p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 9. (3/3/1903)

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More Help for Nyassaland

By Arthur Grosvenor Daniells

OUR brethren who have been longest in Africa, and who have pressed their way most nearly to the heart of the dark continent, where the natives are most simple, and have had least contact with white men, have great confidence that a splendid harvest of souls can be garnered from Africa. They have met the people, and have seen the extent to which responsive chords can be touched in their hearts. They have also been eye-witnesses to the grand trophies of grace that have been produced by the labors of good missionaries whom God has sent to that country before them.

Although deprived of much that we call civilization, and separated from relatives and the friends of early life, those who are in the field have no thought of turning back. On the contrary, they feel impelled to push still farther inland; and as they do so, they send back to us for fresh recruits. They write of finding new and friendly tribes, and of almost boundless opportunities for giving the third angel's message to those in great darkness.

It is a cause of much joy to the Mission Board to receive the earnest, whole-hearted responses that come from our people to these appeals from Africa. Among those who have volunteered for that field, and who have been accepted by the Board to go, are Brother and Sister J. H. Watson. Brother Watson accepted this message in Ireland, under the labors of Elder Wm. Hutchinson, ten or twelve years ago. Soon afterward he came to this country to fit himself for more efficient service in the cause of God. While residing in America, he has been connected with our publishing work most of the time. One year and a half ago he disconnected with the Toronto branch of the Review and Herald to go abroad. Since then he has been in the Review and Herald until the fire. Now that fewer employees are required in the building, Brother Watson goes into the field. Sister Watson, who is a granddaughter of Sister Aldrich, of Battle Creek, heartily and courageously joins her husband in this move.

Sabbath, February 28, Brother Watson was set apart by ordination to the work of the gospel ministry. Professor Prescott preached a soul-stirring and uplifting sermon on the message, the messenger, and the field. It was made very plain that the generation had come that is to see the end, and that the closing message of God to the world has been revealed to a people who are commanded to carry it to the uttermost parts of the earth. With the field all prepared, the message made plain, and messengers raised up to carry the message, it will take but a short time to finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness. It was urged that the answer of God's people to a scoffing world, asking, “Where is the promise of his coming?” and to a worldly church, which says, “My Lord delayeth his coming,” must be in trumpet tones, “There shall be delay no longer.” And the only true way that this can be said is by rising up and finishing the work.

Brother Watson then made a brief statement of his own experience and consecration to the work of God. The prayer was offered by the writer, the charge was given by Brother Prescott, and the right hand of fellowship was extended by Brother I. H. Evans. The service was deeply impressive throughout. Brother and Sister Watson sail from New York, Wednesday, March 4. After spending a few weeks in Ireland, Brother Watson's native land, they will proceed to Nyassaland. Many prayers will go with them, and all will always be glad to hear from the field to which they go.

A. G. DANIELLS.

Bible Training School in Brooklyn

THE Bible Training School, under the supervision of Elder S. N. Haskell, is now located at 426 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Closing the Campaign for Christ’s Object Lessons

Do not fail to read Elder Butler’s article—“Closing the Campaign for ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’”—found on the nineteenth page.

Pure Food and Vegetarian Restaurant

THE “Pure Food and Vegetarian Restaurant,” conducted by Brother Carl Rasmussen, has been removed from 34 W. 18th St. to 391 Sixth Avenue, New York City.

Gospel Herald Publication Suspended

THE Board of Directors of the Southern Publishing Association has decided “to suspend the publication of The Gospel Herald for several weeks, probably until about the first of June, 1903.” Brother C. P. Bollman, who has been the editor of the Herald, feels compelled to retire on account of his health.

Farming Opportunities in the South

We have received from Brother Dan W. Burton, of Pickayune, Miss., a letter recommending that all who are considering the question of moving to that part of the South to engage in farming should thoroughly investigate the conditions before deciding the matter. Brother Burton offers to give information to those desiring it, if they will write their questions, and leave room for an answer after each question. Do not forget to inclose stamp for a reply.

The Fifth Tract for the Campaign

By Editor

WE are pleased to announce that the copy has been sent to the publishers for a fifth tract to be used in the tract campaign. This will be ready in a few days. It is entitled, “The Perpetuity of the Law,” and was written by C. H. Spurgeon. A full-page portrait of the author will appear on the second page. The tract is written in the simple, logical, and very readable style so characteristic of Mr. Spurgeon; and is one of the most pointed, interesting arguments we have ever seen on the subject of the law. Send your orders in early; and we will be able to fill them very soon. Price, one cent each, or seventy-two cents per hundred.

The Daily Bulletin

By Editor

HAVE you subscribed for the Daily Bulletin? It will give a full report of the coming General Conference, including addresses and Bible studies. The price is fifty cents for the session. Orders should be sent to the State tract societies, or to the Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal.

A Trumpet Call

THERE are many encouraging features in the tract campaign. The different conferences are taking hold of the work in earnest, and the tracts are being sent out by the hundred thousand. Brother George B. Thompson, the president of the New York Conference, has issued a stirring appeal to the church officers upon this subject, from which we make the following extract:—

This is a trumpet call to return to old-time methods of missionary work in the circulation of our literature, to which every member in every church should respond gladly. Whole churches are withering up because they are not engaged in earnest work for souls. Many churches have no missionary meetings, and have ceased to be aggressive.

The time has come when this condition must change, and I write you, as an elder and leader in Israel, to co-operate with us in making a grand missionary movement in every church in the conference to circulate the tracts already mentioned. Will you not, as a leader in Israel, bring this matter before your church, and like a true general, make an organized advance upon the trenches of the enemy? Begin at once; for the work should not longer be delayed. Probation is closing, and souls are going to ruin. Do something, and begin now. Read this letter to the church, and talk up the work at your Sabbath meeting. Lay plans for work, and enlist every member. Correspond with the scattered ones, and get them to work. Let all act as though they believe destruction is coming. Sound an alarm, and let the world know that Jesus is at the door.

There is a responsibility resting upon those who stand as leaders in our churches which should be fully realized. I feel confident that if this matter is placed before our churches with the zeal which its importance demands, a mighty movement will be started in the conference. The Lord is coming, and I earnestly pray that the advent spirit may be revived, and old-time methods of missionary work begun.

We are glad to pass these earnest words along to all the conferences with the hope that they will stir many to unite in this effort to reach millions of people with the message of warning and instruction for this time. “Go ye also into the vineyard.”