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California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists · Oakland, Cal. · Nov 12, 1874

THIS WEEK'S PAPER.

By Editor

This number of the SIGNS presents a little better variety of reading matter than No. 8. Still we had hoped to receive something for publication from the pens of Bro. and sister White before going to press. We know, by private advices, that they have by no means lost their interest in the prosperity of the SIGNS, and that they will write for its columns as soon as relief from other cares will permit.

The poetry “Our Work,” is rich with thought. Dr. Cummings, of England, “Increasing Foretokens of the End,” gives us a good statement of facts and figures which it is well to ponder. Bro. Canright’s article on “The Devil,” is clear and concise in its statement, and a convincing argument, showing that there is verily a real, personal devil. In the article by Bro. Cornell on “Commemorative Institutions,” is a quotation from Alexander Campbell which is well worth preserving.

In the article on “Systematic Benevolence,” we have collected some Bible statements, and presented a few thoughts relative to the true system of benevolence, and the Lord’s plan for sustaining his cause. We have opened a Missionary Department in this paper, which we hope will contain not only instruction in the missionary work, but also tidings of glorious results of missionary efforts put forth. In the “News and Miscellany” department we design to call attention to casualties, crimes, and facts illustrative of the signs of the times; and under the heading of “What They Say,” we present sayings of the people concerning such passing events as illustrate the words placed as the motto of that department.

Bro. Butler’s statement relative to the “Publishing work in California,” is full of interest. His statement relative to the “Removal of the SIGNS” presents the simple facts in the case, and gives our readers to understand that for the present the SIGNS OF THE TIMES will stay in Oakland.

Reports of labor, both on this coast and in the East, are encouraging. As we are about to close our columns, the Review of Nov. 3rd comes to hand, in which are reports of success in Rhode Island, Michigan, Wisconsin and other States. Everywhere, as humble efforts are made to advance the truth, success crowns the work. Since our last issue, several new ones have come out at Oakland, Cal. From brief reports in this paper you will see that the SIGNS is reaching some souls. Let us do all we can for the support of the paper; praying for its success, extending its circulation, and contributing to its finance.