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Signs of the Times, Vol. 29, No. 15.

REJOICE IN THE LORD
Earlier text: NOTES ON THE GENERAL CONFERENCE

THE CHILD AND THE LILY.

By William Cullen Bryant

“Blessed are the pure in heart.”
INNOCENT child and snow-white flower! Well are ye paired in your opening hour. Thus should the pure and the lovely meet, Stainless with stainless, and sweet with sweet.
White as those leaves just blown apart, Are the pliant folds of thy own young heart; Guilty passion and cankering care Never have left their traces there.
Artless one, tho thou gazest now O’er the white blossoms with earnest brow, Soon will it tire thy childish eye, Fair as it is, thou wilt throw it by.
Throw it aside in thy weary hour, Throw to the ground the fair, white flower; Yet, as thy tender years depart, Keep that white and innocent heart. —William Cullen Bryant.

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THE HABIT OF KINDNESS.

By J. T. Harbour

I know of a home in which the very atmosphere is so charged with human loving-kindness that it is a delight to be a guest therein. I have been a guest in that home for weeks at a time, and I never heard a single harsh, unkind word spoken to or about any one. One day I said to the sweet and gentle mistress of the home:—
“Do tell me if you can, the secret of the beautiful and unfailing kindness that forms a part of the very atmosphere of this home. What is the real secret of it?”
“Why, I do not know that there is any secret about it. It is a kind of a habit with us. You know that some people fall into the habit of always complaining. Others form the habit of always speaking sharply, while still others are habitually morose, and sulk continually. Now it is just as easy to form a good habit as a bad habit, and, if one would only think so, it is just as easy to form the habit of kindness as it is to form the habit of unkindness. When I was a little girl at home, my father had his children sing nearly every day:—
‘O, say a kind word if you can; And you can, and you can; O, say a kind word if you can, And you can, and you can.’
‘If any one spoke an unkind word in the house, some one would be sure to sing these lines, and so we came to speak kindly nearly all of the time. So much happiness came from it that I resolved when I came into possession of a home of my own that habitual kindness should be the rule there.’
‘It is a beautiful rule,’ I said.
‘It is a rule that will bring peace and joy to any home, and, as I said before, any one can cultivate the habit of kindness.’
I believe this to be true, and I am sure that Sir Humphrey Davy told the truth when he said: “Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things in which smiles and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort.”—J. T. Harbour.

EIGHT SHORT RULES FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS.

1. Never neglect Daily Private Prayer. And when you pray, remember that God is present, and that He hears your prayers. (Heb. 11:6). Never ask God for anything you do not want. Tell Him the truth about yourself, however bad it makes you; and then ask Him, for Christ's sake to forgive you what you are, and to make you what you ought to be. (John 4:24).
2. Never neglect Daily Private Bible Reading. And when you read, remember that God is speaking to you and that you are to believe and act upon what He says. I believe all backsliding begins with neglect of these two rules. (John 5:39.)
3. Never let a day pass without trying to do something for Christ. Every night reflect on what Jesus has done for you, and then ask yourself, “What am I doing for Him?” (Matt. 5:13-16.)
4. If ever you are in doubt as to a thing being right or wrong, go to your room and kneel down and ask God's blessing upon it. (Col. 3:17). If you can not do this, it is wrong. (Rom. 14:23).
5. Never take your Christianity from Christians, or argue that because such and such people do so and so, therefore you may. (2 Cor. 10:12). You are to ask yourself, “How would Christ act in my place?” and strive to follow Him. (John 10:27).
6. Never believe what you feel if it contradicts God's Word. Ask yourself, “Can what I feel be true, if God's Word is true?” and if both can not be true, believe God and make your own heart the liar. (Rom. 3:4; 1 John 5:10, 11).
7. As you wake morning by morning let your first thought be of God.
8. Never leave your room without knowing you are on God's side.—Anon.

A SENSIBLE CHINESE GIRL.

Our American girls can learn a valuable lesson in modesty, propriety, and good sense from Miss Liang, the daughter of the new Chinese minister. She was interviewed by an Examiner reporter—a young woman, it seems—March 31 in San Francisco, and the following are among the good things said:—
America is a strange place to me. I have been in a state of bewilderment ever since my arrival. I have not had time to think whether I am pleased or not, but I think I am rather more pleased than otherwise, for every one is so friendly.
No, I prefer not to discuss my style of dress. Suffice it to say it is according to the most approved custom of my own country. These things are very trivial and only the unlettered women of China waste their time in talking of them.
The books I intend to study, the schools I expect to attend, and the progress I wish to make in learning the English language are more congenial subjects to me. The girls of China do not desire notoriety. We prefer the appreciation of our home people rather than the approval of the public.
Yes, we have a modern style of dress in China, since you insist upon knowing, and also a modern style of dressing the hair. I do not care to speak of the shoes worn by the Chinese girls. An American girl would object to being discussed in detail, so I think I, too, may refuse with much propriety. We do not publish our family affairs in the newspapers in China.
Oh, yes, I thoroughly believe in the education of girls, but I can not speak of the social life of the Chinese or what I would desire to change in regard to the social customs. I am too young and inexperienced to even think of such things. I have no opinion at all on the subject.

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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF HEALDSBURG COLLEGE.

By A. T. Jones; M. E. Cady

NOTICE is hereby given that the twenty-second annual meeting of the stockholders of the Healdsburg College will be held on Monday, April 20, 1903, at 11 o'clock A. M., in the South College Building, Healdsburg, Cal., for the purpose of electing a board of seven directors, and of transacting any other business that shall lawfully come before the stockholders.
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FERNANDO, CAL., CHURCH AND SCHOOL.

By Clarence Santee

SABBATH, March 21, was a good day for the Fernando church and school. After an interesting Sabbath-school, a short sermon was given, when the way was opened for any to express themselves who desired prayers, or who had decided to give themselves to the Lord. Fourteen responded, each one taking a part in a short social meeting, stating their desires and determinations. At the afternoon meeting seven of these were baptized in the new baptistry just completed.
The brethren and sisters of the Fernando church also made a special dedication of themselves to the Lord, making a general forward movement. This day was a fitting preparation for the dedicatory services which were held the following day, March 22. At this time the large chapel room on the first floor of the college building was dedicated for church purposes alone. A large per cent of the people of Fernando were present, and the Lord gave special evidence of His presence and acceptance.
These two days were days of blessing.
CLARENCE SANTEE.

A GOOD WORK IN HUTCHINSON, KANSAS.

By R. W. Parmele

From February 26 to March 23 a missionary institute was held in this city. The Kansas Tract Society met the expense of railroad fare to the institute and from it to the various fields of labor, also for board and room while in attendance, for all who would enter the work at its close and continue faithfully for five months. About forty were in attendance, and the most of these will begin work at once.
Brethren C. W. Hardesty, Union Conference agent, and F. Jencks, State agent, had charge of the general instruction and book study. Dr. Lydia E. Parmele gave daily instruction on health and temperance, and the writer on the Bible. Brethren C. McReynolds, B. E. Huffman, and Wm. Covert were with us a part of the time. Drs. S. P. S. and Maria Edwards were present on the last day of the institute. The institute was a decided success, and the workers have gone to their fields, we believe, prepared to be used of God for the accomplishment of much good.
A public service was held each evening, with good results. March 21 seventeen persons were added to the church, nine being baptized on that day. One more has united with the church since, and some others are keeping the Sabbath.
A church-school has been in progress here during the past winter, and some of the success of our meetings is directly traceable to the influence of the school. Six of those who joined were by letter, the rest on confession. R. W. PARMELE.

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Prison officials all over the land are most heartily co-operating with us in this effort. As a result of our previous work in this line hundreds of men are to-day rejoicing in the Saviour’s love and many of them whose sentences have expired have already re-instated themselves in society, and are living upright Christian lives.
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LESSON 4.—APRIL 28.—PAUL'S JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM.

Lesson Scripture, Acts 21: 3-14, A. R. V.
(3) “And when we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unlade her burden. (4) And having found the disciples, we tarried there seven days: and these said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem. (5) And when it came to pass that we had accomplished the days, we departed and went on our journey; and they all, with wives and children, brought us on our way till we were out of the city: and kneeling down on the beach, we prayed, and bade each other farewell: (6) and we went on board the ship, but they returned home again.
(7) “And when we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais; and we saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. (8) And on the morrow we departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we abode with him. (9) Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied. (10) And as we tarried there some days, there came down from Judea a certain prophet, named Agabus. (11) And coming to us, and taking Paul's girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. (12) And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. (13) Then Paul answered, What do ye, weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. (14) And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.”
Golden Text.—“The will of the Lord be done.” Acts 21:14.

SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS.

(1) On this voyage, after passing Cyprus, at what port did Paul land? What was the cause of the stay at this place? Verse 3. Note . (2) Whom did Paul find in this city? How long did he tarry there? What did these disciples urge upon Paul? What had led them to attempt to dissuade Paul from going to Jerusalem? Verse 4. Note . (3) When the time had come for the ship to sail, what did Paul do? How did the disciples there show their regard for Paul and his work? What did Paul and the disciples do just before he entered the ship? Verse 5. (4) What further is said of the parting? Verse 6. (5) At what port did the ship next touch? Whom did Paul find at this place? How long did he remain there? Verse 7. Note . (6) What place did Paul and his company reach on the following day? At whose house did they abide? What is said of this Philip? Verse 8. Note . (7) What is said of the daughters of this evangelist? Verse 9. Note . (8) What is said of their stay at this place? Who came down to them, and from what place? Verse 10. (9) What significant act did he perform? What did he say the Holy Spirit had said in reference to Paul? Verse 11. Note . (10) What did this lead Paul's friends to do? How many were involved in this remonstrance? Verse 12. (11) What shows that Paul was deeply affected by this demonstration? What does he say that he was ready to do for the Lord? Verse 13. (12) What did Paul's friends do when they could not dissuade him from taking the journey? Verse 14.

NOTES.

LESSON 5.—MAY 2, 1903.—COMFORTED IN THEIR FAITHFULNESS.

Lesson Scripture, 1 Thess. 3:1-13, A. R. V.
(1) “Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone; (2) and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s minister in the Gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith; (3) that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed. (4) For verily, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer afflictions; even as it came to pass, and ye know. (5) For this cause I also, when I could no longer forbear, sent that I might know your faith, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor should be in vain. (6) But when Timothy came even now unto us from you, and brought us glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, even as we also to see you; (7) for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith: (8) for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. (9) For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; (10) night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?”
(11) “Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way unto you: (12) and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you; (13) to the end He may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints.”

QUESTIONS.

1. What did Paul greatly desire? 1 Thess. 2:17.
2. When he was unable to see them personally, what did he do? For what purpose did he send Timothy? Verses 1, 2, above.
3. By what would he not have them moved? What did he recall to their knowledge? Verse 3.
4. What had he before told them? What proof had they had? Verse 4. Note .
5. How did he manifest his anxiety for them? Verse 5. Note .
6. What news did Timothy bring back? Verse 6.
7. How did this affect the apostle? Because of what? Verse 7.
8. How did he express the intensity of his desire toward them? Verse 8.
9. What question does he ask expressive of his joy? Verse 9. Note .
10. What did he still desire? Why? Verse 10.
11. What prayer does he offer respecting himself? Verse 11.
12. What prayer does he offer for them? Verse 12. Note .
13. Why does he desire them to abound in love? Before whom? and when? Verse 13. Note .

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