p. 22 | Review and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 19. (5/7/1914)

Earlier text: What Should Be the Attitude of the Church and Its Officers to the Young People's Society?

The June "Signs"

By Editor

OUR good magazine presents a strong line of contents this month,—eight leading articles, and current topics, and other matter, all appropriately illustrated and attractively arranged. Striking heads and subheads.

Notice this list:—

"The Mark of Apostasy"—A peculiar idol worship. To oppose itself against the worship of the true God. It will place a mark of authority on almost the whole world. By Mrs. E. G. White.

"God's Eternal Purpose"—What banished the Spirit of Christ in the early church? History answers. The conclusion is obvious. By T. E. Bowen.

"A Quick Gospel Work"—To be finished in this generation. Providential agencies. Easy means of traveling. "A Path in the Mighty Waters." By W. A. Spicer.

"The Nations Prepared for a Mighty Work"—The purpose unchanged. Motives of early and modern Christianity now the same. The lesson of the Reformation. A new fullness of the times. The nations ready. By I. H. Evans.

"Man's Heavenly Citizenship"—Heaven is not far away. Its influence may be felt in the daily life. A marvelous privilege for the sons of men. By William Covert.

"The Progress of Astronomy"—A vast universe. Star within star circling as in Ezekiel's vision of a wheel within a wheel. Is it confusion? By Edgar Lucien Larkin.

"Fossil Horses"—A study for the evolutionist. A remarkable contribution from the pages of geology. By George McCready Price.

"Love, the Governing Principle of the Kingdom"—The philosophy of religion. Why oppose sin? Why must man be born again? Why surrender the human will? By R. C. Porter.

"Nuggets of Gold From Many Mines"—An interesting selection.

Current Topics

The first of the four special vacation numbers of the Signs Magazine for the summer. You will like this one, and it will pay you to get it. You ought to have a few for your friends. Five copies, 25 cents; ten copies, 50 cents; twenty copies, $1. Send to your tract society.

Address Wanted

Mrs. T. W. Carlson, of 37 Niagara St., Hamilton, Ontario, clerk of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of that place, desires the address of Jessie Solar.

Business Notices

WANTED.—A man for farm work. Middle-aged man preferred. Must be Seventh-day Adventist. Address F. A. White, R. F. D. 58, Clymer, N. Y.

For Sale

FOR SALE.—A six-room house, with ten acres good land, at Morgan Hill, Santa Clara Co., Cal. Twenty miles from city of San Jose and one mile from a railway station. Grapes and fruit trees, bored well, good roads, fine climate. Apply to A. Carter, Sanitarium, Cal.

For Sale

For Sale.—A six-acre tract of land, with a nine-room house on it, bearing orchard, and grape vineyard. A convenient home. Three quarters of a mile from Emmanuel Missionary College. Cheap to the right person. Address Box 22, Berrien Springs, Mich.

For Sale

By M. C. Wilcox

On account of change of work, I wish to sell my property situated in Mountain View, Cal., a clean, dry, growing town, with good schools and Seventh-day Adventist church school with ten grades; six miles from Stanford University, fourteen trains each way daily. The property consists of one acre of land; house of nine rooms, bath room, two lavatories, two toilets, two pantries, large clothes closets, good basement, sleeping porches, solar water heater. Also a neat shingled bungalow of three rooms, with bath and toilet; a good well with tank house 30 feet high, 3,000-gallon tank, gasoline engine, good pumping plant complete; water piped to all parts of lot; a good garage; two magnificent live oak shade trees in right place; family orchard of more than thirty trees, just well in bearing—apple, almond, cherry, fig, nectarine, orange, peach, pear, plum, prune, walnut; small fruits, grapes, berries, etc., with plenty of land for vegetables. An excellent place for a Seventh-day Adventist physician and small sanitarium. Address M. C. Wilcox, Mountain View, Cal.

VALUABLE NEW BOOKS

Friends and Foes in Field and Forest

The latest juvenile book.

One of our ministers who has recently secured the book writes us, "I did not know there were so many things to be learned from bees and bugs." Another one says, "My children are reading it with the greatest delight." A union conference president writes: "I have carefully examined the book and consider it a valuable addition to our growing list of splendid young people's books. It will awaken and deepen interest in the lower forms of life and enable the reader to appreciate in a much greater degree the wonderful works of the Creator. I can heartily recommend it to our youth as a book of absorbing interest and of great educational value." It is a most charmingly written book, and will interest every young person, and if we may judge from the words of appreciation from some of our older workers who have had the privilege of reading it, the older ones, as well as the young people, will be interested in it.

This book describes the various insects and their habits, and is fully illustrated.

"God help the boy that never sees The butterflies, the birds, the bees, Nor hears the music of the breeze When zephyrs soft are blowing."

The book will be a great help in teaching the children to see the power of God displayed in nature, and will give them a deeper realization of his greatness and goodness. One can fully appreciate the book only by seeing and reading it. It contains 248 pages; cloth binding, $1.00.

Blessed Be Drudgery

This little book was brought out by the Review and Herald Publishing Association just at Christmas time. The employees, who had heard portions of it read in manuscript, were so pleased with the book that they sent out many copies as Christmas gifts to their friends.

The book consists of two essays written by William C. Gannett,—one entitled "Blessed Be Drudgery," and the other, "A Cup of Cold Water." The thought of the booklet is the real heart culture which comes from true service. Even the common things which we do, perhaps many times a day, if done from the right motive and to the best of our ability, ennoble and uplift.

"Our prime elements are due to our drudgery. . . . the fundamentals that underlie all fineness, and without which no other culture worth the winning is even possible. These for instance: . . . power of attention, power of industry, promptitude in beginning work, method and accuracy and dispatch in doing work, perseverance, courage before difficulties, cheer under straining burdens, self-control and self-denial and temperance. These are the prime qualities; these are the fundamentals."

This book is printed from new type, each page surrounded by a tint border. It is neatly bound in cloth; price, 50 cents.

The Mystery Unfolded

This is a new book, written by Elder L. R. Conradi. It was first published in German about two years ago. It has since been translated into several languages, and has recently been issued in English by the International Tract Society of London.

Knowing many of our people would greatly appreciate having this work by Elder Conradi, we have imported a considerable quantity of printed sheets, and are now prepared to supply this book. It deals principally with the two great mysteries, the mystery of iniquity and the mystery of godliness. It spreads before the reader a brief yet comprehensive statement of God's plan for the salvation of man as revealed in the Scriptures, and especially in the prophetic books of the Bible, embracing the entire period of the reign of sin from paradise lost to paradise restored.

This book contains 350 pages, and will be sold in cloth binding for $1.25.

Lake Union Conference and Mexico Workers

By Editor

It was our privilege recently to attend the ministerial institute held in Battle Creek, Mich., followed by the meetings of the Lake Union Conference. It was an excellent meeting from beginning to end. The Spirit of the Lord was with his people. The instruction which was given came with searching conviction and comforting assurance. The business of the conference passed off harmoniously. Elder Allen Moon, who for twelve long years has served the union as president, retired with honor, and with the confidence and love of all his associates, from that responsible position. Elder L. H. Christian was chosen president of the union. Brother Moon has served the cause of truth in the Lake Union Conference most faithfully during a very trying period in its history. His long and valuable experience will be conserved to the upbuilding of the work in other capacities as Providence may direct. A report of this meeting will be given soon.

MUCH anxious thought has been given during the last few days to the safety of our workers in troubled Mexico. It was therefore with much gratification and thankfulness that the following telegram was received from Elder G. W. Caviness: "Mexico City, April 29.—All workers are well. No apparent danger." We are grateful that during the trying revolutionary period through which Mexico has been passing during the last few months, the Master of the harvest has watched over his workers in that field. Let us continue to pray that God's protecting hand may still be over them, and that the winds of strife may be held in check in order that the gospel work may not be hindered.

Health Reform

By Editor

THE question of healthful living is one which should be considered primarily from a physiological standpoint. The instruction which God has given to his church with reference to this subject is not based upon arbitrary decision. Back of every direction for safeguarding the health given in the Scriptures of Truth there is a physiological reason. Anciently the Lord prohibited the use of certain foods on account of the results which would follow their use. The use of these foods by man would weaken his bodily powers and lessen his mental strength, making him less capable of understanding and appreciating God, and less responsive to divine influences. For the same reason strong drink was prohibited, and every other unwholesome food and drink. These same principles apply at the present time. To the extent that any food undermines the bodily health, beclouds the mind, and benumbs the sensibilities, making one less capable of appreciating the gospel, its use is detrimental to the soul as well as to the body. The apostle Paul exhorts the church: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Cor. 10:31.

But the primary basis upon which questions of this character rest, and the standpoint from which they should be considered, is the physiological rather than the moral. The question of diet rests upon the same basis as does that of ventilation, clothing, exercise, etc. The relationship which the subject of health reform sustains to this message is very clearly stated in the article from Sister E. G. White found in this number. We quote:—

"Health reform is closely connected with the work of the third message, yet it is not the message. Our preachers should teach the health reform, yet they should not make this the leading theme in the place of the message. Its place is among those subjects which set forth the preparatory work to meet the events brought to view by the message; among these it is prominent."

Some have mistakenly made the teaching of health reform the message. Others have made the equally serious mistake of disregarding the subject altogether, and of casting their influence directly against the teaching of such principles. It is for us to recognize and appreciate the instruction which through the Scriptures of Truth and the spirit of prophecy has been given to this people regarding this question. The disregard of this instruction may lead not only to temporal and physical loss, but to spiritual and eternal loss.

There is need today in all our churches of reasonable and consistent instruction with reference to the question of healthful living. Every reader needs to study this question for himself, for application to himself, rather than to his brother. Much misunderstanding has arisen in the past because some have felt a burden to apply the principles to others rather than to themselves. We should seek to exemplify in our own experience the blessedness of the principles which we hold. This sort of preaching is far more effective than any censure or denunciation in which we may engage against those who do not regard these questions in the same light that we do. Let us learn that even above the practice of health principles the exercise of brotherly love and Christian charity has its place. This spirit of love, if coupled with consistent example on our part, will go a long way in effecting needed reforms.

Elder A. G. Daniells Visits Before Australia

ELDER A. G. DANIELLS left Washington last week to fill several appointments in this country before sailing for Australia in June.

Columbia Union Conference Meetings

By Editor

Last week there was held in Baltimore, Md., a ministerial institute preceding the session of the Columbia Union Conference. The conference business is being transacted this week. Excellent reports of the meetings which have been held have come to us.

Religious Liberty Work in China

By Editor

The religious liberty issue is of world-wide interest. We are reminded of this anew by the following announcement in the Asiatic Division workers' paper: "The religious liberty tract in the Wen-li is now ready." We are glad to see our brethren preparing to spread the light of these principles at this stage of development in the new China.

Encouraging Opening of South American Union College

IN South America, below the equator, the school year opens in our spring. Prof. H. U. Stevens, president of the South American Union college, reports a most encouraging opening of that school. Elder J. W. Westphal also writes: "The school never opened with so many in attendance, nor has the attendance ever increased so rapidly as in these opening days. This is very encouraging. The dormitory for which the Sabbath schools gave a Thirteenth Sabbath Offering is rapidly going up, and we certainly need to complete it quickly to accommodate those who are coming in. What a blessing that Thirteenth Sabbath Offering has been to us! We should be facing a situation which we should not know how to deal with if this help had not been given us. We certainly are grateful for the generosity of the brethren in the States."

A Call From Ireland

At the annual meeting recently held in Belfast, Ireland, the following was unanimously voted:—

“That we appeal to the General Conference to send us two good, experienced missionary canvassers for Catholic Ireland.”

The brethren in Ireland feel that greater efforts should be made to reach the Catholic population of that island. Some work has been done among the Catholics, but the literature that has been sold has been mostly among the Protestants in the north. We invite correspondence from those who are interested in Ireland, and are willing to respond to this call. Address the secretary of the Publishing Department, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. N. Z, Town.

Asiatic Division Mission News

By Editor

A NEW paper comes to us from Asia. Heretofore the news letter of the Asiatic Division has been manifolded on the neostyle; but now comes a little paper, the Asiatic Division Mission News, the medium for communication between the mission fields of the division. The four pages of this new paper are filled with interesting words from the workers.