ebe Welcome Pioitor. ISSUED SEMDMON mitY BY TILE OHIO TRACT SOCIETY, No. 1521 Birch Street, - CLEVELAND, O. 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. PRAYER, Why, therefore, should we do ourselves this wrong, Or others—that we are not always strong, That we are always overborne with care, That we should ever weak and heartless be, Anxious or troubled, when with us is prayer, And joy and strength and courage are with Thee? —Selected. THE CAMP-MEETING. We are nearing the time of our annual camp meeting. We desire that that this meeting shall be the best ever held in the state. This is right, but are we individually determined to make it so? Now is the time to get right before God. There should be a mental, physical and spiritual preparation for this important meet- ing. If this is neglected we shall be disappointed. We are too near the end to afford this great loss. Let each one feel that he is respon- sible to God to bring light to the city of Tiffin. The Lord wants us to be light bearers to the world. If we go with this determination we shall not be disappointed,for the Lord will pour out his Spirit abundantly on those who are ready to receive it. "If ye then being evil know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them. that ask him." This is the indispensible gift that we need to worship the Lord, for they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. God giveth not the Spirit by measure. Praise the Lord there is abundance for all. Jesus is still calling as he did at the last day of the great feast. If any As was announced in our last issue, the Helping Hand Mission has been moved from 60 Wood Street, to 84 Michigan Street, occupying the build- ing formerly used by the Men's home. There are three large floors and over $200 worth of improvements, shower bath, fumigating room, painting of the interior, etc , etc. This will make the place when completed a most ex- cellent Mission home. The dormitory for men will accommodate about 100 per night and arrangements will be made to feed from two to three hun- dred per day. The Lord has signally led in secur- ing such excellent quarters and much more can now be accomplished with all the facilities at hand. J. W. COLLIE. REEDSVILLE. Perhaps the readers of the VISITOR would be interested in a brief re- port from the little company here. July 2nd was a good day for our little church. The Ordinances of isitor. "'Chen thev that feared the %orb spate often one to another." Vol.,. II. CLEVELAND, OHIO, JULY 21, 1898. No. 18. man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. Then come along and en- joy the meetings with us R. R KENNEDY. THE $6000 FUND, Our brethren throughout the state, no doubt, would be pleased to know about the $6,000 fund that was so generously donated to our Academy to pay the obligation that we owed the General Conference- About $3,- 000 of this has been paid in good faith, believing that $6,000 of the debt would be liquidated, and that the General Conference would be assisted in bearing the great burden that is resting upon it. These obligations were to be met during the year. Now we believe that the brethren who still have pledges unpaid love our good school, the general work of which we all form a part ; also that they will not suffer the dear brethren to become discouraged who have, by sacrifice, already paid their pledges in good faith. We are near the close of this world's history. All our worldly estate will soon be lost unless deposited in the bank of heaven. It should be the determination of every one to stand clear and just before God. Read Deut. 23: 21-23 carefully in this connection, and ask the Lord to guide you to your duty. Those having property should read carefully pages 47 and 48 in Early Writings for instruction as to what to do. R. R. KENNEDY. THE AMERICAN SENTINEL, Under the leadership of Wilbur F. Crafts, the National Reform Associa- tion is in the field again for aggress- ive work. Realizing their mistake of the past in attempting to enforce Sunday laws without first educating the people in favor of them, this As- sociation has now taken it in hand to mould and fashion public sentiment by the aid of the printed page; and they are flooding the country with their literature. Knowing this, what shall we do ? Shall we stand idly by and see this work done, without any effort on our part to check it, or shall we with the same means, " the printed page,' which the Lord has told us " is doing a much greater work than the living preacher," strive to bring the truth along this line to the attention of the people? Set in the order of God, occupy- ing a unique position among our periodicals, the " Sentinel " has a work to do peculiarly its own. That work is to set before the people the evil results which can only follow the accomplishment of the purposes of the above and other kindred organiza- tions. God has wonderfully blessed it in the past, and we believe that His blessing will attend it in the work before it. We feel that our people should remember Tennessee, and knowing what the " Sentinel " ac- complished there, take hold with renewed zeal and do their best to bring to nought the devices of the enemy. The publishers of the " Sentinel " have begun a new departure. They have already had three original draw- ings in the paper by which, instead of illustrating an article, they seek to illustrate a vital principle at stake, and they promise more of them right along. A. R. BELL. THE MISSION, 2 THE WELCOME VISITOR. the Lord's house were celebrated, we trust, with profit to all. Eight were present to take part. Some few years ago a Bible Read- ing fell into the hands of a young man and his wife, who were mem- bers of the M. E. Church at that time, although not satisfied. As they studied the book they became convinced of the truths of the Third Angel's Message. List Sabbath they were with us on our quarterly meeting occasion. As the young brother bore testimony with choked sentences and tear-dimmed eyes, it seemed evident that he had taken his position because of a real under- standing, and a deep conviction of the Spirit. There were three accessions to the church. Another sister, the result of tent labor by brethren Burkholder and Boardman, offered herself for baptism, but desired to have Elder Burkholder perform the ceremony as he had first brought the message of truth to her. Had these brethren had time to finish the work started bore, there might have been others also. Four await baptism. Proba- bly two will be buried in the Ohio next Sabbath by Brother Mays, cur church elder. W. E. ARNETT. REPORT OF TITHES RECEIVED DURING JUNE, 1898, Alliance $ 37 00 Bellville 15 83 Bloomington 32 99 Broughton 5 73 Camden 23 20 Chagrin Falls 11 36 Cleveland 287 20 Clyde 40 58 Columbus 68 70 Conneaut 16 06 Corsica.. 12 34 Coshocton . 4 37 Dayton 101 58 Delaware 41 61 Dunkirk 3 85 Elgin 31 86 Findlay 1 50 Gilboa 13 25 Green Spring 25 60 Hamler 33 84 Hicksville 30 82 La Grange 111 77 Lake View 4 55 Lima 21 65 Locust Point 11 10 Marion 54 11 Mt. Vernon 108 88 Newark 12 91 New Antioch 34 19 North Bloomfield 26 84 Pemberville 43 78 Portage River 36 00 Sherwood 14 00 Springfield 39 14 Troy 11 60 Van Wert 2 95 Waterford 47 66 Isolated Sabbath Keepers 111 85 Total $1,523 21 Total for quarter ending June 30, 1898 5,200 01 I would again call attention to the fact that many letters come to me without name or date. Be sure to sign your name to your letters. Also State to what church you belong so that proper credit can be given your church. All who need more monthly tithe envelopes can be supplied by writing me. D. K. MITCHELL, Treasurer. REPORT OF FIRST DAY OFFERINGS FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 1898, Alliance Akron Bowling Green Bloomington Bellville. Conneaut $ 1 1 2 1 2 32 00 25 50 28 35 Clyde 2 25 Chagrin Falls 4 54 Columbus 5 25 Coshocton 1 06 Delaware 1 45 Dunkirk 1 00 Dayton 3 51 East Liverpool 66 Findlay 94 Geneva .. 4 00 Green Spring 1 34 Hamler 4 29 Hicksville.. 85 Individuals 24 42 Lima 1 00 La Grange. 3 12 Laura 1 02 Leesburg 50 Mt. Vernon 9 25 Newark 2 87 Reedsville •• 50 Shreve 1 54 Springfield 7 36 Spencer 38 Toledo 3 60 Wheelersburg 79 Washington C. H 2 12 Youngstown 1 70 Total $100 01 E. A. MERRIAM, Treasurer. Via abbath grho HELPS ON THE SABBATH SCHOOL LESSONS. By correspondence with E. A. Mer- riam, Secretary of the Tract Society, Clyde, 0., we learn that our people can secure the several helps suggested in the Lesson Pamphlets, for use on the Sabbath School lessons, while our lessons are from the Book of Genesis, at a reduction. All subscription books, such as Patriarchs and Proph- ets, Gospel in Creation, etc , can be secured at a discount of 50 per cent. from the listed price. Other books at the usual discount, 20 per cent. We trust all who do not have these different books referred to in the les- sons will take advantge of this offer to supply themselves. You will not only find them of value in the study of the lessons, but later when you can make the books themselves a study. The Tract Society has just a few of Christian Education on hand. These can be secured at a small re- duction while they last. This book is out of print now. CLARA. V. RADABAUGH. HOW TO STUDY THE SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON. No. 4. Study it with a w:11 to know; Study it with a wish to grow; Study it in the Spirit's power; Study it every waking hour. Study as seeing Him who gave; Study, knowing the Word can save; Study, receive it as Christ's mind; Study the heavenly pearls to find. Study it as the living Bread; When rising up or on thy bed, Or coming in, or going out, Study heaven's wonders to find out. Drink it as living waters poured; Eat it as food upon thy board; Use it in all thy waking hours; Rest in it, 'twill restore thy powers. ALBERT CAREY. dyeWorh anti Woritero. Oral.—We have held thirty-two meetings, with an average attendance of about forty until we presented the Sabbath question. Since then about thirty attend regularly, some of whom are deeply interested. Sunday morning, June 26, the Dis- ciple minister spoke against the Sab- bath, and I reviewed his sermon in the evening to a congregation of 75 or 80 persons. This resulted in a vic- tory for the truth. To the Lord be all the praise. During the following week it was announced that Prof. Hertzog, of Hiram College, would speak on the Sabbath question the next Sunday. I sent for Eld. J. W. Collie to reply to him. At the time appointed all parties were there, but the subject was changed, presumably at the last moment. It was then announced that Prof. McDermot, ex-President of Hiram College, also ex-editor of the " Chris- tian Standard," and supposed to be one of the most able men in the Dis- ciple denomination, would preach on the Sabbath question, Sunday even- ing, July 10. We hope and believe the cause of the Lord will triumph and souls be saved on account of the wrath of the Dragon. We are sure that many will hear the truth that would not have otherwise heard it. C. C. WEBSTER. —Later.--It was the writer's privi- lege to, meet brethren Webster and Granger, who have been conducting meetings at Oral, and to find them of good courage in the Lord. Quite an interest has been awaken- ed upon the Sabbath question in par- ticular. Sunday evening, July 10, Prof. McDermott, of Hiram College, appeared to speak on the Sabbath THE WELCOME VISITOR. 3 question. The arguments presented by him could hArdly be called such and his admissions that as a church they had no divine authority for the keeping of the Lord's day and had no Sabbath, was somewhat of a surprise to those who expected more from him. At the conclusion of his sermon it was announced that we would review him at once in the tent, and although it was nearly 9 o'clock, the entire congregation, of nearly 200 people repaired to the tent and the truth of God was presented in contrast to the sophistries of men. The Lord gave freedom and added his blessing to the word spoken so that at the close it was freely ad- mitted that a victory had been gained for the truth. To his blessed name we give the honor and glory and feel more thankful than ever for a truth that shines so bright. We confidently expect that precious souls will take their stand on the side of truth. \Ve left the brethren rejoicing and full of courage in God. J. W. COLLIE. Dayton.—Sabbath and Sunday, July 2 and 3, were good days for the Dayton church. Early Sabbath morning we went out by the Miami River side, where two precious souls put on Christ by baptism. Five were added to the church. Our Sabbath School was held at 9:30 A. m. At 10:45 we had the first reading which had been prepared for that occasion, followed by a good social meeting, and the ordinances were celebrated. On First day we had the second reading with comment's, the free-will offerings for the missionary work, also a good business meeting and a Bible reading on the New Covenant in the evening. The Lord in all the above came manifestly near. J. G. Wow). Scioto.—We now expect to close our public meetings here the 17th. Our congregations have remained about the same throughout. Seven adults, all heads of families, have decided to henceforth keep the Lord's Sabbath with the rest of his com- mandments. Others are investigat- ing, and searching the scriptures daily, like the noble Bereans of old, to see if the things they are hearing are so. For these we still have hopes. The Dragon is becoming restless and has commenced to threaten those who have rejected his mark. But God is able to keep them from falling and to present them faultless finally before his glorious throne with ex- ceeding joy. To his name be all the glory, both now and forever. 0. F. GUILFORD, H. H. BURKHOLDER. "Nothing will be a more sure source of evil than indolence." fertion jradenni. ANOTHER YEAR. It may be of interest to the readers of the WELCOME VISITOR to knOIN something of the prospects for the corning year at the Academy, and while it is too early to give any defi- nite figures, yet their are conditions which are well calculated to give promise for the future. In the first* place the trustees and teachers are heartily united in the purpose to bring the school into full harmony with the instruction given in the Testimonies concerning our schools. With this end in view the work of the Academy will become more practical than it has been in the past, which will doubtless result in a larger and better trained class of youth to enter the work of the de- nomination. The day of theory and experiment is about spent and we trust the dawn of a better day is upon us, in which our school shall move in the light of God's counsel. Believing this we are of good courage and hope many of our people will see and ap- preciate these changes and thus he enabled to give the Academy their unqualified support. Another fact that leads us to hope much for the coming year is the at- titude of the students toward the school and their hearty support of all advance moves. With their co-opera- tion both at the Academy and in the home churches, we can reasonably look for a deeper and more wide- spread interest in the subject of edu- cation as carried on by this people. This attitude on the part of the stu- dents is particularly gratifying to the teachers as it enables us to do so much more for them while they are here and then enables them to go out and speak heartily and understand- ingly of the Academy and its work. Such testimony is always at par and can but result in influencing other youth to come and enjoy the benefits of the school. Those who have been with the school from its beginning tell me that the last year was by far the most prosperous and successful year in its history and that a larger measure of good was accomplished than ever be- fore ; and the reason for this lies in the fact of an increased measure of the blessing of heaven. Now we pur- pose to move out still further toward the light and hence look for even richer blessings in the coming year. Because of this expectancy we de- sire to have as many present as pos- sible to share in the lessons and ex- periences which we confidently be- lieve will be given by the Lord, and which are intended and bestowed for the express purpose of fitting these youth for the service and coming of our blessed Lord. We therefore ask all our people to co operate with us in our efforts to keep the school filled with young men and women, who de- sire to be trained for the Master's service and who may become labor- ers of whom he will not be ashamed. J. W. LOUGHHEAD. " Is Christ soon to come in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory? Is the end of all things at hand? If so, those who claim to be followers of Christ must work in proportion to their faith." OBITUARY. BISEL.—On June 26th, 1898, Paul Leeland, little son of C. L. and Lib- bie Bisel, was accidentally drowned, aged 2 years, 5 months and 17 days. With his little tin cup in hand he went to the spring, which is incased in a sixteen-inch tile, removed a heavy cover and was evidently in the act of dipping water, when he lost his balance and fell into the water, where he met his sad fate. Little Paul was exceptionally bright and active; the idol of his parents and a favorite of all who knew him. An affecting discourse was delivered at the funeral by Elder W. H. Wake- ham, of Mt. Vernon. "Put away the little dresses, That our darling used to wear ; Hide the little shoes and stockings, He is in the Saviour's care. Oh! our arms are void and empty For the little form now stilled; While our hearts are torn and bleeding And our home with sorrow filled. Soon the earth will shake and quiver, Neat!' the trumpet's clarion sound; Angels bright will quickly gather Round each dear and sacred mound. Ali! our hearts reach out with longing To that mriment, drawing nigh, When the angels bear our darling Safe from death to Heaven on high. Soon his little feet will patter O'er the streets of shining gold ; Oh ! may we be there to meet him Safe within the Saviour's fold." H. H. BURKHOLDER. "The converted soul lives in Christ." "We are living in an age when almost everything is superficial." " Those who indulge a perverted appetite, do it to the injury of health and intellect. They cannot appre- ciate the value of spiritual things. Their sensibilities are blunted, and sin does not appear very sinful, and truth is not regarded of greater value than earthly treasure." "Ire ekoute Visitor. CLEVELAND, 0., JULY 21, 1898. fastrassing fork. DELIVERIES, Books. Value. Mrs. Belle Rex 28 $46 75 S. S. Gray 93 56 25 E. E. Cooper 62 41 00 C. L. Wilson 6 8 25 M. C. Kirkendall 35 24 25 Julia A. Tracy 3 5 25 Grant Leonard 1 2 00 Totals.. 22 $183 75 NOTES FROM THE FIELD. I canvassed ten days, taking $20.50 worth of orders. 'This is my first ex- perience, so of course I met with some discouragement, but the Lord has said that the trial of our faith is more precious than gold, so I am of good courage. ANNA BRENNER. I do not put in so few hours can- vassing because I am not doing any- thing, but I am busy all the time. I am giving two Bible readings a week, besides all other Bible coversations. The other day I canvassed a gentle- man who is a general agent for flow- ers (roses) and his wife. I gave him a canvass for Daniel and Revelation, and when I had finished he tried to 4 THE WELCOME VISITOR. persuade me into canvassing for flow- ers, saying I could make so much more money. I told him that money was not my motive, but to spread the truth of the Lord's soon coming. This opened the way for a good Bible talk which followed. Mrs. BELLE REX. I find quite a number here that have Prophecies of Jesus. They all speak well of it, and some speak of the doctrines it presents. I met one 1 idy who is taking the Signs of the Times. She became interested in it through a few copies which were sent to her by some one, she did not know who. May the Lord hasten forward the work is my prayer. E. E. COOPER. As I wanted to enter some branch of the Lord's work, I decided to can- vass for the small books, and help to spread the truth. I have not been out all week but found many holiest hearted people. All that I canvassed liked the book (Gospel Primer), but some were too poor to buy. I am of good courage in the Lord and will remain in the canvassing field until he calls me to some other work. MAGGIE HOLOBAUGH. BRIEFS, The watchword now, Prepare for Camp Meeting. Elders H. H. Burkholder and 0. F. Guilford closed their meetings at Scioto last Sunday evening. Elder REPORT OF THE CANVASSING WORK FOR Two WEEKS ENDING JULY 2, 1898. Days. Hours. Orders. Value. Helps. BIBLE READINGS. Grant Leonard, Athens 5 37 11 $24 00 $1 25 DANIEL AND REVELATION. Isaac Hague, Canton 9 33 8 18 00 1 75 Mrs. Bell Rex, D .yton 10 62 14 21 00 50 George Goodman, Eaton 4 37 5 11 25 1 00 Agnes E. Spangler, Dayton 6 20 5 12 75 1 00 GREAT CONTROVERSY. F. A. Draper, Scioto 8 49 2 4 50 6 00 PROPHECIES OF JESUS. Julia A. Tracy, Springfield 3 17 2 3 50 1 75 THE COMING' KING. Mrs. Belle Rex, Dayton 8 8 00 Anthony Williams, St. Mary's 5 26 26 00 James Patridge, Cev eland • 2 3 3 00 CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR. W. H. Gossett, Rouni Head 5 33 43 30 00 L. A. Holobaugh, Jackson 40 23 19 00 C. L. Wilson, Westfield 1 8 2 1 75 E. E. Cooper, London 34 44 30 00 T. C. Parks, Rath bone 56 29 26 75 ... ... ...... I. D. Richardson, Marion 9 72 139 100 50 S. S. Gray, Tiffin 6 4 50 M. C. Kirkendall, Marion 3 24 25 17 00 MISCELLANEOUS. Maggie Holobaugh, Jackson 4 16 19 4 75 Francis Chapman, Marion 12 9 00 ...... Totals, 19 Agents 72 540 426 $375 25 $13 7 Burkholder returned to his home at Bellville on Monday. Only one more issue of the VISITOR before Camp Meeting. Pearl Stevens returned to her home this week after an exttnded visit in Cleveland and vicinity. Elder E. J. Van Horn and Brother M. S. Babcock began a series of Gospel meetings in the College Hall, at .Jackson Center, Monday evening, July 11th. Elder A. G. Haughey, and W. S. Huffaker, report an excellent interest in their meetings at Honolulu. We have a good report from them, too late for this issue. It will appear in our next. We learn from the " Field Echoes,' (Michigan State paper,) that Bro. C. A. Pedicord, formerly an Ohio worker, has been called to labor in the California Conference. He ex- pects to remove his family to that State soon. Elder J. W. Collie left Cleveland, July 12th, to spend a few days in Michigan, taking a much needed rest. He was accompanied by Bro. W. E. Beebe. They expected to be gone about a week, spending the time at Mackinac Island. We learn from Elder Burkholder that Elder C. P. Haskell will super- intend the Youth's division, Sister Ida M. Walters, the Children's divi- sion, and Sister Carrie R. King, the Kindergarten division of the Youth's meetings at the Camp Meeting. They will select efficient helpers. Elder II. II. Burkholder will have charge of the Young People's Meet- ings during the Camp Meetings. He has spent many years in careful, systematic study along this line. He has a feast of good things which none can afford to miss. He will be ably assisted by Sister Henry, Dr. Kress and others. Elder E. J. Van Horn and wife, and Mrs. Arnett, Mrs., Van Horn's mother, spent a few days the latter part of June in visiting their brother, W. E. Arn€tt, at Reedsville, on the Ohio River. Three night meetings were held in the school house of the little village while they were there. The Cleveland Sabbath School held its annual picnic at Edgewater Park two weeks ago. A long table was laid in the grove, around which all gathered and enjoyed the feast to- gether. A part of the afternoon was spent in bathing in Lake Erie. It was an occa-ion long to be remem- bered by all. "The health should be as sacredly guarded as the character." 5