THE power, and the capitol of Pagan Rome was transferred to Papal Rome. Rev. xiii, 2.
Gibbon, speaking of the Roman power, declares that they "disclaim the necessity or even the wish of continuing the Imperial succession in Italy, since, in their opinion, the majesty of a sole monarch is sufficient to pervade and protect at the same time both the east and the west. In their own name and in the name of the people they consent that the Seat of Universal Empire shall be transferred from Rome to Constantinople; and they basely renounced the right of choosing their Master, the only vestige that yet remained of the Authority which had given laws to the world."—Gibbon Vol. iii, p. 512.
"A new and powerful monarchy rose on the ruins of the German Empire—that of the Roman Pontiffs, which monopolized both spiritual and temporal dominions, and extended its influence over all the kingdoms of Christendom."—Koch. p. 36.
THE PAPACY AN IMAGE OF PAGANISM.
"The copious transfusion of heathen ceremonies into Christian worship, which had taken place before the end of the fourth century, had, to a certain extent, paganized the outward form and aspect of religion."—Waddington.
Dr. Middleton says of the Papacy, "All whose ceremonies appear plainly to have been copied from the rituals of primitive Paganism, as handed down by an uninterrupted succession from the priests of old Rome."
The learned Papist, Ludovicus Vives, acknowledges "that no difference can be found between Paganism and Popish image worship but this,—that names and titles are changed."
Bervaldus says, "When I call to mind the institutions of the holy mysteries of the heathen, I am forced to believe that most things appertaining to the celebration of our solemnities and ceremonies are taken thence; as for example, from the Gentile religion are the shaven heads of priests, turnings round at the altar, sacrificial pomp, and many such like ceremonies which our priests solemnly use in our mysteries. How many things (good God!) in our religion, are like to the Pagan religion! how many rites common?"
Another advocate of Popery, Baronius, says:
"In many things, there is a conformity between Popery and Paganism. That many things have been laudably translated from Gentile superstition into the Christian religion, hath been demonstrated by many examples and the authority of Fathers. And what wonder, if the most holy bishops have granted that the ancient customs of Gentiles should be introduced into the worship of the true God, from which it seemed impossible to take off many, though converted to Christianity."
NOTE. As Papacy is only a new form of Paganism, so Protestantism, is a new form of Papacy for the same reason. There is a striking family resemblance between the daughters and the mother, Babylon, Both are mixed up with the world. They agree in doctrine and practice, in many things. The anti-Bible doctrine of Immortal-soulism, Conscious state of the dead, Endless misery, Rewards and punishments at death, World's conversion, Sunday-keeping for the Sabbath, Sprinkling for baptism, Communicating with the Spirits of the dead, Trinity-creeds and articles of faith, &c, &c.
Paganism, Papacy and Protestantism, have all in their turn manifested more or less of the same spirit of persecution toward dissenters.
Report of Meetings.
By Joseph Bates
BRO. WHITE: From July 29th to Aug. 1st, I held six meetings with the church in Hanover, Jackson Co., Mich., all of which were interesting and I trust profitable. With few exceptions this church is laboring to live out their faith.
August 2-8, held seven meetings with the church in Hillsdale, Hillsdale Co., Mich. For a season this church has been laboring under some discouragements which I trust by the help of the Lord are now being removed. One of these was caused by four of their members allowing themselves to be allured away into distant States to repair bridges and buildings, injured and destroyed in the present war, by fair promises of high wages and protection of their religious privileges. Realizing in part only, what they anticipated in this move, by their repeated requests they were after a few months legally discharged from under military rule, and returned home. During the series of meetings they labored to remove all discouragements from their brethren caused by their inconsiderate move.
Three were baptized, and four received into the church.
JOSEPH BATES.
Tyrone. Liv. Co., Aug. 16, 1864.
Report from Bro. Snook.
By B. F. Snook
BRO. WHITE: The good cause is still onward in the West. The quarterly meeting at Vernon was well attended and we trust a good work was done. The little church there is growing and now exercises such an influence that several others are deeply interested and will be likely to embrace the truth.
July 22nd, we met the brethren at Sandyville quarterly meeting. The attendance from abroad was not so good, but the citizens turned out well and a very good interest was aroused in behalf of the truth. Four were baptized, and the brethren were greatly encouraged to go on to the Kingdom.
On Friday, the 29th, we met a good delegation of the brethren of Clark County, eight miles west of Osceola. We found there some very serious difficulties of long standing, that were amicably settled and union and brotherly love restored. Three were here baptized.
Aug. 3d, we began meetings again in Sandyville to improve the interest previously raised and continued over Sabbath and Sunday. Our congregations were large and attentive throughout. Five were added to the church among whom were Bro. and sister Cook of the Methodist church. He was their local minister well beloved, and I hope may be useful and do good in the truth. The church at Sandyville now is in a growing condition. In less than two hours $825,00 were pledged to build a meeting-house. May God bless these dear brethren and help them to live so that his blessings may be continued to them.
On the 8th and 9th inst. I preached four times to deeply-interested congregations at Smith's school-house where there is a good opening for success and a most pressing solicitation for labor.
On the 10th we met the brethren of Knoxville and preached the funeral sermon of two sons of Bro. Charles Smith, both of whom died in the army. I was happy to learn from our much-beloved Bro. Sparks, that union and love prevails among the brethren there, and that they have happy meetings. The following Sabbath I spent with the Eddyville church and was happy to find them still pressing on toward the Kingdom. May God bless them, and give them better days and free them from some weights that have held them back. I began lectures in this vicinity on the 16th. Had a very good attendance and the best attention. May God give us success here.
To my friend and Bro. Benn Auten I am under many obligations for carrying me to the places of meetings. May God reward him for such kindness.
B. F. SNOOK.
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Aug. 17th, 1864.
I. D. VAN HORN
By I. D. Van Horn
From the Michigan Tent.
Bro. White: The interest in the cause of truth manifested by the people of this place, is not very flattering. But our labor here will not be all in vain. There are a few who have made up their mind to keep the Sabbath.
We have no open opposition, but the material to work upon here, is not promising. Oh that their hearts might be reached by the last warning message, that they might see the position they occupy in the world's history, and flee from the wrath to come.
We are not discouraged; we shall still labor on in the cause of truth, whether the people will hear, or whether they will forbear.
We have felt some of the blessing of God even in this place, while trying to speak forth the words of truth.
Bro. Lawrence has gone home, having received news that one of his children was very sick. So Bro. Canright and myself are left alone to close up the meeting in this place. We shall miss him very much.
Pray for us that we may discharge our duty as it is made known to us. May the Lord help us is our prayer.
I. D. VAN HORN
Alma, Mich.
Meeting in Mauston, Wis.
By Wm. Russell
Bro. White: Our quarterly meeting which commenced according to appointment in the Review, and which is still protracted, is one of great interest to us all. Brn. L. G. Bostwick and J. R. Goodenough are with us, and the Lord has abundantly blessed their labors. Bro. Bostwick has felt a great burden for souls since coming to this place and the Lord has blessed him in presenting the solemn truths of God's word. Last first-day eight willing souls went down into the stream and were baptized. Seven had never before made a profession of religion. They were all youths of this place, except one. Still we were unwilling to give up laboring for the salvation of souls. Last evening five more rose up thus expressing their determination to go with this people to Mount Zion.”
We still feel encouraged to labor on in this glorious cause. Eighteen have united with this church during this meeting, and we still hope for more. Brethren and sisters be encouraged to persevere. God will answer your prayers in his own good time.
Bro. Bostwick is still laboring for the cause here.—I will report again when the meeting closes.
In hope of life eternal.
WM. RUSSELL.
Mauston, Wis., Aug. 1864.
Meeting at Mauston
Under date of Aug. 23, Bro. Russell again writes: Our meeting at Mauston closed with good interest, several more having made up their minds since my last report to go to the Kingdom.
The whole number that came out, and that started anew, at this meeting was twenty-three. Eleven of these were new converts, the youths of the Sabbath-school, and the remaining twelve were those who started several years ago under the labors of Bro. Steward in this place. There were seven others that came out under Bro. Goodenough's labors at Delona and Sandusky, that united with the church, here, making an additon of thirty to our number.
We trust they will now go through to the kingdom this meeting was one of the best we have had for several years. We still hope for more good to be done here.
Owing to the good interest that was manifested at the close of this meeting, we thought best to have another general meeting at this place, commencing the evening of the 16th of Sept., and hold over Sabbath and first-day. Bro. L. G. Bostwick will be with us. We would like to have Bro. Steward come if convenient. Come Brn. and sisters, one and all.
Growing Interest and Baptisms
By Editor
Since the above was in type, we have received the following:
The interest in our meetings in this place is growing better, and nearly the whole community are convinced that the things they have heard at the tent, are the truth. We are encouraged to labor on in this place, so we have decided to stay with them another week.
We had meeting in the tent last Sabbath. About thirty were present. Five testimonies were borne, and fifteen expressed, by rising, their determination to obey the truth.
Yesterday we had a good meeting. There were about three hundred present. In the morning we gave a discourse on baptism, after which eight followed their Lord in the solemn ordinance.
The blessing of the Lord has attended our labors in this place. We feel to give him all the praise; for the work is his. We ever want to be found doing our duty, that we may confide in the promises of God, and have his approbation to attend us daily.
Pray for us that our labor may be successful in the cause of the Lord.
Yours in haste.
I. D. V. H.
Another Good Example.
By Editor
Bro. W. H. Slown writes from Money Creek, Ills;
"When the committee was appointed to extend the circulation of the Review, I felt that, as one of the committee, it was my duty to try to get at least one subscriber. This one that I send in this week, makes seven for the Review and three for the Instructor. And I think the prospect is good to obtain more. I shall still keep trying, being determined to work until the work is done."
Such examples show what can be done by unremitting effort. Let them, brethren and sisters, inspire you with courage, and provoke all to love and similar good works. The Review must be circulated. Thousands are groping in darkness who would hail the light of truth if it could be set before them. Shall the work be done?
T. F. B of Iowa. We have no work at the office on the subject of slavery. The book by Luther Lee from which we lately published so largely in the Review, is out of print. In the last number of the Independent, we see a work advertised entitled "The Bible against Slavery; or an Inquiry into the Genius of the Mosaic system," &c., published by Wm. E. Whitney 61 Johnst., New York. The price we do not know.
Business Department.
By Editor
Business Notes.
J E Cowen. We have mailed the Instructor regularly to your address. The fault must be in the mails.
RECEIPTS.
For Review and Herald.
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C Wright 24-13, D Weaver 25-21, C L Emerson 27-11, Mrs E Borden 27-11, W P Ballard 26-6, M W Rathbun 27-1, B Hostler 25-1, E D Armstrong 26-1, W W Lockwood 27-1, E Stone 26-5, D Daniels 26-1, M Losey 25-1, E A Poole 26-13, Mrs M Slayton 26-1, B Dickey 25-14, Asa Green 2nd. 26-14, H W Gordon 26-14, E Spencer 26-11, S A Cole 25-19, Emma Quint 25-14, J S Van Deusen 26-14, $2 each.
Church at Convis Mich for B Dewitt 24-7, A E Stone for Rachel Curtis 25-11, N E Grant for N Rowland 25-11, 50 cents each.
A Ross $2,75, 27-20, J M StJohn $4, 28-14, A White $4, 26-14, W Grant $1,50, 26-1, W Moore $2,09, 26-12, T R Horner $2,34, 25-9, Mrs C Allen $3, 25-13, O F Guilford $1,70, 25-11, H C Crumb $3, 26-1.
Books Sent By Mail.
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Soldiers' Tract Fund.
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Books Sent By Express.
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Review to Poor.
Mrs O T Booth $1.
General Conference Missionary Fund.
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Cash Received on Account.
Joseph Bates $1,85. W S Higley Jr. $10. W H Slown $5. J L Lock $2. Elam Van Deusen $8,05.
Appointments.
By Editor
THE next Annual Meeting of the Illinois and Wisconsin State Conference will be held at Clyde, Whiteside Co., Illinois, commencing Oct. 6th, at 7 o'clock P. M., and continuing over Sabbath and first-day. Ministers and Delegates especially are requested to be present on the 6th, as our business session will be held on the 7th. Brethren coming by railroad will stop at Morrison station, where teams will be found to convey them to the place of meeting. Brethren come prepared, as far as possible, to take care of yourselves. Churches wishing to unite with this Conference at this meeting will represent themselves by delegation.
Come in the Spirit.
ISAAC SANBORN, } Conf.
J. G. WOOD, } Com.
H. W. DECKER.
THE Iowa Conference of S. D. Adventists, will convene at Pilot Grove, Washington Co., on Friday, the 16th of Sept. at 9 o'clock A. M. Preaching on Friday evening at 7 1/2 o'clock. Delegates will start from home in time to arrive on Thursday the 15th. The churches sending letters or delegates will please comply with Secs. 2, and 4, of the Constitution. Brethren from the East will inquire for J. M. Ferguson Richmond; from the West and South for Henry Nicola.
J. T. MITCHEL, } Iowa,
D. ANDRE, } Conf.
B. F. SNOOK. } Com.
Special Notice.
To Correspondents.—Please notice the following rules. If you will notice them, you will save our Secretary much perplexity and time.
1. State all your business items distinctly, and put them all on a sheet by themselves, or on the last leaf of your letter, so that it may be torn off when the letter is opened.
2. Always, in writing to this Office, give your Post Office, State, and County. If your Post Office is one name and your town another, give both, stating which is which.
3. If you wish your paper changed to another Post Office, first state the name of the person, the Post Office, County, and State where it is sent, then the person, Post Office, County, and State where you wish it sent.
Local Bounties for Enlistments
By Uriah Smith
SEVERAL of our brethren have inquired as to whether it was right to contribute to raise local bounties for the purpose of encouraging enlistments. We would say we think it is, and have done so in Battle Creek.
E. S. W.
Acknowledgment.
By Wm. S. Higley. Jr.
WE are happy to express our gratitude to the Convis Church for their free-will donation of ten dollars to help us rebuild our Meeting-House. In behalf of the church in Lapeer. WM. S. HIGLEY. JR.
The American Tract Society have published an edition of the Bible with "Brief Notes and Instructions." It is, taken all together, a nice volume, and worth having. But if its notes generally were as correct as on the above scripture, it would be worth a great deal more. 2 Cor. v, 4, is thus expounded by them:
"For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened; not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life."
"Unclothed; it is not the unclothing of our soul by death that we desire, but the clothing of it with the glorified body. If it might be the will of God, we should be glad to have mortality swallowed up of life without death, as will be the case of those who are alive at christ's coming."
G. W. A.
Epidemic at Muscoda
THE town of Mnscoda, Wisconsin, has been scourged by a disease that doctors can neither name nor heal. Up to the 11th inst., there have been thirty deaths within five weeks, and the disease was still raging. It had confined its attacks to children nnlil lately, bnt a few cases had occnrred among some of the most estimable adults, with a probability that some or all of them will die. One family lost three children—all they had; another five—leaving only one.—Detroit Tribune.
The Sanctuary and Atonement
By Editor
☞ WHAT a flood of light the subject of the Sanctuary throws upon the atonement! See an illustration of this in Bro. Waggoner's article on the atonement in this number. Who can conceive a more sublime and beautiful scene, than the great Jehovah looking down upon his holy law as it reposes in the ark in Heaven, and then to save man from the operation of his immutable justice, the mercy-seat sprinkled with the blood of sacrifice intervening between him and his broken law! The Christian may contemplate it, till his heart melts in gratitude to God for the unspeakable gift of his Son. Blindly indifferent to its own welfare must be that soul that does not love to contemplate this scene, and hard the heart that is not melted into tenderness thereby.
Smoke and Smokers Diminishing
One good result of the war is found in the following. If taxation would only concentrate upon such commodities as tobacco, we might go on till a cigar, a quid of tobacco, or a pinch of snuff would be absolutely out of the reach of the great mass of their victims. Under the heading of "Smoke and Smokers Diminishing," an exchange says:
"The heavy tax imposed on tobacco has seriously interfered with the trade in that article. In New York, the number of cigars manufactured daily before the tax was imposed was over a million. And two thousand journeymen were employed in making these, and their salaries ranged from $15 to $25 per week. Now a large number of journeymen are out of employment, and they will probably have to follow other pursuits. The most remarkable result of the tax is that it has led nearly one-half the smokers to abandon the use of cigars. It is estimated that there are five hundred thousand of the former consumers of the 'weed' abstaining from it."
A Calamity Made Up by Tobacco
CAN one calamity be made up by another still greater? Such would seem to be the idea conveyed by the following paragraph, which is going the rounds:
"Farmers in Hampshire county, Mass., say that although the drouth has materially lessened the yield of corn, the loss will be more than made up in the tobacco crop, which promises a more abundant yield than for many previous years."
Talk about making up a loss of corn by an extra yield of tobacco! Of course. No matter about bread, if we can have an extra yield of poison!
The Whites’ Eastern Tour
By Editor
Bro. and sister White left Battle Creek, the 24th inst. to spend something like three months in the Eastern States. As they gave us their parting words of encouragement, exhortation and counsel, Sabbath the 21st, the tears of the congregation showed to what an extent they are endeared to this people, and gave a good earnest of the sympathy and prayers that will go with them on their eastern tour.
A Day of Fasting and Prayer
Sabbath, Aug. 27, was a good day for the church in Battle Creek. All seemed to enter heartily into the objects of this occasion of fasting and prayer, and the blessing of the Lord rested upon us. We felt that we were pleading in a good cause, and that the Lord would be entreated of his people and grant them their hearts' desire.
HUMILITY.
By James Hurdis
KEEN are the pangs
Advancement often brings. To be secure,
Be humble. To be happy, be content.—James Hurdis.