BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, AND TRACTS, ISSUED BY THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
The Sanctuary and the 2300 Days of Daniel 8:14. By Elder U. Smith. This question has developed the people known as Seventh-day Adventists, and is the pivotal doctrine upon which their applications of prophecy largely depend. 352 pp. $1.00
Thoughts on Daniel, critical and practical. By Elder U. Smith. An exposition of the book of Daniel, verse by verse. 384 pp. 1.00
Thoughts on Revelation. By Elder U. Smith. With notes or remarks on every verse in the book of Revelation. 352 pp. 1.00
Life of Wm. Miller, with portrait. Interesting sketches of the life and public labors of this pioneer in the Advent movement in this country. 416 pp. 1.00
The Biblical Institute. A synopsis of the lectures given at the Institute held at Oakland, Cal., April, 1877, covering the main points of our faith. 352 pp. 1.00
History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week, for the period of 6,000 years. By Elder J. N. Andrews. This is a work of unusual interest, prepared with great care, and is full of historical and Scriptural facts. 528 pp. 1.00
The Nature and Destiny of Man. By Elder U. Smith. This work treats on the conditions of man in death, and his final destiny. 356 pp. 1.00
The Spirit of Prophecy; or the great controversy between Christ and his angels and Satan and his angels, in four volumes. By Mrs. E. G. White. These volumes cover the time from the fall of Satan to the destruction of sin and sinners at the close of the one thousand years of Revelation 20. Each 400 pp. Vol. I. Old Testament facts to Christ. Vol. II. Life and Ministry of Christ. Vol. III. The Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ, with the Lives of His Apostles. Vol. IV. (In preparation). Each, 1.00
Sermon on the Two Covenants. By Elder J. N. Andrews. An able argument on an important subject. 48 pp. 10 cts
Life of Elder Joseph Bates, with portrait. 352 pp. 1.00
The Bible from Heaven. By Elder D. M. Canright. An argument to show that the Bible is not the work of men, but is of God. 300 pp. 80 cts. Revised edition (in preparation). 1.00
The Constitutional Amendment. A discussion between Elder W. H. Littlejohn and the editor of the Christian Statesman, on the Sabbath. 1.00
Spiritual Songs. A choice collection of hymns and tunes. 416 pp. 1.00
Song Anchor, for Sabbath-school and Praise Service. By J. E. White. A new book, with excellent new words and music. 164 pp. Per hundred, $30.00. Single copies, 35 cts
The Two Laws, as set forth in both Testaments. By Elder D. M. Canright. 104 pp. 15 cts
The Sunday Seventh-day Examined. A refutation of the teachings of Mede, Jennings, Akers and Fuller. By Elder J. N. Andrews. 88 pp. 10 cts
The Seven Trumpets. An exposition of the subject as set forth in the 8th and 9th chapters of the Revelation. 96 pp. 10 cts
Refutation of the Age to Come. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. A most decisive refutation of the view that men may find pardon after the Saviour has closed his work in the Sanctuary above. 168 pp. 20 cts
The Morality of the Sabbath. By Elder D. M. Canright. A complete refutation of a common objection against the Sabbath. 96 pp. 15 cts
The Resurrection of the Unjust. A vindication of the doctrine. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. 100 pp. 15 cts
A Word for the Sabbath, or False Theories Exposed. A poem. By Elder U. Smith. 60 pp. 15 cts
The Ministration of Angels, and the Origin, History and Destiny of Satan. By Elder D. M. Canright. 144 pp. 20 cts
Vindication of the True Sabbath. By Elder J. W. Morton, formerly missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, to Hayti. 68 pp. 10 cts
Thoughts on Baptism. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. A careful examination of the subject of Christian baptism in the light of history and the Bible. It presents strong arguments against the notion of trine immersion. 186 pp. Bound in flexible cloth, 35 cts; Paper covers, 25 cts
The United States in the Light of Prophecy. An exposition of Revelation 13: 11-17. By Elder U. Smith. Applying to our own land and time, this prophecy possesses surpassing interest for every American reader. 200 pp. 50 cts. Paper covers, 25 cts
The Sufferings of Christ. A most graphic and touching description of what the world’s Redeemer has suffered for us; calculated to incite every one to new devotion and consecration to the cause of Christ. 32 pp. 4 cts
The Present Truth. Showing that every age has a truth applicable to it alone, and what is the present truth of this generation. 32 pp. 4 cts
The Seventh-day Adventists. A sketch of their origin, progress, principles, etc. 32 pp. 4 cts
The Second Advent. Manner, object, and nearness of the event. 32 pp. 4 cts
Redeemer and Redeemed. By Elder James White. This work sets forth the plan of redemption in its three stages. 40 pp. 10 cts
The Spirit of God, its Gifts and Manifestations to the end of the Christian age. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. 144 pp. 15 cts
The Three Messages of Revelation 14 : 6-12; particularly the third angel’s message and the two-horned beast. By Elder J. N. Andrews. 144 pp. 15 cts
Systematic Benevolence. Setting forth the Bible plan of giving for the support of the ministry. 64 pp. 10 cts
The Nature and Tendency of Modern Spiritualism. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. A thorough exposure of Spiritualism; application of the Scriptures, and copious extracts from a library of Spiritualist publications. 184 pp. 20 cts
Matthew Twenty-four. A clear and forcible exposition of our Lord’s discourse upon the Mount of Olives. By Elder James White. 64 pp. 10 cts
The Truth Found. The nature and obligation of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. 64 pp. 10 cts
Christ and the Sabbath: or, Christ in the Old Testament and the Sabbath in the New. By Elder James White. 56 pp. 10 cts
The Atonement. By Elder J. H. Waggoner. An examination of a remedial system in the light of thought and revelation. 168 pp. 20 cts
Our Faith and Hope. Sermons on the Coming and Kingdom of Christ. By Elder James White. 182 pp. 25 cts
Redemption. The fall and its results, and the methods by which we are brought back to the favor of God and to immortality. 32 pp. 4 cts
ADDRESS, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, OAKLAND, CAL.
Books and Tracts Available in England
By Editor
ANY of the books, pamphlets and tracts issued at this Office, may be obtained of Eld. J. N. Loughborough, Ravenswood, Shirley Road, Southampton, England, who will furnish catalogues and prices in English money, and receive subscriptions for all our periodicals.
LIGHT DAWNING.
By Editor
"We clip the following from The Baptist:—
"We have always thought the Divinity suffered. Christ is Divine as well as human. And the whole Christ suffered. We can't tell the mode of the suffering. Of course, though, it was not physical.' So thinks the editor of the Baptist Banner, Illinois, a clear headed man and a sound Baptist, and so we think every lost sinner thought when he prostrated himself at the foot of the cross. It never entered a penitent sinner's mind that he was praying to a suffering man to save him when he looked to the sufferer of Calvary to save him."
"We are glad to have Brother Graves' faith coincide with ours on this question. All honor to the Divine Sufferer!"
The above we find in the Baptist Banner. Our wonder is that reverent men who read their Bibles could ever find anything else written therein. A sacrifice merely human could not atone for the violations of God's holy law. We believe with Andrew Fuller, that the glory and efficacy of the atonement consists in the dignity of the offering. The Son of God died for man. We do not think much of "hymn-book theology," as a general thing, yet it is sometimes in advance of that of the schools. When our friends sing, "The Lord of glory died for men," their song is Scriptural, though it often contradicts the creed.
ENCOURAGEMENT.
By Editor
AT the meeting of the American Baptist Publication Society in Saratoga, Dr. Henson said: "If I have been in a measure successful, it is because I have been surrounded with men who gave me encouragement. Every man around me has had a ram's horn, and he blew. There's inspiration in it."
That is worthy to be considered. A church which will sit down and trust to the minister to do everything for them, while they enjoy an easy time, will go to sleep and perhaps never awake. We have known instances of a church accepting the services of a preacher and suffer him to labor under circumstances which could only be extremely trying to his feelings, without an effort to correct the wrong. But prosperity cannot dwell with them.
GOOD VIEWS OF ALCOHOL.
THE N. Y. Independent, in its sanitary department, contains an article from which we clip the following:—
“We do not fear liquor dealers’ associations, or our friend the professor, who says, ‘Wine is poor food and poor medicine, but a very fine drink,’ but rather those who deplore the evils of intemperance and advise well people not to use it, but nevertheless think that a little wine helps the weary, promotes digestion, and assimilates food. If it does that, nearly all mankind ought to use it in moderation; and we despair of decreasing intemperance. But the facts are just the other way, and other means of recruiting so numerous as to justify such use only under very narrowed medicinal restrictions.”
"INSTALLED—WITH REGRETS."
By Editor
SUCH is the heading of an article in the Christian at Work on the installation of George A. Lockwood as pastor over the Congregational church of Kennebunk, Maine. A former council had refused to install him. The following is a part of the report of Mr. Lockwood's declaration of views:—
"He stated that his belief wholly excluded the idea of an ultimate restoration of the lost to holiness and happiness, and of any second probation beyond this life. The Scriptures give no warrant for the belief or expectation of either. He accepted the phrase, "everlasting punishment," in Matt. 25:46, but did not feel able to state in what the punishment would consist. He could not affirm that it will be an eternity of conscious suffering, nor that it will not be. He could not say but that through the effect of sin and suffering on the soul it may ultimately sink into an extinction of its conscious being, nor, on the other hand, could he say that it will. On this question of the nature of future punishment he could neither affirm nor deny. If any supposed that this left any ground of hope for the finally impenitent sinner, it was in his view no warrant for any belief or affirmation to that effect."
On this statement he was installed, though the council expressed its "regret that Bro. Lockwood is not clear as could be wished on the nature of everlasting punishment." On which the Christian at Work assumes that he denies everlasting punishment because he denies the eternal consciousness in torment of the wicked. How slow are some people to realize that "everlasting destruction," 2 Thess. 1:9, is truly everlasting punishment. That is the Scriptural definition—"Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction."
ANOTHER HORROR.
THE steamboat Seawanahaka, which ran from Peck Slip, New York, up the Sound to Glen Cove, Long Island, June 28, took fire at 4.30 P. M., while off Randall's Island, in the East river. The pilot remained at his post till nearly burned to death, and succeeded in running the vessel on the beach. Many jumped overboard and were drowned, while many on the stern of the vessel could not get off, and were burned. There were on board about 500 passengers, among whom were many prominent citizens of New York, as it was an afternoon boat, touching at various places of resort, and in which some business men left the city for their homes. About fifty are said to be lost. Among the rescued was Charles A. Dana, editor of the New York Sun.
LESSON OF LOT.
By Editor
AN Eastern paper has a well-expressed condemnation of the custom of getting up sensational subjects for sermons. It has been suggested, as a remedy, that the publishing of subjects in the daily papers be discontinued. But the only remedy is to reform the ministry, and convert them to trying to please the Divine Master instead of pleasing the ears of vain men. Though Moody's sermon on the "Lesson of Lot" is mentioned among the proscribed ones, the Lesson is so good we have presented it to our readers, for which we believe they will be thankful.
HOP BITTERS.
By Editor
We have noticed the advertisement of these bitters in several religious and temperance papers, they having received it under the assurance that the bitters contained no alcohol. The State Assayer of Massachusetts says a sample analyzed by him contained over 14 per cent. alcohol by weight, and 18 per cent. by volume. This is more alcoholic than strong wine. Beware of bitters.
DR. BENSON'S BOOK.
By Editor
A LETTER from Missouri says: "Assertions with some are as good as evidence, especially if they want it so. Dr. Benson's book was introduced in this neighborhood. I was glad to see the review. It seems to me this review should be in pamphlet form to meet Dr. B.'s book. The Methodists will be likely to circulate it wherever the Sabbath is preached. The papers which contain the review will soon be past and cannot be had, while a pamphlet can always be had in readiness to meet it."
We are averse to publishing pamphlets unless it is absolutely necessary. In this case we do not feel assured that it is necessary. Doctor Benson's pamphlet may be extensively circulated on the start, but the contents are not such as to give assurance that it will be relied upon by its own friends where the truth of the Sabbath is presented. Were it not that it is backed up by a large denomination it would scarcely deserve extended notice. However, we will revise the articles for a pamphlet if it shall be thought advisable hereafter.
We have another matter on hand for early consideration. An influential Baptist minister has been airing his learning over the Greek of Matt. 28:1. We invite our friends to give thorough circulation to our expositions of these matters; and we feel thankful that we have such an efficient means as the SIGNS OF THE TIMES in which we may "contend earnestly for the faith," and expose popular errors.
Appointments.
OAKLAND—Services at the Seventh-day Adventist church, corner of Thirteenth and Clay streets, every Sabbath (Saturday), at 11 A. M., and second and fourth Sunday evening in each month, at 7:45. Prayer-meeting every Tuesday evening at 7:30. Sabbath-school at 9:30 o'clock Sabbath morning.
SAN FRANCISCO—Services at the Seventh-day Adventist church, on Laguna street, between Tyler and Mc Allister, every Sabbath (Saturday), at 11 A. M., and the first and third Sunday evening in each month at 7:45. Prayer-meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30. The Hayes Valley cars of Market street and the Lone Mountain cars of the Central railroad, cross Laguna street near the church.
PREACHING may be expected in both Oakland and San Francisco on Sabbath, and first-day evening, July 3 and 4.
NOTICE.
By Stephen Nelson Haskell
Last week we called attention to the church quarterly meetings to be held the first Sabbath and Sunday in the quarter. This will be the 3d and 4th of July. The busy season of the year should not prevent this. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." We also mentioned that it was expected that each director would appoint its district meeting for the second Sabbath and first day in the month.
S. N. HASKELL.
General Meeting at Chico
By S. N. Haskell
THERE will be a general meeting at Chico, Sabbath and first day, July 10 and 11. We hope to see the friends from Red Bluff, and others from the surrounding country present. It would be well to have the district quarterly meeting at this time, providing no other arrangements have been made. Mrs. E. G. White will be present.
S. N. HASKELL.
Business Department.
By Editor
McDonald's Stylograph or, rapid letter copying book. In this book letters are written and copied at the same time, without the use of pen, ink, press, brush or water; saving the time, labor, and expense of other methods of copying letters. Each book is furnished with stylus and stylographic writing paper, ready for use. Just the thing for Tract Society officers, agents, and merchants, who want to retain a permanent copy of their correspondence.
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DAY OF PENTECOST.
By Editor
We call special attention to our remarks on the day of Pentecost, in the article reviewing Dr. Benson’s book in this paper. They are necessarily brief, but contain facts which deserve careful examination. We may enlarge on this point at some time if considered necessary.