p. 136 | Review and Herald, Vol. 41, No. 17. (4/8/1873)

Earlier text: For Those Who Desire the Truth

Woodburn, Iowa.

By Jacob Shively

According to appointment in Review for the tract society meeting of the 6th Dist., Brn. Nicola and Auten came to hold meetings with the church for the purpose of leading us out into the light, from which it was found we had been wandering. They first went from house to house to talk and pray with the friends, to find what their spiritual condition was, and to encourage them to come out to meetings and unite in seeking the Lord for light and help, and a deeper work of grace. It was very evident that the church was in a sad condition. There was not that brotherly love, that union of feeling, and harmony in the church that should characterize the people who have received the last message and claim to be preparing soon to meet the Lord and be taken home to Heaven without seeing death.

Reformation in the way of living had not been very generally adopted. We needed a new conversion, to prepare us to enjoy the blessing of God. The truth on all points could not be harmonized by all. Eyes were turned back, and steps taken toward Egypt. Tobacco, coffee, and pork, with their appetizing evils, were still made use of. The state of the church was about as the enemy would delight to have it. But as the meetings commenced (they began Feb. 25, and ended March 3), the Lord began to work. The work of self-examination was entered upon, and each one tried to look at his own case and get his heart right before the Lord. Confessions and vows were made by all. The meetings grew in interest. The work of self-examination continued, and we hope it will continue until we are all purified and made white, so that when the Lord comes, we may all be found of him in peace.

We are happy to say that all have quit their tobacco. Others have promised to abstain from the use of coffee. We trust the work will go on until every idol is forsaken. We now feel that we are united on the truth as we never were before, and if we stand together and hold each other up, the Lord will work for us, and we can then exert an influence that will be for the advancement of his cause. To the Lord be all the glory. May the Lord bless those dear brethren who came and labored so earnestly to help us out of the darkness into which we had fallen. JACOB SHIVELY.

WESLEY'S ADVICE.

Let the prayers be very short—a few minutes—and frequent intervals of singing; and let different persons pray for different things.

Let Us Labor.

By M. Wood

THE religion of Jesus is unalterable in its very nature. It is founded on the perfections of Jehovah, and on the necessities of man. Its promises and precepts, its prospects and privileges, are the same to-day as they ever were. It was the privilege of the early Christians, not only to labor for Christ, but to suffer for him. Their path was by no means a pleasant one. There were obstacles to be met, sacrifices to be made, and crosses to be borne. When we read the acts of the apostles, and the epistles which they wrote, we can but admire their character, and devotion to the Saviour. Their spirituality of mind, purity of heart, simplicity of spirit, contempt of the world, patience under suffering, love for the brethren, dependence on the Saviour, and their oneness in seeking to save perishing souls, caused them to shine as lights in the world; and all who beheld them were constrained to confess that they were not like other men. The world saw the change and persecuted them for it.

The field for labor is as broad to-day as it ever was. The necessity of consecrated hearts and willing hands to advance the cause of truth and win souls to Jesus is much greater to-day than in the days of the primitive believers. We are living under the third and last angel’s message. What is done must be done quickly. The world is our field. The necessities of man demand our united efforts to perform a work of mercy. Surely we have never been invited to engage in an enterprise of such magnitude, such grandeur and glory. Our chief aim should be to induce sinners to seek God and turn away their feet from trampling upon his holy law.

Let us consider the nature of the tract and missionary enterprise, reflect upon the dignity of its object, the high moral powers which are called forth in its execution, the simplicity, benevolence, and efficacy, of the means by which God’s truths are to be proclaimed, the alarm sounded, and a people gathered together to meet Jesus.

Did man ever engage in a more noble work than do these societies, which take the law of God for their platform and the religion of Jesus as a standard of holiness? We know of no enterprise that is so noble, honorable, and profitable as that of soul-saving. It is one in which all can engage, and, if honest and faithful, receive, not only the blessing of God, but the wages which he has in store for the faithful laborers. And those who are engaged and interested in the distribution of books, papers, tracts, and all periodicals appertaining to the present truth, are engaged in a holy work, and can well afford to bear the contempt of those who point the finger of scorn; for this act on the part of the scorner is a fulfillment of prophecy, a sign that these scoffers will soon meet their doom, unless they receive the truth; and this should wake us up to renewed energy and greater activity in the Master’s cause, that if possible we may win them to Christ.

It is written that in the last days there shall be scoffers. We regret that it is so. We regret that men who profess to be waiting the Master’s return should point the finger of scorn, and oppose an enterprise whose chief object is to turn sinners unto holiness and teach the commandments of God.

As we have entered the ranks of those whose mission it is to sound forth the glad tidings that Jesus soon is coming, let us then beware of compromising our principles and conceding to the practices of the world from a mistaken notion of conciliating the prejudice of the ungodly, or winning them to the truth. Such conduct will only excite the contempt of the world, and cause the Almighty to frown upon our efforts. No, we shall be singular if we are holy. We must be consistent if we would be useful. We must expect reproach if we boldly confess Christ before men and steadily maintain that marked distinction which forms the line of separation between commandment-keepers and commandment-breakers. Let us be like Caleb and Joshua, who declared with humility and integrity of heart, “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” M. WOOD.

A Temperance Statesman.

—A man really needs very little spirituous liquors in the course of a year. And many there are among the active, clear-headed men of the day who have never in the course of their lives tasted a drop. The present secretary of the United States treasury, Mr. Boutwell, used to say, before he attained his fortieth year, that he had never tasted ardent spirits, and he should not till he was forty. At forty, he said he should defer beginning the use of liquor till he was forty-five. At forty-five he declared he would never use them till he was fifty. And when fifty came he resolved that he would drink no liquors until he was sixty; and he is now working out that problem of abstinence from all kinds of intoxicating liquors, and has nearly ten years in which to do it. Meantime others—cultured, brilliant, affluent—who have not thus prudently deferred and postponed the practice, have dwarfed their intellects, and muddled their brains, and soured their dispositions, and have debilitated their bodies, and have impaired their usefulness, and have sunk out of sight, even before they have arrived at the fiftieth year of their lives, by the use of—I will not write by the abuse of—spirituous liquors.

Do Good Without Expecting Gratitude

NEVER do a good action from the expectation of gratitude. If gratitude follow, so much the better, you are so much into pocket; but, gratitude or not, always do the good action when the opportunity presents itself.

Obituary Notices.

By Eliza Emmerson

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

DIED, at Grove Lake, Minn., March 17, of consumption, our much beloved, widowed sister, Mariah Judd, in the 31st year of her age. She leaves two children, an aged mother, and many near and dear friends to mourn their loss. She has been a strict commandment-keeper for the past year, and fell asleep in Jesus with the full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. For two weeks before her death, her sufferings were most intense, which she bore with great patience, and would exclaim, Nevertheless, Father, not my will, but thine be done. She left her children entirely in the hands of God, with the full assurance that he would never leave them nor forsake them. She exhorted all her friends to walk in the straight and narrow path, and meet her where parting would never come. She felt that the time was very near when Jesus would appear and call his children home to dwell with him forever and ever. Her funeral was attended the 19th. Remarks from Bro. Hover, Methodist. ELIZA EMMERSON.

Tract and Missionary Work in Iowa.

By GEO. L. BUTLER

THE brethren in this State will notice the appointments in this week's REVIEW of Eld. S. N. Haskell's, to organize more fully the Tract and Missionary work. In these appointments, I feel the deepest interest. Of late, I have become fully satisfied of the immense importance of this Tract and Missionary work, to the progress of the cause. It is to be the right arm of our strength, financially, and therefore should be organized immediately. Our brethren in Iowa have hardly known how to carry out the system, as it is carried out in New England, and as it is being carried out in New York and other Eastern Conferences. Bro. Nicola, the President of the Society, in a recent report calls for the help of Bro. Haskell. I think the right time has come. I feel a deep interest that Bro. H. should benefit the cause there as much as possible. He will be prepared to give just the instruction necessary to put the Tract Society into active operation. I have used my influence to have these appointments made, and I shall be greatly disappointed, if my brethren in Iowa do not turn out and give him a hearty reception, and take hold of this matter with great interest. Especially, should all our leading brethren be present at these meetings, unless it is absolutely impossible. Now is the golden opportunity for the Tract and Missionary work in that State. If the friends of the cause neglect it, they will suffer a great loss. This is not an experiment. It has been tried in other States, under more discouraging circumstances than those which exist in Iowa. Rally to these meetings, brethren, and take hold of the work right. GEO. L. BUTLER.

Another Self-Proclaimed Elijah

By Editor

We have received a letter from a person signing himself “Rev. J. W. Medlin,” and hailing from Tennessee, informing us that he is the predicted prophet Elijah, and proposing to come here and preach for us a year, if we will pay his fare, and guarantee support for his family during that time. This we believe is little the coolest proposition we have ever received. We would say to the Rev. Mr. Medlin that this thing is getting monotonous. Elijahs are so plenty in all parts of the land that they have an interminable controversy on their hands to settle their rival claims among themselves. It is customary in some places to speak of things which are very numerous, as being more than you could shake a stick at. But we feel as though we would like to “shake a stick” at some of these gentlemen who so calmly assume the imposing name, and pretend to the exalted character of Elijah the prophet.

The Lectures in New England.

By Gen. Conf. Com.

WE are not prepared at present to state definitely the time for the commencement of these lectures. We advise the friends of the cause, therefore, to make no definite arrangements concerning attending them, until further notice is given through the REVIEW. GEN. CONF. COM.

Terrible Disaster at Sea?

By J. H. W.

The steamship Atlantic left Liverpool March 20, having on board about 1000 persons. She was wrecked on an island off Halifax the night of the 31st, and about 700 lives were lost! The exact number of lost is not known. We give items from the latest reports.

New York, April 3.—Harrowing details of the awful scenes attending the loss of the steamship Atlantic continue to be received. All the women who were asleep at the time the ship struck were drowned in their berths, the heavy seas which constantly poured over the vessel and filled her, preventing them from reaching deck. Some women who showed remarkable presence of mind and appreciation of the awful situation, only reached deck to be washed into the sea and drowned.

It is said that the crew were picked up at Liverpool as cheap hands, and were inefficient and disorderly; also that the vessel had not a sufficient supply of coal, and was driven out of her course to Halifax to get coal, and, had she encountered bad weather so as to be detained in her voyage she must have foundered. If these statements are correct, and some of them seem to be, the company are guilty of this fearful loss of life, by endeavouring to make a cheap trip!

J. H. W.

To Correspondents.

GEO. A. KING: The word translated “times” in Dan. 7:25, which the little horn should think to change, is a Chaldaic word, and occurs eleven times in the Old Testament. It is translated season, twice, and times, nine times. It is never rendered year. Gesenius, in his lexicon, does not once give it the definition of a year, but usually of a stated or appointed time. He gives also the definition of sacred seasons, or festivals, and refers to Dan. 7:25 as an instance of its use in that sense. Its kindred Hebrew words occur in the O. T. seven times, and are translated times and seasons, in all cases.

The Messiah in Daniel 9:27

By C. C. Stanbro

C. C. STANBRO: The antecedents of the pronouns used in the Bible must be determined more by the sense than by the construction. See 2 Sam. 24: 1, compared with 1 Chron. 21: 1. In Dan. 9: 27, the sense requires that we take the Messiah as the antecedent of the pronoun “he,” and not the “prince that shall come,” which doubtless refers to the Roman prince. Because, first, the Messiah is the leading subject from verse 25; and, secondly, he is the one that caused the sacrifice and oblation to cease by his death on the cross. Therefore he is the one that confirmed the covenant, the new covenant that was to be made with the house of Israel and the house of Judah; Jer. 31: 31; and he confirmed it in person during the first half of the last or seventieth week, and through his apostles during the latter half of that week. Heb. 2: 3. That the ceasing of the sacrifice and oblation predicted in Dan. 9: 27, was the annulling of those Jewish ordinances at the cross, is evident; because, first, they did there virtually cease, as they were no longer of any efficacy after that event; and, secondly, the actual suppression of the form of those ceremonies at the destruction of Jerusalem was of no sort of consequence whatever so far as they were concerned; and, thirdly, the destruction of Jerusalem is brought to view in the expression that follows: “And for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate.”

A Recommendation of Commentaries

By J. L. SIRLE

J. L. SIRLE: To notice all the texts you mention would take a long time and a great amount of space. Our views on the passages you refer to in the Revelation, will be found in “Thoughts on Revelation” for sale at this Office. Much information can be gained from commentaries, and to them we would refer in relation to those texts the elucidation of which depends chiefly on a knowledge of the places, events, and customs in reference to which they were written.

The Day Line

By J. H. W.

To DANIEL EDWARDS: You do not seem to apprehend the point in the subject of the “Day Line.” It has no relation whatever to the beginning and ending of the day in every latitude; nor can it be opposite the “midday line” as you say, for it is midnight opposite to midday; and no day at any place commences at midnight. Please read more carefully Bro. Andrews’ article on the subject, and you will see it in a different light. J. H. W.

The Prophetic Year of 360 Days

By J. H. W.

With regard to the “time, times, and a half” in Dan. 7:25, why is it that we have 360 days in a year, when there are 365? J. B.

ANSWER. This question illustrates the well-known truth that intercalaries are not taken into account in general statements, for it is also a mistake to say that 365 days make a year; a fraction is wanting. This is made up by intercalaries, the principal of which is a 29th day to every fourth February. Our present method of computing time is more accurate, perhaps, than was theirs; but it was unknown to them; and the prophecy is given in accordance with the method of reckoning then known. The Jews reckoned 30 days to the month (compare Gen. 7:11; 8:4; and 7:24); and twelve months to the year, and what remained was an intercalated or fractional month. As their year commenced with the new moon after the vernal equinox, this intercalated month was not of any definite length; if the new moon occurred soon after the expiration of the twelfth month, the intercalated month would be short, otherwise it would be longer. And as it was sometimes longer and sometimes shorter, it could not enter into any statement of round numbers; and their actual year could not be said to be 365 days. The exposition of prophecy based on this computation is not only clear but reasonable. Indeed it is difficult to imagine how the prophecy could be given in symbols otherwise than as it is, and be intelligible. J. H. W.

Second Coming of Christ.

By J. H. W.

The exposition of Rev. 13: 11-17, by Uriah Smith contains much of interest to every student of the Bible. That the United States have no part to act in the fulfillment of prophecy, we are not prepared to say, but we cannot see the indications of the second coming of Christ as being near at hand—in our day and generation. Prophecy foretells the restoration of the Jews in their conversion to Christ and the habitation of their own land. Soon after the (first) coming of Christ, the Jews were driven from their own land, and have never regained possession of it, but they are scattered over the wide world, without a king, prince, or sacrifice. Can the millennium come upon the earth before the Jews are restored? If so, what is the interpretation of the following scripture? viz., Hosea 3: 4, 5; Eze. 37: 21, 25, 27, and 39: 29; Rom. 11: 25, 27, and 11: 2. READER.

Newfane, N. Y.

That “the millennium” cannot be before the second coming of Christ is, we think, clearly shown by the Scriptures. “Reader” is referred to a tract published at this Office with that title; also to chapter one of the pamphlet on the Age to Come. For remarks on Hosea 3: 4, 5, see Review, March 25, 1873.

A correct exposition of Eze. 37 affords an answer to all the rest; and this is fulfilled at the resurrection. See verses 11–14: “Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost; we are cut off for our parts. Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel. And ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves, O my people, and brought you up out of your graves, and shall put my Spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the Lord have spoken it, and performed it, saith the Lord.”

We fully believe that “the whole house of Israel,” will be “brought into their own land” at the time and by the means here specified. Also verses 24, 25 must refer to the reign of Christ, who is represented by David; the same as Hosea 3: 4, 5.

J. H. W.

To the Friends in New England.

By Stephen N. Haskell

In view of the postponement of the ministerial lectures in New England, as will be seen by this week's Review, it's thought best that I should hold some meetings in the West before returning East; therefore, it will not be consistent for me to attend the quarterly meetings, according to the appointments; but the meetings will be held the same. Bro. H. B. Stratton, the vice-president, will attend them. Hope all will manifest an interest to attend. S. N. Haskell.

Seeking a History of Immortality

By J. H. W.

“A History of the Controversy on the Doctrine of the Immortality of the Soul,” is, as nearly as I can recollect, the title of an old volume, by Archdeacon Blackburn, printed in the last century, which I lent a number of years ago. I would like to recover it. Who has it? Will the present possessor let me hear from him. J. H. W.

Form of Godliness.

By A. M. WEEKS

How sad it is to view the low standard of piety now existing in the popular churches of the land. The facts are so plain that it is impossible to close our eyes to them if we would. Take the following from the Detroit Weekly Tribune as a sample:—

“A ‘piece’ jubilee was held by the Congregational ladies of Pentwater, netting $50. An unabridged dictionary and a quilt were sold by ticket, that is, there was a (we don’t say lottery) drawing. The Congregational ladies of Ovid gave a similar festival on the 12th, and there was offered a quilt, with tickets at ten cents each, a fish-pond for another chance game, and to the handsomest lady was given a mop, while the handsomest gentleman received a boot-jack, the persons entitled to the articles being decided by ballot, the votes costing ten cents each. At St Joseph, the Herald says, ‘the most enjoyable hops (polite for dance) of the season are those of the Episcopal sociables. The last was at the Hoyt house. The toilets of the ladies are recherche, the attendance, young and old, unexceptionable, and the attractions of music, dancing, and social intercourse, unsurpassed.’ ”

If a person wants to have a grand time in the world, making no preparation to meet his God, I know of no more appropriate place than in the popular churches. There is no limit to worldly enjoyment there. They virtually say “The dead rise not.” I Cor. 15:32. Are not the words of our Saviour true of them, “They have their reward?” May the Lord help us to strive to enter in at the straight gate.

A. M. WEEKS.

Sabbath-Keepers Invited in East Saginaw

By A. Gleason; F. N. Bartholomew

S. D. Adventist preachers or any Sabbath-keepers passing through East Saginaw, Mich., are invited to call on us. We may be found at 117 South Washington St., or at Dr. Hough's, near Flint and Pere Marquette R. R. Depot. A. Gleason, F. N. Bartholomew.

Meetings in the New England Conference

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand

Meetings in the New England Conference.

The quarterly meeting of District No. 2 will be held in Boston, April 12, 13. Of District No. 3, at New Ipswich, April 19, 20. The general quarterly meeting of the New England Conference will be held at Amherst, N. H., April 26, 27. The quarterly meeting of District No. 4 will be held in connection with the general quarterly meeting at the last-mentioned place. S. N. HASKELL.

The quarterly meeting of the church at Waterloo, Grant Co., Wis., will be held April 26 and 27, 1873, at their house of worship. Bro. Atkinson is expected at this meeting. We cordially invite the brethren and sisters at Mount Hope and Bloomington to attend. JEHIEL GANIARD.

Meeting of the T. and M. Society of Dist. No. 2, will be held at Monroe, Wis., in connection with their regular quarterly meeting, Sabbath and first-day, April 12 and 13. We invite all to attend this meeting. Bro. Sanborn is expected. O. H. PRATT.

Monthly meeting for Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., at Cottage, the third Sabbath and first-day in April. B. B. WARREN.

The next quarterly meeting of the church at Vernon, Isabella Co., Mich., will be held on the second Sabbath and first-day in May. Will Bro. Lamson meet with us then? THEO. PHINESEY, Clerk.

Providence permitting, we will commence a series of meetings in Plainfield, Wis., commencing Wednesday evening, April 16, at 7 P. M., as Elder Thurston and others may arrange, and continue as long as the interest may demand. We expect to visit Wautoma, Dell Prairie, Liberty Pole, Victory, Cassville, Mount Hope, and, if possible, Hundred Mile Grove, on this tour, of which due notice will be given. I. SANBORN. H. W. DECKER.

If nothing in the providence of God prevents, I will meet with the friends at Richland, Iowa, April 19 and 20. At Knoxville, 26 and 27. At Osceola, May 3 and 4. We are in hopes to see a general attendance of the brethren and sisters at these meetings. Especially at the first-mentioned meeting. We are anxious to see as many of the officers of the Tract and Missionary Society as consistent. S. N. HASKELL.

Business Department.

Not slothful in Business. Rom. 12:11.

Business Notes.

My P. O. address, hereafter, will be Monroe, Green Co., Wis. E. R. GILLETT, Sec. Wis. Conf.

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