Articles by C. S., Longacre
Avoid Being a Hobbyist
May 1932
When I was asked to become a religious liberty worker for the General Conference, I hesitated to accept the call, fearing I might become a one-track hobbyist, and thus destroy my usefulness in the general work. A hobbyist is almost always…
Converting Power of Temperance Lectures
March 1939
There are some ministers who think that temperance lectures are entertaining and illuminating, but that they have no converting power. Perhaps that is one reason why so…
Is Debating Profitable?
June 1940
Both the Scriptures and the Spirit of prophecy discourage debating as a means of winning souls to Christ and promulgating the gospel. The prophet Isaiah condemned the Jews for their love of debate. He said: "Behold, ye…
Praying for the Sick
July 1943
"There are some who seem to think that if we had sufficient faith when we ask God in prayer to heal the sick and afflicted, we could say unconditionally to the sick, "Arise and walk," just as Christ said to the…
Spearhead Effort Results
October 1949
I joined Elder J. H. Meier, pastor of the La Crosse church in Wisconsin, in holding a spearhead effort from April 23 to May 1. This was the sixth spearhead effort held in the new Seventh-day Adventist…
Features-Reformation Before Revival. Counting the Cost of Soul Winning. "Your Radio Doctor"
April 1954
Reformation Before Revival
Our beautiful and impressive cover is a part of the great Reformation monument in Geneva, Switzerland. To those who have visited this memorial it is unforgettable. Ten figures in all appear on this monument.…
Features
November 1953
'Open Thou Mine Eyes'
KELD J. REYNOLDS Associate Secretary, General Conference Department of Education
President Dick, members of the faculty of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, members of the graduating class,…
Avoid Unwarranted Time Setting
July 1934
Occasionally we receive letters from staid, loyal Seventh-day Adventists who lament the sensational methods employed by some along the line of time setting. One writes as follows:
"For years we have been hearing that the end is only…
An Appeal to Pastors and Church Elders
January 1941
CHARLES S. LONGACRE, Associate Secretary of the Religious Liberty Department, says—
We are grateful to the Ministry for giving us an opportunity to appeal through its columns to the pastors and local church elders concerning…
Status of Reform-Calendar Issue
July 1937
The calendar-revision question has taken on new life since the International Labor Council succeeded in getting the ear of the League of Nations. On January 18, 1937, the League of Nations took definite action to submit…
Ministers and Religious Liberty
May 1935
Ministers of the gospel have in the past done great service in the cause of religious liberty. Martin Luther, Roger Williams, John Bunyan, and ministers of the early Baptist churches are striking examples of what the clergy can do for the cause…
Tactful Contact With Public Officials
June 1931
Many a good cause has been lost because of lack of knowledge in making a tactful approach to public officials, or of conduct becoming in the presence of such officials. It is not always that men in official…