Review and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 13. (3/28/1912)

Review and Herald

Mar 28, 1912

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 28, 1912

Somebody Cares

By Fanny Edna Stafford

Somebody knows when your heart aches, And everything seems to go wrong; Somebody knows when the shadows Need chasing away with a song; Somebody knows when you're lonely, Tired, discouraged, and blue; Somebody wants you to know Him, And know that He dearly loves you.

Somebody cares when you're tempted, And the world grows dizzy and dim; Somebody cares when you're weakest, And farthest away from Him; Somebody grieves when you've fallen, Though you are not lost from His sight; Somebody waits for your coming, Taking the gloom from your night.

Somebody loves you when weary; Somebody loves you when strong; Always is waiting to help you, Watches you, one of the throng Needing His friendship so holy, Needing His watch-care so true. His name?— We call His name Jesus. His people?—Just I and just you.

— Fanny Edna Stafford.

The April Number of LIFE & HEALTH

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Fogs and Clouds in God's Out-of-Doors, by George Wharton James.

Use of Soothing Syrups, by Wm. C. Woodward, health officer District of Columbia.

Reform Clothing in Dresden, by G. H. Heald, M. D. (Illustrated).

The Witches of Hazel (Story of Witch-Hazel).

The Factory in a Garden, by the editor.

Health and Common Sense, by Eva J. DeMarsh.

How to Cook Legumes (part two), by G. E. Cornforth.

Medical Missionary Work and the Gospel.

Cerebrospinal Meningitis, How to Prevent, etc.

The Truth About “The League of Medical Freedom.”

Reopen the Canteens?

Drink and Safety.

Questions and Answers.—Digestibility of Fruits—Treatment of Biliousness—Blistered Feet—Gall-Stones—Feeding the Baby—Remedy for Warts, etc.

Safety of Oysters as Food.

Alcohol and Insanity.

Licking Stamps.

Athletics in Educational Institutions.

News Notes, Current Comment, and other departments of interest.

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"Easy Steps in the Bible Story"

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EUGENE ROWELL

By Eugene Rowell

Friendship

EUGENE ROWELL

Like odor of roses, sweet-scented and fair, That give their perfume to the soft, summer air; Like chiming of bells, silver-speaking and slow, That steals o’er the land when the sunset is low; Like voices of streams in sweet music that blend In the light of the stars, is the heart of a friend.

O, the fondest of memories are saved from the past, And the joys of the present are multiplied fast, When we know that the friends of the old, happy days In spirit attend all our wandering ways! What hopes of the future exultantly spring, What high aspirations, when friendship gives wing!

O, better a waif with a friend by his side Than a prince in a palace with friendship denied; And a man at his labor, the king on his throne, Are only two beggars when friendship is flown; For burdens of life who unfriended could bear? And what were a feast if no friendship were there?

We need on our way through life’s wide-reaching zone, Some being with sympathies linked with our own; Some kind heart in which we may trust and confide; Some wise head whose knowledge and counsel may guide; Who unto our secret confiding gives ear, With a smile for our joys, for our sorrows a tear:

Who mirrors our souls in the well-spring of love, Like waters that image the forest above,

O, take all the blessing the world can bestow, The wealth and the fame and the pomp and the show; But leave me, to brighten my days to the end, The unshaken faith of the heart of a friend!

Entering the Strait Gate

By Ellen G. White

MRS. E. G. WHITE

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Why is it that we do not take God at his word? Asking and receiving are closely linked together. If you ask in faith for the things that God has promised, you will receive. Look to Jesus for the things that you need. Ask him for forgiveness of sins, and as you ask in faith your heart will be softened, and you will forgive those who have injured you, and your petitions will go up to God fragrant with love. With praying comes watching unto prayer, and every thought and word and act will be in harmony with your earnest petition for reformation in life. The prayer of faith will bring corresponding returns. But a mere form of words, without earnest sincerity and fervent desire for help, with no expectation of receiving, will avail nothing. Let not such a petitioner think he shall receive anything of the Lord. Those who come to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

After asking the Lord for a knowledge of his will, for heavenly wisdom, for the light of the Holy Spirit, the petitioner will search the Scriptures, and find that passages that were dark to his mind have suddenly grown clear, and he understands his duty as never before. Jesus said: “My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.” The knowledge of divine truth is promised to those who will render obedience to the light and truth that have been given to them. An entrance into the strait gate is not dependent upon the possession of learning or riches, but it is dependent upon the possession of a teachable spirit. He who appreciates the first ray of heavenly light, and appropriates it, and walks in it, bringing his actions into harmony with that ray, and becoming sanctified through it, will receive yet more light. He will understand that the gospel is the plan of salvation.

Striving to enter in at the strait gate means that we give the subject of the future life our first attention. We are to cut away from every hindrance that would prevent our entering into the strait gate. Inclination to evil must be denied, habits and practices not in harmony with the Word of God must be overcome. We must examine the Scriptures, determined to know what is the truth; and whoever comes to the Bible with a humble, teachable spirit, whether he be rich or poor, honored or despised, shall know of the doctrine as he renders obedience to the rays of light that fall upon his pathway. He will not be left to be deceived by the delusions of the enemy, to be swayed hither and thither by the doctrines of devils.

“Strive to enter in at the strait gate.” This means nothing else than to be one with Christ, to make him the sole object of attraction. He who thus strives to enter in at the strait gate will hear the voice of Jesus saying: “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

He who would enter in at the strait gate can not expect the aid of the world in his necessities; for it is the world that has proved a snare to his soul, and has brought him into a position of hopelessness from which he needs to be rescued. But as he detaches his affections from the world, and accepts the life of self-denial and self-sacrifice that Jesus lived, giving him an example both by precept and performance, he enters in at the strait gate, to travel the narrow path which leads to the celestial city.

He who has an obedient heart, that is ready to do the will of God, will not

only gladly receive truth, but will earnestly seek for truth as for hidden treasure. He will come to the Scriptures with a humble and teachable spirit, seeking to understand how he may walk in the light, and saying, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” He is ready to sacrifice anything and everything, if required, in order that he may be in harmony with the will of God. It is not always an easy matter to render obedience to the will of God. It demands firmness of purpose to enter in at the strait gate and to travel in the narrow path that leads to eternal life, for on every hand are voices inviting the soul into bye and forbidden paths. Those who love wealth and honor and high position, will not enter in at the strait gate unless they part with their idols. There is not room to enter in at the strait gate and carry the things of this world along. He who would enter in at the strait gate must make an entire consecration of his all to God. Jesus says, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”

He who will follow Jesus through evil as well as good report, knows something of what is truth. He who will walk in the light as it comes, not waiting to have every mystery solved and every chance of doubt removed, will know of the doctrine, and will understand what are the advantages of entering in at the strait gate, and of walking in the narrow way. But he who would carry the world with him, will never enter in at the strait gate. There is no room for one to walk the narrow way and yet carry along evil surmisings, doubts, criticisms, jealousies, and unkindness. Such a one will refuse to enter in at the strait gate because he can not see the whole path to the paradise of God. He has many obstacles to present, many difficulties to bring to view, and Satan is ready to supply the soul with excuses for not entering in at the strait gate. Refusing to walk in the first rays of light, he fails to see the light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. If he would walk while he has the light, the path would be illuminated as he advanced, and all would be made plain.

Another Precious Volume

By George Ide Butler

GEO. I. BUTLER

It has been the writer’s privilege recently to receive and peruse a book of six hundred thirty pages, entitled “The Acts of the Apostles,” from the pen of Mrs. Ellen G. White. This is the book of her old age, for she is now past eighty-four. From her fruitful pen have come “Patriarchs and Prophets,” “Great Controversy,” “Desire of Ages,” and many minor volumes of deepest interest.

The writer, having read this new volume, greatly desires to call the attention of the many readers of the REVIEW to this excellent work. It is a calm, very clear, and most interesting presentation of the main facts in the lives of the apostles, especially of Paul, Peter, and John, with quite a full account of the progress of the gospel during apostolic times. It is also a very clear commentary upon the doctrinal writings of the apostles. It sets forth in powerful, convincing language the earnestness and the sacrificing spirit of their labors, their faithfulness even unto death itself.

We as a people claim to be giving the last message of mercy to the world, which will close with the end of probation. The great and noble work of the Reformation has been progressing through the last few centuries. The circulation of the Sacred Scriptures in all languages among all nations has been paving the way for the great last-day message of warning which this people are commissioned to give to the world. We claim that this last-day movement is the culmination of the work of the Reformation which has so long been in progress, and is designed to bring back a people to the apostolic standard of religion when men and women were compelled to suffer for Christ. Read this: “And when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.” Acts 5: 40-42. Could we equal that in our zeal?

Notice Paul and Silas in jail, their feet made fast in the stocks, in a most uncomfortable position. Their backs were bloody with stripes, but they were singing the praises of God in the darkness of midnight. God was so well pleased with their zeal and spirit of rejoicing in tribulation that he sent a mighty earthquake, and the bonds of the prisoners fell off; all were loosed. The jailer was about to kill himself because he expected all the prisoners would get away, but Paul, when he perceived it, cried out, “Do thyself no harm; for we are all here.” The poor man came, all broken down, and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” How many of us could imitate Paul and Silas under similar circumstances? We believe the truth, but we need apostolic zeal and devotion.

The writer would recommend this good book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” which brings before us in the most vivid manner the apostolic spirit. Our work is fully equal in importance to their work. We are in the perils of the last days with a world to warn. God has given us blessed light in this volume. The aged servant of God has written it to stir up our zeal, increase our love, inspire our hope, clear away the doubts and fog of worldliness and selfishness, and prepare us for the coming of the Son of man.

This people, because of the truths it professes and the stand it has taken upon the law of God and the faith of Jesus, has come back to the truths of the apostolic church. But alas! we have not yet fully partaken of the earnestness, the zeal, the spirit of sacrifice, the intense interest, the complete self-abnegation, and the Christian love of Peter, Paul, and John. We know little of persecution. We have not seen thousands upon thousands cast into prison and led to death. We fear a great scattering would come among us under such conditions.

About all our people can yet stand is sundry calls for money with which to carry on our work. Many of our old, experienced believers are making and piling up money in banks, etc., and do not hasten to pour out of their funds even at the strongest calls. What should we think to see our buildings burned, our loved ones hurried away to prison, or taken out and hanged, shot, or beheaded? Of a truth, we need more of the apostolic zeal and devotion, that love that will sustain us in the darkest hour, yea, that will fill us with rejoicing.

This volume fills in most beautifully the interesting experiences of the early apostolic days, when the Christian religion was most pure, like the clear fountain springing forth at the foot of the mountain. That was the beginning of the gospel work. We are living near its ending, and need all the light it is possible to obtain. The writer is most thankful for this blessed volume. It will be found very helpful to all who read it with the right spirit.

Bowling Green, Fla.

T. E. BOWEN

By T. E. Bowen

Job’s Experience---No. 3

T. E. BOWEN

Job is often spoken of as the most patient man who ever lived. All that the Scripture says upon this point is: “Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.” James 5: 11. The emphasis is upon the tender compassion of the Lord, how he dealt with Job at the end, rather than upon Job’s patience. While Job was patient, he was not altogether so. Considering what he endured, he bore it well.

When his friends had exasperated him, he said some very cutting things in reply. “Ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value. O that ye would altogether hold your peace!” Again, “No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you. But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these?”

There is danger now that those who are seeking to do God’s will by keeping all his commandments, may manifest this same spirit. It was not that Job had been unrighteous, but that, having done the right thing,—fed the hungry, clothed the naked, helped the widows and orphans,—he contended for himself for having done right. This led to trusting in his own works rather than giving God the glory. He said, “If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering; if his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep; if I have lifted up my hand against the

fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate: then let mine arm fall from my shoulder-blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.” A whole chapter is devoted to recounting the things he had done. But what of it? Did not God know? What had Job given that he had not received from God? And how is it with us? If God has especially blessed us with both temporal and spiritual blessings, for what purpose are they given? Is it not that they may be passed on to others? But whose is the glory always? Ah! here is where we are so likely, all of us, to fail. We are so liable to think that we have done something great, something demanding special notice or praise, instead of giving the glory to God, to whom it belongs.

During Job’s contention with his friends, he challenges God to bear witness to his righteousness. He thought if only God would speak, then his cause would surely be vindicated. It is a point to be noticed in this connection that nothing more is said about the foe after Job and his three comforters began talking. We may well infer that Satan was standing by pleased at the way things were shaping. In this tendency of Job to justify himself, Satan well knew that Job was coming over onto his ground. For no one knows quite so well as Satan how to contend for his own rights.

In answering Zophar, Job said: “Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.” Chapter 13: 3. Then later, in answering Eliphaz, he said: “O that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me. Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered forever from my judge.” Chapter 23: 3-7.

To show that the people of God will yet be brought to a similar place in their experience where everything apparently is against them, and even God seems removed, let us read from “Early Writings,” old edition: “I saw the saints leaving the cities and villages, and associating together in companies, and living in the most solitary places. Angels provided them food and water, while the wicked were suffering from hunger and thirst. Then I saw the leading men of earth consulting together, and Satan and his angels busy around them. I saw a writing, copies of which were scattered in different parts of the land, giving orders that unless the saints should yield their peculiar faith, give up the Sabbath and observe the first day of the week, the people were at liberty, after a certain time, to put them to death. . . .

“Soon I saw the saints suffering great mental anguish. They seemed to be surrounded by the wicked inhabitants of earth. Every appearance was against them. Some began to fear that God had at last left them to perish by the hand of the wicked. . . . It was an hour of fearful, terrible agony to the saints. Day and night they cried unto God for deliverance. To outward appearance, there was no possibility of their escape. The wicked had already begun to triumph, crying out, Why does not your God deliver you out of our hands? Why do you not go up, and save your lives? But the saints heeded them not. Like Jacob, they were wrestling with God.”—Pages 143, 144.

Here is manifest the patience of Jesus, rather than the patience of Job. The people of God are come to that place where they will not heed the taunting remarks of the wicked. When that wicked Roman soldier smote Jesus, then challenged him to tell who it was that smote him, Jesus understood that Satan was trying to provoke him to say something he should not. He therefore made no reply. Job failed at this point to hold his peace. Peter exhorts: “Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9. “And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads.” Matt. 27:39. “Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously.” 1 Peter 2:23.

Here the patience of Jesus is depicted. Before the Saviour takes to himself his people, they will be thoroughly tested. Satan will still do his part. His activity to afflict the people of God just as far as he is given permission will continue unto the very last.

But God still limits the enemy. So far he may go, as in the case of Job, but no farther. Therefore in every fiery trial that comes to us, we must count it as one of God’s permittings. The trial has been weighed. God has entrusted us with it, that we may bring to him a little more honor and glory, by enduring it for him. As in the case of Job, he may not inform us beforehand; but when it comes, it should be to us another call for loyalty to our God. In the end, we shall see there has been a wise purpose, if not to us to some one else, which led God to permit the test to come.

Washington, D. C.

Answers to Prayer

A TRAVELING PREACHER

To the glory of God, and for the encouragement of other fellow laborers, I shall relate a few of what I regard special manifestations of providence, in connection with my labors as a minister of the gospel.

About the year 1870, I united in gospel work with another young man of about my own age. After fasting and prayer, we decided on a field of labor, a small town about one hundred miles distant. We immediately entered the place, and began evening services in a schoolhouse, the only public building there. Our meetings were well attended, though we soon learned that we had been led to a very ungodly town.

One evening at the close of the service, a stranger and his wife came up, and said to us: “You are the ones we have been praying God to send to this place. He has answered our prayers.” A small church was organized here, and another one in an adjoining town. From these came two ministers and two Bible workers.

A little later I was holding tent-meetings alone in a small village. Several became deeply interested, when a few of the rougher element decided to mob us, and break up our meetings. A dark, rainy night was selected for their work. After drinking at a near-by saloon, about midnight they came to the tent, where I was sleeping upon the rostrum. When I awoke, I heard the men cursing the tent and the preacher. I prayed that God would confuse these men and keep the tent from harm. This he did, for they failed to find the ropes. When daylight came, I went out and found several men stretched out on the ground in a drunken stupor. I was never disturbed any more.

About 1876 I was holding meetings in our tent located in a small village. Three times our tent was blown down, and badly damaged. In addition to this discouragement, an evangelist, with several assistants, began revival services in a church near our tent. Our congregations became quite small, and I thought seriously of leaving the place. At this time the Lord gave me a dream which greatly encouraged me. In this dream I went fishing with hook and line. On coming to the stream, I saw this evangelist, with others, drawing out the fish quite rapidly. They motioned for me to join their company. As soon as I came to them, one whom I recognized as an old schoolmate and knew to be an intemperate man, passed me a bottle, with an invitation to drink.

I said, “No, sir, I will not drink, neither will I keep company with preachers who do.” I left them, and going up the stream some distance, cast in my hook, and, before I ceased, drew out fifteen fish. I found two of these were bad, and threw them back.

After a few more weeks of labor in this place, I organized a church of fifteen members. Later two of them turned back. The remaining thirteen have all been faithful. From this church came two efficient ministers and two Bible workers.

One other incident: Some years later I was invited by the General Conference to go to another field. All the money I had was invested in a small piece of land, which an agent had told me was impossible to sell. However, I took it to the Lord in prayer, and laid all upon the altar. In two weeks my land was sold for cash, and I was packing my goods to depart for my new field of labor. Truly, “The eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him,” “and his ears are open unto their cry,” and he “delivereth them out of all their troubles.”

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