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Signs of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 26.

THE SINNER'S HOPE
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By Editor

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THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE

BY M. C. WILCOX.
"For by grace are ye saved through faith."

Faith Amid Sabbath-Keeping Trials

When the waves were tossing around Peter in a threatening manner, even tho he was walking upon them, he feared, doubted, and began to sink. How characteristic of the Christian of to-day who fears to trust God for support, when some duty presents itself which calls for real sacrifice! For instance, street-car men, if they should rest one day in seven, would lose their positions and not be able to support themselves and their families. We must, therefore, have a Sunday law for their benefit. And Christian men there are who urge this argument. Is it a strange thing that the worldly man refuses to have faith in God, when Christ's avowed followers exhibit so little? God wants men who will walk right out to Him over the waves without fear or doubt, when He has said the word. His rebuke to Peter is just as applicable to the doubting, fearing follower to-day as then. But we shall ever fail unless we keep our eyes fixed on Him.

Inventions Advancing the Gospel

By Editor

Macaulay said that, "barring the alphabet and the printing-press, those inventions which abridge distance have done most to further the progress of humanity." This statement is worthy the serious consideration of all who are interested in the spread of the Gospel. The probation of the present sinful world is lengthened by the long-suffering of God (2 Peter 3:9), for the sole purpose of giving all the world an opportunity to hear the Gospel, and accept salvation if they will. All the inventive genius which men possess is the gift of God, and designed for the furtherance of His cause in the earth, altho, like other blessings, it has been sadly perverted to sinister purposes. Therefore, all the "inventions which abridge distance" are, in God's providence, especially adapted to the speedy dissemination of truth. Prominent among these are the postal and express systems, the telegraph and telephone, the application of steam and electric power to conveyances by land and water.
When we reflect that without these appliances the Gospel was carried into all the known world within thirty years after the ascension of Christ, it is wonderful to think of what might be done at the present time if all who profess discipleship were true to the real Gospel message—"the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus"—and were inspired with the primitive zeal. The Lord "will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness; because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth." Rom. 9:28. This refers to the closing of the Gospel work, and it is evident that "those inventions which abridge distance" are called out by the Lord for this very purpose. Will the people of God appreciate this fact, and utilize them for their legitimate end? or will they allow the adversary of souls to monopolize them to the detriment of the Gospel?

CONTAINED IN THIS NUMBER.

By Editor

Poetry. Count the Mercies . . . . . 2 The Hidden Meaning . . . . . 3 The Waste of War . . . . . 5 At the Dawning . . . . . 10 Pray and Wait . . . . . 12
General. The Sinner's Hope, MRS. E. G. WHITE . . . . . 1 "God Is Greater than Our Heart" . . . . . 2 Gifts of the Spirit, A. F. BALLENGER . . . . . 2 Adulteration, G. B. THOMPSON . . . . . 3 Peace vs. War, FRANCIS M. WILCOX . . . . . 4 Patience . . . . . 5 "My Father and Your Father," T. E. BOWEN . . . . 5 The Source of Papal Authority, H. C. GILES . . . . . 6 Even the Heathen See It, G . . . . . 6 Romanized, L. A. PHIPPENY . . . . . 7
Question Corner.—Nos. 1055 to 1057 . . . . . 7
Outlook.—Cheers for the Pope in a Protestant Mission— Relics of the Dark Ages, G. B. THOMPSON—New York's Mission Field—The Cigaret Nuisance—The Baptists . . . . . 8, 9
The Home.—A Few Suggestions Concerning Nature Study, FREDERICK GRIGGS—What Decay of Teeth Means . . . . 10, 11
Missions.—India's Only Hope, W. A. SPICER—What Is Wrong with the Bibles? . . . . . 12, 13
International Sabbath-school and Sunday-school Lessons . . . . . 13, 14
Publishers . . . . . 14

Turkey’s Independence and European Powers

Turkey's independence has for many years been said to exist solely through the sufferance of "the powers" of Europe. But it rather looks as tho it existed through the anxiety, the suffering, of "the powers." For their own safety they do not care to disturb the Sublime Porte. Their mutual jealousies will not allow them to destroy Turkish independence in concert, and the fear of each will not permit it to act singly. Their concert of action is to let her alone.

Out of the Bible

By Editor

"In one of his recent lectures to non-Catholics in Texarkana, Tex.," says the Catholic Mirror, "Father Brennan borrowed a Protestant Bible from a Protestant lady present, and out of it proved the infallibility of the Catholic Church." Of course it was "out of" the Bible that he proved it. He did not find his proof in the Bible; it must have been "out of it."

OUR LIBERTY NUMBER,

By Editor

Dated July 4,
WILL contain articles setting forth the attitude of this great nation and people to religious liberty in the past, present, and future, as set forth in history and prophecy.
An article setting forth what true liberty is, and how obtained.
A page of striking poems, inspired by recent events.
A beautiful, illustrated cover, with the "cradle of liberty" as the panel center of the first page. There will also be other striking illustrations.
The prices will be as follows: Single copies, 5 cents; 5 copies to one address, 15 cents; 10 copies to one address, 25 cents; 25 or more copies to one address, 5 cents each. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.

Trouble for Methodists

By Editor

Trouble for Methodists.—It is not our prediction that the great Methodist Episcopal Church will reap trouble in plenty from her sowing in the removal of the time limit of pastorates. It was said by strong, earnest men that the step meant the ruin of Methodism. We understand that now the itinerancy of the pastorate rests in the arbitrary authority of the bishops and presiding elders; but this exercise of authority they will hardly use against the wishes of a large church and influential minister. It will result in a continued pastorate in the large cities over large churches, and will, as indicated by some, cut off aspirations which younger men in the ministry may have for such positions. Other churches, having settled pastors, often split up, and many fear that this will be the case in Methodist Churches, kept from it hitherto by the time limit. For, however a certain pastor might be disliked by a portion of his congregation, they felt assured that the time limit would remove him. To the plea that more time was needed to do a better work in great cities, Paul's experience and mighty work in Corinth and Ephesus was cited in reply. To our mind there was a divine principle in the time limit, if pastorates of that kind are admissible. Wesley knew that all men were not revivalists, all were not church builders. The itinerancy provided a change in gifts, prevented one-sided development in churches, and threw church members more on their own responsibility. How much had the imperialistic tendency of the age to do with the decision of the conference?

McKinley and the Canteen

By Editor

Many Methodists are greatly agitated and indignant because President McKinley, a Methodist, a licensed local preacher, one paper tells us, does not suppress "the canteen," as he, the commander-in-chief of the army, has the authority to do. And certainly what Dr. S. C. Swallow, editor of the Pennsylvania Methodist, says, every Christian must admit to be true: "Wm. McKinley is as much bound to hold sacred his church vows to abstain from intoxicants and to maintain a hostile attitude toward the liquor traffic, as is the humblest man among the 3,000,000 of our church membership." Duty excuses no man. God will hold the king as responsible as He will the subject; for the Lord is "no respecter of persons."

MATTHEW TWENTY-FOUR.

By Editor

This is the chapter, together with the parallel chapters of Mark 13 and Luke 21, which answers so clearly the questions asked by the people of generations and voiced by the disciples: "When shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world [age]?" We have in hand a series of seven articles on this great discourse of our Lord's, by Alonzo T. Jones. We know they will be of interest. They are headed as follows:—
"The End of the World,"
"Let No Man Deceive You" (Two Articles),
The Signs of the Lord's Coming,
"Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready,"
Destruction of Jerusalem, and
Its Meaning To-day (Two Articles).
These articles on this soul-thrilling theme will soon begin. The "Signs of the Times," during their continuance, a period of two months, will be 25 cents. And these articles will not be more than a fifth of the good things the reader will get. Subscribe for your friends.

Special Liberty Number

By Editor

Next issue is a special Liberty number. Our regular serial articles will not then appear.

The Oppression of the Poor

By Editor

"The Oppression of the Poor," specially marked in prophecy as a sign of the last days, is the subject of an interesting article soon to appear, by Francis M. Wilcox.

The River of Life

By Editor

In No. 28 of the SIGNS, dated July 11, will begin a series of independent articles (yet of more interest when connected), on "The River of Life." You will not wish to miss the Gospel sweetness in them.

India’s Only Hope

By Editor

Read the article on "India's Only Hope," in our Missions department, and, as you are able, give to India's need. Millions have yet to learn of the hope which is in Christ Jesus. Help along the workers there. Give, that others may be sent.

Not an Unbiased Opinion.—

By Editor

A member of a trade union writes that the trade union makes men "better husbands, fathers, workmen, or citizens. In fact, a laboring man who does not belong to the organization which represents its labor, in my estimation is not a good citizen." Believing thus narrowly, how could a man be a proper judge? It matters not how patriotic a man might be, how generous, kind, neighborly, or skilful, he is not a good citizen. Why?—Because, forsooth! he does not belong to the "union." There is neither Christianity nor republicanism in such a belief.

INDIAN FAMINE FUND.

By Editor

It is not the design of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES to make strong appeals for donations of money for the millions of famine-stricken, starving, dying people of India. Not only is famine slaying its ten thousands, but malaria, smallpox, cholera, and plague are reaping their thousands. The simple facts can not be realized, and much is needed, and yet a little goes a long way. The Congregationalist, of Boston, and the Christian Herald, of New York, led out in this work. Now many dailies are assisting. The SIGNS simply opens its columns to furnish a channel for donations to India's need to those who wish to use it. These funds will be placed in the hands of those who will see that they are used for the purpose for which they were donated. To date there has been given:—
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Unawares "YE DID IT UNTO ME." "And He said, 'The sin is pardoned, But the blessing is lost to thee, For, failing to comfort the least of Mine, You have failed to comfort Me.'" Such is the closing verse of one of the two poems found in No. 54 of the Apples of Gold Library under the above title. They are very touching and very good. Price, 50c per 100. PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING CO. New York City Oakland, Cal. Kansas City, Mo.
Wonders OF THE 19TH CENTURY Is a 32-page tract. Its object is to recount and describe some of the principal inventions of this closing century, and to show their significance. It contains fifteen illustrations. Is an easy seller. Price, 5c each or $2.00 per 100. PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING CO., Oakland, Cal. New York City Kansas City, Mo.
Wonders OF THE 19TH CENTURY Is a 32-page tract. Its object is to recount and describe some of the principal inventions of this closing century, and to show their significance. It contains fifteen illustrations. Is an easy seller. Price, 5c each or $2.00 per 100. PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING CO., Oakland, Cal. New York City Kansas City, Mo.

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Signs of the Times · Jun 27, 1900