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Review and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 42.

AGAIN CRUCIFIED
Earlier text: Atlantic Annual Conference

“BRING ME ONE OF THOSE BOOKS”

MANY people all over this broad land are calling for “those books.” What books?—The books that are bringing light and joy into so many homes—“Christ’s Object Lessons.” Thousands are interested in the great move that is being made for the sale of this book. Thousands are every day telling of their appreciation of what it contains. Men and women of the world know its value, and they want it in their homes. Listen to what some are saying:—
“I heard of your book away down the country, and I will take one if it is as good as represented.”
One man took one without seeing it at all—simply on its represented merits. He said, “I know what I am doing.” Of course he knew. And the Lord wants His people to know what they should be doing, and then He wants them to be strong in Him, and do it. He tells us that the work with “Christ’s Object Lessons” is the work for this time. Do you know what you should be doing? and are you doing it? Blessing as surely attends those who engage in this work now as the pillar of cloud attended Israel on the journey to Canaan.
The following testimonials are taken from the Iowa State paper. They are telling us that the world is ripe for the harvest of honest souls who are yet to hear and accept this message:—
“Christ’s Object Lessons” is well written and finely illustrated, a valuable guide and help to all Bible students, and a book worthy of a place in any library.”
“The words of Christ are the best reading in the world. His parables are the best reading of their kind; for they fit all ages of time and all sorts of people. ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ by Ellen G. White, is a well-written and beautifully printed book. It cannot fail to instruct and help all who read it thoughtfully. It has in it the germs of a thousand sermons, and helps the reader to catch the points of application to his own life. In a busy, much-reading age, such books are of great value. This book is a good one with which to begin a new century. It should be widely read.”
“The reading of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ by Ellen G. White, cannot fail to give one a better understanding of our Lord’s parables. The presentation of these great lessons is clear and forcible.”
“This is to certify that I have examined the book entitled ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ and find the work printed on excellent paper, and in a simple yet charming style. The author is true to the Scripture in her interpretation of the parables. I most gladly commend this work to every lover of truth, especially to homes where there are children. A book of this kind is of untold blessing in its influence upon the youth. Money can never be spent more profitably than for this book.”
“I have examined Mrs. White’s book, and was delighted with her exposition of the parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son, making a strong spiritual application of each as she does. If all other chapters are as full of the gospel as these, the book is a valuable one.”
The following is taken from a personal testimony in regard to the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” This experience shows us that the Lord’s work needs none of our words to help it forward,—only an appeal, indicted by the Holy Spirit, and with every honest heart the work is done. How the Lord longs to give us all such experiences as this dear worker had:—
“In personal work for the book, I sold my first copy while en route to my field of labor. A stranger sat near me in the car, and the thought came to me, Why can’t you sell this man a book? But as I had read only the first chapter, I thought that I could not give him a proper canvass. However, the thought that I should show him the book would not leave me, and so I took a copy from my valise and handed it to him, mentioning its name and object. Then I left the matter with the Lord. Soon the man came to my seat, his very countenance showing that he had found something good, and said, ‘I will take one of those books for a Christmas gift for my daughter.’ Of course I then could have faith (?). He voluntarily paid me, requesting that a copy be sent to him in due time, thus manifesting entire confidence in my word without even asking my name.”
How often we hear persons of the world say, “I want a religion that is what it professes to be.” And how our hearts yearn to carry to them the truth as it is in Jesus! To many this truth comes in its purity and blessedness first through “Christ’s Object Lessons.”
One man expressed it thus, “That is the kind of religion I believe in. You may bring me one of those books.”
Deep down in the hearts of many in the world, back of all the bustle and care of earth, there is a longing for such peace and freedom as only the faith of Jesus can give. Shall we not carry to these souls the “peace that no storm of human or satanic wrath can disturb” and the truth that shall make them free?

ROLL OF JUBILEE SINGERS.

NAME.                     AMOUNT. Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Gianque .......... 2 00 Ida Wells .......... 50 Louisa Holmes ...... 1 00 Mr. & Mrs. T. B. Stewart ........ 5 00 Mrs. Julia Headlee.. 5 00 Annie Carter........ 5 00 C. W. Clark......... 2 00 Mrs. Amanda Rhodes 2 00 Mrs. Mary E. Young 1 00 Mrs. Margaret Pooly 5 00 Mrs. A. Q. Goodrich. 1 00 L. C. Little........ 1 00 G. Branstetter...... 1 00 Mrs. Eliza Spear.... 2 00 Mrs. Amanda Fetter. 1 00 Mrs. Hannah Bowman, 2 00 T. A. King.......... 5 00 Martha Redman....... 2 00 Mary Long........... 2 00 Friends ............ 1 00 Mrs. M. M. Rasmus- sen ................. 1 00 John Bratlay........ 1 00 Mrs. R. D. Wyatt... 1 00 Mrs. R. D. Wyatt, Scandinavian fund 1 00 Mrs. Francis Herring 2 00 Mrs. Margaret Shorey 1 00 Mrs. Augusta Johnson 1 00 Dr. Mary Fredricks.. $25 00 Arthur McClitock.... 2 50 Mrs. Mary Wright.... 25 00 E. H. Peabody....... 1 00 F. J. Chapman....... 10 00 Mrs. E. Landis...... 5 00 Mr. & Mrs. W. D. El- dridge .............. 1 00 Mrs. W. T. Drummond 1 00 D. Weir Drummond... 1 00 F. B. Jewel......... 3 00 R. S. Owen.......... 2 00 Eunice Rainwater.... 1 00 J. H. Dotch......... 1 00 F. R. Rogers........ 1 00 Cash donations (Graysville, Tenn.) 18 25 E. L. Pierce........ 1 00 Mrs. Mary E. Powell- son ................. 12 00 H. Nicola........... 5 00 D. O. Reynolds...... 1 50 Mrs. A. P. James.... 2 00 Miss Martha Long (one gold-filled watch) ............ 1 00 Mrs. E. Durnam...... 1 00 M. & C. Erickson.... 10 00 J. C. Glasgow....... 2 00 Alpha Wasson........ 1 00 Mrs. W. C. Wales... 5 00 Mrs. Julia Rush..... 2 00 C. H. Tyrell........ 50 C. D. Speed......... 5 00 John Weaver......... 1 00 Mrs. L. M. Miller... 1 00 B. L. Dieffenbacher. 1 00 Ella Hibbets........ 50 A friend............ 1 00 Mrs. C. W. Tyrell... 1 00 H. W. Godfredson.... 2 00 C. I. Lauderbeck.... 10 00 J. C. Watt.......... 5 00 Calvin V. Starr..... 5 00 Henry King.......... 5 00 Andrew Johnson & wife .............. 5 00 M. T. Bascom........ 5 00 J. H. Grove......... 5 00 Paul Paulson........ 5 00 Mrs. Mary Snow...... 2 00 Mrs. M. T. Cady..... 1 00 Dr. W. H. Budge..... 100 00 Mrs. Flora Ward..... 5 00 Alex Paton.......... 50 00 J. H. Vollmer....... 25 00 F. Wagner........... 2 00 Miss Eva Odell...... 1 00 Mrs. Eunice Shepherd 1 00 Cash donations (Wis. camp-meeting) ..... 25 00 R. T. Dowsett & wife 25 00 Mrs. C. M. Ritchie.. 5 00 Silas Lewis......... 50 Byron Pedrick....... 1 00 Mr. & Mrs. Abner Thompson, Scandi- navian fund....... 50 00 Mr. & Mrs. Abner Thompson, German fund .............. 50 00 George E. Henton.... 3 00 Helen Henton........ 1 30 B. A. King.......... 75 Josie Dillon........ 25 Mrs. B. A. King..... 1 00 J. H. O’Brien....... 1 00 Mrs. Almira J. Hicks 2 00 Mr. & Mrs. C. O. Hickock ........... 1 00 Oscar Hill.......... 2 00 L. C. Kitchart...... 1 00 M. J. Vaughn........ 1 00 S. H. Carnahan...... 1 00 D. G. Babcock, Scan- dinavian fund..... 1 00 Frank Babcock, Scan- dinavian fund..... 50 Robert Baird, Scan- dinavian fund..... 3 20 W. S. Fletcher...... 2 00 J. M. Carner........ 50 A. J. Rogers........ 50 Friends (per O. W. B.) 2 45 Mrs. Louisa Holmes.. 25 Daniel Graber....... 1 00 Andrew White, Scan- dinavian fund..... 1 50 Mrs. Sarah B. Henry, Scandinavian fund. 1 00 William Ploeger..... 4 10 E. A. Boyson........ 75 Mrs. N. Jane........ 2 50 George W. Briston.. 1 00 George W. Briston, Scandinavian fund. 1 00 R. G. Cowles........ 1 00 C. S. Cowles........ 1 00 D. L. Sidler........ 1 00 R. J. Contant....... 2 00 Mrs. A. J. Taylor... 2 00 Mrs. A. J. Taylor, Scandinavian fund. 2 00

SPECIAL NOTICES

By John Harvey Kellogg

A Note to Those Who Have Money to Lend.

At this season of the year many have surplus funds coming in from the sale of crops, and the question arises, “How shall the money be disposed of?”
It is not wise to allow money to lie idle, either secreted in your house or in the bank. Money in the bank is helping the bankers to make money, and is exposed to the possibility of loss or failure of the bank. Those who are alive to the situation in the world and to the needs of the cause of truth, will certainly hesitate before investing largely in worldly enterprises.
The most profitable use any one can make of money, when his needs and the interests of those dependent upon him are provided for, is investment in some good work for the uplifting of humanity and the advancement of the cause of truth in the world. There are two ways of investing in the cause of truth, both of which are helpful. Those who have means which they can spare, and the income of which they do not need, may invest by a gift to some worthy enterprise. Those who feel it necessary to derive some income from their funds may loan their surplus means to institutions which have been established for the promulgation of truth in different parts of the world.
With those who have money to loan, the question generally arises, “Is the security good?” and it is natural to desire to loan to those who are able to give the best securities. As regards the institutions which have been established in connection with what we call present truth, however, this question need not arise, for the security is equally good in all. The truth which has made the oldest and largest of these institutions what they are is equally strong in connection with the very smallest and newest institution of the same sort.
Truth is the greatest and most powerful thing on earth. God is in truth, and truth always triumphs. The action of the General Conference in relation to the Christiania Publishing House, and the generous response from our people in relation to this institution, show that every one of our institutions is safer than the best bank in the United States; for the whole denomination, perhaps one hundred thousand people in all, stand behind every institution, and will make any sacrifices rather than see any institution fail. So the question ought to be, not, What institution is the safest? but, What institution is the most needy? All are equally safe, but there are some which are just struggling into being, and hence are more needy of assistance at the present time.
Several of our sanitariums, although in an exceedingly flourishing condition, are compelled to hire money, and are ready to pay four or five per cent interest. The necessity for hiring money is not the result of any disaster or loss which has occurred, but is the natural consequence of the rapid growth of the work. The patronage has increased so rapidly that it has been necessary to increase the accommodations for patients by the erection or purchase of buildings and additional treatment facilities.
The sanitarium located at Sydney, New South Wales, is the most needy of all our institutions at the present time. The building is in the course of erection. The accompanying cut is from a photograph received by recent mail. Above twenty thousand dollars will be required to complete the sanitarium and equip it. This money ought to be raised at once. This wealthy and favored land ought to send the money as a gift to Australia, which is a missionary field; hence generous gifts are in order. But those who do not feel able to give may be able to help the work by loans until donations can be gathered in. Those who have money and feel disposed to give for this purpose, or are willing to loan, may address the undersigned, or Elder A. G. Daniels, President of the General Conference, Battle Creek, Mich., or write direct to Elder J. A. Burden, care of Sanitarium, Summerhill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
The Skodsborg Sanitarium also needs help. The recent collection has provided a few thousand dollars, which will be a great help to this struggling institution, but thousands more are needed. Those who desire to help this most worthy cause may address the undersigned, or Dr. Carl Ottosen, care of Sanatorium, Skodsborg, Denmark.
J. H. KELLOGG.
SYDNEY SANITARIUM, N. S. W., AUSTRALIA.
SYDNEY SANITARIUM, N. S. W., AUSTRALIA.

Publications Wanted.

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, and others have expressed literature when it would have been cheaper to send by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
E. T. Cornell, 219 Thomas St., Seattle, Wash., periodicals for ship missionary work.
T. J. Sellards, Nevis, Minn., copies of Little Friend and Instructor regularly for use in a Sunday-school of about thirty-five members.

Business Notices.

BRIEF business notices and “wants” will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of four lines or less, and of twenty-five cents for every line over four, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—To rent a small farm in Illinois. Address Mr. C. W. Bennett, Pontiac, Mich.
WANTED.—A good, experienced girl, to do housework. One who is able to manage the work. Address Gros & Son, 272 Champion St., Battle Creek, Mich.
WANTED.—A young or middle-aged lady to work and make her home in Adventist family in Battle Creek. Good wages. Steady place. References given and required. Correspond with Mr. H. L. Titus, R. & H. Office, Battle Creek, Mich.
WANTED.—Immediately, several teamsters, woodsmen, and sawmill men to work in Wexford Co., Mich., three miles west of Harriette. Good wages to good men. None but those of experience and ability who are willing to work need apply. Address L. M. Richards, Martinsville, Mich.

The Marvel of Nations.

OUR COUNTRY, ITS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE, AND WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY OF IT.
While the historical past and the present of this nation are of great interest to the American people and easily attract their attention, the principal object of this book is to call attention to the Scriptural future of this nation, and through it, to the final termination of all earthly governments and the setting up of the kingdom of God. This book contains the plain and simple third angel’s message, and ever leaves the reader desiring a further exposition of the prophecies. It creates a demand for “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation.” It is a very easy book to sell.
_WE WANT FIVE HUNDRED AGENTS_
Just now to place this book in the homes of the people. Send to your Tract Society for a book prospectus, and begin the work now.
Cloth, plain edge,     $1.25 Cloth, gilt edge,     1.50

SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY

FOR FOURTH QUARTER, 1901.

THE PARABLES OF JESUS.

The studies for the present quarter will be based upon the subject-matter of
CHRIST'S OBJECT LESSONS.
All who desire to study this book more thoroughly and to become more familiar with the precious teachings of our Saviour in figure, should carefully follow these lessons.
Price, - - - 5 Cents.

Three Important Medical Books

By John Harvey Kellogg

— BY —
J. H. KELLOGG, M. D.

HOME HAND-BOOK

of Domestic Hygiene and Rational Medicine. A Vast Cyclopedia of Physiology, Hygiene, and the Treatment of Disease.
It contains the most approved methods for the treatment of more than six hundred diseases, and is thoroughly adapted to home accommodations. The most complete and comprehensive work of the kind ever issued from the press.
Thoroughly illustrated, 1700 pages, four bindings, prices, $4.50 to $9.00.

MAN THE MASTERPIECE.

Especially for the Men, Youths, and Boys of To-day.
The object of the author is to make better men physically, mentally, and morally, but the book treats chiefly from a physical standpoint, advocating that a vigorous body is the best foundation for a sound mind, and that physical and mental health are conducive to healthy morals.
Complete in one volume of six hundred pages, and bound in four styles, ranging in price from $3.00 to $5.50.

LADIES' GUIDE.

Especially for Mothers, Maiden Ladies, and Girls. Eminently Practical and Reliable.
All directions are so simple, and the means to be employed in prescribed treatments so readily accessible, that treatments can be successfully taken in the home in the majority of cases without the aid of a physician.
Complete in one volume of 672 pages, and bound in five styles, ranging in price from $3.00 to $5.50.
Order of your State Tract Society; REVIEW AND HERALD PUB. CO., Battle Creek, Mich.; PACIFIC PRESS PUB. CO., Oakland, Cal.

THE STORY OF DANIEL THE PROPHET.

By Stephen Nelson Haskell

BY ELDER S. N. HASKELL.
A new treatment of the life of this prophet, giving in connection with his life through the long years of his captivity and court life, a full exposition of the prophecies which foretold the sublime course of nations, the great closing work of the antitypical High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary, and the fulfillment of all our hopes. The treatment of the subject of proper methods of education is of special importance.
“A beautiful book and well worthy of a large circulation.” — Ontario Tract Society.
“As to mechanical work and as to matter first class.” — Chesapeake Tract Society.
Bound in half cloth   -   -   75 cts.

MIRACLES AND DELUSIONS.

By A. O. Tait

BY A. O. TAIT.
BIBLE STUDENTS' LIBRARY, NO. 168.
Here is shown the important fact that the minds of men are again turning toward the mysterious and miraculous; how as a result of transgression consequent to a perverted appetite for power, man has lost the high position to which he was exalted at Creation. Then follows the blessed truth that far greater power than at first bestowed awaits the people of God, which, because of the “falling away,” failed to be manifested in the early church. When it is shown that with this “time of refreshing,” delusions and deceptions will arise, but with this is revealed our refuge and the source of our strength and the tests by which the true may be known from the false. Work closes with an account of the final consummation of all our watchings, and with our final reward.
100 pages, price — — 15 cents.

D. M. CANRIGHT IN A NUTSHELL.

No. 33, of “Words of Truth Series,” is a refutation of the charges and claims set forth by this minister in his writings and public work, and clearly vindicates the doctrines of the Sabbath and the Spirit of Prophecy against all attacks from this source.
16 pages. Price, one cent.

VOLUME VI

Testimony No. 34

VOLUME VI.

This volume is full of timely matter for every Seventh-day Adventist. Special instruction is necessary for the work of proclaiming the message at this particular stage of its progress, and the contents of this book should be studied by all in order that the foundation principles governing this work may be familiar household topics of study and conversation. When this results, a fresh impetus will be given to our efforts. The contents of the seven sections of the book cover the entire range of our work: “The Outlook,” “Evangelistic Work,” “Education,” “Medical Missionary Work,” “Canvassing,” “Cautions and Counsels,” and “Calls to Service.”
Proceeds of sales go to the relief of the Christiania Publishing House.
Cloth, $1.00  Library, $1.50  Limp leather, $1.50

MIRACULOUS POWERS

The Scripture Testimony on the Perpetuity of Scriptural Gifts.
BEREAN LIBRARY, NO. 9.
The belief that Spiritual Gifts still exist in the church is here supported by means of Scriptural evidence and a compilation of testimonies from the writings of eminent Fathers and the greatest religious writers of every portion of the Christian dispensation. Every Seventh-day Adventist needs to be thoroughly versed in regard to this great point of doctrine, and this volume will be a source of the greatest assistance in this respect.
128 PAGES, PRICE, - 15 CENTS.

Mothers' and Teachers' Manual.

By C. C. Lewis

FOR HOME AND CHURCH SCHOOLS.

By Prof. C. C. Lewis.
This book is just from the press. It is published by recommendation of the General Conference Educational Committee, and is designed to aid in unifying the church school work by furnishing a basis of organization upon which parents in the homes and teachers in the schools may build.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS.

PART I sets forth the general principles of Christian education, and states the objects of church schools.
PART II applies these principles to the home training, and shows parents how to educate their children in the home until they are old enough to enter the church school.
PART III provides a course of study for church schools, recommends text-books, and tells how to teach each subject in every grade.
PART IV presents a course of study for intermediate schools, and outlines the principles upon which they should be conducted.
PART V contains hints and helps for teachers, based upon questions which they have asked, and drawn from the long experience of the author.
PART VI solves many of the practical problems in the church-school work with which the people are everywhere dealing.

STYLES AND PRICES.

In paper covers, with ornamental design — 35 cts.
In cloth “ “ “ “ — 50 cts.

GRAND TRUNK R'Y SYSTEM.

Taking Effect June 2, 1901.
TRAINS LEAVE BATTLE CREEK.

West-Bound.

No. 9, Mail and Express, to Chicago.................. 12.15 P. M.
No. 7, Limited Express, to Chicago.................... 7.00 A. M.
No. 1, Chicago Express, to Chicago.................... 9.23 A. M.
No. 3, Lehigh Valley Express, to Chicago............. 3.50 P. M.
No. 5, International Express........................ 2.17 A. M.
No. 75, Mixed, to South Bend........................ 7.30 A. M.
Nos. 9 and 75, daily, except Sunday.
Nos. 1, 3, 5, and 7, daily.

East-Bound.

No. 10, Mail and Express, East and Detroit............ 3.45 P. M.
No. 8, Limited Express, East and Detroit.............. 4.50 P. M.
No. 4, Lehigh Express, East and Canada................ 8.22 P. M.
No. 6, Atlantic Express, East and Detroit............. 2.10 A. M.
No. 2, Express, East and Detroit...................... 7.00 A. M.
No. 74, Mixed (starts from Nichols yard).............. 7.15 A. M.
Nos. 10 and 74, daily, except Sunday.
Nos. 4, 6, 8, and 2, daily.
W. C. CUNLIFFE, Agent, BATTLE CREEK.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL

"The Niagara Falls Route."
Corrected, June 9, 1901.
EAST 8 12 6 10 12 4 36
*Night Express1 *Detroit Accom. †Mail & Express2 *N. Y. & Bos. Spl. *Eastern Express *P. A. Special *Atlantic Express
Chicago pm 9.35 am 6.45 am 10.50 am 3.00 am 6.00 pm 11.30
Michigan City 11.25 8.49 pm 12.08 4.42 7.28 am 1.20
Niles am 12.40 10.15 1.00 5.42 8.21 2.30
Kalamazoo 2.10 am 7.30 pm 12.10 2.08 6.55 9.25 4.10
Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 1.00 2.42 7.28 9.57 6.04
Marshall 3.25 8.38 1.30 3.09 7.51 5.50
Albion 3.55 9.00 1.50 3.30 8.11 5.52
Jackson 4.45 10.05 2.35 4.05 8.50 11.10 6.40
Ann Arbor 5.55 11.10 3.47 4.58 9.43 11.59 7.45
Detroit 7.15 pm 12.25 5.30 6.00 10.45 1.00 9.15
Falls View am 5.44 7.19 5.09
Susp. Bridge 6.00 7.40 5.82
Niagara Falls 6.15 7.55 5.40
Buffalo am 12.20 7.05 8.45 6.80
Rochester 8.13 10.00 8.40
Syracuse 8.15 pm 12.15 11.15
Albany 9.05 4.50 am 2.50
New York pm 1.30 8.45 7.00
Springfield 12.16 6.35 7.40
Boston 8.00 9.00 10.34
WEST 7 17-21 3 5 23 13 37
*Night Express *N. Y. Bos. & Chi. Sp. †Mail & Express *Pn. Am. Special *Western Express *Kalam. Accom. *Pacific Express
Boston pm 2.00 pm 3.30 pm 6.00
New York 4.00 6.00 am 9.15
Syracuse 11.30 am 2.00 am 10.20
Rochester am 1.20 4.05 pm 12.10
Buffalo 3.20 pm 8.30 5.20 pm 3.50
Niagara Falls 9.12 6.02 4.32
Susp. Bridge 9.01 7.40
Falls View 3.29 6.31 5.07
Detroit pm 8.20 8.25 am 7.15 am 2.19 pm 12.40 4.35 11.15
Ann Arbor 9.49 9.23 8.40 3.03 1.38 5.45 am 12.20
Jackson 11.15 10.20 11.05 4.02 2.40 7.30 1.85
Battle Creek am 12.40 11.34 pm 12.20 5.04 3.50 9.08 3.00
Kalamazoo 1.40 12.10 1.20 5.38 4.28 10.00 3.40
Niles 3.25 1.22 3.25 7.04 6.05 5.06
Michigan City 4.47 2.20 4.45 7.58 7.05 6.08
Chicago 6.55 4.00 6.40 9.30 8.55 7.00
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 7.45 a. m. and 4.00 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.30 p. m. daily except Sunday.
O. W. RUGGLES, General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago. R. N. WHEELER, Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

Who is Sufficient for These Things?

THIS must have been the question weighing heavily on the mind of every one as he left the Tabernacle, Sabbath, October 12. The theme was the consideration of the necessity for missionary training schools to fit up workers for the present time. We are face to face with a crisis which we must meet, whether we will or not. That crisis is the greatest the world has ever been called to face. It is no less than the closing up of the gospel work, and the second coming of Christ, in this generation. Elder W. W. Prescott was the principal speaker. He referred to the work of John the Baptist, whose mission was to bear witness to the truth, and prepare the way of the Lord. This work we are to do in the present generation in reference to the second advent. John bore testimony to the truth by saying, “I am not the Christ,” when the way was open to him to follow his ambition, and pose as the Messiah, whom everybody was expecting. Christ proclaimed himself the light, the truth, and the way. He was such, simply because He was all these qualities and perfections incarnated, or clothed with human flesh. So, to be like Him, we must have these qualities enshrined in us, and show them forth to the world. There was one problem the speaker said he could not solve, and therefore would make no effort to do so; and that is how a people having the light that we have, and admitting the magnitude of the crisis on our hands, can treat the situation with the utter indifference that prevails. We ought now to be in the kingdom instead of here, and might have been if we had lived for it. Now the question is, How much time shall we spend here, battling with sin, when We ought to be in the kingdom, sharing its glories? It is not a question of dates, of a year, month, day, or hour; but a question of a certain degree of experience; for just as soon as the way is prepared for the Lord, He will come.
Brother Prescott's discourse was well supplemented and bound off by remarks by Brother A. G. Daniells, on the necessity and utility of missionary training schools. Where one worker can be furnished, O that we had facilities by which we could turn out thousands immediately! and if, said he, we had a company of a thousand before us, composed of ministers, Bible workers, canvassers, physicians, medical missionaries, nurses, business agents, etc., they could all be placed, before one week is ended, in fields which have been reaching out imploring hands for help. What are we doing, and what shall we do, to answer these imperative calls? The word that belongs to us now, is, “Awake thou that sleepest, . . . and Christ shall give thee light.” “Now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.” What are we doing to prepare the way of the Lord? Who is sufficient for these things? The Lord's arm alone can carry the work through, and give us the victory.

A Crying Evil.

By Editor

WE are told that the article on vivisection, in another column, is horrible. We reply, We know it is; and that is the very reason it is given. The people ought to know what is being dished out to the public to the demoralization of all the finer sensibilities and humane feelings of our nature, in the name of science.
Any one who will make such a fetish of science, so-called, as to perpetrate the unspeakable cruelties and tortures described, upon innocent and inoffensive animals, which have never resulted in the first discovery or advancement in science, under the plea that science and the good of the human species demand it, may make no claim to humanity, much less to Christianity.
Let every institution which advocates or follows such a course, no matter to what denomination it belongs, or however high the claims it makes, be boycotted to all patronage, as heaven will surely be boycotted to them, for practicing such principles.
Heaven looks with the utmost abhorrence and detestation upon every scheme and act of cruelty. It has even taken the pains to spread upon the sacred page that “the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty” (Ps. 74:20), and this applies no less to dumb animals than to human beings. The promise of obtaining mercy is extended only to the merciful. Matt. 5:7.
One of the most important branches of education is the inculcation of kindly feelings and merciful actions toward the animal creation. Vivisection is being taught everywhere in many of the public schools, in the so-called “biology” classes.
Among the potent factors fighting against this crying evil we are happy to mention the American Humane Association, F. H. Rowley, Secretary, Fall River, Mass.; the Illinois Anti-Vivisection Society, Aurora, Ill., together with other State societies of like nature; and last, but not least, that worthy little paper, Our Dumb Animals, edited by Geo. T. Angell, Boston, Mass.; sample copies free.
The physician's calling is a Christian calling. Jesus Christ is the great Physician, and all other physicians should be under Him, working to fulfill His purposes and manifesting His spirit. What a physician may become who divorces himself from Christianity may be seen by perusing the article above mentioned on vivisection.

Questions on the Judgment

L. T. C., Orlando, Fla.: For an answer to your questions on the judgment, see first article in Editorial, this week, on that subject.

Death of Brother F. L. Mead

A CABLEGRAM, October 7, announces the death of Brother F. L. Mead, of pneumonia, at the Bulawayo Mission farm, South Africa. In his prayer opening the Tabernacle services, Sabbath, October 12, Elder A. G. Daniells tenderly besought our Heavenly Father to remember, in His great mercy, the bereaved companion of our beloved Brother Mead, and her children, and to cause hope to spring up in their hearts, even in this sad hour. The REVIEW joins the Battle Creek church in this prayer, extending heartfelt sympathy to the widow and the orphans.

The Ransom for Ellen Stone

AN effort has been made in this country the past few days, with partial success, to raise a large sum of money to pay a ransom demanded by some Bulgarian brigands who have abducted an American missionary, Miss Ellen Stone, and threaten to kill her if the ransom is not paid. This effort is a testimonial to the regard entertained for this lady by her friends here; but we doubt its wisdom. A Christian missionary surrenders his life when he starts out in the service of his Master, placing it in the keeping of Him whose cause he labors to advance. He should do his duty, and let God take care of the results. The Almighty is able to protect him, and whether his life or his death will best serve the interests of Christ’s kingdom in his field of labor, is a question for God alone to settle.

Religion in the Public Schools

As a preventive of anarchy, the Public School Council of Cleveland, Ohio, has voted to add the Lord’s Prayer, the Decalogue, and the Twenty-third Psalm to the course of instruction given in Cleveland’s public schools. The council has perhaps not thought about the disagreement between Protestants and Catholics touching the Ten Commandments, and the objection of the Jews to the Lord’s Prayer; possibly it has even slipped the mind of the council that many people who are taxed to maintain the public schools do not believe in religion at all, and would therefore be opposed to all three of these additions to the public-school course. But the council will certainly be reminded of all these things when it comes to carry its vote into effect. It will be admonished that it cannot build against anarchy upon a foundation of injustice. As the Independent (New York City) observes: “It is impossible to teach religion in the public schools without violating a principle that ought to be held fundamental to our American institutions; and the Church ought to be ashamed of itself when it asks the State to relieve it of any of its duty of religious instruction.”
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