TO OUR READERS by Editor

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Mountain View, California · Apr 17, 1907

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 33, No. 16.

TO OUR READERS.

By Editor

Some Specially Good Things.

BEGINNING May 1, we are going to publish a series of 26 special numbers of this paper on the leading topics of the Bible. Each article will be complete in itself, and yet so arranged as to form a connected history of the great events outlined in the Scriptures. Studies will be given on the great symbolic prophecies and prophetic periods in the books of Daniel and The Revelation, showing the fulfilment of prophecy and where we now stand in the stream of time. The following are some of the topics which will be considered in these 26 special numbers:

The Bible.
Prophecy.
Coming of the Lord.
Our Sacrifice and Priest.
The Signs of the Times.
The Law and the Gospel.
Man and His Destiny.
Spiritual Gifts.
Election, Predestination, and Free Will.

The Great Threefold Message.
The Church.
Bible Temperance.
The Sabbath, the Test of the Ages.
The Great Federation Movement.
Religious Liberty.
The Outpouring of the Spirit.

These articles will be well illustrated and supplemented by Bible-readings. Above we give a reduced facsimile of the cover-page of one of these series, which is a study in itself. The original drawing was made by Mr. Chas. Mente, our New York artist.

Besides these special articles, the regular departments of the paper will be kept up during this period the same as usual. Particular attention will at all times be given to the Outlook Department, taking up current events and showing what they mean in the light of prophecy.

This series will be one of the most interesting and instructive that we have ever published, and not a single number should be missed. Remember that the first number will be issued May 1. Subscriptions should be sent in at once.

We call your particular attention to the following special rates, which include the Gospel Series of 26 special numbers: The 26 special numbers, six months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .75 Five or more copies to one address, six months, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Four or more to single names and addresses, one year, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 Regular subscription price, one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50

Yearly subscriptions will not only include the 26 special numbers, beginning May 1, but also the great Missions number to be issued in November, as well as all other special numbers which have been planned. Subscribe now and secure the complete set.

Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Mountain View, Cal.

The Bible in Japan.—The report of the American Bible Society for March informs us that "the liberal donation of money on the part of Christians in the United States and elsewhere has not only made a deep impression on the minds of the famine sufferers, but also on the nation, as evidence of the Christian spirit of unselfish devotion to the welfare of mankind, regardless of creed and race. One of the residents in the famine region reports a deep and widespread interest in the teachings of Christianity, and in numerous places there are now not only a goodly number of inquirers, but also many who are true believers. At Iwanuma, near Sendai, one hundred are reported to have decided to become Christians. At one church in Sendai there have been forty-two baptisms. Among these there were officials, bankers, business men, and university, college, and middle-school students. There are still many earnest inquirers who are being instructed in the Bible. At another church were forty-six baptisms, and one of the missionaries writes that during an experience of thirty-two years he has never before seen such a hunger for soul food. From present appearances it would seem that this movement is likely to become general."

INDIA MISSION FUND. Received to March 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,241.50 Alfred Karlson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Jennie M. Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 Total to March 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,247.50 This does not include the amounts sent to the Foreign Mission Board; only that which came direct to this office.

An excellent letter comes from one of our round-the-world missionaries, Pastor G. B. Thompson, with a most interesting article on India. This will appear as soon as the series on China is finished. Brother Thompson writes that he is of excellent health, and meets signs of encouragement everywhere. He in a few days expected to organize a church in Rangoon.

The highest record of singing at one respiration is by Courtice Pounds, who in 1898 sang three hundred and sixteen notes without taking breath. Previous to this, Norman Lallmond sang two hundred and eighty-seven notes at one respiration. The average man can scarcely sing fifty.

Famine in Russia.—Reports from Russia are to the effect that famine conditions prevail over a territory half as large as the United States. It is a greater loss to Russia than the immense cost of the Japanese war. These facts speak eloquently of the times in which we live.

Great men and mighty men in their plenitude of wisdom may leave God's cause, nevertheless it moves on. For "the weakness of God is stronger than men," and "the foolishness of God is wiser than men."

The National Educational Association Convention will be held this year in Los Angeles, July 8 to 13. 30,000 visitors are expected, among them the greatest educators in Europe and America.

Now we are told that the great Bible companies are forming a Bible trust. We hope this is not the case. More about it later.