BUSK.—Died of diphtheria, at Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 19, 1905, Myrtle Busk, aged 4 years, 7 months, and 13 days. With her parents she had come to visit relatives, but within three days was stricken down by the dread disease, diphtheria, and died one week later. A brief outdoor service was held in front of the house, interment taking place at Oak Hill Cemetery on the day of death.
C. L. Taylor.
STIFFLER.—Died at his home in Salem, Ore., Oct. 21, 1905, A. J. Stiffler, aged 70 years and 13 days. Brother Stiffler was born in Pennsylvania. In 1855 he moved to Iowa, where he heard the third angel’s message, and ever after was a faithful, consistent Christian. He had a pleasant disposition, and always had a smile and a kind word for every one. To know him was to love him. He leaves a wife, four sons, one daughter, and many friends to mourn their loss. He rests in the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Cor. 15: 26.
J. M. Cole.
PETERSON.—Died near Hartington, Neb., Oct. 31, 1905, Lewis Peterson, aged 22 years, 6 months, and 1 day. Having received injuries from overlifting, he underwent a surgical operation, but died a few days later. He accepted the Saviour during his last illness, and hoped to recover, that he with his family might keep the commandments of God with the remnant people. But the Lord took him, leaving a wife, a baby, and other relatives to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 1: 21.
Jas. W. Beams.
ROGERS.—Died at Covert, Mich., Nov. 16, 1905, Mrs. Mary Rogers, wife of Jerome Rogers, aged 37 years, 8 months, and 10 days. Nine years ago Sister Rogers accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. She was a faithful member of the Covert church, having served for a number of years as church clerk. Her death was caused by typhoid fever. Her parents, two sisters, a husband, and a daughter remain to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral sermon was delivered by the writer to a large assembly of friends and neighbors; text, Rev. 14: 13, 14.
M. N. Campbell.
HOPKINS.—Died at Rocky Ford, Colo., Oct. 15, 1905, Mary Jeannette Hopkins, in her thirty-sixth year. She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church Oct. 5, 1899, and from that time her life was in harmony with her profession. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases, typhoid and tuberculosis being most prominent. For nearly three months she was a great sufferer, but during all that time not a word of complaint was heard from her lips. She died in full confidence of a glorious resurrection at the coming of our Saviour. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 9: 24.
Geo. M. Alway.
JENSEN.—Died at Keene, Tex., Oct. 14, 1905, Mrs. Jensen, wife of Elder A. W. Jensen. Sister Jensen was born in Denmark, Aug. 16, 1837, and was united in marriage to Elder Jensen Oct. 11, 1868. In 1872 Brother Jensen came to Texas, where he was afterward joined by his wife and two daughters. In the meantime he had become a Christian, accepted present truth, and was preaching the message. As soon as they came in contact with the truth, they accepted it, and she died with a firm hope in the resurrection of the dead. She was loved by all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of sympathizing friends, from Rev. 14: 13.
C. Sorenson.
PORTER.—Died at Elk Point, S. D., Oct. 4, 1905, of ulcer of the stomach, Ira D. Porter, aged 44 years, 10 months, and 4 days. Brother Porter’s parents heard and accepted present truth in the early days of the message, and thus he was familiar with the Adventist doctrines from his childhood. He was baptized and united with the church in August, 1884. Brother Porter died strong in the faith. Some hours before his death, he called his wife and five children around him and admonished them to meet him in the kingdom. Besides these, his mother, four brothers, and four sisters survive him. The funeral service was conducted from the chapel of the Elk Point Industrial School. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 14: 3 and Job 14: 14.
C. F. Betts.
PERDUE.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Maugham, La., Oct. 27, 1905, Mark Perdue, aged 46 years, 4 months, and 19 days. Brother Perdue accepted present truth in 1884, and came to Louisiana in 1900, settling at Welsh with his family of six children. He engaged in church-school work at Hobart, from 1901-03. In harmony with a recommendation of the conference of 1904 he located at Maugham, and engaged in ministerial work as much as he could with his other duties, having been licensed to preach. He was instrumental in bringing several to the acceptance of the Sabbath. He was faithful to the end, and rests from his labors, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. C. Jones (Baptist), and burial took place at Lone Cherry.
S. B. Horton.
BEARDSLEE.—Fell asleep at her home in Healdsburg, Cal., Oct. 28, 1905, after much patient suffering, Mrs. F. G. Hyatt Beardslee, aged 47 years and 11 months. Her mother was a Sabbath-keeper. Sister Beardslee accepted present truth while at a convent. She was united in marriage to Elder W. N. Hyatt, and to them were born two sons and two daughters, all but one of whom still survive. She shared with her husband the joys and trials incident to a minister’s life, until he was laid to rest. In the spring of 1905 she married Prof. J. W. Beardslee. During her last days she suffered a great deal, but always bore her pain with courage and patience. Her faith was firm to the end, and she rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Comforting words were spoken by the writer from 2 Cor. 4: 17, 18.
J. H. Behrens.
HALL.—Died at Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 6, 1905, of internal cancer, Mrs. Helen M. Hall, in the seventy-second year of her age. The greater part of Sister Hall’s life was spent in Michigan, but at the time of her death, she was living with her only surviving child, Mrs. Amelia Staines, and her grandson, O. R. Staines, business manager of the Oakwood School at Huntsville, Ala. She was a great sufferer in her last sickness, yet Christian patience and a cheerful disposition were manifested in the closing days of her life. The funeral was held in the school chapel, and was attended by the faculty and students. The services were conducted by Elder A. J. Haysmer, Prof. G. H. Baber, and the writer, the latter speaking words of comfort from 1 Peter 1: 3, 4. We laid her to rest in Maple Hill Cemetery, on the outskirts of the quiet city of Huntsville, to await the glorious resurrection morning.
W. J. Blake.
BARTLETT.—Killed near Talbot, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Oct. 19, 1905, in her fifty-eighth year, Ellen Sophia Bartlett, wife of Byron G. Bartlett. Sister Bartlett was struck by a falling tree while returning, through the woods, to her home, after a visit to her daughter’s, about three miles distant. The horse, frightened by the falling of the tree, ran, throwing her out of the buggy. She was soon found by a neighbor, and was taken to her home. She lived only a few minutes after reaching home, but was conscious, and had the privilege of seeing and talking with her husband and two youngest sons before she passed away. She knew she could not live, and met death with Christian courage, bright with the hope of immortality. This has been a source of great comfort to the bereaved family. Brother and Sister Bartlett accepted the advent message under the labors of Elder M. W. Lewis about three years ago. Sister Bartlett’s life was one of sweet Christian patience, and she was loved by all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
E. R. Williams.
McREYNOLDS.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 19, 1905, of tuberculosis, Maude Johnson McReynolds, beloved wife of Wm. H. McReynolds, son of Elder C. McReynolds. Sister McReynolds was converted, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Keene, Tex., while only a girl, and always lived a consistent Christian life. She married Wm. H. McReynolds at her home in Keene, April 19, 1890, and went immediately with him to Oklahoma City, O. T., where they lived for three years. During this time there was born to them a baby girl, Willie Maude, who lived to be seventeen months old, but who then died of spinal meningitis. Mrs. McReynolds barely survived her little girl, and was ever afterward an invalid. Though she suffered long and severely, and was often near death’s door, she never lost courage nor despaired of life, until a few days previous to her death, when she realized that she must go, and cheerfully accepted the conclusion. Her faith was firm and bright, and she died knowing that she will rest in the Lord, and live happily in the bright eternal home. She leaves her husband and a five-weeks’ old baby, her father, her mother, and six brothers and sisters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. The remains were buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, at Battle Creek, Mich.
Alonzo T. Jones.
ROBINSON.—Died at her home in South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 12, 1905, Mrs. Edna Dewey Robinson, wife of the late Elder D. A. Robinson, aged 60 years. She was born in Berlin, Vt., in 1845, and was married to Elder Robinson Oct. 29, 1875. From that time they were intimately connected with the cause of present truth. She was a faithful wife, sharing the responsibilities placed upon him. They bore a prominent part in the founding of the South Lancaster Academy. One year he was the principal, and she a teacher in the school. In 1887 they were asked to go to South Africa. Their work in that field was a success. In a short time they went to London, England, where he remained for six years in charge of that field. In 1895 they were called to go to India, where Elder Robinson died at his post, Dec. 29, 1899. Sister Robinson returned to London the following year, and from there to this country. Her experiences in India so affected her health that from that time, as she often expressed herself, she was unable to accomplish as much as she wished in the cause of God. But since returning to the United States her falling health in no way lessened her burden for the cause in India. In India she adopted an East Indian girl, who usually accompanied her as she went from place to place to speak of the needs of that field. From the time of the General Conference in Washington her hold on life seemed to grow weaker, but her burden for India increased. Last July she had a serious attack of heart failure, and August 10 a paralytic shock. At her request several seasons of prayer were had in her behalf, and for a time she would seem to rally. In her last sickness she suffered much, but uncomplainingly. She realized that her end was near, but until the last she clung to life that she might present India’s needs to the people. Elder Robinson and his wife also adopted an English girl, who was with her at the time of her death. A sister and other near friends and relatives mourn their loss. Sister Robinson lived and died a Christian. The funeral was held in the South Lancaster church, attended by a large and attentive congregation. Elders H. W. Cottrell, A. E. Place, and E. W. Farnsworth, and the writer took part in the services, remarks being based upon Ps. 116: 15. She was laid to rest with her parents in Montpelier, Vt.
S. N. Haskell.
Religious Instruction in Public Schools
By Editor
IN the Pacific Commercial Advertiser of November 1, published at Honolulu, H. I., we find a communication of considerable length written by Elder C. D. M. Williams, setting forth the reasons for opposing the introduction of religious instruction into the public schools of that city. It appears that this question is being agitated there, and that the Advertiser has approved of the plan under the plea of teaching morality in the schools. Brother Williams presents the sound principles of religious liberty, and declares that “this introduction of religion into the public schools is a menace to the religious freedom of our country.”
Ministry of Healing
By E. R. PALMER
OUR second edition of “Ministry of Healing,” which has been published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, is now ready, and a supply can be obtained in all parts of the United States from the publishing houses and their branches and from the State tract societies. Books will be supplied to individuals, churches, and sanitariums at retail rate, $1.50 a copy. If single copies of the book are required sent by mail, fifteen cents should be added for postage. We believe that in most cases churches and sanitariums will be able to secure their supplies in quantities, so that they can be sent by freight at small expense, in which case the publishing house or tract society will prepay the freight.
E. R. PALMER
Secretary of Relief Bureau.
For the Week of Prayer
By W. A. SPICER
A SUPPLY of a new leaflet, “Blazing Light in the Regions Beyond,” has been sent to church elders for immediate distribution among members. It tells the story of Korea. God’s providences in these out-of-the-way corners must inspire all hearts to pray and give for missions as never before.
A few missionary collecting cards have also been sent to church elders, who are requested to give them out to any who can use them after the week of prayer in soliciting a “holiday thank-offering” for missions from those not members. Often people of the world or of other churches are glad to join at this season in gifts for missions. A few who used these cards last year gathered several hundred dollars to add to the annual offering in the days between the week of prayer and the new year. The money thus collected should be sent through the usual channel as an addition to the annual offering for missions.
The REVIEW containing the readings for the week of prayer was sent last week to church elders, conference laborers, and isolated members, so far as we have their addresses. A package was also sent to each State office. If any has failed to receive a copy, he should send to his conference office, or to the Mission Board, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.
W. A. SPICER, Secretary.
Federation and Belief in Christ
THE Inter-Church Federation Conference just held in New York City adopted a resolution making belief in “Jesus Christ our divine Lord and Saviour” a requisite of admission to the federation, thus shutting out the Unitarians and Universalists as organized bodies. This moves the New York Sun to make the following editorial comment:—
It is true that both the Unitarians and the Universalists as organizations are now small, and instead of growing with the growth of the population have rather fallen back, but their general spirit of criticism of the orthodox Protestant positions has extended greatly and essentially modified the sentiment of a religious public once bitterly opposed to them.
Practical Universalism has entered into every Protestant denomination. . . . Unitarianism is expressed in the higher Biblical criticism which is now so dominant even in Protestant orthodoxy. Unitarian churches of Boston have largely lost their strength to Episcopal parishes. An Episcopal rector of Rochester in this State has been charged with heresy in practically denying the virgin birth of Jesus. Like denial is made by many of the prominent clergy of the Church of England. If even the ministers at the late New York conference which voted to make belief in the divinity of Christ an absolute prerequisite of admission to the federation organized were catechized and cross-examined on the subject of their own belief, would not the answers be likely to indicate an absence of positiveness in themselves?
This estimate of the extent to which orthodox Protestantism has departed from its original platform is undoubtedly correct. This modern apostasy is preparing the way for that threefold union which will act its part in the closing days of the great controversy.
Please Look at That Wrapper
By Editor
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Workers Returning to India
THOSE who have assisted in the sale of the special edition of the Bible Training School in order to provide funds for the return of Brother and Sister L. J. Burgess to India will be gratified to know that these workers are now well on their way to their field of labor. They sailed from New York, November 1. Arrangements have been made so that remittances on account of this India fund, in payment either for the magazines or for pledges, can be forwarded to the Bible Training School, South Lancaster, Mass.
Children’s Missionary Service Program
By Editor
NEXT week we shall print a program of missionary exercises for a special children's service, recommended to be held on the last Sabbath of the year, December 30. Miss Houser is arranging this program by request of the General Conference Committee. Last year the children's service was very helpful, and we trust that those having to do with church and Sabbath-school interests will plan to make this exercise a blessing to old and young this year also.
Church Federation and Religious Liberty
LETTERS written by Brother John S. Wightman, secretary of the Religious Liberty Department of the New York Conference, appeared in two New York papers, the Sun and the Globe, last week, calling attention to the possible consequences involved in the movement for federation among the Protestant churches. This was followed by a further discussion of the question of a church trust both editorially and by another correspondent.
Workers Returning to Spain
WE had a call recently from Brother Walter Bond and his family, who sailed from New York November 18, returning to Spain, after a year's absence from that field. They are glad to return to that needy Catholic country.
The Week of Prayer
The week of prayer has been appointed for December 9-16. The readings to be used during that week were printed in the REVIEW of November 23.