etcome VOL. IV. "then they that feared the Sorb spahe often one to another." .MT. VERNON, OHIO, FEBRUARY 1, -1900. NO. 7 Vie gacironte gliottor body. He is the head, control-I fast closing, and the last message ISSUED SEMI-MONTHLY BY MT. VERNON, OHIO. PRICE: 25 CENTS A YEAR IN ADVANCE. Entered at the Mt. Vernon Postoffice. WISHING. Do you wish the world were better? Let me tell you what to do. Set a watch upon your actions, Keep thom always straight and true. Rid your mind of selfish motives, Let your thoughts be clean and high You can make a little Eden Of the sphere you occupy. Do you wish the world were happy? Then remember day by day Just to scatter seeds of kindness As you pass along the way. For the pleasures of the many May be oft-times traced to one, As the hand that plants an acorn Shelters armies from the sun. SELECTED. THE INESTIMABLE GIFT. BY MRS. E. G. WHITE. Our Lord designed that his church should reflect to the world the fullness and sufficiency that we find in him. We are con- stantly receiving of God s bounty, and by imparting of the same we are to represent to the world the love and beneficence of Christ. While all heaven is astir, dis- patching messengers to every part of the earth, to carry for- ward the work of redemption, the church of the living God are also to be co-laborers with Christ. We are members of his mystical ling all the members of the body. formation so amazing that the angels look on with astonishment and joy. The same unselfish love that characterizes the Master is seen in the character of Christ, "Ye are the light of the world." "We are laborers together with God,"—"stewards of the manifold grace of God." The knowledge of God's grace, the truths of his word, and the tem- poral gifts as well,—time and means, talent and influence—are all a trust from God, to be em- ployed to his glory and the sal- vation of men. Nothing can be more offensive to God, who is constantly bestowing his gifts upon man, than to see him sel- fishly grasping these gifts and making no returns to the giver. Jesus is today in heaven prepar- ing mansions, a kingdom which is to be ours. But all who shall inherit these blessings must be partakers of the s, if-denial and self-sacrifice of Christ for the good of others. Never was there greater need of earnest, self-sacrificing labor in the cause of Christ than now, when the hours of probation are of mercy is to be given to the world. My soul is stirred cities and villages of our own land, from across the Atlantic and the broad Pacific, and from the islands of the sea, "Come over and help us." Brethren THE WORK IN CLEVELAND. The gospel work moves steadily along. Many of the members of the church come in and render val- uable assistance, both in singing and testimonies. Some might in- quire what we present to the people. ,Do you give them any of the message or do you, night after night, tell them to quit drinking, THE OHIO S. D. A. CONFERENCE, l Jesus himself, in his infinite Do you wish the world were wiser? Well, suppose you make a start, By accumulating wisdom In the scrap-book of your heart. Do not waste one page on folly; Thus will be fulfilled the words Live to learn, and learn to live. If you want to give men knowledge You must get it, ere you give. mercy, is working on human within me as the Macedonian cry hearts, affecting spiritual trans- comes every direction, from the and life of his true followers. and sisters, will you answer the Christ expects that men will cry ? saying : "We will do our become partakers of his divine best, both in sending you mis- nature, while in the world, thus sionaries and money. We will not only reflecting his glory, to deny ourselves in the embellish- the praise of God, but illuminat- ment of our houses, in the adorn- ing the darkness of the world ment of our persons, and in the with the radience of heaven. gratification of appetite. We will give the means intrusted to us into the cause of God, and we will devote ourselves also un- reservedly to his work." The wants of the cause are laid before us ; the empty treasuries appeal to us most pathetically for help. One dollar now is of more value to the work than ten dollars at some future period. Work, brethren, while you have the opportunity, while the day lasts. Work, for "the night is coming, when no man can work." How soon that night may come, it is impossible for you to tell. Now is your oppor- tunity ; improve it. 2 THE WELCOME VISITOR. and give their hearts to the Lord ? I study of the testimonies showed I in Brother Collie's absence. All this is a part, but not all of the the importance of this work and The mission workers after work- the great field of usefulness for ing hard seemed our young people to enter. The good courage. Missionary Reading Circle work Inasmuch as I was the only was heartily received by all pres- minister except Brother Granger ent. Brother Francis and others in my district I knew I could not spoke of the canvassing work meet with all the companies dur- with regard to its importance and ing the week of prayer. I felt progress. Some good practical it would be wise and profitable work was done along this line. to ask some of our lay members The time was fully occupied and to visit some of the churches. So was a source of encouragement I invited Brother W. S. Chap- to all present. On Monday we man to spend the week at Akron, left for Mansfield to secure a Chagrin Falls and Fullertown. place to hold meetings. We Brother C. T. Noble, Kirtland ; were cordially received by Dr. Venon, Richmond ; and friends and were successful in Brother Granger the first part of securing a nice new hall in which the week at Alliance and the last to hold our meetings at a reason- at Akron. With this arrange- able price. Here we separate. ment all the churches in my Elder Guilford will be joined by district but one were visited. Dr. Carey in the meetings at All reported excellent meeting Mansfield. Elder Kennedy will so far as I heard. Brother visit the brethren in Cincinnati Chapman and Dr. Venon espec- next Sabbath and Sunday, Jan- ially were blessed. uary 20 and 21. We are of good I spent the first few days at courage and hopeful for the Conneaut and I was rejoiced to work and feel to praise the Lord see the love and zeal of this little riteSsage". if' -we never tell them any more than that, what more do they learn from us than any one else ? They hear that much at every mission they visit. I have fold them that much but I have gone farther. The most interesting time I. have had since coming to this mission was last night when I presented the second chapter of Daniel, with the chart on the wall. Alter the meeting closed, they came forward and inquired further into the subject. They could go away and tell their friends something of What Seventh Day Adventists taught. They need to know as well as you or I, what kingdom is next to be set up. We entreated them at the close to get ready to inherit it. A man came to me at the close of the meeting and asked me what the true religion or church was. I did not mention any church but told him that Rev. 14:12 point- ed it out, and for him to find out for himself by a study of the word, then to unite with it. If angels of God are preparing the hearts of the happy and, of . people for the reception of the 'for his blessings. truth, let us not keep it back, and O. F. rob them of that which is so im- I R. R. portant to every one that hears. W. W. MILLER. Cidings from the field. On Friday, January 12, we went to Columbus to hold a dis- trict meeting. On arrival we were joined by Dr. Carey, Elder Haughey and brother R. I. Fran- cis. Some recent testimonies were read which made a deep impression upon all present. The Sabbath-school work was taken up by Dr. Carey from a Biblical standpoint which was both enter- taining and instructive. Several important subjects were taken up and studied by different individ- uals with profit to all. Sister Radabaugh was present and ren- dered valuable assistance. The young people's work received due consideration. A careful GUILFORD. KENNEDY. DISTRICT NO. 3. Thinking your readers may be interested in District No. 3, I will state that just prior to the week of prayer, I spent a week at Akron where I found Brother Granger engrossed in his work having all he could look after. I went with him to a Bible reading at Barberton where several were then interested and a recent letter tells me he has since organized a Sabbath School there and calls for help. I also visited at Ravenna and Kent, spending Sabbath and Sunday in Cleveland. Found Brother Collie's place vacant and his presence was missed. I found Brother Miller had but just ar- rived, but his presence at the mission was greatly appreciated church composed as it is of nearly all sisters. Sister Hicks, the Li- brarian has long been an active member of the W. C. T. U. and at the last election she was put in as President. Although a week early, we celebrated the ordinances and enjoyed a very precious season. The last part of the week was with our home church and Dr. Venon spent the last Sabbath with us. I regretted that any company should not have help at that time but I did the best I could. By request Brother Chapman returned to Fullertown to be with the company on quarterly meet- ing and he reports a most profi- table time. With few exceptions, perfect harmony prevails in this district and I hope soon it will be in every case. I have at- tended three quarterly meetings and hope soon to visit every family in my district. I have THE WELCOME VISITOR. 8 DONATIONS TO SOUTHERN FIELD DEC. 7 TO JAN. 26, 1900. urged tithes and taken some fifteen Mt. Vernon ....... orders for periodicals. Mansfield S. S Newark New Antioch Ohio S. S. (per Ohio Ass'n) Piqua Reedsville Spencer Springfield Steubenville Toledo .......... Troy Tiffin S. S Wadsworth Wheelersburg Wilmington S. S Waterford Wengerlawn West Mansfield Zanesville S. S. faithfulness in regard to Leesburg C. P. HASKELL. $ 1 50 15 76 62 10 14 2 64 workmen approved of God, that needeth not to be ashamed. 7. "The Desire of Ages" is the best help that we can get. Study it by all means. This 109 85 will help any teacher who will 04 00 $ 3 25 2 20 2 25 55 45 5 00 6o to 25 26 58 z oS I0 65 00 6o 00 3o 00 43 42 00 70 13 69 So 2 00 I 25 2 67 I0 I I 00 61 Total $116 66 ORPHANS' HOME JANUARY 26, 1900. Beaver . $ I oo Bloomington I 65 Clyde 25 Camden 145 Columbus 5 15 Coshocton 1 82 Delta S. S r oo East Liverpool 25 Green Spring 2 03 Geneva S 15 Gilboa S. S 2 34 Hicksville S. S I 24 Individuals r 04 Lima 3 52 Lake View 2 00 By being punctual your- self. Open the school on time and close on time. Practice order in everything. Much depends upon the conduct of the older members of the school. Regularity depends upon the spirituality of your school. If one is not in the habit of coming regularly, when they do come make them feel welcome by your smiling countenance, and hearty hand-shake. Let them know that you are glad they are present. Let them be filled with the love of God which no man should resist. This is a very difficult question in some schools. After you have chosen the best mater- ial that you have, give them some of the promises that God has given to strengthen the weak and inefficient. How He will give wisdom to the humble ser- vant that will trust him. God will supply their needs if they will study to know themselves, apply their minds. 9. Just as soon as I see a scholar whispering, I ask him a question to get his mind if possi- ble from what they were talking about. If this is followed in love to do them good the Spirit of God will restrain them. (b) How to prevent whisper- ing in the class is a great diffi- culty that we have to contend with. I can keep the children from whispering easier than the older members. My. plan is to always have a question on hand. Draw their attention from their conversation. If they sonal work. io. One hour, especially if there are a number of children. Make short prayers and avoid all unnecessary talk. Questions will be published in the next issue of the paper, those desiring information on the change of ideas through the paper, let us hear from you. OBITUARY. MERCER-Della May Mercer died of consumption, January 14, 1900, near Belle Center, Ohio. It was my privilege to bury this dear sister by baptism, July 28, 1899, and yesterday we laid her away asleep in Jesus. She died with a bright hope and in perfect peace. The funeral was held by the writer in the Methodist church at Bell Center, Logan county. Thus one by one the saints fall in sleep, some with but a few month's experience, babes in Christ, others in youth and middle age and others of mature age in Christ. By these things we should be warned to be always ready. D. E. LINDSEY . Akron. Alliance Bowling Green Bellville . Bedford Cincinnati ..... Coshocton Chagrin Falls Columbus. East Liverpool Gilboa Green Spring Grape Grove Greensburg. Hamler Holgate S. S Individuals LaGrange Lima S. S New Antioch Nashville Pemberville Portage River Russell S. S. Sherwood Springfield Toledo Wadsworth Wheelersburg Youngstown Our Sabbath Schools. persist in whispering then I would pray for them and do per- ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS IN VISITOR OF DEC. 7, 1899. 3 35 3 41 25 4 75 15o 66 30 9 76 I 21 2 95 1 03 15o 68 Total. $207 79 E. A. MERRIAM. I0 2 I0 3 6 3 CANVASSERS' REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING JAN. 21, 1900. o No. Days No. Hrs Pearl Stevens 10. Jay Raymond 3% F. H. Henderson. 2 L. A. Holobaugh 4 Jno. J. Merrietta 3 Total 22i DELIVERIES: W. E. Bidwell Pearl Stevens James K. White. Total Orders Value 68 $ 37 00 14 17 70 6 7 76 30 41 50 11 14 60 99 $118 45 38 50 34 00 . 3 25 $ 75 76 4 THE WELCOME VISITOR. TO THE CANVASSERS. DEAR WORKERS :-Now that the holidays are over we can settle down to good work, and as we begin the new year, let us all try to put in full time. If each one would work five days in the week, we would see much larger reports each week than we have in the past. Cannot each one of you get one brother or sister to take up this noble work this year? By so doing we can double our force of workers. I desire very much to see at least one canvasser in each county, making eighty-eight in the state. Please report promptly and don't forget to fill all of the blank spaces in your report blanks. All those wishing new territory for the coming spring please write me at once. Let us pray for the advancement of this branch of the Lord's work this year. I remain your brother in the work. R. I. FRANCIS, Newark, 0. ITEMS OF INTEREST. others also, whom they hope to see obey in the future. Two who have started are going. to move to Con- neaut, so will be added to the Ohio conference. Sabbath, .january.2o, was a pro- fitable day for the Mt. Vernon church. Elder R. A. Underwood was present and delivered an ex- cellent discourse at the morning service from Dent. 33:1-3. After the sermon, Brother Clyde Stokes, who was recently elected by the church to the office of deacon, and Sisters S. P. Flack, Effie Field, S. A. Clymer, and Anna Sheaf being elected as deaconesses, were ordain- ed and set apart to their respective offices according to the divine in- struction. Elder Wakeham gave the charge and Elder Underwood offered the prayer. Brother J. B. Clark, in a recent communication says, "I am very thankful that so many have co-op- erated with me in sending papers regularly to prisoners in Florida. If there are those wh j wish to send old tracts and papers to priSoners in the Southern states, and to pris- oners and others in Mexico, they can obtain addresses of J. B. Clark, Welsh, La., box I. Please inclose self-addressed, stamped envelope. Of the twenty-seven states in Mexico, twenty-five have no rep- resentative of the message. While we are waiting here to earn enough money to return to Mexico, we want to do what good we can. Is not this the best time you will ever have to buy a new Bible and send the old one, prepaid, to me to give to some of the negroes and needy people in the South? An old Bible poorly bound, marked, soiled and torn, may save a soul from being lost. Pray for us." We quote the following from a letter dated December 27 just re, ceived from I. D. Richardson, our Ohio canvasser who went to India about two years ago: "The 21 inst. brought us the sad news from Karmatar, 165 miles from here [Calcutta] of the death of Elder F. W. Brown, who visited our Ohio camp meeting at Tiffin two years ago. Brother Brown came to India on the same ship that I did. He often remarked while coming over, that he was coming back to the people for whom he loved to labor. Feeling so much better equipped for the work with his medical education, he really re- joiced from day to day as we neared India. Elder Brown was proving a valuable worker, both in preach- ing the word and ministering to the sick. The cause of his death was smallpox. He was laid away under a shady tree, to await the Life giver's call. We greatly mourn his loss, but at the same time believe that God will and does work out all things to His glory. Elder D. A. Robinson and wife are also suffering from smallpox, ;but we trust that they may soon recover." "The character, with all its vari7 ety of elements, is so connected to- gether that a breakage at one part is really the breakage of the whole 'thing. How you resist at the point where you are weakest is the real measure of it." "The essence of righteousness is doing the right thing, at the right time, and in the right way." Elder M. S. Babcock has been suffering from a very hard cold, but was better the last account. Elders R. R. Kennedy and A. G. Haughey spent Sabbath and Sun- day in Cleveland, where they ex- pected to be joined by Elder J. W. Collie. The recital given by Prof. Welch and pupils on Wednesday after- noon, Tan. 24, was very entertain- ing indeed. All seemed to enjoy the hour very much. Word has been received since the writing of this letter, stating that Elder Robinson also proved a victim of the disease; but as yet nothing has been heard concerning' the condition of his wife. Elder W. J. Fitzgerald and wife have but recently finished their meetings at Linesville, Pa., and will now begin a series of meetings at Springboro, Pa. They write that the interest was fair, five tak- ing hold of the truth; there are