December 1939 Issue
Forward Despite All Difficulties
A. V. OLSON
There has never been a time when the children of God did not have to face difficulties in their efforts to promote the interests of His sacred cause.
There has never been a time when the children of God did not have to face difficulties in their efforts to promote the interests of His sacred cause.Proper Attitudes in Our Publications
L. H. Christian
How much of the message dare we print? Shall we compromise and teach error? Shall we keep silent on such cardinal truths as the Sabbath and the second advent?
How much of the message dare we print? Shall we compromise and teach error? Shall we keep silent on such cardinal truths as the Sabbath and the second advent?Editorial Defenders of the Faith-2
M.L. Andreasen
In article No. 1, Professor Andreasen set forth several guiding principles which show how our editors and periodicals may be defenders of the faith. Near the close, he pointed out certain landmarks which all workers would do well to keep in mind. Those discussed were, maintaining true Fundamentalism, and the right use of the Testimonies. He continues with the next point, on the doctrine of creation.
In article No. 1, Professor Andreasen set forth several guiding principles which show how our editors and periodicals may be defenders of the faith. Near the close, he pointed out certain landmarks which all workers would do well to keep in mind. Those discussed were, maintaining true Fundamentalism, and the right use of the Testimonies. He continues with the next point, on the doctrine of creation.The Pastor's Yearly Program
R.A. Smithwick
The year's program should be divided into certain well-defined periods.
The year's program should be divided into certain well-defined periods.Conference Directory Invaluable
Marjorie Nixon-Rey
In a conference as large as Michigan, with one hundred seven churches which have a combined membership of more than ten thousand, a comprehensive church directory is imperative if efficient and effective work is to be accomplished.
In a conference as large as Michigan, with one hundred seven churches which have a combined membership of more than ten thousand, a comprehensive church directory is imperative if efficient and effective work is to be accomplished.Obtaining Names in an Effort
Clifford A. Reeves
As a preliminary to getting large numbers of names, we must get large congregations.
As a preliminary to getting large numbers of names, we must get large congregations.The Evangelist and Music
H.M.S. Richards
We need to recognize the place of the consecrated musical evangelist.
We need to recognize the place of the consecrated musical evangelist.Return of Science to Religion
Frederick, Lee
It is true that science can do much to make the world more comfortable and to fill it with an abundance of those materials that make for the welfare of mankind. But when science was adopted into the realm of philosophy and came near to being a religion, it utterly failed to live up to expectations.
It is true that science can do much to make the world more comfortable and to fill it with an abundance of those materials that make for the welfare of mankind. But when science was adopted into the realm of philosophy and came near to being a religion, it utterly failed to live up to expectations.Facing India's Problem—No. 2
Eric M. Meleen
Probably every indigenous worker and every missionary in India, including those in our own ranks, could point to examples of individuals and groups who have improved their economic and social status by becoming Christians.
Probably every indigenous worker and every missionary in India, including those in our own ranks, could point to examples of individuals and groups who have improved their economic and social status by becoming Christians.Native Evangelism in Africa
James Malinki
The gospel did not reach Africa as soon as it did other lands, and for ages Africa has been sleeping in the darkness of sin.
The gospel did not reach Africa as soon as it did other lands, and for ages Africa has been sleeping in the darkness of sin.Time, An Irreplaceable Commodity
M.A. Hollister
The value of little things.
The value of little things.Development of Our Medical Work—No. 1
K.L.J., H.M. Walton
A brief history from 1866-1896
A brief history from 1866-1896Basis of Protection From Disease
Daniel H. Kress
It is of interest to note some of the statutes which the Lord had given to afford protection from the diseases and curses which prevailed in Egypt. Leviticus 13 and 14 are devoted entirely to instruction regarding the course to be pursued should some contagious or infectious disease appear.
It is of interest to note some of the statutes which the Lord had given to afford protection from the diseases and curses which prevailed in Egypt. Leviticus 13 and 14 are devoted entirely to instruction regarding the course to be pursued should some contagious or infectious disease appear.Thorough Qualification Needed
H.M. Walton
In the innermost nature of mankind there it resides an inborn desire for health, a dread of pain and suffering, and a certain pride in well-being and efficiency.
In the innermost nature of mankind there it resides an inborn desire for health, a dread of pain and suffering, and a certain pride in well-being and efficiency.A Touching Story of Korea
Ernestine Gill
Many and sad are the experiences that come to doctors and nurses who labor in these lands where the value of a life is estimated in actual dollars and cents.
Many and sad are the experiences that come to doctors and nurses who labor in these lands where the value of a life is estimated in actual dollars and cents.Principles of Hymn Choice—No. 2
H. B. Hannum
Let us now consider some of the governing principles of aesthetics, so important in the evaluating of hymn tunes, and the basic laws of beauty as seen in operation in various tunes.
Let us now consider some of the governing principles of aesthetics, so important in the evaluating of hymn tunes, and the basic laws of beauty as seen in operation in various tunes.Dispensationalism's Fallacies—No.2
W.J. Young
One of the best ways of meeting the dispensationalist is to convince him that the Scriptures do not support the idea of dividing Biblical history up into seven dispensations, more or less, and then meet each of the errors of dispensationalism.
One of the best ways of meeting the dispensationalist is to convince him that the Scriptures do not support the idea of dividing Biblical history up into seven dispensations, more or less, and then meet each of the errors of dispensationalism.