A correspondent writes us and says she wishes to thank through the Signs of the Times, the one who sent her the paper, as it helped to lead her in fuller light of the Gospel, a light which she once did not believe existed, until it came to her. And now she declares, "If I am as zealous as I have been rebellious," she hopes to bring other precious souls to the same light. And we would say to this soul, as to others, may the dear Lord bless and guide and help her always to walk in the light.
Of Interest to Farmers
Of Interest to Farmers.—Say what we will, the Southern Pacific is putting forth great effort to help the people of California. Its fourth annual demonstration train left Sacramento November 13, stopping on its initial trip of ten days in thirty-one communities. The train consists of six passenger-coaches, containing exhibits of different branches of husbandry, a baggage-car also for exhibits, a sleeper, diner, and baggage-car for those in charge, who are experts in various lines from the State university. The expenses, apart from the installation of the exhibits and the salaries of the experts, is wholly borne by the railroad company, and will amount to about $10,000 a year. The towns visited this trip are north of San Francisco; later other parts will be visited. Such education as this is of great value to the rural population if they will but improve the opportunity.
Evangelical Alliance Week of Prayer
The Evangelical Alliance (president, Leander T. Chamberlain, "The Chelsea," West 23d Street, New York) suggests for the week of prayer, January 7 to 14, 1912, the following subjects, all of which are excellent, and for which all Christians ought to unite in prayer:
January 7, "The Kingdom's Ceaseless Advance." "So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth. . . . First the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear." Mark 4:26-28. Monday, January 8, "Personal Faithfulness." Tuesday, January 9, "The Church of Christ." Wednesday, January 10, "Foreign Missions." Thursday, January 11, "Home Missions." Friday, January 12, "Interests Domestic and Educational" (The Home—the School). Saturday, January 13, "Interests National and International." Sunday, January 14, "The Supreme Desirableness of the Kingdom's Triumph."
The triumph of Christ's cause is assured, because it is founded in truth. Our triumph is assured if we build on truth. His kingdom will not triumph by politics or earthly power, but by the power of God, by faith, by prevailing prayer.
National Good Citizenship Movement
By Editor
“National Good Citizenship Movement.”—In another column will be found an article by Mr. G. E. Langdon, with the above title. It is the report of a meeting which the writer of the article attended. It means much. Union and confederation for good and legitimate purposes are proper, right, and commendable; but union of religious bodies to effect a political object are, in the words of Hon. R. M. Johnson, “always dangerous.” Such confederation is injury to the church, that ought to seek her source of help in Christ; and it opens the way for mistaken and zealous men to seek to enforce religious dogmas by statute law,—always a curse to religion, to the church, to the State, and an instrument of intolerance and persecution.
Are You Interested in Missions?
By Editor
Are You Interested in Missions? — All Christians are, deep down in their heart of hearts; for the spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. If you are, you will want the missionary calendar for 1912, published by Mr. A. W. Roffe, 274 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Canada. It has a finely illustrated cover with the mottos: “The Light that Shines the Farthest Shines Brightest Nearest Home,” and “This Is the Only Generation We Can Reach.” It has a sheet 12x15 inches for each month, with some central illustration, and some appropriate missionary thought for each day. It is mounted, with cord attached suitable for hanging on a wall. There is no other like it; it has a place all its own. Price 35 cents; $2.64 a dozen. Address as above.
New Headings
By Editor
What do you think of our new headings? They are instructive as well as beautiful.
The Study of Daniel
By Editor
Next week we enter upon the study of the real book of Daniel; but we will be helped by reading the articles preliminary to the study.