The Great Controversy between Christ and Satan During the Christian Dispensation.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TRACT AND MISSIONARY SOCIETY AT THE LAST GENERAL CONFERENCE.
The Committee on Resolutions presented the following:— WHEREAS, A new illustrated edition of “Great Controversy,” Vol. IV, has lately been prepared; and— WHEREAS, We feel that this book contains most important truths, especially adapted to our times; therefore, Resolved, That we express our gratitude to God for the publication of this important book, and the success already attained in our efforts to place it before the public; and that we recommend and urge upon all our Tract Societies, colporters, and missionary workers everywhere, the importance of using every means in their power to secure for this book an extended circulation, by combining it with the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, or using it alone, as may be thought best. “C. H. Jones stated that when the work was first published it was not expected that it would be circulated outside of our people; but that it was soon evident there was a demand for it, and that by the advice of the president of this Society a popular edition was issued, quite a large proportion of which had already been sold. Pertinent remarks were also made by Elders Waggoner and Butler and others, to the effect that it is now too late to act upon the supposition that it will not do to place this kind of matter before the public. People are reaching out after something of this nature, which other churches do not afford. The rapid progress which Spiritualism is making is largely attributable to this fact; and many receive this delusion who would accept of the truth, could they have it presented to them as it is set forth in these works. Remarks were also made, showing the marked success that has attended the sale of the book referred to in the resolution.” Up to the present date (August, 1886) there have been 25,000 copies of the “Great Controversy” printed, and over 20,000 sold. The paper has been ordered for another edition. Canvassers are having excellent success in the sale of this valuable book.