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Volume 6.	DODGE CENTER, MINN., FEB. 10, 1006.	Number IT
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BIBLE STUDY.
We present a few more topics in this issue of the Worker on the subject of the Spirit of God, earnestly hoping that the study thus far has been helpful to those who are eugagiug in it individually and in the churches. No subject rf Bible in forma’ion is of -more importance than the operations or office work of the Holy Spirit. As this subject is studied may that Spirit cau.se the student, to ^ejoice in the light df the word a v\ impart the life.
Topic 13.—Spirit gives and preserves life, Job 27:2—4; 1 Pet.t 3:18; Gkl. 6:3: ICor. 15: 45; 1 John 5:12; John 6:63.
Topic 14 —Spirit a source of power to aid in doing God's work. Micah 2:7; Acts 1:8: Micah 3:8; Lake 9:1, 2. They were sent ns Christ was, John 17:18, and he .accomplished his work by the Spirit-of God. Mat. 12:28; Luke 4:14, 36; Acts 10:38: Horn. 15:19.
Topic .15.—-Sin against, unpardonable. Mat. 12:31, 32; Mark 3:29: Acts 5:3, 9; Heb. 10:26—29.
Topic L6.—Spirit a witness. (a) Testifier of Christ, John 15:26; Acts 1:8; Acts 5:30—? 32.	(b) Testifier to the .truth. Bom, 9;1,
Heb. 2:3, 4; 1 John 5:6—8.
Topic 17.—Spirit-** Comforter, John 14:16.* 18. \ Comforter, one> called along aside of tfor help. (Dr, Young, j Acts 9:31. Rom. l4ll7. chqp, 15:13. Eph. 5:18-20.	[ These. 1:5-6.;
N. W. Allee,. .!
Gen. Oonf. and Institute.
No doubt the minds of many of the brethren and sisters in Minnesota are toward this place and many earnest .prayers ascend to the .throne of grace that the blessing of the Lord may rest in a large measure on this the most important meeting ever held by this people and perhaps no more important was ever held at any time or by any other people- The sentiment of solemnity and importance is manifest in many hearts here. A deep conviction that a great crisis is soon to be met by this people and the essential principles.of Christian life and loyalty to the cause of God must be manifested by and unflinchingly .adhered to on the part of every one who shalhmeet the approval of Him “who searches the heart and tries the reins of men.’" The distinction and decisive message must soon go, to all the world “Come out of her my people,” fully find clearly sustained by an intelligent presentation of evidences of the word of God that defines the issues of the gospel foi this time.
How wonderfully are the sacred predictions for this time and generation being fulfilled! While we seek the Lork for grace and wisdom to move in harmony with the rapid advancement of the message., .our minds so often revert to the dear brethren and sisters in our conference and our prayers are offered, that we may ALL experience the heavenly anointing and be .pioparcd for the issue now at hand. Brethren are you one and all preparing to move to the coming kingdom. “It will take all to buy the field.” A complete surrender to him who bought us with his own blood, will bring to us through Christ; the. everlasting riches of that kingdom.
The nature of the meetings are fully set forth in the Bulletin -of which we trust you are all readers. We arediaving cold weather here |iaqd some of our delegation are suffering of eolds, but courage is good and all seem to be fnjjoying the meetings. We ask a continuation of your prayers Jor ns and the work here.
N.'W. Allee. v.
THE MHM fOlffi
THE MINNESOTA WORKER.
Report of Christmas Offerings, etc., 1st, 1895.			up to Ffcb.
Society		Christmas Offs.	Gen. Bel. F
Alden	i»	$20.25	$14.10
Artichoke	u	26.17	3.25
Alexandria	44	7.70	1.00
Austin	44	24.10	20
Amboy	(4	1.50	1.50
Alton, Daniel	U		50.C0
Brainerd	44	31.85	4.60 ,
Brookville	t.	5.18	f j
Byron	u	1.00	
Crow Wing	it	2113	3.75 !
Cambridge	ii		|
Canby	u	10.46	i
Dundas	u	:,95	2.13 j
Dassel		14.00	i l
Dodge Center	44	25. LI	.30
Duluth	“	13.C5	.82
Elmdale	u	4.50	j
Eagle Lake	u	25,	3.00 J
Ells, Edith	it		12.00
Faribault	it	10.00	
Fargo	.4	25.,36	
Fair Haven	44	1.50	
Foldahl	4,	8.75	I
Gilcrhist	“	18.60 .	i
Garden City		538	;,. 1 . |
Good Thunder	ti	35.00	. : i
Gresham	.1		o.OO 1
Grove Lake	4.	19.23	■ .50
Grand Forks, N. Dak. u		11.75	
Golden Gate	44	! 1.40	
Graf, J. J.	tir		■ *k25.0Q;
Rapsori, Hans	- »»		30.00.
Hancock	44	14.1Q J.	U.S0
Hamlin	“	4.00	1.20
Hartland	(4	39.00	25.851
Hankinson	44	5,52 ?	; ,. -• J
Hutchinson	44	"25,60	, •1; : * .45f
Hampton	«-	• i -V	- ..r 7 **’S.O0;
Jadis	41	4i00	
Lake Joh an oh	.44	,3.90	...., ' ,
Lake City	44	42:88-	
Lakota, N. Dak,	l(	.3,45	f
Irving	<4		
Kasota	44 .	3.20	‘^ 7.30
Minneapolis, Eng.	44	12276 :	
Minneapolis, Scand.	H	. 25.01 •	-8,00
Minnewaukon, N, D.	U	" 13.32*	
Mankato	u	44?83 :t .	•: ’
Moose Lake	44	-L40	^ . \fi.25
Mountain Lake	14	. > • -* 35.75 .:	
Medford	14	11.25 .	
North Branch	44	2,00,	■ ■
New Auburn			
Napoleon	41	e;oo' '	r ■■■?.,: .
Oshkosh	44	18.00	,!■
Owatonna	44	< 14.13 .	* - 1.75 , 1 ..:
Pine Island	«	21.80	
Princeton	44	1.47	
Pine City	44	1.00	
Litcnheld	44	34.00	
Redwood Falls	44	6.81	
Rock Creek	44		135
Riohville, N. D.	ti	7.00	
Sanborn, N. D.	44		11.90
Scattered	ti. :	15.15	20.29
Stowe Prairie	• 4	5.25	
St. Paul, Eng.	44	79.70	
St. Paul, Scan.	44	36.00	3.65
St. Cloud	44	16.45	1.00
Sauk Centre	ti	2:177	12.25
Verndale	44	13,20	
Villard	4	5.60	
Worthington	“	10Q ,	
Wells	it	68 50	22.60
Winona	44	13 77 1	
West Union	44	15.29	
Warren	44	7.25	39.00
Wrightstown	44	5.40	1.00
Previously reported			941.54
	Total	$1196.54	$1450.93
We haV3 quite a supply of the Special Number of the Sentinel on hand yet which we will be glad to furbish any one who has nut been supplied with it at one cent per copy post paid. We hope the brethren will not let any of this valuable number go to waste.
... I* B. Losey.
.Bible Study in the * u^hes,
; Xnithe last seeding for the wok of pr.iye. the Author q.uotos some pointed extracts from the Testimonies,and gives utterance to some terse eipressiot»s that are of eternal valpe to every Seventh Day Adventist. One extract is in Great Controversy. Vui. 4, edition 1884, page 440, and reads: • “Ti e time rft trouble such as never was, is soon to open upon ih; and we shall need an ex-'pefietice which we do hot, now possess and which many <are:too.indolent to obtain?’ It is a sad truth th t many are to mentally lnzy to study the very truths on jw^isch their eternal life depends. Especially is this so with many pf the young people. Precious, golden hourd jure spent m needless sleep that ought to be empioyed iq searching the sacred pages. Itjstrue that some of these “indolent” opes arousedfrom thei^spiritual leth-ai-gy at camp-meetng, gj they awaken,, as stated in the articlemted, “Uhdersome pointed testimony or some intense appeal; but these efforts hiiv6 been too spasmodic, to short lived. In a little whi'le'these1 that secmed to awaken, dropped back into the same stupor, and became more self-satisfied than I a fore.	? V
What will awaken su.h and koop them awake? An®. Spiritual Work. But there is great need of preparation for this kind of work. Now what is of first importance in a thorough fitting up for such work? The author of the article cited, answers this question. , He Bays: *In our preparation for the work, the study of t he Word of God is of the first importance, for that is what we are to give to the people.” Then he urges that every church arrange for Bible study. We quote bn this point from his article as follows: “We urge that *n every church
THE MINNESOTA WOBKER.
this matter receive consideration. Let arrangements be made for Bible study, and for instruction in the various lines of work.” In Test. No, 33, page 82, we read: “Every member of the church should put forth efforts to qualify himself to do work for the Master.” 'We notice in the last three issues of this paper some topical outlines and a u x' c il combination on the Spirit of God, by Eld. N. W. Alter. We have been taking up this study in Brainerd, and find it a most beneficial and interesting study. We think this topical outline will greatly assist in carrying out the arrangements for Bible study in the churches suggested by the president of , the General Conferencj in his articl3already mentioned. The'author of the article also speaks of Bible study in i the family. He said: “In our families more time should I be taken for prayer, for study of the Word of the ijord, I and in holy meditation. The whole family should have ! a part.” It seems that the hist-ruction of f.ie president j of tne General Conference, the president uf our State j Conference, and the work of the State sabbath school executive committee, relative to Bible study, is all in | the same line. If families can become interested in Bi- j ble study, the church, which is composed of these families, will have the very same interest. Now is not the family program for the study of the sabbath school les sons an excellent way to create an interest upon the part of the entire family in the Word of God? Will not the Supts. of our subbat hscho->ls read the article in the February number ot the : aobath-School Worker, of 1895, entitled, “More Faithful Suuuuth-Sehool Work,” for the five minutes exercise, and then see that <* family has a printed family program? Why not' miy, sabbath-school, and church enter into a thorough, prayerful study of the Scriptures?
E. Hilliard, Braiuerd, Minn.
food enough to more than keep soul and body together. Sickness has also put in its appearance, and this together with the hard times makes matters; still worse. But the Lord in his wonderful providence Is bringing , good out of all these things; for he says, “all thiilgs work together for good tn them that love God.” f^hose that have taken their stand for the truth are being provided for out of his abundant storehouse. **No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
There is now a company of about IB ready, to be organized into a church. The Sabbath School numbers nearly 28, and the interest seems to be steadily grow-ing.
The outside interest has apparently gone, as but few attend our meeting outside of those who have accepted the message. The Lord willing, I shall start a series of meetings in a new place about 6 miles from here the 23rd or 24th of this month. Brethren and sisters remember me in your prayers.
T. S. Whitelock.
PRIORESS OF THE WORK.
Among the Churches.
The work is enward in our district. While ear Clothe holding meetings, the Lord came near and gave power unto ills word, and S:>mc were constrained to accept the truth for these days.	j
We have just had a two days’ meeting at Alexandria, ! in which the cheering, enlighten mg presence of God’s ! spirit wis mauifest. We are to have a two days’ meet- | ing at Osakis, Feo. 1G 17, and at Sauk Center, Fbh, 23- * 1 24. We hope Gad’s blessing will be with us there,
W. B. Hill.
Pillager.
1 Since my last'report the Lord ha.; ber,o blessing the work in this place. One young man, lormerly a conductor ou Jie N. P. R. R. aud a family of six have taken their stand on the right side. Our meetings are growing in interest as well as numbers. All seem to be earnestly searching to Know more of our blessed re deemer, wlio gave up so much, that we through him might have eternal life.
♦ .The severe cold weather is causing much suffering, as many have not the domes to keep them warm, nor
TI1E BIB.i.E WORK,
Sisters L'"a Nichols and Lila Menckel are now working m S. E. Minneapolis with Sister Howard aud my-scii. Sist.i Kimpton has goue to Cattle Creek. The Metuod.st minister spoken of in tne last report is still coiLi .g ne cvr and nearer ’o the truth. He is st uduug and preaching the truth as fast as he gets it. He is at-teimiiig the Bible School at the church part of ' <e time. The.o are two young men in N. E. Mimub^ .ns u are deeply convicted, and are talking of taking mcir stand ~ojii.
Sister Burdick lias gone home on account of the sickness of her parents, so Sister Schram is working alone. She is doLg somo faithful wont scattering tracts and .cdowtug them up. T:iio is an excellent way to break n i\v ground and find people who eould net be found in any other way.
I am very much interested in reading the Worker, and loarnug wh.it the laborers are doing. May God ^.ess in the worn.	Rose F. Me^ad.
Religious Legislation.
Two Sunday bills have now been presented in the legislature of this state. One known as House File No. 183, proposes to make Sabbath breaking a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $i0-§20. This doubles the penalty already attach :d for violation of the Sunday law.
Another bill was introduced February 14, in the Sen ate, known as Senate File No. 323, which proposes to impose a fide of $50 to $300 for Sabbath breaking The Pioneer Press' of the, 15th inst, page 7, gives a brief synopsis of the bill.
It seems to me that it would be well for our people to make this an opportunity for doing some good work in the cause of equal rights. A simple form for a protest and petition will be found in another column. Take legal or fools-cap paper, and get some good pen-mau to copy the protest. Write Senate or House of Representatives and your county in the blank places; and send one to the Senator and one to the Represents tive from your district. Act at once. Carry some literature to place in the hands of those who will read,
THE MINNESOTA WORKER.
“Legal Sunday,” and “Sunday Laws of the United States,” by Rin^oid; and “The Civil Sabbath,” are good for the purpose. These are respectively No. 22, 5 and 11 of the Religious Liberty Library, price 10, 3 and cents each.
Any one desiring priLted petitions can have them by addressing the writer. This can be made the occasion of doing much good, but the time is short, and all must act at once. Let us pray that the blessing of God may attend every effort made in his name. And do not forget t j pray that the Spirit of Gad may as ist in the work in the legislature.	HF. Phei ps.
Protest and Petition,
To the Honorable........................of Minne-
sota, Greeting.
We, the undersigned, citizens of the State of Minnesota, and County of ..........., would hereby em-
brace our rights of protest and petition.
Adopting the words of James Madison; we believe “That religion is not in the purview of human government.”
We believe that “Religion is essentially distinct from human government,and exempt from its ^oguizmcj.”
We believe that **A connection between‘them is injurious to bath.”
We b.dievo that “There are c mses in the breast which insures the perpetuity of religion without the aid of law.”
Therefore, wo would respectfully, yet de ridedly pro test against the passage of House File No. 183; and Senate File No. 323, or any other Sunday bill that may be presented to your honorable body.
We woulJ further suggest, that every act. of legislation, tending to exalt one day above another .is a day of rest and C essation from business or pleasure, is be cause of the idea of sacredness attached; and is there--{tire, religious legislation. And we would mont earnest ly petition that you have nothing to do with any such legislation; but that religion and religious institutions be left with the individual conscience, and that every mau be allowed trie exercise of the inalienable right of spending his tinij in any manner he may desire; provided, that he infringes not the equal right of any other man.
Date...........................
Names.
Names.
The Canvassing Work.
The past two weeks I have been busy attending the meetings of the State Agents convention and a number of questions l ave been considered.
Agents are present from different parts of the world and all believe in pushing forwaid the work. Truly the spirit of God has blessed our meetings.
The canvassers Institute for Minnesota will begin March. 20th, 1895, and! hope every canvassers will be present. I feel that we want to press forward in this glorious work. And plans are being laid thal will be a great help to those in our work.
I shall be pleased to hear from all desiring to enter the work this spring. ' •
Thos~ canvassing are doing first rate on the small books. H. E. Nash and Bru. Whitelock are having good success in St. Cloud. Bro. Wing is doing well in Minneapolis.
A. M. TattonJs working hard at.F.argo~b»fc-ie—having rather-■ofifh.ard time. Others engaged on our small work report eneourugemgly. Yours with courage,
’ C. M. Everest.-
Union College.
The work here is onward. During the past month Eld. A. T. Jones has been here, giving instruction in the Bible school, and during the week proceeding the week of prayer, he gave a few Jessooe- to the College students. The meeti ige Were well attended and (puch benefit was received from o*ie study of God’s work, by the aid of the Haiy Spirit
During the week of prayer meetings were held every d:iv, and the Spirit of the Lord ca ne very near to us as we listened to the readings prepared for the occasion, and tfe instruction given by his servants. While the Lord throu his Word and ministers revs ils new light and truth to us, his spirit impresses it upon our hearts.
Jesus is more precious to i.s day by day, and it is oor desire that he may be revealed in us daily and that every one connected with the school may give them-seivesto Christ and glorify in their lives the one who loves tneiri so much. T ie influent of the Holy Spirit is fell in all departments much more than in former years. The courses of instruct ion in some departments have been improved and are more thorough than formerly. vVTe feel that all the work is advancing.
Tne holiday vacation w\h quite short, but as a rule the students d j not like to have loDg vacations here because work is more pleas ini t i. n idleness. The attend moe now is about four numlred. There are about thirty froai Minnesota, all of whom are enjoying good health and prosperity in the work. Not as many stu dents come in at this time of the year as there did during the tin-t two years of the school, for they see that it pays to come in at or near the beginning of the school.
The College buildings and church are lighted by electricity now. The electric plant works well, and there is no risk of Hre, as was the case when lamps were used. Time and expense are s ived to the student. The electric lights are quite an improvement on the kerosene lamp. The cost of the plant is about $4,000. •'
Work on the Sanitarium here has been programing during the past two months, and now it is ready to receive patients. Doctor A. N. Eopor, of this place, formerly of the Battle Creek S .a r irium, will have charge of the work. The Doctor has had a large experience and has the full confidence of the people here. The Bible school here has an attendance of about one hund ed and thirty. Its sessions are held in the basement rooms of the College. Bible, history and grammar are taught, and the instructors during the past six weeks have been Elders A. T. Jones, B. E. Nicola and L. A. Hoopes.
A deep interest pervades the school, as the Holy Spirit reveals to those who study, the character and love of God. manifested in Jesus Christ
L. D. Harris.