p. 48 | Review and Herald, Vol. 13, No. 6. (12/30/1858)

Earlier text: THE THIRD COMMANDMENT—A QUERY

Striving to Overcome

By Sarah F. Sharpe

From Sister Sharpe.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I am trying in my feeble way to keep all the commandments of God, and I feel to thank and praise his name that he has led me in a way that I knew not of, and constrained me to turn from my evil ways, before it was everlastingly too late. I often mourn over my own lukewarmness and unfaithfulness, and in the bitterness of my heart exclaim with the Psalmist, O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. If it was not for the precious promises, I should feel almost discouraged at times, the darkness presses so heavily upon me, and the temptations of the enemy are so strong. But I think of what Christ has promised to them that overcome, and I know his grace is sufficient for me. And then I think what he has suffered for me, how he left the glory he had with the Father, and came here and led a life of suffering. He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief, wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed. Isa. liii, 5. Dear brethren and sisters, it encourages me when I think of these things. It makes trials and temptations seem as nothing. I feel willing to suffer with Christ if I may at last reign with him; I want to so live, that when Jesus comes to make up his jewels I may be among them, and be permitted with all the faithful to hear the welcome words, "Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Then I shall be satisfied."

I mean to try and hold out faithful, Be purified, made white, and tried; And gain an entrance to Christ's kingdom, O then I shall be satisfied!

I want to keep God's ten commandments, And fully in his word confide, And with his chosen, faithful children, To heaven at last be satisfied!

I want to stand upon Mount Zion, With the meek Lamb once crucified; And shout and sing his praise for ever, O then I shall be satisfied!

SARAH F. SHARPE. Green Spring, Ohio, Dec. 19th, 1858.

Seeking Holiness and Present Truth

By Mary Hawley

From Sister Hawley.

BRO. SMITH: It has never been my privilege to listen to a messenger who advocated the truths taught in the Review, but I have been a reader of the paper for the past three months, and esteem it very highly, as I think it is calculated to accomplish much good. I am a believer in holiness of heart, as I learned from my Bible, that without holiness no man shall see the Lord; and entire sanctification is what I am seeking. Still there are some things contained in the Review which I do not understand, though I would like to. Many have welcomed the Third Angel's Message, which is yet sealed to me, though I would like to be able to appreciate it. I believe that the brethren and sisters who write for the Review are striving to overcome, that they may have the tried gold and the white raiment. God grant that we may all have our lamps trimmed and burning, ready to enter in to the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Yours in hope of the resurrection. MARY HAWLEY. Clermont, Iowa, Dec. 13th, 1858.

MARY HODGES

By Mary Hodges

From Sister Hodges.

Bro. Smith: I would inform the saints scattered abroad that there are a few of us here who are endeavoring to let our light shine before the world; but the torrent of opposition which we have to encounter is very great, and we sometimes feel that we are forsaken by the messengers, and all who might give us an encouraging word. Yet we rejoice that the saints are not all left in our circumstances; and when we read in the Review of God's dealings with his people in different places, and of the success of the gospel, our hearts leap with joy.

I find the gate leading to eternal life to be indeed strait, and narrow; but brethren and sisters, let us lift our eyes above the cares and perplexities of life, and fix them upon the prize that awaits us if we prove faithful unto the end. Our pilgrimage here will soon end, and the joys that await us will much more than overbalance all our trials and afflictions. I would like to ask those who are competent to answer the question, if it is not the duty of the disciples of Christ to celebrate his death and sufferings more frequently than many of them do?

Our Lord, indeed, gave no directions as to how often we should do it; but he says, "As oft as ye do it, ye do show forth the Lord's death till he come." And again, "Except ye eat of my body, and drink of my blood, ye cannot enter the kingdom of heaven." Is it not the duty of those whose prerogative it is to administer the sacrament, to see to it that the little flocks scattered here and there, have opportunity to celebrate this essential ordinance?

In hope of the rest that remains for the people of God,

MARY HODGES

Portland, Mich., Dec. 1858.

Request for Preaching at Okemos

Sister M. C. Trembly writes from Sanford, Mich., Dec. 14th, 1858: "We have not heard any preaching since Brn. Cornell and Holt were here two years ago. Cannot some of the messengers come to Okemos? There are some in this place that would like to hear."

OBITUARY.

By H. Miller

My mother in-law, Rebecca West, fell asleep in Jesus, April 6th, 1858, after an illness of five months. Her sufferings were great, but she endured them with the greatest patience. She had been keeping the Lord's Sabbath for one year, and had a strong hope of being rewarded at the resurrection of the just. She leaves a husband and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss; but they mourn not as those who have no hope.

Also, Mary Marledge, who had been living with us for six years, fell asleep Aug. 19th, 1858, aged, nearly fifteen years. Her disease was billious fever, and of short duration. She had many trials to undergo while keeping the Sabbath of the Lord; but she rejoiced on her death bed, that she had kept it, and entreated her relatives to keep it also; telling them if they would read the Bible, they would there learn that the seventh day was the Sabbath. We have hope that she will be rewarded with the just.

H. MILLER. Oneida Mills, Ohio.

THE WORLDLING'S GOD

Who would part with his God? I will part with my life rather than with my God. No wonder then that the covetous man so hugs his gold; it is his god. If you take that from him, he may cry with Micah when he lost his God, What have I more? His heaven is gone, his happiness is gone; his all is gone, if God be gone: I will not therefore wonder so much at the closeness of his hand, at the vainness of his heart. We count it singular wisdom, to keep that God we choose; but that is absolute folly, to choose that god we cannot keep.

Looking to Jesus in the Storm

How shall I stand in this storm, bear this burden or overcome these foes? By looking to Jesus, and trusting in him.

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Bro. M. B. Czechowski.

By James White

THIS brother feels very grateful to the friends who have assisted him. Brn. Taylor and Whipple have done much for him, considering their circumstances, for which Bro. C. is very grateful. It is fortunate for Bro. C. that he is near those brethren who have a care for him, and are well qualified to counsel with him in matters pertaining to his mission. We left with Bro. C. $80 to raise a mortgage from his place, and repair his house. A part of this has been handed to us by the brethren. Bro. C. needs help now to meet the daily wants of his family. Those who esteem it a pleasure to assist him in his mission, and help make up the sum we have advanced, can send means to this Office, or to C. O. Taylor, Rouse's Point, N. Y.

Brethren, you will not forget this Polish brother. Once he stood high as a priest in the church of Rome. For endeavoring to reform that corrupt church he suffered two years' imprisonment, was obliged to flee to England. He came to this country penniless, and in this land of plenty has felt pinching hunger, and has suffered for clothing. Yet he has labored cheerfully and zealously to teach the French people, and lead them to Christ. Providence has placed him with us. We will have a care for him. Be assured, dear brethren, that Bro. C. has great confidence in you, and rejoices greatly that he has at last found the true church. He is fully decided to go with this people. He believes that God is leading them, and feels safest in going with the body, rather than to follow his own judgment. This is a safe position for us all. Here is Bro. C.'s safety. May he ever keep in this position, lest his active mind, and zeal for the Lord, lead him too far. Others may be ungrateful for what the brethren do for them; but be assured that Bro. C. feels the deepest gratitude. When you enjoy plenty and peace of mind, remember that your brother may be in want, and great anxiety how he shall do his duty to his family, and fulfill his mission. Pray for him, and of your abundance send along something to supply his wants. JAMES WHITE.

Visit to Hillsdale.

By James White

Last Sabbath, the 11th, I spent with the church in Hillsdale. I found most of the church walking by sight and not by faith, looking at the things that are seen instead of the things that are unseen. It seems hard for some to realize that "tribulation worketh patience, and patience experience."

I had considerable freedom in presenting the truth, and exhorting to obedience; but, contrary to the expectation of the church, I did not hold any meeting for the transaction of business, as I consider it better for the erring to make their confession to the church, and to be held to a confession, when a wrong spirit is manifested, rather than to bear the disagreeable burden of a tedious trial, wherein the Spirit is often grieved away, and many leave more dark and tried than when they came together. The churches need to learn that they have something to do when trials arise, beside burdening the messengers with scenes of strife and contention. I was gratified to see indications of a better state of things before I left.

On First-day morning two were baptized, one of them having lately embraced the message. J. H. W.

Large Charts

By James White

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Payment for Books

By James White

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APPOINTMENTS.

Providence permitting I intend to meet with the church in Jefferson Co., N. Y., at their next monthly meeting, Jan. 7th, and remain with them over Sabbath and First-day. The brethren can arrange for meetings as they think best.

Also by request a general meeting of the church is appointed at Bro. Ira Abbey's, North Brookfield, Madison Co., N. Y., Sabbath, Jan. 15th, 1859, to continue over First-day. It is expected the ordinances will be administered at this meeting. Brethren in different localities in the vicinity are invited to meet with us.

F. WHEELER.

Providence permitting there will be a conference at Wright, Ottawa Co., Mich., commencing Jan. 21st, at 1 o'clock p. m., and hold over Sabbath and First-day.

Bro. and sister White and Bro. Loughborough may be expected.

J. B. FRISBIE.

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