No. 39. The Seventh, or One-seventh. Illustrated. Effectually disproves the one-day-in-seven theory. The illustration contains a sermon in itself. Price, ½ cent.
No. 40. Coming of the Lord. Divided into two parts: "We Would See Jesus," and "Why Talk of Jesus' Coming." Our very best tract for general distribution. Missionary societies will do well to use it generously. Price, ½ cent.
No. 41. Foreknowledge and Foreordination. By E. J. Waggoner. A Bible definition and explanation of these terms. The author strips the subject of all theological verbiage and introduces only the plain "Thus saith the Lord." Price, ½ cent.
No. 42. Jesus and the Resurrection. By W. N. Glenn. A brief discussion of the state of the dead. When is immortality bestowed? In what sense are the dead in Christ alive? Who will come up in the first resurrection? in the second? and other questions of like import are scripturally answered. Price, ½ cent.
No. 43. An Appeal to Christian Endeavorers. A most stirring, patriotic, and scriptural protest against Sunday laws, and an appeal to Christian Endeavorers. By an eminent Baptist, Rev. D. Read, LL.D., pastor of the First Baptist Church, Los Angeles. Forty thousand already sold. Price, ¼ cent.
No. 44. Back to the Old Paths. An experience. We quote: "And I ain't here if he didn't have pictures of some of the outlandishest-lookin' brutes you ever see in your life; and when he began to talk, thinks I, Young man, you're getting into deep water, an' if you can't swim you'll drown shore, but, sir, he could swim." A simple yet convincing story of sixteen pages. Price, 1 cent.
No. 45. Historical Facts and Incidents Relative to the Sunday and the Sabbath. This is a very valuable number for workers generally. The quotations made are all numbered and arranged in chronological order, and are strictly reliable. It also contains a photo-reproduction of two pages, from which quotations are made, from books published in 1635 and 1636. Price, 2 cents.
No. 46. True "Christian Citizenship." By Elder M. C. Wilcox. (Ready November 5.) Over three millions of Christian Endeavorers stand committed to the principles of "Christian Citizenship" as it is now known. This means much, but in addition to this, these same principles are being espoused and heralded to the world by ministers, editors, and scholars. If they are right; if they advance the cause of Christ; if it is the duty of the Christian to "pull wires for the kingdom of God at the primaries," as has been advised, well and good. But if this conception of "Christian Citizenship" is wrong; if these principles lead to eternal death instead of eternal life, into what is the church rushing? Who will warn it? Such questions as these are taken up in this tract. Earnestly and carefully are they considered. Logically and plainly are they answered. Price, ½ cent.
THE SPIRIT OF GOD
By J. H. Waggoner
ITS OFFICES AND MANIFESTATIONS TO THE END OF THE CHRISTIAN ERA.
By Eld. J. H. Waggoner.
THIS is a brief but comprehensive argument on the solemn and important subject of the Spirit of God. Its chapters embrace the following heads: The Holy Spirit of Promise; The Power from on High; Circumcision of the heart; The Unity of the Faith; The Law and the Testimony; Try the Spirits; The Great Commission; Gifts in the Reformation; In the Present Century; Spirit of Prophecy Restored. These are subjects of vital importance to all and especially to those who are looking for the return of their Lord. 144 pp. Price, 15 cents.
Address, PACIFIC PRESS. Oakland, Cal.
The End Very Near
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The Great Day of the Lord
By M. C. Wilcox
THE GREAT DAY OF THE LORD. By M. C. Wilcox. This tract of 40 pages sets forth in brief some of the more important events of the Great Day of God Almighty. It discusses the character of that day, shows when it begins, the coming of the Lord, the events in connection with that coming, the Millennium, the Saints in Judgment when the Day of the Lord Ends, and the Eternal Home of the Redeemed. Bible Students' Library No. 65. Price, 5 cents.
Steps to Christ
By Editor
"Steps to Christ."—In another column, in our General Articles department, will be found an article which the circumstances of its writing make of more than usual interest. It certainly presents in a simple and direct yet dignified manner the way of salvation, the sweet old story. It was written by a little girl over whose head less than twelve summers had flown, and contributed by her to a Sunday-school convention. Those who are familiar with the little work "Steps to Christ," by Mrs. E. G. White, first published by the Revell Co., will see that it follows closely that book. But this consideration by the little girl shows two things: (1) That the book is a valuable one even for children; and (2) that children can comprehend the Gospel far beyond the expectation of their elders. May the article prove fertile seed in the soil of many hearts. The book is advertised on one of our cover pages.
TOO LIGHTLY REGARDED.
By Editor
An esteemed physician recently said, in reply to a question as to whether it is best to seek healing through "Christian Science":—
"If you have nothing the matter with you but a morbid imagination, if you have been almost scared to death because of a disease you didn't have, Christian Science is just the thing for you. . . . But if a man has a real malady, Christian Science won't help him at all."
There is more of the same import. To our mind this is treating a serious matter altogether too lightly. "Christian Science," as taught by Mrs. Eddy and others, is either from above or beneath. Tested by the Word of God, it is from beneath, and is akin to its sister, Spiritualism, more latterly growing popular under such catching names as "psychic force," "Christian Science," etc. Christian Science denies the essential doctrines of Christianity and the atonement, while it masquerades under its name. It has a power, which is in a sense the power of God, but it is perverted and exerted through the evil one. It does heal or remarkably stay disease, and has so done again and again, through a power above that of the human. It heals or stays diseases of the body that it may fasten a more dread disease upon the soul. It gives to the flesh a seeming freedom that it may bind the mind in the thraldom of delusion.
It is one of the gilded baits which the adversary uses to ensnare souls. It is the beneficent act of the libertine to draw a soul from virtue to death. And many, many earnest, sincere souls are ensnared thereby, and in turn ensnare others.
Now to say to one who has an imaginary malady, "Go to Christian Science," is, tho spoken in irony, treating the matter altogether too lightly. To say that it can not help one with a real malady at all, is to ignore facts and testimonies as clear as ever supported a physician's reputation.
"But people have died treated by 'Christian Science' healers;" just so, and they have died treated by physicians, according to the books—many, many who would not have died, had their treatment been purely negative.
We would not be understood as condemning the medical profession. Many of them are among the worthiest of men, but "Christian Science" is not to be thus ignored; and to treat it as a mere figment of the imagination, or to prosecute and persecute by statute law its devotees, will not help the M. D.'s, while it will multiply converts to the deception. And, after all, what about "hypnotism," etc., used by reputable physicians? Is it not of the same order?
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"The Social Purity question has no hold upon the aristocracy of England; the lower classes are in a terrible condition of depravity, and the medium classes alone are worthy an honest man's respect."—Quoted in Pacific Ensign of October 28.
A Correction
By Editor
A Correction.—We are glad we have sharp readers who note our mistakes. In our issue of November 4 it was stated on page 11 that this year was the first camp-meeting held in New South Wales. A brother writes from Nevada that the first camp-meeting in New South Wales was at Ashfield, a suburb of Sydney, in October, 1894, while the first held in Australia was near Melbourne, in 1893.
Admiration for Anglican Zeal
By Editor
There is one good thing about the High Church people, or the Anglican Catholics, of which the Pulpit of the Cross, of Omaha, is a fair exponent. They evidently believe what they teach, and are aggressive in teaching it. We do not believe in their elaborate ritual, their scheme of priesthood, or their exaltation of "the church," and tradition, but we admire their dignity, earnestness, and zeal.
The Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts.
These "spiritual gifts," or gifts of the Spirit of God, are especially set forth in Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12:8-10, 28, 29; Eph. 4:8-13. These gifts and offices may be named, as follows: Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, miracles, gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues, interpretation of tongues, the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, discerning of spirits, faith, ministry, exhortation, giving, etc. These we are expressly told "God hath set," fixed, placed, appointed "in the church." See 1 Cor. 12:18, 28. Yet notwithstanding these we are told that God set them in the church immediately to take them away; and to support this 1 Cor. 13:8-10 is quoted: "Charity never faileth; but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away." But the perfect will not come until Christ shall appear and his church is complete. Note the following Scripture passages, which show who gave the gifts, what they are, what their purpose, and for how long: Who gave the gifts?—"Wherefore he saith, When he [Christ] ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." Eph. 4:8. What are the most important of these gifts?—"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers." Verse 11. For what purpose?—"For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying [building up] of the body of Christ." Verse 12. For how long were they given?—"Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ." Verse 13. The saints are not yet perfected, the work of the ministry is not yet done, the body, the church, still needs building up; for the perfect man is not yet come, nor will he come till the appearing of Jesus Christ. What then?—The gifts are now needed, and the true church should possess them.
Cleanses a Guilty Conscience.
An advertisement of a certain soap has this as one of its striking sentences, "Washes everything clean but a guilty conscience." Of the merits of the soap we know not, but we do know that no chemical skill can make a compound which can wash the guilt from a human soul. This does not mean that there is no cleansing from sin and guilt; for "the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin." "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." And this cleansing is without money and without price.
True Christian Citizenship
By Editor
"True Christian Citizenship," is the title of No. 46 of the Apples of Gold Library. The discussion of the topic is from the Biblical point of view, and can be comprehended by all. In these days of "Christian-Citizenship" talk it is well to know just what true Christian citizenship is, that we may not be deceived. And to what source of authority shall we go but the Word? The object of the above little tract is to enlighten the reader by the Word of God. Eight pages; price, ½ cent. Address, Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal., or our branch offices, or tract societies.
The Christian’s True Thanksgiving Day
The only true Thanksgiving day for the Christian is to-day. God gives us no other. Those who put off the time of thanksgiving to a future stated day, never truly give thanks to God, and often meet with sad disappointment themselves.
Give Thanks in Everything
"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
Thanks Be Unto God for His Unspeakable Gift
"Thanks be unto God for his Unspeakable Gift."
O Give Thanks Unto the Lord
"O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good."
In the Heart of the Sierras
By Col. J. M. Hutchings
An authentic description of the Yo Semite Valley and Big Trees. contains nearly 500 pages of text. 150 illustrations, 28 of which are full-page artotypes.
Says Horace Greeley of this world-renowned valley:
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"Many books have been written about the glorious and wondrous story of the Sierras. But it seems to me that this scholarly and venerable pioneer is the one man who is entitled, by his culture, his fine tastes, and, above all, his long and wonderful experience, to write the one great and responsible authority about the Heart of the Sierras."
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Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing
Over two hundred pages. Richly illustrated with nineteen half-tone engravings.
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"A book for the quiet hour."
"A very devout, thoughtful exposition of the Lord Christ's words."—Western Christian Advocate.
"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.
"A deeply religious book. The publishers have gotten it out, both in type and illustrations, very well indeed."—Southern Churchman.
"This is a devotional exposition of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, in which the spiritual riches of the Beatitudes are unfolded in earnest and fervid thoughts. It is finely illustrated with views of sacred scenes, and is issued by the publishers in handsome style."—The Lutheran Observer.
By Land and Sea
Through Five Continents. An interesting book of travels. The author is inclined to look upon the bright side of his experiences, hence the reader is not called upon to listen to drawn-out recitals of personal inconvenience.
The spirit of the narrative freshens the mind respecting important geographical facts and historical incidents. Through the experience of the author, the reader almost unconsciously learns the altitude of the highest mountains, the comparative population of great cities, and the location, defenses and importance of leading seaports. He crosses the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and passes through the Red Sea and Suez Canal; he ascends lofty mountains, and descends into the interior of the Pyramids; to convince him that travel is not all pleasure, he is introduced to an American blizzard, and a storm at sea; he views the defile into which the Israelites huddled when fleeing from the haughty Pharaoh, and the wilderness in which they afterwards wandered forty years; he visits Jerusalem and becomes familiar with the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the little town of Bethany; he goes down to Jericho, and is shown where the man "fell among thieves;" he wanders among the ancient ruins of Pompeii, and in the distance beholds Vesuvius; passing on he stops at Berlin, the magnificent capital of Germany, and strolls along the celebrated "Unter den Linden;" awestruck he gazes upon the grandeur of the Alps, and nearly surrounded with ancient landmarks, he floats down that river so often mentioned in song and story—the Rhine.
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Steps to Christ
By Editor
This little volume contains the richest of spiritual instruction, and traces the different steps necessary to "Rejoicing in the Lord," which is the title of the last chapter. So great has been the demand for this work, that it has been translated into ten different languages. Bound in cloth, 60c. We have a few copies of the original Presentation Edition, bound in white vellum, with silver edges, $1.00.
Story of Pitcairn Island
By a Native Daughter. Third edition. Illustrated. 266 pages, $1.00.
"It is unique and well worth reading."—Christian Advocate.
"This is a chapter in history, but it reads like a romance."—Christian Observer.
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The Island World of the Pacific Ocean
By Charles Marion Tyler. Illustrated by a map of Oceanica, and with colored plates of productions and natural curiosities. Contains 337 large pages. Cloth, $1.50.
Mr. Tyler writes from personal observation and experience, and his book is filled with information concerning this island world.
The Gospel in Creation
By Ellet Joseph Waggoner
By Dr. E. J. Waggoner. 169 pages; illustrated; bound in cloth, 40c.
It is easy to overlook the fact that Moses wrote the Gospel as truly in Genesis as did Paul to the Romans; and this leads us to forget that the power employed in creation, and that pledged for our redemption, are one and the same thing.
The author of this book has placed the Bible record of the works of creation and redemption side by side, thus enabling the reader to obtain a clear knowledge of the subject treated.
Sunshine for Shut-Ins
Compiled by a "Shut-In."
Says the compiler of this little volume:
"If these extracts, gathered from many sources, may carry to other hearts the sunshine of assurance in God's love and tenderness, even in the darkest hours, that they have brought into one shut-in life, no one will rejoice more in the knowledge than the compiler."
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Ad Lucem
A series of selections for the consolation of those who are “afflicted or distressed in mind, body, or estate.” These selections are all short, for “a verse may find him who a sermon flies.”
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