BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND TRACTS, ISSUED BY THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
By Editor
The Sanctuary and the 2300 Days of Daniel 8:14. By Elder U. Smith. This question has developed the people known as Seventh-day Adventists, and is the pivotal doctrine upon which their applications of prophecy largely depend. 352 pp. $1.00
Thoughts on Daniel, critical and practical. By Elder U. Smith. An exposition of the book of Daniel, verse by verse. 364 pp. 1.00
Thoughts on Revelation. By Elder U. Smith. With notes or remarks on every verse in the book of Revelation. 352 pp. 1.00
Life of Wm. Miller, with portrait. Interesting sketches of the life and public labors of this pioneer in the Advent movement in this country. 416 pp. 1.00
The Biblical Institute. A synopsis of the lectures given at the Institute held at Oakland, Cal., April, 1877, covering the main points of our faith. 352 pp. 1.00
History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week, for the period of 6,000 years. By Elder J. N. Andrews. This is a work of unusual interest, prepared with great care, and is full of historical and Scriptural facts. 528 pp. 1.00
The Nature and Destiny of Man. By Elder U. Smith. This work treats on the conditions of man in death, and his final destiny. 356 pp. 1.00
The Spirit of Prophecy; or the great controversy between Christ and his angels and Satan and his angels, in four volumes. By Mrs. E. G. White. These volumes cover the time from the fall of Satan to the destruction of sin and sinners at the close of the one thousand years of Revelation 20. Each 400 pp.—
Vol. I. Old Testament facts to Christ.
Vol. II. Life and Ministry of Christ.
Vol. III. The Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ, with the Lives of his Apostles.
Vol. IV. (In preparation). Each, 1.00
Life of Elder Joseph Bates, with portrait. 352 pp. 1.00
The Bible from Heaven. By Elder D. M. Canright. An argument to show that the Bible is not the work of men, but is of God. 300 pp. 80 cts. Revised edition (in preparation). 1.00
The Constitutional Amendment. A Discussion between Elder W. H. Littlejohn and the editor of the Christian Statesman, on the Sabbath. 1.00
Spiritual Songs. A choice collection of hymns and tunes. 416 pp. 1.00
Song Anchor, for Sabbath-school and Praise Service. By J. E. White. A new book, with excellent new words and music. 164 pp. Per hundred, $30.00. Single copies, 35 cts
The Two Laws, as set forth in both Testaments. By Elder D. M. Canright. 104 pp. 15 cts
The Sunday Seventh-day Examined, A refutation of the teachings of Mede, Jennings, Akers and Fuller. By Elder J. N. Andrews. 88 pp. 10 cts
The Seven Trumpets. An exposition of the subject as set forth in the 8th and 9th chapters of the Revelation. 96 pp. 10 cts
Refutation of the Age to Come. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. A most decisive refutation of the view that men may find pardon after the Saviour has closed his work in the Sanctuary above. 168 pp. 20 cts
The Morality of the Sabbath. By Elder D. M. Canright. A complete refutation of a common objection against the Sabbath. 96 pp. 15 cts
The Resurrection of the Unjust. A vindication of the doctrine. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. 100 pp. 15 cts
A Word for the Sabbath, or False Theories Exposed. A poem. By Elder U Smith. 60 pp. 15 cts
The Ministration of Angels, and the Origin, History and Destiny of Satan. By Elder D. M. Canright. 144 pp. 20 ct
Sermon on the Two Covenants. By Elder J. N. Andrews. An able argument on an important subject. 48 pp. 10 cts
Vindication of the True Sabbath. By Elder J. W. Morton, formerly missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, to Hayti. 68 pp. 10 cts
Redeemer and Redeemed. By Elder James White. This work sets forth the plan of redemption in its three stages. 40 pp. 10 cts
The Second Advent. Manner, object, and nearness of the event. 32 pp. 4 cts
The Sufferings of Christ. A most graphic and touching description of what the world's Redeemer has suffered for us; calculated to incite every one to new devotion and consecration to the cause of Christ. 32 pp. 4 cts.
The Present Truth. Showing that every age has a truth applicable to it alone, and what is the present truth of this generation. 32 pp. 4 cts
The Seventh-day Adventists. A sketch of their origin, progress, principles, etc. 32 pp. 4 cts
The United States in the Light of Prophecy. An exposition of Revelation 13:11-17. By Elder U. Smith. Applying to our own land and time, this prophecy possesses surpassing interest for every American reader. 200 pp. 50 cts, Paper covers, 25 cts
Thoughts on Baptism. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. A careful examination of the subject of Christian baptism in the light of history and the Bible. It presents strong arguments against the notion of trine immersion. 186 pp. Bound in flexible cloth, 35 cts
Paper covers, 25 cts
The Spirit of God, its Gifts and Manifestations to the end of the Christian age. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. 144 pp. 15 cts
The Three Messages of Revelation 14:6-12; particularly the third angel's message and the two-horned beast. By Elder J. N. Andrews. 144 pp. 15 cts
Systematic Benevolence. Setting forth the Bible plan of giving for the support of the ministry. 64 pp. 10 cts
The Nature and Tendency of Modern Spiritualism. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. A thorough exposure of Spiritualism; application of the Scriptures, and copious extracts from a library of Spiritualist publications. 184 pp. 20 cts
Matthew Twenty-four. A clear and forcible exposition of our Lord's discourse upon the Mount of Olives. By Elder James White. 64 pp. 10 cts
The Truth Found. The nature and obligation of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. 64 pp. 10 cts
Christ and the Sabbath: or, Christ in the Old Testament and the Sabbath in the New. By Elder James White. 56 pp. 10 cts
The Atonement. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. An examination of a remedial system in the light of nature and revelation. 168 pp. 20 cts
Our Faith and Hope. Sermons on the Coming and Kingdom of Christ. By Elder James White. 182 pp. 25 cts
Redemption. The fall and its results, and the methods by which we are brought back to the favor of God and to immortality. 32 pp. 4 cts
ADDRESS, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, OAKLAND, CAL.
ANY of the books, pamphlets and tracts issued at this Office, may be obtained of Eld. J. N. Loughborough, Ravenswood, Shirley Road, Southampton, England, who will furnish catalogues and prices in English money, and receive subscriptions for all our periodicals.
CHURCH AMUSEMENTS.
By Editor
THE following, being part of a letter, was published in the N. Y. Witness. Its authenticity is vouched for by the editor of the Bible Banner. We suppose we shall be accused of a lack of "charity" if we apply the name of "Babylon" to a church in which such things are countenanced, and express our opinion that it is "fallen." Rev. 14 : 6-12. Reader, what is your opinion of it?
"Now to show whereunto this thing may grow, I will relate what I saw and heard within a few weeks, when visiting a friend in a large city in the State of New York. The family and the church they belonged to were what is called Evangelical—which may mean anything you please. One evening one of the sons said "Good night." I would likely be in bed before he returned. He was going to a meeting of the Sunday-school teachers. "Ah! to study the lesson, eh?" "No," rather confusedly; "they were going to dance." "Dance! Incredible! You must be joking," I said. "That's so. We meet once a week and have a real pleasant time." "But who meet?" I asked, utterly bewildered, "and how many?" "Well, the teachers and the Bible classes, perhaps fifty or sixty." I said nothing, but I felt I would not be guiltless if I did not write to the minister and solemnly protest against such a monstrous anomaly. But I never received a shadow of a reply."
THE EARTHQUAKE AT OAKLAND.
By Editor
ON Wednesday, April 14, at seven minutes past one o'clock, P. M., an earthquake shock was felt in this city. The Tribune says it was the most severe that has been felt in this locality in sixteen years. From the notice in the Alta we take the following:—
"An unusual loud rumbling noise preceded the shock fully ten seconds. The shock lasted five or six seconds. The vibrations were from the east, then north, and then west—a sort of rotary earthquake. At the shaky Court House the greatest excitement prevailed. Owing to the condition of the building, it shook more than others throughout the city. Judge Crane, of the Superior Court, ran out of his chambers, hatless, and down the stairs to the street. The deputies throughout the building rushed pell-mell to the sidewalk. Ink, in stands, was spilled over desks, and water, standing in glasses and pitchers, was also scattered. At 360 Sixth street the plaster and two window-panes were cracked. Plaster fell in pieces from ceilings along Broadway. At East Oakland the shock was very severe. From all accounts, no serious damage was done."
It is reported that several ladies fainted. There were some very pale faces about our office. We have felt only one shock more severe than this, which was in San Benito valley several years ago.
There is nothing which imparts to a person such a sense of insecurity as an earthquake. From every other danger there is an instinctive effort to flee; but where shall we flee when the earth moves? Although this feeling of insecurity is shared by every one, very few can be found who will candidly consider the terrors of the "Day of the Lord," of which the Scriptures so often speak, when an earthquake shall occur, "Such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake and so great." Rev. 16:17-20. That shall be so great as to remove the mountains and destroy the islands of the sea. But the people of God will have a sure hope and secure refuge in that day. Joel 3:9-16.
Southern California was visited with a sharp shock on the morning of the 12th, felt over a large extent of country. At Los Angeles it was the heaviest that has occurred there for years.
California has had no destructive earthquake since 1868. Her many boiling springs are safety-valves from which escape the surplus heat of the fiery gases stored in her mountains. But who can say that these are sufficient to secure her from terrible convulsions? We know not how soon these pent-up forces may rend the mountains, or dash in pieces the structures which man has reared to gratify his pride or ambition. Yet the multitude rush on thoughtlessly and uncaring, while the means of destruction are ever near at hand. Nothing but the terrors of the great day, when it will be too late to flee from ruin, will arouse them to a sense of their folly and sin.
SUNDAY THEATRICALS.
By Editor
As we read the announcement of a very popular play to be presented in the Baldwin Theatre in San Francisco, on Sunday evening last, and the special attractions in several others, we thought how it must vex the numerous theatre-going church members that custom will compel them to go to church that evening, so they must lose the entertainment. However they can console themselves with the thought that they can have a better sitting at the church—it will not be so crowded!
THE LATEST STORM.
By Editor
THE storm of the last week has been even more severe than the one preceding. On the Sierras it has been destructive of railroad property, and occasioned hard labor and suffering. A slide carried away five freight cars on the emigrant train, leaving the cars with the emigrants imprisoned between the avalanches, in a dark stormy night. Probably the storms are now well over for the season. A severe hail and snow storm in Colusa county April 17, no doubt seems strange to the inhabitants. But this has been a Winter and Spring of strange surprises in California.
Later, up to the 21st, the rain has still come in torrents, and news has just arrived of the most destructive tornado in southern Missouri that this country has ever known. Full particulars not yet received.
CURIOSITY OF COMMERCE.
WE know not what else to name this singular fact, that quite recently two ships lay in San Francisco harbor at the same time, one from Germany discharging a cargo of wine, and the other taking on a cargo of California wine for Germany. The idea of using a "foreign wine" may lead to the importation. But when we consider the great failure of the grape crop in Europe, and the fact that the so-called wine is largely manufactured in Germany into which not a particle of grape juice is introduced, we readily see why the Germans, who prefer grape wine, seek to make the exchange. But tipplers of wine or any other alcoholic liquors do not know what they are drinking.
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION NEAR BERKELEY.
ABOUT 5 o'clock Friday afternoon, April 16, the most fearful explosion perhaps ever known, occurred on a peninsula running into the Bay, near Berkeley. Since the explosion of giant powder in San Francisco Co., some six months ago, the works have been removed to Berkeley, where they have been in operation about two months. The building was 28 by 75 feet, made of redwood scantling bolted together. In this were about ten tons of giant powder which exploded at the time above stated. In what manner the explosion was produced can never be known, as all were destroyed who were in and around the building. Those who are acquainted with the explosive force of giant powder can better imagine what a fearful destruction was occasioned by the explosion of ten tons at once, than words can describe.
How many lives were lost is not known. Twenty-four employes, about half of whom were Chinamen, were in the building. Besides these there were several visitors, one man seeking work, and a boy, who had just driven up in a wagon. All that has been found of any of the persons are small fragments, and these at considerable distances.
CONGRATULATIONS.
By Eliza Thayer
The Secretary of the New England Tract and Missionary Society writes as follows :—
SIGNS OF THE TIMES:—In behalf of our V. M. Societies I would congratulate you upon your successful attempt to improve the appearance of our pioneer paper. We are also much pleased with the recent changes in other respects; and so far as we have heard from other parts of the Conference, this is the general feeling.
The variety of reading matter adapted to the wants of different classes, makes it just the paper for our missionary work.
We have decided here to take the 12-page sheet, adding 280 to our club, believing the interesting matter contained in the four extra pages well worth the additional price.
ELIZA THAYER.
South Lancaster, Mass., April 13, 1880.
"RURAL HEALTH RETREAT."
By Ellen G. White
WHILE at St. Helena last week we visited Crystal Springs, where this Health Retreat is located. It is our opinion that a more beautiful spot could not have been selected as an asylum for the sick and weary. A place of greater natural loveliness we have seldom ever seen. High mountains, stretching their peaks upward toward heaven, seem to surround the place, giving evidence to all of the mighty power of the Lord. No one who sees God in his created works could view these lofty mountains from the piazza of the Retreat, without feeling that he is surrounded by the presence of God, and covered by the overshadowing of his glory. Peak rising above peak carries the mind instinctively up to him who set fast the mountains and girded them with his power so that no human might can move them out of their places. Gladly would we have spent a few weeks, or even days, in this quiet retreat, but so much work to be done in the harvest field called us again to our post of duty.
The building is well calculated for the convenience, health, and comfort of the patients and boarders. Its rooms are supplied with abundance of pure soft water which flows from a living spring and is always cool. If those tired of city life would resort to this retired spot, even if they took no treatment, the excellent pure air, the soft water, and the natural loveliness of the scenery would do much to relieve them of their infirmities. But add to this, nature's remedies skillfully applied, and wonderful cures might be wrought for the afflicted. Such an asylum as this, controlled by men who love and fear God, has long been needed this side of the Rocky Mountains. Brn. Pratt and Atwood are men of caution and good judgment. They are Christian gentlemen and will do all in their power to make this a place of rest and comfort for those who may come. We hope that those who are suffering from disease will not be slow to avail themselves of the advantages now placed within their reach. Do not delay too long, but find help while it will avail.
E. G. WHITE.
J. H. WAGGONER
By Joseph Harvey Waggoner
MY appointments stand, next Sabbath in Oakland; Sunday evening in San Francisco.
J. H. WAGGONER
Business Department.
By Editor
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By Editor
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