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History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week for the period of 6,000 years. By Eld. J. N. Andrews. 528 pp. $1.25
The Sanctuary and the 2300 Days of Dan. 8:14. By Eld. U. Smith. This work explains the past Advent movement, and makes plain the present position of those who wait for the Lord. 352 pp. $1.00
Thoughts on Daniel, critical and practical. By Eld. U. Smith. An exposition of the book of Daniel, verse by verse. 416 pp. $1.25
Thoughts on Revelation. By Eld. U. Smith. This work presents every verse in the book of Revelation with such remarks as serve to illustrate or explain the meaning of the text. 420 pp. $1.25
Life of Wm. Miller, with portrait. This work gives interesting sketches of the Christian life and public labors of this pioneer in the Advent movement in this country. 416 pp. $1.00
Life of Elder Joseph Bates, relating his experience of twenty-five years on ship-board, with incidents of his rise from cabin-boy to master and owner. The closing chapters relate to his labors in the ministry and in the cause of temperance and other moral reforms. Fine tint paper, 352 pp. $1.00
Life Sketches of Elder James, and Mrs. E. G. White. The early lives and Christian experiences of both are given in this volume. Their subsequent history is so connected with the cause, that this book gives an outline of the rise and progress of our people and our cause. With fine steel portraits of both. $1.25
Thrilling Incidents in the political life of Francesco Urgos, while a soldier with Garibaldi, including his perilous escape from the tyrants of Rome, and his subsequent travels in Africa and Syria. 328 pp. $1.00
The Biblical Institute. This work contains a synopsis of the lectures given at the Battle Creek College by Eld. U. Smith, and at Biblical Institutes. 352 pp. $1.00
The Nature and Destiny of Man. By Eld. U. Smith. This work treats on the great questions of the condition of man in death, and his destiny beyond the resurrection. 356 pp. $1.00
The Spirit of Prophecy : or, the Great Controversy between Christ and his angels, and Satan and his angels, in four volumes. By Mrs. E. G. White. These volumes cover the time from the fall of Satan to the destruction of sin and sinners at the close of the one thousand years of Rev. 20. Each, 400 pp. $1.00
Vol. I. Old Testament Facts to Christ. $1.00
Vol. II. Life and Ministry of Christ. 1.00
Vol. III. The Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ, with the Lives of his Apostles. 1.00
Vol. IV. (In preparation.) 1.00
The Constitutional Amendment : A discussion between Eld. W. H. Littlejohn and the editor of the Christian Statesman, on the Sabbath. 384 pp. $1.00
Spiritual Songs. A book of hymns and tunes. 537 hymns, 147 tunes, 416 pp. $1.00
Morocco, gilt, $1.50
The Song Anchor. A popular collection of songs for the Sabbath-school and praise service. 164 pp. 35 cts.
Bound in muslin, 50 cts.
The Bible from Heaven. By Eld. D. M. Canright. An argument to show that the Bible is not the work of men, but is in deed and in truth, the work of God. 300 pp. 80 cts.
The Soul and the Resurrection, showing the Harmony of Science and the Bible on the Nature of the Soul and the Doctrine of the Resurrection. By J. H. Kellogg, M. D. 75 cts.
The United States in the Light of Prophecy : or, an exposition of Rev. 13:11-17. By Eld. U. Smith. Dealing with our own land and applying to our time. Of surpassing interest to every American reader. 200 pp. 40 cts.
Thoughts on Baptism. By Eld. J. H. Waggoner. The subject viewed in the light of the Bible and History. 186 pp.
Bound in flexible cloth, 35 cts.
Paper covers, 25 cts.
A Word for the Sabbath ; or false theories exposed. A poem, by Eld. U. Smith. 60 pp. 30 cts.
Glazed paper covers. 15 cts.
The Game of Life. Three lithographic illustrations with explanations. These scenes represent Satan playing a game with man for his soul. Neatly bound in board. 50 cts.
The Advent Keepsake. A collection of Bible texts for each day in the year, on the subjects of the Second Advent, the Resurrection, etc. Muslin, 136 pp. 25 cts.
Bible Lessons for Little Ones, No. 2. Flexible cloth. 15 cts.
Bound Volumes of Review and Herald. Each, $2.50
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Bible Lessons for Little Ones. A Sabbath-school book designed for the use of beginners, and prepared with special regard for the wants of very young children.
In flexible cloth, 84 pp. 15 cts.
Gems of Song. A vest-pocket song book containing hymns only. A choice collection. 96 pp., 119 hymns, bound in flexible cloth. 15 cts.
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Constitutional Amendment. Condensed, 336 pp. 40 cts.
Sanctuary and 2300 Days. Condensed, 224 pp. 30 cts.
Facts for the Times. A collection of valuable extracts from eminent authors. 224 pp. 25 cts.
Eleven Sermons on the Sabbath and Law. By Eld. J. N. Andrews. 226 pp. 25 cts.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
Meeting at Healdsburg.
THE State Quarterly Meeting at Healdsburg was one of unusual interest, though not all the Directors were present. This was much regretted. Important matters come up for consideration at these meetings, and the officers should not fail to be present. The School Committee have not finished their deliberations at present writing. Full proceedings of the meetings will be given next week.
Acknowledgement.
By Editor
A CARD from Bro. Geo. R. Drew, dated New York, Jan. 13, just as the company was about to sail for Europe, informs us that the Chicago and North Western Railway gave him a half-fare ticket from Omaha to Chicago; also the Michigan Central from Chicago to Battle Creek. This was accommodating on the part of these railroads, as, in the absence of the Conference officers, he carried nothing but our certificate of his appointment by the General Conference to the English Mission. The C. & N. W. has always shown a disposition to grant reasonable favors to those who labor in the gospel.
Contents of the Signs.
WE have not considered it necessary to call attention to the contents of our paper, trusting confidently in the judgment of our readers, that they will appreciate the many articles of real weight and merit which appear in it. Chief among these we place the series of articles on the first page of each paper, by Mrs. E. G. White. The closing paragraph of the article in No. 3, Jan. 19, reads as follows:—
The law of God was not given to the Jews alone. It is of world-wide and perpetual obligation. "He that offendeth in one point is guilty of all." Its ten precepts are like a chain of ten links. If one link is broken, the chain becomes worthless. Not a single precept can be revoked or changed to save the transgressor. While families and nations exist; while property, life, and character must be guarded; while good and evil are antagonistic, and a blessing or a curse must follow the acts of men—so long must the divine law control us. When God no longer requires men to love him supremely, to reverence his name, and to keep holy the Sabbath; when he permits them to disregard the rights of their fellow-men, to hate and injure one another—then, and not till then, will the moral law lose its force.
We doubt whether many such tributes to the cause of God—so comprehensive, and yet so brief—can be found in the English language. It is an unanswerable argument, applying the law of God in few words, to all the relations of life in a manner to silence opposition and caviling. These articles deserve more than a hasty reading.
The Mormon Abomination.
By Ellet Joseph Waggoner
THIS subject is being widely agitated at the present time. President Garfield's sentiments in regard to it were well known, and it is to be hoped that the efforts to root it out, which would have been made had he lived, will not be allowed to relax.
We can heartily endorse all well-directed efforts against this blot on our civilization, although we do not believe in legislation in regard to religion. The Mormons as a class of people, are not the object of attack, but their criminal practices. The laws of the United States punish adultery in the individual, why should they not punish it when practiced in a wholesale manner? The sinfulness of crime is not diminished because it is indulged in by many people.
But it is not going to be an easy matter to stamp out this evil. The Mormons have a vast amount of money at their disposal, which they are not slow to use, and it is as true of a Congressman as of anybody else, that "a gift blindeth the eyes." Besides this, they have been keeping a record of the lives of those in authority at Washington, and many things have been noted that, to say the least, would not appear well in print. This is held as a club over the officials, to influence their votes. A guilty conscience will doubtless cause many to exaggerate the extent of this knowledge.
The wickedness of the system would be plainly shown by the means employed to uphold it, if in no other way; and it is a sad showing for our Government that such base efforts are likely to prove successful. E. J. W.
COMPANION TO THE REVISED NEW TESTAMENT.
Explaining the Reasons for the Changes made in the Revised Edition, with
Explanations to the Appendix of the Revised New Testament,
Which contains the Changes Suggested by the American Committee but were not assented to by the English Committee.
Paper covers, 8vo., 25 cents. Cloth, 16mo., 75 cents.
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BIBLE SANCTIFICATION:
A CONTRAST OF TRUE AND FALSE THEORIES.
BY MRS. E. G. WHITE.
THIS is a pamphlet of only 84 pages, but its value is not to be judged by its size. It is just what its title indicates: a faithful presentation of Bible truth on this important subject, and an exposure of the false theories prevailing in regard to it. Every believer in Bible truth should read it. Buy it, read it, and lend it to your neighbor. Price 10 cts.
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Religious Journals by Denomination
THE last census shows that religious journals of the United States are divided among the denominations as follows : Baptist, 73 ; Christian, 2 ; Congregational, 15 ; Disciples, 12 ; Dunkards, 3 ; Episcopal, 32 ; Evangelical, 26 ; Friends, 6 ; Jewish, 16 ; Lutheran, 21 ; Mennonitische, 7 ; Methodist, 75 ; Moravian, 2 ; Mormon, 6 ; New Jerusalem, 0 ; Presbyterian, 39 ; Primitive Christians, 2 ; Reformed, 10 ; Roman Catholic, 67 ; Second Advent, 14 ; Spiritualist, 6 ; Swedenborgian, 3 ; Unitarian, 5 ; United Brethren, 7 ; Universalist, 9 ; Unsectarian, 114.
The Doctors and the Pentateuch.
PROF. ROBERTSON SMITH, of Edinburg, has demonstrated to his own satisfaction that the Pentateuch was not inspired, that it is not authentic history, and that it was not written by Moses, but was the product of a later age; in short, that it is a fraud. Of course when this was affirmed by so eminent a man, many people accepted it as truth. But now comes Dr. Rufus B. Stebbins, President of the Unitarian Theological School at Meadville, Pa., and combats the above theory very earnestly and with much learning. He argues that the Pentateuch belongs to the Mosaic age, and traces references to it back from the time of Christ to that of Joshua. He shows that the peculiar words of the law were as familiar to the Israelites of the age immediately succeeding that of Joshua, as the language of the sermon on the mount is to modern preachers. He says: “The whole atmosphere of these books is fragrant with the incense which rose from the law; and the whole magnificent ritual of the nation is found imbedded in it. Our Pentateuch did exist in their day. It must have existed, or all historical evidence is false and worthless.”
The Guiteau Trial.
THE Guiteau trial is now over, the verdict of guilty has been rendered, and there is no doubt but that the villain will suffer the punishment which he so richly deserves. So much latitude has been given to the prisoner, that no ground seems to remain upon which to base a new trial. The verdict gives general satisfaction, and the country will feel relieved when the assassin has expiated his crime on the gallows. And this feeling does not arise from vindictiveness to the prisoner. The safety of society demands that justice be done. There are some who think that it is a manifestation of charity to save the life of a criminal. Such should remember that charity "rejoices not in iniquity." These persons' charity, seldom takes in the victims of the assassin, or considers those who are liable to become victims. One important part of charity is to secure the rights of the innocent, by punishing the guilty. Had Guiteau been cleared, every individual's life would hereafter be at the mercy of any evil-disposed wretch who might have a grudge against him.
This protection can only be insured by making crime seem as hideous as it really is. The criminal is too often, as is the case of Guiteau, allowed to pose as a hero or a martyr, and a glamour is thrown around his crime, which even the execution of the sentence cannot counteract. There are silly women and crack-brained men, whose highest honor consists in having received the autograph or shaken the hand of a murderer. Until this is reversed, until the criminal can have a fair and impartial trial, without being the object of false sympathy or a maudlin sentimentality, crime need not be expected to diminish.
VALUABLE BOOKS FOR BIBLE STUDENTS.
SACRED GEOGRAPHY AND ANTIQUITIES.
WITH maps and illustrations, by Rev. E. P. Barrows, D. D. The investigations of missionaries and explorers during the last century have thrown a flood of light on many points once involved in obscurity, and it is the aim of this book to condense and put into methodical form what has thus been collected. 685 pp. $2.25.
BIBLE GEOGRAPHY. HAND-BOOK OF
Containing the name, pronunciation and meaning of every place, nation, and tribe mentioned in both the Canonical and Apocryphal Scriptures. By Rev. Geo. H. Whitney, A. M. Illustrated by one hundred engravings and forty maps and plans. 12 mo. 400 pp. $2.60.
BIBLE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS. HAND-BOOK OF
Containing descriptions of the ancient manners and customs mentioned in the Bible, and explaining over three thousand Scripture Texts. By Jas. M. Freeman, D. D. Illustrated by 168 engravings, and accompanied by an Analytical Index, a Textual Index, and a Topical Index. 12 mo. 515 pp. $2.50.
SMITH'S NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY.
This work gives the connection between the Old and New Testament History, the relation of the Holy Land to the surrounding nations, a full account of the political and religious life of each separate section of the Jewish nation, and a clear and harmonized account of the Gospel and Apostolic History. 12 mo. 780 pp. $1.75.
THE WORLD'S PROGRESS, A DICTIONARY OF DATES.
Being a Chronological and Alphabetical Record of all essential facts in the progress of society, from the creation of the world to the present time, with chart. By T. B. Perkins. Octavo size. 1,020 pp. $3.00.
LIFE AND EPISTLES OF ST. PAUL,
By Conybeare and Howson, giving a living picture of St. Paul and the circumstances by which he was surrounded. Illustrated with maps and engravings. 764 pp. $1.50.
THE LIFE AND WORDS OF CHRIST.
By Cunningham Geikie, D. D., with marginal references to the Scriptures, notes and index. Two volumes complete in one book. Printed in pica type, octavo size. 1,260 pp. $1.75.
We have just received the following commendation of this work from an earnest Christian worker in Maine:—
HAVING read Dr. Geikie's life and works of Christ, I find it more interesting the farther I read; and when he introduces us to the trial and crucifixion of Jesus, one can almost imagine himself present to witness the cruel mockery, and the terrible scenes of Calvary. Although I am not prepared to indorse all that is said in the book, yet I think it the best I ever read of the kind.
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A MINE OF INFORMATION.
By John Nevins Andrews
History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week
BY ELD. J. N. ANDREWS.
THE Bible record of the Sabbath; the secular history concerning it; the successive steps by which the change to the first day was made; and the work of restoration, are given in detail.
EVERY TEXT OF SCRIPTURE
Concerning the Sabbath is commented on at length; and the
COMPLETE TESTIMONY OF THE FATHERS
In regard to the Sabbath and first day is given. The comparative merits of the seventh and the first day Sabbaths are fully shown. A copious index enables the reader to find the comments on any text, or the statement of any historian.
Should be read by everybody. 528 pp. Price, $1.25. Address, Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal.
OUR COUNTRY'S FUTURE FORETOLD.
By Uriah Smith
THE UNITED STATES IN PROPHECY.
BY ELD. U. SMITH.
THIS is a full exposition of a portion of prophecy which applies to our own Government, showing the position the United States holds in prophecy, and the part it has to act in the closing scenes of time.
THE SUNDAY MOVEMENT,
Which is now attracting such general attention, is thoroughly canvassed; and abundant testimony is given to prove that in a few years this will be the
ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION
In this country. Facts and statistics are largely presented, showing in the most conclusive manner that this government is the one pointed out in the prophecy quoted. 200 pages. Bound, 40 cents. Paper covers, 20 cents.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES,
By Editor
PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AT OAKLAND, CAL., FOR THE
Missionary Society of Seventh-day Adventists.
A twelve-page Religious Family Paper, devoted to a discussion of the Prophecies, Signs of the Times, Second Coming of Christ, Harmony of the Law and Gospel, with Departments devoted to Temperance, The Home Circle, The Missionary Work, and the Sabbath-school.
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Our Publications in England.
By Editor
ANY of the books, pamphlets, and tracts issued at this Office may be obtained of Eld. J. N. Loughborough, Ravenswood, Shirley Road, Southampton, England, who will furnish Catalogues, and give prices in English money. He will also receive subscriptions for our periodicals.