p. 736 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 46. (12/2/1886)

Earlier text: Aunt Deborah's Lesson

HEALDSBURG COLLEGE.

By S. BROWNSBERGER

A POPULAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION,

ESTABLISHED IN 1882.

FOUR YEARS OF GREAT PROSPERITY.

FOUNDED AND MANAGED UPON SOUND PRINCIPLES.

THOROUGH INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTS OF LEARNING IN ALL THE GRADES AND THROUGH THE CLASSICAL COURSE.

FACULTY CONSISTS OF FIFTEEN INSTRUCTORS OF EXPERIENCE.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES.

1. Instruction in the various trades, with two hours per day spent in active work with tools.

2. Methods in the Class Room are such as to secure the best kind of mental discipline.

3. A rigid parental discipline to cultivate high moral character.

4. Expenses within the reach of all. Twenty dollars per month covers all expense of tuition, board, lodging, washing, lights, fuel, etc.

The Fall Term began August 2, 1886, term closes December 23. Spring Term begins Monday, January 3, 1887. S. BROWNSBERGER, A. M., President. Healdsburg, Cal.

SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY,

SOUTH LANCASTER, MASS.

AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF INCREASING POPULARITY.

This school is located at South Lancaster, Worcester County, Mass., thirty-five miles from Boston, and was founded in 1882.

It is prosperous because operated on correct educational principles. Thorough instruction is given in all the common branches, and those of the usual high-school and academic courses. There are also well-sustained Biblical and Normal Departments.

ITS SPECIAL FEATURES ARE

A judicious discipline for the development of moral character. It is a safe place for the young.
Methods of teaching that aim at mental culture of a high type.
Instruction and practice in various kinds of manual labor and the use of tools.
Astonishingly low expenses. Fifteen dollars per school month pays all expense of tuition, board, lodging, washing, lights, fuel, etc. For catalogue or further information address,

CHAS. C. RAMSEY, A. M., Principal.

BATTLE CREEK COLLEGE,

BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.

AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.

FOUNDED IN 1874.

SPECIAL ADVANTAGES.

Six Departments of Instruction; namely, Collegiate, Theological, English, Preparatory, Manual Training, and Primary and Intermediate. A large faculty of competent teachers. Thorough instruction. A reading-room, and a well-selected library. Good school appliances, apparatus, and chemical laboratory. Healthful and desirable location. High standard of scholarship and morals, and good religious influences.

SPECIAL FEATURES.

Thorough and judicious discipline. Industrial training. Biblical instruction. A Missionary Department. Physical and moral training.

EXPENSES.

In price of board, room-rent, and tuition, this College presents as great inducements as any institution of learning in the land. Persons coming to the school can obtain reduced fare on most of the railroads by applying to the College at an early date. For catalogues or further information, address BATTLE CREEK COLLEGE, Battle Creek, Mich.

TEMPERANCE AND GOSPEL SONGS.

PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION.

Both the words and music are entirely new, except a few choice selections of the most popular pieces. The Temperance music is not only new but varied, including ANTHEMS, GLEES and QUARTETS.

"I think 'TEMPERANCE AND GOSPEL SONGS' one of the best temperance song books I have seen."-D. C. BABCOCK, Dist. Sec. National Temperance Pub. Society of New York.

"This book is far superior to all other temperance song books I have seen for solid, practical, Gospel temperance songs."-P. T. LYNN, Musical Director, Hornellsville, N. Y.

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"I am much pleased with 'TEMPERANCE AND GOSPEL SONGS.' Think it will be a favorite among temperance workers."-FRANK M. DAVIS, Jacksonville, Fla.

Price, in board covers, 30 cts or $3.00 per doz. Address, PACIFIC PRESS, Oakland, Cal.

LIFE OF WILLIAM MILLER,

By Editor

WITH PORTRAIT.

This book contains sketches of the Christian experience and public labors of this remarkable man. No other man in this century has been more widely spoken of, and more generally misunderstood. These sketches were prepared by those who were his co-laborers, and are a true presentation of the leading events of his life and labors. In addition to the life and character of the man, the character of the Great Advent Movement, in which he acted so prominent a part, is clearly set forth. It is shown that Mr. Miller was no mere enthusiast, but a man of calm judgment, and his interpretation of the prophecies was mainly correct, his only mistake being in regard to the nature of the event to take place at the close of the 2300 days, in 1844. No one can consider himself well versed in the history of the advent movement in this country who has not read this book.

408 pp. Price, $1.00. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.

MATTER AND SPIRIT;

By Dudley Marvin Canright

OR,

THE PROBLEM OF HUMAN THOUGHT.

By Eld. D. M. Canright.

A PHILOSOPHICAL argument on an important theme, indicated by its title. 66 pp. Price, 10 cents.

Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.

THE SABBATH QUESTION IS THE

LEADING SUBJECT OF THE DAY.

THE GREAT DEMAND OF THE HOUR,

From the Pulpit and the Press, in Social Circles and in Legislative Halls, is, that the Sabbath be more strictly observed. To assist the intelligent-minded of our land to have correct views of this important question, a book has been prepared which thoroughly discusses the Sabbatic institution in every conceivable phase. Such is the

"HISTORY OF THE SABBATH AND THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK,"

BY JOHN NEVINS ANDREWS.

This great and exhaustive work is the result of ten years' hard labor and historical research. The book contains 528 12mo pages, and is printed in clear type, on good paper, and is well bound. Price, $1.25, post-paid.

Address, PACIFIC PRESS, Oakland, Cal.

THE ADVENT REVIEW

By Editor

AND SABBATH HERALD,

A RELIGIOUS FAMILY JOURNAL,

PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT BATTLE CREEK, MICH., BY THE S. D. A. PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION.

Sixteen large, closely printed pages of choice reading matter, treating upon all the Prophetic themes of the Bible, the Signs of the Times, Second Coming of Christ at Hand, Closing Reforms in the Church, the Gospel of Christ, Conversion, Practical Godliness, etc. etc.

This is the organ of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, the oldest journal of this people. It is now in its sixty-third volume. Contains full reports from the ministers and the doings of the different organizations of this denomination. No one should fail to take the REVIEW AND HERALD.

Price, in advance, $2.00 per year. Address, REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.

THE

By Editor

AMERICAN SENTINEL.

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Maintenance of Human Rights,

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THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES,

By Editor

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The Liquor Dealers’ Resolution

By Editor

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that the liquor traffic has always and persistently violated all laws that stood in its way, the liquor dealers in their late convention at Chicago, passed, among others, the following resolution:—

"Resolved, That it is our duty, as it is of all good citizens, to obey the laws of our country, and we condemn every violation of law regardless of the damage inflicted in its observance upon any industry or upon any general business interests."

In view of the past history of the business it is but natural that people should have some lingering doubts as to the sincerity of the liquor dealers in passing this resolution. But these doubts might possibly be dispelled were those men to "bring forth fruits meet for repentance." They might do this by aiding in the strict enforcement of the prohibition laws in Kansas and Iowa. A liberal reward offered by them for the conviction of the murderers of Dr. Haddock and others, would certainly entitle them to some credit, though it might bring some of their friends to the gallows; and helping to enforce the laws would certainly ruin their business. We cannot even yet think that the liquor dealers were sincere in their resolution.

Spiritualism and Immortality

The report of a Spiritualist Convention held in Rockford, Ill., contains the following:—

Resolved, That Spiritualism, according to the modern acceptation of that term, embraces all those who believe in the immortality of the soul.

Yes, the doctrine of the immortality of the soul is the only foundation of Spiritualism. Those who believe that doctrine do really believe the fundamental principles of Spiritualism, and why should not Spiritualism embrace all who believe it? The rest of the theory of Spiritualism is only the logical result of this. For if the soul is immortal, and if people, when they are dead, are alive and know all about the living, why should they not "communicate"? If these are angels, why cannot they speak with men? for we know that angels have often communicated with men. If their power of thought and of their whole spiritual being is increased by death , why can they not communicate that thought to men? The alarming progress that Spiritualism is making is altogether because of the almost universal belief in the doctrine of the immortality of the soul; and only those who believe the word of God, that "the dead know not anything" (Eccl. 9:5), will be able to resist this delusion. For Satan is yet to work "with all power and signs and lying wonders" (2 Thess. 2:9), and Spiritualism, resting on the immortality of the soul, is one of the great channels through which he will do it.

Catholic Sunday Intoxicant Prohibition

THE Archbishop of Philadelphia has published the decisions of the recent Plenary Council of Baltimore. He has announced that all Roman Catholics must abstain from selling intoxicants on Sunday or leave the church. This decree has been affirmed by the Vatican, and will be rigidly enforced all over the United States. To those who disregard this injunction, the priest will refuse absolution and so deprive them of the sacraments. This action places the Catholics on substantially the same ground with a great many Protestant prohibitionists; i. e., they are very zealous for prohibition—on Sunday.

Foreign Mission History and Reports

By Editor

FROM our publishing house in Basel, Switzerland, we have just received a pamphlet of 300 pages with four excellent maps showing the positions of the churches and companies of Sabbath-keepers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, giving "historical sketches of the foreign missions of the Seventh-day Adventists with reports of the European missionary councils of 1883-84-85, and a narrative by Mrs. E. G. White of her visit and labor in these missions." We shall take pleasure in presenting our readers with extracts from time to time. We shall give it a more extended notice at another time.

The Papacy—Its Position, Policy, and Prospects

By Editor

WE would call special attention to the article entitled "The Papacy—Its Position, Policy, and Prospects," on the second page of this paper. It is the first in a series of about four articles, in which will be found one of the best sketches of the Papacy that we have ever seen. It reveals the danger that still threatens the nations, from the insidious policy of this mistress of witchcrafts. Dr. Wylie is the author of the "History of Protestantism" from which our readers have read selections in our columns. We are glad of the opportunity to present these articles on the Papacy. They will well repay a careful study.

The Law Was Not Abolished

IN their anxiety to be rid of the Sabbath, many men now teach that the law of God was abolished at the cross. But the apostle John, fifty-nine years after the crucifixion, said: “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law; for sin is the transgression of the law. And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins [transgressions of the law]; and in him is no sin [transgression of the law]. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not [transgresseth not the law]; whosoever sinneth [transgresseth the law] hath not seen him, neither known him.” 1 John 3:4-6. That doesn't look as though the law was abolished.

Henry George and the Labor Vote

By Editor

MR. HENRY GEORGE is an avowed Socialist, he pretends to be nothing else, and hitherto he and his theories have been considered unworthy of any serious notice; but since he polled 68,000 votes in New York City alone, he has become a very respectable personage. The papers are perplexed and politicians are dismayed. They hate to indorse his theories, yet they know not how to draw away his followers without, and they dare not enter a presidential campaign against the so-called labor vote of the whole country. An immense amount of trimming may be expected between now and 1888. As might be expected, neither is this pie free from Rome's officious finger.

The Spirit Behind Labor Agitations

FROM the following, reported by the Watchman, Boston, may be gathered a pretty good idea of the danger that lurks in a spirit that is entirely too widely prevalent everywhere in this our day:—

"A striking evidence of the morbid state of mind generated by the agitations in the name of labor was given by a meeting called in the interests of law and order at Peabody. The riotous proceedings of some of the strikers had aroused, as it was supposed, the conservative spirit of the citizens, and the meeting was called to give expression to it. But resolutions condemning mob violence were voted down! Thinking that the vote was given under misapprehension of the character and bearing of the resolutions, it was reconsidered, and after further exciting talk, was again carried against the resolutions. In answer to the question, 'Do you want mobs?' voices cried, 'Yes! yes!'"

Declining Standards in Baptist Churches

By Editor

A CORRESPONDENT of the Watchman says: "In any of our large Baptist Churches of New York, a motion to put a member under discipline for going to the theater, or for playing cards, or for dancing, would be refused serious consideration. . . Within forty years there has been a great change in the mental attitude of our people in regard to amusements."

Upon which another Baptist paper remarks: "When you add to this the fact that the pulpit of the First Baptist church of Boston is occupied by a New Theology preacher, the outlook for pure and undefiled religion in some of our city churches certainly is not overly flattering. We sometimes doubt if as much good could be said of them as of the worst churches in Asia that were so severely condemned by the revelator."

The “Signs of the Times.”

By Editor

IN taking the above heading we do not refer to those signs such as earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, pestilences, tidal waves, distress of nations with perplexity, etc., which are largely on the increase, and which show conclusively that we are nearing the end of this dispensation; but we do refer to this paper whose object is to keep the people informed in regard to these things, and which soon enters upon its thirteenth year.

January, 1887, this journal will enter upon its thirteenth volume, and the publishers are determined to spare no pains or expense to make it one of the very best religious and family papers in the land. The same writers that have given character to the paper in the past are expected to continue their work on the next volume, and arrangements have been made with persons in different parts of the world to furnish communications under the heading of “Foreign Correspondence.” Thus our readers will be kept posted in regard to the work in different parts of the field. Besides this, other important improvements are contemplated which will add to the appearance and value of the paper.

We are thankful for the words of commendation we have received from almost every quarter during the past year, but greater than this is the knowledge of the great good the paper is accomplishing in bringing souls to a knowledge of the truth. There is hardly a nation on earth that is not visited by the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, and the Judgment alone will reveal what has been accomplished by this instrumentality. Hundreds of instances might be mentioned of persons that have accepted the truth from reading the SIGNS alone, never having seen a living preacher.

In this country the long winter evenings are upon us, and it is the most favorable time to introduce reading matter to our friends and neighbors. Now the question may arise with some, What can I do to assist in the work? Much every way. First, you can subscribe for the paper yourself. Secondly, subscribe for it for some of your friends. (The paper can be sent directly from the office if desired.) Thirdly, join a missionary society, if you have not already done so, and assist in sending out these papers to all parts of the world. It will require some sacrifice, but let us remember that no reward will be given unless some sacrifice is made.

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C. H. JONES.

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