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Review and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 46.

THE JOY THAT SATISFIES
Earlier text: THE BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL IN NEW YORK CITY

TESTIMONIES FROM THE CHURCHES.

The reports that appear in the State papers from time to time show that a campaign has already begun for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and the churches are writing constantly of the blessing that attends this work. The Spirit of Christ is working everywhere to unify hearts and bless those who enter into the work for the relief of our schools. To many consecrated brethren and sisters the selling of these books has brought new life and deeper experience.
Here are a few of the reports that have made our hearts glad, and led us to thank God for a part in this work:—
“We are pleased to note the happy changes that this work is bringing about in our churches, and in the individual experience of the workers. It is making warm hearts and glowing faces, and putting new life into all our religious services. Some are getting a love for the work which will result in placing them in the ranks of our regular canvassers. One brother who had a great dread, or horror, of the canvassing work now writes, ‘I should like to leave all and go to canvassing, as I enjoy doing that work very much.’ This is an entire revolution of feelings and desire, and we trust that many others are having like experiences; for we do need regular canvassers very much.”
The following is a clipping from a paper published in the far West:—
“I realize that the message is going with more and more power, and that the Lord will bless any canvasser who will present the truth in honesty of purpose to warn the world.”
From Maine comes this word:—
“We pray that a wonderful change may be wrought in many hearts, and that the call for canvassers will be a definite one from the Lord, and that none will slight the still small voice that prompts them to go forth with the printed pages of truth.”
The Minnesota Worker publishes this encouraging paragraph:—
“Since my last report, I have spent some time with ‘Christ’s Object Lessons.’ The Lord had gone out before us, and in many cases hearts have been found ready to receive the book. I have enjoyed the work, and hope to be in it again as soon as my duties will permit. It is good to be in so good a work, and to know that we can be helpers in wiping out the debt that hangs over us. Brethren, these debts are to be dreaded, whether they be Conference or individual debts. When we get into the horrid gulf, and find the Lord taking us by the hand to help us out, it gives courage. Don’t forget, too, brethren, that in each copy of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ sold, you literally pay $1.25 on this debt. Let everybody keep watch for an opening to become helpers in this good work. It is encouraging to see the canvassing work rising. May the good work go on.”
Personal testimony is always encouraging. Another brother writes as follows:—
“It is indeed a blessed privilege to have a part in this, the Lord’s work, and there are especial blessings realized by the consecrated canvasser that cannot be experienced in any other line of labor in the Master’s vineyard. As we go from house to house with these books, which we know contain the very truths that the people need, our hearts are lifted in prayer to God for wisdom that we may, as workers together with Him, impress the people with their need, and thus the way be opened to place the silent messengers in the home; and when the worker goes forth in this way, the Lord will bless him with success.”
The Lord has told us that this movement would unify the churches. Surely it has done this; and unity among brethren means that a greater work is soon to be done than has ever been done. Read the experience of one church:—
“Strong farmers, of stammering tongue, perhaps, but honest men who believe that the Lord is coming, went out for the first time, in many cases, to sell a book. It was a new experience, but it was a bright one, and happiness of soul was the result. When the first book was sold, new courage was imparted to persevere and sell more books. Timid sisters, and even little children, also laid hold of the work, and their efforts were crowned with success. The joy of having actually accomplished something definite for the Master was expressed by many. That keen Christian pleasure in the fruit of selling ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ was testified to by scores. And high above all this towered the blessed evidence, rolled forth from many a heart, that this movement had unified the churches, just as the Spirit of God had said that it would. Besides this, the movement has given strength and courage to the churches. The doing of actual work in a field of labor so long dreaded and unentered by the laity, has made the churches strong.”
Do not such reports as this stir us to be “up and doing”? We are told that “every member of every family in every church” should be in this work. How long, how long, shall we delay? Cannot every church soon have such a report ready for their State paper? God’s people are to be a light to the world. “The lamp is in our hands. Let it shine forth brightly.”
“Through the work for the relief of our schools a fourfold blessing will be realized,—a blessing to the schools, to the world, to the Church, and to the workers.”
“While funds are gathered for the relief of the schools, the best reading-matter is being placed in the hands of a large number of people, who, if this effort had not been made, would never have seen ‘Christ’s Object Lessons.’ There are souls in desolate places who will be reached by this effort. The lessons drawn from the parables of our Saviour will be to very many as the leaves of the tree of life.”
“It is the Lord’s design that ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ with its precious instruction, shall unify the believers. The self-sacrificing efforts put forth by the members of our churches will prove a means of uniting them, that they may be sanctified, body, soul, and spirit, as vessels unto honor, prepared to receive the Holy Spirit. Those who seek to do God’s will, investing every talent to the best advantage, will become wise in working for His kingdom. They will learn lessons of the greatest value, and they will feel the highest satisfaction of a rational mind. Peace and grace and power of intellect will be given them.”
“After we have, by sanctified energy and prayer, done all that we can do in the work for our schools, we shall see the glory of God. When the trial has been fully made, there will be a blessed result.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VI.
Then let us sanctify energy and time, and do all we can. Let us make the trial in divine strength, and see the result. Brethren and sisters, let us make the blessing ours by doing.
The Total Cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to date is $35,158.92.

Obituaries

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
TAYLOR.—Sister L. M. Taylor, daughter of Sister Chas. Wilson, died Oct. 7, 1901, at Cleburne, Tex., of consumption, aged about 24 years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. O. Glass.
HATTER.—Ruth Elizabeth Hatter, little daughter of Frank and Lillie Lee Hatter, died Sept. 17, 1901, of whooping cough and pneumonia, aged ten months. Ruth was a sweet child, and will be greatly missed by all. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11:25. G. G. Rupert.
HOFF.—Died near San Diego, Cal., Sept. 13, 1901, Wesley Hoff. Brother Hoff was born in Pennsylvania in 1838. He accepted the Adventist faith in Clyde, Ill., in 1861. Brother Hoff had been an invalid for eight years, slowly failing from consumption. He was the elder of the San Diego church at the time of his death. W. M. Healey.
ALLEN.—September 10, at Flintville, Wis., we laid away to await the Life-giver, two beautiful twin children, aged about three months, son and daughter of Brother and Sister Anthony Allen. Little Edna died the sixth and Edward the ninth of September. Words of comfort and hope were spoken from 2 Cor. 1:3, 4. The family have the sympathy of their brethren and sisters in this double loss. J. Kloss.
NOWLIN.—Died at Edenville, Mich., Sept. 20, 1901, of tuberculosis, Helen Nowlin, aged 39 years, 1 month, 10 days. Our loved mother leaves a husband, three sons, two daughters, and a wide circle of relatives and friends who deeply mourn their loss. She was a faithful member of the Edenville church, and sleeps in hope of the overcomer's reward. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Irvin Inman (Baptist). Celian Nowlin.
WHITEMAN.—Died at Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 19, 1901, of consumption, Rose Whiteman, aged 19 years, 19 days. It was her longing desire to live that she might comfort her lonely mother, but God knew best. She would often say, “I want more faith; O, I want to trust God more!” She leaves her mother, sister, and three brothers, who deeply mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. C. R. Kite.
NORRIS.—Mina B., daughter of W. C. and Alice Norris, died at Maple Grove, Mich., Sept. 16, 1901, aged 11 years, 9 months, 27 days. She was baptized at the Lansing camp-meeting in August, and her delight has been in the Lord ever since. Although persecuted by her playmates, she manifested the gentleness of Jesus. The mourning ones expect to meet her at the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. R. Sandborn.
WHITNEY.—Died in Houghton, Wash., Oct. 26, 1901, Sister Sarah J. Whitney, aged 75 years, 2 months, and 3 days. The deceased (whose maiden name was McCoy) was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1826, and crossed the plains to California in 1862, where in 1875 she accepted the truth under the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough; and to the day of her death she was a living example of the truths we hold as a people. Her companion, who is ninety-three years old, and five children survive her. Funeral services were held in the Congregationalist church at Kirtland, October 29, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from 2 Cor. 1:3, 4. H. C. J. Wollekar.
PIERCE.—Henry Harlow Pierce was born at Palmyra, N. Y., Sept. 26, 1833; died at Denver, Colo., Sept. 21, 1901, of paralysis, aged 67 years, 11 months, 25 days. He was one of the pioneers in the truth, having accepted the faith at Monterey, Mich., when but a boy. For years he was elder of the Allegan (Mich.) church. When the Battle Creek Tabernacle was erected, he contributed personal labor. He was also a charter member of the Boulder (Colo.) church, that organization being effected in his own house. For several years his home has been in Denver, and his faithful life and affliction are known to many. Two sons are honored among the business and professional men of that city. His strict honesty and integrity were unimpeachable. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Denver church, using Luke 21:18. H. M. J. Richards.
CONVERSE.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 27, 1901, Sarah M., infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Converse, aged 28 days. Funeral service at the house, Frelinghuysen Avenue. Burial at Augusta Cemetery. I. D. Van Horn.
WILSON.—Brother Chas. Wilson, of Cleburne, Tex., died at Santa Anna, Tex., of consumption, aged 51 years. He accepted the truth many years ago, through the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore, and remained faithful until the end. O. Glass.
DEUTSCH.—Died Sept. —, 1901, Sister Hannah Deutsch. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist church of Stanley, Wis., in 1896, and had been a faithful member since. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn the loss of a wife and mother. Mrs. L. Sweet.
BOGARDUS.—Died at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Oct. 18, 1901, Louisa Bogardus, aged nearly 82 years. Her death was caused by a fall, which broke a bone in her hip. She was an earnest Christian, and looked forward with joy to the soon coming of our Saviour. J. R. Penn.
HAAK.—Died at Mankato, Minn., Oct. 20, 1901, of pneumonia, Herbie Haak, youngest son of Ludwig and Amelia Haak, aged 7 years, 5 months, 3 days. Herbie was a bright little lad, loved by his schoolmates and teachers. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11:25. M. B. Van Kirk.
HILL.—Died at Leominster, Mass., Oct. 9, 1901, of diphtheria, after one week's illness, Sister Anna Hill, in the fifteenth year of her age. Anna was a true Christian. Her death was a severe shock to her parents, but they are comforted in the knowledge that soon she will be clothed upon with immortal health. H. W. Cottrell.
SEELEY.—Died in Fayette, Iowa, Sept. 24, 1901. David Ross Seeley, aged 90 years, 2 months, 13 days. He accepted the Advent message in 1843, also the light on the Sabbath question about 1850. For the last fourteen years he was unable to see to read, and was totally blind for the last three years. The language of his heart at all times was, The will of the Lord be done. E. A. Seeley.
RUSSELL.—Died Sept. 30, 1901, Sister Elizabeth Cogswell Russell, née Strong, at College Hill, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the same home where she was born Jan. 17, 1833. She and her husband, Brother John J. Russell, united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Cincinnati in its earlier years, and many testify to her zeal and earnest life in the truth from that time to the day of death. M. S. Babcock.
HAMMOND.—Died near Pittwood, Ill., Oct. 11, 1901, Sister Sarah J. Hammond, aged 57 years, 10 months, and 1 day. Sister Hammond was one of the pioneers in this State, having accepted the truth more than twenty years ago. Her disease, tuberculosis, caused her years of suffering, but amid care and affliction she endured all patiently, and died triumphantly rejoicing in her Saviour. She leaves seven children and ten grandchildren to perpetuate her memory, her husband having died several years ago. She held membership in the Watseka church, the brethren and sisters of which deeply mourn their loss. J. P. Henderson.
ZARING.—Died of typhoid fever, Oct. 1, 1901, at Springfield, Ill., our young sister, Aggie Zaring, aged 18 years, 7 months, and 25 days. During the summer of 1898, Sister Aggie, with her mother, accepted the faith, and united with the church in that city. Her unwavering devotion and natural talent made her so useful a member that the church greatly feels the loss. Organist, teacher, secretary in Sabbath-school and church service, her voice could always be heard in prayer and devotion. Her chiefest desire was to be a missionary, and her last words were in prayer that she might be spared for that purpose, but with the resigned expression, “Thy will be done.” Brother Wm. Lewsadder and I laid her to rest, as we had brought her into the truth. J. P. Henderson.
SORENSEN.—Died at the home of her parents, near Viborg, S. D., Oct. 10, 1901, Martina J. Sorensen, aged 40 years, 1 month, and 1 day. Born in Denmark, Sept. 9, 1861, she came to America with her parents, in 1874. She accepted the truths of the Third Angel's Message in 1880, and united with the Swan Lake church (S. D.). She engaged in the Bible work in 1883, in the Dakota Conference. Several months later she accepted a call to labor in Chicago, and continued in her work in the Illinois Conference until within three months of her death. Her life was spent in earnest labor in the cause she so much loved, and she died as she had lived—full of faith and hope in God. Funeral service was conducted by the writer at the Swan Lake church, with a large congregation of sympathizing friends. Texts, Ps. 116:15; Rev. 14:12. N. W. Allen.
CRAW.—Passed peacefully away in death, Sept. 17, 1901, in Bowling Green, Ohio, Mrs. Hiram Craw, aged 68 years, 2 months, 28 days. She suffered much in a lingering sickness of several months, during which she showed a most wonderful vitality, as well as Christian patience and fortitude. Sister Craw entered upon a Christian life in February, 1858, and became a strong believer in the Seventh-day Adventist doctrine, joined the church, and was a faithful member to the time of her death. She leaves her husband and four children, two sisters, and one brother to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Sister Craw was a true and faithful wife and mother, patient and kind, yet firm in what she knew to be right. She was devoted to the service of God, with a bright hope of a place with the redeemed when the Redeemer shall come. She will be missed in the neighborhood, in the meetings of the church, among her friends, and in the home. The funeral services were held at the home in Bowling Green, and at the meeting-house two miles north, conducted by Elder I. D. and E. J. Van Horn, by special request. I. D. Van Horn, E. J. Van Horn.

Publications Wanted.

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The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Mrs. A. Brensinger, 1006 East Ave., Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. Albert Stratton, Aberdeen, S. D., Signs of the Times.
Mrs. Annie Torrance, Miles City, Mont., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel.
Mrs. Jim Petersen, Nasby, S. D., good regular supply of English and German publications.

Work at Keene Academy.

To young men who know how to handle an ax Keene Academy is prepared to furnish an almost unlimited amount of work in chopping out stumps and working them into wood. Students may have all the wood they can thus make, and there is a ready market for it on the ground. Or, the academy will pay the students one dollar per tier for all the wood they can cut in this way. Those who know say that a man of experience and courage can make good wages at this kind of work. So, come along, young men; here is a chance to work your way through school this winter. Three and one-half tiers per week (4 x 8 ft. x 18 in.) will pay your expenses. C. C. Lewis, Principal.

Stockholders of South Lancaster Academy.

THE nineteenth annual session of the stockholders of South Lancaster Academy will be held in connection with the Eastern Union Conference at South Lancaster, Mass. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, November 26, at 10 A. M. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of trustees, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the stockholders at this time.
WILBER L. PAYNE, HAMPTON W. COTTRELL, RUFUS A. UNDERWOOD, GEORGE B. THOMPSON, ALBERT E. PLACE, ORVIL O. FARNSWORTH, HENRY C. BASNEY, JOHN W. WATT, SOLON A. FARNSWORTH, Trustees.

Business Notices.

BRIEF business notices and “wants” will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of four lines or less, and of twenty-five cents for every line over four, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
FOR SALE.—A nine-room house, near the Sanitarium. Large lot. Material and workmanship first class. Will be sold reasonable. For particulars address 157 Manchester St., Battle Creek, Mich.
WANTED.—A young or middle-aged woman to work and make her home in Adventist family. Fair wages. Steady place. Correspond with Mrs. Lula Nichols, 67 Plymouth Ave., Battle Creek, Mich.

ROLL OF JUBILEE SINGERS.

NAME AMOUNT
Mrs. Abbie Meashaw 1 00 F. S. Miller 3 60
Mrs. N. M. Gifford 75 Mrs. J. McCall 1 75
A friend 1 00 Mrs. J. Streicher 2 00
Mrs. Clara Proctor 5 00 E. Brackett 1 25
Albert Rosser, Scandinavian fund 1 10 Arthur Dexter 1 00
G. A. Hill 2 00 John Judd 100 00
Mrs. Henry Zimmerman 25 Mrs. Ina Davis 1 00
Kate H. Chapman 2 00 Earl Davis 1 00
Mrs. Ellen P. Ellsworth 5 00 A. Dingwall 1 00
Milton Junction (Wis.) church 25 00 Mrs. Eva L. Cope 1 00
Lucine Iler 2 00 Mrs. H. H. Miller 1 00
E. E. Miles 1 00 Thomas Armitage 10 00
Charles Andrews 2 00 Mrs. Elias Armer 1 00
D. W. Albert 1 00 Mrs. Sarah Bernard 1 00
Marie Gaffier 1 00 E. O. Anderson 2 00
Elder O. Soule 1 00 Silas Hannon 1 00
E. Nash, 'one-half Scandinavian fund 20 00 Mrs. B. Dickens 50
Mrs. E. Nash 3 50 C. W. Noyes 5 00
Mrs. Lydia Legg 1 00 Mrs. E. Eyestone 2 50
Miss Emma Horn 1 00 Martha J. Moore 50 00
Mrs. A. B. Hodapp 1 00 Soren S. Christensen 40 00
Mrs. Anna Andis 1 00 Lizzie Wallace 10
W. M. Lewis 1 00 Celia L. Klock 1 00
Friends (Indiana) 4 91 J. B. Saylor 1 00
S. Whitinger 5 00 Mrs. R. A. Talbot 1 00
Mrs. Emma Dingman 1 00 Nancy Proctor 1 00
Valina E. Orton 2 50 Mr. & Mrs. J. W. McClelland 4 87
T. A. Kilgore & family 1 00 Mr. & Mrs. Clint Best & daughter, Scandinavian fund 1 00
Williams Sanders 1 00 Mrs. W. J. Wilson, Scandinavian fund 10 00
Mrs. R. M. Heavens 1 00 Mrs. Mary Smith 25
Mrs. Charles Temple 1 00 Ora E. Long 2 00
Mrs. Emma Whitmack 1 00 Sunnah H. Rambo 1 00
Julia Grout 1 00 L. C. Reed 3 00
George Benton 12 50 Mary E. Reid 1 00
H. C. Carmichael 1 00
Alma Z. Rexford 1 00
A friend 3 35
Alice J. Seaver 1 00

THIRTY THOUSAND ON THE WAY.

On October 11 the Shipping department of the Review and Herald received from the Manufacturing department the first installment of completed books of the first edition of “Marvel of Nations,” and by November 4 nearly all the edition of 10,000 was shipped out, and orders given for the printing of another edition of 10,000, and for the stock for the third edition of 10,000 more. Thus steps have been taken at this early date toward publishing 30,000 copies of this excellent book.
From all parts of the country encouraging reports are coming from those who are engaged in canvassing for “Marvel of Nations.” It is a good book to sell, and many thousands of it ought to be put into the homes of the people during the present winter. It serves as an entering wedge for other books, inasmuch as it creates a desire for further study of the prophecies.
The American people are ever interested in the historical past and the present of this country, and on account of this fact it is comparatively easy to interest them in the “Marvel of Nations,” which contains a compendium of important facts in connection with the development of the United States, and through these they are brought to the important features of the book—the Scriptural future of our nation, the final termination of all earthly governments, and the coming kingdom of God.
The very nature of the book renders it easy to sell, and it contains the message for this time. God has associated the rise and progress of this nation with the Third Angel’s Message, and the design of “Marvel of Nations” is in compliance with this plan, and therefore it cannot fail to accomplish much good, nor to find its way into the homes of many to whom the message is due.
Let those who can devote all, or even a part, of their time in canvassing for this book send to their State Tract Society for a prospectus and assigned territory, and begin to work at once while the times are good, and while the people are buying books. The price of the prospectus is 60 cts., postpaid. The retail price of the book is $1.25 and $1.50. All agents receive 50 per cent discount.

WHAT EX-CATHOLICS SAY OF “THE SUPREMACY OF PETER.”

“As long as Roman Catholicism endures, the subject of Peter’s primacy and supremacy will be of prime importance. The doctrine of Peter’s supremacy and his establishment as Bishop of Rome is the foundation upon which the entire fabric of the Roman Church rests. M. E. Kellogg has just published a volume of 290 pages, entitled ‘The Supremacy of Peter, or Did Christ Establish a Primacy in the Church?’
“This is the latest and clearest refutation of the Roman claims and pretensions, for busy readers, that we have ever seen. It ranks with Rev. Dr. Mason Gallagher’s admirable work, ‘Was the Apostle Peter Ever at Rome?’ and, like it, is just the book to be in the hands of persons who are ignorant of Romanism.
“There is no feeling of hatred toward Catholics manifested by the writer. The work is directed against the system. The author believes the Roman Church has contained and still contains many devout Christians, whose right of conscience he would not trench upon in the least. The papacy as a system is objected to because it represents and embodies an unscriptural and dangerous abuse of power—dangerous to both civil and religious liberty.”—Father O’Connor, in the Converted Catholic.
“I have carefully read the book, ‘The Supremacy of Peter,’ by M. E. Kellogg. It is, in my opinion, the best book of its kind ever published in English. I have recommended it, and shall recommend it in the future, to any Roman Catholic inquirers after truth. The manner in which all Scripture texts generally adduced by Roman Catholic theologians as proofs of papal primacy, supremacy, and infallibility are examined, and shown to prove nothing either separately or collectively as to the headship of Peter, is clear, conclusive, and exhaustive.
“As former teacher of Holy Scripture in the Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Seminary in Colombo (Ceylon), I have had an opportunity of studying many works on this essential doctrine of ‘a falling or standing’ Roman Catholicism, and I hesitate not to pronounce it the best I have seen.”—William Tucker Harding, of New York.
This is a very important publication, and it should have a general circulation.
The price has been reduced from $1.00 to 50 cts., and special terms will be made with those who will take an agency for this book. It is neatly bound in cloth, 5 × 7½ inches in size, and contains 290 pages.

HOME AND CHURCH SCHOOL MANUAL.

On account of an unexpected delay in securing the paper from the manufacturers for this manual, it has not been possible to complete it until the present time. It is now finished, and all orders will be promptly filled. It is bound in two styles of binding: cloth, 50 cts.; paper covers, 25 cts., postpaid.
Every mother and every teacher should have a copy of this important work as early as possible. It supplies a long-felt need in the work of our home and church schools, and its coming, as it does, recommended by the General Conference Educational Committee, should inspire confidence in it. The object of this manual is to furnish a basis of organization upon which parents in the home and teachers in the schools may build.
Beginning with the general principles of Christian education, and their application to the home training in the education of the children until they are of school age, it provides a course of study for church and intermediate schools, with definite instructions upon the application of these principles. It contains many hints and helps for teachers, and solves many of the practical problems in our church-school work.
Place all orders with your State Tract Society.

“THE STORY OF DANIEL THE PROPHET.”

The Evening Standard, of New Bedford, Mass.
STEPHEN N. HASKELL, the author of this paraphrase and explanation of the Prophet Daniel’s life-story, explains that this “book is the result of much prayerful study. It is sent forth with an earnest prayer that, in the hands of the parents, it may be the means of making the study of the Bible in the family a blessing to young and old; and that the teacher in the school-room may see precious rays of light flashing from its pages, pointing both teacher and pupil to the great divine Teacher.” The book is an exposition of the Scripture relating to Daniel, from the point of view of a man who believes that “we are living in the closing scenes of this world’s history,” and who takes the most serious, and to our mind, a somewhat disproportionate view of the importance of closely interpreting prophecy in its relation to human history. We find this tendency in the opening sentences of the first chapter, where the author writes:—
“Although Daniel lived twenty-five hundred years ago, he is a latter-day prophet. His character should be studied, for its development reveals the secret of God’s preparation of those who will welcome Christ at His appearing. His prophecies should be understood, for in them is the key which unlocks history to the end of time. The Saviour himself bore witness to this. When the disciples asked, ‘What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?’ He said, ‘When ye . . . see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, . . . whoso readeth, let him understand.’ In this we have the divine permission to read and understand the prophecies of Daniel. Those prophecies are intended, therefore, to warn a people of the coming of Christ.”
Students of literature of this sort readily recognize the basis of the argument, and the course and conclusion of the argument itself. There are minds to which it appeals strongly, and there are those to whom it appears a perversion of the highest uses of the Scripture record. Yet those who dwell on this phase of Biblical interpretation are always earnest men, of high character and undoubted piety, and having a sincere desire to promote the good of their fellow men. We can see this desire manifested throughout this book, and can but appreciate the devoted spirit which has diligently worked to frame the argument. The author has elaborated his theories in a forcible manner, which commands respect even if it does not win concurrence. We commend the book to students of Scriptural history.
Published by the Review and Herald Pub. Co., at Battle Creek, Mich.

PROFESSOR DRUMMOND'S ADDRESSES.

This book contains 138 pages of the glorious principles of truth expressed in the simple yet forcible manner of this famous author. It contains: A Sketch of the Life of Professor Drummond; Love,— the Supreme Gift,— the Greatest Thing in the World; The Perfected Life,— the Greatest Need of the World; Dealing with Doubt; Preparation for Learning; The Study of the Bible; “First,” a Talk With Boys.
This is a good book to loan to neighbors and friends, and a splendid one to sell before the holidays. Nicely bound in cloth. The price has been reduced from 75 cts. to 35 cts., postpaid,

GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

DURING the recent council of the General Conference Committee, the circulation of “Testimonies for the Church,” Volume VI, No. 34, was taken under consideration, and on account of the great importance of this special volume at this particular time, it was urged that a copy of this book be placed in every home among our people as early as possible.
It was conceded by all present that this volume is the most important of all the Testimonies ever issued, and that all our people everywhere are in great need of the light which this book contains.
Its cautions and counsels at this time will save them from many mistakes and wanderings in the midst of the present perplexities, dangers, and the whirl of life. The needs of every department of the work as it stands to-day are thoroughly considered, and the best methods for the advancement of the cause are revealed.
Let all who do not have a copy, at once order one from their State Tract Society. Price, $1.00 for the cloth binding; $1.50 for the library and Russia bindings.

BELL'S PROGRESSIVE BIBLE LESSONS.

By Editor

HAVING a surplus of Numbers SIX and EIGHT of this series of lessons, we offer the two for the price of one—25 cts., postpaid.
Number Six embraces the greater part of the ministry of Christ, and Number Eight completes the Acts of the apostles. These books are designed especially for the larger classes in the intermediate department, and also for junior work in the Sabbath-schools.
Send all orders to the Review and Herald Pub. Co., Battle Creek, Mich.

GRAND TRUNK R’Y SYSTEM.

By W. C. Cunliffe

Taking Effect June 2, 1901.

TRAINS LEAVE BATTLE CREEK.

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No. 6, Atlantic Express, East and Detroit — 2.10 A. M.
No. 2, Express, East and Detroit — 7.00 A. M.
No. 74, Mixed (starts from Nichols yard) — 7.15 A. M.
Nos. 10 and 74, daily, except Sunday.
Nos. 4, 6, 8, and 2, daily.
W. C. CUNLIFFE, Agent, BATTLE CREEK.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL

“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected June 9, 1901.
EAST
B 12 6 10 14 4 36
1Night Express. 2Detroit Accom. Mail & Express. N. Y. & Bos. Spl. Eastern Express. Pn. Am. Special. Atl’ntic Express.
Chicago pm 9.35 am 6.45 am 10.30 pm 8.00 pm 6.00 pm 11.30
Michigan City 11.25 8.43 pm 12.08 4.42 7.28 am 1.20
Niles 12.40 10.15 1.00 5.42 8.21 2.30
Kalamazoo 2.10 am 7.30 pm 12.10 2.08 6.55 9.25 4.10
Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 1.00 2.42 7.28 9.57 5.04
Marshall 3.25 8.38 1.30 3.09 7.51 5.30
Albion 3.55 9.00 1.50 3.30 8.11 5.52
Jackson 4.45 10.05 2.35 4.05 8.50 11.10 6.40
Ann Arbor 5.55 11.10 3.47 4.58 9.48 11.50 7.45
Detroit 7.15 pm 12.25 5.30 6.00 10.45 1.00 9.15
Falls View am 6.44 7.19 pm 6.00 5.09
Susp. Bridge 6.00 7.40 5.32
Niagara Falls 6.15 7.55 5.40
Buffalo am 12.20 7.05 8.45 6.30
Rochester 8.13 10.00 8.40
Syracuse 5.15 pm 12.15 10.45
Albany 9.05 4.50 am 2.50
New York pm 1.30 8.45 7.00
Springfield 12.16 6.15 7.40
Boston 3.00 9.00 10.34
WEST
7 17-21 3 5 23 18 37
1Night Express. 2N.Y. Bos. & Chi. Sp. Mail & Express. Pn. Am. Special. Western Express. Kalam. Accom. Pacific Express.
Boston pm 2.00 pm 3.30 pm 6.00
New York 4.00 6.00 am 3.15
Syracuse 11.30 am 2.00 am 10.20
Rochester am 1.20 4.05 am 11.10
Buffalo 3.20 pm 8.30 6.20 pm 12.10
Niagara Falls 9.12 6.02 4.32
Susp. Bridge 9.31 5.00
Falls View 9.39 6.31 5.07
Detroit pm 8.20 8.25 7.15 am 2.10 pm 12.40 4.35 11.15
Ann Arbor 9.45 9.23 8.40 3.05 1.38 5.45 am 12.20
Jackson 11.15 10.20 11.05 4.02 3.40 7.30 1.35
Battle Creek 12.40 11.34 12.25 5.04 3.50 9.08 3.00
Kalamazoo 1.40 12.10 1.20 5.38 4.28 10.00 3.40
Niles 3.25 1.22 3.25 7.04 6.05 5.00
Michigan City 4.47 2.20 4.45 7.58 7.05 6.08
Chicago 6.55 4.00 6.40 9.30 8.55 7.50
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 7.45 a. m. and 4.00 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.30 p. m. daily except Sunday.
O. W. RUGGLES, General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
R. N. R. WHEELER, Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

Translating the Marvel of Nations into Other Languages

It was voted last February to translate the “Marvel of Nations” into the Danish-Norwegian, Swedish, and German, and bring out these translations so that they could be issued simultaneously with the English edition; but by some misunderstanding, this work has fallen behind. Looking the matter up lately, it was found that these editions could not be brought out in season for the holiday trade, but that they could be brought out in season for what is called the spring delivery. So it has been decided they can be ready to be delivered May 1, 1902. We would therefore say to canvassers, While going over the ground soliciting orders in these languages, take all you can to be delivered by May 1, 1902; and the books will be ready. The first lot of 10,000 in English is already disposed of, a second lot of 10,000 is under way, and the paper for a third lot of 10,000 is ordered. This 30,000 ought all to be disposed of before the spring delivery mentioned above. Good reports are coming in. The book promises well.
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