THE MINNESOTA WORKER “Whatsoever thy Hand findeth to do, do it with thy Might.” Volume 8. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., AUGTST 25, 1897. Number 40. TffE IVffJTjSTESOTiL WO^EIJ, ---I88UED WEEKLY BY THE--- MINNESOTA TRACT SOCIETY. Subscription Price, 35 cents a year. Send all Communications and Subscriptions to THE EDITOR, L<. B. Lyosey, - - Box 989, Minneapolis, Minn. Entered at the post-office at Minneapolis as second class mail matter. MISSIONARY WORK. “God has given to every man a work to do in connection with his kingdom. Each one professing the name of Christ is to he an interested worker, ready to defend the principles of righteousness. The work of the gospel is not to depend solely upon the minister; every soul should take an active part in advancing the cause of God. Hut, instead of this, how many of our large churches come and go like a door on its hinges, feeling no responsibility for the progress of the work, no interest in the salvation of souls for whom Christ died.” How many who read the above quotation recognize its author, and can tell where it is to be found? The little tract on Home Missionary Work contains but thirty-two pages, and is full of just the help which missionary workers need. There is no excuse why every one should not be familiar with its pages. Have you read it? and have you taken pains to inquire whether your brethren and sisters have a copy? You are not here to vegetate or to dream; you were born to act. Every one born into the kingdom, is furnished $ith a commission of service. Service is the key to a human life. So vou perform the allotted task, you shall, at set of sun, hear the ‘well done’. Many well-meaning persons recognize the obligation, and intend to do what the Master would have them. Simply they do not do it. They dream of doing without ever taking the task in hand. Some never get ready. Others fail to perceive just what they ought to do. They may never see it until they begin to act; the first step will make clear the second. There are those who do not like the tasks assigned them. If they were called to something else, they would be valiant soldiers. Still others fail because they do not like the regiment into which they were mustered. That you are there is a reason why you should tight there. Providence often selects our associates in service, and such selections are usually the best. To get out of these relations is too often to get out of service. He sure to do something, and begin today.” — Zion's Herald. “Do not try to do a great thing; you may waste all your life waiting for an opportunity which may never come. Hut since little things are always claiming your attention, do them as they come, from a great motive, for Jesus’ sake. To fulfill faithfully the duties of your station; to use to the uttermost the gifts of your ministry to bear chafing annoyances and trivial irritation as martyrs bore the pillory and the stake; to find the one noble trait in people who try to molest you; to put the kindest construction on unkind acts and words; to love with the love of God even the unthankful and the evil; to be content to be a fountain in the midst of a wild, valley of stones, nourishing a few lichens and wild flowers, or now and again a thirsty sheep; and to do this always, and not for the praifce of men, but for the sake of God, this makes a great life.” —F. B. Meyer. Dear missionary worker, do you see anything in this for you? As I have been writing out these words this morning, the one passage which helps me over a hard spot, lias been singled out and applied with great force to my mind. Do you find yours? A. E. E. THE MINNESOTA WORKER. * THE SABBATH SCHOOL. * A brier study of Turkey following the outline given last week. For a map of this country we shall have to look at the maps of Europe and Asia while Turkish possessions extend into northern Africa also, making it a difficult map to draw. This is a very mountainous country. In the north-eastern corner of Turkey, in Asia, is a little mountain-land called Armenia, of which we have heard so much of late. This is thought to be the place where the garden of Eden was located, and on the border of Armenia is a high mountain called Arrarat upon which the Ark rested after the flood. From this mountain flow two large, beautiful rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates. On the banks of these rivers were built the grand old cities of Babylon and Nineveh. Between Turkey and Egypt lies the Red Sea over which the Children of Israel passed on dry land. Near this, in Turkey, is Mt. Sinai where Moses received the law of God. The climate of Turkey is warm and many years ago the mountains were covered with forests of Cedar, and its valleys and hill-sides with olive groves, vineyards, pomegranates, and fig trees, also grain fields and rich pastures where now it is quite barren. In some places many mulberry trees grow and much silk is produced. Grain, fruits, tobacco, and poppies are raised to some extent. This country has been filled up with different races of people so that at present the original Turks form a small part of the population. The true Turk has a light complexion and blue eyes and is honest in all of his dealing, which is.quite the opposite of the present idea we have of him. The people all have to come under one of the two great classes, Christian or Mohammedan, although the class called Christian is made up of all who are not Mohammedans and are mostly heathen, and worship false gods. Many of them worship the places where Jesus is said to have been. Many of the Jews go to Jerusalem to weep and lament over their present condition and the destruction of their beautiful city. (Read By Land and Sea.) G. C. Tenney in his work says, “The scene touched my heart and I longed for the power and privilege of pointing these darkened souls to that true light that shineth for all the world. The Lord they seek is nigh to them and stands with pitying love ready to have compassion upon his ancient people when their hearts shall turn to him.” F. P. B. © NOTES FROM THE FIELD. ® Fulda. We still continue our meetings. The interested ones come quite regular. The enemy is doing all he can to keep people from coming. However, we know that the truth will triumph in the end. We are of good courage in the Lord. Remember us in your prayers. J. II. Behrens, A. W. KrEHL. Batavia. With Bible-readings afternoons and evenings at homes and three meetings per week in the tent, a good interest is being followed up at this place, and on the same plan we have opened meetings at Philbrook, about eight or nine miles north of here. All is working very satisfactory. J. W. Inoisox, C. L. Emmerson. Minneapolis. I praise the Lord that I,can report success in my Bible work. A very thoughtful and studious lady has decided to step out on the Sabbath and leave her church. Her two dear little children have been begging her to let them come to the Sabbath-school for weeks, saying they wanted to be Adventists. This lady is fast accepting all points of truth, as she has time to investigate them. Rose F. Mead. Lake Benton. The weather here has been very disagreeable and unfavorable for meetings the past week, but the Rock of Israel is still going before, and as a result eight more have taken their stand with the Lord and his truth, thus making ten who have taken this step. There were sixteen adults in attendance at our Sabbath-school, besides children. We organized what is called the Lake Benton S. D. A. Sabbath-school and we know with God’s blessing that this move will be a means of blessing. Our meetings are mil attended considering the weather, and there are a number who will have to make decisions soon. THE MINNESOTA WORKER. Pray for us that our faith fail not, and that we may proclaim the word with boldness and power. C. H. Parker, 0. 0. Bernstein. Alden. After the meetings closed in Albert Lea, the terit was taken down and we came to this place, a town of about 500 people, one-third of whom are Scandinavians, perhaps. We secured a central location and began meetings. The interest has been excellent, and the attendance has been quite regular, with an average of over T25. We will begin upon the Sabbath question next week. The people are very friendly and hospitable. We have more visiting than we can do. Already the Dragon has begun to growl. Last Sunday the M. E. minister gave a tirade against us on the Advent, making us the butt of many coarse jokes; but it only made friends for the truth, almost the entire congregation being much disgusted. Of course we passed it without notice. While we cannot tell what the end will be we feel very hopeful that some will obey. We ask that the brethren and sisters in this conference will especially ask God’s blessing upon us and our work here during the next few days. D. E. Scoles, P. S. Olsen. Begin and Continue in the Good Work. By noticing the reports from our canvassers, an increase of workers is seen during the summer, and for that we are thankful to God, and rejoice. The value of orders has not been so very much, but the reward is coming. Some who in past years have sold many books are not selling so many now, and there is a reason for that. Now at this time of the year is a good time for others to begin. Laborers are needed all the time. Those who cannot commence now, make plans to take orders for a holiday delivery and attend the school in the winter. The State Agent will gladly give all needed information. The financial matters may not be so. promising and we cannot expect to make large amounts of money. Wfe know the blessing of God is resting on all who do this work. We have a Father in heaven, and when we, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let our request be made known unto him, he shall supply all our needs. The Lord has also promised that bread shall be given, and water shall be sure; and he means just what he says. May we more and more learn to trust him. May the Lord give all who begin to canvass power and grace to continue steadfast to the end. In harvest and threshing there is danger to stop canvassing; but, dear fellow worker, do not stop before you have taken the matter to God in prayer and surely know it is his will. The most orders received by the writer in one week was in the middle of harvest. It may be so yet. For with God is nothing impossible, and why should we stop? When you know the Lord has called and sent you in the field, then do not dare to leave before you are sure he has called you back. When Isaiah was sent to warn the people he asked: “Lord how long?” and God answered, “Until the cities be wasted without inhabitants, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate. ” Can this have any reference to us? “We have warnings now which we may give—a work now which we may do; but soon it will be more difficult than we can imagine. God help us to keep in the channel of light, to work with our eyes fastened on Jesus, our Leader, and patiently, perseveringly press on to gain the victory.” Gust Henrikson. Fall Camp Meetings. As announced last week there will be four fall Camp-meetings in our State. Hewitt................................Sept.8 -12 Crow Wing............................. “ 15-19 Frazee................................ “22-26 Marshall........................Sept. 28 - Oct. 3. Upon request of the brethren in that vicinity it has been decided to postpone the Frazee Camp-meeting until Sept. 22 to 26. The other meetings will be held as previously appointed. C. W. Flaiz. On orders for $5.00 or more goods in one shipment we make the following prices: 14 lbs. Cereola similar to Granola! for $1.00 14 “ Choice California Prunes “ 1.00 18 “ Good Rice - - “ 1.00 7 “ Nut Butter - “ 1.00 14 “ Oat Meal or Graham Crackers 1.00 10 “ Fruit Crackers - i.oo Cereola in 100 lb. lots 6c, 50 lb. lots 6^c, 25 lb. lots 6%c per lb. Granulated sugar in 100 lb. lots at regular wholesale prices with all orders. Anything in the market in the line of groceries or Health Foods at a small advance on wholesale rates. WINCHFLL & NASH, 506 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minn. THE MINNESOTA WORKER. THE BOOK WORK. Canvassers' Report for Week Ending Aug. 13, 1897. ORDERS TAKEN. Book Val. Val. Helps. Expenses J. M. Little P. J. $17.85 $ .70 $ A. Hawley u a 10.35 2.00 Jacob Skadsem a a 11.95 .75 .50 Louis Skadsem a a 48.25 1.25 H. Shelstad a a 39.55 3.05 3.23 C. E. Burgeson ii tl 7.70 .85 .30 O. J. Engen s. s. 17.00 5.10 1.16 J. W. Ingison B. R. 8.50 .25 I. T. Andrus C. O. S . 14.60 3.15 1.60 Julia Johnson Ida Johnson 44 44 44 44 44 44 2.00 .75 $178.50 $15.85 $8.04 As the busy part of the season will soon be over, the evenings will be growing longer, and people will have time to read. It stands us in hand as God’s servants to go forth and place good reading matter into the hands of the people, that will lead them to search the scriptures and become acquainted with present truth. Some have already expressed a desire to go out with our small books and make a holiday delivery. Are there not many others in our churches who would like to do the same. Come, brethren and join in the good work, and have stars to shine in your crown through eternity. J. F. Pogue. ITEMS. Bro. E. H. Huntley, a former canvasser in Minnesota, but who has been laboring as general canvassing agent in Manitoba, in writing to have the address of his Minnesota Worker changed, says the good work up there is onward; and he very much enjoys reading the good reports which come out in the Worker week by week. * * * Eld. C. W. Flaiz who has been unable to carry forward all his work on account of sickness for the past few weeks has been in Minneapolis for a few days attending to the needs of the work as best he could in his weakened condition. While here, his lungs were examined by two competent physicians and it was found that not only his lungs but his heart was affected as a result of overwork. The condition of either was not critical, provided he could have rest and an opportunity to recuperate. He returned to his home in Medford the first of the week and will try to follow the advice of the physicians. * * * All the maps on the Eastern Question, and all but one of maps on Four Kingdoms as advertised in the Worker recently have been disposed of, and we have also sold all of the Chart of the Week. We also have a beautiful statistical wall map of the world bn rollers, showing all the countries of the old new and world and a short description of each. Just the thing for the home or Sabbath-school, and is very useful in conducting the five minute exercise. Size of map 28 x 33 inches. Price 50 cents post-paid. Address Minnesota Tract Society. * * * Bertiia Weight of Osakia who is taking a nurse’s course at the Sanitarium and also attending the Summer School writes that at this school “are being prepared, those who will ‘go out into the highways and hedges and compel them to come in’. Health Reform is the arm of the Third Angel’s Message. The two must go together. The Holy Spirit is manifesting his power among us: so many grand and wonderful principles are being presented to us along this line. The Third Angel’s Message is under a new administration, guided by the Spirit, ho longer by men. And many who have been teaching by theory will also teach practically. Christ has told us -The works that I do, ye shall do also; and greater works than these shall ye do’ ”. THE MEW “OLD FOLKS” BIBLE THE ..DEVOTIONAL BIBLE.. CONTAINING THE OLD and NEW TESTAMENTS. Printed on the finest paper from large, clear type. Marginal Headings and references. Beautifully bound in a variety of styles. THIS IS THE “IDEAL ‘BIBLE” FOR THE FAMILY CIRCLE. LARGE TYPE, YET SMALL Jim COMPACT IN SIZE. JIN INDISPENSIBLE VOOK IN THE CONDUCTING OF FAMILY IVORSHIP. : : Below we give specimen of type. 17 For ye know how .that afterward, There are three styles and prices bnt the same type. A special price will be made for 30 days of one-half off from regular price. 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