Signs of the Times, Vol. 43, No. 19. (5/9/1916)

Signs of the Times

May 9, 1916

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · May 9, 1916

AFTER THE WORLD WAR—WHAT?

By George McCready Price

WILL THE SCHEME OF SINCERE BUT MISGUIDED ENTHUSIASTS RESULT IN A WORLD-EMBRACING RELIGIOUS DESPOTISM?

“Christ refused to be crowned king of this world while here upon earth, and He has delegated no set of men to start a similar movement to make Him sovereign of the world as it now is. Any attempt to do so must inevitably result in oppression and tyranny.” ON Friday, July 31, 1914, with the setting of the sun, the old world order passed away. The alliances and ententes, with their secret understandings between royal families and cabinets, arranged with so much shrewd diplomacy by the Palmerstons, the Bismarcks, the Disraelis, proved an utter failure; and this order of things passed away forever, like a dream of the night. A wholly new order, born of new necessities, and inspired with entirely new ideals, is even now in its birth throes, while an amazed world stands watching to see what this new order will be like. I have been quoting the ideas, almost the direct language, of Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of the largest university in America, given one evening last fall to a group of college men in Philadelphia.

THE SCHEME OF A FEDERATED HUMANITY

The world is ready for a new order of things, an order in which each nation must lay aside some of its narrow, petty concerns, even a large share, it may be, of its private rights and privileges, that they may form a true world alliance, a world federation. The problem of just how this shall be done is yet to be solved; but the working out of this problem is the next thing in order before the world, and on its solution hangs the future of mankind. Such is Dr. Butler’s argument; and he declares that, as we here in the United States have already solved the problem of federating together a scattered group of states with widely differing ideals and interests, we are the ones to point the way out of the wilderness, the chaos of the present condition, to that fair land of promise whose verdant hills and smiling valleys we see just beyond the smoke and carnage of the present conflict. It is a splendid dream, a soul-elevating vision, in the minds of all those who believe in the perfectibility of the human race. From the days of Kant and his scheme of a federated humanity, from the days when Southey and Coleridge were building “out of cloud and moonbeam” their poetic kingdom of a pantisocracy [the government of all, by all], this vision has hypnotized the minds of many of the great thinkers of the world. And while all such schemes founded on the doctrine of the development of the race or the perfectibility of the species have received a rude shock from the spectacle of the present titanic struggle, the vision itself cannot be laid by any such exhibition of international brutality and ruffianism; for it has its basis in longings and hopes that are rooted deep in the spiritual nature of mankind. And unless I have misunderstood my Bible, and have misinterpreted all the signs of the age on which we are now entering, this scheme of a world federation will be revived with a whirlwind of enthusiasm as soon as the present conflict is over.

THE BLIND LOGIC OF FANATICISM

The hope of such a period of world-wide brotherhood may be good and admirable in itself; but history shows that such a scheme can never be brought about except under the hot-house stimulation of some fanatical religious or semi-religious doctrine. And history also shows that there is nothing more dangerous for civil and religious liberty than such an idealistic doctrine applied in a concrete way to the solving of national and international political problems. As Prof. John Dewey expresses it, we are all familiar with the danger of men’s trying to impose their wills on other men under the claim of being themselves the special agents and instruments of Deity. But the danger is equally great when an idealistic philosophy, like that which we are now dealing with, is substituted for a divine Providence. Such “ideals” have a remarkable way of ignoring the lessons of history, of even denying all the rights and legal guarantees established to protect minorities. They seem to render their advocates the mere tools of unseen forces, blind followers of a “logic of fanaticism” which drives them to sanction the most horrible crimes and the most inhuman injustice in the name of the higher “ideal” which they believe they are following. No persecution of any consequence was ever perpetrated except at the bidding of what the persecutors believed to be the demands of Providence for the general good of the whole, or

for the promotion of the kingdom of God on earth. And when the leaders of the modern world are wearied of their slaughter, others will arise determined to improve the opportunity to federate humanity into a union for the establishment of the kingdom of God on earth. How is it possible for any such danger to result from this apparently harmless plan to end war and establish international good feeling again? Let us go back just about a hundred years.

THE PEACEMAKER OF EUROPE

At the close of the Napoleonic wars, the emperor Alexander of Russia found himself the most powerful sovereign in Europe. He had long brooded over the horrors of war and the sufferings of the oppressed lower classes; and he now resolved to do something for the world that would mark a new era in the life of humanity. At the burning of Moscow, in 1812, he declared that he had received a direct inspiration from heaven, and a commission to become the peacemaker of Europe. In the autumn of the next year, he had met the baroness de Krüdener, and under the influence of her teachings,—partly spiritualistic and partly pantheistic,—he had found entire peace of soul, and a more direct enlightenment as to his mission. And “during the campaign that ended in the occupation of Paris, the imperial prayer meetings were the oracle on whose revelations hung the fate of the world.” (‘Encyclopædia Britannica,’ volume 1, page 558, eleventh edition.) This baroness de Krüdener was a fanatical believer in the soon coming of Christ and the impending coming of the kingdom of God; and under her inspiration,—though the czar himself seemingly needed little help or encouragement along this fanatical line,—the celebrated international treaty or proclamation called “the Holy Alliance” was given to the world. And in view of the circumstances under which this idea was conceived, as well as in view of the changed outcome of this plan of international federation which really resulted in binding more firmly the shackles upon the oppressed people of the continent, this Holy Alliance is well worthy of our study at the present time.

THE WORK OF MISGUIDED ENTHUSIASTS

It was originally a compact entered into by the sovereigns of Austria, Prussia, and Russia, the others, however, being but puppets in the hands of the powerful Alexander. And its general character can be well imagined by the preliminary heading or motto, “In the name of the most holy and indivisible Trinity.” It set forth that they were determined “to take for their sole guide the precepts of that holy religion” which they all professed, and that they would ever consider themselves all as “members of one and the same Christian nation,” the three sovereigns regarding themselves as merely delegates of Providence, the Christian world having “in reality no other sovereign than Him to whom alone all power belongs.” And it cordially invited all the powers of earth to unite with these three sovereigns in establishing international peace and good will. And ultimately all the sovereigns of Europe except the pope, the sultan, and the king of England signed this strange document. We may smile at this affair; but there is no shadow of doubt that in its beginnings it was the work of sincere though misguided enthusiasts. The czar Alexander was clear-headed enough to see that this scheme logically involved the granting of liberal constitutions by all princes to their peoples; but the trend of the world’s course was too strong for him, and that which he had devised in his religious zeal for the good of the people of Europe resulted in several long decades of tyranny and oppression secured and made doubly strong by the pseudo-religious sanctions behind it.

A SOUL-CRUSHING DESPOTISM

Surely the lesson is for us. Whenever we see any persons or any set of persons trying to establish the kingdom of Christ in this present order of the world, it is time for us to look out. And when we see this thing attempted on a world-wide scale, with all the blare of international trumpeting and world-wide enthusiasm, as will surely be the case at the close of this war, or as soon as a little lull is discernible in the tumult, then it will be time for the whole world to look out. Soon after the Deluge, the people attempted to form a stable and true federation of all humanity, to prevent a scattering abroad on the face of the earth and the development of individualism. The Lord interfered and stopped that Babel scheme, for He saw that such a plan would result in a great soul-crushing despotism that would effectually banish liberty from the earth. But with the Lord, all things are accomplished in the fullness of time. And in the end of the ages, when sin has run its course, when men have shown their determined disregard of the principles of His word, He may allow men to show, for a little season, what they can and will do in their own way and apart from Him. But Christ refused to be crowned king of this world while here upon earth, and He has delegated no set of men to start a similar movement to make Him sovereign of the world as it now is. Any attempt to do so must inevitably result in oppression and tyranny.

ACCUSED of TREASON

By Charles S. Longacre

THE CHARGE BROUGHT AGAINST THE DEFENDERS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY BY THE ADVOCATES OF COMPULSORY RELIGION

By CHARLES S. LONGACRE

THE Bible contains many remarkable prophecies concerning earthly kingdoms and nations forming alliances with religious organizations for the purpose of trampling "the truth" "underfoot," and crushing "the saints of the Most High." The books of Daniel and the Revelation abound with such prophecies.

AMERICA POINTED OUT IN PROPHECY

In the thirteenth chapter of Revelation, a prophecy is recorded which, according to all Protestant Bible commentators, gives a striking prophetic outline history of the papal power. It tells of its rise, its persecuting reign for twelve centuries, the "deadly wound" that it received, and how this "deadly wound was healed."

It also tells of "another beast," or earthly power, which was to arise and exercise "all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast [the papal power], whose deadly wound was healed; . . . saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live."

This new nation, which was to arise at the time the papal power went "into captivity," was evidently the United States. It was the only nation that was "coming up out of the earth . . . like a lamb"—the symbolism of Christian principles—at the time the papal power was politically "killed with the sword," and its representative head led "into captivity."

The United States government was to "make an image to the beast," or papal power. An image is a likeness, or facsimile. What was the papacy?—It was a union of church and state, setting aside the true worship of God, and making "war with the saints," "to overcome them." Accordingly, we must look in these United States for a coalition between the religious organizations and the civil power, if we are to have a reproduction, or likeness, of the papal power.

WILL ISSUE A DEATH DECREE

The Bible foretells the rise of a religious power in the United States which will decree the death of all who refuse to do it homage. In unmistakable language, John the revelator thus described this power:

"And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak [enact laws], and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed." Rev. 13: 15.

Just before the end of all earthly scenes, the nations of the earth are to combine their forces, and "make war with the remnant" of God's people, "which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus." Rev. 12: 17. Since it is evident that we are living "in the last days," we ought to be able to see some indications of religious organizations combining in the United States for the purpose of controlling the state and punishing so-called heretics with death.

Such a religious organization has arisen, declaring that Seventh-day Adventists, who have opposed its schemes in behalf of religious legislation—especially Sunday laws—are traitors and worthy of the death sentence.

DEFENDERS OF LIBERTY ACCUSED OF TREASON

In the October (1915) issue of the Christian Statesman, the promoters of the Liberty magazine were declared to be guilty of "treason" against the government, because they dissented from the ideas of the National Reformers, and from their schemes to establish "a national religion" in the American republic. A person who is guilty of treason against the government merits the death penalty.

Accused of Treason

What we have predicted time and again is now beginning to be made manifest; namely, that the time would come in the United States, according to the prophecy in the thirteenth chapter of Revelation, that the advocates of a compulsory religion would endeavor to invoke the death penalty upon all dissenters and nonconformists.

The Christian Statesman, official organ of the National Reform Association, whose object is to establish a “legal and national religion” in America, hurls its anathema against Seventh-day Adventists, and particularly against the promoters of the Liberty magazine, in the following threatening charge of “treason” against the government:

“It is necessary either to silence the guns of the enemy or to render their fire harmless. . . . If we cannot silence this battery of the enemy, it surely should not be allowed to do harm to our historic institutions. . . .”

“Whenever any one’s theory of liberty leads to the invasion of the liberty of others, it is fallacious. Whenever it invades the right of the nation itself, it is doubly fallacious. Opposition to Sabbath laws does invade those rights. But when it would uproot the fundamental principle of government—that nations sustain relations to God and His law—it is treason.”

A STORM OF INTOLERANCE BREWING

This shows clearly that if the National Reform Association ever succeeds in getting its policies incorporated into law, it will reinstate the gibbet, the rack, and the stake for all dissenters and nonconformists, and deny the right of free speech, free press, and of petition for redress of grievances. Every protest sent to the governmental authorities concerning an oppressive religious statute would be regarded as an act of treason against the state and of heresy against the established religion. The death sentence would be quickly invoked upon all dissenters, in order “to silence the guns of the enemy or to render their fire harmless.”

It will be a sad day indeed for all nonconformists when the church again wields the civil scepter, to coerce the consciences of men and enforce religion by law. Unless present tendencies are checked, we will soon see the dawn of that awful day, and the fulfillment of Rev. 13: 15. May God hold back the storm of intolerance and tyranny a little longer, until His truth has been proclaimed throughout the earth.

MAMMOTH MASS MEETINGS

By Benjamin G. Wilkinson

IN PITTSBURGH

GREAT CONCOURSES OF PEOPLE SEEK A SATISFACTORY EXPLANATION OF THESE TROUBLOUS TIMES

By BENJAMIN G. WILKINSON

Sunday, March 12

WE were all anxious, wondering if the times were propitious for a good audience. There were to be many mass meetings throughout the city.

If the environs are counted, the population of Pittsburgh is about one million. We had looked the town over to find a hall to which to call the public. There was none available. We took the newspapers, and looked over the list of theaters. One by one, our chances began to disappear. Finally we called up the Pitt Theater. It is one of the best and largest in the city, and the most modern. It has a beautiful pipe organ, of a make of which there are only three in North America — one in Denver, one in Seattle, and one in Pittsburgh, the one in Pittsburgh being the largest of the three.

Mr. Patch, the manager of the theater, wanted to know for what we desired it. We said, "To hold a mammoth religious meeting Sunday night." He asked us to come down the next morning at eleven o'clock to see him. So we went.

WORLD WAR A SUBJECT OF PROPHECY

After we were ushered into his office, the manager desired to know for what purpose this big meeting would be held. We told him, "For religious purposes." Then he asked us if we were going to "pound" other denominations. We replied, "Mr. Patch, we believe that this great war now involving Europe is a subject of prophecy, and we want to tell the people of Pittsburgh about it."

"Well, gentlemen," he said, "if that is your object, I am with you, for I believe the lesson of this war is an awful one. I think the American people are supinely indifferent to the terrible train of events. I am a born American, and have traveled all over the world; but I think that we people in the United States are the most luxurious and pleasure-loving, and unless something is done, we are in for a terrible thrashing."

I said to him, "My dear sir, this condition of affairs is exactly what is prophesied in the Scriptures; and we desire to set forth not only the prophecy — the prediction — but also the fulfillment." He replied: "Very well. I usually rent this theater for $100 a night, but I will let you have it for $75. Moreover, I shall be glad to publish an account of your meetings in my little theatrical journal, and help you on."

We rented the theater, and announced our opening meeting under the title, "The Call to Arms — Is America Yet to Be Involved?" Arthur G. Daniells, president of the General Conference, had been requested to present the subject of the evening.

We reached the theater by six o'clock. The crowd was waiting before the doors. By seven o'clock, the place was filled; and although, according to our announcement, we should not begin until about 7:45, we decided to begin at 7:20. Before the address of the evening was given, a request was made of the audience for an offering to help defray expenses, and they responded with $131.45. A remarkable interest was manifested during the entire program, and many expressions of approval were heard. After the address was over, we stated that all who would hand in their names on little slips of paper, would receive a copy of the lecture of the evening. We obtained the names and addresses of seven hundred people.

Sunday, March 19

WOULD the people come again? The topic for the night was, "Armageddon, or, Changing the Map of the World." Again we were favored with extra help. Dr. Irving J. Morgan, who is organist for John Wanamaker at Philadelphia, had kindly offered to play for us. He was formerly organist of Trinity Episcopal Church, and director of music in the Pittsburgh University. After the St. Louis exposition, Mr. Wanamaker purchased the big pipe organ that was there, which is considered the largest of the world, to install in his big store at Philadelphia. Dr. Morgan was called from Pittsburgh to take charge of Wanamaker's musical interests, and to be organist for the big organ.

By 6:30, the auditorium was filled. We had been able to seat nearly three thousand people, and about one thousand had been turned away. All the boxes were filled with people who would recognize the value of the subject considered. Mr. Daniells presented his theme forcibly, backed by quotations from eminent authorities. We could all see that the audience was being instructed.

The call for an offering resulted again in a donation of $132. About eight hundred more people passed in their names and addresses, asking that the lecture of the evening be sent to them. Among these names we note those of three ministers and many prominent business men. It is apparent that the people are coming to hear something that they desire to hear. This great audience, which packed the theater, occupying every seat and all available standing room, stayed throughout the program, nobody leaving.

Sunday, April 2

WE were unable to secure the theater for the Sunday night previous, it having been secured ahead of us; but according to promise, Elder A. G. Daniells returned the night of April 2, to address again the Pittsburgh public. Having had a break of one week, and things being not so propitious, we wondered whether there would be any audience; but by seven o'clock, not only the main auditorium, but the second gallery, was filled, with some in the

third gallery. In all, it was an audience of about one thousand seven hundred people.

The Lord greatly blessed Elder Daniells in the presentation of his theme. The subject of the address was, "After the War — What?" The Spirit of God came into the audience. Evidently the speaker, realizing that this was the last night he could be there, felt called to speak more directly, in a heart-to-heart fashion, with his audience, especially as in the last moment he dwelt upon the vital value of a moment of probation. There was a tender feeling throughout the building.

COMPLICATIONS IN THE FAR EAST

After the meeting, many kind expressions were heard in reference to the address of the evening. The collection from the audience amounted to $84.63. Some friends a little later raised the amount to $95. No special effort was made to call for names that night, but a large number of people passed in their names and addresses to receive the lectures of the two previous evenings.

We regret that through miscarriage of manuscript, these lectures had not yet appeared. An explanation was made to the public, so that they might not think we were dilatory or negligent.

We deeply regretted that Elder Daniells could not be secured to carry on the Sunday meetings. However, as he had made previous appointments throughout Maine, the brethren decided to select a substitute speaker and see if the work could in some way be carried on. So announcement was made that on Sunday night, April 9, the president of the Columbia Union Conference would endeavor to continue the theme of the past three nights, his subject being, "Complications Now Arising in the Far East Which Threaten the Permanent Peace of the World — A Bible Prediction."

Sunday, April 9

THERE was now a change of speakers. Easter oratorios and cantatas were being given in all the churches. Would the public now cease to favor us with their presence? Public notices, as on the three previous occasions, were printed in the leading newspapers, announcing both the subject and the speaker. We were also glad to announce again the presence with us of Dr. Morgan, from Philadelphia, who had volunteered to return and assist further.

By 6:30, the main auditorium and the second gallery were filled. Before Dr. Morgan began his pipe organ prelude at seven o'clock, the people began to come into the third gallery. Some of the theater men calculated that there was an audience of about two thousand people; and this great audience sat throughout the two-hour program, none leaving before the close.

Considerable Scripture was used in the presentation of the theme of the evening. Attention was called not only to the Bible as the greatest piece of literature in stirring the ideals and spirit of men, but also to the vital importance of the book of Revelation. Like the beautiful tile roof to a fine mansion, so the prophecies of the book of Revelation make a splendid termination to the sacred canon of the Scriptures. The Apocalypse, it was said, is the observation car to the train of time that sweeps down the track of centuries; it is the deep and far-reaching background of history; it is the grand finale to the game of life.

This evening, the audience responded with a donation of over $112. Nearly three hundred persons handed in requests for literature, that they might read somewhat on the subject matter of the evening. The speaker and his coworkers left the platform while the last double quartet was singing, and passed

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down around the aisles, to take their place in front of the three great doors, and shake hands with the people as they should file out.

THE PEOPLE WANT THE BIBLE

It was inspiring to see the large crowds coming down the staircases and out through the different aisles. They reached forth their hands with expressions of friendship, and with many kind words for the truths to which they had listened. Also a large number of the friends of Dr. Morgan surrounded him and expressed their high appreciation for his splendid renderings. Many said they had never before heard such things as they had heard from that platform the last four Sunday nights.

Although the printed lectures of Elder Daniells arrived only the Thursday preceding the last Sunday night, they were mailed that night. The day following, some of the coworkers visited those who had sent in their names. On every hand, they met with expressions of approval and pleasure. And the universal testimony was that the people wanted the Bible. They want to know what these things mean from the standpoint of the divine Book.

Personal workers calling upon the people in their homes, report some wonderful experiences. Truly the Lord is working upon the hearts of honest searchers after truth. To one of these personal workers was handed fifty dollars to help meet the expenses of the work. There is need for a broad mind and a broad faith. The time has come to work; and if we move on, and keep pace with the angels of God, He will open the way.

Truly the hour has come when the truth of God should not be presented simply in a corner. The public is waiting. Where are the workers who will combine to attempt great things for God, and expect great things from God?

IN the wearing of ornaments, the principle of inverse ratio holds good: The less one has of real inner beauty, the more he displays of artificial decoration. The rings, the bracelets, the jewels, are, generally speaking, sure evidence of emptiness of character. "The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit" usually has no fellowship with external display.

The Pittsburgh Meetings

By Editor

The overwhelming magnitude of the present war has stunned the world. Its unprecedented ferocity has called forth the universal question, What do these things mean? When a clear-cut, reasonable answer is offered, based upon the unequivocal prophecies of the Bible, the world turns an eager ear. This is evidenced by the monster mass meetings now going on in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Portland, Maine, and other large cities of the East. We are sure our readers will greatly enjoy the interesting report of the mammoth Pittsburgh meetings furnished by Benjamin G. Wilkinson. EDITOR.

TRANSFORMED by a BOOK

By Ellen G. White

Let the cross of Christ be made the science of all education, the center of all teaching and all study.

By the late MRS. E. G. WHITE

THE whole Bible is a revelation of the glory of God in Christ. Received, believed, obeyed, it is the great instrumentality in the transformation of character. It is the grand stimulus, the constraining force, that quickens the physical, mental, and spiritual powers, and directs the life into right channels.

CHOOSING THE BETTER PART

The reason why the youth, and even those of mature years, are so easily led into temptation and sin, is that they do not study the word of God, and meditate upon it, as they should. The lack of firm, decided will power, which is manifest in life and character, results from neglect of the sacred instruction of God's word. They do not, by earnest effort, direct the mind to that which would inspire pure, holy thought, and divert it from that which is impure and untrue. There are few who choose the better part, who sit at the feet of Jesus, as did Mary, to learn of the divine Teacher. Few treasure His words in the heart, and practice them in the life.

The truths of the Bible, received, will uplift mind and soul. If the word of God were appreciated as it should be, both young and old would possess an inward rectitude, a strength of principle, that would enable them to resist temptation.

The mind that is earthly finds no pleasure in contemplating the word of God; but for the mind renewed by the Holy Spirit, divine beauty and celestial light shine from the sacred page. That which to the earthly mind was a desolate wilderness, to the spiritual mind becomes a land of living streams.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

The knowledge of God as revealed in His word is the knowledge to be given to our children. From the earliest dawn of reason, they should be made familiar with the name and the life of Jesus. Their first lessons should teach them that God is their Father. Their first training should be that of loving obedience. Reverently and tenderly let the word of God be read and repeated to them, in portions suited to their comprehension and adapted to awaken their interest. And above all, let them learn of His love revealed in Christ, and its great lesson:

"If God so loved us, we ought also to love one another." 1 John 4: 11.

Let the youth make the word of God the food of mind and soul. Let the cross of Christ be made the science of all education, the center of all teaching and all study. Let it be brought into the daily experience in practical life. So will the Saviour become to the youth a daily companion and friend. Thus through faith they come to know God by an experimental knowledge. They have proved for themselves the reality of His word, the truth of His promises. They have tasted, and they know that the Lord is good.

WONDERFUL POSSIBILITIES BEFORE US

It is our privilege to reach higher and still higher, for clearer revealings of the character of God. When Moses prayed, "I beseech Thee, show me Thy glory," the Lord did not rebuke him, but He granted his prayer. God declared to His servant, "I will make all My goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee." Ex. 33: 18, 19.

It is sin that darkens our minds and dims our perceptions. As sin is purged from our hearts, the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, illuminating His word, and reflected from the face of nature, more and more fully will declare Him "merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth." Ex. 34: 6.

In His light shall we see light, until mind and heart and soul are transformed into the image of His holiness.

For those who thus lay hold of the divine assurances of God's word, there are wonderful possibilities. Before them lie vast fields of truth, vast resources of power. Glorious things are to be revealed. Privileges and duties which they do not even suspect to be in the Bible will be made manifest. All who walk in the path of humble obedience, fulfilling His purpose, will know more and more of the oracles of God.

The precious faith inspired of God imparts strength and nobility of character. As His goodness, His mercy, and His love are dwelt upon, clearer and still clearer will be the perception of truth; higher, holier, the desire for purity of heart and clearness of thought. The soul dwelling in the pure atmosphere of holy thought is transformed by intercourse with God through the study of His word. Truth is so large, so far-reaching, so deep, so broad, that self is lost sight of. The heart is softened and subdued into humility, kindness, and love.

And the natural powers are enlarged because of holy obedience. From the study of the Word of life, students may come forth with minds expanded, elevated, ennobled. If they are, like Daniel, hearers and doers of the word of God, they may advance as he did in all branches of learning. Being pure-minded, they will become strong-minded. Every intellectual faculty will be quickened. They may so educate and discipline themselves that all within the sphere of their influence shall see what man can be, and what he can do, when connected with the God of wisdom and power.

All With One Accord

By M. A. H.

THE inspired record tells us of the disciples' being "all with one accord in one place," the place where the Lord wanted them—each in his own place, not in nor seeking another's place. Acts 2:1. M. A. H.

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