THE PRECIOUS SEED AND THE SOWERS
“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” THE retail value of books and tracts shipped from this office into the Atlantic Union Conference during the month of August, was $4,333.67. This amount represents a sale of over thirty-nine hundred copies of subscription books and “helps,” and of over ten thousand tracts. THE Sabbath-school lessons to be studied by the senior and junior divisions during the last quarter of this year, are on the book of Esther. This is an important portion of Scripture which all ought to understand, and contains the record of an experience of God’s people similar to one through which they will yet be called to pass. The lesson pamphlet is now ready. Price, 5 cents. Order as usual. “Not more surely is the place prepared for us in the heavenly mansions than is the special place designated on earth where we are to work for God.” —“Christ’s Object Lessons,” page 327. THE best report of book sales in any one State, as far as we have observed during the past month, is one just received from the State agent of Missouri. We will give the report in full as it stands for six months: February, 1905, 8 agents; value of sales, $453. March, 4 agents; value of sales, $404.35. April, 15 agents; value of sales, $1,075.50. May, 24 agents; value of sales, $1,047.50. June, 26 agents; value of sales, $1,793.80. July, 23 agents; value of sales, $757.75. Total sales for 6 months, $5,531.90. Our hearts are greatly cheered by such reports as this. They are not so uncommon as they used to be. We now look for them from all parts of the field. We have abundant evidence that God is with us in our book work as of old. Our greatest need just now is a brave little army of men and women who, recognizing this truth, throw themselves heart and soul into the service. E. R. PALMER. Life and Health for October will contain “A Visit to a Japanese Hospital,” an illustrated article by Dr. S. A. Lockwood; “Extremes in Diet Reform,” a most sensible and timely article by Mrs. E. G. White; “The Little Tot,” the second in “The Daughter in the Home” series; “Home Life,” “Tact with Children,” and “Making Children ‘Show Off,’” are articles of special interest to mothers; “Chronic Rheumatism of the Joints,” by Dr. G. A. Hare, giving the doctor’s practical suggestions in regard to treatment and diet; “Edith’s Conversion,” a story by Mrs. M. E. Steward; “Orderly Home Making;” “Making Bed Comforts.” The editor tells how to “Prepare for Winter Diseases,” describes some “Food Frauds,” and treats other topics of timely importance. “Questions and Answers” by Dr. G. A. Hare and “News Notes” will contain their usual quota of information. All this, and much more, will be in Life and Health for October. There will be no advance in price: 5 cents a copy, or 2½ cents each for 25 or more copies to one address. A liberal commission is allowed to agents on yearly subscriptions. “PLANS FOR THE GREAT MISSIONARY CAMPAIGN” is the heading of a neat four-page circular prepared by the Eastern Campaign Committee for use in its territory, the Atlantic and Lake Union Conferences. It contains the General Conference recommendations concerning the campaign for this season, and gives plain instruction as to what to do and when to do it, and tells where to order the necessary supplies. It is expected that copies of this circular will be sent to all the churches in the two union conferences mentioned. Isolated members who will not be supplied otherwise can secure a copy by addressing the secretary of the committee, D. W. Reavis, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C. “It’s worth can not be told in money,” says an enthusiastic subscriber of Life and Health. “HERALDS OF THE MORNING” undoubtedly has a special message for the people just now. The stirring evidences throughout the length and breadth of the land which constitute the most striking evidences of the Saviour’s soon coming are set forth in this book in such a way as to invite the attention of intelligent people who see these things and read them from the daily paper. God is specially blessing agents who are now selling this book. Last week, the best two reports of work on the Pacific Coast were made on “Heralds of the Morning.” One young lady worked 24 hours and sold 67 books; value, $87.75. Three other agents sold a total of 119 books; value, $180.50. We do not wish to see agents who are selling larger books give them up in order to sell “Heralds of the Morning,” but we have abundant evidence that God is greatly blessing the sale of “Heralds,” and we trust that a large number of workers will engage in its sale during the autumn months. E. R. PALMER. “MY GARDEN NEIGHBORS” is a new book for our young people. It contains true stories of things witnessed, for the most part, in the author’s garden. It is a good book to read to your children or to give them for their perusal. It will cultivate in them a love for truth, and at the same time will doubtless give them a love for nature and a desire to study the handiwork of God. The latter part of the book is an introduction to the birds, showing how to learn the names of a great many of the most common ones in America. It tells some of the most interesting things about them, and points out the things of nature which you should study and look for. The last chapter tells how to take up a careful and extended study of the birds. It ought to be in every home and in every church-school. We expect a large sale between now and the holidays, and it will be well to send your order early. “My Garden Neighbors” is by L. A. Reed; is nicely illustrated, and contains 256 pages. Price, $1. Order of your tract society, or of Review and Herald Publishing Assn., Washington, D. C., or Battle Creek, Mich., or of any of our publishing houses.