p. 16 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 23, No. 43. (11/4/1897)

CATHOLIC TESTIMONY.

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THE following tracts and leaflets are direct quotations from those high in authority in the Church of Rome, and can be relied upon as representative testimony.

Christian Sabbath. A reprinted article from the Catholic Mirror, which paper is the organ of the Catholic Church in the United States. It puts forth the question, "Why do Protestants keep Sunday?" Price, 2 cents.

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THE UNITED STATES IS IN PROPHECY.

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WE have several large works treating this subject in detail, but not until recently have we had anything sufficiently condensed for general distribution. Elder Uriah Smith, author of "United States in Prophecy," "Thoughts on Daniel and The Revelation," "Marvel of Nations," and senior editor of the Review and Herald, has written a 32-page treatise on the prophecies relating to this country, and has entitled it "America's Crisis." That we have reached a crisis, all thinking men believe; but that this crisis and what it means to the world is foretold in Scripture, is not so generally believed.

To read this pamphlet is to become intelligent on this great question, and to awaken an interest for the details of the working out of these prophecies. Order Bible Students' Library, No. 138. Price, 2 cents. Special price on quantities for distribution.

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Bible Questions About Human Nature

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BIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CONCERNING MAN.

By Alonzo T. Jones. Bible Students' Library, No. 76. Pacific Press Pub. Co., Oakland, Cal. 16 pp.; 2 cents.

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The Eastern Question and Its Solution

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"The Eastern Question, What Its Solution Means to All the World," by Alonzo T. Jones. While this great question is absorbing the attention of millions on both hemispheres, we wish to call your attention to the importance of reading and circulating something treating the subject from a Biblical standpoint. This tract contains the following subheadings: The Seven Trumpets; The Rise of the Turkish Power in Prophecy and History, Fulfilled to the Very Day; The World's Crisis; Daniel's Visions; "At the Time of the End"; The King of the North and His End; When He Comes to His End; The Plagues of God's Wrath, and Need for Watching and Praying. It contains 16 pages; price, 1 cent.

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God Is One.

Why will his children try to divide him? Why cut up his Word, the manifestation of God in writing, into Old and New Testaments, into law dispensation and Gospel dispensation. Like Christ's seamless coat, the doctrine of God is one from Paradise lost to Paradise restored. As truly as to us, came the Word of the Gospel to Abel, Noah, Abraham, and all the prophets and their contemporaries; for "God is no respecter of persons." Christ "is the true Light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world." He gives sufficient to every one if it is but heeded.

them are doing much for the Master. It is not a surprise that the Catholic Church is doing more than others. Her zeal has been increased by opposition. She has been provoked to greater philanthropic work by other religious organizations. Her zeal is that of emulation. Protestant zeal must be built upon faith. But as she has forsaken the principles and source of her life, faith in God's Word through Jesus Christ, her works of faith likewise depart. "If that light which is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness." Her only hope is to return to the Word.

A STATEMENT OF BELIEF.

By Editor

A copy of the Millennial Dawn of some time ago has been sent us containing the following, which, quoted from a Seventh-day Adventist paper, the Dawn declares to be a misrepresentation. It may be from the Signs of the Times; if so, we do not now recall it:—

"If it was expedient that Christ should pass the portals of the tomb to save men from the Adamic death, then it is equally expedient that he should pass the second-death tomb, in order to save those who fail in the first opportunity, that they might have the second probation, as per Millennial Dawn theology. A second probation for all mankind, and especially the heathen, is a corner-stone in Millennial Dawn theology. We ask, Where is the scripture to show that Christ passed the second-death tomb? If not, can he, or will he, save man from the second death, through a second probation?"

The editor of the Dawn declares that its teachings are "that there will be neither redemption nor recovery from the second death, but, on the contrary, that it is the everlasting punishment predicted for all intelligent and wilful evil-doers;" that the "chance" for eternal life, which Adam lost, will be a "second chance, individually, to but one person, Adam." But the Dawn makes the life of all the people who ever lived previous to Christ's resurrection, no "chance" (to use its term) at all; for it declares that—

"This chance, secured by Christ for all through his atoning sacrifice,—this chance, which dates from our Lord's resurrection (except as in a typical manner it was previously faintly revealed to the faith of the patriarchs and prophets and in the law to Israel),—this chance, call it first or second as any may please, is the only one we find in the Scriptures, and the only one presented in Millennial Dawn."

That we have not misrepresented the Dawn will be seen also by the following paragraph:—

"Did the millions of Jews who lived and died before Christ, and who at the very most had only typical atonements for sin, year by year, which could never take away sin, nor make the worshipers perfect—did these have a chance or fair trial for eternal life under the new covenant, which had not in their day gone into effect? Surely not! See Heb. 9:9; 10:4. Did the Jews of our Lord's day who rejected him have a full chance?—No; for our Lord and the prophets and the apostles testify that 'they were blinded' and that 'through ignorance' they crucified Christ, 'as did also your rulers.'" Acts 3:17.

But all this blindness and ignorance were of choice. Jesus said, "If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin; but now they have no cloak for their sin." See John 15:22-24. Concerning the heathen, see Rom. 1:18-32; 2:6-16. It is not the great light that saves, but how men regard the light. It is not the outward ceremony that saves, but the truth that is revealed appropriated by heartful faith. "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him." 2 Chron. 16:9. Such may be called heathen or Christian, but they are God's. They evidence by following the little light that they would follow all the light; and God, not man, is the judge. He who waits for a larger hope than had Abraham or Elijah, or greater light than had Caiaphas or Judas Iscariot, will wait to be deceived.

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CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER.

By Editor

Editorial. Acceptance with God (notes) . . . . . 1, 2 Witnessing for God (A Study in the Apocalypse) . . . . . 2 They Have It Now . . . . . 3

Poetry. Breathings, ROSA YOUNG . . . . . 3 For a Guest-Chamber—Life's Epitome . . . . . 9 Philippians 4:6 . . . . . 11

General Articles. Peter's Fall, MRS. E. G. WHITE . . . . . 3 The True Civilizer . . . . . 4 An Uncertain Sound, M. E. K. . . . . 4 The Good Shepherd, AUGUSTA W. HEALD . . . . . 5 The Most High Ruleth, No. 2, W. N. G. . . . . 6 Notable Nights, BESSIE COOPER . . . . . 7 The Two Governments and the Law of God, W. L. ILES . . . . . 7

Bible Readings.—Events Connected with the Millennium, G. W. ROGERS . . . . . 8

Question Corner.—No. 654, Cain's Sin—No. 655, Col. 2:16, 17 . . . . . 8

The Outlook.—Bowing to the Papacy—Robber Monopolies, World Trusts—Not the Example of Christ—Preparations for War—What Will the End Be? . . . . . 8, 9

The Fireside.—The Girl at the Foot—Punishment and Offense—Danger to Children—About Rivers—An Essay on Total Abstinence—A Faithful and Wise Servant . . . . . 9, 10

Missions.—The Power of the Word—A Large Mite—Pay of Missions—Our Work and Workers . . . . . 10, 11

International Sabbath-School Lesson.—The Gospel at Antioch (Syria); a New Center for Missionary Work (Sabbath, Lesson VIII, November 20, 1897) . . . . . 12

International Sunday-School Lesson.—The Christian Armor (Sunday, Lesson VIII, November 21, 1897) . . . . . 12

News and Notes . . . . . 13

Publishers . . . . . 14, 15

Christ Is More Than a Leader

By Editor

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Jesus Christ is more than a mere leader. To simply take him as a leader, as a grand man, is not Christianity. Christianity is imbued with his life, as actual life and power as the electric force from the dynamo is actual. To those who receive him he is made "wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption."

Becoming More Common.

By Editor

Laudation of the Roman Catholic Church is becoming more and more common in Protestant circles. The Rev. S. Sherin, of Chicago, is reported to have said, at the Intercivic Philanthropic Conference, at Battle Creek, Mich., October 17:

"Despite adverse criticism, no church is doing as great philanthropic work to-day as the Catholic, yet masses, solos, and sermons will never accomplish what is needed. Intemperance is thriving, despite the efforts of the church. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized and sent a thrill through the land, but it has gone into political trickery and will never put down the traffic. The Young Men's Christian Association meant to do good, but is worldly. It ought to be buried. It is but a corpse. As a philanthropic movement it is a fraud, tho as a club it is entertaining."

Now all this may be true of these organizations as bodies, tho we are sure many individuals in

Giving

Giving.—"It is more blessed to give than to receive," if we give for a righteous purpose. "He that giveth to the rich [those who have no need], shall surely come to want." But "he that giveth to the poor lendeth unto the Lord." The highest giving is giving first. There are many who excuse themselves from giving to God's cause on the ground of debt. In other words, they say, "I will render to the Lord his due when I get my debts paid, when I am better situated, when I discharge this or that obligation." But this is not giving at all. It implies no love, no sacrifice. What we can do just as well as not, is not scriptural giving. We must be willing to give when faith, not sight, leads the way, when it costs us something to give. George Klingle has beautifully sung:—

Life’s Harmony Is Sacrifice

The keynote of life's harmony is sacrifice. Not twice, or thrice, Beneath each sun will souls bow down To lay the crown Of will or time beneath strange feet, But many times, that life's chords may be sweet.

Who sacrifices most Drinks deepest life's rich strain, counting no cost, But giving self on every side Daily and hourly, sanctified But in the giving.

Living Is but the bearing, the enduring, The clashing of hammer, the cutting, The straining of the strings, The growth of harmony's pure wings.

Life is the tuning time, complete Alone when every chord is sweet Through sacrifice. No untuned string Can music bring; No untried life Has triumphed, having passed the strife.

True living Is learning all about the giving.

Nevertheless

By Editor

"Nevertheless."—Much is made over the defection of Evangelist B. Fay Mills from Presbyterianism to Unitarianism. We were not surprised. At the best he was but a man of flesh, and the Word of God declares that "all flesh is grass." Letting go of God, man is very likely to be "blown about by every wind of doctrine." Christians need not be alarmed. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, with a quarter thousand of the princes of Israel, or the royal house, or Judas, the treasurer, or Hymanæus and Philetus, and many others, may all prove false to Christ, yet his Word stands. The Rock abides. Men may break their own heads against what God designed should heal their hearts; the only losers are themselves and those so foolish as to forsake the Word and go with them. "Nevertheless [not-the-less] the Word of God standeth sure."

God First.

Here is a sentiment from Bishop Seymour, both noble and scriptural: "I advise, and I know that my advice echoes God's will, setting apart a certain proportion of your income as due to God. It ought not be less than a tenth. A tenth was enjoined under the law; it ought not to be less under the Gospel. Pay whatever you devote to God as the first, most imperative, of your debts. Never cease to pay this debt while you live." The wise man writes by inspiration: "Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase; so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine."

A Noted Vegetarian

A Noted Vegetarian.—Francis W. Newman, brother to Cardinal Newman, recently died in England at the advanced age of 92. His health was good and mind clear to the last. He attributed his longevity and good health to his temperance, regularity, and especially to a vegetarian diet. His "habit was to dine on the first solid dish that presented itself," thus avoiding overeating. He tells us that his "digestion was always painful" until he "became a vegetarian." He always took plenty of sleep. Seven hours he considered normal, six too little, and often desired eight. He loved walking for exercise. He wrote much on vegetarianism and temperance.

Foreign Missions

Foreign Missions.—There ought to be no such things as foreign missions to Christians. Some missions are farther away than others, but all are in the heritage bought by the blood of Jesus Christ; and all souls are alike precious to him, whether born in Siam or Alaska. He died for all and each. When we talk of foreign missions we are using the language of the world.

True Christian Citizenship

By Editor

The October number of Apples of Gold Library is entitled "True Christian Citizenship." It will be published November 5; price, ½ cent.

Knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers; but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot, even the blood of Christ. 1 Peter 1:18, 19, R. V. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Rom. 8:32.