p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 29. (6/10/1915)

Earlier text: Importance of Sustaining Home Missionary Work

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“Pen Pictures of the Face of Jesus”

This attractive and inspiring book, by Wm. P. Pearce, is meeting with universal approval. To say that it was written by the author of “The Lover’s Love,” and “The Master’s Greatest Monosyllables” is a sufficient testimonial to recommend it to the readers of those highly prized books.

It is well illustrated with reproductions of paintings of Hofmann, Raphael, and other famous artists, and has an art cover in three colors.

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Word From Russia

Another communication from Brother J. T. Boettcher was received at the Mission Board office last Thursday morning. A portion of the letter reads:—

“I was up in Finland to attend to some affairs in connection with our publishing house in Helsingfors. I stopped in Petrograd to counsel with the brethren about the work of God there. As soon as I arrived, I learned that the police had called a few days before, while the meeting was going on, and searched the hall from top to bottom. Their Bibles, songbooks, and books which they had in the tract society cupboard were all taken from them. At the same time the hall was being searched, other policemen searched the bookstore in another part of the town, and three other sets of policemen were sent to the elder and two deacons. The elder was taken along, after six men had been in his house for five hours, from nine in the evening until two o’clock after midnight. No reason was given. He was simply told to take a blanket and a pillow with him and come with them to the police station.

“The newspapers reported that our meeting halls in Petrograd and here in Riga were closed, but this is not true. We hope and pray that God will spare us this trouble. Many meetinghouses, however, have been closed, and we may expect the same unless the Lord of heaven interposes.

“There never was such a time of distress among our workers and churches as there is at the present time. What will become of us all we do not know. I hope our people will remember us in their prayers. I do not want to leave the field, but would rather stand the storm. We are doing the best in every way we know how. It takes a great deal of grace to stand all the strain of the present hour; but the dear workers are not discouraged even amidst trials. Pray for us.”

We should remember daily at the throne of grace our brethren in the disturbed regions of earth. Pray that God may cause the wrath of man to work for his glory and the advancement of his truth.

The last word we have from Elder W. C. White reports that his mother’s condition is about the same as it has been for several weeks. Some days she feels a little stronger than at other times, and then again very weak, but at all times quite free from pain and of good courage in the Lord. Let us remember before the Lord his aged servant, that God may give to her grace and strength in her weakness the same as he has through her long and eventful life.

Services in the House of God

By Editor

A MINISTER wrote to our Australasian publishing house, saying: “I see you favor the ten commandments. I am a minister and believe in God’s law. Can you furnish me a chart for the wall containing the ten commandments in large letters? I want it to preach from.” Would that more ministers used the ten commandments for texts. There would be less sin in the world; “for sin is [still] the transgression of the law.”

Our General Articles department in this number is wholly devoted to a discussion of the question of services in the house of God. Following the article by Elder J. S. Washburn on “Adventist Music,” the entire department was prepared by students of the Washington Missionary College.

Dietetics and Culinary Instruction

Brother E. G. Fulton, of Los Angeles, Cal., spent last week at the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium. Brother Fulton is now visiting our sanitariums, giving instruction on the subject of dietetics, proper dining room service, and other questions relating to culinary work in our institutions. It was our privilege to listen to his lectures here in Washington, and we consider that the instruction he is giving is most excellent. We earnestly hope that our sanitariums throughout the field will cooperate with him in his earnest endeavors to improve this part of our sanitarium service. Brother Fulton has had long experience in this branch of our work, and is able to speak with authority relative to these questions.

Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium

BROTHER E. J. BAKER, secretary-treasurer of the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium, reports that the Lord is blessing their work in that institution. He says that they are having a large number of inquiries from prospective patients, and that they are looking forward to a good summer trade. Their fall and winter business has been constantly increasing during the last few years, and they are endeavoring to work up a steady and regular patronage for the institution.

Protestant Magazine Outreach

The librarian of the San Francisco church, Brother G. A. Ferry, has volunteered to visit the Protestant pastors of that city in the interest of the Protestant Magazine. His plan is to leave a copy with each pastor for examination, and later to solicit his subscription. This is a very satisfactory method, as the magazine itself is the best possible recommendation. The names of a large number of Protestant ministers are already on the subscription list, and this gives to the magazine a wide influence.

Loma Linda Graduating Exercises

By Editor

We have received the announcement of the graduating exercises of the Loma Linda College of Medical Evangelists. These exercises were held Tuesday evening, June 8. At that time Dr. George Thomason gave the graduating address. The following received the degree Doctor of Medicine: Donald E. Davenport, Mary L. Zener, Albert R. Dickson, Alfred W. Semmens, Owen S. Parrett, Orpha L. Santee, Leslie D. Trott, Olive Smith, Charles W. Harrison, Ruby A. Black, Iner Sheld-Ritchie, and Arthur N. Donaldson. The degree Bachelor of Arts was given to Louis H. Ritzhaupt, Charles L. Swift, and Mary C. McReynolds.

The Signs of the Times Circulation

A LETTER from Brother C. H. Jones, manager of the Pacific Press Publishing Association, tells of the excellent gain which has been made in the circulation of the Signs of the Times during the last few months. From a circulation of fourteen thousand copies it has arisen to thirty-five thousand. There is no paper published by the denomination which affords a better medium for personal missionary work than does the weekly Signs of the Times. Clubs should be taken by all our churches. Many have been brought into the truth through the reading of this excellent journal. One has only to read its interesting pages from week to week to appreciate its value, and to recognize the good that will be accomplished in its extensive circulation. Let us do all we can in the utilization of this excellent medium of truth.

When the Shades of Eve Are Falling

BROTHER C. P. WHITFORD, of Orlando, Fla., has just published a new and beautiful song entitled “When the Shades of Eve Are Falling,” which we take pleasure in recommending to all lovers of good words and music. Price, 25 cents. Address the author.

Students Circulate Spanish Literature in Cuba

LAST week Henry Brown and Harold Lewis, students of the Washington Missionary College, left Washington for Cuba, to work during the vacation in the circulation of Spanish literature. Sister Brown remains in Washington during the summer.

Growth of the Colorado Conference

The Colorado Conference reports that 235 persons were baptized and united with the churches in that field during the last year. These, with others who have united by letter, have increased the membership to 2,006.

Evangelistic Work in Boston

WE learn by a note from Elder K. C. Russell that he has settled his family in South Lancaster, Mass., and will engage in evangelistic work in Boston during the coming season.

The Review Editor at Camp Meetings

THE editor of the REVIEW left Washington Sunday to spend the month of June attending camp meetings in the Lake Union Conference.