Awake, awake, O Israel! Arise, ye sons
of God!
And gather up your clans along the way
your comrades trod,
Behold, in Esdraelon’s plains the streams
of Kishon run,
Where meet the power of Issachar, the
zeal of Zebulun.
And list! and list! and ye shall hear
the dauntless rallying-cry,
Amid the hills where Barak leads the
spears of Naphtali.
O Asher, in your havens-safe, will ye to
cowardice stoop?
O Gilead, ye men of Gad, when comes
your vaunted troop?
And Reuben mid the sheep-cotes far,
and Dan upon the sea,
Will ye in safety cower, and fail to set
your brethren free?
The trumpet sounds from Hazor’s land,
where Jabin holds his sway.
Lift up, lift up your hearts, and on where
Barak leads the way!
From Ephraim’s vine- and olive-yards
the streams of valor pour,
And Machir’s shepherds leave their
flocks, and pass the river o’er;
And least in Israel’s numbered host, but
keen the fight to win,
The gentle and the valiant hearts, come
little Benjamin.
Then shrink ye from the battle’s shock?
Find ye your courage gone,
Where Deborah hath told the way, and
Barak leadeth on?
O Meroz, Meroz! shamed be ye, that
dwell within the land,
And when your helpers struggle fierce,
lift up no helping hand.
Blest had ye been if alien blood upon this
fateful day
When at your doors, for Israel’s homes,
is waged the bloody fray,
And ye sit listless, praying not, and
wielding not the sword,
To bring upon your heads the curse, ye
cursed of the Lord!
But lift ye up the trumpets now, and let
each stirring peal
Unite us in a single heart, and nerve that
heart like steel!
For it shall be a foughten field will test
the hearts of men,
That they may call on God, and never
cease to call again.
And it shall be a glorious field, when
o’er the fateful plain
The horseman and the charioteer shall
flee Jehovah’s rain.
Ye leaders of the people, will ye lead
your people now?
Or will ye still before the shrines of
Baal and Moloch bow?
Who doubts God’s prophet here to-day
shall perish in his pride, And in his place shall stand the men
that choose Jehovah’s side.
For many a one unknown to-day is written God’s ally:
The Kenite’s tent is pitched among the
hills of Naphtali!
Awake, awake, O hosts of God! Arise,
ye that are men!
The God that wrought in days of yore,
shall work his works again.
Cast off the shackles of your shame;
rise from the place of slaves;
Upon the heights of Tabor now Jehovah’s banner waves.
Strike, and your God shall nerve your
arm! Pray, and the Lord shall hear!
Shout, for the host on Tabor’s height
seeth the victory near!
Madison, Tenn.
Camp-Meetings in the Lake Union Conference
By William T. Knox
BEGINNING with June 20, the writer was in attendance at camp-meetings in the Lake Union Conference the greater part of the time until September 8, the opening meeting being at Wausau, Wis.
Space will not permit more than a very brief statement concerning any of these meetings. In a general way, it could perhaps be said that all the meetings were good, and the results attained gratifying. We are, however, hardly warranted in thus classing all together, for some of the meetings were excellent, and brought courage and strength to all hearts, a marked interest and desire to seek God being manifest throughout the meetings. Those at Greenup, Ill., Kokomo, Ind., and Traverse City, Mich., were especially noticeable in these particulars, and many gave themselves to the Lord in heart-felt conversion and consecration.
In some cases it seemed necessary to awaken an interest, and to impress upon those attending the necessity of a better experience and a closer relationship with God. All the camp-meetings, however, were characterized by a strong revival effort, with excellent results.
Other interesting features of the meetings were work for the young people, our world-wide mission work with its financial problems, and the publishing and education work.
These gatherings made evident our great possibilities in the young people of the denomination. In the Lake Union Conference there is an army of young men and women, which with proper training and devotion will become a great factor in the closing work of the message.
The legislative work of the conference was generally of a satisfactory character, little change being made in the election of the officers, and other legislative work in the main being restricted to those questions that were of vital importance.
The dates of the meetings and the principal officers elected were—
Wausau, Wis., June 20-30. W. H. Thurston, president; John C. McReynolds, secretary and treasurer.
Greenup, S. Ill., July 29 to August 5. E. A. Bristol, president; Edith McClellan, secretary.
Kokomo, Ind., August 5-11. O. Montgomery, president; H. H. Rans, secretary and treasurer.
Bay City, E. Mich., August 12-19. Wm. Guthrie, president; Frank Hiner, secretary and treasurer.
Traverse City, N. Mich., August 26 to September 1. J. J. Irwin, president; S. E. Kellman, secretary and treasurer.
Kalamazoo, W. Mich., September 2-8. C. F. McVagh, president; H. H. Todd, secretary and treasurer.
Impressive ordination services were held at Kokomo, when Brother Thomas Hubbard was set apart to the work of the gospel ministry. A similar service took place at Traverse City, Brother E. F. Peterson being ordained to the gospel ministry.
The reports submitted by the presidents and secretaries were in most respects of an encouraging nature. Perhaps the most backward and discouraging feature, and one that was noticeable throughout the union, was the mission offerings. This has been a very weak point in the service of these conferences for a long time. It is encouraging, however, to see some of them taking hold of this work with earnestness. The poor showing in this respect made by some of the strongest conferences is something that should arouse the responsible men to most active and persistent effort.
A strong hope is entertained that the work started during these meetings will work a reformation in the matters in which the conferences have been backward. W. T. KNOX.
Progress of the Work in the North Texas Conference
By W. A. McCutchen
A BRIEF report of the work in this conference may be of interest to the readers of the REVIEW. In a general way the condition of the work and the progress it has made in our field the past year have been encouraging.
For a part of the year we operated seven gospel tents, besides schoolhouse meetings and work carried on by seven Bible workers in five different cities, and have held three camp-meetings for the white people and one for the colored people. At the general State meeting at Cleburne, July 25 to August 4, in connection with which the annual conference was held, reports were rendered which showed encouraging growth for the year in all departments of conference work.
At this time seven churches were admitted to the conference, which is by far the largest number ever received in any one year of our history. The total membership of these new churches is one hundred twelve, an average of sixteen to a church. In addition to these, a number were added to several of the old churches of the conference, making a very encouraging total increase. There was a still greater increase in the number and membership of the Sabbath-schools, there being thirty schools at the17beginning of the year and fifty-one at its close, an increase of twenty-one Sabbath-schools for the year. Several of these are family schools.
Neither in the matter of finances was there anything discouraging. Though we have had three years of severe drought, the total amount of tithes, offerings, and special collections and pledges for local purposes aggregate about $36,000 for the past year. The book work has more than held its own in spite of the continued drought, sales for the year amounting to $37,072.18 to date, and will be increased largely above this by the close of the year.
For all these evidences of God's blessing upon the work in our conference we give thanks, and take courage for renewed efforts for the coming year.
W. A. McCUTCHEN.
Another Pioneer Fallen
By W. B. White
WITH SORROW we announce to the readers of the REVIEW the death of Elder J. B. Goodrich, of Blaine, Maine, which occurred Oct. 9, 1912, at the home of his son near Pittsfield. The subject of this sketch was born in Canaan, Maine, Sept. 24, 1839, being in his eighty-third year at the time of his death. His religious experience began when he was fourteen, at which age he yielded his heart to God, and united with what was then known as the Christian Baptist Church, of which he was a devoted member through the years of his young manhood. In 1854 he was united in marriage with Miss Amanda J. Gower, to which union were born seven sons, two of whom died in early life. Five—R. J. Goodrich, F. B. Goodrich, Dr. M. S. Goodrich, J. A. Goodrich, and Dr. E. E. Goodrich—are now living. A brother, Noah W. Goodrich, resides in Palmyra, Maine, and a sister, Mrs. M. E. Salisbury, resides in South Lancaster, Mass.
When about thirty years of age, Brother Goodrich felt called of God to enter the gospel ministry, and in the year 1861 he began preaching for the church of which he was a member. In 1864, at Palmyra, Maine, he attended a series of meetings held by Elders J. N. Andrews and M. E. Cornell, and became convinced of the truthfulness of the positions held by Seventh-day Adventists. He immediately embraced the Sabbath and kindred truths. Having received the light of present truth, he felt that it was his duty to give it to others, so a little later he began proclaiming the truth in his State; and to him probably more than to any other is due the early development of the work in Maine. He loved pioneer work, and his chief delight was in going to a new field, proclaiming the truth to those who had never heard it, and developing a company of believers. For fifteen years he was president of the Maine Conference, and also served four years as president of the Quebec Conference. During the last years of his life, though not bearing official burdens, his strength was given wholly to the work, and he traveled as much as he was able among the churches, strengthening the believers and improving every opportunity to get the truth before those who knew it not.
On June 4, 1900, he married his second wife, Mrs. Phebe A. Clough, who survives him. In many respects Elder Goodrich was a remarkable man. His Christian experience was strong and deep, and from him went forth a spiritual life which all could feel who were with him. He was a man of sound judgment and a good financier; and through the years of his ministry his counsel has always been highly regarded by both the General Conference and the union conferences. He was a reliable man, and one who could be depended on. He possessed a hardy constitution, a fine personality, with a heart as tender as a child's, but withal as strong as a rock for the right. He had a genial disposition, and was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. His last days were especially marked by faith, courage, and confidence in God. His faith in the message never wavered, and he died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection.
So falls another standard-bearer, another faithful builder of this cause. He rests in a bright hope of life immortal when Jesus comes. The funeral services were conducted Sabbath afternoon, October 12, by Elder J. F. Piper, president of the Maine Conference.
W. B. WHITE.
ELDER J. B. GOODRICH
Sao Paulo, Brazil
By F. W. Spies
AUGUST 10 was a day of special encouragement and rejoicing for the “little flock” in the important city of Sao Paulo. At 9 A. M. all the believers of Sao Paulo, with some of the brethren of Sao Bernardo, including a number of colporteurs who at the time were in attendance at the colporteurs’ institute, and interested persons residing in the city, forty-five in all, met at the Tiete River, which flows through the west end of Sao Paulo, to bury four dear believers with their Saviour in baptism. As the baptism took place very close to the principal thoroughfare of that section of the city, many teams and passers-by also stopped to witness the scene, which was doubtless an entirely new one to them.
After baptism the company repaired to the meeting-place, where to the newly baptized ones was extended the hand of fellowship. Then followed the celebrating of the Lord’s Supper.
Six more are keeping the Sabbath, and expect to be baptized in the near future, when we hope to be able to organize a church at this capital city.
The state of Sao Paulo is one of the most promising of the Brazilian states, with a population of two and one-half million; and it is a pity that in it we do not have even one ordained minister who can devote himself to the building up of the work by caring for the many interests in this part of Brazil. We trust there may soon be found ministerial help for this promising and needy field.
F. W. SPIES.
Camp-Meeting and Institute for the Colored Believers of Florida
By V. O. Cole
THE annual camp-meeting for the Florida Negro Mission was held at Ocala, October 3-14. Elder M. C. Strachan had special charge of the meeting. Valuable help was rendered by Elder J. W. Manns, of Savannah, Ga.
A goodly number of believers were encamped upon the ground. The evening meetings were well attended by the people of the town, and the Lord blessed his servants in the presentation of the special truths for this time. As a result, eight persons have taken their stand for the truth, and others are interested.
Special meetings were held each day for the young people and the children. A refreshing from the Lord was felt throughout the camp, and many consecrated their lives anew to God for service. Cash and pledges amounting to18something over $500 were taken up for foreign missions and the emergency fund.
A colporteurs' institute began the day the camp-meeting closed. This continued for eight days. There were thirteen colporteurs present who intend to devote all their time to this important branch of the work. I feel justified in saying that more earnestness is seldom manifested at an institute than was shown at this meeting as we studied together how to be better prepared for the work before us.
At the end of the institute all signed a contract for territory, and went to their respective fields full of faith and courage, believing that if they worked upon right principles the Lord would give success. Let us remember these workers in our prayers.
V. O. COLE.
The Pietermaritzburg (Natal) General Meeting
By R. C. Porter
THE general meeting held at Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa, August 15-25, was a very successful one. It was not largely attended, and was designed to accommodate our people living in Natal who could not attend the camp-meeting to be held at Johannesburg in October. As the conference was to be held at the October meeting, this meeting was entirely free from business.
A portion of the work each day was practical convention work. Carefully prepared papers were read and discussed. Great interest was taken in the study of all departments of church work. No spirit of lightness was manifest at any time. A deep sense of the solemnity and importance of our times prevailed, and it was a season of earnest study that all might become more efficient workers in carrying the message to the people while still there is time to win souls to the kingdom.
The only ministers present were Pastor H. J. Edmed and the writer. Dr. J. J. Bell, the sanitarium nurses, the canvassers, and Sister Annie Strachan and Brother E. Howard, Bible workers in Natal, were present, and took a deep interest in the spiritual work of the meeting.
Daily studies were conducted in church discipline. These were made consecration services, and many gained a deeper Christian experience as the result.
The outside attendance at the evening services was small at the beginning, but it gradually increased until the house was well filled at the close. On the whole, the meeting was very profitable, and we are confident that it will bear fruit to the glory of God.
R. C. PORTER.
Applying the Principle
Some Protestants seem to understand that a separation of the church from the state means a separation of the Roman Catholic Church from the state, while permitting Protestantism to be united with the state. Such an attitude is utterly inconsistent, and denies the real principle at issue.
It is just as un-American for the Protestant or the Jew to appeal for political support on religious grounds as for the Roman Catholic to do the same thing, and we are glad to find that some Jews recognize the soundness of this principle, and are acting upon it.
An attempt to rally the Jewish vote for the Progressive party by using Hon. Oscar S. Straus, candidate for the governorship of New York, as a campaign orator, and bestowing an empty honor upon some leading Jews, called out the following protest from Tobias Schanfarber, which was printed in the Chicago Israelite of October 19:—
“Evidently the leaders of the Progressive party of the State of Illinois do not know the Hon. Oscar S. Straus’s attitude in the matter of an appeal to a distinctly Jewish vote. Had they known of the letter that he sent to Mr. Goldman, of Buffalo, on this subject, they never would have sent out the letter which they did to certain prominent citizens of the Jewish faith, asking them to serve as vice-presidents of a meeting or meetings to be addressed by Mr. Straus in the very near future. In fact, Mr. Straus would not have sanctioned the sending out of such a letter. The letter sent out by the Progressive party of Illinois, and signed by Mr. Medill McCormick as its vice-president, reads as follows:—
“‘No doubt information has reached you that the Hon. Oscar S. Straus is coming to Chicago in the near future. While it is true that he is coming here for the purpose of addressing political meetings, nevertheless we feel that the Jewish element in Chicago should grasp this opportunity and make his stay an eventful occasion. The committee in charge of the meeting to be held on the West Side, where Mr. Straus is scheduled to address the Jewish voters, desire to know if you feel inclined to serve as vice-president. Therefore let us know if you can serve,’ etc.
“‘We have been informed by a number of prominent Jews to whom this letter has been sent that they have declined to serve as vice-president, not because they do not highly honor and respect Mr. Straus, but because of the appeal that is made to the Jewish vote. Those who declined knew Mr. Straus’s own stand in the matter. They had read of the letter he had sent to Mr. Goldman, of Buffalo, in which he said that politics should be divorced from religion, and in which he asks that only such men vote for him as believe that he will represent them best in case he should be elected governor of New York. Some of us know, too, that an attempt was made by certain Jews to hold a meeting in his honor on the South Side, and he advised them not to call such a meeting, as he was averse to a distinctly Jewish meeting.
“It is about time men in politics were beginning to understand that they do the Jews an injustice when they group them together as a unit when it comes to the matter of voting. Mr. Straus repudiated mixing religion with politics. He has expressed the hope that no one would vote for him just because he is a Jew, and that no one would vote against him simply because he is a Jew. He wants to stand upon his own merits as a statesman for whatever favors the people show him, and his unequivocal stand in this matter stamps him as the true man and the true statesman.
“The National Progressive party of Illinois has made a great mistake in sending out the letter asking certain Jews to act as vice-president of the Straus meeting. Mr. Straus will respect the stand that these Jews have taken in refusing to serve in that capacity. They have not done this because they do not honor and respect the man. They have done it for the same reason that Mr. Straus gave to Mr. Goldman, of the Buffalo organization.”
Ignoring the Peril
By Editor
In order to be independent it is not necessary to wabble, but that is just what the Independent (New York) appears to us to do. At times it seems to recognize, and to speak plainly concerning, the Roman peril, but it neutralizes all such utterances by yielding the whole ground when the real issue is clearly faced. In its issue of June 6, 1912, the Independent gave aid and comfort to the Roman Catholic campaigners for the capture of America in an editorial of some length, the general tone of which is indicated by this extract:—
“Questions come to us from a few subscribers like this: ‘Is Roman Catholicism a menace to the United States?’
“It appears to us that one does not need to sit up nights to worry about the menace of Roman Catholicism. Indeed, that church is worrying a good deal more about the menace of Protestantism.”
It seems to us that one who writes thus must deliberately shut his eyes to some most convincing facts, and utterly fail to perceive the teaching of history upon this question.
The organization known as the Guardians of Liberty receives attention in the Independent of July 11, 1912. We quote:—
“The name of it indicates its purpose; but what is the danger to liberty which it will fight? Passing by the general statements in its constitution about the purpose to promote loyalty to the principles of our free government, we seem to find its more definite aim suggested in its ‘Declaration of Principles,’ in which we find the following paragraphs:—
“‘It is our belief that every citizen should hold sacred his civil duties and responsibilities, and it is our desire and purpose that every office of the nation, State, and municipality, shall be held by men of ability, integrity, and true patriotism. We hold that no citizen is a19true patriot who owns superior temporal allegiance to any power above that of his obligation to the principles of the Constitution of the United States.
“‘As the fathers established, so are we resolved to maintain, the complete separation of church and state.
“‘We deny the right of any political or ecclesiastical organization to manipulate or control the sovereign citizenship of our people, or to dispose of their rights and privileges for political office or power, and we are determined that every citizen shall exercise his civil rights and privileges unmolested, answerable only to his conscience and to his God.
“‘We unite to protect and preserve the free institutions of our country, especially our public educational system, against any foreign or menacing influence, and we particularly protest against the diversion of any public funds or lands to any religious purpose whatever.’”
“It is perfectly clear that this organization is directed against what it regards as the one danger to American liberty, namely, the Roman Catholic Church. That is the only body which is popularly charged with owning ‘superior temporal allegiance to any power above that’ due to his country; the only one said to be opposed to ‘complete separation of church and state;’ the only one said to menace our undenominational public-school system, and to be seeking the support of public funds for ecclesiastical purposes. . . .
“This new organization has this Section 14 in its ‘Declaration of Principles.’—
“‘It shall be the duty of all members to support candidates for political office who are good and true men, earnest patriots and loyal to the principles of the order.’
“‘That can mean nothing else than never vote for a Catholic. . . .
“‘We hold that such an organization is a menace to our political peace. It greatly magnifies the danger it sees. It is proscriptive and un-American.’”
What just complaint can the Independent make against the principles of the Guardians of Liberty? Why should a statement of these principles be regarded as an attack upon the Roman Catholic Church unless the Roman Catholic Church is guilty of acting contrary to these principles?
We have no desire to quibble over this matter. We have no doubt that the organizers of the Guardians of Liberty had the Roman Catholic Church very distinctly in mind when they formulated their declaration of principles, and clearly recognized that these principles were being violated by the Roman hierarchy. The situation demanded a reassertion of these principles.
We have no connection with the Guardians of Liberty, but we make common cause with any who advocate the complete separation of church and state in this country and oppose the encroachments of ecclesiasticism.
It is interesting to note that Roman Catholic journals are now quoting with hearty approval and much satisfaction these later editorials, although they have heretofore roundly abused the Independent for some former utterances.
Field Notes
THREE persons were baptized at Newport News, Va., a few weeks ago.
ELDER W. F. STRAY recently reported the conversion of twelve adults at Manchester, Vt.
BROTHER H. PANNKOKE reports six new believers among the Germans of Boston, Mass.
FOUR young persons have recently united with the Hot Springs, Ark., church by baptism.
THE workers who have been holding meetings at Coos Bay, Oregon, report that twenty-five have decided to obey the truth.
SIXTEEN new members have been received into the church at Bridgeport, Conn., the fruits of a series of tent-meetings just closed.
THE tent effort at Elmira, N. Y., has just closed, six persons having taken their stand for the truth. Many others are deeply interested. The German tent-meetings held in Brooklyn have resulted in the baptism of twelve persons.
Take It Away
By C. P. Bollman
C. P. BOLLMAN
TAKE it away, away, O God,
The stains that shame my soul;
Pardon the guilt, destroy the wrong,
For this is thy renown.
Wash thou away the stains, O God,
The stains that shame my soul;
Heal every wound by me received,
And make me fully whole.
Thou hast all power, O my God;
Speak thou the living word,
And thus forever and for aye
I’ll own thee as my Lord.
Nashville, Tenn.
Persevering Faith in Prayer
In spite of seeming discouragements, we are never to grow faint in praying. An honest, persevering faith, a faith that works for the very object that it is praying for, a faith that holds on in spite of rebuffs, is the faith that conquers. — Theodore L. Cuyler.
State and Church
By W. W. Prescott
Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of Religious Freedom, and the Campaign “to Make America Catholic.”
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Association.
W. W. PRESCOTT - · · · - SECRETARY
An Interesting Experience in Searching for Truth
BROTHER F. M. DANA, of New York City, sends an interesting experience of an Italian family, illustrating that all about us there may be honest hearts sincerely searching God’s Word for light. The literature which we send out and the letters which we write may fall into the hands, through the providence of God, of just such ones.
“Some time ago an Italian family came to our country and lived on Long Island and in Brooklyn, N. Y., where the father and boys worked at their trades. The father and mother could neither read nor write, and the children received a limited education. From a religious standpoint, they were good Catholics up to the time when two of the sons began to reach out for knowledge and light for themselves. They began to study their Italian Bible, and, though being somewhat in fear of their priest for their daring venture, they also secured an English Bible and a Hebrew-English version that they might make comparisons in their study.
“The Sabbath of the fourth commandment soon engaged their attention. This resulted in their conviction that the seventh day is, according to the Bible, the right day to keep, and their consciences urged them to seek a way to keep it. This meant hardships to them, as it threw them into many perplexing situations in trying to get or keep their work. After several attempts, they hardly knew what to do. At this time they knew of no people except the Jews who observed the day. In their perplexity they began to think of making some change, and noticed a farm for sale. One of the sons being a florist, they purchased it and moved onto it so they could live up to their convictions and keep the Sabbath.
“The first Sabbath the house caught fire, and they believed the devil was making them break the Sabbath. The next day they attempted to work, and many things went wrong. This caused them to ponder for a moment as to whether or not they were right. Yet there was the plain statement of the commandment that the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord, and there was the example of their Saviour in keeping it; so their faith reached out for the Word to sustain them in the face of the trying circumstances and the taunts of their neighbors.
“In their experience in leaving the Catholic Church, it was not without being specially taken to task by the priests. A priest came and tried to find out why they did not attend his church. They courteously informed him that they had been studying their Bibles and had found out that the church was not living in harmony with the Bible, and therefore they preferred to live according to the light that came to them. They were rebuked for drawing away from the church and studying the Bible for themselves, instead of following the teaching of the church through the priests.
“The priest called again in company with another priest, the two thinking they could silence the two sons who were so free in quoting the Scriptures in answer to the questions about their position. The simple faith of the sons and their fearless stand for the light of the Word, displeased the priests.
“At the next call the priest brought a bishop with him, whose education and position were calculated to overawe the sons and dislodge them from their new position and bring them back into subjection to the church. But the simple faith of the sons in the plain statement of truth, enabled them to withstand the priest and the bishop. Finally the priest concluded that the son who had been more forward in the study of the Bible was possessed of a devil, and it must be cast out. The son informed the priest that he might cast out the devil if he had the power. The doubt as to his ability to cast out the devil, angered the priest still more, and he proceeded with signs and gestures and motions, but without avail. The sons remained firm in their convictions, and informed the priest that they could not be untrue to their conscience and disobey God.
“The two sons and the wife of the older son were recently baptized by one of our Italian ministers, having waited about two years for some one to come and assist them in following their Lord in the Bible way of baptism. We are praying that the parents will soon follow their sons in the sacred right of baptism. With four little girls, the son and his wife have much to bless their humble fireside, and more to live for now with the promises of the message to them as parents.
“This story would be incomplete without one more experience—that of their test on keeping the Sabbath. One Sabbath a man came to buy some flowers. The son went out to see what the man wanted. The hired man urged him to sell the fifty cents’ worth, and thus make so much. But the son informed him that he would not do so for fifty thousand dollars, and that if God wanted him to sell the flowers, he could send the man again some other time. The man came back Sunday and bought $2.50 worth, which caused the son to thank the Lord for his blessings and prosperity.
“How many of those living about you, do you suppose, may be reaching out for light, groping about for something to satisfy their impoverished souls?
“We are exhorted to ‘sow beside all waters,’ not knowing whether this or that shall prosper. God will give the increase, for his word will not return to him void. 1 Cor. 3: 6; Isa. 55: 11. While20probation lingers, may we each and all do our best to warn and help save as many as possible, under the guidance and blessing of Christ Jesus, who died for all.”
Thou Shalt Not Follow a Multitude to Do Evil
“THOU shalt not follow a multitude to do evil.”
Church Missionary Work
Suggestive Program for Fourth Sabbath Home Missionary Service
(Nov. 23, 1912)
OPENING SONG: “Christ in Song,” No. 532; old edition, No. 406.
PRAYER.
SONG: “Christ in Song,” No. 566; old edition, No. 390. (May be sung as a solo, all joining in chorus.)
READING: “An Interesting Experience in Searching for Truth.”
SONG.
READING: “How to Write Missionary Letters.”
RECENT EXPERIENCES.
RECEIVING REPORTS.
CLOSING SONG: “Christ in Song,” No. 588; old edition, No. 447.
