God’s ways are always the best. His plans are sure and simple. His grace and power are sufficient for all cases. It had been my privilege to labor with the Lord, in South Carolina. The object was to visit the schools for colored youth, and hold Bible studies with them, thereby getting them interested in God’s message for to-day.
At Denmark there is a school conducted by Misses L. E. Wright and Jessie Dorsey. I spent a few weeks there, giving instruction in the school, and in the homes of the people. Some interest was manifested, and one person was baptized. The work was hindered for lack of a place in which to gather the people.
From Denmark I went to Orangeburg, where an open door was found. At Claflin University and the State College I was permitted to give Bible studies, and to sell some of our books, which were eagerly sought. These two schools have about fifteen hundred pupils. Students are a hopeful class for whom to labor. I was directed to Aiken, a beautiful city of five thousand inhabitants, where, besides the public school, there are two denominational schools for colored youth. I was admitted to one of these, also to an A. M. E. church. I gave Bible studies during the day in the school, and preached in the church at night. There were seventy-five conversions, and the whole city was stirred by the mighty power of God through His word.
For reasons well known to all, it soon became necessary to seek other quarters in which to hold meetings. A suitable place could not be found, and the people were anxious to hear more of the word. We applied for a tent, but were informed that the financial condition would not permit the General Conference to send one. So we ordered a forty foot circle and a 12 x 14 ft. tent from the Battle Creek Tent Company, for security giving the names of the Lord and Sheafe. The former moved on the hearts of a few friends and the people for whom the meetings were being held, and the tents were paid for. Two Baptist ministers accepted the truth. We employed one of these all the season, and paid him ourselves. Men of some ability are investigating the truth, who, with instruction right on the field, could become efficient workers. We need a tent company who can represent the whole message.
A company of twelve Sabbath-keepers was raised up at Aiken, and many are waiting to see more proof of our sincerity in the claims we make. May the Lord move on hearts to assist the work in this field. L. C. Sheafe.
VIRGINIA
By T. H. Painter
Since my last report I have held meetings at Buena Vista, Staunton, and Humes schoolhouse. The Lord has blessed in all these places. Two have decided to live out the truth, and are rejoicing with us. One is the Baptist minister whom I have previously mentioned. He is studying the prophecies, although he understands the message quite well, also the health principles. His wife is the clerk of our church at Buena Vista. Others at that place are interested.
The work moves slow at Staunton, but the believers are of good courage. I am now holding meetings at Humes schoolhouse, about three miles east of the city. Some are interested. I have taken quite a number of orders for the REVIEW and for the Daily Bulletin.
I desire so to relate myself to the Lord that I may win souls for Him. I love this precious work. May I have your prayers that success may attend the efforts put forth to win souls? T. H. PAINTER.
MICHIGAN
By B. HAGLE
MENDON.—I began meetings in a schoolhouse six miles north of Mendon, March 30, among the First-day Adventist people. I was afraid that I should meet with a great deal of prejudice, but they were anxious to learn the truth, and came nearly every night, bringing their Bibles, and studying the prophecies, the Sabbath, the seal of God, and the mark of the Beast. Last evening, after a discourse on “man's excuses for not obeying the Lord, and God's answers,” we asked all to rise to their feet who would obey the Lord instead of man, and seven adults arose. The Lord shall have all the praise, for it was His precious word that convinced them; but I am thankful that He gives me the privilege of proclaiming these precious truths to the people.
As I was riding along the road yesterday, a man called to me. There was another man with the one who called, and they began to ask questions, and with the word of God I answered them. I stayed there beside the road for nearly an hour. The man who called me said he had received light. He invited me to his home to study the Bible with him.
Brethren and sisters, go forward in the strength of God, and success is sure. B. HAGLE.
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“‘Christ in Song’ is a veritable multum in parvo of S. S. music. I congratulate you on your success.”—T. C. O’KANE. (Composer of “Sweeping Through the Gates,” “I Bring My Sins to Thee,” “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks,” etc., in this collection, and author of many Gospel Song Books.)
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“Christ in Song” is a hymnal containing over 700 best hymns and sacred songs, new and old, in 400 pages, arranged in four departments—Invitation and Repentance; Consecration and Praise; Work and Trust; Home and Heaven. This is a good book. We notice many favorite pieces of bygone years, along with the new. Mr. Belden is an author of ability and judgment.”—J. N. FILLMORE. (Publisher “Musical Messenger,” “The Choir,” and gospel song books. Composer of “How I Wish I Knew,” “Master, Hast Thou Work for me?” “Only Waiting,” in “Christ in Song.”)
“I trust it will be a very great success both musically and financially; it is quite a novelty in book making.”—W. H. DOANE. (Composer of “Safe in the Arms of Jesus,” “Pass Me Not,” “Near the Cross,” “Though Your Sins Be as Scarlet,” “Sabbath Home,” “Strike for Victory,” “Keep Step,” “Toiling On,” “More Like Jesus,” “Precious Name,” “Tell me the old, Old Story,” “I’ll Come to Jesus,” “More Love to Thee,” “Rescue the Perishing,” “Stand on the Rock,” “Some Sweet Day By-and-By,” all of which are in this collection.)
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“‘Christ in Song’ is the most magnificent work of the kind that I have had the pleasure of examining; it seems to be the very acme of excellence.”—GEO. B. LAM? (Author of many hymns, including “Blessed be the Fountain,” and others in this collection.)
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Manchurian Insurgents and Russian Occupation
There is published in Yokohama, Japan, the Japan Weekly Advertiser, an English newspaper issued for the benefit of the English-speaking residents of that city. In a recent issue it prints some valuable information taken from a genuine Japanese newspaper, the Asahi, throwing light upon the Manchurian question. The Advertiser says: “The Asahi, commenting upon Russia’s relations with Manchuria, brings out a point which we have not heretofore noted in discussions upon the diplomatic situation. It directs attention to the Manchurian insurgents as constituting a prime factor in that situation. These insurgents stand in very much the same relation to the people of Manchuria as do the Formosan native raiders to the inhabitants of the latter island. Manchuria suffers from them greatly, and the people naturally seek the protection of Russia. The existence of the marauders, to put down which China is powerless, furnishes Russia with an all-sufficient and perennial excuse for occupation of the province. Under these circumstances it would therefore be fatuous for Japan to look upon such occupation as in any sense temporary.” Those best informed state that “the Japanese know more about conditions in the far East than all the rest of mankind combined,” because “they are true Orientals, while the Russians are not even half Oriental, and the English, Germans, French, and Americans are not Oriental at all.”
Archbishop Chapelle Summoned to Rome
Archbishop Chapelle, the papal delegate to the Philippines, has been summoned to Rome.
U.S. Coaling Station in Mexico
THE United States Navy Department has just completed a coaling station at Pichalinqui, on the west coast of Mexico—“the first to be established by the United States on foreign soil.”
Cuban Convention Sends Commission
The Cuban Constitutional Convention will send a commission to Washington. It has also decided to suspend further action regarding the Platt amendment until the return of said commission.
Aguinaldo Urges Filipinos to Disarm
ON the 19th inst., Aguinaldo issued, from Manila, Philippine Islands, an address to the Filipinos, urging them to lay down their arms and accept the sovereignty of the United States. Of course Aguinaldo is a prisoner of the United States government.
Japan’s Ultimatum Over Manchuria
JAPAN has sent an ultimatum to China, warning her definitely that "if the Russian occupation of Manchuria does not come to an end forthwith, she will invite the Powers to exercise joint control of the government of that province." This virtually amounts to a Japanese ultimatum to Russia. The terms of Japan's recent secret treaty with China are as yet unknown.
France and Catholic Claims in China
The French foreign office states that “France will take charge of the Catholic claims against China,” such a policy being “in accordance with her traditional protectorate over the Catholic missions in the far East.” Although she will not press the claims of other Catholics than the French, still “it is expected that all the Catholics of Latin countries will place their claims in her hands.” The German Catholic missions in China will appeal to their own government.
One Dollar for School Relief
By Editor
ONE dollar is not a very large sum of money. To be sure, there are some who do not have this much to give. But there are very few who can not give at least one dollar within the next ten days for the relief of the schools. Now, please think and pray. Can not you give one dollar, and give it soon, for the relief of the schools? If it were not needed, we should not ask it. But we do need it, and we need it badly just now. Fill out the coupon at the right, cut it out, and put it, with your money,—post-office order or bank draft,—into an envelope, and send it to P. T. Magan, Battle Creek, Mich.
Indemnities Charged to China
The total amount of the indemnities charged up to China by the Powers is four hundred million dollars.
Northern Pacific Railroad Steamship Line
THE Northern Pacific Railroad is about to establish a line of steamers from Tacoma, Wash., to Liverpool, England, via the Pacific Ocean, the Suez Canal, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Canal Connecting Baltic and Adriatic Seas
THE Hungarian Ministry of Commerce are laying plans to dig a gigantic canal to connect the Baltic and Adriatic seas. The distance is 1,375 miles, two thirds of which is already navigable.
Burning of the Peking Palace
The Peking palace of the empress of China, occupied by Count von Waldersee and his staff, was burned to the ground the 17th inst., and Major-General Schwartzkopf, Waldersee's chief of staff, has disappeared. Nothing was saved except the military papers.
The Panama Canal Question
DISPATCHES state that Great Britain is “still desirous of negotiating a canal treaty with the United States,” and also that the Colombian minister at London “may approach the British government in relation to the building of the Panama Canal.” This canal question is evidently destined to become a serious bone of contention.
U.S. and Venezuela Tensions
Of the trouble between the United States and Venezuela, Minister Loomis, just returned, says: “Official feeling against Americans is growing. Local papers are endeavoring to make it appear that the United States is seeking to control the politics of the New World.” In maintaining the Monroe doctrine it must be expected that the United States will interfere with a number of things on this continent.
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THERE ARE FOUR TUESDAYS
By Editor
in May, 1901; and we find, by examining our REVIEW mailing list, that subscriptions will expire on every Tuesday of the month. Here are the names of four subscribers (taken at random from the list) whose subscriptions expire on the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th of May, respectively:—
MB Barnes — 7 MAY 1901
TS Chambers — 14 MAY 1901
JE Pegg — 21 MAY 1901
EL Denslow — 28 MAY 1901
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