WHEN SHALL THESE THINGS BE?
1874–1899
ST. MATTHEW 24
ST. MATTHEW XXIV
Island Stories## STORY OF PITCAIRN ISLAND
"The subject of this story is one of the most romantic in human annals. All is graphically told in this little volume, which, in its way, is as wonderful as 'Robinson Crusoe'."
—Christian Standard.
Illustrated, cloth binding, 266 pages, $1.00
TWO CANNIBAL ARCHIPELAGOES
Here John Williams, Rev. G. N. Gordon and wife, J. D. Gordon, and others met death at the hands of the natives. Here dwell the Rubiana people, whose mania is the collection of human heads. Even here, this book informs us, the Gospel has made progress. This is illustrated by two scenes in one village—one as the missionaries found it, the after its inhabitants had received Christ. Cloth, 60c; paper, 25c
Miscellaneous
IN THE HEART OF THE SIERRAS
The only authentic description of the Yosemite Valley and Big Trees, by Col. J. M. Hutchings, for many years the Valley's guardian. An inspiring account of the wonders of this world-renowned "Heart of the Sierras." It contains nearly 500 pages, with 150 illustrations, bound in cloth. Regular price, $2.75; holiday price, $1.50, post-paid.
Biographies
SAVONAROLA
A graphic account of the life and martyrdom of this wonderful preacher of Florence; also a sketch of his times. An inspiring book for young readers, and one that will be read again and again.
Cloth 60c; paper 25c
POLITICAL SPEECHES AND DEBATES
A reproduction of the principal speeches and debates of Abraham Lincoln during the years 1854–1861, together with those of his political antagonist, Stephen A. Douglas. A fascinating volume of over 550 large pages. Cloth, $1.75
Paper Covered Publications
CHRIST OUR ADVOCATE
By Marvin H. Brown. A treatise on the work of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary. It traces the relation between the heavenly and earthly sanctuaries, and in so doing throws a flood of light on some of the grandest truths of the Bible. Illustrated, 112 pages, 10c
Reduced Frontispices from "Christ our Advocate"
THE LORD'S DAY THE TEST OF THE AGES
By Milton C. Wilcox
Reduced from full-page drawing in "The Lord's Day"
By Milton C. Wilcox. A brief yet comprehensive history of the Sabbath from Eden lost to Eden restored. Special attention is given such questions as, What relation did the change from Levitical to Christian Dispensation sustain to the Sabbath? Who changed the Sabbath? etc. Illustrated with diagrams and original engravings. Price, 15c
PROPHETIC LIGHTS
By Ellet Joseph Waggoner
By E. J. Waggoner. This book treats of the leading prophecies of both Old and New Testaments.
It advances no set theories, but places plain Bible predictions side by side with well attested historical facts showing their exact fulfilment. A valuable book for the Bible student.
Illustrated, 180 pages. Cloth, gilt edges, $1.00; paper covers, 50c
WONDERS OF THE 19TH CENTURY
By A. O. Tait
By A. O. Tait. The object of this our latest tract is to recount and describe some of the principal inventions of this closing century and to show their significance. It contains 15 especially prepared illustrations, and has an original cover design, a reduced facsimile of which is here shown.
50,000 copies already sold. Price, 5c per copy; $2.00 per 100
AND SAMOA
An account of a trip to these two island groups, in which are woven many interesting stories and incidents concerning the people and their customs. It also contains a short account of the terrible Samoan shipping disaster that occurred in 1889. Illustrated, cloth, 60c; paper, 25c
THE TONGA ISLANDS
A story of the customs, religions and superstitions of not only the natives of Tonga but of neighboring islands as well. Also a short history of their principal feuds, how the Gospel was first introduced, etc., etc. A volume of real worth.
Cloth, 60c; paper, 25c
THOUGHTS FROM THE MOUNT OF BLESSING
An exposition of the Sermon on the Mount.
"It can by no means be read with profit at one sitting, but is a book for time of meditation, as its title indicates."
—Baptist Union.
Contains 209 pages, 18 half-tone engravings, is bound in cloth at 75c, and half-calf at $1.00
Complete Edition
Complete edition.
LINE UPON LINE
283 pages, 2 illustrations. An interesting story of Bible characters.
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JOHN OF WYCLIFFE
The life of this greatest of “the reformers before the Reformation” is one of intense interest, and is here told in such a way as to inspire the reader to cultivate his opportunities and economize his time.
Cloth, 60c; paper, 25c
MARTIN LUTHER
A most readable story of the life of this greatest reformer, at home, at the university, as a monk, as a priest, at Rome, at the Diet of Worms, and the closing scenes of his career. Illustrated.
Cloth, 60c; paper, 25c
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SIGNS OF OUR TIMES
Without Excuse, ½c, B. S. L. No. 46
Great Day of the Lord, 2½c, B. S. L. No. 65
God's Message for To-day, ½c, B. S. L. No. 81
Truth for the Times, 1c, B. S. L. No. 143
America's Crisis, 2c, B. S. L. No. 138
Eastern Question, 1c, B. S. L. No. 144
Alarm of War, 2c, B. S. L. No. 152
Wonders of the 19th Century, 2c, B. S. L. No. 153
Heralds of His Coming, 1½c, A. G. L. No. 51
Winning of Margaret, 1c, A. G. L. No. 53
The Coming of Our Lord, ½c, A. G. L. No. 40
NATURE OF MAN
Thoughts for the Candid, ½c, B. S. L. No. 47
Tormented Forever and Ever, 1c, B. S. L. No. 111
Rich Man and Lazarus, 1c, B. S. L. No. 146
Immortality of the Soul, 2c, B. S. L. No. 70
Is Man Immortal? ½c, B. S. L. No. 51
Jesus and the Resurrection, ½c, A. G. L. No. 48
The Thief on the Cross ½c, A. G. L. No. 8
How Esther Read Her Bible, ½c, A. G. L. No. 7
MILLENNIUM
Great Day of the Lord, 2½c, B. S. L. No. 65
Temporal Millennium, 1½c, B. S. L. No. 121
The Millennial Age, 1c, B. S. L. No. 136
Winning of Margaret, 1c, A. G. L. No. 53
The Kingdom of Christ, 1c, B. S. L. No. 119
Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King, 1c, B. S. L. No. 127
THIRD ANGEL'S MESSAGE
God's Message for To-day, ½c, B. S. L. No. 81
The Great Threefold Message, 1c, A. G. L. No. 47
THE SABBATH
Elihu on the Sabbath, 1c, B. S. L. No. 42
Which Day Do You Keep? ½c, B. S. L. No. 48
From Sabbath to Sunday, ½c, B. S. L. No. 95
Who Changed the Sabbath? 1½c, B. S. L. No. 107
Identical Seventh Day, 1c, B. S. L. No. 114
New Testament Sabbath, 1c, B. S. L. No. 137
Rome's Arraignment, 1c, B. S. L. No. 150
Sunday in the Greek, ½c, B. S. L. No. 154
The Seventh or One-Seventh, ½c, A. G. L. No. 39
Historical Facts and Incidents, 2c, A. G. L. No. 45
Day of the Sabbath, 1c, A. G. L. No. 50
How the Sabbath Came to Me, 1½c, W. of T. No. 2
Personal Questions and Answers, 1½c, W. of T. No. 2
The Three Sabbaths, ½c, A. G. L. No. 58
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THE WORTH OF REDEMPTION.
By Ellen G. White
BY MRS. E. G. WHITE.
[One of the founders of THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES.]
OUR Saviour compared the blessing of redeeming love to a pearl of great price.
He illustrated this truth by the parable of a merchantman seeking goodly pearls, "who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."
Christ is the Pearl of great price. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. In Eden, before the heavenly universe, before the unfallen worlds, and before Satanic agencies, God declared that the eternal Son was to be given as the ransom for a fallen world. The Seed of the woman should bruise the serpent's head, and it should bruise His heel.
And "when the fulness of time was come, God sent forth His Son." God's wrath against sin must be exhausted. The punishment for sin must be borne. Having taken a survey of all that would be required of Him, Christ summed up the guilt to be canceled. He then gathered the entire responsibility to His heart, and bent His whole being to the task. He clothed His divinity with humanity, and as our Substitute and Surety, prepared Himself for the sword that was to smite Him. "For their sakes," He declared, "I sanctify Myself," in fulfilment of the covenant made before the foundations of the world were laid. "He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed." Christ died that He might bring life and immortality to light. Thou, O Lamb of God, didst come to offer Thyself as a living sacrifice, withdrawing Thyself from the heavenly universe, and setting Thyself apart to make a complete offering! "Therefore doth My Father love Me," He said, "because I lay down My life, that I might take it again."
The crucifixion of Christ took place at the celebration of the Passover. At this time people from all parts of the world were assembled at Jerusalem. Representatives from foreign courts, kings, noblemen, princes, men who exerted a wide influence, witnessed the scenes of Christ's death. "Lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together. They saw it, and so they marveled; they were troubled, and hastened away." It was then that Jehovah struck a blow that was felt to the remotest parts of the earth. The tidings of Christ's death were carried by strangers to every part of the world.
This is the vital, all-absorbing truth on which God would have men in all ages fix their attention. He would have the death of His Son the great center of attraction. When Christ came forth from the tomb, He proclaimed over the rent sepulcher of Joseph, "I am the resurrection and the life." This God had appointed. In His wisdom He was fulfilling His plan of infinite magnitude, the unfolding of which commenced at the fall.
After His resurrection Christ ascended to His appointed honor. As He rose from the earth, His hands were outstretched in blessing to His disciples. And while they stood gazing upward to catch the last glimpse of their ascending Lord, He was received into the rejoicing throng of cherubim and seraphim. As these heavenly beings escorted their Lord to His home, they sang in triumph; "Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; . . . to Him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens."
God desired to impress the minds of the believers with the glorious reception accorded to His Son in the home He had left. For the sake of sinful humanity, Christ had become poor, that through His poverty man might be made rich. He had now conquered the world, and His ascension to heaven was made with great honor. Commander of the heavenly host, He returned to His own dominion, amid joyful demonstrations. "The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels." These escorted Him who was the resurrection and the life, together with a multitude of captives, raised from their graves to join the armies of heaven. And before the heavenly universe He was enthroned, a gracious High Priest and mighty Redeemer to all who call upon Him in truth.
Just before His crucifixion Christ said: "I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you. And when He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment." "I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever; even the Spirit of truth, whom the world can not receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him; but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you."
This is a wonderful announcement. Christ would thus accomplish the most important work by few and simple means. The plan of redemption is comprehensive, but its parts are few, each depending on the other, and all working together in utmost simplicity and entire harmony. The Holy Spirit represents Christ. When this Spirit is appreciated, and those controlled by the Spirit communicate to others the energy with which they are imbued, an invisible chord is touched which electrifies the whole. "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father." Would that we could all understand how boundless are the divine resources!
