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Review and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 64.

The Measure of Life
Earlier text: The Historic Outline and a Vital Question

Manchuria

By B. PETERSEN

B. PETERSEN
The longer I am here in Manchuria, the greater the need seems to me. We are constantly receiving letters asking us to come to this or that place to instruct the people. Just two days ago we received a letter from the south asking us to open up a chapel among the people there, as they were anxious to hear this message; and today I have answered a letter from a place north of us, from which I have had three letters asking if I would not soon come to give instruction. It was stated in the letter that five or six were much interested in this message. There are still other places that we have not been able to visit or to provide help for.
We see the signs of the times being fulfilled all about us, even here in Manchuria, and realize that we have but a short time in which to work. We must push forward as fast as possible while the opportunity is so favorable as at present.
I have just returned from Liao-yang, a large city south of Mukden, where we have a new station. We sent a canvasser there some months ago, and the literature he has scattered has already borne fruit. At this station two brethren have long waited to follow their Lord in baptism, so they accompanied me to Mukden, where they, with two others from Mukden, were baptized in the Hun River. This is our second baptism in Manchuria.
Although, of course, we have not yet a great number of believers, we feel we have made a good beginning. Five others are studying the Bible with us, but we did not feel free to receive them into the church as yet; so they will continue studying during the winter, and we hope by next spring they, with others, will be ready to go forward in baptism.
We have also opened a station in the north, and it is reported that there is a good interest there. In a week or so we shall begin a series of meetings in our new chapel here in Mukden, and we believe the Lord will give us a good harvest of souls. We are all well and of good courage.

The Priests of God

By Lillian S. Connelly

LILLIAN S. CONNELLY
TAKE up the ark on your shoulders, Priests of the most high God; Enter the swelling Jordan, Where never a foot hath trod; Stand in the midst of the river Till the last of the host pass through: This is the day of proving, And much must depend on you.
The warriors, children of Reuben And Gad and Manasseh, clad In battle array, must follow The path which God's priests have made Who lead the way in the billows Till the waves apart shall stand, And watch, their vigil keeping Till the weakest is safe on land.
Today to the swelling of Jordan The priests of the Lord have come. The priests must enter the billows, And stand till the host moves on; Stand till the weakest and youngest Have safely gained the shore. O Aaron's race, what a task is thine To stand in thy place as of yore!
But what if the priests shall falter? And what if the priests are afraid? There will be no escape from the billows, No path in the Jordan made. O Aaron's race, what a task is thine! What glory thy faith shall earn, If, in the swelling of Jordan, The priests of God stand firm!
Bocas del Toro, R. de Panama.

A Class in Missionary Geography

IN an address delivered years ago at a Christian Endeavor convention, Mr. S. L. Mershon illustrated the world-wide extent of God's missionary purpose, by a class in missionary geography, somewhat as follows:—
Teacher: “John, bound the plan of salvation.”
John: “The plan of salvation is bounded on the north by Forest Avenue; on the south by our back fence; on the east by Dr. Johnson’s yard; on the west by St. Paul’s church.”
Teacher: “No, John, that’s not right. You have merely bounded your own home. That would mean that religion is only for you and yours. Many people believe that, but God’s plan of salvation is broader. Robert, you try it.”
Robert: “The plan of salvation is bounded on the north by the Scotia River; on the south by the corporation line; on the east by the Big Four Railroad; on the west by the Indian Hills.”
Teacher: “No, Robert, you’re not right either. You have bounded your own city. That would include only what we call city missions. God did not mean his work to stop there. Samuel, it is your turn.”
Samuel: “The plan of salvation is bounded on the north by Lake Erie and the State of Michigan; on the south by Kentucky and West Virginia; on the east by Pennsylvania and West Virginia; on the west by Indiana and Kentucky.”
Teacher: “No, no, Samuel. You have bounded your own State. That would mean that no missionary work must be done outside your State, and that is not God’s plan. George, let’s see what you think about it.”
George: “The plan of salvation is bounded on the north by the Dominion of Canada and the Great Lakes; on the south by Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico; on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the west by the Pacific Ocean.”
Teacher: “No, my boy, no. You have bounded your own country. That would mean nothing but home missionary work. Many people agree with you, but God did not mean us to stop with our own countrymen. Adoniram, what have you to say?”
Adoniram: “God’s plan of salvation is bounded on the north by the north pole; on the south by the south pole; on the east by the uttermost parts of the earth; on the west by the uttermost parts of the earth.”
Teacher: “Right you are, my boy. The plan of salvation includes the whole world and every person in it—white, black, brown, yellow, red. God says, ‘Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.’”
“What matters if the flesh be white Or black or brown? The dying Saviour wore for all The thorny crown.” —Selected.

Suva Vou, Fiji

By A. G. STEWART

A. G. STEWART
Another quarter has gone, and in making up the quarterly reports one naturally reviews the work of the past three months. During this time we have been enabled to travel a good deal more than we could previously, as we now have our own auxiliary boat. Since the beginning of the month of June, we have covered about one thousand miles, and one third of this distance has been over the open sea. The boat, though a little small for open-sea work, has done well, and the engine has given us no trouble. It has been a great comfort to be able to go when and where we desire.
Elder J. M. Cole spent two weeks with us on his way to Samoa and Tonga, and while he was here, we were able definitely to decide some matters that had been under consideration for some time. We have decided that instead of having two or three small European cottages at Buresala, we shall have one large, comfortable mission house, with a detached store and office. The press building will be very suitable for the latter. The work of reconstruction is now well started.
Nine or ten persons have accepted the truth during the past quarter, and six of these have been baptized. This makes about thirty who have been added to the church by baptism during the present year.
Next month we expect to call our native workers together for our annual workers’ meeting, which will last just one week. They look forward to these gatherings, and we believe it is time well spent. We sincerely request the readers of the REVIEW to pray that we may each be given power from above to go forth to finish the work of the Lord in this field.

Mission Notes

Our missionaries who are grappling with strange languages, particularly those who are endeavoring to reduce those languages to writing, will find much help in a new book entitled “General Phonetics for Missionaries and Students of Languages,” by G. Noel-Armfield. It is published by W. Heffer, Cambridge, England. Price, net, three shillings, or seventy-two cents.
A Bible colporteur working among the Moslems had this experience one day: “In the bazaar the people drew around me, and some of them wished to buy my books. One came forward, and after examining the volumes, said: ‘When I was a soldier at Bahrein I bought these books, but when I found that they taught infidelity I destroyed them. These Christians want to change our faith.’ Hearing this, the young men and boys began to throw stones and mud at me, and had I not been helped by an old Moslem, I should have been seriously hurt. Later, when I was in my room at the caravansary, boys threw stones, and Moslem effendi spat in my face, saying: ‘O Protestant, leave those books! Leave your weak thoughts, O infidel!’ Just then a Sergeant and several privates examined the books, and took eight copies to the governor. They returned them after an hour, and when the people saw that nothing was done to me, they left me.”

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By E. C. Ehlers

E. C. EHLERS
AFTER seemingly insurmountable difficulties, we received permission to erect our tent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The meetings are well attended. Pray for the success of the work in the capital of Brazil.
During the time we have labored here, fifteen have taken their stand for the truth, and have joined the church. These dear believers were baptized at the foot of Sugar Loaf Mountain, on the Atlantic coast.
THE TENT IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
THE TENT IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
WORKERS IN TENT EFFORT, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
WORKERS IN TENT EFFORT, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Kindness in the Home

“In looking for opportunities of doing good, don’t overlook the opportunity of showing a spirit of patience and kindness in your own home.”

Our New Year

By Lora E. Clement

LORA E. CLEMENT
TIME hath wings: it flieth swiftly. The passing days have brimmed with action, and it is hard to realize that another yearly cycle has run its course. Once again it is inventory time; resolution time; a time when old-year memories mingle with new-year hopes. 1915 is history; 1916 a prophecy.
In the business world the beginning of a year is marked by a careful taking account of stock. Often shop-worn goods are offered at a bargain in order that there may be room for fresh, attractive supplies. Every merchant must know how he stands, in order that he may have a record of profit and loss, and know whether or not his work has been successful. And is not this a fitting season for us to balance personal accounts with ourselves, our fellow men, and with our God? Is it not a time for taking an inventory, to determine our character standing?
As we pause upon the threshold, a backward glance brings memories surging. Sunshine and shadow mingle in every life. Joy and sorrow, success and failure, have walked hand in hand during the past twelve months. But this is part of an all-wise Father’s purpose; for “we would not cling to his guiding hand if the way were always bright.”
And so, as we turn the page to begin a new record, “let us forget the things that vexed and tried us, the worrying things that caused our souls to fret; the hopes that, cherished long, were still denied us, let us forget. Let us forget the little slights that pained us; the greater wrongs that rankle sometimes yet; the pride with which some lofty one disdained us, let us forget. Let us forget our brother’s fault and failing, the yielding to temptations that beset, that he perchance, though grief be unavailing, cannot forget.
“But blessings manifold, past all deserving, kind words and helpful deeds, a countless throng, the fault o’ercome, the rectitude unswerving, let us remember long. The sacrifice of love, the generous giving, when friends were few the hand-clasp warm and strong, the fragrance of each life of holy living, let us remember long. Whatever things were good and true and gracious, whate’er of right has triumphed over wrong, what love of God or man has rendered precious, let us remember long. So, pondering well the lessons it has taught us, we tenderly may bid the year good-by, holding in memory the good it brought us; letting the evil die.”
And the future, what countless possibilities and opportunities it holds! Shall we not resolve to keep the record of this “the youngest child of time” with all diligence, covenanting with ourselves and God to live each day the simple, sincere Christian life? Some of us can sympathize with the little girl who, thinking to help her mother very much, undertook to dust some costly china. Coming to grief, she climbed down, knelt among the fragments, and asked the Lord to helpher be “just common good.” We may not be privileged to do great things for God or man. There are highways and byways on the road of service.
When James Gordon Bennett sent Stanley into Africa, he said: “Draw on me for a thousand pounds today to provide your equipment, and when that is exhausted, draw on me for another thousand; and when that is gone, draw another thousand; and when that is used, draw another and another — but find Livingstone.” Our Heavenly Father authorizes us to draw on him for grace and courage to make 1916 the best year of our lives. When one day’s supply of strength is exhausted, we may draw another, and then another, and still another. What he asks is that we glorify him by a life of devoted service.
To do our God-given work; to live simply, exercising hospitality of heart and home; to face each coming day with courage; to heed the voice of conscience, rendering cheerful obedience to the right; to practice becoming self-denial; to show sympathy without the sacrifice of honor; to forgive, as we wish to be forgiven; to think kind thoughts and speak gracious words; to bow reverently before the discipline of Providence; to worship God devoutly; to be humble without self-depreciation, and holy without self-righteousness; “to remember the past with gratitude, endure the present with cheerfulness, and await the future with patience,”—let this be our new-year creed.

A Song of Constancy

By ARTHUR W. SPAULDING

ARTHUR W. SPAULDING
Ho, comrades, I will sing a song of cheer to you, Because the way is weary, and the way is long; And for that a lilt of joy will help to bear you through, Listen now, I pray you, listen to my song.
Oh, the fathers long and long ago, they trod this weary road, They dragged the tired, dusty feet, they bore the heavy load, They went through waters and through fires, they faced bloodthirsty foes, In dungeons foul, in deserts drear, in trials, in bonds, in woes; But when they fainted, faltered, fell, they paused to praise and pray,— And the God who answered to their need is just the same today.
The world was young when crime was old; the earth was drenched in blood Before the God of justice whelmed its sinners in the flood, And Noah and his household true were launched upon that sea That raved and raced ’twixt heaven and earth in death-decked panoply. But o’er the ark a glory gleamed that fenced the spume and spray,— And the God who rode upon the storm is just the same today.
When Israel’s servile hosts, led out from Egypt’s sorrow-land And camped beside the sea, beheld again proud Pharaoh’s band, They cried in fear, “There is no way but slavery or death.” But through the sea a way of life was opened by God’s breath. ’Twixt watery walls, its pathway firm, that host went on its way,— And the God who clove the crimson sea is just the same today.
On rocky heights ten thousand foes, in Israel’s dreadful hour, Stretched forth the oppressor’s heavy hand and vaunted of their power; But two, with God, went up those heights, and all the heathen faced, And one his thousand put to flight, and two ten thousand chased. The armies of the aliens fled in terror from that day,— And the God who smote on Michmash heights is just the same today.
On Dura’s plain the golden form of Babylon’s king uprose, And they who feared a fiery doom a heathen homage chose. But to the fire the sons of God a welcome freely gave, Content if he they served should slay them or should save. But One came down and made that pit a bower where zephyrs play,— And the God who cooled the fiery blast is just the same today.
Sorrowful, sorrowful, were the men who walked along the road That led from crushed and mangled hopes to their forlorn abode. They talked of grief, they wept o’er Love that dwelt no more with men, They scarcely welcomed One who joined and cheered them up again. But ah, the wonder and the joy when they had bid him stay!— And the God who walked on Emmaus road is just the same today.
Oh, there was joy, transcendent joy, that dwelt in every tone, When Jesus gathered round his band, and led them out alone To Olives’ height, and bade them there a comforting farewell, That they till his returning should his coming soon foretell. For in glory-clouds he cometh as in clouds he went away,— And the God who rose from Olives’ crest is just the same today.
Then, comrades, let us sing the song of joy and cheer; For though the load be heavy, and the way be long, Yet a psalm of joy and triumph we will echo clear, Till the earth and heaven listen to our song.

Home Life Department

By Mrs. I. H. Evans; Miss Lora E. Clement

Conducted by Mrs. I. H. Evans, Takoma Park, Washington D. C.
Assisted by Miss Lora E. Clement
Through the columns of this department, hints will be given on all matters pertaining to the home life. Short articles and letters are solicited from home makers, telling of their everyday experiences,—their joys and sorrows, their failures and successes.

Amusements for Children

By Vina Sherwood-Adams

VINA SHERWOOD-ADAMS
There are two classes of parents who make mistakes in regard to the amusements of their children. One of these provides no special entertainment for the little ones. I have such a family in plain view every day. There are in this home, which is situated on a small city lot, four children, all under six years. The lawn is largely devoted to gardening. Everything within and without the house is kept in apple-pie order. The children wander aimlessly up and down the sidewalk, with not even a shoe box to draw for a wagon. The mother is one of the “slapping” kind, and the greater share of the time one or another of those children is in tears.
I often see these little folk sitting idly swinging their feet from the back porch, “keeping things clean,” of course. Poor youngsters! They would be changed children if they could only have even a sand pile. Once in a while they make a bold dash, and how the garden does suffer in their dirt reveling! Isn’t this an extreme case? Perhaps, but there are children whose mischievousness, as we adults term it, could be largely corrected if they were only provided with interesting play-employment. Keep the child happily occupied, and you have solved more than half the problems of discipline.
The parents of the other class are those who provide for their children too many toys and other ready-made amusements, which require little original thought to operate. I have in mind a family of three children who have, among them, enough toys nearly to fill a one-horse wagon. They are discontented and selfishly quarrelsome. The mother once said, “I do not see why your children are so contented at home. They seem to enjoy playing there. We buy ours everything to play with to make them happy, but they are not content to stay at home a minute on returning from school.” Could she but have glanced into our back yard, she might have solved the mystery for herself as she saw her children transformed into contented youngsters while they dug caves that could actually be crawled into, or at another time made the land of China, with its great wall and queer pagodas, evidently based on some recent lesson at school.
As I associate with children, I learn that the more simple their playthings, the better they enjoy them. How boys do like to climb! Last winter our little boy would play for hours at a time with blocks, and I thought, “What a lamb-like little fellow he is going to be!” But this winter, blocks have no attractions whatever; it is climb, climb. If he was told not to climb on the kitchen cabinet, he would try the table or a chair. So to satisfy his craving for climbing, and to avoid his being hurt or injuring the furniture, I arranged two boxes, one smaller than the other, and both heavy enough not to tip, with a board placed slanting from the shorter box. Now up and down he climbs for an hour or two each day. Sometimes the top of the box is a store upstairs, and he carries all kinds of material up to his store. The open end of the larger box is left out, so he stables his play horses (a pair of red kindergarten chairs) there.
I was advised to switch him for his frequent disobedience in standing on the furniture; but as I saw his happy face as he would reach as high as he could stretch, and say, “Me high, mamma,” “Me big like papa,” I wondered if there was not some other way out of the difficulty, and the introduction of those boxes has entirely solved this annoying problem of climbing on forbidden places in the house. Perhaps some other mother may have a “climbing boy” who could be allowed this harmless but healthful exercise if directed in the right way.
Of course such toys and games as aid in original thought and healthful exercise are to be commended,—wagons, sleds, skates, carpenter tools, gardening tools, dolls, dishes, etc. But did you ever observe how a boy will enjoy a wagon or a sled he has made himself? Encourage the children to make their own playthings, and not to depend on the store or others to supply all their wants. It will make them resourceful when they meet obstacles later in life. If you are training your children for the mission field,—to be all-round men and women, capable of adapting themselves to any condition,—let one of your first lessons be that of resourcefulness.

He Faileth Not

By Amelia E. Barr

I HAVE tried love, and I have known love fail; Have trusted friends, and found that     friends forgot; Sought help from my own heart without     avail — He faileth not.
Whether by day or night, in age or youth, In poverty, and in the fairest lot, In sorrow and in joy, His word is     truth — He faileth not.
If I should let all other comfort go, And every other promise were forgot, My soul would sit and sing, because I     know He faileth not.
I cannot tell what winds of God may     blow, What safe or perilous ways may be     my lot; But I have little care; for this I know,— He faileth not.
— Amelia E. Barr.

Has God Forgotten?

By MARTHA E. WARNER

MARTHA E. WARNER
“It is all very well to talk about taking God’s Word just as it reads, and to say we must not worry; but suppose your husband were not in the truth, should not you worry just a little?” asks one. At prayer meeting another sister says, “Pray for my husband, who is not in the truth.” Still another, whose husband is not united with her in the faith, feels a burden to carry the message to the world, so leaves her home.
I wish every wife whose husband is not in the truth would learn 1 Peter 3:1. There God says: “Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives.” God would not make such a statement unless he meant it. He will do his part, but we must do ours. The home relationships, once formed, must remain. Many a wife might be glad of an excuse to release herself from home cares and responsibilities; but “good housekeeping” is to be cultivated. Nothing is more necessary to a happy home.
I know of one young man who has given up the truth because his wife lacked order, taste, and neatness in her housekeeping and also in dress. These deficiencies are serious evils, and tend to alienate the affections of the husband from the wife, especially if he loves order.
Therefore, to those who are worrying over their husbands, I would say: Keep yourself and your home neat and attractive. Make your husband proud of you. Talk less about the truth, but live it more. To the extent of your ability, witness for Christ in your home. Be sure you have done your part, then with confidence claim God’s promise. Pray instead of worry; then let God finish the work for you.
Clintonville, Conn.

West Pennsylvania

By F. H. ROBBINS

WE have come to the close of another year. The work of the disciples is illustrative of ours. Jesus said, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me.”
This promise includes his followers at present, who are to go forth in the power of the Holy Spirit to bear witness for him. The third angel’s message is to be spoken in all the world by human voices. “Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” We are to say to sinners, “Come.” A strong effort should be made to have the world see the fast-fulfilling prophecies of God’s Word.
Satan and his agencies are at work. They have confederated with human beings to war against God. The enemy is aiming to divert minds from eternal realities, and lead them in the broad road to ruin. Spiritualism and infidelity are becoming stronger. A few days ago I was shocked to hear a prominent woman say that Buddha is higher in rank than Christ.
Our conference workers and lay members have worked faithfully to counteract the powers of evil and hold up the banner of truth. Six tent companies were in the field last summer. During the year a number of efforts were held in churches and halls. At this writing, 138 persons have been baptized in eleven months.
This year will show a gain in tithe of about $2,000 over last year. The Sabbath school, the home missionary, the Missionary Volunteer, and the colporteur work has made progress. We have twenty-eight students in Mount Vernon Academy, and are also represented in Washington College. One new church building has been completed, and another is in course of construction.
We hope to reach our goal on the Twenty-cent-a-week Fund, not merely for the sake of making up our quota, but because the money is needed in the mission fields. In order to raise twenty cents a week per member for the year, it will be necessary for the conference to receive $1,700 before the books are closed the first of January. To do this will mean faithfulness on the part of those who have pledged to pay to missions. It may be that some, in appreciation of God’s blessings which they have received during the year, will send in a special offering of from $25 to $100 for missions, and thus assist in the reaching of our goal for the year.
I am pleased to say that the work is onward in this conference. We are looking forward to the finishing of God’s work, and the second coming of Jesus.
F. H. ROBBINS.

Newspaper Work in Kansas

By E. R. ALLEN

FROM time to time we learn of the interest taken by the reading public in the reports of our work that are published in the newspapers. Last summer I was visiting about thirty miles from where a tent meeting was being held. I had reported some of the meetings myself, and here learned that a farmer out in the country had become interested in the second coming of Christ through reading the short reports in the daily paper, and desired reading matter on the subject. Another time I reported a sermon, and the next day a business man, an infidel, called one of our brethren to him and asked many questions in regard to our faith, and accepted reading matter though previously he had seemed unapproachable.
One day I walked into the bank in Wichita, and the cashier said they were just talking about Seventh-day Adventists. He went on to say that he understood from the papers that we give more per capita to missions than any other denomination. I assured him that this is so, but that I felt that we should do much more than we are doing. One day while I was soliciting for the Harvest Ingathering, a business man remarked that he knew of the way our people give. He said he learned it through his own church paper. While soliciting for one of our journals, in the Wichita Masonic Temple, the man in charge volunteered his opinion that the Adventist people are absolutely to be depended on in figures and statistics. Thus, while we may seem a small people, and obscure, we are often in the public eye, and in many places we are very favorably known.
In connection with our last camp meeting we were asked to obtain five hundred subscribers for two weeks for the Topeka Capital. In consideration for this, we were to receive considerable space in the paper. We doubled the number required, giving over one thousand subscriptions. Much valuable matter was thus placed before the public relative to our work and faith. A recent report of this incident in the REVIEW erroneously stated that the number of subscriptions obtained was two thousand, and that the conference received one half of the subscription price for the two weeks. The full subscription price went to the publishers, but we were favored in the liberal space allowed us for reports of our meetings. E. R. ALLEN.

The Jews Are Taking Note of Our Work

By F. C. Gilbert

Soon after the death of Sister E. G. White, some of the Jewish papers of the country wrote special editorials on the life and work of this servant of the Lord. The comments were very favorable, and the terms they used were eulogistic. It is evident that the Jewish people are noticing our work and our people.
For a number of years the servant of the Lord urged our people to work for the Jews, and repeatedly stated that there is yet to be a great work done for them. Here are a few of her statements:—
“When this gospel shall be presented in its fullness to the Jews, many will accept Christ as the Messiah. . . .
“In the closing proclamation of the gospel, . . . God expects his messengers to take particular interest in the Jewish people whom they find in all parts of the earth. As the Old Testament Scriptures are blended with the New in an explanation of Jehovah’s eternal purpose, this will be to many of the Jews as the dawn of a new creation, the resurrection of the soul. . . .
“Many will by faith receive Christ as their Redeemer. To them will be fulfilled the words, ‘As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.’”
“Among the Jews are some who, like Saul of Tarsus, are mighty in the Scriptures, and these will proclaim with wonderful power the immutability of the law of God. The God of Israel will bring this to pass in our day. His arm is not shortened that it cannot save. As his servants labor in faith for those who have long been neglected and despised, his salvation will be revealed.”—The Acts of the Apostles, pages 380, 381.
In the Wahrheit (Truth), of New York, one of the newspapers noticing her life work, we find the following statement (the article is written in Yiddish, and a translation of the same is given here):—
“We refer to the well-known Sabbath Christian, Mrs. Ellen White. We call her the well-known Sabbath Christian, for she was really the founder of the well-known sect, who are called Seventh-day Adventists. To make it moresimple and plain to us Jews, for brevity we would say, ‘The Christian Sabbath Guardians.’
“The Seventh-day Adventists believe, as do the Jews, that the true Sabbath is Saturday and not Sunday. Jesus Christ himself, they say, also observed the seventh day as the Sabbath. They observe the Sabbath very strictly, closing their business houses during the entire day. They do no kind of work on the Sabbath, and guard it from desecration as does the most pious Jew.
“This sect of Sabbath Christians is spread all over the land. . . . There is scarcely a city in America where these Seventh-day Adventists cannot be found.”
The editor makes some very kind comments on the life of Sister White, and mentions the fact that she was regarded as a real prophetess. After speaking of her misfortune when a child, he remarks, “In her deep sorrow she turned her heart to the comfort of religion.”
In his article the editor not only calls the attention of the Jews to Seventh-day Adventists, to the work they are doing, and to the noble life of Sister White, but he also tells the Jewish people that there is power in religion, in the Christian religion of the Sabbath keeper. This certainly is a great confession on the part of a Jewish editor. It speaks volumes. There is power and comfort in the religion of Christ, which leads the children of God to keep the Sabbath. It gives people power and comfort in their sorrows, and leads them to live beautiful lives.
As Seventh-day Adventists, let us live this life before the Jewish people. We are sure that the editorials written on the life of Sister White will be used of God as food for many Jewish minds. There is power in this truth to change hearts, hearts of Jews as well as of Gentiles. Let us, dear brethren and sisters, show the Jewish people that there is reality in this blessed religion of Jesus. Let us show them that there is power in true Christian Sabbath keeping. Many Jews will yet see Christ as revealed in this truth. May God help us to sow the seed in the hearts of these poor lost sheep.
F. C. GILBERT.

Improve the Time

BE wise today; tomorrow's sun In brilliant splendor may arise, And find thee with thy work undone, With lifeless, cold, unseeing eyes; Neglect no duty in the way, Be wise today! Be wise today!
Be true today; the crooked mind A labyrinth of mischief makes; When lost therein, 'tis hard to find The path of rectitude, when wakes The outraged sleeper, Conscience. Nay, Be true today! Be true today!
— Selected.

Colorado

By G. W. Anglebarger

DENVER.—There is an excellent interest in the work here. Sabbath, December 11, we expect to baptize ten persons who have recently taken their stand for the truth.
One sister who a few months ago accepted the truth and united with the church, promised to the investment fund all the profits taken in from her business on Sundays. She told me last Sabbath that she will have about $100 for this fund. She says it is wonderful how the Lord has blessed her in her business since she has taken her stand for the truth.
A very bright young man, who was receiving about $150 a month in a hotel, accepted the truth just recently. He was baptized, joined the church, gave up his position, and has gone to College View, Nebr., to fit himself for the ministry.
Our Sunday night services are well attended, and almost every week some take their stand with us. We praise the Lord for his love and blessing.
G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
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