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Review and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 10.

Preach in Regions Beyond
Earlier text: Current Mention

The Sanitarium Fire Did Not Destroy Dr. Kellogg’s Plain Facts

The Sanitarium Fire Did Not Destroy Dr. Kellogg’s Plain Facts for Old and Young of Both Sexes

MINISTERS and others have written, asking if the special forty-per-cent reduction on the new edition of “Plain Facts” (offered in the REVIEW of Dec. 10, 1901) can be repeated, for the reason that the Christmas Offerings at that time prevented many from ordering the book, which Elder A. T. Jones says “will do only good, and in many ways;” which Elder Luther Warren says “every Seventh-day Adventist should have;” which Dr. Mary Wood-Allen says is “scientific;” which Hon. John G. Wooley says is “urgently needed.”
It deals plainly with the greatest sin of the age, foretold by Christ when He spoke of “the days of Noah” and “the days of Lot,” as typical of the last days. For by it the center of present truth, virtue is the first stone in a character building, the first fruit of true religion, though it be found in a “health book,” not commonly called religious.
Just now when the world and the Church are being deceived by old and corrupt theories resurrected and spiritualized as social-moral guides for the married and unmarried, Seventh-day Adventists are to be the standard-bearers of genuine purity; but not knowing what true science demonstrates to be the divine law of our being, it is a fact that “my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Dr. Kellogg gives vital information for those united in marriage; also for the youth of both sexes. He points out their pitfalls of danger, and tells parents and others what to do when seeking to prevent, or detect, or cure sensual habits.
One who knows, says that if half the time spent in reforming the depraved had been devoted to their training in childhood and youth, the results for good would be far greater. The effects of error in both single and married life are clearly pointed out in “Plain Facts.” One hundred pages are devoted to general health topics, showing the importance of diet, exercise, rest, meditation, and faith in relation to purity of mind, essential for the control of the body.
“Plain Facts” has been enlarged to about 800 pages, including the 350 illustrations; the 33-inch anatomical chart of the “Body Temple,” in three sections, nine colors; and the eight pages devoted to the Health and Purity Library and Appliances for the Home. All the listed publications are approved by Mary Wood-Allen. The book will be sold by subscription at the following prices: Cloth, $3.75 ($2.55); Library, $4.25 ($2.85); beautiful half K. Red Russia, $4.75 ($3.15); elegant full K. Red Russia, gilt edges, $5.25 ($3.45). With either of the two best styles, a large luxotype picture will be mailed free, entitled “Ideal Homes.” Picture alone, 50 cents.
The figures in parentheses indicate the amount that should be sent during the next thirty days by all our people who desire to avail themselves of this forty-per-cent reduction. The prices include postage and a certificate of life membership in the Health Library Association, with premium privileges explained in the book.
Address F. E. Belden, Manager, Health and Purity Library, Battle Creek, Mich.

Michigan Central

“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected Nov. 3, 1901.
EAST 8 *Night Express 12 †Detroit Accom. 6 †Mail & Express 10 *N. Y. & Bos. Spl. 14 †Eastern Express 4 *N. Y. St. Sp. 36 *Atlantic Express
Chicago pm 9.35 am 6.45 am 10.30 pm 3.00 pm 5.30 pm 11.30
Michigan City 11.25 8.43 12.08 4.39 7.00 1.20
Niles am 12.40 10.15 1.00 5.55 7.55 2.30
Kalamazoo 2.10 7.30 pm 12.10 2.08 6.45 9.08 4.10
Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 1.00 2.42 7.17 9.27 5.00
Marshall 3.35 3.38 1.30 3.09 7.43 5.30
Albion 3.55 9.00 1.50 3.30 8.03 5.52
Jackson 4.50 10.05 2.35 4.05 8.40 10.50 6.40
Ann Arbor 5.50 11.10 3.47 4.58 9.30 11.40 7.45
Detroit 7.15 pm 12.25 5.30 6.00 10.00 am 12.40 9.15
Falls View pm 6.09
Susp. Bridge 5.92
Niagara Falls 5.40
Buffalo am 12.20 am 7.00 7.50 6.30
Rochester 3.19 9.00 10.10 8.40
Syracuse 5.15 10.55 pm 12.15 10.45
Albany 9.05 pm 2.30 4.50 am 2.50
New York pm 1.30 6.00 8.45 7.00
Springfield 12.16 6.10 9.32 6.05
Boston 3.00 9.00 11.30 8.46
WEST 7 *Night Express 17–21 *N. Y. Bos. & Chi. Spl. 5 Mail & Express 3 *Fast Mail 23 *Western Express 13 *Kalam. Accom. 37 *Pacific Express
Boston pm 2.00 pm 4.15 pm 6.00
New York 4.00 am 8.45 6.00 3.15
Syracuse 11.30 am 2.00 10.20
Rochester am 1.20 4.05 pm 12.10
Buffalo 3.20 pm 6.25 5.20 3.50
Niagara Falls 6.02 4.32
Susp. Bridge 6.31
Falls View 5.07
Detroit pm 8.20 8.25 am 7.15 am 12.30 pm 12.40 4.35 11.15
Ann Arbor 9.38 9.23 8.40 1.20 1.38 6.45 am 12.20
Jackson 11.20 10.20 11.05 2.20 2.40 7.25 1.55
Battle Creek am 12.40 11.34 12.25 3.30 3.50 9.00 3.00
Kalamazoo 1.40 pm 12.10 1.20 4.05 4.28 10.00 3.40
Niles 3.25 1.22 3.25 5.28 6.05 5.08
Michigan City 4.47 2.20 4.45 6.22 7.05 6.06
Chicago 6.55 4.00 6.40 7.55 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.

GRAND TRUNK R'Y SYSTEM.

EAST 4 2 10 2 10 76
Chicago AM11.05 PM3.02 PM8.15
Valparaiso PM12.49 4.53 10.25 10.05
South Bend 2.08 6.15 11.52 11.35 AM7.10
Battle Creek 4.14 8.15 AM2.00 AM7.00 PM2.00 PM5.00
1.45
Lansing 5.20 9.28 3.28 8.30 5.25
Jackson 6.00 10.15 4.25 9.30 6.30
Saginaw 8.10 11.05 8.10
Bay City 8.45 11.40 8.45
Detroit 8.00 7.30 11.50 9.20
Flint 10.40 4.54 10.21 7.28
Port Huron 9.40 AM12.30 7.00 PM12.20 9.30
London AM12.32 3.24 10.10
Hamilton 2.10 5.24 PM12.25
Susp. Bridge 3.40 7.05 1.55 8.50 AM8.40
Buffalo 8.20 3.05 10.00 6.15
Philadelphia PM3.47 7.20 AM6.55 8.56 3.47
New York AM4.33 8.23 8.23 9.24 4.33
Toronto AM7.40 PM1.30 PM7.40
Montreal PM7.00 AM7.30
Boston AM8.15 PM7.05
Portland 8.00 6.30
WEST 3 5 7 9 11 75
Portland AM8.15 PM6.00 AM10.30
Boston 11.30 7.30
Montreal PM10.30 9.00
Toronto AM7.40 PM1.00 PM5.25 AM8.30
New York PM6.10 8.00 AM10.00
Philadelphia 7.00 8.45
Buffalo AM6.15 AM8.00 PM9.30
Susp. Bridge 7.00 PM2.00 11.15
Hamilton 8.45
London 11.05
Port Huron AM2.00 9.00 AM3.20 6.50 PM3.50
Flint PM1.35 11.07 4.54 AM8.45 5.54
Bay City 7.25 4.00
Saginaw 8.00 4.25
Detroit AM11.30 10.00 7.00 4.10
Durand PM2.02 AM12.05 5.22 9.30 6.30
Lansing 2.45 12.57 6.05 10.50 7.50
Battle Creek 3.50 2.17 7.10 PM12.15 9.10 AM7.30
South Bend 5.35 4.08 8.55 2.39 PM5.20
Valparaiso 6.51 5.25 10.06 3.57
Chicago 8.45 7.20 11.55 6.18
Nos. 2-4-6-8 Daily.
Nos. 10-76 Daily except Sunday.
Nos. 3-5-7 Daily.
Nos. 9-11-75 Daily except Sunday.
G. W. VAUX, A. G. P. & T. A. Chicago
W. C. CUNLIFFE, Agent Battle Creek.

Preaching to the Unconverted

By Editor

In response to a request from the editor of The Independent that he would write of changes which have taken place in the methods of the American pulpit within his memory, T. L. Cuyler, D. D., states that there have been “some very marked changes” during that time. Among them he mentions the following: “Another characteristic of the average preaching threescore years ago was that sermons were more generally aimed at awakening the impenitent, and bringing them to Jesus Christ. The evil of sin was emphasized, the way of salvation was explained, the claims of Christ were presented, and people were urged to an immediate decision. Nowadays a large portion of the sermons are addressed to professed Christians; many others are addressed to nobody in particular; but there is much less of faithful, fervid, loving, pungent, and persuasive preaching to the unconverted. This is one of the reasons for the lamentable decrease in the number of conversions. If ministers are set to be watchmen for souls, and winners of souls, how shall they escape if they neglect the salvation of souls?” These statements are worthy of serious attention. Jesus promised that when the Comforter should come, He would “convict the world in respect of sin.” If the conviction of sin does not attend the preaching of the word, it is evidence that the word is not preached with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven. There is great need among us to-day of a ministry burdened with a sense of what it means to be without hope, “and without God in the world,” which shall give the Lord “no rest, till He establish, and till He make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.” Then the Lord would not lack channels through which He could pour the tide of His forgiving mercy upon unsaved souls, and thus the coming of the great day would be hastened.
We cannot report any marked progress toward the settlement of the very important questions which confront the Sanitarium managers as the result of the recent fire. Provision has now been made for carrying forward the regular work of the institution in the buildings still remaining, and the problem of rebuilding is receiving constant and earnest consideration. A meeting of the business men of Battle Creek and others interested in this matter was held last Thursday evening. By invitation of the chairman, Dr. J. H. Kellogg addressed the meeting, making a full statement of the views of the managers. As the result of this conference, a committee of representative business men was appointed to meet with the Sanitarium Board of Managers for a further study of the situation. In the meantime the great mass of ruins is being cleared away, and plans and estimates for rebuilding are being submitted by architects and builders.

Bible Study and Sabbath-School Interests

By Editor

The issue of the Review for March 25 will be devoted especially to the subject of Bible study and our Sabbath-school interests. It will contain the first of a regular series of articles dealing with the Sabbath-school lessons for the next quarter. As the lessons present the fundamental truths of the gospel message for this generation, these articles will be of more than ordinary value, and it is a good time to make a special effort to increase the circulation of the Review. The Corresponding Secretary of the Missionary Department of one of our largest Conferences writes that the effort in behalf of The Forward Movement has “developed the fact that there are many of our members who do not take the Review.” This is probably true in other Conferences. Would not our conference workers be justified in making an earnest effort to place a copy of the Review in every Sabbath-keeping family in the United States? We will do our best to make it a blessing to every reader.
The map on page four was prepared especially for this issue in order that our readers might follow more intelligently the interesting report from Brother Conradi. This article could profitably be made the subject of a family study, and the children could locate upon the map the cities and countries to which reference is made.

March Advocate of Christian Education

The Advocate of Christian Education for March is filled with good things.

The Work in Other Lands

Do not overlook the reports of “The Work in Other Lands,” which begin on page four.

Reports of Gospel Work Progress

By Editor

We shall be glad to receive brief, pointed reports of the progress of the work in all parts of the world. All are interested to learn of actual results accomplished in the spread of the gospel message.

Sample Copies for Circulation

By Editor

SAMPLE copies of the REVIEW will be mailed free to any who will use them to extend the circulation of the paper. Some are already using the REVIEW in this way, and are doing missionary work of the best kind. Send in your names, and state the number of papers you can use judiciously.

The Missionary Thermometer

By Editor

The Lord’s rebuke is upon the Laodicean Church because it is “lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot.” Perhaps the best index to the spiritual condition of the Church is the degree of interest which it shows in mission work. When the missionary spirit dies out, the real life of the Church is gone. Our missionary thermometer on page three indicates a lukewarm temperature, and we fear that the reading is too true. We should be glad to see the mercury take a sudden jump to the “altar fire” point, with a steady rise after that. “Is your heart warm, glowing?”

Emmanuel Missionary College Spring Term

The spring term of Emmanuel Missionary College will begin March 19. A general statement concerning the plans of work is made in the announcement on page fourteen. It is proposed to provide a special course for ministers, which will begin immediately after the Lake Union Conference. All who are interested in this matter should communicate with the president of the College at once.

Missions and Comparative Expenditures

By Editor

AN old story is told again in a forcible way in our diagram of comparative expenditures for things necessary and things unnecessary. What a comment it is on the “Christian nation” assumption that intoxicating liquors should be at the top, and missions at the bottom, of the list. And yet the principal factor in mission work is not money, but that Spirit which can be had “without money and without price.” Men may be “the poor of this world” and yet be “rich in faith.” The great question in missions is not how much money is spent, but how many souls are saved.

Emperor William Suppresses Christian Science

EMPEROR WILLIAM has undertaken to suppress “Christian Science” in Germany. He has decreed that persons taking part in the practices of this belief, or in those of “faith healers,” Spiritualists, or other occultists, shall not be admitted to the imperial court or to any halls under its control. Already “Christian Science” has obtained a considerable following among people of the upper middle class in Germany, and, as has been pointed out to the emperor, this decree will probably do more to advertise the doctrine and create a desire to know about it than would anything that “Christian Scientists” might be able to do themselves.

The Missionary Acre Fund

By S. H. Lane

For several years our brethren and sisters in various parts of the country have planted missionary gardens. Sometimes an acre or more has been cultivated, and the proceeds given to some branch of the work.
As the idea among us originated with the managers of the Sanitarium, the medical work has perhaps been most largely benefited. The foreign mission work has been aided some, and at times more local interests have been served. But the plan has never been fully adopted throughout our churches. Where it has been, the cause has been materially benefited, and the individuals who have engaged in this missionary work have been encouraged to repeat their effort.
The sanitarium work at Battle Creek has grown so rapidly that the situation has called for the training of a large number of doctors and nurses, and the Medical Missionary College was organized for this purpose. The classes have been held in a part of the old Battle Creek College building. As the College needed more land than it could obtain, being situated too near the city, it was thought best to locate elsewhere. So at the late General Conference it was decided to transfer the property, when free from debt, to the Medical Missionary College.
It has been decided to agitate this matter from one end of the country to the other, requesting our brethren and sisters everywhere to sow and plant for the Lord during this present year, and give the proceeds to this work. Those who are so situated that they cannot do this, are requested to donate of their means to aid in this enterprise.
This work will be carried on by a committee, of which the writer is chairman, P. T. Magan secretary, H. M. Mitchell treasurer. We expect to agitate this matter by voice and pen.
A reading will be sent to all our churches to be read Sabbath, April 5. This matter will be fully explained in the REVIEW and the State papers. We trust that all will decide immediately to farm or to donate for the Lord, and that we shall see a general move in this matter throughout the United States and British provinces.
As soon as you decide to what extent you can aid, please address P. T. Magan, Berrien Springs, Mich. And as soon as you have any money to forward, please address H. M. Mitchell, Battle Creek, Mich. Brother Mitchell is treasurer of the General Conference and of the Foreign Mission Board.
We expect that every one will take hold of this matter, that thousands of dollars may be gathered into the treasury for this noble work.
Since the burning of three of the buildings of the Sanitarium, the College property is indispensable to the carrying on of the work of the institution, which praise the Lord, still lives. The Sanitarium needs this property. Will you assist in acquiring it, free from debt, to be used to forward this grand and noble work? Please pray over this matter, and let us hear from you as soon as your decision is reached.
S. H. LANE.

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Review and Herald · Mar 11, 1902