Bro. WHITE: July 8 we commenced Quarterly Meeting with the church of Poy Sippi, and continued meetings six days. Our American neighbors turned out enough to fill the house, and seemed to be some interested.
The Lord was with us and the brethren were refreshed. A few have gone astray lately, and not willing to listen to reproof, they were dropped, four in number.
The third angel's message is drawing a dividing line. Those who go forward are more united and firm. Those who turn away often become enemies. The message develops the true character of individuals. Wrong faith and practice cannot thrive where its principles are carried out.
Union and love is increasing a little in this church. Though some leave the ranks, yet others come in, and those who remain press together.
July 13, commenced meetings in Rosendale. Here are a few Sabbath-keepers, but they are not fully in the message. If their conversation was more in harmony with the message, there would be a better opening for the truth.
We had nine meetings which were well attended. But the people were getting so busy with the harvest that we thought it more prudent to not continue the lectures, but rather wait to introduce the Sabbath and other testing subjects at some future and more favorable opportunity.
July 22, we attended Quarterly Meeting at Mackford. Not many present.
This church is hindered in its progress by some backward members, and does not enjoy so much life as they have in time past. A church ought to be active enough at least to make efforts to cut off members which they themselves consider worthless. May the Lord help my brethren to anoint their eyes, and keep near to Jesus.
July 29, and 30, had a Quarterly Meeting at Marquette. Well attended. Had freedom and enjoyed the meeting well. Sunday forenoon preached the funeral discourse of a man who had lately died in town. House crowded. Good attention, while I tried to point them to the hope of Israel.
The time between these meetings I spent at home working to supply the wants of family.
August 5 and 6, had Quarterly Meeting at Lodi. There was a good gathering, and we were much blessed. I formed some happy acquaintances here with brethren whom I had not seen before. They were anxious to have me introduced to the Norwegians, so I tried last night to have a meeting with them. They had but a few hours' notice, yet the house was crowded, and they listened attentively while I spoke on the signs of the times. I intend to meet with them again to-night. After that I expect to be on my way to Minnesota.
JOHN MATTESON.
Lodi, Wis. Aug. 7, 1865.
Obituary Notices.
DiED, July 24th 1865, of croup-diphtheria, accompanied with typhoid fever, our youngest son, Hiram, aged 5 years, 3 months, and 17 days. For five days and nights we anxiously watched every symptom, and administered to every want, saying in our hearts, Thy will O God be done. At last death closed the eyes of the little sufferer.
An appropriate discourse was preached by Bro. S. B. Whitney from Jer. xxxi, 15-19. And we laid him in the dark grave, loving and desiring more than ever the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the just.
C. O. & M. W. TAYLOR.
DiED, in Jackson, Mich., July 27, 1865, of effusion of the lungs, Bro. J. Whitmore, aged 72 years, 1 month and 23 days, after an illness of eight days.
Bro. Whitmore was one of the first that embraced the truth in Michigan under the labors of Bro. Bates, and has always stood firm in the truth and been an honor to the cause he professed to love, and a blessing to the church. And while his seat is vacant in the house of prayer, we feel that our loss is his gain. Bro. W. died with a well-grounded hope and left the assurance that he will come forth and live again in the kingdom of God at the resurrection of the just.
A. PALMER.
Jackson, Mich. Aug. 12th, 1865.
Sickness of Bro. White.
By Editor
We have to announce this week, what the brethren and sisters, everywhere, will learn with exceeding regret, a sudden and dangerous attack of sickness upon Bro. White. Monday night, the 14th inst., he returned from Memphis, where he had been to hold meetings according to appointment in Review. While there, with his accustomed zeal in the work, he performed about two men's labor, and with a lack of rest, returned much worn and prostrated thereby. Last Wednesday morning he arose and proceeded, with sister White, to take his accustomed morning walk. They were passing through the garden of a brother, and he was in the act of opening an ear of corn, when a sudden dizziness seized him, his right arm fell powerless at his side, and it was evident that a partial shock of paralysis had come upon him. Immediate steps were taken to put him in the most favorable conditions for recovery, and appeal made to the great Source of help for all human afflictions. The shock was especially felt in the right arm, rendering it, below the elbow, utterly helpless, and also affecting the brain and the power of speech; yet enough strength of articulation was left him, to enable him to show the source to which his mind ever turns in times of need, by uttering the word, Pray! This the brethren and sisters here have tried to do, and have been blest in doing, receiving the assurance that God heard and answered.
Friday, he was taken on a lounge to his house. He can now move the fingers of the paralyzed hand, and use the hand to some extent; also his mind is free, and the power of speech restored; and though greatly prostrated by the attack, we think that through the blessing of God, he is now in a fair way of recovery. We ask those who know the value of his labors, and who can offer up the prayer of faith, and the fervent petitions of the righteous, which avail much, to pray for him, that his recovery may be speedy, complete, and permanent.
To the Churches in New England.
By John Nevins Andrews; M. E. Cornell
We have decided to pitch the New England tent at Skowhegan, Maine, August 11th. Should the interest warrant it we shall remain long enough to set forth the truth in this place. We request the treasurers of the different churches to forward means to J. N. Andrews, Topsham, Maine. All such sums will be receipted in the Review.
J. N. ANDREWS.
M. E. CORNELL.
Report from Bro. Byington.
By John Byington
BRO. WHITE: From July 28, to August 2, I was with the church in Hillsdale. We had six meetings, celebrated the ordinances, and one received baptism. We felt freedom of spirit with this church. This church is increasing in union and love, and learning better the way of truth and holiness. They have about fourteen hundred dollars pledged to build a meeting house (the one they have being too small), which they very much need. I was very glad to find sister Aldrich settled with them, where she can have the privilege of meetings, of which she has been long deprived. She gives $300, for their house.
Sabbath August 5 and 6, I had three meetings with the church in Hanover. Here are some tried brethren, who are good and true; but their number is small, some having moved away. Quite a number of those without attended our meetings both on Sabbath and first-day.
For some time past my voice has been weak, and for a few weeks past has so failed, as to make it difficult for me to go through the labor of meetings. Unless I can get help, I shall have to cease from labor in public. But the will of the Lord be done.
JOHN BYINGTON.
South Bend, Ind., Aug. 11, 1865.
Loughborough’s Appointment at Liberty
Bro. Loughborough's appointment at Liberty, Iowa, Aug. 26 and 27, is taken up in consequence of his being sent for to come to Battle Creek, on account of the sudden sickness of Bro. White. Bro. L. is requested to come immediately.
Labors in Minnesota.
By Isaac Sanborn
Bro. White: Pursuant to appointment I met the Church at Deerfield, Minn., July 28. Found them much confused on account of the wrong course which some had taken. I labored hard for three days against the wrong influences, when some began to see their wrongs and confess their way back; and I believe if they will only be faithful to the command of the apostle to examine themselves and be diligent in confessing their wrongs, that they will soon find their proper places again in this glorious cause, and thus redeem the cause from the reproach they have so unwisely brought upon it. The Lord gave me great liberty in presenting the practical truths so important for these times. Most all seemed to be cheered and encouraged to press on for the prize which is to be received at the end of the race. May God help all to be faithful is my prayer.
August 4, I came to Durand, Wis., much worn and reduced with my labors at Deerfield. Here I found the little flock in rather a scattered condition, as the elder had sold out and moved away. Here I preached seven times, after which I organized a church numbering twelve members. Bro. Carpenter was duly set apart to fill the office of local elder. They have a thoroughly organized s. b. fund of about $40,00 a year. Others who live off a number of miles in different places it is hoped will soon unite with them and also some right among them who are convinced and believe the truth. May the Lord bless this vine and strengthen and save it is my prayer.
ISAAC SANBORN.
Notice.
By N. M. Jordon
By request of the church at Hundred Mile Grove, Wis., I hereby give notice to the members of said church, that the following resolution was passed at our last Quarterly Meeting:
Resolved, That we consider it to be the duty of all the members who can, to be present at our Quarterly Meetings, or else to send a written report of their standing and determinations, to the elder of the church, to Lodi, Columbia Co., Wis. to be read at the meeting.
N. M. JORDON, Elder.
Hundred Mile Grove, Wis. Aug. 1, 1865.
Health Regained by Right Living.
Bro. J. L. Baker writes from Alba, Pa.: We feel very thankful for the light that has been given in regard to healthy food. When we received what was first published on the subject, I was near the grave with the chronic diarrhea. We immediately commenced a change in our living. We use no meat in our family, nor lard. We find graham bread far superior to other bread. I am now well of my complaint.
The Eve of a Mighty Revolution
A writer in the Christian Review says: "I am strongly persuaded that the present generation of men stand upon the very eve of the mightiest revolution that the annals of time record." "A silent, rapid, irresistible preparation has been making,—making, perhaps, for a sudden, subversive and universal change; what will it be?"
The Eve of Great Events
THE Presbyterian Expositor says: "We live in a day of unprecedented excitement and agitation, and the minds of all intelligent men are looking for great events. No wonder that some are expecting the second coming of the Son of God to subdue to himself all kingdoms, and reign on earth a thousand years. Beyond a question, we are on the eve of great events.
Appointments.
By H. C. Blanchard.
THE next Quarterly Meeting of the Seventh-day Advent church at Princeville, Ill., will be the first Sabbath and first-day of September, the second and third of the month. We hope to see a general gathering of the Sabbath-keepers in central Ill.
H. C. Blanchard.
Business Department.
By Editor
Business Notes.
WHO is it? Some one from Eddington, Me., sends for two copies of Sanctification. No name to the order.
C. PIXLEY.—Mr. Lincoln's favorite poem was published in Review, No. 28, Vol. xxv.
My P. O. address is Morrison, Whiteside Co., Ill.
ELI WICK.
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