In spite of the trials of the way, we can but look forward to that glad period when the glorious song of triumph will be sung by the hundred and forty-four thousand on the Mount Sion—a song that none can learn but that select company, because it is the song of their experience and victory—a song so full of gladness, thankfulness, and triumph at their wonderful deliverance by the mighty power of God for them, from the wicked powers of earth and hell combined. Says John, “And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God! And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy ways, thou King of saints, Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee: for thy judgments are made manifest.”
God has set his hand to recover the remnant of his people. Before them lies great tribulation, which they must meet—which they cannot escape: nothing but perfect obedience to the voice of their Leader will save them in that dread hour which is fraught with such fearful interest. All the cunning of men, inspired by Satan and his legions of darkness, will be set in array to overcome them. But the Holy Spirit has recorded for their special encouragement the view which John had of them, having gained the victory, standing with the Lamb on Mount Sion. “These are they which were not defiled with women.” They are free from the sins of Babylon, or the apostate churches. “These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth.” By faith they discern his atoning sacrifice, his priesthood and closing work in the heavenly sanctuary. By faith in God’s word they have followed in its precious light, till, having purified themselves by obedience to it, they are counted worthy to be redeemed from among men, and have become the first fruits unto God and the Lamb.
What wonder that from them bursts forth a song of holy triumph that none other could learn? Faintly, can we conceive of the amazing seraphic bliss and glory of that song that will resound through Heaven’s wide arches. The joys that are held out before us far outweigh the joys and sorrows of earth. It is ours to run for the prize, and to so run as to obtain. Ours to sing that song when we shall be crowned with victory. There the weary and worn servant of God will find an exceeding weight of glory as the reward of a lifetime of toil here, coupled with discouragements. There the sick and sorrowing of earth will find a sweet rest, and their bodies will be toned with an immortal vigor—no more weighed down, but free, yea, free from suffering and sin. Oh! let me be one of that number that will have their robes washed white in the blood of the Lamb, join that song, and share that rest.
A. M. LINDSLEY.
Tract and Missionary Work in Iowa.
By Jeremiah Rhodes
ACCORDING to previous arrangement, Bro. H. Nicola met with the church at Woodburn, Iowa, March 1, 2. He was accompanied by Bro. Ben Auten of Knoxville, Iowa. Although the weather was quite stormy, the school-house was well filled. On Sabbath, Bro. Nicola spoke on health reform, and the necessity of putting away idols, which it is hoped did some good in the way of inducing some of the brethren to leave the use of tobacco.
There was much of the good Spirit of God felt by the brethren and sisters during this meeting. Some who had grown cold and backslidden, resolved to make a new start for the kingdom, with a firm determination to walk in the light of God’s word.
On Sunday, there was a meeting of the Tract and Missionary Society of District No. 6, of the Iowa and Nebraska Conference.
The report of labor is, Money rec’d from sale of books, 679 pages, $1.55.
No. of families visited, 45.
No. of new subscribers for REVIEW, 16; for Reformer, 1; Instructor, 5.
Pamphlets and tracts loaned and given away, pages, 8713.
Books loaned, 192.
On the 5th, Bro. Nicola met with the church at Osceola and organized Systematic Benevolence to the amount of $235.00.
JEREMIAH RHODES, Sec.
Osceola, Iowa, March 19, 1873.
Putting away our Sins.
By M. J. Bahler
Is there not a more extended meaning to these words than some of us have thought? Do they not reach backward, as well as forward? Is there not danger of our resting down satisfied with a sort of general confession of past sins, such as, I know I have been a great sinner, without putting away, really and truly, sins of the past?
Our efforts to overcome present and future temptations will avail us very little if past sins are not thoroughly and heartily put away.
And is there any real putting away of past sins without personal confession to the one we have injured; and also reparation as far as it lies in our power? It seems to me there is not. Putting away sins, means something more than ceasing to sin.
Dig deep, and lay the foundation sure. It is very essential to do this in forming a Christian character. Dear reader, did you dig in laying your foundation, or did you say, I know I have been a great sinner; I see my past life is all filled up with filth and rubbish; it is poor work, and I will begin right there to do differently; I will now lay my foundation for a better life? Too many build thus, and this is why they do not stand. They did not go to work in earnest, and tear up the rubbish of past sins by hearty personal confession. It will not do to build upon the uneven surface soil; we must dig. Don't think the past is all right because it is forgotten; no, but go to work and dig, praying God to help you that every past sin may be completely dug out, and your foundation be laid deep and sure.
I know that this is no easy work. It is against nature to pick out the sin, and confess to the person; but oh! my brother, my sister, there is a rich blessing which will follow you if you make clean work. You will gain a strength which he who confesses his sins all in a bundle never obtains.
M. J. Bahler.
Obituary Notices.
By George I. Butler
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
DIED, near Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Feb. 25, 1873, our beloved brother, Jacob Hare, aged fifty-two years, eight months, and twelve days.
Bro. Hare was born in Green Co., Ohio, in 1820. He was converted at an early age, and was a class-leader in the Methodist church for many years, and during the last years of his connection, held a license to exhort. He began to keep the Sabbath of the Lord in 1863. Since that time, he has been a firm believer in the doctrines held by our people. He received a license to preach, from the Iowa Conference, in June, 1871, and was ordained to the ministry in June, 1872. He labored with the Southern Iowa tent last summer with great earnestness. He was taken sick with pleurisy and inflammation of the brain, Dec. 14. He partially recovered from this attack, so as to go to town upon business, but had a relapse, and gradually sank, till death closed the scene. He had all the care in his sickness that kind affection could bestow.
Bro. Hare was an ardent, energetic man, of decided convictions; one whose influence would be felt among any class of associates. He never feared to express his convictions decidedly whatever others might think. There was no taint of double-dealing about him. During the last year, he consecrated himself especially to the work of God, and in his last sickness, as he drew near to the close of earthly hopes, he became as meek and tender spirited as a child. He seemed to summon up all the past scenes of his life, and he examined them critically, that he might clear himself of everything that was wrong. He felt that the Lord Jesus came very near to him, and he seemed every way prepared to close his earthly career. I had the happiness of sharing his affection and confidence, and as I write these poor lines I feel the loss of a faithful and devoted friend. A large circle of friends mourn their loss. He was a most affectionate husband and father, and that sad-stricken family circle can never be complete till formed anew in the golden city. God grant that it may there unite without the loss of one. His church and Conference have met with a sad loss. Yet we cannot mourn so much for him as for those he has left behind. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth!” He rests in hope, while we are left to toil, to suffer, and to wait. May our closing scene be as peaceful and full of hope as was that of our brother now sleeping so sweetly beneath the sod.
GEO. I. BUTLER.
J. B. GOODRICH
By J. B. Goodrich
DIED, in Canaan, Me., March 7, 1873, of diabetes, Sumner Holt, aged 62 years.
In 1867, when the Canaan church was organized by Bro. D. M. Canright, Bro. Holt was chosen and ordained elder, which office he held until the day of his death. He was one that loved the whole message, therefore was never heard to murmur or complain. We feel that a good brother has fallen by the hand of death, and is laid away as one of the jewels, to be gathered when Jesus comes. He leaves a wife and four children, and a large circle of friends, to mourn their loss. May the Lord bless and sanctify to them this deep affliction which has come so suddenly upon them. A few thoughts from Rev. 14: 13, were presented on the day of the funeral for the consolation of the bereaved friends, by the writer.
J. B. GOODRICH
Death of William Gatchell in Brunswick, Maine
By L. L. Cushing
DIED, in Brunswick, Maine, March 7, 1873, William Gatchell, aged seventy years. The subject of the above notice was a worthy and respectable citizen, and for many years an active member of the Baptist Church. Some eight years ago he embraced the third angel's message. He has ever adorned his profession with a well-ordered life and a godly conversation. He was always in attendance at meeting, and took an active part in all the exercises. In the death of Bro. Gatchell, the church sustain a great loss. He leaves an aged wife and three children to mourn their loss. May God sanctify this affliction to their good. L. L. CUSHING.
P. M. LAMSON
By P. M. Lamson
DIED, at Olcott, N. Y., March 11, Maria Lamson, in the seventieth year of her age. Our dear Mother had been severely afflicted with rheumatism for many years, which finally terminated in consumption. Patience sweetened the bitter cup of suffering that was given her to drink, and she joyfully anticipated the time when “the lame shall leap as an hart.” Although “her loving voice no longer will greet the coming of our feet,” we know her sufferings are ended and that she rests in bright hope. Comforting words were spoken by Bro. Cottrell from Rev. 14: 13.
P. M. LAMSON
Meetings in the New England Conference
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand
Meetings in the New England Conference.
THE quarterly meeting of District No. 2 will be held in Boston, April 12, 13. Of District No. 3, at New Ipswich, April 19, 20. The general quarterly meeting of the New England Conference will be held at Amherst, N. H., April 26, 27. The quarterly meeting of District No. 4 will be held in connection with the general quarterly meeting at the last-mentioned place.
I have taken the liberty to appoint the above meetings instead of the directors, whose business it is, that they may not interfere with the ministerial lectures which we expect will commence May 1. A general attendance is expected at these meetings, as matters concerning the lectures will be considered. S. N. HASKELL.
QUARTERLY and Tract Society meetings in Iowa as follows: District No. 3, at Washington, April 12 and 13. Dist. No. 4, Richland, 19 and 20. Meeting to commence Friday evening. Hope there will be a general turnout at these meetings. H. NICOLA.
QUARTERLY meeting for the church at Kickapoo Center, Wis., on the first Sabbath and first-day in April, 1873. We expect preaching. We invite our friends from other churches. Come prepared to work for Jesus. By order of the church. ELI OSBORN.
THE next quarterly meeting for Convis and Walton will be held at Convis, Sabbath, April 5, and continue over first-day if thought best. Sister churches are cordially invited. Bro. Lamson is expected. J. SISLEY, Clerk.
THE quarterly meeting of the church at Waterloo, Grant Co., Wis., will be held April 26 and 27, 1873, at their house of worship. Bro. Atkinson is expected at this meeting. We cordially invite the brethren and sisters at Mount Hope and Bloomington to attend. JEHIEL GANIARD.
THE next quarterly meeting of the churches of Lisbon, Anamosa, and Marion, Iowa, will be held at Marion, April 12 and 13. Also a general meeting of T. and M. Society, Dist. No. 2, same date. A. W. CUMMINGS, Clerk.
Change of Management at the Advent Christian Times
We see by the last number of the Advent Christian Times (Eld. Himes' paper), that the management of the paper, and that of the Association by which it is published, have just changed hands. A. W. Tucker is now business agent, and L. C. Collins, editor, in place of Wm. L. Himes, who has resigned both these offices.
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Fruit for Minnesota.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
In the line of food, our people in Minnesota feel the need of fruit more than any other thing. As we drop the use of tobacco, tea, coffee, but especially meat, we feel this want more than other people. Wheat is abundant, good, and cheap, and fair graham flour can be had at almost any mill, if wished. Cows are cheap and pastures plenty. Corn, potatoes, beans, peas, and all kinds of garden vegetables of the very best quality can be raised in abundance, with little labor. These are the very things which we health reformers need the most. The trouble is, the farmers spend all their labor in raising wheat, corn, and stock, while fruit and garden vegetables are almost entirely neglected, and not being able to buy much beyond what they raise themselves, the table does not generally present a very great variety. Take from these tea, coffee, and meat, and there is not much but bread and potatoes left. Hence many think they cannot live the health reform.
Now as spring is coming on, I want to suggest a change in some things. Instead of spending all your time and strength in raising wheat and corn, take a part of that time and raise a good garden. It will not be labor lost, I assure you. Provide a good supply for your family the year round. It will be money in your pockets and health in your bones. The more vegetables you have, the less flour you will use. Do not put out a garden and leave it for your wife to tend, or for it to grow up to weeds, as most do. Take hold of it in earnest; give it a fair trial, and you will never be sorry.
But can fruit be raised in Minnesota? Yes; I know it can from what I have seen. Strawberries, raspberries, currants, gooseberries, and other small fruits do well, so far as I have seen, as well as in other States. There is no reason why every family, with a little labor, and a small expense on the start, cannot have all they can use the year round of these fruits. Put out this spring, next year they will produce a crop. If you are not able to buy many, then buy a few plants on the start, and you will soon raise all you want. Indeed, if you cannot buy any, then go to the woods and get wild ones. You will be surprised to see how well they will do. Some who have tried the wild raspberry say it is about as good as the tame. Send for the little ten cent tract at the Office, “How to Cultivate Small Fruit.” Also see W. C. White’s advertisement of small fruit. Come, brethren, take hold of this matter now. Do not lose another year. I will give you any information you want.
Last summer I saw trees which had been planted four or five years, loaded down with fruit. True, the apples were not large, but they were good—they were apples. At the county fair at Hutchinson, held last fall, I was surprised to see such a large, fine variety of apples, grapes, plums, pears, &c. I know they can be raised in a short time if the proper varieties are obtained.
In no State where I have been are these things needed more by our people than in Minnesota. The country is new, and people have thought they could not raise them; hence, proper efforts have not been made. I hope to see a good advance made in the health reform in Minnesota this year; but it cannot be done without attending to these things. Hence, I urge them upon your attention.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Parma, Mich.
The Western Camp-Meetings.
In order that we may be prepared in season, as well as to save confusion, we request the several State Conference Committees west of Michigan (excepting California) to send in the places where their camp-meetings will be held the coming season, at once, so that when the time shall arrive for the appointment of these meetings, we shall know the place. It is important that these be known in time so that sufficient opportunity be given for those who desire to attend, to make arrangements. It is desirable that all who can attend our camp-meetings should do so, for many of our people have no other chance to receive instruction in the truth during the whole year. We want, then, that the appointment should go out in good season, that we may have a general attendance. We hope these committees will see to this at once. Then this Committee can be prepared to make the appointment in due time. The Eastern Conference Committees can also bear this in mind and send in the names of places where their meetings will be held, at the proper time. Gen. Conf. Com.
Anniversary Sermons for Our Next Conference.
By S. N. Haskell; Uriah Smith; E. B. Gaskill
THE Committee appointed, at the last session of the General Conference to designate certain persons to prepare sermons “suitable to different portions of our Conference work,” to be “preached as introductory to those proceedings,” at our next Conference, have had the same under consideration, and submit the following report. Not having time to make the appointments before the Conference closed, the Committee take this method of making them known to those whom they may concern:
1. Opening sermon on the General Interests of the Cause. By Eld. James White.
2. Tract and Missionary Work. By Eld. S. N. Haskell.
3. The Proper Education of Our Youth. By Eld. J. N. Andrews.
4. Appeal to Young Men to Enter the Ministry. By Eld. Geo. I. Butler.
5. Objects of the Benevolent Association. By Eld. D. M. Canright.
6. Our Publishing Work. By Eld. James White.
The persons above designated will please mark these appointments, and prepare themselves to fulfill the duties assigned them at the time indicated, unless providentially prevented.
S. N. HASKELL,
U. SMITH,
E. B. GASKILL, } Com.
Danish Monthly.
By James White
SIXTEEN numbers of this journal have been issued. Cost up to this date is, $1520.76
Received on subscription and donation, 1288.86
Deficiency, $231.90
We hope subscribers will pay up promptly, and that the friends of the Danish Mission will continue to donate of their abundance.
Volume one of the Advent Tidende, bound in paper covers, will be sent by mail, post-paid, for 75 cents. This is an excellent volume to put into the hands of those candid persons who read only the Danish language. J. W.
The Saints’ Inheritance.
By James White
A REVISED edition of the excellent work entitled, The Saints’ Inheritance, by Eld. J. N. Loughborough, is just issued and for sale at this Office. Sent by mail, post-paid, for the small sum of 10 cents. J. W.
Beware of Patent Well Auger Swindler
By Editor
Beware!
We learn that a person in Missouri, calling himself for the present W. W. Jilz, is sending out circulars of a patent well auger, to our brethren, addressed “to any male subscriber of the REVIEW AND HERALD.” He claims to be a Seventh-day Adventist, and that he will make special bargains with S. D. Adventists and S. D. Baptists. This man is sailing under false colors. He is not a S. D. Adventist. He has no connection, and no sympathy, with this body, and on some points is bitterly opposed to our faith; and we are informed that he has not for some time observed the Sabbath at all. Respecting the merits of the auger, we have nothing to say; but the effort to induce Sabbath-keepers to purchase the right to use the instrument at what we deem exorbitant figures, under the special plea that he is a S. D. Adventist, and is giving them a wonderful bargain, is an imposition. Knowing the antecedents of this man, which will not bear exposure to the light, we are not surprised at his course in this matter. But we caution our brethren not to be fleeced by the specious pretense of extra offers, or the prospect of such a marvelous income as $50 a day.
Armour on Cyrus, Kurios, and the Four Seventies
In the Advent Christian Times of March 25, 1873, at the conclusion of an article entitled “The Four Seventies,” A. Armour says:—
“One thought more:— We must be in Babylon,—not of Babylon, till Cyrus,—Greek, Kurios—The Lord—comes. The coming of Cyrus, and the end of Babylon, is the first event in the endings of the times.”
The Greek word for Lord, Kurios, is not the Greek word for Cyrus, which is Kuros; a slight distinction, which would have materially affected Mr. A.’s criticism, had he noticed it.
Appeal to Relieve Elder T. J. Butler's Financial Burden
By James White
We were very happy to see Eld. T. J. Butler at the recent General Conference imbued with the spirit of our message. He has again given himself to the work, and God is blessing his labors in the conversion of souls.
We call attention to his affairs as set forth in REVIEW, Vol. 41, No. 2, by the President of our General Conference. In response to that appeal, a few brethren have come up nobly to the work of relief. We now appeal to those brethren who can lend this brother one hundred dollars each, without interest until he can sell his property in Missouri, to inform us immediately. We hold security on the farm, and the time for payment has past. When the money is raised, we shall sign over the security to the several one-hundred-dollar men, who can close up the matter at the time of their choice. Those who have not ready cash can have a few months’ time to raise it. We want to hear immediately from those who wish a part in this work of relieving an able and faithful servant of the Lord. Address
ELD. JAMES WHITE,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Meetings in Minnesota.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
We now have some fifteen or sixteen bodies of believers in Minnesota. It seems important that I should visit each of these, and I know I should find enough to do for a week or more in each place. I would like to do this; but if I should, it would take at least four months to get around, and all the summer would be gone, and nothing done in new fields. This must not be. We therefore propose to hold about three general meetings, one at Hutchinson, one perhaps at Jo Daviess, and one at Greenwood Prairie, or near there. If a proper effort is made, two-thirds of those in the State can be at these meetings, baptisms can be had, and all business matters attended to. Then will come our camp-meeting, which all should attend. Then Bro. Haskell will hold about three general meetings in the State, in early fall. Besides this, Bro. Grant will probably visit the churches not directly reached by these meetings. On the whole, I think this will be doing quite well by our churches. Now, brethren and sisters, when these meetings are held, all make a special effort to attend. If you fail to do this, our efforts will be largely lost. Think of the urgent calls for labor everywhere, not one tithe of which can be filled. Now, brethren, while you have help, do all you can to make the most of it. I believe you will, and that we shall see a large turn-out at these meetings. That time is short, we begin to believe and feel as never before. Don't stay at home to make money to be burned.