p. 371 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 8, No. 31. (8/17/1882)

BIBLE SANCTIFICATION:

A CONTRAST OF

TRUE AND FALSE THEORIES.

BY MRS. E. G. WHITE.

This is a pamphlet of only 84 pages, but its value is not to be judged by its size. It is just what its title indicates: a faithful presentation of Bible truth on this important subject, and an exposure of the false theories prevailing in regard to it. Every believer in Bible truth should read it. Buy it, read it, and lend it to your neighbor. Price 10 cts.

Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.

A MINE OF INFORMATION.

By John Nevins Andrews

History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week

BY ELD. J. N. ANDREWS.

THE Bible record of the Sabbath; the secular history concerning it; the successive steps by which the change to the first day was made; and the work of restoration, are given in detail.

EVERY TEXT OF SCRIPTURE

Concerning the Sabbath is commented on at length; and the

COMPLETE TESTIMONY OF THE FATHERS

In regard to the Sabbath and first day is given. The comparative merits of the seventh and the first day Sabbaths are fully shown. A copious index enables the reader to find the comments on any text, or the statement of any historian.

Should be read by everybody. 528 pp. Price, $1.25. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.

THOUGHTS ON DANIEL, CRITICAL AND PRACTICAL.

By Uriah Smith

BY ELDER U. SMITH.

An Exposition of the book of Daniel verse by verse. We are now living in times plainly pointed out in this prophecy, and it is important to understand it; for Daniel himself says that in the time of the end, the wise shall understand; while, if we fail, we are equally guilty with the Jews, who knew not the time of their visitation (Luke 19:42–44), and shall meet a similar fate. 416 pp. $1.25.

Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. Or, REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.

THOUGHTS ON REVELATION, CRITICAL AND PRACTICAL.

By Uriah Smith

BY ELDER U. SMITH.

This work presents every verse in the book of Revelation with such remarks as serve to illustrate or explain the meaning of the text. It is a new and harmonious exposition of that important book, and is designed to create an interest in its study. 416 pp. $1.25.

Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. Or, REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.

THE SANCTUARY, AND THE 2300 DAYS OF DANIEL 8:14.

By Uriah Smith

BY ELDER U. SMITH.

This question has developed the people known as Seventh-day Adventists, and is the pivotal doctrine upon which their applications of prophecy largely depend. It explains the past Advent movement, shows why those who looked for the Lord in 1844 were disappointed, reveals the fact so essential to be understood, that no prophetic period reaches to the second coming of Christ, and shows where we are, and what we are to expect in the future. But the greatest beauty of the subject is seen in the light it throws upon the progressive steps of the remedial system, the types and shadows of the former dispensation, and the position and work of our Lord in the present. It determines absolutely the question of the nearness of the second coming of Christ, the perpetuity of the law of God, the nature and time of the atonement, and the work of Judgment that precedes Christ's coming. A knowledge of this subject is indispensable to a correct application of the more important prophecies pertaining to the present time. 352 pp. $1.00. Condensed edition, paper, 224 pp., 30 cents.

Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. Or, REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.

A BOOK FOR THE TIMES.

The Religious Amendment to the Constitution:

OR THE SABBATH, THE SUNDAY, THE CHANGE AND THE RESTITUTION.

THE object of the proposed Constitutional Amendment together with the authority for it, is fully canvassed.

The views of the leaders of the parties both for and against the Amendment are fairly given in this book.

The present agitation of the Sunday Law makes this book especially interesting and instructive at this time. Bound in cloth, 380 pp. Price, $1.00. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.

THE NATURE AND TENDENCY OF MODERN SPIRITUALISM.

By Joseph Harvey Waggoner

BY ELD. J. H. WAGGONER.

This is a thorough exposure of the system of spiritualism. The author has carefully studied the subject, and has given such copious extracts from a large library of spiritualist publications, as to fully condemn them in their teachings and their practices, by their own testimony. It is also shown from the prophetic scriptures that spiritualism is one of the most impressive signs of the times. 184 pp. Price, 20 cents.

Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.

Very Good.

By Editor

THE Sacramento County Republican Convention was held on the 9th inst., Hon. T. B. McFarland presiding. Its Sunday-Law "plank" contains the following words:—

"We are in favor of the retention of the present Sunday laws of the State, but with such amendment as will more fully equalize the rights and privileges of our citizens thereunder, and secure to all a day of rest from labor and of recreation to the body, whereby the moral, mental, and physical condition of all classes and conditions of our people shall be benefited."

That is exactly what we ask: equal rights and privileges with other religious bodies. If the State Convention will take the same position it will do itself credit and do justice to its neighbors. Whether the "church vote" will be satisfied with "equal rights," remains to be seen. In all history we learn that when the church assumed control in civil or political matters it proved self-asserting and arrogant. We fear, from the tone of religious papers and religious conventions, that human nature has not improved, and that even professed Christians must not be trusted too far when they try to grasp the reins of government.

Since the above was written, the following has appeared in the Oakland Daily Times. It is ominous of the exacting position which the churches will assume, as it reflects the spirit of the "talk in this vicinity." The conflict is coming; in this we are not disappointed. We are thankful that "the foundation of the Lord standeth sure,"—that "the Lord knoweth them who are his." While "equal rights and privileges" will not satisfy the churches, they plant themselves more squarely against the Sabbath of the Lord, as well as against the republicanism of our government. This proves what we have before said: the Protestant churches will never be satisfied until the form of our government is radically changed to suit them. And politicians are already showing themselves willing to sacrifice the first principles of our institutions to secure votes, where those become necessary to their success. But God has spoken in his prophetic word. In this word we trust. We are not dismayed at the threatenings of those who are proud of their power by reason of their numbers. "God and Heaven are the majority." And God has spoken good concerning those who keep his commandments.

Here are the words of the Times:—

"It was given out that the friends of the Sunday Law had control of the recent Republican Convention at Sacramento, but if they had, they have not shown it in the platform which they have adopted. This platform favors the present Sunday Law with 'modifications,' but how they want it modified they do not say. We hope that the State Convention will not insert any humbug platitudes in its platform, or any resolution which can be made to mean anything, everything, or nothing. It may be the part of wisdom to keep the subject out of the platform altogether, remanding it for the separate consideration of each county, in selecting members of the legislature. The friends of the Sunday Law would feel insulted if there should be an ambiguous resolution on the subject; as people talk in this vicinity, anything like the Sacramento resolution would be as offensive to the Sunday Law advocates as the Democratic platform is. Politicians are very shy of this matter, but if they grapple with it at all, they must do so without any equivocation."

Truth Clearly Stated.

By Editor

WE have before noticed that the Mendocino Beacon is happy in the possession of a correspondent in "the metropolis" who has the rare faculty of saying good common-sense things. From a recent letter we extract the following:—

"A young Jewish gentleman of fine education, family, and fortune, has recently had nearly forty black balls at the Olympic Club on account of his religion. The youth is exemplary every way, a quiet, well-behaved fellow. I note this particularly because America is howling at the persecution of the Jews in Russia. Jewish refugees are arriving in thousands at New York, and having employment given them or free transportation West. Still, with rare inconsistency, we refuse them our society, black-ball them from clubs, refuse them our hotels, and shun resorts most frequented by them. The case is similar between the Northerners and the late slaves. They raised a terrible rumpus over slavery; yet, when they were free, they were not allowed intercourse at all. The back pew in church, the top seat in the theater, the poorest railway-car, and a grand bounce in all directions was their portion. San Francisco patronizes Chinese laundries and vegetable peddlers almost to a family—yet how they talk about the Chinese. The most bitter partisans have Chinese family servants they would not part with at any price, not even allowing them to go back to China for a visit, or if they go, hailing their return with satisfaction."

When Senator Ingalls asked the California Senators how it was that so many Chinese found profitable employment in this State if the Californians were unanimously opposed to them, he gave them a conundrum which they had to give up. The cry that "The Chinese must go," was excellent for political effect, but it never took very strong hold of the average California housekeeper.

Haskell and Gardner’s Return

By Editor

WE have no information yet of the time when Bros. Haskell and Gardner will return from Europe. The last letters received were from Christiana, Norway. Letters next after that time were to be sent to Bale, Switzerland. We have a deep interest in the result of their mission in the old world; but Eld. Haskell is very greatly needed in California. We hope it may be possible for him to return before our camp-meeting.

Healdsburgh College.

No SPECIAL effort was made to call in scholars from a distance, because there was no boarding-place to accommodate them. But the term opened favorably with about sixty scholars. Bro. White is in Healdsburgh to expedite the work on the boarding-house. All connected with the College are highly encouraged.

Our Office Work.

By Editor

SINCE our return from the North, the last of June, we have labored in the Office at great disadvantage. Our assistant, who was then worn down with over-work, has not fully recovered, and we cannot possibly attend to all the matters which demand our attention. Questions have been received which will be answered as soon as possible. Ours is time work, as the paper must be got out regularly. If letters are not duly answered, the writers will please accept this as the reason.

We are very happy to announce that a telegram informed us that Eld. Uriah Smith, editor of the Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich., intended to start for California on Tuesday, Aug. 15, to remain some time in this State. We shall receive assistance from him while he is here, which will be a great relief to us, and of great benefit to the work in California. We expect he will remain till after the camp-meeting at Healdsburg.

Matters Hasten Greatly.

By Editor

A LETTER just received from Bro. W. H. Littlejohn, of Michigan, contains the following words:—

“The providence of God is mysterious. It is strange that the distant State of California should furnish the first battle-ground on an extensive scale. I suspect, however, that she is not much in advance of the other States. Matters hasten greatly. The conflict is upon us. We know what the result will be. Sooner or later we must feel the heavy hand of the civil law. Let it come, for it betokens the nearness of the end and of the loud cry of the message.”

Bro. L. has given much study to this phase of the work, as all are aware who read his articles in the SIGNS some weeks ago on the Religious Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. We advertise a book in which the subject is treated by him at still greater length. Did not sickness of kindred prevent, he would come and labor with us this fall.

A Useful Book.

By Editor

The publisher, J. E. White, Battle Creek, Mich., has kindly sent to us a book recently issued by him, entitled “Parsons’ Hand-Book of Forms;” being a Compendium of Business and Social Rules, and a Complete work of Reference and Self-Instruction.”

This book is even more than will be gathered from the title. It is the combined work of eight authors, embracing instruction in almost everything of use in any business life. It is a book which will never grow old, or out of date, because it gives knowledge good for all time. We may, at another time, call attention to the subjects of which it treats.

Sold only by agents. Prices, $3.50, $4.25, and $5 00, according to style of finish.

Electing Church Elders

By Editor

To W. H.—We do not know of any recent action of the General Conference in regard to electing church elders. A line to the Secretary at Battle Creek will bring you full information.

Sunday Observance as a Legal Holiday

By Editor

WE notice that the Fresno County Republican Convention has adopted a platform which “favors a proper observance of Sunday as a legal holiday on which all general business should be suspended.”

Camp-Meetings.

OHIO, Delaware, Aug. 11-21. SOUTHERN MICHIGAN, Hillsdale, " 16-21. NORTHWESTERN KANSAS, Bull City, " 17-28. MAINE, Waterville, " 23-29. VERMONT, Montpelier, Aug. 31 to Sept 5. ILLINOIS, Watseka, Sept. 5-12. PENNSYLVANIA, Olean, N. Y., " 12-18. MISSOURI, — " 14-19. NEW YORK, Union Square, Oswego Co., " 20-26. NEBRASKA, — " 20-26. MICHIGAN, Lansing, Sept. 27 to Oct. 2. CALIFORNIA, Healdsburgh, Sept. — INDIANA, Marion, Oct. 2-9. KENTUCKY, Custar, " 4-10. TENNESSEE, — " 12-17.

THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES,

By Editor

PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AT OAKLAND, CAL., FOR THE Missionary Society of Seventh-day Adventists.

A twelve-page Religious Family Paper, devoted to a discussion of the Prophecies, Signs of the Times, Second Coming of Christ, Harmony of the Law and Gospel, with Departments devoted to Temperance, The Home Circle, The Missionary Work, and the Sabbath-school.

Price Per Year, - - - - - - - - - $2.00 in Clubs of five or more copies to one address, to be used in Missionary Work, - - - - - - - - 1.50

Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. —OR— REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Michigan. MISS ELIZA THAYER, Sec. N. E. Tract Society, South Lancaster, Mass. ELD. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH, Ravenswood, Shirley-Road, Southampton, England. W. L. RAYMOND, Gaston, Oregon.

Our Publications in England.

By Editor

ANY of the books, pamphlets, and tracts issued at this Office may be obtained of Eld. J. N. Loughborough, Ravenswood, Shirley Road, Southampton, England, who will furnish Catalogues, and give prices in English money. He will also receive subscriptions for our periodicals.