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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Sep 28, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 39.

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THE PRECIOUS SEED AND THE SOWERS

By Editor

“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”
BEGINNING with October 11, four Special Message Numbers of The Signs of the Times will be issued as follows: (1) The Sure Word of Prophecy and Christ’s Coming; (2) The Sanctuary, the Gospel in Type and Antitype; (3) The Law, the Gospel, and the Sabbath—“The Whole Duty of Man;” (4) The Church Triumphant.
The titles of the leading articles to be printed in these special issues are given herewith:—

I—PROPHECY AND CHRIST’S COMING

  1. Object of Prophecy.
  2. Prophecy May Be Understood.
  3. Importance of Prophecy.
  4. Alphabet of Symbolic Prophecy, Daniel 2.
  5. God’s View of the Nations, Daniel 7.
  6. Christ Will Come Again. How? When?
  7. What His Coming Means.
  8. Christ Our Life.
  9. The Only Power That Can Save. Acts 4:12.

II—THE SANCTUARY—THE GOSPEL IN TYPE AND ANTITYPE

  1. The Gospel in Type.
  2. The Sanctuary and Its Lessons.
  3. The Priesthood in Type and Antitype.
  4. The Day of Atonement and the Judgment.
  5. The Wonderful Book—The Seven Seals.
  6. The Closing Work of Our High Priest.
  7. The Great Apostate Powers. Revelation 12 and 13.
  8. Signs in the Heavens.
  9. A Message of Preparation.

III—THE LAW, THE GOSPEL, AND THE SABBATH—“THE WHOLE DUTY OF MAN”

  1. The Eternal Law, the Everlasting Gospel.
  2. The Bible Sabbath.
  3. The First Day of the Week.
  4. The Broken Hedge, Sabbath Changed in the Church.
  5. Babylon—Its Character.
  6. Principles of Babylon in Succeeding Ages.
  7. The Reformation and America.
  8. Encroachments on Freedom—Beast, Image, Mark.
  9. Great Field of Prophecy.
  10. Signs in the Earth.

IV—THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT

  1. A Spirit-Filled Church.
  2. Requisite Conditions To.
  3. Spiritual Gifts.
  4. The Apostasy.
  5. The Great Center of Sanctuary Service.
  6. The Seal of God—Sabbath Restored.
  7. God’s Last Great Protest.
  8. A Church Restored, and Triumphant.
It will be seen from this general outline that most important phases of gospel truth will be considered in these special issues, and it is certain that these papers ought to have a very large circulation. It was a part of the plan for the fall missionary campaign that special numbers of our missionary periodicals should be prepared, and that our people should circulate them by the hundreds of thousands. We hope that this work will be entered upon in a hearty way, and that these messengers of truth will bring light and blessing to many thousands of homes. Let the officers of our churches be wide-awake in this matter, and let early arrangements be made to send in large orders at once. Let every one help to spread the message.
The prices for sets of these special Signs are as follows:— 1 to 4 sets to one or more addresses ........$.20 a set 5 or more sets to single addresses ..........$.15 a set 25 to 500 sets to one address ................$.10 a set 500 and upward ...............................$.09 a set They will be sold only in sets.
The Signs should be ordered of your conference tract society, or of Signs of the Times, Mountain View, Cal.
THIS special effort during the fall campaign is to enlist thousands of new recruits in some definite line of missionary effort. Do not be confused by the variety of work outlined, nor by the large variety of publications suggested for circulation. Simply select what appeals to you as the work which you can do most heartily, seek divine guidance and blessing, and go to work. It is not the intent that those already at work shall do less, or of necessity change their work, but to find some work for all—“to every man his work.”
BOOKS of travel interest a great many people, and when we can get hold of one written by a person who “sees things” as he goes, and who is able to tell of the sights in an entertaining, instructive way, we like to read his descriptions. Such a book is “By Land and Sea,” by G. C. Tenney. The author visited five continents, and describes what he saw in New Zealand, Australia, Ceylon, India, Egypt, Palestine, Italy, and the islands of the sea. Numerous illustrations accompanying the text give a good idea of the various phases of life in the countries visited. The study of this book will enable us to “look on the fields” in an intelligent way, and will arouse our interest and quicken our efforts in the spread of the message which is to go to “every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.” “Land and Sea” contains 392 large pages, and is neatly bound in cloth. The price has been reduced to $1.25 a copy. Supplied through the usual denominational channels.
THE October Sabbath School Worker is a special Convention Number, and contains four additional pages. Nothing like it has ever been attempted before. Sabbath-school conventions have been held in the past, and some of them have been most encouraging and helpful. Others have not been so encouraging, because they were not wisely planned. Lack of experience and lack of help have prevented many from even making the attempt. Such excuses for not holding conventions can not be made any more, for in this number is just the help needed to hold a successful convention. A full program is given, and suggestions for the whole undertaking are presented by workers of experience. Sabbath-school teachers or officers who do not have the Worker are missing much. Extra copies of the October number can be secured at the rate of two for 5 cents. The subscription price is 35 cents a year to single addresses, or 25 cents a copy in clubs of two or more to one address. Order from the Sabbath School Worker, Washington, D. C.