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Review and Herald, Vol. 47, No. 6.

DO BEASTS HAVE IMMORTAL SOULS?
Earlier text: REDEEMING LOVE

DIAGRAM OF THE TWO LAWS.

By H. A. St. John

MORAL LAW. CEREMONIAL LAW.
1. Love, 1 John 5:3. Enmity, Eph. 2:15.
2. Whole duty, Eccl. 12:13. Unprofitable, Heb. 7:18.
3. Not altered, Ps. 89:34. Changed, Heb. 7:12.
4. No jot or tittle passed, Matt. 5:18. Abolished, Eph. 2:15.
5. Spiritual, Rom. 7:14. Carnal, Heb. 7:16.
6. Law of liberty, Jas. 1:25; 2:12. Yoke of bondage, Acts 15:10; Gal. 5:1.
7. Perfect, Ps. 19:7; Jas. 1:25. Not perfect, Heb. 7:19.
8. Passport, Rev. 22:14. Partition, Eph. 2:14.
9. Good, Rom. 7:12; Neh. 9:13. Not good, Eze. 20:25.
10. Do, and live, Eze. 20:24, 25. Not live, Eze. 20:25.
11. Leads to life, Matt. 19:17. Taken away, Col. 2:14.
12. Not abolished, Rom. 3:31. Abolished, Eph. 2:15.
13. Holy and just, Rom. 7:12. Weak, Heb. 7:18.
14. Stands forever, Ps. 111:7, 8. Nailed to cross, Col. 2:14.
16. Original, 1 John 3:5; Rom. 4:15. Added, Gal. 3:19.
Ceremonial? No! No!!  Moral? No! No!!
ONE? No! No!! No!!!
Reader, read 2 Tim. 2:15. Heed!  H. A. St. John.

NEUCHATEL, SWITZERLAND.

By Daniel T. Bourdeau

We reached this place in safety, in time to meet with Eld. J. N. Andrews and a few of the brethren and sisters last Sabbath, though we were delayed by our slow and dangerous passage on the ocean, and by attending to some business matters in Paris. Our meeting with Eld. Andrews, and for the first time with a portion of our Swiss brethren and sisters, was indeed refreshing.
Upon consultation with Bro. Andrews, I found that what he had written relative to special openings of providence and urgent calls for help in Europe was by no means an exaggeration, and that, owing to the increasing responsibilities and burdens that were falling on him, he was in great need of assistance in the work. Our coming was timely, and I cheerfully unite with our dear brother in laboring for the furtherance of the common cause in Europe. We proceed at once to the work of translating much-needed matter on various subjects, in harmony with the counsel of leading brethren in America, and shall also visit our Swiss brethren at different points, and try to encourage them to so draw near to God and advance with God’s people that they shall serve as a rallying point for the work among the French in Europe. We have enjoyed much of the blessing of God in consulting together, and in special seasons of prayer for light and wisdom and power to move on in this great work.
I am much pleased with the progress Bro. Andrews and his children have made in the French language, notwithstanding the difficulties they have had to encounter. We are cheered by seeing the interest his children manifest in the prosperity of the cause. May their youthful and elastic powers be applied in acting a part in the great and important work in Europe.
We expect to see a French paper started before long, though there is much to be done to prepare the way. We have both resolved to move cautiously, but earnestly, as fast as we shall clearly see the marks of an opening providence. We hope that our coming to take responsibilities in the French branch of the work will hasten the time for Bro. Andrews to render assistance to the large company of German Sabbath-keepers in Eastern Prussia.
The Swiss brethren are greatly encouraged and stirred to emulation in view of the good work begun among the French in America. May they never be disappointed in their French brethren in America, and may the French brethren in America see in their older brethren in Switzerland an example worthy of imitation.
In regard to our dear French brethren in America, I can say from the heart with one of old, “Though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit;” Col. 2:5; and may the rest of the text ever prove equally true, “joying and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.”
We recommend the young French churches West to the leading and experienced American brethren in their respective Conferences, and to such of their own nation as have a depth of experience, as sister Hobbs, Bro. Bernard, and others. We believe it would greatly tend to encourage our French churches, and build up the cause among them, for the above-named persons, and others, to visit them occasionally.
D. T. BOURDEAU.
La Coudre, Neuchatel, Jan. 10, 1876.

PATIENCE AND ITS RESULT.

By A. S. Hutchins

Much is said in the word of God of that amiable quality of the mind, patience. The apostle testifies, “Tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope.” Patience and hope, then, are acquired by steps of sacrifice and self-denial, trial, affliction, and tribulation.
But right here is where many have failed, and many more will fail. Under trial and tribulation, they worry themselves out of the hand of the Lord, and lose the benefits of the fiery furnace, through which they should have gained patience, been purified, and secured that hope which “maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
The same rays of sunlight which strengthen and promote the growth of vegetation, wither and destroy the up-rooted plant. David very strikingly teaches the blessings attending waiting patiently for the Lord. He says:— “I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.” Ps. 40:1. Mark the order. 1. He patiently waited for the Lord. 2. The Lord inclined unto him. 3. He heard his cry. And, 4. “He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God.”
Here are some of the unspeakable benefits which David derived from patience. Now, 5, mark the result of such a course on those who behold it. “Many shall see it, and fear, and trust in the Lord.” “Here is the patience of the saints.”
“Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” “Behold, we count them happy which endure.” James 5:8, 11. A. S. HUTCHINS.

To the Members of the Vermont Tract and Missionary Society, District No. 3

By F. T. Wales

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE VT. T. & M. SOCIETY, DIST., NO. 3.

Dear Brethren: Shall we sit still and feel satisfied to accomplish little or nothing in this cause? Shall we remain apparently indifferent, and let others labor in the harvest field, and be instruments in the hands of God in finishing up the work of the third angel's message? I fear we shall be weighed in the balance and found wanting unless we arouse. I believe it is the will of God that we should increase our efforts in the missionary field. I know that our district is quite small in comparison with some others, but let us not be discouraged. I believe God would have us labor unselfishly and prayerfully, expecting to see fruits of our labor.
The time is drawing near for our next district quarterly meeting, and I hope, and shall expect, that every member of the Tract Society will be prompt and faithful in making out reports. Send them to Bro. Mervin Wheeler, or to myself, at Wolcott, Lamoille Co., Vt., as S. A. Howard, our district secretary, has removed to another section of the State. Send them in good season, that I may be able to report properly to the State quarterly meeting.
The next quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 3 will be held, I am informed by the president, the last Sabbath and first-day in February, at Wolcott. I hope none will fail to have their reports filled out and returned to me at least one week before the meeting. We expect a general rally of our little forces. Eld. A. S. Hutchins is to be with us if no providence hinders. Hope to see all the lonely ones there.
Let our hearts be encouraged in the war. I believe that God has in a measure smiled upon us the past fall and winter. Let us hunger and thirst after righteousness and true holiness and an increased devotion to God and his truth. Then we shall find him precious to our souls, and sinners will be converted and saved in the kingdom of glory.
F. T. WALES, Director.

WISCONSIN

By I. Sanborn

Since my last report I have held meetings at Mount Hope, Waterloo, and Monroe. We observed the appointed fast with the brethren and sisters at Waterloo; and notwithstanding it was a rainy muddy time, we had a good meeting and a very profitable one. At the several meetings that I have held since the first day of December, twenty persons have decided to keep the commandments of God.
I also attended the State meeting just closed at Oakland, Wis., where it was decided that I should go to Pierce Co., Wis., and deliver a course of lectures at Rock Elm. It seems to be a very promising field; and I hereby ask my brethren and sisters to pray for me that the Lord may give me wisdom to labor successfully.
I. SANBORN.

INDIANA

By S. H. Lane

At the time of my last report, Nov. 8, had just commenced a series of meetings in the Baptist church at Wolf Lake, Noble Co. There seemed to be an interest to turn out from the first, on the part of the people. They became much interested, and notwithstanding the dark nights and muddy roads which we encountered a part of the time, the congregations ranged from seventy-five to two hundred. Continued about six weeks, giving some forty-five discourses.
The people were very kind, furnishing church, wood, and oil, free of charge, besides donating $13.00 on my traveling expenses.
Some ten or twelve took a decided stand to obey the truth. Many more are favorable. Obtained fifteen trial subscribers for REVIEW, one for REFORMER, and two for INSTRUCTOR, and sold $17.00 dollar’s worth of books. Sabbath meetings have been established and sustained ever since the introduction of the Sabbath question. Bro. Sharp is laboring near them and meets with them each Sabbath. The social meetings are especially good.
Sabbath, Jan. 8, two weeks after I closed my meetings, I met with them, and enjoyed a good meeting. First-day, Jan. 9, a minister of the Christian (Newlight) denomination delivered a discourse against our position on the Sabbath question. He took the position that the ten-commandment law was abolished at the death of Christ; that the Sabbath was given to the Jews and was designed only for them; that it was not blessed or sanctified until the law was given on Mt. Sinai; that it ran out by limitation; and that now Christians should observe the first-day of the week in honor of the resurrection of Christ.
He most signally failed in trying to establish his contradictory positions. I reviewed him, and he gave a second discourse which I also replied to. The investigation was continued for several evenings. He was very determined in his position in reference to the abolition of the law. The greater part of the people did not endorse his position nor look with approbation upon his manner of opposition.
We were convinced during the meetings that some one had endorsed the position that the ten commandments are not binding, from the fact that some person during the night entered the church and took my charts, which I had left hanging upon the wall. What was done with them remains, as yet, a secret. This act on the part of the opposition party only served to decrease their already few friends and increase our large number. Unknown to us, the ladies of the place raised as a donation to pay for the charts the sum of $8.25. This amount was presented to me one evening at the conclusion of my discourse by Bro. Sharp in behalf of the ladies. I tried to make some appropriate remarks fitting the occasion. This had a good effect. Quite a number wept. The donation was accompanied by the names of the donors and the following note, “Bro. Lane: Accept the enclosed amount presented by the ladies whose united prayer is for the furtherance of Bible truths.”
The opposition has served to strengthen those who have embraced the truth, and we hope these things will serve only to cause us to live devoted Christian lives. I now expect to commence a series of meetings in a new field. S. H. LANE.

KENTUCKY

By S. Osborn

Nov. 27, 28, I met with the few at Springville, but the weather being very rainy and roads muddy, the outside attendance was small. Gave two discourses. A business meeting was held in which to re-arrange s. B., and subscriptions were taken to purchase a tent to use in the South next summer. Some members of this church were not present that might have been. They could not spare the time. It is all deception to suppose that we love the truth when no sacrificing spirit is manifested for it. All true lovers of present truth will be found in their places in the house of God, willing to help bear burdens, unless unavoidably hindered. David says, “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Ps. 122:1.
Dec. 4, 5, met the Sabbath-keepers at Locust Grove. Considering the circumstances, there was a very good representation from abroad; still, there were others who might have been there that were not. Those who came, came to work for the Lord and themselves; and we enjoyed the blessing of God from the commencement of the meeting to its close. Our ordinance meeting was one of the best I ever attended. Many engaged in the ordinances for the first time, and many expressed their determined resolution to live nearer to God in the future.
Our business meetings were encouraging. The brethren and sisters subscribed liberally for the tent. Up to this date, $213.00 have been subscribed. Three new ones took their stand upon the present truth at this meeting.
Dec. 11, 12, met with the church at Powder Mills. I had good freedom in speaking the truth. This is the largest church in the State; but has been lessened by the removal of some to Kansas. Oh! if our people could realize the shortness of time, and, as Paul says, having food and raiment be therewith content, there would be much means saved to themselves and the cause. All will have to give account of their stewardship in the Judgment. At our business meeting, organized s. B., amounting to $40.00, though on account of sickness many were not present. One more signed the covenant at this meeting.
Dec. 17, 18, spent with the church at Edgefield Junction, Tenn. Had a good, encouraging meeting. Sunday, the 19th, in company with Bro. Owen, of Edgefield Junction, rode twenty-eight miles to Cheatham Co., where the brethren had written urgently requesting me to come. This being a very thinly settled part of the State, there was no meeting-house of any note within four miles of us; but a brother having a large room in his house, prepared it with temporary seats, and I lectured there for three weeks, sometimes once and sometimes twice a day. The interest was small in the beginning, but increased until the close. There was never such excitement at that place in reading the Bible as was caused there by these lectures. There were pressing invitations from all directions for lectures. I appeal to the General Conference again to send this people help if it is possible. My field of labor is too large. There were eleven covenanted together to keep all of God’s commandments and the faith of Jesus.
The day of the fast was a glorious day for this little company. There were some Sabbath-keepers present from Edgefield Junction. It reminded me of the three fast days in 1865, proclaimed by the General Conference. Baptized five, who gave every evidence of being truly converted to God. May the Lord sustain this little company. There are others interested, and perhaps they will take their stand ere long on the truth.
I went to Edgefield Junction to rest a few days. Commenced meetings there on the eve of the 13th, and continued over Sunday. This little church was much encouraged and strengthened. Notwithstanding the rainy weather, there was some outside attendance. Celebrated the ordinance Sunday evening. There were some present who had been very bitterly opposed to our people. Some came, no doubt, for fun, but left with feelings of solemnity. My heart goes out for that people. God bless them. S. OSBORN.

THE HARVEST OF SOULS.

Gather the harvest in! The fields are white, and long ago ye heard, Ringing across the world, the Master's word, Leave not such fruitage to the lord of sin; Gather the harvest in!
Gather the harvest in! Souls dying, souls most precious, o'er the lands, East, west, north, south, lie ready to your hands; Long since the foe did his dark work begin; Gather the harvest in!
Gather the harvest in! Rise early and reap late. Is this a time For ease? Shall he by every curse and crime, Out of your grasp the golden measure win? Gather the harvest in!
Gather the harvest in! Ye know ye live not to yourselves, nor die, Then let not this bright hour of work go by. To all who know and do not, there is sin; Gather the harvest in!
Gather the harvest in! Soon shall the mighty Master summon home For feast his reapers; think ye they shall come Whose sickle gleams not, and whose sheaves [are thin? Gather the harvest in!

ILLINOIS

By G. W. Colcord

During the past five months I have attended many seasons of public worship, some features of which have been very interesting. I will note several.
Oct. 24, Bro. Andrews preached the dedicatory sermon of our new house of worship at Serena. This is a commodious, neat, and well-finished building. Oct. 30, celebrated the ordinances at Serena. This was one of the best meetings in my experience. One was immersed. Dec. 19, Bro. A. Nettlingham was ordained elder of the church at Serena; Bro. Alfred Hobbs was elected deacon, and Bro. Geo. Foreman, clerk and treasurer. Will our friends at S. “endure to the end”?
Nov. 9-21, was with Bro. Andrews in Iroquois Co., at Wateska and Beaverville. I hope the well-begun work here will grow till it shall be a power in this part of our Conference. At W., our brethren greatly need a house of worship.
Nov. 22-28, held meetings with our friends at St. Anne and Kankakee. As we spoke to our French brethren and sisters, and as they took part with us in social meetings, Bro. Bezon acted as interpreter. Bro. Andrews intends to see that organization is perfected at some of the above-named points. I speak of the American branch of the work.
Dec. 22, commenced a series of meetings near Gridley. This is one of our old churches. By removals, deaths, and apostasies, this church has been somewhat reduced. Untempered zeal in the past has been recently followed by reaction. Discouragement has been the result. Systematic Benevolence has been neglected, and Sabbath meetings had been nearly discontinued! Held over twenty meetings. New resolutions were formed, and Sabbath services are to be revived, and s. s. to be paid. The pledge for 1876 is $129.00; and $67.00 were paid at our last meeting. Brethren and sisters at G., Don't grow cold. Let your watchword be, Faithfulness!
Jan. 15, 16, held quarterly services at Lovington. Several were present from Cerro Gordo. Three were immersed; and five were received into fellowship.
Visited Dalton and Cerro Gordo, and found some of our acquaintances growing stronger in the truth. Several need aid. Some desire baptism soon. Hope Bro. Bliss will visit them in February or March. Friends in Illinois, arouse and labor. God is willing to command his blessing upon us.
G. W. COLCORD.
Martinsville, Ill., Jan. 28, 1876.

HAMLER, HENRY CO., OHIO.

By T. J. Butler

Have just closed a meeting of nearly five weeks’ continuance at the above place. Roads almost impassable from deep mud, much opposition by way of slanderous falsehoods, to prejudice the people, and a protracted United Brethren meeting at the same time only one and a half miles away, were some of the unpleasant surroundings. Yet we had a good hearing all through. About six years ago, a small company was raised up here, but afterward were not visited and strengthened in their lonely and isolated condition. As a result, discouragement had swallowed up some, the deceitfulness of riches had choked the word in others, and only three held a connection with a distant church. This was another hindrance.
As I realized these facts, I wondered if we, as a people, had not a lesson from Christ directly to the point in his address to Simon, “Feed my lambs.” While the shepherd should go in search of the lambs straying upon the mountains, those in the fold should not be left to famish for want of food.
As the result of our labors, all the old friends of the cause except one have renewed their determination to keep the law of God. We are glad we can report our friends, Samuel and Geo. Edwards and their wives, among those who have again rallied to the standard. Several who never before had known our faith took a stand with us, so that nineteen, in all, have signed the covenant, and several others are keeping the Sabbath. Organized a Sabbath-school of twenty-six members; also a Tract and Missionary Society. Mrs. B. obtained four subscribers for the INSTRUCTOR. May God bless and guide these dear friends to eternal life. T. J. BUTLER.

WISCONSIN

By D. Downer

Since my last report I have visited the church at Modena. They have passed through trials that have somewhat discouraged them, but some are moving forward; Bro. Sweet, their elder, has moved away, which is a great loss to them.
I next visited the Burnside church. Had good meetings. The church was encouraged, and seemed to feel the importance of living more devoted to God.
I then visited the Arkansaw church. Found them in rather a bad condition. As is the case in many churches, they have lived too much on others’ faults. Since my labors here, all have manifested a spirit of confession, and are forsaking their sins. They are intending to build a meeting-house in the spring. We have hired a large hall in which to hold meetings, the school-house not being large enough to hold the people. The friends have donated enough to pay for the use of the hall. Two have come forward for prayers. After organizing a Tract and Missionary Society, I shall go to the Burnside quarterly meeting, then to Augusta to fulfill appointments long promised.
Our churches are dealing very unjustly with “Sister Mattie,” and are far behind in paying her tenth. I hope Bro. Carright’s article on Systematic Benevolence will stir up our Wisconsin brethren, and that we shall come up to our figures. D. DOWNER.
Jan. 26, 1876.

MANTENO, ILLINOIS.

By T. M. Steward

After a trial of two weeks in Manteno, and failing to get a hearing, I went into the country to a school-house, and found people willing to hear. But the weather was cloudy and rainy, and the roads muddy all the time. But I thought while people would come, I would preach. When they could not come with teams many came on foot. I had a fair hearing all the time for seven or eight weeks. More than one half of my regular attendance have decided to keep the Sabbath—some fifteen—and others are investigating. We have interesting Sabbath meetings. Those who have embraced the truth are poor, but I trust honest and in earnest to serve God. Some were brought from the world to become praying men. To God be all the praise.
I have just commenced meetings in a new place, while I meet with those lately come out on the Sabbath. Oh! that I may be lifted out of self, to preach Christ in all his loveliness to this people.
T. M. STEWARD.
Jan. 20, 1876.

MINNESOTA

By F. W. Morse

Dec. 24, went to Cannon City to join Bro. Hill in holding meetings there. Remained there about two weeks. We had a very good place in which to hold meetings, as some of the interested friends had opened the Disciple church, and everything was provided in good order. There were some good, substantial people who took a stand to keep the commandments. May God make them pillars in his work.
Near Janesville, where I now am, the interest is beyond what I expected. Fifteen or more have commenced to keep all the commandments. The power of God has been manifested in a remarkable manner. Hard hearts have broken down, and the confessions and testimonies of the dear souls who have separated themselves from the world to obey God have been most cheering. Two brethren, who were Adventists formerly, have taken hold of the Sabbath, and rejoice in present truth. The work seems to affect the people by families; old and young are alike stirred by the power of the truth. I do not know how extensive the work may become. Bro. H. C. Bullis, of Eagle Lake, is with me now. Pray for us. F. W. MORSE.

RHODE ISLAND.

By P. C. Rodman

The monthly meeting at Niantic, Jan. 15, 16, was good. Several renewed their covenant with God and his people, and decided to press on with more earnestness for the overcomer's reward. All spoke of the meeting as a profitable one. May each pay their vows to the Most High in doing duty cheerfully and faithfully.
P. C. RODMAN.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN N. Y.

By S. B. Whitney

Since my last report, I have held meetings over two weeks with the friends in Litchfield and Frankfort. At Litchfield there was some interest among outsiders, but the roads were so extremely bad it was not reasonable to expect a large attendance. Still, the influence of the meetings seemed to be good. The meetings closed with the appointments made by Bro. Haskell and R. L. Whitney. Bro. Haskell was called home, and was unable to return in time for the appointment, which was a disappointment to all. My brother was present, however, and assisted the friends in arranging S. B., amounting to over $100, to commence with the Conference year. Circumstances had prevented this being done before.
The friends in Frankfort seem to be firm and doing well. Several of them met with us at Litchfield New Year's day, which was a good day with us.
I also attended the meetings at Brookfield, by request of my brother, on account of the absence of Bro. H. This meeting was very good, but the weather and roads prevented a general gathering, and some were away, so that not all was accomplished that was desired. The S. D. Baptists were holding a general meeting at this time, and in their service the evening after the Sabbath they courteously invited us to occupy the desk, which we did, speaking on the Seal of God, which seemed to give general satisfaction. The next day their pastor, Eld. Todd, attended our meeting all day, manifesting considerable interest. This was the more gratifying to our people as there has always existed a want of that union that should be felt between the two denominations.
The 13th inst., started for Tonawanda, attending a good meeting at Kirkville, by request, on the way. At T., I found but little encouragement, and after holding a meeting and visiting among the friends what I could, and attending a ministerial association of the Disciples, I came to this place the 21st, by the invitation of Bro. N. R. Staines, and by the advice of the Conference Committee. Bro. Staines' home is in Michigan, but he has been spending the last year among his friends in this vicinity, on account of his health. By judicious visiting and tract distribution quite an interest has been raised, and the opening seems very fair. Although the weather and roads continue bad, and it is only a country place, the attendance has ranged from about forty to nearly a hundred, and we hope for good results.
S. B. WHITNEY.
Sweden, Monroe Co., Jan. 27, 1876.

THAT BROTHER H.

By H. A. St. John

He is an eastern man. New England, I conclude, is his field of labor. It appears that there is a Tract and Missionary Society there, of about two hundred members who are well drilled, and have become very efficient. It is gratifying indeed to hear of their progress in the good work. And they are not selfish, either, but by their love and good works are trying to provoke other Tract Societies to the same. Their gentle hints of what others might do, compared with what they do do, and their kind admonitions and words of good cheer, are not lost but are gradually having their effect. We know that we have been not a little provoked in this way.
But we have sometimes thought that our brother overestimated our ability to do—not our real ability; for we are assured that we are not doing one-twentieth part of what we might do; but as a Society we have not learned how, and have not been consecrated to God and the work. If our strength and efficiency were according to our numbers, they would be great indeed; but it must be remembered that most of our Tract Society members are just beginning to drill in the awkward squad, while many others belong to the home guards. We long for the time to come that whenever a call is made there may be a response along the whole line, and that all, or nearly all, may report, “Ready for duty.” We long for a well-drilled, enthusiastic Tract and Missionary Society. We have very strong faith that we shall have it. Let our dear brother and any one else whose soul is in the message, still point out duty, and encourage with words of good cheer. Progress is being made, and we hope sometime to come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty. Courage in the Lord, brethren.
H. A. St. John.

ILLINOIS

By C. H. Bliss

Since my last report, I have labored among the friends of the cause at Greenup, Oakland, Campbell, Milton Station, Lovington, Dalton City, Princeville, Eugene, Martinsville, and at one or two other points where we have but few brethren. In some of these places, a few are drawing back, I fear, “unto perdition;” however, new ones are coming in to fill their places. Upon the whole, I think the cause is making advancement.
It is sad to think that some of our older brethren are losing their first love; that their zeal and energy are on the decrease. But we remember that “the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.” Only two of that mighty host who left Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, reached the promised land; and “these things happened unto them for examples; and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” Let us read the 3d and 4th chapters of Hebrews, and take warning.
Near Oakland, some new ones have embraced the truth and most of the brethren seem to be growing strong. May the Lord save his remnant people from backsliding.
C. H. BLISS.

NORTH TISBURY, MASS.

By D. A. Robinson

The interest to hear is good still. Many are in the valley of decision. The M. E. minister gave out last Sunday that he would speak on the Sabbath question, and would prove from the Bible and history that the first day should now be kept. We hope his discourse may make the truth shine more clearly. D. A. ROBINSON.

MONTICELLO, MINN.

By D. P. Curtis; L. M. Ells

We closed our meetings here Jan. 30. Twelve have taken a firm stand to observe the Sabbath in the different neighborhoods where we have labored. Others are interested, who we hope may yet obey God. We are going from this place to Otsego, about ten miles distant, where there is a desire to hear the truth. If the way opens, we design to commence meetings there immediately; if not, we intend to go to Ellsworth, in Wisconsin, where there has been a call for us for several weeks. We desire to work wherever the Spirit opens the way before us. D. P. CURTIS. L. M. ELLS.

STURGEON BAY, WIS.

By H. W. Decker

Jan. 16, I closed a course of lectures at Sturgeon Bay. The interest was not very good. Eight substantial persons decided to fear God and keep his commandments. Among the number is a prominent lawyer. He has held the office of district attorney for twelve years, and has served two terms in the State legislature. There were four Sabbath-keepers in the place when I went there. They now have regular meetings established.
I am now at Fish Creek, Door Co. Have had six meetings. The interest is good. The house is crowded every night. I never saw a people more eager to hear the truth. H. W. Decker.
Jan. 24, 1876.

ST. ANNE AND KANKAKEE, ILL.

Bro. Morin writes respecting his meetings among the French in these places:—
My meetings in St. Anne have been very well attended. I have also held a very good Sabbath meeting a few miles from Kankakee. In Kankakee there were present two Frenchmen, a father and his son-in-law, who do not keep the Sabbath, but they avow their belief that it is the right day. Their hearts were touched in that meeting. The father grasped my hand with emotion, and wished me much success in the conversion of sinners. I think we shall count soon two brothers more, and perhaps with them their families. I pray the Lord to enlighten them.
The Protestant ministers whom I meet are treacherous, denying to-day what they have for years preached for the edification of their churches, for the purpose of resisting the truth. I know a first-day Baptist minister who has lost many members of his church by the violent opposition which he has made, and continues to make, against S. D. Adventists. He had formerly preached obedience to the word of God, also obligation to keep Sunday, and obedience to the law of God. Now he preaches to fight against the present truth. He said that in order for a religion to be holy and just it must have for its basis not only the Bible, but also the learned men; that is, the fathers of the church. Secondly, he denied the necessity of keeping a special day, leaving to man's discretion the choice of a day, provided it is one day in seven. Thirdly, he taught that the immutable law of God was abrogated at the cross; also even giving to understand that God had not written with his own finger the ten commandments on the tables of stone. Most of the members of his church, perceiving his hypocrisy, have left him. Several of his flock have become Adventists, and have embraced the truth which their minister rejects. Some of them are held by the ties of the world. May they break them soon and enter the field of the Saviour.
In St. Anne I met a French lady who told me that she remembered, in her childhood, having heard of people who lived at Soligny, at the foot of the Jura mountains in France, who kept the Sabbath. These persons were not Jews, but Christians; this was about sixty years ago. The village is not far from Switzerland.
There is much work to be done here, but I am of good courage. I pray God to help and not forsake me.

Better Than Ever.

A Subscriber writes from Jefferson Co., N. Y.:—
I think the REVIEW better than ever before. The HEALTH REFORMER is something to be proud of. Our publications are the very life and soul of the third angel’s message. May God bless them and speed them on their errand of love and mercy and warning to those sitting in darkness.

WISCONSIN T. & M. SOCIETY.

By O. A. Olsen; E. R. Gillett

The quarterly meeting of the Wisconsin Tract and Missionary Society was held at Oakland, Jefferson Co. Wis., Jan. 21–23, 1876. The President, O. A. Olsen, in the chair. Prayer by Elds. Sanborn and Olsen. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The report for the present quarter showed the following:—
No. of districts, 15; No. of reports, 13; No. of families visited, 550; No. of letters written, 160; No. of new subscribers for REVIEW, 20; INSTRUCTOR, 115; REFORMER, 80; SIGNS, 52; TIDENDE, 36; ADVENT HAROLD, 1; REVIEWS distributed, 600; INSTRUCTORS, 90; REFORMERS, 225; SIGNS, 85; almanacs, 610; pages of pamphlets loaned and given away, 96.000.
Rec’d on membership, $ 36.00 Donations, 172.00 Book sales, 62.50 Total, $270.50
Voted, that the brethren in La Cross County be permitted to unite with Dist. No. 15.
Adjourned until 3 o’clock, P. M.

SECOND SESSION.

Meeting assembled at the hour appointed. Prayer by Bro. Tenney.
On motion, $150.00 were voted for Camp-meeting purposes, to be raised by the several districts according to their financial standing.
Adjourned to call of Chair.

THIRD SESSION.

First-day, Jan. 23, 9 o’clock A. M.
Executive Committee on tent and camp-meeting fund reported as follows:—
Tent, rope, & freight, $342.32 Camp-meeting expenses, groceries, &c. 110.59 Total, 452.91 Rec’d from treasurer, 445.14 Due Committee, 7.77
Treasurer’s report read, which was as follows:—
Received, from July 1875 to Jan. 18, 1876, $246.93 Paid out, 142.00 Balance on hand, 104.93
The meeting was quite well attended, a good spirit manifested throughout, and much good done. Eight districts were represented by directors, or by leading brethren, and all went away resolved to engage anew in the work. Bro. Olsen spoke upon the necessity of united action, and urged that it was indispensably necessary that directors be fully alive to the work. In those districts where the director was fully aroused, a good report was returned; but where the director was faithless and unbelieving, little, or nothing, was done. The people will not rise higher than those that lead. How necessary, then, that those who have the oversight of this work should be men of energy and courage in the Lord.
Adjourned sine die.
O. A. OLSEN, Pres.
E. R. GILLETT, Sec.

An Aged Sabbath-Keeper.

By J. W. McWilliams

While lecturing in Crawford Co., Iowa, I was requested to visit an elderly lady, who keeps the seventh-day Sabbath. I called, and found her agreeable and entertaining, although she is eighty-five years of age. From her lips I received some facts in her history which were very interesting to me, and may prove the same to some of the readers of the REVIEW.
She was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1790. Her mother, who was a believer in the Jewish religion, was a witness of the dark day, and considered it an omen of the approach of the Messiah, a fulfillment of Joel 2:30. Her father died when she was but ten years of age, at which time she was separated from her mother and thrown into the hands of strangers. She has no further recollections of her mother. She saw the stars fall in 1833, and was enabled to recognize in these things signs of the near approach of the second advent of our Lord, without having heard the third angel's message.
Being brought up under the influence of the Christian faith, she embraced the same; but the impressions received from her mother's teaching in her early life resulted in the conviction that the seventh day was the Sabbath, which she has endeavored to keep for thirty years. She expressed her faith and confidence in God with simplicity, and is now patiently waiting the return of the Bridegroom, whom she thinks she may live to see. The words of our Saviour came forcibly to my mind, “Thou art not far from the kingdom.”
J. W. McWILLIAMS.
Little Sioux, Harrison Co., Iowa.
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