" � IS GOSPEL. 01."1.11E KINGDOM SHALL BE ?REACHED IN ALL THE WORLD FOR A WITNESS." Vol. 12 � Port Hope, Ontario, April 10, 1912 � No. 15 Union WM. GUTHRIE, �B. B. NOFTSGER, President, � Secretary, E. R. ALLEN, Field Miss' y Agt., Port Hope, Ontario An Opportunity It is one of the principles of suc- cess to be able to see and take ad- vantage of each opportunity before the passing of that moment in which success is insured. We are now face to face with an opportunity such as has not been our lot to meet before since I have been connected with the Union. A great temperance campaign is on, which is to continue until January, 1913, cov- ering a large part of Ontario. In Toronto alone the Temperance Alli- ance plan a campaign for local option in which they expect to expend twenty thousand dollars. We have just the material that is needed for the successful ending of this campaign. The great question that confronts us 'here at the office is, how are we to get this matter before the people? Of course you will un- derstand that I am speaking of the Temperance Annual of the Instructor, for 1912. Who is ready to throw all their spare time and energy into the sale of this splendid number of the In- structor? If all will take hold of this work, much good may be done both for the cause of teanperanee and also for the advancement of the truth. It is a splendid chance to demonstrate that Seventh-day Adventists do not stand with the liquor men. We are maturing some plans here at the office whereby we hope to place many of these papers in the hands of the temperane workers. We have decided to send out a large number of sample copies to leaders in the temperance cause. But for us to do this successfully we need your co- operation: and, therefore, request that our people everywhere secure the names and addresses of leading temperance workers in their com- munity, and send them to us at once. If you will do this, it will help us greatly. Brother, sister, this is God's call to you to help in the advance- ment of this great work. Please do not leave it for another, but attend to it at once. We have also planned to do some advertising in the secular papers in order to reach temperance workers where none of our people live. This means quite an outlay of money, and as neither the Canadian Pub. Ass'n. nor the Canadian Union Conference has a fund for this purpose, we ap- peal to those of our brethren who favor such an advance move, to come forward with some substantial finan- cial help. Send all money intended for this purpose, direct to B. B. Noftsger, Port Hope, Ont., stating that it is for advertising. This is certainly one -of the oppor- tune times to sow the country with the Temperance Instructor, thus mak- ing a master stroke for the cause of humanity. Let 'none falter or fail to improve this opportunity. Some can sell the paper, while others can assist the publishing house as above mentioned, and a great work for which all can pray will be done. WM. GUTHRIE. In His Vineyard Centuries ago the Lord declared that in a single generation "this gospel of the kingdom" should be preached in all the world for a witness. We but little realize the immensity of the task. The teeming millions of earth are all to be warned, whether they live under the torrid sun of the tropics or in the frozen regions of the poles; on the plains of India or on the tops of the Andes. From a human standpoint the task seems impossible, and the very fact that it is being done should give us courage and more faith in the God who planned it all and who is carrying out his plan. He has said that his word will not fail; and do we not see enough of his plan ful- filled to leave no doubt in our minds but that he will speedily accomplish the remainder? Prominent among the means he is using is the printing press, which makes it possible to turn out more than a million Bibles a year, to say nothing of the millions of portions of 2 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER the Bible and other religious writings in many tongues. Then came the steamboat and the railway to carry these products to all .parts of the world with the greatest haste. To- day there are white and native work- ers in India, China. Japan, South America, Alaska, Iceland, and the Islands of the Sea. They, are preach- teaching,- ii.m-iOring, nursing, - working with Bibles, books, periorli- • call, and tracts just as faithfully as we are. They meet in little com- panies as we do, sing the same songs we sing, rej 'ice in the same blessed hope and iu the advance of the mes- sage as we do. How it must please the Lord (.)f the harvest as he looks upon these workers, white, black, yellow, etc., going far and near with but one purpose, to make lolown the gospel of the kingdom. � • Nor are we who are not in the foreign fields, shut out of the work or' the reward. The last Sabbath in March we spent in the populous cities' Of India, not that: we-were ac- tually there, but .our hearts were turned toward those cities, and we gave of our means in their behalf. In his vineyard all are workers. What does it all mean?— It means that the "fullness of time" has come, and that we are the generation the ,Lord has chosen to do the greatest Work ever done by his people in a single generation. True, there are but few of us, and we will meet with strong opposition, but we shall con- quer. In the past the Lord has re- moved kings.and set up kings to clear the, way, for his consecrated workers, and he will not fail us. This should be a day of strong faith, courage, and consecrated endeavor. SEc. The Robin's Song "I'll sing you a lay as I wing on my way, Cheer up! Cheer up! Cheer up! Whenever you're blue, lind something to do For somebody else who is sadder than you, • Cheer up! Cheer up! Cheer up!" Home Sweet Home Undoubtedly there is no word in the English language around which twines so much tender sentiment, reminiscent reverence, and genuine affection as the word "home." It di- rects our minds back to childhood's innocent joys, sunny scenes and sweet lullabies. - It swings wide.-the portals of the past, and permits us to look enraptured upon pictures that thrill our souls with a flood of sacred happy thoughts. As we gaze upon the memory scenes flashed before us by the mention of the mystic word home, we imagine we almost hear the splash of ,the waterfall, the wild free song of the meadow 'lark as we did in the long ago. The perfume, of sweet-scented clover and new mown hay, the bark of the dog that was the rollicking companion and faithful friend of our youth, mother's voice calling us, mother's arms enfolding us when we were sick or tired or in trouble, dear, dear mother, how real she appears in our memory vision,— all these things and a thousand more pass in pano- ramic procession before our mind as if by magic at the mention of home. Home not only points back to the past, but it symbolizes the ideal situa- tion that should prevail at present. It is hard to correctly define home. The following definitions that have gone the rounds of the press are quite to the point:— "Home is the centre of our affec- tions, around which our heart's best wishes twine." "Home is the nook where sunshine creeps in, where the light and glow of nature's own brightness is ever flashing." "Home is the shrine of generosity, charity, loveliness. The unreasoning fault is not found, a petulant spirit never whines, and a boorish manner is unknown." "Home is the scene where temper is controlled, where the dwellers look on the best side of things, where each one tries to bless the other." "Home is the cot where sickness finds an easy pillow, where weariness nestles to its rest, where trouble for- gets its misery." From my innermost soul I pity the man who has no home. How cold and empty life must be to him! Like a foreigner among strangers he spends his years .isolged,.from_the delights and pleasures, the peace, warmth, sympathy, love, and happiness that only home can provide. Home is also a symbol of the great hereafter,— our eternal home when we shall gather in our Father's house, and sit down to sup with Him who gave his life that we might be with him in his home,— our Father's home and our home,— "a building of God, an house not made with hands, eter- nal in the heavens." J. A. STRICKLAND. Ontario M. C. KIRRENDALL, C. D. TERWILLEGAR, President, �Seereiiry, 6 Bartlett Ave., Toronto � Oshawa Oshawa The Oshawa church of Seventh- day Adventists was organized with nine members on Thursday evening, March 28. Brother Joseph Capman was elected elder. While this is a small beginning, we are hopeful that our little company will increase as people become more acquainted with us and what makes us a people dis- tinguished from all the world. Since oorning here our meetings have been well attended considering the dis- tance and the bad, roads:.• There are about two hundred maple trees on the school farm. Brother Roberts has been enterpris- ing enough to take advantage of the opportunity, and has several gallons of syrup from a few of the trees that they have buckets for. Not much has been done on the farm yet except to get ready with the hot beds, and haul out the manure for the ground to be p)anted to vegetable*. CANADIAN UN 10N' M ESSEIN GER Lomedale Academy I am pleased to report through the columns of the MESSENGER the work in Lornedale Academy. From the first of the school year the dormitory has been filled to its utmost capacity. Most of the time the matron has had as many as five sleeping in her room. This crowded condition will doubtless cause us to appreciate more our new school home, where we hope to have more room, and be better prepared to accommo- date a larger class of students. We have as nice a class of students here as I have ever taught. If you could attend our Friday evening prayer and social meetings, I am sure you would agree with me. All seem to be anxious for a better fitting for the Lord's work. Several of the, students •are taking a club of our magazines, which they take out to sell. Last Friday, Regi- nald Gage sold thirty-eight, Lenond Chamberlain thirty-four, Albert Grills twenty-six, Garland Bogar six- teen, and Richard Shepard sold six- teen copies of the magazine and took two orders for "Coming King" and one for " Christ's Object Lessons." This makes a total of one hundred and thirty papers and three' books sold during that day. Brother Allen, our Union agent, organized a canvassers' band of seven- teen members, which meets every week to study the need of the canvass- ing work, and to spend some time in studying the book that we plan to handle during the vacation. � This keeps the students interested , in their summer's work, and gi.es a better preparation for effectual service. A chorus class of thirty members meets three times a week to learn the cantata "Ruth." This will be ren- dered at the close of school. A brass band of fourteen pieces meets twice a week. They take con- siderable, interest in learning to play. Different members of the band give us good help during our Sabbath ser- vices. Thirteen are taking chair-caning. They are learning to do by doing. A large class in French is doing excel- lent work. In this I Tition where there are _so, many French speaking people, it is an advantage to our workers to be able to speak intelli- gently' in this language. This will give you a little idea of what we are doing besides the regular course work. We are carrying three Bible classes during the year,— Dan- iel and Revelation, Bible Doctrines, and Old Testament History. We are glad to say that every student is tak- ing an active interest in either one or two of these classes. The faculty and students are of good courage, and it is our desire to make the Academy just what God would have it to be. L. A. JACOBS. � • � The Pacific Press writes that the May number of the Signs Magazine will have a decided "Yankee" cover. For the benefit of the Canadian field, a special cover has been designed. It is an almost full 'page picture, in two colors, of the Parliament build- ings in London. Unless otherwise requested, all Canadian orders will have this cover. The Canvassing Work (Continued) 41. Are we qualified to choose our• calling in life, or has God already a plan for each one that might be marred should we seek a way of our own? We may choose to serve Him, but to decide in what place or capacity is to take the matter in our own hands. In Eph. 2: 10, we are told that God has a plan "before ordained," or pre- pared; and in John 15: 16, He says, "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit." "It does not rest with us to pass judgement on our talents or to choose our work. We are to take up the burdens 'that God appoints, bearing them for his sake, and ever going to him for rest. Whatever our work, God is honored by whole-hearted, cheerful service. He is pleased when we take up our duties with gratitude, rejoicing that we are accounted worthy to be co-laborers with him." Christ's Object Lessons, page 364. 42. How•may the individual know and fit into the Creator's plan for his life service? By doing the next thing next. As we seek first the kingdom, other things will come "afterward." From this eminence the life may be sur- veyed, and the details will be seen in due relation to the main purpose. "Impressions alone are not a safe guide to duty. The enemy often per- suades men to believe that it is God, who is guiding them, when in reality, they are following only human im- pulse. But if we watch carefully, and take counsel with our brethren, we shall be given the understanding of the Lord's will; for the promise is, The meek will He guide in judge- ment; and the meek will he teach His The building on the north place is about ready to go up, but things wait for the weather so as to do a little stone masonry as the wall is not considered to be of sufficient height for a house. Besides getting out the lumber I have worked about a week on it altogether. Another day or two' will complete all that can be done until the wall is ready. The interurban line which will connect Oshawa with Bowmanville, and which crosses our land on the road to Toronto, is considered a sure thing, and much of the right of way is bar- gained for. The readers of the MES- SENGER will remember that this was doubtful when we decided to locate the school here. C. D. TERWILLEGAR. � •• � 4 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Canadian Union Messenger PRINTED WEEKLY FOR THE CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS BY THE CANADIAN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION PORT HOPE, ONTARIO MABLE PATTERSON - - - - EDITOR • TO OUR READERS:- Subscriptions may be sent to the treas- urer of the Union Conference, to anylocal conference in the Union, or to the editor. Subscription price 50 cents a year. Entered as second class matter. way.' " Acts of Apostles, page 27.9. 43. What is one means of service,• one that lies nearest to the ordinary man or woman? "To reach the people, wherever they are, and whatever their position or condition, and to help them in every way possible,— this is true ministry. By such effort you may win hearts, and open a door of access to perishing souls." M. H. page 156. "All who desire opportunity for true ministry, and who will give themselves unreservedly to God, will find in the canvassing work, oppor- tunities to speak upon many things pertaining to the foture immortal life." Manuat, page 28. .44. Ought the canvasser allow any- thing to turn him aside from his work of placing the printed page in the homes of ,the people? "When the canvasser enters upon his work, lie should not allow himself to be diverted, but should intelligently keep to the point with all diligence." .Manual, page 43. "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord!, 1 Cor. 1:5: 58. G. W. MILLER. The Protestant The Protestant Magazine is tilling a great need in our work in Canada. Our work is giving a warning against the image Of the beast and receiving his mark. This message is contained in every issue of the magazine. The Protestant is well, received by the public. I have yet to learn of the failure of a sincere effort made in its circulation. It is hailed with delight by many. One Protestant minister told me he was glad to see some one protesting against the in- sulting aggresaiveness of the papacy. Nearly every minister to whom I have presented the magazine has subscribed. Brother Capman has sent in sixty- one subscriptions during March. Brother Boyce, of London, writes that he finds it just as easy to secure a subscription as to sell a single copy. I picked up about fifty subscriptions during the month just closed, besides selling quite a _number. Last year Sister Noftsger secured one hundred and thirty subscriptions in Port Hope; I have called on many of these readers and secured their renewals. One prominent business man here recently sent to the -*Wieners for a nonnd volume of back numbers. One man in Belleville paid me for all the back issues without solicitation. I fear that many of our own peo- ple do not appreciate the Protestant as they should. Some very impor- tant matters are being presented this year. We hope those who are not receiving it, will send in a quarter at once, and secure the next• issue for this year; then show it to your neigh- bors, and send in a nice club. The trifling price makes it easy to do this. The name recommends it to many, and it sells on sight. Try it. E. R. ALLEN. Does It Pay? One worker in writing of his ex- perience says: "A few years ago the Signs of the Times fell into the hands of Brother A � , and as a result he soon be- gan the observance of the Sabbath. He passed his papers on to his broth- ers and his neighbors, and so created WS interest among them. . . . Brother , who was a student at the Canvassers' Institute A canvassers' institute will he held at Williamsdale, N. S., April 19 to 29. A good interest in this line of work is manifested by the students, and if there are those outside the school who can take part with us, they will be heartily welcome. We expect Brother Allen, of the Cana- dian Union Conference, and good local conference help to be present. G. W. MILLER. Missionary Report of Montreal Church for First Quarter No. missionary visits made � 676 Hrs. spent in Christian help work 578 No lice persons assisted �3,i No. of meals provided No. of tracts lent or given away 1677 Total copies of our papers rec'd 2881 No papers lent or given away � 238 No. missionary letters written � i2 No. letters ' � received � . No. periodicals sold � 2751 No, periodical sub. taken �10 No. hooks sold � 52 Bible readings held � 138 Bible talks given � 11 Amount collected for missions $7.60 Those taking subscriptions for Protestant will please notice that the first issue of 1912 is exhausted, and no more subscriptions can begin with that number. B Seminary, went to the neighborhood, to canvass for "Controversy" . . . In the fall of 1910 a tent was pitched" there. . . . Last summer Brother C � and Brother I) � , with their wives, pitched a tent, and held.. a full summer's effort. . . There are now eighteen baptized converts, while others are keeping'the Sabbath, and there is a marked interest on the part of many more. We have a creditable and comfortable meeting house ready for dedication." All of this is the result of the Signs of the Times reaching one per- son, and his passing it on to others. Does it pay? Does this answer the question? � .. �