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Harvest Ingathering Rally �
September 7 
Self-serving Versus Entering New Territory 
" THE missionary spirit needs to be revived in our 
churches."—" Testimonies," Vol. VI,p, 29. 
What does this say/ That the missionary spirit needs to 
be revived. Where? In our churches. 
Probably most of the members in our churches -would say, 
" Yes, that is so. I need to scatter more tracts, more papers, 
visit my neighbors more often, especially when they are ill 
and need my help." While all this is true, and more mis-
sionary zeal of this kind should be manifested, this is not 
the real ?missionary spirit the Master is talking about in this 
connection. To quote some more in this paragraph: 
"Scarcely a thousandth part of the work is being done that 
ought to be done in missionary fields. God calls upon His 
workers to annex new territory for Him. There are rich fields 
of toil waiting the faithful worker. And ministering angels 
will co-operate with every member of the church who will labor 
unselfishly for the Master."—Ibid. 
 " are here instructed to " annex new territory." 
But how can they possibly do this when church members self-
ishly hold onto them, keeping them at work for them who 
already know the truth and who should be able to, keep them-
selves alive spiritually by doing the very work in the church 
they demand God's workers shall stay by them to do? 
Listen! Just over the leaf from where the above instruc- 
tion is given, are these words; and while they may not be very 
welcome, because they come so close home to thousands of 
believers in the homelands (and may apply also to some extent 
in what we are wont to call "foreign fields "), nevertheless 
they point the way to that kind of missionary work the Lord 
in this connection is talking about, as well as to that great 
advance we all so much desire to see in the finishing of the 
work in all the world: 
" Instead of keeping the ministers at work for the churches 
that already know the truth, let the members of the churches 
[italics ours] say to these laborers: Go work for souls that 
are perishing in darkness. 
Ile ourselves will carry forward 
the services of the church. We will keep up the meetings, and 
by abiding in Christ, will maintain spiritual life. We will 
work for souls that are about us, and we will send our prayers 
and our gifts to sustain the laborers in more needy and desti-
tute fields.'" 
Instead of demanding of conference officers that because 
our church pays in a large tithe we must have a worker sta-
tioned here (and because the members demand this of the 
conferences, to a greater or less degree they obtain what they 
ask for), if they would say what the Lord here through His 
servant has put into their lips to say, hundreds of laborers 
might be released to go on -into new, unworked mission fields, 
at home and abroad, there to " annex new territory for Him." 
This is the " missionary spirit " that " needs to be revived in 
Our churches." 
And why is the word "revived" used/ Simply because years 
ago, when this cause was struggling for an existence, this 
was the very " missionary spirit " manifest in all our churches. 
A minister might be sent by the conference to visit a church 
for a quarterly meeting service once, or possibly twice, during 
the year, but no church thought of suggesting that he remain 
there to preach to them Sabbath after Sabbath, Not at all. 
That would have been counted next to a denial of their faith. 
Instead, they expected that he would spend his time laboring 
" for souls that are perishing in darkness," and that they would 
look after the spiritual interest of the church, while faithfully 
bringing in their tithe and offerings for the support of the 
ministers as they labored in new fields for the souls sitting 
in darkness. As the result of such a missionary spirit mani-
fested by the church members, new churches sprang into exist-
ence, conferences grew, as year by year at conference time 
these new companies were voted into the conference sisterhood 
of churches. 
It is for the revival of this kind of missionary spirit that 
the Lord is calling today. Shall He call in vain? �
T. E. B. 
Setting the Church to Work 
IT was a good and heartening word which Brother E. P. 
Mansell, superintendent of the Pernambuco Mission, gave us 
at Rio de Janeiro at the meeting of the East Brazil Union 
Mission committee. He was giving a biennial report of the 
work in the Pernambuco Mission, and among other good things 
he said this: 
"Upon entering this new field of labor two years ago, we 
began to lay definite plans to extend our work into new, 
unentered sections. This meant the weaning of some of our 
larger churches from the constant care of mission workers. 
To do this did not appear an easy matter, but after consulting 
with Elder E. H. Wilcox, our director, and hearing the good 
instruction by Elder C. B. Haynes, on self-supporting churches, 
we launched out by faith. 
"Upon learning of our plans, the cry went up from many 
of our leading church members that they would surely die, 
since we were taking away their worker. But God did not 
let the churches die. Where we had been informed that there 
was absolutely no talent or leadership in the churches, right 
there the Lord helped us to find men to carry responsibility 
and lead out. In some cases the mission director found time 
to organize special classes for the instruction of these church 
officers, which met every week, We had the pleasure, in many 
cases, of taking the leaders out into the homes of the people, 
and giving them practical instruction in personal work These 
in turn have returned to their churches and fired them with 
enthusiasm. Now reports show a wonderful increase in mis-
sionary classes for special instruction for baptism, with as 
high as sixteen in constant attendance. 
"So instead of the lay members' rising up against our plans, 
they stood loyally by us, and we have seen one of the greatest 
movements in our experience in the work. Our plans are laid 
for the coming year, and we look for even greater results. We 
believe strongly in every-member evangelism as the most effec-
tive method for the finishing of the work in this part of the 
great vineyard."— Carlyle B. Haynes, in South American 
EDITOR 
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Medical and Evangelical 
THE doctors and nurses in our sanitariums, and the Seventh-
day Adventist doctors and nurses in private practice, consti-
tute a working force that can accomplish untold good for the 
advancement of the third angel's message. The doctors and 
nurses in our sanitariums are already working strenuously in 
using their medical knowledge for the advancement of the 
third angel's message. Many also of our Seventh-day Advent-
ist doctors and nurses who aro in private practice are doing 
the same. 
It has been demonstrated in the California Conference that 
our doctors and nurses in private practice are more than 
happy to unite their medical missionary abilities and services 
with those of the ministers, and with the missionary work of 
the church members. The officers of our churches, elders, 
deacons, clerks, treasurers, and those serving in home mission-
ary and Missionary Volunteer lines, as well as those in the 
Sabbath school, serve without pay. The larger share of the 
church leadership of this denomination is provided by self-
supporting members of the church. Why should not the medical 
missionary work of the churches be largely officered and spon-
sored in the same way, that is, by self-supporting workers? 
Usually, upon invitation, a doctor or nurse is happy to serve 
the church in the capacity of medical missionary secretary. 
Our doctors and nurses are happy to render skilled service, 
also from a strictly missionary standpoint, to those recom-
mended by the church as needing such assistance. They are 
glad to serve as teachers in the home nursing classes and to 
assist in any other spiritual work of the church. 
The California Conference has, on an average, from ten to 
sixteen churches taking dietetic or home nursing class work, 
and these classes are taught largely by self-supporting doctors 
and nurses. 
Recently a free clinic was conducted in the Oakland church 
by Dr. H. W. Crane, of Berkeley, and Dr. E. S. Maxson, of 
the El Repose Sanitarium, Berkeley, assisted by Miss Violet 
Gilstrap, assistant medical missionary secretary of the con-
ference, Miss Gertrude King, city health nurse, and several 
home nursing graduates. About a dozen minor operations 
were performed. This clinic was held in the little medical 
missionary unit at the rear of the church. Before the work 
of the morning began, the patients, with their friends and 
relatives, gathered in one of the rooms of the church. The 
doctors and nurses joined this company as the writer read to 
them from the Bible and the Spirit of prophecy concerning 
the ministry of the Master, and explained to those not of 
our faith why we were doing the medical missionary work we 
were. Earnest prayer was offered, and the work immediately 
begani One gentleman approached the writer, and stated 
that lie had been a Catholic, for forty years, that his two chil-
dren were in need of medical attention, but that he had been 
out of work and had no money with which to pay, and won-
dered 'if we would do the work for him free, or comparatively 
so. He seemed very happy, indeed he expressed his satisfaction 
to see the gospel in practice in this way, and made inquiry 
concerning our next camp meeting and the time of baptism. 
This scene is repeated often in a number A the churches of 
the California Conference, various doctors and nurses assist-
ing, and they express their appreciation of the privilege of 
uniting in this way in the ministry of the Master with the 
ministers and other workers of the church. 
A reflection of this work is easily discernible in the records 
of our Harvest Ingathering work this past year. It is readily 
discernible in the increased friendliness and interest of those 
who are not yet members of the church. It is the Master's 
own method, and brings prestige and favorable reaction wher-
ever it is employed. In rendering this service, though our 
doctors and nurses do not do it for this purpose, they become 
acquainted with the members of our churches and with many 
persons not of our faith, in a most friendly, favorable way, 
and are thus enabled to broaden their usefulness in the 
community in both medical and spiritual lines. 
G. A. ROBERTS. 
CHILDREN can take part in the medical missionary work, and 
by their jots and tittles can help to carry it forward. . . . By 
their efforts many souls will be won to the truth.—" Counsels 
to Teachers," pp. 176, 177. 
" THE WEALTH OF THE NATIONS FOR 
CHRIST " 
Suggestive Program for First Sabbath Home 
Missionary Service 
(September 7) 
OPENING SONG; "My Maker and My King," No. 689 in " Christ 
in Song." 
ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
PRAYER. 
CHURCH MISSIONARY SECRETARY'S REPORT. 
SONG: " Make Me a Blessing Today," No. 500 in " Christ in 
Song." 
BIBLE STUDY: " Victory Is With God." 
SYMPOSIUM: "Around the World With Our Great Work." 
TALK: "A Message From the Far East." 
TALK: " The Appeal of the Indian." 
LOCAL PLANS. 
HARVEST INOATHERING RALLY DAY SONG, 
BENEDICTION. 
Note to Church Elders and Leaders 
Harvest Ingathering Rally Day Sabbath comes again Sept. 
7, 1929, and with it a wealth of excellent material in the 
Rally Day program so appealingly and forcibly presented by 
the writers of each of the various articles that no elder or 
leader need come up to the time of this service unprepared 
for an hour of real inspiration. 
Following the Bible study in the order of service comes a 
symposium headed, " Around the World With Our Great Work," 
which recounts the progress of the third angel's message in 
many lands. This portion of the service lends itself well for 
adaptation to local conditions. As much or as little may be 
used as seems best under the circumstances, and a variety of 
ways for its presentation may be worked out by ingenious minds. 
"A Message From the Far East" and "The Appeal of the 
Indian " are heart-stirring in their appeal to every loyal Sev-
enth-day Adventist to arouse and make 1929 witness the most 
gloriously successful Harvest' Ingathering campaign in which 
this denomination has ever engaged. 
The August GAZETTE gives instruction for organizing a church 
for Harvest Ingathering work. Of course, those churches which 
have, as the result of the fifteen-minute missionary meeting, a 
permanent band arrangement, will find the work of organiza-
tion materially simplified. But every church should be system-
atically organized for this special missionary campaign. 
Stress should be laid on the various individual goals: 
At least one soul won to Christ. 
At least ten hours' Ingathering work. 
At least $10 for foreign missions. 
The financial goal can be easily reached in six weeks if con-
stant leadership is given throughout the campaign. Leading 
out in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah's zeal and 
energy did not abate when the work was begun. With tireless 
vigilance he constantly superintended the activity, and sent 
courage thrilling along the whole extent of those three miles 
of wall as a result of his communion with God. Elders and 
leaders must do the same for a remunerative Harvest Ingather-
ing effort. Persevering prayer and tireless activity are the 
price of success. �
R. T. 
Victory Is With God 
Question.—In whose name did David triumph? 
Answer.-1 Sam. 17: 45, 47. 
Ques.— How did God deliver Elisha? 
Ans.— 2 Kings 6: 15-18. 
Ques.— How many Philistines gathered against Israel? 
Ans.-1 Sam. 13:5, 
Ques.— What did ffirael do? 
Ans.-1 Sam. 13: 6, 7. 
Ques.— What did Jonathan do/ 
Ans.-1 Sam. 14: 1, 4, 5, 
Ques.— How did Jonathan show faith in God? 
Ass.-1 Sam. 14: 6, 7. 
Ques.— What did God do for them? 
Ans.-1 Sam. 14: 13, 15, 23. 
Ques.—Who warred against Jehoshaphat? 
Ans.-- 2 Chron. 20: 2. 
Ques.— What did Jehoshaphat do? 
Ans.— 2 Chron. 20: 3, 21. 
Ques.-- What deliverance did God promise? 
Ans.-2 Chron. 20: 17. 
Ques.— What resulted from the campaign? 
Ans.— 2 Chron. 20: 22-25. 
Ques.— What does the Lord command us? 
Ans.— Matt. 10: 16, 18-20. 
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Around the World With Our Great Work 
RUTH TYRRELL 
"THE great day of the Lord is near, it is near, and hasten' 
greatly." Zeph. 1: 14. This scripture is true today. We are 
nearing the close of earth's history, and the work of giving 
the last warning message to a sinful world is rapidly going 
forward. Evidences on every hand indicate the outpouring 
of the Spirit of God, and hundreds, yes, thousands, of honest-
hearted souls are tieing won to Christ. 
In this article we shall catch just a glimpse of our work in 
several divisions of the General Conference outside of North 
America, beginning with the 
Southern European Division 
Elder D. N. Wall, president of the Rumanian Union Con-
ference, writes under this caption: 
THE HANI4OP GOD IN RUMANIA 
" Our people have often heard about the difficulties and 
persecutions which our workers and lay members in Rumania 
have had to meet. Perhaps there are some, however, who do 
not know of Brother H. Bauer, president of the West Munte-
nian Conference, who served a ten months' term of imprison-
ment, as a result of preaching the third angel's message. 
Soon after he come out of prison, a conference was held 
in Bukharest. 
When Brother Bauer arose to give his report, 
he said that having been in prison for this length of time,—
which was almost the entire period of his term,—he had 
little to recount, and would have to look to the workers 
to give a report of the work that had been done during the 
year. Then worker after worker arose to tell of wonderful 
experiences in the ingathering of souls. They reported that 
ten churches had been organised during the year. These 
churches were received into the conference, and at that meeting 
two new conferences were organized. With a report from only 
four of the sin eon/ erenees is the Rumanian Union, we now have 
a total of 2,659 candidates waiting for baptism." 
Australasian Division 
Upon the Australasian Division rests the burden of carrying 
the message to many of the islands of the Pacific. Elder J. 
Ross James, one of our workers in the Fiji Mission, writes 
of the medical work on the island of Ateldn as follows: 
A DYINO Race 
".If you could have been with us today, you would have en• 
joyed seeing the multitudes coming for treatment on the island 
of Atchin. On Sabbath an old, gray-haired native whom we 
knew years ago as the rain maker' came and asked for 
treatment. Starting after sunset and continuing till the time 
of our sailing on Sunday afternoon, we were busy oaring for 
the sick, extracting teeth, etc. 
" Yaws is a universal disease here. Babies in their mothers' 
arms are often so covered with sores that one cannot find a 
clear patch on which to place the hand. If they escape the 
disease in childhood, they are afflicted more seriously in adult 
life. Bones become enlarged, distorted, bowed; fingers, toes, 
and even the whole hand or foot is eaten off by the cankerous 
sores. Epidemics of influenza, dysentery, etc., take their toll 
in hundreds of lives periodically. Portrtwo died in one day 
from influenza on the island of Epi a few days ago. The 
natives have little idea of sanitation and cleanliness. 
" While the villages are waiting for the coming of teachers, 
hundreds sink into Christless graves. For these the message 
will be too late. We, therefore, who are in the field, whose 
hearts are wrung by the pitiful cries of the sick and dying, 
appeal to those in the homeland to give of their best to the 
Master and His cause, that the message may speed on in this 
dark corner of the vineyard." 
South American Division 
In the South American Division the self-sacrificing efforts of 
our workers are being rewarded with loyal believers miracu-
lously transformed from heathenism by the power of the 
gospel. The story of Brother and Sister D. E. Dalinger's work 
for the Indians will be of interest. It is told by Elder C. P. 
Crager, educational, Missionary Volunteer, and Sabbath school 
secretary of the South American Division: 
A VISIT TO THE IN1,113ISIVI MISSION IN BOLIVIA 
" Brother and Sister Dalinger's field of labor is one of the new 
missions just being opened, and the blessing of God is attend-
ing them. The work in this district started with great per-
secution. It was at one of these outstations where, about 
two years ago, the enemies of the gospel beat and left for 
dead the faithful Indian teacher, and then burned his house 
and all his belongings, and with the house his only little daugh-
ter was burned to death. The mission station is situated at 
an altitude of about ten thousand feet, lower than other sta-
tions, and surrounded by mountains on every side. There are 
at present eight outschools where Indian teachers are stationed, 
and two other points where Sabbath school is held and where 
we hope soon to have a teacher. Calls are also coming from 
other parts for schools. The Indian is a real home missionary 
worker when he receives the message. The interests aroused 
in new places are almost without exception the result of per-
sonal work of Indians as they travel in their buying and 
selling, or of some Indian colporteur who has sown the seed, 
"It was our privilege to meet a few new believers from a 
little company that has just begun to keep the Sabbath. These 
poor people are a long distance from the mission, and have no 
teacher or any one to guide them. We were told that they 
simply gather on the tiabhath and enjoy fellowship with those 
who are with them in the new faith. Their service is one of 
silence. They cannot sing, for they do not know how, and 
there is no one to teach them the wags of the gospel. They 
cannot study the Sabbath school lesson, for they cannot read, 
and there is no one to read to them. They begged for a teacher. 
And how they would enjoy the privileges of Sabbath service 
which so many of us have and perhaps little appreciate, 
"Owing to unavoidable circumstances, Brother and Sister 
Bolinger and their three children have had to live for some 
time in a mud house with mud floor and grass roof, built 
for them by the Indians for temporary quarters. The last 
night I was there it rained, and the roof, having only a light 
layer of grass, leaked through, necessitating the moving of 
beds and other things in order to keep them dry. 
"The one large room has to serve not only as sleeping quar-
ters, parlor, dining room, and kitchen for the family of five, 
but also as medicine room from which they dispense medicines 
to the Indians, as bookstore for the sale of books, and also 
as general consulting room whore the Indians, many times a 
large number of them together, come and tell their troubles 
to the director and receive treatment in their need. 
"As I looked into the faces of the believers in this mission 
station, and saw what the gospel has done in transforming 
even the very expression of their faces, and as I saw their 
response to the messages given, I said, as I have many times 
before,' Thank God for the gospel! Thank God for missionsl'" 
Inter-American Division 
Elder C. E. Wood, home' missionary secretary of the Inter-
American Division, tells the story of 
VIMINiA, AN INDIAN CONVEST 
." Virginia Hernandez, an old Indian woman, accepted the 
third angel's message when she was past sixty years of age. 
She could neither read nor write, and so received her knowl-
edge of the great plan of salvation by listening to others read 
from the Bible. A great longing to be able to read God's 
word for herself came into her heart. She studied and prayed 
five long years to accomplish this purpose, and God rewarded 
her faithful effort. 
"On fire with heavenly truth and love, and knowing that her 
years of strength were few, she dedicated the remaining part 
of her humble life to God, to be a light bearer among her 
people. Beginning in her native village, she 'von several souls 
for Jesus; and then with her scanty earnings purchased a few 
hymn books, some cheap Bibles, a quantity of our booklets 
and tracts, which she carried in a basket; and with her earthly 
possessions rolled in a bundle she started out by faith, afoot, 
to visit other villages in the country districts. 
The territory 
through which she traveled is infested with venomous snakes, 
Mexican tigers, and other ferocious animals, yet she allowed 
none of these dangers to deter her from her service of love. 
These missionary trips extend to remote villages far from 
a railway or civilised centers, and this frail old Indian woman, 
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depending entirely upon God for protection and placing all in 
His hands, wins souls wherever she travels. We have baptized 
100 of her converts, and she has more than twice that number 
being prepared for this sacred ordinance. 
"Some time ago she met a wicked baker and gave him liter-
ature. Later she sold him one of our small books and a Bible, 
and, then studied with his family until they were all converted 
and baptized. The family dedicated all their earnings above 
bare living expense to the building of a church and its upkeep 
in their village, besides giving their faithful tithes and offer-
ings through the regular channels. A little while ago this 
brother, as he lay dying, wrote a beautiful letter, in which he 
expressed his joy that he had given his all to God, and his 
confidence in the Lord's promise of a heavenly home. 
" Mission work which gathers out such jewels as Virginia, or 
transforms a wicked career into such a life of devotion and 
sacrifice as the one referred to in this story, is worth while." 
Far Eastern Division 
In the Far Eastern Division our work is going forward by 
leaps and bounds. Elder W. B. Eiffel, director of the Southern 
Luzon Mission, Philippine Islands, tells the following story: 
REJEIVED "COMING KING" FROM A PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER 
" It was my privilege recently to visit a new company of 
Sabbath keepers in one of the barrios of Daraga, who had 
kept the Sabbath for a period of three years, wholly unknown 
to us. 
"[The believers were formerly Presbyterians. In 1919 the 
leader of the company received "Coming King" with some 
other books from the Presbyterian minister. The man began 
to read the book and learned about the Sabbath. On search-
ing the Scriptures, he found that the Sabbath was the right 
day to keep. When the minister discovered that the book had 
made a Sabbath keeper out of him, he wanted to take it 
back, but the new believer refused to give it up. The minister 
tried to discourage him regarding the Sabbath, stating that 
there were only a few keeping the Sabbath in Manila. When 
the new believer heard this, he took courage in the fact that 
there were others who were keeping the same day. 
" Besides finding him a Sabbath keeper, we also found that 
he was paying tithe into the Presbyterian mission. He showed 
me a receipt for more than 113 pesos paid during the year 1926. 
" When I told him of our work and the progress it is making 
in all parts of the world, his heart was filled with joy, and he 
replied, The Lord will soon come.' This tram has become a 
real missionary, and through his example and, influence, when. 
we brought our tent into the barrio, twenty-four stepped out 
and were baptized." 
African Division 
Elder W. 11. Branson, president of the African Division, 
appeals to every believer in the homeland in his article entitled, 
" ITINERATING IN CENTRAL AFRICA " 
" While itinerating through Central Africa, we passed a num-
ber of new and strange tribes. Some of the people were vigor-
ous and strong, living in clean, well-built villages; while others 
were dirty, emaciated, dwarfed, sick, and altogether miserable. 
In the villages of some of the latter tribes one or two sick 
people could be seen lying in front of about every other hut, 
using grass mats for beds and sticks for pillows. We learned 
that many of them were suffering from sleeping sickness, 
others from smallpox, syphilis, dysentery, etc., with no one to 
help them or to take an interest in their comfort. There most 
of them would remain until death came as a welcome deliverer 
from their sufferings, all because some Christian doctor has 
not felt the burden to leave the comforts of the homeland 
and come here to search them out, and restore them to health 
and happiness again. They are dying without hope in God, 
going down into Christless graves, and we cannot help won- 
dering whether, in the great day of final reckoning, some de-
gree of responsibility will not rest upon those members of the 
church who were qualified to help them and lead them to Christ, 
but who prefer to enjoy the comforts of the homeland to 
making the sacrifice for these backward and primitive people. 
"I would to God that all our people at home could witness 
what we have seen the past few years, and thus have rolled 
upon them some of the burden we feel for these poor, helpless 
creatures. I wish they might be awakened as we were in camp 
by the death wail of mothers who had gathered to join a 
bereaved neighbor in mourning through the night for her lost 
child. So plaintive and hopeless was this wail that it almost 
struck terror to our hearts, and made us realize as never before 
what a terrible thing it is to go into the grave without the 
Christian's hope. But how shall they believe in Him of whom 
they' have not heard? and how shall they hear without a 
preacher? and how shall they preach, except they be sent?' 
We do, therefore, earnestly pray the Lord of the harvest to 
send forth laborers into this part of the field, where so much 
of the fruit is perishing that might be garnered in." 
Central European Division 
Prom the Central European Division comes this colporteur 
story of one of our faithful sisters in that field: 
THE COLPORTEUR AS A. LIFE-SAVER 
"As I was working from house to house one day, I came to 
a woman who was full of doubts and bitterness. She told me 
that she had lost her two-year-old child, and since that time 
had had no peace. The child was so beautiful and loving that 
the mother could not forget. She still had two other children, 
but neither of these could take the place of the one who had 
died. Several times she had been at the point of committing 
suicide, and her husband had hidden from her everything that 
she might use in killing herself, One day she became desperate, 
threw herself on the railroad track, and was saved only by the 
quick action of the engineer in applying the train brakes. 
"I tried to tell this woman that all this had come because 
she loved her child more than she loved God, and she agreed it 
was true. She ordered a Bible from me, and I visited her often. 
Finally she came to our meetings, and today is an earnest, 
faithful member of our church." 
A Message From the Far East 
C. K. MEYERS 
IT has been my privilege to spend the winter months making 
contact with our work in the Far Eastern Division. I have 
thought often during this time of the passage found in Paul's 
writings, 1 Corinthians 16: 19: " The churches of Asia salute 
you." Among the many salutations with which Paul concluded 
this writing to the Corinthian church,— a church in the Eu-
ropean mission field,— he recorded this word of greeting from 
the churches where the work of Christianity had begun. 
In the strange order of human history the relationships are 
today reversed. At that time Asia was the home field. It was 
where Christianity had its birth. Now, Christianity having 
been retarded in Asia, we find ourselves where we represent the 
mother interests, and these churches across the waters present 
the need. 
So, my greetings from Asia to the churches throughout North 
America at this, the beginning of the Harvest Ingathering 
campaign, must be of another order than was the message of 
greeting from Asia in Paul's time. 
Asia is a field of great need, and I want to emphasize that 
need as Asia's first message to the churches in this land of en-
lightenment and culture. We have not yet occupied Asia. The 
only representation that we have in all Siam is in the city of 
Bangkok, with less than a score of Chinese believers and only 
two 'Siamese converts. We have no interests, no action, no 
aggression, that spreads itself beyond the boundaries of this 
capital city. In Indo-China, with its teeming millions, we have 
not a single worker. In Western China, stretching on and on 
until it reaches the boundaries of the almost limitless sands 
of the Gobi Desert and links up with Russia and Turkestan, 
we have only a very scattered work. I was made happy as 
I sat with the brethren in their last council to plan for two 
workers to be sent this year into Siam. But the need is tre-
mendous, and the churches in Asia appeal out of their need 
that God may hasten us in this more favored land to bring 
with increasing activity the message that we owe them. 
In addition to this message of need I want to pass on to 
the faithful brethren and sisters in this country a message of 
fruitage, of the winning of souls. In the Philippines large 
numbers of souls are being won by native evangelists. We 
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have in that field only five foreign ministers. The rest of the 
ministry is made up of native workers. These five American 
brethren are just directing the work. In great fields like the 
Cebua n, with 2,500 believers, we have only one foreign worker. 
It is remarkable what God has been able to do through the in- 
strumentality of these indigenous believers who have accepted 
the message. The brethren there told me the progress of 
the work suggested that by the time they report for the Par 
Eastern Division at the next General Conference in the spring 
of 1930, they expect to be able to list a membership of 15,000 
baptized converts in the Philippine Islands. 
In China, in the Philippines, and throughout the Far Eastern 
Division, God is using the medical work in a marvelous .way 
to reach the hearts of the better class of people with the 
third angel's message. While in Shanghai I was told the 
story of an influential Chinese who, after he had paid his 
bill, asked Dr. Miller for an interview. As he stood op-
posite the doctor, he pulled out his check book and wrote a 
cheek for $1,250 gold, handing it over to Dr. Miller with the 
words: "I want to leave this with you as a freewill gift to 
your medical work, an expression of my personal gratitude 
to you." In just a few days the Chinese public of Shanghai 
gave us $30,000 to build in that city a clinic for �
poor. We 
shall have the sanitarium on the edge of the city reaching the 
better class of Chinese and the work for the poor in the city 
supported by this better class themselves. We are able to 
go in and carry on our own work just as we will. 
So let us thank God for the message that comes to us from 
our churches in Asia, a message of great need and a message 
of great fruitage. Out of Asia we borrowed Christianity. In 
this twentieth century it is our privilege to pay that debt. It 
is a long-standing one. In this, the last century of all, we 
must face very definitely the accumulative duty, colder God, to 
pay back this obligation to the starving, dying, unenlightened 
heathen Far East that to its six hundred fifty million people 
may be brought this message of hope in Christ Jesus our Lord. 
May the. God of heaven help us to sense anew at this very 
hour our responsibility in the raising of funds for this great 
task. 
The Appeal of the Indian 
S. A. NVEJ.I.M AN 
Tun Arekuna Indians of British Guiana and Venezuela are 
a dying race. Slowly but inevitably their numbers are dis-
appearing Prom, the forests and savannas of those lands. It 
was among these members of a numerous, but decaying people 
that Elder 0. E. Davis settled in 1911, and began to tell the 
story of the Saviour and His early return to gather home His 
people. Only a few brief weeks had elapsed, with a little 
thatch-roofed church erected, the Indians stirred in heart and 
anxious to be taught, when Elder Davis was stricken and died, 
alone in his last momenta, except for the kindly ministrations 
of these forest children who had listened, eager-eyed, to his 
story of the Saviour. 
Weary years passed while the Indian people waited for other 
missionaries to come. Elder Davis had assured them that some 
day others would take his place. The little church had fallen 
down in decay. The grave of our brother, marked in a simple 
way by his Indian friends, was overgrown with many a sum• 
mar's growth of savanna grass. Hearts that had looked and 
hoped had almost ceased to beat in anticipation of the coming 
of others, when in 1926 Elders W. E. Baxter and C. B. Sutton 
went among them with a view of learning �
the situation and 
reporting on the possibility of again opening up work near Mt. 
Roraima. Their report brought the appointment of Brethren 
A. W. Cott and R. J. Christian with their wives, for the re-
opening of work among these inhabitants, now commonly 
known among us as the "Davis" Indians. 
Early 1927 found these workers waiting at Georgetown, Brit-
ish Guiana, for the journey into the interior. They had timed 
their departure at the beginning of the dry season, for during 
the rains the interior is practically impassable. One must travel 
for days afoot through dense tropical forests, and the rains 
make them damp, soggy, malarious, and full of danger. 
Unfortunately, the dry season that year proved to be any
but dry. The rains returned, and for weeks the party 
was held at a diamond camp near the Potato River, literally 
rained in, and it was impossible to advance till the season 
should change. Here Sister Christian became so seriously ill 
with fever that it became necessary, in order to save her life, 
to put her in a hammock hung on a pole between carriers, and 
have her taken back to Georgetown, where the doctors decided 
it would be impossible for her ever to return or live in the 
malarious interior. 
Brother Christian went back to the camp where he had left 
the Cotta, and atter incessant rains had finally ceased, the 
caravan of carriers again took up the journey through the 
forests. The paths, ill defined, mere trails grown lush with 
tropical vegetation, had to be broken anew. Ravines wen 
crossed on moss-covered, slippery logs. Rivers and streams, 
which often swirled angrily around the braced limbs of the 
travelers, were forded with dugout, skin-bark canoes, canvas 
boats built over a rough frame, cut each time from the forest. 
Meals were cooked under the most primitive conditions, and 
bread baked in improvised Dutch ovens made from five-gallon 
kerosene tins. 
But at last the long journey was over, forest and savanna 
a thing of the past, and the little company arrived at Mt. 
Roraima. Settling required the building of a house, living in 
a temporary tent meanwhile, the building of a church, getting 
acquainted with the villagers, their customs and habits, as 
well as a multitude of other new and untried experiences. 
To the situation was added the perplexity of obtaining sup-
plies. None were obtainable short of Georgetown, 300 miles 
away. To get them meant the sending of men, under super-
vision, to transport these goods to the station. The same 
weeks of effort would be theirs. To this would be added the 
heavy expense of the transport. The whole expedition must 
be well organized and efficient. At best the goods would often 
come through spoiled and moldy. In this way approximately 
one third of the goods were lost, entailing heavy expense upon 
the workers. 
As the work of educating and training the native people 
began, the children, the most susceptible, wore the first to 
show a. change in their attitude. But it wan a slow process, 
and months passed before definite results of the labor ex-
pended were visible in lives transformed by the power of the 
gospel. 
When journeys were made into the interior, as in the case 
when Brother Cott and his helpers were traveling south to 
Acurima and Boa Vista in Brazil, Sister Cott was left alone 
in the village, with only little Joycie, their adopted daughter, 
for company. Those were lonely days, among a strange people, 
and far from any of her own nationality. In the two years that 
Sister Cott was there, previous to coming to the biennial 
meeting in Trinidad in the winter of 1928.29, she had not 
seen a white woman for the entire period. Never shall we 
forget the brimming eyes and the uncomplaining lips of Sister 
Cott as she told of the loneliness of that vigil in the interior 
among the Indians while she waited through the long weeks 
for the return of her husband. 
Yet when the question was raised as to their return to 
Roraima, there was but one reply. Brother and Sister Cott 
were immovable, both convinced that there was only one thing 
to do. What would become of the Indians, They must go 
back and complete their work. There were twenty in the village 
preparing for baptism. At Aeurima there were sixty more who 
were keeping the Sabbath and awaiting fuller instruction for 
this rite. It would mean weeks of separation, perhaps, but 
there were souls waiting their return. They must go. 
There aro no luxuries up there. Not much to catch the eye 
except the wild beauties of nature spread all about them. 
They tried to grow a garden, but it was found impracticable 
so far as northern fruits and vegetables are concerned. But 
little is raised on the savanna except a coarse root, cassava, 
and a few odds and ends of native cultivation. The home is 
such as one can build with limited tools from forest timbers. 
No comforts, plenty of isolation, hardship, perplexity, some-
times heartbreaking anxiety. Yet the very need eloquently 
pleads, and the hearts of Brother and Sister Cott, their ears 
atune to the cry of the Indians, respond, and they return. This 
is sacrifice. And it is for such as these that we go out in the 
Harvest Ingathering period to solicit funds. What is our task 
and our service compared with theirs! 
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The Church Missionary Service 
(Fifteen-minute Missionary Meeting) 
Suggestive Service Program for Sabbath, September 7 
MISSIONARY TOPIC: " Harvest Ingathering. Securing of 
Weekly Reports." 
'Pm: Matthew 5: 14, 16. 
SueoEsTroms: The fifteen-minute missionary meetings during 
September will all be taken up with Harvest Ingathering promo-
tion and reports. Today, prior to the presentation of the Rally 
Day program, instruction regarding weekly reporting should be 
given the entire church. To keep the spirit of the Harvest In-
gathering campaign running high, nothing will contribute more 
than this oral weekly reporting system. All hand leaders should 
understand they are expected to report each week for their 
band. This very thing will arouse enthusiasm, and be the 
means of getting others to take part in the work. Use the 
remainder of the time for any further instruction that has 
not yet been given regarding Harvest Ingathering work. 
Suggestive Service Program for Sabbath, September 14 
MISSIONARY Topic: " Harvest Ingathering." 
TEXT: Luke 11: 23. 
SUGCIESTIONS: The time of the fifteen-minute service today 
will be well taken with reports from band leaders, thus de-
termining where the church stands in relation to its goal, and 
the telling of a few experiences. Brother A. C. Griffin, home 
missionary secretary of the Kansas Conference, tells the fol-
lowing interesting Harvest Ingathering story: 
A lady sat on her front porch as I approached the house in 
Harvest Ingathering work. I introduced myself and started 
to tell her about our work, but she interrupted me by saying 
rather excitedly: "But I don't have any use for these Advents." 
I replied, "Well, you don't? And how is that?" 
" They keep Saturday for Sunday." 
" Perhaps they have reasons for doing so." 
"But, anyhow, they don't keep our Sunday! " 
" Which should they keep, your Sunday or the Lord's Sab-
bath?" 
She looked at me in astonishment, but had no answer. 
"Now since you mentioned this subject, let us consider it 
a few minutes. What day was made the Sabbath in the 
beginning?" 
`1 The seventh day used to be the Sabbath in olden times." 
" And did not Christ keep the same Sabbath day? " 
" Yea." 
" And didn't His disciples keep the same day? " 
" Yes." 
"And don't you know that there isn't a single verse in the 
New Testament which speaks of any other day as a holy day 
or Sabbath day?" 
" Well, I hadn't thought much about that. I don't know 
why we do keep Sunday. I'm going to study up on that sub-
ject." 
"Would you like to have some literature on this subject?" 
" Yes, I surely would." 
I gave her some tracts. And thus it is that in the Harvest 
Ingathering work we find many opportunities of giving the 
message. 
Suggestive Service Program for Sabbath, September 21 
MISSIONAR.Y TOPIC: " Soul-Winning Experiences." 
TEXT: Luke 16: 13. 
SUGGESTIONS: The Harvest Ingathering campaign is wholly 
and entirely a soul-winning missionary effort, and a genuine 
spirit of earnest consecration is necessary if successful results 
are obtained. Prom " Christian Service," page 169, we quote: 
it To all who are about to take up special missionary work 
with the paper prepared for use in the Harvest Ingathering 
campaign, I would say: Be diligent in your efforts; live under 
the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Add daily to your Christian 
experience. Let those who have special aptitude, work foir 
unbelievers in the high places as well as in the low places of 
life. Search diligently for perishing souls. Oh, think of the 
yearning desire Christ has to bring to His fold again those 
who have gone astray! Watch for souls as they that must 
give an account. In your church and neighborhood missionary 
work, let your light shine forth in such clear, steady rays that 
no man can stand up in the judgment and say, 'Why did you 
not tell me about this truth? Why did you not care for my 
soul? ' Then let us be diligent in the distribution of literature 
that has been carefully prepared for use among those not of 
our faith. Let us make the most of every opportunity to ar-
rest the attention of unbelievers, Let us put literature into 
every hand that will receive it. Let us consecrate ourselves 
to the proclamation of the message, Prepare ye the way of 
the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.'" 
Give as much time as possible today in the fifteen-minute 
missionary meeting to the reporting of experiences. 
Suggestive Service Program for Sabbath, September 28 
MISSIONARY TOPIC: "Harvest Ingathering." 
TEXT: Matthew 5: 40. 
SUGGESTIONS: It is very important, in the conduct of the 
Harvest Ingathering campaign, that those leading out have 
faith in its successful culmination. 0 Living faith will prompt 
to energetic action. The spirit manifested by the leader will 
be, to a great extent, reflected by the people."—" Christian 
Service," p. 177. The Harvest Ingathering campaign is the 
Lord's campaign, and He will make Himself responsible for 
its success if we place our dependence in Him, exercising faith 
in His ability to work through us. Elder J. C. Mose, home 
missionary secretary of the Southeastern Union, writes of the 
result of faith in this work, as follows: 
"Last fall during the Harvest Ingathering campaign I was 
asked to help a church in a city that had suffered heavily 
during the hurricane disaster. Many houses were demolished, 
hundreds were dead, and thousands rendered homeless. Relief 
workers were busy, but there was much begging on the streets. 
The prospects did not look very bright, to say the least. 
"During the meetings at the church I talked faith and cour-
age to our people, even amid the most forbidding circumstances. 
The next day I started out with the elder of the church to show 
him how to do soliciting. We called on people who in former 
years had contributed, but not one would contribute. After 
calling on twelve business men without receiving a cent, the 
church elder began to look serious. It seemed as if we would 
fail, but there is no crisis with the Lord. Just before 
we returned home that day the Lord blessed us with two 
donations of $5 each. 
"Then the tide began to turn. The pastor of the church 
and his faithful wife, together with a number of the church 
members, pressed on until they had the satisfaction of seeing 
their church goal raised. Before I left that city I had the 
privilege of seeing some of the results of faith in Harvest 
Ingathering work." 
The Harvest Field 
(Harvest Ingathering Rally Song to the tune of "Pentecostal Power," 
No. 61 in "The Gospel in Song ") 
THE story's told, of days of old, 
How men went forth to sow 
The seeds of grain; the early rain 
Came down to make it grow. 
CHORUS 
Church, now is come thine hour, 
The Holy Spirit's power 
Is falling in mercy, it flows a living tide! 
0 church of God, enlightened, 
Reap harvest fields all whitened. 
The Saviour soon is coming; tell the news far and wide. 
Through sunshine bright, the dews of night, 
Grew sturdy stalk and blade; 
The latter rain filled out the grain, 
A golden harvest made. 
See, all earth's fields ripe harvest yield, 
The latter rain has come; 
O church, arise! lift up thine eyes, 
Reap till the work is done. 
Our great campaign comes on again, 
Ingather while you may; 
Reveal your Lord, hold forth His word, 
Night comet)), work today. 
J. A. STEVENS. 
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Suggestions to Junior Superintendents 
The Companion Requirements.— Some one has well said, 
" Youth can never take life easy, they must be active; there-
fore, direct their activities." This is why the nature, first 
aid, and other physical activities have been listed among the 
requirements for the Companion Class of Juniors. If their 
time is filled with these helpful things, they will have less 
time for objectionable pursuits; in fact, many with a little 
instruction and leadership to start them off, will go on studying 
the particular phase which appeals to them most, to the ex-
elusion of pleasures which they had once thought essential., For 
information on first aid and nature work see Junior Manual, 
pp. 135-161; also Junior Handbook, pp. 43-62. 
The method of tracking and trailing is discussed also in the 
manual (p. 161) and the handbook (p. 63), It will thrill 
you to read the story of one such outing as told by A. W. 
Spalding in the Youth's Instructor of June 18, 1929. 
Christian help work is another activity required in the Com-
panion Class, and it is important that our boys and girls 
learn while young to engage in such helpful work. Seek oppor-
tunities in your neighborhood, and put the Juniors in touch 
,with them, either in groups or as individual -workers. Help 
them to be observing in seeing for themselves things to do. 
Encourage them by calling for reports and commending them 
for work done. Making scrapbooks for children's hospitals 
or homes will be interesting evening work for groups of 
Juniors. Each should contribute some pictures of his own 
collection. Then, if possible, arrange for the group to go to 
the institutions when the picture booklets are distributed, thus 
encouraging them by seeing the brightened faces of children 
who receive their gifts. A Junior also could profitably spend 
an hour each day reading to a shut-in, perhaps thus complet-
ing his own Reading Course requirement, as well as bringing 
pleasure to another, �
a. E. H. 
The Friendly Stars 
(Program for Week Ending September 7) 
BY S. ELLEN ICLOSE 
Song Service, (Nos. 4, 60, 32, in "Sunshine Songs.") 
Opening Song: "Little Twinkling Stars." (No. 26 in "Sunshine 
Songs.") 
Scripture Repeated in Concert: Psalm 19. 
Prayer. 
Secretary's Report and Missionary Work Done. 
Talk by Junior: " The Gateway to Heaven." (Point out the middle 
star in the chart of Orion [On blackboard, See Reading Course 
book, "In Starland," p. 221; or " Star Stories for Little Folks," 
P. 151, which is not a star, but a great corridor of light. Read de-
scription of nebula, " In Starland," pp. 200-204. Other references: 
"Early Wettings," pp. 40, 41; "Great Second Advent Movement," 
pp. 265, 257-259; Eighth Grade Bible Book, " God's Great Plan," 
P. 487. Tell how Mrs. White's vision of this "open space" affected 
Joseph Bates. Use Junior Manual, pp. 146-153; or the Junior 
Handbook, pp. 53, 54, 99, for location of the constellations, stars, 
and planets.) 
Illustrated Talk: "How to Find Our Way by the Stars." (Have dia-
gram of Big Dipper and North Star on blackboard. Explain to 
Juniors that just as it is easy to find our way by the sun, so it 
is also possible to find the way at night by the stars, as sailors 
have done for centuries. Locate the two stars forming the outer 
bowl of the Big Dipper. Then imagine a straight line connecting 
these stars from bottom to top and continuing on up to the next 
bright star. This is the North Star, and you are facing directly 
north.) 
Poem: " The Star." (See "True Education Reader," No. II, p. 26.) 
Talk: "Our Giant Sun." (By a Junior.) 
Talk: "The Moon, the Earth's Child," (By a Junior.) 
Duet: " 'Tis Shining Still." (No. 41 in "Sunshine Songs.") 
Talk: "The Friendly Stars." (Given by several Juniors or by superin-
tendent.) 
Cheek up Companion Class Members. (Identifying of the stars should 
be at night, but can now be reviewed. One lesson on location of 
the stars is not sufficient.) 
Response, (Call for one thought that impressed each Junior.) 
Closing Song: " I'm a Child of the King." 
Talk: " Our Giant Sun " 
IF the sun would cease to shine, there would soon be no 
people on the earth. We would perish from cold and starva-
tion. If the light rays of the sun were reduced by only 
10 per cent, the temperate zone would become a frozen waste. 
Perhaps we might keep warm for a while by means of the coal 
in the mines, but what -would we do if our food gave outi 
If we stop to think, we find that neither the windmill nor 
the waterfall would give us power if it were not for the sun. 
It is because the sun heats some sections of the atmosphere 
to a higher degree than others that we have winds, and it is 
because the sun vaporizes the water of the oceans and raises 
it to the hills and mountain tops that we have the rain, causing 
rivers and waterfalls. 
This giant sun gives us all our food and heat and light. 
It makes and distributes our weather, keeps the winds blowing, 
and holds big and little worlds in their appointed paths. 
The sun is in the center of our solar system, with eight 
planets circling around it. The power of gravity from the sun 
holds them in their places. 
We arc 93,000,000 miles away from the Snit If we could 
travel in an airplane at the rate of 150 miles an hour, it 
would take us seventy years to reach the sun. If we were 
charged three cents a mile, the trip would cost us $2,790,000. 
The sun is enormous in size. Its diameter is 860,000 miles, 
or about 108 times that of the earth. If we could put the sun 
in a pair of scales, we should have to use 329,000 globes like 
the earth to balance it. A small pea plated beside a large 
pumpkin gives some idea of the size of the earth in comparison 
with the sun. 
Talk:' The Moen, the Earth's Child" 
THE moon is one of the smallest of the heavenly objects, 
but because it is relatively nearer to us it looks to be the 
largest, next to the sun. 
On the moon there are no seas because there is no water. 
There are no storms. We might almost say that nothing ever 
happens on the moon. There are no winds to stir the dust, 
No clouds ever move in its sky. All over the land broods a 
terrible emptiness. 
The time from sunrise to sunrise is about a month long. 
Two weeks of blinding, scorching sunlight are followed by 
two weeks of frigid arctic darkness. During the long night 
the temperature goes down to 400° below zero. 
The area of the moon is a little less than the combined 
area of North and South America. Its diameter is about 
one fourth that of the earth. The distance is about '239,000 
miles from us. Traveling 150 miles an hour, an airplane would 
be a little longer than two months in reaching the moon. 
You could certainly set a world's record for high jumping 
on the moon. Gravity pulls one sixth as hard there as it does on 
the earth. Therefore, if you can jump six feet in a contest here, 
you would be able to jump thirty-six feet on the moon. A 
brick that weighs six pounds here would weigh one pound there, 
It is a dead world of stillness and mystery, and yet just as 
the sun keeps our atmosphere in circulation through winds, so 
the moon keeps the oceans in circulation. It brings the tides 
up on the shore twice a day, which cleanses the seashore. Thus 
millions of tons of water are lifted many feet twice a, day. 
Talk: " The Friendly Stars" 
" SILENTI,Y one by' one in the infinite meadows of heaven, 
Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels." 
How often have you watched them! Our friends up in the 
sky, shining down on us at night, never go to sleep. While 
we are snug in bed they are watching over us. 
Have you ever stopped to think how this earth would be at 
night were there no stars or moon to shine/ Many a night 
traveler would not know which way to go. Would you know 
which way is north if there were no North Start 
In the daytime, while we are busy, the stars are still shining, 
only we cannot see them. Place a small candle on the table 
in your living room while the sun is shining, See how feeble 
the light of the candle is. Now you can understand why we 
do not see the stars while the sun is shining. 
If you could stand upon one of the bright stars and look 
toward our sun, you would be surprised to find how dim and 
insignificant it looks. It appears as a small star. 
Besides our earth, there are seven planets of considerable 
size and a host of little ones which depend upon the sun. They 
all revolve about the sun and derive their light and heat from 
its beams. In a good many ways these planets resemble the 
earth, and one of them, Venus, is about the same size. Mercury 
and Mars are much smaller, but Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and 
Spend an evening with the Juniors studying the stars. 
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Neptune are a great deal larger. The ancients named the 
days of the week from the first five, and the sun and moon. 
(The diagram on page 191, " In Starland," by Fannie Dick-
erson Chase, should be reproduced on the blackboard to give 
the children an idea of the relative sizes of the planets.) 
I wonder if you have ever been told to count the stars when 
you could not go to sleep? If you were to go to the equator 
and carefully count the stars at night, you might see about 
6,000 with the naked eye. If you were to use an opera glass, 
the number might be increased twenty times. The heavens are 
filled with many stars so far away that their rays of light can-
not be seen with the naked eye. Many stars can be seen only 
with the most powerful telescope. Alpha Centauri, the star 
nearest us, is estimated to be more than two and one-half 
trillion miles away. Its light, traveling 186,000 miles a second, 
is four years reaching the earth. 
AmOng the brightest stars are: Sirius, Vega, Capella, Arc-
turns, Rigel, and Betelguese. (Assign these to six Juniors to 
look up in star books of your local library. Also see the books, 
"Star Stories for Little Folks," by Gertrude Chandler Warner, 
and "In Starland," by Fannie Dickerson Chase.) 
The Holy City - New Jerusalem 
(Program for Week Ending September 14) 
BY GERTRUDE HANSCH 
Songs for Today. (Nos. 42. 686, 849, 850, 919, 905, 854, 889, 879, 888, 
862, 865, in "Christ in Song.") 
Open the Meeting With Silent Prayer. (While the organist playa softly 
No. 196 in "Christ in Song.") 
Scripture Reading: Revelation 21: 1-7. 
Prayer by Two Juniors. 
Reports, Announcements, and the Offering. 
Special Instrumental Music. 
Reading: "Land, Land!" (Have Juniors in the audience read the 
texts throughout. Or three Juniors may stand ready to read all 
texts. Be sure all are ready to respond so as not to drag.) 
Superintendent's Talk: "The Home That Is Being Prepared for Us." 
(For material see Revelation 21: 1 to 22: 5, and Mrs. White's vision 
of the new earth as given in "Early Writings," PP. 14-20.) 
Symposium: Something for Every One in the New Earth." 
Recitation: "The Way to Heaven." 
Resolving to Be There. (Testimonies by the Juniors.) 
Close by Repeating Together Psalms 19: 14. 
Note to Junior Superintendent 
Your aim in having this program should be to instill within 
the heart of every boy and girl in your Junior Society a deter-
mination to be among those who will dwell in the New Jerusa-
lem. The scripture upon which the program is based is one 
of the memory requirements for the Comrade Progressive Class. 
Reading: "Land, Land!" 
I HAVE accepted a land agency with the best company in 
existence. (2 Cor. 5: 20.) A new tract of land is soon to be 
opened for settlement. (Isa. 35: 1.) Just as soon as the req-
uisite number of bona fide settlers can be secured, the op- 
portunity for securing a home here will close. �
Everything 
has been investigated, and this is beyond question the best offer 
that has ever been made. Title absolutely perfect. (1 Cor. 
2:9.) The present owner intends to reserve a portion for 
himself and live with those who come. (Rev. 21: 3.) 
Climate.-No malaria. (Isa. 33: 24.) Well watered. (Rev. 
22: 1.) Winters pleasant and balmy. Summers cool and de- 
lightful. No storms, tidal waves, or earthquakes. Climate 
absolutely perfect. 
Society.- Only the best of society. Excellent neighborhood. 
Very friendly neighbors. No jails needed. Good opportunity 
for those musically inclined. Musical instruments furnished 
free. (Rev. 5: 8.) Musicales given, in which all participate. 
There is an aviation meet once every month. All then go up 
to the metropolis. (Isa. 66: 23.) Board and room without 
cost to citizens who own land ands, have proved up on it. 
Stock Raising.- Good country for all kinds of stock. Lions 
eat straw and fatten on it. (Isa. 11: 7.) There are no wild 
or unruly animals. (Isa. 11: 6.) 
Fruit Raising.-Fresh fruit every month in the year. (Rev. 
22: 2.) No blight, mold, scale, rot, or scab, (Rev, 22: 3.) 
Buildings.- Every settler has a home already provided, which 
is better than any house he has ever previously occupied. 
(John 14: 1.3.) However, for those who decide to build, ma-
terial is furnished free. (Isa, 65: 21.) 
Educational Advantages.-An excellent school will be con-
ducted. (Isa. 54: 13.) The best teacher will constantly im- 
part instruction. (John 3: 2.) No limit to the advancement 
that can be made. An examination is given in which the ap-
plicant must stand 100 per cent. (Matt. 5: 48.) A list of re-
quirements may be had for preparation. (Ex. 20: 1-17.) 
Miscellaneous Information.-Gold is plentiful. In fact, 
the city pavements are of gold. (Rev. 21: 18.) 
There is no expense for clothing, as all this is furnished. 
(Rev. 19: 8.) No water, gas, or electric bills to settle. No 
taxes, no rent. The principal thoroughfare is well kept, so 
that any one can travel on it. (Isa. 35: 8.) No danger from 
speeding automobiles or run-away horses. (Isa. 11: 9.) 
A great banquet is to be held at the opening of the tract, by 
the original owner. (Rev. 19: 9.) He has spent an incredible 
amount in getting it ready for settlers, and so will spare no 
expense at the opening to provide richly all things. (Rom. 
8: 32.) He Himself will serve the viands to those so fortunate 
as to be present. (Luke 12: 37.) Annual moving is unknown, 
for when settlers are once established, they never need to 
move, nor wish to do so. (Rev. 3: 12.) 
It is very important that all who desire to participate in this 
excellent opportunity make no delay. The number who can be 
accommodated will soon be made up. (Rev. 14: 1.) There is 
no time to lose. (Heb. 4: 7.) 
Race, position, or previous conditions, absolutely no bar. 
(Acts 10: 34.) All who will, may take up a claim. (Rev. 
22: 17.) But it must be done before the tract is first opened. 
(Rev. 22: 11.) 
Here in this land is rest for the weary, strength for the 
weak, riches for the poor, food for the hungry, health for the 
sick, youth and beauty for the aged and decrepit, joy and 
peace and comfort for the sorrowing and distressed and trou-
bled. Here is restoration for the robbed. Here is balm for 
the wounded. Here is life for the dead! 0, whosoever will, 
let him come l- T. H. Jet's. 
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 
Therets a perfect Guidebook given; 
But there's no map shown of the lands around; 
It's only the 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: "Something for Every One" 
(Pass out in advance to Juniors who should prepare to quote or read 
the paragraphs indicated.) 
1. Joy for the soul winner. G. C., 647, par. 1, beginning, " And 
the redeemed," to end of par. 
2. The lover of beauty and harmony will be thrilled. G. C., 678, 
par. 3. Also E. W., 289, par. 2. 
3. The architect and carpenter will long enjoy the labor of 
their hands. Isa. 65: 21, 22. 
4. No one will become weary or tired. G. C., 676, par. 3 - 
" In the city of God �
, . far from its close." 
5. We shall associate with the highest class of society; there 
will be no questionable amusements. G. C., 677, par. 1. 
Rave you completed your memory work on the Holy City? - Rev. 21: 1 to 22: 5. 
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6. Students will be able to study the greatest science of all 
ages, G. C., 677, pars. 2, 3; 678, par. 1. 
7. It is our home. " We are homeward bound. He who loves 
us so much as to die for us, hath builded for us a city. 
The New Jerusalem is our place of rest." T., IX, 287. 
Harvest for the Ingatherers 
(Program for Week Ending September 21) 
BY BEULAH WALLEKER 
Song Service. (Nos. 203, 228, 238, in " The Gospel in Song.") 
Opening Song: " Count on Me." (No. 225 in " The Gospel in Song.") 
Bible Study. 
Prayer. 
Announcements, Reports, Offering. 
Exercise: " Harvest Ingathering." 
Dialogue: "Our Good Times." 
Missionary Symposium. (Chosen from the articles by E. E. Andross, 
C. B. Haynes, and A. W. Cormack in the 1929 Harvest Ingather- 
ing " Watchman Magazine," to be told by the superintendent or 
older Juniors.) 
Memory Gem: Luke 10: 2. (Have on the blackboard.) 
Special Song: " Work, Today." 
Setting Our Harvest Ingathering Goal. (See note.) 
Recitation: "Put It Through." 
Drill on the Harvest Ingathering Canvasses. (See suggestive canvasses 
in Harvest Ingathering Instruction Leaflet, P. 19.) 
Closing Song: "As a Volunteer." (No. 112 in "The Gospel in Song.") 
Stand and With Heads Bowed Repeat Pledge. 
Note to Junior Superintendent 
The object of today's program. should be to inspire the 
Juniors with a desire to go out in the Harvest Ingathering to 
work for Jesus. Set a definite goal toward which you will work 
in raising money, but keep ever before the boys and girls the 
even higher objective of winning a soul. Stress the importance 
of being kind and courteous under all circumstances. If you 
know of some good which has come from previous Harvest 
Ingathering campaigns in your community, speak of that. In 
connection with the setting of your goal have several Juniors 
relate experiences they had last year. Decide upon a goal 
device, and keep it where juniors can see how they are pro-
gressing from week to week. Make the campaign short and 
snappy. Be sure to read the 1929 Harvest Ingathering In-
struction Leaflet, noting especially the section on the work of 
Juniors. 
Dialogue: "Our Good Times" 
(Louise sits turning leaves of song book. A knock at door.) 
Lowlse: Ohl come in, Grace. I've been looking over the songs 
we sang last night, and thinking what a good time we had. 
Grace (sitting down) : Didn't we have a wonderful time? I 
can hardly wait to go again. Did you ever see people who 
seemed to appreciate gospel songs more? 
Louise: No, indeed. George, who was soliciting, said that one 
old lady told him it made her think of when she was a girl, 
and although she was poor, she gave him 25 cents. 
Grace: Yes, and one lady told Genevieve that the one song, 
" When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder," was worth a dollar, 
and she gave her a dollar. (Knock is heard. Louise opens 
door and Fern enters. Is greeted warmly.) 
Fern: How are you, girls? Isn't it a lovely day? 
Louise: Yes, indeed it is. Take a chair, Fern. Grace and I 
were just talking of the fine time we had last night. 
Fern: Where were you? I don't know what you are talking 
about — I've been away for a week. 
Louise: And you haven't heard? Ohl we have had a splendid 
time. It's Harvest Ingathering. 
Fern: Harvest Ingathering? Oh, have you been out soliciting? 
I wish I had been here. Did you go to the houses or on 
the street with the cans? I like both ways. 
Grace: Oh, no! Neither one, but we surely had a good time. 
A number of us, and some of the older folks, too, went out 
on the streets and sang as we walked along. Four of us 
went to the houses on both sides of the street. We sang 
as they solicited the funds for missions. 
Louise: Guess how much they got in less than two hours. 
Fern: I can't guess—five or six dollars maybe. 
Louise: You'd better say twenty-five dollars. Just think of it 
—in less than two hours! A worker from the West was 
here, and he says they have a large truck with an organ 
on it, and the young people ride through the streets singing 
while others solicit from door to door, giving away the 
papers and asking for an offering for missions. Sometimes 
folks come out on the sidewalk to give money. 
Grace: Yes, they got over six hundred dollars in one church 
out there last year, just in this way. Isn't that wonderful? 
Fern: That's just splendid. I like soliciting with the cans, 
but this would be fun, too. When are you going out again/ 
Louise: Tomorrow night. I can hardly wait. 
Grace: Neither can I. Just think, we will soon have our 
J. M. V. goal, and then we're going to double it. 
Fern: Yes, indeed! What time do we leave tomorrow night? 
Louise: We meet here at 6: 30 and go right out. We want to 
go before people leave home for the evening. 
Fern: Well, I must go now. I'll see you tomorrow night. 
Grace: Wait a minute for me, Fern. Good-by, Louise. 
Exercise: " Harvest Ingathering" 
H is for Home, the place we all love, and also for 
Heaven it stands. 
A is for All, and we must all work, that this message 
may go to all lands. 
R is for Right, and for Righteousness true, which we 
must all have in that day. 
 is for Vict'ry, which Jesus will give to all who will 
work and will pray. 
E means that Earnestly we must all work, if success 
our effort shall crown. 
S means that Soon the work will be done, and heaven 
to earth will came down. 
T tells us Truly the hour is late, and we must all 
hasten today. 
I that In all the funds may be gathered; so we'll 
work with our might while we may. 
N says the Night M now hast'ning apace, ithe night-
time, when no man can work. 
G means that we must all Go quickly out; that now 
'tis too late to shirk. 
A stands for Angels who will stand by our side, and 
help us to win in the fight. 
T stands for Time, the rich Talent God gives to each 
one who'll use it aright. 
• is for Help, God stands ready to give to all who will 
ask for His aid. 
E Is for Early, the time to begin; if He's with us, we'll 
not be afraid. 
R stands for Royalty; we belong to the King, and His 
sovereignty we will obey. 
I means that I will do all that I can to hasten His 
message today. 
N means that Now is the time for the work of gather-
ing funds for the cause. 
G stands for Go, which we quickly will do, that all 
nations may know of God's laws. 
Song: " Work Today " 
(To the tune of No. 568 in " Christ in Song.") 
LET us gather in the money— 
We can do it if we will. 
We can reach our goal in dollars 
If we each our place will fill. 
We can take the Saviour with us 
As we go from door to door; 
He will keep our feet from falt'ring,— 
He has helped us o'er and o'er. 
CHORUS: 
Then gather funds for missions, 
Then gather funds for missions, 
Then gather funds for missions, 
Ere the harvest time be passed. 
We are in the Junior Army 
And we'll work for Christ our King: 
He has called us to His service, 
And His praises we will sing. 
We will keep our aim before us 
And our pledge and motto, too; 
And the Junior Law we'll treasure, 
And to Jesus we'll be true. 
Let us then be up and doing, 
For the day advances fast, 
And the night is swiftly coming 
When the harvest will be past. 
We must hasten on our mission, 
Quickly all the funds bring in; 
That the work may soon be finished, 
Which will end the night of sin. 
—Mrs. Mabel Walleker. 
Is the Harvest Ingathering campaign ON in your society? 
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Bible Study 
WHY has God put us in this world/ Matt. 5: 14. 
Why should we let our lights shine? Matt. 5: 16, 
Who will come to the light/ Isa. 60: 3. 
Does God want us to gather money from the people of the 
world? Prov. 13: 22; Isa. 60:5, margin. 
Why does God allow sinners to get wealth? Eccl, 2: 26. 
Will God consecrate their wealth to Himself! Micah 4: 13. 
When shall we do Harvest Ingathering work? Leal. 11: 6. 
Where shall we work? Isa. 32: 20. 
As we work for others, what will happen to us? Prov. 11: 25; 
Isa. 58: 10, 11. 
Put It Through 
IN your work and in your play, 
Put it through! 
Hang right on like yellow clay, 
Put it through! 
When a job you once begin, 
Through the thick and through the thin, 
Set your mind and heart to win, �
' 
Put it through! 
What if others may have failed! 
Put it through! 
Though by powerful odds assailed, 
Put it through! 
You'll not be an "also ran," 
Square your shoulders like a man, 
" In God's strength," just say," I can," 
Put it through! 
Well, suppose things do look bad, 
Put it through! 
Victory's sure, so just be glad. 
Put it through! 
When you know you're in the right, 
Do your duty, bravely fight, 
Just go in with all your might, 
Put it through! 
— Author Unknown. 
Our Pledge 
(Program for Week Ending September 28) 
Song Service. (Nos. 190, 88, 110, 21, 90, in " The Gospel in Song.") 
Secretary's Report and Reports of Missionary Work. 
Opening Song: " Keep the Heart Singing." (No. 103.) 
Responsive Reading: John 15:7.17. 
Prayer by Two Juniors. 
Special Instrumental Music. 
Talk: "I Will Be Pure and Kind and True." (The main part of 
this talk may be given by an older Junior, who calls upon three 
other Juniors to give the parts applying to the three words, 
Pure and Kind and True.") 
Talk: "Our Colors." (See Note to Junior Superintendent.) 
Discussion: "A Servant of God and a Friend to Man." (Conducted by 
the superintendent. Read Matt, 20: 26-28. For helps, see " The 
Lighted Way," by M. E. Kern, pp. 63-74.) 
Special Song: "Others." (No. 64 in "The Gospel in Song.") 
Recitation: "The House by the Side of the Road." (See "The Lighted 
Way," pp. 71, 72.) 
13/ackboard Thought: "I Will." (Have these two words in capitals on 
the blackboard. Point out that they precede each clause in the 
Junior Pledge. Give definition of the word " will "—" power of 
choosing and of acting in accordance with choice." "I" is a 
personal pronoun. We pledge for ourselves, not some one else. 
Copy on the blackboard from "The Desire of Ages," P. 668, nar. 3, 
" If we consent .. in doing His Service.") 
Foundation of the Pledge: " By the Grace of God." (A foundation is 
always made first, Framers of the Pledge knew we would need a 
good foundation in order to keep it, hence this phrase preceding 
all the rest. Read 2 Cor. 12: 9.) 
Song: "As a Volunteer." 
Close by Repeating Together the Junior Pledge. 
Note to Junior Superintendent 
Next month we shall consider the ,Junior Law in one pro-
gram. In discussing the second clause of the Pledge, "I will 
keep the Junior Law," little is said today; but point out that 
it is well for us early in life to set up a standard by which we 
will measure our hearts and our service. The Junior Law is 
such a standard. Read Psalms 60: 4. Tell this story as told 
by F. A. Kelley, a chaplain in the late war: 
"I went with a regiment of colored lads for several days. 
It seemed as if every inch of that eleven-mile march the ground 
was covered by shell fire from the enemy. 
" The colonel in command said, I think this is unhealthy.' 
And soon the men were ordered to lie down by the roadside. 
Quickly they obeyed—all except one man, the color bearer. 
The colonel shouted at him more loudly, but the soldier still 
stood. 
" Then the colonel went nearer and shouted his orders. You 
heard what I said,' he yelled; 'why don't you lie down? 
" I can't lie down,' replied the color bearer. 
" Why not?' asked the colonel. 
"The soldier answered: Well, Colonel, when Governor Whit- 
man gave me these colors, he said: "Sergeant, see to it that 
these colors never touch the ground?' And they never shall,"' 
Talk: "I Will Be Pure and Kind and True" 
THERE is an Egyptian legend that when a man dies he is 
conducted immediately to a great Hall of Truth and Righteous-
ness. Around the walls of this hall are seated forty-two ac-
cusers, each of whom may bring one accusation against the 
dead man. He must be able honestly to deny every charge 
brought against him if he is admitted to heaven. To make 
sure that he answers truthfully, so the legend goes, at the door 
of the hall the man's heart is removed from his body and 
placed in a balance with the symbol of truth occupying the 
other side of the scales. If his heart proves to be under weight, 
that is, if he does not speak the truth, then, the story has it, 
he is fed as a dainty morsel to the hippopotamus guarding the 
gateway of the heavenly gardens. 
It is only a legend, to be sure, and it seems strange, this 
idea of weighing the heart in a balance; and yet, is not God 
weighing our hearts, boys and girls, each day? You have heard 
the story of the great king Belshazzar, how as he drank and 
reveled till at the midnight hour, a strange, mysterious hand 
appeared and wrote upon the wall! And what did it write? 
" Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting." 
There are many heart texts found in the Bible. I wonder if 
we can call some to mind. (Bring out such texts as Ps. 
119: 80; 139: 23; Prov. 4: 23.) 
Have all repeat together Matthew 5: 8, " Blessed are the pure 
in heart: for they shall see God." This brings us to the first 
clause of our Junior Missionary Volunteer Pledge, " I will be 
pure and kind and true." 
"I will be pure"—the dictionary tells us that " pure " means 
"clear, simple, unmixed." 
Our text reads: " Blessed are the pure in heart." Then the 
heart must be the source from which springs the clear, simple, 
unmixed Christian life of a Junior. I think of the story of 
Queen Ann, who had long wanted to meet Dr. Isaac Watts, 
the writer of so many beautiful hymns. One day the oppor-
tunity came, and into the presence of the great queen was 
ushered the little man—for Dr. Watts was very slight of 
stature. The queen's astonishment was betrayed in word and 
tone as she greeted him: " Oh, is this the great little Dr. 
Watts?" But the keen man revealed to the queen a degree 
of greatness which she had not sensed when he replied: 
" Were I so tall to reach the pole, 
Or grasp the ocean with my span, 
I must be measured by my soul: 
The mind's the standard of the man." 
The psalmist tells us that as a man " thinketh in his heart, 
so is he." Let us be true in heart, and our words and actions 
will follow on. 
"I will be pure and kind." Real kindness is doing good 
'from the heart, not because it is courteous, not because it is 
our duty, but because our heart prompts us to be kind. A 
little boy was having daydreams—the kind boys have when 
they think of all the great and big things they will do and be 
when they grow up. As he walked along, an old man chanced 
to come the same way, and thinking to profit by the experience 
of the one who had already gone along the way of life, the 
boy asked, "If you could go back and be a boy again, mister, 
what would you do differently?" The old man walked on a 
moment in silence, and then replied, "Lad, I'd just be more 
kind—more kind," he repeated. (Here Juniors may be asked 
to list on the blackboard ways in which they can and will be 
more kind. See also talk, page 14.) 
" I will be pure and kind and true." To be true means that 
we will be honest and fair in every word and action. Action! 
Yes, for the proverb tells us that "actions speak louder than 
words." (Discuss how it is possible to act out untruthfulness 
by doing or not doing certain things. Draw a lesson from the 
curse pronounced upon the fig tree because it bore leaves 'first 
when its mission was to bring forth figs before the leaves. 
Matt. 21: 19.) �
EMMA E. HOWELL. 
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Suggestions to Missionary Volunteer Leaders 
IT is hard sometimes for young people, both Juniors and 
Seniors, to know how to give an interesting talk, even though 
the material has been carefully prepared. We solved this 
problem in our society last winter by having a subsidiary or-
ganization, known as the Young People's Mutual Improvement 
Society. This was considered part of our Missionary Volunteer 
activities, and included our Missionary Volunteer membership, 
both Juniors and Seniors. We met in the schoolhouse every 
Tuesday evening. We emphasized promptness by beginning 
on time and closing on the dotl Parliamentary rules were 
strictly adhered to. 
The first thirty minutes of the evening were devoted to 
music, readings, extemporaneous speeches, etc. The last part 
of the session was spent in discussion of topics of the day which 
vitally concern every Seventh-day Adventist young person. We 
worked constantly for improvement—better organized mate-
rial, better presentation, better posture, better English. Critics 
and judges added greater incentive for thorough preparation. 
Everything was always kept on a high standard. 
The pastor of the church took a keen personal interest in 
all the Missionary Volunteer activities, conducting the Stand-
ard of Attainment class each week, attending the society meet-
ing, and helping us on our Tuesday evening personal improve-
ment sessions. Social problems grew less in our church, Mis-
sionary Volunteer meetings improved, and the young people 
grew more loyal. Only a few social gatherings were held during 
the winter, and all under the auspices of the society. 
Our society was not perfect, of course. There is room for 
much improvement, but with willing young people and good 
leaders it can be accomplished. It means work, it means time, 
it means giving up a few individual plans, and most of all it 
means consecrated effort, and earnest prayer. But it is worth 
while. �
GENEVA ROGERS. 
Lewiston, Idaho. 
Christian Simplicity in Dress 
(Program for W eels Ending September 7) 
BY MRS. F, T. OAKES 
Choke Songs. (Nos. 978, 888, 280, 895, 509, 187, 200, in " Christ in 
Song.") 
Song: "Jesus Calls Us." (No. 168 in "Christ in Song.") 
Scripture Reading: 1 John 2: 6; 1 Peter 2: 21-24. (Memorize first 
scripture.) 
Prayer. (Par consecration and a willingness to follow in His steps.) 
Recitation: " The Teacher's Influence." (While the young people may 
not be teachers, their influence counts just as much.) 
Dialogue: "Christian Simplicity in Dress." 
Talk: "The Neat Person Gets It." (See 1929 Senior Reading Course 
book, "Ideals for Earnest Youth," pp. 119-121.) 
Short Talk: "A Silent Sermon." 
Offering, Reports, Announcements. 
Reading: "A Thought to Take Home." ("Testimonies," Vol. L p. 458, 
last par. extending on to P. 459.) 
Closing Song: "I Remember Calvary." 
Prayer. 
Missionary Volunteers Separate for Band Meetings. (See P. 16.) 
Dialogue: "Christian Simplicity in Dress" 
(Grace sitting in room reading " Standards of Christian Living " 
leaflet. Eleanor and Rachel enter.) 
GRACE: 0 girls, come in; I am so glad you came. I was 
really looking for you. 
ELEANOR! Of course, you knew we would come today, since 
you are leaving tomorrow. 
RACHEL: Don't you dread going, Grace? Think of all the 
fun we shall have here this year. 
GRACE: Well, I do hate to leave home and all my friends. 
It is hard, but I am so thankful for the privilege of going to 
college that I am just so happy and excited about going. 
ELEANOR: Well, I thought it would be nice to stay at home 
this year, but as the time draws near, I find myself wishing 
that I were going with you, Grace. 
RAcuvi,: Well, I'm glad to be home this year where I can 
dress and do as I please. What is that you are reading, Grace? 
GRACE: " Standards of Christian Living," published by the 
Missionary Volunteer Department. It is a wonderful little 
pamphlet. I do wish all of our young people would read it. 
I have just been reading the part on Christian dress, and I 
am so happy because mother and I have been careful to see 
that my clothes are just right. It is such a comfortable feeling 
to think that Heaven approves of everything in one's wardrobe. 
RACHEL: That is just like you, Grace. I don't see how you 
get so much happiness out of denying yourself so many things 
that girls like to wear. It surely would not make me happy 
to be always thinking, "Now I can't wear this, and I can't 
wear that." I like to wear what I please. Anyway, I don't 
see why the Missionary Volunteer Department or our schools 
have any right to tell us how we tan dress. 
GRACE: But, Rachel, these are not their standards, they are 
God's standards, and to my mind it is not a matter of what 
we can do or can't do; it is entirely a matter of whether one 
loves God and finds pleasure in doing His will, or whether she 
desires to live under Satan's banner and adopt his standards. 
ELEANOR: Well, I try to dress right, but I don't find so 
much pleasure in it. Sometimes I really want to wear things 
that I know are not pleasing to God. 
RACHEL: Well now, girls, how do we know what does please 
Him? He has made beautiful things, and I don't think He 
cares if we fix up and look stylish and pretty. 
ELEANOR: Rachel, wouldn't you like to find out just what 
God says about it? Really, I'd like to study the subject again, 
Grace. Doesn't He say He wants us to look our best? 
GRACE: Maybe this is what you have reference to: (Reads 
" Testimonies," Vol. VI, p. 96, par. 2, "For Christ's sake, whose 
witnesses we are, we should seek to make the best of our ap- 
pearance. . �
. In all things we are to be representatives of 
Him.") Then there is another statement in "Education." 
(Reads p. 248, par. 4.) 
RACHEL: Now that is what I say. We are to make the best 
of our appearance, and what we wear is to be appropriate and 
becoming. Anyway, lots of my friends are not Christians, and 
I'd be so conspicuous if I did not dress as they do. Most 
everybody wears flowers and short dresses, and uses rouge and 
eyebrow pencil. 
GRACE: Would you mind being conspicuous, Rachel, if you 
were made so by standing for principle? 
RACHEL: Well, I don't think it is necessary. Everybody 
would laugh at me, and I just couldn't bear to be conspicuous. 
(Discussion follows regarding conspicuousness for Christ's 
sake. If we are not willing to be different in our lives now 
for His sake, then we will probably not have a chance to be 
different and stand out as His when the plagues fall. Read 
Psalms 91: 7. If we deny Christ, He will deny us. See 
" Standards of Christian Living " leaflet, pp. 34-17. At end 
of discussion read "Testimonies," Vol. IV, p. 643, par. 4.) 
RACHEL: Well, that really explains how to make the most 
of one's appearance, doesn't it? Quite different from my using 
the statement for an excuse to wear anything I want to. Isn't 
it strange how we can reason that anything is right if we want 
to do it? 
ELEANOR: Yes, it is, and I have found it very dangerous to 
use just my own judgment and reason about things as I did 
when I wanted to wear a flower on my hat and told mother 
it cost less and there was not as much ribbon in it as there 
was in the plain band on her hat. I can put up a fine sounding 
argument for anything I want to do. 
GRACE: How true that ist 
RACHEL (laughing) : I know that is true. 
Short Talk: " A Silent Sermon " 
AN evangelist was speaking at a young people's meeting one 
evening. A young minister accompanied him, and sat on the 
platform near the choir, which was composed entirely of young 
people. After the service, an old friend from school (a younger 
°la soman) stepped over to him and greeted him enthusiastically. 
"Say, it seems great to see you! We fellows heard about 
your good luck since graduation in getting a chance to tour 
with Brother Long. I've been helped so much tonight —" 
" Standards of Christian Living " leaflet. Price, each, 4 cents. 
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The young minister smiled appreciatively, and began to 
frame an appropriate reply, thinking that it was the evangel-
ist's sermon that had been so profitable, when the words were 
frozen on his lips by the rest of the surprising sentence-
" by seeing you. I notice you have on your last year's suit, 
and you're not all togged out in the latest, as we thought you 
would be going on these trips. But say! you look just as 
well or better. If you can do it, the rest of us can. That will 
mean that several of us fellows from here can finish school too, 
for we had thought we could not afford all the expense at-
tached to it." 
The young man just starting out to preach sermons had 
hardly thought to preach his first sermon in this way - perhaps 
he had even felt a bit conspicuous in his old clothes. Thus, 
instead of making the boys envious at the easy position which 
some of them might have felt he occupied, he was an inspira-
tion to them to go on and finish their preparation for a life 
work. 
The Teacher's Influence 
DEAR TEACHER, some one's watching you, 
A child's bright eyes see all you do. 
The hat you wear looms up in view; 
The dress he criticizes, too; 
The style in which you do your hair, 
Your manner sitting in the chair, 
The gentle voice, the smile, the frown, 
Just what you do when you're in town, 
The song you sing, the way you walk, 
The laugh, the joke, and how you talk, 
The prayer you make, the books you read -
Of all you do he takes great heed. 
So be careful what you do, 
For some one's ever watching you. 
Dear teacher, they are watching you, 
Their eager eyes note what you do. 
Your habits all, if false or true, 
Are teaching them in spite of you. 
From day to day, froM week to week, 
They silently yet loudly speak 
Of truth obeyed or truth unsought, 
And make or mar these souls, blood bought. 
O teacher dear, I pray you pause, 
And scan your habits; search God's laws, 
And pledge your life to Him anew, 
To glorify in all you do - 
In deed, in word, in thought, in act, 
In food, in drink, in dress; in fact, 
Make every habit plainly tach 
The standards which the youth must reach. 
Then precepts true a work will show 
Unhindered by the things you do. 
And when at last, before Him stand 
The saved from earth's, remotest land, 
You, too, may stand, and gladly say, 
"Behold the flock Thou gayest me." 
- Author Unkown. 
The Spirit of Prophecy 
(Frogman for Week Ending September 14), 
BY W. E. BEMENT 
Song: "Baptize Us Anew." (No. 184 in "Christ in Song.") 
Prayer by Two or Three Members. 
Reports and the Offering. 
Mixed Quartet: 'Light Divine." (No. 163 in "Christ in Song.") 
Remarks by Leader. (See Notes to Leaders.) 
Bible Study: " Prediction of the Prophetic Gift in the Remnant Church." 
Talk: " Presence of the Prophetic Gift in the Remnant Church." 
Narration: "My First Vision." (Material from "Early Writings," 
PP. 18-20.) 
Talk; " Place of the Prophetic Gift in the Remnant Church." (See 
"Testimonies,' Vol. V, pp. 654-691. Taking the subheads of this 
chapter on ." The Nature and Influence of the Testimonies " for 
their outline, have some one give this in a fifteen-minute talk.) 
Symposium: " Product of the Prophetic Gift in the Remnant Church." 
(Have five persons give two-minute book reviews of floe different 
books from Sister White's pen, quoting or reading a gem from 
each.) 
Special Appeal. ("Testimonies," Vol. VIII, P. 298, par. 1, beginning 
Perilous times," etc. Ask how many will read one of Sister 
White's books through before the end of the year.) 
Closing Song: " Fill Me Now." (No. 308 in " Christ in Song.") 
Missionary Volunteers Separate for Band Meetings. (See P. 16.) 
Notes to Leaders 
Wonderful light has been shed upon the pathway of God's 
people in these last days. God has been pleased to make 
known to the remnant their duty and destiny. " In ancient 
times God spoke to men by the mouth of prophets and apostles. 
In these days He speaks to them by the Testimonies of His 
Spirit. There was never a time when God instructed His people 
more earnestly than He instructs them now concerning His will, 
and the course that He would have them pursue."-" T esti, 
monies," l'ol. IV, p. 148. 
God has shown special concern for the young people. From 
"Testimonies," Vol. 11.1, p. 362, we read: "DEAR Yount: 
From time to time the Lord has given me testimonies of warn-
ing for you. He has given you encouragement if you would 
yield your heart's best and holiest affections to Him. As these 
warnings revive distinctly before me, I feel a sense of your 
danger that I know you do not feel. . . . I inquire, Do you 
believe that the testimonies of reproof which have been given 
you are of God/ If you really believe that the voice of God 
has spoken to you, pointing out your dangers, do you heed the 
counsels given/ Do you keep these testimonies of warning 
fresh in your minds by reading them often and with prayerful 
hearts? " 
These are questions we might well ask ourselves. If we do 
not believe and heed these testimonies of warning and reproof, 
what is the consequence? Notice: "It is Satan's plan to 
weaken the faith of God's people in the testimonies. Next 
follows skepticism in regard to the vital points of our faith, 
the pillars of our position, then doubt as to the Holy Scrip-
tures, and then the downward march to perdition,"-"Testi-
monies," Vol. IV, p. 211. 
The purpose of this program is to acquaint us with the 
importance, the object, and the scope of the writings of the 
Spirit of prophecy which have been given for our guidance. 
Before preparing this program be sure to read Chapter VI in 
" The Story of the Advent Message," by Mrs. E. E. Andress. 
If possible have a, complete set of Sister White's writings 
on the table before the society during the meeting. A list 
may be found in the "Index to the Writings of Mrs. E. G. 
White," p. 88, or " Outline Studies From the Testimonies," p. 6. 
Bible Study: " Prediction of the Prophetic Gift in 
the Remnant Church " 
1. Wno spoke through the prophets in olden times in 
testifying of Christ/ 1 Peter 1: 10-12. (Holy Spirit.) 
2. What gift did the disciples receive that they might 
witness for Christ with power/ Acts 1: 8; 1 Cor. 1: 5-7. 
(Same Spirit.) 
3. How long was this gift to remain with God's people? 
John 14: 16, 26. 
4. What was to be the work of this gift? John 14: 26; 
15: 26; 16: 12-14. 
5. According to Paul, what is the beat gift of the Spirit? 
1 Cor. 12: 8-11, 31; 14: 1. (Prophecy.) 
6. What is the work of this gift, as of all gifts of the 
Spirit? Eph. 4: 7, 8, 11-15. (Perfecting of the saints.) 
7. What is one of the characteristics of the remnant church? 
Rev. 12:17; 19: 10. 
8. What admonition does Paul give concerning the Spirit? 
Eph. 4; 30. 
9. In what way may we avoid grieving the Spirit? 1 Thess. 
5: 19, 20. (Heed the gift of prophecy.) 
Talk Outline: " Presence of the Prophetic Gift in the 
Remnant Church" 
1. DOD has led His people all along the way. Deut. 8:2; 
Isa. 48.: 17. 
2. One way of leading and guiding His people was by 
prophets. Jer. 7:25; 25:4; 2 Kings 17: 13. 
3. In times of crises, special messengers were raised up to 
proclaim a special message: Moses at the time of Egyptian 
bondage; Samuel at the time of corruption in the priesthood 
(1 Sam. 2); Elijah at the time of great apostasy (1 Kings 
17, 18). 
4. Women also have been used of God to communicate 
messages to His people: Deborah (Judges 4); Huldah (2 Kings 
22: 14-20). 
5. Just before Christ comes, another messenger would be 
expected. Mal. 4: 5, 6. 
6. As there shall arise false prophets in the last days, we 
may apply certain tests to determine the true messenger. Matt. 
24: 24; 1 Thess. 5:21. 
7. The following are some of the tests that might be 
applied: 
a. A true prophet will magnify Christ. 1 John 4: 1-3. 
b. Messages will agree with Scripture. Isa. 8: 20. 
c. Predictions will be fulfilled. Deut. 18: 21, 22. 
d. Physical tests. (Compare Daniel 10.) 
e. Test of the fruits. Matt. 7; 15-20. 
8. Mrs. E. G. White meets these tests: 
a. Notice Scripture language and references throughout her 
writings. T., 11, 691, par. 2. 
b. See "The Great Second Advent Movement," pp. 204-207, 
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C. Our denomination would never have' existed and grown 
had it not been for the Spirit of prophecy. Notice fruits 
in lives of those who read. T., V, 671. 
9. Sister White began her work at the right time to fulfill 
the Elijah prophecy, and carried the message of reproof and 
repentance just as Elijah did. (Mal. 4: 5, 6; 1 Kings 17, 18. 
See T., V, 218, 226, 679, etc.) 
10. We are to be established in the truth by believing the 
prophets and their testimonies. 2 Chron. 20: 20 (last part); 
Acts 16:4, 5. 
The Unfinished Task 
(Program. for Week Ending September 21) 
Song Service of Songs That Have Inspired Missionary Volunteers in 
Your Society. (It may be well to speak to four or five in advance 
to be ready to lead out in suggesting songs.) 
Secretary's Report, Announcements. 
Opening Song: "Since the Fullness of His Love Came In." 
Scripture Reading: Matt. 24: 1-14. 
Prayer by the Leader. 
Talk: "Young People Needed in the Closing Work." 
Song: "Hark! I Hear My Name." (No. 256 in "The Gospel in Song.") 
Leaders' Remarks: " Beginning Where We Are, Today." (See notes.) 
Talk: "A Parable From Life." 
Memory Gem. (Memorize quotation at the top of page 15.) 
Renewing Our Consecration. (Make the talks brief and to the point, 
leaving time for a consecration meeting and pledging to service.) 
Song: "There's a Work for Jesus." (No. 254 in " The Gospel in Song.") 
Close by Repeating With Bowed Heads the Senior M. V. Pledge. 
Missionary Volunteers Separate for Band Meetings. (See p. 15.) 
Notes to Leaders 
The story is told of a man who thought himself as good as 
any of the church members; why should he join the church? 
But one day he passed a building under construction. Into the 
wall had been placed many bricks, but one lay out in the road, 
right where he must step over it or stumble. The lesson of that 
useless brick lying there in the road struck home to the man's 
heart. From then on he determined to be built into the wall 
of the church of God, to do his part, regardless of the position, 
influence, or unworthiness of fellow church members. 
Are there young people in your church who feel they are just 
as well off outside the Missionary Volunteer Society? Today 
help them to see that they are needed in the ranks of volunteers. 
Before this meeting, plan and pray with your band leaders 
about the work that ought to be done in your community, the 
work that can. be done if Missionary Volunteers will set to work 
in the spirit which their name indicates. Remember that 
" With God and one, the mightiest things on earth are done." 
Have the cartoon on the blackboard where all can see it. Make 
the lesson impressive that the Divine One will use the young 
people in this Seventh-day Adventist movement, when they are 
willing to be used, in any way that He sees best. Too often 
we are impatient to serve in some great way, neglecting the 
daily opportunities that lie all about us. As we think of 
following in the footsteps of our Master, we are inclined to 
think of His public work, but that covered only three and one-
half years of His life upon earth. What did He do the first 
thirty years? Ah, young men and young women, He spent that 
time in building a foundation for the work of His brief public 
span. Thirty years He spent in overcoming the everyday, 
humdrum temptations, in doing the little unnoticed nothings 
that came to His hand, in serving those with whom He came 
in daily contact. Let us place ourselves in the pathway of 
service! 
Talk: " Young People Needed in the Closing Work " 
DURING the World War levy after levy was made upon the 
man power of the nations involved in order to recruit the 
armies. As the hundreds of thousands of armed men withered 
before the fire of the enemy, other drafts were made upon 
younger men back home, until mere boys were being fed into 
the great war machine. The world has never seen such a 
sacrifice of its youth as was made during this terrific struggle. 
Not only was the man power of the nations drawn upon to 
almost enfeebling limits, but the wealth of the people was 
heavily taxed to support the war program. Many a nation 
will be taxing its populace for years to come to pay the greatest 
war debts of all time. 
Our work requires similar sacrifice. The task undertaken by 
Seventh-day Adventists in sending this message to all the world 
is the greatest thing of the kind ever undertaken by any church 
organization in any day. The task is so great that it is stag-
gering to contemplate. While it seems almost impossible of 
accomplishment, yet the manifestations of God's power that 
attend the efforts being made are so remarkable that we know 
it can be done, and be done in our day; and as God continues 
His miraculous blessing on the labors of our workers at home 
and abroad, this work can be finished in so short a time that 
it will be the astonishment of all of us. Such a work will not 
be accomplished without large sacrifice of youth and money. 
During this year about twelve hundred young men and 
women will be recruited to fill the gaps made by those falling 
in death, and to increase the size of our army whose duty it is 
to proclaim the news of the soon-coining King. These 1,200 
young people will be gathered from many countries. About 
700 of them will enter service in other countries than North 
America. Of the 500 who will be recruited from North Amer-
ica, about 200 will become missionaries in foreign fields. 
The Mission Board never lacks for volunteers. But very 
frequently it finds itself searching a whole continent to find 
a man or a woman qualified to fill a particular position. We 
would encourage young men and women everywhere to secure 
the best preparation possible for God's work. As surely as God 
knew where to find David out on the hillside caring for sheep, 
He will know where to find you and where to place you so that 
your talent may be utilized to the best advantage. 
It may be that you will take your place as a holder of the 
ropes rather than a man to go out to the end of the line for 
service. But whatever your place, it will call for whole-
hearted consecration. Your place may be illustrated by the 
following incident: 
"During a recent visit to Toronto, Rev. W. Y. Fullerton told 
the story of a young man who was refused as a missionary. 
"In the year 1916 he applied to an English board to go 
forth to foreign service. The doctor gave him a very black 
sheet, and consequently the mission board said they could not 
send him. 
" This decision did not discourage him and fill his soul with 
sourness. lie determined to be a missionary even though at 
home. He went into business to make money for missions. 
" In 1917 he sent to the mission board £75; in 1918, £480; 
in �
1919, £1,900; in 1920, £1,024; in 1921, £2,500; in 1922, 
23,000; in �
1923, £3,500; in 1924, £4,425; in 1925, £4,908; 
in 1926, £7,403. What a record for a man who was too sick 
to be a missionary—£29,215 in ten years! 
" There are many ways of doing missionary work. The 
important thing is to do it in the way God has appointed 
for us." �
B. E. BEDDOE, 
Genera/ Conference Associate Secretary. 
Talk: "A Parable From Life" 
ONCE upon a time there was a certain woman, with plenty 
of plain food and many friends, who was striving to be a 
Christian and to obey God's commands. 
Now it chanced that a young couple lived in her neighbor-
hood, and the husband had not been able to find work for a 
long time. As they lived in a pretty cottage, no one thought 
of their ever being hungry. But their credit was gone, and 
they were beginning secretly to pawn their valuables. 
In desperation, one day, the young wife thought, "I will 
take a basket over to my neighbor, who is a Christian, and ask 
her if she will supply us with a few of the potatoes she raises 
" The advent message to all the world in this generation." 
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in her garden, and a little milk from her cow, till my husband 
gets work." But this Christian woman had been pondering the 
text, "I was an hungered, and ye gave Me meat," and had 
decided that it meant spiritual hunger. Recognizing the young 
woman at her door as the wife of a man who never paid his 
debts, she replied sternly to her faltering request, "I am sorry, 
but we, have only enough for our own use." 
Then, while the repulsed one's heart turned bitter to all 
things good, this well-meaning woman saved her eggs and 
butter until she had quite an offering to give toward sending 
a missionary to carry the gospel to the heathen. 
Near her home was a largo factory, where many young girls 
worked for small wages. One who had come from a distance 
stopped and asked this Christian woman if she could board 
there. As there was a spare room, her request was granted. 
This girl, warm-hearted, affectionate, and impulsive, was 
motherless. One evening, tempted and longing for counsel, she 
thought, " I will see if this good woman will take me into her 
heart; otherwise, I am afraid I shall give up." But the woman 
repulsed her advances. She did, however, give the girl some 
stern advice; then she asked her to give up her room, as it 
was needed. When the girl left, the room was prepared for the 
visiting evangelist; " for," said this Christian woman, "I don't 
want J'esus ever to say to me, I was a stranger, and ye took 
Me not in.'" During the week that she was entertaining her 
friends, the young girl had to seek out a cheap boarding house 
of poor reputation, and there was no loving hand to stay her 
downward course. 
A short time afterward, a rich old woman fell ill of a 
dangerous disease. She had attendants of all descriptions, but 
no one thought of her being lonely. Nevertheless, her heart 
grew afraid when she found herself nearing the dark valley, 
and she longed for some one to point out to her the way of life. 
It happened that when her anxiety had grown most intense, 
the Chiistian woman attended prayer meeting, where she heard 
the words, " I was . . . sick, and in prison, and ye visited 
Me not." She wanted to do her duty, so she called on some 
women she knew; and together they armed themselves with 
literature, and spent the day visiting the city jail. Going 
home, She passed the window where the old woman lay dying, 
and thought, " If there was anything she needed, I would call 
on her; but she seems to have everything." And she never 
dreamed, this earnest woman, that souls can -be in prison be-
hind costly doors as well as barred ones, and that sickness 
begets ,a longing for sympathy in rich and poor alike. Only 
love Would have realized that, and this Christian was ruled 
by duty rather than by love.— Adapted. 
Four-Wheel Brakes 
(Program for Week Ending September gig) 
Song Service. (Nos. 88, 190, 166, 139, in "The Gospel in Song.") 
Secretary's Report and Band Reports. (Interspersing the song service.) 
Open the Meeting With Silent Prayer. 
Quartet: "It Pays to Serve Jesus." 
Leader's Remarks: "How Many Brakes?" (See Notes to Leaders.) 
Talk; "Temper." 
Song: "Just When I Need Him." (No. 130 in "The Gospel in Song.") 
Talk: "Kindness." 
Story: " Self-control Under the Greatest Provocation." (This story is 
vivid and to the point as told in " Patriarchs and Prophets," pp. 
41.4-421. Stress strongly, but briefly, points in the last paragraph.) 
Talk: "A Call With a Promise." (Illustration of confidence.) 
Song: "It's Just Like His Great Love." (No. 182.) 
Text Discussion: "Four-Wheel Brakes."' (See Notes to Leaders.) 
Close the Discussion With a Season of Earnest Prayer. 
Song: " He Will Hold Me Fast." (No. 188 in "The Gospel in Song.") 
Offering for Missions. 
Repeat in Closing: Psalms 19: 14. 
Missionary Volunteers Separate for Band Meetings. (See p. 154 
Notes to Leaders 
(Throughout the meeting today give choice thoughts from 
"The Desire of Ages," pp. 309-311. See also Morning Watch 
Calendar opposite September.) 
The best automobiles are those having four-wheel brakes. 
(Dwell upon the use of brakes.) In the Christian life we need 
brakes which will hold in proper motion the many impulses and 
temptations that come to us. The program today is based upon 
four of these,— patience, kindness, self-control, and confidence, 
— which if kept in proper condition will prevent us from slip-
ping on any siding or grade that comes in our experience. The 
four talks should be brief, but urge speakers to touch upon the 
subject from other angles than these few thoughts. 
For the text discussion why not divide into four distinct 
divisions a week or two in advance, appointing a leader for 
each. It would add to the interest if four banners were pre-
pared in the form of wheels, each bearing one of the topics for 
today. Missionary Volunteers should sit under their respective 
banners, and when the discussion is called, see which group can 
have the best texts, illustrations, and thoughts to present. 
But guard against making the competition overbalance the 
lessons of the hour. 
Talk: " Temper " 
A PIECE of steel, to be of the greatest usefulness, must be 
heated and then properly cooled again, to attain a certain 
hardness, or temper. If it lacks temper, it is practically worth.-
less. Man, in this respect, is much like steel. Temper, eon-
trary to many people's ideas, has its proper place in our lives. 
Medical men tell us that temper is controlled by a small 
ductless gland that lies on the surface of the kidneys. This 
gland is something like a cup. It has no special cover, but 
ordinarily it does not run over. When one becomes excited,, 
or the gland is stimulated, then it overflows, and some of the 
contents are spilled into the blood. It seems to have no 
special use, except in times of stress or agitation, when it sets 
actively to work. It was put there for a purpose, and it 
proceeds to do its duty. 
The adrenal gland, as it is called, throws adrenalin into the 
blood when you are angry. How strong and fierce you feel! 
Adrenalin is really a stimulant, and as we need more power 
at a time when we are strongly emotional, for defense or at-
tack, it gives the extra power that has been stored up for such 
an emergency. As long as we stay angry, it keeps pouring 
into the blood in a form that is ready for instant use. 
Do not think from this that when we are in need of extra 
power or when at any time we become tired, we need only to get 
angry to gain added new strength. It does not work that way. 
A little adrenalin in the blood once in a while is a fine thing 
for the health, but only on rare occasions. If we use too much, 
by allowing ourselves to get mad frequently, then we get so 
much adrenalin in our blood that it poisons our system, just 
as a little lemon in water makes fine lemonade, while too much 
spoils the water. Then, again, if too much is used, the gland 
has to manufacture more than it should, which is a strain on 
the whole system. Also, adrenalin is good for muscular activ-
ity, but not for digestion. 
If a person allows himself to fly into a violent rage at every 
little thing, it will not matter so much at first, except that he 
feels tired and disagreeable most of the time, and people dis-
like him. But after a few years, when the habit has become 
fixed, it brings more serious results. People have allowed their 
rages to control them so long as to reach the point where they 
commit crime. Uncontrolled temper weakens the heart, until 
a sudden rage may result in death. 
Temper is a fine thing in steel or in man. But we want the 
temper in, not out.— Young People's Magazine. 
Talk: " Kindness " 
IT is easy to tell what the dictionary says about kindness; 
it is not always so easy to translate its meaning into deeds; 
but that is just what good manners are — kindness translated 
into everyday deeds. A really kind person can never be a 
boor. He may be awkward, shy, ungainly; but the truly kind 
man is a gentleman at heart, and he will always be welcome 
by those whose- friendship is best worth having. 
Moreover, a kind heart is the best educator. It will keep one 
from making many mistakes of etiquette. It will teach one to 
be considerate of others' wishes and even of others' faults; it 
will make one a favorite among all classes of people; it will 
contribute as much to real success in life as any other quality. 
The kind person will never make fun of another's bodily 
peculiarities. He will never laugh at a hunchback or a splay-
foot or a harelip or a stuttering tongue. He will never deride 
another's mistakes in pronunciation or gait or action. 
If another makes a mistake, only the boor will call attention 
to it, and he makes a mistake of the heart which is far worse 
than one of the head or hands. 
The story is told of a rich nobleman who was dining with 
an uneducated countryman who used his knife instead of his 
fork at the table, and made himself the laughingstock of those 
there more used to society. Some of them were well bred only 
in their heads, and not in their hearts; and they began to 
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MISSIONARY VOLUNTEER SERVICE BANDS 
" He [Satan] well knows that there is no other class that can do as much good as young Jaen and 
young women who are consecrated to God."—" Testimonies," Vol. I, p. 511. 
General Outline for Band Meetings 
Memory Quotation, or Opening Song � 2 minutes 
Prayer �
 1 minute 
Discussion Themes for September �
 2 minutes 
Oral Reports �
 2 minutes 
Work or Class Study �
20 minutes 
Prayer and Personal Workers' Band 
All during the year 1929 we have been studying methods and 
qualifications for personal work. These are timely subjects for 
Seventh-day Adventist youth living in the last days. We are 
told in "Testimonies," Volume VIII, pages 244, 245, that " we 
must be wide-awake, refusing to lot precious opportunities pass 
unimproved. We must do all that we possibly can to win souls 
to love God and keep His commandments. Jesus requires this 
of those who know the truth." 
This month let us gain inspiration from studying "Examples 
of Great Personal Workers." Although these men and women 
did not know the special truths which we hold dear, they did 
know Christ as a personal Saviour, and this knowledge led them 
to an insatiable desire that others should know their Saviour, 
too. As we study their lives, let us search our own to see if 
we really love our Saviour, and therefore, love to work for Him. 
For these studies leaders at least should have access to 
"The Book of Personal Work," by John T. Paris. If it is im-
possible to obtain this, choose other worthy Christian char-
acters who have been constant soul winners. 
1. Frances Ridley Havergal. Points: Her own conversion, 
how she found unexpected opportunities, her holiday spirit, the 
struggle it cost her to enter whole-heartedly into this service. 
(See "The Book of Personal Work," pp. 269-274.) 
2. George Williams, founder of the Y. M. C, A. Points: 
His own conversion, motto chosen at the beginning of his 
Christian. life, his interest in the spiritual needs of work fel-
lows, one secret of his success — tact. While we cannot indorse 
all of his methods to the letter, we can in the spirit. (See 
"The Book of Personal Work," pp. 289-296.) 
3. Edward Card, whose story proves that God can lift men 
from the depths of degradation and sin, and transform them 
into soul winners for Him. (See " The Book of Personal 
Work," pp. 302-306.) 
4. John Vassar. "It is not what a man has or what he 
lacks, but it is what he is in his Master's sight and service that 
commends him to God and to his fellows." (Study " The Book 
of Personal Work," pp. 307-3l5.) �
a. E. H. 
Literature and Correspondence Band 
Working Through the Mails, the phase of our literature and 
correspondence work to which we shall give special study this 
month, has proved to be one of the most effective means of 
soul winning, and one in which all can engage. A girl whose 
hands are drawn and twisted from rheumatism often writes 
me of her blessed experiences in sending tracts and papers, 
accompanied by personal letterst to those on her mailing list. 
Some of them are now rejoicing in the truth, and doubtless will 
shine as stars in her crown. If she can laboriously pen soul-
winning messages, what can we not do who have nimble fingers 
to use the pen or the typewriter? We need to heed the stirring 
call made by Mrs. E. G. White through the Southern Watchman, 
Nov. 20, 1902: " Church members, awake to the importance of 
the circulation of our literature and devote more time to this 
work. Place in the homes of the people papers, tracts, and 
books that will preach the gospel in its several lines." 
A good source from which to obtain names for correspondence 
and literature work is a local eolporteur. If you are not in 
touch with one, write to your Missionary Volunteer secretary 
for suggestions as to how you can obtain a list of names. (See 
also, " Missionary Volunteers and Their Work," p. 279.) 
Study carefully the suggestions given for this line of work 
in "Missionary Volunteers and Their Work," p. 275. 
Be sure to carry on a continuous work. Members of your 
band should correspond with the same list of acmes, and pray 
for them, until they seem like personal friends. When mailing 
literature, point out at least one definite article or paragraph 
and ask what they think of it. As you correspond, study each 
case individually, and inclose tracts which you feel will add 
the proper emphasis just at that time. Pray earnestly, and 
God's Spirit will direct. 
Christian Help and Gospel Meeting Band 
TEXTS: John 17: 17 and Romans 10: 17. 
In the July CHURCH OFFICERS' GAZETTE it was suggested that 
the band should begin the study of the Bible doctrines and 
denominational history: These two subjects form the basis of 
further work in preparation for giving Bible readings to others. 
Every Missionary Volunteer will need to be reasonably well 
informed himself before he can really lead others in the way 
of the Bible. An acquaintance with the history of the advent 
movement is a great help. It gives the worker assurance in 
the movement, and prepares him to help others to realize its 
place in the history of the world and in the work of God. The 
examinations in these subjects will be given in November. We 
suggest that every effort be made to have the society members 
ready by that time for examination in one or both of the 
subiects. Begin now if you have not already done so. 
With the acquisition of the knowledge comes the natural 
desire to use it. The great object before every Standard of 
Attainment class member is the purpose to use the knowledge 
in giving to others the truth which has proved a personal joy 
and confidence. Let the leaders of the classes present at each 
meeting something of the methods of giving Bible studies. 
The book, "How to Give Bible Readings," is the best brief 
help. (Secure this from the Book and Bible House of your 
conference, price, 50 cents for paper, $1 for cloth.) Every class 
member should have a copy- for personal use. Those studying 
alone will receive much help from reading the book. 
As the class proceeds with its study, the members should 
be called upon to prepare a Bible study and present it to the 
rest of the class, thus practicing for future work. Ability and 
confidence are developed by doing. No amount of study about 
Bible readings will be as valuable as giving a Bible study. 
Take every opportunity that presents itself to give readings 
from the Bible on the question and answer plan. 
When the Standard of Attainment class is nearing the end 
of ite study, search should be made to find openings to give 
Bible readings to others. Natural opportunities will come 
through friendships. A section of the city may be worked 
systematically by the literature band, and some will be found 
who will welcome Bible readings in their own home, Older 
members of the church may assist in finding opportunities. 
Work with confidence. We may feel our knowledge of the 
Bible is limited, but if we will work in humble sincerity, it 
will be surprising how the Lord will use our talents. There 
are many hungry hearts in the world to whom the Bible is 
almost a closed book. Let us help them find the joy in its 
salvation as we have found it. 
laugh at their awkward table companion. The nobleman, see-
ing this, at once began to eat with his knife, thus saving the 
feelings of his guest and putting the others to shame. 
Even thoughtlessness may often be real unkindness to an-
other, for 
"Evil is wrought by want of thought, 
As well as want of heart; " 
and the truly kind man or woman will always be thoughtful 
of the feelings, the relations, and the beliefs of others. 
Let us remember Paul's beautiful command about kindness, 
which sounds as we repeat it like a beautiful poem set to 
heavenly music. Eph. 4: 32.— Francis E. Clark. 
Talk: "A Call With a Promise" 
GOD said, " Certainly I will be with thee." What is the 
wrath of the king to one who has such a promise? What are 
the privations of the mission. field and the discouragements of 
the carping critics with such a promise? The wife of a ship's 
officer was sitting in the cabin near him during a storm at sea. 
She was filled with alarm for the safety of the vessel, and was 
so surprised at his serenity that she cried out, " My dear, are 
you not afraid? How is it possible that you can be so calm 
in the midst of such a storm? " Rising from his chair, he 
went out and got a sword, pointed it at the breast of his wife, 
and exclaimed, "Are you not afraid of that sword?" She 
instantly answered, "No." "Why not?" asked the officer. 
" Because I know it is in the hands of my husband, and he 
loves me too well to hurt me." "Then," said he, "remember 
that I know whom I believe, and that He holds the winds in 
His fists, and the waters in the hollow of His hands."— Selected. 
Does your Literature and Correspondence Band have a supply of tracts? 
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THE CHURCH OFFICERS' GAZETTE 
OUR ?OEM MISSIONS 
This age contains interesting ma er al f r use of church eld re and 
a 'detente workers in promoting (mg foreign 711114131011 work. 
Pleading for a Physician 
EVANGELIST V. D. KOMPILLAI, of South India, trained at. 
the South India Training School, who for the past ten years 
has been laboring faithfully to advance the Lord's work in 
that part of the field, writes concerning the great need of estab-
lishing the medical work in this our oldest section of South 
India: 
"Prakasapuram is the place in the Tinnevelli district where 
the work was first opened in South India. When Pastor J. S. 
James started the work, he first used the right arm of the 
message to reach the people here. For some years the medical 
work went on nicely, and it brought many in touch with the 
message. Somehow it had to be dropped off, and in conse-
quence we now suffer a great deal. You may ask, How suf-
fer?' Think of a man who has lost his right arm. Does he 
not thereby suffer? He cannot do all he wants to do. So 
for many years we have been handicapped, without our 
right arm. 
" Seeing this urgent need, we solicited the villagers and 
the people in suburban districts to donate for a dispensary 
building. With much effort we succeeded in putting up the 
building. While soliciting we gave hope that soon we would 
startJhe medical work. It is now two years since the building 
was Completed. During these years we have been counted 
false witnesses in the sight of the people, owing to our in-
ability to keep our promise. 
" We were expecting a doctor any day. Yet he has not 
come. Despite our sore disappointment, our hope continues. 
We pray to that end. We pray the Lord to touch the hearts 
of His people, and send some one to take up this great, needy 
work. 
" In time of affliction the villagers come to us for help. 
When we have to tell them in sorrow that we cannot render 
them help, but that we hope to help them as soon as the doc-
tor comes, they turn away in great disappointment. 
" In the Tamil field of South India we have not a single 
doctor to further the medical side of the cause of God. Every 
other `branch of our work is represented except this one. Dear 
reader, will you not support us in this matter by your fervent 
prayers and your liberal offerings? " 
Miles of Adventist Villages 
MISSIONARY J. L. GRISHAM, of Nyasaland, tells of the won-
derful development of God's blessed message of salvation in 
that land: 
" Some time ago, after a visit to Nyasaland, Central Africa, 
Elder Spicer made the remark that he had seen literally ' acres 
of Sabbath schools,' If he were to return today, he would see 
not only acres of Sabbath schools,' but miles of villages whose 
inhabitants, one and all, are Seventh-day Adventists. The 
other day I was standing on a hill, and looking straight ahead 
I counted fifty villages. Edward, one of our native evangelists, 
was with me, and he said, Those villages are all ours.' And 
then he waved his hand to the right, saying, So are these,' 
and then to the left, adding, 'And so are these.' We held 
meetings in several villages that day and the next, and in 
each I asked Edward, How many of these people are Chris-
tians?' and the answer invariably -came, All of them.' 
" Thinking to vary the monotony of his answers, I asked, 
Edward, what is over the hill there?' pointing to a big 
mountain. Instantly the answer came, Nothing but people, 
bwana, and they want us.' 
"During one of the meetings a chief came to him and said, 
You must come over to my village. All the people want this 
church.' He went and held some meetings, and at the end 
every inhabitant wished to join the hearers' class. Every 
man, woman, and child joined, and the mothers brought their 
little babies and wanted to give them to Jesus; they did 
not want them to be left behind." 
Does this not loudly proclaim in our ears that the "latter 
rain" is falling? that God is finishing His work in the earth? 
Indians Waiting for Deliverance From Evil Spirits 
MISSIONARY L. L. IlmsthmsoN gives an experience among 
Panama Indians: 
" Thousands of Indians in the interior of the northern part 
of Panama have never yet heard the gospel message. These 
benighted children of nature, dominated by the malignant in-
fluence of evil spirits, are seeking deliverance from their 
bondage. Their heart-piercing cries for help, as they seek to 
drive away the demons that afflict them, is a tremendous chal-
lenge to us to carry them the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. 
"During a recent trip through this Indian territory, it was 
my privilege to speak to a large number of these people. A 
trader interpreted my message to them. I hung up a Sabbath 
school Picture Roll, and told them the story of the cross and 
of the true God, and of the return of Jesus to this earth; and 
when I put the question, How many would like to be ready to 
meet Jesus when He comes?' they all quickly raised their 
hands. 
" The days of miracles have not passed. Redeeming love 
can transform the hearts and natures of these superstitious 
Indians, and make them children of God and joint heirs with 
Christ in His glorious kingdom." 
Once a Drunkard, Now a Missionary 
THE message goes forward despite opposition. Missionary 
3. B. Nelson tells how God used a brother down in Old Mexico, 
working at his trade, as a missionary: 
"Not long ago Isaac Perez' 
 a drunkard, was converted in 
the state of Tabasco, Mexico. Although an expert wood carver 
and cabinet maker, his drunkenness prevented him from hold-
ing a job when he could buy, beg, or steal liquor, When he 
was converted, he became so zealous in telling others of the 
transforming truth that he never entered a store or made an 
acquaintance without telling of Christ's soon return to this 
earth or other great Bible truths. He became so active in 
his Christian work that antireligious officials of his city 
managed to have him deported from the state. 
"Undaunted by this experience, although the expulsion cost 
him his home, his tools, and a valuable collection of selected 
lumber, Brother Perez moved to another city, where the govern-
ment is more tolerant. Here he has been following his trade 
for almost a year, and doing very active missionary work, until 
he has raised up a company of forty-seven faithful believers 
who have been organized into a Sabbath school in the district 
where he lives. He is not content until he has the entire 
Sabbath school doing active missionary work also, and the 
results are marvelous in membership growth. Soon we shall 
organize this company into a church, which will be the second 
in this small city. Thus largely through laymen missionaries, 
the gospel message in Tehuantepec is going forward during 
these troublous times." 
Teaching the Indians of Honduras 
THE following letter from Missionary E. J. Lorntz, entering 
in among the Indians of Honduras, Central America, will be 
of interest: 
"It was our privilege to begin work among the Indians of 
one of the largest departments in Honduras this year. Hardly 
anything has been done for these benighted people so far. 
Our Honduran worker opened. work among these people by in-
troducing the art of weaving. He bought logs, sawed the 
timber to build looms and other implements, and soon had the 
enterprise well started. As this large department is practically 
without any industries, this undertaking immediately won 
the favor of the governor and others occupying influential 
positions. Wealthy men offered large farms for the worker's 
use, and every facility was made available. The doors of 
the large prison were opened for our missionary, and he is 
now giving daily Bible studies and practical instruction to 
more than one hundred prisoners in this institution. It is said 
that this privilege has never been granted to any one before. 
Already several people are taking a real interest in the message 
of the soon-coming Saviour. 
" There are thousands of Indians on the Mosquitia Coast 
whose needs are calling us, but lack of sufficient funds hinders 
us from answering these calls." 
God Heard and Answered the Prayer of Faith 
MISSIONARY E. L. MAXWELL, of South America, passes in 
this encouraging experience, telling of how God graciously 
restored a brother to life, given by doctors only a short time 
to live: 
" f must tell you about a Welsh brother who lives up in 
northern Argentina. A number of years ago he began to suffer 
from ulcers of the stomach. He is an old man, near seventy, 
and about two years ago the character of his infirmity began 
to change. He began to lose flesh rapidly and was confined 
to his bed, where he became a skeleton. I saw him when we 
did not expect him to live more than two or three days. He 
could retain no food and could not sleep. In that condition 
he called for the elders of the church. They prayed over him 
and anointed him in the name of the Lord, and the next morn-
ing his doctor was surprised beyond all reason to find him 
sitting up in bed. He could retain his food, and steadily grew 
in strength, and today is walking around and eating as heartily 
as any one. This is a remarkable answer to prayer. It is hav-
ing a wonderful effect in the community where it occurred. 
This old brother came to Argentina many years ago, and his 
children have grown up in this country and do not speak 
English, speaking only Spanish and a very little Welsh, but 
they are stanch believers in the Adventist faith." 
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