p. 15 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 37, No. 24. (6/21/1910)

Earlier text: The Things Prepared of God

Creation and Redemption

"IN the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." Gen. 1:1.

"In six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is." Ex. 20:11.

Here are two expressions, quite similar, and yet different. The first refers to the whole vast creation of God, consisting of suns, and systems of suns, and clusters of systems, and universes of clusters, the whole imponderable mass created and held ponderable and under control of Him whom men would dethrone by the empty names of Law and Nature. It expresses to mortals the great fact of creation, which they may apprehend tho they can not comprehend the power and the wisdom involved. "IN THE BEGINNING was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was IN THE BEGINNING with God." John 1:1, 2. "For by Him were all things created; . . . all things were created by Him, and for Him: and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist [hold together]." Col. 1:16, 17.

"Condemned the World"

NOAH by his life of righteousness "condemned the world." Had no one in the days of the antediluvians lived a righteous life, the wicked inhabitants of that degenerate period might have reasoned with some show of plausibility that it was impossible to do right. But the fact that Noah in the midst of abounding wickedness, and with the same human frailties, lived for God, was an evidence that every other person of that period might have done the same, and with equally gratifying results. Thus by the few gathered out of each period of the earth's history will the justice and mercy of God's grace be upheld, in demonstration of the fact that His grace was all-sufficient in every age, in every nation, and under every imaginable combination of circumstances.

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Sabbaths and the Sabbath

THERE is but one weekly Bible Sabbath; namely, the seventh day. This existed before sin entered (Gen. 2: 2, 3); its law was spoken of God from heaven, and written by Him on the tables of stone (Ex. 20: 8-11; Deut. 5: 22). It was set forth as a memorial of creation and a sign of the only true God — Creator and Redeemer. Ex. 20: 8-11; Eze. 20: 12, 20. It is declared to be the Lord's day (Isa. 58: 13), made and observed by Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Mark 2: 27, 28). It is based on the eternal facts of God's creative power, man's relation thereto, and his needs; and is as eternal as the Lord's creation.

There were other sabbaths, yearly, typical, shadowy, which fell on certain days of certain months and feasts. They naturally fell on all days of the week. They were typical of certain events in the work of redemption, and expired by limitation when the thing typified was reached. Then the shadow reached the substance and the shadow ended. This expiration of type in antitype is set forth in Col. 2: 16, 17. These yearly sabbaths and feasts were seven in number, and are set forth in Lev. 23: 4-37, not as connected with the weekly Sabbaths of the Lord, but "beside the Sabbaths of the Lord." Verse 38.

The only Bible Sabbath is the seventh day. Jesus knew no other. His apostles were to teach what He commanded, and to walk as He walked. Matt. 28: 19, 20; 1 John 2: 6. They record no change of the Sabbath. Why not, then, take the Bible Sabbath and Christ's example?

Sunday Belongs to Everyone

A SUNDAY-LAW exchange says, "Sunday belongs to every one." This is true; for God so gave it, and every one has the right to use it legitimately as he has a mind to, just the same as he has Monday or Tuesday. Every law to the contrary assumes class ownership of Sunday.

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The Best Offering

"THE best offering we can make is that of our obedience."

Bible Teachers’ Training School

By Editor

The Bible Teachers' Training School at 541 Lexington Avenue, New York City, reports a very remarkable, enthusiastic meeting of late in the interest of Bible study. At this meeting were present President W. W. White, Dr. H. A. Kelly of Baltimore, Prof. Robert W. Rogers of Drew Theological Seminary, Dr. David James Burrell, pastor of the Marble Collegiate Church, Dr. David G. Wiley, Pastor of the Scotch Presbyterian Church, and others. It was an enthusiastic meeting for the Bible, as the Bible — the great standard and hope of the world. Some of these men have been directly brought to Christ out of skepticism by the study of the Bible itself. We are glad that there are those who are not afraid to stand by the Old Book. Professor Rogers seemed to voice the spirit of the meeting in these words: "I had been busy thinking how the world regarded the Bible, not how the Bible regarded the world." There were about 400 present.

Religious Amendment and Religious Liberty

By Editor

A Christian Amendment to the Constitution.—In this department of our last issue but one was an article on a "Hearing on the Religious Amendment to the Constitution." This is the constantly renewed effort of the National Reform Association. On its face it looks proper and harmless. But if this amendment should become a part of our fundamental law, our religion would again become a matter of council and court and judge. If the nation is Christian, what phase of Christianity would be the standard? Would it be the Catholic brand, or that of some Protestant church? Who would decide? There is much to think and say upon the question. We commend a little leaflet to our readers, entitled, "Do You Wish Congress to Prescribe Your Religion?" Write the Religious Liberty Association, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

Liquor Manufacturing and Employment

According to the United States census statistics, it requires $3,505.75 invested in liquor manufacturing to employ one man. In the ten leading industries of the United States, representing that same year a capital of nearly $3,000,000,000, it requires only $1,021 to give employment to a single man. Now, you can easily see that if you take the money used in manufacturing death and destruction in our domestic, social, and national life, and turn it into legitimate channels, it would give employment to more than three times as many laborers as it now does. O, but, somebody says, that would lead to overproduction. But, my friend, I assure you that it is not overproduction that is the matter with us in the legitimate channels of trade. It is underconsumption, because the money is wasted in dissipation and vice.—Selected.

Shiloh: the Man of Sorrows

By Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttl

Chapter XVI.—The Bold Preacher of the Wilderness

ALL night long, at the home of Machbor the ruler, the thoughts of Magdalene, the sister of Lazarus and Martha, were concerning the marvelous story to which she had listened the evening before from the lips of their host and hostess.

The Messiah of Israel! the long-promised Deliverer! Was it possible that this strange Being of whom they had heard, was He,—the Shiloh of Jacob? If so, might not her eyes also behold Him? Her heart throbbed eagerly and joyfully at the thought of the possibility. She wondered at the calmness of Martha,—the easily excited, the quickly disturbed, the careful and troubled about the little things! for Magdalene remembered that her sister had slept soundly through the entire night.

But this—this was to Mary Magdalene the greatest, grandest joy that had ever entered into her life. Might He not visit the Jordan again that very day? If so, she might see Him.

But the days wore on apace, and still many succeeding days; yet tho the little company from Bethany tarried at Bethabara more than a full month at the home of the widow Adah and her son Reuben, the cousins of Lazarus and his sisters, they saw Him not. The vast and lonely wilderness of Judea whither He had departed, with its gruesome shades, its desert wastes, its ferocious beasts of prey, and its inaccessible fastnesses, had swallowed Him up.

Bitter as was the disappointment, especially to Magdalene, still had they not had the opportunity of listening to the wonderful prophet? Day after day, and even far into the night, had this strange preacher of righteousness held the multitudes under the spell of his eloquence. Resistless, rapid, remorseless as a rushing torrent which swept all before it, thundered the message of the mighty mouthpiece of the Holy Ghost.

Let us visit the home of Adah and her son Reuben, of Bethabara. It was at the close of a short winter's day; but we must remember that the winters of Palestine are not severe. The day had set in chilly and rainy, but at set of sun the sky was clear and the air mild. Hindered by the storm of the morning, the two sisters had not ventured to the camp of the Baptist, whose voice neither the storms of winter nor the opposition of priest or prince could silence.

The sun was just sinking behind the mountains of Gilgal, and in the quiet home of Adah, the widow, supper was already spread.

"See, my cousin!" exclaimed Magdalene from her seat near the latticed window where she had stationed herself that she might watch for their coming. "Here are Lazarus and Simon. Now shall we hear news from the camp of the Baptist. Ho, Lazarus," she continued, hurrying to meet her brother and Simon in the outer court, "Ho, tell me, have ye yet seen Him for whom we tarry—even Shiloh, whose coming John preacheth?"

"Nay, my sister; He cometh not yet again from the wilderness of Judea whither He departed on the day of His baptism."

"What!" exclaimed Simon in a low voice, as he laid his hand familiarly upon Magdalene's shoulder, "What! woman, hast thou no word for me? I have seen thee not for many days, for I have tarried at Jericho; and now verily, thou askest of another,—but what word hast thou for me?"

"For thee? thou knowest my heart, Simon," answered the woman modestly; "but of a truth my soul longeth to behold the Deliverer of Israel."

"Yes, truly," declared Martha, as they seated themselves at supper, "we do all long to behold Him of whom the prophets have written," and she glanced uneasily at Lazarus, while the old troubled expression flitted across her face. "But surely on the morrow we must return to Bethany. What thinkest thou?"

"But, Martha," exclaimed Adah, the hostess, "fearest thou not the rain and the inclemency of the weather?" And at once the young man Reuben added with true Eastern hospitality, "Verily, Cousin Martha, thou art careful about the things in thy home at Bethany, but of a truth thou shalt not depart until thou hast seen the Shiloh."

"But list to me," interrupted Lazarus, "I have somewhat to say concerning the great preacher; for I have this day listened to the words of his mouth, which verily are wonderful. He declareth to the multitudes, even from the rolls of the prophets, that the time appointed for the Messiah to appear is fulfilled. And many people were also this day baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when the aged high priest, Annas, and his son-in-law, Caiaphas, heard these things—for they were in the multitude—they said one to the other, 'Verily, if this humble Man of Galilee be the Messiah, the priests of the temple shall have small influence over these people. What shall we do, then?' and they agreed together—"

Banks of the Jordan Where John Is Supposed to Have Baptized Jesus

"Yes," interrupted Adah, "it hath been told me that the high priest Annas saw the baptism and the light, and that he heard also the voice, being much affected thereby."

"Verily," replied Lazarus, "but he hath hardened his heart."

All this time the young man Reuben sat quietly regarding his mother. "My mother," he demanded earnestly, "have I not heard thee and my father tell, even before his death, and while we yet dwelt in Beersheba, how many years ago two strangers, a man and a woman, bearing a beautiful Babe with them, came from the city of Heliopolis in Egypt, and sought lodging with thee while on their way to Bethlehem or Jerusalem? I can scarce tell thee why, O my mother, but in some way, this Man, whom the Baptist declareth to be the Messiah, and who is now in the wilderness of Judea,—this Man to whom came the mysterious voice from heaven, and upon whom rested the dovelike form,—this Man seemeth to me to be in some manner connected with the Babe thou hast so often told me about. Indeed my mother, might not He be the same? Nay, do not ridicule me," Reuben continued, as he saw an expression of incredulity upon the face of Simon of Bethany,—"do not ridicule me; it can not be a passing fancy; the impression is very strong;" and the young man glanced appealingly at his mother.

"Indeed, my son, I remember well the coming of the strangers from the land of Egypt; in truth, I can never forget the beautiful face of the young mother, or her sweet Babe. Many times have thy dead father and I repeated the story to thee while thou wast yet a little child; but," turning again to Lazarus, "we would not interrupt thee, for we are indeed glad to listen to the words of the prophet from thy mouth."

"Then will I speak of the meeting between Herod Antipas and the Baptizer."

"Herod the tetrarch!" exclaimed Martha in astonishment; "sayest thou that the tetrarch hath journeyed to Bethabara to see the prophet?"

"From his royal palace—yes, even from Tiberias. And it hath been told me that he hath made the journey once or twice before. He seemeth to be drawn by an irresistible impulse which is almost unaccountable; for we know that the tetrarch is a haughty man bent on pleasure. The prophet was about finishing his discourse this morning, when, despite the inclemency of the sky, I was surprised to see the gorgeous retinue of Herod Antipas approaching from the Jericho highway. He alighted from his chariot, and with his attendants made his way toward a large tent which I was told had been pitched for his accommodation. After the discourse was finished, in which the preacher failed not to mention the mysterious voice which had been heard from heaven, the tetrarch made his way to the side of the prophet, who was about preparing to baptize the people. The Baptizer saw the king approaching, but was not in the least affected thereby, nor did he cease conversing with those who came to him."

"Finally I heard the king address the prophet, for I was near at hand: 'Servant of the God of Israel,' he said, 'I would speak with thee; for—it may be—' he stammered, 'it may be that I am minded to be baptized of thee.'"

"At once the eagle eye of the prophet rested upon the tetrarch. For some moments he silently regarded him thus. It seemed that he was reading the hidden secrets of his life. I saw the bold, dark eye of Herod lower before the searching glance of the Baptizer, and seek the ground."

"Then the prophet spoke. His voice was earnest and low and very sad: 'Said I not unto thee, O king, Go, restore the woman Herodias to her lawful spouse, even to Philip thy brother? Verily thou hast not done this. Where is the daughter of Aretas the Arabian? Of a truth she hath left thine house—thine own wife—and thou, O Antipas! thou dost embrace the bosom of a stranger.'"

"For a moment," continued Lazarus, "it seemed that the tetrarch was so filled with rage that he could not reply. But while we waited, he bowed haughtily, gathered up his rich robes, and half turning his face, dark with pent-up wrath, toward the prophet, he made answer:"

"Who art thou that thou shouldst brave the anger of Herod Antipas? Behold, I had thought to become thy disciple,—but now—look well to thyself, thou son of Zacharias!"

(To be continued)

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Arise! Arise! Arise!

By Mrs. Edna Dotson Crabbe

ARISE! O remnant of Israel's host, arise! Our High Priest watches from the skies. Soon God will send His Son in splendor grand, And justice mete to all in ev'ry land. To those who death deserve, and those who life, To those who peace have wrought, and those who strife; As our work has been, will we rewarded be When the eyes of man shall God's great glory see.

Arise! Arise! Enter the vast and needy field! The harvest now her ripened fruit doth yield. Need God's hand write a warning message dire Across the sky, in letters touched with fire, Ere we with willing hands go out to gather in From 'mong the tares the sheaves of ripened grain? O, warn the souls who wait a sign from God, Who've underfoot "the last great message" trod.

Arise! Arise! The night is now far gone! Make haste to speed the heavenly message on! Unbind despairing souls who've been ensnared In nets by Satan's subtlety prepared. So cunningly does he devise and plan, With many ways and schemes deceiving man. O, then arise! the Gospel tiding bear! Destruction fast is coming! O, beware!

Arise! Arise! Proclaim the truth afar! Be not dismayed; the way no one can bar; For Christ will give us strength to bear and win, To triumph over Satan and all sin. And when at last the battle here is won, We'll hear the voice of Jesus say, "Well done;" And with our Lord we'll enter into joy Which sin can never, never more destroy.

Value of Tracts

The Christian Advocate tells this story of Adoniram Judson, as related by his son, Dr. Edward Judson:

He says that when his father was laying deep the foundation of Christianity in the Burman empire, during the seven years before the first sheaf was gathered in, the first inquirer was caught by a tract. The missionary was sitting on the veranda when a Burman came up the steps and sat down by his side. The missionary supposed he had come with some request from the government, and asked him whence he came. Without answering, the visitor propounded this question:

"How long a time will it take me to learn the religion of Jesus?"

"Who is Jesus?" said the missionary.

"The Son of God, who, pitying creatures, came into the world to die in their stead," he answered.

"Who is God?"

"A BEING WITHOUT BEGINNING OR END, WHO IS NOT SUBJECT TO OLD AGE OR DEATH, BUT ALWAYS IS."

These truths the Burman had learned from a stray tract.

Don't Waste

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Make the World Better

By General Armstrong

We are put into this world to make it better, and we must be about our business. — General Armstrong.

Elder Shireman's Work for Orphans

By Editor

A letter comes from a devoted old servant of the Lord, Elder D. T. Shireman, of Hickory, N. C. Elder Shireman was one of those boys who ardently, earnestly longed for an education, but was deprived of all educational privileges nearly when a boy. But he then vowed that if it were possible for him to help other poor orphan boys to an education, he would do it. In fact he gave his very life for it. While possessing no means, he went to North Carolina, where he has built school after school for orphan and poor children. These buildings he has erected largely with his own hands, and he is now nearly eighty years of age. We do not know just how many buildings have been fitted up and schools established. We are glad that his work is becoming recognized, that there are those who see the real worth of it. He is now erecting what may be his very last building, but he is exceedingly anxious to finish it and finish it without debt before he closes his work. If there are any that wish to contribute a mite in helping Brother Shireman to build, they may send their contribution to the editor of this paper, and it will be forwarded promptly to Elder Shireman.

Hurricane at Suva Vou

By Editor

The "Union Conference Record" of May 9 contains letters from Brother and Sister Marriott, giving an account of the hurricane at Suva Vou, Fiji. It came the night of March 24, when the hurricane season was supposed to be over. Nearly every house in town was blown down. The mission house which was building was greatly wrecked, and the mission boat was somewhat damaged. All told, the damage to mission property aggregates nearly $2,000. Thank God, there were no deaths among our people, and but few among the native population, altho there was serious damage to shipping.

The Earthquake in Costa Rica

A CORRESPONDENT at Jiminez, Costa Rica, under date of May 13, sends a few notes on the destructive earthquake which took place in Costa Rica. He writes that Senor Don Francisco Zanches, telegraph operator and postmaster at Jiminez, was at Tres Rios, just beyond Cartago, when the earthquake took place, on the fourth of May, at 6:50 o'clock in the evening. Cartago was the metropolis and birthplace of the republic; it is now in utter ruin. No building was left standing in the whole city save one railway station. The next morning 400 of the dead were dug out of the ruins. One thousand are reported dead in the city of Cartago alone. He estimates many more, because many bodies were burned. "Children were found heaps upon heaps. Four days after, two little boys were found still breathing." The hospitals are filled.

On the night of the earthquake there were counted 69 shocks, and shocks continued frequently for four days afterward. Soldiers who were sent to the rescue to the number of 400 are said to have suffered death in the ruins. Vaults in the cemetery were rent, and the dead bodies were cast out. The president of the republic gave orders to burn the town in order to avert pestilence. The dead were buried in long trenches. Paraiso, a neighboring town east of Cartago, reported 105 deaths. Total loss in money is estimated at about $4,700,000 in gold.

Clerks were found with pen in hand over their books; a merchant in his store with money in his hand, and the buyer with the goods. It brings to mind forcibly the scripture in Isaiah 24 when the whole earth shall reel to and fro; and the prophet tells us, "As with the buyer, so with the seller," and so it was in Central America. We pity the survivors. This, like other calamities of similar nature, is a warning to us that the earth is waxing old as doth a garment. Sometime the old garment will be folded away, and God will make all things new.

"The Altar Fires of Liberty"

By Editor

Introducing the theme of the Signs Monthly for July — Liberty — Civil and Religious.

A timely and well-illustrated presentation of truths for this time.

The world saw the bright flame of LIBERTY leap from the white-hot crucibles of time and experience, and the dull, leaden skies of dark and medieval days were lightened with the glory of the flame. Valley Forge, Bunker Hill, and Yorktown, the minutemen at Lexington, the pouring out of the virgin continent's best blood and richest treasure, were the price paid to secure the recognition of the principle that "ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL." But was the price any too great? "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" was both the goal and the victory.—The Altar Fires of Liberty.

Contents of the June 15 Issue

By Editor

"The Work of Maximilian in Mexico," by J. O. Corliss, presents some historical truths not any too well known.

"Protestantism"—beginning a new series by Elder George A. Snyder, on this live subject.

"Rolled Together as a Scroll," by a "Christian Astronomer," combining information on astronomy with the truth of God's Word, in a setting that will interest and instruct all readers.

"The Significance and Remedy of Tooth Decay," by Dr. D. H. Kress, superintendent of the Washington, D. C., Sanitarium.

Concluding the Life of John Huss in Mrs. E. G. White's most helpful series of articles on the lives of the great reformers.

In Current Topics we have, among other items, a graphically illustrated article on the Naval Bill, and what it means to this country; also an excellent statement of the situation in England.

From the pen of Elder Wm. Covert: "They Shall Shine as the Stars," showing forth the final reward of those who dedicate their lives to the winning of souls.

And other articles equally timely and beneficial.

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Earthquake in Italy

Earthquake in Italy.—Violent earthquake shocks in Central Italy, June 7, leveled nearly a score of villages, resulting in the death of nearly fifty persons. Later in the day a cyclone swept over the island of Sardinia, causing havoc and destruction in five villages, and doing damage to the extent of $2,000,000. The king and queen have gone to help relieve the suffering. The queen declared that as her presence was necessary at festivities, so she must be present as a woman and a mother where her people were suffering.

Astonishing developments are made along navigation of the air of late. Only a short time ago a great flight was made in England for a large prize; but May 29 a greater one still was made from Albany, New York, for a prize of ten thousand dollars, by Glenn H. Curtiss, in which the records for both speed and distance were broken by the aeroplane. The average speed was 54 4-5 miles an hour, and at times as fast as 60 miles an hour. A very fast train running down the Hudson could scarcely keep in sight. While passing through the Highlands, it seemed at times that the cross currents of air would wreck the ship. It fell at one time sidewise forty feet, but the aviator caught himself before the water was reached. There has now been offered an aggregate amount of $265,000 for prizes from point to point. Almost immediately a $30,000 prize was offered to the ship which would fly from New York City to St. Louis. June 2 Captain Charles Stuart Rolls, an Englishman, crossed the channel from Dover to Sangatte, near Calais, in a Wright bi-plane, and returned without stopping. Added to this it is stated that the Government is planning a sham battle in which aeroplanes shall have a prominent place. They will be used for carrying explosives and dropping them upon objects to see what effect it would have. The sad thing is that every new invention that can possibly be turned to the destruction of life is used in that way.

Man's Sin and Saviour

By Editor

THERE is no more important subject in the Word of God; for the Bible is the Word of the Saviour, and it is given as He gave Himself, to save man from sin. There are many, however, who do not understand the great effort, the sacrifice, the teaching which God has given through the centuries, in order that men might learn His ways, turn from sin, and serve Him alone. To help our readers this great subject has been presented in the following articles which will begin next week:

Man in Creation;
Man's Fall and Loss;
A Saviour Given;
Faith in Its Simplest Expression in the Patriarchal Age;
A Nation of Slaves — Israel in Egypt;
The Sanctuary an Object-Lesson;
The Sanctuary a Type of Actual Things to Come;
The Sanctuary Service and Its Meaning;
The Year's Service;
Christ's Sacrifice and Priesthood;
The Sanctuary Cleansed;
Court Week in Heaven;
Christ's Coming Kingdom.

These articles will be illustrated, and will be greatly helpful to all our readers.

Interpreting Unfulfilled Prophecy

Of fulfilled prophecy we may speak positively, strongly. Of unfulfilled prophecy we may by true principles of prophetic interpretation which God has clearly given in His Word, be safely led in the great main features, and be saved from serious mistakes, at least, in the details. As to the precise how and when of the fulfilment, the details, the minutia, it behooves the careful investigator to move slowly and wait God's providences. He is not by any means the surest interpreter of prophecy who aims to explain every sentence and clause of divine prediction which is yet to be fulfilled.

King Edward's Funeral

The "London Weekly Times" of May 27 gives a very full account, with illustration, of King Edward's funeral.

Dr. Goldwin Smith Dies

Dr. Goldwin Smith, the noted author, scholar, and critic died at Toronto, June 7, at the age of 87.

Christian Education

By Editor

"Christian Education" for May and June, published at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., is an excellent number. One of the subjects discussed is "Italy's Educational Need," by our old correspondent in Rome, Pastor C. T. Everson. Another is, "The School as an Agency in Foreign Missionary Effort." Another article is entitled, "A Plea for High Standards in Our Colleges." There are seven general articles, besides five well-filled departments, dealing with various grades of schools from the college to the primary, home, and correspondence schools. Single copy, 10 cents.

The Recent Sunday-School Convention

The recent Sunday-school convention in Washington was a great event, marked with tremendous enthusiasm. More than four thousand persons were enrolled as members of the convention; then 2,780 registered delegates, and over 1,200 enrolled visitors. Besides this there were thousands of Washington attendants. Twenty-four different countries were represented, and forty-seven denominations; one hundred and seventy-five missionaries attended the convention. The convention reported a gain of almost three million in Sunday-school enrolment since the report in 1907, making the world's total membership of Sunday-schools nearly twenty-eight million; and yet there is but one Sunday-school to every 5,683 persons in the world; while the average Sunday-school the world around numbers only ninety-seven members. How few are studying the Word, even for a little time.

A Fatuous Dream

By Editor

A Fatuous Dream.—The first of June a peace convention was held in London, at which Andrew Carnegie was one of the principal speakers. Yet the great journalist and publicist, William T. Stead, saw nothing in the convention to make for peace. Mr. Stead sees no light whatever in an international court which will compel peace; for how is peace to be compelled except by the use of those methods of slaughter which the peace advocates themselves condemn? Great eulogies were pronounced upon King Edward as the greatest of peacemakers, and yet Mr. Stead points out that King Edward himself always regarded as indispensable the building of Dreadnoughts. One of the speakers referred to German thought and expressed it as follows: "England is weakening they say; she shall soon have to throw up the sponge; let us keep up a little longer, and the game will be in our hands;" but Mr. Stead declares this is not true, for "John Bull will spend his last penny before he consents to lose his sovereignty of the seas, which is for him a matter of life and death." Lord Shaft declared at the convention that "the growth of the cost of armaments in the five great nations, France, Germany, Russia, England, and the United States, had gone up 20 per cent in the last ten years, and next year will reach a daily expenditure of a million pounds sterling." On the whole Mr. Stead counts the talk of peace as "a fatuous dream," and this too is about the way that the Scriptures characterize it.

Bible Versions and Subscriptions

By Editor

Our authority is the Bible, the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. When the Common ("King James" or "Authorized") Version or the American Standard Revised Version is used, the version will not generally be designated in reference. Any Bible quotation in this paper, therefore, differing from the Common Version, unless otherwise indicated, will be almost invariably from the American Standard edition of the Revised Bible, copyright 1901, by Thomas Nelson & Sons.

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