The Lord has said: “The time has come when a large work should be done by canvassers. The world is asleep, and as watchmen they are to ring the warning bell to awake the sleepers to their danger. The churches know not the time of their visitation. Often they can best learn the truth through the efforts of the canvasser.” — “Manual for Canvassers,” page 8.
“The world must be warned of the coming day of wrath, that all who desire may flee.” “God has ordained the canvassing work as a means of presenting before the people the light contained in our books; and canvassers should be impressed with the importance of bringing before the world as fast as possible the books necessary for their spiritual education and enlightenment. This is the very work the Lord desires His people to do at this time. All who consecrate themselves to God to work as canvassers are assisting to give the last message of warning to the world.” — Id., page 5.
Every soul that is in Christ is to be a minister; and to each one is “given the ministry of reconciliation.” If we fail to warn the world of its coming doom, their blood will be required at our hand. The canvassing work must revive; and that means that each one must take hold in faith, and labor earnestly to get our books into the hands of the people. Four of the State camp-meetings in the Lake Union Conference will be held soon. At these meetings special efforts will be made to help all who desire to enter the canvassing work. Instruction will be given that will enable many to enter this important field of evangelistic work at once. Are there not many of our brethren and sisters in the churches who can come to these meetings prepared to go out into the canvassing work? Many who once were engaged in this important work, and were successful, have left the canvassing field. Why is this?
“A great and important work is before us. The enemy of souls realizes this, and he is using every means in his power to lead the canvassers to take up some other line of work. This order of things should be changed. GOD CALLS the canvassers back to THEIR work.” Will all who have left this work return at the call of God?
Does not your heart stir you up to “come unto the work to do it”? Ex. 36:2. “The canvassing work should now be pushed forward with vigor, for the time is coming when we shall not be able to travel over the country as freely and easily, or get access to the people as readily, as we do now.” — Mrs. E. G. White, in General Conference Bulletin, page 84. Will not every soul take these words to heart before it is too late, and many be forced to join that bitter wail, “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved”?
Brethren and sisters, let us engage in this work with such zeal and such confidence in God as have not been seen since the days of the apostles. The angels of God are waiting to co-operate with us in this work. The Lord says of the canvasser: “If he puts his trust in the Lord as he travels from place to place, angels of God will be round about him, giving him words to speak that will bring light and hope and courage to many souls.” “Every canvasser has positive and constant need of the angelic ministrations. . . . Those who are born again, who are willing to be guided by the Holy Spirit, . . . will be accompanied and instructed by holy angels, who will go before them to the dwellings of the people, preparing the way for them.” — “Manual for Canvassers,” pages 8, 12. Is not this just as wonderful an experience as Daniel had in the lions’ den when the angel shut the lions’ mouths? God calls us to this work, that we may have this experience. If there are those who wish to enter the canvassing work, and cannot attend the camp-meetings, let them write to their State agent, and he will help them get into the work as soon as possible.
Gen. Agt. L. U. Conf.
Emmanuel Missionary College.
In founding a new college, the interests of the entire denomination are enlisted. For nearly thirty years Battle Creek College has been the pride of Seventh-day Adventists, and from its walls have gone many of the strongest workers in the Third Angel’s Message. These men and women, together with those who have heard the truth through their efforts, look to our oldest educational institution as children look to their parents. In changing the location of the college, that its purpose in giving to the world the light of Christian education may be more fully met, it cannot be otherwise than that many hearts follow with some anxiety the transfer. Thus it is, and thus it should be. As an institution the college has always been dependent upon the tender mercies of the lovers of true education, and in the new relations in which it finds itself to-day it is in a still greater degree a dependent. Like a child, it needs nourishment, support, and guidance. In this attitude it now appeals to you. In the erection of buildings, in the laying out of the farm, in the plans for class and industrial work, it is the purpose to follow closely the ideas expressed in instruction which the Lord has given concerning our schools. A clear statement of principles, together with many details, is given in those valuable chapters found in Volume VI of the “Testimonies for the Church,” pages 126-218.
The farm will be made the basis for the industrial work; buildings will be erected by student labor, under the direction of competent superintendents; the brick will be manufactured by the school. Various shops will be opened, giving opportunity for men and women to master the trades. By manual labor a large number of students will be able to meet the expenses of an education; and to those who are dependent upon their own resources the college offers special advantages.
Under existing circumstances the managers make the following appeal:—
First, competent carpenters, masons, and mechanics who desire to have a part in the building up of the new institution, and who are willing to donate labor in the erection of buildings, will be boarded by the college, and evening studies of general interest will be conducted for their benefit.
Secondly, men who are good workmen, but who do not feel able to donate their labor, will be given employment, their wages to be applied on tuition in the college. To this class belong those who desire to take a training to enter the work, and who are obliged to meet their expense by labor.
Thirdly, young men and women who desire to learn a trade with the view of becoming self-supporting missionaries, will be given an opportunity to do so. As soon as such students can command wages, their earnings will be applied on tuition. This is an unusual offer to the earnest, industrious person.
Persons belonging to any one of these three classes are invited to open correspondence at once. The school term begins in October, but workmen are needed immediately. Let it be remembered, however, that the second and third calls apply only to men and women of maturity, who are Christians, who have decided upon a life-work. Students younger in years and deficient in the common branches can be accommodated in the intermediate industrial schools. In writing, mention your age, ability to work, educational qualifications, and send a note of recommendation, and the name of some minister to whom we may write concerning you. All communications will receive prompt attention. Address E. A. Sutherland, Berrien Springs, Mich.
Camp-Meetings for 1901
EASTERN UNION CONFERENCE.
Virginia, Culpeper (local), Aug. 15-25
Vermont, Barre, Aug. 22 to Sept. 2
New York, Oswego, Aug. 29 to Sept. 8
Maine, Waterville, Aug. 29 to Sept. 9
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE.
Louisiana, Grand Cane, Aug. 11-
Georgia, Austell, Aug. 9-19
North and South Carolina, Hickory, N. C., Aug. 23 to Sept. 1
Tennessee River, Franklin, Ky., Sept. 5-15
Alabama, Sept. 20-
Florida, Nov. 1-
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE.
Michigan, Lansing, Aug. 15-25
Illinois, Kankakee, Aug. 22 to Sept. 1
Indiana, Greenfield, Aug. 29 to Sept. 8
Ohio, Canton, Aug. 15-26
NORTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE.
Nebraska, Cambridge (local), Aug. 13-20
Nebraska, Lincoln (State), Sept. 3-16
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE.
Missouri, Booneville, postponed.
Texas, Cleburne, Aug. 8-19
Oklahoma, Enid, Aug. 15-28
Colorado, Denver, Aug. 28 to Sept. 9
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE.
California, Southern, Los Angeles, Aug. 8-18
California, Northern, Red Bluff, Oct. 3-13
California, Sonoma Co., Santa Rosa, withdrawn, Sept. 12-22
Utah, Bountiful, Aug. 8-15
Montana, Bozeman, Aug. 13-19
Montana, Missoula, Aug. 23 to Sept. 1
Montana, Twin Bridges, Sept. 5-11
North Pacific, Coquille, Ore., Aug. 8-18
North Pacific, Seattle, Wash., Sept. 5-15
Upper Columbia, Weiser, Idaho, Sept. 19-29
The presidents of the Union Conferences are requested to forward to the office of the General Conference the location of the various meetings as soon as determined.
GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
Illinois Conference Annual Meeting.
By R. F. Andrews
The next annual meeting of the Seventh-day Adventists of the Illinois Conference will, God willing, be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Kankakee, Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, 1901. Many things contribute to make this one of the most important conferences ever held in the State. We should have a general attendance of our people. New and interesting methods will be brought before us for consideration, and some of the old-time ways will demand reconsideration. Officers will have to be elected for the coming year, and many other things in connection with the business of the Conference will claim attention.
Come, brethren and sisters, let us have an old-fashioned pentecostal gathering. The opening meeting of the Conference will be held at 9 A. M., Friday, August 23.
R. F. ANDREWS, for Com.
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.
WANTED.—Man with experience in hygienic cooking. Write, stating experience, age, and other particulars, to Helping Hand Mission, 46 Main Ave., Spokane, Wash.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.—Six-room house, barn, ten lots in bearing fruit. Climate delightful—a boon to weaklings. For particulars, write to L. D. Westphall, Cañon City, Colo.
FOR SALE.—“A Message of Rest.” Song with music. By Frances E. Bolton. Four pages. Size, 10 x 14 inches. Price, per copy, 25 cents, postpaid. Address Frances E. Bolton, 1187 St. Louis Ave., Chicago, Ill.
WANTED.—A coatmaker, also a bushelman for old and new work; also two women who understand sewing to learn trousers and vest making, and to work on ladies’ tailor suits. Must be Seventh-day Adventists. Write to A. H. Ronning, 218 W. Main St., Battle Creek, Mich.
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
Obituaries
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
MARDIS.—Died near Searcy, Ark., July 24, 1901, Gertrude A., daughter of A. T. and A. C. Mardis, aged 1 year, 4 months, 15 days. She was the last of three children. The sorrowing parents are comforted with the blessed hope. J. W. THORN.
CRANE.—Died at Healdsburg, Cal., May 18, 1901, Sister Almira Ford Crane, a native of Michigan, aged nearly 49 years. Sister Crane had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from childhood. She suffered for many years,—the result of a fall received when a child. She fell asleep in the hope of the resurrection to eternal life. N. C. McCLURE.
LANE.—The wife of W. T. Lane died at her home in West Mansfield, Ohio, July 21, aged 34 years. She accepted the Third Angel’s Message in 1885. She will be greatly missed in the community. She leaves a husband and five children. A large attendance at the funeral showed the esteem in which she was held. Words of comfort and instruction were given by the writer. E. J. VAN HORN.
MATTHEWS.—Edwin D. Matthews, formerly of New York State, died at his home in Bliss township, Emmet Co., Mich., July 30, 1901, aged 72 years, 9 months, 20 days. He espoused the cause of Christ when a young man, and affiliated with the Methodist Church, until about ten years ago, when he heard the Advent message, and at once became an ardent believer. He lived a consistent life till the last. Services were conducted by the writer. O. SOULE.
DEAMER.—Died at the home of his employer, Mr. John McDonough, in Cleveland, Ohio, July 13, 1901, Brother John Deamer, aged 39 years. The remains were taken to Union City, Pa., the home of his parents, and the funeral was conducted by the writer. Brother Deamer accepted the truth in 1890, and was a most earnest, devoted man. He leaves a wife and two sons. E. J. VAN HORN.
PARKER.—Died at Fishlake, near Hancock, Wis., July 28, 1901, Sister Liddie May Parker, wife of H. H. Parker. She was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Plainfield, Wis., in 1891, of which she was a faithful member until death. She died a peaceful death in Christ Jesus, knowing she was a child of God. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11:25. F. F. PETERSEN.
BARNES.—Died at Searcy, Ark., July 8, 1901, of typhoid fever, David O. Barnes, aged 15 years, 7 months, 14 days. July 9 Minnie M., his sister, passed away, of the same disease, aged 12 years, 3 months, 4 days. They were the children of J. T. and Fannie Barnes. Sister Barnes heard the truth and accepted it three years ago, and taught the children to love it. They desired baptism, but had not had an opportunity. We believe they await the Life-giver’s call. The writer spoke words of encouragement from Rev. 14:13 and Isa. 26:20. J. W. THORN.
KING.—Leroy King, son of Elder George A. King, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was drowned June 29, 1901, while bathing in the Nashua River, near South Lancaster. He went beyond his depth, and being unable to swim, was drowned. Roy was seventeen years old. He had been attending the academy at South Lancaster for a year, and for a time had been connected with the sanitarium. The funeral was held in the church at South Lancaster, July 1, at 2:30 P. M. Remarks were made by the writer, from Eccl. 12:1. He was buried in Eastwood Cemetery, near South Lancaster. A. E. PLACE.
THE FULNESS OF JEW AND GENTILE.
Bible Student’s Library, No. 165.
A clear and conclusive treatment of the question embraced in the subject, in which the author proves that through the rejection of Christ by the Jews, Israel’s claim to the sole heirship of the Abrahamic covenant was forfeited, and the Gentiles, by becoming Christ’s, became heirs according to the promise. The fulness of the Gentiles, it is shown, came in the second rejection of Christ by the Jews, and the repudiation of the gospel message, and that all who through the acceptance of Christ become Israelites, will dwell with Christ, “the fulness of the Godhead bodily,” through eternal ages. Price, ½ cent.
Self-Government, or the Reign of Conscience.
By C. P. Bollman
BY C. P. BOLLMAN.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LIBRARY, No. 16.
As the title indicates, this tract treats of God's plan of government as exemplified in Israel. From the opening topic, “The Origin of Government,” to that which closes the work, “The Apostles and the Civil Authorities,” the fundamental principles of the theocracy established by God among his people are taken to prove that in that plan were revealed elements which would bring to its subjects liberty in its truest sense. The results of Israel's apostasy in demanding a king, and the perversion of God's idea of government in succeeding ages, are clearly presented.
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Patriarchs and Prophets,
Or the Great Conflict Between Good and Evil as Illustrated in the Lives of Holy Men of Old.
By MRS. E. G. WHITE
From the incipiency of the rebellion in heaven to the death of David, the history of the continued struggle between the powers of good and evil is written in a simple, yet convincing style, carefully outlining Satan's studied plan of warfare, and drawing from the lives of the patriarchs lessons revealing the dire consequences of sin.
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Ecclesiastical Empire.
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By ELDER A. T. JONES.
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Story of Daniel the Prophet.
By Stephen Nelson Haskell
BY ELDER S. N. HASKELL.
INTRODUCTION BY ELDER URIAH SMITH.
A BIOGRAPHY of this greatly beloved prophet, entirely new in its treatment of the life of Daniel, giving in an interesting style the experience gained in the extremes of captivity in his early life, and later, of honor from the hands of earthly monarchs. Through this book is revealed in the life of Daniel, and his close connection with God, all the vital principles of the message for these last days.
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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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MICHIGAN CENTRAL
“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected June 9, 1901.
EAST
Station
8 *Night Express
12 †Detroit Accom.
6 †Mail & Express
10 *N. Y. Bos. Spl.
14 †Eastern Express
4 *Pn. A.M. Special
36 *Atlantic Express
Chicago
pm 9.35
am 6.45
pm 10.50
pm 3.00
6.00
pm 11.80
Michigan City
11.25
8.43
12.08
4.42
7.28
am 1.20
Niles
am 12.40
10.15
1.00
5.42
8.21
2.30
Kalamazoo
2.10
am 7.80
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
8.90
1.50
3.30
8.11
5.52
Jackson
4.45
10.05
2.35
4.05
8.50
am 11.10
6.40
Ann Arbor
5.55
11.10
3.45
4.58
9.43
11.59
7.45
Detroit
7.15
pm 12.25
5.80
6.00
10.45
am 1.00
9.15
Falls View
am 5.44
7.19
6.09
Susp. Bridge
6.00
7.40
5.82
Niagara Falls
6.15
7.55
5.40
Buffalo
am 12.90
7.06
8.45
8.80
Rochester
8.13
10.00
3.40
Syracuse
5.15
pm 12.15
10.45
Albany
9.05
4.50
am 2.50
New York
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8.45
7.00
Springfield
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6.15
7.40
Boston
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Buffalo
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10.20
11.05
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1.20
5.38
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Niles
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1.22
3.25
7.04
6.05
5.08
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4.47
2.20
4.45
7.58
7.05
6.06
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4.00
6.40
9.30
8.55
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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.
Among the chapters the following are of great importance, and should be carefully studied:—
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CAN WE KNOW?
WORDS OF TRUTH SERIES, No. 32.
A plain, positive answer to the question, “Can we know?” in which is proved the fact that from signs given in prophecy we may know when Christ’s coming is near. Price, ½ cent.
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Offer of Tracts for Distribution
ATTENTION should be given to the unusual offer of tracts, on page 15. In every respect these tracts are standard, and the assortment covers all the leadings points of our faith. This opportunity to obtain literature for distribution at tent-meetings should be improved by every minister, while the offer is of untold value to those desiring to awaken through correspondence an interest in our doctrines.
Ship Missionary Work in New York Harbor.
By H. E. Osborne
A FEW weeks ago the writer had the privilege of meeting a sailor who had just returned from a voyage to Chinese ports, and who, upon reaching his own city (Chicago), had taken the trouble to search out the office of the Sentinel of Liberty. The circumstances which led him to do this were briefly these:—
While this seaman’s ship was in New York Harbor, preparing for her long voyage to the Orient, our missionary yacht “Sentinel” came alongside, and Capt. J. L. Johnson boarded the vessel for the purpose of interesting the captain and crew in our books and periodicals. To the great surprise of our sailor friend and his associates, the skipper of the little visiting craft succeeded in interesting the captain in his books, and even made so favorable an impression that he was invited into the cabin to converse on Bible themes. Several books were purchased. But this was not to end the incident, for, after a long voyage of several months, the ship again anchored in New York Harbor, and this seaman’s interest had been so intensified by the literature he had been reading during the journey, that he at once searched out the captain of the “Sentinel;” and, desiring to keep in touch with the people who published the good books he had so much enjoyed, he secured the address of our Chicago office.
This simple incident serves to illustrate the extent of this quiet work which is now being done in the harbor of New York City. These books, tracts, and papers, placed on ships that sail to every part of the world, not only provide reading for sailors on the long journey across the mighty seas, but also frequently find a place in the homes of these men in far-off lands. Thus a lady from Scotland recently writes concerning “Daniel and the Revelation,” “The Desire of Ages,” “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and other works purchased by her husband from the “Sentinel” in New York Harbor? “What a precious investment it is!” It is known to Brother Johnson that at least three persons have been led to accept the Sabbath truth through the agency of the reading-matter distributed in the harbor work. In the very nature of the circumstances, it is impossible to know the entire influence of this literature, scattered as it is to the remotest nations of the earth.
The work is largely self-supporting. Last year the cash sales amounted to over eight hundred and twenty dollars, besides donations of cash, provisions, and material necessary for running the harbor boat. But every day affords excellent opportunities to place free literature where it will be read and re-read. Brother Johnson desires to place at least some of our periodicals on every friendly ship visited, even though the crew may be unable to purchase the same, and some one must meet the cost of procuring this reading-matter. Perhaps some one who has followed a seafaring life, and has known how good books and papers have beguiled many a weary hour at sea, reading these lines, may desire to contribute to the fund for purchasing literature for circulation among the sailors; or some whose eager thoughts often reach out after loved ones now tossed upon the restless bosom of God’s great ocean, may desire to participate in this work. Any so disposed may forward their gifts to the General Conference Treasurer, H. M. Mitchell, 267 West Main St., Battle Creek, Mich. Please state that your offering is for the New York Harbor work, and your contribution will be acknowledged, and will be faithfully devoted to the purpose indicated.
“They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; these see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.” Ps. 107: 23, 24. Since the environment of these sailors tends to teach so forcibly the dependence of man and the mighty power of the Creator, ought they not to be regarded as a favorable class to influence with religious truth? While the Lord seeks to arrest their attention through the agency of wind and wave, let us be used by Him as instruments for enlisting their interest in present truth. So shall He bring many unto their “desired haven.” H. E. OSBORNE.
Christ’s Object Lessons in Danish
By Editor
We are pleased to announce that “Christ’s Object Lessons” in Danish has now come from the press. The price is $1.25; postage, fifteen cents.
August Missionary Magazine Sample
HAVE you seen the August number of the Missionary Magazine? If not, send a postal card to the Mission Board, 267 West Main St., Battle Creek, Mich., and receive a sample copy. Every Seventh-day Adventist family should have this paper.
The Call of God
DON’T fail to read “The Call of God” (see page 530), written by the general agent of the Lake Union Conference, F. L. Moody. If you want to know what is of special importance in the work of God just now, you will find it there.
Special Notices
By Editor
WE cannot put everything deserving important mention in the REVIEW on its last page, and a good many things have to occupy a less prominent position on the inside. But this is not because they do not merit greater prominence, but only for lack of room. So don’t fail to read what is said in our department of “Special Notices.” Look this department over carefully every week.
Are You Keeping Up?
THERE are a good many things chronicled in these pages each week showing the progress of the cause; but what progress are you making at the same time, individually? Are you keeping up, or are you falling back among the stragglers? Those who lagged behind when ancient Israel were journeying to the promised land, were picked off by the Amalekites.
Sunday Law Enforcement Agitation
In the last Sentinel of Liberty we notice that twenty-five different places in this country are mentioned where there is an agitation in progress for the enforcement of the Sunday laws. It would surprise a great many of our readers to know what is going on right now in the United States of America to bring us to the experience described in Rev. 13: 15-17. That prophecy is going to be fulfilled, and we can assure you that no issue of the present time is further from being dead than this one of the enforcement of the “mark” of the “Beast.”
Emmanuel Missionary College Appeal
Special attention is called to the appeal, in another column of this issue, by Emmanuel Missionary College. Men and women desiring a preparation to engage in missionary work should take advantage of the offers now made. Students preparing for the ministry, for teaching, medical missionary work, canvassing, Bible work, or any branch of the cause, are invited to correspond with the college.
A Remarkable Picture
Of the falling stars at Niagara Falls, Nov. 13, 1833, has just been painted and engraved with tint background for printing on 22 x 28 plate paper, for framing. The grandest natural scene in the world, and the most sublime supernatural display on record, are here combined, impressing both the careless and the consecrated as nothing else could do except the actual event.
Each copy of the picture will be accompanied by ten copies of a printed description, outlining by small artistic engravings the historical fulfillment of the principal events of the entire twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew, showing the location of this sign in that chain of prophecy. The picture and booklets should be in every waiting-room, reading-room, city mission, and hotel from ocean to ocean, as well as in the houses of all “who love His appearing.”
Price, postpaid, in strong mailing tube, with ten copies of illustrated descriptive booklet, sixty-five cents. Address the designer and publisher, F. E. Belden, 112 Manchester St., Battle Creek, Mich.
Another Pioneer Fallen in Death.
By I. D. VAN HORN
John S. Wager, of Venice, Shiawassee Co., Mich., died suddenly of heart-disease, June 27, 1901, aged 84 years, 8 months, 3 days. He was born in Brunswick, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Oct. 24, 1816. When quite young, his father and family moved to Saratoga Co., N. Y. Here he was married to Miss Mary Cushman; and here he heard William Miller lecture on the prophecies relating to the second coming of Christ, and fully accepted the views presented. He was among those who were disappointed at the passing of the great prophetic period, the twenty-three hundred days, in the fall of 1844. When Elder James White published his paper—Present Truth—at Saratoga, N. Y., Brother Wager became a reader of it, and readily accepted the truth on the sanctuary question, which explained the disappointment; and led to the observance of the Sabbath of the Lord. In 1851 he and his family moved to Lockport, N. Y., where they resided till 1865, when they came to Michigan and settled on a farm in Venice, Shiawassee Co., where he remained till the day of his death. He maintained his integrity in the message for our time, and hoped to live to see the Saviour come. He was benevolent to the poor and needy, and especially so to the cause of the Lord. In 1881 death entered his home, taking away his faithful companion. A year later he married Mrs. Melvina Harmon. She, and his six children and their families, are left to mourn their loss; but the blessed hope of the Christian buoys them up, and gives comfort in this severe affliction. The church at Hazelton, of which he was a faithful member, will miss him in their meetings. The funeral was held at his late home, with a large attendance of sympathizing friends and neighbors, on Sabbath, June 29. Sermon, by the writer, was based on a favorite text of the deceased—Rev. 14: 13.
