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A Comprehensive Book.

By Editor

"THE ATONEMENT: an examination of a remedial system in the light of nature and revelation." This is the title of a book of 368 pages, by Elder J. H. Waggoner.

It would be impossible to find a subject of greater importance, of grander scope, or of more thrilling interest to every human being, than the Atonement. This fact is acknowledged by all Christians, however much they may differ in regard to other doctrines, or in their theories of this. In fact, the Atonement is the gospel. This being the case, a book on that subject, treating it in a candid manner, from a scriptural standpoint, should be hailed with joy by all lovers of truth.

This book is a critical and exhaustive treatise on the plan of salvation as revealed in the Scriptures, showing its harmony with the principles of justice and mercy, its consistency with reason, and its final results as affecting the destiny of the human race. We think that we run no risk in saying that it is by far the most complete work yet published on the subject. It is complete, because it considers the Atonement in all its bearings, tracing out all the doctrines which spring from it; and since everything depends on the Atonement, the book is in reality a compendium of Christian doctrine—a Christian system.

Although the book is so comprehensive, the points are stated so concisely that it is not bulky, there being just 368 pages. Care has been taken, however, not to condense to such an extent as to make the book difficult of comprehension. We do not see how the great themes which are discussed could be more simplified. The love of God as manifested in the plan of salvation is a mystery that the mind of an angel can never fathom, and it is not to be expected that even the simplest exposition of the Atonement would be understood without the exercise of careful thought; but thought on such a subject elevates one, and brings with it capacity for increased comprehension. The mind expands in the contemplation of so vast a scheme. Such books as this are true educators.

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Christ the Way of Life.

By Editor

We have a select stock of this beautiful and instructive steel-plate engraving, with keys in the Danish, Swedish, German, French, and English languages.

The design of this engraving is to present at one view the leading events in the history of man as related to the divine plan of redemption, from the time of the first sin and the fall to the final restoration of the race to the Paradise of God.

Its central figure is that of Christ hanging upon the cruel cross. By taking our position at the foot of the cross, we look backward in the history of man, and trace the steps which have led to the scenes of Calvary. The scenes which suggest the provisions of the gospel are enacted in the shadow of the cross, which is cast far back over the history of the race, reaching even to the gates of Eden.

The "Way of Life," as a work of art, commends itself to all lovers of the beautiful. Unlike many religious allegorical pictures, this not only presents a sacred theme, but by its skillful grouping, and its harmonious combination of light and shade, it delights the cultivated taste, and suggests abundant food for thought.

THE KEY.

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The Fall Term begins August 2, 1886.

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OUR COUNTRY'S FUTURE FORETOLD.

By Uriah Smith

THE UNITED STATES IN PROPHECY.

By Eld. U. Smith.

This is a full exposition of a portion of prophecy which applies to our own Government, showing the position the United States holds in prophecy, and the part it has to act in the closing scenes of time.

THE SUNDAY MOVEMENT,

Which is now attracting such general attention, is thoroughly canvassed, and abundant testimony is given to prove that it is fast coming to be the ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION in this country. Dealing with our own land and applying to our own time. Of surpassing interest to every American reader. New edition; revised and enlarged. Cloth, 225 pp., 75c. Paper covers, new edition, condensed, 186 pp., 25c. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.

THE ATONEMENT:

By Joseph Harvey Waggoner

AN EXAMINATION OF A

REMEDIAL SYSTEM, IN THE LIGHT OF NATURE AND OF REVELATION.

BY ELD. J. H. WAGGONER.

THIRD EDITION, REVISED AND GREATLY ENLARGED.

This work is a critical and exhaustive treatise on the plan of salvation as revealed in the Scriptures, showing its harmony with the principles of justice and mercy, its consistency with reason, and its final results as affecting the destiny of the human race.

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ADVENT TIDENDE.

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A DANISH-NORWEGIAN RELIGIOUS SEMI-MONTHLY.

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ADVENT HAROLDEN.

By Editor

A SIXTEEN-PAGE SWEDISH RELIGIOUS MONTHLY.—PUBLISHED AT BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.

ADVENT HAROLDEN is devoted to the proclamation of the second coming of Christ, the explanation of Prophecy and Bible doctrines in general, and the defense of the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Its family department is filled with instructive reading, accompanied with beautiful illustrations, and also gives valuable hints with reference to the preservation of health and the treatment of disease.

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MAN'S NATURE AND DESTINY

Assorted Package No. 5. Price, 10c. Is Man Immortal—Thoughts for the Candid—End of the Wicked—The Rich Man and Lazarus—Departing and Being with Christ—Milton on the State of the Dead.

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MISCELLANEOUS TRACTS.

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MATTER AND SPIRIT;

By Dudley Marvin Canright

OR,

THE PROBLEM OF HUMAN THOUGHT.

By Eld. D. M. Canright.

A philosophical argument on an important theme, indicated by its title. 66 pp. Price, 10 cents.

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Religious Persecution in Boston

A FEW sentences tell the whole story. Boston Common is a great resort, and Rev. H. L. Hastings improved the opportunity one Sunday to preach there to the people. He had no license, and was arrested. The Common is the place for a good deal of amusement, but the city authorities thought they must draw the line somewhere, so they drew it at preaching. Mr. Hastings was placed in the prisoner's dock along with common "drunks." They were fined one dollar each; he was fined twenty dollars. He applied for a license permitting him to preach, but was refused. So he preached no more, but on the next Sunday read on the Common three chapters from the Bible. For this he was arrested, fined forty dollars, and in default of payment, was sent to jail. The liquor sellers have not been molested. The Boston authorities know what is most inimical to their interests. And yet some people tell us that there is no danger of religious persecution in this country. Boston takes great interest in the evangelization of the heathen; who shall evangelize Boston?

Another "Feature" of Catholicism.

By Editor

THE Catholic Mirror of June 26 contained a glowing account of the wonderful eloquence of an Italian priest, one Agostino di Monte Feltro, whose pulpit efforts have exceeded in brilliancy those of any other European pulpit orator for many years. The great cathedral at Bologna was insufficient to hold the audiences that thronged to hear him last year; and this year his preaching in Pisa during lent "thrilled all Italy." Says the Mirror: "Train loads of people came from Florence, Leghorn, Lucca, and even more distant points, simply to hear this eloquent Franciscan." After announcing his subject, "he would begin the swift utterance of a torrent of brilliant sentences, glowing with poetic imagery, powerful with argumentative strength, and thrilling with magnetic earnestness, that never slackened for an instant or halted for lack of a word during the space of a full hour. Then suddenly he stops, quickly disappears, effects his exit by a private door," and thus avoids the admiring throng who would make a triumphal demonstration about him. All this is very grand, but the Mirror does not tell the whole story. The Congregationalist lets out the secret of his swift utterance which never halted for lack of a word, by stating the fact that his sermons were stolen bodily from Père Giraud, and that a wicked Protestant has had the impertinence to print the two lots of sermons in parallel columns. Thus it appears that the eloquent priest is only a good elocutionist, declaiming other men's thoughts. He had good reason for ending his sermons so abruptly; he had got to the end of his declamation, and had to stop. A peculiar part of the narrative is that the Mirror which lauds his eloquence is dated June 26, while the Congregationalist which announces the exposé is dated June 24, two days earlier. This is peculiar, but not strange; for "pious" frauds were the foundation of Catholicism, and outrageous falsehoods and blasphemies have formed the superstructure. It is not probable that the Mirror will ever learn that Padre Agostino is a literary thief.

Good Meetings at Onarga

From Onarga, Ill., Elder A. O. Tait writes in a private note: "Brother F. D. Starr and I are having good meetings here. Nine have signed the covenant, and others seem to be on the point of obeying."

Canvassing Success in Boston

By Editor

A BROTHER in Boston, in a letter to the SIGNS on a matter of business, says: "We are having good success in canvassing here. One of our canvassers took orders for one hundred and forty dollars' worth of our publications in six days." When a few people have "a mind to work," their zeal will more than make up for their lack of numbers.

The Great Controversy Sales

By Editor

WE learn from the sales room of this office that 20,000 copies of "The Great Controversy," Vol. 4, have now been sold, and orders have been given for the immediate printing of another edition of 5,000. This is most encouraging. We know of no other book whose general circulation will tell more for the advancement of the truth than this book will. The past has demonstrated that thousands are willing to read it when they once learn of it. Shall we not soon see many more canvassers engaged in the work of carrying this book to these willing souls?

The Truth in Melbourne

By Editor

A copy of the Telegraph, a paper published in one of the suburbs of Melbourne, has been received. It contains an excellent report, nearly a column in length, of a sermon by Elder Corliss on the "United States the Marvel of Nations." We are rejoiced to see the favor with which the truth is received in that country. The Lord is surely hearing the prayers of his people. We are thankful also for the good report from Elder Israel, which appears on another page of this paper. We hope that we may be favored with one by every steamer.

Pennsylvania Railroad Discontinues Sunday Trains

By Editor

SPEAKING of the recent action taken by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in discontinuing Sunday trains, the Congregationalist says: "We welcome this news from one of the great corporations of the country, as the forerunner of a movement that is sure to come, sooner or later, in the interest not only of the workmen, but of the community as a whole. Let every man who believes in Sunday as a day of rest and worship, use all his influence on the right side in this matter."

Yes; if they will only use their influence on the right side, all will be well.

International Notes

By Editor

OUR "International Notes" are exceptionally full this week, and the only apology we would offer is that they are exceptionally good. Before Gethsemane, there is no more striking scene than that of Christ riding into Jerusalem. It is the one instance in his life when he allowed the multitudes to have full sway in their demonstrations of honor to him. We are certain that in all the notes on the lesson that shall be published, there will be found none that, in loftiness of conception, in grandeur of description, in purity of devotion, and soundness of exposition, can surpass those which we offer to-day.

Sunday Observance in Early Christianity

"It may therefore be accepted as a historical fact that for nearly 300 years the first day of the week was not regarded as a Sabbath. In the middle of the fourth century, the council of Laodicea, repeating previous injunctions that Christians should not Judaize by observing the Mosaic Sabbath day, went on to advise them 'rather, if they could,' to abstain from labor on the Lord's day. This is the earliest extant legislation of the Christian church upon the subject of Sunday observance."

Sabbath Symposium in St. Louis

By Editor

SOME friend has kindly sent us copies of the St. Louis Republican containing articles on the Sabbath question. That paper has for several weeks published in its Sunday edition what is popularly termed a "symposium" on that subject. In each issue, nearly a page is devoted to short articles from leading citizens, giving their respective views concerning the Sabbath. Of course many erroneous ideas are thus put forth, but we rejoice that the Republican is doing so good a work in agitating the matter. When facts like the following are published by one who is friendly to the Sunday cause, some good must result:—

A Trumpet Call to Repentance

By Editor

THE following little extract and vigorous comment are from the Christian at Work. We are only sorry that "the trumpet call to repentance" is heard in so few pulpits:—

Moral Renewal in Christ

is heard in so few pulpits:—

“There is much reason to believe that this present life is the most favorable opportunity for moral renewal in Christ.”

“The precious extract given above is from an

The Andover Review’s Euphemism

By Editor

"The precious extract given above is from an editorial page of the Andover Review. 'Much reason to believe'! . . . 'this present life the most favorable opportunity' for securing one's salvation! Out upon such a bit of Satanic euphemism! What a sharp and awfully suggestive contrast do the words of the apostle present: 'Now is the accepted time'—'to-day if ye will hear his voice.'

But instead we have a professedly Christian Review issued by professedly Christian teachers putting forth the milk-and-water declaration, 'There is much reason to believe that this present life is the most favorable opportunity for moral renewal in Christ.' Well, we should say it was; and our advice to the Andover Review is to issue no more promises to pay, maturing in eternity, till it knows that it can make them good. It is a profoundly awful, a tragically perilous undertaking, this euphemistic game of playing with the immortal interests of the soul. Andover was not established for that sort of work. Yet just that it is now doing. It is certainly fortunate for the cause of vital religion that a living gospel and the trumpet call to repentance, such as John declared in the wilderness and Jesus sounded forth beside still Galilee, are preached in the Christian pulpits of the land in a tone very different from the melodious piping, the emasculated euphemism, of the Andover Review."

Napa City and Calistoga.

By W. M. Healey; H. A. St. John

WE closed our tent meeting in Napa, July 11. As the result of this meeting, twelve persons have promised to keep all "the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus." Three have been baptized, and four have united with the church. We now have the tent pitched in Calistoga, and held our first meeting there last night, with an audience of about seventy-five, which we consider quite good for the first evening in this place.

W. M. HEALEY. H. A. ST. JOHN. Calistoga, Cal., July 17.

"I HAVE seen an end of all perfection; but thy commandment is exceeding broad."

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