ttelcome "then thep that feared the iorh 5pake often one to another." Vol,. II. CLEVELAND, OHIO, JULY 7, 1898. No. 17. rte gurtrOnte rioitOr• ISSUED SEMI-MONTHLY BY THE OHIO TRACT SOCIETY, No. 1521 Birch Street, - CLEVELAND, 0. Price: 25 cts. a year in advance. Miss ESTELLA HOUSER, Editor. TRACT SOCIETY OFFICERS : D. E. LINDSEY, E. A. MERRIAM, President. Sec'y and Treas. A. C. SHANNON, ESTELLA HOUSER, Vice-President. Cor. Secretary. Entered at Cleveland Postoffice as second-class matter. SPEAK OFTEN, BY ALBERT CAREY, M.D. When toiling daily 'neath the weighty, crushing load, Ofttimes our spirits need a friendly goad To quicken us, and fan again to heat the flame Of ardor and devotion to the Saviour's name. Oft to one another should we courage speak—and cheer, And keep alive the hope that to us is most dear; Remembering our own need, we better can supply Our neighbor's want—heart sympathy— for which all cry. THE WELCOME VISITOR. Owing to the fact that all subscrip- tions to the WELCOME VISITOR expire with the close of the year, this paper will be furnished for the next six months, until January 1, 1899, for fifteen cents. If you are not a sub- scriber, consider the receipt of this issue as a personal invitation to be- come one. If you are a subscriber, may we not expect you to secure us at least one new name. Let the VISITOR find a place in every Seventh Day Adventist home in the State. GEMS, (The following gems are culled from a testimony from Sister White, on " Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep it Holy," written about one year ago. It is impossible to publish the entire article, but these few thoughts will be helpful and :do doubt appreciated. ED.) " We should not leave the work of the six working days to be done on the Sabbath. " God would have the Sabbath kept as a day of rest and spiritual devotion. Any careless inattention in reference to this is displeasing to Him. The Bible is a perfect guide; and if its pages are carefully studied with hearts willing to understand, no one need err upon this question. " The Word of God obeyed will not degrade man. It will elevate the mind and soften the heart, and give peace and gladness to the soul. " In the world to come your chil- dren will be just what you have made them in this world. Remember' is placed at the very first of the fourth commandment. Parents, remember the Sabbath day yourselves to keep it holy; and if you do this you are giving the proper instruction to your children. They will reverence God's holy day. " Parents, do not select a business that will constantly stand in the way to obstruct the exercise of your Chris- tian duties. Be firm, be faithful where you are. You are on a battle field. Bring moral courage and firm principles to your aid. Wherever providence has placed you, take up your God appointed work. Serve Him most faithfully, but enter into no business relations with men; do not become partners with those who do not revere the Sabbath, and who laugh at your attempt to keep it. They are constantly working out Sa- tan's devices that you shall bring worldly business into the Sabbath. They make it their boast that they are just as good as you are. Keep holy the Sabbath at whatever sac- rifice to yourself. Never allow the holy day of the Lord to be disre- garded by yourself or by your chil- dren." CAMP-MEETING NOTICE, We have secured rates over all the railroads in the State of Ohio, by the " Certificate Plan." That is to all persons paying a full fare of more than 75 cents. They will receive a certificate that will entitle the holder to return at one-third fare. These certificates can be procured three days before the date of the meeting, August 11, and two days after same date. That is from Monday, August 8, to Saturday, August 13. Some of the brethren will meet you at the train and have your baggage trans- ferred by street car to the ground for a very reasonable sum. R. R. KENNEDY. Twenty years ago this summer the camp-meeting was held in Tiffin, 0. The Lord has cared for the seed of truth then sown, and has now opened the way for the work that was then begun to be followed up by the more extended effect of the camp-meeting of 1898. Brethren, let us pray for the success of this meeting and be prepared to grace it with a calm, dig- nified presence. A. G. HAUGHEY. NOTICE, The regular annual meeting of the Ohio Tract Society will be held at Tiffin, 0., beginning August 11, 1898. All interested or concerned, should govern themselves accordingly. All members of the church are members of the Tract Society. D. E. LINDSEY, President. NEWARK, The Lord is good and is lead- ing in the work of our little band, for which we praise his holy name. The past month we have worked a little in all of the different branches. We have given out 4,072 pages of literature, made 46 visits to the sick, giving 40 treatments. 9 meals were given away, 3 articles of clothing, 1 grocery order and 95 cents in money. Four missionary letters were written, eight gospel conversations and one cottage meeting held, spending in all 56 hours in missionary labor. One doctor was employed for the sick. We are all of good courage. Never before has the Christian's hope seemed brighter. As a little band of workers we desire to be remembered in your prayers, that we may ever hold up the light of the Third Angel's message to this dark city. We have just en- joyed a visit from Eld. A. G. Haughey over Sabbath and Sunday, June 19 NORA B. FLEMING. THE WELCOME VISITOR. IN MEMORIAM, " Precious in tht sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Once more the death angel has visited our family, taking our dear brother, Wm. Lovell Iles. Lovell was born March 12, 1868, and was 30 years, 2 months and 26 days old at the tiny?, of his death. He was the third of seven children, all of whom, with his father, wife and little son survive him, his mother having been called to rest a little more than a year ago. He was converted and baptized at the age of thirteen, uniting with the Waterford church, where he held his membership until his death. He began preaching when nineteen years old, and continued until failing health compelled him to give up his life work. Shortly after his mother's death he was called to Arizona, where he labored but a short time, his lungs failing. In this field he quietly fell asleep the morning of June 7, and was laid to rest the same day at evening. We hope soon to bring him home and lay him by mother's side. We feel that death has robbed us of a noble brother, but if we are faithful we expect to meet him, for we believe he sleeps in Jesus. Just before dying he told the friends not to worry about him, for he belonged to the Lord, and was in his hands ; that death had lost its sting to him. We commend our loved one to the Saviour's care, knowing that he doeth all things well. His BROTHER AND SISTER. THE FUNERAL SERVICES. The funeral services of Eld. W. L. Iles were conducted by Eld G. 0. States, assisted by Eld. C. D. M. Williams. We give a very brief sy- nopsis of the discourse of Eld. States. " I heard a voice from heaven say- ing unto me : Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth ; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." The Lord knew the troublous times that God's people would have, and for that reason he pronounced a special blessing upon the dead which die in the Lord. Some will be called to go to sleep before the coming of the Lord Jesus, and he knew there would be sorrowing hearts among those who were left, and so gave us this comfort- ing promise. There are times in our experience when we can talk positively, when we can be assured of what we say. I stand before you this afternoon and say that our brother who lies here in the silent embrace of death was able to express himself in as positive terms as St. Paul. Just a few hours ago he said to us that all was well with him. I want to present this hope before each of you this afternoon. I want to say to you that what each of us needs is to have a hold upon the Lord Jesus Christ, and if we have a hold upon Christ we have hold upon a life that will give us everlasting life." After speaking of Eld. Iles' suc- cessful work as a minister in Ohio, where he was loved by all, he spoke very touchingly of his associations with him. How never a word of misunderstanding had even passed between them, but their association together had always been the most congenial. He then mentioned the many in Ohio and also in Arizona who now rejoice in the truths of the Third Angel's Message through the labors of this dear brother. He closed his discourse by referring to that precious promise that the dead in Christ shall rise at the sound of his voice, and then it will make little dif- ference whether they sleep in Arizona, or Ohio, or in Colorado, or in Michi- gan, the angels will be commissioned to gather them, and if we are faithful we shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so shall we ever be with the Lord. FROM A FRIEND. Our hearts were made sad when we learned of the death of Bro. W. L. Iles. It was through his instrumen- tality that we first heard the message in 1892 at Pricetown, Ohio. There were seven of us who took our stand that time, and although scattered all are still faithful. We sorrow not as others who have no hope, for we believe our brother will come forth at the resurrection of the just. E. K. MOUNT. NMOMMEMINIONIONIMMINI Our galthaih gchools. HOW TO STUDY THE SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON. No. 3. Jesus says, " My Father giveth you the true bread from heaven." For which are you most hungry, that which is the true bread, or that which is of the earth, and will sus- tain the life but for a season? " Now are we the sons of God." Do you say so? If so, then knowing that you have been born of a Godly seed, know of a surety that " man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." Do you enjoy eating earthly food when you are not hungry? So neither can you enjoy heavenly food unless you hunger. Hence Jesus says, " Blessed are they that hunger. " But how can you get an appetite? Nothing availeth anything, " but faith, which worketh by love." Then if you are not hungry, go to work by faith in Christ Jesus. Break up the fallow ground which is around you. Scatter the precious seed. Water it with tears, prayers and deeds of kind- ness, and God will give an increase for you to harvest. Then like the swarthy farmer you will never complain of no appetite, but will be ready three times a day and more for regular meals of the precious bread, which has caused all heaven so much suffering that you might have it. Eat it, eat it, eat it, if you would have life. ALBERT CAREY. Cie °tt anti °Otero. Dayton. —Through the constant labors of our Bible workers here in Dayton, many have had the truth brought clearly before them, of whom we hope to soon see a goodly number united with the church, " workers together in Christ for the salvation of others. Springfield.—The Lo rd is blessing the Bible work in Springfield. Sab- bath, June 18, it was my privilege to be with this church. Six precious souls were added to this company by baptism and faith in Jesus Christ. They come from 5 different churches in this city. " And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her plagues."—Rev. 18: 4. One is a teacher in the public school, where she has been engaged thirteen years. Another is the wife of a prominent M. D.; a third is an assistant superintendent of the Sun- day school in a popular church. But the good Shepherd calls " and the sheep hear his voice; and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out."—Jno. 10: 3. Others will follow soon. Who will be the next one ? J. 0-. WOOD. Beaver Pond, Adams Caunty. — We reached here June 17, and held our first meeting the following Sun- day evening, with an attendance of about one hundred. Our meetings are held in a vacant store, which we have seated and made as comfortable as we can. We make our headquar- ters with the family of Bro. Henry Spohn, who are the only Adventists in the vicinity. Our attendance has been very good, usually from 50 to 75; and the attention and order have been equally good. Some seem to be much inter- ested, and are beginning to inquire abcut the Sabbath question. Thi.; is a rough, hilly country, some of the ridges seeming quite like mountains to the novice who climbs them. The people are not well off in this world's goods. The houses are mostly of logs or plain boards. But the people, if not wealthy, are very hospitable, and we have many hearty invitations to visit them and share their comforts. This week we begin a systematic canvass of the neighborhood, that we may become better acquainted, find the interested ones, and also distribute reading matter among those who desire to read. The nearest churches are about four miles from us, so we are not likely to meet any public opposi- tion. We are of good courage and ask that this field be remembered in the prayers of God's people. F. W. FIELD. Leipsic. —But one thus far to our knowledge has taken a firm stand on the Lord's side at this place. Others are deeply convicted, and we hope to see them step out, if not now, then when that glad day shall come when the Spirit's ingathering from the pres- ent sowing shall take place. We expect to pitch the tent in McComb, eleven miles east of here, next Monday, July 4. A good open- ing seems to be presented there, and we hope for the continued prayers of God's people. A large number of clean copies of all of our periodicals could be used, if our brethren would send them prepaid to us at McComb, Hancock County, 0. Eld. J. S. ILEs, ALBERT CAREY. Honolulu.—We came to this place June 22. We have the free use of the school house in which to hold meetings. So far the building has been filled for each meeting, and the people are. very attentive to the Word. We were invited to speak in the Reformed Church at Danville, a small town six miles from Honolulu, on Sunday, June 26. We accepted the invitation and were invited by the pastor of the M. E. congregation to so speak to his class in the afternoon of the same day. The Lord added his blessing. We have all the house- to-house labor we can do. May we be meek and lowly. A. G. HAUGHEY, W. S. HUFFAKER. CLEVELAND HEALTH FOOD CO, A new firm has lately been formed in Cleveland, known as the Cleveland Health Food Co. It is the Cleveland Agency for the Battle Creek Sani- tarium Health Foods and for the Sanitas Food Co.'s nut preparations. It was organized to carry out a work similar to that which is being success- fully carried forward in other large THE WELCOME VISITOR. 3 cities, namely, to furnish these health foods to our brethren and those who may become interested in them. A ll profits over and above the actual running expenses are to be devoted to missionary work. The plan has the hearty endorse- ment of Dr. J. H Kellogg. We trust that not only will our own people recognize the value of these goods over cheap, inferior goods, but that they will know that in purchasing these goods they are assisting in a most worthy enterprise. The firm has a nice store at 178 Prospect street, and are ready to fill orders on short notice. Mail orders will be filled the same day received. Catalogues, price lists, etc., cheer- fully sent on application. Hoping to hear from all who are interested in these goods, and assur- ing them that it will be a pleas- ure to give their orders prompt atten- tion, we are, yours very truly, CLEVELAND HEALTH FOOD CO, 178 Prospect St., Cleveland, 0. I. fernon jrademll. MT. VERNON ACADEMY The fifth year of the Academy closed very pleasantly and differently from all preceding ones in the fact that the first class of graduates was sent out this year. The class was composed of ten members, five ladies and five gentlemen, all of whom, with one exception, will enter the work of the denomination or seek a medical education for that department of the work. In addition to these, there are sev- eral others who have gone forth into the canvassing field, the city mission work, and the ministry. Some of these will return another year, but the most of them have entered upon what they regard as their life work, for they have given themselves to this cause, and are rejoicing because the way has now opened for them to enter upon this service. We enter- tain high hopes for all these young people because their consistent, Chris- tian lives and earnest labors here have led us to believe they are striv- ing to live up to all the light they have and to walk constantly with God. The fact that so large a percentage of the students are dedicating their lives to the work for these days is a source of great pleasure to the trust- ees and teachers, who have labored earnestly to bring the school to where it could send out many workers of whom the Testimonies say the Lord will not be ashamed. The most marked change I have seen in the school during two years' connection with it, has been the de- velopment of the missionary spirit. By this I do not mean a kind of sen- timental, emotional disposition; but a genuine purpose to be of service and to do some good to mankind. In fact, an organized work has been car- ried on in the city in behalf of the poor and needy, and great good has resulted to those who have engaged in it, through an enlarged personal experience and a deeper consecration. At the same time it was apparent that their labors were being blessed to the good of others, and many heart-felt expressions of gratitude have been spoken by those to whom these youth ministered. On the whole we feel that the year has been a successful one, and are very grateful for the measure of pros- perity that has been given. The school is moving out along the lines indicated in the instruction given from time to time in the Spirit of Prophecy; and as it thus comes to be more and more as the schools of the prophets, we can expect and look for more of the Lord's presence and blessing until the full measure of the prosperity which he wishes to give will be bestowed. To this end we are laboring, and we ask that you, too, will remember the school at the throne of grace that God's own will may be done in everything. J. W. LOUGHHEAD. OBITUARY. BAKER.—Esther Baker was born June 10, 1815, and died June 27, 1898, aged 83 years and 17 days. She was married in 1834 and was the mother of thirteen children, thirty- two grand children, and fifteen great grand children. Three of the daugh- ters are members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, one at Clyde, one at Green Spring, and another at Norwalk. Mother Baker was former- ly a member of the Presbyterian Church, but later of the M. E. Church. The writer preached the funeral of the husband of the deceased several years ago. It was my privilege to visit and pray with Sister Baker a few days before her death. The funeral was held in the Seventh Day Advent- ist Church in Clyde, 0. We are not as those without hope. D. E. LINDSEY. NOTICE. Until further notice my address will be Columbus, 0., General Deliv- ery. If any send telegrams, be sure to send in care of Dr. J. B. Beau- man, Norwich Block, Columbus, 0. I will answer calls for funerals, pro- viding the traveling expenses are paid. I do not feel free to make bills for the Conference. D. E. LINDSEY. he Itekonie fisitor. CLEVELAND, 0., JULY 7, 1898. fantrassing ark DELIVERIES, Books. Value. 4 Mrs. A. E. Berry, Dayton 2 $ 1 50 Mrs. Belle Rex, Dayton 24 46 75 E. E. Cooper, London 45 33 50 W. H. Gossett, Round Head. 38 29 00 Totals 109 $110 75 THE JUDGMENT, Testimony, Vol. 4, Page 384. " I beheld scenes in the coming judgment. Language fails me in which to give an adequate description of the things which passed before me and of the effect they had upon my mind. The great day of the execution of God's judgment seemed to have come. Ten thousand times ten thous- and were assembled before a large throne upon which was seated a person of majestic appearance. Several books were before him and upon the covers of each were written in letters of gold, which seemed like a burning flame of fire, Ledger of Heaven. One of these books containing the names of those who claimed to believe the truth was then opened. Immediately 1 lost sight of the countless millions about the throne and only those who were professedly children of the light and of the truth engaged my attention. As these persons were named one by one, and their good deeds mentioned, their countenances would light up with a holy joy that was reflected in every direction. But this did not seem to rest upon my mind with the greatest force." THE WELCOME VISITOR. Now I quote from Early Writing, page 130. " I saw some with strong faith and agonizing cries pleading with God. . . Now and then their faces would light up with the marks of God's approbation. . . . Again as the praying ones continued their cries, at times a ray of light from Jesus came to them to encourage their hearts and light up their countenan- ces." Vols 3 again. " Another book was opened wherein were recorded the sins of those who professed the truth. . . . As the Holy oue upon the throne slowly turned the leaves of the Ledger and his eyes rested for a mo- ment upon individuals, his glance seemed to burn into their very soul and at the same moment every word and action of their lives passed before their minds as clearly as though traced before their vision in letters of fire. Trembling seized them and their faces turned ',pale. Their first appearance when around the throne was that of careless indifference." Again I quote from Early Writings, page 131. " Some I saw did not par- ticipate in this work of agonizing and pleading. The seemed indifferent and careless. They were not resisting the darkness around them, and it shut them in like a thick cloud." Vol. 4 again. " One class were registered as cumberers of the ground. As the piercing eye of the Judge rested upon these, their sins of neg- lect were distinctly revealed, and with pale, quivering lips they acknowl- edged that they had been traitors to their holy trust. They had had war- nings and privileges, but they had not heeded or improved them. . . . This class had made self supreme, laboring only for selfish interests Although professing to be servants of Christ they brought no souls to him. Had the cause of God been depend- ent upon their efforts it would have languished, for they not only with- held the means lent them of God, but they withheld themselves. They had had opportunity but would not do the work that they could and should have done. " Had they cultivated the abilities God had given them they could have been reliable burden bearers, working for the interest of the Master. Said the Judge, All will be justified by their faith and judged by their works.' " M. C. KIRKENDALL. BRIEFS. Bro. R. R. Kennedy assisted in the tent meetings at Scioto in the absence of Bro. Burkholder. Mrs. Albert Carey and children joined Bro. Carey in his tent work at Leipsic last Thursday. Nellie Patchen left here last Satur- day evening for Battle Creek, where she will attend the Summer School. The name of Bro. E. Gibbs is to be added to our list of missionary gardeners. He spent last Sabbath with us. The address of Sister Hannah Iles is Skull Valley, Arizona. She would appreciate a letter from any of her Ohio friends. Pearl Stevens of Corsica, and Christine Sweet of Darrowville, spent Sabbath and Sunday with their sisters at the Mission. Eld. H. H. Burkholder was called home by a telegram to attend the funeral of his little nephew, Paul Leeland Bisel. Eld. J. W. Collie went to Oral last Sunday to answer a professor from Hiram College, who had been called there to meet our brethren. Bro. E. A. Merriam made our office a flying visit last Wednesday. He and Sister Merriam were in Elyria attending the wedding of the latter's sister. Sister Katherine Miller is taking a much needed rest in the country at the home of Bro. W. S. Boone. She reports openings for teaching the Bible, even in the quiet of the country. The Helping Hand Mission moved last Wednesday. They now occupy three upper stories of a four-story building, which they have secured for a very reasonable rent. The hand of the Lord is seen in every step of the work in this line. The address of Elder E. J. Van Horn is Lake View, 0. His home can now be reached by the new rail- road, The Columbus & Northwestern. REPORT OF THE CANVASSING WORK FOR Two WEEKS ENDING JUNE 18, 1898. Days, Hours. Orders. Value. Helps. BIBLE READINGS. Grant Leonard, Athens ' 9 68 36 $77 50 $ 2 75 DANIEL AND REVELATION. Mrs. Bell Rex, D ,yton 7 23 4 9 50 4 00 Agnes E. Spangler, Dayton 7 24 3 6 75 4 00 Mrs. A. E. Berry, Dayton 1 1 2 25 1 00 THE COMING KING. W. H. Gossett, Round Head 6 12 12 00 2 75 T. C. Parks, Westerville 9 9 00 . 2 75 CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR. H. C. Oberholtzer, Wadsworth 36 17 00 W. H. Gossett, Round Head 35 21 75 E. E. Cooper, London 15 179 109 00 1 00 1. D. Richardson,Marion 9 67 119 86 00 M. C. Kirkendall, Marion 3 24 34 24 50 MISCELLANEOUS. Harvey Trissel, Gordon 1 1 1 4 62 Totals, 11 Agents 48 225 469 $379 87 $18 25