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VOL. XVIII �
SEPTEMBER, 1931 �
No. 9 
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Special Appointments for the Month of 
September 
Harvest Ingathering Rally Day �
September 5 
Harvest Ingathering �
September 5 to October 17 
Dismissing Members 
"Dors a local Seventh-day Adventist church have the right 
to disfellowship a member? If so, on what grounds?" 
If the local church has not the right to disfellowship a. 
member, then we know of no church authority that has. The 
Seventh-day Adventist denomination in its entirety is made up 
of those holding membership in its many local churches. And 
it is here in the local church organization that the power 
centers for receiving into church membership all believers; it 
is here that they are fed and shepherded, protected, counseled, 
and labored for; and it is with the church also that Heaven 
has invested the authority to dismiss from its church member-
ship those who, after due counsel and instruction and faithful, 
kindly labor, turn from Christ and His word to the "weak and 
beggarly elements of the world." Christ's vested authority to 
"bind" and "loose" rests with the church, and the church as 
a whole, as already stated, is made up of its many local organ- 
izations. 
The apostle Paul wrote to the local church at Corinth: 
"It is reported commonly that there is fornication among 
you. . . . And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, 
that he that bath done this deed might be taken away from 
among you." "Therefore put away from among yourselves 
that wicked person." 1 COT. 5: 12, 13. 
Careful thought by way of examination, after much labor, 
is given concerning the candidate to be admitted into church 
fellowship. Likewise no hasty action should be passed in the 
dismissal of a member. Jesus made very plain the steps to be 
taken when it becomes necessary to withdraw the hand of fel-
lowship from a member who persists in pursuing a course of 
rebellion and sin. 
Immediately following the parable story of the finding of 
the lost sheep, the leaving of the ninety and nine and the search 
for the lost sheep until it is found and brought home, with 
the rejoicing of the shepherd on earth and of the angels in 
heaven, is recorded the procedure for the loosing of a member 
from the body of Christ. 
"Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and 
tell him his fault between thee and him alone; if lie shall hear 
thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear 
thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth 
of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And 
if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but 
if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a 
heathen man and a publican. Verily I say unto you, Whatso-
ever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and 
whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." 
Matt. 18: 15-18. 
This principle here laid down by the Saviour should hold, 
and its instruction should be faithfully carried out in the dis-
missing of every church member. Labor by the officers of the 
church, or by one or more of the brethren or sisters (those 
who are "spiritual," see Gal. 6:1), whether the difficulty in-
volves personal misunderstandings or not, in the offort to win 
the offending one back into loving and peaceful fellowship, 
should be invariably put forth by the church before the final 
action is taken. 
Without thus implicitly following the Lord's instruction, what 
assurance has any church that its action, when taken, is rati-
fied in heaven? And it should be recognized that in some in-
stances special cases may arise where the counsel of conference 
officials should be obtained before final action by the church 
is taken. 
"Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one 
convert him; let him know, that he which eonverteth the sinner 
from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and 
shall hide a multitude of sins." James 5:19, 20. 
And to emphasize anew the importance of not dismissing a 
member carelessly for some trivial matter, not involving willful 
disobedience to some commandment, the following action passed 
by the General Conference Committee at the Autumn Council 
at Omaha, Nebr., is here quoted: 
"1. We call upon our workers and people everywhere to 
unite in seeking God for such a revival of primitive godliness 
that His converting, keeping power may come into our midst 
to reclaim backsliders and restore the erring. 
"2. We earnestly appeal to our workers and church officers, 
as shepherds of the flock who must give an account, to put 
forth persevering efforts in a personal, heart-to-heart way to 
recover those whose feet are slipping, remembering that these 
souls have been purchased by the blood of Christ; and in 
harmony with the divine instruction that has been given, we 
urge that 'no church officer should advise, no committee should 
recommend, nor should any church vote [italics ours], that the 
name of a wrong doer shall be removed from the church books, 
until the instruction given by Christ [as quoted above] shall 
be faithfully followed.' " [This last quoted instruction may 
be found in "Gospel Workers," p. 501, and in "Testimonies," 
Vol. VII, p. 262.] 
When the member was voted into church fellowship by the 
local church, he covenanted to "keep the commandments of 
God, and the faith of Jesus." When the hand of fellowship is 
finally withdrawn, therefore, it should be clearly understood 
and known by all that this covenant has been broken by the 
member, the faith of Jesus spurned and set aside, God's com-
mandment or commandments broken. 
The most important and sacred bond on earth is fellowship 
with Christ and His people bound up in one's church member-
ship. In dealing with it, therefore, the church must over sense 
the importance of its actions, walking softly and prayerfully 
on this sacred ground as in the very presence of the Master, 
the Chief Shepherd, to whom the sheep belong. 
God Can Use the Jonahs of Today 
AMONG the names of Christian workers, none is more uni-
versally familiar than that of Jonah. Considering the length 
of time spent in one effort, no human preacher over realized 
a greater number of converts. What a harvest of souls in so 
short a time by one of whom so little is known! Why was 
this story preserved to us, and what are some of its lessons 
for the church? 
EDITOR 
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THE CHURCH OFFICERS' GAZETTE 
Some one has described the book of Jonah as the first far 
note of "God so loved the world." But Jonah did not, at first, 
see God's love manifested in the turning of the city to God. 
Jonah's narrow view of God's disposition toward an uncircum-
cised, Gentile, heathen host, avowed enemies of His own people, 
was broadened later by the smitten gourd at his tent door. 
To his angered heart came full deliverance from narrow 
thoughts and wounded pride. 
Dr. Weddell tersely states, "What we do with Jonah deter-
mines our standing with God and His church." If this be only 
half true, we do well to look into the life and work of this 
native of the hill country of Zebulon to whom came the call, 
"Arise, and go to Nineveh." 
In spite of the practices and idolatries of Israel, God whis-
pered words of hope to His prophet Jonah, to the effect that 
their name would not be blotted out from under heaven. Israel 
was pardoned, delivered, and enlarged. Strangely enough, 
then, following this repentance and revival on the part of 
Israel, and the compassion on God's part, to behold the strange 
conduct of this man of God toward other sinners. Evidently 
Jonah hadn't learned that there is no respect of persons with 
God when souls turn toward Him. Have we learned this 
lesson? We now rejoice to have learned that through His 
merciful forbearance, God "would not that any should perish." 
How much like us today was Jonah's act of turning away 
from duty! He appeared to have duties elsewhere, and pro-
ceeded to attend to them. But, like his, how unsuccessful our• 
work, when we place it ahead of God's! To save Jonah, God 
followed him straightway. The curtain is lifted, and we are 
spellbound as we see in quick succession the fleeing prophet, 
the foaming sea, the struggling ship, the sinking soul. Then 
all is calm at sea. But oh, the struggle of those three days 
among the seaweeds in "the belly of the fish"! Then this 
prisoner of hope sought release, and made his vow to obey the 
call. It doesn't pay us to play with God. Until we turn 
against dufy absolutely and declare our intention not to obey 
God,. He will follow us in some form or another, in an effort 
to turn us back into the right way. Thank the Lord! 
It was just as easy to place the feet of Jonah right back 
on the road leading straight to Nineveh, as to bring Lazarus 
from the silent tomb. There is nothing too difficult for God 
to do in lifting a sleepy and slipping soul to his senses and feet. 
When God has a work to be done, indifference on our part is 
treason. There is nothing God abhors more than for us to 
refuse to act for Him in a time of crisis. In Jonah's day 
there were souls at stake, in danger, waiting on him. For-
tunately, he was headed off. It will be most unfortunate if 
our attitude prevents God from doing as much for us. 
Surely our hearts would rejoice now and throughout eternity 
to see souls saved by our efforts and God's. But to be able 
thus to rejoice, action is required on our part. Jonah should 
have loved his enemies and longed to have them repent. True, 
they all repented in dramatic swiftness, even refusing food and 
drink, and cried on Jonah's God. They were sincere; God 
heard, and the intended destruction was for the time averted. 
This story was an outstanding missionary experience. We 
believe it, because Christ so definitely allied Himself with it 
when He alluded to it in speaking of His apprehension and 
death and resurrection. 
God wants Jonahs today—converted Jonahs—to win, warn, 
and save the cities. Will we march straight toward the task/ 
If so, God is well able to cause every forbidding circumstance 
to do His bidding. Then let us declare anew our faith in our 
miracle-working Father, in His work, in His church, and in 
the speedy finishing of our world task. Shall we not demon-
strate our faith by treading through the crowded cities and 
country sides, and behold with joy the power• of God in the 
lives of changed men and women as we work and watch and 
pray? �
J. D. REARM. 
Louisville, Ky. 
THE great work in conversion is not to make people better, 
so that they may come to God on a good footing; it is to 
strip them completely and lay them low, so that God may come 
to them when they are on a bad footing, or rather on no 
footing at all, but down in the dust at His feet. The Son 
of man came to seek and save that which is lost.—Spurgeon. 
jOotne icritotonarp fit epartment 
Pastors, Elders, Leaders, Please Note! 
THE Harvest Ingathering Rally Day program for September . 
5 will be mailed to you in ample time for the first Sabbath 
service in September. Heretofore the Rally Day program has 
been furnished through the medium of the Cnimen OFFICERS' 
GAZETTE for the month of September, but this year the pro-
gram is printed as a separate sheet, and this issue of the 
GAZETTE is being used to pass on to you suggestions for or-
ganization and promotion of the Harvest Ingathering cam-
paign. It is hoped that this material will help the responsible 
leaders in every church so to plan for this great effort as to 
insure the greatest success. We believe the plans outlined 
are adaptable to every church, whether in city, town, or rural 
territory, and would urge that they be faithfully carried out. 
All Harvest Ingathering promotion material will be ready in 
good season for the beginning of the campaign at the official 
date. The General Conference individual minimum goal is: 
"One Soul Won to Christ; Ten Hours Devoted to Ingathering 
Solicitation; and $10 for Foreign Missions." We shall ear-
nestly pray that your church will not rest satisfied until it has 
reached its full Harvest Ingathering goal for missions. 
As this issue of the GAZnrTE comes to you, we stand on the 
threshold of the twenty-fourth Harvest Ingathering campaign. 
Since 1908, when the first official campaign was launched, $12,-
034,557.73 has been made available for the extension of our 
foreign mission work. It is impossible to state what this 
vast amount of money has accomplished for the advancement 
of the third angel's message throughout the world; but we 
know that today the Harvest Ingathering effort is recognized 
as one of the greatest agencies for supplying means for the 
maintenance of our work in the fields abroad. In the light 
of these facts, and in view of the greatness of our task, each 
leader should give careful consideration to the following sug-
gestive organization plans which the department has worked 
out, and presents as the best workable plans available. 
The success of the Harvest Ingathering during the years 
has not been duo to the work of any one man. But on the 
contrary, the results achieved have come through hard work 
and thorough organization under the very manifest blessing 
of God. While we know that even the most efficient organiza-
tion, with its power to enlist every church member in this 
great campaign and to provide a place for all, is unable to 
bring victory in this effort apart from the Spirit of God, yet 
we must recognize that organization plays a vital part in 
making our campaigns a success, and as leaders we should 
take time to plan carefully every detail of the Harvest In-
gathering, so that every member of the church may share in 
the work, and every part of the territory be thoroughly can-
vassed. If the Harvest Ingathering effort in North America 
this year represents the contribution of the equivalent of 
$10 a member from our entire constituency in the United 
States and Canada, there would flow into the General Confer-
ence treasury $1,177,710 for missions. The record for 1930 
was a total Harvest Ingathering fund of $801,789.80, or a 
per capita of $7.06; so there is ample room for improvement. 
Only by correcting the weaknesses which were apparent in the 
previous campaign, and studying to make every contribution 
phase of the campaign more efficient, can we hope to increase 
the flow of mission funds from this source. But this can be 
done. Some one has said, "The biggest room in the world is 
the room for improvement," so let us one and all seek to 
make the 1931 campaign the best in our history. 
Start Early 
One of the mistakes that leaders in our churches make, is 
the failure to begin their planning for the campaign sufficiently 
far in advance to have everything in readiness when the official 
opening date comes. This is essential, as it is manifestly 
impossible to have a campaign move forward in a strong way 
if everything has not been thoroughly mapped out before-
hand. The General Conference Home Missionary Department 
has endeavored to co-operate with you in this respect by 
M. V. BANDS 
BUSINESS BAND 
THE CHURCH OFFICERS' GAZETTE �
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having all campaign material reach the churches by August 15, 
at the latest. This will help you to outline fully your cam-
paign plans. After you have systematically worked out in 
your own mind a plan of procedure, call your church board 
together, and carefully go over with them every detail of the 
campaign. This should be done at least one month before the 
opening date. At this time due consideration should be given 
to all matters relating to bands, districting and assigning of 
territory, goals, devices, programs, field days, etc. It may 
require more than ono meeting to get all plans well established, 
but the effort will be justified, 
After your committee has worked out every detail, the 
whole plan should be presented to the church a short time before 
the opening of the campaign, so that when the Rally Day pro-
gram is held, all will know their place. 
Rally Day Program—September ZS 
The General Conference Homo Missionary Department will 
mail to every church in North America a specially prepared 
Rally Day program, which is intended to mark the official 
opening of the Harvest Ingathering campaign. This program 
has been provided with great care, and we trust it will be pre-
sented at a proper time in all our churches. It contains ar-
ticles from the far-flung mission fields, thrilling stories of 
openings of God for the furtherance of the third angel's mes-
sage. The parts should be assigned well in advance, so that 
every one who is to take part will be well prepared. This is 
the duty of the missionary committee. The whole intent of 
this program is to arouse the church membership to the task 
before them. Just as soon as the program is over, Harvest 
Ingathering papers should be passed out and each member 
assigned his or her particular territory. 
Do It in Six Weeks 
A definite time is set for the Harvest Ingathering campaign. 
It should begin September 5 and end October 17, unless, be-
cause of local conditions, the conference sets some other six 
weeks' period, earlier or later, for the doing of this work. It 
is not advisable, however, to extend the campaign over a 
longer time than six weeks. Many foreign fields are increas-
ing their success by a four to six weeks' effort. A long-drawn-
out campaign is discouraging and tiring to the church member-
ship, and deadens the interest for the following year. With 
the blessing of God and thorough organization, let our churches 
endeavor this year to make their goal in six weeks, or even 
less. 
Souls—the Goal of Goals 
The subject of goals is a most comprehensive one, and Sev-
enth-day Adventists are familiar with the term. Webster gives 
the definition of a goal as "the bound where a race or journey 
is to end." With this in mind, let us consider the Harvest In-
gathering as a triple race with the three individual aims in 
view—at least one soul won to Christ, at least ten hours' Har-
vest Ingathering work, and at least $10 for foreign missions. 
On this basis the financial goal for a church is the member-
ship multiplied by ten and considered in dollars. In churches 
where a larger per capita amount than $10 has been raised in 
other years, it would be well to base the goal proportionate 
to the amount raised during the preceding campaign. Make 
$10 the minimum personal goal. 
Many children and young people who are not church mem-
bers will set their goal at the General Conference standard 
of at least $10. Adults should set a goal far beyond this 
minimum. The individual goal thus set is not to be considered 
a pledge, but a very definite objective toward which to strive 
until success crowns the worker's earnest endeavor. All church 
officers, to be sure, should load the way in the setting of 
individual goals, and should be the first to reach them. 
To make possible the raising of the entire goal, every de-
partment in the church should have its goal as follows: 
1. All bands should adopt goals. 
2. The Missionary Volunteer Society should adopt a goal. 
3. The Junior Society or church school should adopt a goal. 
This distributes the responsibility, and each department will 
he working to reach its own goal. Suggested goals may be 
talked over in the missionary committee, but the setting of 
them should be left to each department, on the basis of $10 
for adults and less for Juniors. In order to keep these goals 
continually before the church, so that each individual may 
know how the campaign is progressing in each department, we 
suggest that each church, so far as is consistent, have printed 
the following chart in large letters, readable by all at a rea-
sonable distance: 
2d �
9d 
Week �
Week 
9th �
5th �
6th 
Week Week Week 
1 $15.00 
10.00 
9.00 
1 �
15.00 
1 �
$25.00 
1 �
85.75 
I �
20.00 
27.50 
 $14.75 
12.00 
1 �
27.50 
1 �
etc. 
etc. 
etc. 
etc 
etc. 
etc. 
etc. 
etc. 
Organize the Church Into Bands 
Every church should be organized into bands for the Harvest 
Ingathering campaign, unless there is already a permanent 
missionary band organization. In hundreds of churches where 
the church missionary service is a part of the regular Sabbath 
services, and where a permanent band organization has been 
developed, there will be no need of again organizing the church 
for the campaign, as this same band organization will be suffi-
cient. The following diagram outlines in a general way the 
organization that is necessary for the successful conduct of 
the campaign in the church of ordinary size. Of course it 
will be necessary to modify this organization to fit smaller 
churches, but this suggestive organization should be adapted in 
every church. 
The Church 
THE ENTIRE CHURCH SOLICITING FOR MISSIONS 
CHURCH BOARD OR CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 
RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZATION 
AND SUPERVISION OF THE CAMPAIGN • 
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SINGING BAND 
CHURCH SCHOOL 
BAND NO. I 
BAND NO, 4 
Faeh band member should be assigned a definite district in 
which to work, and it is a helpful plan to provide each one 
with a card giving the boundaries of the section to be cove .ed. 
This will prevent confusion resulting from duplication of 
effort of several workers in the same territory. In some cases 
it may be necessary to assign rural territory. If this is done, 
each band should be made responsible for so many roads, etc. 
In no ease should bands be organized without capable leader-
ship. It is far better to have a half dozen large bands with 
efficient leaders than to have a dozen bands with inefficient 
leaders. 
The pastor, church elder, or missionary leader should meet 
with the band leaders at least once each week to talk over the 
progress of the campaign and offer suggestions, Band leaders 
should, in turn, meet with their band members at least once 
each week to aid those who need help and to encourage others. 
There are always some who will not start alone, and it is the 
band leader's duty to accompany them and demonstrate just 
how the work is. done, or to arrange for one of the other band 
members to do so. 
No. 1 �
$100 
No. 2 �
150 
No. 8 �
200 
No. 4 �
100 
Miss. Vol. 
Juniors 
Business �
300 
Band �
Goal 
1st 
Week 
$80.00 
25.00 
55.00 
80.00 
Total 
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BAND NO. 2 
SAND NO. 9 
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THE CHURCH OFFICERS' GAZETTE 
Business Sections 
If one phase above another of our Harvest Ingathering 
campaign needs careful study, it is the best method of working 
business sections so that the highest results may be realized. 
Where favorable impressions are made, they will greatly 
strengthen our work in the future. Much depends upon the 
size of the business section to be worked, Some will be small 
and require little attention, while others will be larger and 
require careful planning for their solicitation. In cities where 
we have several churches an inter-campaign committee is se-
lected which attends to this problem, but in every church a 
regular business section band should be organized with a 
capable leader. 
The members should not be selected from a list of volunteers, 
but should be "hand picked." Not every one is adapted to 
this type of work. If possible, the same individuals should be 
selected from year to year, and sent to the territory where they 
have already built up confidence in our mission program. In 
some instances certain individuals in the church will have spe-
cial influence with business houses, because of acquaintance 
with their personnel, and will receive larger donations than 
casual callers. When this is the case, they should be allowed 
to make these visits, keeping a record of the same, in order 
that their work may not be duplicated. Careful study of the 
Harvest Ingathering paper, denominational statistics, and the 
Harvest Ingathering prospectus will go far toward qualifying 
the solicitor for successful work in business sections. 
Missionary Volunteers 
The Missionary Volunteer Society should be one of the most 
active agencies during the campaign. The General Conference 
Committee has voted that in all campaigns the young people 
be assigned a definite portion of the territory which they may 
divide among their members. The society should set its own 
goal under the direction of the leader, and each member should 
be encouraged to set an individual goal, bearing in mind the 
$10 minimum for Seniors. In many churches the Missionary 
Volunteer Society has a separate goal device of its own. 
At each of the Missionary Volunteer meetings during the 
campaign, time flould be given for Harvest Ingathering ex-
periences. This will do much to keep the flame of interest in 
the campaign burning high: 
Junior Missionary Volunteers 
More and snore our Juniors are swinging into Harvest In-
gathering work, and today we have boys and girls who have 
raised large amounts, some having solicited as much as $500 
in a single campaign. To help them in their efforts, the Gen-
eral Conference Home Missionary Department has prepared a 
special can container for the funds they solicit, A supply of 
these cans has been shipped to your conference, and they may 
be had for the asking. Every child should be told how to 
use them, for the average Junior tan get better results by 
using one of these containers than with the paper alone. Every 
can is covered with an appropriate label, giving the child 
authorization for this solicitation, which should be signed by 
the proper individual. The Junior Society should be encouraged 
to set a goal, and every Junior an individual goal. Street 
soliciting should not be engaged in by Juniors except under 
proper supervision,—one chaperon for not more than four 
Juniors. 
Device 
The Harvest Ingathering device for 1931 is of a very prac-
tical nature, and should be hung in a conspicuous place. It is 
especially designed to strengthen and give prominence to the 
band organization. Heretofore, most of our devices have 
provided for recording the church standing only, but this year 
the chart will feature not only the Harvest Ingathering record 
of the church from week to week, but will also show the 
standing of the various bands, A responsible person in every 
church should be selected, whose duty it shall be to see that 
the record is marked up to date each week. Detailed instruc-
tion as to how to operate the device will accompany each one. 
Oral Reports 
Nothing will contribute more to keep the spirit of the Harvest 
Ingathering campaign running high than to have oral reports 
for a few minutes each Sabbath morning, prior to the regular 
church service. At this time each band leader should present 
a full report. This very action will arouse enthusiasm and 
be the means of getting others into the work. As fast as the 
members report their amounts for the past week, the church 
missionary secretary should take them down and let the church 
know its standing each Sabbath. 
The church missionary service offers opportunity for con-
stant promotion of the Harvest Ingathering campaign during 
the six weeks' period. This issue of the GAZETTE contains 
special suggestions for Harvest Ingathering reports at this 
missionary service, and each pastor or leader will be glad, 
we are sure, for this opportunity to keep the Ingathering in-
terest running high. 
Disposition of Harvest ',mothering Money 
All Harvest Ingathering money should be placed in regular 
tithe envelopes, and the amount marked in the column allowed 
for Harvest Ingathering. It should be turned in regularly 
every Sabbath, and not held until the close of the campaign. 
Weekly Harvest Ingathering Report 
In order to keep in close touch with the progress of the cam-
paign, the General Conference is asking for a weekly report 
from each union conference. This will necessitate each church 
making a weekly report and sending it promptly to the local 
conference office. Each conference will supply its churches 
with blanks on which to snake the report to date. In order• 
for this report to be of value, it should be made out on 
Saturday evening or Sunday morning and sent to the confer-
ence office the same day; otherwise it will arrive too late. It 
is asked that the local conference wire the report to the union, 
and the union to the General Conference. This is absolutely 
essential to the success of the campaign, and we earnestly solicit 
the co-operation of every church elder to this end. In some 
instances these report blanks will be sent to the church treas-
urer, and in others to the missionary secretary. This is left 
to the discretion of the conference, but more prompt and 
accurate reports can be made by the treasurer. 
Field Days 
As soon as you have had your Rally Day program, start off 
Sunday morning with a rousing field day. There will be many 
who will respond, and those who are timid will gain strength 
by the enthusiasm of others and venture forth. 
These field days should be held regularly every Sunday dur-
ing the campaign, and as often during the week as is deemed 
advisable. The field-day idea has grown to be an important 
feature of our work. 
In this age, when automobiles are plentiful, many church 
members may be enlisted to drive their cars, solicit all sur-
rounding towns in the territory of the church. Those who go 
out in field-thy work may take their lunch with them, and 
thus have a pleasant time in addition to working for the Lord. 
All who take part in these field days should meet at the 
church for prayer and instruction before starting out. The 
amount of money realized on field-day excursions is many times 
a very generous sum, and often interested people are found. 
Correspondence 
Greater returns are being realized each year from cor-
respondence in the Harvest 'smothering campaign. During 
1931 we will use again the "2 in 1 Duplex" Envelope which 
carries the letter on the outside front and the magazine inside. 
Thus the appeal and the letter will go hand in hand, and pro-
duce better results than if the magazine is sent under separate 
cover. Encourage your members to do more by correspondence 
this year. Order the Duplex Envelopes from your conference 
home missionary secretary. 
Publicity 
During recent years we have sent out to all our churches 
prepared articles for the press on our world-wide Harvest In-
gathering work, to be inserted in local newspapers at the time 
of the campaign. Very often these prepare the field and break 
down prejudice, so that when the solicitor comes, people are 
ready to give. We expect to follow the same plan this year. 
In due time articles will be sent. If you desire to supplement 
them by articles of your own, feel perfectly free to do so. An 
article coming from you as a resident of the city, will always 
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bear weight and help to educate the citizens in our missionary 
work. 
Ingathering in Foreign Sections 
In planning for the campaign, be sure to give study to the 
problem of soliciting foreigners. They are liberal givers, and 
enjoy the papers when they are brought to them. This year 
papers will be issued in twenty-three different languages in 
addition to English, as folloWs: 
Bohemian 
Hungarian 
Danish-Norwegian 
Polish 
Japanese 
Spanish 
Finnish 
Portuguese 
Swedish 
French 
Rumanian 
Yiddish 
German 
Russian 
Yiddish-English 
Chinese 
Italian 
Ukrainian 
Greek 
Croatian 
Lithuanian 
Slovakian 
Serbian 
You should organize in your church a foreign band to con-
centrate its effort on these people. If possible, have one per-
son work for the Greeks, another for the Chinese, etc. 
Follow-up Work 
One of the most interesting times in the work of a farmer 
is when he goes out to the field to see if the grain he has 
planted has germinated and is showing above the ground. At 
the first visit he may not see the tender blade shooting through 
the soil, but when he sees the raised and opening earth, he 
knows that he has only a day or two to wait until the promise 
of the harvest shall appear. In the solicitation work of Har-
vest Ingathering, the seeds of truth will be sown. Interests 
will be developed by friendly visits and conversations. Then 
it is time to look for the increase—time to follow up by 
cultivation the seed that has been sown. To arouse an in-
terest in eternal things means to assume a responsibility. To 
neglect this responsibility is to become guilty of the blood of 
souls who might have accepted the truth and been saved if we 
had done our duty. Shall we not make the 1931 campaign an 
outstanding one because of the follow-up effort put forth to 
win souls to the truth I The Signs of the Times, Present Truth, 
Family Bible Teacher, and other literature are excellent for 
this use. 
"Long has God waited for the spirit of service to take 
possession of the whole church, so that every one shall be work-
ing for Him according to his ability."—"The Acts of the 
Apostles," page 111. 
GENERAL CONFERENCE HOME MISSIONARY DEPT. 
Suggestive Missionary Service Program for Sabbath, 
September 5 
MISSIONARY Tom: "Harvest Ingathering Organization." 
TExT: Matthew 28: 18-20. 
SUGGESTIONS: (Missionary leaders please notice.) We have 
not planned a regular outlined topic for this week's missionary 
service, but suggest that the time be used to perfect the Har-
vest Ingathering organization, and to make such announce-
ments regarding the various details of the campaign that the 
entire church will understand the part each should play. At 
this service the Harvest Ingathering device should be clearly 
explained and each band assigned a definite goal. It should 
also be explained that the first report will be taken up Sep-
tember 12, and thereafter each week until October 17. The 
General Conference Home Missionary Department has pre-
pared a special Harvest Ingathering report card for the use 
of band leader; which will greatly facilitate the gathering of 
these reports. Urge every member to do something the first 
week. This will insure a flying start, and thus bring courage 
to all. Some•ehurches have endeavored to raise $5 a member 
;the first week. This can be done if all will go forth determined 
to do their part, and endeavor to be able to make a good report 
on September 12. Every pastor and missionary leader should 
lead out in the Harvest Ingathering in a strong way. Your 
chief executive responsibility lies in enlisting other people to 
work, and through other; your own efforts will be multiplied 
many times. You are to be the commander in chief; but in 
this battle you are not only to fight yourself, but to train others 
for fighting,—to plan the campaign, and put trained workers 
into the field of action. Wesley's motto was, "All at it, at all 
times, in all places, and in all ways," and surely this is applica-
ble to the Harvest Ingathering. Hard work combined with 
faith in and dependence upon God will accomplish great things. 
Suggestive Missionary Service Program for Sabbath, 
September 12 
MISSIONARY Tome: "Harvest Ingathering Follow-up." 
TEXT: Ezekiel 33: 7-9. 
SUGGESTIONS: Upon every Seventh-day Adventist rests the 
tremendous responsibility of making known to others this last 
warning message, and all should continually be on the watch 
for souls. The Harvest Ingathering campaign presents one 
of the best opportunities of the year for individual contact 
with people who need the light of truth. Calling at the homes 
of the people and soliciting their interest and personal in-
vestment in missions, affords opportunity to talk with them 
about their eternal welfare, and to seek out those who are 
searching for truth. Many people are longing for light, and 
if we are prepared "to give an answer to every man that 
asketh . . . a reason" for the hope that is within us, the 
Lord will use us as effective witnesses for Him. Let us ever 
keep in view the situation which universally prevails! "All 
over the world, men and women are looking wistfully to heaven. 
Prayers and tears and inquiries go up from souls longing for 
the light, for grace, for the Holy Spirit. Many are on the 
very verge of the kingdom, waiting only to be gathered in."—
"Testimonies," Vol. VI, p. 71. 
It is impossible to state the exact number of persons who 
were brought to the light of truth through the follow-up work 
of the Harvest Ingathering last year, but the number runs 
into the scores. In almost any congregation of Seventh-day 
Adventists will be found a number of people whose' initial 
contact came through a Harvest Ingathering worker. One 
worker wrote: "Our solicitors are having many wonderful ex-
periences. Every time we go out, we find those who express 
interest in and commendation for our work. One solicitor found 
a lady and three children ready to accept the truth. The 
woman said that since listening to our song service last year 
she had been searching the Bible for light, and that it was the 
stories in the Harvest Ingathering magazine that had aroused 
her interest." Another worker tells of the following experience: 
"While out with the Harvest Ingathering paper soliciting 
funds for missions, one of our young men found a lady reading 
her Bible, and remarked that it was quite unusual to find any 
one studying the Bible in these rushing times. The lady 
told him she was studying the Sabbath question, and our brother 
improved the opportunity by giving her a forty-minute Bible 
reading on the subject. As a result this woman decided to 
keep the Sabbath, and is now attending our church services. 
Such experiences might be multiplied a thousandfold, but these 
serve to illustrate the wonderful opportunities for soul-winning 
which confront us in the Harvest Ingathering effort just be-
ginning. As we go from house to house, let us watch for souls 
as one who must give an account for his stewardship, improv-
ing every opportunity to place our message-filled literature 
in the hands of the people. Our business is to sow the seed; 
God will give the increase. Be sure to keep a record of all 
persons who appear interested, and who desire literature or 
Bible readings. Let us all unite to make this year's cam-
paign the greatest soul-winning movement which has ever swept 
over North America. 
Suggestive Missionary Service Program for Sabbath, 
September 19 
MISSIONARY TOPIC: "Soul-winning Experiences." 
TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5: 11. 
SUGGESTIONS: This is the day when opportunity is given to 
all to tell of the experiences that have come to them during 
SOUL WINNING 
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their Harvest Ingathering work. The following experience 
was sent in by one of our colored workers, and illustrates the 
effectiveness of follow-up work: "A sister was recently solicit-
ing in St. Louis, and called at the home of an elderly minister, 
who gave her a donation. In talking with this minister she 
mentioned our plan of conducting Bible studies with interested 
people, and he said he would like to avail himself of such 
help. The name and address was passed on to me. When I 
called on the man he seemed surprised, and said, `I thought 
that would be the end of it when that lady left the other 
day.' I am now conducting Bible studies with him every 
week, and he is becoming deeply interested. I found in his 
library a copy of "Bible Readings for the Home Circle." He 
said there had been a time when he planned to throw this 
book on the ash pile, but that since I have been visiting 
him he considers it worth its weight in gold. We hope he 
will soon be won to the message." Equally interesting experi-
ences are undoubtedly taking place in your own church. 
(Leader, arrange for two or three good experiences in today's 
service. Be sure to close on time. In order to do this you 
will need to keep your watch in hand.) 
Suggestive Missionary Service Program for Sabbath, 
September 26 
MISSIONARY TOPIC: "Harvest Ingathering Reports and Ex-
periences." 
TEXT: 2 Corinthians 6: 1. 
SUGGESTIONS : Every Seventh-day Adventist who engages in 
the Harvest Ingathering is helping in a very definite way to 
spread the third angel's message into all the world. The Har-
vest Ingathering is not only a world-wide missionary effort, 
but the money raised through this endeavor is wholly used to 
carry the gospel to all the world. What a glorious work this 
is, and how thankful we should be that God is willing to work 
through human instruments for the salvation of men. These 
campaigns are more important to our spiritual welfare than 
any of us realize. The servant of the Lord has said, "God 
could have reached His object in saving sinners without our 
aid; but in order for us to develop a character like Christ's, 
we must share in His work. In order to enter into His joy,—
the joy of seeing souls redeemed by His sacrifice,—we must 
participate in His labors for their redemption."—"The Desire 
of Ages," p. 142. To "participate in His labors" is another 
way of expressing the wonderful fact that "we are laborers 
together with God." In God's service there is a twofold 
reward, for while we are endeavoring to raise funds to advance 
the gospel in every land, God makes our service the means of 
developing our own Christian character. Surely this alone 
should inspire all to go forth with zeal and courage in this 
year's campaign. 
NOTE To LEADER.—See that all Harvest Ingathering funds 
are turned in each Sabbath. Be sure to keep your goal chart 
up-to-date, and to get a report from each band leader of the 
funds raised to date by each band. 
My Talent 
"I . . . went and hid thy talent." Matt. 25:25. 
A. TALENT bright was mine 
Long years ago. 
"Use it," the Giver said, 
"'Twill brighter grow." 
I used it; how it shone! 
And then one day, 
For just a whim, 
I laid my gift away. 
Untouched I left it 
While the years rolled on. 
Today I seek it, • 
But my gift is gone. 
—Frances Swift Pender. 
WE have been told to use what talent we possess. The woods 
would be very silent if no birds sang there but those who sing 
best. 
"MAN'S extremity is God's opportunity." 
Unentered Territory 
ABOUT two years ago we moved away from a good church 
in Tennessee and came to the hills of North Carolina, forty 
miles from a church or other Seventh-day Adventists. For a 
long time we had had a desire to go to new territory and hold 
up the banner of truth, so when the way opened we were glad to 
go. The people here knew something of our faith from another 
family of Seventh-day Adventists who had lived here a few 
months and then moved away. We had good opportunities to 
hold Bible readings, as the neighbors seemed desirous of know-
ing more of our message. 
Our first results were for ourselves, however, for we were 
driven to study our Bibles more than ever in order to be able 
to answer the questions put to us. This led to prayer and 
a deeper Christian experience. After about nine months we 
wrote to the conference for a worker, and a series of meetings 
was held with a good attendance. This resulted in seven new 
adult Sabbath keepers. We have a Sabbath school in our home, 
and believe we will see others coming into the truth in the near 
future. 
There are many fields just like this in our own land where 
the truth has never entered. It will be impossible for the gos-
pel minister to do all the work, but there are hundreds of our 
people in larger churches who could be spared to go out in the 
byways and hedges and hunt for souls. God will bless them 
if they will but trust Him. If two families go to the same 
community, they can work together to great advantage.—Mrs. 
J. A. Livingston, North Wilkesboro, N. C. 
Bible Studies at the Y. W. C. A. and a Layman's Effort 
THE following story is taken from the Home Missionary Re-
fresher, published monthly by the South African Union Con-
ference: 
"One of our sisters in East London, though engaged all day 
in the Lord's service in an official capacity, still finds time to 
mix with the young ladies of the world and interest them in 
the Scriptures. Talking over the viewpoints of different de-
nominations the other night with some members of the Y. W. 
C. A., she was asked if she would not give them a study to 
sec exactly what the Bible has to say on the state of the dead. 
A date and time were appointed, and our sister is to study the 
subject before the whole society. This is not the first time 
she has spoken to them. Just a little while ago she was asked 
by the matron in charge to take the prayer meeting hour and 
give a talk to the members of the institution. That old time-
worn excuse, 'I have no time to spare,' should be anathema to 
a Christian. The Lord is not very desirous of that half hour 
that one can conveniently spare. It is the half hour which is 
given in sacrifice for which He is hungry. 
"One of the brethren in Pretoria, a busy contractor, finds 
time from his many activities to hold regular cottage meetings 
in one of the town suburbs. He invited his pastor, W. S. Hyatt, 
to take the meeting one night. On his arrival, Elder Hyatt 
found more than fifty people present. It is invariably the busy 
people who haven't much time to spare that get things done!" 
Ruts 
"The most congested, hardest pounded street in the world 
isn't Broadway or Fifth Avenue. The street on which hu-
manity is bunched up more densely than any other, the world's 
most popular thoroughfare, is Rut Street. 
"It is a broad, level stretch to Nowhere. If you go forward 
today just as you did yesterday, without a new plan, thought, 
or hunch for the day, you are on Rut Street. If you are 
satisfied with doing as you did last week or last month, you are 
pounding the pavement of Rut Street." 
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September Topic: Keeping Watch 
Keeping Watch 
Outi, time of waiting for our Lord's return is to be one of 
watchful waiting. Idleness or unpreparedness in any way 
must be overcome. Remember the parables of the ten virgins 
and of the talents. This month at the end of the summer will 
likely need this check-up on our own living, our relation to 
others, and the consequent reward. In order that we be not 
barriers to others, we must first of all live the victorious life. 
We are all teachers, and our school is larger than many of 
us have thought. We are teaching more individuals in that 
school than many of us will be willing to give account of in the 
day of judgment. We need to keep a vigilant watch. As the 
poet said, "Our shadow selves, our influence, may fall where we 
can never be." Influence is power. No power is ever lost. We 
must watch that this power is always directed in the right 
channels. 
The Seniors as well as the Juniors can well check on the 
missionary band work as part of the outlet for this power. 
With the beginning of school, bands can be reorganized or 
new ones made. Other missionary work can be found for the 
young people. The Harvest Ingathering campaigns will be 
going forward in most places. Through the personal work 
in connection with this, there will be many more opportuni-
ties for soul winning and personal help. 
The last program of the month discusses the reward of faith-
fulness in keeping watch. Lot us help the youth to be alert, 
with their lamps trimmed and burning, with plenty of oil, and 
the desire to be accomplishing the most good possible while 
they are keeping watch. �
MARJORIE WEST. 
Junior Societies 
Now that the church schools have opened again, let us take 
up in a stronger way than ever before the work of winning 
and training the boys and girls for God's service. While a 
good number of the Juniors have had the privilege of attend-
ing the summer training camps and some have been cared for 
in Junior societies, many others have had little help during 
the vacation season. Shall we not now help to reorganize a 
strong Junior society in every school, and do everything pos-
sible to enlist all of the Juniors in the society activities and 
the progressive class requirements? Or if you do not have a 
church school, the progressive class work is of such a nature 
that it can be carried on very successfully by older Missionary 
Volunteers or in the home under the direction of the parents 
or an older brother or sister. To obtain the best results, each 
Junior should have a copy of the "Junior Handbook" and use 
it for constant reference in working out the several require-
ments. Order from your Book and Bible House; price, 25 cents. 
These boys and girls are the greatest asset of the church, and 
deserve our best effort and most sympathetic interest. 
C. LESTER BOND. 
The Standard of Attainment 
What is it? The Standard of Attainment is a mark of pro-
ficiency in Bible Doctrines and Denominational History that 
our young people are asked to reach. The plan was adopted 
by the Mount Vernon Young People's Convention in 1907, 
and it has become a grea6 blessing to our young people in 
many lands. 
Who may take it? "Whosoever will" is written on the door 
that leads to Standard of Attainment membership. The plan 
was launched for young people; but all, both old and young, 
are invited to share its benefits. 
Wlvy become members of attainment? We need to know the 
truth for our own safety. Without a knowledge of the gen-
uine, we shall be unable to detect the expert counterfeits which 
Satan is pressing into circulation during these last days. We 
should be able to test the opinions of men by the word of God. 
But how many young people can show what the Bible teaches 
concerning the second coming of Christ, the Sabbath, the na-
ture of man, the punishment of the wicked, the signs of the 
times, the plan of salvation, and other important truths? We 
should also be able to look back through the decades, and see 
how, through the providence of God, the small beginnings of 
our denominational work have developed into a well-organized 
missionary enterprise, which today is operating in nearly every 
country on the globe. Eau you do this? Do you know when 
and why our denomination was organized? Can you tell oth-
ers of the struggles of its pioneers? Do you know when and 
under what circumstances our first foreign missionary work 
was done? Can you give the important historical facts con-
cerning our medical, our educational, and our publishing work? 
Can you see God's guiding hand in our denominational work? 
How shall we study? While many have done excellent work 
in studying alone, it is desirable, whenever possible, to organ-
ize a Standard of Attainment class, with an enthusiastic leader 
in charge. Such a leader the executive committee should en-
deavor to find. Often the educational secretary has had enough 
experience to act as leader; but whether leader or not, he 
should help in organizing the class and in keeping up the 
interest. In some instances ministers and Bible workers have 
given valuable assistance in this work; but where their help 
cannot be obtained, others can carry on the work very satis-
factorily. To have the class meet for one hour every week 
seems the best plan. The leader should make a list of all 
who enroll, and keep a record of the attendance. He should 
do his best to keep up the interest, and to make the class as 
profitable as possible. Immediately after organizing the class, 
decide how much time you will devote to each subject. Then 
plan your work accordingly. Make definite assignments each 
week for home study. At each meeting of the class spend a 
few minutes in reviewing important points in previous lessons; 
then cover the assignments for the day carefully. Be thorough. 
Where can we get helps? All persons studying for Senior 
Membership of Attainment should have access to the follow-
ing helps: The Bible, and the leaflet, "Senior Standard of 
Attainment; Studies on Bible Doctrines" (price, 15 cents); 
"Story of the Advent Message," by Mrs. Matilda E. Andross 
(price, $1.75); and the leaflet of study questions based on 
this book (price, 10 cents); the Review and Herald; and "An 
Outline of Mission Fields" (free). 
Those studying the Junior Standard of Attainment should 
have the Bible; "Pioneer Stories of the Second Advent Mes-
sage," by A. W. Spalding (price, $1.75); and the Junior Stand-
ard of Attainment Manual (price, 5 cents). 
Order all supplies through your Book and Bible House. 
When shall we use it? After you have become a member 
of attainment, use the knowledge gained in practical mis-
sionary work. That is the only way to keep it. Make it a 
blessing to others. That is one great purpose of the member-
ship of attainment. The knowledge you have gained will help 
you to be a better soul winner. Use it freely in your band 
work. Use it in your personal visits, in your Bible readings, 
in your cottage meetings. Learn how to lead a conversation 
pleasantly and easily from secular topics to the Theme of all 
themes. Read the Gospels, and see how Jesus found every 
circumstance an avenue leading directly to thoughts of heaven 
and eternity. You, too, may learn how to do this. He will 
teach you. But you must meet Him in secret prayer and in 
personal Bible study; and you must go where He leads you 
to give to others His message of salvation.—Adapted from 
"Missionary Volunteers and Their Work," pp. 183-188. 
Suggestions for Conducting Cottage Meetings 
LET some member of the Standard of Attainment class be 
appointed to find an opening for cottage meetings. He might 
approach a friend or neighbor and ask: "Would you like to 
have the young people of our Missionary Volunteer Society 
come to your home some evening, or Sunday afternoon (or a 
time agreeable to him), and sing for you and give a short 
Bible study?" Who would refuse such an offer? Then when 
the Standard of Attainment class meets, let a member be ap-
pointed to give the study for that hour at the cottage meeting 
to be held during the week. 
The young people should go in a band to the cottage meet-
ing. The Missionary Volunteer leader or some one appointed 
beforehand should have charge. Hymns on the subject of the 
Bible study to be given should be sung, then let the Bible 
study be announced. It would be well for the one who con-
ducts the study to remark: "We believe we should never study 
the word of God without prayer, so shall we just bow our 
heads while �
 offers a short prayer?" What an influence 
there would be in such a home where the young people do this 
work! Angels of God would be present. After the short 
Bible study, it would be well to have some special music on 
the subject of the study. 
Success is assured if we follow this plan: 
"To every ono who offers himself to the Lord for service, 
withholding nothing, is given power for the attainment of 
measureless results."—"Ministry of Healing," p. 160. 
"Those who reject the privilege of fellowship with Christ 
in service, reject the only training that imparts a fitness for 
participation with Him in His glory."—"Education," p. 264. 
MINNIE E. DAUPHINES. 
THE members of the church will individually be tested and 
proved. They will be placed in circumstances where they will 
be forced to bear witness for the truth.—"Testimonies," Vol. 
p. 468. 
September closes the third quarter. Check up your band work. 
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Subject for September: "Man's State in Death" 
"THE Bible clearly teaches that the dead do not go imme-
diately to heaven. They are represented as sleeping until the 
resurrection. In the very day when the silver cord is loosed 
and the golden bowl broken, man's thoughts perish. They that 
go down to the grave are in silence. They know no more of 
anything that is done under the sun. Blessed rest for the 
weary righteous! Time, be it long or short, is but a moment 
to them. They sleep; they are awakened by the trump of 
God to a glorious immortality."—"The Great Controversy," 
p. 550. 
Key Text for September 5: John 11:11-14. 
Key Text for September 12: Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6. 
Key Text for September 19: Psalms 146:3, 4. 
Key Text for September 26: Job 14:21. 
E. BLANCHE MARKHAM. 
goentor Alitoionarp Volunteer 
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Victorious Living 
(Program for Week Ending September 5) 
BY J. L. MC ELHANY 
Novas To LEAIJERS: As an introduction to this study on 
Victorious Living," have the one in charge of the study read 
carefully from "Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing," be-
ginning at the top of page 203, under the subheading, "Strive 
to Enter in at the Strait Gate," to page 207. Emphasize the 
following points from this reading: 
1. The Christian life calls for intensity of purpose. 
2. The Christian life is a battle and a march. 
3. Victory is not won by human power. 
4. The conflict is fought in our hearts. 
5. Our greatest battle is to surrender self. 
6. God alone gives us the victory. 
7. He cannot work in us without our consent and co- 
operation. 
S. Earnest prayer is an element of victory. 
9. We must be willing to pay the price. 
10. Recite the experience of Jacob in gaining the victory. 
Bible Study 
1 Corinthians 15: 57: The Christian life is essentially a life 
of victory. Defeat is neither God's plan nor purpose for us. 
He intends that we shall have victory as the regular, normal 
experience in Christian living. This victory He gives to us 
in Christ. 
Romans 3: 23: We have all sinned. Left to ourselves, we 
would eventually reap the wages of sin. Of ourselves we can-
not possibly overcome or have victory. 
John 15: 5: It is impossible for any one to live a life of 
victory over the world, the flesh, and the devil, without Jesus. 
1 John 5: 5, 6: These two verses go together. Many read 
verse 5 and then stop, as though our faith gave us the victory 
over the world. It is our faith in Jesus that gives us victory, 
and enables us to overcome the world. 
2 Corinthians 2: 14: In this scripture the apostle Paul again 
thanks God for the triumph or victory we have in Christ. This 
statement was probably prompted by what the apostle himself 
had witnessed. To this day there are standing in Rome sev-
eral triumphal arches. These were erected to commemorate 
the victories of the Roman armies. Coming into the city over 
the Appian Way, ono passes under the Arch of Constantine, 
near the Colosseum. Turning to the left along the Via Sacra, 
the Arch of Titus comes next. This was erected in honor of 
Titus' victory over Jerusalem. 
Imagine oneself standing by this ancient roadway as one 
of those triumphant armies comes marching back to Rome. 
In the vanguard is the commanding general who led the forces 
to victory. Following him are the generals who suffered de-
feat. They are captives and bound with chains. Then come 
the rank and file of the army. The air is filled with shouts 
of victory and triumph. The victorious general is acclaimed 
and honored by the emperor and the people. 
The apostle Paul catches up the idea, and applies it to the 
Christian warfare. He sets up, as it were, an arch of triumph, 
and inscribes on it the ringing cry of victory, "Now' thanks 
be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ." 
5. L. McE. 
Not Just Enough 
Nov just enough of peaeo 
Will satisfy my soul, 
But peace of heavenly measure, 
Abundant and full. 
Not just enough of love 
To share with those in need, 
But love that's overflowing 
In kindly word and deed. 
Not just enough of patience, 
When tried and tried again, 
But filled with Thy sweet spirit 
To serve my fellow men. 
Not just enough of courage 
To meet my daily task, 
But strength and joy in service, 
This is what I ask. 
Not just enough of faith— 
I full of faith would be, 
That I may live on mountain heights 
And gain the victory. 
Not just enough—ah! more than this, 
Enough and then to spare, 
If I would bear my daily cross 
And be a conqueror. . 
—Bertha Morris-Wilkins. 
Points for Discussion 
1. ARE we, like Paul, following a victorious General? 
2. Has He ever lost a battle against sin? Heb. 4: 15; 
I John 3: 5. 
3. When we follow Him, does He always cause us to tri-
umph? 
4. What definite victories can we point to in our own Chris-
tian lives? 
5. Can we erect any triumphal arches along the line of 
march? 
(This feature of the study can be made very impressive if 
before the service an arch is drawn on the blackboard or on 
a large sheet of paper. At this point in the study bring this 
out, and invite every one present, both old and young, to tell 
something of the definite victories the Lord has given him. 
Have some one assist by writing these on the arch. Such 
things as smoking, drinking, card playing, dancing, worldly 
amusements, and many others will doubtless appear.) 
6. Would it not be well for each of us to maintain in our 
hearts a triumphal arch upon which we can inscribe all our 
victories? 
APPEAL.—At this point it would be well for the leader, or 
the one conducting the study, to appeal to those present who 
have not surrendered to Christ, to do so, especially emphasiz-
ing the need of each one's definitely gaining the victory over 
every sin in the life and fully following our victorious Leader, 
Christ Jesus. �
J. L. MeL. 
Study: Victorious Living 
1. OUR victory depends on being united with Christ and liv-
ing on His word. 
"A soul united with Christ, eating His flesh and drinking His 
blood, in accepting and living by every word that proceedeth 
out of the mouth of God, will war against all transgression 
and every approach of sin. He becomes every day more like 
a bright and shining light, and more victorious. He goes on 
from strength to strength, not from weakness to weakness." 
—"Testimonies to Ministers," p. 441. 
2. We are not to talk of doubt, but express confidence and 
trust in God. 
"Put away your distrust of our heavenly Father. Instead 
of talking of your doubts, break away from them in the 
strength of Jesus, and let light shine into your soul by let-
ting your voice express confidence and trust in God. I know 
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that the Lord is very nigh to give you victory."—"Testimo-
nies to Ministers," p. 516. 
3. We must take Him at His word, and let our lips declare 
the victory. 
"It is your privilege to trust in the love of Jesus for sal-
vation, in the fullest, surest, noblest manner; to say, He loves 
me, He receives me; I will trust Him, for He gave His life 
for me. Nothing so dispels doubt as coming in contact with 
the character of Christ. He declares, 'Him that eometh to Me 
I will in no wise east out;' that is, there is no possibility of 
My casting him out, for I have pledged My word to receive 
him. Take Christ at His word, and let your lips declare that 
you have gained the victory."—"Testimonies to Ministers," 
p. 577. 
4. Christ has planned a series of uninterrupted victories. 
"Christ rejoiced that He could do more for His followers 
than they could ask or think. . . . He knew that the life of 
His trusting disciples would be like His, a series of uninterrupted 
victories, not seen to be such here, but recognized as such in the 
great hereafter."—"2'he Desire of Ages," p. 679. 
J. L. McE. 
That I Be Not a Barrier 
(Program for Week Ending September le) 
BY ET. C. KLEMENT 
Nouns TO LEADERS: No one knowingly desires to be a bar 
Tier, but rather a help to others. It is the purpose in the 
series for the month, on the subject, "Keeping Watch," that 
all our members may realize their personal responsibility in 
helping rather than hindering others. There are those who 
reject Christ because of friends or acquaintances, who have 
no suspicion of the influence they exert. It is of fathomless 
import, that we are here forming characters for eternity. 
Forming characters! Whose? Our own? or others? Both; 
and in that momentous fact lies the peril and responsibility 
of oux existence. 
Bible Study: 1 Thess. 5: 22; Gen. 4: 9; Matt. 5: 14; 1 Thess. 
1: 7; Phil. 2: 15; 1 Peter 2: 12; John 17: 19. 
Spirit of Propheoy Drill: Study carefully the section on 
"Influence" in "Christ's Object Lessons," pages 339-342. This 
may be conducted in the form of questions and answers, the 
answers being written on slips of paper and passed out to 
be read. Memorize in concert at least two choice thoughts. 
My Creed 
To live as gently as I can; 
To be, no matter where, a man; 
To take what comes of good or ill, 
And cling to faith and honor still; 
To do my best, and let that stand 
The record of my brain and hand; 
And then should failure come to me, 
Still work and hope for victory. 
To have no secret place wherein 
I stoop unseen to shame or sin; 
To be the same when I'm alone 
As when my every deed is known; 
To live undaunted, unafraid 
Of any step that I have made; 
To-be without pretense or sham 
Exactly what men think I am, 
To leave some simple mark behind 
To keep my having lived in mind; 
If enmity to aught I show 
To be an honest, generous foe; 
To play my little part, nor whine 
That greater honors are not mine,—
This, I believe, is all I need 
For my philosophy and creed. 
—Edgar• A. Gnes 
Talk: Not a Hindrance 
How many persons do you meet, the insensible influence of 
whose manners and character is so decided as often to thwart 
their voluntary influence, so that whatever they attempt to 
do in the way of controlling others, they are sure to carry 
the exact opposite of what they intend! How many reject 
Christ because of friends or acquaintances who have no sus-
picion of the influence they exert. 
If every disciple is to be an epistle known and read of all 
men, what shall we expect but that all men will be somehow 
affected by the reading? None of us wish a blot on the letter 
of our life so that the full meaning might be misinterpreted 
or cannot be read. "The world will not read books—it is too 
busy, too restless, too eager; but, my brethren, it will read 
you, and it will receive or reject the claims of the religion 
of Christ in proportion as it finds in your everyday work, 
your everyday life, the record which you are there making, 
the witness you are giving," says Spurgeon. "Lamps do not 
talk, but they do shine. A lighthouse sounds no drum, it beats 
no gong, and yet far over the waters its friendly spark is seen 
by the mariner. So let your actions shine out your religion. 
Let the main sermon of your life be illustrated by all your 
conduct." 
Abner Lamed worked in an overalls factory. He kept think-
ing how he could improve the overalls. He talked with work-
men; listened to their complaints and suggestions. He talked 
about overalls and improvements that might be made, until 
he was forbidden to talk in the office about them. One morn-
ing the office force was amused and amazed to see Lamed 
walking to his desk in a pair of overalls. They looked, and 
saw that those overalls were different, a little pocket there, a 
little place here for the convenient disposal of little tools. 
"Where did you get them?" they asked. 
"Made them!" was the laconic reply. 
Well, ho did not dare talk overalls, but he had a right to 
wear them; and when they saw, they were convinced of the 
superior merits of his improvements. That was the way Larned 
made his fortune. 
Every one is pleased with a man who honestly wears a Christ-
like life. "I want to be like Christ," says Paul, "and so I 
press on toward that goal. I wear that sort of life." 
Elihu Burritt says, "The most obscure individual exerts an 
influence which must be felt in the great brotherhood of man-
kind. No human being can come into this world without in-
creasing or diminishing the sum total of human happiness, not 
only of the present but of every subsequent age of humanity. 
No one can detach himself from this connection. There is no 
sequestered spot in the universe, no dark niche along the disk 
of nonexistence to which he can retreat from his relations to 
others, where he can withdraw the influence of his existence 
upon the moral destiny of the world. Everywhere his pres-
ence or absence will be felt. Everywhere he will have com-
panions who will be better or worse for his influence." 
An organist of a little country church was playing a volun-
tary for the afternoon service. The day was hot; the air was 
sleepy; the congregation was small. There was nothing at 
hand to inspire anybody. At that moment the preacher opened 
the vestry door and passed into the little pulpit. He was a 
young man of intense earnestness. He came into the church 
from an atmosphere of prayer, and brought the atmosphere 
with him. 
The look of the preacher's face thrilled the organist. The 
music under his fingers grew fuller; the little building seemed 
to be charged with a new atmosphere. And all this was 
wrought by the look on the preacher's face. The preacher 
himself was unconscious of it; but by his mere countenance 
he was touching with spiritual arid enduring forces those who 
looked on him. 
By our failure to measure up to a high standard, we make 
others content to live on a low plane. A certain nurse talked 
about our standards in a home where she nursed. This helped 
her hold these standards in her own experience. The mother 
in the home said, "We'd ask you to go with us to the movie, 
but we know you would not go." The standard recognized by 
the mother helped to strengthen the determination of the nurse 
to continue holding up the high standard whisk was more than 
an ideal to her. She had built up her own bulwark against 
temptation. The Christian who lives up to his ideals will not 
become a barrier to others. �
H. C. K. 
Reading: "What's Come Over Murray?" 
A YOUNG man came to me recently, asking, "What Christian 
work can I do?" 
I said, "What time do you rise in the morning?" 
He answered, "Six-thirty." 
"And breakfast?" 
"Seven." 
The fall is a good time to organize one. 
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"What do you do next'?" 
"I go to the office." 
"What do you do then?" 
"I work steadily until noon, then I take an hour for lunch, 
work until five-thirty or later, and then go home for dinner." 
"And what then?" 
"I read, talk, sometimes we go to a concert." 
"Is that a sample day?" 
"Just about." 
"Murray," I said, "God has so filled your day that I don't 
see how you can get in much time for Christian work." 
"I guess that's so," he said, and rose to go. 
"Wait, Murray," I said. "Are there others employed where 
you are?" 
"Yes, lots of them." 
"How do you do your work,—as well as the rest, more poorly, 
or better?" 
"Oh, as well as any of them, I think." 
"Do they know you are a Christian?" 
"Why, yes, I suppose so." 
"Do they know you are anxious to do Christian work?" 
"No, I don't believe they do." 
"See here, Murray? I said, "here's Christian work for you, 
that you can begin tomorrow. Do your work better than ever. 
Be more alert to see what needs to be done. Help the other 
fellow who is behind, if you can. Let them all know you are 
a Christian, by living it. Get some fellow to stop swearing or 
drinking. Preach Christ by your life. Try it!" 
Six weeks later, I met the superintendent. He said, "Isn't 
Murray one of your men?" I said he was. "Well, what's come 
over Murray?" I told him I didn't know that anything had. 
"Well," he said, "there has. He's the best clerk in the whole 
place; has the best influence there. The men all notice it. 
There's a different atmosphere in the department, and there 
has been for a month or more. He's a Christian sure. Some-
thing's come over Murray."—Adopted. 
Are Moral Standards Out of Date? 
(Program for Week Ending September 19) 
BY H. J. SHELDON 
NOTES TO LEADERS: This program will lend itself very easily 
to the discussion type. If the subject material is presented 
in a wholesome way first, a good response can naturally follow. 
Stress the importance of keeping watch of our moral standards. 
References far Study: 1 Peter 4: 1-4; Titus 2: 6-8, 12-14; 
2 Tim. 3: 1-5. 
"Are Moral Standards Out of Date?" See the Youth's 
Instructor of Feb. 25, 1930, p. 3. See also "Adventures in 
Friendship," the Youth's Instructor of July 7, 1931. 
The leader may give or assign to some member of the society 
the general statement of conditions in the moral and spiritual 
world today. It is not necessary to give this exact statement, 
but develop the thought as clearly and as forcefully as possible. 
Talk: Moral Conditions of the Last Days 
Wv, are living in the time of which Jesus spoke when He 
compared the last days with the days of Noah. It is a time 
of changing ideals and social standards, when the moral sanc-
tions of other generations are considered by the majority of 
this time as entirely too restrictive. 
We are living in a day of so-called emancipation from old-
fashioned ideas of a judgment and a divine punishment for 
sin. The inhibition of natural impulses is no longer considered 
desirable, but rather harmful or even dangerous to the proper 
development of the individual. This desire for self-expression 
is impatient at any thought of restraint. It ignores laws and 
standards. In fact, self-expression has been made to mean self-
indulgence. Not the young alone are caught in this tendency. 
The solid virtues of thrift, economy, and high purpose have 
been largely abandoned for love of ease, comfort, and pleasure. 
Religious faith on the part of many has been shattered. 
The young people of the denomination are surrounded by 
these influences. They breathe this atmosphere, and there 
is a serious danger that many of them will be turned from their 
own steadfastness and drift with the outward tide, and never 
again find safe anchorage in the harbor of God's approbation. 
This danger to our youth is forcefully expressed in the Spirit 
of prophecy. (See "Testimonies for the Church," Vol. IV, p. 
421, par. 3.) 
So let us as Seventh-day Adventist youth gird up the loins 
of our character and our faith in God, and prepare to stand 
steadfast. To relax our spiritual vigilance means to drift, 
perhaps beyond hope of rescue. There is danger in drifting. 
The greatest need of the world today, as has been expressed 
by serious thinkers and observers of these tendencies, is a 
return of the sense or consciousness of sin. "The fool hath 
said in his heart, There is no God." Ps. 53:1. One of the 
hopeful signs is the basic discontent, here and there expressed, 
with the confused and befuddled thinking of our age about 
morals and religion. Dean Luther A. Weigle declared in his 
address at the opening exercises of the 109th year of the Yale 
Divinity School: 
"The new paganism cannot last. I believe that we are on 
the threshold of a great revival of religious faith. The world 
is beginning to sense its spiritual hunger." �II. J. S. 
Bible Study 
(It is suggested that all bring their Bibles to the M. V. meeting, and 
that some one be called upon to comment briefly, but with some previous 
study, upon each text.) 
1. What encouragement and what warning does the apostle 
give to the youth concerning the moral standards of the world 
in the last days? 1 John 2: 14-17. 
2. What picture of this time is given by Paul? 2 Tim. 3: 1-5. 
3. Which of these characteristics have you particularly ob-
served? 
4. What does God say of those thus described? Verse 8. 
(See Rom. 1: 21.) 
5. How does Paul show that the great moral standards re-
main unchanged for all time? Titus 2: 12-15. 
6. What special call is given to the youth? 1 Tim. 4: 12. 
7. What must be our mental attitude toward right moral 
standards? Phil. 4:8. 
8. In what is our only hope of safety? Mark 14: 38. 
R. J. S. 
Study: Quit You Like Men 
(1 Cor. 10:13) 
To the Christian, moral standards can never be out of date, 
and the present decadence in human conceptions of right and 
wrong in thought and conduct is but a challenge to the youth 
who really love Jesus and who are constrained by the love of 
Christ and the hope of heaven to place themselves unequivocally 
on the platform which God has erected for His people. 
"The greatest want of the world is the want of men, men 
who will not be bought or sold; men -who in their inmost souls 
are true and honest; men who do not fear to call sin by its 
right name; men whose conscience is as true to duty as the 
needle to the pole; men who will stand for the right though 
the heavens fall."—"Education," p. 57. God is calling for such 
young people today, and He is finding them. 
"The Lord Jesus is making experiments on human hearts 
through the exhibition of His mercy and abundant grace. He 
is effecting transformations so amazing that Satan, with all 
his triumphant boasting, with all his confederacy of evil united 
against God and the laws of His government, stands viewing 
them as a fortress impregnable to his sophistries and delusions. 
They are to him an incomprehensible mystery. The angels of 
God, seraphim and cherubim, the powers commissioned to 
co-operate with human agencies, look on with astonishment 
and joy, that fallen men, once children of wrath, are through 
the training of Christ developing characters after the divine 
similitude, to be sons and daughters of God, to act an im-
portant part in the occupations and pleasures of heaven."—
"Testimonies to Ministers," p. 18. The influence of such a 
life is incalculable and will tell upon the moral standards of 
an entire community. 
"Gentle as is the atmosphere about us, it presses with a 
weight of fourteen pounds to the square inch. No infant's 
hand feels its weight; no leaf of aspen or wing of bird de-
tects this heavy pressure, for the fluid air presses equally in 
all directions. Just so gentle, yet powerful, is the moral at-
mosphere of a good man as it presses upon and shapes his 
kind. He who hath made man in His own image hath endowed 
him with this forceful presence."—Newell Dwight 
We may expect to be considered old-fashioned, peculiar, or 
even fanatical, but with the assurance of the approval of our 
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Master, and with a consciousness that our lives will influence 
others for God and eternal life, let us welcome as a badge of 
honor any disapprobation which may be heaped upon us. 
Read 1 Peter 4: 3,1, 13, 14. The following, from S. D. Gordon, 
is to the point in this connection: 
"There is with many a fear of being thought peculiar. Yet 
one of the fine, distinguishing marks of Christ's followers is 
that they are a peculiar people. That does not mean peculiar 
in an offensive sense, in criticizing all who differ with us, 
nor in setting up standards for others; not peculiar in oddity 
of habit or expression of opinion; but peculiar in the purity 
of the life, the lovableness of the spirit, the sweet charity of 
forbearance and thoughtfulness of others, in modesty of bear-
ing, and in the earnest willingness to help and serve." 
"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be 
strong." �
IL J. S. 
Discussion: The Need for Moral Standards 
(The following are suggestions: which may be used in discussion.) 
WHILE ours is a day of changing standards it may be re-
membered that the most of our standards and conventions 
have grown up through centuries of experience of humanity. 
They are really the common sense of the ages applied to prac-
tical problems of conduct. 
It is true that changing conditions of life may render obso-
lete some manners and prohibitions of etiquette; but on the 
other hand the standards of Christian living are based on 
enduring principles of righteousness. 
It is not a sign of weakness but of strength to adopt cer-
tain conventions or habits in conduct which safeguard the 
character. In the treacherous ways of life, why should youth 
in its inexperience be wrecked upon the rocks of self-will or 
grounded on the shoals of indifference to principle? 
Is there danger in "petting" and promiscuous kissing? The 
answer is to be found in the experience of those who do it. 
The reputation for being loose or easy is a serious handicap 
in the earnest approach to courtship and in the endeavor to 
higher companionship of life. Free and promiscuous social 
indulgences in youth mean cheap and loose standards in later 
life. Besides, the immediate dangers of inflamed and uncon-
trolled passions have wreaked many a young life, and left 
it a sad ruin upon the shores of time. 
What about the movies? Is it really wrong to dance? 
These questions should be given brief, pointed discussion by 
those who really feel what they say. Helpful suggestions for 
those who discuss these problems will be found in. the leaflet, 
"What About the Movies?" by M. E. Kern; the book, "The 
Lighted Way," by the same author; the leaflet, "Standards of 
Christian Living," by the M. V. Department; "Our Young 
People's Purity Problem," by Robert C. McQuilkin; and 
"Messages to Young People," by Ellen G. White. 
Our Heavenly Home 
(Program for Week Ending September R6) 
"rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to 
enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season," would be vain and 
meaningless, unless inspired by the "respect unto the reeom-
pence of the reward." 
"The Holy City" would be fitting as a solo number. 
"My Hope in Heaven."—Hold a testimony service following 
the study on "Our Heavenly Home," asking each to speak 
concerning his own personal hope in the. home above. 
Bible Study: The Home of the Saved 
The following books may be used as references in composing 
this Bible study on "The Home of the Saved," but be careful 
not to make the study too long: "Bible Readings for the Home 
Circle," pp. 772-777, 778-781, and 785, 786; "Bible Footlights," 
pp. 103-111; "Senior Standard of Attainment, Studies on Bible 
Doctrines," pp. 29, 30 and 62, 63; "Junior Standard of Attain-
ment Manual," pp. 14, 15; "How to Give Bible readings," pp. 
94, 95. 
Study: Our Heavenly Home 
LET this be a study from the Spirit of prophecy. One way 
to conduct the study would be to assign a certain book to a 
member, and ask him to bring in a description of heaven from 
that book. Let each member have only two or three minutes 
of program time. It is not the thought that each should read 
publicly from the book whole pages of description, but rather 
that each tell in his own words as best he can what he has 
read. A very helpful sentence or brief paragraph might be 
read for the sake of exactness. 
Another method of study in average-sized societies would 
be to have the books of the Spirit of prophecy at the meeting, 
and also a copy of the "Index." Let one take the Index and 
look up such words as "heaven," "reward," "hope," "prepara-
tion," and "faith." Select such references as bear on the life 
in heaven and upon conditions of entering heaven. 
Still another method which might be used would be to 
select a few of the excellent passages describing heaven, and 
assign them to different members to be memorized. 
The following books will be especially helpful: "Early Writ-
ings," pp. 17-19; "The Great Controversy," pp. 675-678; "Edu-
cation," pp. 302-309; "The Story of Prophets and Kings," pp. 
729-733; "Patriarchs and Prophets," pp. 447, 477. 
Reading: Heaven Is Like Jesus 
"HEAVEN is like the life of Jesus with all the conflict of hu-
man sin left out. Heaven is like the feeding of the multitude 
in the wilderness, with everybody sure to get ample to eat. 
Heaven is like the woman sinner from the street who bathed 
the feet of Jesus in her tears and wiped them with her hair. 
I do not want to know more than that. It is pease, joy, vic-
tory, triumph; it is life. It is love, it is tireless work, faith-
ful and unselfish service going on forever. The way to achieve 
all this is to try to follow Christ today, tomorrow, and the day 
after, through prayer and right living."—Henry Vas,. Dyke. 
Home 
WHEN the golden sun is sinking 
Mid the glories of the west: 
And the rivulets seem drinking 
Nature's colors at their best, 
Comes a longing as Pm thinking 
Of a home that used to be. 
NOTES co LEADERS • The programs for August were on sou 
winning. Those for September thus far have dealt with Chris 
tian experience and influence. How very fitting, then, it is 
to study this week concerning heaven—the eternal abiding 
place! The new earth, and the life of the saved in it, are 
neglected subjects in many places. They are seldom preached 
about, seldom written about, and, we fear, too little thought 
about, even by many Christians. 
To leave out Christian experience or to neglect the im-
portance of the future world, of rewards and punishments, is 
a decided loss to the welfare of the soul. It limits our vision, 
and strips faith of its very essence, and stunts the soul. It 
takes the heart out of missionary endeavor, kills the spirit of 
service, and destroys the zeal to carry the gospel "unto the 
uttermost parts of the earth." 
Heaven is necessary to make the earthly life worth living. 
Without a heaven to look forward to, the life on earth would 
be without sufficient purpose or meaning. Without heaven, 
the earthly life would have no inspiration except selfish desire, 
self-preservation, or community comfort or convenience. The 
glorious decision of Moses, and countless others like him, 
Has your society prepared 
When the evening shadows, falling, 
Seem to hush the breeze at will, 
And to blend the night bird's calling 
With the crickets' chirping shrill, 
Comes a longing, heart-enthralling, 
For the home that sheltered me. 
When the moonbeams, gently streaming, 
Shimmer through the dewy trees; 
When the twilight tapers, gleaming, 
Scatter brightness on the leas, 
Come to me deep thoughts, while dreaming 
Of a home I long to see. 
Though new tasks come with each morning, 
Earth's allurements crowd each day, 
Let me heed the Master's warning, 
"All things earthly pass away;" 
But the home of His adorning 
Will abide eternally. 
—Ruth Anderson-Simpson. 
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Juniorlifitozionarp Volunteer 
meeting 
Why "Set a Watch on My Lips"? 
(Program for Week Endimg September 5) 
BY MARGUERITE PERKINS 
NOTES TO JUNIOR SUPERINTENDENTS: Help the Juniors to 
realize the importance of controlling their words and using them 
rightly. They must not depend upon their own strength to 
do this, but must go in prayer to Jesus. They can develop the 
art of saying things cheerily. Folks who have been ill in bed 
for months, do not brighten up when they see a boy or girl 
coming to visit them who they know will soon be reciting bits 
of news with a gloomy outlook. Much depends upon the way 
things are told. There is a fable about a king who was very 
desirous of finding out the meaning of a strange dream which 
had come to him in which all of his teeth were falling out. 
Finally a very wise man came to him with an interpretation: 
"0 most unhappy king, your dream has a sad, sad meaning! 
It means that all your relations—your mother, your brother, 
your sister, and your wife—will die and leave you all alone." 
At first the king was very sad, but he soon became angry, and 
ordered the sage to be lashed 100 strokes. The second time, 
a wise man came to him. He hesitated to give his meaning of 
the dream, for he feared he might be beaten also. But here 
is what he told the king: "Be of good cheer, most fortunate 
king! Your dream promises you much happiness. For many 
years you shall live to rule over your people. You will be 
blessed with long life and health. You will live longer than 
any of your kindred." Of course, that pleased, the king 
greatly and he rewarded this sage with 100 pieces of gold. 
The other wise men could not understand why the king had 
received the two interpretations so differently, but one old 
man said: "Mv friends, there are more ways than one of 
telling a thing." �
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Throughou& the leader's remarks texts are mentioned which 
may be memorized and quoted by different Juniors. 
For a duet, see "The Helping Word," No. 559 in "Christ in 
Song." 
Leader's Remarks: An Index of the Heart 
Tim tongue is a talent which Jesus has given each one of 
us, Mrs. White says in "Christ's Object Lessons:" "Of all the 
gifts we have received from God, none is capable of being a 
greater blessing than this," for it is by the tongue that we 
are able to tell others of Jesus' love and lead them to Him. 
You remember the story Jesus told of the master who gave 
three of his servants talents. And what did he expect of 
those servants? They were to take care of the money and 
increase it. That means that Jesus wants us to improve our 
talents, doesn't it? 
Many have the gift of saying friendly things to others, of 
making others happy with little effort of their own. That is 
a real talent, and Jesus expects us to use it. If we do not 
use it, it will decrease, and we will forget how we can make 
another's face brighten with happiness. 
"Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop: but a 
good word maketh it glad." Prov. 12:25. Do you know some-
thing nice about some one? Try saying something pleasant to 
your loved ones or your friends! "I tell you a fellow's got to 
be just about as good as he can be to deserve a mother like 
mine," exclaimed Tom. And his mother looked so happy and 
proud that her son felt that way about her. No gift could 
have brought the pleasure that came to her heart when she 
knew that she was just the kind of mother he loved to have. 
"My mouth shall show forth Thy praise." Ps. 51: 15. Let 
us take this to mean praising Jesus by our words. If we pro-
fess to be Christian boys and girls, and still let loud and 
angry and ugly words come tumbling out upon the smallest 
cause, that isn't praising Jesus. But worth-while words, kind 
words, cheering words, are the kind that witness for Jesus. 
They show that He has changed our hearts and we are an 
honor to Him. 
"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my 
heart, be acceptable in thy sight, 0 Lord, my strength, and 
my Redeemer." Ps. 19: 14. It is not enough to stop those 
cross words at our lips. "Those things which proceed out of 
the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man." 
Matt. 15: 18. We must let Jesus keep the bad thoughts out 
of our hearts. He will give us grace to overlook mean and 
unjust things said to us, so that we will not even feel angry. 
Our words are a real index to our characters. Just as the 
coated tongue is often a sign that there is something physically 
wrong inside, so does the hasty tongue reveal that there is 
something wrong with our hearts. If we are sick spiritually, 
our tongues will betray us. 
"To be clean I must train my mind by deliberate effort on 
my part. I must read clean things; have honest, clean con-
versations. When unclean incidents, pictures, and stories have 
forced themselves upon me, I must not roll them over in my 
mind, but must deliberately turn my mind to things that are 
uplifting. This can be done. There is no better way . . . 
than by that supreme form of thought,—prayer." �
M. P. 
Bible Study: Our Words 
1. Wno knows all about our words? Ps. 139: 4. 
2. Of what must we give account? Matt. 12: 36. 
3. Who witnesses the record of these words in the judg-
ment/ Dan. 7: 9, 10. 
4. What is said of those who whet their tongues like swords? 
Ps. 64: 2, 3, 7, 8. 
5. To what is the tongue compared by the psalmist? Ps. 
52: 2. 
6. Who will dwell in God's holy hill? Ps. 15: 3, 4. 
7. What does the Scripture say of a word spoken in due 
season? Prov. 15: 23. 
8. How may we be prepared to speak words in season? Isa. 
50: 4; Mark 1: 35. 
9. What will discord at home prevent? 1 Peter 3: 7. 
10. What kind of words should we speak now when Christ's 
coming is near? 2 Peter 3: 11; Eph. 5: 15, 16, 19; 1 Thess. 
4: 16-18; Eph. 5: 3, 4.--Missionary Leader, May, 1926. 
Story: Grievous Words 
" 'A SOFT answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words 
stir up anger.'" 
Little Flossie Latimere was busily studying her verse for 
the Sabbath. Belle, Flossie's older sister, was wiping the 
dinner dishes. Belle's lips were firmly compressed, and there 
was an angry gleam in the blue eyes that were so like Flossie's. 
When she had finished her dishes and swept the floor, she went 
and stood by Flossie's side. 
"I've got it learned," the child cried triumphantly, pulling 
Belle down on the lounge and nestling her golden head in 
her sister's lap. "Hear me say it." And once more the child-
ish voice repeated the words. 
"What are grievous words? and how do they stir up anger?" 
she asked abruptly. 
"It means cross words, dear," and Belle smoothed the bright 
hair. "And they stir up cross feelings in the heart of the 
person to whom they are spoken." 
"Like you and Ralph today," Flossie interrupted. "They 
must have been grievous words you said, weren't they, Belle?" 
Belle did not reply. After a moment she went softly up 
to her room. Flossie's question had stung her, and as she 
stood before the glass, brushing her hair, she reviewed the 
scene to which the child had referred. 
Mrs. Latimere was away on a visit, so Belle was house-
keeper. She had gone to the sitting room a half hour after 
dinner, and had found Ralph had carried the cushions from 
the chairs to the couch, scattered the papers over the table, 
and overturned his sister's workbasket. 
Belle had severely scolded him. 
"You're a pretty Christian, Belle Lathnere !" said Ralph 
as he dashed away, slamming the door after him. 
"I wish I could be a better sister to Ralph. I love him, 
but, oh, my horrid temper!' thought Belle, and she brushed 
away the tears. 
She finished her simple toilet and descended the stairs. 
"I've proved the last part of Flossie's verse, now I'll try the 
first," and a quick prayer winged its way to where no cry 
for help is ever unheeded. 
Belle went straight to the sitting room, and began putting 
it in order. In a few moments Flossie came in. "Please, 
can't I go out where papa and Ralph are?" 
"Papa has gone to town, but you can go to the west barn 
where Ralph is packing apples," Belle said, kissing her. 
"Get your hat, Blossom." 
"I's hungry, sister, hungry for crullers." 
Belle laughed and hurried to the pantry. Coming back, 
she gave the child, besides her own crullers, three wrapped 
in a paper. 
"Give them to Ralph, say your verso to him, and tell him 
Belle said she wished she had studied the first part of it 
this afternoon." 
An hour later, when Flossie came back, Belle, who was be-
ginning supper, asked softly, "What did Ralph say?" 
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"He said to tell you the crullers were jolly, and he'd learn 
the verse too. Won't it be fun for us all to learn it?" 
Ralph was washing at the kitchen sink when Belle came 
from the basement. You know how hard it is to confess a 
fault, and it was no easier for Belle than for you or me. But 
help came to her in that moment of silence—shall we say in 
answer to the prayer of a few hours before? 
"Forgive me, Ralph, for my hasty words;" her voice trembled 
a little. "I am ashamed of myself for—" 
"Now don't say anything more, Belle," and a blush went 
over his tanned cheeks. "I was the one to blame, and, sister, 
I'm sorry I said what I did about—well, you know." 
"I don't blame you, Ralph. I aim a faulty Christian, but 
I am going to try to do better. I have a dreadful temper." 
"Well, you are not alone there. That is a family posses-
sion of the Latimeres'; Belle, we'll fight it out together." 
"Yes," and a pleasant smile lingered around the girl's 
lips. "We'll prove that 'a soft answer turneth away wiathl 
as well as 'grievous words stir up anger.' "—Adapted from the 
Philadelphia Methodist. 
Nellie's Repentance 
0 JACK, are you awake? So am I. And, Jaek, I say, 
I'm truly very sorry for the words I said today 
When you and I were angry; you broke my doll, you know, 
And I thought you were just hateful, and—and I told you so. 
But since I went to sleep, I had a dream so queer, 
And somehow it has made me very sorry, brother, dear, 
For the quarrel that we had. And, 0 Jack, I'll tell you 
true, 
All day I've been unhappy because of it. Have you/ 
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Well, I dreamed a pure white dove went slowly flying by, 
But his -wings were, oh, so tired, and he couldn't reach the 
sk; 
And something made him falter; he seemed to be in pain; 
And, Jack, his wings were covered with some dark kind of 
stain. 
Then I said, "Oh, what's the 'natter? What can the 
trouble be?" 
And ,the dove said, "Little girl, you and Jack have wounded 
Inc. 
All the naughty words you spoke without a thought or care 
Up to the skies above us, for record I must bear. 
But the burden is so heavy that I tire on the way, 
Though the words must be recorded that are uttered day 
ay. 
And they an
dgels up in heaven, oh, you can't think how they 
grieve 
For every word of anger or unkindness they receive!" 
Then the dove flew sadly on; and, 0 Jack, it made me cry 
To think how much of sorrow wo are sending to the sky. 
I was sorry, oh, so sorry! and presently, dear Jack, 
What do you think? Why, presently, the dove came flying 
back; 
And his wings were white as snow, and light as light could 
be, 
And the burden he had carried, no longer could I see. 
And he told me that my sorrow made his burden fall away; 
Then, 0 Jack, I felt so happy, more glad than I can say! 
Then something woke me up, and I wanted to tell you; 
And—Jack, give me your hand; are—are you crying, too? 
—The Youth's Companion. 
Keeping Watch of My Influence 
(Program for Week Ending September 12) 
BY H. C. KLEMENT 
NOTES TO JUNIOR SUPERINTENDENTS: There is nothing in the 
universe that stands alone—nothing solitary. No atom of 
matter, no drop of water, nor ray of light exists in the state 
of isolation. Everything belongs to some system of society 
of which it is a necessary part. No one liveth to himself. 
It is one of the talents we all possess. Help the children to 
see the part they bear in relation to their playmates and 
companions. (See "The Desire of Ages," Chapter VII, and 
"Christ's Object Lessons," pp. 339-342.) 
Poem, "My Creed," see p. 9. 
Object Talks: A big full-page advertisement from a maga-
zine will suggest a lesson on the topic. What is an advertise-
ment for? To make known the goods the merchant has to 
sell. Have we ever considered that each one of us is God's 
advertisement in the world? Other boys and girls read us. 
"Our Master wants us to shine so as to make one little spot 
of the world brighter. Shining is always costly. Light comes 
only at the cost of that which produces it. An unlighted candle 
does no shining. Burning must come before shining. We 
cannot be of great use to others without cost to ourselves. 
Burning suggests suffering. We shrink from pain; we do 
not set it down among the pleasant things of our life. We 
are apt to feel that we are doing the greatest good in the 
world when we are strong and able for active duty, and when 
heart and hands are Tull of kindly services. When we are 
sick and all of our activities have been dropped, we feel 
that we are no longer of use, that we are not doing anything. 
But if we are patient and submissive, it is almost certain that 
we are a greater blessing to the world in our time of suffering 
and pain than we were in the days when we thought we were 
doing the most by our work. We are burning now, and shining 
because we are burning."—Miller. 
Have the Juviors tell of the individuals who have influenced 
them in the right way. Then give opportunity for a testimony 
meeting, to tell what they desire their influence ever to be. 
Story: It Changed a Father's Heart 
I REMEMBER a certain little boy who became a Christian. 
His father was a profane, drinking man, and would not allow 
a minister to come into his house. Some one took the little 
boy to Sabbath school, and he there found the Saviour. Later 
his father found him on his knees praying. The father became 
angry. He pulled his son to his feet, and asked what he was 
doing. He said he was praying that Jesus would make him 
a good boy. "You have heard me say I would not have any 
one living under my roof that prayed. If I again catch you 
praying, I will flog you." The boy was obedient, kind, and 
affectionate, and tried to honor Christ. His father did all 
he could to keep him away from Sabbath school and from pray-
ing; but one day he again found him on his knees. He flogged 
him and in great rage said the next time he found him praying 
he would have to leave the house. The 'lad prayed in secret 
that God would convert his father. But again his father 
found him praying. He ordered him to leave the house, and 
take his things with him. The boy went to his mother and 
bade her good-by. "My boy, where are you going?" she cried. 
"I don't know." "What do you mean by bidding me good-by, 
then?" "Father says I cannot stay at home any longer, be-
cause I have been praying." His mother knew it would do no 
good to remonstrate. He bade good-by to his little sister and 
brother, he bade his father good-by, and told him that as long 
as he lived he would pray for him. Then he went away, not 
knowing where he was going. He had not gone far before 
the Holy Spirit touched the father's heart. He ran down 
the street, overtook the boy, and said, "If religion will do 
this for you, I want it 
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from D. L. Moody. 
Story: Jack's Lesson 
"OH, dear," said Archie's mother as she drove into the yard, 
"the garage doors are closed. Now I shall have to get out 
and open them myself." 
But a bright pair of eyes had seen her coming, and a little 
boy ran from the garden and opened them. 
"You're a helpful boy," said mother. "Who told you to do 
that?" 
"Nobody, I did it myself," said the little fellow proudly. 
"That's the way Jack does." 
"And who is Jack?" 
"He's the boy that's come to live in the next house." 
"And that's the way Jack does, is it? Well, I am very 
glad Jack is that kind of boy, and that he lives next door." 
Archie had taken a great fancy to the boy next door. He 
was three or four years older—just old enough for a small 
boy to hold as a hero. One day Archie saw Jack take off his 
hat to a lady on the street, and after that Archie's hat always 
came off. Jack did not know for a long time how faithfully 
his little neighbor was copying him. 
A bridge near the two houses was being repaired. At a little 
distance above it, a temporary bridge was built. But Jack, 
on his way to and from school, did not like to take time to 
go around that way, and several times he crossed on the 
narrow timbers of the old bridge that was being repaired. 
"I wish you wouldn't do that," said his mother. 
"0 mother, it's perfectly safe!" 
"But, Jack, it seems really dangerous. Please don't try 
it again." 
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Jack intended to pay heed to his mother's wishes, but the 
next day as he neared the bridge he stopped, thinking impa-
tiently, "I was sure they would have the planking down today. 
I'm in such a hurry. It is only a step over, and not a bit of 
danger." 
Still Jack realized that he was disobeying his mother. He 
picked his way along the timbers and was over in less than a 
minute. He ran on, but turned suddenly at the sound of 
shouts behind him. The workmen had been eating their lunch 
near by. Jack saw them motioning to a small figure on the 
narrow timbers. Yes, it was Archie. Jack ran toward him, 
but the small figure wavered a moment, and fell into the swift 
current below. The men rescued him and carried him, un-
conscious, to his mother. Jack followed with anxiety. 
When at last the child came to himself, he said, "I'm alive, 
mamma. What makes you cry?" 
"0 Archie, my little boy, how could you go into suck a 
dangerous place?" 
"Why, that's the way Jack does." 
Jack's face showed all he felt, though it was hard to find 
words to express it. In telling the story to his mother he 
finished, "And, 0 mother, to think that my disobedience might 
have cost that little fellow's life! I have learned a lesson 
I shall never forget; no, never!" 
And Jack kept his word—Adapted. 
Symposium: My Talent—My Influence 
A myru; girl was to have an operation. The surgeon was 
about to give her ether when he said, "Before we can make 
you well, we must put you to sleep." "Oh, if you are going to 
put me to sleep, I must say my prayers first," said the little 
girl. Afterward the surgeon said he prayed that night for the 
first time in many years. 
One boy, whose parents were not Adventists, had just 
entered school. He heard other boys in the fifth grade speak-
ing of how many chapters they had read in their Bibles. He 
asked them what they were doing. When told, he said nothing, 
but in three days told them he had read twenty-eight chapters 
in his Bible. They found, by a friendly quiz, that he knew 
what he had been reading. 
A beautiful statue once stood in the market place of an 
Italian city. It was the statue of a Greek girl. A ragged, 
uncombed little street child, coming across the statue in her 
play, stopped and gazed at it in admiration. She was capti-
vated by it. Moved by a sudden impulse, she went home and 
washed her face and combed her hair. Another day she stopped 
again before the statue and admired it, and she got a new 
idea. Next day her tattered clothes were washed and mended. 
Each time she looked at the statue she saw something of 
its beauties, until she was a transformed child. 
Keeping Watch of Our Work 
(Program for Week Ending September 19) 
BY MARJORIE WEST 
NOTES TO JUNIOR SUPERINTENDENTS: "Work" includes a 
the activities of the Junior,—society work, band work, incl. 
vidual work, as well as his work in the home. This week there 
ought to be a check-up of the various bands. The monthly 
topic for September is "Keeping Watch." This week we learn 
to watch our work. 
Prayer Suggestions.—"Thank God every morning when you 
get up that you have something to do that day which must 
be done whether you like it or not. Being forced to work, 
and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance and 
self-control, diligence and strength of will, cheerfulness and 
content, and a hundred virtues which the idle never know." 
"Help me to be more true and kind from day to day, 
And just a bit more fair in some small way. 
Help me think some kindly thoughts of all the folks I know, 
And in the presence of distress a helpful spirit show. 
Help me to keep my brother's heavy woe in mind, 
And hour by hour and day by day be kind. 
Help me to share some weary traveler's crushing load, 
And help some wanderer back into the road. 
Help me to be forgiving and from censure free. 
And be to others what I'd have them be to me." 
Blackboard Acrostic, "Go Eight on Working." That spells 
oaow. Nothing is so inspiring as growth. 
Suimimartzing, lead a discussion, using such questions as the 
following: What is our work as a society? What is my work 
as an individual member of the society? 
Devotional Study: "My Task" 
(Answers may be read by several Juniors) 
3. WHAT did Jesus consider His work to be? John 6: 38. 
2. Did Jesus finish His work? John 17: 4. 
3. Is there something for each young person to dog "Christ's 
Object Lessons," p. 327, top; 1 Tim. 4: 12. 
4. What lines of work does the Lord expect of us? "Mes-
sages to Young People," p. 217, pax. 1. 
5. What is the special work for Juniors? "Messages to 
Young People," p. 225, par. 2. 
6. What must our character be to accomplish our task? 
Pray. 22: 29; "Education," p. 57, par. 3. 
(Here you may refer to the story of Joseph, or the story 
of the good Samaritan, Luke 10:30-34.) �
M. W. 
Work 
Gon give to me the sight to see; 
Give wisdom clear that understands 
The fine, high-hearted dignity 
Of work I do with my two hands. 
No matter what the task may be 
I'll not complain or ever shirk, 
But strive in all sincerity 
To love my helpful work. 
While I am young, help me to know 
That work is good and effort fine. 
They make my soul and body grow, 
So I will take true pride in mine. 
Teach me to love my work today, 
And even look for things to do 
That shall help others on their way. 
Thus working, Lord, I work with you. 
—Author Unknown. 
Talk: Keeping Watch—That I Find My Place 
MY purpose as a Missionary Volunteer is to do God's work. 
By and by I may be trekking out in the middle of Africa, or 
paddling up the headwaters of the Amazon, or trudging on 
the bypaths of China toward a far mission; but just now I 
am trekking behind the cows from the pasture, and pumping 
up the water from the old well, and trudging on the road to 
school. And every one of them is God's errand. 
I may help make garden for the elderly man next door now, 
and by and by bo feeding the starving Chinese; I may tie 
up the stubbed toe of a little brother now, and by and by 
be treating the wounds of the disease-stricken; I may rim 
errands for mother now, and by and by be teaching the Eskimos 
in Alaska. The more practical things I learn how to do, the 
more I can be of use in helping others. Farm work and work 
with tools, housework and nursing, and practice in fieldcraft, 
woodcraft, and watercraft, are things for Volunteers to learn 
as they can, for the purpose of being of more use to others. 
Sometimes people grow discouraged because their work does 
not seem to count for much. A taper lay in a drawer, when 
its owner took it out and carried it away. "Where are you 
taking me?" asked the taper. "To show big ships their way 
across the sea," was the reply. "But no ship could see by 
means of my tiny light." "Leave that to me," said the 
owner, as he lighted the big lantern and blew the taper out. 
It may be that I can help to hear more burdens if I but 
watch. In Shanghai, China, it is a common sight to see four 
or five coolies pulling a cart, often heavily loaded. They get 
on well enough on the level, but when they come to go up over 
the bridges, they often find it difficult to tug the cart up. 
As one missionary crossed a bridge one day, he saw a well-
dressed Chinese gentleman, whom he knew, go to the assist-
ance of a cart that was stuck. In answer to a question he 
said, "That is my work; whenever I see them unable to pull 
their loads, I help them to the top, and then preach the gos-
pel to them. I tell them, 'It is because I am a Christian that 
I helped you.' " 
It may be that I am the one who can bring some one to 
Christ. A visitor to a pottery factory noticed that all the mold-
ing was done by hand. He said to the workman, "Why do 
you not use a tool to aid yon in shaping the clay?" The work-
man replied, "There is no tool that can do this work. We 
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have tried different ones, but it needs the human touch." 
I can do my work, whether it be lightening some one's bur-
den, or easing some one's pain, or putting a song in some one's 
heart, if I ask Jesus to help me. �
M. W. 
Talk: Keeping Watch—That I Do My Work Well 
(Proverbs 20;29) 
"Wrest such an army of workers as our youth, rightly trained, 
might furnish, how soon the message of a crucified, risen, and 
soon-coming Saviour might be carried to the whole world!"—
"Education," p, $71, par. 2. 
Every bit of work I do, if I do it faithfully, gives me some 
knowledge or skill that -will enable me to do my next bit of 
work a little better. The man who is now superintendent of 
a large railway was once employed to carry drinking water 
to the men working on a new line. When he was carrying 
that water, he did it well and kept it clean, fresh, and cool 
for the thirsty men. The Junior who does the seemingly un-
important thing well from the start and does it cheerfully, will 
have no trouble with more important matters. It is not what 
we get out of work, but what we put in, that is the test of 
success. 
A man tells that one day he came out of a hotel whistling 
quite low. A little boy playing in the yard heard him, and 
said, "Is that the best you can whistle?" "No," said the man, 
"can you do better?" The boy said he could. "Well, let's 
hear you." The boy began to whistle, and then insisted that 
the man should try again. He did so, and the boy acknowl-
edged that it was good whistling. As he started away, the 
little fellow said: "Well, if you eon whistle better, what were 
you whistling that way for?" 
Why should not any one do his best, if he does anything? 
The world has plenty of poor, slipshod, third-class work done 
by people who could do better if they would. 
(The Junior may give from his own experience illustrations 
of how when tempted he overcame and did his work well, or 
how great men's lives have become great because of doing 
little things well.) �
M. W. 
A Glimpse of Our New Home 
(Program for Week Ending September 26) 
NOTES mo JUNIOR SUPERINTENDENTS This week's program 
suggests a splendid point of contact that almost every boy 
and girl will understand. Few children of this day have not 
experienced the thrill of moving to a new home. There may 
be regrets at leaving the old home, but always there is an 
expectancy in moving, especially if one has not visited the 
home-to-be, Of course, the wise person always finds out all 
he can about the new place previous to renting or buying it. 
Father and mother visit the new home, if possible, but in 
most eases the children must wait until actual moving time. 
In the meantime, what dreams they build up around this new 
home/ How they live in anticipation I Study the dictionary 
definitions for "anticipation." One given by 'Webster is "a 
previous view or impression of what is to happen." Today we 
shall see how much we can learn about the most wonderful 
new home any of us will ever have. None of us have seen 
it, but our anticipations cannot mount too high. Even Web-
ster must have recognized that it would be the highest antici-
pation, for he gives as an illustrative example, "The anticipa-
tion of the joys of heaven." Repeat together Jesus' promise 
in John 14: 1-3. May this meeting arouse such joyous antici-
pation in the hearts of the Juniors that they will love the 
thought of our home in heaven. 
Read in Preparation for This Meeting as many as possible 
of the following references: "The Great Controversy," pp. 
671-678; "Testimonies for the Church," Vol. II, pp. 265-267; 
"Education," p. 307; "Early Writings," pp. 13-20; and Rev-
elation 21:1 to 22:7. It would be well to have the Juniors all 
read for themselves the references from "Early Writings" and 
the Bible, with a view to being able to tell at least one con-
dition that we shall find in our heavenly home. 
The Scripture Reading, Illustrated and Discussed—Read Rev. 
1: 1-3; 21: 1-7. It would be tedious to read all of chapter 21, 
but it can be made very real and interesting to have the 
Juniors follow with you through the chapter, pointing out 
the different features of the New Jerusalem. You might have 
it sketched on the blackboard, or, if your society is small, a 
sand-table or blocks could be used. The week before, when 
the preparatory reading is assigned, ask different ones to bring 
in colored stones that resemble the jasper, the sapphire, the 
emerald, etc., which they can place in the building, 
Reading: "The Saints Reward."—"Early Writings," pp. 288, 
289. Point out that the real reward is that we shall forever 
be with Jesus. It is He who has made it possible for us to 
enter this heavenly home. 
A Good Closing Song: "Marching to Zion," No. 887 in 
"Christ in Song." �
E. E. II. 
Illustration: "Heaven, Where Christ Is" 
"A ROY who had been serving the Lord for a few months 
visited a dying man and offered to read the sweetest verse 
in the Bible. He read the first two verses of John 14. 'My 
boy,' said the aged Christian, 'that is a very sweet verse, but 
look on me, my son; do you think it is a mansion that this 
old head is longing for, a pearly gate that these old eyes are 
longing to see, a golden street that these old feet are longing 
to walk/ No, no, boy; please read the next verse!' 
"Then the boy read, 'Where I am, there ye may be also.' 
The old man said, 'Now you have got it, my boy; it is the 
Master that I want,'"—G. B. F. Hallock. 
The Way to Heaven 
JUST "turn to the right and keep straight on," 
And you cannot miss the way. 
"Is it rough?" you ask. Oh, yes, sometimes; 
But it's rougher if you stray. 
For to all who travel the one sure road 
There's a perfect Guidebook given; 
But there's no map shown of the lands around; 
It's the only way to heaven. 
So, when you have started, keep straight on, 
Turn neither to left nor right; 
For danger lurks on either side, 
Though the signals all burn "white;" 
There are hands that beckon and lips that call, 
And the shady lanes look sweet; 
But they hold a lure for the wavering heart 
And a snare for the wandering feet. 
The Lord of the land to which we go 
Has servants many and true, 
And the only road to their heavenly home 
Is the one you are walking, too; 
And never yet was the way so hard, 
Or the night so dark and long, 
But some one offered a helping hand 
And some one started a song. 
So "turn to the right, and keep straight on," 
And a guidebook will be given; 
There's no map shown of the lands around, 
But it tells the way to heaven. 
—Annie Johnson Flint. 
Symposium: Who Will Help Us Prepare for Heaven? 
(Read also the omitted portions.) 
1. "HEAVENLY beings still visit the earth, . . . with the 
natural sight."—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 176. 
2. "We need to understand better than we do the mission of 
the angel visitants. . . . promises of God."—Ibid. 
3. "Angels ministered to Jesus, yet their presence did not 
make His life one of ease and freedom from severe conflict 
and fierce temptation,"—"Testimonies," Vol. II, p. 509. 
4 Angels are sent to prepare unbelieving hearts. "Testimo-
nies," Vol. I, p. 186. 
5. "God and Christ and angels are all ministering . . 
with heavenly beings."—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 373. 
6. When holy angels pass through your room, they may be 
led to linger, attracted by the prevailing order and cleanliness 
"Testimonies," Vol. VI, p. 171. 
7. "By co-operating with heavenly beings in their work on 
earth, we are preparing for their companionship in heaven." 
—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 389. 
8. "To those who carry forward His work in face of . 
guardianship of His holy angels."—"Testimonies," Vol. VII, 
p. 170. 
9. "All who engage in ministry are God's helping hand. , . . 
have the benefit of their education and experienee."—"Edaca-
E. N. IL 
&Mr p. 271. 
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QUIZ FOREIGN MISSIONS 
This p ge contains interesting ma erial I r use of church eld rs and 
conference workers in promo ins our foreign mission work. 
Our Mission Boat Fleet 
MANY of our older believers can remember well when the 
schooner "Pitcairn" was fitted out here in the homeland, paid 
for by general contributions, even the children taking part, 
to carry missionaries into the South Pacific Island field. God 
greatly blessed that endeavor. Not all may know that through 
the earnest endeavor of our Australasian brethren and sisters 
from time to time four seagoing craft have been built espe-
cially for our own mission work among the various groups 
of islands included in that division's mission field. The 
fourth sturdy little craft has just been added, making her 
maiden trip of 1,800 miles from Sydney, Australia, to the 
New Hebrides Islands. These boats are, in order of their 
size, the "Melanesia," "Veilomani," "Loloma," and "LePhare." 
The experiences of these our brethren missionary mariners 
become a thrillingly interesting section of our world mission 
story of advancement, Our experienced Missionary Captain, 
J. C. Radley, in telling the Australian brethren and sisters 
of his seafaring experience, says that he has traveled 100,000 
nautical miles with "Melanesia," on the "Loloma," 15,000 
miles, and on the "Advent Herald," 20,000. Of this maiden 
trip with the "LePhare" he writes: 
"At daylight we hove up anchor and steamed down the 
Sydney harbor and cleared the Heads at 7 A. M. The weather 
was still heavy, but not enough to make us turn back for 
shelter, so we set our course for home [New Hebrides]. On 
our second day out the wind changed to the northeast, and 
blew from that direction all day. This was a head wind for 
us, so we had to alter our course to the north; but at sunset 
it again changed back to the east, and set in strong, soon 
working up a rough sea. 
"You should have seen us in that sea! We went up and 
down, this way and that. We were pitched and tossed in 
every direction, seas broke over us, the decks were full up to 
the top of the rail, and water went everywhere. Beds, 
blankets, engine room, and everything we had got wet; and 
to make matters worse, the sun did not shine for four days, 
so we could not dry our things. 
"The third day was about the same, only the things that 
were wet got a little wetter. The bilge pump refused duty, 
so I had to take it to pieces and clean it out. When it 
started, it gave me a good shower bath of bilge water, mixed 
with grease and oil, and for the first time in my life I was 
seasick, though I have been fourteen years on the sea. 
"On the afternoon of the fourth day the sun came out for 
a little while, and in a few minutes the deck was alive with 
all hands hanging out beds and blankets. Every available 
place was taken up with them. The sun did not shine out 
for long, and the spray did more damage than the sun did 
good, so we were no better off, and had to sleep in wet 
beds all the way. 
"On Sabbath morning there was an air lock in the fuel 
pipe' which stopped the engine, so I let her remain quiet for 
about four hours to give the boys a chance to have a sleep. 
We started the engine at 3 r. M., and ran it all the way to 
the New Hebrides, With the exception of the bilge pump 
blocking up, we had no trouble with the engine. It was a 
severe test to run the engine for ten days and nights under 
those conditions, No other engine would have done it except 
a Deisel, and I am more than satisfied with it. 
"On the evening of the eighth day wo passed within about 
twenty miles of the Isle of Pines. I said to the boys, 'You 
might see land today.' They looked for it, but owing to the 
weather being hazy, they could not see it. The next day we 
passed by Erromango, and I again said, 'You might see land 
today;' but the weather was dull, so we passed by and did 
not see anything. In the evening I said, 'Never mind, you 
will see Vila Island in the morning,' but they began to doubt 
me about seeing land. One quietly said, 'Me wait and see.' 
Another said, 'Might be all the same;' but one came out and 
said, 'Master, which way? You me stop along salt water 
ten days, you me walk all about, sometimes go east, some-
times northeast, now two days you me go north; which way 
you savoy Vila him he stop ahead!? Me wait. You speak, 
you savoy him he stop ahead, all right, tomorrow me savey, 
but me thinks you lose him road.' 
"On the tenth day all were up early looking for the 
promised land, but no one could see it for a while, owing 
to the dullness of the morning. But about seven o'clock, 
sure enough, there was land ahead. I expected to see them 
jump around and shout, but they calmly looked at me and 
said, 'Master, you true.' 
"We arrived at Vila about 11: 30 a. M., and were glad to 
be able to sit down without having to hold on to something 
to steady ourselves. Although we had a very rough journey 
and things were anything but pleasant, still we were confident 
that the Lord was taking care of us. We were able to have 
only one worship together on all the trip; everything was 
wet and we were unable to sit down together, so we just had 
to have worship by ourselves. The boys and I talked about 
how we could feel that the Lo•d was taking care of us. We 
felt very much impressed. 
"Since we arrived in the group, we have visited most of 
the mission stations, and everywhere we go the people are 
pleased with the new boat. And I want to tell you that I 
have heard many a prayer asking God to bless the people 
who have been so kind as to give us this good boat." 
Where the Need Is Great 
DR, R. R. REED, entering into medical missionary work at 
Juliaea, Peru, where our hospital in charge of Dr. Graybill 
has exerted such a wide influence for good, gives a little in-
sight into the great need of the people and how medical min-
istration is appreciated. At one time an attempt was made 
to close this clinic, but because of the high esteem in which 
it and its workers are held by the people, both Spanish and 
Indians, within great distances about Juliaea, Dr. Reed ex-
presses the opinion, "I have no fear that the Clinica will be 
closed by government order, as these people would not stand 
for it. This is one spot on the mountain that is well thought 
of by all classes." Of his experiences he writes: 
"It is quite different here than in the homeland, where there 
are so many doctors and competition is so keen. Here we are 
absolutely the only hope these people have for medical assist-
ance, without competition of any kind, and many times the 
only pay we get is gratitude of the deepest degree. Probably 
one half of our work at the Clinica, is paid for in this manner, 
but even at that our books look very well from the financial 
standpoint. Thanks to Dr. Graybill's wonderful reputation 
as an American doctor. 
"I get calls from great distances to come and see some one 
who is unable to get to the Clinica, and it makes me happy 
that I am here when I see how glad they are to see me. They 
treat me like royalty, Nothing is too good for them to be-
stow, In fact it is rather embarrassing at times, they are so 
profuse in their expressions of appreciation, 
"One trip of 120 miles over Peruvian roads to see a man 
with acute nephritis made me resolve never to turn a call 
down, if it were at all possible to get there. When I reached 
this little town away around on the other side of the lake, 
there was not one, but a group of patients awaiting me. They 
said if I would stay two weeks, I would be as busy every min-
ute as on this visit. And I believe it. There are dozens of 
towns with not even a druggist. 
"No one knows how it feels to be really appreciated until 
one tries to relieve some sick person in an isolated place such 
as this. This affords true satisfaction, and makes me su-
premely happy to be in such a plate doing the best I can 
to help the people. Pray that through our ministrations many 
may be drawn to the Saviour who came to earth to seek and 
save the lost." 
Wondered About the Sabbath 
SUPlismaiziqDmicm W. E. STRICKLAND, of Ronan, China, tells 
how a Chinese brother was led by the Spirit into obedience 
of the Sabbath commandment: 
"The Lord works in various ways to save His people. One 
old brother, recently baptized, was telling how the Lord led 
him. He said he was a Christian, had been one for a long 
time, and he loved the Lord and wanted to be obedient to 
His will. As he read his Bible, he time and time again came 
to references that mentioned the Sabbath. He said he read 
the ten commandments, and there it said the seventh day was 
the Sabbath. He decided he would look for light, so ho went 
to see his foreign pastor. He said, 'I asked him, "Since the 
Bible says we should keep the Sabbath, the seventh day, why 
is it -we keep Sunday, the first?" He told me the Sabbath 
was the old law, that the law was done away, and we were 
no longer under the law, but under grace, and for me not to 
worry about the day, but to love the Lord and trust in Jesus. 
I accepted this, but it didn't keop me from thinking about the 
Sabbath. And I couldn't help wondering about it and talking 
about it to others, 
"'One day one of my brother church members told me that 
if I wanted to know about the Sabbath, I had better go and 
ask the Seventh-day Adventists, that they could answer that 
question for me. He told me where I could find them. Thank 
the Lord, I found them, and now I know the truth and can 
read my Bible and know that when it says Sabbath it means 
Sabbath, and not Sunday.' God's Spirit is searching out the 
honest in heart, no matter where he is or what his color." 
MISSION BOARD.