THIS question has reference to our keeping the Sabbath from sunset to sunset. We believe that the Sabbath begins thus:
> "The sun rolls down the distant west,
> Soft twilight steals abroad,
> To welcome in the day of rest,
> The Sabbath of the Lord."
Our opponents know that we are great sticklers for the observance of the Sabbath, and so they would fain prove us wrong. Are we wrong? Before we give up our position, let us look around. Let us see if we can better ourselves, or find a more rational position.
Sunday-keepers would have us do thus: Work on Friday till dark, attend to minor matters through the evening, then retire, and at midnight, when in sound slumber, the Sabbath begins! Thus they would make the workmanship of man, the clock, the great ruler of the day. Is this right? No; for God made "two great lights; the greater light to rule the day," &c. Undoubtedly "the greater light" is the sun. Then if the sun rules the day, we may expect that it will mark the beginning of the same. Which position looks the most reasonable?
Others would have us commence in the morning: they don't know exactly when, but somewhere about daybreak, or maybe not till sunrise! See their proof in Matt. xxviii, 1; Mark xvi, 2; Luke xxiv, 1; John xx, 1. We will look at this after a little. Have we such an indefinite position as that? No; we say sunset, which is definite; and a definite position is better than an indefinite one. Which position of the three dates back the farthest? Webster says, "The Babylonians begin the day at sun-rising; the Egyptians at midnight, as do several nations in modern times, the British, French, Spanish, American," &c. Thus we hear of the sunset position among the Jews as far back as any of the three, and when we take into consideration the fact that God told the Jews how to keep a certain Sabbath, which agrees with the manner in which they kept the seventh-day Sabbath, we may conclude that they kept it right; i. e., right with reference to time, and that this manner agrees with the way God kept the first Sabbath. If this reasoning is correct, we find that the sunset position dates as far back as creation-week. The certain Sabbath that I had reference to was one which is spoken of in Lev. xxiii, 26-32.
There are texts that are seeming objections. But when we consider that God instituted sunset time at creation, and since we have no information of his ever revoking it, we may rest assured that to commence to keep the Sabbath other than at sunset is incorrect. As for midnight-time, there is not the least shade of an argument in the Bible to sustain it, so I will pass that by as fabulous. But what shall we say for those who plead for us to commence resting at day-break? What shall we offer to explain those texts above referred to? The text most relied on is Matt. xxviii, 1. "In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week," &c. Here they say in proof for the ending of the Sabbath at dawn of day; but stop a moment! Look at your other proof-text in Mark xvi, 1. Mark says, "And when the Sabbath was past," &c. Also in verse 2, "The first day of the week they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun." So we see that from Mark's testimony alone, they would fail to prove the point; i. e., of the day's commencing23in the morning.
But, say you, is not one text as good as a dozen? But I ask, Can you prove from Matt. xxviii, 1, that the day begins at sunrise? I think not. The Greek from which the word Sabbath is taken, is Sabbaton. In the Glossary of the Polymicrian Greek Testament is the following definition of Sabbaton: Cessation from labor, rest; the Sabbath, . . . . the seventh day of the week both in the singular and plural. Matt. xii, 2, 5, 8; xxviii, 1; Luke iv, 16. A period of seven days, a week, singular and plural; Matt. xxviii, 1; Mark xvi, 9, . . . all the Sabbaths or times of sacred rest. Col. ii, 16. So we see that the word Sabbath does not necessarily imply the seventh day every time it is used. It is also evident that the word day has more than one meaning. In Matt. xxviii, 1, it evidently means the light part of the twenty-four hours. I understand Matt. xxviii, 1, to teach the following: In the end of the week as it began to dawn toward the first day (not the twenty-four-hour day, but the same one as is spoken of in Gen. i, 5) of the week. Take that position and all is plain. If the Sabbath does in reality last till daylight, then the disciples went to the tomb on the seventh, instead of the first, day, according to John's testimony. See John xx, 1. They came when it was yet dark. But John, with all the rest, claims that they came on the first day. But I think this text, without further comment, is clear enough.
We will now look at one more supposed proof-text. See Acts xx, 7. "And upon the first day of the week, . . . Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow, and continued his speech until midnight." Here, they claim, they have us fast. They ask, How could Paul preach in the evening, and leave in the morning, and still depart on the morrow, if the day begins at sunset? I answer, If there is but one definition to the word day, then your question is a hard one to solve. As we have shown before, the word day may mean twenty-four hours, or only the light part of the twenty-four hours. It is plain from the text that the day does not begin at midnight. And hence the text does not prove what is anticipated. Paul preached unto them, and continued his speech until midnight, then Eutychus fell from the loft, was taken up dead, and restored to life by Paul; after which they broke bread, and Paul talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed; hence we have the first day of the week extending till after midnight. They met to break bread on the first day of the week, and do you suppose that they broke it on the second? Because Paul was to depart on the morrow, does it of necessity mean the second day? I think not. Morrow signifies, the day next after the present. Webster. Now it remains for our opponents to answer this question. If one definition of day is the light, was not another day ushered in when light again dawned? I conclude therefore that when the light returned another day came; i. e., the day spoken of in Gen. i, 5. I will close by giving a few texts in proof of sunset time. Gen. i, 5, 8, 13, 19, 23, 31; Lev. xxiii, 32; Joshua viii, 29; x, 26, 27; Eze. xlvi, 1, 2; Luke xxiii, 54, 56; xxiv, 1.
G. W. COLCORD.
Letters.
"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."
This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Then they, says the prophet, that feared the Lord spake often one to another. We believe emphatically that we are living in that time. Therefore seek first a living experience and then record it, carefully and prayerfully, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith. Let this department be well filled with lively testimonies of the goodness of God, and the value of his truth.
From Bro. Van Horn.
BRO. WHITE: I left home Nov. 4, and joined Bro. Bates at the Lowell meeting. We enjoyed a good season of worship with the brethren here, who were much encouraged by the faithful testimony of our aged brother, who always has a comforting word for the little flock, to continue steadfast in the way of truth.
We continued our meeting together in a school-house near Bro. Van Deusen's, until Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, when Bro. Bates went on to fill other appoint-ments, and I remained, by the request of the people, to continue the meeting awhile longer. I closed my labors here last evening. I have given seventeen discourses on present truth, which has resulted in removing a great amount of prejudice, and four or five have taken a stand in favor of the truth. There are others much interested, who I trust will continue to search the word of God until they shall see the beauty and harmony of present truth.
We have been necessarily detained here longer than we expected, by an effort that was made by Eld. Church, a no-law, Age-to-come preacher, who tried to tear down the law of God, and, by misrepresentation and abuse, to bring the character and Testimonies of sister White into disrepute among this people. He occupied two evenings in his effort, during which time he made so many contradictory statements, and so many personal attacks upon character, that the people became fairly disgusted with him. After he got through, I occupied the two following evenings in reviewing him. The Lord gave freedom in the exposition of error, and the vindication of his holy law, so that a complete victory was gained in favor of truth. At the close of the last evening I told the people that I should have no more to do with the Eld. on any condition whatever. He gave out that he would review me the next evening. There were between twelve and fifteen present to hear him the next evening; and thus the matter closed.
I feel thankful to God for his goodness to me, and I want to try always to be found doing his will, that I may share with the remnant in their praises to him on mount Zion.
I. D. VAN HORN.
Vergennes, Mich.
FRANCES L. SAWYER
By Frances L. Sawyer
From Sister Sawyer.
BRO. WHITE: I was first brought to the knowledge of the truth under the labors of Bro. Bates, a year ago last August; and I feel to thank the Lord that he permitted me to see the light of the third angel's message, and gave me a heart to receive it. I believe that this is the last message of mercy to this wicked, sinful world, and I desire to heed its warning voice by keeping all God's commandments and the faith of Jesus, that I may have a right to the tree of life, and enter through the gates into the city. I feel myself very unworthy to be numbered among God's chosen people; but Jesus is worthy, and it is through his worthiness I expect to be saved.
There are five of us, besides children, that meet together on the Sabbath, and we feel that it is good for us to meet together to serve the Lord, yet we greatly desire that some of the messengers may come here, that the weak may be strengthened, others encouraged, and things set in order. We believe that good may be done here, and others raised up to keep God's holy Sabbath. Our prayer is that some one may come soon.
Yours desiring eternal life.
FRANCES L. SAWYER
Lake Station, Ind.
HARRIET J. WESCOTT
By Harriet J. Wescott
From Sister Wescott.
Bro. White: I would again cast in my mite into the Review, hoping it may perhaps cheer some one of the saints scattered abroad. These are indeed troubled times—times in which God's children need on the whole armor, especially the shield of living faith. We are to be purified and tried; but we have only to follow the footsteps of our blessed Saviour, and leave the consequences with our heavenly Father, who doeth all things well.
One of our number here has been drafted, which very much grieves us. We have laid his case before the Lord, hoping for deliverance. We believe God loves those who obey him, and will not suffer one of their hairs to fall to the ground unnumbered.
Brethren and sisters, have we as a people rightly appreciated the blood-bought privileges we have been for months enjoying? I feel for one to exclaim, How unworthy! What is man, O Lord, that thou art mindful of him, or the son of man, that thou visitest him? Oh that we could better endure affliction, die to self and be awake to God. Awake to righteousness and sin not, is the command of our Master. I believe we as a people must make greater efforts if we would abide his coming; and unmistakable signs foretell it near. We must hold on by faith and wrestle with God as did Jacob of old. We have not been half awake. Oh let us in the name of Israel's God wake up to a sense of our duty, lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, and so let our light shine that others, by seeing our good works, may be led to glorify our Father which is in Heaven. Who of us is there who has not got some dear friend that might be won to Christ? Are our children all in the narrow way? or shall we leave them behind? If we do, I fear many of us will hear too late, Depart from me, I never knew you. I can see the way growing narrower at every step; but by the grace of God assisting, I am determined to get self subdued, so as to be able to walk therein, until with adoration I can behold the pearly gates.
Yours in hope of eternal life.
HARRIET J. WESCOTT
Loganville, Sauk Co., Wis.
Sister Armstrong’s Christian Testimony
By S. E. Armstrong
From Sister Armstrong.
Bro. WHITE: For the first time I attempt to acknowledge through the Review what the Lord has done for me. It is over four years since I embraced the solemn truths of the third angel's message in a land of comparative darkness. I there lived for almost four years rejoicing in the truths of God's word, and I believe it was my only desire and chief delight to seek and to serve the living and true God, and to stand forth a living witness for his precious truth. I strove with all my power to live out the principles of the gospel of Christ.
On the 19th of March last I left my native home and embarked for America, and came to this place. God, who is rich in mercy, has recently sent Brn. Snook and Brinkerhoff this way to declare the living testimony; and truly their words and example went home with power to my heart, and once more I determined to start anew for the heavenly kingdom. I parted with those two dear children of God with a new and lively hope of meeting them when Jesus comes to make up his jewels, and to be admired in all those that love him. May I so live from henceforth that when Jesus comes I can join with all the redeemed and say, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him and he will save us.
Never before did I realize so deeply what it is to be a Christian. It is a great thing to be a child of God, a son or a daughter of the King of heaven and earth.
Dear brethren and sisters, I am afraid but few of us do realize our position as we ought. With what Christian dignity ought we to look down on this poor dark world of sin and sorrow. Dead to the world and alive unto God, is a grand thought; dead to the world and alive unto God through faith in Jesus Christ. This ought to be the motto of us all. May it be mine from henceforth, is my earnest prayer. Pray for me that I may prove faithful, and at last meet all the overcomers on mount Zion.
Your sister, striving for the victory.
S. E. ARMSTRONG.
Clarence, Cedar Co., Iowa.
Report from Knoxville
By James White
From Bro. Sparks.
Bro. White: We are still striving to live out the present truth of the third angel's message; but still we have much to contend with. Satan is busy and attacks us in many ways. I see a great need of taking heed to the Saviour's words, "Watch lest ye enter into temptation." Mark xiv, 38. The church here is striving to rise with the message, and has been rising since Bro. Sanborn was here. Thank God for his visit here and for the good that was done through him. When I look back and see what a condition we were in when he came here, and what we are now, I can but praise God for his goodness toward us.
At our quarterly meeting we had a good time. We were disappointed in not having Bro. Snook with us, but the Lord met with us in our social and prayer-meetings. The brethren from sister churches came in and assisted in our meeting; and at the close of the meeting we attended to the ordinances of God's house, and were greatly blest, for which we give God the praise.
J. H. Sparks.
Knoxville, Iowa.
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PROVIDENCE permitting I will meet with the church in Otsego, Mich., Sabbath and first-day December 12 and 13. Also with the church near Lake Station, Ind. 19th and 20th.
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Sad Intelligence from Bro. White.
By Uriah Smith
IMMEDIATELY after mailing the last paper we received the sad intelligence that Bro. White's eldest son, Henry N., was very sick with lung fever, in Topsham, Me. Subsequent reports showed him to be rapidly falling, until now we are compelled to make the still more painful announcement of his death, which occurred on the 8th inst. The cares of the sick room have prevented Bro. White from attending to orders for charts, and other business matters. We doubt not our beloved Bro. and sister W. will be prayerfully remembered in their bereavement, by many sympathizing hearts all over the land.
P. S. We have just received a telegraphic dispatch, stating that they will return immediately, and the funeral will be held here in Battle Creek next Sabbath, the 19th inst.
U. S.
The Coming Kingdom
By Editor
The article in this number on the Coming Kingdom, is rather lengthy, but we considered it too good to be divided; and we are sure that the reader, when he has perused the first half, will be glad that the remainder is given in the same paper. A few expressions concerning soul and spirit lead us to infer that the writer entertains the popular view on that subject; but there is nothing said that may not be taken in a sense to harmonize with the truth concerning it. A few texts also that speak of the kingdom receive an interpretation differing in a measure from what has sometime been given them among us. We are far from positive, however, that it is not correct. As a whole, whoever can appreciate great truths, beautifully stated, and defended with a master hand, will want no better reading.
Thanks to Correspondents
By Editor
THANKS to a number of correspondents for selections for the Review, both in prose and poetry. There is nothing more encouraging than for the readers of our paper to manifest an interest in its spiritual welfare, by furnishing matter for its columns, either original or selected. We want the Review to go forth each week, like a well-furnished table, provided with a variety of choice and nourishing food. To this end, it is proper to avail ourselves, to a limited extent, of the choice thoughts of others.
The Cause in Vermont.
By A. C. Bourdeau
BRO. WHITE: The cause of truth is still onward in this place. My brother and myself have been trying to keep up the interest that was raised at the Vermont Conference, and two families have recently decided to keep the Sabbath, and go with the remnant to mount Zion.
The quarterly meeting which was held at Berkshire, Nov. 28, was very interesting and profitable. We spoke with freedom on our present position, and on the subject of overcoming, and the word spoken was backed up by the brethren and sisters, with good, heart-felt testimonies; and four of the young, who have arrived at manhood and womanhood, spoke their determinations to be Christians, and go with their parents to the kingdom.
Our hearts were made glad by the testimonies which were given by Bro. and Sr. Austin, and their daughters. We believe that such straight-forward business men as Bro. A., can be a benefit to the cause, if they will keep near the Lord, and try to keep pace with the body. May the Lord help the old friends of the cause to live out the truth, that they may be free indeed, and be nursing fathers and mothers in Israel.