p. 112 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 1, No. 14. (1/28/1875)

Instructions for T. and M. Members

By John Norton Loughborough

I HAD hoped all our T. and M. members, especially the officers, would read carefully the instructions given in the SIGNS relative to the mode of doing their work. Some are doing so; others are not, as I judge from their asking questions on matters already fully explained. Some have not read enough to know who our State secretary is. It does not look as though they were thoroughly posted if they send reports to Bro. J. W. Bond, the Vice-President, that should be sent to Sister Lucie Bush, State secretary, Woodland, Cal. I am glad to see, for the most part, a desire on the part of all to learn how to do the missionary work. This encourages to patiently instruct and help all we can.

The first great mission work in which we propose to engage, is to extend, as much as possible, the circulation of the SIGNS. If all were awake to the importance of this matter as we should be, we could and should, add 1,000 names to our list of subscribers in the next six weeks. Shall we do it? In the report of our State quarterly meeting, as published in the last SIGNS, you will see it was voted to prepare a supplement to be placed in the back numbers, thus enabling our missionary workers to send single copies to their friends anywhere the English language is read. These can be sent to any part of the United States or Canada, by addressing them distinctly and placing upon the wrapper a one cent postage stamp. We are happy to report to you that these supplements are printed, and we are now prepared to supply orders from the directors.

The object of sending out these papers with supplements, is to place in the hands of our friends and any whose names and address we obtain a sample of the paper, while the supplement sets forth the merits of the case, and solicits their subscription, and thus obviates the necessity of our writing a letter, unless it is preferred in special cases to do so. It is not proposed to mail copies to those we could and should see personally and converse with the matter. To avoid confusion there should be some system in the distribution of these papers, especially in the use of the names from directories, otherwise different ones will be mailing the same papers to the same person, which might not make a favorable impression. To illustrate: There is one directory of Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Lake counties. In these four counties are parts of three districts. There should be an understanding between the directors of these districts as to what parts of these counties each is to canvass. In these counties much can be done by personal canvassing. Where this can be done it is preferable. We want to use these supplement papers largely in obtaining access to these counties where we have no living canvassers. Shall we "up" and at this work? One brother in district No. 3, is sending us regularly about two paid subscribers a week. We don't know what we can do till we try. Let us receive our orders for these SIGNS and make an earnest effort in canvassing.

I would say for the encouragement of others that brother John Morrison was in this office, some two weeks since, giving me the names and address of several paid subscribers, he mentioned the name of an acquaintance to whom he wished a paper sent on trial. One copy was sent. It had the desired effect. We received a letter from the party last night containing pay for the paper for six months, and requesting to become a permanent, full paying subscriber. Try again Bro. Morrison, and brethren and sisters—all try. J. N. L.

The Truth Gaining Ground.

By John Norton Loughborough

A BROTHER writing from Del Norte Co., sends twelve new subscribers for the SIGNS, and says, "I hope and pray that some of these will be caused to keep the Lord's Sabbath through reading this valuable paper. There are some here who desire to study into the merits of the question."

Another brother writes from Vermont, and speaks of a man who had received four numbers of the SIGNS, and says "he has now become a paying subscriber to the Voice of Truth. It has accomplished a mission in interesting him enough to subscribe for the Voice." That is good. The truth of God in SIGNS or Voice, is important, and we rejoice to know that it spreads by means of either.

Another case: A brother writes from Oregon, sending pay for a paper sent on trial to one of his neighbors, and says of him: "He says he would not do without it for twice the price of it. He loans it to one of his brethren, who has been raised from infancy in the doctrine of Methodism, and he told me to-day 'it was the best religious paper he ever read, although it was different in its teachings from anything he had been used to hear.' I think the SIGNS will yet be the means of opening the eyes of several in this country in regard to the great truths contained in the Bible. The cause is bound to prosper when God is at the helm. I hope before long that some one can come out here and preach for us."

A couple of sisters near San Diego, Cal., who have embraced the truth by reading tracts and papers, writes, sending a donation of $15.00 to our State Missionary Society, and say : "We would like very much to hear a living minister. Could not one come to San Diego?"

The gentleman on the Minnesota camp ground, into whose hands a stray paper providentially fell, and who carried it to Pa., and then sent here for more, as we mentioned a few weeks since, now sends other subscribers, and says, "they too will circulate it, and induce others to subscribe." So it goes, one hears, and then says to his neighbors, "Come and see." They come to see, and some of them abide with the truth. J. N. L.

The Day of the Lord.

By Mary A. Martin

We read in holy writ that there is a day coming that is to "try every man's work of what sort it is." The apostles and prophets have spoken of it many times, and generally call it "the great and terrible day of the Lord." When will it come, and how long will it last, are questions not so easily answered. The Saviour said, "This generation" should not pass till all these things be fulfilled. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word shall not pass away." So the commencement of the day of the Lord is included in his language.

Says Paul, "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, and they shall not escape." The peace and safety cry has been going forth for years in the popular pulpits of the day, ministers preaching that the world is going to be converted before the end, and so on, contradicting the inspired word that tells us that iniquity shall abound and "the love of many wax cold," showing that professed Christians become unconverted about as fast as sinners are being brought to obey the gospel. Our Saviour says the wheat and the tares will "grow together until the harvest." Then they shall be separated; the good shall be "garnered home," but the bad shall be bound in bundles to be burned.

Isaiah tells us something about our subject. He says, "The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day; for the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud, and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up, and he shall be brought low." Isaiah 2:11, 12. Please finish out the chapter; it tells how they will cast their idols of gold and silver to the moles and bats, for it will not be able to deliver them in that day; and more, they will try to hide themselves in the clefts of the rocks, and in the caves of the earth, for fear of the Lord and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. Alas, for the day! for the day of the Lord is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come.

Is the day of the Lord to come upon us without any warning? It would seem not; for says Joel, "Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain; let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand." He pictures it out as being a very dark and gloomy time, a time when all faces shall gather blackness. He says, "Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision, for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision." Joel 3:14. Surely we are in the valley of which he speaks, and the great deciding time is at hand. But, oh! how few are deciding to fear God and keep his commandments and the faith of Jesus. This will be the only shield in that day.

"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble," and "He knoweth them that put their trust in him." We have the assurance that every one will be delivered whose names are found written in the book of life. Michael the great Prince will deliver the righteous that have made him the Rock of their salvation. Brethren, "ye are not in darkness that that day should overtake you as a thief." Who are the brethren here spoken of? Surely, they that take heed to the sure word of prophecy, which, Peter says, is as a light shining in a dark place, and by which we can tell where in the world's history we are living. For the day of the Lord is introduced by the day of vengeance which will last one year, even the year after the close of probationary time, when the seven last plagues will cut off the wicked from the face of the earth, and the fowls of the air be called to feast on them, for the Lord has said so, and "God is not man that he should lie, nor the son of man that he should repent."

The good Saviour has given his church a most solemn warning concerning these times in these few words, "And take heed to yourselves lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares, for as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man." Oh! let us be thankful if we are the children of light and not the children of darkness. What excuse will we have if we are not prepared for that day? It is high time to awake out of sleep.

Mary A. Martin.

News and Miscellany

By John Norton Loughborough

“MEN’S hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth.” Luke 21 : 26.

FIRES

SINCE our last the fire-fiend has raged to a considerable extent. Jan. 11, Mason College, at Terrebone, Canada, was burned; loss $100,000. Same date, at Hollister, Cal.; loss $5,000. Jan 13, fire in San Francisco; loss $25,000. Jan. 15, at Utica, N. Y.; loss $45,000. Same date, at Galena, Ill.; loss $125,000. Jan. 16, at Sparta, Wis.; loss $20,000; at Baltimore, Md.; loss $40,000. Jan. 17, the Deaf Dumb and Blind Asylum was burned near Oakland, Cal.; loss $200,000. Jan. 21, at Aux Cayes, Hayti; loss $100,000; At Rutland, Vt.; loss $200,000.

FLOODS

The last week has been one of great rain throughout this State and the adjoining Territories, in connection with this the sudden melting of the vast bodies of snow which had fallen in the mountains has caused severe floods, which has been destructive to property along some of the rivers. The levy broke away above Marysville, the water rushed in and flooded a part of the town some seven or eight feet in depth. Several lives were lost, and property to the amount of about one million dollars. By the same flood some of the farming lands were overflowed. In one instance an island on which 800 sheep were grazing was inundated and the entire flock perished.

SNOW SLIDES

During the recent rain there were some gigantic snow slides in the mountains, with much loss of life. In one instance as many as twenty-eight chinamen who were chopping in the mountains were caught in their camp, buried in the snow, and perished.

DISTRESS

Labor strikes at the manufacturing, mining and ship building centers of England have been general. Twenty-five ship yards with 12,000 laborers have suspended, in consequence of which prices of coal have advanced and there is much suffering anticipated among the poorer classes.

—The S. F. Call of Jan. 12, says, Small pox is raging violently in New York. There were a hundred cases last week. Varioloid is prevalent to an unusual extent.

HOME TROUBLE

There are still serious complications growing out of the Louisiana difficulties. General Sherman claims that there have been in that State alone more than one thousand murders. It seems that a Congressional committee have appointed a sub-committee to go to Louisiana and make actual investigation concerning difficulties there before they recommend any definite action to Congress.

FOREIGN

The London Pall Mall Gazette says, War, if not actually declared, is resolved upon by Montenegro against Turkey. Persons well acquainted with the East regard the situation as very grave. It is supposed that Austria will endeavor to confine this difficulty to as narrow limits as possible.

POPE

In the secret session of the Von Arnim trial a circular note of Prince Bismark, dated May 14, 1872, was read, in which he stated that, a new Pope, if not recognized by a majority of the European sovereigns, would cease to be Pope; but would stand in the same position as a Bishop appointed without the consent or approval of his government.

CRIME

It must be apparent, even to the casual observer, that crimes of the darkest dye are on the increase. Before me lies the police record for the city of San Francisco for the year 1874. It shows that the total arrests for various crimes in San Francisco for the year was 15,489. A daily for Jan. 6, contains a sample of the records of the year, as follows: Suicide of an Indian Chief; suicide of W. H. Maiben; safe robbery of $20,000; highway robbery at South Beach, S. F.; an old man shoots himself five times in the mouth; attempted burglary; swindling; boys shot by an old man because they plagued him; a woman imprisoned for petty larceny; leaves two children unprovided for; eight cases of drunkenness; other cases of assault and battery; petty larceny. Beside all this there is an account of a man who got drunk, fell on his face in the mud and water and was smothered to death. Coroner’s Jury did not decide who was guilty, the man who sold the liquor, the man who drank it, or whether the guilt rested on the liquor or the mud. Modern, false charity would be apt to pass all by but the mud hole, and condemn that.

J. N. L.

Devotion

By William Law

Devotion.

DEVOTION signifies a life given or devoted to God. He, therefore, is the devout man who lives no longer to his own will, or the way and spirit of the world, but to the sole will of God in everything; who serves God in everything; who makes all the parts of his common life parts of piety, by doing everything in the name of God, and under such rules as are conformable to his glory.

Devotion implies not any particular form of prayer, but a certain form of life, that is offered to God, not at any particular times or places, but everywhere, and in everything. As a good Christian should consider every place as holy, because God is there, so he should look upon every part of his life as a matter of holiness, because it is to be offered to God. Devotion, we thus see, is an earnest application of the soul to God as its only happiness. That soul is devoted to God which constantly rises and tends towards God in habitual love, desire, faith, hope, joy, and truth.

Our blessed Saviour and his apostles are wholly taken up in doctrines that relate to common life. They call us to renounce the world, and differ in every temper and way of life from the spirit and way of the world; to renounce all its goods, to fear none of its evils, to reject its joys, and have no value for its happiness; to be as new-born babes that are born into a new state of things; to live as pilgrims in spiritual watching, in holy fear, and heavenly aspirations after another life; to take up our daily cross; to deny ourselves; to profess the blessedness of mourning; to seek the blessedness of poverty of spirit; to forsake the pride and vanity of riches; to take no thought for the morrow; to live in the profoundest state of humility; to rejoice in worldly sufferings; to reject the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life; to bear injuries, to forgive and bless our enemies, and to love mankind as God loveth them; to give up our whole hearts and affections to God, and strive to enter through the strait gate into a life of eternal glory.—William Law.

Obituary Notices.

By John Norton Loughborough

“I WILL ransom them from the power of the grave : I will redeem them from death.” Hosea 13 : 14.

DIED at Napa, Cal., Jan. 21, 1875, of Bronchial Pneumonia, Bro. Pruden Commary, in the fifty-ninth year of his age. Bro. Commary was a native of Canada East. He never professed faith in Christ until he attended the tent meeting in Napa, near two years since. He was among the thirty-one baptized at the Yountville camp meeting Sep. 22, 1873. He was a faithful Christian, an earnest worker. His death was triumphant. He sleeps in Jesus. Remarks at the funeral by the writer from Heb. 13 : 14. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

Opportunities.

How many there are in the church of Christ who sigh for opportunities of usefulness, while they never take hold of those close at hand. They want something to do—some great thing, like Naaman of old—and the simple waters of Jordan are despised by them. But if we remember that life is made up of little things, and the daily consecration of these little things may bring about great results, like the small seeds, which, scattered, bring great harvest, we would not look further than our every-day walk and path for means of usefulness. It is said a room may be swept to the glory of God. I am sure it is so; good living is good preaching, and a heart tuned to the praise of redeeming grace will give forth no discordant music. If these words, "Whether, therefore, ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God," be our life motto, we shall not need to sigh for opportunities of usefulness.

A pious couple in England, after morning prayers with their children and servants meet for a few hours in their own room, to ask the Lord for work. "Lord, what wilt thou have us to do to-day? Let us work for thee, O Lord!" and expecting in faith, the answer, their senses are quickened to perceive and seize the opportunities, and they are wonderfully and remarkably blessed. "Ye have not, because ye ask not."

A lady, once writing a letter to a young naval officer who was almost a stranger to her, thought, "Shall I close this as anybody would, or shall I say a word for my Master?" And lifting up her heart for a moment, she wrote telling him that his constant change of scene and place was an apt illustration of the words, "Here we have no continuing city," and asked if he could say, "I seek one to come." In trembling, she folded it and sent it off. Back came the answer: "Thank you so much for these kind words. My parents are dead. I am an orphan, and no one has spoken to me like that since my mother died, long years ago." The bow, shot at a venture, hit home, and the young man shortly after rejoiced in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of peace. Christians, how often do we close a letter as anybody else would, when we might say a word for Jesus?

—Witness.

Good Words and Good Deeds

Good words and good deeds are the rent we owe for the air we breathe.

A wise man's lips are at the door of his heart; but a fool's heart is under his tongue.

“Bring Another Brother.”

By John V. Hickmott

DURING the exhibition of 1867 in Paris, a minister met with an instance of direct labor for souls which he states he never can forget. In conversation with an engineer employed on one of the pleasure boats which ply on the Seine, the discovery was made that the man was a Christian, and on the inquiry being put, by what means he was converted, he replied, “My mate is a Christian, and continually he told me of the great love of Jesus Christ, and his readiness to save, and he never rested until I was a changed man. For it is a rule in our church that when a brother is converted, he must go and bring another brother; and when a sister is converted, she must go and bring another sister; and so more than a hundred of us have been recovered from Popery to the simplicity which is in Christ Jesus.” This is the way in which the gospel is to spread through the whole world. By the silent force of a consistent life, by the prevalence of importunate prayer, by the seasonable testimony of our lips in converse with our fellow-men, let us love to make Jesus known; for he has said, “Whosoever shall confess me before men, him also will I confess before my Father which is in Heaven.”—John V. Hickmott.

An Enormous Evil.

"The cost of liquors, of all sorts, imported and manufactured in the United States in 1870, was one billion four hundred and eighty-seven millions of dollars. Of course the retail price was more. There were one hundred and forty-seven thousand licensed liquor-saloons in the United States in 1870, with five hundred and sixty thousand customers, who purchased one billion five hundred and seventy-five millions of dollars' worth of liquor. The balance was, doubtless, sold by unlicensed vendors."—Luther Lee, D. D., in the California Christian Advocate.

Postal Relations with Canada.

By Editor

The Postmaster General has issued the following order to postmasters: On and after the first day of January, 1875, all printed matter of the second class, destined for Canada, will be treated as though it was destined for the United States, the arrangement with the Canadian postal authorities being that it shall be delivered free of charge. All matter of this class coming into our offices from Canada will be delivered by this Department free of charge. The same rule also applies to transient newspapers and postal cards. On and after February 1st, 1875, the single letter rate to Canada will be three cents, prepayment obligatory, and all letters received from Canada will be delivered free of charge.

Vick's Floral Guide for 1875.

By Editor

We have received the first number of a pamphlet of the above title of 100 pages, published quarterly by James Vick, Rochester, N. Y. It is filled with superb engravings of most exquisite plants and flowers, as well as excellent instructions upon plant and floral culture. Its presence would be an honor to any family table. Its cheapness, too, is a wonder as he proposes to furnish it post paid, at 25 cents a year. Address, James Vick, Rochester, N. Y.

Big Invention.

THE following notice which speaks for itself calls attention to a rare opportunity to obtain a cheap, durable and portable map of the American continent, read it.

Lloyd, the famous map man, who made all the maps for General Grant and the Union army, certificates of which he published, has just invented a way of getting a relief plate from steel so as to print Lloyd’s Map of American Continent—showing from ocean to ocean—on one entire sheet of bank note paper, 40x50 inches large, on a lightning press, and colored, sized and varnished for the wall so as to stand washing, and mailing anywhere in the world for 25 cents, or unvarnished for 10 cents. This map shows the whole United States and Territories in a group, from surveys to 1875, with a million places on it, such as towns, cities, villages, mountains, lakes, rivers, streams, gold mines, railway stations, etc. This map should be in every house. Send 25 cents to the Lloyd Map Company, Philadelphia, and you will get a copy by return mail.

Postage.

By Editor

COMMENCING with January 1, 1875, new regulations were made by the P. O. department relative to newspaper postage. The postage on the papers of all regular subscribers must be paid, by the publishers, at the office where they mail the papers. Many of our trial subscribers have said in ordering the paper that they would "pay the postage." There is no way they can do it now but to remit us a sum equivalent to the postage, as it must be paid here. Some are doing this, as you will notice by the receipts of small sums in this number. Others may do the same, if they choose to do so. J. N. L.

ALL money sent by mail to the SIGNS' office should be in drafts or postal orders, payable to the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, if the sum exceeds $2 00. Sums less than $2 00 can be in currency or postage stamps.

No man has a right to do as he pleases except when he pleases to do right.

Subscribers for Signs.

By John Norton Loughborough

WE have commenced to send out lists of subscribers to the different churches so that the business agents may collect on names, report who that are receiving papers on trial are reading with profit, and report the same to this Office.

Some of our missionary members are doing all they can to obtain subscribers. It is a laudable work to which all should give attention. Who will do it? Since our last we have a net gain of about thirty subscribers. Of these our T. & M. workers have furnished as follows:

Paid Subscribers, District No. 1, none; No. 2, one; No. 3, none; No. 4, none; No. 5, none; No. 6, none; No. 7, two; No. 8, none; No. 9, one; total four. Trial Subscribers, No. 1, one; No. 2, ten; No. 3, none; No. 4, none; No. 5, two; No. 6, none; No. 7, none; No. 8, none; No. 9, one; total, twelve. J. N. L.

Life.

By W. H. C.

"WHAT is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." Jas. 4: 14.

"Just a smile too bright for staying; Just a love too deep for saying; Just a song, a breath of sweetness; Just a glimpse of earth's completeness— This is life! Just a moan of dreariest sorrow; Just a longing for the morrow; Just a sigh, a sob, a shiver; Just a white face by the river— This is life! W. H. C."

English Bibles.

By Editor

We will send any of the following English Reference Bibles, by mail, post. paid, at their respective prices:

(1) Min. Ref. after verse, mor., $3.25 (2) Nonp'r'l, Marg. Ref., 3.00 (3) Pearl, " " " Gilt, 2.50 (4) Diamond, " " " circuit, 2.50 (5) " " " " Brass Rim'd 1.50 (6) " " " " Plain, 1.25

In ordering, designate the number of the Bible, in the left hand column of this list that you want. Please send in your orders.

Miraculous Powers.

By Editor

THIS is the title of a new work, of 130 pp., from the pen of Elder M. E. Cornell, containing Scripture testimony on the perpetuity of Spiritual gifts, “Illustrated by the Narratives of Incidents and Sentiments, Carefully Compiled from the Eminently Pious and Learned of Various Denominations.”

The price of this work is 20 cts. a copy, postpaid. Those on this coast who wish the work can send in their orders to this office immediately, as we are prepared to fill orders.

ALL letters or business for the Signs should be addressed “Signs of the Times, Oakland, Cal.”

Business Department.

By Editor

"Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord deceitfully," (margin, negligently). Jer. 48:10.

California Publishing Fund.

$50. EACH. Friend S. $40. EACH. James Creamer.

California Tent Fund.

$25 EACH. J I Tay.

Received for the Signs.

$2 EACH. Alexander Brown, Levi Rawlings, Mrs Mattie Moore, C Jennings, Archibald Smith, J N Loughborough, Charles Chittenden, C F Eaton, Mrs A H Parish.

$1 EACH. Lucia Hottle, Mrs James Furgerson, J C Rowley, C H Foster, Mrs Horace Hoppough, C Isaacs.

MISCELLANEOUS. D H Walker 10c, H A Weatherbee 50c, John Rusher $2.25, John Hawstrom 50c, Mr John Flott $2.25, Mrs J M Graham $2.25, Mrs S J Sutton $2.25, Jennie Flott $3.25, Mrs Wm Gobin $1.10, Mrs M A Bews 25c, Mrs M A Crowley 25c, C Bacon 50c, J Sellers 7c, E P Sessley 7c, J Finton 7c, J Richards 7c, J Peters 7c, Rufus Parker 50c.

PUBLICATIONS.

By Editor

Books, Pamphlets, Tracts, etc., etc.

For Sale at this Office.

Cruden's Complete Concordance. In this any passage in the Scriptures can readily be found. $1.50 per copy, post. paid.

Bible Dictionary of Bible names, customs and countries, and maps of Bible lands. $1.50 per copy, post. paid.

The History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week, by J. N. Andrews. 528 pp. $1.25.

Thoughts on Daniel. By U. Smith. $1.00. Condensed paper edition, 35 cts.

Thoughts on the Revelation. By U. Smith. $1.00.

The Nature and Destiny of Man. By U. Smith. 384 pp. $1.00. Paper, 40 cts.

The Constitutional Amendment : or The Sunday, The Sabbath, The Change, and The Restitution. A discussion between W. H. Littlejohn and the Editor of the "Christian Statesman." Bound, $1.00. Paper, 40 cts. First part, 10 cts.

The Spirit of Prophecy, Vol. I. By Ellen G. White; 416 pp. $1.00.

Autobiography of Eld. Jos. Bates. 318 pp. $1.

Hygienic Family Physician. $1.00.

The Game of Life (illustrated). Satan playing with man for his soul. In board, 50 cts.; in paper, 30 cts.

Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Camp Meetings and other Religious Gatherings. Compiled by Elder James White. 196 pp. Bound 50 cts. Paper 25.

The United States in Prophecy. By U. Smith. Bound, 40 cts. Paper, 20 cts.

The Advent Keepsake. Muslin, 25 cts. Gilt, 40 cts.

Sermons on the Sabbath and Law, embracing an outline of the Biblical and Secular History of the Sabbath for 6,000 years. By J. N. Andrews, 25 cts.

History of the Doctrine of the Immortality of the Soul. By D. M. Canright, 25 cts.

The State of the Dead. By U. Smith. 224 pp. 25 cts.

Our Faith and Hope, No. 1. Sermons on the Millennium, Second Advent, the Kingdom, the Judgment, the Time, the Sanctuary and Saving Faith. 20 cts each.

Refutation of the Age to Come. By J. H. Waggoner. 20 cts.

The Atonement. By J. H. Waggoner. 20 cts.

The Nature and Tendency of Modern Spiritualism. By J. H. Waggoner. 20 cts.

The Bible from Heaven; a Dissertation. 20 cts.

The Complete Testimony of the Fathers concerning the Sabbath and First Day. By J. N. Andrews. 15 cts.

The Ministration of Angels : and the Origin, History, and Destiny of Satan. By D. M. Canright. 15 cts.

The Three Messages of Rev. 14, and the Two-Horned Beast. By J. N. Andrews. 15 cts.

The Resurrection of the Unjust ; a Vindication of the Doctrine. By J. H. Waggoner. 15 cts.

The Saint's Inheritance, or the Earth made New. By J. N. Loughborough. 10 cts.

The Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred Days. By J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.

Sunday Seventh-day. A Refutation of Mede, Jennings, Akers and Fuller. By J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.

The Truth Found ; the Sabbath. By J. H. Waggoner. 10 cts.

Brown's Review of Gilfillan on the Sabbath. 10 cts.

Vindication of the True Sabbath. Morton. 10 cts.

The Date of the Seventy Weeks of Dan. 9, established. By J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.

The Seven Trumpets of Rev. 8 and 9. 10 cts.

Matthew Twenty-four. By James White. 10 cts.

Position and Work of the True People of God under the Third Angel's Message. Littlejohn. 10 cts.

The Hope of the Gospel : What it is, and when it will be consummated. By J. N. Loughborough, 80 pp. 10 cts.

An Appeal to the Baptists, from the Seventh-day Baptists, for the restoration of the Bible Sabbath. 10 cts.

Four-cent Tracts : The Two Covenants.—The Law and the Gospel—The Seventh Part of Time—Who Changed the Sabbath?—Celestial Railroad—Samuel and the Witch of Endor—The Ten Commandments not Abolished—Address to the Baptists—The Present Truth—The Second Advent.

Three-cent Tracts : The Kingdom—The Lost Time Question—Spiritualism a Satanic Delusion—Infidel Cavils Considered—The End of the Wicked—Much in Little—Scripture References.

Two-cent Tracts : The Sufferings of Christ—Seven Reasons for Sunday-Keeping Examined—Sabbath by Elihu—The Rich Man and Lazarus—Argument on Sabbath—Clerical Slander—Departing and Being with Christ—Fundamental Principles of S. D. Adventists—The Millennium—Definite Seventh Day.

* Address, Signs of the Times.

Books! Books!! Books!!!

By Editor

Our Book List.—Any persons on the Pacific Coast wishing any of the publications named in our book list can obtain them by mail or express by writing to the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, California, enclosing the published price of the same. When sent by mail, books will be post paid; when by express, at the expense of the one ordering the books; but in this case a liberal discount will be made when ten dollars worth or more are paid for with any one order.