p. 53 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 4, No. 7. (2/14/1878)

Reports from the Field.

(Condensed from Review and Herald.)

Denmark.

ALSTRUP. — Elder Matteson writes under date of January 14: “Our meetings in the chapel have been well attended during the past two weeks. I am holding the second series of lectures in this vicinity. There is much less prejudice here now than there was last summer. Many minds are awakened, and the truth of God gains ground. There are several families that now have commenced to observe the Sabbath, and many others are very near to us. The enemies that oppose us most, are—old habits, the ways of the world, and the use of strong drink and tobacco. The Spirit of God testifies to the word spoken, and there is often deep feeling in the congregation. We speak without reserve against the prevailing sins, and the people often feel offended; but the majority of them, however, come back to our meetings again. Some find the way before them too hard; others choose rather to suffer with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Pray for us that the Lord may lead in all things to his name’s honor and glory.”

Wisconsin.

OAKLAND.—Elder Haskell writes: “We arrived at this place Friday evening. Found the friends here from a radius of a hundred miles. The meeting had already commenced, as it began at 10 A. M. From the first there were tokens that the Lord was drawing near, and was willing to bless. The brethren seem determined to make the most of the opportunity. There was freedom in speaking, and the social meetings were characterized with feeling. All present, both brethren and sisters, manifested an interest in the business matters. The tract work, and the Bible plan of supporting the cause, were critically examined, and never did the plan of systematic benevolence, and the added one-third appear more beautiful than it did here, as questions were asked bringing out one point after another. I think I never witnessed a more general interest to understand how to go to work, and a disposition to take hold of the work, than was manifested at this meeting. Nine hundred premiums were found inadequate to supply the missionary workers.

Some of our brethren felt obliged to leave Monday afternoon, and those who did so lost the best meeting of the series. The precious season Monday evening will long be remembered. The sweet Spirit of God seemed to set its seal to what had been done, and united hearts more closely in bonds of Christian union. The brethren returned to their homes greatly encouraged. We fully believe that God is willing to work for his people as never before, when they take hold of his work with cheerfulness and obedient hearts.”

Michigan.

OTTAWA COUNTY.—Labor among the churches is reported by Elder Littlejohn and Brother Burnham. After the series of meetings closed at Ravenna they visited Wright. They report as follows: “Our first meeting was held in this place on the evening of January 23, and our last on Sunday, January 28. Fortunately, the brethren in Ravenna are situated so near this place that a large portion of them have been able to be present at our services here, and by this means, have had the benefit of the meetings in both places. The church at Wright is one of the oldest and largest in the State. Its members, at present, number ninety-two in all. Many of them, however, reside in other counties, and are heard from only as they report by letter. What they seemed to need most was an awakening to fresh experience and activity in the things of God. We labored, therefore, to this end, and our efforts were not in vain, since the Lord condescended to pour out his Spirit upon the people in a manner which was calculated to encourage all present. Several who had backslidden were reclaimed, and others started anew in the service of God; nearly the whole church, also, by repeated movements, consecrated themselves fully to the service of God.”

Ohio.

NEWARK.—Elder St. John reports as follows: “For several weeks past I have spent much time in this place. Our meetings have been mainly held in the New Jerusalem church, secured at reasonable rates. Attendance and interest very good. The work moves quite slowly here, but one thing is encouraging, it moves all the time. Eight were baptized yesterday. We are quite confident that a good, strong society will be established here. We leave Brother Guilford to follow up the work. May the blessing of the Lord still rest upon the work in Newark.”

Maine.

NEW SWEDEN.—Brother J. Sawyer reports an interesting quarterly meeting here. He also reports labor one and a half miles from this place, where there are both Swedes and Americans, in which languages he spoke alternately. Some have commenced the observance of the Sabbath by reading their Bibles. He writes: “Last Sunday spoke twice in a schoolhouse filled with people, as anxious to hear the truth as a hungry man is for his dinner. This evening expect to resume meetings in the Adventist neighborhood, and continue them till the time of beginning school among the Swedes. Have spoken every evening for more than two weeks. The weather has been very cold, sometimes preventing a full attendance. The mercury congealed on the 8th ult. at 42° below zero.”

New York.

BLOCKVILLE—Brother B. L. Whitney writes: “In company with Brother Hall we visited this place, found an interesting company of young Sabbath-keepers who were brought into the truth during the past season by the labors of Elder Reynolds. We are much pleased with these young friends of the cause, who seem to love the truth and are rejoicing in the light they have received. They are not yet organized, and will need more labor to bring them in harmony with the work in all points; but they seem earnest in the work, and we are sure there is material here for a good, live church.”

Alabama.

BLADEN SPRINGS.—Elder O. A. Burrill writes: “We have now been here ten days, laboring with those who have begun Sabbath observance. We have organized a church of eighteen members, and there are about fifteen more who will soon join us. I shall give them a short course of lectures. They had their meeting-house burned a few weeks ago. We hope to see another in its place soon. Our brethren in the North know nothing about poverty compared with what is seen in this section. We get our mail only twice each week. We find the law very oppressive on the Sabbath here. We can begin tent labor about the first of March. We very much desire the prayers of God’s people.”

Which?

By W. M. Healey

The following question is often asked us, If the Sabbath is of as much importance as you think, why did not Christ tell the young man to keep it when he asked him what good thing he should do to have "eternal life"? Matt. 19:16; Mark 10:18; Luke 18:18.

We reply Christ did tell him to keep it. Notice his answer. Mark and Luke record a part of it as follows: "Thou knowest the commandments." Matthew gives the remainder, "If ye will enter into life keep the commandments." The young man asks, "Which?" It is not which commandment (singular) but which commandments (plural) thus showing that he knew that there were two sets, or classes of commandments. He undoubtedly knew of the moral code of ten commandments, spoken by the Lord on Sinai, and there written on tables of stone, now recorded Ex. 20.

He also knew that there was another code of laws, regulating the offering of sacrifice, and all the work of the priesthood, and that the priests and elders held to certain doctrines and traditions, which conflicted with the moral code. Hear Christ upon that: "Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines commandments of men. For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups; and many other such like things ye do."

"And he said unto them full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and whoso curseth father and mother let him die the death; but ye say, if a man shall say to his father or mother, it is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me, he shall be free. And ye suffer him no more to do aught for his father or his mother; making the word of God of none effect through your traditions, which ye have delivered; and many such like things ye do." Mark 7:7-13.

Knowing the law, that had been written on the tables of stone, and these traditions which the priests held to, and said must be kept, the question as to which of these codes Christ meant, would naturally come next to the young ruler's mind. But says one, "He ought to have known which to keep and not for a moment supposed that keeping the commandments of men with certain ceremonial acts would give him life." So it would seem; but reader, in thus deciding are you not condemning many in our own time? Let us see what authority has the world for observing the first day of the week, as the Sabbath, the answer is easy: The custom of the country, and the commandments of men, for the Bible says, "The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God." Ex. 20:10.

But I hear them say: "Oh yes; the Bible does say the seventh day is the Sabbath and never said the first day was a Sabbath, but then the first day has been observed for a long time and many great and good men kept it, and my father and mother kept it and they were good Christians." But wait, that is no new style of argument, but just the same as the Jews advanced in Christ's time. They held to commandments of men; yes, and they had become traditions, that is, had been held to a long time. And they were from the elders. Matt. 15:2. Just the ones that ought to know; precisely the same argument that is now used for Sunday keeping.

But Jesus does not leave the questioner in darkness, he soon tells him which set of commandments to keep, by quoting four out of the six that were written on the second table of stone, and taught duty of man to his fellow man. It will be noticed that he does not quote these in the order in which they were written; but skips around and finally sums them up in the second great commandment "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Verse 19: See Matt. 22:39.

Thus far no allusion is made to the commandments on the first table, showing our duty toward God, and comprising the first great commandment as given. Matt. 22:37-38. No one would for a moment suppose that the young man was under no obligation to love God, or that he could worship idols or take the name of God in vain and yet the commandments forbidding these sins are no more mentioned here than the one against Sabbath breaking.

But why did not Christ quote from the first table? We reply there was no occasion for it as the man turned away, was not willing to keep the commandments already given pointing out his duty to his fellow man, in this he had been fully tested and found wanting. If he was not willing to obey these requirements he could not have eternal life. We find the Scripture test of character often begins with our duty toward each other. "If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar, for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath seen?" 1 John 4:20. "He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even till now." 1 John 2:9. See also 1 John 4:21. John 13:35. Luke 16:11.

Christ knew the disposition of this young ruler, that his heart was set on his worldly possessions; he loved his wealth above everything else. Jesus could, if he had chosen to do so, have alluded to his covetousness at the very commencement of the conversation. Evidently our Lord had no desire to offend him and see him turn away, but notwithstanding this the truth must not be withheld.

Does not this contain an example that all those who are trying to lead others, and show them what to do to gain life, ought to follow? They should not be too forward, and ready to disagree with, and point out the sins of others, but agree with them as far as possible, and in the spirit of kindness show them what they yet lack. Notice the question: "What good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" He could not expect to do any good thing directly to God; he could not feed and clothe the great Creator. But he could do all this for the poor and needy servant of God, and thus do it toward God.

"When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory. And before him shall be gathered all nations; and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats. And he shall set the sheep on the right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, 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 shall the righteous answer him saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungered, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me." Matt. 25:31-40.

This was the way the young man could do good things toward God, and in so doing, be laying up treasures in heaven. Thus Christ gives the most direct answer to the question, What good thing shall I do? Keep the commandments. Which commandments? Those of God, or those of the priests? Those of God. They tell you how to do good things.

But after Christ has quoted from five of the commandments on the second table, and alluded to the sixth, and then summed them all up in the second great commandment, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, that was all that was required to gain life? No; after he had done this, it was necessary he should do yet more. Says Christ: "Come and follow me." Verse 21.

Could he be a follower of Christ and worship other gods? or profane his holy name? Certainly not. And yet Jesus has not quoted to him either of the commandments forbidding these sins. All this is comprehended in this, "Come and follow me." Could he follow Christ and refuse to acknowledge God as his Creator? Certainly not. And the Sabbath was the very means by which God designed his people to show that they worshiped the God that created the heavens and the earth with all that is therein.

Reader, would you have eternal life? Keep the commandments. Need you ask which?

W. M. Healey.

A Letter.

By H. S. Gurney

DEAR SIGNS OF THE TIMES: This name sounds familiar to me. I was one among those who took the first number of a paper by this name published in the interest of the first angel's message, at Boston, Massachusetts; and I immediately came into the ranks of those who looked for the coming of the Lord; and perhaps none felt the disappointment more keenly than myself. I could not believe that Satan directed the movement. I therefore waited till the voice of the third angel reached me, and I rejoiced to see a harmony and progress in the last warning voices. And from that time onward, and now my mind is clear that this work in the three messages was heaven born—is heaven bound, and the song of triumph will soon be sung on Mount Zion.

Nothing interests me so much as the progress of this work. Most all my life, or religious experience is in the Advent movement from the beginning to the present time; and to now throw it away is to throw away my life, yea; eternal life; for we have not followed cunningly devised fables but the "sure word of prophecy." Therefore, I would say, let the SIGNS sound the alarm in all the world and make the inhabitants of the land tremble for the day of the Lord cometh. It is nigh at hand.

May God bless the SIGNS and all the workers in the last message who are looking for that blessed hope. H. S. GURNEY.

P. S. I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere regards for my dear Brother and Sister White, with whom I have labored much and been intimately acquainted for more than thirty years. May God bless them still as he has in the past and lead them on in this glorious warfare. H. S. G.

Lectures at Oakland.

By James White

Brother Healey's lectures at the house of worship are well attended. The audience last Sunday night, the 10th was the largest that ever convened in the house, even larger than at the dedication of the house one year since. Mrs. White has spoken one evening; besides this Brother Healey has done all the evening speaking. The interest seems permanent. Many of the same hearers are in their seats to listen to each lecture. We hope for good results.

WHAT THE OAKLAND DAILIES SAY.

[Daily Times, February 7.]

There was a good attendance Monday night, at the Seventh-day Adventist church, considering the unfavorable weather. Mr. Healey resumed the subject of Sunday evening, viz: "Infidelity and Christianity compared." His lecture was sharp, to the point, and full of good things. He asserted that there was no pure specimen of infidelity in this country, because the principles of the Bible enter more or less into the education of every person. Even infidel parents impart them to their children, for they themselves have been reared under the influence of the sacred word. All the principles that protect and bless society are derived from the Bible. He maintained that we find the only pure specimen of the infidel in heathen lands, where the Bible is unknown. The Cannibals of the Fejee Islands, and our North American Indians are the pure product of what Nature brings forth without divine revelation.

The speaker declared that infidelity does not pay. It promises us nothing; presents to us no prospect of a future, whereas Christianity is a guide that professes to lead us to eternal happiness. If the chances of truth were the same on both sides, it would still be wiser to trust the latter than the former. But the Bible is a sure guide. It gives us valuable information. It reveals to us how far we have traveled in time, and what we may expect in the future. The prophecies are a chart by which we may learn our whereabouts, and which establish the truth of our religion.

We prophesy an unusual degree of interest in these lectures, as the subjects and the manner of their treatment are entirely off the beaten track of the ordinary religious lectures.

[Evening Tribune, February 6.]

The Seventh-day Adventist church was well filled last night with interested listeners. The singing was conducted by J. E. White, who also played the organ. Elder James White then made an appropriate prayer, after which Elder Healey resumed the subject of Monday evening, proving from the Bible that Jesus Christ was the Son of God. He affirmed that the great difficulty with man is lack of faith. Many of us have a nominal belief in Jesus Christ because it has been taught us from infancy; but if we had a living faith that he is the Saviour of man we would intuitively change our course; our lives would become purified and ennobled.

The speaker recapitulated the proof that had been adduced the preceding night, that Jesus of Nazareth was the divine Son of God. Prophets had conclusively testified of his coming. Daniel declares the year of his coming in prophetic days—each one of which is equal to one ordinary year, as all commentators agree. Scripture was quoted showing the prophecy of Christ's first coming, and the fulfillment of prophecy in his crucifixion and resurrection.

The speaker finally came to the question of the second, or future, advent of Christ to earth. Prophecy having been exactly fulfilled as to his first coming, and the events of his life and death, it was but fair to presume that it would be fulfilled as to his future coming. If he said he would return to earth, he will do so. Jesus did declare that he would come to earth, Matt. 26:64. And the angels who appeared to the disciples, as they stood looking up into the sky where he had disappeared in his ascension, assured them that he should come again in like manner as he had gone from them. Then his coming would be literal. Every Bible believer should be an Adventist.

[Evening Tribune, February 7.]

Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather, a congregation of over 200 persons listened to Mrs. E. G. White's lecture in the Seventh-day Adventist church. Her subject was the triumphant ride of Christ into Jerusalem, just prior to his crucifixion. A vivid picture was presented of Jerusalem, as viewed by Jesus from the Mount of Olives, and of the entrance of Christ into the temple at Jerusalem, and the mighty power by which he cast out the money changers and dealers in merchandise.

The speaker concluded by drawing a strong likeness between the people of Jerusalem and those of our own time. We are unmindful of our privileges, we heed not the warning of the Spirit of God, and our day of probation is fast expiring. Having promised the audience to close at 8:30 o'clock, Mrs. White was obliged to stop abruptly, promising, however, a resume of the subject soon. J. W.

Which?

By James White

It will be seen that Elder Healey, in his article in this week’s issue takes the position that the word which, spoken by the rich young man to Christ, was in reference to the two codes, the ten commandments, and the law of commandments contained in ordinances. On reading the article we could not see it in this light. But in conversation with Brother Healey he stated that as the young Jew professed having kept all ten of the commandments from his youth he knew better than to ask the Lord which of the ten he should keep. He knew very well that he should observe all of them. Therefore as the inquiry could not refer to ten commandments, it must refer to codes. “If thou wouldst enter into life keep the commandments.” Which commandments? Then the Lord quotes a portion of the ten to show that he meant by the commandments the moral code. We will not reject new ideas simply because they are new. We receive any point of truth from evidence.

J. W.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH

By John Norton Loughborough

District No. 6 and Nevada.

My appointment in district No. 6, was to have meetings in the Antelope school district three miles east of Red Bluff, where Brethren Israel and Brorsen have been holding meetings. Owing to the heavy rains and consequent rise of streams, I did not even succeed in getting to the Antelope school-house. I spoke however four times in Red Bluff; twice to our people in private houses, and twice to good audiences in the Court House.

I was glad to meet with old friends in Red Bluff, after about three years absence, and also to form the acquaintance of some who have embraced the truth under the labors of Brethren Israel and Brorsen. I hope to meet them all again on my way home from the State of Nevada.

I am now at St. Clair, Nevada, and have already held four meetings, which have been well attended. I find at this point a nice commodious school building, called the "Churchill County Institute." Although this is a new country and thinly settled, yet here are inhabitants sufficient to give us an audience varying from forty-five to seventy. About all the community turn out, and they listen with interest to the word spoken. We expect to see some good fruit of the labors put forth here. I find about one dozen Sabbath-keepers here. Some of these moved from California, but the most of them have embraced the truth either from reading, or from attending the meetings which have been held by Brother Jackson Ferguson. These are anxious to be permanently organized, not only into a church, but that some simple State organization can be effected, and the mission opened at once. Though they are not of the wealthy of the world, they seem to have no other idea but bearing the weight of the mission financially. They do not ask for means from abroad, but seem to sanction the idea of having a minister, if possible, spared from the California field. They are willing to purchase a tent if that may be thought the most feasible way to spread the truth. They wish to move in harmony with those who in the providence of God may come to open the mission. The Lord gives freedom in speaking the word. I feel that I am in the line of duty here at this time. Pray the Lord to bless the effort made, and still guide for the advancement of the truth.

St. Clair is on the Carson river, about six miles above the sink, and is thirty miles southeast of Wadsworth, on the edge of what immigrants recollect as the "Great American Desert." It is five miles below what many who crossed the plains with ox-teams, will recognize by the familiar name of "Rag Town," where the five or six months' immigrants stopped on Carson river for a few days, to recruit and shift their much-worn garments for better clothing before entering the settlements.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH

Farmersville, Cal.

By J. D. Rice

Commenced meetings in this place last Wednesday evening. Have given five discourses so far. The attendance has been small yet increasing up to present date. Close attention is being given to the word spoken. We hope to see fruits of the labor here.

January 28, 1878. J. D. Rice.

Salem, Oregon.

By Isaac D. Van Horn

We came from Portland to this place in time to attend the quarterly meeting of this church, January 5, 6. We had a good quarterly meeting. Most of the members of the church were present. The communion season on Sabbath afternoon was a happy time for the church. Most of the members of the Eola church met with us. We believe it was a season of encouragement to all. The T. and M. business meeting on Sunday was interesting, and showed quite an amount of work done considering it to be the first quarter of the organization, and not having all the necessary means to carry it on.

As the district quarterly meeting was appointed to be held here January 12, 13, and the Conference T. and M. quarterly meeting the 19th and 20th, I have continued meetings all the time so far, and shall continue them another week. The result has been to arouse the members of the church to greater activity, and five have expressed their desire to become members of the church. Others are interested. We are presenting to them the plain, pointed truths of the last Message of Mercy, and it produces a thoughtful and solemn feeling in the attentive audience. The Lord is giving us his blessing in our effort, for which we feel grateful and render him the praise. He is also giving us the attention and hearts of the people, and souls are being won by the truth to unite their interests and talents to his glorious cause. We consider this church as permanently established, and they take hold of every branch of the cause with a good degree of zeal and interest.

I. D. Van Horn.

North Pacific T. and M. Society.

By Mrs. A. P. Van Horn

Report for the Quarter ending January 1, 1878.

DISTRICTS.....................................	1	2	3	Total
No. of Members................................	44	20	46	110
“ that Reported..............................	10	6	19	35
“ Families Visited...........................	22	17	20	59
“ Letters Written............................	6	21	45	72
“ New Subscribers for Signs..................	1		2	3
“ “ “ “ Instructor...................	1			1
“ “ “ “ Reformer.....................	2	2		4
“ “ “ “ Svensk Harold................	1		1	2
“ Periodicals Distributed....................	97	101	338	536
“ Pages Tracts and Pamphlets Dist. ..........	5,404	2,825	17,278	25,507
“ Books and Pamphlets Loaned ................	1,265	693	2,119	4,077
“ Books Furnished Libraries..................				1,672
Received by Membership.......................	$24.00	$8.00	$13.00	$45.00
“ Donations..................................	7.85		50	8.35
“ Book Sales.................................	3.45		13.05	16.50
“ on Signs...................................	3.00		1.50	4.50
“ Reformer...................................	2.00	2.00		4.00
“ Instructor.................................	50			50
“ Svensk Harold..............................	1.00		1.00	2.00

The books furnished libraries given above was to the library of the State prison of Oregon. The books were furnished directly by the Conference T. and M. society, hence we do not credit it to either one of the districts. MRS. A. P. VAN HORN, Secretary.

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Life of Joseph Bates, with Likeness. Revised. Edited by James White. $1.00.

The Nature and Destiny of Man. U. Smith. 384 pp. $1.00. Paper, 40 cts.

The Constitutional Amendment. A discussion between W. H. Littlejohn and the Editor of the "Christian Statesman." Bound, $1.00. Paper, 40 cts. First part, 10 cts.

Spirit of Prophecy, Vol. I. Mrs. E. G. White. 416 pp. $1.00.

Spirit of Prophecy, Vol. II. Mrs. E. G. White. 400 pp. $1.00.

Life of Christ, in four Pamphlets, by Mrs. Ellen G. White:— No. 1. His First Advent and Ministry . . . . 10 cts No. 2. His Temptation in the Wilderness . . . 10 cts No. 3. His Teachings and Parables . . . . 15 cts No. 4. His Mighty Miracles . . . . 15 cts

The Game of Life (illustrated). Satan playing with man for his soul. In Board, 50 cts; in paper 30 cts.

Sabbath Readings for the Home Circle. 60 cts.

The United States in Prophecy. U. Smith. Bound, 40 cts. Paper, 25 cts.

A Word for the Sabbath, or False Theories Exposed. (POEM.) U. Smith. Muslin, 40 cts.

Advent Keepsake. Muslin, 25 cts. Gilt 40 cts.

Sermons on the Sabbath and Law, embracing an outline of the Biblical and Secular history of the Sabbath for 6,000 years. J. N. A. 30 cts.

History of the Doctrine of the Immortality of the Soul. D. M. Canright. 25 cts.

Facts for the Times. 30 cts.

The State of the Dead. U. Smith. 25 cts.

The Nature and tendency of Modern Spiritualism. J. H. Waggoner. 25 cts.

Our Faith and Hope. Sermons on the Millennium, Second Advent, the Kingdom, the Judgment, the Time, the Sanctuary, and Saving Faith. 20 cts.

The Ministration of Angels, and the Origin, History, and Destiny of Satan. D. M. C. 20 cts.

The Atonement. J. H. Waggoner. 20 cts.

The Spirit of God. J. H. W. 20 cts.

Miraculous Powers. 20 cts.

The Complete Testimony of the Fathers concerning the Sabbath and First Day. J. N. Andrews. 15 cts.

The Three Messages of Rev. 14, and the Two-horned Beast. J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.

The Morality of the Sabbath. D. M. C. 15 cts.

The Resurrection of the Unjust; a Vindication of the Doctrine. J. H. Waggoner. 15 cts.

The Destiny of the Wicked. U. Smith. 15 cts.

The Seven Trumpets of Rev. 8 and 9. 15 cts.

The Two Laws. D. M. Canright. 15 cts.

Redeemer and Redeemed. James White. 10 cts.

Christ in the Old Testament and the Sabbath in the New. James White. 10 cts.

The Saints' Inheritance, or the Earth made New. J. N. Loughborough. 10 cts.

Dangers and Duties of Our Times. An earnest appeal from the General Conference Committee: 10 cts.

The Conference Address. An earnest Appeal to Seventh-day Adventists. 10 cts.

The Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred Days. J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.

Sunday Seventh-day. A Refutation of Mede, Jennings, Akers and Fuller. J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.

The Truth Found. J. H. W. 10 cts.

The Two Covenants. J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.

The Hope of the Gospel: What it is, and when it will be consummated. J. N. L. 10 cts.

Review of Gilfillan on the Sabbath. 10 cts.

Vindication of the Sabbath. Morton. 10 cts.

The Date of the Seventy Weeks of Dan. 9, established. J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.

Matthew Twenty-four. James White. 10 cts.

Four-cent Tracts: The Second Advent—The Seventh Part of Time—Celestial Railroad—Samuel and the Witch of Endor—The Ten Commandments not Abolished—Address to the Baptists—Present Truth—The Sufferings of Christ—The Two Thrones—The Third Message of Rev. 14—Spiritualism a Satanic Delusion.

Three-cent Tracts: Much in Little—The Lost-Time Question—Argument on Sabbatism—Infidel Cavils Considered—The End of the Wicked—Scripture Reference—Who Changed the Sabbath?—The First Message of Rev. 14.

Two-cent Tracts: Christ in the Old Testament—The Sabbath in the New Testament—The Old Moral Code of Ten Commandments not Revised—Definite Seventh Day—Seven Reasons for Sunday Keeping Examined—Elihu on the Sabbath—The Rich Man and Lazarus—The Sanctuary of the Bible—The Millennium—Departing and Being with Christ—Fundamental Principles of S. D. Adventists—The Judgment; or the Waymarks of Daniel to the Holy City—The Two Laws—Spirit of Prophecy—One Hundred Bible Facts—The Law and the Gospel—God's Memorial.

One-cent Tracts: Appeal on Immortality—Thoughts for the Candid—Nahum's Chariots—The perfection of the Ten Commandments—Coming of the Lord—Without Excuse—Which Day do You keep and Why?—Geology and the Bible—The Sleep of the Dead—The Sinner's Fate—Can We know?—Is the End Near?—A Dialogue. Address, THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES, OAKLAND, CAL.

Oakland.

By James White

THE lectures continue at Oakland with unabated interest. The commodious house is well filled each evening. We spoke last Sabbath on baptism. Mrs. White is suffering from a terrible cold which prevents her speaking at present. By request of Mr. Jewell, Methodist minister at San Francisco, she will speak in his church on the subject of Christian Temperance next Sunday evening. J. W.