March 1940 Issue

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The Pope, Peace, and the President

H. L. Rudy

The appointment of Myron C. Taylor, On December 24, 1939, as President Roosevelt's personal peace ambassador to the Pope, has raised the question of renew­ing diplomatic relationship of the United States with the Vatican.

The appointment of Myron C. Taylor, On December 24, 1939, as President Roosevelt's personal peace ambassador to the Pope, has raised the question of renew­ing diplomatic relationship of the United States with the Vatican.

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Last-Day Religious Trends

Frederick, Lee

The picture that has been drawn in pre­vious articles concerning religious and cultural trends harmonizes with the prophetic picture of the last days. The course of events which is now taking shape supports the teaching in the Bible and the Spirit of prophecy regarding the final movements among men.

The picture that has been drawn in pre­vious articles concerning religious and cultural trends harmonizes with the prophetic picture of the last days. The course of events which is now taking shape supports the teaching in the Bible and the Spirit of prophecy regarding the final movements among men.

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The Great Task of the Missionary

M. Fridlin

What is the task of the missionary?

What is the task of the missionary?

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The Relationship of Workers-2

Frank F. Oster

Next, we consider the worker's relationship to the organization.

Next, we consider the worker's relationship to the organization.

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Methods in the Solomons

N.A. Ferris

It matters not whether the skin of an individual is white, brown, or black, once he makes contact with the spirit and power behind this advent movement.

It matters not whether the skin of an individual is white, brown, or black, once he makes contact with the spirit and power behind this advent movement.

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National Apostasy's Aftermath

Ellen G. White

Vital "Testimony" Counsels.

Vital "Testimony" Counsels.

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Presenting Spirit of Prophecy to Public

William A. Spicer

How best do we present the gift of the Spirit of Prophecy to the public?

How best do we present the gift of the Spirit of Prophecy to the public?

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Presentation in Evangelism

W. D. Frazee

How to present our belief in the Spirit of Prophecy in our public proclamation?

How to present our belief in the Spirit of Prophecy in our public proclamation?

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Adventism and Creation Problem

George McReady Price

Human speculation and the word of God.

Human speculation and the word of God.

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Sankey Pioneer of Gospel Songs

J.L. McConaughey

Ira Sankey completely revolutionized the music of the church with the introduction of the gospel song.

Ira Sankey completely revolutionized the music of the church with the introduction of the gospel song.

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Is Overstudiousness Prevalent?

Gordon F. Dalrymple

There are passages in the Spirit of prophecy in which ministers are warned against the fault of overstudiousness.

There are passages in the Spirit of prophecy in which ministers are warned against the fault of overstudiousness.

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Comprehensiveness of the Flood

Frank L. Marsh

How many of the living forms which we see on earth today owe their existence to the preservation of their ancestors in Noah's ark? In other words, how many of the living forms on earth today have descended from ancestors which were existent only outside the ark when the flood was on the earth?

How many of the living forms which we see on earth today owe their existence to the preservation of their ancestors in Noah's ark? In other words, how many of the living forms on earth today have descended from ancestors which were existent only outside the ark when the flood was on the earth?

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How to Make an Inexpensive Baptistry

J. L. Shuler

Oftentimes the ex­pense of installing a baptistry in the evan­gelistic tent or tabernacle is considered to be prohibitive. But there is a plan under which every tent and tabernacle can now be supplied with this necessary item, at very small ex­penditure.

Oftentimes the ex­pense of installing a baptistry in the evan­gelistic tent or tabernacle is considered to be prohibitive. But there is a plan under which every tent and tabernacle can now be supplied with this necessary item, at very small ex­penditure.

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Lay Evangelism-Challenge of the Hour

Steen Rasmussen

In the fall of 1930 leaders of the advent movement assembled in Autumn Council, gave most serious and earnest study to the matter of greatly increasing our evangelistic efforts and results. A mighty clarion call was sent forth from that meeting for a greater and more fruitful evangelism.

In the fall of 1930 leaders of the advent movement assembled in Autumn Council, gave most serious and earnest study to the matter of greatly increasing our evangelistic efforts and results. A mighty clarion call was sent forth from that meeting for a greater and more fruitful evangelism.

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The Minister as the Trainer

Hugh Williams, John K. Jones

A fourfold discussion of opportunities and duties.

A fourfold discussion of opportunities and duties.

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Safeguards to Lay Preaching

G. A. Coon

One of the best ways of safeguarding lay-preaching is to send out men who fully represent the truth in their lives as well as in their words.

One of the best ways of safeguarding lay-preaching is to send out men who fully represent the truth in their lives as well as in their words.

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Work Among Unfortunates

B.L. Maxwell

The importance and necessity of prison visitations.

The importance and necessity of prison visitations.

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Future of Medical Missions in Jeopardy

Theodore R. Flaiz

How the future of medical missions in jeopardy.

How the future of medical missions in jeopardy.

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Our Medical Work from 1866 to 1896—No. 4

Various Authors

Launching Our First Health Journal—Resume of First Number

Launching Our First Health Journal—Resume of First Number

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Planning a Health Lesson for Adults

Elma Rood

A number of principles will be discussed briefly for the benefit of those who desire to develop skill in carrying on com­munity education. These principles will be followed by a lesson plan which will aim to put them into action.

A number of principles will be discussed briefly for the benefit of those who desire to develop skill in carrying on com­munity education. These principles will be followed by a lesson plan which will aim to put them into action.

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The Healing Value of Religion

Emily T. Wilson

As physician, I am primarily concerned with the creation of a society of indi­viduals who possess sane minds in sound bodies, individuals who, in the parlance of the modern psychologists, are well integrated, who function as a smooth-running whole.

As physician, I am primarily concerned with the creation of a society of indi­viduals who possess sane minds in sound bodies, individuals who, in the parlance of the modern psychologists, are well integrated, who function as a smooth-running whole.

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Restudying the Doctrines—No. 2

Francis D. Nichol

The rapid changes in the world will have a bearing upon a great many of our teachings.

The rapid changes in the world will have a bearing upon a great many of our teachings.

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Editorial Postscripts

From the Ministry back page.

From the Ministry back page.

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Simplicity of Expression

M.A. Hinkhouse

Whether we desire to entertain, inform, instruct, or convince, the objective of all writing is to reach other minds, and big words may defeat our very purpose.

Whether we desire to entertain, inform, instruct, or convince, the objective of all writing is to reach other minds, and big words may defeat our very purpose.

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