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THE SIGNS IN PAPER COVERS.
WE have quite a large supply of back numbers of the Signs of the Times bound in strong manilla covers, of volumes two, three, four, five, six, and seven. These volumes are nearly complete, some lacking one to five papers of being complete files.
These make excellent books for reference and study, or a very appropriate present to Free Reading-rooms, Y. M. C. Associations, City Mission Rooms, or Public Libraries.
We will send these incomplete volumes at $1.00 each, or, so long as they last, the whole set of six volumes, post-paid, for $5.00.
SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSONS.
At the last session of the International Sabbath-school Association, the following resolution was adopted:—
Resolved, That the Executive Committee be requested to have a series of lessons prepared upon the subject of Tithes and Offerings, to begin in July, 1889.
In accordance with the above resolution, a series of thirteen lessons on the above-named subject has been prepared for use in the Senior Division of our Sabbath-schools, commencing July 6 and continuing through the quarter.
These lessons will be issued in pamphlet form as No. 8 of the Bible Student's Library, size of page about 4½ by 6½ inches, a convenient size to be carried in the coat pocket. Our object in issuing these lessons in connection with the Bible Student's Library is so that we may avail ourselves of the pound rate of postage.
The lessons have been examined by a large committee, and we trust that they will be the means of awakening in the minds of all a deeper sense of our obligation and duty to God.
This lesson pamphlet will contain thirty-two pages. Price, 5 cents, post-paid. Address, Pacific Press Publishing Co., Oakland, Cal.
SENTINELS FOR MISSIONARY WORK.
SIXTY assorted back numbers (four different dates) of the American Sentinel sent post-paid for $1. Just the paper to hand to your neighbor or mail to a friend. All about the National Reform movement, the Sunday question, the Blair bills, etc.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS.
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THE ORIGIN AND GROWTH
By J. H. Waggoner
OF
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE
IN THE
Christian Church.
By J. H. WAGGONER.
The above is the title of an important new pamphlet which we have just issued.
The object of the work is "to defend the faith of Seventh-day Adventists on the single point of the change of the Sabbath, and who is responsible for that change."
All the evidence is from those who favored the observance of Sunday. Here will be found a strong array of testimony against the idea that there is any scriptural authority for Sunday keeping, and all this evidence is given by those who
Believe in the Observance of Sunday.
In reading this pamphlet one cannot but wonder how any one will persist in keeping Sunday when its own friends give such overwhelming testimony against it.
"The Origin and Growth of Sunday Observance" contains 96 pages, and has a neat cover. Price, POSTPAID, 10 CENTS.
Buy it! Read it! Circulate it! Address.
Pacific Press Publishing Company,
Or 43 Bond St., New York. Oakland, Cal.
The Teachers' Outlook
By Editor
Published by the Teachers' Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. A monthly magazine for teachers and pupils that proposes to supplement other school journals rather than to occupy the same field. It will seek to provide an OUTLOOK upon affairs of life and facts in science and nature which illustrate and test theories; to stimulate thought and give the teacher's mind a fresh source of inspiration.
A review of current events, civil and industrial problems, inventors, discoveries, etc., will be an important feature of the magazine, and a complete review of current literature will also be given by competent critics.
ANOTHER AND VERY IMPORTANT FEATURE of the magazine will be that all teachers and students are invited to join its circle of writers, out of which it proposes to draw its corps of future contributors. On this point it has some original plans of mutual helpfulness to carry out.
WANTED, ESPECIALLY—Writers of short, realistic stories and articles on natural history and social science from the Pacific Coast on terms given in OUTLOOK. Sample copies 20c; none free.
German Silver Key Check
Elegant German Silver Key Check to agents with any name and address stamped thereon for 10 cents, post-paid. Sell fast for 25 cents.
CARLOS H. HOWE,
Underhill, Vt., U. S. A.
Civil Government & Religion
By Alonzo Trevier Jones
By A. T. Jones,
One of the Editors of the "American Sentinel."
Scriptural, Logical, Plain, and Forcible.
This important work shows clearly the relation that should exist between Church and State at the present time, as proven by the Bible history of the past twenty-five centuries.
Chap. I distinguishes between "What Is Due to God and What to Cæsar;" Chap. II shows for what purpose "The Powers That Be" are ordained; Chap. III outlines vividly the relation that existed between "Christianity and the Roman Empire;" Chap. IV ably discusses "The Religious Attack upon the United States Constitution, and Those Who Are Making It;" Chap. V unmasks "Religious Legislation," calling special attention to the Blair Sunday Bill, now pending in Congress; Chap. VI is devoted to "The Sunday-law Movement in the Fourth Century, and its parallel in the Nineteenth."
These and other topics of equal interest make this treatise INDISPENSABLE TO EVERY LOVER OF CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
"CIVIL GOVERNMENT AND RELIGION" is a pamphlet of 176 large octavo pages. Price, 25 cents.
Millions of Copies should be placed in the hands of thinking people AT ONCE. It clearly defines what position we, as American citizens, should sustain toward the effort now on foot to secure religious legislation. Address,
AMERICAN SENTINEL,
1059 Castro St., Oakland, Cal.
Or, 43 Bond St., New York.
Views of National Reform.
Series One, 151 pages; Size 4¾x7½ inches; price 15 cents.
This pamphlet contains thirteen treatises on the various phases of the National Reform Movement. The following are the subjects of the various chapters, each of which is complete in itself: Religious Liberty; National Reform Is Church and State; The Republic of Israel; Purity of National Religion; What Think Ye of Christ? Evils of Religious Legislation; The American Papacy; National Reform and Rights of Conscience; Bold and Base Avowal; National Reform Movement an Absurdity; The Salem Witchcraft; National Reformed Constitution and the American Hierarchy; National Reformed Presbyterianism
Address, AMERICAN SENTINEL,
1059 Castro St., Oakland, Cal.; 43 Bond St., New York
THE AMERICAN SENTINEL.
By Editor
AN EIGHT-PAGE WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO
THE DEFENSE OF AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS, THE PRESERVATION OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSTITUTION AS IT IS, SO FAR AS REGARDS RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS TESTS,
AND THE MAINTENANCE OF CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS RIGHTS.
It will ever be Uncompromisingly Opposed to anything tending toward a Union of Church and State, either in name or fact. It is well-known that there is a large and influential association in the United States bearing the name of the "National Reform Association," which is endeavoring to secure such a RELIGIOUS AMENDMENT to the Constitution of the United States as will "place all Christian laws, institutions, and usages on an undeniable legal basis in the fundamental law of the land." While there are many persons in this country who are opposed to, or look with suspicion upon, this movement, there are few, outside of the party, who realize what the influence of this amendment would be. The object of the American Sentinel will be to Vindicate the Rights of American Citizens, which, we believe, are threatened by this association. It will appeal to the very fundamental principles of our Government, and point out the consequences which would be sure to follow should they secure the desired Amendment to the Constitution. Every position taken will be carefully guarded and fortified by sound argument. Due respect will always be paid to the opinions of others, but the rights of conscience will be fearlessly maintained.
If no Agent in your vicinity, write to the Secretary of your State Tract Society or Address,
AMERICAN SENTINEL,
1059 Castro St., Oakland, Cal.
Spiritualism and the Bible
A CORRESPONDENT of the Truth Seeker, an infidel sheet published in New York, says:—
"The Spiritualists and the orthodox agree that after death the spirit continues to live. If the spirit can live without the body, it is reasonable to suppose that it would prefer to live in this world, where it is better acquainted than it would be in some other world."
Certainly, from the "orthodox" standpoint, nothing can be more reasonable than the doctrines of Spiritualism. If the dead are in fact more alive and more free than when in the body, it is no doubt reasonable to suppose that about everything claimed by Spiritualists is true; but from the Bible standpoint, nothing is more unreasonable or farther from the truth than the claims of Spiritualists. The Bible declares expressly that "the dead know not anything," and warns us against communicating with spirits, declaring that they are the spirits of devils. Rev. 16:14. And in reference to this very thing we are exhorted by the prophet in these words: "And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? to the law and to the testimony; if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." Isa. 8:19, 20. Modern Spiritualism and ancient witchcraft are identical, and both are forbidden by the word of God because utterly subversive of the truth of God.
A Remarkable Change Among the Jews
By Editor
A REMARKABLE change is taking place among the Jews. Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf, D. D., in an article on "Intermarriage," in the Jewish Times and Observer of April 19, says that Judaism of today differs from that of some centuries ago, and continues:—
“We have ceased to look upon ourselves as the exclusively God-appointed and God-anointed chosen people, as the sole depositaries of religious truth. We do not like to be excluded, nor do we wish to be exclusive. We recognize truth in all creeds, and look upon all human kind as the creation of God, nor do we regard anybody inferior to us, for having been so unwise as to select non-Jews for his parents. We have gone back to the pure and simple Judaism of the prophets, the religion that has for its aim the establishment of the common fatherhood of God and the common brotherhood of man, and a Judaism with such views, and with such a creed, cannot, without exposing itself to the charge of inconsistency, interpose barriers in the way of intermarriage, which is one of the most effective means for the establishment of the fraternization of human kind.”
And what will the end be? Does not the concession savor more of weakness and lack of religious vitality than it does of real fraternal feeling? The Judaism of the prophets was really but the Christianity of Christ.
REMAINING CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1889.
[A star (*) indicates that the meetings thus marked will be preceded by a worker's meeting.]
*Kansas, Downs, August 9-19
Virginia, Luray, " 13-20
Michigan (S. W.) Kalamazoo, " 13-20
*Missouri (general), Kingsville, " 13-20
California, Ferndale, Humboldt Co., " 15-22
*Arkansas, Rogers, " 20-27
*Maine, Pittsfield, " 20-27
*West Virginia, Grafton, " 20-27
Michigan (Eastern) Saginaw, Aug. 27 to Sept. 3
*Texas, Garland, " 27 to " 3
Vermont, St. Albans, " 27 to " 3
California, San Diego, " 29 to " 9
*Colorado, Sept. 10-17
Canada, Fitch Bay, P. Q. " 3-10
*Illinois, Bloomington, " 3-10
*Nebraska, Fremont, " 17-24
*Indiana, Kokomo, " 17-24
*Tennessee, Guthrie, Ky., " 24 to Oct. 1
*California (general), Oakland, " 25 to " 7
California, Arroyo Grande, Oct. 22-29
Elder Haskell Sails for Africa
By Editor
RECENT letters from London inform us that Elder S. N. Haskell sailed for Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, July 19. We expect some interesting reports from him soon concerning the work in the African field, which will be duly given to our readers.
Prohibition Sentiment in Kansas
A CORRESPONDENT of the New York Times, who has been investigating prohibition in Kansas, and feeling the public pulse on the subject, has come to the conclusion that if prohibition were the issue at the polls this fall, it would be affirmed by at least 100,000 majority. Kansas is an agricultural State, and the evidence goes to show that the vast majority of the farmers there are prohibitionists first, last, and all the time.
Upper Columbia Tract Society Report
By Editor
WE publish this week a report of the proceedings of the Upper Columbia Tract Society, which we received almost too late for insertion in this number, but as it was already long past the time that the report should have appeared, we have made a special effort to print it at once. These reports are of interest to very many and should be published, but we wish that those who are charged with the responsibility of preparing them would be a little more prompt.
Johnstown Flood Losses and Relief
IT is stated that the most reliable estimate of the loss of life in the Johnstown flood is now put at over 10,000. The total relief already afforded the sufferers in the Conemaugh Valley is said to be about $2,200,000. The number of persons to be fed has varied from a maximum of 31,950 to the present commissary roll of 7,000. Considering the number of sufferers, the loss of life, and the utter destruction of property, the amount contributed was not large. The contributions in money to Chicago, immediately after the great fire, from all parts of the United States and from the rest of the world, amounted to five million dollars.
Gladstone on Church and State
FIFTY years ago Mr. Gladstone, then a member of Parliament from Newark, wrote a small book entitled, "The Religion and its Relation with the State," in which he advocated the idea that it was the duty of a government of the country as a government, to adopt and propagate whatever form of religion the majority of the people believed to be true. But Mr. Gladstone has lived long enough since writing his book to entirely change his views in regard to Church and State, and is now an avowed advocate of disestablishment in Scotland and Wales; and, indeed, in England also, as soon as the people shall be ready for such a step.
The Pillar of Cloud Explained
By Editor
THE following from an English journal, the Christian Commonwealth, shows to what extent accredited ministers of the gospel in Protestant churches accept of the records of divine revelation. It seems to us that it would be much easier to deny that such a man as Moses ever existed, or that such an exodus from Egypt ever took place. Here is the item:—
"Wonderful expositions will never cease. The pillar of cloud which accompanied the Israelites is described by Canon Taylor in Good Words as a sandstorm. He recently saw one in Egypt. As it approached, the black column blotted out the sun like a pillar of darkness, and then, as it passed behind, it was like a column of fire, illuminated with the lurid light shining through the haze. Moonlight would produce a similar illumination at night, and thus the pillar of fire of the exodus may be accounted for. What is puzzling is, how Moses could have been so much sillier than Canon Taylor as not to know cloud and fire from sand and moonshine."
Opium, Alcohol, and Crime
By Editor
REFERRING to a lot of youthful criminals recently sent before the courts of San Francisco, the Chronicle of that city says:—
"Doubtless if these youths who were sentenced on Saturday had been asked to give the cause of their downfall, nine-tenths would have answered, Opium. This drug, which may be bought at scores of places in Chinatown and at nearly every drug store, is responsible for most of the petty crime in this city, which sends young men to San Quentin or the House of Correction for the first time. Its baleful influence is recognized by all penologists as well as by the police, but the influence of those interested in its sale seems too powerful for the law; and thus far it has received no material check."
There is probably much truth in what the Chronicle says, though it is probable that alcohol in some form or other is responsible for fully as much of the crime as is opium. The sale of both alcoholic drinks and opium ought to be prohibited under such severe penalties that only the most reckless would dare to vend them. But the secular press of this State dare not say a word against the liquor traffic. They are bold in denouncing opium, for the traffic in that is largely in the hands of Chinamen, and they don't vote, but the gentlemen who own and run saloons and breweries have the ballot and know how to use it against those who would interfere with their "business."
SAN DIEGO CAMP.
By Cal. Conf. Com.
It is now arranged that Elder A. T. Jones will be with us in the San Diego camp-meeting. We trust all of our people in that southern field will make an earnest effort to attend the meeting, and to bring as many of their friends as possible with them to share the benefits of this annual gathering.
CAL. CONF. COM.
OAKLAND CAMP-MEETING COMMITTEE.
By California Conference Committee
WE hereby appoint as the committee for our general camp-meeting, the following persons: G. D. Hager, G. A. Baker, G. W. Mills, and J. W. Bond. Work will commence upon the ground Monday morning, September 9. This is necessary in order to be ready to open the worker's meeting on the morning of the 18th as appointed. Let such of the churches as can furnish able-bodied men have them on hand by Monday, the 9th.
CAL. CONF. COM.
TENTS FOR THE OAKLAND MEETING.
By California Conference Committee
LET those wishing to rent tents for the Oakland camp, or who have tents of their own to pitch, report at once to Elder J. N. Loughborough, Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal., stating the size of tents desired. The prices for rent are as usual: 14x19, $7.00 each; 12x16, $6.00 each; 10x12, striped, $5.00 each; 10x12, white, $5.00. We have two tents of smaller size for $3.00 each. Let the orders come in as rapidly as possible that the plot of camp may be arranged in good time.