Bro. Lebbeus Drew of Pultney, Steuben Co., N. Y. wishes that a general Conference may be held at his residence the first of September, that the Advent brethren in that region may have an opportunity of hearing the reasons of our position. A general invitation will be given. "He that hath an ear, let him hear." A more particular notice, with the time of the meeting, will be given hereafter.
The labors of faithful Ministering Brethren will be secured.
The Cause in the West
The cause is advancing in the West. There are a great many enquiring for truth in different places. The Conference, held on the 5th and 6th of June, at Middletown, Marquett Co., Wis., was very well attended. A number confessed the whole truth, as far as they had an understanding of it; and I think much good will be the result, in that vicinity. The labors of Bro. Case have been much blest in the West.
W. Phelps.
Madison, Wis., June 21st, 1852.
Meetings at Wheeler and Catlin.
According to appointment we held meetings with the friends at Wheeler, Sabbath and First-day, June 19th and 20th. The meeting was in a pleasant grove on the land of Bro. Raymond.
On the Sabbath the congregation was not large, but most of the brethren in the vicinity were present, and we had a good meeting. On First-day the congregation was very large and attentive. Our subject was the three angels of Rev. xiv. It was the first time that we had spoken to such a congregation in a grove for more than seven years, and we were happily disappointed in the almost perfect good order of the congregation, and the freedom we felt in presenting this portion of God's Word to such an unbelieving assembly. At this meeting we heard the voice of prayer and praise from several young converts who were brought out under the labors of Bro. Joseph Baker last Winter.
Here we were happy to meet with Bro. and Sr. Drew of Pultney, and several of their family. Last Winter we, in company with Bro. Baker, called on Bro. Drew for the first time, and stopped over night. God blessed our interview with that dear family, and some of his children received serious impressions that have remained, and at the meeting at Wheeler one of his daughters took a decided stand on the Lord's side. God grant that Bro. and Sr. Drew may have their children to go to the kingdom with them.
Bro. Drew being informed of our intended Eastern tour, and seeing that our carriage was about falling to pieces purchased and gave us a suitable carriage for which he paid $85. For this we thank God, also our brother, his steward.
The meeting at Catlin was held Sabbath and First-day June 26th and 27th. This was also a meeting of interest. Bro. Martin Adsit and his daughter came seven miles over the rough road on horse-back, and were much blest. Bro. Adsit has passed through severe trials, but is now firm on the truth. His daughter, who had made no profession of religion, rose and requested the prayers of God's people. And when we bowed to pray, she prayed also, and returned home justified.
On First-day the school-house was filled with attentive hearers. In the fore-noon our subject was the First-day sabbath. We examined those texts usually quoted in its favor, and also showed that it was an institution of Papacy. In the after-noon we spoke upon the institution, object and perpetuity of the weekly Sabbath of the Bible. May the Lord bless his word to the salvation of some precious souls in that place.
After meeting, five were baptized, four of them were the tender youth. We were obliged to go to Post Creek, three miles, where we were not expecting spectators, but found about two hundred assembled at the water who showed unusual respect for the solemn ordinance of baptism.
ETERNAL LIFE.
By R. F. Cottrell
BY R. F. COTTRELL.
ETERNAL life! Could we but know
The value of that gift of Love,
Our hearts would rise from things below,
And soar away to things above.
Eternal life! Thou hope that cheers
The pilgrim lone by cares oppressed,
Thou hast a power to calm our fears,
In thee we see our promised rest.
Eternal life! Transcendant grace!
That proffered it to rebel man—
With gratitude and joy we trace
Our Saviour's love throughout the plan.
Eternal life! Our rich reward,
If this is lost, our all is gone:
Come, Jesus, come, our dearest Lord!
We long to see the morning dawn.
Eternal life! Life without end,
Where all the saints immortal meet:
There we shall see the sinner's Friend,
And bow and worship at his feet.
Eternal life! Come, welcome day,
Come, end of pain and grief and strife,
We long to see thy dawning ray,
Eternal life! Eternal life!
A Word of Caution.
By Editor
Dear Brethren and Sisters: Our position, before the opposers of our faith, is such that we need to move understandingly and cautiously. From what we have seen of the discussion of the Sabbath question we may now be satisfied that our opponents cannot hinder the progress of the cause of truth by all the arguments they can bring against our position. We see that the efforts against the cause of truth have proved effectual in its advancement.
And seeing that they have failed here, their next attempt will probably be to heap upon us reproaches, and prejudice the people against us; therefore the necessity of walking wisely before all men, that the opposers of our faith may have no cause to reproach us. When we speak of the position and course of our opponents, it should be done with the utmost care, with the glory of God in view. God forbid that we, knowing that we have the truth, should indulge in a careless spirit of triumph over those who are in error, but rather be in a position to weep over the erring, and show them by our godly lives and sober, holy conversation that the God of truth and holiness is with us.
Some have gone out to teach the truth with a hasty, rash spirit, who had better have tarried in some Jerusalem until endowed with the sweet, melting, weeping Spirit of Christ. As we have heard of, and witnessed the withering effects of their imprudent course, and fanciful teachings, we have felt like weeping tears of blood. We would say to such, Let the Lord's work alone, until you can show all the fruit of the Spirit, which is "love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, &c." Gal. v, 22.
A man may teach the truth, and the whole truth, and still manifest the fruit of the Spirit. Here we wish to say that those who oppose the truth of God will not be satisfied with the spirit we manifest until we renounce the precious truth we so much prize. This we shall never do to suit any one. Those who oppose the truth must certainly be poor judges of the Spirit of truth. God's word shall here be our standard, and that teaches that we should forsake every earthly friend sooner than the truth of God. But while proclaiming the most cutting truths of Revelation, and separating ourselves from sin and sinners we may exhibit all the fruit of the Spirit of God.
Jackson, Mich., Conference.
By Joseph Bates
THIS Meeting continued four days, at the close of which, we attended to all the ordinances of the gospel. The church here have been wading through manifold trials, and buffetings of the Enemy; but God in answer to prayer, as we conformed to the gospel rule, endowed his children with grace, which caused love and unity to prevail throughout the church. O, how sweet to commune with saints of like precious faith, and feel the cheering evidence that God for Jesus' sake, is bestowing upon his waiting children, such rich tokens of his love, to cheer, strengthen and encourage them to pursue the onward course. Five were baptized in the name and faith of the coming reign of the Lord Jesus; one of them a daughter of Bro. Smith of this place, in her eighth year. She testified to her love for God's holy Sabbath, and moved like one that had counted the cost.
Some that came nearly one hundred miles to attend the Conference, after hearing the explanation of our present position respecting the ending of the 2,300 days in 1844, and the third angel's message that must necessarily follow, requiring the keeping of all the commandments of God, confessed and embraced the whole truth. Others that had recently began to keep the Sabbath were confirmed and settled that there was no other present truth, if these points were yielded.
Bro. M. E. Connel of Tyrone, Mich., who had traveled many hundred miles to attend a Conference appointed by the Advent Harbinger, to convene in Rochester, N. Y., last May, had recently returned unsettled in his mind, relative to the "present truth." He came to our meeting, with his companion, to hear what the Sabbath-keepers advocated. The meeting was referred to an article published in the Harbinger of June 12th, entitled, "The Sabbath and the Lord's day, from Dr. J. Thomas' Elpis Israel. At the close of the Conference, the next evening was appointed to examine the subject, with scripture testimony. At the close of the examination of the subject, Bro. C., who had been so anxious to hear how it could be answered, declared himself for ever free from such unscriptural arguments, and said, henceforth he would keep and teach the Sabbath of the Lord our God, with all his commandments. He is a professed public teacher of the Second Advent doctrine. His companion also, and another sister came out and confessed the Sabbath, and decided to keep it. Thus we were "richly compensated," and thanked and praised the Lord.
We also read to the meeting the earnest request of the editor of the Harbinger, viz: "Read the article on the Sabbath with care, and a true desire to know the truth, and you will be richly compensated for your labor."
If the editor of the Harbinger still insists that his brethren and sisters fall from grace by embracing the Sabbath, it will be better for him not to recommend Dr. T.'s prescription.
I now expect to labor between Detroit and Michigan City until the next Conference, which is appointed to be held in Albion, Wis., July 16, 17 and 18. JOSEPH BATES.
Jackson, Mich., July 1st, 1852.
Remarks on the Sabbath Reviewed
By Editor
WE now design publishing in pamphlet form, for gratuitous distribution, 5000 copies of the article, entitled, "Remarks of O. R. L. Crozier on the Institution, Design and Abolition of the Sabbath, Reviewed by J. N. ANDREWS. This article was published in Nos. 11 and 12 Vol. II of the Review and Herald.
The cost of this work will be about $1 25, or, $2 25 a hundred. Let those who wish to help in this work, send in their means. Or, if they have not the means on hand, state what they can do in three months, and what amount of this work they want for distribution.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
C. W. Low, C. CROWFORD, M. WHITAKER, and N. RICHARDSON.—Your communication is received, and relative to it we remark as follows: 1. The nature of the case is such that we should greatly err to publish it without a more thorough knowledge of it. 2. Those who have read our publications know that we have not the least sympathy for Shakerism, or the heretical teachings of S. S. Snow. 3. Your sweeping remarks relative to "Mr. Bates and his associates," seem much like the bitter remarks of others who have endeavored to prejudice the people against Sabbath-keepers. 4. We shall forward your communication to Bro. Bates, and if you have been misrepresented, it will be a pleasure to him to correct.
Appointments.
THERE will be a Conference at the house of Bro. Perry, or where he may appoint, in Albion, Dane Co. Wis., to commence Friday, July 16th, at 2 o'clock P. M., and hold over the Sabbath and First-day. A general attendance of the Brethren is requested.
It is expected that Bro. Joseph Bates of Fairhaven, Mass., will attend.
In behalf of the brethren, W. PHELPS.
Providence permitting, I shall attend Meetings in the following places: Ashfield, Mass., July 10 and 11; Helly, Mass., July 13 and 14; Washington, N. H., July 18 and 19; West Hartford, Vt., July 24 and 25; Northfield, Vt., July 31 and Aug. 1; Morristown, Vt., Aug. 7 and 8; Irasburg, Vt., or vicinity, Aug. 14 and 15.
Some part of the above named appointments, I expect Bro. Wheeler to attend with me. But, notwithstanding, any of the traveling Brethren who can make it convenient, are invited to attend. JOSEPH BAKER.
THERE will be a Conference of the brethren at Coughdenoy, Oswego Co. N. Y., to commence Sabbath, July 24th, at 10 o'clock A. M., and hold over First-day.
This meeting we design to attend on our way East. JAMES WHITE.
Israel Alden’s New Address
By Editor
Bro. Israel Alden wishes us to say that his Post Office address is Hammondsport, N. Y.
Printing Materials Fund
By Editor
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