THE
MINNESOTA WORKER
“Whatsoever thy Hand findeth to do, do it with thy Might*”
Volume 9.	MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., APRIL 27, 1898.	Number 24.
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Have You Enlisted?
Is your name among- the soldiers now, my brother? Have you on the royal armor for the fray?
Are you just a little anxious for a skirmish?
Just to show your loyalty today?
If you’re trusting-, you shall conquer in this warfare, For we have this blest assurance from above, “Whatsoever is of faith”, oh blessed promise;
“And his banner over us is love.”
Above all else we have the promise of the Master, “I will be with you”. So let us remember that we come to meet Jesus and to obtain from him that which he has for us. This meeting will be just what we make it for ourselves.
The Lord has seen fit to give us special instruction as to the preparation needful for these occasions. It will be found in Testimony 31, page 158. This should be carefully studied by everyone who desires to receive of the fullness of God’s blessing in the meeting.
Plan to come for the beginning. We desire that the churches will be well represented in the first business meeting. Let all come with hearts open to receive all that the Lord has for us, and the meeting will not be in vain.
Tents for Camp-meeting will be furnished as follows: 10x12 $2.00,	12x14 $2.50,	12x16
$2.75. Send all orders to M. H. Ellis, Box 989, Minneapolis, Minn.
Rates to Camp Meeting*
There is fighting to be done, that all may share in; Satan is a wily foe and ne’er at rest.
You will have much work to do to guard the passes, And to show your loyalty at best.
But be 6ure you have the armour on, my brother; For the King will soon be coming from above,
To reward the loyal soldiers of the army,
“And his banner over us is love.”
Would you know why I’ve enlisted in the warfare, Caring naught for worldly honors, wealth or fame? ’T is because my blessed Captain, now in glory, Suffered everything for me of death and shame. Nay, my heart could not ref use to grant him service, Since he left the many mansions far above;
Gave his life on Calvary’s cross for wretched sin-
[ners,
“And his banner over us is love.”
Mrs. A. J. Nichols.
Fort Ripley, Minn.
Camp Meeting.
Our Camp-meeting will be held in Minneapolis May 31 - June 6. The grounds selected are near the grove occupied last year. The meeting will be preceded by a workers’ meeting, beginning May 23. We are to be favored with the labors of Elder Irwin, president of the General Conference, for at least a portion of the meeting. We have the promise of other good help, though the final arrangements have not yet been made.
The railroads of the State have as usual favored us with reduced rates for the Camp-meeting where the purchase price of the ticket is over fifty cents. Tickets will be on sale from May 27 to June 2. Tickets purchased before or after these dates will not be good for return passage.
When you purchase your ticket be sure to get certificate of purchase—or receipt from the agent, and be sure that it is properly stamped. Bring these certificates with you and hand them to D. P. Curtis as soon as possible after reaching the ground. They will then be signed and returned to you, and will entitle you to return home at one-third fare if used before June 10th. If you should use more than one road, take certificate each time that you purchase a ticket.	C. W. Flaiz.
Rates for Workers' Meeting.
Up to the present the Northern Pacific is the only road which has extended us the courtesy of reduced rates to our workers’ meeting. Tickets on the certificate plan will be on sale May 23 and 24* and when signed on the Camp-ground will be good for return passage until June 9.
We hope for rates over the Great Northern also.
All the workers in the employ of the Conference are requested to arrange their work so that they can come to Minneapolis May 16. The time from the 16th to 23rd will be devoted to study and preparation for the work of the Camp-meeting.
THE MINNESOTA WORKER.
Our Warfare.
In these closing years of the nineteenth century the spirit that seems to prevade the human heart is war and strife, and at this critical period in the history of our nation when about to be plunged into warfare with a foreign foe, everyone is talking about war, reading about war, and dreaming about war. The secular and religious papers are filled with war news and the probable outcome of the war that has already begun between the United States and Spain. Thousands of men are standing on street corners and in front of bulletin boards watching with intense interest the latest news, and thousands of willing volunteers have already enlisted and offered their services to go and shoot down their fellow men.
What does it all mean? Is it the beginning of the end? Have we reached the time that our work for lost souls will have to be done under the most trying and difficult circumstances, which might have been done under more favorable conditions ? A formal declaration of war has already been made by the United States, and what the end of it will be to the nations of the earth the Lord only knows.
It is a sad calamity for nations to engage in warfare, and this nation today is suffering from the effects of the war of a third of a century ago. But there is a sadder calamity befalling the nations of earth as individuals, and that is the warfare going on in every human heart between sin and righteousness, good and evil. Thousands are eager to enlist to destroy the lives of their fellow men, but how few are -willing to enlist under the banner of Prince Emanuel, not to destroy but to save human lives. We call it bravery and valor when men take up arms to defend their nation and their flag, but it takes a stouter heart to enlist under the blood-stained banner of the Lord Jesus, and fight against all the evils and wrongs that exist in the world today. A battle with men face to face at the cannon’s mouth is of short duration, but the battle against sin and self never ceases and is the greatest warfare that was ever waged.
Great generals have mourned for more worlds to conquor, yet the wisdom of God has said that “He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city”.
Our warfare will soon be over ; the last battle will soon be fought, and will it be said of you and I, when we are mustered out that we have always been loyal, brave, and true to the Captain of our Salvation? May the Lord help us.	l. b. e.
Report of Labor of Minn. Tract Soc. for Quarter Ending March 31,1898.
Number of Societies.........................    63
Number of Societies reporting.................. 45
Individual reports..........................   565
Letters Written ............................. 1631
Letters received.............................. 513
Bible readings held .......................... 673
Subscriptions obtained for periodicals	171
Periodicals distributed.................  13,579
Pages books and tracts distributed........132,535
Missionary visits........................... 2493
Reported donations for home missions	$197.85
For foreign missions......................$223.12
Besides caring for the sick and poor near home, about 2000 lbs. of clothing and bedding have been sent to needy missions ; also several barrels of provisions.	A. E. E.
* THE SABBATH SCHOOL. *
Again we are glad to hear from our sister Sabbath-schools. We are also glad to hear from new schools and from other schools which have been silent for some time.
The Amboy Sabbath-school has a membership of seven and reports as follows; “Our Sabbath-school has been small this winter, but the interest has been good”. I am so glad that intei-est does not depend upon numbers alone.
The school at Freeborn has a membership of fi ve and reports; ‘ ‘I will send report of our little Sabbath-school. We are few in number but we have a very pleasant time studying the Bible together. It is such a help to us all. Some of our number will be absent most of the time this quarter and some are expecting to move away, but those of us that remain will do the best that we can to keep up the school.” May the Lord call out others in this place to join this faithful little company.
The school at Fair Haven reports; “We have had three classes in our school but they have dropped out one by one until now we have but two, but two of the members are children and some are old and feeble and not able to attend regularly, still we are of good courage and with the grace of God will press forward to make the school a success.” The Lord will certainly bless such unfailing energy in his service.
“The Clinton Sabbath-school has been prospering this winter. We are only eighteen members, ten adults and eight children, but with the love of God and Jesus Christ as our shepherd even a little band can prosper. We have had good interest in our Sabbath-school. The weather has been favorable this winter so that we have met together every Sabbath.”
The school at Princeton has ten members and reports; “Our school is very small and wreak
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but as we have trust in God we shall grow stronger. We have no church in which to hold our meetings so we meet at the homes of the members.
Canby reports; “Our school is growing in all points. The lesson is well studied by both old and young and all seem to take great interest in studying the life of Paul. In it we find so many good lessons that we can take home to ourselves. We have a black-board which has been a great help in the study.”
Owatonna—“I thank the Lord for the blessings we have received the past quarter. We find the lessons both interesting and instructive, and may the Lord help us to profit by the good lessons given.”
We are glad to hear from Moose Lake. The school is in good progress. The children are getting along nicely, especially the kindergarten class. They are learning quite fast and are getting quite a knowledge of the Bible.” Fannie P. Johnson.
Sabbath Schools, Notice.
The twentieth session of the Minnesota Sabbath-school Association will be held in connection with the Camp-meeting which convenes May 31 to June 6 at Minneapolis. All business pertaining to Sabbath:school work will be transacted at this time, and we hope that each school will be represented by one or more delegates, and that they will begin now to plan to attend this important meeting. Come, praying the blessing of God upon the meeting that all things may be done according to his will.
M. H. Ellis, Pres.
® NOTES FROM THE FIELD. ®
Albert Lea.
Last Thursday, April 14, after nearly three weeks illness at Owatonna, I was able to return to this place. I am glad to be able to be at work again, although I am not yet strong enough to accomplish much. The work here is making some advancement, despite the continual opposition that it meets.
I baptized two last Sabbath, Brother Clarence Emmerson of Wells being one of them. Five more were to be baptized, but were prevented at the very last, by the surprising and unexpected opposition of relatives. One man, who accepted the truth about a year ago, as soon, as fully and as fast as he heard it,' and who has long desired baptism was prevented by the conduct of his wife, who, it seemed would become
insane if he went forward. He has endured almost every form of opposition from his former church and pastor (Lutheran) and I feel sure will never give up the truth. Two earnest young ladies were forbidden by their parents to be baptized, while subject to them. They will both attain their majority within the year,, when they will go forward. One earnest Christian woman was prevented by physical disability and her husband’s opposition. Another young lady was prevented by her father’s opposition, and sickness. All these are faithful and will, e’er long, follow their Lord in baptism, as they have in other things.
Brother P. O. Johnson is laboring in the interests of the Scandinavian work, here, and in the surrounding country. Brother L. H. Christian will also spend some time here between now and Camp-meeting. Their work promises some fruit. Several are interested. Some are keeping the Sabbath. A Scandinavian Sabbath-school has been organized with encouraging prospects.
Brethren, pray for the work and workers in Albert Lea, and especially for those who are meeting such sore trials and opposition.
W. A. Sweany.
Marshall.
After leaving Minneapolis where I spent the winter studying the Word of God, I came to our little church at this place where I remained a few days speaking the word of truth.
On April 2 we had Our regular quarterly meeting, and the following day we had our business meeting.
We had some difficult things to deal with, but we had Jesus to lead our meeting, and everything was done in a way to glorify God. We also had the election of church elder and other officers. This meeting was without any doubt the best meeting of the kind that I have ever attended. All because of the pres, ence of the Spirit of God.
After this I went to the Brookville church, to visit u^y folks. Here I spoke on Sabbath. The whole church being there with the exception of two or three.
On my way back to Minneapolis I was detained in Marshall on account of some business for one week. The time, I trust, was not lost, but profitably spent by visiting the people, and holding meetings each night. Deep interest was manifested. Some outsiders attended. We hope and pray for the work at Marshall that the Lord will water the seed sown by the Spirit of God.	^>H. G. Burgeson.
SUMMER TRAINING-SCHOOL FOR MISSIONARIES, BATTLE CREEK, MICH.
Twelve weeks' course, beginning May 15 and July /.
The Summer School last season was so great a success that arrangements have been made on a much larger scale for the present season and for a somewhat more extended course of study.
THE MINNESOTA WORKER.
The course will last twelve weeks. The first half of the course will be given in Chicago. The class will be divided into two sections, the first to begin May 15, and the second, July 1. Special attention will be given to the study of personal gospel work, Christian Help work, City Mission work. There will be practical instruction in cookery, physical culture, water treatment, and other simple methods of nursing.
In Chicago, students will have an opportunity for an excellent experience in connection with the Workingmen’s Home, now established in larger and better quarters, the new Life-Boat Mission, Star of Hope Mission, and cottage meetings. There will also be an opportunity for observing the management of emergency cases at the dispensary. This course is intended especially for persons who desire to prepare themselves for active missionary work. Bible workers, young ministers, ministers’ wives, in fact, all who desire to engage in practical work in connection with the cause in almost any capacity, will find this course of inestimable value to them. Persons who are going out as missionary teaehers to the Southern field or elsewhere will find this course very appropriate to their needs. In a week or two there will be a few vacant rooms at the Chicago Medical Missionary Training-School, and a few qualified persons may be received at once into the classes which are now receiving instruction there.
For further information address Medical Mission, Battle Creek, Mich.,
J. H. Kellogg, President International Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association.
BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM PREPARATORY SCHOOL.
FIFTY YOUNG MEN ANI). WOMEN WANTED RIGHT AWAY.
The Battle Creek Sanitarium has organized a course preparatory to the Missionary Nurses’ Training-School and the Medical College. This course is for the benefit of those who are not old enough to enter either the Missionary Nurses’ Training-School or the Medical College, the age required to enter which is twenty-one years. Students will be received into the preparatory school at seventeen and eighteen years of age and over. Those desiring to take this course should apply at once.
N. B.—No one should come expecting to enter the school without first making arrange-
ments by correspondence.
Address Sanitarium Training-School, Preparatory Department,
J. H. Kellogg, President.
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The war between the United States and Spain began April 21, 1898 according to the decision of Congress in their formal declaration of war which was signed by the president April 25.
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From a letter written from Bulawayo, Africa and copied in the Iowa ^Bulletin we learn that Dr. Carmichael died with fever, and Elder Tripp was not expected to live at the time of writing, so they both undoubtedly succumed to that dreaded disease.
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Brother Wm. Asp, our efficient assistant secretary is on the sick list, but with some vigorous Sanitarium treatment by Dr., soon to be, T. S. Whitelock, who chanced to be in the city on his way to Chicago, it is hoped he will soon be at his post again. Sister Asp is visiting her parents at Sunrise.
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A subscriber to the Worker writes from California and says, “I see by the label on my paper that my subscription has expired, therefore will enclose 35 cents to renew, as I cannot be without its weekly visits.” We hope that each subscriber whose subscription has expired or will expire soon will go and do likewise. This will save us much time and postage in notifying you of the same thing your label tells you.
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The latest paper which has come to our notice is The Texas Reporter published by the Texas Tract So*-ciety at Dallas, Texas. From a perusal of its pages we learn that our old friend, and efficient ex-secretary of Minnesota Tract Society, C. N. Woodward, has just been appointed secretary of the Texas Tract Society. We congratulate the society on securing iO efficient a man for such a responsible position in the Lord’s cause, and trust that his work may prove a blessing to the people of the great State of Texes. His many friends in Minnesota will be pleased to know that he is still working for the Master. We are glad to place the Reporter on our exchange list.
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