p. 23 | Review and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 24. (6/13/1907)

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth. — Ed.]

The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

Charles Downey, Rock Hall, Md., periodicals.

D. Arends, Banister, Mo., periodicals and tracts.

Josie Seward, Tyrone, Okla., periodicals and tracts.

W. C. Moffett, Byesville, Ohio, periodicals and tracts.

J. S. Killen, 183 Flint St., Asheville, N. C., periodicals.

Miss Ethel Houston, 806 Madison St., Tampa, Fla., Signs and Watchman.

Elizabeth Christian, Box 203, Claremore, Okla., periodicals in English and German.

Judson A. Baker, Cedaredge, Colo., Signs, Watchman, Liberty, Life and Health, Instructor, and tracts.

Mrs. Eliza Bronson, Marlette, Mich., R. F. D. 2, Box 13, Signs, Watchman, Life Boat, Life and Health, and tracts.

Those sending literature to Mrs. Kate Taylor will please notice the change of address—now 1868 East Eighty-first St., Cleveland, Ohio.

Milo D. Warfle, Box 195, Roswell, N. M., Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, Liberty, Life Boat, and tracts; a continuous supply desired.

Perry Rawlinson, 416 East Hull St., Savannah, Ga., Signs, Life and Health, Watchman, and tracts on the soon coming of the Lord and the mark of the beast.

Obituaries

INNIS.—Died at the Boulder (Colo.) Sanitarium, April 3, 1907, of nephritis complicated with pneumonia, Brother J. W. Innis, aged 43 years, 7 months, and 25 days. Brother Innis gave his heart to God in early life, and united with the Methodist Church. In 1903 he heard the third angel's message, accepted it, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member till his death. He leaves a wife, four children, three brothers, and two half brothers, besides other relatives and friends, to mourn the loss of one whom they loved. The writer conducted the funeral service in the home (Hygiene) church of the deceased, speaking words of comfort from Job 14:14, 15. H. A. AUFDERHAR.

EDWARDS.—Died at Cadosia, N. Y., April 11, 1907, Bennajah Edwards, aged 66 years, 4 months, and 27 days. His last sickness followed typhoid fever, and was a complication of diseases peculiar to old age. He was converted in early manhood, and about eight years before his death embraced the views of Seventh-day Adventists as to what constitutes the proper observance of the fourth commandment, as to the second coming of Christ, and the resurrection, etc. He confessed a strong faith in the atoning merits of Christ. He left two sons and three daughters, who respect the memory of their father. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. Interment was at Hancock, N. Y., where he was laid by the side of Sister Edwards, who passed away a little less than a year before. L. T. NICOLA.

JOHNSON.—Died at the home of her parents at Hawarden, Iowa, April 3, 1907, after a long illness, Miss Hannah E. Johnson, aged 31 years, 6 months, and 12 days. She was converted at the age of sixteen, and soon after joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Big Springs, S. D. She was a faithful and energetic worker in the interests of the message. Having taken the nurses' training course at College View, she devoted the last few years of her life to the care of the sick. It was while thus caring for others that she contracted the typhoid fever last November, which later resulted in other complications that caused her death. She leaves her father and mother, four brothers, and two sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, but they expect to meet her again when the Master gathers his jewels. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, to a large gathering of friends at the Methodist church, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Gilbert. E. G. HAYES.

MAXSON.—Died at the home of her daughter in Tacubaya, Mexico, April 20, 1907, Olive A. Maxson, née Williams. Sister Maxson was born in Portage County, Ohio, March 20, 1834. In March, 1861, she was graduated from the Hygieo-Therapeutic College of Medicine in New York City, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The same year she was married to Daniel H. Maxson, a fellow student, who received his degree at the same time. During the Civil War Sister Maxson and her husband both entered service, she as a nurse in Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, and he as a soldier of the One Hundred and Fifteenth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers. In 1874 they accepted the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventists, and rejoiced in hope of the soon-coming Saviour. In 1893 Sister Maxson was left a widow, and has since lived with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. M. Brown, coming to Mexico with her some four years ago. Her sickness was short, probably beginning with a cold caught on the night of the earthquake, and terminating in death from pneumonia a few days later. She died peacefully and without fear, sustained by the “blessed hope.” Besides her daughter, Sister Brown, she leaves one son and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Funeral discourse was delivered by the writer. G. W. CAVINESS.

Requests for Missionary Readings

The secretary of the Mission Board makes the following request:—

Will the friends desiring to make requests regarding the second Sabbath missionary readings kindly address the same in a separate letter to the Mission Board, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., rather than send them in letters to the Review and Herald? It makes extra work, as well as causing some delay; for the offices of the Mission Board are in a separate building from the Review and Herald. The Review Office people have very kindly copied out all such requests, from their letters; but if a little care is exercised, and this point of information noted by those desiring some change made in readings, it will be greatly appreciated.

Trafficking in Forbidden Things

A READER asks, “Is it proper for a Seventh-day Adventist to sell pork and tobacco?” In view of all the light given our people in reference to the use of swine’s flesh, liquor, and tobacco, we can not understand how a loyal Seventh-day Adventist could hesitate a moment over that question. Tobacco and intoxicating liquor go hand in hand, the one creating a demand for the other, and both working for the ruin of the bodies and souls of individuals. We can not serve God while doling out to men that which is dulling their consciences, benumbing their sensibilities, and rendering it harder for the truths of the third angel’s message to find an entrance to their hearts. This people is set in this world for a purpose, and that purpose is to uphold the light of the gospel, to exemplify Christ, not to pander for pay to the depraved appetites of men. He who deals in such things while claiming to belong to this people is holding up the cause of God to reproach. To any one desiring to do God’s will, but troubled over a question of this kind, we commend this scripture: “If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy.” 1 Cor. 3:17. God does not dwell in a destroyed or defiled temple. Liquor and tobacco are defiling and destroying souls in whom God designed to dwell. He who sells those opiates of the soul, or either of them, is helping on that work of destruction, and God says that the one who does that shall be destroyed. Is it proper, then, that a Seventh-day Adventist should engage in that work? It is entirely out of the question.

A true member of this peculiar people will have so much love for the cause that he can not think of bringing reproach upon that cause by engaging in such traffic.

In the matter of traffic in swine’s flesh, this scripture should be sufficient for any Seventh-day Adventist—any Christian, for that matter: “And the swine, because he parteth the hoof but cheweth not the cud, he is unclean unto you: of their flesh ye shall not eat, and their carcasses ye shall not touch.” Deut. 14:8. We have a message which is to enlighten the world. We can not give it while trafficking in forbidden things.

New Printing Press in Japan

ELDER F. W. FIELD, in a letter from Japan, dated May 6, states that they were that week installing their new printing-press, so that, beginning with the June number, they expected to print their own paper.

The Family Bible Teacher in Singapore

ARRANGEMENTS have been perfected whereby The Family Bible Teacher will be translated and printed at the mission house in Singapore. Thus these good readings will be prepared to communicate the truth to a vast number of native people dwelling in the Malaysian field. Many, we believe, will thereby learn of this blessed message of truth.

Excellent Meetings in the Northwest

Word from Elder K. C. Russell reports they are having most excellent meetings in the Northwest. Here, where a lively interest in religious liberty has been manifested of late, one Sunday evening Brother Russell spoke upon that subject, and among those present were the mayor of the city, a councilman, and a legislator. After the meeting the mayor remarked to one present that these arguments were unanswerable.

Workers Return from European Council Meetings

Elders Daniells, Irwin, Evans, and Thompson, as well as other brethren returning from the European council meetings, safely reached home last Thursday evening. This completed Elder Irwin’s journey around the world in the interests of the message, also Elder Thompson’s long journey to India and Egypt and return. God’s care has manifestly been over his servants, and they are all heartily welcomed home. Elder Spicer was to take a boat sailing a few days later.

Encouraging News from China

Most cheering news continues to come from China, showing how marvelously God is working there to bring the truths of the Sabbath and the nature of man especially before the people. One more pastor has thoroughly embraced the Sabbath truth, and nearly all his flock are firm with him in its observance. Pray for China.

Chile Conference Organized

The good word comes that another conference is organized in South America. This is to be known as the Chile Conference, with Bolivia as its mission field. This constitutes the fourth conference making up the South American Union. The blessing of God is attending the work in that part of the field in a marked manner. Their union president, in speaking of the Chile field, says: “There is a real spirit to lift and support the work.” God blesses this spirit everywhere.

Sabbath-School Lesson Quarterly

By Editor

We have received copies of the Sabbath-school Lesson Quarterly for the third quarter of the present year. The topic for the quarter is the important theme of God's Everlasting Covenant. Every Seventh-day Adventist ought to take up the study of this series of lessons, as attacks upon our position are frequently made from the standpoint of the covenants. The price of the pamphlet is five cents, and it may be obtained from any of our tract societies or publishing houses.

Cutting It Short

By Editor

THIS denomination has great cause to rejoice in the fact that God is opening the door for the admittance of his last warning message into countries that have long been sealed. Our workers in Peru report the organization of the first church of Seventh-day Adventists in that difficult field, and the word comes also that in Bavaria, where fines and imprisonments have been suffered by our people for holding meetings, liberty of public worship is now granted us. These, with other marked evidences of God’s guiding hand and direct oversight of the work, should cause a deeper spirit of devotion to the work on our part, and a greater liberality toward the needy fields and institutions that are appealing for help. It means something to us that God has set his all-powerful hand to the work to “cut it short.” Our lack of faith may lead some of us to declare it a physical impossibility to proclaim this message to the world in this generation. Nevertheless the Word declares, “The Lord will execute his word upon the earth, finishing it and cutting it short.” Rom. 9:28. It is evident that the Lord will surprise some of his own servants by closing his work before their plans are near completion. That is the signification of “cutting it short.” Therefore it behooves us to throw our energies and our means into the work of this closing message now, that both we and they may be of actual service in bringing the work to that condition where God will say, “It is finished.”

Keene Industrial Academy Calendar

The calendar for Keene Industrial Academy for 1907-08 is now ready.