Constitutional Amendment. Condensed, 336 pp. 40 cts.
Sanctuary and 2300 Days. Condensed, 224 pp. 30 cts.
Facts for the Times. A collection of valuable extracts from eminent authors. 224 pp. 25 cts.
Eleven Sermons on the Sabbath and Law. By Eld. John Nevins Andrews. 226 pp. 25 cts.
Address, Signs of the Times, Oakland, Cal.
The Discipline of Life.
By M. W. Howard
"They also serve, who only stand and wait."—Milton.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain thee."—Bible.
"There is a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them as we will."—Shakespeare.
"It is in man to devise his way, but the Lord directeth his steps."—Solomon.
How many sorrowing, sighing ones are there, to whom words like the above, come as balm to a wounded heart!—ones who have not yet learned not to chafe and flutter against the prison bars; and most truly this is a hard lesson to learn. Nevertheless each sorrowing one must learn it for himself, or never taste its sweet consolations; never know by experience, that the bitter tear which will unforbidden start, because it is born of far bitterer tears secretly wept within the smitten heart, can be allayed and the soul calmly repose on Jesus, even amid outward unwonted disturbances.
But when it is once learned, then can we feel "that in all these afflictions, he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them." Then, and not till then, do we truly appreciate that assurance, "that like as one whom his mother comforteth," are they who confide in God, and unto him commit their ways.
But do I hear any say, "Yes I know, but my trials are so peculiar, so trifling, perhaps that I should blush to have my fellow-men know that they were trials." Aye, well, you forget that a miracle was once performed to restore a poor man’s axe, and Jesus himself performed his first miracle, to spare his entertainer from the mortification of an insufficient supply for his guests.
Then think not that the stinging reproof, the sarcastic rejoinder, the scornful disdain, the pathway hedged up on every side, meets no echoing sympathy from "the Captain of our salvation who was made perfect through suffering." Think not that He of whom we are assured that "he can be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, having been tempted in all points, like as we are," feels not for us in our little trials.
Ah! no truer words were ever spoken, and they are just as true to-day, as when first uttered by the sweet Psalmist of Israel, "Each heart knoweth its own bitterness." But thanks to our great High Priest, "there is a balm in Gilead, and a physician there." Let us then cast all our care upon him; for he careth for us.
M. W. HOWARD.
State Quarterly Meeting at Healdsburg
By Editor
LET all concerned remember the State Quarterly Meeting in Healdsburg, January 28, 29. Meeting at the commencement of the Sabbath. All the Directors should be present; also ministers as far as practicable without neglecting duty in their fields of labor. Sister White will attend this meeting.
Cock-Crowing and Peter’s Denial
By Editor
To W. D. C.—On the subject of the harmony of the statements concerning the cock-crowing and Peter's denial of Christ, Dr. Clarke quotes and approves the remark of Dr. Lightfoot, that the actual meaning is: "the cock shall not have finished his crowing," etc. In regard to the repetition of the crowing, he says the Jews and some other nations "divided the cock-crowing into the first, the second, and the third times." We have always found that obscurities in Scripture relations are made clear when we fully understand the circumstances, and the customs of the times to which they relate. If Dr. Lightfoot was correct—if reference was made, not to the instances of cock-crowing, but to the times, or the entire period of cock-crowing—then it is not difficult to arrive at a harmonious solution of the apparent difficulty:
Our Denominational School.
By Editor
Bro. W. C. White has returned from the East, and reports that he was successful in engaging Prof. Brownsberger to act as Principal of the proposed school in California. According to arrangements made, the Professor was to leave Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 19, to be at the coming meeting of the School Committee in Healdsburg. A telegram from Bro. Butler, President of the General Conference, gives information that Prof. Brownsberger has been detained in Battle Creek, and it is not certain just what time he will arrive.
But as Bro. White has all the propositions in his possession, and is prepared to lay them before the committee, it is desirable that every member of the committee be present at Healdsburg the 27th inst. Such action can then and there be taken as will render unnecessary another full meeting of the committee for some time to come. If there is not a full attendance at this meeting, nothing decisive can be done, and all will be suspense until a full meeting is had some time in the future. It is of the utmost importance that every member be present at this meeting; without this, no certain arrangements can be made and the school may be indefinitely postponed. Come, without fail.
A Deception.
By Editor
ONE of our brethren was recently accosted with the question: "Why don't you unite with the temperance people in enforcing the law against the saloons?" There is no such law now being enforced by any people, as a law against liquor selling. The law professes to be in the interest of religion, and for the enforcement of the observance of the "Christian Sabbath." It no more touches the liquor dealer than it does the Christian laborer who keeps the Sabbath of the Lord according to the commandment, and quietly pursues his honorable calling on "the venerable day of the sun." To show the deceptive nature of the query referred to above, we state that of thirty-seven warrants sworn out in San Francisco, under the law, only six were against liquor dealers. These were all procured, according to the report of the Chronicle, by an agent of the Good Templars. Thirty-five were sworn out in Oakland, by a member of the League of Freedom, and more than half were against liquor dealers.
We regret to learn that our position is being most shamefully misrepresented by some whose piety might be improved by a spicing of Christian charity. But where religious bigotry leads, we can only expect that intolerance and falsehood will follow. We have much respect for many of those who are laboring in the interest of this Sunday movement. But when once the gate is opened to superstition; when false religious zeal is once clothed with power, the peace-loving among the Sunday enforcers will be a small minority. Now they might preserve the peace by enforcing the truth of God on a moral basis; when the machinery of government is fully given to religious bigots to enforce their dogmas, who will stay the tide which leads to persecution and the destruction of religious liberty?
"The Reign of Christ on Earth,"
Or the Voice of the Church in All Ages Concerning the Coming and Kingdom of the Redeemer. By Daniel T. Taylor. Revised and edited with a Preface by H. L. Hastings. 600 pp. Price $1.25. Boston: Scriptural Tract Repository: H. L. Hastings, 47 Cornhill.
This book is a compilation of the statements of religious men concerning their belief in the personal second advent of Christ. The writers are of all denominations, and of all centuries of the Christian era. The work is evidently one of considerable research, and while it cannot make any more sure the Bible evidence on the subject, it is valuable as showing that a belief in the pre-millennial advent is not a thing of recent date or confined to a few.
Work in California.
By M. C. Israel
SANTA ROSA.
ELDER VAN HORN has been holding meetings here since the 11th inst. Average attendance about 100. The interest is good. The ordinances were celebrated yesterday, at which time we had an excellent meeting. To-day an Elder and Deacon were elected and ordained. A good work is being done.
VINA.
Bro. Briggs reports a good interest at Vina, Tehama Co. He is now speaking on the Sabbath question.
CASTROVILLE.
Bro. Lamb writes that the interest is still good. Eleven have decided to obey the truth. He has met with considerable opposition. Sold $10.00 worth of books.
PORTERVILLE.
Brn. Morrison and Brorsen report that they commenced meetings at this place on the 18th, in a schoolhouse, which was well filled.
SAN FRANCISCO.
The work commenced here two weeks ago to make a thorough canvass of the city for interested readers to the SIGNS, is progressing. Our last Wednesday evening meeting showed increasing interest. Our club of periodicals was increased to 190. The following is an extract of a letter from one of our members who lives at Mt. Eden, Alameda Co.: "The names you sent have been received. We find some German and French. We can use more than six copies of the SIGNS. Send me twenty copies more, and ten of the Stimme, and five of the French paper, and I will pay for them. Pray that the Lord will bless the effort."
If there are any persons in any part of the State, or elsewhere, who would like to help us in this work, we will furnish the names. We want to work while the day lasts, for the night will soon come, when the work will be over.
M. C. ISRAEL.
Santa Rosa, Jan. 22.
A Little Bit of Love
A LITTLE bit of patience often makes the sunshine come,
And a little bit of love makes a very happy home;
A little bit of hope makes a rainy day look gay,
And a little bit of charity makes glad a weary way.
BIBLE SANCTIFICATION:
A CONTRAST OF TRUE AND FALSE THEORIES.
BY MRS. E. G. WHITE.
THIS is a pamphlet of only 84 pages, but its value is not to be judged by its size. It is just what its title indicates: a faithful presentation of Bible truth on this important subject, and an exposure of the false theories prevailing in regard to it. Every believer in Bible truth should read it. Buy it, read it, and lend it to your neighbor. Price 10 cts.
Address, PACIFIC PRESS, Oakland, Cal.
A MINE OF INFORMATION.
By John Nevins Andrews
History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week
BY ELD. J. N. ANDREWS.
THE Bible record of the Sabbath; the secular history concerning it; the successive steps by which the change to the first day was made; and the work of restoration, are given in detail.
EVERY TEXT OF SCRIPTURE
Concerning the Sabbath is commented on at length; and the
COMPLETE TESTIMONY OF THE FATHERS
In regard to the Sabbath and first day is given. The comparative merits of the seventh and the first day Sabbaths are fully shown. A copious index enables the reader to find the comments on any text, or the statement of any historian.
Should be read by everybody. 528 pp. Price, $1.25. Address, PACIFIC PRESS, Oakland, Cal.
OUR COUNTRY'S FUTURE FORETOLD.
By Uriah Smith
THE UNITED STATES IN PROPHECY.
BY ELD. U. SMITH.
THIS is a full exposition of a portion of prophecy which applies to our own Government, showing the position the United States holds in prophecy, and the part it has to act in the closing scenes of time.
THE SUNDAY MOVEMENT,
Which is now attracting such general attention. is thoroughly canvassed; and abundant testimony is given to prove that in a few years this will be the
ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION
In this country. Facts and statistics are largely presented, showing in the most conclusive manner that this government is the one pointed out in the prophecy quoted. 209 pages. Bound, 40 cents. Paper covers 20 cents.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
COMPANION TO THE REVISED NEW TESTAMENT.
Explaining the Reasons for the Changes made in the Revised Edition, with
Explanations to the Appendix of the Revised New Testament,
Which contains the Changes Suggested by the American Committee but were not assented to by the English Committee.
Paper covers, 8vo., 25 cents. Cloth, 16mo., 75 cents.
Address, PACIFIC PRESS, Oakland, Cal.
THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES,
By Editor
PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AT OAKLAND, CAL., FOR THE Missionary Society of Seventh-day Adventists.
A twelve-page Religious Family Paper, devoted to a discussion of the Prophecies, Signs of the Times, Second Coming of Christ, Harmony of the Law and Gospel, with Departments devoted to Temperance, The Home Circle, The Missionary Work, and the Sabbath-school.
Price Per Year, . . . . . . . . . $2.00
In Clubs of five or more copies to one address, to be used in Missionary Work, . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
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Our Publications in England
By Editor
ANY of the books, pamphlets, and tracts issued at this Office may be obtained of Eld. J. N. Loughborough, Ravenswood, Shirley Road, Southampton, England, who will furnish Catalogues, and give prices in English money. He will also receive subscriptions for our periodicals.