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Review and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 24.

A Song of Praise
Earlier text: The West Australian Camp-Meeting

Streams of Light That Encircle the World

By N. Z. T.

As we review the growth of our publishing work, it seems very appropriate to recall the following prediction concerning this branch of the work, made in November, 1848:—
“I have a message for you. You must begin to print a little paper, and send it out to the people. Let it be small at first; and as the people read, they will send you means with which to print, and it will be a success from the first. From this small beginning, it was shown to me it would be like streams of light that went clear around the world.”
This message was given to Sister White while she and a few others were making the publishing of the message a special subject of prayer. Notwithstanding that at that time the workers were penniless, and had no constituency upon which to depend, their faith was strong in the truth and in the assurance of success. In July, 1849, they started the “little paper.”
Following on from that small beginning, it is interesting and inspiring to see how the prediction made in 1848 has been fulfilled. The following table shows the value, by decades, of literature circulated:—

Sales From 1845-1904

Year Sales
1845-1854 $ 2,500
1855-1864 17,500
1865-1874 73,000
1875-1884 371,000
1885-1894 3,969,000
1895-1904 3,144,000
Total for sixty years . . . .$7,577,000
The reports thus far during the present decade, show a steady advance as will be seen by the following figures:—

Yearly Sales 1905-1910

Year Sales
1905 $ 548,000
1906 824,000
1907 1,035,000
1908 1,290,000
1909 1,402,000
1910 1,555,000
Total for six years . . . . . .$6,654,000
Grand total . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,231,000
The growth during this decade is also illustrated in the accompanying cut.
The literature represented by these figures is issued in sixty-seven different languages, and consists of 336 books, 292 pamphlets, 1108 tracts, and 126 periodicals. To obtain a copy of each, with the periodicals, for one year, would require over $500.
This literature is printed in twenty-seven denominational publishing-houses, located in twenty-one countries and islands of the world.
As we consider these figures, and the fields and languages which they represent, we thank God for the progress made. But the end is not yet. The Testimonies say that “in a large degree, through our publishing-houses, is to be accomplished the work of that other angel, who comes down from heaven with great power, and who lightens the earth with his glory.” We confidently expect to see this work increase from year to year until the Master shall say, “It is finished.” N. Z. T.

The Missionary and Publishing Work

By E. R. Palmer; N. Z. Town

Notes, Plans, Reports, Statistics, and Other Information Regarding Missionary Endeavor and the Circulation of Gospel Literature
Conducted by the Missionary and Publishing Department of the General Conference
E. R. PALMER     .     .     .     .     Secretary N. Z. TOWN     .     .     .     .     Assistant Secretary

Progress in Haiti

The third angel's message was first proclaimed in the republic of Haiti by a barrel of papers and tracts which was sent out from England about thirty-five years ago. As a result of the influence of this literature, Elder W. J. Tanner found, on his arrival at this island about five years ago, a number of Sabbath-keepers; and since that time he has baptized more than 150 persons. All these have come out of Catholicism. This work has so stirred the Roman Catholic Church, that they have begun publishing a paper for the express purpose of refuting the doctrines of Seventh-day Adventists. This is probably the first paper ever published which devotes its entire space to opposing the third angel's message.

Missionary Work in Africa

THE present population of Africa is estimated at 175,000,000. Among these masses some 2,500 missionaries are at work, assisted by about 13,000 natives. There are 100 hospitals ministering to the afflicted; 16 printing-presses are kept busy; while 203,500 pupils attend the 4,000 schools in their efforts to become enlightened. Yet in the face of all this, Moslem adherents are steadily gaining ground each year in the Dark Continent.

Sanitarium Relief Campaign

Experiences in Southern California

SOME of our workers have had intensely interesting experiences with “Ministry of Healing,” and we wish to pass some of these on to our friends. Brother L. C. Nelson, of the Loma Linda Sanitarium, has sent us the following encouraging report:—
“Elder J. A. Burden requested me to help start the ‘Ministry of Healing’ campaign in Redlands and the towns around Loma Linda. Starting at Redlands, the first man I met was the manager of a restaurant company. We talked about our school at Loma Linda. I told him of its foreign mission work, the number we had sent out to fields beyond, and the plan whereby this book is dedicated to assist in this great work. After showing him some of its special features, I received this response: ‘Mr. Nelson, I think that would be a fine book for me in my cafeterias. I will take a book for each of them, one for my wife, and one for the foreman in the store.’ This was encouraging.
“From there I went over to one of the banks, and talked with the manager, outlining the same idea regarding our school, and especially the foreign mission phase. I find this a good point. He listened kindly, and finally looked up and said: ‘Mr. Nelson, I have been in business ever since I was a boy, and I find that everybody stands ready to get the best of me if I don’t look out; but I find the people at Loma Linda are people that I can trust. I have workers and others connected with the bank, and you may bring me twelve books.’”
“The First National Bank was the next place. I introduced myself, and talked with the president regarding our work. When I had outlined the plan, he said, ‘Mr. Nelson, what shall I do with the books?’ ‘Well,’ I said, ‘you have a number of workers; and if you knew the contents and value of the book, you would be glad to give a copy to each of your employees.’ I again turned to some of the special items of the work, and at once he looked up and said, ‘That is certainly a beautiful book.’ One of his clerks stepped in, and took out $1.50, saying, ‘I want that book for my wife.’ ‘Well,’ said the banker, ‘how many shall I take?’ I told him the other bank took twelve, and I thought he could take as many. ‘I will take twelve,’ said he, and he gave me a check for eighteen dollars.
“The manager of an electric-supply house to whom I next presented the work said: ‘This is a beautifully written book. How many do you suppose I should take?’ ‘You ought to take twenty-five.’ He replied that he would talk the matter over with the directors, and let me know in a few days. The house took fifteen books, and paid for them.
“At Redlands Junction the following day, failing to sell one to the railway agent, I presented the book to several who came into the office, and sold six books in about ten minutes. At a store I sold five to one man. In all, this made the sale of ninety-two books in fourteen hours.”
Brother Fred Payne, of the Glendale Sanitarium, has had considerable experience in placing “Ministry of Healing” in the homes about Glendale, and sends in the following interesting items:—
“One afternoon I met an old gentleman who bought a copy of Life and Health, but did not seem interested in the book. As he looked through the magazine, he told me about his experience with rheumatism, from which he suffered considerably. I tried to explain the causes of this disease, and suggested the diet that would relieve it. He remarked, ‘You are a pretty good sort of fellow, and I will take one of your books.’ When I came to deliver his ‘Ministry of Healing,’ I made an appointment to give him a treatment. It seemed a novel experience for the man, but it had splendid effect. Later I met him again, and he seemed pleased to see me. He said the book had helped him very much, and that the treatment had banished his rheumatism.”
“At another time I called at a home where a poor woman lived with her one child. When shown the book, she wanted it very much; but she had no money at the time, and thought she would not have when the delivery came. I suggested that she make this a matter of prayer, and that I, too, would ask the Lord to provide a way for her. She agreed, and gave the order on that condition. When I came to deliver the book, the little girl ran out to meet me, saying, ‘Mama can take the book.’ And so I find that we may have success in getting strangers to pray for the work.”
Brother Payne says: “If you want a good experience, one that will stay with you, just go to work with ‘Ministry of Healing.’ The people are touched with the messages contained in our literature.”
Some one is waiting to know your Lord, Hungry to-day for the living Word, And blindly is groping his way unto God— Some one is waiting for you. —Ernest Lloyd, in Pacific Union Recorder.

In South Dakota

By Jasper Wayne

THE “Ministry of Healing” campaign is progressing satisfactorily in South Dakota. In many cases the full number of books has been taken, and the churches in general are responding in a very encouraging manner. It is indeed cheering to see the willingness of individuals and churches to do their whole duty as the various kinds of work in the Master’s vineyard are offered them. It is evident that these calls to service that we have received in the last few years have been a valuable preparation for active and effective labor in the home field. Many blessed experiences have come to us through these providences of God while enlisting the active cooperation of his people in the salvation of souls. Eternity alone will reveal the results of this unselfish effort on the part of his church.
We may be assured that the blessing of God attends the faithful followers of the meek and lowly One, who went about doing good, for the Lord is with them. He who says, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart,” also says, “And ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Experience alone can express the blessedness of being yoked up with Jesus. In such a union one learns that it is more blessed to give than to receive. JASPER WAYNE.

News and Miscellany

— By the capsizing of a boat in Utah Lake on June 4, six persons were drowned.
— Announcement was made at Mexico City on June 4, to the effect that Gilberto Crespo y Martinez, of Mexico, has been appointed by the new government as ambassador to the United States.
— The squadron of American battle-ships, which has been for some time paying visits at European ports, is now at Copenhagen, where a hospitable reception is being given to the sailors and officers of the vessels.
— On May 31, a severe wind- and rain-storm swept over northern Ohio, wrecking buildings in the vicinity of Cleveland, and overturning boats in Lake Erie. Seven persons lost their lives as the result of the storm on the lake.
— The battle-ship “Wyoming” was launched at Philadelphia, May 25. This is one of the largest battle-ships afloat. When completed, it will have a displacement of 26,000 tons. This is the sixth vessel of the American dreadnought type.
— Figures returned by the census officers give the population of England and Wales as 36,075,269, and the population of greater London as 7,252,963. As the present population of the city of New York is 6,395,719, London still has a lead of 857,244.
— It is claimed that the civil war in Mexico has thus far cost the republic $20,000,000. Of this sum, $2,000,000 is due foreigners on property owned by them. President de la Barra proposes to take immediate steps to adjudicate the claims of foreign residents.
— Secretary of State Knox, and Minister Castrillo, of Nicaragua, have signed a treaty by the provisions of which the United States will superintend the refunding of the public debt of Nicaragua. It is hoped by this means to eliminate some of the danger of foreign intervention in the affairs of this Central American state.
— A report from Rome, Italy, dated June 4, states that nearly 1,000,000 persons witnessed the inauguration on that day of the magnificent monument to King Victor Emmanuel II. This monument is 500 feet in length, 450 feet in width, and rises to a height of 250 feet. The cost of this tribute to Italy’s unifier is about $20,000,000, and represents thirty years’ work.
— The great coffer-dam around the wreck of the battle-ship “Maine” in Havana harbor has been completed, and the work of pumping out the water from around the ship has begun. The water inside the coffer-dam has been lowered five feet, but pumping operations will be suspended until the fifteenth of June, in order to test the ability of the coffer-dam to withstand the strain of the water-pressure from the outside.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent post-paid:—
M. W. Moss, Gravette, Ark.
Leslie Littell, Bentonville, Ark.
Mattie Hamilton Welch, Lynchburg, Va.
James P. Burton, R. F. D. 1, Cleveland, N. C.
Mrs. Lelia Ray, Laurens, S. C., continuous supply of papers and tracts.
Eugene A. Brown, 605 E. Ninth St., Tucson, Ariz., papers and tracts. REVIEW not desired.
Mrs. A. L. Gallion, Arapaho, Okla., Signs of the Times, Watchman, Youth's Instructor.
Charles Downey, Box 35, Rock Hall, Md., Signs of the Times, REVIEW, Youth's Instructor, Life Boat, Little Friend, Life and Health.
J. H. Downes, Y. M. C. A., Cornhill, London, E. C., continuous supply of tracts, also Little Friend, Youth's Instructor, Signs of the Times, REVIEW, Life and Health.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1911

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Maine ................. June 22 to July 2 Western New York, Dunkirk, June 22 to July 2 Northern New England .... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE

Nebraska (local), Palmer ........ July 24-30 South Missouri, Springfield .... Aug. 3-13 East Kansas ........ Aug. 10-21 Colorado ........ Aug. 17-27 Nebraska (local), Norfolk ........ Aug. 21-27 West Kansas, Wichita ...... Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 North Missouri, Hamilton .. Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 West Colorado .............. Sept. 14-24 St. Louis Mission Field ........ Sept. 6-13

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE

West Pennsylvania, Ford City ..... Aug. 10-20 Ohio ........................ Aug. 17-27 Virginia, Richmond ...... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 New Jersey, Trenton ........ Sept. 7-17 Chesapeake, .................... Sept. 14-24 West Virginia ............... Sept. 28 to Oct. 8

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

North Michigan, Gladstone ........ June 19-25 Indiana, Indianapolis ........ Aug. 3-13 Southern Illinois ................. Aug. 10-20 West Michigan, Muskegon ........ Aug. 17-27 North Michigan, Traverse City ................. Aug. 25 to Sept. 3 East Michigan .................... Sept. 7-17

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

North Dakota, Harvey ............ June 20-27 Iowa ........................ Aug. 23 to Sept. 3

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Montana, Bozeman ............... June 15-25

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE

South Carolina, Woodruff ....... July 20-30 North Carolina, High Point .... Aug. 3-13 Georgia ................ Aug. 10-20 Cumberland .............. Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 Florida, Sanford ........ Sept. 28 to Oct. 9

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Louisiana, Baton Rouge ..... July 27 to Aug. 6 Alabama ................ Aug. 3-13 Kentucky ................ Aug. 17-27 Mississippi ............. Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 Tennessee River ................. Sept. 7-17

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Texas ........................ Aug. 3-13 West Texas .................... Aug. 10-20 New Mexico .................... Aug. 17-27 Oklahoma ................ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 Arkansas ....................... Sept. 7-17 South Texas .................... Nov. 2-12

WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Manitoba, Portage la Prairie, June 22 to July 2 Saskatchewan (North), Nokomis ... July 4-9 Alberta, Didsbury .............. July 13-23 Saskatchewan (South), Pense .... July 25-30

European Division

WEST GERMAN UNION CONFERENCE

German-Swiss .................. June 21-25 Belgium ........................ July 19-23

GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BIENNIAL COUNCIL

Friedensau, Germany ........... July 4-16

EAST GERMAN UNION MEETINGS

Friedensau, Germany .... July 6-16, afternoons

LATIN UNION CONFERENCE

Roman-Swiss and Latin Union .... July 18-23 France and Holland .............. July 26-30 Barcelona ....................... Aug. 1-5

BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE

North England .................. Aug. 3-8 Scotland ........................ Aug. 10-13 Ireland ......................... Aug. 17-29 Wales ........................... Aug. 24-27 South England ............. Aug. 31 to Sept. 5
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

The July "Signs Monthly" Magazine

By Editor

Is unusually strong. With its beautifully colored, appropriate cover and important contents, it will prove a very popular issue.
Dr. D. H. Kress contributes a valuable article on "An Unclean Mouth and Tooth Decay as Related to the General Health."
The editor shows, in his interesting way, and by good authority, the exact day of creation. This article is headed "All Past Time."
Liberty-loving Americans will enjoy "The Rights of the Individual," by Elder M. C. Wilcox. Frank S. Weston writes on "The Stimulant in Modern Society;" and A. O. Tait contributes to the religious liberty feature in "Freedom for the Other Man." There is also a regular Independence day special,—"Era of Liberty and Why,"—by the editor.

Other Interesting Articles

"When Were the Stars Created?" by the editor.
"Creation and Evolution," by George Mac-Cready Price.
"Can We Know?" by the editor. Some striking inconsistencies are considered in this article.
"Geneva and the Reformation," by Mrs. E. G. White.
"The Gospel in the Promises to Abraham," by Elder Wm. Covert.
There are other articles, too, all good.
This is a good, strong number: it is the message through and through. Why not circulate a few copies among your townspeople? The time and the money expended in the effort will be well spent.
Rates: 5 to 40 copies, one address, 5 cents each; 50 or more copies, one address, 4 cents each.
Address your tract society.

The "Watchman"

The Present Truth Evangelizer

ABOUNDING crime and wickedness in our large cities.
The haughtiness of the present age.
The spirit of prophecy has told us to work the cities. In view of this obligation which rests upon us, the subjects noted above will be the burden of the Watchman's message for July.
Notice the leading articles:—
“The Fate of Our Large Cities,” by the editor. A striking pen picture of the wickedness of our large cities, and of the judgments of God to be visited upon them.
“They Shall Not Cleave One to Another,” a continuation of the Eastern Question series, by Prof. P. T. Magan.
“Mohammedanism,” by R. W. Munson.
“A Prophetic Picture of Modern Europe,” by C. P. Bollman. The remarkable picture of modern Europe, drawn by the prophet Daniel nearly twenty-five hundred years ago.
“The Law of Ten Commandments,” by Walter Read.
Many other timely articles will also appear in this number.
Rates to agents: 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents each; 50 or more copies, one address, 4 cents each.
Order early through your tract society.

The Nurses' Training-School at Loma Linda, Cal.

THERE are still a few vacancies for students wishing a training in the Nurses' Training-School of the College of Medical Evangelists, Loma Linda, Cal. Beginning with September, 1912, ten grades of preliminary education will be required for entrance to this course, instead of nine grades, as at present. The course opens Sept. 4, 1911. Students may be received earlier by special previous arrangement. Address all correspondence to Dr. Julia A. White, Superintendent of Nurses' Training-School, Loma Linda, Cal.

South Carolina Conference

By W. H. Branson; Eliza Warner

The fifth annual session of the South Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Woodruff, S. C., July 20-30, 1911, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference at that time. The first business meeting of the session will be called at 9 A. M., July 21.
All members, in good standing, of the Seventh-day Adventist churches in this conference, are entitled to act as delegates in the conference proceedings.
W. H. Branson, President; Eliza Warner, Secretary.

Glendale Sanitarium Training-School for Missionary Nurses

WE desire at least twenty-five young people for our nurses' class to begin June 1, 1911. Applicants will be admitted to the class any time during June, but it is well to enter as early as possible.
We are now able to offer a strong course, in which an exceptionally large amount of valuable practical experience may be obtained. Our proximity to Los Angeles enables us to give our nurses a thorough training, each nurse spending some time in visiting nurse's work in this city. We desire to put at least twelve nurses into Los Angeles during the next few months to help do the work there that we are being called to do in all our large cities. We can do this and more if our young people will respond to this call. The training that we can offer is one which many of our young people, if not all, should have in order to prepare them for active missionary service as nurses, canvassers, and Bible workers.
We are preparing to open up a surgical ward in our sanitarium, and this will greatly increase our surgical and obstetrical work.
Those desiring to enter should apply as early as possible to Belle Wood-Comstock, M. D., Glendale, Cal.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order

Conditions

Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. The fact that one is a subscriber does not necessarily make him “known” to the managers, nor constitute sufficient recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order

A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
For SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure, healthful, odorless; keeps indefinitely; five-gallon can, $4.30; ten-gallon can, $8.45; bbl. (50 gallons), 75 cents a gallon; ½ bbl. (30 gallons), 76 cents a gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
WANTED.—An Adventist lady (middle-aged preferred) to assist with housework and act as companion to elderly lady of same denomination. Family of four. Permanent position to right party. Answer immediately, stating terms wanted. Address Mrs. A. G. Potter, Laporte, Minn.
NEW, inspiring Scripture Post-Cards, beautifully embossed, illustrated Hymns, Greetings, and Birthdays, assorted, post-paid, 10 for 10 cents; 100, 90 cents. Elegant Floral Bible Mottoes (12 x 16), samples, 6 cents; 12, 65 cents; 50, $2.25; 100, $3.75; all prepaid. Stamps refused. Waterbury Specialty Co., Brandon, Wis.
For SALE.—Good Southern farm; seventy acres; half in woods and pasture; balance in variety of crops in excellent condition and cultivation; good garden and fruit; good markets. New house; good barns; fine spring of soft water. Stock and implements for sale. Immediate sale desired, as I am called to connect with our publishing work. Address, for full particulars, J. B. Greenwood, Greensboro, N. C.
WANTED.—Position as engineer to take in charge of machinery of any kind, also bells, telephones, gas or electric lighting. A thorough, all-round man. Reply at once. Position in England preferred. Address W. C. Martyn, 51 Hale St., Beverly, Mass.
For SALE.—Twenty acres. Good house; water system; barn. One half raisin grapes; balance alfalfa, peaches, apricots, berries, nut trees. Two railroad stations; church and school within 1½ mile. Reasonable terms. Address Mrs. N. E. Gee, Lemoore, Cal.
WANTED.—Strong, consecrated young people to take a training for medical missionary work. Should be twenty years of age, or more, and have completed at least the equal of tenth-grade school work. Apply at once. New England Sanitarium, Melrose, Mass.
NOTICE.—Will all those who have read the story, “Shiloh, the Man of Sorrows,” as published recently in the Signs, and who would be pleased to secure a copy, in case it is published in book form, kindly send their names and addresses to the author, Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle, 1215 Vermont Ave., Lansing, Mich.
For SALE.—1,000,000 Beauties. Bible Mottoes, size 12 x 16. 475,000 sold last year. English, German, Spanish, Danish, and Swedish in stock, all of foreign designs. We manufacture our own mottoes. Father and Mother lead. For prices address Hampton Art Company, Nevada, Iowa; or Incite Art Company, 212 Vandorn St., Jackson, Mich.
WANTED.—A Seventh-day Adventist man for general farm work; also a woman to assist in housework at our mission farm. Man and wife preferred,—some one having a hard time to find employment and keep the Sabbath. Church privileges and a comfortable home; a good opportunity for some one. Address E. B. Van Horn, R. F. D. 2, care Life Boat Mission Farm, La Grange, Ill.
TEACHERS WANTED.—The Nashville church school board wishes to secure experienced teachers to take charge of school the coming year. Should be capable of carrying tenth-grade work. An assistant may also be required. Address promptly the undersigned, stating experience and wages desired. Name two well-known persons as references. Address D. L. Dortch, Twenty-third and McDaniel Sts., Nashville, Tenn.
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