The publishing work of Seventh-day Adventists exists for the one purpose of proclaiming, or making known, the truth of the gospel as revealed in the Scriptures, and as understood by this people. We believe that to make known our message, whether in printed form or otherwise, is to bring salvation to the recipient of that knowledge.
To know God and Jesus Christ as revealed in the Scriptures is to find eternal life, for it is written, “This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” John 17:3. Therefore said Jesus, “Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of me.” John 5:39.
The prophet, looking forward to the time when the saving truths of the gospel would be proclaimed even to the most remote sections of earth, gave utterance to these words: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation.”
In the very earliest days of the third angel’s message the Lord through his servant urged upon his people the importance of putting the truth into printed form. Beginning small, and advancing under great difficulties, the publishing work developed, and a publishing house was erected, very properly and significantly the first institution of any kind to be established among us. Then as the truth was published, the message was made known, and believers were added to the church, thus creating a demand for sanitariums and schools.
Ministers and believers were very properly urged to circulate the publications, the number of which was continually increasing. But the ministers were occupied with preaching, raising up churches, and caring for believers, hence could distribute literature only in connection with their regular work. Believers likewise could devote but a small portion of their time to this work, as a support for themselves and families must be earned at their regular vocations. Consequently, the publications, not being circulated, were accumulating in the publishing houses. Then came the following instruction:—
“Some things of grave importance have not been receiving due attention at our offices of publication. Men in responsible positions should have worked up plans whereby our books could be circulated, and not lie on the shelves, falling dead from the press. . . . Books that ought to be widely circulated are lying useless in our offices of publication, because there is not interest enough manifested to get them circulated. The press is a power, but if its products fall dead for want of men who will execute plans to circulate them widely, its power is lost. While there has been a quick foresight to discern the necessity of laying out means in facilities to multiply books and tracts, plans to bring back the means invested, so as to produce other publications, have been neglected. . . . By judicious calculation they can extend the light in the sale of books and pamphlets. They can send them into thousands of families that now sit in the darkness of error.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. IV, pp. 388, 389.
Instruction was also given, urging that the message be prepared in subscription book form, and that a class of individuals be selected and trained to devote their time to selling these books in the homes of the people. This has resulted in the development of our colporteur work. Through this Heaven-sent agency the light has been extended into thousands of homes, and as a result many are rejoicing in the light.
Our subscription books have some advantages over other forms of literature as agencies for conveying the message. They give a fuller exposition of Bible truth, also a connected, continuous presentation of the system of reform truths, in permanent form. Illustrations that appeal to the eye, making the truth more attractive, are also an advantage. But best of all, in placing the publications in the homes, at least two visits of the human agent are necessary,—the first to secure the order, and the second to deliver the book. In soliciting the order, a brief but comprehensive heart-to-heart discourse is given on the message contained in the book, thus combining the living ministry with the printed page. Often these appeals reach the heart in a special way, and leave impressions upon the mind of the hearer that can never be effaced. None of us can doubt for a moment the presence and aid of the Holy Spirit and of holy angels as the colporteur lifts his heart to God, praying that he may be enabled so to speak to the heart of the individual as to arouse in him a willingness to buy the truth in printed form, and then lead him to search the Scriptures with the aid of the book, and to accept the truth of God for these last days.
Of the truth of the statement, “The same ministry of angels attends the books that contain the truth as attends the work of the minister,” the following affords a beautiful illustration:—
About twenty-seven years ago a group of canvassers was sent from the United States to England. A minister bought a book from one of them, and later moved to the United States. Twenty-five years swiftly passed, and in the meantime a baby boy was born into the home and grew to young manhood. One day while seeking something new to read from his father’s library, his eye was attracted to the title of a book, “The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan,” and he took it down to read. Before finishing the first chapter, he was convinced that it was no uninteresting book he had21found. He read on, with the result that other literature, including a copy of “Daniel and the Revelation,” was obtained through advertisements found in the book. Finally, while reading the chapter on the seventh seal (to use his own words), “The Holy Spirit gave me power to accept the truth,” and the next morning for the first time he sought the Seventh-day Adventist church, and has obeyed the truth ever since; and although persecuted by relatives and friends, scoffed at by his pastor, and forsaken by his fiancée, he could not give up; for, he says, “I had found something which gave me great peace.” He left a lucrative and prominent position, and today is engaged in evangelistic canvassing, and like hundreds of others in the same work, he hopes to see the fruits of his labor in the kingdom of heaven.
The work of the colporteur must, of necessity, be regarded largely as pioneer work. Like seed in soil unmoistened and unwarmed, the printed page may lie for a season with no apparent results, but the time comes when conditions change and the seed springs forth and ripens into fruit. We cannot, therefore, expect the same immediate results from this work as from the work of the minister and the Bible worker. Yet we believe there is a higher plane for the conduct of our colporteur work, not yet reached, which should bring greater and more immediate returns in believers than have yet been seen.
The Lord never intended that our publishing work should exist simply to furnish a job for the unemployed, nor as a money-making affair, either for our institutions or for the colporteur in the field, but rather as a ministry. It was to be used as an evangelizing agency. Concerning those who should engage in this work we have the following instruction:—
“As much care and wisdom must be used in selecting the workers as in selecting men for the ministry.” And of those who engage in it from the right motive it is said: “The intelligent, God-fearing, truth-loving canvasser should be respected; for he occupies a position equal to that of the gospel minister.” And again, “The work is a good one, the object high and elevating; and there should be a corresponding dignity of deportment.”
Thus the colporteur is, in God’s order, the connecting link between the publishing house and the people who read the product of the author’s pen. It has been said that the big end of our publishing work is the field end; and this end of our publishing work needs to be greatly strengthened and kept strong till our work is finished and probation closes.
May God give us a keener and clearer appreciation of the great good accomplished by our publishing work, and especially by the noble colporteur, who braves the heat of summer and the storms of winter to meet the people in every clime and of every nationality, to open to them around their firesides the truths of God’s Word as revealed in the printed page.
W. W. Eastman.
Educational Department
By Frederick Griggs; W. E. Howell
FREDERICK GRIGGSGeneral SecretaryW. E. HOWELLAssistant Secretary
Southwestern Junior College
The transfer of Prof. F. R. Isaac, who was principal of Keene Academy last year, to the principalship of the German Seminary, made it necessary to call Prof. W. E. Nelson, formerly head of the science department of Walla Walla College, to take the presidency of the Keene school, which has been rechristened Southwestern Junior College. In a recent letter Professor Nelson sends the following encouraging report:—
“Our school is increasing; our enrolment at present is one hundred and seventy above the eighth grade, and the young people are taking hold of their work in an enthusiastic way, and we are looking forward to a splendid year. We have about twenty-five taking work above the twelfth grade.
“Our Friday evening meetings are an inspiration to our students, and we are having a full attendance at these devotional exercises. We have our school divided into prayer bands, which meet every Wednesday morning at the chapel hour, where most of the students are divided into small groups for prayer. We organized a foreign missionary band about two weeks ago, with a membership of about forty. The students are planning definitely to enter some branch of the Lord’s work as soon as their preparation is sufficient.”
Publishing Department
By N. Z. Town; W. W. Eastman
N. Z. TOWN - - General Secretary
W. W. EASTMAN - N. Am. Div. Secretary
A Sanitarium Banquet
By L. A. Hansen
The St. Helena (Cal.) Sanitarium has recently completed its annex. In order to give the local business men an opportunity to inspect the new building, and to get better acquainted with the work and workers of the institution, the sanitarium gave a banquet the evening of October 26. It is nearly a year since Brother C. E. Rice took the business management of the St. Helena Sanitarium. Building operations and an unprecedented heavy patronage have kept him so busy that he has not had opportunity to get acquainted with the business men of the town.
The completion of the new building gave an excuse for a public gathering that would give opportunity to meet the business men of the community.
About sixty of these men, with their wives, responded to the invitations. Arrangements were made for comfortable and prompt transportation of such guests as were not provided with conveyances of their own, the sanitarium automobile service being quite equal to the demand. The employees received the visitors and showed them about the institution, and did their part in entertaining them.
After a half hour spent in getting acquainted, the visitors were escorted to the roof of the annex, which has been fitted up as a roof garden. Here they were entertained by selections from the sanitarium band, after which they were shown through the building. Workers were stationed at various places to explain the treatments and to demonstrate the appliances. The questions asked and the general interest shown by the visitors, proved the value of giving them an opportunity of seeing and knowing what the institution affords.
The new wing is forty feet wide and eighty feet long, and is of steel and concrete construction. It represents an outlay of a little more than $25,000. The cost of furnishings was approximately $10,000, and it cost $5,000 more to make the necessary changes to connect the wing with the old building. Each floor of the new wing is connected with the main building, and there are porches fourteen feet wide and seventy-five feet long.
The first or lower floor, which is on a level with the second floor of the main building, is devoted to X-ray and electrical departments, and also to the pharmacy and laboratory. The second floor is used for treatment-rooms for men, and the third floor is devoted to treatment-rooms for ladies. The fourth, or top floor, is occupied by physicians' offices and special treatment-rooms.
It is generally true that the local community is not well informed regarding the work of a sanitarium. Often false impressions prevail, which sometimes prove a great disadvantage to our work. The local standing of an institution is important, and a little outlay in means and labor to get in friendly touch with the people of the community, brings good returns.
SAINT HELENA SANITARIUM, SHOWING NEW ADDITION ON THE RIGHT
The banquet was a success in demonstrating to the guests that the sanitarium fare allows of variety and abundance. The following menu was served:—
Menu
SOUPS
Cream of Corn Soup Sticks
Savory Potato with Dumplings
RELISHES
Bell Olives Iced Celery Hearts
Shredded Lettuce — French Dressing
ENTREE
Hot Nut Sandwiches — Butter Sauce
VEGETABLES
Stuffed Potatoes Carrots and Peas in Cream
Asparagus — Sauce Hollandaise
New Lima Beans
SALADS
Macedoine of Fruit Waldorf Salad
DESSERTS — FRUITS
Sliced Hawaiian Pineapple
Spitzenberg Apples Casaba
Salted Almonds
Royal Anne Cherry Sauce
Muscat Grapes Luncheonette Cakes
Vanilla Ice Cream Coconut Cream Pie
BEVERAGES
Bruck's Zinfandel Fruit Punch
Caramel Cereal Coffee Yogurt Buttermilk
During the banquet the sanitarium band, which was stationed on the veranda, rendered appropriate selections. At the close, a number of the business men made short speeches, expressing their appreciation of the sanitarium and its work. The toastmaster recalled some of the early history of the institution, referring22to the time of its establishment in 1878, when it was called Crystal Springs. He spoke of the original building, twenty-eight by seventy-two feet in size, two stories in height, and affording accommodations for only fifty guests, and contrasted it with the present institution having accommodations for two hundred guests.
Dr. G. E. Klingerman, medical superintendent of the sanitarium, and Brother Rice, responded in behalf of the institution. Their remarks were well received. It is the general feeling that the gathering was highly satisfactory, both to the men of the city and to the institution and its interests.
Such gatherings may be held to advantage on various occasions. Local or county medical societies, W. C. T. U. conventions, and other public gatherings offer the sanitarium workers a good opportunity for showing hospitality and for getting better acquainted with people.
L. A. HANSEN.
On Forming Good Habits
WHEN we have practiced worthy actions awhile, they become easy; when they become easy, we take pleasure in them; when they please us, we do them frequently; and then, by frequency of act, they grow a habit.—Tillotson.
“This epistle was written by Paul, A. D. 64, to Titus, his own son after the common faith. Titus was the son of Gentile parents, and was converted to Christianity by the apostle’s ministry. He accompanied Paul in several of his journeys, and was with him during a portion of his second imprisonment at Rome. When this letter was written, Titus was in the island of Crete (Candia), being left there to ‘set in order the things that were wanting, and to ordain elders in every city.’ It is probable that this island was visited by Paul after his first imprisonment at Rome, when a Christian church was established.
“The special object of this epistle is to exhort Titus to great ministerial faithfulness and zeal, to warn him not to give heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men, and generally to give directions concerning the regulation of the churches in Crete, where Titus is supposed to have remained a considerable time, in fact, to have died there at an advanced age. After a loving salutation, Paul explains the cause for which he was left in Crete, describes very fully the qualifications for elders, and gives cautions concerning the Judaizing teachers. He then gives important counsels respecting aged men, aged women, and young men, urging Titus himself to set a pattern to the believers in doctrine and conduct, declaring the fulness of the salvation in Christ, and writing that in purity and righteousness of life the believer should be ‘looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.’ Obedience to rulers and gentleness of spirit are then enjoined, in connection with some important doctrinal teaching, cautions against foolish and unprofitable disquisitions are given, and the epistle closes with sundry requests and salutations. The style of this epistle is very similar to the first epistle to Timothy, plain, pointed, and earnest.
“Note especially the minute directions as to morals and doctrine for the young evangelist’s guidance; also, the allusion to the coming of the Lord as the church’s blessed hope.”—J. Anderson.
The Second Epistle to Timothy
“This epistle was written by Paul to Timothy about A. D. 65 or 66, under very solemn circumstances. The apostle was now a prisoner at Rome, expecting martyrdom, and the special object of his writing this letter was to inform his dearly beloved son of the position in which he was placed, requesting him to come and see him. But in the uncertainty of life, owing to impending martyrdom, he takes the opportunity of giving Timothy a number of important counsels, charges, and encouragements for the more efficient and faithful discharge of his responsible ministerial duties, alluding in the most touching manner to his own personal experience in reference to the past, and his bright hope for the eternal future.
“The style of this letter is similar in many respects to the first epistle, but more tender and affectionate perhaps, written, as it was, in prospect of a painful death daily expected. Note especially the prediction of the perilous times of the last days, the absolute declaration of the divine inspiration of all Scripture, and the allusion to the Lord’s appearing.”—Id.
Jude
This brief but important epistle is usually attributed to the Jude who was the brother of Jesus, and also the brother of James who wrote the epistle bearing that name. Probably Jude “is addressing the same audience that James addressed,—the depressed Jewish Christians, whom he urges to hold fast to the faith in spite of false teachers and many temptations.”
Adam, Cain, Enoch, Moses, Korah, and Balaam are mentioned, together with the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the deliverance from Egypt, thus indorsing the Old Testament record of these persons and events. The vital subjects of translation and resurrection are introduced; Enoch’s beautiful prophecy of the second advent is here alone preserved to us; the believers are exhorted to keep themselves in the love of God, and to work for others; and finally “glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever,” are attributed to him who “is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.” This brief letter abounds in beautiful figures of speech, used not to decorate but to emphasize the great truths presented.
First John
“This, ‘the most independent of place and time and circumstance of all the writings of the New Testament,’ is an appendix to the Gospel of John, being a further unfolding of many of the unique truths there set forth. John probably wrote it at Ephesus toward the close of his long life; that is, in one of the last years of the first century. It was quite certainly written for the churches in Asia, to which the apostle ministered.”—Wells.
Second John
“This very brief letter repeats some of the teachings of the first epistle. It is addressed to ‘the elect lady and her children,’ by which some think John meant the church, and others think he meant an actual person. Neither explanation is wholly satisfactory. Date and place of writing are also unknown, though probably the same as those of the first letter.”
Third John
“Several persons named Gaius or Caius are mentioned in the New Testament, but none of these can be identified with the person to whom John wrote this letter. There is no reason for assigning it to a date or place different from those of the first two epistles.”—Wells.
Hearing God Through Prayer and His Word
If we would have God hear what we say to him by our prayers, we must be ready to hear what he saith to us by his Word.—Matthew Henry.
A New Missionary Series
By Editor
BEGINNING Jan. 1, 1917, the REVIEW AND HERALD EXTRA will be gradually merged into a new series under the name of The Present Truth. The topics of the new series will be the same, and will appear in the same order as given in the old REVIEW AND HERALD EXTRA series. The Present Truth will be issued as a regular publication, and will have all the advantages of second-class matter. It will be a one-topic bi-monthly, with the single subscription price of only 25 cents a year. In bulk orders, 25 copies will be 20 cents; 50 copies, 35 cents; 100 copies, 60 cents; and 1,000 copies, $5. These prices will also apply on the REVIEW AND HERALD EXTRA after January 1.
The issuing of Present Truth No. 1 will cancel No. 1 of the old Present Truth Series. Present Truth No. 2 will cancel Present Truth Series No. 2, and so on throughout the year, the old series being gradually replaced by the issuing of the corresponding numbers of Present Truth. All orders for the new series should be for Present Truth with the serial number desired; as, Present Truth No. 2, or Present Truth Nos. 1-24. Orders for the old series should be in the name of Present Truth Series, with the number of the issue desired, bearing in mind that every month of the year replaces two issues of the old series; or, in other words, two numbers of the old series are absorbed by the new series every month, beginning in January with No. 1.
Beginning with the first number of the new series, January 1, we will mail a full set of this series (one copy every two weeks) to the list of names we are now receiving for all classes. Names for this list should be sent in as early as possible. It will close January 1. We are now sending the old series to over thirty thousand of our relatives and friends, and much good is resulting. It was impossible entirely to close this list in any other way than to begin a new list January 1. This list is now open. We hope for another thirty thousand names for it. There is no more effective way to do missionary work than to send regularly a paper like Present Truth to an individual for a period of time. Many at first refuse to read it, but its continuance wins in many cases. Many people can be reached in no other way. Names for this list should be sent in between now and January 1. After that, names cannot be entered upon this January list.
Missionary Volunteer Department
M. E. KERN — Secretary
MATILDA ERICKSON — Assistant Secretary
MRS. I. H. EVANS — Office Secretary
MEADE MACGUIRE
C. L. BENSON
J. F. SIMON — Field Secretaries
OF INTEREST TO YOU
“There is nothing like good books. Of all things sold incomparably the cheapest, of all pleasures the least palling; they take up little room, keep quiet when they are not wanted, and when taken up bring us face to face with the choicest men who have ever lived, at their choicest moments.”—Samuel Parker.
“He is a happy man who enjoys his books, and to whom the day does not seem long enough for reading. For books are friends who never quarrel, never complain, are not false. . . . Good books take us away from small troubles and petty vexations into a serene atmosphere of thought, nobleness, truth.”—James Freeman Clark.
“Character in books is needed as much as in men. . . . Let us insist upon it that the books which we admit into our lives shall first of all be pure and clean.”—Rev. David Gregg.
The best men of all ages have appreciated good books. The apostle Paul, when sending for his cloak because of approaching winter, also mentioned specifically his books. When writing his charge to Timothy, he said, “Give attendance to reading.”
This is the season of the year when people are planning on giving and receiving holiday greetings in the form of gifts. What can be better than a good book, something which is not only uplifting and ennobling in its influence, but which carries with it the seed of gospel truth which may germinate and bring forth a harvest for the kingdom of God. Select your gifts from the following list of excellent books. Some of them will be raised in price after January 1, so this is a good time to order for your own library as well as for gifts.
Health Books
The Practical Guide to Health, cloth................................$3.00
Home and Health, cloth..............................................3.00
A Friend in the Kitchen, cloth....................................... .50
Ministry of Healing, cloth..........................................1.50
Colds; Their Cause, Prevention, and Cure; white
leatherette..................................................... .25
Historical Books
Religious Liberty in America, cloth...............................1.00
The Printing Press and the Gospel, leather.......................... .60
The Waldenses, cloth................................................. .50
Prophetic Books
Daniel and the Revelation, cloth..................................3.00
Story of Daniel the Prophet, cloth.................................1.50
Story of the Seer of Patmos, cloth..................................1.50
Especially Timely Books
The World's Crisis in the Light of Prophecy,
cloth........................................................ .50
The Shadow of the Bottle, cloth..................................... .50
His Glorious Appearing, cloth....................................... .50
Our Paradise Home, cloth............................................. .50
Armageddon, cloth.................................................... .50
The Vatican and the War, cloth...................................... .50
The Other Side of Death, cloth....................................... .50
Capital and Labor, board............................................. .75
Books for the Youth
Out-of-Doors, cloth................................................. .60
Christ Our Saviour, cloth............................................ .75
A Man of Valor, cloth................................................1.00
My Garden Neighbors, cloth...........................................1.00
Elo the Eagle, and Other Stories, cloth..............................1.00
Easy Steps in the Bible Story, cloth................................3.00
Best Stories from the Best Book, cloth............................... .75
Making Home Happy, cloth............................................. .75
Making Home Peaceful, cloth.......................................... .75
The King's Daughter, cloth............................................ .75
Happy School Days, cloth..............................................1.25
Uncle Ben's Cobblestones, cloth......................................1.00
The Man that Rum Made, cloth......................................... .75
Books for Children
Gospel Primer, No. 2, cloth.......................................... .50
New Testament Primer, cloth........................................... .50
Gospel Story, cloth................................................... .50
Friends and Foes in Field and Forest, cloth..........................1.00
Our Little Folks' Bible Nature, cloth................................. .50
Sketches of Bible Child Life, cloth.................................. .75
Boy Wanted, cloth.....................................................1.00
The Boy Puzzle, cloth................................................. .75
Tiger and Tom, and Other Stories, cloth.............................. .75
The Girl Wanted, cloth................................................1.00
Very Spiritual Books
Steps to Christ, cloth, gilt........................................1.00
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, cloth........................... .75
The Ministry of the Spirit, cloth.................................... .75
The Ministry of Angels, cloth........................................ .75
Special Christmas Books
Our Father's House, cloth........................................... .50
Shams, cloth.......................................................... .50
Blessed be Drudgery, cloth............................................ .50
Pen Pictures of the Face of Jesus, cloth............................. .50
PRICES TEN PER CENT HIGHER IN CANADA. ORDER FROM YOUR TRACT SOCIETY
Contents of This Number
By Editor
Do we need to call the attention of our readers to the excellent variety of matter presented in this number of the REVIEW? A brief enumeration of the articles will suffice to indicate their wide range.
The editorials deal with questions relating to Christian experience, Sabbath observance, and the coming of the Lord.
The General Articles department contains contributions from twelve different writers. These deal with questions relating to Christian experience, tithing, the two covenants, family worship, health and healing, relation of the church members to the ministry, change of the Sabbath, etc. The article in this department furnished us by Dr. David Paulson a short time before his death, contains some excellent suggestions.
In the World-Wide Field department Elder F. H. Stahl tells some thrilling experiences in his Indian work; Elder B. E. Connerly of the work in Colombia; Elder B. L. Anderson of the work in the great Chinese field; and Brother R. A. Caldwell of the work in the Philippines.
Our Homes department this week is devoted especially to the question of music in the home. The practical suggestions made by these writers are well worthy of careful consideration.
The excellent reports in our Field Work department and in the Educational department, the articles contained in the Medical and Publishing departments, together with the suggestions for Bible study in the Missionary Volunteer department, will be read with interest.
Nor do we believe that the three pages devoted to the REVIEW campaign will be passed by, even by the busy readers. Note some of the good things which will be found in the REVIEW during 1917. Read the witness borne to the value of our general church paper by some of the pioneers in this message and by brethren who are leading out in the movement today.
And as you note all these excellent things in this number,—a fair sample of our church paper as it goes out from week to week,—will you not join in this campaign to place the REVIEW in every English-speaking Seventh-day Adventist home? For the good of the general movement, and for the good of every member of the church, this purpose should be accomplished. Will you not assist us in its realization?
Important Announcement
By Editor
OUR readers are not ignorant of the fact that the paper and other materials entering into the printing of the REVIEW AND HERALD have greatly increased in cost. The situation was clearly set forth in the issues of June 15, Aug. 10, and Nov. 2, 1916.
The increased cost of materials would not make it possible to continue the publication of the REVIEW on the present basis, except at great loss. What to do to meet the situation has been carefully considered by the Review and Herald Board and by the members of the General Conference and North American Division Committees while they were in session at the time of the Autumn Council.
To help meet the situation it was voted to increase the price of the REVIEW slightly. The present rates are:—
One year .................... $2.00
Six months .................. 1.00
Three months ............... .50
Beginning Jan. 1, 1917, the rates will be:—
One year .................... $2.25
Six months ................. 1.25
Two years .................. 4.00
Between now and Jan. 1, 1917, new subscriptions or renewals to present subscriptions will be received at the $2 per year rate. No matter when your subscription will expire, you have the privilege of extending it, between now and Jan. 1, 1917, at the old rate.
The Review and Herald could print twice as many papers as it now does, and it would cost no more for editorial work or typesetting than it now does. Therefore the larger the subscription list the less the cost for each paper. One way those who love the REVIEW can help us to meet new conditions is to get some new subscriptions. Will you be one who will do something during REVIEW week, December 16-23, to help increase the circulation of the REVIEW? If convenient, use the blank which appears in this issue of the REVIEW. Send all subscriptions promptly to your conference tract society.
“Review and Herald” Campaign Week
By F. W. Paap
THE REVIEW AND HERALD, our general church paper, in the home of every Adventist believer every week, is our slogan. Nothing short of this is ideal, and we certainly have reached the hour when this ideal should prevail.
It has been decided to make December 16-23 REVIEW Week, and at this time to ask every lover of this great cause—every leader especially—to put forth most earnest efforts to swell our regular subscription list. We feel that the precious instruction, the live, up-to-date reports, the general information given in this mighty, unifying medium, should be enjoyed by all our people.
Perilous times are upon us. None can feel but that the great crisis is near. We must make every possible sacrifice and every effort to keep abreast of this rapidly growing and fast-closing work. The REVIEW AND HERALD will keep us informed regarding these developments, and therefore should be subscribed for and read by every believer. We ask that every possible and legitimate effort be made to realize our ideal,—this faithful pastor of the flock a weekly visitor to every believer’s home. Subscription price unchanged till January 1; after that an increase of 25 cents. Now is the time to subscribe. F. W. PAAP.
Place the Review in Every Home
WILL you not assist in the campaign to place the REVIEW in the home of every Seventh-day Adventist?
Elder Spicer Sails for Europe
This week Elder W. A. Spicer is booked to sail for Europe by the Holland-America line, hoping to attend some of the winter conferences there, and to confer with the workers regarding mission interests.
Additional Mission Field Appointments
SINCE last week's announcement of appointments to mission fields, some additional acceptances have been received by the Mission Board, as follows: Elder W. E. Baxter, president of the Arkansas Conference, to Venezuela, South America; R. N. Studt, of Colorado, to Cuba.
Dr. Dunscombe Joins Medical Work
We have been pleased to greet Dr. W. C. Dunscombe, recently of South Africa, who spent several days in Washington. He returns to this country by invitation to connect with the medical work in the North American Division. His family, now in South Africa, will join him in this country a little later.
