E REAPETH RECEIVETH WAGES AND GATHERETH FRuITTo LI FE E.1-ERNA .

— John4:36,

VOL. V. BATTLE CREEK, MICH., U. S. A., JANUARYS 1893. No. 1.

JOY. WHY ?
"Rejoicing in Hope." Hem. 12: 12. WHY did the loud cry begin with a work for us
Wm) are these with joyous faces, rather than with a work from us ? Why did it begin
Happy all the live-long day,
Bringing in a flood of sunshine
with " the revelation of the righteousness of Christ,
Chasing doubt and gloom away ? the sin-pardoning Redeemer " among us, as stated by
What can be their secret ? Tell me, Sister White in the Review of Nov. 22, 1892, rather
That with them I too may share than with the cry from us to the world of the fall of
In their joy, and let this rapture
Take the place of all my care.
Babylon ? An answer to these questions may be of
interest. But the answer is easy. The Lord saw
Are they free from tests and trials ? that we ourselves needed a fitting up before we were
Do they never have to meet
Sore temptations in the home-life, prepared to do the work he designed us to do. He
Or upon the bustling street ? saw that we needed to know what the gospel—the
Surely they have not had trouble power of God unto salvation —is indeed, before we
Such as we sometimes have met, could preach the everlasting gospel in power and dem-
Who have faces drawn with sadness --
Lines in which are deeply set. onstration of the Spirit to others ; and to know and
be able to tell from personal possession what it was
Oh, but stop and deeply ponder
that the churches had lost, before we could tell the
O'er the inner life of these;
Think of Him, whose radiant features, world the cause of their fall. He saw that as a peo-
Melted hearts about to freeze; ple we had not yet that mind in us which was in
Did He not have sore temptations? Christ Jesus ; that there was still selfishness in us,
Was He not severely tried?
Was there ever man so tested
and a looking to self for righteousness and in self for
As was He —the Crucified? goodness which was not there at all.
During the loud cry, God is going to work mightily
He had hope. Ills one ambition
Was to save this ruined race; and do great things through his people. Through
What were trials and temptations? them miracles will be wrought, the sick will be
These could ne'er his hope efface; healed, and signs and wonders will follow the be-
He despised the shame, enduring
lievers. See "Great Controversy," Vol. IV., p. 430.
Cruel death for you and me,
That at last in heaven's glory, But until selfishness and a looking to self were eradi-
He the ransomed lost might see. cated from among us, the Lord could not afford to
So may we be bright and joyous, pour out his Spirit upon us and work mightily through
Even though the fiery flame us. The reason for this is stated by Sister White in
Burns the dross that 's in our nature, an article in the Review of April 26, 1892, as fol-
He will cause no needless pain.
lows : —
Here 's a hope that 's set before us,
'T is the anchor of the soul; " The reason that we do not know more of the in-
We at last shall share' his glory spiration of the Holy Spirit, is that men would be
When we reach fair heaven's goal. lifted up in self, and take the glory to themselves, if
London, England. HARRY CHAMPNESS. God should crown their efforts with success."
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So before the great work of the loud cry of the So we see that as it was in the time of the apostles
third angel could be accomplished through us, the and of the great Reformation, so it is now, when the
Lord had to teach us humility. He had to teach us Lord is to do a great work through his people, the
that of our own selves we can do nothing ; that in us doctrine of the righteousness of Christ receives its
dwelleth no good thing ; that righteousness is a gift ; due attention, is presented as the central theme and
that it comes from Christ and is obtained by faith ; all-important doctrine of the gospel, and is the mes-
that the just live by faith ; and that whatsoever is not sage which fits the people of the Lord for the great work
of faith is sin. This, all this, we had to learn. In and conflict before them. Should we not then thank
this way, and in this way only, could we be fitted for the Lord for a revival of this glorious, this heaven-
the great work, or the Lord bring us into a condition born message among us ? And need we better proof
in which he could afford to work through us ; for that a great crisis is just upon us than the fact that
only by our being brought into this condition would this message of the righteousness of Christ has been
the Lord receive all the honor of the working. Read preached among us as it has for the past four years ?
Luke 22 : 32 ; Acts 3 : 12-16. True enough may this message at this time be termed
Thus it was in the time of the great Reformation. the beginning of the loud cry. w. A. C.
Justification by faith was the one great and soul-inspir-
ing theme of Martin Luther. Previous to this time the THE GOOD WORK SPREADING.
Church had fallen into certain grevious and funda- WHILE the Lord has been wonderfully blessing his
mental errors which D'Aubigne thus describes : people in the recent meetings held in the College and
" Faith, according to St. Paul, is the way through Review Office here in Battle Creek, the same good
which the whole being of the believer,—his under- work seems to be spreading and springing up in other
standing, his heart, and his will,—enters upon preA-
ent possession of the salvation purchased by the places. Elder J. W. Scoles, in a recent letter, writ-
incarnation and death of the Son of God. Jesus Christ ing of a meeting held at Graysville, Tenn., on Sab-
is apprehended by faith, and from that hour becomes bath, December 10, says : —
all things to, and all things in, the believer. He " I must tell you of our good meeting last Sabbath.
communicates to the human nature a divine life ; and We had heard of what an awakening you were enjoy-
the believer, renewed and set free from the power of ing at Battle Creek College, and felt that we would like
self and of sin, feels new affections, and bears new at least a few crumbs, but did not really expect such
fruits. . . . If faith is not the appropriation of sal- a gracious feast as we were called to participate in
vation, it is nothing—the whole economy of Chris- last Sabbath. Elder Colcord read a letter received
tian doctrine is out of place. . . by Sister Kilgore relating the circumstances connected
By degrees this practical view of faith was forgotten, with the work at Battle Creek, and then I turned the
and ere long it was regarded, as it still is by many, services right into a social meeting, or rather the
as a bare act of the understanding, a mere submission Lord did, and had you been here, I think you would
to a commanding evidence. have agreed with us that the Lord was in this place.'
" From this primary error a second necessarily re- I cannot begin to describe it, only it seemed more
sulted. When faith was robbed of its practical char- like my idea of Pentecost than anything I ever ex-
acter, it could no longer be maintained that faith perienced. There was not the least spirit of fanati-
alone saved. Works no longer followed in their cism, and no excitement, but it just seemed as though
places as its fruits it seemed necessary to range wave after wave of the glory and power of the Spirit
them on one line with it ; and the Church was taught of God passed over and through the whole company.
to believe that the sinner is justified by Faith and by The meeting lasted from 11 A. M. till after 4 P. M.
works."— "History of the Reformation," Book I. without intermission. No one thought of being
But coming down to the time of the Protest of the hungry or tired, for we were receiving of the food
Princes at the Diet of Spires, when the Reformation from the table of heaven. Eight of the students of
was placed upon a sure foundation, the historian thus the academy here were hopefully converted to God,
and the next day I rejoiced to have the privilege of
describes the condition of the Reformed church : — burying them with their Lord in baptism. Elder
"In every place, instead of a hierarchy seeking its Kilgore's daughter Mamie was among the number.
righteousness in the works of man, its glory in ex- To the Lord be all the praise."
ternal pomp, its strength in a material power, the Another brother writing from another place, says
Church of the Apostles reappeared, humble as in
am praying for the latter rain. It is already
primitive times, and like the ancient Christians, look-
falling, and there is more to come."
ing for its righteousness, its glory, and its power solely
in the blood of Christ and in the word of God. "— And the good work is not confined to this country,
Mem. , Book IX. either. Others in other lands have felt that the time
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has come for advanced moves to be made and greater work when so much is needed to be done, it is highly
power to attend the message. Brother P. L. Hill, important that all should act their part faithfully and
writing from New Zealand, under date of October 16, well. Let all be considering what they can do to ad-
says : — vance the cause at the present time. If you cannot
" The development which this work has assumed go into the field to engage in the cause, you can write
now impresses me that we are in the loud cry or just letters and send out literature, as this brother has
entering it." been doing, and thus get many people interested in
We cannot believe that these things and the general the great truths for this time. A. 0. TAIT.
awakening among us in regard to the necessity of a •
special fitting up for the trials and conflicts before us, WHAT a pity that we do not use the gift of speech
and a solemn sinking into God, can mean anything more for God. We talk of politics, of the weather,
else than that the final conflict between truth and of our households, our body's health — but so few
error, between the people of God and the forces of conversations about heavenly things. " Too sacred
evil, in short, between Christ and Satan, is just be- for light conversation ? " True in some aspects, but
fore us, and that the message is soon, very soon to not in others. The sweet meaning of the Bible verse
go with a loud cry to every nation and people under we took for our daily text, the good talk our pastor
heaven. May the Lord spare his people from re- gave at the last prayer meeting— surely these are
proach, by purging them from all self-righteousness not too sacred to talk about with our friends, and
and self-confidence, and clothing them with his own beginning with these, we shall be led on till our lips
righteousness and power. These are at the demand are <c full of messages " for God.— The Message.
of faith. Let us not forget that, as D'Aubigne says,
" the cause of Faith is won by Faith. W. A. C. REPORT OF LABOR, DECEMBER, 1892.

WORK BY CORRESPONDENCE. Main Office.

RELIGIOUS WORK.
Gun, people have thought and said a good deal
Pages books and tracts sent to foreign countries 45,840
about doing missionary work by correspondence, but 44 44 it 44 4' " United States. 25,945
we doubt if any of us have really appreciated what Number periodicals sent to foreign countries 3,406
44
" " " United States 536
could be accomplished in this way. As we read the 44
letters written to foreign countries 369
Testimonies, we certainly must be impressed with the, 44 4, " " United States 93
MRS. S. L. STRONG.
statements given to us by the Spirit of God, in regard
HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE WORK,
to what may be accomplished by a judicious distribu-
Pages books and tracts sent to foreign countries 30,587
tion of our literature, and that special emphasis is " " " " " " United States 6,584
placed upon the idea of those who have to remain at Number periodicals sent to foreign countries 582
IC ft " " United States 55
home, sending out this literature and carrying on Miss M. K. BYINGTON.
judicious correspondence in connection with it. GERMAN WORK.
Doubtless most of our brethren and sisters will re- Pages books and tracts sent to foreign countries.... 840
44 44 <4 lf f‘ " United States 1,368
member reading the article in a recent number of the Number periodicals sent to foreign countries.. 224
Sentinel, entitled " A Tennessean Stirred Up." I 4, 44 " " United States 276
have recently learned through correspondence with a letters written to foreign countries 9
44
" " United States 72
brother in the Southern field, who had been in corre- LENA STEINEL.
spondence with a number of persons in Tennessee, Chicago Office.
that the letter that was contained in the article re- (For November and December.)
ferred to in the Sentinel, was a result of this corre- Pages denominational publications sent out. 30,258
" N. R. L. publications sent out 85,754
spondence. The brother informs us that quite a large " Health and Temperance publications sent out 22,936
number of people in one of the leading Southern Number Signs, Present Truth, and Instructor " . . 1,785
" Good Health and Pacific Health Journal " 49
cities are being " stirred up " over this question. Sentinel sent out 1,477,
Now, if one individual can send literature into a " letters written 1,037
JENNIE THAYER.
place and follow it up with correspondence, and as SCANDINAVIAN WORK.
the result get people interested in the study of these, Pages books, pamphlets, and tracts sent out' 11,058
important questions for our time, others, can do the No. copies Zions Vaktare and Evangeliets Sendebud sent out. 1,825
" letters written 575
same thing. Certainly, at this important time in the JENSEN.
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FOURTH. SABBATH READING.

To be Read in the Churches, Sabbath, January 28.

HOME MISSIONARY WORK. a home missionary in every sense of the term. Let
us study his life and work. In the words 'of the
WHILE much has been said and written on this Apostle Paul let us " consider the Apostle and High
subject, still we have reason to fear that by many Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus." In Isa. 61 :
this matter is not as well understood as it ought to be. 1-3, is found a very interesting prophecy of Christ.
Foreign missionary work is indeed very important, There are expressions used here which are worthy of
but only a few, comparatively, can engage personally special consideration. " To preach good'tidings unto
therein. Home missionary work, on the other hand, the meek." These good tidings are also proclaimed
is not only of equal importance, but it gives oppor- by the angel in Luke 2 : 10, 11 : "And the angel
tunity for a very large number to engage in it. Yes, said unto them, fear not : for, behold, I bring unto
all can have a part in this work. And if we do not you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
first prove our fitness for missionary work at home, people. For unto you is born this day in the city of
how can we expect that any foreign mission board David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." In
will select and send us abroad ? This would not be meeting neighbors and friends, would it not be a
consistent. And furthermore as already suggested, proper thing to bear these good tidings, by telling
the souls to be saved at home are just as dearly them what Jesus is to you, to your own soul ; by tell-
bought, and as much loved 'of the Lord as those in ing of the peace and comfort you have found in com-
foreign lands. We do not by this mean in any way ing to him with all your sins, and of the rest you
to discourage the interest in foreign missionary work ; have found in laying all your burdens on him?
no, indeed ; but we wish in this reading to impress Would not such a testimony do more to soften the
upon the minds of our people not only the importance, heart and prepare it for God to lead and mould, than
but also the nature of home missionary work. if you were to engage in conversation over contro-
My observation has led me to believe that many do verted points of doctrine ?
not comprehend how much there is included in this Take another expression : " To bind up the broken-
line of work. Is it not a fact that some have thought hearted." We find people all around us who are
that handing out literature in the form of books, tracts, broken-hearted. Sin is terribly cruel ; it is utterly
and papers, and engaging in argumentative conversa- devoid of pity and compassion. But Jesus comes to
tion with people whenever or wherever there was an bind up the broken-hearted. Let us learn of him,
opportunity, visiting people with these objects in and do likewise. But this is not all ; " To comfort all
view, composed the larger part of the missionary that mourn." Blessed work ! How much such work
work that could be done ? Is it not also true that is needed ! What a missionary field it opens to us
when success is not met in these lines, it has been de- here I Is the soul mourning because of sins that are
cided that the way was "closed," and "hedged up," so great ? We can point such an one to the Lamb of
so that nothing further could be done ? It occurs to God, who will take the sins, and speak pardon and
me that we have heard such expressions frequently. forgiveness. Is it mourning because death has en-
But was the situation so serious as stated ? Was tered the dwelling and torn the most tender cords
there not works that might have been done that was asunder ? Then you can point to the same " Jesus
not attempted ? And is there not a line of effort, Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought
, the importance of which has not hitherto been appre- life and immortality to light through the gospel." Is
ciated, or recognized, and which would meet the ac- there mourning for any other cause, it is your privi-
ceptance of the Lord and 'do much good in the world? lege to administer the same comfort with which your
Now let us give this matter careful attention and own soul has been comforted of God. We have a
thought. Jesus was the model missionary. He was most wonderful Saviour. True Christianity consists
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in having the same mind that he had, and in illustrat- it ,not lead your neighbors to see that there is a power
ing his character before the world. It is said of him, in the religion of Jesus Christ that they have not
' 'In all their affliction, he was afflicted." Christ has seen manifested in your life before ? Suppose you
identified himself with us to the fullest extent. As should take this course among your neighbors :
his followers it becomes us to exhibit the same spirit namely, to visit the afflicted, to comfort those that
that he possessed,. mourn, to look after the wants of the needy, find
In Isa. 58 : 6-11, are found words of instruction clothing for the naked and food fpr the hungry, all
and counsel on this subject. Read carefully : Is according to the ability that God has given you, at
not this the fast that I have chosen ? to loose the the same time not making prominent your peculiar
bands of wickedness," let the forgiving spirit take views on Bible subjects, nor entering into controversy
hold of the heart. Do not hold those grudges against with any one, but showing to all the spirit of
the brethren and sisters, or against any of your kindness manifested by the Son of God,— what
neighbors. Stop those evil surmisings, and thus would be the effect on the minds of those with whom
loose the bands of wickedness by which you have you have been working ? Do you think such a
bound yourself and others. Again, "Is it not to course would increase prejudice and drive people
deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the from the truth ? Do you not think it would have
poor that are cast out to thy house ? when thou seest just the opposite effect ? I think I hear you say,
the naked, that thou cover him ; and that thou hide Yes." Well, if this is the better course to take,
not thyself from thine own flesh ? " This is just the and by taking it we would open the way for others to
work that will commend the [Link] Christ. Then inquire of us the way of the Lord, what, then, is
follows the promise : Then shall thy light break plainly 'our duty ? With the way thus open before
forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring us, we will be ready to follow the instruction of the
forth speedily : and thy righteousness shall go be- Apostle Peter : < < Sanctify the Lord God in your
fore thee ; and the glory of the Lord shall be thy hearts ; and be ready always to give an answer to
rereward." every man that asketh you, a reason of the hope that
is in you, with meekness and fear." 1 Pet. 3 : 15.
In Matt. 25 : 34-40, we have set before us a line
of work on which the Lord placed great value. I do not in any way wish to belittle the importance
Please read it carefully, and see if it does not indi- of circulating literature. Too much cannot be said
cate to you a kind of work which you have neglected in behalf of such work, but there is an order for the
in the past. Also in Matt. 11 : 4, 5, is found a sum- bestowal of effort for others. I believe that if more
mary of the work of Christ which we will do well to were done in the direction indicated in this article,
study with care. The work of the Son of God was not that the way would be more fully opened for the cir-
to get people to subScribe to a certain creed, but he culation of literature, and that many of those who
came to seek and to save that which was lost." purchase would become a very interested class of
Luke 19 : 10. He did this by giving his life for us. readers. The way would also be open for many to
He identified himself with us in all our sorrows, in all inquire the way of the Lord more perfectly. If our
our afflictions, in all our temptations. He adminis- conclusions are correct, these matters should receive
tered to us in all our needs. The sick, the deaf, the more consideration, and this line of work should
lame, came to him, and found just the help they be put into practice jn every community. The doors
needed. Should not we, his followers, as he gives us are open before you. They never close to this
ability, also be ready to administer to the afflicted kind of work. Will you follow the example of the
and suffering ? This is home missionary work indeed. Saviour? Our desire is that you may so relate your-
Brethren and sisters, do not this and the other self to him and his work that in the day of his com-
scriptures we have considered set forth a line of mis- ing you may hear it said to you, Come, ye blessed
sionary work [Link] we have, to a great degree, in of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you
the past been very negligent ? Suppose that you should from the foundation of the world : for I was an hun-
enter upon this work at once among your own neigh- gred, and ye gave me meat : I was thirsty, and ye
bors, right in your immediate vicinity, what would be gave me drink : I was a stranger, and ye took me in :
the effect ? Do you think those people would think less naked, and ye clothed me : I was sick, and ye visited
of you as a Christian ? Do you think it would create me : I was in prison, and ye came unto me."
any less respect for the doctrines you hold ? would 0. A. OLSEN.
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concerning which others will ask us, and how will

Bible Wm/keg/5' Page. they be led to ask us of our hope unless they see we
have one, and hear us tell of something this hope
does for us.
GIVE A REASON TO HIM THAT ASKETH.
The righteousness of Christ is a beautiful garment,
1 PETER 3 ; 15.
and when seen, there will always be inquiry made as
THE word of the Lord is plain, and if we always to where it was obtained and what the price of obtain-
followed it closely, we would not only be saved much ing it. These are questions that are invariably asked
grief and embarassment ' ourselves, but in fulfilling by one friend of another when anything new or beau-
the word it would have its designed effect, viz., the tiful is purchased, and the same questions precisely
conversion of souls. This is forcibly brought to my are asked about this beautiful robe. What a pleasure
mind in the scripture reading. How often have I it is then to tell timt it is Christ's righteousness, and
gone to the people with a reading prepared on a cer- that as beautiful as it is in itself, it has another value
tain subject and have assiduously stuck to my text," to us because it gives eternal life to the wearer, and
thwarting any and every attempt on the part of my is all a free gift. This priceless garment is actually
hearers to ask questions on any other subject than price-less,—without price. It cannot be obtained by
just the one I had prepared. But the Lord wbo has money or its equivalent.
graciously borne with " my failings all " revealed to Many opeh their eyes in astonishment when told
me my error. He says, give an answer to every man this, and insist that they could not receive anything
that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you ; so- valuable without paying a little something for it,
and we have fallen into error on the other side too, and because they. thus try to pay for it, they never
of giving a reason of our hope to those who did not obtain it. Others begin to doubt its value because it
ask and did not want to know. We have felt a burn- costs nothing, and beggar themselves by going with-
ing desire to present some truths to an individifal, out it, yet others appreciate its value and receive it
but when we had done so, they were not moved by it joyfully and thankfully, just as it is given freely and
as we had hoped they would be, and failing to arouse gladly.
them the first time, we tried again harder than before, The injunction is to give an answer with meekness
and each time we tried in this way the more indiffer- and reverence, and the wearer of this garment will
ent they seemed. always thus answer ; for. he knows that by no merits
The trouble was, an interest was not awakened in of his did he obtain it, and so he will never wear it
their mind so that they were led to ask concerning the in a haughty or unbecoming manner.
truth. In all the teachings of Christ, he led the peo- Des Moines, Iowa. ANNA C. KING.
ple to ask him concerning eternal things, and the
means by which he did it can be had by every ote of
his followers, i. e., a holy life directed by the Spirit WE should become acquainted with the Bible. We
of God. It is often written that his disciples asked" are required to become diligent Bible students, lest
him. Nicodemus came to him by night to inquire we be found adopting error for truth. We want the
concerning the truth ; and when talking with the Sa- truth as it is in Jesus. He says, " It is , not ye that
maritan woman, notice how adroitly he answers one speak, but the Spirit of the Father that speaketh in
question that will lead her to dsk another, until he you." You need not be surprised that God will flash
has revealed himself to her as the Messiah ; and the knowledge obtained by diligent searching of the
when he said, " I am he," it took no argument to con- Scriptures into your memory at the very time when it
vince her that the statement was true, but she went is needed. But if you let the precious moments of
immediately and told that " this is the Christ," and probationary time pass, and neglect to fill your
gave them evidence by which they also believed. minds and the minds of your children with the gems
So Christ not only answered all questions that were of truth; if you are not [Link] with the words Of
asked him, but by his mode or answering invited Christ, if you have never tested the power of his
further inquiry. And now concerning our hope, what grace in trial, you cannot expect that the Holy Spirit
is it ? It is life through Christ, eternal life by virtue will bring Christ's words to your remembrance. We
of Christ's righteousness. Then this hope is what we are to serve God daily with our undivided affection,
are to be able to give an intelligent answer for, and and then trust him.— Mrs. E. G. White.
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Extrat from Coffe5poDdepce. " I endeavor to circulate your literature as widely as possible. I
am succeeding. The work is progressing silently and steadily."

From State of New York : —

FROM India : — "Your kind letter and package of tracts arrived, for which
please accept my sincere thanks. Your copy of the exposition of
"' Ask and ye shall receive,' I am glad I asked for what I
wanted. I know there is a field for your literature in this city. Matt. 24, I receive as a personal favor. While a Methodist, born,
There is a craving for books and other reading matter in English. bred, trained, admitted to its ministry, and ordained, I count my-
self first, a Bible Christian; second, a Protestant, which, when
There are many young men whose hearts seem turned to the truth,
and they read anything that is given them. In our own church of the true type, includes one whose doctrine is 'the Bible, the
whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible.' Third, I am a Methodist
we have about thirty young men; some earnest Christians; others
have only the name, I am afraid. We greatly need the Holy because I believe that taking this church's history into account,
that Methodism both ought to and will permit me to be a Scriptural
Spirit, and I see signs of an awakening. The pastor's thoughts
and prayers, and the prayers of the people, seem fuller than saint."
before of petitioning for the Spirit. Do not cease to pray for us." "John Wesley's revival was a Bible revival, and whereever we
"We are a feeble band of missionaries. Our leader has been are yet true to our antecedents, it is still a Bible revival. It is so,
forty-six years in India, and has charge in my brother's absence, I am sure in my church-work. I preached upon the second coming
who went last month for his year's vacation. One other lady and of Christ, the judgment, and kindred subjects several times this
year — the last time last Sunday night."
myself have charge of the numerous lines of work, and it seems
"I believe in the continuous fulfillment of prophecy in epochs
as if we must have help, but as no help comes, I suppose the Lord
means we shall hear the burden, and we do not bear it alone." and eras known to the ends of the earth. This material age will
"Let me thank you again most heartily, and your society run up against the literal second coming, some of these days."
through you, for the very generous gift you have sent to the From Barbadoes, W. I. : —
young men here, and I thank the Lord that he has put this into
" I regret that I have been so tardy in acknowledging the bene-
your hearts. May your presses never grow weary."
fits your society has been rendering, in sending me their literature,
From Union, St. Vincent, W. I.: — which I have placed upon the tables of the Y. M. C. A. of which
I am secretary, and the tracts I have distributed there and else-
"I am receiving great benefit intellectually and spiritually from
your papers. I am resolved by the grace of God to continue with where. I cannot report any definite result from them, but as you
grateful heart to circulate the same among the people; to read well know in thousands of instances, results cannot now be esti-
and talk them for the good of others. To me the truth is like the mated; but we must wait for that great day when all things shall
bread of life; I am therefore willing to break it to my fellow-men be made known. I am sorry I did not before this give you a word
from day to day." of encouragement, as I greatly realize there is much need of en-
couragement to the Christian worker while stemming against the
From China : — tide that flows so strongly, but stronger is He that is for us, than
"It has been my intention to write you before, but as my he that is against us. May God richly bless your work and give
husband has generally conducted the correspondence, and my time you much encouragement and success in it."
has been so occupied, I could not find time to do so. May God
bless you in your work and enable you to bring many a lost soul
From the city of Mexico : —
to him. "We enjoy all the publications sent us exceedingly. Sometimes
"What a splendid book is the Bible Readings' which you you may find in our Spanish paper, translations of some of your
sent us; we are very fond of reading it, and I think I may truly incidents, giving your paper due credit. So you will be casting
say that it has brought us nearer to God." bread upon the waters' in other languages. We wish you pros-
" We have a good number of missionaries here in this heathen perity."
land; men and women from all parts of the world; but if we From Ireland : —
consider how many millions of people that are still without the
gospel, we ought to pray God that lie will open the hearts of more, "I have been much interestedfin reading Bible Readings' lent
that they will be willing to leave their homes, and bring the me by one of your correspondents. My work brings me largely in
contact with Roman Catholics, among whom such a book would do
gospel to these ignorant people."
"If you will continue to send us the papers, we shall be much much good. I should be delighted to own such a book, if you
obliged to you; we always distribute them among our friends, and make free grants of such."
hope that the words of truth they read therein will touch their From Hayti, W. 1.: —
hearts and minds, as they have ours."
"I must beg you to excuse my seeming neglect in writing to
From Basseterre, St. Kitts : -- acknowledge receipt of periodicals and tracts. I thank you so
"I hereby acknowledge the receipt of literature from our society much for them. As we have to sow beside all waters, the tracts
for distribution. My brethren and I are all censured by our min- sent have been of the greatest service to us here. I shall be only
isters for circulating spurious teachings. We fear not. If the too glad to get those you have promised to send us."
literature sent us from time to time by you, and distributed by us, "This is the hardest part of the mission-field in Hayti; it is
is spurious, then the Bible (which is all truth) is a fable, as all of therefore very encouraging to know that God's people in the
the teachings contained in your publications are based upon, and States are interested in our work. I ask the prayers and continued
explained in accordance with, the Bible truth." help of the missionary society."
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[STUDY TOR FIRST WEEK IN FEBRUARY.]

FOREIGN MISSIONS.
CONDUCTED BY W. A. SPICES.

MONTHLY TOPICS FOR 1893. Greek Church has over 40,000, and the Roman Cath-
olic Church over 2000 adherents. Methodists, Bap-
January — Finland. tists, and the Salvation Army have lately made some
February — India. progress. The priests have great influence over the
March — Turkey and the Levant. people and are hostile to all free religions. In 1890,
April — South Africa. the clergy tried to get a law passed, by which all be-
May —Mexico and Central America. lievers not in harmony with the State Church would
June — South America. have been greatly oppressed. Fortunately this law
July —Australasian Mission Fields. met opposition from the government and was not
August —Island Missions. passed. The newspapers now bring the report that
September — Scandinavia. the Greek Church in Finland is going to have its own
October — Central and. Southern Europe. archbishop, the rector of the religious academy
November — Opening of the World to Misssionary in Petersburg ; because, says a Russian paper, al-
Effort. though the Russian policy in Finland of late has got
December-- United States. a Russian mold, it cannot make any progress except
in close connection with the church, and with the help
INLAND. of the church. By this we may expect that the peo-
ple in Finland will be more and more deprived of
POPULATION AND LANGUAGES. their religious freedom. Therefore, now is the time
FINLAND lies in the northwestern part of Russia. to work.
It has an area of about 136,000 English square miles, OUR WORK BEGUN.
and a population of 2,338,000. About fourteen per On July 21, last, Elder 0. Johnson and two Bible
cent of the people are of Swedish descent, and the workers, Sisters Mathilda Lindgren and Augusta
Swedish language is the language of the better classes Larson, arrived in Helsingfors, Finland, to begin
and of the higher orders of literature. The famous the work of spreading the last message. They were
Finnish poet Runneberg, who died in 1877, wrote in strangers to everybody, but they knew that God had
Swedish. Helsingfors is the capital, with 66,000 in- sent them there, and that he would open the way.
habitants, of which about half speak the Swedish By attending religious services and visiting from
language. The chief natural feature of the country house to house they soon formed some acquaintances
is its numerous lakes, for which Finland has been and were kindly received.
called 4 , The Land of Thousand Lakes." Only a However, the people in Finland are known to be of
small portion of the country is cultivated. Next to a reticent and unsocial disposition, and it takes time
agriculture, cattle breeding and fishing are the chief to get fully acquainted with them. 'As they were not
occupations of the people. allowed to hold lectures or public meetings, as such,
RELIGIONS. they rented three unfurnished rooms. Being a car-
In the twelfth century Finland was conquered by penter, Brother Johnson soon fitted up these rooms for
the Swedes, who then introduced Christianity. In holding meetings in, and for a home. Here they began
1809 the country came by conquest under the Russian to hold meetings under the name of family worship,
dominion. Ever since, Russia has quite successfully or readings on temperance and Christian religion.
endeavored to attach Finland to her interests. The These meetings were well attended. They were not
established religion is the Lutheran. The orthodox allowed to advertise their meetings in any other way
1893. J THE HOME MISSIONARY. 9

than by invitation cards, which they used while visit- house. So that Sunday he preached two sermons
ing from house to house. The themes were largely of there to a full house. The people seemed much
a practical nature. They have to practice great care interested, and Brother Johnson was earnestly re-
in this respect. They also started a Sunday-school, quested to come back there again. He was also invited
and after two Sundays the school counted over forty to come to other places many miles away. On the
children. They feel deeply for them. Some of them way home, he visited - one of these places and
come barefooted and ragged. There are some who preached to a large and attentive congregation.
do not understand Swedish, but there is a girl in the Here they also told him that he must come back.
class that translates for them. Later on, he again visited some country place, and
A good work is being done by distributing tracts, was much encouraged to see how God opened the
such as they think advisable. They are not allowed way. Some ministers tried to discourage him and
to sell tracts or books, but they carry with them a make him return without holding any meetings, but
list, on which the people may put down any amount the people opened their doors and wanted him to
that they like to give to the Tract and Missionary preach. When the ministers came and heard what
Society. The tracts are lent or given away. he had to say and saw how it affected the people, they
felt compelled to testify at the close of the meeting,
INFLUENCE OF THE WORK.
that what had been preached was the word of God.
This work, of course, has created some comment October 9, Brother Johnson returned home to
among the religious bodies in Helsingfors. The Sweden in the interests of the work here. He had
church members that have attended the meetings have many interesting experiences to relate from his short
become much interested, and they have rebuked their stay in Finland. As it has been thought best that he
pastors because they do not explain the prophecies, continue the work there, he will take his family with
or preach on truths that are important for our time. him and return there next week.
Poor pastors, how can they enlighten others when Our Bible workers remain in Finland. Since
they themselves are in darkness about these things I Brother Johnson left them, we have had some very
Lately, our sisters have been called before one pastor. interesting letters from them, telling of a number
He asked some questions, and wanted to see their who have already embraced the Sabbath. The results
rule of faith. They told him that the Bible was their of the work only just begun have far exceeded all
rule of faith. He was friendly and asked to get expectations. The workers there are joyful in the
some tracts. They gave him the "Second Coming of knowledge that God is with them, and that our people
Christ." abroad will sustain them by their prayers.
Shortly after coming there, Brother Johnson wrote : Stockholm, Sweden. Emit, J. AIIREN.
I fully believe that Finland is open for the message,
and that many souls even here shall be won for the
MORE ITEMS ABOUT FINLAND.
truth. But we have to be careful how we work here.
When I see the way open, and the great need of the FINLAND is a country about which we hear so little
people, I sometimes feel such a burden for the work that it will be especially important for each one to re-
here, that I cannot sleep in the night. There are fresh his mind in regard to the geography of the
many obstacles and difficulties. The people are in country by the study of the best maps obtainable.
general very poor, and in education way behind Swe- The foregoing article shows that we have entered the
den, but if it be the will of God, I would gladly re- country none too soon ; and also that the Spirit of
main here." the Lord has prepared the field for the truth. A few
OPEN DOORS. more items may help us to know the people better. A
He made an interesting visit in the country some correspondent of the Chicago Inter-Ocean this year
(listance from Helsingfors. While visiting from visited Finland, and from a letter to that paper we
house to house, talking to the people and distributing take a few paragraphs : —
tracts, he came to the fine home of a baron. Here THE CAPITAL.

he was received very kindly when they heard his Helsingfors, the capital of Finland, is the most
errand. The baron and his whole house were Chris- important naval station on the Baltic, beautifully situ-
tians. Brother Johnson was invited to come back ated on a peninsula surrounded by islands and rocky
there the following Sunday and preach in a school- cliffs in the gulf of Finland. Sveaborg, the Northern
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Gibraltar, guards the entrance to its harbor. It is RUSSIAN INTRIGUE.

the handsomest and largest city in Finland; it has The Russian government is trying more and more
broad streets, which int( rsect at right angles, and to restrict Finnish liberty, and with increasing suc-
several fine public squares. The most striking among cess, as Russia has the might on its side. At first it
its public buildings are the governor's residence, the attempted to stir up discord between the two races,
senate house, and the university buildings. The uni- the Swedes and the Finns, in order to give Russia a
versity, removed from Abo in 1829, was founded in chance to step in and take away the country's self-
1640. It comprises five faculties, has fifty profes- government ; but the two races joined hands, refused
sors and about eight hundred students. Its libraries to quarrel, and resisted the efforts in this direction.
contain 140,000 volumes." Then the Russians attempted to stir up a class
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FINNS. feeling, and their press sympathized with the peas-
The inhabitants are strong and hardy, with antry, and pictured the far more favorable conditions
bright, intelligent faces, high cheek-bones 3 yellow hair which would prevail if Finland were wholly swallowed
is common, but by no means the rule, black or dark up in the Russian Empire ; but the intelligent peas-
brown being frequently met with in the interior. With antry were too shrewd to be caught by such tactics as
regard to their social habits, morals and manners, all these. The Finnish peasant never was a serf like his
travelers are unanimous in speaking well of them. Russian neighbor ; and as all have an important part
Their temper is universally mild, they are slow to to act in the government of the country, the spirit of
anger, and when angry, they keep silence. They are individual independence and equality is ever distaste-
happy-hearted, affectionate to one another, and honor- ful to the Russian tyrants. As matters are moving
able and honest in their dealings with strangers. now, however, every year sees less and less freedom
They are a cleanly people, being much given to the of action in the Finnish provinces, and Brother
use of vapor baths. This trait is a conspicuous note Ahr6n well says that now is the time to work, and
of their character from their earliest history to the pray, and give for this interesting people. •
present day. Often in the Runes of the ,, Kalevala "
reference is made to the cleansing and healing virtues QUESTIONS.
of the vapors of the heated bath-room ; they are
morally upright and have an honesty and simplicity 1. GEOGRAPHICAL position of Finland, area, popu-
of character totally foreign to that of the Russian ; lation, industries, etc.
they are hospitable, faithful, and submissive, with a 2. Characteristics of the people.
keen sense of personal freedom and independence, 3. Religion in Finland, and signs that now is the
but they are also stolid and revengeful." most opportune time for our work.
Another writer, in the London Fortnightly Review, 4. How and when was our work begun, and what
commends the way in which the government in recent has been the influence of it ?
years has attacked the liquor question. The re- 5. Providential openings, and results accomplished.
sult," he says, is the nearest approach to total (See letter from Finland in recent Review.)
abstinence that has ever yet been made by any coun- 6. How can we help Finland ? Deut. 16 : 17 ;
try of ancient or modern times." 2 Cor. 1 : 11.
This writer also says that Finnish honesty is pro- 7. How does it come that already people are pre-
verbial. A tradesman will tell you the whole truth pared to accept the truth in Finland ? 2 Chron.
about his wares, even when he knows perfectly well 16 : 9 (first part) ; Isa. 11 : 10-12.
that by doing so he looses a customer whom the
partial truth would have secured him. " The traveler PROGRAM.
is impressed with the confident way in which trunks
and handbags are left for hours in the public streets 1. Opening exercises.
without any one to look after them. ,‘ In the country- 2. Let each recite a text having a bearing on the
districts the houses are for the most part unbolted, un- work of Foreign Missions.
barred, and unlocked. More than once in my excur- 3. General items of interest about foreign fields,
sions we have come up to a house, the occupants of noted by members during the month.
which were miles away at the time, and yet not a door 4. Study of Finland.
of it was bolted or barred." 5. Business and closing.
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[STUDY FOR SECOND WHEN IN FEBRUARY.'

RELIGIOUS LI P,RTY.
1ANDUCTED xY W A. COLCORD.

NEED OF PREPARATION. feel their need of doing this, and do it, will doubtless
ere long feel to their great sorrow and discomfiture
BROTHER D. W. REAV1S, who was sent to Pittsburg their lack of what they could now obtain in this
last September to engage in religious liberty work way.
under the direction of the Religious Liberty Associa- The voice of warning and admonition among us
tion, writes, in a recent letter, as follows has not been silent upon this matter -- the importance
I have been thinking of this N. R. L. A. work of making thorough preparation now. Note the fol-
constantly since coming here, and counting up results lowing : —
from various standpoints. One thing demonstrated
" My brethren, do you realize that your own salva-
here is, that through this issue we can reach the peo-
tion, as well as the destiny of other souls, depends
ple and arrest their attention in a way it is impossible
upon the preparation you now make for the trial be-
to do through any other branch of our work. It is
fore us? Have you that intensity of zeal, that piety
the third angel's message, and this is the time to give
and devotion, which will enable you to stand when
it to the people,-- now or never. No one among our
opposition shall be brought against you ? If God
people is too weak to be excused from active work in
has ever spoken by me, the time will come when you
this time. Of course they must study and be in-
structed. This instruction is what our churches need ; will be brought before councils, and every position of
truth which you hold will be severely criticised. The
then a general agent is needed to visit them often to
time that so many are now alloWing to go to waste
keep them at work. One man in this church thought
should be devoted to the charge that God has given
he could do nothing in this work, but we got him out
us, of preparing for the approaching crisis." — " Tes-
on a trial trip. He handed a man a " Sentinel" to
timony for the Church," No. 88, p. 245.
look over, requesting him to leave his order at a cer-
" You are now to get ready for the time of trial.
tain store if he would like the paper. In a few days
Now you are to know whether your feet are planted on
the money with his order was left at the store. My
the eternal Rock. You must have an individual experi- •
wife, in company with one of the sisters of this place,
ence, and not depend on others for your light. When
is canvassing the business offices in this city with
you are brought to the test, how do you know that
good success. They have had but little experience,
you will not be alone, with no earthly friend at your
but how they long for a thorough understanding of
side ? "—Mrs. E. G. White, in Review and Herald.
the living issue in this country! So it will be with
April 26, 1892.
every one when he gets to work."
"If we are to stand through the time of trial, we
Brother Reavis further says : "I now know the should now be learning what it is to draw from the
great need of instruction in this work. I need every- Fountain of life. "-- Id., May 3, 1892.
thing." And in a later letter continues : " Now is the time to prepare for the crisis, that
when put to the test, you may stand, and having
I am just hungry for instruction in this line. . . . done all, stand. "—Id., May 10, 1892.
I am glad a general effort is being made to get our
people engaged in this branch of the work ; for it is We would that all our brethren appreciated the im-
the work most appropriate at this time. It is the portance of making the preparation here referred to.
third angel's message clear and forcible, and all can Had this been the case in the past, we believe that our
give it in some form. The people are ready for it, people would have more highly prized and more gen-
and we must give it. This city, and this whole State, erally read the American Sentinel.
should have had this work long ago. Now we have
to destroy their former education before we can get But from what has just been said, let none get the
them even to appreciate the principles on which our idea that they must know everything in regard to the
government was established. All seem to accept subject of religious liberty before they can enter
readily that Sunday laws are right, and that Congress the work. Another quotation is here in place upon
is doing its duty in legislating upon religion." this point.
We are glad some of our people at least are begin- "Stretch up the hand of faith, taking hold of one
ning to see the great need of studying up upon this line after another in the work of the Redeemer. You,
religious liberty question. Those who do not now are not to wait till you know it all before you begin -
12 THE HOME MISSIONARY. [JAN.,

to communicate to others." — Mrs. E. G. White, in Why cannot some plan be devised whereby isolated
Review and Herald, May 17, 1892. and indifferent families among our people can be
Institutes for the express purpose of educating made interested in the Sentinel? Why could not per-
sons of piety, good address, good readers, and who,
directors and workers to go out and instruct our themselves, are interested in the subjects treated of in
people in regard to the principles of religious liberty, this paper, be appointed by each church to visit such
the American Sentinel, its mission and work, and families, or gatherings of two or more families, and
how to handle it, have recently been held in Battle read to them the Sentinel? Such readers could, with
the help of the Holy Spirit, awaken an interest that
Creek, Mich., Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis,
would not soon die out.
Ind., and we learn that others are being planned " I have reason to believe that many among our
for in other States. This is directly in harmony people do not read the Sentinel at all ; and that many
with instructions received as long ago as 1883, the others read it but partially, and with but little inter-
words of which may be found in " Gospel Workers," est. Such do not know what interesting matter it
page 241, and are as follows : contains. "
" The members of the churches need personal labor ;
they need to be instructed as to how they can engage IS THE IMAGE FORMED?
in the work of God. In the winter, special efforts
should be put forth."
A FEW QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
We are glad that even at this late day we are be-
1. IN the action of Congress touching the closing
ginning to arouse to our needs and to heed this
of the World's Fair on Sunday, was the United States
instruction and make the needful preparation. We
government brought to the support of the Sunday
only hope and pray that the good work will go on.
institution ?
W. A. C.
2. Was this action on the part of our government
brought about through the influence of the leading
THE "SENTINEL."
churches of the United States ?
THE following from an article which appeared in 3. Are we not told by the Spirit of prophecy
the Review of December 13, under " A Plea for the ( " Great Controversy," Vol. IV., subscription edition,
Sentinel and Review," by Brother A. Smith, contains pp. 445, 449, old edition, p, 278) that when such a
a few points and suggestions so well made we repro- condition of things is brought about in this country,
duce it here : then an image of the beast will have been formed in
Do our brethren and sisters, generally, read the Protestant America ?
American Sentinel ? All ought to read it; for there is E very one who knows anything at all about the
no one periodical or book published by our people thae action of Congress last summer touching the close of
is so effectively heralding the third angel's messagt the World's Fair on Sunday, and the nature of it,
in its present stage of development, as that paper is
doing. Some may plead that they are too poor to sub- knows that that action was secured to support the
scribe for both the Sentinel and the Review. Of course Sunday institution, and for this purpose only.
no Adventist family can thrive spiritually without the And everybody who knows this much about it,
Review, subscribed for or borrowed; but the Sentinel knows that this measure was secured through the
is needed at this time, just as surely, if not more so. influence of the leading churches of the United
" A man in our town owned a large mill, and kept
a night watchman for a long time to guard it ; but States—the Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational,
finally he said he couldn't afford the expense, and dis- Baptist, and others ; through their petitions and
missed the watchman. As the result, in a few days threats of loss of votes and the withholding of their
his mill was burned down. patronage at the World's Fair; and especially
Our liberties, brethren, are fast being taken away, through the efforts of an association formed by
and soon our money will go too. (See Rev. 13 : 17.)
the united action of all of these, known as the
We can afford, therefore, to keep a night watchman
—the American Sentinel. (See Isa. 21 : 11, 12.) " American Sabbath Union," the general field sec-
But,' says one, I am not interested in ques- retary of which, Mr. H. H. George, spent six
tions of law treated of so largely in the Sentinel.' months in Congress last year to secure this result.
Never mind, brother, you will soon be interested And lastly, every one who has read carefully
enough, when, by law, your property will be taken
from you in fines, and you are shut up in prison, or " Great Controversy," Vol. IV, (large edition p. 445,
made to work in chain-gangs as felons on the streets. 449) knows that the following statements are made
How much better to be forewarned and prepared. in it : —
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When the leading churches of the United States, is contrary to the genius of Christianity, and that there are no
uniting upon such points of doctrine as are held by doctrines of observances inculcated by the Christian religion,
which require the arm of civil power either to enforce or sustain
them in common, shall influence the State to enforce them. That we consider every connection between Church and State
their decrees and to sustain their institutions, then Prot- at all times dangerous to civil and religious liberty. And, further,
estant America will have formed an image of the that we cordially agree and approve of the able report of lion. R.
Roman hierarchy, and the infliction of civil penalties M. Johnson, adopted by,the Senate of the United States at its last
session, upon the petition of prohibiting the transportation of mall
upon dissenters will inevitably result. on Sunday. And while we protest in the most solemn manner
"But in the very act of enforcing a religious duty against any attempt to enforce by legislative interference the ob-
by secular power, the churches would themselves form servance of any particular day, yet believe that both the spiritual
an image to the beast ; hence the enforcement of and temporal interests of mankind is promoted by setting apart
one day in the week for the purpose of rest, religious instruction,
Sunday-keeping in the United States would be an en- and the worship of God.
forcement of the worship of the beast and his Resolved, That his excellence, the Governor, be requested to
image." transmit a copy of the foregoing memorial to each of our Senators
and Representatives in Congress, and to the President of the Senate,
This action on the part of our government for the and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
enforcement of Sunday-keeping by the closing of the Ross SMILEY,
Speaker of louse of Representatives.
World's Fair on that day, secured as it was, is a most MILTON STAPE,
certain evidence that the image or likeness of the President of the Senate.
Approved Jan. 30, 1830.
papacy is formed in this country. This likenss was J. BROWN RAY, Governor.
established in principle and virtually formed by the
decision of the Supreme Court of the United States of This is a strong contrast with the legislative ten-
Feb. 29, 1892. But this later procedure is positive dencies, both State and national, of to-day, and
proof that the thing is done — a living, legislative shows how widely the principles of religious liberty
act. Mild indeed though it may be, yet we are told and of absolute separation of Church and State, ad-
that as milder measures fail, the most oppressive vocated by the founders of this government, had per-
laws will be enacted. "— ‘, Great Controversy" Vol. IV, meated the people of this nation during its early
(small edition), p. 444. Our government, in all its history, even to the extent of whole State legislatures
departments, judicial, legislative, and executive has al- expressing themselves on the subject. It may be
ready repudiated the Protestant principle of govern- considered a fitting comment upon the unconstitu-
ment, and is now committed to the papal theory, and tional step which Congress took in this very matter
allied with those who despise and trample upon God's last July.
law and seek to compel the conscience. Who cannot
see it ? W. A. C. INSTITUTES.
INSTITUTES, such as are referred to in the first ar-
MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS FROM THE INDIANA ticle in this department, are beginning to be held
STATE LEGISLATURE. quite extensively among us already, though the plan
for instruction and study in the subject of religious
THE following is a memorial against national Sun- liberty in this way was but recently started. General
day legislation which the Indiana State legislature institutes for the instruction of directors and other
sent to Congress in 1830 : — workers have been held in Michigan, Ohio, and In-
A memorial of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana diana, and another is to be held in Minnesota early
on the subject of the stoppage of United States mail on the first this month. Elder Breed, president of the Minne-
day of the week, commonly called Sunday.
The memorial of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana sota Conference, referring to this last in a recent let-
respectfully represents : — ter, says : —
That we view all attempts to introduce sectarian influence into
the councils of the nation as a violation of both the letter and We are looking for quite an interesting time.
the spirit of the Constitution of the United States, and of this This institute is really creating more of an interest
State, and at the same time dangerous to our civil and religious than anything else we have ever had in Minnesota."
liberties, inasmuch as those charters secure to every man the free
right to his religion, and to worship the Almighty God according One of the Indiana directors after holding an in-
to the dictates of his own conscience ; and, inasmuch as any legis- stitute of this kind with his home church, writes
lative interference in matters of religion would be an infaction of
those rights: thus :
We, therefore, most respectfully remonstrate against any attempt
by any combination of one or more sects to alter the laws provid- I know that our church was aroused more by the
ing for the transportation of mail, and against the passage of any institute than they ever were, and they all expressed
law to regulate or enforce the observance of religious duties, of themselves as willing to go out and work."
which may interfere with what belongs to the conscience of each
individual. That all legislative interference in matters of religion Others bear similar testimony.
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HOME MISSIONS.
CONDUCTED BY Miss JENNEE THAYER.

DO IT NOW. mandment, or commission, is not that every one

should go as a missionary to foreign countries, or
THERE is work for one and all,
that he should devote his entire time to preaching, or
Do it now.
Hear the Master to thee call — giving Bible readings, or distributing Bibles and
Do it now. other reading matter. God does not require of any
Lead the young, the weak, the old; one that which he cannot consistently do ; but he
Woo the strong, the brave, the bold, does require of every one all that he can consist-
To the tender Shepherd's fold ; ently do.
Do it now.
It is the privilege of every disciple of Christ to
Can you help an erring one have his life transformed into the image of his Mas-
Do it now. ter, and by example and precept to present the princi-
Stay not for " to-morrow's sun ; "
Do it now. ples of the gospel to others. Wherever is found a
Bid them leave the paths of sin, lack of conformity to the law of God and the precepts
And a better life begin ; of Christ, in the belief and practice of the people,
If some wanderer you can win, there is a legitimate field for missionary work, and all
Do it now.
labor bestowed on such a field in the spirit of Christ
If for Jesus you can speak, will be in direct fulfillment of the commission. The
Do it now. message that God gives his people for the last days
Though your tones are low and weak,
is nothing more than the proclamation of the gospel
Do it now.
Take the tempted by the hand,
in its fullness, with a statement of consequences to
Point them to the better land the disobedient. If there had been no departure
That awaits "beyond the strand ; " from the gospel, there would be no need of any
Do it now. special message for the world ; but the fact that
Bid them trust in Jesus' power— there has been an almost universal departure makes
Do it now ; the field for the special message world-wide.
Flee to him this very hour ; At the eleventh hour all who were idle in the
Do it now. market-place were sent into the vineyard. There are
Tell them that his life he gave
times when peculiar circumstances lay special respon-
Us from endless wrath to save,
Gained the victory o'er the grave ; sibilities upon God's people, and the present is such
Do it now. a time. The evidences are accumulating which show
—Presbyterian Journal. that the end is near, and that the vials of God's wrath
• -4 are soon to be poured upon the earth. Those who
WORK FOR ALL.
understand these things have the responsibility of
warning those who do not. All cannot go out and
T li husbandman said to those whom he found preach, or give Bible reading, or canvass, but all can
standing idle in the market-place at the eleventh hour, do something. If each one labors in the sphere where
Go ye also into the vineyard ; and whatsoever is God has called him, and does all he can there, he will
right, I will give you." There was work for all. do all the Lord requires. Men and women often
None need be idle except from choice. The husband- spend the six working days of the week in contact
man represents Christ, and the vineyard is the world. with those who are not acquainted with the message
The commandment of Christ (compare Mark 16 : for the present time, without speaking a word to them
15 with Acts 1 : 2), << Go ye into all the world, about it, or handing them a paper or tract, and in
and preach the gospel to every creature," is obliga- the social meeting on the Sabbath express their
tory upon every Christian. The meaning of this com- regrets that their time and opportunities for doing
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missionary work are so limited. Often the best time cultivate those Christian graces which so aptly fit her,
for doing missionary work is when we are in business to give bias to the mind and heart of the little ones
or social contact with our neighbors. A word spoken, committed to her care. She is the molder of their
or a paper or tract given out, under such circum- characters. Her mission work begins there, and if
stances, will often accomplish more than a great deal properly performed, God alone can estimate the result-
done in a formal way. We give an extract from ant good. There is nothing, however small, but has
e e Gospel Workers " on this point : -- its mission. Insignificant though we may be, we must
" There is a great work to he done in the way of remember that there was a design in our creation, and
God's preparation in devising and executing plans for it behooves us with dilligence to find out and perform
the advancement of his cause. Our publications our part in the great drama of life.
should have a wide circulation ; for they are doing Christ sounds the key-note of blessing for us, "In-
a great work. There is much missionary work to be asmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of
done. But I have been shown that there is danger of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." The
having this work too mechanical, so intricate and cup of cold water given in the Father's name, shall
complicated that less will be accomplished than if it not be without its reward.
were more simple, direct, plain, and decided.. We A proper appreciation of our social relations, and
have neither the time nor the means to keep all parts an earnest desire to heed the scriptural injunction,
of this machinery in harmonious action. Our breth- " Love one another," " Bear ye one another's bur-
ren who bear responsibilities in devising plans for dens" and other like commands, would soothe our
carrying forward this part of the work, must keep in sorrows, make them less, and round off the sharp an-
mind that while a certain amount of education and gles of life. 'T is strange that we neglect so many
training is essential in order to work intelligently, opportunities of rendering to each other little acts of
there is danger of. making this too great a matter. . . . kindness that cost but little, and revert in tenfold
The hearts that God has made willing by the operations measure to our own happiness.
of his grace, are fitted for the work." God's message to us is replete with promises that
DAN. T. JONES. should fire our zeal. We are building, not for time,
but for eternity. 0 then let us not merely lay up
SUGGESTIONS TO HOME WORKERS. earthly treasures that perish with the using, but treas-
ures in the store-house of God, to be enjoyed through-
What is my mission ? How may I best subserve out the endless ages of his glory.— Woman's Mission-
the ends of my creation ? God tells us in his sacred ary Advocate.
word, " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to .do, do it To be true — this is your highest dut y, not to your
with thy might; " also, that " the laborer is worthy self only but to your children, to the world, to God.
of his hire." If we expect to enjoy the fruit of our " That which we are," says Emerson, " we shall
Lord's vineyard, we must help cultivate it. teach, not voluntarily, but involuntarily." You
The term e missions " is a comprehensive one ; it breathe forth your secret self in an unconscious in-
includes not only foreign fields, but home interests ; fluence. Your character is felt and photographed
in fact it begins in the home circle, and widens until wherever you go. At every step you leave the marks
the whole earth is brought under its influence. The of your real self. Your outward and conscious efforts
object is the reclamation of our fallen race. Day by to make others good will effect little if you lack genu-
day our lives are telling for weal or woe upon those ine goodness within. " You cannot get a human soul
around us. Precept and example may seem only to nearer God than you yourself are. — Cumberland
Presbyterian.
subserve the present moment, beneficial only to those
under our immediate influence ; but these small efforts PROGRAM.
are like the tiny rills, which seem so insignificant at
first, but gather volume in their progress, until 1. Opening song.
freighted with the commerce of the world. We are 2. Repeating of texts. Judges 5 : 2, 23 ; 2 Kings
too prone to say, What can I do ? Let us remember 7 : 9 ; Neh. 4 : 6, Mark 10 : 45 ; Mark 13 : 34 ; Matt.
25 : 21.
the parable of the talents, and not bury any one of
3. Prayer.
them lest we forfeit the benefits we might receive 4. Business.
from all. 5. Reading, " Work for all."
There is no one who, more than a mother, needs to 6. Reports of individual effort.
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[STUDY FOR FOURTH WEER IN FEBRUARY.]

HEALTH AND 1'E',1\4F'1-4,RANCE.

CONDUCTED BY W. H. WAKEHAM.

COURAGE. the eyes of God and the angels than the efforts of,
say, a drunkard to break away from the relentless
STAND but your ground, your ghostly foes will Hy — dominion of his abnormal appetites. It is like
Hell trembles at a heaven-directed eye ; Nessus trying to strip off his shirt of fire, pr Laocoon
Choose rather to defend than to assail —
to disentangle himself from the hideous folds of the
Self-confidence will in the conflict fail.
When you are challenged, you may dangers meet— slimy serpents. As Cowper puts it :
True courage is a fixed, not sudden, heat ; Habits are soon assumed, but when we strive
Is always humble, lives in self-distrust, To strip them off 'tis being flayed alive.
And will itself into no danger thrust.
Devote yourself to God, and you will find As to the manner in which habits are developed,
God fights the battles of a will resigned.
Love Jesus ] love will no base fear endure—
there is nothing at all mysterious. The whole matter
Love Jesus ! and of conquest rest secure. is simple as child's play. Passing by the psycholog-
— Thomas Ken. ical question—which is of no practical importance—
as to whether the law of habit rests upon the law of
SET THE HABITS :RIGHT. association, or vice versa, we may state the essential
point thus : What we do once, we shall have some in-
THE number of persons that have a keen and lively clination to do again ; what we do twice we shall
sense of the benefits to be derived from the formation likely do a third time : what we do a great many
of good habits, and of the unspeakable dangers that times we shall, by and by, unless there intervene a
accrue from the formation of evil ones, is exceedingly strong volition to the contrary, come to do automat-
small. The great majority of men, living as they do ically and as a matter of course.
in a blind, haphazard sort of way, without a moral By all that believe in the existence of a wise and
purpose in their conduct or an intelligent foresight of gracious God, the law of habit must be regarded as
its consequences, have never considered that any habit instituted for beneficent ends. If it be perverted
when once it becomes fully confirmed, is an imperious from its original design, the fault is in those who are
law, holding its subjects in an unrelaxing iron grasp guilty of such folly. What is this design ? Let us
and mocking all their efforts at defiance or resistance. take a concrete instance. When a little child is first
Such men forget — if indeed they ever took the pains beginning to learn his letters, his whole stock of
to know that law rules in the mind and spirit as mental power is concentrated upon that one task ; but
truly as in the physical universe ; but the fact is none incessant repetition makes him familiar with it. He
the less so. Not more surely are the planets kept in learns it, as we say, by heart. Having done so, his
their orbits by the attraction of gravitation, than are faculties, which meantime have been sharpened by
rational creatures governed and controlled by the exercise, are turned loose to attempt other and more
unresisted habits that have grown upon them through difficult undertakings. Habits, then, are simply per-
the passing years. manent achievements or acquisitions. They ought to
There is, it is true, one modification of this sweeping be achievements in virtue, but they may be acquisi-
assertion. The power of choice in men is never, or tions in vice. When, for example, we have suc-
rarely ever, exhausted during the term of their moral ceeded by patient and persistent effort in overcoming
probation. They may, therefore,— especially under a given temptation to do wrong, and have learned,
the influence of the Holy Spirit,— elect at any time even in the face of the most appealing solicitations,
to change their courses and enter upon a new way of how to put it under our feet and trample upon it, we
living. Choosing to take a step of this kind is, how- may safely set up a banner of conquest — though
ever, one thing, and actually taking it is quite an- always with due humility — and turn our attention to
other. A more pitiable sight was never presented to something else.
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Right habits are our unconscious and automatic endurance, they have a bank of deposit upon which
allies in all our efforts at self-improvement. They to draw in case of emergency.
mightily re-enforce us in upright and godly living. It Right physical habits promote mental superiority.
is particularly important that young people should Intellectual power, physical strength, and longevity
give heed to this matter : for with them character has depend upon immutable laws. There is no happen-so,
not yet gone through the stages of its evolution and no chance, about this matter. Nature's God will not
reached its fixed and final status. They are susceptible interfere to preserve men from the consequences of
to manifold impressions that after awhile will not violating nature's laws. There is much sterling truth
touch them, and they should "watch the beginnings." in the truth, " Every man is the architect of his own
If they reach their majority without having been fortune. "— " Christian Temperance," pp. 15, 21, 22,
brought under the sway of vicious modes of thought, etc.
utterance, and action, they have made a great gain. One sefish thought indulged, one duty neglected, pre-
If they have gotten into the habit of purity, of truth- pares the way for another. What we venture to do
fulness, of honesty, of industry, of piety, they are once, we are more apt to do again. Habits of sobri-
comparatively safe. God have mercy upon any young ety, of self-control, of economy, of close application,
soul that is already submerged under the tide of of sound, sensible conversation, of patience and true
wicked passions and appetites. The hope that he will courtesy, are not gained without diligent, close watch-
ever recover himself is but a dim and feeble one. ing over self. It is much easier to become demoral-
A good rule is to form no habit that will not, in an ized and depraved than to conquer defects, keeping
emergency, prove to be your friend ; no habit that self in control, and cherishing true virtues. Persever-
you will some day or other have to fight ; no habit ing efforts will be required if the Christian graces are
that will hinder instead of helping you along all the ever perfected in our lives.— Testimonies, Vol. 4,
lines of noble endeavor.—Christian Advocate. p. 452.
QUESTIONS;ON " SET THE HABITS RIGHT."
GOD has given us faculties and talents ; and it is
our duty, as his sons and daughters, to make the best 1. Do people usually realize the importance of
use of them. If we weaken these powers of mind or forming right habits ?
body by wrong habits or indulgence of perverted ap- 2. How surely are men and women controlled by
petite, it will be impossible for us to honor God as habits ?
we should. . . . 3. What exception to this statement is presented ?
But it is in the home that the real work must be- 4. How are habits formed ?
gin. The greatest burden rests upon those who have 5. What may be said of the beneficence of the
the responsibility of educating the youth, of forming law of habit ?
their character. Here is a work for mothers in 6. How may this law be made a curse ?
helping their children to form correct habits and 7. What is a good rule in the formation of habits ?
pure tastes, to develop moral stamina, true moral 8. What lessons may:parents learn from all this ?
worth. . . Prov. 22 : 6.
Daniel's parents had trained him in his childhood 9. What are the effects of right physical habits "?
to habits of strict temperance. They had taught him 10. What common adage is worthy of our careful
that he must conform to nature's laws in all his consideration ? W. H. W.
habits ; that his eating and drinking had a direct in-
fluence upon his physical, mental, and moral nature, PROGRAM.
and that he was accountable to God for his capabili-
1. Opening Exercises.
ties ; for he held them all as a gift from God, and 2. Select Reading. Testimonies Vol. 2, pp. 268
must not, by any course of action, dwarf or cripple —265.
them. As the result of this teaching, the law of God 3. Questions on "Set the Habits Right."
was exalted in his mind, and reverenced in his 4. Discussion of the question, " The Importance of
heart. . . . Cultivating Right Physical Habits."
5. Personal experiences relating to the power of
Those who, like Daniel, refuse to defile themselves, habit.
will reap the reward of their temperate habits. With 6. Business.
their greater physical stamina and increased power of 7. Closing song, Hymns and Tunes, p. 1882.
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CANVASSERS' DEPARTMENT.
CONDUCTED BY F. L. MEAD.

PROGRESS OF THE CANVASSING WORK.— NO. 6. part of the school work. As our canvassers must
necessarily do more or less reading aloud in their
WE have often been asked, " Will the canvassing canvass, how important then it is that they be able
work keep up its present amount of work per year ? to read intelligently. Like the readers in Nehemiah's
or will it begin to diminish year by year, and finally time, "They read in the book in the law of God dis-
run out ? " tinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to un-
The writer is free to state that if we depend upon derstand the reading." Neh. 8 : 8.
visible resources, it will run down and grow less year We have all listened to the reading of a hymn or a
by year ; but if we, as a band of workers, depend portion of scripture when done so poorly we felt glad
upon God, and are united to him by living faith, and the reader had finished, while at other times we have
are guided by the Holy Spirit in our work, then con- felt to regret that the reader had reached the last
tinued prosperity will attend the work all the way stanza of some familiar hymn, or portion of scripture,
along until the message closes. because we saw from the reading of it such a depth
To insure this continued success the canvassers of meaning in it. The difference was simply in the
need to bear in mind the importance of growth, and way or manner in which it was read.
the ability to do better work every year. Many Our canvasses in the future will no doubt consist
realize these points very keenly and are earnestly more and more of reading selections from the books,
asking for opportunity to fit themselves for better and less and less of repeating a set form of words.
work. With many it has been a perplexing question This being true, all will see the need of being able to
how to secure a fitting up for the work. Many who read intelligently and of being able to " give the
would gladly attend college are prevented from so do- sense" of what is read.
ing on account of limited means ; difficulties of vari- 4. Church History is another important study.
ous kinds present themselves to others. The very fact that we are so often called upon to
If ministers and Bible workers need special instruc- speak of the living issues of the day, and of the ele-
tion upon how to conduct their work, why do not ments at work and which will continue to work, in the
canvassers need special help in their line of work? enforcement of religious legislation in our nation, de-
In some Conferences the past two years they have mands that every canvasser should know how "the
held during the winter what they have been pleased to beast" was formed, and show the likeness of present
call a " canvassers' school," where instruction espe- movements in our land, and be able to explain these
cially adapted to the needs of the canvassers was given, points to others in a clear and forcible manner when
thereby fitting them better to meet and surmount the an opportunity presents itself for so doing.
difficulties which they encounter day by day in the 5. Of the study of the book which one is to work
canvassing work. These schools continued from four with, we will have to defer until another article, but
to twelve weeks each. will simply say that when this is taken up and prop-
The lines of instruction followed were somewhat erly conducted, it is with the exception of the Bible
varied, depending largely upon the special needs of study the most interesting of all. F. L. M.
those in attendance. The following, however, are some a s
of the most important subjects considered during the
time spent together : — THE "TWO REPUBLICS" AND BUSINESS MEN.
1. Daily Bible study, embracing not only a study
of special points of doctrinal truths, but also those Believing what Brother F. L. Mead told us at the
scriptures which have to do with daily Christian ex- Michigan Canvassers' Institute last spring, that the
perience, thus enabling each to learn how to exercise time had come when an effort should be made to
faith in God, how to pray and make progress in reach the business men of the country, such as judges,
Christian life. lawyers, doctors, etc., with our books, especially
2. A study of the English language was a promi- Two Republics," I gave myself to that line of work,
nent part of the work. The utility of this can be praying that the Lord would prepare me for it if my
readily seen, especially by those whose school privi- duty lay in that direction, and I praise his name for
leges in the past have been limited, as is the case the way he has led me thus far ; still believing there
with a large number of our canvassers. are much greater possibilities for this line of work in
3. Instruction in reading aloud was an important the future.
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After canvassing a few days, I was thoroughly more rapid sale of this important book in the near
convinced that the old way of showing a few pictures future, I also believe that the same plan of canvass-
from a prospectus, and telling a nicely prepared ing could be used to good advantage with our other
story about them, was not the way to sell "Two Re- books, in a house to house canvass.
publics," to the above mentioned class. This is a Much more might be said about the sale of this
busy age, and is growing more and more so every valuable book, but space will not permit.
day, and if we want to succeed with this class, we J. E. WOODWARD.
must come to the point at once, and give them facts
that cannot be gainsayed. We must show them that
the work which we are handling, treats on the RE-CANVASSING TERRITORY.
most important question that ever came before the
American people, and that the issue is not • some- As quite a large amount of re-canvassing of terri-
thing in the far-off future ; it is right here to-day. tory for the same book has been done in Ontario,
And they as well as every other American citizen, perhaps a few words relative to the same may be of
will have to act a part in it by taking one side or the interest and profit. This re-canvassing has not been
other. done because there was no more uncanvassed terri-
I also find that taking a complete copy of the tory in the province, but for other reasons. I will
book, and being familiar with it ; knowing what it first speak of the work of re-canvassing and its re-
contains and where to find it, and reading short ex- sults, and in a subsequent article give consideration
tracts right to the point, such as would be most to the conditions under which such re-canvassing may
likely to interest an individual, is by far the best way be done, the method of carrying the work forward,
to canvass such men. etc.
Another point which I think worthy of suggestion A few years ago there was one special request that
is to get the individual canvassed to read with you. canvassers were wont to make, and that was that they
It will have the same effect as letting people read for be given territory that had never been canvassed for
themselves while you are holding a Bible reading any of our denominational books, or at least for the
with them. It is pleasing to see them draw their book that they were to work for. In fact, most can-
chairs a little closer, bend over, or put on their vassers were so averse to working in territory that
glasses, in order to get every word for themselves. had been once worked for the book they were can-
I firmly believe that , , Two Republics " is to act a vassing for, that they could not be induced to do so.
very important part in the closing work of the third With greater consecration to the work, and the cor-
angel's message—that of giving the warning against rection of some erroneous sentiments relative to the
the worship of the beast and his image. manner of carrying it forward, there has come a de-
One point should ever be borne in mind, and that cided change regarding this matter.
is instead of leading the people to believe that if we Some two years ago I began here in Ontario to agi-
could sell a sufficient quantity of books, and get tate the matter of re-canvassing territory for the same
enough people interested in the subject of religious book. At first it was very difficult to get any to at-
liberty, we could stop the uniting of Church and tempt it. The objections received were varied and
State in this country to-day (as we are apt to do, often contradictory. It was reasoned thus : If the
without the use of the prophecy), we should, after first canvasser was an able one and carried his work
showing them that this union of Church and Slate is forward properly, he accomplished all that can be
a perfect likenes of the papacy and an image of the done in that territory. If he was incompetent and
beast," take them to the Bible and show them that it made mistakes, he has left the work in such ill favor
is a fulfillment of a sure word of prophecy, and in that nothing more can be done. If those who pur-
this way give them the warning against the Worship chased the books have read them, no doubt many
of the beast and his image and the reception of his have become prejudiced, and this in turn has affected
mark. others unfavorably, and so nothing can be done with
I was called to Chicago to give the 4 , Two Repub- them. If they have not read them, it shows that the
lics " a trial, and while I would much rather have book has not awakened an interest, and therefore
taken my first lessons in selling such a work, in a their testimony will be that they are not of much ac-
smaller place, yet I know the Lord has gone out count anyway, and hence others will not care to pur-
before me, and through him I believe a good work chase. Not knowing who in a community has books
will be accomplished. Some of Chicago's brightest and who has not, a second canvasser will lose much
and leading professional and business men are in- time in consequence of calling on those who have
tensely interested in the book as they read it, and are books. It will be very embarassing to find, after in-
giving me the very best of testimonials. I believe I troducing the business and going partly or perhaps
am gaining an experience and learning practical wholly through the canvass, that the people already
lessons which will be of benefit to others who come have the book.]
here later to engage in the same work. I believe the These and many others of like nature were urged as
Lord is laying a foundation here that will not only objections to re-canvassing. Before any could be in-
tell to the advancement of the message, but to the duced to engage in such re-canvassing, it was neces-
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nary to guarantee them a certain satisfactory com- God cannot be hindered by men, but with speedy
pensation in the event of failure in such work. We steps he hastens from house to house, without pass-
have never been called upon to make any of those ing rich or poor, young or old, believer or unbeliever,
guarantees good, as the results actually realized were friend or enemy, master or servant. He presents the
preferable to the amount that was guaranteed. truth as it is in Christ, and leaves the result of his
During the past two years, no less than twenty-five work in the hands of the Lord, remembering that
canvassers, at different times and varying periods of " The battle is the Lord's " (1 Sam. 17 : 47), and
time, have had experience here in Ontario in this re- The battle is not yours, but God's " (2 Chron.
canvassing business, and the results have effectually 20 : 15). He knows that the cause of God will come
swept away the objections that were formerly urged. out victorious in spite of all opposition. Not by
The returns show that the average results accom- might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the
plished by those who have engaged in re-canvassing Lord of hosts." Zach. 4 : 6.
are equally good, and are generally better, than those Brethren and sisters, fellow-workers in the vine-
obtained under any other conditions. The conditions yard of the Lord, "Go, and do thou likewise ;" your
as to the kind of territory, comparative qualifications labor will not be in vain, and you will find the secret
of the first and subsequent canvassers, time interven- of success in the canvassing work.
ing between the two canvasses, etc., have been as ZACH. SHERRILL
varied as it would be possible to secure in the same
length of time. The records of this office show that,
taken as a whole, the subsequent canvass of territory WORK AMONG SCANDINAVIANS.
in Ontario has resulted in placing more books in a
given area than was the case by the first canvass, and IN the United States thirty-seven agents have
that the work of the second canvass has been more worked 3410 hours in November. The orders have
profitable to the canvassers than was the first. been mostly for Great Controversy." They amount
Questions, as before suggested, will be considered in in all to $1731.95. They have also delivered 2018
a future article. G. W. MoRsE. books, worth $5798.75.
Toronto, Ontario. In Norway twelve agents have worked more or less
in the two weeks ending November 20, and have re-
SECRET OF SUCCESS. ceived orders amounting to $512.
From Sweden we have a report of the work in the
THE question often arises, Why is it that some of week ending November 18. Twenty-three agents
our canvassers have success in nearly every place they have been active, and have obtained orders to the
work, while others work just as hard and are hardly amount of $451.44. They have delivered $620.73
able to support themselves ? Different answers may worth of books.
be given to this question: 1. All agents do not have
DELIVERY OF BOOKS IN SWEDEN.
the same experience; 2. Opposition is not the same
in all places, usually being the strongest where the Most of the book agents in Sweden have worked
minister not only does the preaching, but also the through the summer to take orders, and they have
thinking for his flock; 3. In one district all may be delivered in the fall. In October, when they began
infidels, who disregard the word of God, and despise to deliver, the State agent, Brother E. Lind, went
those who believe it; while another district may have with nine of them to help them. He writes that
a large majority of Christian people who rejoice in they delivered every book in the country, but lost a
the good tidings of a soon-coming Saviour. few in the cities. The agents were glad and thankful
A fear of those who call themselves wise is not the to God; seeing that he so graciously blessed their
secret of the agent's ill success; neither does it con- efforts. They had lived so economically and been
sist in his being afraid of false accusations and prospered so well, that they could pay their old debt,
threats which may be given from the pulpit, and ad- and also pay for all the books they had received
vertisements which appear in the papers to warn folks from the office, including those not yet delivered.
from buying his books. Besides this they have paid their tithe, and have
Success does not lie in the agent's covering the money enough left to keep them till the time for
truths which, being dear to him, have led him to leave their next delivery.
home and friends to aid in enlightening others ; neither They have many difficulties to overcome, but the
can his success be attributed to the fact that nature Lord helps them. One 'evening Brother Lind came
has supplied him with a better outward appearance with one of the agents to a small station called Tuna.
than many others; nor by his natural ability to pre- They had four books to deliver about five miles out
sent his book. in the country. It was evening and very dark. It
The secret does lie, however, in the fact that the rained, and the roads were very muddy. There was
agent is not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, but re- no place where they could stay over night, and no
joices in the opportunities given him to tell it to oth- horse or wagon to be had. Brother Lind went into
ers. He is not afraid to visit the learned as well a grocery. and asked permission to leave one of his
as the unlearned. He knows that the cause of satchels there, but this they would not allow. After
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some time they came to a small cottage where one of progress in Indiana, and Michigan expects to begin
them was permitted to stay. Brother Lind went on one early in March.
quite a distance into the woods where he found an- The success that the Lord has given the faithful
other little cottage. Here the woman was sick, and canvasser who has toiled the past year, five days in
the man was very much discouraged, but they re- the week, through floods and drouth, heat and cold,
ceived him kindly. He prayed with them and and the opposition of Satan through wicked and de-
presented some of the Bible Readings." (It is the signing men who have misrepresented our work,—all
family " Bible Readings" that agents have been can- contribute another year's record to the fact that there
vassing for.) In the morning the man said that he is success in the canvassing work, and that it is time
could not permit that book to leave his house ; he for us to know that, "all things work together for
wanted one of them. IA had been much encouraged, good to them that love God." R. B. CRAIG.
and was certain that it was the Lord who had sent
Brother Lind to them. His wife wept for joy, and DISTRICT NO. 5.
they both asked him to come again when he could.
J. G. MATTESON. THE prospect for the work for District No. 5 was
never more encouraging at this season of the year
than it is at the present time. The experience our
DISTRICT NO. 3. canvassers have gained the past season enables them
to realize more fully the fact that selling our books " is
SINCE the last report from this district, many im- God's means of reaching many that would not other-
portant and stirring things have occurred, which are wise be impressed with the truth."
giving life afid force to the work and workers wherever Many times when the canvasser makes known his
these influences have been felt. business, the person manifests a light or mirthful
Every Conference in the district is manifesting an spirit, or shows disrespect for God by profanity, and
unusual degree of interest in the circulation of the making irreverent allusions to the Saviour ; yet be-
American Sentinel and other literature of like nature. fore the canvasser has finished the description of his
Three Conferences have held State institutes, where book, bringing to their minds the love God has for
instruction has been given in the principles of relig- us, and that he is ever ready and willing to forgive
ious liberty and in canvassing for the Sentinel. Many those that sin, they become deeply serious. The
like institutes have since been held among the Spirit of God touches their hearts, and they say, " I
churches, and plans are being laid for more thorough would like to be a Christian ; " thus giving the can-
missionary work in the churches and outside of them vasser opportunity to point them to Jesus and speak
than ever before. words of hope and encouragement to them.
This agitation of the stirring themes presented in The power of God is being manifested through
the Sentinel, is giving new life to the churches, and is those that consecrate themselves to his service, and
forcibly impressing the admonition of the Testi- souls are being led to Christ.
monies of the Holy Spirit, which say that " some of I am now at work in Texas. In the past it has
the people of God are stupid and dormant and but been thought that the canvassing work in this State
half awake; they do not realize the time we are liv- could not be carried on after the holidays, until about
ing in. I begged of the angel to pity and to save the middle of April, but this season a large part of
those who loved this world, who were attached to the canvassers will remain in the field during the
their possessions, and were not willing to cut loose winter.
from them, and sacrifice to speed the messengers on A little circumstance occurred a few days since
their way to feed the hungry sheep who are perishing that reminds our brethren in Texas that our time for
for want of spiritual food." work is growing shorter. A growl from the " dragon "
We are encouraged too, to see the words so soon was heard in the fining of the elder of the Rockwall
fulfilled which state that "while a new life is being church, by the district judge, one hundred dollars
diffused and is springing up from beneath and taking (since reduced to twenty-five), for refusing to perform
fast hold of all Satan's agencies, a new light and life jury service on the Sabbath. Is not this another call
and power is descending from on high, and taking to the people of God to hasten the work while we
possession of God's people who are not dead, as many have a little time left ? God loves us, and is doing
now are, in trespasses and sins." Where this condi- all he can to induce us to do the work he has given,
tion exists, it makes good recruiting ground. Then while we can do it in a time of comparative peace,
we are told that " papers and pamphlets and tracts all before greater persecution bursts upon us. The Sav-
need attention in the canvassing work, for they are as iour says, Take heed." Luke 21 : 34.
little wedges that open the way for larger works." N. P. DIXON.
While handling these, the inexperienced worker is
being prepared for larger works, and at the same time Now that the "Pitcairn" is carrying ministers,
giving the third angel's message with a loud cry. Bible workers, and other workers to the islands, why
December and January will both be consumed in should there not be a score or more of canvassers to
securing recruits. A canvassers' school is already in go with her on her next trip ?
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OKLAHOMA. AND INDIAN TERRITORIES. the hands of his servants to carry it to them. Much
more of interest might be said if space would permit,
I ARRIVED in this field from Battle Creek, at 12 but lacking this we close by saying God's hand is in
o'clock r. ni. October 5, in time for the last days of the work, and the cause is onward in Oklahoma.
the camp-meeting at Edmond. We found there about W. M. CROTHERS.
two hundred Sabbath-keepers, about equally divided
between the German and English languages. Among SOUTH AFRICA.
this number were about half a dozen persons who de-
sired to enter the canvassing work, but were not at IN sending the report for November, Sister N. H.
that time ready to enter the field. As soon as ar- Druillard says : —
rangements could be made, a small class was held at This will about end our report for this year. Our
Norman, under the direction of Brother Dixon, whose agents will finish their delivery this week and start
assistance we were glad to have as the field was en- for the general meeting, which begins the first of
tirely nAv to us. Of those in attendance at this December. All the agents have done better with
school only two or three went immediately to work, their delivery than we dared to hope. We will not
others joining us one by one as they could arrange begin work again until next February. For one
home matters, and we could give them the needed as- month at least, South Africa will be a blank in the
sistance in starting. In addition to those who were at report, but we are not idle, but busy at work in the
the school, two or three others have joined us, so we canvassers' convention. We will send you a small
have now a force of ten workers, all but three of report in December, of the work done the last ten
whom are men and women of families. Owing to days of November and first two or three of December.
this fact, some have not put in as much time as they All hope to finish up their delivery by ttie first week
otherwise would. of December."
The people here are all settlers on new claims, and
most of them are very poor, and living in a condition NOTES FROM THE FIELD.
that would not seem possible to our more favored
people in the States, and prospects to begin with were STEPS have already been taken toward sending can-
not at all flattering. We feared that if orders were vassers to Alaska, and we expect others will be taken
taken, they could not be delivered. But with many in the near future.
prayers to the Lord of the harvest we entered earn-
estly into the work, and the Lord has blessed us far Both the California and North Pacific Conferences
beyond our most sanguine expectations. All with will hold a canvassers' school this winter. This
the exception of one or two have had good success makes fifteen Conferences that have decided to hold
from the start, and one or two have done phenomen- such a school this winter, and others are favorably
ally well, averaging orders for one half to two thirds considering the question, and we hope they will de-
of their exhibitions. We are now in the midst of our cide to hold one.
delivery, which has been much delayed on account of
very bad weather, but the Lord has more than made
up for this, in the success he has given us. Thus far Brother F. J. and Mark Pogue are now canvassing
on the island of Bermuda. They report the prospect
the reports show an average of about eighty-five per
for the sale of books as being good. These brethren
cent of all orders delivered, and the prospects are that
are from Minnesota. They have had quite an experi-
equally good success will attend us in the future.
ence in the canvassing work, and we wish them suc-
This is better than we dared hope for, but God has
cess in their new field.
shown us that it is not by might or power, but by his
Spirit and to him is due all the praise.
We have had some difficulties and perplexities to The coining State Agents' convention to be held in
overcome in starting the work, but all is now in Battle Creek beginning January 27, promises to be
good order ; and as the canvassers go out inspired well attended if we can judge by reports from those
with new courage by ohr successful deliveries, we who expect to be present. The coming convention
shall expect to see still better work done. The people will be one of much importance to the canvassing
all over the Territory are seemingly only waiting un- work, as it will afford the State agents an opportunity
til some one shall bring them the books and show for counsel upon the best plans of work.
them what they contain ; and some of the canvassers
say the only reason they do not sell a book in every The need of a general convention of the State
house is because it is impossible for the people to get agents will be apparent to all, when it is understood
money enough to buy it. The Lord is in this field, that of thirty-four State agents in the United States,
and the hearts of the people are being stirred in prep- only eleven of them have ever attended such a gather-
aration for the seeds of truth, and nearly every re- ing. The canvassing work is progressive, and all
port brings us encouraging incidents of persons who the State agents desire to keep abreast with the work,
are deeply moved by the power of the truth and are and to do this, no agent can afford to be absent dur-
pleading for more light. May the Lord strengthen ing these meetings.
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REPORT OF THE CANVASSING WORK FOR DECEMBER, 1892.

No. [Link]. Books Orders Miscel. Total

STATE. can- of Re- Days. Hours. Value. Value. Total
vassers ports. Deliv'd. Taken. Sales. Value. for Dists.

Atlantic
Maine
Maritime Prov 15 8 104 814 222 649 25 510 1,212 00 1212 00
New England . 19 13 181 768 387 •850 70 372 948 50 20 35 968 85
z, New York 19 234 1,326 620 1,477 00 599 1,411 75 12 85 1,424 60
Pennsylvania 40 16?-f 206 1,117 197 538 1,377 25 75 97 1,453 22
Quebec
Virginia 1 5 2 4 12 75 26 64 75 64 75
Vermont 4 3 27 152 113 114 282 20 8 75 290 95
West Virginia ... 20 14 176 817 109 269 50 386 928 50 103 50 1,032 00 6,446 37
Alabama 8 8 149 1,195 170 404 75 86 185 25 15 15 200 40
Cumb. Mis. Field. 7 43 86 687 62 142 50 134 297 25 8 60 305 85
Florida. 10 8 129 1,035 188 232 25 286 721 50 15 85 737 35
44.J, Georgia... 20 131 2011 1,612 237 486 50 322 705 25 25 85 731 10
1 Louisiana 6 5 83* 669 106 264 00 197 618 00 17 65 635 65
Mississippi 1 7 16 00 5 9 50 9 50
• North Carolina.. 2 1 16* 133 76 171 25 3 50 174 75
Tennessee 2,794 60
Indiana ...... 24 14 265 1261 225 615 25 446 1,075 80 1,075 80
ces Illinois 25 13 231 798 186 630 50 546 1,294 75 1,294 75
6 Michigan.
Z Ohio
Ontario 30 18* 314 1 887 1,055 2,423 25 610 1,383 00 1,383 00 3,753 55
So. Dakota
Iowa
Manitoba 4 4 94 648 695 1,731 75
Minnesota
Nebraska 20 16 185 1,269 1,418 3,990 00 537 1,413 87 96 40 1,510 27
Wisconsin 8 2 28 84 30 62 70 62 70
Arkansas. 19 10+ 53 247 311 819 25 68 180 00 13 85 193 85
Indian Territory 10 0 188 1148 455 1,061 25 1,061 25
Kansas
0 Missouri 34 20 214 2,371 186 450 00 302 777 75 139 85 917 60
Texas
Colorado 13 9 104 729 191 507 00 312 801 68 23 83 825 51 2,998 21
California. 105 285 00 131 373 50 18 25 391 75
6 .{ North Pacific 5 4 62 343 130 396 00 •• • • • • • 396 00
Z Upper • Columbia . 787 75'
Great Britain ... 42 35 686 3,745 1965 4,179 58 4,179 58
Germany 17 263 1,953 636 48 312 373 28 143 76 517 04
Central Europe 8 855 177 465 74 465 74
South Africa.... 10 7 175 127 797 4,944 74 302 978 87 978 87
Australia 18 10 195 1,055 521 1,648 18 555 1,848 35 372 45 2,220 80
New Zealand 11 9 1,260 454 2,012 58 109 64 2,122 22
74 Norway 13 9 1431 1107 158 241 35 515 998 55 63 50 1,062 05
0
0.4 So. America 4 4 85 6 10 50 198 472 40 472 40
Queen's Land and
N. South Wales 19 134- 229 1,288 178 734 96 492 2,045 65 186 37 2,232 02
Bermuda Is 2 2 125 245 758 00 758 00
Sweden 28 22 2,098 3,116 38 1,142 1,863 78 114 05 1,977 83
I Denmark....... 22 20 255 1,035 1,151 1,199 18 17 93 1,217 11 18,203 66

Totals 539 364-A 5,36n 35,760 7,454 27,591 79 14,726 34,949 21 1,607 90 36,557 11 36,557 11

As a result of a week s institute lately held in East REPORTS : New Zealand, two months ; Oklahoma,
Portland, Oregon, the North Pacific Conference has six weeks ; Bermuda Island, two weeks.
decided to hold a canvassers' school of about six
weeks, beginning December 29. ON its next trip, the "Pitcairn" will carry about
twenty tons of subscription books, to be sold among
BROTHER SHERRIG reports 25 Scandinavian can- the islands of the sea.
vassers in America at work in December. Four hun-
dred and five orders to amount of $1045, were taken, ARRANGEMENTS are partially completed for holding
and $5051.33 worth delivered. Since March, $29,- an institute at Walla Walla, Healdsburg, Union, and
489.32 worth have been delivered, and orders taken Battle Creek Colleges two or three weeks before the
for $36, 784. 45. close of the spring term.
24 THE HOME MISSIONARY. [JAN.

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W. A. COLCORD, EDITORS.
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BATTLE CREEK, MICH. , JANUARY, 1893.

THOSE contributing for missionary work at home

or in foreign fields may now know that it is the "loud
cry " -of the message that they are sending to the
world. Let all take hold with new courage.

No. 3 of the _Religious Liberty Library

To those who find a blue cross over this note, we (the above is a reduced fac-simile of cover)
would say that your subscription has expired. We is,-
know most of you intend to renew, but have delayed CHURCH AND STATE
doing so. Please send the 25 cents at once so that by James T. Ringgold, of the Baltimore
the name need not be taken from the list. Bar. This should be read and circulated by every
Seventh-day Adventist. Price 10 cents; liberal dis-
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THE " Almanac" for 1893, issued by the American cents per annum. Send orders to the
Board of Missions is full of interesting matter on the RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ASSOCIATION,
subject of foreign missions, and well worth the price, BATTLE CREEK, MICH.
10 cents. The fields where the Board is operating
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are given. Address, American Board of Missions, Chicago & Grand Trunk IR..
1 Somerset St., Boston, Mass. Time Table, in Effect June 26, 1892.

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in this interesting magazine for the common home, Where no time is given, train does not step.
Trains run by Central Standard Time.
with its every-day cares and needs. We shall hope Valparaiso Accommodation, Battle Creek Passenger, Port Huron Passen.
ger, and Mail trains, daily except Sunday.
to present something on this subject in future ntim- Pacific, Limited, Day, and Atlantic Expresses, daily.
Meals served in C. & G. T. Dining Cars on all through trains.
bers of the HOME MISSIONARY. W. E. DAVIS, A. S. PARKER.
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