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Review and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 18.

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Earlier text: Practical Hydrotherapy

The Medical Missionary College Hospital in Chicago

We moved last fall, as you know, to a double building at the corner of Thirty-third Place and Cottage Grove Avenue. In the basement of this building we have treatment rooms, where we give all forms of hydriatic treatments, including the various hot and cold sprays, also electric-light baths, galvanism, etc. On the other side of the house we have our dining room and kitchen. On the first floor are the reception room and two large wards for men. These rooms are light and airy. Across the hall on the other side of the house are the class rooms for students. On the second floor we have three large rooms for women, with one small special operating room. These wards are nicely fitted up, as are also the men’s wards on the first floor. In these rooms are held devotional services each morning. On the third floor we have, on one side, rooms for nurses, and on the other side of the building is the operating room. This operating room is fitted up for all kinds of surgical work, and adjoining it is the laboratory, where we are prepared to do all necessary kinds of chemical work.
We have a well-equipped medical staff, and a good corps of nurses. We wish to interest all our friends in this hospital, for although it is reasonably well filled,yet, in consideration of the work that it does, it ought to be filled to overflowing all the time. By securing outside rooms for nurses, we could readily enlarge our wards, and so do a larger work with but little additional expense.
The cost of keeping a patient in this hospital is about one dollar a day. Some think that this is a little dear, but at that price, if the building were well filled with beds, the money received would not fully pay expenses. I have been interested in looking up the actual expense of caring for patients in other hospitals in this country, and also in Europe. The East London Hospital has several hundred free beds, but the expense, which is maintained by donations, amounts to one dollar and thirty cents a day for each patient. At St. Luke’s Hospital, for every free patient they have to supply ninety-eight cents a day. In the Cook County Hospital, the largest hospital in the city of Chicago, it costs ninety cents a day for each patient, and this does not include any salaries for the medical attendant, except perhaps the superintendent.
Some think that it is hardly right to charge people operation fees. Personally, I take more satisfaction in performing operations that I do not get a cent for than in some that the institution is reasonably well paid for. The true surgeon has just as much anxiety for those who do not pay a single cent for the work, as for those who have paid well for their operations. Some of our hardest cases have been those who have paid nothing.
Operations can never be paid for in dollars and cents. We ought not to look upon what is paid for them as fees. When a doctor or several doctors take a patient that requires a difficult surgical operation to restore him to health, and put him under the influence of chloroform, such responsibility cannot be paid for in dollars and cents. Sometimes there is great anxiety afterwards as to whether the patient will get along well or not; there is always more or less anxiety. All these things must be taken into consideration, and such worry and sleepless nights have no financial equivalent.
It is well for those who can to pay for their operations, for they cost something. A surgeon frequently uses a dollar’s worth of silk in sewing up wounds on one patient. We have one trained nurse in our hospital who puts in all her time preparing expensive dressings to be used in dressing wounds in the operating room and wards. All these cost money. Surgical instruments are particularly expensive. Sometimes a short piece of surgical string costs ten cents. Thus it is evident that it is right for us to encourage people to pay something for their surgical work. Suppose a man has twenty cows; is it worth the price of one of these to have an important operation performed? But we do not turn away those who cannot pay anything.
It would take only a little effort on the part of the home church to raise a dollar a day to keep one of their poor sick ones in our hospital, and it would lift a heavy load from our already overloaded shoulders. Twenty or thirty dollars from a good-sized church is scarcely felt by them, and the money is a great help to us. However, we take just as good care of those who themselves do not pay, and for whom no money is raised by a home church, as we do for those who do pay; for we are not working for money.
About six or eight weeks ago, while on my way to meet an appointment, I stopped at a house to see a woman who had been neglected, and was near death’s door. She had blood poisoning in one ankle, and it was a fearful-looking sight. She was in need of immediate help, and the result was that I had to miss my meeting to care for her. This woman not only had blood poisoning, but she was also addicted to the use of morphine—had been using it for twelve years. This had so lowered her vital activity that she could scarcely react to the treatments, and so hung between life and death for three or four weeks, with no noticeable improvement. It was a discouraging outlook, and I expected every morning to find that she had died during the night. But we brought her to the hospital, and gave her the most thorough treatment day and night, and finally in one corner of the wound we saw evidence of healing; so we took courage. She has kept on improving slowly, until now she is able to sit up in a chair, and it is only a matter of a short time until she will be in health. For this case we have not received a single penny.
One man came to us with a terrible ulcer, as large as two hands, on his leg. He had suffered with it for seventeen years, but a few months’ treatment effected a complete cure. He went home a happy man. A few months ago one of our nurses brought in a man who had been shot in the arm, and was in a dangerous condition. He was not a converted man. Before the operation, we had our customary season of prayer. About two weeks later it became necessary to perform a second minor operation. Some of his friends were present, and before the operation one of them took a bottle of whisky out of his pocket, and handed it to the patient, saying, “Wouldn’t you like to take something to brace you up for the operation? Perhaps the doctor would like some?” The man said, “You just wait; you will soon see where he gets his bracer.” That man has become our sincere friend through this kindness, and his employers, who are influential people in the city, have become deeply interested in our work.
Our medical missionary students are working hard to become well-qualified to do medical work. We trust that there is a beginning of a master workman in each of them. Two desire to go to Egypt as soon as they graduate; others have various mission fields in view. Our medical college is not doing either small or cheap work. It is doing thorough-going, practical work in both scientific and Christian lines. Just encourage some of the bright young people with whom you come in contact, those who are capable of making good missionary physicians, to come in our school. We have teachers who are well qualified for their work, and have a standing in the medical profession. Our students have this advantage over other medical students, they are constantly associated with others who possess similar missionary aspirations. Our medical school is growing, it must grow; for it has a field in the world,—a great field. It is as necessary to educate medical missionaries as it is for us to educate ministers.

The Workingmen's Home in Chicago

By David Paulson

THE Workingmen's Home is one of the oldest of our Chicago institutions, and through it thousands of men have become acquainted with our work and with the principles we advocate. The idea of the Workingmen's Home was God-given, and some who were influenced by purely worldly motives have been quick to see and adopt these principles.
This institution has the best facilities in Chicago for men to wash their own clothes or to have them fumigated, and there is no other place in the city where it is possible to obtain so satisfying a hygienic meal for a few pennies. For several years this institution has been self-supporting, paying all its help, and most of the time the salary of a chaplain.
It would be difficult to conceive of a better opportunity for substantial, all-round, Christian men than may be obtained in this work—in helping to carry its responsibilities, and assisting in its extension as the way may open. The majority of those who have come here with a desire to connect with the Workingmen's Home have been without any business experience, or were in ill health, or otherwise incapacitated for bearing burdens in this part of the work. We are earnestly asking God to put it into the hearts of capable and efficient men to come and do hard, thoroughgoing work for God in this institution. We feel that it is not right to do as we have been compelled to do for some time in the past—employ men of the world in some of the departments of this institution. It is impossible to maintain a missionary spirit in the work without missionary workers. A few months ago a good brother left a successful business in one of the northwestern States, and connected with this work. He is now filling an important place. We are in need of four or five others like him,—men who are not afraid of hard work,—men who are missionaries to such an extent that they can love the unlovely,—men who do not lose heart and interest in the work as soon as the novelty of it wears off,—men who are missionaries seven days in the week, the entire year round.
It would be difficult to imagine a broader field of usefulness than can be found for half a dozen men of this kind in the Workingmen's Home. Not only could they earn their expenses, but they could earn a moderate salary as well, and also gain an experience which would enable them to found similar missionary enterprises in other portions of the earth. Shall we not hear from some one in regard to this matter at once? In order to fill these places acceptably, it is not necessary to possess an ability to preach or to be a State canvassing agent.
From a recent Sunday issue of one of Chicago's largest dailies, among other good things spoken of this institution, we quote the following:—
“A workingman in Chicago can live and enjoy all the necessaries of life for twenty-five cents a day, with the attention of a nurse and a physician thrown in, if he happens to be a little under the weather. For this insignificant sum, he cannot sleep on box springs, nor eat fried chicken every day for dinner; but he can obtain good, comfortable lodging, and wholesome food served in a tempting manner.
“This cheap living is possible at the Workingmen's Home, located at 1341 State Street, in the heart of the district where evidences of poverty are to be seen at every turn. The home is conducted under the auspices of the American Medical Missionary Association, and its popularity is shown by the fact that the number of lodgers averages more than two hundred nightly.
“The price of a night's lodging at the home for workingmen is ten cents, and the bed is in reality one of the smaller considerations of the modest outlay. In the first place, a guest in this low-priced hotel must take a bath before retiring; then, if he chooses to do so, he may place his clothes in a fumigating room, and have them thoroughly disinfected before he gets up on the following morning. Then he goes to sleep in a warm and comfortable room, and enjoys all sorts of conveniences, on a more modest scale, perhaps, than those in larger and higher-priced hotels, but nevertheless meeting all of his requirements.
“In the morning after he arises, he is given a check entitling him to the use of the wash room, where he may cleanse and dry his shirt and underclothing, and goes away from the place presenting a changed appearance.
“This is not all a lodger gets for his ten cents. If he is ill when he enters the home, or is taken sick while an inmate, he is treated by physicians, and has the attention of nurses who visit the place every day, making the rounds of those inmates who are suffering from some ailment.
“In connection with the home, a vegetarian lunch counter is operated, and the prices on the bill of fare are so low that a man can obtain a good, wholesome breakfast for five cents. For this amount he can have two boiled eggs, rolls, and coffee (caramel cereal). For lunch he can get a bowl of soup for a cent, different kinds of sauce for one cent each, milk for a penny a glass, and other articles equally reasonable.
“A man's meals for the entire day need not cost him more than fifteen cents, and for twenty-five cents he can live comparatively well. The number of patrons of the place average over six thousand a month.
“As a money-making proposition the home is not a success, but it is operated in the name of charity, and the financial end is therefore a secondary consideration.”
This expression in regard to the work of the home was entirely unsolicited, but it shows the public sentiment concerning this institution. We feel that its usefulness will be increased fully one hundred per cent if a number of self-sacrificing, earnest men will assist Brother Williamson in developing its possibilities.
We should be glad to open up correspondence with some one in reference to this immediately. Address me at 28 Thirty-third Place.
DAVID PAULSON.

Baptisms and Missionary Work in Chile

By H. F. Ketring

Chile

VALPARAISO.— On my trip in the south I baptized five persons. About as many others desired baptism, but I thought that it would be well for them to wait a little while. At Bajo Imperial, a little town on the seacoast, I baptized four. One man, a Spaniard from Spain, who with his wife accepted the truth two or three years ago, had not been baptized. He was filled with the missionary spirit, and by canvassing and other labor was the means of getting a Chilean and his wife to accept the truth. I never saw any people in the States more anxious to know the will of the Lord. Before baptism, I instructed them on the Sabbath, the coming of the Lord, the fate of man, conversion, baptism, the ordinances, simplicity in dress, and health reform, all of which they accepted gladly. In the examination I questioned them very carefully on the wearing of gold, and the use of tobacco, wines, and liquors. One woman, the wife of the Spaniard, took off her rings, and all the things condemned by the Word of God were laid aside. Every one took part in prayer, and as earnest prayers as I ever heard were offered. As the Sabbath was nearly spent, we went to the mouth of the river, and never were more willing souls baptized than they. The next day we had a good study on tithes and offerings, which was received as readily as the other truths.
HOUSE OF CONGRESS, SANTIAGO, CHILE
HOUSE OF CONGRESS, SANTIAGO, CHILE
This part of Chile is full of Indians — ten thousand of them. The Spaniard of whom I wrote understands their language and their religion, and is revered as a father by them.
Most of the time on this trip Brother Bishop interpreted for me, but I have held several Bible studies with the people myself. I find the language very easy. Yesterday we had a meeting in a house three miles in the country. It rained all day, but a man and a woman and their daughter, all Sabbath keepers, walked nine miles through the rain to be present at the meeting. They seemed very sincere. The Lord has some souls in this field also. H. F. KETRING.

The Health Question in Greater New York

By Stephen Nelson Haskell

FOR many years it has been our practice in city mission work to get families together, either in a hall or in private houses, where instruction can be given in cooking and simple treatments. None were looked upon as ready for church membership until they had discarded tea and coffee and pork, and usually flesh meat of all description. The greatest hindrance we have ever met has been the example and teaching of those who, while professing to have been long in the way of truth, exert an influence against it.
In Greater New York we have not neglected this important phase of the work. In examining some candidates for baptism a few days ago, we found two of the company using pork, and one of them tea. After reading a few texts which say that we should not even touch it, and Isa. 66: 16, 17, where it is stated that the eaters of swine’s flesh, with other abominable things, shall be consumed together at the second coming of Christ, they at once decided that pork must go. But my wife said, “What about the tea?” The woman replied, “A little while ago I purchased half a pound of tea, and when this is gone——” and there she stopped. My wife said that the Scriptures are plain on the subject of tea. “Well, do not read it now,” she replied. But she concluded to part company with tea. People who are truly converted are willing to follow the Bible. Educators who are sound in the faith are needed at the present time.
We have held two cooking classes in the hall on Fifty-ninth Street. The first one, being held in the winter, cost the mission considerable. Sixty-five dollars more than all receipts was expended, besides the heating of the hall, and the lights. The second school was closed a few days ago. We sent to the New England Sanitarium for a demonstrator, paid her wages and her expenses, and the school came out one or two dollars ahead, not reckoning anything for hall rent. We have also had one school of twelve lessons on simple treatments, among the Scandinavians. The educator was trained among our people. Learning of a competent young lady in the West who was not engaged, we sent for her, and expect soon to open another school for instruction in healthful living and the giving of simple treatments.
The New York Tribune reported the lectures of Dr. Geizel when she was here, and has also reported some of the lessons since. The editor of the woman’s department believes in these principles, and is anxious to aid us in any way that is consistent. The public want these principles, and are ready for them. This work does not at present pay in dollars and cents, but it is sowing gospel seed as truly as does the teaching of any other truth. We want educators who can fill the many openings for cottage meetings in different parts of the city.
S. N. HASKELL.

West Indies

By E. Van Deusen

Kingstown, St. Vincent.—This field has its peculiarities. There are some good people here, but they are slow to decide. Five men have taken their stand to obey the Lord. We are forming new acquaintances, and hope by patience and prayer and the Lord’s help to plant a vine in St. Vincent.
The canvassing work in the Lesser Antilles is going forward as well as circumstances will admit. With the exception of Brother Palmquist, our canvassers are all natives. We have two native canvassers on Grenada, and they have done quite well; but one of them has recently had an attack of fever, which may hinder his delivery. I also have two canvassers with me. Our isle is much depressed. Brother Sweany is helping three of our natives to canvass on Barbados. Brother Wellman, on Antigua, is likewise using some native helpers with success. That isle is suffering financial depression. There is one canvasser on St. Kitts, but the same conditions obtain there. While we cannot report rapid progress, yet we are going on, and the Lord is leading in our work.
E. Van Deusen.

H. F. COURTER

By H. F. Courter

Georgia

TALLAPOOSA.—On the twelfth of February I started from Oakland, Cal., under the approval and support of the California Conference, to labor in the most destitute fields in the South. My first work was at Sanford, Tenn., where considerable labor had been done, and eight had expressed a desire for church organization. Although the weather was bad most of the time, yet I usually had fair audiences. I was there about sixteen days. At the close of that time I baptized five, and eleven signed a covenant, and petitioned for church organization.
I was then called to Tallapoosa, Ga., where I have labored one month. I believe that the Lord has jewels here.

H. F. COURTER

General Notes

A RECENT report from Brother E. K. Slade, of Detroit, states that four persons are awaiting baptism there.
BROTHER E. A. STILLMAN, of Rhode Island, reports six recent additions to the company at Niantic, in that State.
FOUR persons in Afton, Iowa, have accepted the truth under the labors of Elder William Guthrie, who held meetings from March 13 to April 5.
BROTHER N. M. JORGENSEN, of Clinton, Iowa, reports that at the last quarterly meeting of the church six persons signified an intention to unite with the company of commandment keepers in that city. A good work has been done among the youth, and the blessing of God has been experienced in a marked degree.
PLANS are being pushed by the Atlantic Union Conference for the construction of a new boat for missionary work in New York harbor, the one hitherto used—the “Sentinel”—being too small for present requirements. From the sale of this boat, and from pledges and donations thus far received, it is hoped to realize about one thousand two hundred dollars, which will be about half the amount needed to obtain the new boat. Excellent results have attended the efforts made with the “Sentinel,” and a still greater work will doubtless be accomplished with the new boat.
A GOOD work has been accomplished the past winter among the Scandinavians in Chicago. In a report to the Illinois Recorder, Brother L. H. Christian mentions that four new workers will enter the canvassing work, as the result of a Bible and canvassers’ school held in the Erie Street church. He states further: “I have also held a series of meetings through the winter in the Erie Street church. The attendance, though not large, has been good. Since New Year’s, five have begun to obey the truth. We are just now studying the Sabbath. Several seem willing to accept it. I was looking over the work here the other day, and I find that forty have begun to keep the Sabbath since I came to Chicago. Not all of these have joined the church, but I believe they will. Seven were baptized last Sabbath.”

Straits Settlements

By E. H. Gates

SINGAPORE.—A few days ago I received word from Brother Anderson that a British soldier who was keeping the Sabbath at Hongkong had been transferred to this place. I looked him up, and found him a fine Christian man, intelligent in the truth. He had not had the opportunity to be baptized, and requested that I should administer the ordinance. Being a stranger, I waited until I could become familiar with his life. He came to my stopping place several times, and I became thoroughly satisfied that he was a sincere Christian man. He has many of our books, and is familiar with their contents. I am ordering a full set of the “Testimonies” for him. To-day, March 9, we went into the country, and I had the pleasure of baptizing him in the ocean. His soul was filled with joy, and we rejoiced together. His time in the army is nearly up. As soon as it expires, he will enter the canvassing field, or engage in some other part of the work. I am glad we shall leave one representative of the truth here.
Singapore ought to be entered at once, and that by the medical worker, I believe it is ripe for that work. I do not mean that people are going to tumble over one another to secure treatment; for it is a heathen and Mohammedan city, and religion among those who do make a profession is at the very lowest ebb. But it is a place where it is difficult to keep well, and where the people know as little of hygiene as in any place I have ever visited. It is difficult to get anything fit to eat. We have already found several in this part of the field who want the health foods. At Penang the Methodist minister ordered foods. At Delhi a merchant who entertained us did the same; and at this place the principal of the Anglo-Chinese school wants them. I believe that our health foods will be gladly welcomed here. Then if it is possible to get a doctor for this place, it ought to be done. The United States consul general informed me that there is no restriction whatever in the matter of American doctors’ practicing here. There will no doubt be restrictions in time; and for that reason we ought to register as soon as possible.
The workers who come should not be novices, whether doctors or nurses. Neither should they be persons who have no physical strength. It is always hot, and the climate is very trying.
E. H. GATES.

J. N. ANDERSON

By J. N. Anderson

China

HONGKONG.—We are still in Hongkong. A few days ago I received a good, hopeful letter from Brother Pilquist, who is at Tientsin. He urged me to visit him there soon; but he must come to Shanghai in a few weeks to meet his family, and I shall be with him at that place the latter part of this month.
In a few days we expect to move into new quarters, which will afford us better conveniences for living. We shall retain this place, which Brother La Rue has been occupying, for our public work. Arsenal Street is a short street near the harbor, and hence very favorable for mission work for both soldiers and sailors. I wish we could own a building on this street which would afford us a place where we could maintain a mission home. I feel that a great work is to be done here for the young men in the British service; and to do that effectually, a lunch counter, a reading room, and a place for conducting religious services, are needed. Many of England’s young men are left here for years at a time, far away from home and mother. I hope some are ready for this work. Let them come at once. There is no time to lose. A great work lies before us.
We have engaged a Chinese teacher, and will begin to study the language at once. We expect to visit Canton soon. Brother Mok Man Cheung has volunteered to go with us. Brother La Rue will also accompany us if he is able to do so. We could use a good company of workers there, including a physician and nurses.
The Lord is blessing us in many ways. We realize more and more the magnitude of the work in the great field; but of Christ it is said, “He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth.” That includes China, and we can go forward resting upon that mighty promise.
I hope reënforcements will join us very soon. Every week counts either for the work or against it. It will require persistent hard work and self-sacrifice, but I am sure that all such things are expected by those who volunteer to carry the message in China. There must not be any delay in this enterprise. The field is ready, and the Lord of the harvest is waiting to send forth laborers into China and other fields.

J. N. ANDERSON

What It Will Do for Us

By G. G. Rupert

THE sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons” is the most practical object lesson ever given to the Lord’s people since I have become acquainted with the cause. It will lay a responsibility on each member that has not heretofore been felt. It will teach many their place in the Lord’s work, by making canvassers of them, who never knew before that they could sell a book. It will show this people what their strength is when a united effort is made. It will show us what we can do with our books when we work unitedly. It will teach us that the worldwill pay our bills if we will carry them the truth. It will teach us that there may be hundreds of laborers in the field where there is now one.
The church which fails to see the importance of pushing this work will lose a blessing they can ill afford to lose. Let every one do his part, and that means to do his best, and then all will enjoy the jubilee.
G. G. RUPERT.

Donors to the Relief of the Schools

The Total Cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to April 25, is $40,862.95.
NAME AMOUNT
J. B. Maurer $50 00
John Heald 100 00
Mrs. M. Osgood 5 00
N. Johnson 1 00
Mrs. W. Ames 2 00
Henriette Walker 2 00
Frank Stoll 2 00
Mary Rolfe 50
Sarah Kane 5 00
N. A. Gatenby 1 00
Martha Newton 5 00
Mrs. E. J. Miller 5 00
Virginia Weaver 2 00
N. W. Miller 5 00
Sarah Hankins 1 00
H. O. Freeman 5 00
Mrs. & Mabel Robertson 10 00
E. Cleveland 1 25
S. Eagan 20 00
Mrs. A. D. Alden 20 00
J. Kloss 10 00
A. S. Wakefield 2 00
Gabrielle Haven, Ind. 1 00
Mrs. H. L. Gilbert 40
Mary Lauber 10 00
M. A. Washburn 1 25
Pomeroy, Wash. 10
Mrs. M. A. Thayer 6 50
B. C. Chandler 2 00
C. W. Kellogg 2 00
J. J. Oliver 5 00
Mary Williams 1 00
Agnes Beals 1 00
Geo. Savage 2 50
E. Runck 2 00
Mrs. L. C. Smith 1 00
E. E. Nelson 10 00
J. H. Stillwell 2 00
Mrs. C. N. Potter 5 00
E. V. Higgins 1 25
Sarah A. Krack 1 00
H. Shoemaker 1 00
Mrs. Schuyler 25
Mrs. C. L. Judson 1 00
O. B. Price 2 00
Sarah J. Harp 50
Mrs. S. E. Curtis 1 00
R. H. Norton 1 00
M. Herrickson 1 00
Clara E. Bair 20
H. Lichtenwalker 2 00
Mrs. F. Sackett 1 00
Rachel Campbell 1 00
D. W. Emerson 1 00
R. W. Walters 1 00
Mrs. A. E. Culver 1 25
Mrs. E. Adgate 1 15
Maria Pyke 1 18
Sam Welch 10 00
Nancy Emans 1 00
Mrs. H. M. Dummead 5 00
Geo. W. Mays 2 00
Grace Barber 1 00
Mrs. J. Messersmith 1 00
R. N. Tytherleigh 1 00
Eliz. Taylor 1 00
Mrs. C. Cartwright 25
Mrs. F. C. Montgomery 1 00
Bertha Nilson 2 00
Levi Clenger 5 00
Addie Cockrell 1 55
I. G. Kail 1 00
Mary Peppers 3 00
G. H. Cheek 5 00
Alice E. Pierce 1 00
Mrs. G. Morehouse 50
Mrs. L. E. Michie 3 00
Sam Welch 10 00
H. J. Farman 1 50
D. H. Major 1 00
Mrs. L. Hulett 1 00
A. & W. Kirkpatrick 1 00
Mrs. J. Roese 25
J. E. Mott 50
| Mrs. M. Wagner | 25 | | S. E. Cushman | 1 00 | | Mrs. A. B. Morrical | 5 00 | | John Arnold | 1 00 | | A. Crawford | 50 | | W. Wilson | 1 00 | | Mrs. H. Fisher | 1 00 | | E. B. Dixon | 1 00 | | Mrs. P. H. Westmoreland | 25 | | W. W. Parkhurst | 1 00 | | S. W. Armor | 1 00 | | Mrs. M. A. Childs | 1 00 | | Emma David | 5 00 | | Maud Speers | 75 | | Orin Evans | 5 00 | | C. S. Ward | 1 00 | | S. J. Wright | 1 00 | | Mrs. A. W. Brewster | 1 00 | | D. W. Lindoff | 1 00 | | Jane Devore | 1 00 | | Mrs. E. D. Bleekner | 10 00 |

A Band of Men Whose Hearts God Had Touched

By E. A. Sutherland

WHEN Saul was first promoted to be king over Israel, the counselors of the king and his associates in the work of Jehovah are described as “a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.”
Whenever God has a work to do which requires the assistance of men, he touches their hearts with the live coal of his Spirit; and all who have the privilege of becoming co-laborers with him in the great plan of salvation, have an experience which words cannot describe. It is due to the “touch.”
In the campaign for the sale of sixty thousand copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana, a band of workers has been raised up whose experience can be compared to that of Saul’s associates. The following reports, which have been handed in by various churches, will testify to the fact that this work is a test, and that those who grapple with the difficulties which at first appear, do develop strength of character. These reports are selected from a large number; and while the names of individuals are withheld, should any faint-hearted individual desire to correspond with some one who has had success, we will gladly enable him to do so.
From Indiana come such reports as these:—
“One brother eighty years old has taken nine books. A sister who thought she could not do much has sold seven. A blind sister and one other have together sold seven or eight.”
“I drove out into the country ten miles, visited a family, and left sixteen books with a brother, who sold two before I left.”
“We have sold fifteen copies, and will try to sell many more.”
A sister writes: “My health has been very poor this winter, but I have paid for twelve copies of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ and will try to do more.”
“By the grace of God we expect to fill out the quota for our church members. We cannot afford to lose the blessing and be dropped out.”
“Our church is small, but we have taken forty books, and they are all sold.”
“I have received twenty books, and have sold fifteen.”
“One man said that he would not take three dollars for his copy of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ if he could not get another.”
“In one half day we sold fifteen books. My wife felt timid, but she took six orders. Yesterday two members sold eight.”
“Thirty-three copies have been sold. It has helped us to see what we can do in the strength of the Lord.”
“This work puts new life into the people.”
Wisconsin sends equally cheering messages from the field of campaign: “Every one in the church is determined to sell at least double his quota. The most encouraging feature is that two little girls, aged five and nine, are canvassing, and both are determined to ‘sell my share.’ They have sold four.”
“One brother sold four books one afternoon and three the next day. One sister sold five Danish books.”
“One man said that he would take four, and pay for them. He has since sold twenty-four, and this forenoon came after ten more.”
One church writes: “Sixty books were sold here some time ago, but we believe we can sell our quota in the same territory.”
“One old lady has sold eleven books. Some have sold their entire quota without a single refusal.”
“One sister was so impressed that she could hardly wait until the sun went down to go out and canvass. She sold three books. That evening another sister made four calls the first hour, and sold three books. I made three calls during that time, and sold two books.”
“My wife and I have sold seventeen copies of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ and have five on hand, which we expect to dispose of soon.”
E. A. SUTHERLAND.

THE RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS

The Book for Which People Have Waited

By C. T. Redfield

THERE are two churches where we are laboring, and we have the confidence of the leading members of each. We hope to be able to sell many books in this place. I have had a grand experience in meeting the people. “Christ’s Object Lessons” is surely the book for our times. As I showed the book to one lady, she said, “O, that is the very work I have been looking for, for years!” She then told me that she had many books stored away, but said, “That book is worthy of a place on my stand with my Bible.” I wish I had the time to tell the good experience that I have had since coming here. Surely God is good and greatly to be praised, for he has answered our prayers, and answered speedily. May we all put on the whole armor of God, and let him use us to hasten the day when we shall sing forever the song of triumph over sin and the grave. (C. T. REDFIELD.
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