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THE JAPAN CONFERENCE.
By W. D. Burden
THERE has just closed one of the most significant meetings that has ever been held in Japan.
It was a union conference of all the Protestant missions in the islands. There were in attendance four hundred and fifty representatives from all parts of the empire. As we met with them from day to day, and listened to the many excellent papers that were read, and the wise counsel that was given by men of ability and long years of experience in mission work, we could not help feeling glad that the opportunity was afforded us of attending such a meeting. The devotional papers presented a very high standard of Christian living, and deeply deplored the lack of devotion and godly life. Many helpful hints and suggestions were given, for which we were thankful; and we thought what a power for God such a large company of intelligent people might be, if fully consecrated to Him!
Gate of Buddhist Temple.
Later in the meeting, the subjects of "Sunday promotion" and "Christian(?) unity" were made very prominent, and those acquainted with the third angel's message could not fail to see the fulfilment of Rev. 13:3, "And all the world wondered after the beast."
Tho these churches bear the name of Protestant denominations, yet the proceedings at this conference plainly showed that they no longer protest. Bishop Awdry, of the Church of England, took the stand, and, amid the cheers of the assembly, protested against a resolution which he thought might possibly be taken to infer that the Roman, Greek, and Russian Catholics were not Christians. He spoke of them and their work in the highest terms, and said they constituted the vast majority of the true church of God in Japan.
The mover of the resolution followed the bishop by saying that he had been brought up to regard the Roman Catholic Church as a true church of God, and rather than give any offense he would withdraw the resolution, tho he could not see any possible chance for such an understanding. And he was an honored member of the Presbyterian mission. Similar remarks followed from prominent men of many of the other bodies there represented. One speaker said of course they desired unity with the Catholic Church, and they expected to have it, only they were not quite ready for it yet.
During the discussion that followed the reading of a resolution for a more strict observance of Sunday, one speaker (not an Adventist) objected to the use of the word "Sabbath" in the resolution. He said that it should read "Lord's day." He said further that there was only one denomination (referring to the Seventh-day Adventists, of course) in Japan who pretended to keep the Sabbath; that there was no command in the New Testament for the keeping of the sabbath, or Sunday, but that Sunday observance was established by example rather than precept. There were no cheers for him, but hisses and calls for the question forced him to stop talking. Another party arose, and objected to such a demonstration to suppress the opinions of those who took exception to the resolution. The matter was then smoothed over by saying that it was not because they wished to suppress any one's views, but because the time was late, that such a demonstration was made. That explanation may have satisfied some minds, but to the mind of the writer the explanation was a mere subterfuge.
We expect that in this country, as well as in America, the Sabbath will be rejected, and those who reject will not hesitate to persecute those who will be loyal to God and His law. These things do not frighten us, but they clearly show us that we are right on the very verge of the last great conflict between good and evil. W. D. BURDEN.
Tokyo, Japan.
CHINA, THE COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE.
By D. W. Pratt
CHINA is not known abroad as a land of beautiful scenery, yet everywhere one finds himself in the midst of unparalleled magnificence—mountains and rivers to the right and to the left; majestic mountains, alps beyond alps that pierce the sky, and matchless rivers, both on a scale that awakens wonder in one familiar even with the glories of Switzerland, or the largest waters of the Western hemisphere. The fertility of the land, the picturesqueness of the scenery, were a constant source of surprise and wonder.
A Pagoda.
Every word relative to the inhabitants, if true to facts, will seem exaggerated. In the South of China the people, compared with those in the North, are pigmies. In the northern provinces they are physically of noble proportions and dignified bearing, in height ranging often between five feet ten inches and six feet four inches, with a proportionate weight often of two hundred or more pounds. The people are thrifty, industrious, virile, and capable of deeds of rule and of war. Their defeat by the Japanese was due to the lack of leadership, equipment, and training. Give them leaders, and they will match the strength and skill of any nation. Their history is not all back of them. They are a peace-loving race, devoted to agriculture and trade.
Never was there a land in which children are so much in evidence. They are a most interesting part of the population. They are not stunted and puny, but eager and full of lusty energy, and with promise for the future. Their mirthfulness is a disclosure. In China, people laugh and smile and joke and have fun. They are splendid material on which the Gospel can work. Poverty and ignorance are indeed everywhere prevalent; but, viewed in the light of its possibilities, no race on earth has inherently larger promise for the future.—D. W. Pratt, in N. Y. Observer.
THE CAUSE OF TRUTH.
By G. F. Rider
THE cause of truth is marching on.
O'er stormy sea and troubled land
True soldiers of the cross have gone,
Their trust in God's unswerving hand.
The cause of truth is gaining ground,
Tho earth and hell its way oppose;
It soon will circle earth around,
And souls be garnered where it goes.
The cause of truth the day will win,
E'en tho at times 'tis seeming lost;
The dread and awful monster, sin,
Must be destroyed, whate'er the cost.
The cause of truth will stand for aye,
When sun, moon, stars are vailed in night,
And usher in a brighter day,
The land of rest, the saints' delight.
The truth will live while cycles run
Their endless round, their changeless course,
And curse of sin no more be found
In all God's boundless universe.
Praise God, 'twill live while ages roll,
And shed its sacred beams abroad,—
Will live, enlarging every soul;
The truth will live, for 'tis of God.
Then rouse ye, soldiers of the Lord,
And lift the blood-stained banner high;
Proclaim God's all-unchanging Word,
Until we meet beyond the sky.
Paton, Iowa. G. F. RIDER.
Purposeful Christian Living
"Do NOT dare to live without some clear intention toward which your living shall be bent. Mean to be something with all your might. Do not dare to think that a child of God can worthily work out his career, or worthily serve God's other children, unless he does both in the love and fear of God the Father."
OUR WORK AND WORKERS.
By Editor
A CANVASSERS' school will open at Sioux Falls, S. D., on the 25th inst.
Sabbath School Organized at Hollywood
A SABBATH-SCHOOL of twenty-five members has been organized at Hollywood, Colo.
Baptisms at Mount Vernon
ON Sunday, November 4, eight children and five adults were baptized at Mt. Vernon, O.
Sabbath School Organized at Redfield
A SMALL Sabbath-school has been organized at Redfield, S. D., by Brother E. G. Hayes.
Members Added at Bismarck Church
FOUR members were added to the church at Bismarck, N. D., at the last quarterly meeting.
Bible Worker in Memphis
The city of Memphis, Tenn., now has a Bible worker in the person of Sister Knapp, formerly of Iowa.
Encouraging Reports from Church Schools
The eight church schools in North Pacific Conference are all giving encouraging reports, says the Visitor.
Six Accessions at Hematite
Six accessions to the faith are reported from Hematite, Mo., as the first results of several weeks' tent labor.
Good Interest at Cotton
A good interest is reported at Cotton, Iowa, where the brethren are completing a house of worship; and it is all paid for.
Six Accept the Truth Near Paris
As a result of meetings held near Paris, Tenn., by Brother Burrow, six persons have accepted the truth as presented.
Religious Liberty Library Changes
By Editor
DURING 1901 the Religious Liberty Library will be issued quarterly instead of monthly, and the price will be reduced to 10 cents a year.
New Church Building at Sand Hill
A NEW church building is about to be erected by the brethren at Sand Hill, Ky. A Baptist minister of that place has recently accepted the faith.
Baptisms and Accessions at Vancouver
Brother J. L. Wilson reports two baptisms and two new accessions to the faith recently at Vancouver, B. C., with an excellent attendance at the Sunday meetings.
Colporter Wagon for Carolina Mission
The New York Indicator of November 21 stated that Brother Bartle, of Oxford, was about ready to send a colporter wagon to the Carolina mission field by railroad.
Thirteen Converted in Jamaica
A LETTER from Brother W. J. Tanner, of Jamaica Island, to the Atlantic News, notes the conversion of thirteen persons in connection with a series of tent-meetings.
Three Baptized at Sand Prairie
FROM a report by W. S. Shreve, in the Wisconsin Reporter, we learn that three persons were baptized at the Sand Prairie general meeting, held October 30 to November 4.
Six Take Their Stand at Alliance
At Alliance, Cal., six persons have taken their stand on the "commandments of God and the faith of Jesus." Brother F. R. Shaeffer and wife have been laboring there.
Irving Keck Re-elected and Ordained
At the last Florida Conference meeting, Brother Irving Keck was re-elected president of the conference and of the tract society. He was also ordained to the Gospel ministry.
Eighteen Respond at Wray
A good report of meetings held at Wray, Colo., by Brethren M. Mackintosh and Aufderhar, is given in the Echoes. On one call eighteen persons came out for obedience to the faith.
Bible Institute at Healdsburg
A Bible institute is being held at Healdsburg, conducted by Brother Clarence Santee, president of the conference. It is an eight-weeks course, and the tuition is free for all who attend.
Six Baptized at Chico
FOLLOWING the camp-meeting at Chico, Cal., meetings held by some of the laborers who had been at the camp resulted in the baptism of six candidates. This was at the close of the first week.
New Church Building at Connie
The brethren at Connie, Wash., are erecting a new house of worship. The new enterprise is a great encouragement to the church, and persons outside of the church are assisting in the work.
South Lancaster Academy Enrollment
Of South Lancaster (Mass.) Academy, President Griggs says: "The attendance is much larger than it was last year at this time, and there is a steadier spirit of work in the school on the part of the students."
Eight Baptized at Waldheim
By Editor
A REPORT in the Dakota Worker from Brother Andrew Nelson notes the baptism of eight candidates at Waldheim, N. W. T., Canada. There are three English and two German ministers in that field, including Manitoba.
Health Work Begins in Paducah
The Tennessee Watchman says: "Several persons have been at our Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Mich., for treatment, and one merchant at Paducah has built up a large trade for health foods. The interest became so great in regard to health principles that the citizens of Paducah, Ky., raised over one thousand dollars to start treatment-rooms, and Dr. Reed came from the Sanitarium and assisted in getting the work started."
New Church at Albert Lea
By Editor
Dedicatory services were held November 2 in a new church building at Albert Lea, Minn. The report says: "They have a neat, comfortable, and convenient little church all finished and complete, and their very own, with no debts against it." Good! The lot and building cost about $800.
Sabbathkeepers in Bird, Texas
As THE result of a series of meetings held at Bird, Texas, recently, four persons have begun the observance of the Sabbath. Brother A. G. Bodwell, who reports the above item, also says meetings are being held in the town hall of Cisco, the hall being furnished free of charge. Their handbills are printed free by a friendly printer.
Church School at Antigo
By Editor
THE church at Antigo, Wis., has decided to conduct a church school for six months. Pledges were made for its support, and a gentleman not of our faith, who had already pledged, for the privilege of sending his children, offered to double his pledge if it became necessary. There are many in the world who realize that the common-school education is not the best. How much more should our own people realize it!
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THE WINTER TERM AT WALLA WALLA COLLEGE.
By Editor
ONCE more we call the attention of our brethren, and especially the young people, to the matter of attending school this winter. The first term's work has closed with a splendid record. We are delighted with the order and the good spirit that we see among the students. Two hundred have been thus far enrolled.
The winter term begins December 5. A class of about sixty, composed of teachers, students, and brethren in the village, are now in training for selling "Christ's Object Lessons."
Now is your opportunity to enter school. Even tho you can not spend more than three or four months, do not miss this opportunity; $50 or $60 will give you three or four months in school. Do not wait until enough is obtained to carry you through two or three years; improve the present opportunity. You know not what changes may take place in your mind or in your surrounding circumstances. If paid six months in advance, $13.90 per month will pay your tuition, room, board, light, fuel, and washing. This is as low as one could possibly expect to obtain the advantages of such a school as we have here.
We should be glad to correspond with any who are contemplating attending school. We would also like to ask a special favor of all who read these words,—that you send us the name and address of all young people who you believe should be in the college, and might be if they were corresponded with. We also call your attention to our Workers' Educator, published monthly in the interests of Walla Walla College; 50 cents per year.
Walla Walla, Wash.
E. L. STEWART,
Secretary.
"POWER FOR WITNESSING."
By R. D. Quinn
"HAVE ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?" If not, secure a copy of the new book "Power for Witnessing," and read and study its contents until you are no longer in doubt as to how this, the greatest of New Testament blessings, is received. Having found the way to the fulness of blessing, "walk in the light," "and receive ye the Holy Ghost."
R. D. QUINN.
Butte, Mont.
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NOTE.—The length of time we have been studying the first four chapters of Galatians, gives us an average of four verses of the Epistle each week. Since it is the book itself that we have been studying, and our attention is supposed to have been riveted to the text first of all, it surely ought not to be too much to expect that even those with the least time, and who are the least accustomed to study, should have these four chapters firmly fixed in their minds. It is these weaker ones that have been constantly kept in view in the preparation of the lessons. The aim has been to have them so short and simple that none could have any reasonable excuse for not learning them. Yet the book is so deep, so rich and full, that the most active minds can find an abundance of material for study in every lesson. It is not what we have been over, but what we retain and can carry with us, that does us good; so all earnest students will welcome a halting-place, where they can take a brief survey of the work done. The following questions, which are not designed to take the place of any questions the live teacher may ask, will suggest more topics than can be gone into in detail in an hour, but it is taken for granted that the details have already been sufficiently considered to enable the student to summarize. The answer to every question may be found in the text, or in some portion of Scripture that has been given a prominent place by the side of the text.
SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS.
Under what circumstances did the Galatians receive the Gospel?
How vividly was it set before them?
What was their early experience?
What change had suddenly taken place?
How had it been brought about?
From what were they turning away? To what?
Whom were they forsaking? Then whom were they then accepting?
Were they consciously apostatizing from the faith?
How had they begun their Christian life?
How were they now seeking to carry it forward?
With whose experience was their early experience identical?
What were they therefore to know?
How did God from the beginning propose to justify the heathen?
What proof of this did He give?
In what words was the Gospel preached to Abraham?
Who, then, and only who, are blessed?
Who are under the curse? Why?
What is the curse of the law?
How and by whom has redemption from the curse been wrought?
Upon whom does the blessing come? Whose blessing do the Gentiles get through Jesus Christ?
To whom were the promises made? How were they confirmed?
What about the unchangeableness of the covenant?
What was promised in the covenant?
Could the giving of the law affect the terms of the inheritance? Why not?
Why, then, was it given?
What is the relation of the law to the promises made to Abraham and his seed?
How long will it have this office to fulfil?
Why will it no longer have that office when Christ comes and establishes the inheritance?
In what condition does the Scripture—the law—hold all men?
Then what hope is there for them? For what purpose does the law so emphatically remind men of their bondage under sin?
How is freedom obtained?
What do we put on? How? What do we all then become?
Whose freedom do we then obtain?
How do we then stand related to Abraham and the inheritance?
Give a summary of the fourth chapter.
What two states are presented?
In what condition were we all by birth?
What is it to be in bondage to the principles of the world?
How does the world stand as regards God?
How are we delivered from the bondage?
What case is given as an illustration of the two classes?
If we believe and accept the Spirit, whose children are we?
Who is our mother?
What was the only thing the old covenant could ever do for anybody? In what did it consist? Whence did it originate?
Whence does the new covenant proceed?
What place did Abraham look to?
Where do we come if we believe God's Word?
What must first be cast out? What is the bondage?
What comfort is there in the command, "Cast out the bondwoman and her son"?
What, then, is the exhortation given?
Have you the freedom of Christ?
ABOUT EDUCATION.
By Editor
THOSE who have children are looking about for the best schools in which to have them educated. Those who are desirous of having their children trained morally as well as intellectually, are naturally very careful about the schools they select. Battle Creek College presents exceptional advantages for the training of young men and women who desire to fit themselves for usefulness through a training that cultivates the spiritual nature as well as the intellectual.
The calendar of the Battle Creek College this year is gotten out on a very novel plan; it is really a valuable treatise upon proper methods of education, as well as a presentation of the advantages that are offered in the Battle Creek College. A stamp addressed to Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Mich., will bring you one of these calendars, and it is well worth your consideration, even tho you may not be able just at the present time to send your children to that place to school.
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