BEING A
Consecutive Arrangement of the Narrative and other portions of the Old and New Testaments,
In the words of the Authorized Version, embellished with
NEARLY 300 FINE ENGRAVINGS AND MAPS
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While the Bible is a book for all, there are some parts of it which are as milk for babes, and some as strong meat for men. The publishers of the "Child's Bible" have endeavored to put in consecutive form such portions of the Holy Scripture as seem best adapted to the wants and capacities of childhood, in the words of the Bible text. And where the sense requires it, words and clauses have been inserted in brackets, sometimes as summaries of what has been omitted, and sometimes as connecting links.
Believing that the youth should know at what cost the English Bible was won and preserved for them, there has been prefixed to this edition an account of the Sacred Scriptures from the time of their origin to the present day, prominence being given to the struggle of the English Reformers for its translation into the English language.
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REVISED EDITION—JUST ISSUED
By Ellet Joseph Waggoner
Thoughts on Christian Baptism.
BY ELD. J. H. WAGGONER.
Being an examination of its ACTIONS, SUBJECTS AND RELATIONS.
Also, a brief consideration of the Historical Evidences of Trine Immersion.
WE regret that we are not able to present in full the proceedings of the General Conference at the close of the volume, but the Conference was not expected to adjourn before the time of our going to press. Elder Butler has been prostrated with malarial fever, and is very feeble. He does not expect to be able to resume labor for several months, owing to the condition of his brain, which must have rest. We are pleased to learn that he has been re-elected President of the Conference.
TRACT AND MISSIONARY SOCIETIES.
By Editor
Our T. & M. Societies are no longer to be treated as an experiment. The fact of their usefulness is well established. It has become a saying with those who have been close observers of our work that the prosperity of the cause in any State is to be measured by the energy and efficiency of the T. & M. Societies. The work is spreading, and the fields are opening too fast to be occupied by our ministers, few as they are. Our periodicals, books, pamphlets, and tracts, have an important place to occupy in this cause, and nothing but organized and systematic efforts will meet the demand. Where society efforts are feeble and inefficient, the cause cannot greatly prosper at this stage of the work. Not only does the cause need the service, but the people need the labor for their own spiritual strength and growth. The church is prosperous when all are workers; it is weak when the labor is left to a few, and the many remain inactive. Inactivity induces laziness; a lazy Christian is an "unprofitable servant;" and the unprofitable servant shall be cast "into outer darkness." Matt. 25:30.
What is now transpiring in California shows how speedily the prophecies, toward which we have been looking for a third of a century, may be fulfilled. When the enforcement of the Sunday has been spoken of, California has been supposed to be the last State in which such a work would find favor. But an excitement has been raised on the subject as sudden and intense as it was unexpected. Mass meetings are being held, and the influence of pastors of churches and of State and city officials is brought to bear in favor of the movement. Considerable enthusiasm is manifested, and the public is becoming aroused on the subject. The opponents of the law are also earnestly working, and the strife promises to be fierce and bitter. We deplore it and its consequences, but we cannot avert it. As a political and partisan question we are neutral; we cannot join in the enforcement of the law, nor will we unite with those who are leaguing together to oppose it. There is every indication that we shall soon see, that which we have long believed, that the Sunday question will prove the most prominent and exciting political question of the day. "A little while," and the time will come "when man's work is done." We hope to see a general revival of interest in the Missionary Societies and missionary work.
We suggest to the Presidents and Directors to look well to the spiritual condition of their charges. No work can prosper—no energy can be efficiently put forth—without spiritual strength and zeal. "It is not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord."
WORK FOR CANVASSERS.
By Editor
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We ask our friends in California to remember Brother Haskell's appeal in behalf of "The Signs in California." The cause of present truth must have the support of your efforts, and you and your neighbors need the paper and the truth it contains. Let us all be "diligent in business"—especially that business which will aid the spread of the Third Angel's message—"fervent in spirit, serving the Lord."
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PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AT OAKLAND, CAL., FOR THE
Missionary Society of Seventh-Day Adventists
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BIBLE SANCTIFICATION:
By Editor
A CONTRAST OF TRUE AND FALSE THEORIES.
BY MRS. E. G. WHITE.
THIS is a pamphlet of only 84 pages, but its value is not to be judged by its size. It is just what its title indicates: a faithful presentation of Bible truth on this important subject, and an exposure of the false theories prevailing in regard to it. Every believer in Bible truth should read it. Buy it, read it, and lend it to your neighbor. Price 10 cts.
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DYING DECEMBER.
By Editor
REVIVE the embers of the fire,
And sing a happy song;
The bell tolls nine beneath the spire
And winter nights are long;
The world is cold and we grow old,
But loving hearts are strong.
The love that lives beyond the tomb
Burns brighter at the last;
Then let the heart-light banish gloom
And care go down the past;
The glad New Year will soon be here,
The old is flying fast.
THE "religious sentiment" which the Christian Statesman's S. F. Correspondent says is the only hope of the success of the Sunday cause, is cacheing itself, as the Spaniards would say. It is now prudently hidden in the mass meetings. "Police regulation" is the watch-word; "patriotism" is the ruling motive; and "the American Sunday" the object. But the law enforces the keeping of the "Christian Sabbath" all the same, and that is the sole intent of those who pull the wires.
THE assassin, Guiteau, insults the public with another "statement." In proof of his insanity at the time of the murder he says: "Only a miracle saved me from being shot then and there. It was the most insane, foolhardy act possible, and no one in his right mind could have done it." This does not at all agree with the surprise he manifested when he learned that the "stalwarts" denounced the act, and that the papers united in his condemnation. He planned as coolly and deliberately as a reckless man could, and only tried the inspiration and insanity dodge when disappointed in not being sustained by other disappointed office seekers. He has also proved himself as cowardly as he is villainous, which is not a trait of insanity.
AFTER a sermon recently preached by an Oakland D. D., in favor of enforcing the Sunday law, some of the members of the congregation were heard giving utterance to strong commendations of the sermon and of the law. Said one: "I am glad the Seventh-day Adventists will have to come to time." We are well aware that this pious feeling is strong in some, and is pleased at the opportunity to show itself. But if these over-religious ones will take pains to read the law of God, which Paul says "is holy, and just, and good," they will learn that the Seventh-day Adventists have come to time, to God's own time, for He himself declared, "The seventh day is the Sabbath of Jehovah, thy God." He calls it, "My holy day." Whose time is the Sunday, to which they have come? To whom and to what is that time sacred? If any are in doubt upon that question we recommend to their attention the proof given in the article in this paper, on the "Enforcement of the Christian Sabbath."
A Great Book on the Greatest Subject.
By Editor
NEW CHEAP EDITION.
THE LIFE AND WORDS OF CHRIST.
By CUNNINGHAM GEIKIE, D. D.
This edition of Geikie's "Life of Christ" contains all the copious notes of the author, and an index. It brings Dr. Geikie's famous work within the reach of every Christian family in the land.
To each new subscriber to the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, we will give a copy of the "Life and Words of Christ," by Cunningham Geikie, D. D., a work of profound learning and extensive research, clearly written and intensely interesting. It is a volume of over eight hundred pages. The charge for postage and wrapping will be ten cents extra, making the cost of both book and paper only $2.10.
TO OUR OLD SUBSCRIBERS.
To each one of our old patrons who will renew his subscription before January 1882, and send us three new subscribers, we will also send free, by mail, a copy of the premium book.
INDUCEMENTS TO WORKERS.
By Publisher
We have selected a few choice and valuable books which we will give as prizes to our friends who will send us six or more new subscribers.
FOR SIX NEW SUBSCRIBERS we will give you your choice of the following: "The Comparative New Testament," the "Life and Epistles of St. Paul," by Conybeare and Howson, "Thoughts on Daniel" (new edition), or "Thoughts on Revelation" (new edition).
FOR TWELVE NEW SUBSCRIBERS, your choice of "Handbook of Bible Geography," "Bible Manners and Customs," "Pilgrim's Progress," 12 mo. illustrated, "Josephus' History," or "Cruden's Complete Concordance."
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A MINE OF INFORMATION.
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History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week
BY ELD. J. N. ANDREWS.
THE Bible record of the Sabbath; the secular history concerning it; the successive steps by which the change to the first day was made; and the work of restoration, are given in detail.
EVERY TEXT OF SCRIPTURE
Concerning the Sabbath is commented on at length; and the
COMPLETE TESTIMONY OF THE FATHERS
In regard to the Sabbath and first day is given. The comparative merits of the seventh and the first day Sabbaths are fully shown. A copious index enables the reader to find the comments on any text, or the statement of any historian.
Should be read by everybody. 528 pp. Price, $1.25. Address, PACIFIC PRESS, Oakland, Cal.
A BOOK FOR THE TIMES.
The Religious Amendment to the Constitution:
OR
THE SABBATH, THE SUNDAY, THE CHANGE AND THE RESTITUTION.
THE object of the proposed Constitutional Amendment, together with the authority for it, is fully canvassed.
The views of the leaders of the parties both for and against the Amendment are fairly given in this book.
The present agitation of the Sunday Law makes this book especially interesting and instructive at this time.
Bound in cloth, 380 pp. Price, $1.00.
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OUR COUNTRY'S FUTURE FORETOLD.
By Uriah Smith
THE UNITED STATES IN PROPHECY.
BY ELD. U. SMITH.
THIS is a full exposition of a portion of prophecy which applies to our own government, showing the position the United States holds in prophecy, and the part it has to act in the closing scenes of time.
THE SUNDAY MOVEMENT,
Which is now attracting such general attention, is thoroughly canvassed; and abundant testimony is given to prove that in a few years this will be the
ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION
In this country. Facts and statistics are largely presented, showing in the most conclusive manner that this government is the one pointed out in the prophecy quoted. 200 pages. Bound, 40 cents. Paper covers 20 cents.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
FOR 1882.
THANKFUL for the blessing of God which has attended our efforts in the past, we commence the eighth volume of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES with increased confidence in its success. The favor with which it has been received, and the evidence of the good accomplished by it, fills our hearts with gratitude to Him under whose providence it was originated, and by whose favor it has been upheld.
The present editors will continue their labors for it, with such assistants as may be found necessary. The contributors who have so greatly added to its interest and usefulness in the past, are engaged to furnish articles for the future.
Every endeavor will be put forth to make it a first-class paper, both as to its contents and its moral tone. As it was from the first designed as a missionary paper, the wants of the mission work and missionary workers will especially be kept in view. Its variety of departments and wide range of subjects peculiarly fit it for this field.
The SIGNS OF THE TIMES has passed through its seventh volume and has not only proved to be of unusual interest to its thousands of readers, who are found in all parts of the world, but is approved wherever it is known as a reliable expositor of Scripture. Its contents will embrace the following
DEPARTMENTS:
EDITORIAL.—This will present our leading doctrines; discuss the questions of the day which are of present interest to the student of prophecy; examine passing events which may stand related to the prophecies as signs of our times; give answers to questions on Bible subjects, and articles on practical Christianity.
GENERAL ARTICLES.—This will embrace a wide variety of subjects, in articles both original and selected; practical, doctrinal, expository, and miscellaneous. Prominent among these we would make special mention of the series of articles on Bible history, found on the first page of each paper.
TEMPERANCE.—The SIGNS will always be an ardent advocate of temperance, from a Christian stand-point; advocating, not only abstinence from intoxicating drinks, but that Christian temperance which is worthy to be associated with the subjects of righteousness and Judgment to come.—Acts 24:25.
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