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Signs of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 23.

THE RISEN CHRIST
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OUR WORK AND WORKERS.

AT Stanley, Wis., a new house of worship is in course of construction.
A CHURCH of fourteen members was recently organized at Springton, Texas.
MEETINGS held at Fargo, N. Dakota, have resulted in an addition of nine to our ranks.
BROTHER J. O. CORLISS is now in Montreal, carrying on publicly the work which had been begun by canvassers and colporters, and one brother selling the SIGNS.
A LETTER from Sister Hattie Andre, who has been teaching in the Oakwood Industrial School, in Madison County, Ala., says that “God has prospered the school in a marked degree the past year. The students are advancing mentally and spiritually, and we hope to have some in the field soon.” The address has been changed from Huntsville to Chase, a new post-office having been established by the latter name.

PERIODICALS WANTED.

Mrs. Neva Barnett has secured a booth in a “street fair” to be held in Zanesville, Ohio, in which she will dispense missionary matter, and she solicits donations of tracts for distribution.

NEW TRACTS.

READY MAY 31.

The three new numbers of the Apples of Gold Library treat of the power of God, the Sabbath, and the coming of the Lord. Following is a description:—
Kept by the Power of God, No. 49; price, 25 cents per 100.
In this tract we are shown in verse and scripture How, When, Where, Why, and From What we are kept by the power of God. Judging from the depth of thought and earnestness expressed, the author wrote from experience gained by a living faith. The reader will find in this tract much that will inspire to a life of faith.
The Day of the Sabbath, No. 50; price, $1.00 per 100.
A series of earnest questions on the subject of the Sabbath, covering most of its Scripture phases, and bringing the truth home to every candid mind in the most direct, convincing, and least prejudicial way. Many of these questions have been successfully used by the author, Elder J. W. Raymond, in his experience in the past.
The Heralds of His Coming, No. 51; price, $1.50 per 100.
Presents in a brief, yet clear and convincing way, the fact that our Lord is coming again, the manner of His coming, and many of the chief signs which conclusively show that His coming is near. It is illustrated with a helpful diagram. The coming of Christ is the greatest event before the world to-day, and this little tract is sent out with a prayer that it may, under the blessing of the Lord, convince men that this is really so.
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“Jesus Christ Our Righteousness.” (Spanish.) A translation of Bible Students’ Library No. 71; 8 pp.; price, 1 cent. Address, PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING CO., Oakland, Cal.

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“Angels of God.” (Spanish.) A collection of five Bible readings on the following subjects: 1. The Angels of God. 2. Satan and His Work. 3. Christ the Resurrection and the Life. 4. The Second Chapter of Daniel. 5. Signs of the Coming of Christ. Two illustrations; paper; price, 6 cents. Address, PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING CO., Oakland, Cal.

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THE MISSIONARY MAGAZINE

Organ of the Seventh-day Adventist Foreign Mission Board, a journal alive with missionary information, especially with that which pertains to the work and movements of the missionaries of the denomination.
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THE STORY OF REDEMPTION

Contains 237 large octavo pages and 68 engravings, many of which are full page. The great truths connected with the mediatorial system, and righteousness through Christ, are told in a manner calculated to arouse intense interest, and remove prejudice.
The appearance of the book attracts attention wherever presented, and agents are finding it an easy seller.
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Europe’s Growing Land and Naval Forces

“The Alarm of War” contains an interesting table showing the recent increase in the land and naval forces of Europe. This table is a wonderful argument in itself.

REVIEW OF THE QUARTER’S SERIES.

Lesson 1.—“The Woman of Canaan.” Matt. 15: 21–31. The only time that Jesus went out of the land of the Jews. But as He was filled with the Spirit, and led by the Spirit, there was a purpose in the mind of the Spirit for His going. The Spirit knew that there was one even outside the confines of the land of the Jews who was susceptible to the Gospel call. He knew also that there was one suffering under the personal assault of the adversary, who was in need of physical as well as spiritual aid. Had His disciples fully learned the lesson of this journey, they never would have quibbled about preaching the Gospel to the Gentiles. We may learn from this lesson that God knows all hearts, and if there is one in the remotest corner of the earth that will accept salvation, the good news will be made to reach him in some way.
Lesson 2.—“Sufferings of Jesus Foretold.” Matt. 16: 21–28. Jesus labored faithfully during His earthly ministration, knowing all the time what would befall Him,—knowing that, with few exceptions, the people whom He came especially to help would spurn His offers of mercy and pardon. The lesson of consecration, of faithful persistence in labor, regardless of cost or consequences, is most vividly portrayed in this and parallel scriptures.
Lesson 3.—“The Transfiguration.” Matt. 17: 1–9. This scene was a miniature representation of the glorious kingdom of God. Jesus, the coming King, was there; “and His face did shine as the sun, and His raiment was white and glittering.” Moses was there, the representative of those who shall be resurrected from the dead at the Lord’s coming; and Elijah was there, representing those who shall be “changed,” or translated, at that time. See 1 Thess. 4: 16, 17; Jude 9; 2 Kings 2: 11, 12.
Lesson 4.—“A Lesson on Forgiveness.” Matt. 18: 21–35. Where should the spirit of forgiveness end? At seven times?—“I say not unto thee, until seven times; but, until seventy times seven.” It is not safe for any one who needs forgiveness ever to deny forgiveness to others; for “if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matt. 6: 15.
Lesson 5.—“The Triumphal Entry.” Matt. 21: 6–16. Why did Jesus ride on an ass into Jerusalem?—“All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.” The multitudes then sang, “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord!” When He comes again, those who “love His appearing,” and “look for Him,” will say, “Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us.” Isa. 25: 9.
Lesson 6.—“The Marriage Feast.” Matt. 22: 1–14. This parable represents the last feature of the Gospel work. The marriage feast is the final union of Christ and His people. For centuries the invitation has been going forth, and men have professed to accept it, but at the last moment, when “all things are ready,” they are interested in something else. In short, they do not believe that the supper is ready. That is just the condition of things to-day, and now the message is, “Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.”
Lesson 7.—“Watchfulness.” Matt. 24: 42–51. The injunction here is to watch; “for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.” The common idea in the professed Christian world is that because we do not know when He will come, therefore it is fanatical folly to give any attention to the subject. But the Lord has given us signs by which we may know when His coming is near; then because we do not know the hour, is the very reason for watchfulness.
Lesson 8.—“The Day of Judgment.” Matt. 25: 31–46. This lesson is the complement of lesson 6. Here is shown the practical working of the command to go into the highways, and the prominent place such work occupies in the judgment. Men are commended or condemned according as they have or have not ministered to the wants of the poor and afflicted. Two points are especially prominent: (1) The righteous are unconscious of any great merit in their humble ministrations; (2) many, even of those who make loud profession, by neglecting the poor and the suffering, are neglecting their own salvation.
Lesson 9.—“The Lord’s Supper.” Matt. 26: 17–38. This ordinance was instituted while the Lord and His disciples were yet at the Passover table. The paschal lamb which they had just eaten was a type of Christ, the real Passover. A type could no longer be appropriate when the Antitype had come, so a memorial was instituted which would “show the Lord’s death till He come.” The Lord knew that frail humanity would need an object lesson as a reminder of His great sacrifice, after His departure as well as before His advent.
Lesson 10.—“Jesus Condemned.” Matt. 27: 11–26. Jesus was condemned by the very people who professed to be looking for the Messiah—by those whom He had made the custodians of the prophecies of the coming One which had been so minutely fulfilled in Him. By threats and intimidation the Jewish council secured the sanction of the Roman governor to their unjust and illegal trial of an innocent man. And professed Christians who “fall away” do no better, “seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh.” Heb. 6: 6; 10: 29.
Lesson 11.—“Jesus Crucified.” Matt. 27: 35–50. This was the last act in the drama of His humiliation. He drank to the dregs the bitter cup of bearing the sin of the world. Yet He was the same forgiving, saving Friend and Brother unto the end, pitying His deluded persecutors, praying for His ignorant executioners, and saving a condemned criminal while hanging on the cross.
“Was it for crimes that I have done, He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree.”
Lesson 12.—“The Risen Lord.” Matt. 28: 8–20. The resurrection sealed the victory of Christ over Satan. The prison-house of the adversary could not hold Him. The prophecy had said, “Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell; neither wilt Thou suffer Thine Holy One to see corruption.” Ps. 16: 10. He not only came forth Himself from the grave, but He secured the keys of the grave for all others. “I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.” Rev. 1: 18. And “thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Cor. 15: 57.

LESSON XIII.—SABBATH, JUNE, 25, 1898

REVIEW.

1. What is the subject of the fifteenth chapter of Acts?
2. Who are the leading actors in it?
3. What was involved in the discussion?
4. What new departure in the preaching of the Gospel is introduced in chapter 16?
5. By what route did Paul go from Jerusalem to Europe?
6. What are the two leading features of chapter 16?
7. What places of labor are mentioned in chapter 17?
8. Tell what Paul did in each. Where was there the best interest?
9. What is the most prominent event recorded in the seventeenth chapter?
10. What places are mentioned in chapter 18, as visited by Paul?
11. Which place has the most attention given to it?
12. What noted man besides Paul is mentioned in chapter 18?
13. At what place did all the events recorded in chapter 19 occur?
14. What occupies the greater portion of the chapter?
15. With what account is the twentieth chapter chiefly occupied?
16. At what two places did the principal events occur?
17. In what cities did the events recorded in chapter 21 occur?
18. Where did Paul receive warnings as to what awaited him at Jerusalem?
19. What important thing is related in the last part of chapter 21?
20. To what is chapter 22 chiefly devoted?
21. What is narrated in the last part of the chapter?
22. What places were the scenes of the occurrences in chapter 23?
23. What is the chief thing reported in this chapter?
24. Where and before whom did Paul appear in chapter 24?
25. What two prominent men are introduced in chapter 25?
26. Give an outline of the chapter.
27. To what is the whole of chapter 26 devoted?
28. Quote some of the striking statements in this chapter.
29. What is the subject of the whole of chapter 27?
30. In what two places did the leading events of chapter 28 occur?
31. How many times did Paul repeat the story of his conversion? Give the instances.
32. Where do we find the account of Paul's talk with the elders of Ephesus?
33. Where do we have the account of Paul's labors at Ephesus?
34. Tell what power attended the work there.
35. What was the cause of the uproar in Ephesus?
36. Where do we find the record of Paul's noted sermon at Athens?
37. Before how many Roman rulers did Paul appear?
38. How did it come to pass that Paul fell into the hands of the Romans? Where do you find the history of the affair?
39. Where do we read that in God “we live and move and have our being”? Of whom is this true?
40. Recount the wonderful deliverances of Paul throughout his whole ministry.
41. What striking instances are recorded in the book of Acts of the leading of the Holy Spirit?
42. What statements do we have concerning the judgment? Where are they?
43. State the prominent references to the resurrection, and tell what importance was attached to it.
44. In what places does Paul tell what was the burden of his preaching? What was it?
45. What important thing are we taught concerning the true Israel? Where do we learn it? In what connection?

A GOOD TRACT FOR USE.

By Clarence Santee

“The Great Threefold Message” is just out as No. 47 of Apples of Gold Library series. It ought to be read by every Seventh-day Adventist, put in every reading-rack, and in the hands of every person who will read. Sometimes I fear that we are passing by the great foundation-stones of the message in our haste after something new. This tract is presented in such a way that people will read. Let the tract societies send in large orders for this tract and follow other publications that have been put out, with this tract, that you will find second to none. It has three illustrations, and contains sixteen pages. Price, one cent. Thousands of these ought to be used in Iowa before the evenings become short. Send them by letter, and in every way. I think the first general effort for 1898 may well be made with this tract.—Clarence Santee, in Workers’ Bulletin.

THE TALENTS.

By M. C. Wilcox

By M. C. Wilcox. A brief essay on “The Parable of the Talents,” showing that the talents represent the various gifts of the Spirit which God bestows as he will upon those who are consecrated to him, with the duties and blessed privileges involved therein. Bible Students’ Library, No. 77; 16 pp., price 2 cents.

WORDS OF TRUTH, No. 10.

The above title is true in more senses than one. This tract will be a great help to those laboring for unbelievers, infidels, or atheists. It must carry conviction to the doubting and strength to the weak.
The author, Mrs. S. M. I. Henry, writes in a most impressive and powerful manner of her own experience, and has produced a tract that should be used in every neighborhood. Its title is, First a Willing Mind, Then All. Price, 1 cent.

Iowa Workers’ Bulletin

By Editor

At the present writing we have received orders for 10,842 copies of the new tract, “The Alarm of War,” and orders are still coming in every day. The demand for it has been so great that the publishers have been unable to keep up with their orders; hence there has been more or less delay in filling the orders we have received. We trust this has not been a source of discouragement to any. We are so glad to know that so many thousands of pages bearing the truth of God, have been scattered in our State. We trust that much more may yet be done with it. Some of the societies have found it necessary to increase their first order. Some are selling the tracts with good success.

Iowa Workers’ Bulletin

WORDS OF TRUTH SERIES.

No. Price.
1. The Coming of the Lord ⅛c
2. How the Sabbath Came to Me 1½c
3. Review of W. S. Gamble on the Sabbath Question ½c
4. A Challenge to Protestants ¼c
5. Fundamental Principles of Seventh-day Adventists ⅜c
6. Candid Admissions ¼c
7. Personal Questions and Answers Concerning the Sabbath 1¾c
8. The Way, the Truth, the Life 2c
9. The Reign of Righteousness 1¾c
10. First a Willing Mind, Then All 1c
This excellent Series is published by the Review and Herald, and is on sale at all our State Tract Societies and offices of publication.

Living by Faith

“Living by Faith.” (Spanish.) A translation of Bible Students’ Library No. 75; 16 pp.; price, 2 cents. Address, PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING CO., Oakland, Cal.
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