p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 48. (12/1/1904)

Publications Wanted

THE following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—

Mrs. J. F. Woods, of Warsaw, Ind., has a sufficient supply of periodicals for the present.

Will J. Waxham, Middleburg, Fla., REVIEW, Signs, Southern Watchman, Training School.

Elder C. A. Hansen, Alpena, Mich., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, and tracts. Can use a large supply.

H. Clay Griffin, Frisco, Ark., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Little Friend, and especially tracts on the Sabbath question and the law of God; could use a large number of The Family Bible Teacher.

Roll of Honor

By Editor

SOME of the conference papers are publishing a list of the churches in which every family has the REVIEW.

This is a roll of honor in which every church in every conference ought to appear, and we are glad to see that this effort in behalf of our church paper is still being carried forward so vigorously and successfully. It ought, by general consent, to be perseveringly continued until every family of our people has the weekly visits of this paper.

Think how many would be benefited and stirred to renewed and increased missionary donations if they had last week's paper to read. All ought to have its help and inspiration every week.

THE ministers and other representatives of the different departments of the work established here are meeting together every Sabbath afternoon for united prayer in behalf of the prosperity of this message in the earth, and especially that the Lord will visit his people during the coming week of prayer. Our situation calls for more than an ordinary blessing. New openings for the truth are being presented, which have not been created by any direct effort of the workers already in the different fields. The time is growing shorter, and the work must be done quickly. This can only be accomplished in the power of the Spirit. We hope that the hearts of many others are being moved upon to wait upon God in earnest prayer at this time. We may now take up the prayer of the psalmist, “It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.”

Splendid Success

By Editor

THAT November number of our little magazine, Life and Health, is still selling rapidly. Says a letter just received:—

I had splendid success selling Life and Health; sold all that I ordered some time ago. Enclosed find $1.50, for which please send me more of the November number as soon as possible.

Another letter from an agent enclosing eleven subscriptions, says:—

I think I can get more soon, as every one that I asked subscribed.

You may have the same experience if you will make an effort with Life and Health. Try it.

Washington Training School for Nurses

A BRIEF announcement of the Washington Training School for Nurses will be found on the twenty-third page.

Elder Evans at Takoma Park

ELDER I. H. EVANS, the treasurer of the General Conference, has joined the company of workers here, and will make his home at Takoma Park, where his family is now settled. Brother Evans will still attend to the work of closing up the affairs of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association of Battle Creek, Mich., but will also be able to devote considerable of his time to the interests of the General Conference. His address is Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.

Review of Life and Health

The external appearance of the December number of Life and Health is attractive, and is an invitation to examine the contents. Those who accept the invitation will not be disappointed. The topics considered are practical and helpful, and there is a strong flavor of good sense in their treatment. The magazine is being received with much favor, and its list of readers has been steadily increasing. If you are not a subscriber, you can receive Life and Health for 1905 for fifty cents, and the issues for November and December of the present year will be furnished without additional cost until the editions are exhausted.) Address this office.

Week of Prayer

THE week of prayer is appointed for December 10-17. The readings to be used were printed in the REVIEW of November 24.

W. B. Scott Returns to Oregon

BROTHER W. B. SCOTT and family spent two days in Washington last week, having just arrived from Scotland, where he has been general agent of the canvassing work. He is returning to Oregon. Scotland now has a good corps of canvassers.

H. W. Cottrell in Washington

ELDER H. W. COTTRELL, the president of the Atlantic Union Conference, has spent several days in Washington during the past week, and has united with the resident members of the General Conference Committee in various council meetings.

Brother C. E. Peckover

BROTHER C. E. PECKOVER and wife of Kansas, are on their way to Bocas del Toro, Panama, having arranged to sail November 25, from New Orleans. The Kansas Conference continues their support. They go to assist Elder I. G. Knight, whose health has lately been very much broken. Before leaving Kansas, Brother Peckover was ordained to the gospel ministry.

Donations for the General Work

ISOLATED Sabbath-keepers who desire to respond to the various calls for financial assistance in behalf of our general work may send their donations to the office of the conference in which they reside, or to the treasurer of the General Conference, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C. Let each one study the calls from the waiting fields, and do what he can to aid in answering them.

A Christmas Program for Children

By Editor

At the recent council of the General Conference Committee it was recommended that a suitable program for the children should be prepared to be followed on Sabbath, December 24, or on Christmas Day, as might be preferred. This program is printed in this issue of the Review, and will be found on the fifteenth page. It is both interesting and profitable, and if used in the right way, we believe it will bring a blessing to the children.

Washington, D. C.

By J. S. WASHBURN

Up to the present time there has been received $47,937.52 on the Washington building fund. See list on page 20.

Read the following letters:—

KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA, Oct. 10, 1904.

Review and Herald,—

Here in darkest Africa we have felt the thrill of the onward move of God's remnant people in the home land, and it has stirred our hearts; and, as we see the evident leading of God's providence in opening up the work in Washington, it increases our courage. We, too, want a part in helping on that work, so we enclose five pounds sterling to aid in opening up the work at our nation's capital. We wish to keep step with the message, and pray that God will bless every advance move, and cause the message to go with increased light and power.

J. V. WILLSON, MRS. J. V. WILLSON.

COXENHOLE, RUATAN, Oct. 7, 1904.

DEAR BROTHER WASHBURN: Please receive one hundred sols [forty dollars] for the purpose of prosecuting the work at our headquarters; and may the God of grace bless his people, and build his standard as high as truth, that unbelievers may see and know that he is God, and beside him there is no Saviour. . . . Arise, Israel, and build; for the Captain of the Lord's host is at our head, and we shall not be confounded. . . .

Yours in Jesus, J. R. GREEN.

We quote the following from the Testimonies:—

The Lord calls on us to awake to a realization of the opportunities presented before us to let our light shine in the city of Washington by establishing there memorials that will hasten forward the proclamation of the third angel's message to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.

One spirit inspired the writing of this Testimony and the letters quoted. The work is one. J. S. WASHBURN.