WE may have mentioned before that the report of the British Bible Society shows that during 1909 they sold 6,620,000 copies or portions of the Scriptures. The following facts, culled from the report, are told by the Christian Work:—
The report has an interesting historical resumé of the 106 years of its existence. It calls attention to the fact that it has issued during this time 222,000,000 copies of the Scriptures. These have been printed in 424 different languages, divided somewhat as follows: 75 from Europe, 152 from Asia, 103 from Africa, 32 from the Americas, and 62 from the Pacific islands — Oceanica. These many translations represent the sacrificial labor of hundreds of devoted missionaries; for the translations into the vernacular are almost always done by a missionary. He studies the native language carefully for many years, then he puts several more years of labor on its translation. Our readers can not realize the difficulty and embarrassment of doing this until they remember that half these languages have no literature, no books, of course no dictionary, and also that many languages have no words for Biblical ideas and truths. For instance, to take just one case, when the attempt was made to translate the Bible into the language of the Tierra del Fuegian Indians, there were no words in the language for love, faith, hope, mercy, pity, forgiveness, purity, brotherhood, salvation, redemption, immortality, heaven, and a hundred other such terms. These things were unknown to them; consequently there were no words—neither images nor illustrations—that could be used. What could the translator do?—Often he had to wait until he had awakened some faint foreshadowing of these qualities in the native mind before he could make his translation.
Money Against Lives
THE government food expert, Dr. Wiley, is to be congratulated on the answer he gave the other day to a suggestion of an attorney representing a great food-making interest. The attorney urged the fact that millions of dollars were invested in the manufacture of a certain food, the healthfulness of which was under consideration. “I don’t care a nickel for that!” exclaimed Dr. Wiley. “What I care for is the health of the people. There are millions of lives hanging in the balance. It’s these I consider, and not the business which may be done by any corporation.”
One an Hour
At the Edinburgh missionary congress the Hon. T. H. Yun, of Korea, stated that two hundred thousand converts to Christianity had been gathered in that land—“an average of one an hour for every hour that Christians have been at work there.”
Church and State in Spain
THE proposal to grant the most elementary rights to Protestant worshipers in Spain, and to regulate and tax certain manufacturing religious orders, has raised such a storm about the ears of the Spanish cabinet that one would think they were proposing to deny the right of the Catholic Church to exist. Yet it is said:—
The Spanish government pays for the support of the Roman Catholic clergy, out of the general revenues of the nation, about eight million dollars annually, besides other large sums paid the church for other purposes. Besides this direct payment there are indirect contributions, amounting in the aggregate to large sums.
Doctor of Sacred Scriptures
There has been much talk concerning the new degree of “Doctor of Sacred Scriptures,” which is to be conferred by authority of the Catholic Church in Rome. But the candidate must declare his submission “to all the decisions, declarations, and prescriptions of the Apostolic See or the Roman pontiffs concerning the right manner of explaining them.” Considering all that is involved in this, it would seem more appropriate to make the degree one of “Doctor of the Councils, the Fathers, and Tradition.” But the pledge goes still farther, and requires the candidate to accept whatever decisions may at any future time be rendered by papal councils.
The Ingenuity of Unbelief
SURELY the men of Nineveh will rise up in judgment to condemn many in this generation; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, while many a pulpit in our day is criticizing the book of that prophet. The ingenuity of unbelief is certainly marvelous. Here, for instance, is a theological professor giving a study of Jonah in the current Homiletic Review. He says:—
Jehovah commands Jonah to go to Nineveh, and announce the destruction of that city, owing to the wickedness of its inhabitants. This command puts Jonah in a difficult position. If he disobeys and stays in Palestine, Jehovah, the god of that country, will punish him; if he obeys and goes to Nineveh, Bel, the supreme god of that country, will punish him for coming into his territory with an order from a strange god. Thus, either obedience or disobedience means punishment. There is only one course open to him to escape the difficulty: he can flee into a country in which neither Bel nor Jehovah has any power.
Only think of representing Jonah as possessed of the old heathen tribal idea of deity, when he was a prophet of God, living in an age of Israel that at least had the books of Moses, the historical books of Scripture, and the psalms of David. Many of the writings of theological unbelief pass comprehension. In one of the leading British reviews not long ago it was seriously suggested that Moses, while herding sheep in Midian, had discovered the naphtha springs of that region, and by this means produced the pillar of fire and of cloud which led Israel through the wilderness; and that Elijah likewise had this secret, and poured naphtha oil over the sacrifice, instead of water, in his contention with the priests of Baal, thus producing the consuming fire. So the fancies of unbelief increase in folly. There is but one answer to the volume of unbelief pouring upon the world even in religious circles; namely, “Preach the word.” The Word of God is still the power that convicts of sin, and causes men to know that the voice of the living God speaks in his holy Word.
Fishers of Men
By Amos R. Wells
MEN can live where fishes are,—
Leave the mountain and the star,
Leave the meadow shining fair,
And the sunny reach of air,
Sink into the cold and dark
Regions of the eel and shark,
Grovel in the weeds and slime
And the wrecks of olden time,
Lose the thought of warm and bright
And the very sense of light,
And at length may come to be
Fixed and lost within the sea.
Fling abroad the gospel net!
We may save them even yet.
Pull its kind, insistent folds,
Till it captures, till it holds,
Till it lifts the fish again
To the upper world of men,
Till it places them once more
In the life they knew before.
What though waves are fierce and high,
And the storm is in the sky,
And our boat is far from land,
And the harsh ropes tear the hand?
Fishermen disciples we
As of old in Galilee.
Worn and weary, cold and wet,
Cheerily we fling the net,
Sweeping through the waves of woe—
Men, our brothers, are below!
— Amos R. Wells, in Sunday School Times.
Greater New York
By R. D. Quinn
THE evangelistic campaign in Greater New York is still going forward. Eight large tents, with a large company of workers, have been engaged during the summer months, and the results so far are very gratifying. For the most part, the meetings have been well attended. In some instances the seating capacity has been altogether inadequate. Nightly meetings are still conducted in all the tents.
It is too early to speak very definitely of the final results, but we are glad to report that twenty-five persons have already accepted the truth in Manhattan, and fully one hundred fifty are deeply interested and under conviction. We hope that many of these will yet accept the truth.
In another district twenty-five have already accepted the truth, and gone forward in Christian baptism. The one in charge of this work reports twenty more ready for baptism. He is waiting until the close of the tent effort, when he confidently expects that there will be nearly forty more who will take their stand for the truth. Crowds have flocked to this meeting, and an amphitheater was erected around the rear of the tent, in order to seat the overflow. The interest to hear the truth is still intense, and the meetings will be conducted several weeks more. Scores are under deep conviction. We solicit the prayers of our people everywhere that many of these may come out into the light.
One other company reports fifteen ready for baptism, with still a good interest. All the tent companies report converts. Those laboring in the foreign tongues are also meeting with success. On the basis of what has already been done, we believe that one hundred fifty believers as the result of the summer's campaign in New York would be a conservative estimate of what will be accomplished. We hope that this number will be greatly increased. The time has certainly come when the warning message will go in power to the cities. We have had many evidences of this during the past summer. While we are thankful for what has already been accomplished, we feel deeply impressed that there is a much greater and wider experience before us.
The apostolic church faced the same problem that confronts us to-day. Those men whom Jesus Christ commissioned to preach the gospel to all the world were just as helpless as are we, until they received the special endowment that qualified them for work. Let us see if this is not true. Who were the men to whom Jesus said, “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high”?—They were the very men who had been in the school of Christ for more than three years. They had been sent to preach the kingdom of God, to heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, and cast out devils. Having freely received, they were to freely give. They had seen the miracles of Christ. They were eye-witnesses of his death, burial, and resurrection. While he yet talked with them, they were to see him taken up into heaven before their very eyes. They were converted men, preachers of the gospel, upon whom Jesus, after his resurrection but before his ascension, had breathed, saying, “Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” There is no doubt that they did receive this gift. Their message was to declare to the world what they had seen, heard, and handled of the Word of life. The world was perishing in ignorance of Christ, and they alone knew the saving truth. Yet Christ strictly charged them to wait. With this altogether exceptional fitness for the work, they were to tarry until they had received the special equipment that Christ had promised.
In view of what Christ required of the early church before they should enter upon their world-wide commission, would it not seem that we, who are altogether unfit, should seek and obtain the promise of the Father—the baptism of the Holy Spirit—before undertaking a similar work? How dare we do otherwise? Like the disciples before pentecost, we may have the light of truth, and be perfectly familiar with every point of our faith; but “the preaching of the word will be of no avail without the continual presence and aid of the Holy Spirit. This is the only effectual teacher of divine truth. Only when the truth is accompanied to the heart by the Spirit, will it quicken the conscience or transform the life. One might be able to present the letter of the Word of God, he might be familiar with all its com mands and promises; but unless the Holy Spirit sets home the truth, no souls will fall on the Rock and be broken. No amount of education, no advantages, however great, can make one a channel of light without the co-operation of the Spirit of God.”—“Desire of Ages,” (trade edition), page 803.
“We should pray as earnestly for the descent of the Holy Spirit as the disciples prayed on the day of pentecost. If they needed it at that time, we need it more to-day. . . . I counsel you to tarry at Jerusalem, as did the early disciples, until, like them, you receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. V, pages 158, 159.
“There is altogether too little of the Spirit and power of God in the labor of the watchmen. The Spirit which characterized that wonderful meeting on the day of pentecost is waiting to manifest its power upon the men who are now standing between the living and the dead as ambassadors of God. The power which stirred the people so mightily in the 1844 movement will again be revealed. The third angel's message will go forth not in whispered tones but with a loud voice.”—Id., page 252.
In view of the tremendous responsibility that rests upon every one who knows the truth to make it known to others, especially to those living in the great cities, and in the face of the utter impossibility of accomplishing the work committed to us with less power than marked the labors of the early church, it behooves us to study anew the manner and methods of Christ and his apostles; only in this way shall we learn how to reach the masses. R. D. QUINN.
Santa Catharina, Brazil
By C. F. KNOTT
I HAVE just returned from a seven weeks’ mule trip, during which time I visited fourteen churches and companies, preached thirty-six sermons, held twenty Bible readings, made seventy-seven visits, baptized eighteen persons, organized one church, and traveled about 650 kilometers, partly on foot and partly on muleback. You can readily see that it would take a strong man to endure a journey like that; and as I am not the strongest, such a tour sometimes leaves me in a broken-down condition. But God always helps.
On this trip it was my privilege to visit a group of believers, some of whom have kept the Sabbath for two years, and had never yet been visited by a worker. We held some meetings. This was my first attempt at preaching in Portuguese. The Lord blessed in the effort, and three more families made a start.
The work first started in this place sixteen years ago, when a brother then living near by gave a native a Bible, and pointed him to the truth. The Lord kept the seed alive, and fourteen years afterward it sprang forth to bear fruit,—another incident which would teach us to sow the good seed at all times, leaving the consequences with God.
I also had the privilege of organizing a church of twenty-nine members in the city of Brusque. You will remember that the work in Brazil first started in this very city, fifteen or sixteen years ago, under the labors of Brother F. H. Westphal. The house in which he preached was bombarded with stones,18and the windows were broken. When he, with a few believers from neighboring colonies, desired to celebrate the Lord’s supper, the house was forbidden them, and they had to celebrate the holy ordinance in the street.
But from this beginning the work has spread and expanded until now we have three conferences and three mission fields, two of which are organized. On this occasion, when we organized the church, and also when we had baptism, many of the better class of citizens were present, and the truth seemed to make a good impression on their hearts.
The way the people here are longing for freedom from the yoke of the priests was illustrated a few days ago when the mayor of a neighboring city told one of our canvassers that if we would come and preach the message to them, they would give us the city hall in which to hold our lectures. But as yet we have not been able to do anything for them, as we lack the means, and have no man to send. “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.” Remember us in your prayers. C. F. KNOTT.
Kansas Camp-Meeting
By W. H. THURSTON
THE thirty-sixth annual session of the Kansas Conference and camp-meeting was held according to appointment in Forest Park, Ottawa, August 18-28. The location for the meeting was ideal, the weather pleasant, and the attendance good. The camp-meeting was preceded by a canvassers' institute, at which a goodly number were present. This was a profitable time for all the workers in this department.
The first Sabbath of the camp-meeting was a good day. Elders E. T. Russell, O. A. Olsen, A. J. Haysmer, F. Griggs, G. F. Haffner, A. R. Ogden, and others were present, and gave valuable help. The first Sunday afternoon was devoted to a temperance rally, two speakers from the city joining us in this effort. The attendance from the city was excellent at the evening services and on Sundays. One day was set apart for the young people's work, and an interesting program was made up, in which many took part. Drs. C. A. Hallsen and J. E. Heald were present most of the time, as well as two nurses from the Wichita Sanitarium. Daily studies were given on health topics. All departments of the work were considered, and plans formulated for their advancement.
During the meeting the question of dividing the conference came up for consideration. After a careful study of the field, it was decided to take this step. The division was accordingly made, and the former Kansas Conference will now be known as the East Kansas Conference and the West Kansas Conference. The financial report showed a gradual increase in tithes and offerings. The first six months of the year the ten-cent-a-week offerings had averaged twelve cents a member.
The Stride Academy is in a prosperous condition, and there is a prospect of a good attendance. Another school is being started in the northwestern part of the State, which is expected to open the first of November. A tract of forty acres of land was given for this school by Brother Z. M. Hill, and $5,000 has been raised for the school buildings.
During the meeting forty persons were baptized. Elder L. W. Terry was elected president of the East Kansas Conference.
The last Sabbath of the meeting was marked with great devotion. Sinners were converted, backsliders reclaimed, and many others sought for a closer walk with God. It was a refreshing time, and all felt that it was good to be there. W. H. THURSTON.
_Alberta Camp-Meeting_
By Frank L. Hommel
THE largest and best camp-meeting ever held in the Alberta Conference closed July 24. About three hundred were present, or a little more than one half the constituency of the conference. Several agencies contributed to the success of the meeting, among which might be mentioned the special blessing of God; the efficient help rendered by Elders K. C. Russell, G. F. Haffner, L. H. Christian, R. S. Owen, F. L. Perry, and H. S. Shaw; and a well-defined and arranged program.
The morning hours were devoted to conference interests, papers being read upon all phases of the work. Part of each afternoon was devoted to institute work. Such subjects as the distribution of our literature, practical demonstrations of simple treatments, and healthful cookery were considered and freely discussed. Of special interest were the stirring addresses delivered by Elder Russell on the subject of religious liberty. As Canada already has a most stringent Sunday law, it was with more than passing interest that we learned that the General Conference is preparing literature suitable for distribution in this vast dominion.
The rehearsal by Elder Owen of the wonderful providences of God in the establishment of the work at Loma Linda did much toward creating within our hearts a feeling of confidence in this work, and caused us to determine to rely more fully on the promises of God.
The report of the field secretary revealed the fact that the literature sales for the year amounted to $5,108.80, an increase of $1,492.20 over those for the previous year. The average sales for each hour amounted to $1.68. The magazine work, though but recently started, showed a healthy condition. In three months about twelve thousand copies were scattered in the various cities and towns, or an average of twenty-two magazines for every believer in the province.
The Alberta Academy had a prosperous year. Though it worked under numerous difficulties, its balance-sheet revealed a net gain of over two hundred dollars in operating expense. The academy had an enrollment of eighty students during the year, and carried an English and a German department. Last year the boys roomed in the barn, which had been temporarily fitted up for the purpose. On the day set apart for the educational work, a call was made for means to erect a boys' dormitory, and in a short time $2,500 in cash and pledges was secured for this purpose; $1,000 had been pledged earlier in the year to this fund.
The response to the call for the $300,000 Fund was also gratifying. Elder Shaw, after outlining the purpose of the fund, brought upon the platform a blackboard marked off in squares; one half of the squares were represented as having a value of ten dollars each, the remainder of five dollars each; the total amounting to $1,450, or Alberta's portion. Opportunity was then given to subscribe for these squares. In a short time all were taken by those present, $250 being given in cash. The eagerness with which the believers took hold of this work was one of the most inspiring features of the meeting. The hearts of all seemed to be alive with missionary zeal, and with love for those who have given up home and friends to carry the gospel into the dark places of the earth. It is hoped that most of the money pledged will be paid the first year.
Both Sabbaths of the meeting were seasons of special blessing, and will long be remembered by those present. The chains of sin were broken in many instances, and a spirit of praise pervaded the camp. One beautiful morning most of the campers repaired to a lovely spot on Barnett Lake, to witness the baptism of eighteen precious souls. As the baptism took place at a very early hour, there was nothing to mar the beauty of the occasion.
The German and Scandinavian meetings were well attended, and the brethren testified to having received special help and encouragement.
The report of the treasurer revealed progress in every line. The tithe for the year was $8,424.42, or $19.18 per capita. The General Conference has contributed about $1,900 toward the support of the field during the year; but the report showed that the believers had given to the foreign work in return more than $2,400. The average per capita on the ten-cent-a-week plan was fourteen cents. Aside from the tithe and gifts to the foreign work, over $7,000 was received in response to calls made for the upbuilding of the educational and medical work in the province.
Elder C. A. Burman was re-elected president of the conference, and Elder Henry Block vice-president. Owing to failing health, Sister Stella B. Lowry, who for seven years has faithfully carried the burdens in connection with the office, was compelled to resign, and take a complete rest; and the writer was chosen to take the place made vacant by her resignation. Plans were laid to prosecute the work in all its branches; and it is hoped that, with the addition to our laboring force and the special blessing of God, the work may rise to still greater success the coming year.
FRANK L. HOMMEL.
Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium
By R. S. INGERSOLL, M. D.
Commencement Exercises
THE evening of September 5 is one that will be remembered by the class of 1910, of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium, and all associated with the institution. This was the occasion of the graduation of the first class of students from this comparatively new sanitarium, which was dedicated June 13, 1907.
The three years' study and experience of this pioneer class developed sixteen dependable workers. Many of these have already held responsible positions as matrons and heads of departments. We hope to see a goodly number of them in mission work. One is already booked for China, and we are keeping several for important positions in the work here19in Washington. It would please the board of trustees and the faculty to see all employed either by the Mission Board or by conferences.
It was quite fitting that this class of missionary nurses should receive their credentials in the chapel of the Foreign Mission Seminary. The address of the evening was given by Elder A. G. Daniels, who emphasized the importance and breadth of the field in which they were to work, laying special stress upon the essential qualifications of a missionary nurse, and pointing out the high ideals to be attained. Elder W. A. Spicer, in a few words to the graduating class, spoke very touchingly of the field and opportunities before them, and paid a fitting tribute to the late Florence Nightingale and her work as a nurse.
We trust this will be but the beginning of a stream of useful workers, going from this institution to needy fields. We are seeking to strengthen our course year by year, and have added materially this present year in Bible study, feeling that it is important that all who qualify as missionary nurses should have a thorough knowledge of the Bible. We have already completed arrangements by which the young men will be able to have special experience in one of the city hospitals during their course, and hope also to make satisfactory arrangements for our lady nurses. In passing, I would mention that there is still opportunity for two or three young men in the class which has just opened. Immediate application, accompanied with good references, will receive prompt attention.
With earnest prayers that these young people may accomplish great good wherever they may work, the board and faculty of the institution have sent them forth.
R. S. INGERSOLL, M. D.
Field Notes
At the close of a series of meetings held recently in Garner, Iowa, by Brother C. V. Starr, three persons have signified their intention of obeying all the commandments of God.
As a result of a three weeks' tent effort in Scottsburg, Ky., by Brethren C. F. Parmele and W. M. Crothers, five persons are now obeying the commandments of God, and looking for the soon coming of Jesus.
July 16 a church of eleven members was organized at Ringgold, La., by Brother E. L. Maxwell. Nine members of the new church received baptism. A Sabbath-school of thirty-four members was organized, and there is an active Missionary Volunteer society.
Following a tent-meeting in Seattle, Wash., some have begun to keep the Sabbath. At St. Johns, Sabbath, August 13, Brother C. J. Cole baptized three persons, making six baptisms in one month. Three of these new believers accepted the truth as the result of Bible work.
At Pleasant Hill, Ohio, August 6, Brother W. E. Bicknell had the privilege of baptizing two believers, who became members of the church at that place on the same day. On September 3 he baptized a sister at Wise's Mill, Ohio, who will become a member of the church at Killbuck.
The Missionary and Publishing Work
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
A. J. S. BOURDEAU — — Missionary Secretary
Improving One’s Talent
By A. J. S. B.
THE following communication clearly shows the increasing success that attends many of our faithful magazine agents who at first do not make very large sales:—
“Your setting my task at 500 copies a month just about took my breath, for only a short time ago I thought I could not sell any at all. Two to five copies a day was the best I could possibly do; but I sold my 92 copies of the July number, and ran out before the month was past. I can now average ten copies a day throughout the month. That is 250 copies, or one half your allotment. I may yet do as well as you suggest. Please send me 100 more copies, quick, with canvass, and 25 copies of the Temperance Instructor, also with canvass. I sell some copies of Life and Health to news-dealers, and often ten or more copies of the Temperance Instructor to persons who buy them to give to others.”
“Learning by doing,” is the best way to learn in the school of life. Talents which are used never grow rusty, and experience always discounts long-distance instruction.
A. J. S. B.
A Good Week’s Magazine Record
By A. J. S. B.
The manager of the Southern Publishing Association, Brother R. Hook, Jr., writes:— “We have just received a letter from one of our Watchman agents that will be of interest to you. Saturday evening, after the Sabbath, he sold 90 copies of the Watchman; Sunday, August 7, 210 copies; Monday, 225; Tuesday, 260; Wednesday, 225; Thursday, 200; Friday, 200. This made his total sales for the week 1,410 magazines. A card received later from this same brother, says: ‘I made a new record to-day with the Watchman. Sold 330 copies. My best day’s record before was 325 Signs Monthly, sold in Charleston, S. C., last winter.’”
It will be remembered that Miss N. Rosella Smith, a student of Union College, sold one thousand copies of Life and Health in Lincoln, Neb., during the first week in September, 1909. There are, doubtless, many other faithful agents who will be able to report records almost as high as this. We shall be glad to receive reports from these workers, that they may prove of encouragement to others to whom we pass the word along.
These efforts show that success is due not simply to the qualities of the magazines sold, but chiefly to consecrated hustle, a full day’s work, and the consciousness of being an instrument in God’s hands of quickly imparting his saving truth to the people.
A. J. S. B.
News and Notes
By A. J. S. B.
WRITING from the Canal Zone, Brother C. F. Innis says: “During the past two months we have made rapid increase. In May our sales went above the $2,000 mark. The first five months of this year our sales have equaled those of all 1909.”
THE manager of the periodical department of the Review and Herald Office informs us that he could have sold not fewer than twenty thousand copies more of the Temperance number of the Instructor, had the edition not been completely exhausted. This periodical has proved to be one of our best sellers.
ON August 5 a man prominent in Southern railway circles, sent a money-order to the publishers of the Protestant Magazine, accompanied by seventy-nine yearly subscriptions secured from fellow employees. These subscriptions were obtained by showing to the men twenty-five sample copies, which he had received from the publishers. Although he has already sent in 114 subscriptions, he promises to send in other lists soon.
SPEAKING of the Protestant Magazine, a business man writes to the publishers as follows: “Your circulation in this city and State should be increased to many thousand; for every one who has seen your magazine has commented upon the need of just such a publication. Your magazine being so free from vituperation, but placing cold facts before the public, and allowing the readers to draw conclusions, commends it to every one.” This gentleman examined the sample copy sent him, took it to four of his friends, and secured their subscriptions.
THE following is an average report from one of our “plodding” agents, who does not pretend to be doing a large work, yet succeeds in doing a good business: “I expect some more subscriptions soon. Sold my five hundred of the August number of Life and Health in nine days, but did not put in full time any day.” This worker averaged fifty-five sales and a little more a day—a net profit of four dollars and thirty cents. This is certainly a good salary for an average worker, putting in only short hours. There is perhaps no other vocation in which an individual can do so well financially, without investing capital.
THE secretary of the Religious Liberty Association, Elder K. C. Russell, recently related the following incident:—“Not long ago one of our brethren in Grand Rapids, Mich., secured the subscription of a prominent citizen (a Christian Scientist) for the Protestant Magazine. The gentleman left it on his table; and when a company gathered at his home one evening, they examined the magazine, with the result that fifteen subscriptions were taken. Subsequently, our brother met this gentleman again. He said that he had gotten hold of another magazine even better than the Protestant, and that it was Liberty.”
This means that those who are interested in one of these magazines ought to be made acquainted with the other. By investing fifty cents a year the subscriber receives four copies of each, or eight splendid ten-cent magazines, especially adapted to thinking people.