At the State Conference held in Alexandria in connection with the general camp-meeting one year ago last August, it was decided to hold several camp-meetings in the State during the present year. It was also voted not to hold the Conference in connection with any of these meetings, but to hold it later on, in Indianapolis. In the summer, however, the president of the General Conference, in connection with the district superintendent, decided that it would be best for us to hold the Conference in connection with our last camp-meeting; and in harmony with this advice it was held in connection with the Muncie meeting, September 13–23. A report of the work done in the State, from the time of the Alexandria meeting up to September 1 of the present year, was given in the president's report to the Conference.
Including a four-days' meeting held on the fair grounds at Kendallville, there were four camp-meetings held in the Conference during the summer, all of which were profitable occasions, and were well attended, both by our own people and by those not of our faith. At Sullivan, and most of the time at Muncie, the outside attendance was large. The manifestation of the Spirit of God was marked at all these meetings, but not so fully at Muncie as at the others. At Muncie the work is being continued by an efficient corps of workers, and they report a good interest, and that the Lord is drawing very near to them in the work. Already they have a Sabbath-school of fifty members, and several have accepted the faith. Muncie is almost entirely a new field, having received no labor, except a little canvassing, and the efforts of a Bible worker who was there for a few weeks. Elder Stanley writes that the power of God is wondrously manifest in the presentation of the truth, and in the acceptance of it by the people. For all this we say, Praise the Lord.
A corps of workers has also been sent to Sullivan, to develop the interest created during the camp-meeting held there. There has hardly been time yet for them to make a report of their work, but we believe that, with the Lord's blessing, their labor will be successful.
The Lord has greatly blessed the efforts of the Conference laborers. At the end of each month we receive a report of the work of each laborer; and during the year these reports show four hundred and twelve accessions to the faith, nearly three hundred of whom have united with the different churches of the Conference. Five new churches were admitted to the Conference at its last session; and during the year a little more than three thousand dollars was paid on the State indebtedness. If, in the remaining months of 1900, the brethren will be as faithful in paying what they have pledged to pay by the month, as they have been during the months gone by, another thousand dollars will be paid this year.
(Concluded on page 687 of this number.)
The BIBLE TEXT-BOOK
By O. A. Johnson
By Elder O. A. Johnson, Instructor in Bible and History at Union College,
Is a Compendium of Bible Subjects, bound in a neat and attractive form, and easy to carry in the vest or coat pocket.
The book contains forty-nine tersely written Bible readings on as many different subjects. There are five charts explaining difficult Scripture subjects, such as the “Weekly and Yearly Sabbath,” the “Two Laws,” “The Week,” “The Seven Seals,” “The Seven Plagues,” and the “Millennium.”
Every minister, Bible worker, and church-member should procure a copy at once. All should unite to give this book a wide circulation.
It contains 208 pages, table of contents, and general index of subjects; is bound in two styles of binding.
Price in Cloth, - - - 30 cents.
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“‘The Bible Text-Book’ is indeed a work of rare merit.”—Elder S. H. Lane.
BALTIMORE, M. D.
REVIEW AND HERALD: I have taken pains to examine “Bible Text-Book,” and find it an up-to-date book. The readings are the most practical that I have seen in any book of Bible readings. It is a book that will have liberal sale in this conference. CHAS. D. ZIRKLE.
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POWER FOR WITNESSING
By Elder A. F. Ballenger.
The purpose and character of this work are clearly indicated by its title. “Ye shall be my witnesses” is the expression of the Great Teacher, and he longs to pour his Spirit upon his people. This book is a practical teacher of diligent doing, from the pen of one of experience, and treats in an able manner the following and many other important subjects which you have been longing to understand:
Something to Tell; Personal Experience in Receiving Repentance and Forgiveness of Sin; Righteousness, Then Power; the Holy Spirit and the Unpardonable Sin; Secret of Rejoicing in Tribulation; How to Find Faith; the Laying on of Hands; Miracles and Healing.
You should buy this book and read every line of it. The author carries the reader with him step by step as he unfolds the gospel truth in all its clearness, beauty, and simplicity, and imparts a new inspiration with the many practical suggestions and experiences given.
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MUTUAL AID CORPORATION.
By H. W. Cottrell
The New England Mutual Aid Corporation will hold its annual legal meeting in connection with the New England Conference, Nov. 20-26, 1900. The first meeting will be Wednesday, the 21st, at 5 P. M. The object of the meeting will be to elect trustees, and transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. H. W. COTTRELL, Pres.
NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE.
By H. W. COTTRELL
The thirtieth annual session of the New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 20-26, 1900. The first meeting will be at 10 A. M. The churches will please elect delegates to represent them in the Conference, at the following ratio: One for the organization, and one for each fifteen members.
H. W. COTTRELL, Pres.
A CALL FOR COOKS.
THERE is an increasing demand for cooks—for persons who not only know how to prepare a thoroughly hygienic bill of fare, but who understand the principles, and believe and practice them, and are able to teach them to others. Persons of mature age, able to bear responsibility, and capable of managing the culinary department of an establishment or a large household, are wanted to fill these calls. A dozen persons could be furnished at once with good positions if properly qualified.
About the first of November a course of instruction will be started in the Battle Creek Sanitarium School of Scientific Cookery, for the purpose of preparing persons to fill positions as professional hygienic cooks. This is a good missionary field. A score of persons can be accommodated. Opportunity will be given to work for board and all other expenses while taking the course, which lasts from three to six months, according to the proficiency of the pupils. Those who take the course will have an opportunity to get an excellent practical experience.
For further information, those interested may address the Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich.
UNION COLLEGE OPENING.
By W. T. Bland
Union College began its tenth year Wednesday morning, September 19, with a large attendance of earnest, intelligent young men and women. The enthusiasm and good spirit with which these young people begin the year's work is most gratifying. While the last year was a very successful one, the outlook is that this year will be a better one. This is just as it should be. The college is older, better equipped, and better able to do good, faithful work, than ever before. We expect it to do so, and are working to that end.
Since the opening, new students have been arriving daily. All are quickly and carefully classified, and are made comfortable either in the college home or with private families. All now planning to attend the college who desire to room in the college home should make application as soon as possible. If rooms can not be provided in the college home, arrangements are made with private families to either room or room and board the students, as may be desired. Thus all will be taken care of, and all will be made comfortable; so none need stay away, thinking there is no more room.
Quite a number of students have found places to work for their board and room rent. Others are meeting part of their expenses by work, and are paying not to exceed one dollar or one dollar and a quarter each week. Still others room in private homes, and take their meals in the college.
During the summer vacation a number of students worked on the college farm, and fine crops have been raised. The water supply for the college is at last good, there being an abundance of water for all purposes.
The good spirit in the school is worthy of special mention, and I am sure if the fathers and mothers of our students could attend some of the good meetings and class exercises, they would feel many times repaid, and would be glad in their hearts for the sacrifices they have made.
The winter term begins December 13, but it is not necessary to wait until then. Come as soon as possible; classes are moving forward, and every day counts. For information concerning the college, or for the College Year Book, address Union College, College View, Neb.
W. T. BLAND.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
BRIEF business notices and “wants” will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of four lines or less, and of twenty-five cents for every line over four, will be made, though in the case of the poor who want employment, the charge may be remitted. Parties unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—To secure work in store for young man where he can keep the Sabbath. Address C. H. Blake, Stockholm, S. D.
TENNESSEE RIVER CONFERENCE CAMP-MEETING.
By N. W. Allee
This meeting was held at Paris, Tenn., September 6-16. Elder Brunson and the writer reached the grounds in time for the first service. Neatness and order should ever characterize all our camp-grounds, as there is no more efficient way of publishing the truth than by a well-conducted camp-meeting.
The same close, searching work from the pulpit and by personal effort was done as on other camp-grounds, and the responses to invitations to seek the Lord were general. Revival work was continued during the entire meeting, with good results. Several meetings were held in the interests of the Conference, tract society, Sabbath-school, canvassing, health and temperance, and educational work. The questions were freely considered; and all were of good cheer.
Elder Stone was elected president of the Conference, and enjoys the confidence of the brethren in his ability to manage the work in their field. The title and financial interests of the Conference are improving. The prospect for healthy growth in every department of the work of the message is encouraging. The interest with the citizens of the place was such that the work will be continued by Conference workers. N. W. ALLEE.
CHRISTIAN PATRIOTISM.
The subject of Christian Patriotism is one of the live issues of the day.
If this is a Christian Nation, then all patriots should be Christian Patriots.
If this is not a Christian Nation, then who are Christian Patriots?
“Christian Patriotism”
Treats this subject in a masterly manner, showing from the Bible what a Christian Patriot is.
Now, in these times of “Christian Alliances” and “Christian Citizenship Leagues,” is the time to get the truth, on this particular subject, for this special time, before the people.
“Christian Patriotism” contains 104 pages, and sells for 15 cents.
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(Continued from page 686.)
By R. S. Donnell
Indiana.
(Continued from page 686.)
The Laodicean message, which is the message for the church to-day (see REVIEW of September 25, par. 2, first-page article), is being preached in the Conference, in connection with other points of the faith, and the brethren have a mind to lift as never before, and to do all they can toward paying the debts that, as a heavy cloud, have so long hung over our institutions in the field at large, and over our own Conference.
At the several camp-meetings held during the summer more than thirteen hundred copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” were sold, and we believe that this is only the beginning of what our people in the State will do with this book.
Praise the Lord, the work is onward in Indiana.
R. S. DONNELL.
OUR OPPORTUNITY.
By J. B. Greenwood
It comes to us every day. In these times of awe-inspiring interest — yes, of grandeur to those who know the truths revealed in God’s word concerning the second coming of Christ and the portentous events to occur just prior to that glorious consummation of the Christian’s hope — what an incentive there is to labor earnestly to herald the glad tidings of salvation! The world is rushing madly on toward the vortex of wickedness, strife, and war, which will end in universal ruin. Already we perceive the outer currents and eddies of that maelstrom into which all nations of earth are being rapidly and irresistibly drawn.
What is our duty? Souls are to be saved! Among these nations are honest-hearted men and women who now are drifting with the tide. Many of them are anxiously studying the situation, and realize that a crisis is rapidly approaching, the nature of which, though they can not fathom it, fills them with dread forebodings. These must be warned in order that they may flee from and escape the impending destruction. God wishes us who know his truth for these times, to be “minutemen.” This is our opportunity,— to be always ready for work right where we are. In our daily intercourse with friends, neighbors, business acquaintances, let us hold up the light of truth; let us “watch for souls as they that must give an account,”—watch to make, and to take advantage of, opportunities to proclaim the message.
We can not all go out into the field to preach, or hold Bible readings, or give all our time to selling publications; but we can all do something. The experience of one brother, given below, is right to the point:—
“We get our milkman, our oilman, vegetable-man, grocer,—in fact, our near neighbors,—to reading the Signs of the Times, then we ask them to subscribe for a year. In this way a number of those now taking the paper were induced to do so. Our little boy, eight years old, very much enjoys delivering the papers, and often sells them. He sometimes takes orders for three months. Since the message came to us, we have never failed to pay for a few copies of the Signs, with which to do missionary work.”
This work with the Signs arouses an interest to hear more of the truth, and prepares the way for further literature. Let us all make a liberal use of this “pioneer,” and keep always on hand a supply of tracts and other publications.
J. B. GREENWOOD.
MICHIGAN
By B. Hagle
MENDON.—I began to hold meetings in the church here, September 10, also did some work from house to house. A minister and his wife have accepted the truth, and others are interested. This man has been a minister for over thirty years, and has read his Bible through forty times; and it seems strange to him that he never saw the truth before, but he thanks the Lord that he is so merciful as to show him the truth even at the eleventh hour.
Just a few nights before we met him, he had an impressive dream. For years he has crossed a bridge when going to town. At this time, as he started across the bridge, he found that some of the planks were gone, so he had to turn back. As he turned, he saw a new road, and on the road were two persons, who told him that was the right way.
After our Bible readings with him, he said he did not need Daniel or Joseph to interpret his dream; that the new road he saw was the truth. He found that the planks in that bridge were all solid. Truly, the Lord is going out before his servants and searching out all the honest in heart. May the Lord help us all to become fishers and hunters of men.
B. HAGLE.
Marshaling of the Nations.
The nations are still hopelessly involved in the Chinese tangle. Each nation is watching with anxiety the movements of the others, and wondering what the outcome will be. None need to be ignorant, for prophecy foretells these events, and
_Marshaling of the Nations_
shows the relation and application of these prophecies to the present-hour difficulties. Every page of “Marshaling of the Nations” contains the Third Angel’s Message. Multitudes are interested in this question NOW, and there never will be a better opportunity of getting the truth before them than the present. Let all take hold with renewed vigor to give this pamphlet a wide circulation. Price, only 10 cents, with double-page, five-color map. Order of your tract society, or of the—
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The Open Letter and Answers to the Open Letter
Words of Truth Series, No. 26,
ENTITLED
“The Open Letter and Answers to the Open Letter”
Is one of the most timely and best missionary tracts ever published. It deals with the Sabbath Question, the great testing point for all people. It is written in a manner which will interest and carry conviction to the mind of the reader. All should read it. It is envelope size; just the thing to inclose in a letter. Price, one cent each. If ordered in quantities of 100 or more, the price is 60 cents per hundred, postpaid.
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CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK R'Y
E. W. Meddaugh and Henry B. Joy, Receivers.
CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK R'Y.
Trains arrive and leave Battle Creek.
WEST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.
No. 9, Mail and Express, to Chicago. 12.15 P. M.
No. 1, Chicago Express, to Chicago. 8.30 A. M.
No. 3, Lehigh Valley Express, to Chicago. 3.50 P. M.
No. 5, International Limited, to Chicago, with sleepers. 2.15 A. M.
No. 75, Mixed, to South Bend. 8.30 A. M.
Nos. 9 and 75, daily, except Sunday.
Nos. 1, 3, and 5, daily.
EAST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.
No. 8, Mail and Express, to Pt. Huron, East, and Detroit. 3.45 P. M.
No. 4, Lehigh Express, to Pt. Huron and East. 8.27 P. M.
No. 6, Atlantic Express, to Pt. Huron, East, and Detroit. 2.25 A. M.
No. 2, Lehigh Express, to Saginaw, Bay City, Port Huron, and East. 6.50 A. M.
No. 74, Mixed, to Durand (starts at Nichols yards). 7.15 A. M.
Nos. 8 and 74, daily, except Sunday.
Nos. 4, 6, and 2, daily.
W. C. CUNLIFFE, Agent, BATTLE CREEK.
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected June 17, 1900.
EAST
8 *Night Express1
12 Detroit Accom.
6 Mail & Express
10 *N.Y. & Bos. Spl.
14 *Eastern Express
20 Jackson Acm’n
36 *Atl’nic Express
Chicago
pm 9.35
am 6.45
am 10.30
pm 8.00
pm 11.30
Michigan City
11.25
8.43
pm 12.08
am 1.20
Niles
12.40
10.15
1.00
5.37
2.80
Kalamazoo
2.10
am 7.30
pm 12.10
2.08
6.52
pm 6.00
4.10
Battle Creek
3.00
8.10
1.00
2.42
7.28
6.43
5.05
Marshall
8.88
1.30
3.09
7.51
7.10
5.50
Albion
4.00
9.00
1.50
3.30
8.11
7.30
6.52
Jackson
4.40
10.05
2.35
4.05
8.50
8.15
6.40
Ann Arbor
5.55
11.10
3.47
4.58
9.43
7.45
Detroit
7.15
pm 12.25
5.30
6.00
10.45
9.15
Falls View
am 5.02
pm 4.19
Susp. Bridge
5.17
4.33
Niagara Falls
5.30
4.40
Buffalo
am 12.20
6.14
5.30
Rochester
5.13
10.00
8.40
Syracuse
5.15
pm 12.15
10.45
Albany
9.05
4.50
am 2.50
New York
pm 1.30
8.45
7.00
Springfield
12.16
6.15
7.40
Boston
3.00
9.00
10.34
WEST
7 *Night Express1
17-21 *N.Y. Bos. & Chi. Spl.
3 †Mail & Express2
5 *News Express1
23 *West’n Express1
13 †Kalam. Accom.2
37 *Pacific Express1
Boston
pm 2.00
pm 3.30
pm 6.00
New York
4.00
6.00
am 12.10
Syracuse
11.30
am 2.00
pm 12.25
Rochester
am 1.20
4.05
pm 2.25
Buffalo
2.20
5.20
pm 3.50
Niagara Falls
6.02
4.32
Falls View
6.34
5.05
Detroit
pm 8.20
8.25
am 7.15
pm 12.40
4.35
11.25
Ann Arbor
9.43
9.23
8.40
9.30
1.38
5.45
am 12.30
Jackson
11.15
10.20
11.05
2.30
2.40
7.30
1.85
Battle Creek
am 12.40
11.34
pm 12.25
4.35
3.50
9.08
3.00
Kalamazoo
1.40
pm 12.10
1.20
5.15
4.28
10.00
3.35
Niles
3.15
1.22
3.25
6.05
5.45
Michigan City
4.26
2.20
4.45
7.05
6.00
Chicago
6.30
4.00
6.40
8.55
7.05
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 8.05 a. m. and 4.10 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.15 p. m. daily except Sunday.
O. W. RUGGLES,
General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
R. N. R. WHEELER,
Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.
ANNUAL OFFERING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TRACT SOCIETY.
By Geo. A. Irwin
Sabbath, October 27, is the time set apart for this offering. A brief notice has already appeared in the Review, but we wish to call further attention to the matter.
These annual collections are made by recommendation of the General Conference, and are at present the only means upon which the society has to depend for prosecuting its missionary operations. The work done by the society is entirely gratuitous, hence its ability for doing good is very largely affected by the response to the appeals made in behalf of these annual offerings.
The work of the society is carried on by means of tracts, pamphlets, papers, and reading-matter of various kinds. While our publishing houses furnish much literature free, and make liberal discounts on all, yet it requires considerable money to pay for that which has to be purchased. Then again, the postage on correspondence and on the matter sent out is quite considerable.
There is every evidence that we are on the eve of a revival of the old-time missionary spirit, such as characterized the denomination at the time of the organization of the society. As the stirring truths of Daniel and Revelation are again brought to our attention through the Berean lesson studies, and we are brought to see that the “time is at hand,” a spirit of labor is coming with it. The work done through the woman’s society is also creating a spirit of labor among the sisters, and many are anxiously inquiring how they can give their neighbors a knowledge of the special truths for this time.
It will be impossible for the living preacher to go everywhere, but papers and tracts can go where the living preacher can not; and in this way the humblest can have a part in ministering and spreading the message, even though they may not be able to leave their homes and go from house to house. “Preaching the word is one great means, and furnishing the people with reading-matter is another. The Lord has appointed that the preaching of the gospel and the press shall act in harmony.” The only way the press can bear its part, is for the brethren to take the matter as it falls from the press, and pass it on to the people. This entails not only personal service, but a demand upon our purse; so, then, let us first of all give ourselves to the Lord anew, and then give according to our power—or even beyond our power; for it will take all to buy the field. Our opportunity to carry the light to others will soon be past; for the time has come to sound the call to earth’s remotest bounds, “Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.”
Those who are faithful to God now will be of the number to whom it will be said, “Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.” Then let us give of our money as well as of our time to assist in carrying the bread and water of life to those who are hungering and thirsting for it, that they may no longer be strangers, but that, being pardoned, and clothed with the garment of Christ’s righteousness, they may become “fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of faith.” May we not hope for a liberal contribution at this time?
GEO. A. IRWIN.
ATTEND TO IT THIS WEEK IF POSSIBLE.
By Editor
THE readers of the REVIEW have read the notices that have been given in regard to the World’s Outlook Number of the Signs of the Times. Now is the time for you to send in your orders for this important paper so as to be sure to get some of the first copies.
After seeing the paper, we are sure you will be so well satisfied with its importance that you will wish to duplicate your orders later on. But be sure to send in an initial order right away.
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NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20, AND 27
By Editor
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