General Conference Bulletin, vol. 5
THE GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLETIN. MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1903
Sabbath Services. April 11
After the Sabbath-school, which was held in the Oakland church, at 9:30 A. M., Elder G. I. Butler spoke, at II o’clock, from the text, “Despise not prophesyings.” He showed that while the gift of prophecy had been manifested in past ages, the Scriptures clearly indicated that this gift was to be connected with the remnant people of God, living in the last days, and looking for the second coming of the Lord. Attention was called to the fact that there had been a manifestation of the gift of the Spirit of prophecy connected with the third angel’s message, from its earliest rise, that it met every Biblical test given, whereby true and false prophets might be known, and that the value of this gift had been shown in carrying us through many a crisis. Experience had shown that those who had believed in and heeded the instruction, corrections, and warnings coming through this means, had stood true and loyal to the message; while those who have questioned and doubted the gift had generally been weak and wavering, and not infrequently had given up the message. The evil of speaking against God’s prophets was shown by reference to the case of Miriam and Aaron, recorded in the twelfth chapter of Numbers. The gifts of the Spirit should be respected and cherished. GCB April 13, 1903, page 192.3
At 3 o’clock in the afternoon a memorial service was held in the church, in memory of Elder Uriah Smith. Appropriate remarks were made by Elders A. G. Daniells, G. I. Butler, J. N. Loughborough, S. H. Lane, and G. A. Irwin, who spoke of the marked abilities, amiable traits, and faithful labors of Elder Smith in connection with the message during the fifty years which he, by pen and voice, had sought to promulgate it throughout the earth. Forsaking worldly inducements, early in life he had consecrated all his powers and abilities to the cause he loved. And he remained faithful to the last. Like a soldier, he fell at his post of duty. Like a shock of corn fully ripe, he had been gathered. None could doubt that he was prepared for the great change awaiting the righteous dead at the call of the Life-giver. Of him it could most fittingly be said, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.” In the kingdom soon to be revealed, many souls will doubtless be there as the results of the earnest labors and life-work of Elder Smith. GCB April 13, 1903, page 192.4
Hymns composed by Elder Smith and his sister, Anna R. Smith, were sung during the service. GCB April 13, 1903, page 192.5
A New Book
A new book, by Mrs. E. G. White, has just come from the press. The teachers have been anticipating a feast of good things in this book, entitled “Education,” and they have not been disappointed. But it is by no means merely a book for school-teachers. It is dedicated to “parents, teachers, and students, all pupils in earth’s preparatory school,” with the hope that it may aid them in securing joy in service here, and so a fitness for wider service in that “higher course” in the school of the hereafter. With its message of comfort and help to all who are learners in Christ’s school, one forgets the class-room idea of education, and sits only at the feet of the Master Teacher, to learn lessons for daily life and conduct. The book contains thirty-five chapters, 321 pages,—somewhat fewer pages than “Christ’s Object Lessons.” It is a beautiful book, and ought to be in every home and school. Price $1.25, Pacific Press Publishing Company, Oakland, Cal. GCB April 13, 1903, page 192.6
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“And, behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” GCB April 13, 1903, page 192.7
“For Thy people Israel didst Thou make Thine own people forever; and Thou, Lord, becamest their God.” GCB April 13, 1903, page 192.8