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Seventh-Day Adventism
Renounced.

By ELDER D. M. CAN RIGHT.
THE work of a specialist is highly throw doubt on his character and
valued when his particular line is un- standing, but that also is a hopeless
der investigation. task. If you are troubled with Ad-
This work is the product of many ventism, get this book. Read it;
years of careful study by a specialist study it; lend it; confront them with
on the history, methods and doctrines it; insist on them meeting it, and
of Seventh Day Adventists. For you will have no more trouble with
twenty-eight years I was intimately them."—Southland Evangelist, Hart-
associated with that people, as mem- worth, Texas.
ber, minister, writer and author and "It is the best book I have ever seen
aided much in building up that work. on the subject, after a study of it for
I joined them only fourteen years twenty years."—Rev. Wm. Arm-
from their beginning, hence became strong, Canton, Pa., Genessee Conf. of
well acquainted with all its founders, M. E. Church.
their early theories, and have all "It is a very full discussion of the
their first books published during the question on which Adventists differ
first forty years. Am perfectly fa- from us."—Baptist Christian Herald,
miliar with every argument they use Detroit, Mich.
and the answer to it. I know their "It is a thorough exposure of this
inside history and weak points as modern delusion. How any system
others could not. It is a complete of error can survive such an expo-
text book on that subject. Here is sure will be a mystery. This book
what competent judges say who have ought to be circulated in every
read and used it: community where Adventism is
"On some subjects there is one preached."— Christian Oracle (Dis-
book that stands so far above all ciple) Des Moines, Iowa.
other books on the same subject that "I am delighted with it. It is
if a person has that one book he kind, candid, careful, correct and
needs no other on that subject. comprehensive. I heartily commend
Canright's 'Seventh-Day Adventism the work as the best that has yet
Renounced' is just such a book. It been published on that subject."—
as a complete and perfect exposure Prof. D. R. Dungan, President of
of that delusion from beginning to Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.
end. Adventists have attempted no "He exposes with unsparing logic,
reply to it for the simple reason that but never with malice, the errors of
they cannot, so they are trying to Seventh-Day Adventism. This book
is eminently fitted to do good."—
TESTIMONIALS.
Rev. Kendall Brooks, D. D., ex- "A stalwart book which gives no
President of Kalamazoo College, uncertain sound. This is the first
Mich. book which we have seen that ably
"I did not know that it was pos- and justly exposes to the world the
sible to give so perfect an answer to true inwardness of the Seventh-Day
the letter of Adventism. I have al- Advent delusion."—Rev. G. J. Travis,
ways felt that its spirit was contrary Ph. D., Baptist.
to the Gospel. Your exposure is "It is by far the most complete and
doubtless the ablest and most com- satisfactory treatment of the subject
prehensive in existence."— Rev. that I have seen."—Rev. J. Sunder-
Theodore Nelson, LL. D., late pres- land, Baptist Cor. Sec. and Supt. of
ident of Kalamazoo Baptist College. Missions, Minneapolis, Minn.
"I pronounce it simply overwhelm- "The work is a trenchant and
ing."—Rev. B. F. Whittemore, Prin- conclusive expose and refutation of
cipal of Lester Seminary, Holden, Mo. the doctrine in question." — Rev.
"Your work is a book we have John W. Haley, M. A., author of
long needed, and now should be in "Alleged Discrepancies of the Bible"
the hands of every Christian."—Rev. and other works.
J. Cairns, Colfax College, Wash. "A most crushing refutation of
"It is a grand book."—M. McLel- their sophistries."— The Christian
lan, Melbourne, Australia. Pioneer, Australia.
"No other book has fallen into "A complete antidote to the falla-
our hands that is so well adapted to cies of our Seventh-Day friends."-
meet the sophistry and statements of Christian Colonist, Australia.
Seventh-Day Adventists as this."— President's Office, Little Rock
Central Free Will Baptists, Farm- University, Ark.: "'Adventism Re-
ington, W. Va. nounced' is a most timely work,
"The most effective work that has eminently fitted to combat the falla-
yet been published."—Missionary cies at which it aims."—Prof. W. F.
Visitor. Shedd.
"It would be a good plan to place "'Adventism Renounced' is like
a copy of it in every circulating li- Webster's Dictionary or the sunshine,
brary in the land."—Methodist Mich- it needs no praise. No candid man
igan Christian Advocate, Detroit. can read the book and be an Ad-
"A strong and vigorous book on ventist. Every preacher should have
Seventh-Dayism. The best thing a copy."—J. V. Coombs, President
published upon this subject."— of Indiana College, Covington, Ind.
Chicago Standard, Baptist. "The book certainly surpasses in
"An interesting and valuable clearness, strength and adaptability
book."— Central Baptist. to do the best work of any body
"There is no other book in the which has ever appeared from the
market that can possibly fill its press on the Sabbath question and
place." — California Christian Ad- against Seventh-Day Adventists."--
vocate, Methodist. Texas Baptist and Herald.
"It is complete and unanswer- "It is certainly an excellent book,
able."—Northern Christian Advo- pronounced very unanimously as the
cate. ablest treatise on the subject, and
"A very valuable book that ex- would do good service in the hands
poses in a sharp and effective way of pastors."—Pacific Baptist, Port
the pretensions of modern Advent- land, Ore.
ism."—Arkansas Baptist. "It is the standard on Seventh
TESTIMONIALS.
Day Adventism and no one who White and wife and the inside his-
sends for it will be disappointed. tory of that people. We found it a
We recommend it as simply and un- yoke of bondage and obtained free-
deniably the best work on the ques- dom and the blessing of God in re-
tion, as it deals with its errors from nouncing it and uniting with the
the experimental standpoint."—The Methodists. We heartily endorse
Standard, Cincinnati, O. Elder Canright's book as correctly
"For an exhaustive discussion of representing that people and their
the questions relating to the Seventh- faith. It is an unanswerable refuta-
Day and the first day, see «Seventh- tion of that system."—Mr. and Mrs.
Day Advent ism Renounced,' by Rev. C. A. Russell, Otsego, Mich.
D. M. Canright."—David C. Cook I have selected only a few quota-
Pub. Co., Chicago, in the New tions from scores more like these,
Adult Bible Class, April, 1912. and have given only a few words
"What books would you recom- from each of these, showing how
mend to meet the advocates of S. D. this book is valued by good judges.
Adventism?" Ans. "We would

recommend you to read 'Seventh-
Day Adventists Renounced,' by Eld. Price of Books and Tracts
Canright."—The Christian Workers'
Magazine, Oct., 1912, published by The above named book, cloth
the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. binding, 416 pages, postpaid, $1.00.
No better recommend could be given. In paper covers, 60 cents.
I close with three testimonies of "Adventism Refuted." Ten Tracts,
men who were, like myself, long all in one package the chief points
years in Adventism, but are now of the work condensed as follows:
free in Christ: 25 cents, postpaid. Sold only in a
"Your grand book is received. I full package.
do not think I ever appreciated a No. 1. Origin and History of Ad-
book any more than I do this one, ventism.
it is so complete and unanswerable." No. 2. The Advent Message Ex-
—Prof. C. C. Ramsey, nine years amined.
Professor in their colleges, and now No. 3. 25 Objections to Adventism.
in Harvard University. No. 4. Mrs. White and Her Visions.
"I heartily commend Elder Can- No. 5. The Jewish Sabbath Abol-
right's book as a faithful statement of ished.
the belief and practice of Seventh- No. 6. Why We Keep Sunday.
Day Adventists, and the spirit and No. 7. The Seventh Day Sabbath
tendency of the system. Adventists Test a Failure.
can never meet these arguments."— No. 8. Is Sunday the Mark of the
Rev. D. B. Ovratt, seven years Presi- Beast?
dent of the Pennsylvania Conf. of S. No. 9. Not Under the Law.
D. Adventists. No. 10. The Commandments in the
"We were Seventh-Day Advent- New Testament.
ists for more than twenty years, be- Fleming H. Revell Co., Publishers.
lieving the doctrine firmly. Were
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Seventh-Day Adventism
Renounced

After an Experience of Twenty-
eight Years by a Prominent Min-
ister and Writer of that Faith
By
REV. D. M. CANRIGHT
Pastor emeritus of Berean Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Introduction by
REV. THEO. NELSON, LL. D.

Late President of Kalamazoo College
"Ye know not when the time is."—Jesus, Mark 13: 33.
"Beware of false prophets "— Jesus. Matt. 7:15.
"Keep my commandments."—Jesus, John 14: 15.
"I will speak what I believe to-day, if it

contradicts everything I said yesterday."—Gladstone.

NEW YORK CHICAGO TORONTO
Fleming H. Revell Company

LONDON AND EDINBURGH
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1889, by
D. M. CANRIGHT,
In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington
Preface to Fourteenth Edition.

"To criticise, expose and condemn others is not a pleasant
task; but when religious teachers enthrone error, and mis-
lead honest people, silence would be unkind and censur-
able."
Being profoundly convinced that Seventh-Day Advent-
ism is a system of error, I feel it my duty to publish what
I know of it I do it in the fear of God. Knowing the
sorrow it has brought to my heart and to thousands, I
must warn others against it. I do not question the honesty
of the Adventists, but their sincerity does not sanctify
their errors. I have had to speak plainly, but, I trust,
kindly. I have had to treat each subject briefly, and leave
many untouched, but I have taken up the main pillars of
that faith; if these fall, the whole must go down.
It is now nearly twenty-five years since this book was
first published. This is the fourteenth edition. It has been
translated into several languages, sold by numerous pub-
lishing houses, gone to the ends of the earth wherever
Adventism has gone, and has been the greatest obstacle
that work has ever had to meet. Yet Adventists have
ventured no answer to it. Say what they may, it is
evident that they would gladly answer it if they could do
so safely.
"Replies to Eld. Canright," quoted in this work, is not
an answer to this book, but to a few articles I wrote for a
paper long before the book was published. The pamphlet
itself proves this. The title page is dated "1888," while
my book was not published till one year later, 1889. See
(5)
6 PREFACE TO FOURTEENTH EDITION.
my title page. Then on page eighty of their pamphlet I
read this: "He promises a forthcoming book, by which
we presume he designs to sweep away clean everything
which his articles have left. It will receive due attention,
if thought worthy of it, when it appears." This shows
that this "Reply" was no answer to my book. One was
promised but never appeared. The book discusses many
topics not even mentioned in the articles, and, of course
is much more complete every way. Considering that
Adventists are always so ready for debate, discussion and
replies, how is it that this book, that has bothered them
more than all others which have appeared against them,
is so carefully let alone by them? The reason is manifest
to all candid people.
And here is what my Advent brethren thought of me
before I left them: "Battle Creek, Mich., July 13, 1881.
Brother Canright: * * * I feel more interest in you
than in any other man, because I know your worth when
the Lord is with you, as a laborer. James White."
"Battle Creek, Mich., May 22, 1881. * * * It is
time there was a change of the officers of the General
Conference. I trust that if we are true and faithful the
Lord will be pleased that we should constitute two of that
Board. James White."
"Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 6, 1884. * * * You
have long been with us, and we all love you. G. I.
Butler."
"Martinsburg, Neb., July 14, 1884. * * * You
were a power in the world, and did a vast amount of
good. * * * We need your help in the work greatly.
Your precious talent, if humbly and fully consecrated to
God, would be so useful. There are so many places where
it would be a great help. G. I. Butler."
PREFACE TO FOURTEENTH EDITION. 7
Advent Review, March, 1887: "We have felt exceed-
ingly sad to part in our religious connection with one
whom we have long esteemed as a dear brother."
Advent Review, March 22, 1887: "In leaving us, he
has taken a much more manly and commendable course
than most of those who have withdrawn from us, coming
voluntarily to our leading brethren, and frankly stating
the condition of mind he was in. He did this before his
own church, in our presence, and, so far as we know, has
taken no unfair, underhanded means to injure us in any
way. He goes from our midst with no immoral stain
upon his character, chooses associations more pleasant to
himself. This is every man's personal privilege if he
chooses to take it."
The quotations in my book are from the Adventist
books published up to the date when I wrote my book,
1889. Since then most of their books have been reprinted
and paged differently. To conform to these books as now
paged, I would need to change many of my references.
To do this I would have to reprint my whole book, as it
is in electrotype plates. A change of a few plates would
necessitate a change of all. So it leaves them as they
were. The quotations are all there, only some are on a
different page in their present editions. I took great
care to have every quotation exactly correct. They are
reliable.
I design to be perfectly fair towards my Advent
brethren. I was with them twenty-eight years, from the
age of nineteen to forty-seven, the most active years of my
life. I was dearly loved by them and I loved them. I
love them now. I have thousands of dear friends among
them still. It was a terrible trial to break away from all
these tender ties. Even now the tears fall fast as I write
8 PREFACE TO FOURTEENTH EDITION.
these lilies. But truth and duty were dearer to me than
social ties.
Again I bear them record that they are a sincere,
devoted, self-sacrificing people, thoroughly believing what
they profess. They have many excellent qualities, and
many lovely Christian people among them. Like all
churches, they have their full share of undesirable mem-
bers, not from any immoral teachings, but from human
frailty, common in all churches. Daily I pray for them
that the Lord may bless all that is good in them and for-
give, and, in some way, overrule for good when they are
in error. This is all I dare ask for myself.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
1914.