Earlier text: JapanRECENTLY a layman of Philadelphia, writing to the Presbyterian, speaks of the work for the submerged classes in our large American cities. He feels that the need of this class of people, as of all peoples outside of Christ, is the old-fashioned gospel:— The greatest need of these unfortunate people is the gospel, the real gospel. They see sin stripped of all its disguises, a savage monster ready to destroy them; and when a preacher goes among them, saying that sin is only misunderstanding, only imperfect development, they count him either a liar or a fool. Their trouble is too serious for the dainty trifler lisping esthetic phrases. They are in desperate need, and want the help of the strong Son of God. The gospel can do more for the toiling, suffering masses than free baths, picture galleries, playgrounds, and the whole list of fashionable substitutes. These things have some value; but it is amazing that any Christian minister should put his main dependence upon such subordinate aids when he might use the greatest power in the world,—the same gospel which, in Luther's time, saved ignorant, drunken Saxony, which tamed the berserker rage of the Northmen, and raised the fierce clansmen of Scotland to the highest plane of civilization. Commenting upon this testimony, the Lutheran Witness of June 23 says:— This testimony emphasizes anew the old truth. The times have changed, and the conditions under which men live, since the days when the gospel saved drunken Saxony. But the spiritual needs of man are now what they were then,—he must be born again through the means of grace. Far be it from any Christian to discourage efforts to ameliorate the temporal lot of those born or sunken in an atmosphere of squalor or vice. But farther still be it from him to think that his work is done until he has brought to these perishing souls the message of deliverance from sin through the blood of the Lamb of God. No human substitute will take the place of Heaven's remedy for sin-sick souls. When God instituted the gospel of Jesus Christ for the salvation of man, he provided a system applicable to every age and every nationality, and to every condition of mankind. It alone is the power of God unto salvation in reaching lost humanity. An Unusual Spectacle
By Editor
THE current issue of our Protestant Magazine—which, by the way, is getting for itself a name even beyond our own ranks as a veritable storehouse of important documents—has an interesting article by Elder L. R. Conradi, reporting the stir that the last papal encyclical has been making in Europe. It has put the Pope in a position where he has had to back down publicly in more than one instance. Speaking of the protest from various countries against the Pope’s style of attack on the Reformation, Elder Conradi’s article says:— But the most striking position of all is that taken by the king of Saxony. This country, with its four millions of people, has scarcely two hundred thousand Catholics; but the king himself is a Catholic, and his own brother, Prince Max, is a priest and professor of Canonical Rights, at the Catholic university in Fryburg, Switzerland. On the thirteenth of June the king called his ministers together, after they had protested against these attacks in a session they had held, and informed them that he had personally written to the Pope. And the German papers state that he has even written two personal letters to the Pope, in which he protests against these statements in the encyclical. And now the sequel is told by the London Christian as follows:— In an autograph letter to the king of Saxony,—the Roman Catholic monarch of a predominantly Protestant country,—the Pope, in answer to the strong protests made by the king on the part of his Protestant subjects, states that he had no wish to offend the German Protestants by the strictures upon the Reformers which were made in the Borromean encyclical, and that he has “withdrawn,” the passages which had given offense. The communication is, however, of deep interest beyond the borders of Saxony; for the question naturally arises: If the passages in question—as concerning faith and morals—came from an infallible pontiff, why should they be withdrawn? The Vatican must surely rue the day when it launched the Borromean encyclical upon the world, it has compelled so many humiliations and apologies. After patching up a sort of peace with the states of Germany, the Pope now sends soft words to Holland, assuring the young queen of that Lutheran stronghold that he “has learned with regret of the erroneous interpretation given in the Netherlands to the Borromean encyclical, and that his holiness was deeply troubled,” etc. Such belated penitence deceives nobody. At the same time, it is certainly an edifying spectacle to see the Roman pontiff declaring that he meant no harm, and calling back the harmless thunder of his recent denunciation! THE author of “Behind the Veil in Persia” says: “In all mosques which once were Christian churches, it is customary for the mullah to preach with a naked sword in his hand. This is done in order to remind the people that the Mohammedan religion was propagated by the sword, and must, if necessary, be retained by the same means.” Against German Rationalism
WITHIN the German state-church there is arising a movement much like the earlier Methodist revival, which at first aimed at a work within the Church of England, rather than at the establishment of another denomination. This German protest against state-church formality and rationalism takes the name of the Fellowship Movement. It is organizing meetings for prayer and Bible study, and training evangelical workers. The organizers declare:— Our associations can no longer endure preaching in which the unbelief of modern theology finds expression. They simply refuse any longer to hear such preaching. The movement is said to emphasize justification by faith, and the acceptance of the Holy Scriptures as the inspired Word of God. Our brethren in the intensely Catholic countries where the Church of Rome still holds its power must read with interest some of the admissions which the prelates of that church are making in other lands. In the current North American Review, Archbishop Ireland, of St. Paul, attacks the methods of the Methodist Church in Italy. He claims it is not the presence of that church in Italy, but their methods, that he complains of, and adds:— Efforts at self-expansion are legitimate in any organization; to preach its tenets is a right none will deny to any church that believes it has a mission to humanity. That is a good word for the freedom of religion from state control or repression. Yet there is not a land on earth where the Roman clergy have the power to-day, where the representatives of Protestant missionary societies are not subject to persecution and attack merely for exercising this right which the archbishop so readily acknowledges—in America. Southern California
By E. E. ANDROSS.
DURING the early part of the summer we had two tents pitched in different parts of the city of Los Angeles, one in San Diego, one in Orange, one in San Bernardino, and one in Lankershim. In planning for our summer’s work we endeavored to make the efforts in the cities as strong as possible under the circumstances; hence considerable thought was given to the tent companies. We endeavored in each case to secure the most prominent location possible. In each tent the interior arrangement was very inviting, and special effort was made to make the music attractive. From the first service in each tent the attendance was unusually large, and composed of a superior class of hearers. The results thus far have been very gratifying. From one hundred fifty to one hundred seventy-five persons have begun the observance of the Sabbath, and to the present one hundred ten have been baptized. On the whole the ordinary operating expenses of the tents have been more than met by the contributions. There seems to be a spirit of inquiry, such as I have never witnessed before, on the part of an increasingly large number of people. I am fully persuaded that we have come to a time when God will do great things for us as we respond to his oft-repeated and urgent appeals to give the message to the multitudes in our great cities, as well as to the towns and villages. Our people have readily responded to every call we have made for help in aggressive work. We are endeavoring to educate the lay members in all kinds of missionary work. For some time an experienced Bible worker has been holding Bible classes in our churches in and about Los Angeles for the purpose of teaching our people how to conduct Bible studies with their neighbors on all points of the faith. Our missionary secretary is devoting his entire time to the work of training all in the art of placing our literature in the hands of the people by selling it, loaning it, giving it away, and sending it through the mails. The conference committee has recently appointed an experienced man to lead out in the campaign with the relief books, devoting his entire time to that work. Realizing the need of more experienced Bible workers last spring, we opened a Bible training-school in Los Angeles to meet this want. At one of the services during the week of prayer last autumn, a sister felt constrained to make an offering to God’s cause, and it occurred to her that the conference might have use for a house she had in a residential part of the city. The matter came to my attention, and at once I felt that it would make an excellent home for training Bible workers, and soon we had made all necessary arrangements for its transfer to the conference. While it was not given outright, it was sold to us at a greatly reduced price, and on very easy terms. The school is now in operation, and we believe it will prove to be a blessing to our work. We have recently erected a neat little chapel with a seating capacity of about one hundred seventy-five, very conveniently located for work among the various nationalities, especially the Spanish and Russian. Brother Blunt, who recently returned from Mexico, is giving his entire time to work for the Spanish. An effort will be made to bring the truth to the Russian population also; and later we hope to extend our efforts to the Italians, Japanese, and Chinese. We have one church for the colored people which is doing splendid work. We are of good courage, and are looking forward to the early triumph of the message. _Montana Camp-Meeting_
By J. C. FOSTER
THE work in Montana is onward; and while we have met with some reverses the present season, our work has gone steadily forward. The first camp-meeting of the season was held at Helena, June 16-26. This was the State meeting, and was attended by Elders G. B. Thompson and E. W. Farnsworth from the General Conference, and Elders C. W. Flaiz and A. J. Breed from the union conference. The attendance at this meeting was fair, but not so large as we have seen in former years. There was an excellent spirit throughout, and quite a number were converted. A number of soldiers from the fort near by attended, and three of them took a stand for the truth. At the close of this meeting we went to the town of Kalispell, four hundred miles to the northwest, where Brethren C. J. Rider and C. H. Rittenhouse were holding a tent-meeting. Here we had a local camp-meeting, July 11-17. Though this meeting was not largely attended, and we had no outside help, the Lord was with us, and we had a good little meeting. A number have decided to obey the truth there, and the work is still going forward. Our last camp-meeting for the summer, which was held at Darby, August 22-28, was an excellent meeting. The Lord was with us in converting power, and quite a number gave themselves anew to God. Elder J. M. Willoughby, of the Idaho Conference; Elder H. W. Decker, of Portland, Ore.; and Prof. M. E. Cady were with us. One feature of our meetings this year was a “missionary field day,” when all gained some experience in actual missionary work by selling our papers and magazines to the people. We believe there is a great future before us in this work, and that all should take it up in earnest. We have had two tent companies in the field this season,—Brethren Rider and Rittenhouse, as mentioned above; and Elder Paul Iverson, with Brethren Wikander and Brockman as assistants, in the eastern part of the State. These companies are at present nearly eight hundred miles apart. Brother Iverson and his company have met some bitter opposition, but by much seeking of God they have come off victorious, and some are being won to the truth. We have met this year with some reverses. Early in the spring we had several weeks of very warm weather, which took a great deal of snow from the mountains; this resulted in a shortage of water during July and August, when it was so much needed. This has been the driest year Montana has seen in twenty-five years. Again, early in June we had a hard freeze, which killed most of our fruit. The school at Bozeman lost nearly one thousand dollars by this freeze, and to add still more to our reverses we have suffered severely by the recent terrible fires that have swept over our mountains, and destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of timber. The fire was all around us at the time of the Darby meeting, and at one time came within seven miles of our camp. The sun was obscured for days, and some days the smoke and ashes so filled the air that we could scarcely see, and it was hard to breathe. God in mercy sent a snow-storm, which checked the fire and saved many lives and much property. These conditions have somewhat shortened our tithe and other funds, but our trust is in God; and as the cause is the Lord’s, we know that he will care for it. We are of good courage, and are pressing forward.
J. C. FOSTER. North Carolina Camp-Meeting
By W. A. Hennig
THIS meeting was held in Kernersville, with a good attendance of our people. Two weeks before the meeting a tent had been pitched, in which large numbers of citizens assembled to listen to the truths for to-day. These people, with many from the surrounding country, attended the services each evening during the camp, and there is every reason to believe that some of them will accept the truth. The camp-meeting was a good one from the first to the last. The people were not only anxious to study the truth, but to do something for its advancement in foreign fields as well as in the home land. The tithe had been materially increased during the year, but in this the brethren felt that they were still lacking. They were glad to contribute their quota to the $300,000 Fund. Thus far the Southeastern Union, according to its membership, has outrun all other unions. Conditional and unconditional pledges above five hundred dollars were made to the foreign work, aside from collections for the $300,000 Fund. The Sabbath-school offerings for the two Sabbaths of the camp were fifty dollars. God has certainly put it into the heart of this people to do what they can to support the work in the great mission fields. The zeal of union and local officers has contributed much to this good work. The business of the conference received careful consideration. Brother G. W. Wells had worked hard during the year, and his labors were blessed by God and appreciated by the brethren; but his impaired health would not permit him to take the presidency of the conference another year. He will take charge of the work in Asheville as a union conference18laborer. Brother George M. Brown was elected president, with the understanding that he should be released as soon as his wife is well enough to go back to the great and needy Mexican field. Brother M. H. Brown was re-elected conference treasurer and secretary. His experience in, and devotion to, the cause, his wise counsel and fatherly care, have been, under God, a great blessing to the work in North Carolina. The last Sabbath of the meeting was a good day in the camp. Brother W. L. Killen was ordained to the gospel ministry, and twelve persons followed their Lord in baptism. We see much to encourage the brethren in North Carolina. AFTER my return from Santo Domingo in February, I began work with our Spanish paper, the Centinela de la Verdad. In three months, spending what time I could, with the Lord's help I was able to collect over five hundred dollars in subscriptions. The first of June we began meetings in Arecibo. The first week we had a good attendance; but soon the enemy was aroused, and his efforts had their effect upon our work. However, some are very much interested. A young man who had preached two years, accepted the truth and was baptized. We believe that in a little time he will make an excellent worker. Others desired baptism, but we thought best to have them wait awhile. The Porto Ricans are a difficult people to work for. They are unstable in character, and think nothing of changing their religion as one changes his coat. But there are many honest souls among them, who really desire to know what is truth, and are willing to obey it. One man who lives twelve miles in the country, attended the meetings as often as possible, walking the whole distance. Another who lives in Manati, the second town of Arecibo, attended some of the meetings, accepted the truth presented, and now is telling it to others. He had preached four years. As soon as the church heard of his conversion, they offered him a position if he would leave the Sabbath. He had received thirty dollars a month. He is very poor, but he made arrangements for his wife to visit her parents, in order that he might not be at any expense while preaching the truth without pay. He will work for our mission among the country people, and we believe will do much good. All his friends have turned against him, telling him he and his family are disgraced. But they are full of courage. Brother Cochran, one of the canvassers who came to Porto Rico in March, began work with the Centinela after studying the language only two months. He has done well with the papers, and at the same time has made good progress in learning the language. The Lord will richly bless all who will dedicate themselves without reserve to his work. WRITING regarding the opening of a new mission in northern Basutoland, Brother M. E. Emmerson says:— “You will be glad to learn that, after some considerable delay in getting the work started in north Basutoland, a suitable site has been given, and plans for buildings are being perfected; in fact, the building work has started. “In spite of the opposition to granting Seventh-day Adventists a mission home in north Basutoland, the Spirit of God so worked upon the hearts of chiefs and people that all said against us turned out for us. We have been given about twelve and one-half morgens [a morgen is a little over two acres] of well-watered land, where the buildings will be erected, and the promise of as much land as we need to put our work on a successful basis. “We all feel to praise God for his kind watch-care that has been over the work and the workers in north Basutoland. We are greatly encouraged as we see the prospects for future work in this region. “Meetings in the village near the mission property have been started with a fair attendance and good attention. These meetings are held each Sabbath and Sunday. We are anxiously looking forward to having a good school, and also to seeing the book work developed. “We were thankful to have an opportunity of demonstrating our methods of caring for the sick. The results were good, and had a favorable influence for our work. We hope to make this feature prominent. “When presenting your supplications to the throne of grace, remember the work and the workers in Basutoland.” As an illustration of how the Lord may turn into a blessing what is designed as opposition by the enemies of the truth, Brother H. C. Olmstead mentions the following incident:— “The Basutoland roads were not made for cycling, but circumstances seem to make it necessary here. The opposing element (white) tried to make the best use of this by saying we were not missionaries, and that we must be very poor to walk, or ride a bicycle. In this ridicule they were quite free, even before Brother Kalaka, our native teacher. I must admit that when on the road I did not enjoy meeting them,—they in their fine carts, or mounted on good horses with native attendants, and I with the sweat running off my face, and covered with dust, pushing the bicycle over a bad road. These sarcastic remarks reached Chief Jonathan, but did not produce the effect intended. A man brought a horse to me, and said, ‘Chief Jonathan told me to bring this horse to you and leave it.’ Chief Levi said Jonathan told him that he had sent a horse for us to use, as it was not good to always ride a bicycle. “My mind goes to the seventy-third psalm: ‘Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. . . . But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.’” Letter From Pauliasi Bunoa, Our Fijian Minister
By P. Bunoa
(From the Australasian Union Recorder) DEAR BRETHREN: I often and continually think of you, but I have not been able to write very often on account of my journeyings here and there to the different islands both large and small, that I may preach abroad the religion of Jesus Christ; but I must report in brief to you at this time. It has now been perhaps about ten years since the true church entered Fiji. There were but a few of us when it first started, but now there are about three hundred, and the number in the town of students is about forty. There are others19who have gone from the school that they may work in the cause of God in different towns. The work of God connected with the true church in Fiji is going forward, and becoming firmly established. Concerning myself, it is true that my strength of body is becoming weaker; but my prayers to God each day are growing stronger. Daily I cry unto God that he will remember Fiji, and, in fact, every other land in which has entered this true church, that it may be kept clean, and may be a true fold for all true men. I am not leaning to my body, which is weak; I am leaning on God, who is powerful. I often pray for you, and have great confidence in you, and I ask that you also will pray for me, that I may continue to be useful for a long time still in the work of God that is continually before my eyes. As I look to the different churches in Fiji, it is evident that although they are inclosed inside their folds, they are still in a very bad way, because they do not have power. They are looking about for light, but do not find it because they do not look to the right place. I send very much love to you all. (Translated by J. E. Fulton) New Mexico Camp-Meeting
By W. W. Eastman
The first camp-meeting held in New Mexico since its organization into a conference was held at Roswell, August 18-28. There was present from the first a good attendance of our people from the different churches, so that all the tents available were more than filled. There was also a good attendance of the people from the city, especially at the evening meetings, and a real interest was manifested in the word spoken, some taking their stand for the truth. The business sessions of the conference passed off pleasantly and harmoniously. Reports showed progress in the work. Two new churches were received into the conference. Elder H. L. Hoover was re-elected as president, and Brother Frank Weeks as the conference secretary and treasurer. Brother R. L. Benton is secretary of the Missionary Volunteer work. A revival meeting was held each Sabbath, and a goodly number responded to the call to seek the Lord for special help and strength, a number yielding their hearts to God for the first time. The meeting was a real encouragement and strength to those who attended, and many expressed themselves as returning home with renewed courage and faith in God and his precious truth. Sabbath evening a baptismal service was held, and five persons were baptized in a beautiful stream a few steps from the camp. Others will take this step later. The conference laborers begin another year's work with renewed courage, and faith in God for success. ALBANY.—I take this means of informing the many inquiring friends in the different parts of the great harvest-field why I retired from the ministry for a time, and to tell them that, though silent, I have never lost my interest in the message. Now I am much stronger physically, and also spiritually. I left Kansas in the middle of July last year, and in July this year began public work in the Western Oregon Conference. While I had all the time endeavored to do something to advance the work, I felt that I could no longer content myself without devoting all my time to God's service; so the brethren gave me a place among them. Accordingly, I began work in Albany, and the prospects for success are good. I am glad to be in the work again, and feel ready for any place in it where God calls, be it at home or in a foreign field. I have never lost my burden for the foreign work, having tasted the experience a little. But if I remain in the home field, I may be able to tell others of the difficulties and need of support in the regions beyond.
J. G. KNIGHT. Fireside Correspondence School
By W. E. Howell
THE inexorable laws of nature do not vary to meet our individual needs. In stately procession the minutes, hours, and days march by, each with the gold opportunity in his hand for him who will but see and take. Though it sometimes seems that in one sense “time travels in divers paces with divers persons,” yet experience convinces universal man that the poet spoke truthfully when he said,— “Nae man can tether tide or time.” The nearest we can come to overtaking time that has left us behind is to make the most of what remains to us. Now only seventeen days from the date of this paper remain of the time announced until our autumn opening, October 3,—the time in which we have promised to accept all applications for studies in the Fireside Correspondence School, at the old tuition rates. By enrolling within these seventeen days you will save from one seventh to one sixth on your tuition to apply on the next studies you will be sure to want. Better do it, and do it now, that there may be no possible slip in your plans. There is often a slip in so small a matter as putting a cup of water to the lips; a slip in your plan for study this winter would be much more serious than that. Avoid slips by enrolling early. We have extended the time for enrollment at the old rates till November 1 for students outside of the United States and Canada, but we can not do this for any one else. A steady stream of applications is emptying into our desk daily. The time has come when every one has decided whether or not he can attend a residence school. If not, there is nothing to hinder your attending our school but procrastination; and procrastination will steal away from you not only time, but education, happiness, usefulness, life—if you let it. Judging from our correspondence, our six new studies are being appreciated. Our old ones are not at all out of date. One of the best evidences that our correspondence work is successful is the fact that our old students are applying for additional subjects. Remember that our new calendar gives full information on all points, including a list of the instructors; that our doors are open to the admission of students the year round; but that you gain several distinct advantages by enrolling before October 3. And do not forget that time is passing. Address Fireside Correspondence School, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. W. E. HOWELL, Principal. (Selections from the Testimonies made by Miss S. E. Peck) THE church has a special work to do in educating and training its children that they may not, in attending school, or in any other association, be influenced by those of corrupt habits. The world is full of iniquity and disregard of the requirements of God. The cities have become as Sodom, and our children are daily being exposed to many evils. . . . Many families, who, for the purpose of educating their children, move to places where our large schools are established, would do better service for the Master by remaining where they are. They should encourage the church of which they are members to establish a church-school where the children within their borders could receive an all-round, practical Christian education. It would be vastly better for their children, for themselves, and for the cause of God, if they would remain in the smaller churches, where their help is needed, instead of going to the larger churches, where, because they are not needed, there is a constant temptation to fall into spiritual inactivity. Wherever there are a few Sabbath-keepers, the parents should unite in providing a place for a day-school where their children and youth can be instructed. They should employ a Christian teacher, who, as a consecrated missionary, will educate the children in such a way as to lead them to become missionaries. Let teachers be employed who will give a thorough education in the common branches, the Bible being made the foundation and life of all study. Parents should gird on the armor, and by their own example teach their children to be missionaries. They should work while it is day; for “the night cometh, when no man can work.” John 9:4. If they will put forth unselfish efforts, perseveringly teaching their children to bear responsibilities, the Lord will work with them. . . . Altogether too little attention has been given our children and youth. The older members of the church have not looked upon them with tenderness and sympathy, desiring that they might be advanced in the divine life, and the children have therefore failed to develop in the Christian life as they should have done. Some church-members who have loved and feared God in the past are allowing their business to be all-absorbing, and are hiding their light under a bushel. Shall the youth be left to drift hither and thither, to become discouraged, and to fall into temptations that are everywhere lurking to catch their unwary feet? The work that lies nearest our church-members is to become interested in our youth, with kindness, patience, and tenderness giving them line upon line, precept upon precept. O where are the fathers and mothers in Israel? There ought to be a large number who, as stewards of the grace of Christ, would feel not merely a casual interest but a special interest in the young. There ought to be many whose hearts are touched by the pitiable situation in which our youth are placed, who realize that Satan is working by every conceivable device to draw them into his net. God requires the church to arouse from its lethargy, and see what manner of service is demanded in this time of peril. The eyes of our brethren and sisters should be anointed with the heavenly eye-salve, that they may discern the necessities of this time. The lambs of the flock must be fed, and the Lord of heaven is looking on to see who is doing the work he desires to have done for the children and youth. . . . When the children of Israel were gathered out from among the Egyptians, the Lord said: “For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the first-born in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord. . . . And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in the basin; and none of you shall go out at the door of his house until the morning. For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you. And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons forever.” Ex. 12:12, 22-24. The blood upon the lintel of the door symbolized the blood of Christ, who alone saved the first-born of the Hebrews from the curse. Any one of the children of the Hebrews who was found in an Egyptian habitation was destroyed. This experience of the Israelites was written for the instruction of those who should live in the last days. Before the overflowing scourge shall come upon the dwellers of the earth, the Lord calls upon all who are Israelites indeed to prepare for that event. To parents he sends the warning cry, Gather your children into your own houses; gather them away from those who are disregarding the commandments of God, who are teaching and practising evil. Get out of the large cities as fast as possible. Establish church-schools. Give your children the Word of God as the foundation of all their education. This is full of beautiful lessons; and if pupils make it their study in the primary grade below, they will be prepared for the higher grade above. The word of God comes to us at this20time: “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers; for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? and what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and ye shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” 2 Cor. 6: 14-18. Where are your children? Are you educating them to discern and to escape the corruptions that are in the world through lust? Are you seeking to save their souls? or are you by your neglect siding in their destruction?—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VI, pages 193-198. Christian Education
By H. R. Salisbury
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference H. R. SALISBURY . . . . . Secretary