May 7 and 8, I attended general meeting at South Lancaster, Mass. It was a good meeting, the interest increasing from the commencement, so that in the afternoon and evening of the 8th, it was so manifest that the Lord was drawing near, that a general confession of his presence was made, and deep solemnity prevailed, nearly all expressing themselves determined to get nearer the Lord.
From Lancaster we went to Blakeville, N. H. I was with them two Sabbaths, trying to instruct and encourage them to press on and be of good cheer, and fully surrender themselves to God, giving up all for Christ, and not be ashamed of his word, but have their loins girt about with truth, and they themselves be like unto men who wait for their Lord. If they do this, and men oppose, God will bless, and he is more than all who can be against us.
May 28 and 29, I was in New Ipswich. All appear to be making some advancement, except one; and he expressed himself determined to start anew to obey the truth; but he will find it necessary to seek the Lord with all his heart, and give himself wholly to the good work, and so put himself in a place where the Lord can help him, or he will be led into sin, and bring reproach upon the truth and trouble upon himself. I hope this church will draw together in this heavenly enterprise for eternal life. If they do, and humbly seek the Lord, we think others in that vicinity will soon embrace the truth and go with them. I think meetings in Mason Village would be successful. It is a good place for tent-meeting.
June 4, I met the brethren in Peterboro' and vicinity. The meeting was good. All appeared to be encouraged. I hope they will heed the counsel of the True Witness, giving themselves wholly to the service of God; for he requires all the heart. In this some have failed in the past, and it is evident they have lost ground. Oh, that they may come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty, and have his approval instead of his frown! Brethren, walk in the light, while ye have it. The Spirit of God is easily grieved. God is not mocked. Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he reap. If we sow to the flesh, it is corruption; but if we sow to the Spirit, it is life everlasting.
There appears to be good interest to hear in Sharon. I think some lectures after haying would bring some into the truth.
June 11 and 12, I met with the brethren in Washington. There was a good company in to hear. I baptized three, and celebrated the ordinances. There was some interest among the young. I hope they will decide to serve the Lord, and seek eternal life.
P. C. Rodman.
Amherst, N. H., June 17, 1870.
The Waiting Time.
IN all the holy life of our Lord, there is nothing more interesting or profitable for us to contemplate, than the sublime submission and patience with which he allowed thirty years of his short stay among men to pass away without commencing his ministry. Daily the woes and distresses of sin-stricken humanity, the manifold forms of disease and iniquity presented themselves before him in all their various repulsive and disgusting developments. Daily the devil-possessed shrieked their wild denunciations of God and man in his ear, and leprosy-devoured creatures, who bore in their own bodies the fearful curse of their own and their parent's sin, parade their horrible remnants of corruption before his pitying eyes. Daily did the lame and blind, and deaf and dumb, and halt, grope and silently beg in the streets his blessed feet frequented, lacerating with keenest anguish the tender, loving heart of the One who bore “our griefs and carried our sorrows.” Yet behold him, who could with a look, aye, with the silent putting forth of his divine power, have driven back all these dreadful curses to their hiding places, never more to see the light, and turned all these wailings of human woe into the rejoicings of the blessed, behold him, O ye impatient spirits, as he dwells in the quiet of his humble home in Nazareth, biding his Father’s time, submitting without a murmur to his Father’s will, and consenting, because of that divine will to do so little while possessing the ability of doing so much. What a lesson is there for us to learn, and to profit by, in this silent waiting of Christ.—Selected for REVIEW.
Judging the Character of Others
He who thinks better of his neighbors than they deserve, cannot be a bad man; for the standard by which his judgment is formed is the goodness of his own heart. It is the base only who believe all men base, or, in other words, like themselves. Few, however, are all evil. Even Nero did a good turn to somebody, for when Rome was rejoicing over his death, some loving hand covered his grave with flowers. Public men are seldom or never fairly judged, at least while living. However pure, they cannot escape calumny; however incorrect, they are sure to find eulogists. History may do them justice, but they rarely get it while alive, either from friend or foe.
Immigration to America
SELDOM, if ever, in our history, has such a tide of immigration set toward our shores, as is shown by the records of the past six months. During the month of May between 50,000 and 60,000 Europeans landed at Castle Garden; and in the week ending June 10, 10,036 more arrived at this port. Our European exchanges also report an almost unprecedented number of departures for America. Great Britain continues thus far to send proportionately the greatest number, but Germany, Sweden, Norway, and other continental countries, which send us the most desirable class of immigrants are fully represented among the more recent arrivals.
A COMMOTION AMONG THE STARS.—
Sir J. Herschel has called attention to a phenomenon which he says is unsurpassed in interest in astronomical changes. The whole nebula in Argo, a southern constellation, is undergoing the most astonishing changes. The whole of this magnificent nebulæ, the most splendid in the whole heavens, is drifting about like a cloud before a shifting wind.
Encouragement for the Lonely and Disconsolate
By E. M. Lewis
SR. E. M. LEWIS writes from St. Law Co., N. Y.: I would say to the lonely ones, the sick, and the disconsolate: Be of good cheer. “In the world,” says Jesus, “ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Because he did, it is possible for us through Him who strengthens us. What a precious Saviour! Every day I see scripture fulfilled that proves to me without doubt that the end is near. I am trying to get that humility and simplicity, that Bro. Loughborough saw in his dream. How often I am refreshed with the words in the REVIEW. God bless all his dear servants.
Social Meeting.
By Wm. Covert
SABBATH, June 18, 1870, will long be remembered by the commandment-keepers of Howard and Tipton counties, Ind. Our brethren and sisters of Big Wild Cat met with us of Little Wild Cat for the first time on that day, and held a social meeting. We felt that the Lord met with us. We all feel much encouraged to press on, in the way duty directs, realizing more than ever our dependence on God for help.
Bro. Seaward being with us, spoke twice to the edification and comfort of all. The meeting was a source of joy and profit; but especially did Bro. Seaward rejoice that he could now meet with so many brethren where he had so often met the enemies of God’s law. Most of us have lately started for the kingdom of God. We begin to realize something of the straitness of the way, and feel that we need the prayers of all God’s people that we may be faithful in confessing and forsaking our sins in order to be sheltered from the gathering storm.
Wm. Covert.
Tipton Co., Ind.
A Confession.
By L. Lathrop
I DESIRE to say to the friends of present truth, that I sincerely regret my past course. I have broken God's law, been a stumbling-block in the way of others; a reproach, a blot, upon the cause of truth. I trust that my sorrow is of a godly sort. I ask the forgiveness of all whom I have wronged, and will make reparation if in my power. Had I heeded the testimonies God kindly sent me, I should not have fallen.
I am unworthy a name or place among you. I desire your prayers, that God will forgive and help me to forsake all my sins.
L. LATHROP.
Waterloo, Iowa.
Efforts and Aims of Romanism.
THE little horn of Daniel's fourth beast had eyes like the eyes of a man, denoting the far-seeing wisdom of his policy, and the shrewdness and cunning of his plans. Next to the great enemy of all righteousness, we know of no power that labors with more patient persistence, reaching forward, planning, constantly striving, and ever holding itself to the one object of carrying its own purposes, than this power. The one aim of Romanists in this country is to secure political ascendency. But a short time since a wide field was opened among the freedmen of the South. They foresaw that with the freedom of the ballot this class was to have a powerful influence in this nation. To secure many hundreds of thousands of votes from this class, was an opportunity not to be lost. They at once set themselves about it, quietly, but with immense energy and earnestness. And now we have the following startling announcement. The American Missionary says:
“From a letter written from Virginia we extract the following:
“‘See the energy of the Papists, how they compass sea and land to make one proselyte. Are they to monopolize all the earnestness? God forbid! A few days ago I saw a very startling account of what they are doing throughout the Southern States. There are no less than from 170,000 to 200,000 colored children receiving instruction in Roman Catholic schools. Now, instead of diminishing the missionaries and teachers, as the officers of the Association are afraid they shall be compelled to do through lack of funds, in the coming year, they ought to be doubled and trebled. May there be a consecrated host raised up, who shall bear aloft the blood-stained banner of the cross against the onward march of Popery, whose emissaries are straining every nerve to gain the control of America. But it must not be so, it shall not be so; if the friends of King Jesus will only prove faithful, the victory is certain.’”
Camp-Meetings.
By James White
OUR camp-meetings should be held in the best, and most central localities, and no pains should be spared in making ample preparations, and in advertising. All preparations should be completed before the time for the meetings to commence.
A notice in full of each camp-meeting, definitely locating it, and giving all necessary particulars, should be sent to this Office eight weeks before the time of the meeting, that it may be given in season in the REVIEW, and that we may be able to furnish from this Office, at least two hundred large advertising posters for each meeting. Let every man who has anything to do with our camp-meetings be prompt, in season, and in earnest. JAMES WHITE.
Camp-Meetings in Michigan.
By Gen. Conf. Committee
We think there will be time for two camp-meetings in Michigan this year; and upon consultation, it is thought best (in view of the vote of each camp-meeting last year to hold another this year upon the same grounds) that there be two meetings at the same places they were held last year, namely, one at Owosso and the other at Ceresco. Committees were appointed at each meeting last year to attend to the meeting this year. Let those committees begin to make preparations accordingly. E. S. Griggs, of St. Charles, if we rightly remember, was chairman of the Owosso committee, and C. S. Glover of the Ceresco. The meetings will be held as follows:
Owosso, Sept. 15-20,
Ceresco, “ 22-27.
Gen. Conf. Committee.
Maine Camp-Meeting.
By James White
STILL we plead for Maine. We think there should be a camp-meeting in that State the present season, as suggested by the General Conference Committee. This is, however, referred to the Conference Committee of that State, with the suggestion that Richmond is a good locality. We can, Providence permitting, be on the ground with our family tent, and another for the accommodation of personal friends. What is done about this meeting must be done quickly.
JAMES WHITE.
Books Available at Eastern Camp-Meetings
By James White
We design to have at all the Eastern camp-meetings a full supply of all our publications. We shall also have other valuable books, such as Bibles, Concordances, History of the Reformation, Old Red House, Story of a Pocket Bible, Young Men's Counsellor, Young Ladies' Counsellor, Prince of the House of David, The Revivalist, &c. Those who wish several books of this class, and can take them of us at the camp-meetings at publishers' prices, had better address us at Oneida, N. Y., so that we may order them in time. JAMES WHITE.
New-England Conference.
A NEW ENGLAND Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be organized at the South-Lancaster camp-meeting, Aug. 11-16. The Maine and Vermont Conferences, at their last sessions, both voted in favor of being merged into the New-England Conference when it should be instituted. There are no obstacles in the way, and the organization of a New-England Conference is certain.
We therefore request that every church in the New-England States, and also Canada East; and every organized congregation of believers, large or small, in the territory before mentioned, represent themselves at the camp-meeting at South Lancaster, Mass., Aug. 11-16, either by delegate or letter. The Vermont and Maine Conferences should be represented at that meeting by one or more of their Executive Committee.
We also request that scattered brethren and sisters in the aforesaid territory also represent themselves at this camp meeting either in person, or by letter. All reports of churches, and unorganized congregations, and from individuals, should definitely give numbers, condition, amount of systematic benevolence, &c. Let all be ready in time. GEN. CONF. COM.
Prof. Bush on the Soul.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
This learned man has written a work with the above title to prove that the soul is the real man, that the body will not be raised, but that the resurrection occurs at death—a theory well worthy of this age of Spiritualism. However, facts have compelled him to make some good admissions. Here is one:—
“The more subtile distinction, familiar in our philosophy, between substance strictly material and immaterial appears not to be expressly recognized in the sacred writings.” p. 21.
Again he says:—“It is an important fact which is necessarily lost sight of by the mere English reader, that precisely the same language is employed in reference to the creation of man and beast. They were both made psuchai zosai, living souls.” p. 28. Immortal-soulists will please notice this fact.
He further says that “the verbal distinction of life and soul so familiar to us is not known in the Hebrew.” p. 108. That is, soul simply means life. He also confesses that the word soul is applied to dead bodies. pp. 62, 107. This seems to trouble him much, and he hardly knows how to dispose of it.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
“The Devil Saith Unto Him, It Is Written.”
By A. P.
The devil continues his ancient practice of quoting Scripture when he thinks he can turn it to good account for himself. Here is one of his latest attempts, through some of his subjects—an advertisement taken from the Providence Journal:
RAFFLE.
That splendid watch and chain, at the LAFAYETTE BILLIARD SALOON, to night, 13th June, at 8½ o’clock. “Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be.”—St. John 19: 24.
Comment is unnecessary.—A. P. in Advent Herald.
To Those Wanting Graham Flour.
By John Nevins Andrews
THE readers of the REVIEW, who also read the Reformer, have seen in that paper the advertisement of Bro. J. B. Lamson offering for sale graham flour. Since his death, Sr. Lamson has renewed the notice. I think it duty to say that Sr. L. can furnish the best of graham flour, fresh from the mill, and at the lowest retail rates. I think no better graham can be found in the United States than can be obtained in this city. Those, therefore, wishing this flour, can obtain it of the best quality and at the lowest market price, by addressing Mrs. J. B. Lamson, Lake Avenue, Rochester, N. Y. The manufacturers allow Sr. L. a small commission for the sale of this flour, which makes it worth something to her to act as agent for them. I trust that she may receive orders from many places. The prices vary from time to time, but the flour will always be furnished at the lowest market price. The cash must accompany the orders.
J. N. ANDREWS.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money receipted pays, which should correspond with the Numbers on the Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.
$1.00 each. H C McDearmon 37-1, B S Lewis 38-1, I D Perry 37-1, Elijah Oakley 38-1, P M Moore 38-1, D C Neumayer 38-1, Moses B Lock 37-13, A Hopkins 38-1, P Lightner 36-7, Harvey Lowell 37-13, L H Herendeen 38-1, Anna Triplett 38-1, P Morrill 38-1, M F Otis 37-1, Perry Powell 37-1, L R Long 37-1, S E Edwards 37-1, A Christianson 36-12, S A Pierce 37-1, Ephraim Maxon 37-1.
$2.00 each. Wm Gott 38-1, S R Ricker 38-7, G Thew 39-11, E L Williams 38-1, P D Christensen 37-22, A Avery 38-1, A Cole 38-1, John Wakeling 38-5, H M Kilgore 38-1, W J Haynes 37-14, J M Otts 37-1, Reuben Keck 37-1, Eusebia Mott 38-1, H E Babcock 37-16, Carrie Dalby 37-1, Norman Ruble 35-1, Mollie Brostus 37-10, H Hilliard 38-1, P Scarborough 38-1, A McMaster 37-1, Garrett Gerould 38-1, L H Hunting 38-1, E D Carmichael 39-10, D R Leighton 38-1.
Miscellaneous. Eben Metcalf $3.00, 37-19, Samuel Dana 4.00, 37-1, Hiram Clark 1.30, 37-13, T Tyler 3.00, 39-1, M Dams 3.10, 36-6.
Books Sent by Mail.
S A H Lindsey 25c, I Sanborn $2.10, O O Bridges 4.00, Hannah Clough 1.11, N S Brigham 40c, D M Canright 1.27, M Brister 60c, Frank Vail 2.25, Hardy Jones 2.25, Jacob Kiehl 25c, A Hopkins 15c, Wm Weaver 12c, James C Usbro 40c, P Strong 1.00, W O Wiggins 2.25, J M Otts 1.12, Wm Ingham 60c, H C Crumb 2.00, C H D Kirkman 2.50, H Hilliard 1.70, M G McMahan 35c, L H Hunting 20c, C W Thayer 2.38, C A Washburn 1.00, D McCallum 48c.
Books Sent by Express.
J M Remington, Bloomingdale, Van Buren Co., Mich., $4.00, M E Stewart, Rockton, Ill., 20.00.
Cash Received on Account.
J N Loughborough $50.00, T M Steward 10.00, D McCallum 10.40.
Michigan Conference Fund.
Church in Orange $18.00, Charlotte 40.00, Johnstown 1.00, Greenville 60.00, Orleans 20.17, Ransom Center 56.25, Locke 2.80.
General Conference Missionary Fund.
Church in Orleans, Mich., $61.00.
Received on Book and Tract Fund.
Maria D Smith $2.00, Addie F Cobb 30c, E M & E T Haskell 5.00.
Foreign Missionary Fund.
Geo W Sheldon $5.00, M C Trembley 2.00.
Request for the Hope of Israel
Can any of our readers furnish us with copies of the Hope of Israel, published in Maine, about 1845. The number we wish to obtain is that of Feb. 28, 1845. If any one can forward that number to this office, it will be esteemed a great favor.
The Vermont Camp-meeting
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Camp-Meetings.
WE now design to hold Camp-meetings as follows:
Oneida, N. Y., August 4–9.
South Lancaster, Mass., “ 11–16.
Bordoville, Vt., “ 18–23.
Maine, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5.
Ohio, Sept. 8–13.
Michigan, north, “ 15–20.
Michigan, south, “ 22–27.
Kansas, if possible, Sept. 29 to Oct. 4.
GEN. CONF. COM.
The Vermont Camp-meeting
WILL be held, as by appointment in REVIEW of June 21 and July 12, commencing Aug. 18.
Teams will meet the stages running from St. Albans to Bakersfield and Enosburgh Falls, to convey friends to the camp-ground.
It is expected that several small tents will be procured for the accommodation of those who wish them.
VT. CAMP-MEETING COM.
THE next Quarterly Meeting of Johnstown, Little Prairie, and Oakland, Wis., will be held at Johnstown, Wis., Aug. 6 and 7, 1870.
A. B. WILLIAMS.
THE next Quarterly Meeting for the churches in Gratiot Co. will be held at Ithaca, Aug. 6 and 7, 1870. The scattered brethren are invited to attend. Come in the strength of the Lord.
F. SQUIRE, Church Clerk.