BRETHREN, we speak to you to-day from the standpoint of our publishing work. We want to use more of our publications this summer than ever in the past. Have you a club of the Signs? the Sentinel? the Instructor and the Little Friend? Have you a good supply of tracts and books displayed? Have you the moral courage to ask the people to buy when they are with you? when you are with them?
Listen: “I sincerely hope that no mind will receive the impression that it befits a minister of the gospel to canvass. Hear the apostle Paul’s testimony: ‘Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews; and how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.’ The eloquent Paul, to whom God manifested himself in a wonderful manner, went from house to house, with all humility of mind, and with many tears and temptations. I have been shown that the most precious ministry can be done by canvassing, and that by ministers.”—Special Testimony for Ministers and Workers, No. 7, pages 50, 51.
We class our ministers and all other workers with our canvassers, for all should canvass; and by classing all as canvassers, we place all on the exalted plane of gospel ministers. The same Testimony from which we have already quoted, also says, “The intelligent, God-fearing, truth-loving canvasser occupies a position equal to that of the gospel minister;” and again, “I cannot see why the canvassing work is not as good and successful a work as can be done for the Lord. Canvassers can become acquainted with the people, they can pray with them, and can understand their true necessities. Let us come close to the people, learn their necessities, and sell them that which will supply their needs more fully than we can do by any words of ours. We have an abundance of attractive and truth-laden religious and health literature, and God wants us to get it before the people where it may be accomplishing its heaven-sent mission. Shall we not go about this glorious work at once, and ‘do it heartily, as to the Lord’?”
“In doing this we shall learn to teach. Here is a thought from a brother who holds an important position in the work in one of the States of this Eastern Union Conference, and whose letters are an inspiration to me: ‘There is need of more education among us as a people. Our ministers are not educators as they ought to be. They can preach the gospel very well, and labor to impress the people with the solemn responsibilities of the message as they present it to them. But when they get down to the work of educating them, they are deficient. We hope that our ministers will realize this fact, and become teachers as well as preachers. This is quite in accord with the following utterances from Sister White, as found in the pamphlet “Home Missionary Work:” “The people have listened to too much sermonizing; but have they been instructed as to how to labor for those for whom Christ died? Has there been a line of work devised and laid out before the people in such a way that each one saw the necessity of taking part in the work?’”
“It is evident that all the sermons that have been preached have not brought up this kind of labor, and the churches are withering up because they have failed to use their talents in diffusing the light of truth to others. Careful instruction should be given that will be as lessons from the Master, that all may put their light to practical use in benefiting others. Those who have the oversight of the churches should select members who have ability, and place them under responsibilities, at the same time giving them instruction as to how they may best serve and bless others.” “Here is our great sin. We are years behind. The ministers have been seeking the hidden treasures, and have been opening the casket, and letting the jewels of truth shine forth, but not one one-hundredth part has been done or is being done by members of the Church, that God requires of them.” “An education should be given to the people of God that would result in furnishing hundreds who would put out to the exchangers valuable talents, whose use would develop men for the position of trust and influence, and great good would be accomplished for the Master.”
Fellow ministers, give the people the message through the ministry of our publications, and many of your converts will in turn give the truth to others in the same way. They will also continue to read, and having good food, and exercise in working for others, they will continually grow stronger in the truth and work of God.
Directly and indirectly, our Conference workers are expected to do much to keep our publishing houses busy with the work for which, in the providence of God, they were established. What shall be our record, individually, for the remaining months of 1901? What may we not accomplish in the name of the Lord Jesus, in the aggregate, if, like the Master, we all go about doing good?
E. E. MILES,
Pub. Agt., E. U. C.
Cedar Lake Academy Announcement.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF the school-year 1901-2 of the Cedar Lake Industrial Academy are ready for distribution. We have mailed many throughout the State, but there may be others who desire copies of this catalogue who may not be expecting to attend the meeting at Lansing. All who go to the Lansing camp-meeting may secure copies of the calendar at that place. Any in Battle Creek who did not get catalogues may obtain them by calling at the home of Mrs. D. H. Lamson, 29 University Ave. Others who desire catalogues should address the Academy at Cedar Lake, Mich.
At a recent meeting of the Cedar Lake church it was voted to conduct a church school this coming year, beginning the first of October. There have been many inquiries relative to church school privileges at Cedar Lake, and we take this opportunity of notifying all interested that schooling will be furnished in all grades of the church school and industrial school this coming year. A few opportunities for renting and some for building may be had on reasonable terms.
Address all correspondence to the principal, J. G. Lamson, Cedar Lake, Mich.
Opening of Emmanuel Missionary College.
By Editor
Many letters of inquiry have been received asking for information concerning the opening of the new college at Berrien Springs, Mich.
Land has been purchased—over two hundred acres on the St. Joseph River. The site is a beautiful one, and is acknowledged to be the best in this part of the country. The buildings will be erected on a bluff overlooking the river, with a background of stately beech and maple. The work of building will begin in the near future. A large amount of student help can be utilized, and those who desire to meet the expenses of an education in our training-school, by manual labor, should at once make that fact known to the managers.
The school year 1901-2 will begin in October. Buildings have been rented in Berrien Springs, and the school will be conducted this year in the village.
The regular work offered will be practically the same as that given in the last calendar of Battle Creek College, but the courses will be rearranged, making it possible for a student to devote his entire time to one or two studies, thus completing in a few weeks what it would otherwise take a year to accomplish. For instance, if a ministerial laborer wishes to take a course in history, in Bible, or Hebrew, and cannot spend more than three months in school, he can devote his full time to one branch, and thus accomplish his object. At another time he can finish a second subject, and by alternating his field work and study can in the course of a few years greatly increase his proficiency. The same advantages are offered teachers, canvassers, Bible workers, preparatory medical students, in fact, workers in any department.
Emmanuel Missionary College is a training-school in the broadest sense, and its courses of instruction are arranged to meet the needs of those who wish such training.
Its calendar, which has been withheld until the change was made, will be ready in a few days. It is a manual full of instruction to those who are seeking Christian education, and is freely sent upon application.
Remember that the college opens in October. We are glad that so many young people are awake to the needs of the times, and are looking to the training-school for the necessary preparation.
Write freely for information, and direct the attention of your friends to Emmanuel Missionary College. Address E. A. Sutherland, Berrien Springs, Mich.
To the Germans in Michigan.
By J. D. Gowell
An urgent invitation is extended to all our German brethren and sisters to attend the camp-meeting at Lansing, Mich., Aug. 15-25, 1901. The District German laborer, Brother C. J. Herrmann, will be present to labor for the Germans, and there will be a meeting tent for their use. So, dear friends, come to the meeting, and bring your friends with you. This will be an important occasion, and we desire to plan for the extension of the work among the Germans in this Conference. Come and help this good work by your presence and your prayers.
J. D. GOWELL.
Pres. Mich. Conf.
Vermont Camp-Meeting.
By J. W. Watt
The thirty-ninth session of the Vermont Conference and Tract Society will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Barre, August 22 to September 2. We hope all delegates to the Conference will plan to be present the first day of the meeting, that we may hold our first business meeting that day. We desire to spend the greater part of the time in spiritual work, giving to business matters only such time as is actually necessary. The early part of the meeting will perhaps be the best time for this work.
Elder Purdon is working up the matter of railroad rates, and will make announcement of same. We hope we shall have a full attendance of our own people at the camp-meeting this year. No one can afford to remain away. The message is onward, rays of light are coming to this people from time to time, and we must individually keep pace with this advancing light. In order to do this we must attend upon the means of grace God brings within our reach. Come to camp-meeting, bringing your children and friends with you, and let us once more seek the Lord together.
Elder H. W. Cottrell is expected to assist in the preaching services and spiritual work of the meeting. Best of all, the Lord has promised to meet His people, and He will not disappoint us. Come up to this annual feast. J. W. WATT.
For the Christiania Publishing House.
By S. H. Lane
We are pleased to state that money for the relief of the Christiania publishing house is coming in quite liberally. We have received up to date, July 29, on the collection of July 6, the sum of $7,030.70, while quite a number of States are yet to be heard from. The following States and provinces have sent in cash donations: New England, Maritime Provinces, New York, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, Cumberland Conference, Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas, California, part of the Southern field, Battle Creek church, and quite a number of churches and individuals throughout the country. Some report that what they have sent in is not the full amount. We hope that other States will report as soon as convenient.
We are glad that the spirit of liberality is coming in among our people. Some of the letters received breathe a spirit of true sacrifice. A young man in one of the northwestern Conferences, instead of spending the “glorious Fourth” in feasting, rioting, and sight-seeing, worked at his trade, being a carpenter, and earned $2.50, which he gave to the Scandinavian Relief Fund. If all our tradesmen could have done thus, it would have meant thousands of dollars. This certainly was very commendable in the young man.
It is not too late to send your donation to your State treasurer or direct to Brother H. M. Mitchell, Battle Creek, Mich., Treasurer of the General Conference and Mission Board. Let the good work so nobly begun be thoroughly prosecuted until many more thousands shall be sent in. The means is needed.
S. H. LANE.
Publications Wanted.
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Marvel of Nations.
By Uriah Smith
OUR COUNTRY; ITS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE, AND ITS PLACE IN PROPHECY,
By Elder Uriah Smith.
In this review of American progress, the political nature of our country as set forth in its fundamental principles, its marvelous territorial growth, and the advances in art and science, and the bettered condition of the people, are all taken as an indication of its position in prophecy. It is shown that prophecy reveals also the part our country is to act in the closing work of the world's history, thus dealing with every phase of the life of America—past, present, and future.
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Introduction by Elder Uriah Smith.
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Self-Government, or the Reign of Conscience.
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VOLUME VI
TESTIMONY NO. 34
VOLUME VI.
This volume has now come from the press. The subjects treated are of such a nature as to make this book invaluable to every believer in the Third Angel’s Message at this particular stage of the work.
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“THE CANVASSER a GOSPEL WORKER,”
“REVIVAL of the ‘CANVASSING WORK.’”
“HOME MISSIONARY WORK.”
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Labor and the Money Power.
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Subscribing to the Review and Herald as Missionary Work
CAN you think of any better and easier way of doing a little missionary work than by getting some of those you know who are without the REVIEW AND HERALD, to subscribe for it? Think how much this paper is to you, and then remember that it is just as valuable for others as for yourself. It is a most valuable paper for any one; but think of it—there are many Seventh-day Adventists who do not take our church paper! There are some in your own church, are there not? How can they keep along with the rest—how can they keep pace with the message, without the instruction and information it gives from week to week? And what a pity it is for those who have gone so far as to accept the truth and join the company of those professing it, to lose their interest and fall behind and finally drop out because this essential link to hold them to the truth was not supplied. There are souls to be saved in the Church as well as in the world or in heathen lands, and here is missionary work to be done—work that you can do. Just go to that brother or sister or friend you know of that has not the REVIEW, and tell them what this paper is to you, and it will make them feel that they must have it too. It is real missionary work, and is certain to have large results. Do it in your home church or company; and at camp-meeting you will have another excellent opportunity. Truly, there is missionary work for all.
Help for the Skodsborg Sanatorium.
By A. G. Daniells
ONE feature of our work that received the careful consideration of the delegates at the last General Conference was that centering in the sanatorium located at Skodsborg, Denmark. The great demands in Scandinavia for such an institution, and the needy condition of the one now established there, were placed before the Conference by Drs. Ottosen, Nelson, Kellogg, Elder Olsen, and others who had recently visited that country.
It was stated that the population of Scandinavia is about twelve millions; that they rank among the most highly civilized people of the world, and that our sanitarium is the only institution of the kind in the country.
Four years ago J. C. Ottosen completed his medical course in Copenhagen, and thus became a recognized physician in Denmark. Up to that time we had no doctors who could practice in that country.
Our brethren in Scandinavia felt that our medical and health work should be carried forward in that country. They were few and poor, so could not raise much money, but they made a beginning. From the first, their work was well received. This stimulated them to launch out into the deep, and not having money of their own, they borrowed, hoping that from small donations and surplus earnings they would be able in time to get onto a safe financial basis.
So far as the actual work of the enterprise is concerned, it has been a success. The sanatorium has had a most encouraging patronage—all that any one could possibly expect. Hundreds of intelligent people from all parts of Scandinavia, and some from Germany and France, have gone there for treatment. Light regarding true health principles has been carried by these people to many homes never before reached by this message, and several are reported as having accepted the whole truth of the message.
But the object of this note is not to set forth all that may be said regarding the value of the Skodsborg Sanatorium to Scandinavia, but to state that it needs and deserves financial help from our brethren in America. It is not bankrupt; it is not dead, with no bright future for usefulness. It is a living, working, health-giving, and life-saving institution. But its working capital is too small; its debts are too large, and its interest too heavy. Our American institutions have all had help from our people, and the Skodsborg Sanatorium should receive the same.
Recognizing this, the delegates voted at the last Conference recommending that during this year a special collection be taken in all our churches for this institution. As it was left for the General Conference Committee to fix the time when this collection should be taken, the committee has appointed the second Sabbath in September. From now until the offering is made, articles will appear in our papers, giving all the information regarding the sanatorium which it is thought will be of interest to our people. Some will remember the appeal Sister White sent out to be read during the last week of prayer. Portions of this will be reprinted for the benefit of those who may wish to understand the true situation better.
We sincerely hope that the Skodsborg Sanatorium will receive the help from God's people that it should. It is one of the Lord's instrumentalities planted in that needy field to be a blessing to the people whom Jesus seeks to save.
A. G. DANIELLS.
The Tabernacle Pulpit.
By A. J. B.
A STIRRING discourse was delivered by Elder A. T. Jones, Sabbath, August 3, the keynote of which was “Individual Self-government.” Self-government is an attribute of God; it is a divine principle. The world has had but little relief from the oppression of kingly tyrants since the founding of the first earthly empire, by Nimrod. When despotism reached its height, and oppression predominated everywhere, God sent His only Son, who preached the principle of individual self-government — the essence of Christianity.
The mission of the gospel is to restore to man the power of self-government which he had when first created in Eden. The people having become wearied of the oppression of kings, developed the Roman Republic. But this soon degenerated into a despotism; and when Rome fell, there arose ten kingdoms; and kingdoms were again the only forms of existing government. Then arose the great republic of the United States, founded upon the principle of government of the people, by the people, and for the people. But this, like the Roman Republic before it, is also degenerating into despotism. As Christ came the first time, just as the world was wearied by the oppression of despots who could not govern themselves, so will it be at His second coming.
Men who are not able to govern themselves are the very first ones to think that they must govern others. It is the same with governments. Individuals who can and do govern themselves, never interfere in the governing of others. Governments unable to govern themselves are now seeking to govern other nations, the world over, and are the readiest to insist that others cannot govern themselves. The Christian is freed from the bondage of sin, through Christ, and is thereby enabled fully to govern himself. He only is a free man who is capable of self-government.
A. J. B.
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August Missionary Magazine Contents and Highlights
The August number of the Missionary Magazine has just been mailed. This paper is replete with good things. The editorials cover a number of unusually interesting topics. The studies of the Gospel Message, and the articles and letters from the field, are stirring. The Medical department is well represented by a brief synopsis of the A. M. M. C. commencement exercises and the address of the evening, reports from the sanitariums, and several articles.
The report of the donations for the last quarter of both the Mission Board and the Medical Board appear this month. The price of the paper combined with the Medical Missionary is only fifty cents. New subscribers may still order their subscriptions to begin with the July number.
Hygienic Tobacco and Other Hygienic Products
“HYGIENIC tobacco” is the latest thing announced in the line of “hygienic” products.
The Advent Message Spreading to Remote Countries
Do you notice how, as set forth in our Progress Department this week, the Advent message is rapidly going to the remotest countries of the earth? And does this admonish you that the “day” of the Lord is near, . . . and hasteth greatly”? “It will not tarry past the time that the message is borne to all nations, tongues, and peoples.”
Elder F. L. Moody Located in Battle Creek
ELDER F. L. MOODY, General Canvassing Agent for the Lake Union Conference, is now located in Battle Creek. All correspondence in regard to the canvassing work in this district should be addressed to him, in care of the Review and Herald.
Relief of Our Schools: First of Three Articles
In the Relief of the Schools Department this week is the first of a series of three articles from the pen of Sister E. G. White, on the Relief of Our Schools. They are excellent. Let all the people read them, and then let all the people do them.