable to its subscribers, will receive such notice as time, space, and value will permit.] We have received from the International Tract Society, Hamburg, Germany, a neat little pamphlet in the Bohemian language, entitled, "Plná Vira," which, being interpreted, means, "Full Faith." May it be a blessing to those who read it, and may it lead them into the fullness of faith as it is in Christ Jesus. The Good Health maintains through all the years a continually growing excellence. In the February number a series of articles begins on "Biographical Health Studies," by that well-known interesting writer, Felix L. Oswald, M.D. Helen L. Manning contributes No. 1 of "Ventilation of Sleeping Rooms," a very important subject. "A Practical Talk on Fermentations," "The Adulteration of Food," and many other articles short and long make this number valuable. Price, $2.00 per year, including companion volume; 20 cents a number. Battle Creek, Michigan. "AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES AND PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS," by Geo. T. Angell, editor of Our Dumb Animals, president of the American Humane Education Society, etc. A large-page pamphlet of one hundred pages, with appendix of nearly fifty pages. Sent by mail, ten cents. American Humane Education Society, 19 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. "THE STRIKE AT SHANE'S," a sequel to "Black Beauty." A prize story written for The American Humane Education Society, 19 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.; 92 pp. Price by mail, 10 cents. The first of the above pamphlets gives many most interesting incidents in the way of various reforms in which Mr. Angell has been engaged. He says that these sketches are "published for the use of his friends and all who care to read them." He certainly has done noble work for the protection of poor dumb brutes, and against adulteration of food products, etc. "The Strike at Shane's" is a story of how all the animals and birds struck against the will and service of a cruel master, and how he was brought to see that the golden rule is the best rule, applied even to the brute creation. A good book for the cruelly disposed to read. "THE INTERLINEAR TRANSLATION OF THE GREEK NEW TESTAMENT, with THE AUTHORIZED VERSION," which is conveniently printed in the margin for ready reference, together with the various readings of the Greek text of the editions of Elzevir 1624, Griesbach, Lachman, Tischendorf, Tregelles, Alford, and Wordsworth. Arthur Hinds & Co., 4 Cooper Institute, New York City. Price, cloth, well bound, $3.00; half leather, $4.00; divinity circuit, $5.00. The above text is well printed, with a properly accented Greek text, and where the arrangement of the word-for-word rendering is likely to be mistaken by a person unacquainted with the Greek idiom, the words are numbered to assist the student. We believe that it will be of real help to the student. We noticed this last week, but the printer made us say "profusely accented" instead of "properly accented." See advertisement in No. 13 of this volume of the SIGNS. International S. S. Lessons.
"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, MARCH 11, 1894.
[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 is the common version.] 10. And Jacob went out from Beer-sheba, and went toward Haran.
11. And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took one of the stones of the place, and put it under his head, and lay down in that place to sleep.
12. And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set upon the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven; and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.
13. And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord, the God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac; the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;
14. And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south, and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
15. And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee whithersoever thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.
16. And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.
17. And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
18. And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put under his head, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it.
19. And he called the name of that place Beth-el; but the name of the city was Luz at the first.
20. And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on,
21. So that I come again to my father's house in peace, then shall the Lord be my God.
22. And this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house; and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee. Golden Text: "Behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee." Gen. 28: 15. 1. Give an account of the intervening events between our last lesson and this. Note 1.
2. From what place did Jacob start on his journey toward Haran? Verse 10.
3. What did he do when night came? Verse 11.
4. By what dream did God assure him of his watchful care? Verse 12.
5. How did the Lord announce himself to Jacob? Verse 13, first part.
6. What promise did he give Jacob concerning the land of Palestine?
7. How extensive was this inheritance and his seed to be? Verse 14. (See also Rom. 4: 13.)
8. What assurance did God give him of his keeping power? Verse 15.
9. What did Jacob say when he awaked out of his sleep? Verse 16. Note 2.
10. How did the presence of God make him feel? Verse 17, first part.
11. What did he say of that place? Verse 17, last part.
12. What did he do in the morning? Verse 18.
13. What change did he make in the name of the place? Note 3.
14. What vow did Jacob make at this time? Verses 20-22.
15. What did he promise to give of his income unto the Lord? Verse 22.
16. How did he afterward refer to this circumstance at Beth-el?
"And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Beth-el, and dwell there; and make there an altar unto God, who appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother." "And let us arise, and go up to Beth-el; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went." Gen. 35: 1, 3.
17. What is said of the character of God?
"God is no respecter of persons." Acts 10: 34.
18. In view of that, what promise may we in faith take to ourselves. Golden text. 1. Our last lesson gave an account of Jacob and270 Esau and how the latter sold his birthright, closing with chapter 25. Chapter 26 tells us how Isaac went down into the country of the Philistines, his greatness while there, and how the Lord blessed him. The chapter closes by telling us that Esau, when forty years old, married Hittite wives, which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and Rebekah. In chapter 27 we have the account of Jacob by deception obtaining the blessing which Isaac designed for Esau, but which God evidently meant for Jacob. The blessing went with the birthright. God designed to bestow them both upon Jacob, because Jacob had the superior character, but he designed to bestow them in his own way. Jacob, in his unregenerate state, advised by his mother, believed that it was necessary to use his own wisdom, which he did. He obtained the blessing, however, not because of this but in spite of it. Because of his deception he was forced to separate from his mother, and flee from his brother Esau. His mother never saw him again. Being grieved over the wives of Esau, they sent Jacob to Padan-aram (Haran) to obtain a wife from his own relatives. Esau then married one of the daughters of Ishmael. Our lesson to-day has to do with events which occurred to Jacob on his journey to Padan-aram. 2. "Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not."—We may imagine something of Jacob's feelings. He had selfishly purchased the birthright from his brother; he had designedly deceived and cheated him out of his blessing; the wrath of his brother was against him; and from a purely human standpoint there was certainly some reason, and yet, when we take into consideration the character of the two men, Jacob was greatly superior to his brother in morality, integrity, and faith in God. But he was forced to leave the home which he loved, and his mother, who doubtless was very dear to him, to go into a strange country. Evidently a sense of his own wrongdoings and sins came upon him, and he felt that he was utterly forsaken of God. Doubtless deep remorse and penitence for his sins were oppressing him. "He was so utterly lonely that he felt the need of protection from God as he never felt it before. With weeping and deep humiliation he confessed his sin, and entreated for some evidence that he was not utterly forsaken. Still his burdened heart found no relief. He had lost all confidence in himself, and he feared that the God of his fathers had utterly cast him off." But the Lord is near us even when to us he seems farthest away. The Lord knew the desire of Jacob's heart, and when in his despair he could go no further, the Lord appeared to him in a dream. He first assured Jacob that he was the God of his fathers; that the land promised to Abraham, embracing the whole earth, was to be his; that his seed should be multiplied as the dust of the earth, and that in that Promised Seed, which is Christ Jesus, should all the families of the earth be blessed. He then gave Jacob the precious promise that he would be with him in all places whithersoever he went, and bring him to that land, until he had done all that he had spoken concerning him. He revealed to Jacob the great love he had for fallen man by that shining ladder reaching from heaven to earth, upon which God's messengers were ascending and descending to minister to the children of men. That ladder represents Christ Jesus, the Way, and to this our Saviour evidently refers in John 1: 51. This vision to Jacob was such a revelation of God's love as led him to exclaim in the morning, "Surely God is in this place, and I knew it not." 3. "Beth-el."—The word signifies "the house of God," and was not, evidently, an unfamiliar place to Jacob. Where it reads "a certain place" in our text, the Hebrew gives it "the place." It was the very place where Abraham, his grandfather, had built an altar some years before, and where he had preached the word of the Lord. Jacob again reconstructs the place, changing the name from "Luz," "separation," to "Beth-el." The pillow of stone became in the morning a mark of God's favored presence. The lonely desert was glorified by the vision of the immortal love which bridges the chasm sin has made. Evidently this experience of Jacob's gave him new views of God, and led him to a deeper consecration in his future life; but it did not, however, give him complete victory. PERIODICALS WANTED.
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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., Friday at 7 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. Los Angeles.—Church at 143 Carr Street. Preaching service Sunday evening 7:30. Missionary meeting Wednesday evening 7:30. Sabbath school on Sabbath at 9:45, and preaching service at 11 A.M. All are welcome. East Portland, Oregon.—Church, No. 507 East Ankeny St. 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.
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