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Review and Herald, Vol. 51, No. 14.

THOUGHTS ON BAPTISM
Earlier text: HAVE YOU FAITH?

District No. 13 Michigan Tract Society Quarterly Meeting

By Wm. H. Mills

DIST. NO. 13, MICHIGAN TRACT SOCIETY.

The time for our district quarterly meeting is drawing near; and shall it find us ready, as we meet our brethren and sisters, to testify of the goodness of God during the past quarter, and to ask his continued blessing on the incoming one? These meetings should be precious seasons to the people of God. They are golden opportunities. We meet in our several places of worship week by week, and feel that we are edified. But there is a pleasure in seeing new faces and in hearing new voices. The people of God should be social. They should seek to become thoroughly united, and to encourage one another in the good work. The two days we thus spend together should be well improved. We should work for the good of others, and should seek to prepare ourselves for future usefulness.
The truth is going far and wide; and many are the cheering omens received by the different workers in the great “harvest field,” that their labor is not in vain. Truly the Lord is with his people; and he will lead them to a glorious victory. Brethren and sisters, shall we place our shoulders to the wheel, and engage, heart and hand, in this, the noblest of all works?
Let us obey the injunction given in Mal. 3:16, 17, to speak often one to another; and while we try to encourage those in our own immediate circle, let us not forget those of other churches. Shall we see you at our quarterly meeting? Shall we take you by the hand and bid you “God speed” in the work that is before us? I hope so. Come, and may the Spirit of the Lord come with you.
Wm. H. Mills.

Bro. Shaw's Journey and Meetings in Wisconsin

Bro. A. B. Shaw, of Round Prairie, Minn., who is on his way to Tennessee, says:—
My experience, since I left Round Prairie, has been pleasant and profitable. I visited a friend in Wisconsin who had been investigating our doctrines. Held three meetings. As a result, five decided to keep the Sabbath, and many others acknowledge that we have the truth.
I have now been on the road twelve days, and have seen many people who want to hear the truth; and, to my surprise, I have found some who had never heard of S. D. Adventists. Let us pray the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers, for the fields are already white.

Secret of Success.

The great secret of the success of Harlan Page was, that he aimed at the conversion of some individual. He wrestled in prayer with God, and affectionately entreated the sinner, till he saw his wishes realized. By following this plan, though he was in humble life, an active worker, and often in deep poverty, he lived to see more than a hundred brought to God as the fruit of his zeal and intercession.

Obituary Notices.

By A. S. Hutchins

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died in Waterbury, Vt., March 4, 1878, sister Eliza Ann Bruce, aged 53 years, 10 months, and 11 days. Sister B. embraced the Sabbath 21 years since. She was an example of meekness and piety. She loved her Bible, watched with interest the prosperity of the closing work of mercy for the world, and rejoiced as she read of its being borne to the different nations of the world.
Declining health for years reminded our dear sister of the uncertainty of life. At the time of her death she was staying with her only daughter, having left her home hoping possibly to gain a little strength and improve her health. But alas! this faint hope was not realized. Her husband and only son were soon summoned to mingle their tears and sighs with the daughter, as they laid the dear companion and loving mother away to rest, till the Lifegiver shall come.
A. S. Hutchins.

KENTUCKY

By S. Osborn

Near Shepherdsville, March 26.
THE interest at this place is still good. At our last Sabbath meeting, nine signified their intention to keep the Sabbath; but persecution is now beginning to rage to so great an extent that I fear for some of them. The influence of opposition is much stronger at the South than at the North. The prospect is good for a little church here.
S. OSBORN.

L. D. SANTEE

By L. D. Santee

I HAVE just closed a series of meetings at Milan school-house. The few Sabbath-keepers there have been faithful in keeping up their meetings. Six more have commenced keeping the Sabbath, and four were buried with their Lord in baptism. We leave them strong in the Lord. This will become a strong church, if all let their light shine.

L. D. SANTEE

APPOINTMENTS

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

Kansas Camp-meeting.

THE Kansas Camp-meeting will be held at Neosho Falls, Woodson Co., May 22–27, 1878. This place is seventy miles south of Topeka on the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas R. R. We expect to get a reduction of fare on this road, of which due notice will be given. KANSAS CONF. COM.
DANVERS, Mass., April 19–22. Meetings will begin Friday evening. This will be my last meeting at Danvers for the present. Eld. Haskell will be there, and matters of great importance will come up, especially the T. and M. work. For this reason, the State quarterly meeting will have to be held there this time. D. M. CANRIGHT.
THE general quarterly meeting of the Texas Tract and Missionary Society will be held at Dallas the third Sabbath and Sunday in April. J. C. COLE, Director.
SPECIAL meetings will be held with the churches in Minnesota, as follows:
Grove Lake, April 6, 7.
Manannah, “ 9.
Litchfield, “ 11.
Kingston, “ 13, 14.
We hope every member of the above churches will attend these meetings. Bring your children and friends. The time has come for our Conference to take advance steps. Let us come to these meetings praying that God will crown our efforts with success. All the above meetings that hold over the Sabbath will commence on Friday evening. HARRISON GRANT. L. H. ELLIS.
APRIL 13 and 14, district quarterly meetings will be held in Ohio in the following places:
  • Dist. No. 1, New Antioch.
  • Dist. No. 2, Waterford.
  • Dist. No. 3, North Bloomfield.
  • Dist. No. 5, Bowling Green.
  • Dist. No. 6, Van Wert.
H. A. ST. JOHN, Pres.
I EXPECT to be with Bro. Cone at the quarterly meeting for district No. 11, at Centreville, Linn Co., Kansas, April 13 and 14, 1878. Meetings will commence with the Sabbath. We want to see a general turnout at that time. Shall we be disappointed? J. N. AYERS.
DIST. No. 1, Virginia T. and M. Society, at Soliloquy, April 6 and 7. This will be a very important meeting. Let there be a general attendance. Renewed efforts should be made to extend the circulation of the Signs, and other publications on present truth. R. SAWYER.
PARDEEVILLE, Wis., Sabbath and Sunday, April 13 and 14. Shall look for a general attendance of all in the vicinity. H. W. DECKER.

District Quarterly Meetings.

To be held April 13 and 14.
DIST. No. 9, at Watseka, Ill. Eld. R. F. Andrews is expected. J. W. TAIT, Director.
DIST. No. 10, Mich., at Rochester, Oakland Co. We urge the different societies to make a special effort to meet their obligations at this time. Librarians, attend this meeting, as there are some matters of interest to be talked up. Be prompt in sending reports to the district secretary on the Monday following the church meeting. Will some one meet us at the depot on Friday morning, the 12th? GEO. RANDALL, Director.
DIST. No. 9, Mich., at Vassar. WM. OSTRANDER, Director.
DIST. No. 3, N. Y. and Pa. T. and M. Society, at Adams Center, N. Y. We hope for a general attendance at this meeting, as matters of interest will be brought up. Help from abroad is expected. The ordinance of baptism will be attended to. WM. H. BROWN, Director.
DIST. No. 13, Mich. T. and M. Society, at Armada. A general attendance is requested. D. E. WELLMAN, Director.
DIST. No. 11, Mich. T. and M. Society, at Alaiedon. Will the librarians forward reports? ALEX. CARPENTER, Director.
DIST. No. 10, N. Y. and Pa. T. and M. Society, with the church at Ulysses, Pa. A general attendance is requested. Will the friends from Hector and West Pike meet with us? D. C. PHILLIPS, Director.
DIST. No. 4, Mich. T. and M. Society, at Monterey. Librarians, get your blanks out in season, that we may have a full report. M. S. BURNHAM.
DIST. No. 7, Mich., at Carson City. Hope each church will read carefully Bro. D. M. Canright’s article in REVIEW of March 21, and act accordingly. Reports should be sent to Willet Reynolds, Ithaca, Gratiot Co., Mich. Can Bro. J. O. Corliss, or some other minister, attend this meeting? F. SQUIRE, Director.
DIST. No. 4, Ohio T. and M. Society, at Clyde. We expect a good report from this district. Let no one come before the Lord empty-handed. WM. BEEBE, Director.
DIST. No. 6, Iowa and Nebraska T. & M. Society, at Afton, Ia. Bro. Millard will attend. JAMES L. SYP, Director.
DIST. No. 7, N. Y. and Pa., at Frankfort, Herkimer Co., N. Y. J. Q. FOY.
DIST. No. 10, Iowa and Nebraska T. and M. Society, at State Center, Ia. Please send in your reports in time. If you have nothing to report, make a donation. S. M. HOLLY, Director.
DIST. No. 7, Iowa and Nebraska T. and M. Society, at Winterset, Ia. A. J. STIFFLER, Director.
DIST. No. 6, Mich., at Orleans. F. HOWE.
DIST. No. 2, New York and Pennsylvania Tract and Missionary Society, at Roosevelt, Oswego county, N. Y. S. N. WRIGHT, Director.
DIST. No. 6, Ill., April 14, at Woodburn, Macoupin Co. Come to this meeting if possible, if not, send report. We expect Brn. G. W. Colcord and C. H. Bliss to be with us. H. SMITH, Director.

T. and M. Blank Books.

LIBRARIANS' SETS.

Set A. Comprising a four-quire Journal, a three-quire, Record and a two-quire Periodical Book. Price, $2.60.
Set B. Comprising a two-quire Record, a three-quire Journal, and a quire Periodical Book. Price, $2.00.
Set C. Comprising a one and one-half-quire Record, a two-quire Journal, and a three-fourth-quire Periodical Book. Price, $1.50.

DISTRICT SECRETARIES' SETS.

Set A. Comprising a three-quire Record, a five-quire Journal, (full leather binding), and a two-quire Periodical Book. Price, $4.40.
Set B. Comprising a three-quire Record, a four-quire Journal, and a two-quire Periodical Book. Price, $2.75.
Set C. Comprising a two-quire Record, a three-quire Journal, and a quire Periodical Book. Price, $2.00.

STATE SECRETARIES' SETS.

Set A. Comprising a five-quire Record (extra binding), an eight-quire Journal (full binding, size of page 8½x14 inches, with double cash columns for debt and credit entries on one page), and two three-quire Periodical Books. Price, $7.75.
Set B. Comprising a four-quire Record (extra binding), a six-quire Journal (full binding, double cash columns, size of page 8x13 inches), and two two-quire Periodical Books. Price, $6.00.
Set C. Comprising a four-quire Record, a five-quire Journal (extra binding), and two two-quire Periodical Books. Price, $5.00.
These books have been prepared with great care, under the direction of experienced T. & M. Officers, and are furnished with full directions and with printed sample pages, showing just how the accounts should be kept. They are well bound with leather backs and corners, and are full count, 80 pages to the quire. The Record page is 7x8½ inches, the Journal 7x10, and the Periodical Book 7x11 inches in size.
The extra ruling, and the printing of head lines, directions, and sample pages has been particularly expensive, therefore the prices are net at this office. If ordered by mail, 10 per cent will be added for postage.

To Correspondents.

For the benefit of one who has lately embraced the truth, please explain Matt. 22:11 and Luke 14:16-24.
J. S.
Ans. We hold Matt. 22:1-10, to set forth the general call of the gospel, first to the Jews, and after their rejection of it, to the Gentiles. The King who comes in to see the guests, is God. The examination of the guests, is the preliminary work of Judgment which must take place before Christ comes. It is accomplished by the cleansing of the sanctuary, now going forward. See works on the Sanctuary. The wedding garment is the robe of righteousness, which the faithful and true Witness now counsels us to buy of him, Rev. 3:18, as our cases will soon come under review in that great court of examination. Whoever is found unprepared for the kingdom, is cast into outer darkness, Matt. 22:13, or blotted out of the book of life, Rev. 3:5, or rejected utterly by the true Witness, Rev. 3:16.
The call of Luke 14:16-24, we understand to be a special call that goes forth just at the close of the gospel dispensation. The first, Matt. 22:4, was at “dinner” time. The last, Luke 14:16, was at “supper” time, at the close of the gospel day. It is composed of three distinct calls, corresponding to the three messages of Rev. 14:6-12, which are to prepare a people for the coming of Christ. The call in Matt. 22 is general, embracing all the work of the gospel; the call in Luke 14 is special, being a subdivision of the former, and included in it.
A neighbor of mine says he will keep the Sabbath if the three days and three nights of Matt. 12:40 can be explained. He claims that dated from Friday they would end Monday, hence Sunday is the seventh day, and the Bible Sabbath.
J. N. S.
Ans. All the difference lies in the interpretation of the expression “the heart of the earth.” Christ was to be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. But this cannot be taken literally. Applied to any inanimate substance, it means the center of it, as the heart of a tree. In this case it would mean the center of the earth. But Christ never went to the center of the earth, and therefore was never “in” there three days and three nights. There is nothing to show that this expression refers exclusively to his lying in the grave. Necessary and antecedent to this was his betrayal into the hands of his enemies, which Christ told them was their “hour and the power of darkness.” Luke 22:53. Reckoned from the time when he was betrayed into the hands of his enemies to his resurrection first-day morning, we have a period of time which harmonizes with all the expressions used concerning Christ’s death and resurrection.
A. E. S.: An exposition of Isa. 65:20, 21, was given in REVIEW, Vol. 35, No. 4, and in REVIEW Vol. 43, No. 1.

Hard Times.

By William C. White

We do not need to tell our friends that these are hard times, neither do we propose to explain the cause of the general depression in business and the closeness of money; but in a few words we will state what makes unusually hard times at the REVIEW Office. It is for our T. and M. officers and members to let books and premiums, or the money derived from the sale of them, lie idle in their hands, when the State Societies and the Offices of Publication are so much in need of it.
The various T. and M. Societies owe, at the REVIEW Office, over Twelve Thousand ($12,000) Dollars. This money is needed to carry on the publishing work, and we have sent strong appeals to the State T. and M. officers to remit payment in full at the April State quarterly meetings; but we are aware that they will be helpless unless each member pays his pledge, and each Librarian and District Secretary makes prompt and full returns at the time appointed.
W. C. WHITE, Vice Pres.

Reporting Tract and Missionary Society Library Values

By E. W. Farnsworth

WILL the directors in the Iowa and Nebraska Conference report the value of the T. and M. publications in their respective libraries? As our State quarterly meeting draws near, let all be punctual in reporting and sending in reports. We want a report from every missionary worker in the Conference. E. W. FARNSWORTH.

Business Department.

“Not Slothful in Business.” Rom. 12:11, 12.

RECEIPTS

For Review and Herald.

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$2.00 EACH. Miss Lulie F Davis 53-13, Dexter Daniels 53-10, Russel Hough 53-10, Sarah Beckett 53-13, E E Mellennee 53-12, G W Samson 53-9, Richard Knapp 53-14, D H Clark 53-13, Mrs S E Eaton 53-13, Elizabeth W Coy 48-3, W L Gentry 53-13, Allen Meeks 53-13, J L Meeks 53-18, Wm Weaver 53-10, E B Gaskill 53-17, Mrs M E Frink 53-12, D S Plum 53-13, A M Kiehnhoff 53-13, F W Kiehnhoff 53-13, Mrs Eliza Walker 53-14, John Blair 52-23, M D Cross 53-13, M J Kay 54-1, Robert Voorhees 53-14, M Brown 53-13, Samuel J Miller 53-10, John Harvey 53-14, Harriet Morse 53-13, N G Zollinger 53-12, Mary J May 53-14, G Miner 53-1, J Olive 53-14, John Ely 53-9.
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Books Sent by Mail.

Mrs F L Garesche 25c, Eli Barrett 25c, Geo H Russell 35c, Wm Weaver $1.25, Johanna Anderson 30c, Wm Fielden 10c, Eliza A Proctor 40c, E B Gaskill 1.00, G W Admire 20c, Minnie Monroe 25c, Niels Nielson 1.25, A S Gillett 10c, M A Russell 25c, Mrs M W Fimpel 50c, Anna Atwater 25c, B C Roberts 50c, Geo C Morris 25c, Christian Ghering 2.00, O H Carns 18c, John McCollum 25c, Matthew Ryan 55c, Mrs L F Gurney 25c, A N Somers 16c, Prof G A Langley 25c, A M Sutherland 50c, Mrs Wilson 75c, Mary Strinbeck 50c, Peter Hedlund 75c, J P Johnson 75c, J A Lindley 2.50, Isaiah Ryder 90c, Alfred Dean 1.00, C D Ross 1.00, Dr H Munch 2.68, John M Griffin 25c, John Mountain 75c, Mrs F Glascock 1.00, Mrs J A Warner 85c, Lars Madsen 1.30, B Fristed 1.10, P L Hoen 40c, S W Smith 3.29, Theo F Kendall 40c, Robert Crawford 1.40, Abbie Gifford 25c, Floriman Dugas 32c, John Q Finch 1.85, Linda Brewster 25c, Noble Ross 25c, Rev E B Fuller 25c, P J Schneider 40c, Mrs M A Haughley 2.00, G A Carlstedt 40c, N G Zollinger 1.50, L Hackett 10c, P Pierce 75c, F M McMullen 1.00, Jno V Fassett 27c, John Hermus 75c, O Terkildsen 1.00, J A Ashbaugh 3.75, E Van Deusen 1.00, John Magnes 10c, Milton J Edmunds 50c, Mrs Henry Cutler 50c, F Howe 75c, John F Jones 1.40, S Hall 1.10, Wm H Canfield 4.00, D C Hunter 1.50, Mattie M Turnipseed 20c, Ida F Ballinger 30c, Ada J Coleord 2.00, Bettie Coombs 1.50, Lucy Tomlinson 75c, M F Mullen 9.50, D A Robinson 18c, Edward Knight 1.00.

Books Sent by Express.

A W Bartlett $7.50, John Ely 4.20, Wm Chinnock 17.63.

Books Sent by Freight.

B L Whitney $170.67, S N Haskell 71.54.

Cash Rec'd on Account.

Maine T & M. Society per James Sawyer $1.00, Ca T & M Society Signs of the Times 30.00, C L Boyd per A Cudney 2.50, A Cudney 7.50, E Van Deusen 2.00, J S Hart 26.57, C W Reynolds 2.00.

Gen. Conf. Fund.

Ind Conf per Wm Carpenter $25.00.

Mich. Conf. Fund.

Colon per Augustus Ford $12.00, Orange 25.00.

Gen. T. & M. Society.

Susan Elmer (deceased) S B $1.00, Mary Haughley 1.50, S J & R Johnson 5.00.

Mich. T. & M. Society.

Dist 6 per F Howe added ½ $10.00.

D. A. E. Society.

J S Chapman $5.00, Fanny Glascock 25.00, Sarah Glascock 10.00, M Glascock 7.00.

European Mission.

E H Root $50.00, Ada Richmond 4.00.

Sabbath-School Maps.

THE PENINSULA OF MOUNT SINAI. Illustrating the wanderings of the Israelites in their journey from Egypt to Canaan, with a plan, on a large scale, of the vicinity of Mt. Sinai, 72x52 inches. Printed on cloth, $5.00.
This map exhibits the results of the researches of the English and American expeditions for the exploration of this interesting region. Its large scale, bold lettering, and skillful execution, have combined to produce a map which will fully meet the want long felt by all who have attempted to teach the narrative of the Exodus.
OLD TESTAMENT MAP OF PALESTINE. Size, 58x41 inches. On cloth, $3.00.
NEW TESTAMENT MAP OF PALESTINE. Same size and style, $3.00.
OLD TESTAMENT MAP OF PALESTINE. Size, 41x28 inches. On cloth, $1.50.
NEW TESTAMENT MAP OF PALESTINE. Same size and style, $1.50.
MAP ILLUSTRATING THE TRAVELS OF ST. PAUL. Size, 116x81 inches. On cloth, $12.50.
This is the largest map of these countries ever published. The routes of St. Paul are distinctly shown by strong lines of different colors; and the names of places visited in his various missionary tours are lettered very boldly to distinguish them from other names.
BIBLE MAP. A map of the countries mentioned in the New Testament, and of the travels of the apostles, with ancient and modern names; with general plan on a reduced scale of all the countries mentioned in the Old Testament. Size, 32x25 inches. On cloth, $1.50.

CARD MAPS.

These maps are printed on cards for hand use in Sabbath-school and Bible-classes, and handsomely colored. Size, 5½x3½ inches. Each kind is put up in packages containing ten maps.
THE PENINSULA OF MT. SINAI. A map to illustrate the wanderings of the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan.
MAP OF PALESTINE BEFORE THE CONQUEST.
MAP OF PALESTINE AFTER THE CONQUEST. As divided among the twelve tribes, with plan of the vicinity of Jerusalem on an enlarged scale.
NEW TESTAMENT MAP OF PALESTINE, with table of distances, &c.
THE TRAVELS OF ST. PAUL, handsomely colored, with the routes of St. Paul's different journeys clearly defined.
Price, per pack, 40 cents.
For sale at this Office.

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Review and Herald · Apr 4, 1878