Review and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 24. (6/13/1912)

Review and Herald

Jun 13, 1912

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jun 13, 1912

The Bulwarks of God's Truth

By Worthie Harris Holden

FOREVER stand the bulwarks of God's truth While ages roll and kingdoms rise and fall; Within its towers the church of God uprears, And angel watchmen ever guard its wall.

Unswerved, undaunted, and unmoved, fore'er God's church withstands the ravages of time, And all assaults of earthly power and might Are vanquished by its glorious truth sublime.

Those who within his church confess his name, Stand firm and brave as loyal soldiers true, Unmoved by fear and unallured by sin, Courageously to serve as Christ would do.

Forever stand the bulwarks of God's truth, Unchanged by time, unscarred by scheme of sin. Since God is God, the enemy defy, And through salvation's portal enter in.

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Joy

By Mrs. M. K. Emerson

THERE is joy, pure and sweet, in the favor of Heaven, The warm, genial smiles from above; Mid gems of blest truth the Father has given From the fathomless depths of his love,

Bright hues in the rainbow succeeding the storm, To brighten and shine through our tears, And waves of sweet comfort awakened by hope, Borne on through the current of years.

Then why should we murmur though mortal clouds rise, And darken and dim for a while? There is peace ever found in the presence divine, And joy in the light of that smile.

Bright angels are near us to guard and to guide Our faltering steps on the way; Till earth's passing night forever is lost In the dawn of eternal day. Philadelphia, Pa.

Overcoming Prejudice

By Ellen G. White

MRS. E. G. WHITE

THOSE who labor in word and doctrine have an important work before them in removing from the minds of those for whom they labor fatal and lifelong deceptions, and impressing upon them the importance of aiming to reach God's great standard of righteousness. These workers should pray earnestly for divine enlightenment, and for wisdom to present the truth as it is in Jesus. Sympathy, tenderness, and love, woven into their discourses and manifested in their lives, will disarm opposition, weaken prejudice, and open the way to many hearts.

Christ came to break the yoke from the necks of the oppressed, to strengthen the weak, to comfort the mourning, to set at liberty those who are bound, and to bind up the broken-hearted. His servants are to take up the work where he left it, and carry it forward in his name. But it is Satan's constant aim so to shape circumstances that the workers will become disconnected from God and labor in their own strength.

Our workers need more of the wisdom that Paul had. When he went to labor for the Jews, he did not first make prominent the birth, betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection of Christ, notwithstanding these were the special truths for that time. He first brought them down step by step over the promises of a coming Saviour, that had been given, and over the prophecies that pointed him out. After dwelling upon these until the specifications were distinct in the minds of all, he then declared that this Saviour had already come, and had fulfilled every specification of prophecy. This was the "guile" with which Paul caught souls. He presented the truth in such a manner that their former prejudices did not arise to blind their eyes and pervert their judgment.

Brethren, as you go forth to labor for those who are bound in chains of prejudice and ignorance, you will need to exercise the same divine wisdom that Paul manifested. When, as you labor in a place, you see that the scales are beginning to fall from men's eyes, that they see people as trees walking, be very careful not to present the truth in such a way as to arouse prejudice and close the door of the heart to further light. Agree with the people on every point where you can consistently do so. Let them see that you love their souls, and want to be in harmony with them as far as possible. If the love of Christ is revealed in all your efforts, you will be able to sow the seeds of truth in some hearts. God will water the seed sown, and the truth will spring up and bear fruit to his glory.

O that I could impress upon all the necessity of laboring in the spirit of Jesus! for I have been shown that souls have been turned away from the truth because of a lack of tact and skill in presenting it. In kindness and love seek to instruct those who oppose you. Preach the truth with the meekness of simplicity, remembering that it is not your words, but the Word of God that is to cut its way to the heart.

It should ever be manifest that we are reformers, but not bigots. When our laborers enter a new field, they should seek to become acquainted with the pastors of the several churches in the place. Much has been lost by neglecting to do this. If our ministers show themselves friendly and sociable, and do not act as if they were ashamed of the message they bear, it will have an excellent effect, and may give these pastors and their congregations favorable impressions of the truth. At any rate, it is right to give them a chance to be kind and favorable if they will.

Our laborers should be very careful not to give the impression that they are wolves stealing in to get the sheep, but should let the ministers understand their position and the object of their mission,—to call the attention of the people to the truths of God's Word. There are many of these which are dear to all Christians. Here is common ground, upon which we can meet people of other denominations; and in becoming acquainted with them, we should dwell mostly upon topics in which all feel an interest, and which will not lead directly and pointedly to the subjects of disagreement.

On entering a new place to labor, we should be careful not to create prejudice in the minds of the Catholics, or do anything to lead them to think us their enemies. The Lord has shown me that there are many among them who will be saved. God will just as surely test this people as he is testing us; and according to their willingness to accept the light he gives them, will be their standing before him. We should sow the seed beside all waters, for it is God that gives the increase.

The apostle Paul, in describing his manner of labor, says: "Though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; to them that are without law, as without law (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ), that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made

all things to all men, that I might by all means save some."

Many people had assembled where John was baptizing in Jordan. As Jesus walked among them, the observing eye of John recognized him as the Saviour, and with kindling eye and earnest manner he cried, "Behold the Lamb of God!" Two of John's disciples, whose attention was thus directed to Jesus, followed him. Seeing them following him, he turned and said, "What seek ye? They said unto him, . . . Master, where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see." And when they had come and seen where he dwelt, he opened to them the great plan of salvation.

The words that he there spoke to them were too precious to be kept to themselves, and the disciples immediately went and found their friends and brought them to Jesus. At that very time Nathanael was praying to know whether this was indeed the Christ of whom Moses and the prophets had spoken. While he continued to pray, one of those who had been brought to Christ, Philip by name, came to him and said, "We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."

Notice how quickly prejudice arises. Nathanael says, "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Philip knew the strong prejudice that existed in the minds of many against Nazareth, and he did not try to argue with him, for fear of raising his combativeness, but simply said, "Come and see."

Here is a lesson for our ministers and colporteurs and missionary workers. When you meet those who, like Nathanael, are prejudiced against the truth, do not urge your peculiar views too strongly. Talk to them at first upon subjects upon which you can agree. Bow with them in prayer, and in humble faith present your petitions before the throne. As you come into a closer connection with heaven, prejudice will be weakened, and it will be easier to reach the heart.

To those who expect to go to other lands to labor, I wish to say: Remember that you can break down the severest opposition by taking a personal interest in the people whom you meet. Christ took a personal interest in men and women while he lived on this earth. Wherever he went, he was a medical missionary. We are to go about doing good, even as he did. We are instructed to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and comfort the sorrowing.

The sisters can do much to reach the heart and make it tender. Wherever you are, my sisters, work in simplicity. If you are in a home where there are children, show an interest in them. Let them see that you love them. If one is sick, offer to give treatments; help the care-worn, anxious mother to relieve her suffering child.

Some of you expect to go abroad as canvassers. Sometimes you may wish to canvass a man whose time is fully occupied. You may have to put off your canvass, and it may be possible that you can join him in his work, and talk with him then. The sermon which you thus preach by your helpfulness will be in harmony with the sermon which you preach with your tongue; and the two, together, will have a power that words alone could never have.

When staying at the homes of the people, share the burdens of the household. Be thoughtful enough to keep the water bucket filled. Help the tired father do the chores. Take an interest in the children. Be considerate. Work in humility, and the Lord will work with you.

Christ drew the hearts of his hearers to him by the manifestation of his love, and then, little by little, as they were able to bear it, he unfolded to them the great truths of the kingdom. We also must learn to adapt our labors to the condition of the people,—to meet men where they are. While the claims of the law of God are to be presented to the world, we should never forget that love—the love of Christ—is the only power that can soften the heart and lead to obedience. All the great truths of the Scriptures center in Christ; rightly understood, all lead to him. Let Christ be presented as the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, of the great plan of redemption. Present to the people such subjects as will strengthen their confidence in God and in his Word, and lead them to investigate its teachings for themselves. And as they go forward, step by step, in the study of the Bible, they will be better prepared to appreciate the beauty and harmony of its precious truths.

God's workmen must have breadth of character. They must not be men of one idea, stereotyped in their manner of working. They must be able to vary their efforts, to meet the needs of the people under different circumstances and conditions. God would have his servants, young and old, continually improving, learning better how to minister to the wants of all.

The Call of God to the Young

By R. A. Underwood

R. A. UNDERWOOD

"The Master is come, and calleth for thee." John 11:28.

THE call to serve, like the care of God, is universal. Christ said, "I am among you as he that serveth." No member of the human body can be separated from its vital function, and the body remain perfect. Neither can any member of the human family be released from his appointed work, and the purpose of God remain unmarred; for the Creator has given "to every man his work." Mark 13:34.

In Christ's example he has enforced the great law of existence only for service. To this end Christ has distributed the gifts and callings of men to meet the varied needs of man's spiritual and physical being.

It therefore follows that the call to life's work comes to man in his youth. God has so ordained that man's life may be rounded out in useful service even to a good old age, provided he has gained a rich experience in his early years.

One of the happy provisions of the Almighty is that man may live over again for the good of others his early experience; especially is this so if his life has been one of joyful service for the cause of Christ and humanity.

If a man's early life has been rich in conquests for the cause of Christ, broad in the conceptions of the truth, unfaltering and aggressive in the march of advancing light, always making difficulties but stepping-stones to a higher Christian experience, it will be found in old age that he has a fund stored up from which he can draw to bless both young and old. But if the early life has been barren of precious fruit in ministry, then the declining days can not be the service to the world that God intended they should be. It is therefore evident that God's call to the ministry and the work of soul-winning is in early life.

I will briefly notice some of the examples of God's call to men to do a great work:—

When King Ahab and Israel were brought into distress by the warring kings of Syria, a prophet came to Ahab and said that this great company should be delivered into Ahab's hand. When the king asked, "By whom?" the prophet replied, "Thus saith the Lord, Even by the young men of the princes of the provinces." Then Ahab asked, "Who shall order the battle?" and the answer was, "Thou." 1 Kings 20:13-16. Out of seven thousand people two hundred thirty-two young princes were found whom God used to deliver his people under the direction of King Ahab.

When God wanted a man to save Israel and all Egypt through the seven years of famine, and to be a light-bearer to Egypt, he selected the young man Joseph. Years later when the people of God were called out of Egypt, a child had been chosen and trained for a mighty leader.

When the temple was to be built, God raised up Solomon, a young man, and gave him great wisdom for the task.

Again, Daniel, the mighty seer and statesman, was chosen for his great work in his youth. So was John the Baptist, the forerunner of the first advent of Christ.

The twelve disciples were all young men in the vigor of life, except one, when chosen by Christ.

When God wanted a man to be the apostle to the Gentiles and to open to the Christian church the work and ministry of Christ as high priest in the heavenly sanctuary, the young man Saul was chosen. These are a few of the many Bible characters called of God in youth to the work of saving men.

Since the days of the apostles, in every great movement of the church God has called young men to pioneer the way. The leaders of the Reformation were young men. Luther and Melanchthon gave their best days to the cause of reform. So it was with John and Charles Wesley, Whitefield, and many others.

When the clock of time struck for a world-wide movement to carry the gospel to all the world and to awaken the heathen nations, such young men as Carey, Moffat, Judson, Williams, and Livingstone were fired by the Spirit of God to go forth into the dark places of the earth with the gospel, and to learn new languages, and to translate the Bible into many tongues.

When the third angel's message was due to the world, God chose the young to pioneer the work. James White and his wife, J. N. Andrews, Uriah Smith, J. H. Waggoner, J. N. Loughborough, and many others who were leaders in this movement entered the ministry of the third angel's message in the vigor of youth.

Now that the message has encircled the world from east to west and from north to south, dotting every land, the call of God to ten thousand young people among Seventh-day Adventists to-day is to arise and quickly finish the work. With such an army of young "princes," and older men of experience to assist in ordering the battle, the work will soon be finished. Will the young respond to the call?

"The Master is come, and calleth for thee."

Mesopotamia, Ohio.

The Peace-Offering

By Stephen Nelson Haskell

(Concluded)

S. N. HASKELL

THERE was another feature of the typical peace-offering which every one should consider who wishes to experience the abiding peace of the antitypical peace-offering. The two cheeks of each peace-offering were given to the priest. Deut. 18:3. The great antitypical Prince of Peace could say, "I gave . . . my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting." Isa. 50:6. And to the one who would enjoy the peace that the world can neither give nor take away, he says, "I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matt. 5:39. Job, who the Lord said was "a perfect and an upright man," could say, "They have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully." Job 1:8; 16:10. The child of God is often asked to bear reproach and shame.

Unleavened cakes anointed with oil were eaten with the peace-offering. The unleavened bread indicated sincerity and truth, and oil is used as an emblem of the Holy Spirit, which brings peace to the heart. 1 Cor. 5:8. Leavened bread was also eaten with the peace-offerings of thanksgiving. After Abraham had received the promise that Sarah should have a son, two angels visited the patriarch as "he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day." No doubt remembering the promise, and in token of thanksgiving, Abraham at once prepared a peace-offering for them of unleavened bread and flesh, and they ate of it, and immediately confirmed again to Abraham the promise of a son. Gen. 18:1-10.

There was one rigid restriction in the eating of the peace-offering. The flesh was all to be eaten either upon the first or second day. The command was very plain: "If any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity." Lev. 7:18. If one ate of the flesh upon the third day, it indicated that he counted the Antitype of his peace-offering still dead upon that day. On the other hand, the one who refused to eat the flesh upon the third day, and burned in the fire all that was left, showed his faith in a risen Saviour. In the warm country of Palestine the body would begin to decay upon the third day. Of Lazarus Martha said, "By this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days." John 11:39. But the psalmist, in prophesying of the resurrection of Christ, said, "Neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption." Ps. 16:10. David knew the Saviour would live the third day. Those who lived near the Lord saw the light that was reflected from the typical service. The eyes of even the disciples were so blinded by sin and doubt that they could not comprehend the light that flashed from the sacrificial offerings. Just as the moon, reflecting the rays of the sun, gives sufficient light to guide one safely through the night, so the light of the great antitypical Lamb of God reflected from the Levitical laws and sacrificial offerings was sufficient to lead the people safely unto the kingdom of God.

There are many to-day who long for peace, and claim to feast upon God and his Word day by day; and yet they stumble along in darkness, because, like the one in the type who ate of the flesh the third day, thus signifying that he believed the Lord still dead on the third day, they go through life mourning as if the Lord of life and glory were still lying dead in Joseph's tomb, instead of being alive in heaven at the right hand of the Father, ready to send light and help to every trusting follower here upon the earth. The message he sends to us from the heavenly sanctuary is, "I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore." Rev. 1:18.

Christ is our peace. Eph. 2:14.

Type

Lev. 3:1: Without blemish. Lev. 7:29, 30: Fat separated from the offering. Fat a type of sin. Ps. 37:20. Lev. 7:31: The fat burned. Lev. 7:32: The shoulder the priest's portion. Lev. 7:31: "The breast shall be Aaron's and his sons." Deut. 18:3: The two cheeks given to the priest. Lev. 7:15-17: Flesh could be eaten the first and second days. Lev. 7:18: None of the flesh to be eaten the third day.

Antitype

1 John 3:5: No sin in Christ. 2 Cor. 13:5: "Examine yourselves, . . . prove your own selves." Matt. 25:41: Sin and sinners burned. Isa. 9:6; Luke 15:5: The government shall be upon Christ's shoulder. Isa. 40:11: He shall carry the lambs in his bosom. Matt. 26:67; Isa. 50:6: They spit in the Saviour's face. 1 Cor. 15:3, 4: Christ in the grave the first and second days. Matt. 28:6; Luke 24:21-23: The third day the angel over the empty tomb said, "He is not here: for he is risen."

Portland, Maine.

Controversial Way of Presenting the Truth

By H. J. Rogers

H. J. ROGERS

OBSERVATION and long experience have taught me that in presenting the truth to persons, either privately or publicly, it is not best to assail what we conceive to be their views of Scripture doctrine, or the "popular view," but to give the word of the Lord direct and straight; then the Spirit of the Lord will impress the heart more than could all the controversy we might bring to bear. "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine." John 7:17. Human nature is always ready when assailed to vindicate "our position," especially long-cherished ideas and customs.

To plant the truth in the minds of the conscientious I have found it better to present the Sabbath as recognized by Christ and the disciples, rather than to tear down the observance of Sunday. Combating in a critical spirit their errors does not convert them, but leaves them of the same opinion still. This is true also of the doctrines of natural immortality, the conscious state of the dead, and eternal torment. These ideas have been instilled into the minds of the people from earliest recollection, and are hard to give up until they learn that "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Thus we get a view of God's love, and lose sight of his wrath as seen in the doctrine of eternal torment.

God is love, and desires to impute unto us righteousness through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour. Then, as the mist of darkness rolls away, we can see the truths of his Word as a light shining more and more.

Los Angeles, Cal.

Never Trifle with Truth

NEVER trifle with truth. A lie is bad, not only because it may lead others astray, but also because it is a fault in the character of the one who utters it. Truth is the foundation and substance of character. When a man becomes a liar, his character is gone. His whole life is out of joint. No one can trust him. He can not trust himself. He is like a bridge with a rotten foundation. He is not safe. He is an unsafe friend, an unsafe neighbor, an unsafe business man. "Buy the truth, and sell it not." —Selected.

Editorial

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Stand Fast in the Faith

Every great undertaking has its time of supreme trial, its great crisis up to which all other trials and all lesser crises have led. In every great battle there has come a time when men and officers have felt that they must literally anchor themselves to the ground, or the day would be lost. At such a time they have thrown aside everything that would hinder the most effective fighting; and with pieces loaded and bayonets fixed, they have waited for the charge which they must repel or suffer defeat. Then it is the officers walk along the lines calling out, "Steady, men, steady!"

That is where we stand to-day. The greatest conflict of the ages is nearing its culmination. At such a time there comes to us this admonition from our great Commander: "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." True it is, that admonition has been applicable in all ages; but now, when the forces of the enemy of souls are making the final assault, that admonition has a deeper significance, and should sound the louder in our ears. The din of the conflict may deaden our sense of hearing; the sophistries of the enemy may deplete our ranks like exploding shells; or here and there a leader may go over to the enemy, and so bring discouragement into the hearts of the rank and file. Then is the time when we should listen to the voice of the One in command: "Stand fast . . . quit you like men, be strong."

Many of those who help win an earthly battle go down in death, and never see the fruit of their sacrifice, never know that a victory was won. Not so in this struggle. Every loyal participant is bound to be a living victor. He will know of the victory, and share in its fruits.

For nearly two thousand years there have been on record these words of our Saviour: "Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." Prophecy fulfilled and fulfilling indicates most surely that we are nearing the time when those words are to meet their fulfilment. This earth will not be a pleasant place at that time for those who have refused to accept God's last message to the world. Having chosen a doomed world instead of an inheritance in the new earth, they must perish with the world. But the way is open for every soul in this doomed world to meet that day of the world's doom with rejoicing. There will be a company that will look up and say: "Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is Jehovah; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation." Isa. 25:9.

We can be among the class that will call for the rocks and the mountains to fall upon them and hide them from the face of the Saviour who died to save them, or we can be among the class who will at that same time lift up glad hands and glad faces to welcome that same Saviour. The rewarding is with him, but the choosing is with us. Therefore, "Stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." C. M. S.

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