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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 13, 1915

Announcement

By P. W. Paulson

I HAVE received so many urgent inquiries for information about how to economize by making our own cereal and nut foods at home, and how to enjoy better health by more simple, natural living, since my article "Saving and Giving" appeared in the REVIEW of February 4, that it has been impossible for me to reply to all. I feel glad indeed to see that so many are interested in this vital problem, which will become more and more intense as we near the end, and the famines foretold touch our land, and we are forbidden to buy or sell.

Then will those be tenderly provided for who have fully trusted in God, and who have been trying to live a life of self-denial, seeking always the glory of God rather than personal or selfish advantage. Inspiration tells us that those who are faithful in health reform will be faithful through the seven last plagues. But many who, like the murmuring Israelites of old, yield to the lusts of the flesh by indulging the perverted appetite in unnatural, unnecessary, and injurious foods and drinks, will be cut off from God's present Israel, and will suffer the penalty of their own folly.

It is sad indeed to see that so many of God's people today are indifferent about walking in the bright path of healthful living that God has pointed out to us, and that so many are sickly and inefficient, when they might learn how to live in perfect health, free from pain and disease, according to God's desire (3 John 2) and his promise (Ex. 15:26). Some will choose the blessings of obedience, and many will receive the curses for disobedience pronounced in Deuteronomy 28.

Many of our people spend many times as much money during the week on useless and even harmful gratification of appetite as they give toward the salvation of their fellow men. This should not be. What a barren record many must face in the day of judgment! But every dollar, nickel, or even penny we save for the gospel by denying ourselves some pet indulgence, will shine out brightly on our heavenly ledger page, and we may also enjoy a sweet reward for it in this life. Does it pay?—Yes, indeed.

Now, just now, is the time to deny ourselves and give to the Lord. We must act quickly, for we have but little time left.

For the benefit of those who are interested, I am selecting a list of the most essential recipes for simple, healthful living, and suggestions on how to economize greatly by making our own cereal and nut foods, etc., at home, which will be printed in pamphlet form at a small cost. In order to know how many to have printed, I should appreciate it if those who wish copies would let me know by postal, and I will send notification when the pamphlets are ready. I should greatly appreciate suggestions and recipes in this line from others, which may be of benefit and blessing to all. Send no recipes for pies, cakes, confections, or rich pastry and desserts. Address me at 26 South Desplaines St., Chicago, Ill.

P. W. PAULSON.