BELOW are given the names of a few of the leading subscription books, and the number of copies of each sold in this district during the past two years:—
NAME OF BOOK
COPIES IN 1900
COPIES IN 1901
Prophecies of Jesus.....
133
200
Patriarchs and Prophets.
162
143
Great Controversy......
1,601
1,952
Daniel and Revelation...
1,281
2,038
Bible Readings.......
2,374
2,624
Heralds of Morning...
2,260
2,132
The Coming King......
2,472
1,886
Marvel of Nations.....
....
900
Health subscription books
250
488
Small subscription books.
3,464
2,464
Best Story, Primers, and Helps ..........
22,650
26,940
Christ’s Object Lessons..
6,787
9,707
Bibles........
900
639
The sale of “Great Controversy” increased by 351 copies; that of “Daniel and Revelation” by 757 copies; “Bible Readings” by 250 copies; and Dr. Kellogg’s large health books nearly doubled in sale; and there was an increase of about 3,000 copies in the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.”
The interest taken in the sale of our large subscription books is encouraging, and we trust that this interest will continue to grow until the printed page is placed in every home in the district. We have been told by the spirit of prophecy that no work is more important than this; we have also been admonished that the canvassing work has been neglected in the past, and that we should have one hundred canvassers at work in the field where we now have only one. Is it not high time that we should become interested in this branch of the Lord’s work?
Sixty thousand dollars’ worth of books, at retail prices, have been shipped from the Kansas City Branch of the Pacific Press the past year. Nearly all of these have been used in District 5, a small portion of them being sent out to mission territory adjoining the district, by order of the Mission Board.
The outlook for the canvassing work in this district was never more promising than it is for the campaign just before us in the season of 1902. Most of the States in the district have held two or more canvassing institutes, with the best results. Texas has thirty-five canvassers in the field, Oklahoma reports over forty canvassers in charge of two State agents, Missouri and Kansas each will have at least twenty canvassers, and plans are being laid for an increased interest and advancement of this branch of the work in Colorado and Arkansas.
To show how the work will grow when taken hold of with vim and interest, we cite the progress that has been made in Arkansas during the past three years. This is probably as difficult a field as any in the district, and one having the smallest reading population. During the past year the north half of the State of Arkansas has suffered a severe drought, and people are, perhaps, in as unfavorable a condition for the purchasing of books as any in the Union.
The figures given below are the retail prices of the books. During 1899 we shipped from the Kansas City Branch to canvassers in the State of Arkansas, $3,625 worth; in 1900, $4,455 worth; in 1901, $6,390 worth, notwithstanding the drought and other hindering circumstances.
If this good work can be done in a State with a small number of canvassers and under adverse circumstances, should we not all take courage, and enter into the work with renewed interest to see that it is advanced in the larger and more prosperous States in the district?
B. R. NORDYKE.
Kansas City, Mo.
Three Important Questions
By A. E. Taylor
How many are not content with working on the farm or in the shop when they might be doing as much good as the gospel minister?
How many are not content with staying at home and doing nothing, when they know that the Saviour is soon coming, and the world is not prepared to meet him?
How many in the Vermont Conference can have no concern about the canvassing work, when there should be one hundred in the field where there is only one?
These are questions which we need to consider with earnest thought and prayer. There are none of us but can do something, and many of us can do far more than we are aware of, if we will only put forth the effort.—A. E. Taylor, in the Reporter.
Pacific Union Conference
By S. C. OSBORNE
DURING the month of January we held an institute in San Francisco, Cal. It was quite well attended, yet there should have been a larger number present. The California Conference was very liberal in dealing with the canvassers and those expecting to engage in that work. All such were given rooms free of charge, and were boarded at the Vegetarian Restaurant at the expense of the conference, and their fares paid to their fields of labor. We could not ask for more than was done, and we greatly appreciate such a liberal policy toward this class of workers.
After some work among the churches, we held an institute at Newberg, Ore. The attendance was not large, but all possessed zeal and energy, and twelve earnest, devoted persons were prepared to carry the last message of mercy from house to house in book form. Most of them, if not all, are now in the field doing good work. One young lady, a beginner, took thirty dollars’ worth of orders the first seventeen hours she worked. A young woman who had been in the field before, took sixty dollars’ worth of orders in the same length of time.
The Newberg church kindly provided for all who attended, free of charge. We were taken into their homes as members of the family, and made to feel and know that we were welcome. True Christian hospitality was shown. They received a blessing in showing such kindness and liberality, and it was a blessing and benefit to those that received it.
Next came our union conference meeting at Portland, Ore., which was one of the best I ever attended. Many broad and liberal plans were laid for the advancement of the message; and there was a deep spiritual influence throughout the meeting. We were favored with the presence and efficient help of Elder A. G. Daniells, president of the General Conference, and E. R. Palmer, world canvassing agent. They did much for the advancement of the work in this district, and we greatly appreciated their help.
Following this was the Montana Conference, which was held at Butte, Mont. Quite an interest was manifested in the canvassing work, especially in regard to the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and nearly all in attendance took the drill on that book. A few will handle the large books during the summer. Montana has a small conference and few laborers, so we cannot expect great things from them yet; still they do well for their numbers. They sold nearly five thousand dollars’ worth of books last year, and we believe that they will do even more this year.
At this writing, April 3, we are holding an institute at Walla Walla College, College Place, Wash. There is an excellent interest among the students, twenty-eight of whom are being instructed in the sale of our books, as follows: “Prophecies of Jesus,” one; “Great Controversy,” three; “Ladies’ Guide,” four; “Home Hand-Book,” six; “Daniel and the Revelation,” six; “Bible Readings,” eight. Others join our class each day, so we expect to see this number increased.
Prof. E. L. Stewart has done much for our class here. He kindly gave us from 8 to 9:30 A. M., the very best time of the day, and excused from school duties all students who desired to attend our class, and lightened their work in various ways.
We pull for large books first, last, and all the time. The smallest book used in our drills this year is “Marvel of Nations.” We had a few on that book at our San Francisco institute. Of course we have had some on “Christ’s Object Lessons” alone, but we do not count them, as that is not a subscription book; and then all our canvassers are going to sell their quota of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and some will sell many more.
I believe the right plan has now been laid for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons;” and that book is meeting with a hearty reception among the people. I am sure that if the leaders do their part, these books will be sold in a short time, and our schools relieved of their debts. Only six books apiece! What a small job! Why, we ought to do that business in one day, not over a week at most. That will give us one whole day for each book. And who cannot sell one book in a day! The Lord is in this work, and he will help us do it, if we engage in it earnestly. We are of good courage for the work on the Pacific Coast, and look to the Lord for help to carry it forward successfully to the salvation of many souls.
S. C. OSBORNE.
Miscellaneous Studies for Canvassers
By E. E. Miles
Our Dependence and Our Sufficiency
“I CAN of mine own self do nothing.”
“The Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.”
“He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”
“He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
“I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“Ye are complete in him.”
“Pray and work. More will be accomplished by Christlike, humble prayer than by many words without prayer. Work in simplicity, and the Lord will work with you. The Holy Spirit will impress minds just as he impresses the minds of those who listen to the words of God’s delegated ministers who preach the word. The same ministry of holy angels attends the one who gives himself to canvassing for books for the educating of the people as to what is truth.”
“The Lord Jesus, standing by the side of the canvassers, walking with them, is the chief worker. The Holy Guest by their side makes impressions in just the lines needed, if the worker recognizes Christ as the one who is with him to prepare the way.”
“The more you exercise your powers for the Master, the more apt and skillful you will become. The more closely you connect yourself with the source of light and power, the greater light will be shed upon you, and the greater power will be yours to use for God.”
“While we exert the ability we have, he [God] will work with us to increase and strengthen every faculty; our dormant energies will be aroused, and powers which have long been palsied will receive new life.”
Requirements: Commit to memory the foregoing selections; believe them; act more upon them.— E. E. Miles, in New York Indicator.
Canvassing from California Eastward
By Walter Harper
I LEFT home about the middle of February on a long canvassing tour. The first night out I ran into the smallpox, in a hotel in the mountains of California; but leaning on God’s promises for protection from disease, I was saved from any contagion. I am led to see more than ever that in all things our success rests entirely in the Lord. The more we humble our hearts before him, seek his face, and lean on the everlasting arms, the more we shall realize his saving grace and guiding providences. He will do things great and marvelous, beyond all we can imagine in our finite wisdom. I wish every one would realize that we must work, watch, and pray as never before. Then we should not be side-tracked out of the work. God will go before us, and make the way clear; and our path, though thorny at times, will be bright and cheering.
The first week out, the Master granted success to the extent of one hundred and one orders, or about two hundred and fifty dollars’ worth; last week at Park City, Utah, about eighty-two orders, or two hundred dollars in value; the first three days this week, over sixty orders, or about one hundred and fifty dollars in value. The honor is the Lord’s, for he only can crown our efforts with success.
I combine Good Health, one year, with the principal work I handle, “Travels by Land and Sea,” by Elder G. C. Tenney. It works well. I also take single subscriptions for Good Health alone for one year or less, when desired. This book, “Travels by Land and Sea,” will soon be gone; then I expect to canvass for “Patriarchs and Prophets.” I praise God for his marvelous tokens of love to me. Soon we shall see him in his glory.
KEMMERER, WYO., March 27, 1902.
This is a coal-mining country. To-day the Lord gave me twenty-eight orders, valued at about seventy dollars. I lost nearly one day this week (Wednesday) traveling, but have nearly one hundred orders. I have faith in God that I shall have over one hundred and ten orders by to-morrow, Friday, making over two29hundred and seventy-five dollars’ worth this week. I can only exalt, extol, and praise God for all.
FRIDAY, 5 P. M., March 28, 1902.
To-day the dear Lord gave me eighteen more orders, making one hundred and fifteen for this week, representing a value of about two hundred and eighty-five dollars. All honor is the Master’s.
RAWLINS, WYO., April 22, 1902.
I am still busy at work. The blessed Lord and Master grants marked success. To-day he gave me nineteen orders for “Patriarchs and Prophets,” mostly in the Swedish language, and one yearly order for the Signs of the Times, also three orders for “Travels by Land and Sea” with Good Health one year. These orders represent a value of about fifty dollars. In about nine weeks’ work God has given me eighteen hundred dollars’ worth of orders. The honor is our Father’s, who rules on high.
I have a little over three weeks in which to canvass, then comes my delivery, after which I expect to return home to California. My wife and I will then take a trip with our wagon and team in the northern coast mountains and counties of California. We shall canvass as we go, and we hope to dispose of many copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” on this trip. I see many and marvelous tokens of God’s love in answer to our prayers. It is good to trust in the God of heaven, and lean heavily on his arm.
WALTER HARPER.
Lake Union Notes
By J. B. Blosser
It is to be regretted that all our canvassers could not have enjoyed the good things presented by different ones at our Lake Union Conference concerning the canvassing work. Principles were set forth that will, we trust, mold the work for all future time.
Since the meeting I visited Wisconsin and helped Brother Campbell in an institute at Milton Junction. There were nine in attendance. Although we wished that the number was larger, the consecration of those present gave evidence that a good work will be done in Wisconsin the coming year. Their numbers may be greatly increased. If they are faithful, others will be attracted to the work. Brother Campbell expects to search out here and there some whom he can train for service. We shall expect faithful reports from Wisconsin this year.
I am now helping Brother James to train seven in Chicago. While the work in Illinois is in a backward condition, as they have not had a State agent until recently, yet their new State agent is hearing from many who wish to enter the work. I am planning on a month's tour of the State, and several local institutes will be held. Illinois is a paradise for the faithful canvasser, and we believe that the Lord will roll a burden on many of the brethren and sisters of this State to enter the work.
J. B. Blosser.
An Experience
By Mrs. V. J. Farnsworth
I HAVE often wished to come into closer touch with our canvassers by having a part in their work; for passing through similar experiences gives perfect fellowship and sympathy. While in New Zealand, I determined to make an effort to canvass; for, in common with all our people, I expected to sell at least ten copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” I relate this experience not because there is anything wonderful to tell, but to encourage some who are as diffident as myself, and who have as little prospect of success as I had.
The hardest thing about the whole business was to begin. One who thinks he knows, said that I stood half an hour on the street corner before daring to enter a house. My feelings were similar to those of one who is going to a dentist, and who stands in dread on account of it. It seemed as though courage would never come. After reading some encouraging statements in the little leaflet, “The Relief of the Schools,” I finally went to the door of a poor-looking house, knocked, and was admitted. No doubt the most inexperienced canvasser would have smiled to hear that first canvass, but the Lord knew how much the effort cost, and I have dared to hope that his smile was one of approval. Surely the words were lame and faltering enough so that almost any one might improve on them. The next lady visited was unable to read, and said the book would be of no use to her, but she enjoyed looking at the pictures and hearing a few sentences read. By the time the third canvass was made, I fancied it was a little better than the first two, and the30lady gave an order for the book. That was the only order obtained while working an hour and a half. The next trial resulted in two orders after an hour’s work. As my time was so occupied with other work, I could spend only two or three hours a day canvassing.
I had wished for some time to canvass for “The House We Live In,” and fearing there would not be another opportunity, devoted a little time to this book. This resulted in some pleasant experiences, which would take too much space to relate. Finally the work became so interesting that it was a source of real regret that it could not be longer continued. I thought that five or six orders a day was not bad for a beginner, and I feel sure that if no other work was at hand, a very good livelihood might be made with that book.
Of this I am absolutely sure: If our brethren and sisters will take hold earnestly to sell “Christ’s Object Lessons,” it will bring to them the greatest blessing they ever experienced. The Lord says there is a blessing in it. I want my share of the blessing, and expect to get it by selling my share of the books. This work will open up a broad field of usefulness among our neighbors and friends. It affords an excellent means of getting acquainted with strangers. It presents the truth in such a way as not to arouse prejudice. They cannot help being charmed with its beauty if they have any conception of truth. To me my experience while canvassing is of great value, and the time may come when I shall wholly engage in that work. — Mrs. V. J. Farnsworth, in The Union Record.
R. A. UNDERWOOD
It is encouraging to know that our canvassers are demonstrating that large books can be sold. The following is taken from the Keystone Gleaner (Pennsylvania), and fully voices the testimony of scores of workers:—
“I have been with State Agent F. E. Painter, at Allentown, for several days during the canvassers’ drill at that place. Those who might have attended that drill, and did not for the lack of a little effort, have lost what they cannot easily obtain. The drill has been most valuable to those in regular attendance. Some of those who thought that they could not sell our large books, after taking this drill find it as easy to sell the large books as the small ones when they know how. In selling a large book, the canvasser puts out that much more truth, besides receiving a much greater profit. Many persons who think they cannot make a good living by selling books, would change their minds if they could have the proper training.”
R. A. UNDERWOOD
One Soweth, and Another Reapeth
By H. E. Sawyer-Hopkins
These words of the divine Author are to every worker in his vineyard,—to those who sell books, hand out papers, tracts, or send them away through the mail,—to those who write missionary letters or converse with a neighbor upon topics concerning his eternal salvation, or in any way do that by which the seeds of truth are imparted to others. You may sow the seed, and another reap the harvest. Christ says to his agencies, “I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labor: other men labored, and ye are entered into their labors.” “He that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.”
Some will see the beauty and harmony of the truth, but lack courage immediately to step out and obey, but they may do so in time to come. “My word . . . shall not return unto me void.” Light is sown for the righteous, wherever they may be. Every honest soul will come to the light of the truth. “At the very beginning of his [Christ’s] ministry he opened the truth to a member of the Sanhedrin. . . . But the leaders of Israel did not welcome the light. Nicodemus hid the truth in his heart, and for three years there was little apparent fruit.”—“Desire of Ages,” page 176.
“The seed has been sown, and now it will spring up and bear fruit. The publications distributed by missionary workers have exerted their influence, yet many whose minds were impressed have been prevented from fully comprehending the truth or from yielding obedience. Now the rays of light penetrate everywhere, the truth is seen in its clearness, and the honest children of God sever the bands which have held them. Family connections, church relations, are powerless to stay them now. Truth is more precious than all besides. Notwithstanding the agencies combined against the truth, a large number take their stand upon the Lord’s side.”—“Great Controversy,” page 612.
What is it to us whether or not we know in this life the results of our sowing? Let us not be weary in welldoing. May we have strength to overcome this seeing and feeling that sometimes creeps over us, when the Lord tells us to perform some act of service for him. The wily foe is active in his work to discourage and hinder in every way he can. The Master says, “All power is given unto me.” “Ask, and it shall be given you.”
H. E. SAWYER-HOPKINS.
New York
From a letter written by Brother B. B. Noftsger, of New York, we clip the following:—
“I certainly see the necessity of keeping a faithful record of territory canvassed. Twice already in my short experience mistakes have been made in assigning territory, simply because a record had not been made of canvassed territory.
“We are all rejoicing in the work this morning. A large mail brings me many words of good cheer, and I am convinced that they are not conveying a wrong idea. All our workers are of good courage; and in spite of the fact that three of our best canvassers went South, our canvassers have sold twice as many books as during the same time last year. The prospect is that we shall soon have twice as many canvassers. Then we shall look for a still greater increase in sales. We do not expect that our agents will lose as much time as they did during the heavy snows of last winter. I see no reason why we should not have a good corps of faithful workers in the field soon. Thus far all have gone out expecting to report faithfully.
“Only eleven attended the institute at Syracuse, and some of them for only a few days, but the wholesome effect of the institute, though small so far as numbers are concerned, is evident from the letters I receive daily. We closed our institute with the understanding that another would be held next winter, if not before. Everything bids fair for a good season in New York. It seems to me that we ought to double our sales this year.”
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Publications Wanted
D. F. HUSTROOK, Batesville, Ark.
T. B. Robinson, Box 5, Marshall, Ark.
O. O. Heath, Bethany, Mo., large supply.
E. N. Vaughan, Salisbury, N. C., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, tracts.
M. D. Smith, Arthur Songer, Jonesboro, Ark., Signs, Sentinel, Life Boat, tracts; send regularly.
Notice!
THE undersigned wish to state to the public that it is absolutely necessary that those who are planning to come to the Sanitarium, or the Medical Missionary College, should write in advance of coming, and make necessary arrangements. It is not sufficient simply to write, giving notice of coming, but that arrangements should actually be made with those in charge of the work. It has for several years been customary for those who had friends at the Sanitarium to write and notify their friends of their coming. Such a notice is not adequate, and the management of the institution desire to say that, after this date, they cannot receive any with the exception of those with whom they have previously corresponded. SANITARIUM.
Maritime Provinces of Canada, Notice!
THE annual meeting of Seventh-day Adventists for Nova Scotia will be held in Halifax, May 23–26, 1902. Elder W. H. Thurston, president of the Canadian Union Conference, and other ministers will be in attendance.
Preparations will be made to accommodate those who attend, free of charge. Those coming over the railways would better purchase return-trip tickets from their home station, as this will be the best rates we can get.
The New Brunswick meeting, which will be the official meeting for the provinces, will be held at St. John, May 29 to June 3, 1902, in Forester's Hall, 38 Charlotte Street.
Those coming over the Intercolonial Railway will return free, by purchasing one full first-class ticket, and taking standard certificate of same at their home station.
The St. John brethren have provided free accommodations for all who attend.
Ample ministerial help is supplied,—W. H. Thurston, president of the Canadian Union Conference; S. A. Farnsworth, of Quebec; Wm. Guthrie, of Iowa; J. G. Hanna, of Michigan; and others.
This will be one of the most important gatherings we have ever held. At this meeting the Maritime Provinces are to be organized into a conference. GEO. E. LANGDON. St. John, N. B.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
A Splendid Opportunity
READ and see if this does not mean you. The Correspondence School for Nurses, connected with the Sanitarium Medical Missionary Training School, will begin a new class the first of July. Lessons are sent weekly to students who are unable to leave home duties in order to take a regular course at one of our sanitariums. This is the fourth year this work has been carried on, and hundreds are availing themselves of it. Studies on eleven subjects are given, among which missionary work and the care and treatment of the sick are prominent. Our lessons have recently been revised and enlarged, and are in every way much improved. The tuition fee is three dollars, which barely covers the cost of sending out the lessons, correcting the replies, and returning the reports to the pupil. The text-books required for this work are furnished at actual cost price. We shall organize a new class in July, which will continue one year (some finish in six months), and31shall be glad to hear from all who are interested. A descriptive circular giving full particulars, will be sent free on application. Address, Correspondence Department Sanitarium Training School, Battle Creek, Mich.
Dependence on the Spirit of Truth
“We put on freedom just in the measure that we bring to the study of the Word of God the sense of our absolute dependence upon the Spirit of God to guide us into the truth. Without his guidance it will prove a mere labyrinth to us. He that gave the truth gave the Spirit of truth.”
Seeing Christ Glorious
“In order that we may be taught to see Christ glorious, it is necessary that the Spirit of God should liberate us from all those false ideas of glory which so universally obtain among men.”
Summary of the Canvassing Work Reported for the Month of March, 1902
EASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
DELIVERED
New England
14
215
$634 90
$286 55
Pennsylvania
18
317
675 40
377 82
Vermont
2
43
61 50
100 00
34
575
$1,371 80
$764 37
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
DELIVERED
Louisiana
5
60
$60 50
$43 75
Mississippi
167
257 90
134 15
Alabama
2
45
31 80
60 00
Georgia
3
137
170 75
73 80
10
409
$520 95
$311 70
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
DELIVERED
Illinois
6
66
$103 00
$107 65
Wisconsin
29
46 25
Indiana
8
85
321 30
14
180
$470 55
$107 65
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
DELIVERED
Colorado
6
41
$74 25
$23 00
Kansas
15
283
407 75
177 25
Oklahoma
16
297
577 20
281 40
37
621
$1,059 20
$481 65
AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
January
63
1,124
$5,530 00
February
53
900
4,185 00
2,024
$9,715 00
EUROPEAN GENERAL CONFERENCE.
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
DELIVERED
Finland
$207 40
$467 40
CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
DELIVERED
13
263
$332 60
$44 75
MISCELLANEOUS
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
DELIVERED
Brazil
6
21
$21 50
$211 95
SUMMARY
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
DELIVERED
Eastern Union Conference
34
575
$1,371 80
$764 37
Southern Union Conference
10
409
520 95
311 70
Lake Union Conference
14
180
470 55
107 65
Southwestern Union Conference
37
621
1,059 20
481 65
Australasian Union Conference
63
2,024
9,715 00
European General Conference.
207 40
467 40
Canadian Union Conference
13
263
332 60
44 75
Miscellaneous
6
21
21 50
211 95
Totals
177
4,093
$13,699 00
$2,389 47
Business Notices
WANTED.—A strong man, Sabbath keeper, to work in woods. Will pay good wages. Can furnish employment for one year. For further information address Emile Baurain, Bark River, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Good farm of 160 acres in Custer County, O. T.; 120 acres good fenced farm land. Unfailing water for stock. Can be bought very cheap if purchased before August 1. Address C. McReynolds, 821 W. Fifth St., Topeka, Kan.
Obituaries
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
GILMORE.—Born April 18, 1869; died of tuberculosis, March 15, 1902, our dear daughter, Phebe Pearce Gilmore. She leaves a husband, a father, a mother, two brothers, and three sisters to mourn their loss. She rests in the hope of eternal life. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Diffenbacher; the subject was, God is love.
Mrs. C. J. PEARCE.
BUCKLAND.—Died at her home in Gaines, N. Y., after a lingering illness, Maria M. Buckland, daughter of C. P. and Eliza Buckland, aged 68 years. She accepted the third angel’s message and kindred truths over forty years ago, and the blessed hope of soon seeing Jesus sustained her amid all her sufferings. She sleeps in Jesus.
A. ELIZA BUCKLAND.
BURNT.—Died April 25, 1902, at his home in Selma, Mich., of Bright’s disease and consumption, Isaiah Burnt, aged 80 years, 10 months, 21 days. For the last twelve years he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. N. W. Reed. He died in hope of a home in the earth made new. Services were conducted by Elder Henry (Free Methodist).
EARL E. REED.
ROBERTSON.—Born in London, England, in April, 1838; died in Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 19, 1901, Charles T. Robertson. He resided in Michigan nearly fifty years, and came to Arizona five years ago. He had kept the Sabbath for twenty-one years, and although he suffered much at the last, he was full of faith, and often expressed a bright hope of being with the Lord. The writer spoke at the funeral, in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Phoenix, Ariz., from Prov. 14:32.
E. W. WEBSTER.
CHILDS.—Died at the St. Helena Sanitarium, April 19, 1902, Mrs. Barbara Childs, aged 63 years, 7 months. Born in New York, she came to California immediately after her marriage to Marcus W. Childs, in 1866, where she has since resided. She was the mother of seven children. A devoted Christian, and a believer in the third angel’s message for the last seventeen years, she died in the bright hope of immortality when Jesus comes. Services were held in Oakland; burial took place in Los Angeles.
H. A. ST. JOHN.
RICHMOND.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., March 12, 1902, of heart disease, Adam J. Richmond, aged 77 years, 10 months, 17 days. His Christian life had been with the Seventh-day Adventists for nearly fifty years. He first joined the church at Jackson, Mich., and later at Leslie. His belief in the truths of the third angel’s message was firm to the day of his death. The funeral was held in Leslie, Mich., Sabbath, March 15, in the Baptist house. Remarks were made by the writer, using Rev. 21:4. Burial in the Leslie cemetery.
I. D. VAN HORN.
TOWNSEND.—Died at the home of her son in Peoria, Ill., April 21, 1902, of pneumonia, Mary Townsend, aged 67 years, 5 months, 22 days. She had a pleasant home with a family in Battle Creek, and hearing that her son was sick, went to Illinois to do all she could for him, little thinking she would be brought home under the pall of death. Although she never united with any church, she observed the Lord’s Sabbath, and was firm in principles of truth and purity. She was loved by all who knew her. The funeral took place in the Tabernacle at Battle Creek, and burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Remarks were made by the writer, using John 14:1–4.
I. D. VAN HORN.
NICHOLS.—Died at the home of her sons at Zybra, O. T., March 8, 1902, of a complication of diseases, our mother, Mary E. Brown. She was converted in early life, uniting with the Christian Church. About the year 1868, she, with her husband, accepted the Sabbath truth and other Adventist doctrines through reading. She had no opportunity to unite in church fellowship with those of like faith until about five or six years ago, when she united with the Dwight (Kan.) Seventh-day Adventist church, of which she remained a faithful and consistent member until death. Funeral services were conducted March 10 at Sumner, O. T., by Elder Somerville. Appropriate remarks were made from Matt. 10:42; Prov. 19:17; Rev. 14:13.
MRS. CORA OLSON.
HUTCHINS.—Fell asleep in Jesus at the closing hour of the Sabbath, April 26, 1902, Sister A. D. Hutchins. Another one of God’s faithful children has closed her earth life, peacefully falling asleep in the embrace of a Saviour’s love. Sister Hutchins began to keep the Sabbath in 1850, and was faithful and earnest until the end of life, ever ready to do all in her power to advance the cause of present truth. Her husband, Elder A. S. Hutchins, labored many years in the ministry, was president of the Vermont Conference for a term of years, and he and his faithful wife brought good cheer to many homes here in the East during these years of ministry. Sister Hutchins leaves one sister and other relatives to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not without hope. We know that soon the voice of Jesus will be heard, which will awake the sleeping saints. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13.
J. W. WATT.
WORTHINGTON.—Died April 6, 1902, of tuberculosis, at the home of her parents at Walnut Grove, Ohio, Mrs. Effie Davidson Worthington, of St. Mary’s, Ohio, aged 24 years, 8 months, 27 days. With her parents she accepted the third angel’s message, was baptized, and united with the church at Walnut Grove in 1887. An earnest and devoted Christian, the whole community had learned to love her. Her Sabbath-school class of eleven boys and girls was the burden of her soul until she had the pleasure of seeing them all give their hearts to God. A few days before her death she called in her neighbors and friends, and earnestly told them to get ready to meet Jesus. Turning to her father and husband, she pleaded with them to be faithful in their tithes and offerings. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, at Walnut Grove, April 7, and were largely attended; text, last clause of Num. 23:10.
E. J. VAN HORN.
