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Safe Arrival of Missionaries in Valparaiso, Chile
On a postal card just received, dated Valparaiso, Chile, Nov. 12, 1901, Brother A. R. Ogden says: —
“We are glad to announce our safe arrival, also that of Brother Ketring’s family. We find ourselves among a people of a strange language; but hope, in the Master’s name, to bring some who are in darkness to the light.”
The Sentinel Becomes the Sentinel of Christian Liberty
By L. A. S.
Have you seen a copy of the Sentinel in its new form? If not, send to the office of publication, 11 W. Twentieth St., New York City, and get one. No one should be ignorant of the nature, purpose, and necessity of this important publication. As has already been explained to our readers, the Sentinel is now a monthly magazine, has been removed to the metropolis of the country, and is issued by its former publishers, the Pacific Press Pub. Co. Its name is now the Sentinel of Christian Liberty. The addition of the word “Christian” to the name does not, we are sure, mean that the nature and purpose of the Sentinel have changed. The Sentinel always advocated Christian liberty; for there is nothing in the world more Christian than liberty,—simple liberty, in the broadest sense of the word. In fact, it is through Christianity, and Christianity only, that liberty in the broadest sense can be realized. The first issue of the new magazine—the December number—contains an article by Alonzo T. Jones, telling why this change in the title has been made.
The new Sentinel is a magazine of 64 pages, attractively gotten up, and presenting all the advantages which a publication of magazine size has over the ordinary weekly paper. John D. Bradley is the editor, and A. T. Jones, A. G. Daniells, M. C. Wilcox, L. A. Smith, and C. P. Bollman are announced as editorial contributors. The price remains as formerly, $1.00 per year.
The Sentinel is one of our oldest periodicals, is the one that has come most before the eyes of statesmen and public men generally, and has accomplished, in the days when it was warmly supported, a work of incalculable magnitude and value. Is it less needed now than formerly? If you think so, read what is said on this point in “Testimony for the Church,” No. 33, pages 239–248. L. A. S.
The Week of Prayer.
By A. J. B.
Pastors W. W. Prescott, I. H. Evans, and A. G. Daniells occupied the Tabernacle pulpit, Sabbath, December 14, speaking in the order mentioned. The burden of the entire service was, “Prepare for the Week of Prayer.” The first speaker impressed upon the minds of all present, in a forcible manner, the greatest need of Seventh-day Adventists in Battle Creek, and everywhere, just now; namely, a revival of the Advent spirit. It is the absence of this burning desire to proclaim the soon coming of Christ that “takes off the keen edge” of this work. We need a revival of the Spirit of God.
The second speaker showed most plainly that God’s purpose in sending His people a special blessing is that they may be better prepared to do something for Him. A thank offering should be made during the Week of Prayer, which begins Sabbath, December 21. Those who have good homes, regular wages, and the comforts of life, know but little of the sacrifices and hardships endured by our missionaries in foreign lands. He told of one missionary whom he visited, who, being obliged to pay twenty-five dollars a month for rent, one dollar a pound for butter, two dollars a bushel for potatoes, nine dollars a barrel for flour, etc., still preferred to serve his Master in that foreign field, going without the common necessities of life, rather than to take life easy in his native land. This brother received but small wages. Other examples of self-sacrifice were also mentioned. Those better situated should devote at least a portion of their means to the work in foreign fields, that the treasury of the Mission Board may be filled. This money will not be used to make life easier for those already in foreign fields, but will be spent in sending out new laborers. Do not wait until the last minute, but begin to plan now, and to ask the Lord how much He wants you to give.
Pastor Daniells concluded the service by making a strong and logical appeal for the greatest yearly contribution yet offered by Seventh-day Adventists. Instead of sending out only 300 missionaries this year, we should plan to send out at least 1,000 men and women. Three important points should be borne in mind during the Week of Prayer: (1) the necessity of receiving a personal blessing; (2) the raising up of an army of consecrated workers; (3) the necessary means for the support of these workers and those already in the field. And, in order to pray aright for workers, each one should hold himself or herself ready to answer the prayer personally if necessary. The speaker then showed conclusively that at least $100,000 should be raised at this time by this people. The light of present truth has done much for us. Figuring the yearly drink bill of this nation at $20 a person, the health-reform message saves this people $300,000 a year, which they might otherwise consume in drink. Abstinence from tobacco alone saves another $300,000. Then, our refraining from attending balls, theatricals, our discarding of jewelry and adopting plain dress, saves the denomination still another $300,000. If everything were counted up, it would be found that more than $1,000,000 is saved yearly to this people by this precious message. And are we not all better off without these things? Then, is it not reasonable enough to expect a donation of at least $100,000?
A. J. B.
Another Valuable Department.
By A. J. B.
THE mission of the REVIEW is to preach the whole gospel — the gospel that saves the whole man, body, soul, mind. The proper care of one’s physical being is the proper care of the “temple of the Holy Ghost,” and therefore becomes a religious duty. To care for one’s health is as important as to keep the Sabbath, or to keep the other nine commandments of the law.
Beginning with the issue of Jan. 7, 1902, our Home and Health department will contain a new and permanent sub-department, called “The Physician by the Fireside,” in which Dr. Frederick M. Rossiter, of the Battle Creek Sanitarium medical staff, will discuss various health topics, and answer any questions of general interest relating to health and temperance, which the readers of the REVIEW may send him. We feel sure that this feature will help to make our Home department one of great benefit and vital interest to every Seventh-day Adventist. All health questions intended for this department should be sent to Dr. F. M. Rossiter, 294 Van Buren St., Battle Creek, Mich. Let your questions be short, and of general interest.
Do you not have some friend who would be greatly benefited by the contents of this new department? Why not make him a present of the REVIEW for six months (75 cents), or even for four months (50 cents), that he may be led into the light of the whole truth through this means? Could you invest a few cents to better advantage? A. J. B.
Emmanuel Missionary College.
(Winter Term, Jan. 8, 1902.)
SPECIAL attention is called to the fact that the winter term of Emmanuel Missionary College offers exceptional advantages to all who wish to prepare for missionary work. The field is ripe for the harvest. He who knows this will present himself as a laborer. Send for particulars for yourself and for your friends. Address Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Mich.
Clergy Rates for 1902.
By H. E. Osborne
With the close of the present year, the railroad lines of the Clergy Bureau of the Central Passenger Association will discontinue the issuance of trip permits. Our workers will please note the fact, and refrain from seeking such permits after January 1. The Joint Annual Clergy Certificate will still be issued to those entitled to the privilege of traveling at clerical rates.
Former restrictions defining the territory in which annual certificates may be granted, have been modified, and for the information of all, the following is presented from the advice of the commissioner:—
“Heretofore the annual certificate has been restricted to persons residing within the States of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, western New York, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and certain points in the Province of Ontario, but beginning with Jan. 1, 1902, the issuance of annual certificates will be made general, with the exception that applications will not be favorably recognized from the State of New York, east of Niagara Falls, Tonawanda, Buffalo, Salamanca; States of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland; State of Pennsylvania east of Warren, Oil City, Franklin, Allegheny, and Pittsburg; State of West Virginia, east of Wheeling, Bellair, Parkersburg, and Charleston; State of Virginia, north of Charlottesville, Gordonsville, and Alexandria; and the District of Columbia.”
General officers of our denominational organizations, whose duties require them to travel in the territory of the Central Passenger Association, will not be debarred because of residence in the excluded territory, if they otherwise come within the rules of the Clergy Bureau.
The rules adopted for 1902 by the Clergy Bureau of the Western Passenger Association remain essentially the same as in 1901.
