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Review and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 25.

The Greatest of These Is Charity
Earlier text: The German Union Conference

Branch Sabbath Schools

By L. Flora Plummer

A most interesting phase of the work of the Sabbath-school Department is now known as the Branch Sabbath-school Work. These branch schools are held for the children of those not of our faith, and are mostly conducted by the young people of the Sabbath schools. Perhaps no better idea could be given of this work than by quoting from letters received at this office.
The following is from Brother E. H. Huntley, and speaks of the work in St. Paul, Minn.: “We have four branch Sabbath schools in good running order, with a total membership of eighty-four, not counting officers, teachers, and those attending from our main Sabbath school. Nearly all the members of our regular school have something to do in branch Sabbath-school work. Even the children seem to feel a responsibility in bringing others to the schools. I do not know of anything that we have taken hold of yet that has in it the possibility of developing workers that this work has. We are planning for two more branch schools. Many of the children in these schools are children of Catholic parents, and they seem to take a deep interest in the lessons.”
Miss A. Helen Wilcox, the Iowa Sabbath-school secretary, writes: “During the past winter about one hundred and forty children have been brought into our branch Sabbath schools in Des Moines. The work has been largely carried on by the young people of the Des Moines church. Most of these children have been in the poorer parts of the city. They are bright, and it is encouraging to the worker, as he reviews the school from week to week, to receive prompt, correct answers to his questions. These children appreciate what is being done for them, and they have completely won the hearts of the young people who are working for them, and the young people have also realized the fulfillment of Luke 6: 38. One woman has been reclaimed who has been breaking the Sabbath for years, though at one time she was a member of our denomination. She was pleased to send her little daughter to the church school which developed from one of the branch Sabbath schools. The church school was a decided success. Half-day sessions were held, and the school was taught by one of the teachers in the Des Moines church school, assisted by one of her older pupils. We have been much encouraged as we have seen the interest which the parents of the children have manifested. The needs were such that considerable clothing had to be distributed. This was contributed by Sabbath schools in different parts of the State. One little girl from Sioux Rapids sent a little coat and bonnet which she said she wanted to go to a motherless girl about whom I had written to the children. She afterward wrote me that she was so glad that even the bonnet would fit; for she did want to do something to help.”
“The tangible results of the branch schools in Des Moines might be summarized as follows: Regular Sunday evening meetings in one locality; one church school; hundreds of articles of clothing distributed; one Sabbath-breaking Adventist reclaimed; increasing cleanliness in the homes of the people in the poorer districts who have come in contact with our work; an excellent missionary garden planted to defray the expenses of one school; about seventeen other branch schools started in the State; new spiritual life developed in those who have been engaged in the work; increased confidence gained by timid workers, to enable them to speak in public, etc.; greatly increased interest in the young people’s meetings.”
Miss Ida Nelson, of College View, State Sabbath-school secretary of Nebraska, writes of a very interesting branch school which some of the College View workers are holding in the western part of Lincoln. “Our branch school is held in one of the houses of a cluster of five. There are just ten children living in those houses, and they all attend the school regularly. Our first meeting was held while a most fearful dust storm was raging, but we had a very interesting time. I gave copies of Our Little Friend to the children, and pointed out the lesson, asking them to study it. The next Sabbath it was evident that they had studied the lesson; for they answered most of the questions readily. We divide the children into three classes, sit on the floor, with the children around us. We have children’s songs printed on muslin in large type, so the children can read them, and they learn the songs quickly, and enjoy them very much. The children now expect us every Sabbath. When they see us coming, they run to meet us, and want to carry our Bibles and song books. Last Sabbath when we went home, they accompanied us several blocks, seeming to want to be with us as long as they could. It is a precious work, and those who have been going out with me enjoy it very much.”
A mission Sunday school has recently been organized by the members of the Young People’s Society in Kansas City, Mo. One of the helpers in this work writes: “The school is in the slum portion of the city. Many of the people are Italians, only the children understanding English. We had thirty children in attendance last Sunday. Some of them had never before attended a religious meeting. Several business men have looked in, some staying through the meeting. Some club ladies whose meetings discontinue during the summer are going to give the amount they would pay in dues, for the support of the mission. The Sabbath school furnishes copies of Our Little Friend, and we have ordered some copies of the Life Boat, and hope to do much good with them. It is the younger people who have started this, interested the older ones to help, and hope to be able to carry it on.”
We all rejoice because of the success of this comparatively new line of work. It means the growth of the true missionary spirit in the hearts of our young people, and their development into successful laborers. It means that the gospel is being given to many children, and to some of the parents through their children. We have been told of a time, which is now not far distant, when “the Spirit of God will come upon the children, and they will do a work in the proclamation of the truth which the older ones cannot do.” I wish we might have one or more branch Sabbath schools wherever there is a Sabbath school. Is there not a suggestion to many in these reports of work now going on?
MRS. L. FLORA PLUMMER.

Another Church in Jamaica

By F. I. Richardson

AGAIN we come with the glad tidings of another church building, completed and given to the great Master, to be a witness to all passers-by of the soon coming of the blessed Saviour. This time it is at Golden Grove in the parish of St. Anns. The light of the third angel's message was first brought to this place by Brother Robert Fletcher in 1896, who, with his wife and son, accepted the truth at a tent effort in Kingston the previous year. Finding some difficulty in making a living in the city, he came to his old home. Soon an interest was created. As a result of a tent effort conducted by Elders C. A. Hall and W. W. Eastman six accepted present truth. Through personal effort and the distribution of our literature, the company has continued to grow, until it now numbers twenty-eight. Being very poor, and only a few of the number being men, it has taken nearly two years to complete the building. This may seem a little strange to some of our readers, as the building is only eighteen by thirty feet; but in this place it is a larger undertaking than it would be to erect a modern building of twice the size in Michigan.
BUILDING A CHURCH
BUILDING A CHURCH
The dedicatory services were held April 6, and were conducted by W. W. Eastman and the writer. Three services were held during the day, and were well attended by those not of our faith, with the usual result—much prejudice was broken down. It is really encouraging to build churches here, if for no other purpose than the good effect it has upon the people living in the vicinity.
At nearly every one of the twelve places where we have erected buildings, prejudice has been changed to favor, and the work is steadily growing. So, dear brethren, do not be discouraged in contributing of your means to advance the blessed work in its various branches; for in the great gathering day, which is so near, you will see such returns for the investment as will give you an eternity of satisfaction and happiness.
F. I. RICHARDSON.
Kingston.

Another Conference Organized

By W. H. Thurston

The general meeting at St. John, New Brunswick, was held according to appointment, and it was a success in every way. Previously to the holding of this meeting, Elder Langdon and the writer visited several churches in the provinces, holding meetings at each place. These meetings were all well attended, and the shout of victory was heard all along the way.
The meeting at Indian Harbor was of special importance on account of the dedication of the church. The believers there had worked hard and sacrificed to get the building up free from debt, and they now have a suitable place of worship. The dedication took place May 18. The church was filled to its utmost capacity, and a deep interest was manifested. Elder Langdon led in the services, and it was a very pleasant occasion.
In four other places, ground has been purchased for church buildings, and two of these are already under construction. It is hoped that all four will be ready for dedication before 1903.
At the St. John meeting, the Maritime Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island) were organized into a conference, with Elder Geo. E. Langdon president. Elder M. S. Babcock, of Ohio, Elder Wm. Guthrie, of Iowa, and James G. Hannah, of Michigan, were all there at the beginning of the meeting. Having been invited to make the provinces their field of labor, they have come to stay. The churches were well represented, the Spirit of the Lord was present, and all felt especially blest. Sabbath day was an occasion long to be remembered on account of a special blessing received by all. Elder Babcock preached a very helpful sermon in the forenoon, and the afternoon social meeting was a solemn, heart-searching occasion. It was a glorious day, and victory was the result. Different ones were heard to say, “It is good to be here,” “What a grand meeting,” “I am so glad I came,” “It were the best meeting ever held in the provinces,” etc.
All the meetings were good, and to the Lord be all the praise. There was not a discordant note heard, and perfect harmony prevailed during all the business transactions. This new organization is known as the Maritime Conference. The brethren are full of faith, and the outlook is encouraging. The dear churches and companies throughout this conference are much encouraged, and express themselves as pleased with the new order of things. The missionary spirit is being revived, and a united effort is now in progress. There are many young people in this conference who are preparing for active service. There is work for every man, woman, and child; and when all the church members take hold and do as they have ability, a great forward movement will be realized in the gospel work.
“Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”
W. H. THURSTON.

General Notes

THE message is gaining a foothold in Birnamwood, Wis., where two persons have recently begun to observe the Sabbath.
SEVEN additions to the church at Johnson, Vt., are reported by the president of the Vermont Conference, Elder J. W. Watt.
THE church at Bluffton, Minn., has been strengthened by the recent addition of five converts, who received baptism at that place, May 10.
THE church at Merced, Cal., received four additions by baptism, May 24. A report from Armona, Cal., dated May 31, states that the Grangeville church has had eleven accessions as the result of meetings which have been recently held at that place.
BROTHER L. A. SPRING reports that ten persons have recently accepted the truth at Grand Junction, Colo., all of whom expected to unite with the Grand Junction church. Several have recently joined the church by letter, and the membership has been materially strengthened.
ELDER R. C. PORTER reports that a good work is being accomplished in the city of St. Louis, Mo., where meetings are being held among both the colored and the white population. Two persons were received into the church, June 7, and seven others announced a decision to walk in the light of the third angel’s message.
AT the camp meeting at Portland, Ore., it was voted to divide the North Pacific Conference, and form two new conferences, one to be known as the Western Oregon Conference, and the other as the Western Washington Conference. The officers selected for the Western Oregon Conference are: President, F. M. Burg; Secretary and Treasurer, H. E. Hoyt; Missionary Secretary, G. W. Pettit. Executive Committee: F. M. Burg, H. J. Schamper, C. J. Cole, W. R. Simmons, and L. I. Stiles. The following officers were chosen for the Western Washington Conference: President, S. W. Nellis; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Daisy Cuddy; Missionary Secretary, W. H. Coffin. Executive Committee: S. W. Nellis, E. L. Stewart, A. Q. Shryock, W. C. F. Ward, and E. T. Cornell.
The officers selected at the Pendleton (Ore.) camp meeting for the Upper Columbia Conference are as follows: President, A. J. Breed; Secretary and Treasurer, J. L. Kay. Executive Committee: A. I. Breed, J. A. Holbrook, J. W. Posey, J. M. Willoughby, and W. H. Saxby. The office of missionary secretary is to be supplied by the executive committee.

Tristan da Cunha

By S. H. Carnahan

SEVERAL years ago I began corresponding with persons on Tristan da Cunha, a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean. This little world contains about one hundred and fifteen inhabitants. A quantity of literature pertaining to the truths for this time was solicited from our people, and sent to the islanders. Now, cheering word comes of how thankful they are that I began correspondence with them; for they have received much light upon the Scriptures, and rejoice in it. They have been neglected, and are greatly in need of clothing for both men and women, and they also make an appeal for books suitable for children. I hope the means will be contributed to procure the needed aid. If those reading this wish to send a small gift to me for this purpose, it will be properly applied. Address me at Elgin, Ore.
S. H. CARNAHAN.

Work in Clarence, Michigan

By C. A. Hansen; Mrs. C. A. Hansen

Michigan

CLARENCE.—We have been in this place about six weeks. Our services have had an average attendance of ninety. Thus far twelve adults and several children have accepted our faith, but we are praying earnestly for the many who profess to know but who do not obey, and also for those who are unsettled. We now spend three days each week with this company, and devote the rest of the time to the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.”
We are of good courage; yet we feel that we need the prayers of God’s people that we may find grace to do our God-given task. C. A. HANSEN, Mrs. C. A. HANSEN.

South Dakota

By F. D. Starr

COLUMBIA. — Our canvassers’ school at this place closed March 25, and most of the canvassers went directly to their various fields of labor. A week before the close of the school, we passed through a trial by fire. The rented building in which the brethren had their rooms, burned to the ground, and those who roomed there lost most of their clothes, books, etc. This was a severe loss for them, but they bore it with much patience.
Since the close of the school, I have visited the churches at Webster and Millbank, and also the company at Groton; have also held meetings with our German churches at Bowdle and Longlake. At all these places the blessing of the Lord was experienced in good measure.
Most of my time now is devoted to the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons;” and like others who are engaged in that work, I find some interesting experiences. It is good to engage in this part of the Lord’s work. F. D. STARR.

Elder G. A. Grauer’s Experience in the Work with “Christ’s Object Lessons”

By G. A. Grauer

I HAVE so much to say that I could talk for an hour. I must first make a confession—and it is very humiliating to make this confession. But when the call came for us to sell books, I said I would not do it. But, brethren, I could not rest. That book was before me wherever I went, and at last I could not sleep. Then the idea struck me, Why not go to the Lord and ask him about this thing? I had forgotten all about the Lord, and I went to him, and made it a matter of prayer, and just as surely as I was convinced before that it was not my work, I was then convinced that it was my work.
I began canvassing, and sold between fifty and sixty books. I went to the churches, asking the Lord to help me sell the book, touch some hearts to get them to work, and we had a real old-fashioned prayer meeting. The next day was rainy, but that day about fifteen books were sold, and by the next two weeks we had sold more than our quota.
I said to the church, “You are living here in a city of fourteen thousand. If you have sold your quota, are you satisfied? Do you think it is too much to put a thousand books in this city?” They did not think it was too much. I said, “The money is only a secondary matter; it is the carrying of the everlasting gospel that is to be considered first. There is a blessing in this book, and we shall see our work increasing.” And, brethren, the church has sold its quota twice, and is working harder than ever to sell another thousand.
I went to another church, and there I put the same proposition. They said to me, “What shall we do? The people from Bethel came down and canvassed the city over again and again.” I said, “Brethren, let us canvass it over again.” The books were ordered. I told them I was sure they could sell them. I said, “You give me the names of some of those people, and I will try it.” You may be sure they did not give me the easiest persons in that city. They gave me about a dozen names. They said, “You might as well try to squeeze blood out of a turnip as to get money out of these people.” I said, “I can do it.” But before I went, I asked the Lord to go with me. Of all these people I canvassed, only one refused. I sold books to eleven of the twelve. I said, “It is the work of the Lord. The people are educated to it, they know that the movement comes from the Lord.” I told them that this was only the beginning. I would have been disappointed if they had stopped there.
I want to tell you one more thing. Brother Covert is a canvasser, too. He canvassed one man and sold him a book, and got his pay. Not knowing that, I canvassed the same man over again, and sold him a book. How was that? I do not know how it was, but I know the Lord helped me.
I visited another church after this. Their quota amounted to nearly four hundred copies. This church is living in the woods, no city near. I emphasized the fact that in selling this book, we are doing gospel work. That church got its quota. Then I said, “Now, brethren and sisters, if you cannot sell your books, let me know, and I will help you.” They told me that they would be glad to have me visit them again, but if I wanted to sell their books, I had better stay away. The people are taking hold of this work, and the Lord is blessing. I hold Bible readings, make missionary visits, and preach often. But besides doing all this work, I have sold between fifty and sixty books. Brethren, this work has brought me nearer to the Lord; it has done all good—the church members have new life in them. These two churches have instructed me to write to Brother Covert that they will stand by him until the last book is sold.
THE RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS
THE RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS

Donors to the Relief of the Schools

The Total Cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to June 14, 1902; is $44,061.19.
NAME AMOUNT
Mrs. Emma Ross $ 2 50
Edith & Augusta Timm 2 00
Mrs. D. Lingenfelter 1 25
Fritz Guy 5 70
H. Hopkins 1 00
C. D. Christensen 5 00
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alderson 5 00
Mrs. M. S. Coll 3 00
Wm. Dumke 1 00
R. M. Wood 3 00
Mary More 5 00
Kary Warner 25
J. E. Winslow 1 25
R. S. Clark 10
Donation 15 95
M. G. Mead 3 00
Mrs. M. E. Endriss 5 00
E. A. Nelson 50
Roscoe T. Baer 25
Birdie Watson 5 00
C. A. Parritt 3 00
Donation 2 00
Nettie Ketring 1 00
S. J. Crandall 2 00
Mabel Thayer 4 00
Mrs. Eliza Gurr 5 00
Mrs. J. D. Hughes 1 00
Mrs. H. Perrior 4 00
Priscilla White 1 00
Mrs. A. I. Carmen 1 00
C. E. Finch & E. E. Merchant 50
P. D. Taylor 2 00
Wm. Nash 2 00
L. W. White 1 50
Hutchinson (Minn.) church 2 40
Lida Polson 5 00
Geo. C. Perrine 2 00
A friend 2 00
Ella M. Towns 3 00
Mr. & Mrs. W. O. Youngs 2 00
Geo. Spaulding 5 00
Andrew Johnson 10 00
Mrs. E. R. Porter 1 00
A sister 1 00
Teressa Conrad 5 00
Mrs. Kate Bassler 2 00
J. S. Filman 2 50
Nors Shield 5 00
C. S. Kinzer 5 00
Mrs. S. C. Clark 5 00
Arthur Toedt 10 00
Chas. Gren 1 25
Ruby Lecklider 50
W. C. & A. McCuaig 1 00
Church school 20
George Beermann 50
Sarah C. Phariss 2 00
J. B. Green 5 00
Palmyra Sabbath school 1 25
A friend 20 00
Louis Schmidt 100 00
W. E. A. Aul 5 00
J. C. Wade 5 00
Mrs. L. H. Stone 2 50
Mrs. E. E. Tarr 2 00
Mrs. Jennie Walker 20 00
G. Treichgraeber

The Best Canvass for “Christ’s Object Lessons”

By Ellen G. White

The Lord comes very near the workers, and angels go before them. The work of selling the book is to accomplish double and triple good in different lines. Many more will buy the book when they are told of the object for which it is being sold, than if it were being sold for the ordinary purpose. Those who purchase it feel that they are doing something to advance a good cause. The work is done with such earnestness that it appeals to their hearts. It is a lesson to them, and although many are not of our faith, they appreciate the effort that is being made. They are impressed with the earnestness of the workers. They realize that what they are doing is commended by the Lord, who blesses every good work. Light shines into their hearts. To many the conviction of the Spirit of God will come through the seed sown by this unselfish work done for the Master. The saving of many precious souls will be the result of the work done in canvassing for “Christ’s Object Lessons.”
E. G. WHITE.

Another Advantage

By F. D. Starr

THE various advantages there are to be gained in selling the excellent book, “Christ’s Object Lessons,” have been set before us,—the benefit that comes to the seller in the Christian experience that he gets, the benefit that comes to the buyer in the precious truth he purchases, the benefit that comes to the schools in the relief from financial embarrassment, the advantage to our work in having the reproach of debt rolled off from us, and the benefit to the cause in general in the openings for further missionary work that will be discovered by the worker while selling the book. There is still another advantage that the writer has discovered by experience. While explaining to a lady who purchased a copy of the book, that all the proceeds from the sale of the same go to pay off the indebtedness on our schools, she made inquiry about our schools, as to what was taught in them, their location, the expense of attending, etc., stating that they desired to send a son and a daughter, a young man and a young woman, to some good school. I took this opportunity heartily to recommend our school at College View, and give them the address of the president of the school.
Without doubt there are many cases like this, where there are young people who might be induced to attend some one of our various institutions of learning, the worker recommending the school that is located in the territory where he is working, whether it be Berrien Springs, South Lancaster, or wherever it may be. It certainly would be well to bear this in mind, and judiciously speak of the merits of our schools, and thus win some of the young people by inducing them to attend our colleges.
I believe, however, that much discretion must be used in referring to the matter of the debts. Many people know nothing about these debts, and I am satisfied that I have lost orders by mentioning the fact that the proceeds go to pay debts on our schools. The persons canvassed were about to purchase the book upon its own merits, because it evidently was worth the money, but this new suggestion put it more upon the basis of benevolence on their part, and of begging for assistance on the part of the seller, and with many this idea is not as acceptable as that of a business transaction. But in all events we can work to increase the attendance at our schools while selling the book.
F. D. STARR.

Two Calebs

By A. O. Burrill

A few weeks ago I spent one day canvassing at Colden, N. Y. I met an aged couple who long had loved the message. The husband recently had a shock, and is feeble. They seem to have the same kind of riches which were possessed by Lazarus. From their scanty purse they paid for one copy of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and I left another for them. Soon the pay came for that, and an order for four more. In a few days came an order for eight more, saying, “I will see what we can do. I think we can dispose of them.” This will make fourteen copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” in his home. If they had begun to think of their age and how infirm they were, how many books would they have sold?
The spirit of Caleb will sell thousands of these volumes. The Lord will go out before us. Of the one hundred copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” which came less than a month ago, I have about twenty left. These will soon be out among the people. We hope we can dispose of another hundred before the season is over. Sister Millington sells many copies of this book. If we will follow up this work, and we ought, New York can sell her quota of them.
A. O. BURRILL.

List of Missionary Acre Pledges

NAME     NATURE OF PLEDGE.
Sarah J. Straw, eggs laid on Sabbath for 1 month.
Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Kendall, 2 bu. wheat, and eggs laid on Sabbath for 1 month.
H. I. & Oscar J. Cox & John Johnson, 2-3 of 10 acres of pop corn.
Emma Johnson, proceeds of 200 hills of sweet potatoes.
M. S. & Ida M. Cantrell, proceeds of 25 chickens.
Emma Waldron, $1.
Floyd & Addie Lee, 1 acre corn.
Moses Hunt, $5.
Mariah C. Connerly, ½ proceeds eggs from 27 hens.
Nora & Della Hansen, proceeds of 2 hens and chickens.
Mort & Esta Tennant, proceeds from 2 hens and chickens.
Mr. & Mrs. H. P. Hansen, $5.
John Emery, $1.
Jasper Hill, $3.
William Hill, $1.
Mary A. Emery, proceeds of eggs laid on Sabbath for 5 months.
Nellie Lavelin, 5c. a week for 4 months.
Frank Garner, proceeds of 1 acre.
W. R. McMindes, 1 acre of wheat.
Mrs. Andrew Jensen, proceeds of an onion bed.
H. Farrell, $1.
Sarah A. Farrell, proceeds of hen and chickens.
Ally Ravy, $1.
Andrew Ravy, $1.
Martha Chipman, proceeds from eggs laid on Sabbath.
Ethel M. E. Hall, certain sum of money.
Lizzie C. Magnuson, 1 day's work.
Mrs. Elizabeth Floding, $4.
A. Bergfeldt, $5.
G. H. Beck, 1 brood of chickens.
Mrs. M. A. Cook, $5.
Burnico Bates, $5.
Mrs. Wm. Wright, $5.
Mrs. L. E. Taylor, $10.
A. L. Saffer, one third of second tithe of income.
D. N. & L. A. Potter, proceeds of five trees.
Samuel Bracebridge, ½ acre wheat.
H. Howe, $2.50.
Mrs. Minnie Whitehead, all can earn.
W. H. Whitehead, proceeds of 1 acre rye.
Mrs. Cora Olson, proceeds of first churning of butter.
Mrs. M. J. Madill, $2.
J. L. Locke, proceeds of potatoes.
J. H. Cardy, ½ acre corn.
Mrs. J. H. Cardy, eggs laid on Sabbath.
W. H. Bunch, one tenth harvest of oats.
Victoria P. Blissard, proceeds of chickens.
T. H. Patton, proceeds 1 acre oats and 1 acre of corn.
George C. Cary, 1 day's canvassing ($5 or more).
M. Stephen, ½ acre corn.
Carlton Stephens, ½ acre potatoes.
George A. Peek, proceeds of 1 acre.
Katie Remington, $1.50.
J. W. Remington, $1.
Mrs. M. E. Hine, $1.
W. H. & M. Cathey, 1 row sweet corn and 2 rows of potatoes.
Mrs. Eliza Yankee and children, $3, sale of chickens and potatoes.
W. M. Reed and wife, $2.
Clark G. Hamp, 1 acre oat hay.
Jacob Shively, $25.
M. F. Cram, proceeds of swarm of bees.
A. W. Heald, ½ proceeds of eggs.
H. E. Miles, $10, proceeds of lumber.
Mrs. Virgie Smith, $1 for extra work.
M. E. Smith, $1.
Mrs. Jennie A. Winters, 50c.
Floy Mae Mumphrey, proceeds of 10 lbs. seed potatoes.
Minnie Surdam, proceeds of eggs laid on Sabbath.

Still Persevere

By Wm. Covert

THE work of selling “Christ’s Object Lessons” continues with almost every church in the State. About two thirds of the entire quota for Wisconsin has now been ordered by our churches and by individuals in the State. In a number of instances persons have received orders for books that have not yet been ordered from the tract society. We are indeed glad that so much has been done, but we cannot slacken our interest nor cease the work until the count indicates that the work is done. “Courage in the Lord,” should be the watchword of every one. We can indeed be thankful for the excellent work done by our beloved college.
To know that we are doing a work advised by the Lord should bring zeal to all hearts. All may be assured that the quota of Wisconsin will be filled. The harder we work, the sooner it will be accomplished. Every book sold counts something upon the aggregate number, and every one who sells a book is doing a good work for the Lord’s cause. Keep on selling, and praise the Lord for the privilege of working in his cause.
WM. COVERT.

Ministers Taking Christ’s Object Lessons

MANY of our ministering brethren have shown their courage and faith in the Lord by becoming responsible, personally, for the entire quota of “Christ’s Object Lessons” which should properly be taken by the district under their charge. This shows faith and courage.

F. C. GILBERT

By F. C. Gilbert

Are You? Or Not? Which?

ARE you standing idle all the day, especially now in this eleventh hour's opportunity of finishing the quota of "Christ's Object Lessons"? or are you doing all in your power to come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty, and to do your share in making this work a success? Paul not only did his share of the work of preaching the gospel, but he said he labored more abundantly than they all. As a result, what a great amount of joy he had even in this life, to say nothing of the crown of life which awaits him at that day.
Certainly no enterprise has ever been given to us as a people that is so designed of God to show our love and devotion to him and to his cause, as well as to manifest our interest in the salvation of our fellow men, as is this. If we really have the love of Christ in our souls, we shall desire to see men and women brought to the saving knowledge of his truth, and shall wish to have a part in this grand work. The time is short. The work must soon be done. Now is the time for you to act. To say that you cannot do this, when the Lord has said you can, is not true faith, to say the least. When, in the name of the Lord, you go to perform his work, he will not only give you a blessing, but it will bring a great blessing to others. The experience of the two spies who went to view Jericho is a forcible illustration of this fact. Joshua told them to spy out the land, and then to report to him. After they reached the city of Jericho, the king was informed that spies had come to view the land. He sent men to the house of Rahab, where the spies went to lodge, and demanded that they be delivered. God saved those spies; they viewed the country, reported their work to Joshua when their tour was completed, and Rahab and her household were all saved. They got a blessing in doing their work; she was blessed by their coming.
The blessings that have come to me as a result of engaging in this most precious work have been remarkable; and besides this I have had the privilege of seeing many a heart satisfied by the truths the book contains. The Lord has also opened the doors of many other churches to the preaching of the gospel, thus extending the influence of the truth. A week ago I had the privilege of speaking in a church in New Hampshire, morning and evening. In the evening there was a union meeting held of two churches in the place. At the close of the service, the minister made a public announcement of the book, "Christ's Object Lessons," to a well-filled house. He encouraged the people to buy the book. He told me that if I could stay and visit the people, he would go with me from house to house. This is the third minister who has made a public announcement for the book before large congregations.
The next morning I called on two other ministers, who bought and paid for the book, even though I had none to deliver them. Excellent testimonials are being given for the work. The hand of God is in this movement; the angel has surely stepped down, and is troubling the waters. Step in, brother, sister, step in; God wants you to have a part. The laborers who came in at the eleventh hour received their reward. May God help each one to act his part, and do it now.

F. C. GILBERT

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