ON a wet, cold October evening a boy trudged wearily into the seaport town of Chatham, England, with a bundle on his shoulder. He was covered with mud, and from under the long black locks that fell on his forehead, two large eyes stared out at the world, and his thin cheeks were pinched with cold and wet with rain. He met a sailor as he entered the town outskirts, and, stopping him, said, "If you please, which way to the docks?"
The sailor directed him, and he went forward down the narrow streets till he came to the waterside. There he wandered around for a time without seeing any one, for it was supper-time; but presently he came upon an old man, and asked, "Are those ships out there warships?"
"Aye," replied the man, "they be, sure enough, lad. Be ye agoin' to the wars?" And he grinned.
"Yes; but I don't know how to get on board," said the puzzled boy. "Where do the boats land?"
"Right here," and the old man waved his hand at the landing-stage before them. "See! yon is one acomin' now."
Sure enough, a boat was rowing swiftly in. It drew up to the landing-stage, and an officer stepped out. The boy approached the officer, and, touching his cap, said: "Please, Sir, can you tell me how to get on board the frigate 'Raisonnable'?"
The officer looked down, and, staring at the thin, pale face with its big eyes and firm mouth, replied: "Why, that is my ship. But what do you want on board of her?"
"Please, sir, I want to join. Her commander, Captain Suckling, is my uncle, and I was to report to him."
The officer looked again at the boy. "Well, in that case I can take you aboard when I return. But you look cold and hungry, my lad. Have you had supper?"
"No, sir; I left home early this morning, and have not eaten anything since."
"My! Here, you have reported to me. I am a lieutenant on board, so come on up and have something to eat with me. Why didn't you stop in town as you came?"
"Well, you see, sir," replied the boy, "I promised father that I would come straight up to the ship and report for duty, without stopping in town; so I couldn't very well."
"Good boy!" cried the officer. "If you obey orders as well in the navy, you should get on capitally. What is your name?"
"Horatio Nelson, sir."
And the man who as a boy had learned to obey orders unflinchingly, later became the great sea hero of England, Lord Nelson.—Boys' World.
Christ in the Home
By Geo. O. States
GEO. O. STATES
Not long ago I had an experience that I will relate, hoping that it may be a help and an encouragement to my dear brethren and sisters in their efforts to live out the truth and resist the temptations of Satan.
Ever since a nervous breakdown several years ago, whenever I overdo in the least, either mentally or physically, I become so exhausted as to be nearly prostrated. One day after doing about all that I could stand, other duties unexpectedly came, which were very perplexing; and by the time I had finished my work, it was nine o'clock, and I was exhausted.
It was under these conditions that the enemy took advantage, suggesting that I omit family worship, that it was only a form. I felt that it was Satan trying to discourage me, and I did not yield to it. The next morning as I opened the Bible to read for family worship, the Spirit of God brought to my mind the fact that I had spoken unkindly in my family the night before; and before reading, I confessed it. In doing so, I was so overcome that I asked my daughter to read. While she read some of the Saviour's precious promises to his disciples, they seemed to apply directly to each of us, and I felt that the room was full of13angels. "The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them."
It is indeed a precious thought that when we are exposed to the prince of darkness, we may have with us the heavenly beings, who always have access to the Father.
My heart was filled with such love for that kind and loving Father that as we bowed in prayer, I came to him with perfect confidence, knowing that "the righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
"As the wrestling ones urge their petitions before God, the veil separating them from the unseen seems almost withdrawn. The heavens glow with the dawning of eternal day; and like the melody of angel's songs, the words fall upon the ear, 'Stand fast to your allegiance. Help is coming.' Christ, the mighty victor, holds out to his weary soldiers a crown of immortal glory; and his voice comes from the gates ajar: 'Lo, I am with you. Be not afraid. I am acquainted with all your sorrows; I have borne your griefs. You are not warring against untried enemies. I have fought the battle in your behalf, and in my name you are more than conquerors.' The precious Saviour will send help just when we need it."
Who knows but if I had yielded to the enemy's suggestion, that experience might have been the turning-point to backsliding with me, and as a result with my family?
As I went about my duties that morning, it was with the thought that I had the confidence of my family; that, notwithstanding all my shortcomings, my family had confidence that I was a Christian and was trying to live the truth.
Dear brethren and sisters, when the Spirit of God calls to your mind that you have spoken unkindly to wife, husband, parent, or child, confess it; and I assure you there will come in a peace and joy that you can receive in no other way.
"What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace,
Buried deep in my innermost soul;
So secure that no power can mine it away,
While the years of eternity roll.
"Peace, peace, wonderful peace;
Coming down from the Father above,
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray,
In fathomless billows of love."
Cedaredge, Colo.
Victory
By Worthie Harris Holden
No such word as "failure" in our battle-cry to-day;
No defeat on record where our Captain has had sway;
No place here to loiter, but a double-quick pursue;
Naught but "Onward! victory!" until the conflict's through.
Rest beyond, O warrior, with no scar for thy career,
Love and home forever, and all trophies reckoned dear;
Banished sin and sorrow and the strife-dom of to-day.
Bliss undreamed is waiting all the valiant ones for aye.
Portland, Oregon.
The South Dakota Camp-Meeting
By Charles Thompson
This meeting was held, according to appointment, on the fair-grounds at Redfield, S. Dak., near the Plainview Academy, June 24-30. The officers of the conference and the delegates met on Friday of the preceding week, and arranged for the standing committees, and did some preliminary work in order to expedite the business, as the meeting proper was to last but a week.
Elder O. A. Olsen attended during the early part of the meeting, assisting in the opening of the conference and in the preaching, and giving valuable instruction until the twenty-sixth, at which time he left for the Wisconsin meeting.
All the local conference laborers and the union conference officials were present part or all of the time during the meeting. In addition to these, we were favored with the labors of Elder N. Z. Town, of the General Conference; Elders J. H. Schilling and S. Mortensen; Brother S. N. Curtiss, of the Pacific Press Branch at Kansas City; and of Prof. C. L. Benson, of Union College, who gave valuable assistance in connection with the young people's work, as well as in the general meetings for the English. Meetings were held daily in the English, German, and Scandinavian languages.
The business of the conference passed off quite harmoniously, and the reports gave evidence that an encouraging gain had been made in all the different departments, notwithstanding the severe drought through which the State has passed.
The report from the Plainview Academy showed that it had enjoyed a good patronage, and that the school had gained several hundred dollars above its running expenses. It is true that there is quite a debt on the school; but this is caused by the failure in crops, which prevented the payment of pledges, rather than by any mismanagement on the part of the officers.
The drought is now broken. The fields are waving with the promise of a good crop this year; and if this materializes, I think the pledges will largely be forthcoming.
The needs of the cause, both at home and abroad, were presented to the brethren, and cash and pledges to the amount of $3,000 were freely given.
From the beginning of the meeting, a strong spiritual work was carried forward for all upon the ground. This was done each day from eight to nine o'clock in the division meetings on the camp; frequent public revivals were also held, which were responded to in an encouraging way, and I am sure all present felt the blessing and power of the Spirit of God. On Sabbath afternoon more than fifty were baptized in the river near the camp. This was the result of revivals previously held in the churches, as well as of the work done on the camp-ground. Altogether, we believe the South Dakota camp-meeting was a great blessing, and we expect to see the work go forward in this conference in a marked way.
Elder C. M. Babcock was reelected conference president, and there was no material change in the other officers.
Personally, I enjoyed the privilege of meeting so many of the brethren and sisters in this conference and of becoming acquainted with them, and of giving all the counsel and assistance I could in the laying of plans for aggressive work.
The conference is planning to hold several tent efforts in new fields, as well as to carry forward revival and definite missionary work in the churches.
CHAS. THOMPSON.
Panama
By B. E. Connerly
THERE is being instituted a new order of things in Panama. With the aid of Mr. Dodge, the American minister, in superintending and a few American police to keep order, we have just witnessed a fair and wholesome election. There has been no drunkenness, no rioting, no personal violence, no imprisonment of minority politicians, and every voter has had the unprecedented opportunity of casting his ballot for the candidate of his own choice. An election of such a modest character was more of a surprise to the Panamanos themselves than to the foreign residents. As in times past, the people were warned to keep off the streets for fear of stray bullets; but in this election such precautions were wholly unnecessary, for there was no time during the entire day and the evening following when a man and his family were not perfectly safe in any part of the city. Such an election is proof that the people are worthy of better government than they have known,14and indicates a spirit in favor of liberty and progress.
But best of all, this election was a sweeping victory for the anticlerical party. It seems assured now that the Catholic party can no longer dominate Panamano politics, and its defeat is sure to have an ethical influence throughout the country. If the newly elected officers administer the government as they have advertised, we may expect a complete separation of church and state. The government will no longer support an unworthy priesthood; the ignorant Jesuits will be excluded from the public schools; Protestant clergymen will be granted the right to sanction marriage ceremonies, which will strike a mortal blow at the present system of concubinage; greater freedom will be granted to the teaching of Protestantism and the circulation of the Bible; and more, a clean administration of government affairs will determine a more proper line of cleavage between true patriotism and the erstwhile religio-political scheme that has kept the people in ignorance and poverty. We are certainly warranted in expecting a better showing in the propagation of the truths of the third angel's message.
B. E. CONNERLY.
Choosing Friends Wisely
"BE not in overmuch haste about forming friendships. The tendency of imperious youth is to declare lasting affection for the first comrade that pleases the fancy. Better wait. Time tests. The friend who, after a probation period, appeals to your reason as well as your heart, is the one to grip to your life with all the strong cords of affection and service."
Washington Sanitarium Dispensary
By Mrs. V. E. Peugh
AGAIN and again our hearts have filled with gratitude and praise to God for the rare privilege of being connected with the Washington Sanitarium Dispensary; and it affords us pleasure to express our appreciation for these golden opportunities.
We feel that God is with us in this work. From the first, his blessing has attended our efforts, not only in helping the people physically, but also in finding a way into their homes and hearts. We feel that we are obeying Christ's command when he said, "Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind."
The first week eleven treatments were given during the hour and a half devoted each day to clinic. The fifth week one hundred treatments were given. So the work has been steadily growing. At the close of the second month nearly three hundred patients had been prescribed for, and over six hundred treatments had been given during the clinic hour.
SCENE IN A WASHINGTON ALLEY
BABY BORN IN ALLEY, AND SAVED BY DISPENSARY
We feel that we are receiving an invaluable experience in this work. We are learning in a very practical way how to perform minor surgical operations, how to dress burns, and how to treat infected, lacerated, and contused wounds, besides caring for acute and chronic diseases. Many of those who come to us are affected with loathsome diseases, which testify to a life of sin. We believe that even some of these, by disinterested kindness, will come to know the power of the gospel. One old colored woman has been coming since we first started, to have a suppurating ulcer on each foot treated. They are of about three years' standing. After a few weeks' treatment, one ulcer was healed, and the other is much better. It is needless to say that she is grateful, and is expressing her gratitude by telling her friends and acquaintances of the "new dispensary," and urging them to come.
Each nurse connected with the dispensary spends several hours each day in visiting from home to home, caring for those who are unable to come to the dispensary. It is in this work that we have some of our richest experiences. Our hearts are often made sad as we enter the abodes of misery and poverty. No attempt is made to conceal vice. Sin, as a monster, walks about unclothed and unrestrained. Drunkenness and immorality are sapping physical and moral strength. I have often felt when reading descriptions of slum life that they must have been exaggerated; but now I wonder if the conditions were not understated.
As from day to day I hear the story of the ruined life,—the temptation, the fall, then hopelessness and despair,—I am led to seek wisdom to know how to reach these poor unfortunate suffering ones.
Some time ago as we were leaving one home, we were called across the street to see a sick woman. When we entered the house, she said that for weeks she had been hoping to see us. Tears of joy flowed down her cheeks, for she knew that her hope had been realized. She is happy now, for three times a week she can have a bath and treatment. She is a paralytic, and has been helpless for three years. With almost no care, imagine her condition when we first saw her, and what it must have meant to give the first treatment. The Lord has wonderfully blessed our feeble efforts. As the result of a few weeks' treatment, she is able to dress herself and stand alone.
In another home we found the mother confined to her bed. A year had passed since she had left it. She was a loathsome sight. On her body were no less than a dozen putrefying sores. Only ten days after we began treatment, she was able to sit up in a chair out-of-doors. Little more than two weeks had passed when she was able to walk about her room. This seems marvelous, but the great Healer is as powerful to-day as when he healed in Galilee. We have had the privilege of reading and praying with her. Her children gathered about her bed, and the tears flowed freely as they exclaimed, "Ain't that nice, mama! Nobody ever done this before!" True, they had seen visiting nurses before; but never one who would kneel down at the bedside and beseech the aid of the Great Physician.
As we were visiting from home to home, a woman asked if we would go to see a poor old colored woman who was very sick. After following her for several blocks, we entered the home of the sick one. We were led to the back part of the house, and then up a dark, narrow stairway into the sick-room. There sat the old gray-haired woman in a rocking chair. Though an expression of peace rested upon her countenance, the traces of suffering were not absent. For weeks she had been sitting on the edge of the old rocker, her body being so badly swollen from dropsy that she could not sit back in it. Her shattered nerves were about to give way under the15strain through which she was passing. For weeks she had not reclined on her bed, for in so doing it would cost her life. Her body was swollen from her feet to above her waist from the infiltration of fluid into the tissues and cavities. A few days later the tissues broke down under this great pressure, and the fluids oozed out, so much so that her feet were constantly in pools of water. Imagine the odor! The flies having full sway, every morning when we came to treat her we found her covered with maggots. Sick and suffering, she sat alone during the long days, except for a little grandson, who was occasionally in and out of the house. She had one daughter, a wild, reckless girl, who found no joy and felt no responsibility in the care of the mother. The daughter worked in a laundry during the day, and ran the streets till late at night. She provided almost no food for her son and mother; and when neighbors sent food by the boy to the sick one, she seldom received it. And could you censure the child when he, too, was suffering for want of bread? Do we wonder that these unfortunate children grow up to be thieves, when their parents have them to steal or starve? In spite of all this, the old woman seemed cheerful; she was looking forward to the time when her suffering would be over. Never did we leave the house without her blessing being invoked from heaven upon us.
In the visiting nurses' work during the past two months, four hundred treatments have been given; one hundred fifty wounds have been dressed; two hundred seventy-five papers and magazines have been given away.
The dispensary offers an excellent experience in obstetrical work. In the city of Washington hundreds of children are born into the world without the aid of a physician, because the parents are unable to meet the expense. Already we have taken charge of about fifteen cases. All have been pleased with the care they have received, and are making an effort to advertise our work. In a few months we shall have all that we can do in this line.
Our returned missionaries and others who know the needs of the foreign fields and of the great cities, tell us that this institution is furnishing just the experience which the students of the Foreign Mission Seminary need to make them all-round missionaries.
MRS. V. E. PEUGH.
PATIENT WHOSE BODY IS COVERED WITH SUPPURATING SORES
Wisconsin Camp-Meeting
By Allen Moon
This meeting was held on beautiful grounds situated near the city of Wausau, Wis. The weather was pleasant throughout the entire time. Ten days, June 20-30, were occupied fully, being devoted to the consideration of the various lines of work in which we as a people are engaged, in addition to the regular preaching service.
The attendance of the people of the city was not large, but some appreciative ones were among those who did attend. At least one woman began the observance of the Sabbath and joined with the people of God during the course of the meeting. About five hundred of our church people were in attendance. In the main, these were responsive to all the claims of a Christian life. Some who came to the grounds in a state of indecision of mind, gave their hearts to God, and pledged their lives for service. Fifty-two were buried with Christ in baptism at this meeting. Many of these were young persons, children of Adventist families.
Those present responded liberally with contributions to the mission fund, to the medical college at Loma Linda, to the Danish-Norwegian Seminary, and to local interests. The Sabbath-school offering for two Sabbaths amounted to nearly $200.
The business meetings of the conference passed off pleasantly, and with despatch. Few changes were made in the administrative force in the conference, of which Elder W. H. Thurston is president.
Services were held in the German and Scandinavian languages, as well as in the English. Separate tents were provided for each. Services were also held daily for the benefit of the young people and children, all of whom gave evidence of decided profit. The preaching was principally by Elders W. T. Knox and O. A. Olsen, of the General Conference. Elders O. Montgomery and S. E. Wight were also present, and took part in the public services.
The evening meetings were characterized by strict order, and by marked attention to the spoken word by those not of our faith. It can truly be said that the Wisconsin camp-meeting of 1912 was a profitable one. Allen Moon.
Our Press Bureau Work
By Walter L. Burgan
Our efforts to bring before the world through the agency of the newspaper the gospel work and the movement represented by the Seventh-day Adventists, continue to be crowned with success. Since the inauguration of the Press Bureau last January, and the giving of instruction in newspaper reporting at eight of the nine union conference meetings held in this country last winter, the corps of reporters in our denomination has grown considerably.
That our denomination is being brought more prominently to the attention of the world each day through this powerful medium is shown by the clippings that are coming to the Press Bureau headquarters through the mails. It is very gratifying to say that our brethren in different States have taken hold of this new movement with a vim, with the result that large black head-lines are attracting readers to the articles published about us.
A tour among several camp-meetings in the East revealed the fact that the newspapers would publish practically everything written about such gatherings. Upon arriving at Westerly, R. I., where the camp-meeting of the Southern New England Conference was in progress, we were pleased to learn that one of the workers had been furnishing daily reports to the local paper since the opening of the meetings. Reports of this camp-meeting were also sent to the Providence, Bridgeton, New Haven, New London, and other papers in the territory covered by the conference.
Considerable was published by the Taunton newspapers about the Massachusetts Conference camp-meeting. Papers in Boston, Providence, New Bedford, and other places also printed reports. Among the workers at Taunton was one who has a knowledge of reporting for the secular press, and who, during the closing days of the camp, gave interesting accounts to the newspapers. At the camp-meeting of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, which was held at Wescosville, near Allentown, and at the camp-meeting of the New Jersey Conference, which was held at Plainfield, were workers who furnished reports to the newspapers.
Not only are the brethren in the East utilizing the newspaper for the spreading of the truth and for giving interesting reports of the progress of our work, but those in other sections of this country, especially those on the Pacific Coast, are also contributing interesting items. The camp-meetings thus far held in the Pacific Union Conference have been reported, and a study of the clippings makes it evident that what our denomination is doing in that section has been widely circulated. Many clippings dealing with district meetings, sessions of the executive committees of local conferences, colporteur conventions, tent and hall meetings, and other efforts have also been received.
Walter L. Burgan.
South Texas Camp-Meeting
By O. B. Watson
THE South Texas conference and camp-meeting convened at San Antonio, Tex., June 27 to July 7. This meeting was well attended. From the very first, the Lord came near to his people, and a good spirit prevailed on the ground throughout the session.
Elder J. A. Leland put forth a special effort for the Spanish-speaking people; and though bound down by Catholicism, some took their stand for the truth.
The first Sabbath of the camp-meeting was the thirteenth Sabbath of the quarter. After a very interesting class study of twenty minutes, Elder G. F. Watson gave a short talk on missionary work, speaking especially of the mission station that we hope soon to open in Africa. The offering was then taken, to which there was a hearty response. Two churches of the South Texas Conference, San Antonio and Austin, had already made their offering for this work, which amounted to more than $28. The donation that was taken up on the camp-ground amounted to $43.88, making a total for the South Texas Conference of more than $71. Over $5 of this amount was given by the little Spanish class.
Practically the same staff of officers was elected, with Elder J. I. Taylor as president. Miss Schramm was elected secretary of the Missionary Volunteer, Sabbath-school, and educational departments. This office was formerly held by Mrs. G. F. Watson, who resigned to take up work in the Keene Academy. Brother Myers, who had been laboring in Mexico in behalf of the canvassing work, was elected to take charge of the Spanish magazine work in the South Texas Conference.
The last Sabbath was indeed a good one. Elder Watson occupied the eleven o'clock hour, and brought from the blessed Word of God the lesson of the great price that was paid that we might have eternal life. A call was then made for those who wished to follow their16Lord in baptism to come forward, and a goodly number responded.
Elder Taylor spoke at the three o'clock hour, showing the importance of being baptized and of taking our Heavenly Father as our only guide. We then went to the river, where eleven persons were buried with their Lord in the watery grave; two of these, we are glad to say, were Spanish. We feel especially to thank God that these individuals who have been bound down in such darkness, are now witnesses for him.
This is the first of the six meetings to be held in this union, and we indeed feel that we need the prayers of the brethren and sisters that our Christian experience may be deeper than ever before, so that when that great day comes, which can not be far off, we may all be able to say, "Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us."
O. B. WATSON.
Quebec Camp-Meeting
By E. R. Allen
This meeting was held at Ayer's Cliff, Quebec, June 27 to July 7, 1912. A pleasant location was secured on the fairgrounds, where several of the buildings were at the service of our people. The residents of the village were very kind, many homes being opened for the entertainment of those in attendance at the meeting.
Good help was had throughout the meeting. The labors of Elder J. A. Strickland, of New Brunswick, were much appreciated. Later in the meeting, Elder J. O. Miller, of Nova Scotia, and Elder M. C. Kirkendall and Prof. W. J. Blake, of Ontario, members of the union conference committee, rendered valuable aid. Elder William Guthrie, president of the union, was present from the beginning. Elder M. D. Wood, of Washington, D. C., was present a part of the time, and did much toward the spiritual upbuilding of the people.
It is said that the attendance at the Quebec meeting this year was the best for some time. About one hundred twenty were present at the Sabbath-school the second Sabbath. At that time an offering of over $75 was made for missions, making the total donations for both Sabbaths about $105. A spirit of liberality pervades the hearts of the believers in this province. In response to a call for a tent fund, more than $100 in cash was raised, and pledges to the amount of $180 were received. The brethren of the conference were much encouraged by this, as it places means in their hands to more properly equip their tent companies.
The spiritual interests of the believers received careful attention from the start, and it was manifest that the Lord had met with his people to bless. At the close of the meeting four persons were baptized in beautiful Lake Massawippi, near which the camp was pitched.
The utmost harmony and good will prevailed throughout the meeting, and the spirit of unity and consecration with which the believers returned to their homes, augurs well for the prosperity of the work in Quebec the coming year.
Careful consideration was given to the problem of giving the truth to the large French population in Quebec. This is the greatest problem with which this conference has to deal. Plans were laid which it is hoped will give a fresh impetus to this work.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President by reelection, Elder W. J. Tanner; secretary and treasurer, Ira S. Jones, in place of Darwin Dingman, who resigned on account of his health; Missionary Volunteer secretary, Elder O. K. Butler; Sabbath-school secretary, Miss Mabel Hillyard.
E. R. ALLEN.
Field Notes
ELDER T. G. BUNCH reports the baptism of eight persons, four at Brownsboro, Oregon, and four at Ashland.
BROTHER PAGE SHEPARD writes from Newbern, N. C.: "Fifteen persons have been baptized within thirty days."
As a result of a series of meetings during the winter at Hamilton, Ontario, fifteen persons were added to the church on Sabbath, June 8.
SHIPPING BOOKS FROM THE REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION
As a result of the labors of Brother and Sister L. A. Spring in Doddridge, Ark., three persons have taken their stand for present truth.
THIRTEEN persons were baptized at Decorah, Iowa, recently; and Elder M. W. Lewis reports three new Sabbathkeepers at Fort Dodge.
ELDER E. R. LAUDA recently baptized twenty persons at Wolflake, Ind. Three new members have been received into the Boggstown church.
A CHURCH of twenty-nine members was organized on Sabbath, June 15, at Lindsay, Cal. At the close of the Central California camp-meeting twenty-two persons were baptized.
A. O. LUND reports that the Swedish church, which was organized at Jersey City, N. J., two years ago with a membership of twelve, now has twenty-six names enrolled. Five persons recently united by baptism. At Rockaway five were baptized June 16.
Busy and Happy
By I. A. Ford
THE employees of the Review and Herald Publishing Association are very busy people. From July 5 to 16 orders were received for many thousands of our books. Some days the orders came in so rapidly that we were unable to deliver them all to the freight station the same day, even though an extra team with a large moving van was hired to help us. Some of the more important books ordered were as follows: "Great Controversy," 2,914; "Daniel and the Revelation," 1,011; "Desire of Ages," 568; "Practical Guide," 3,659; "Bible Readings," 841; "Steps to Christ," 1,250; "Coming King," 1,564; "Patriarchs and Prophets," 35; "Best Stories," 1,270.
Besides these, there were many smaller publications ordered. The total freight shipments from our book department from July 5 to 16 were nearly twenty tons. The accompanying illustration shows our own wagon, together with the hired van, loaded, ready for the city, with three large cases standing on the platform, which could not be carried until the next trip. There were over three tons of books on the two wagons shown in the cut.
The magazine department has also been having an extra busy time. Orders have been coming in, not only by mail, but by telegraph. The shipments of periodicals and magazines for the time mentioned above, added to the shipments of books, bring the total up to about twenty-five tons.
When we stop to realize that this literature carries the light of present truth into thousands of homes throughout this land, and undoubtedly will result in the salvation of many precious souls, it is no wonder that, as stated in the heading of this article, our employees are not only busy, but happy. They, with our faithful colporteurs who are scattering the truth, are rejoicing in the success attending the efforts that are being put forth to quickly carry this gospel of the kingdom to the world, that the work may be finished. We hope that our brethren and sisters throughout the world are remembering the workers who are sowing seed, and we trust that thousands who are now engaged in ordinary vocations of life may be led by the Spirit of the Lord to enter the field as colporteurs, and thus hasten the work forward to completion.
I. A. FORD.
Young People's Work
Conducted by the Young People's Missionary Volunteer Department of the General Conference
M. E. KERN - Secretary
MATILDA ERICKSON - Corresponding Secretary
Saved to Serve
SAVED to serve in any station,
Saved to make His goodness known;
Saved to sing his great salvation,
Saved to live for him alone.
Saved to show by loving-kindness
That his love is full and free;
Saved to lead from error's blindness
With a tender sympathy.
Saved to lift my lowest brothers,
As the Highest lifted me;
Crucified with him, that others
May have immortality.
