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Thoughts on the Revelation Progress
By Editor
We are now proceeding rapidly with Thoughts on the Revelation. The delays in this work, occasioned by the necessity of our giving our attention from time to time to other matters, have been to us very vexatious. We hope now to be able to proceed to its completion without interruption. Brethren need not order till it is announced as ready.
Set Good Examples before the Children.
By A. C. Bourdeau
At the close of my last report, I made a brief statement about the prosperity of the cause in West Enosburgh, Vt., and spoke of an interesting meeting held Dec. 8, during which nineteen united with the church, nine of whom were youth and children of Sabbath-keepers. Truly our hearts were filled with joy, and we felt to praise our heavenly Father, when we saw our children identifying themselves more fully with the people of God, in covenanting to “keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.”
Since then I have spent a few weeks with the church at home, holding three meetings per week, and visiting lonely ones who live at a distance from Sabbath-keepers; and I am happy to say that the good work is still progressing among the young in Enosburgh and vicinity, which evinces that the parents are also trying to get into a better place.
It is very evident that when parents practice the truth faithfully, their children are induced to respect and love them more. They have more confidence in their religion and in the truth. But when parents who make a profession do not strictly perform their duty in living out the truth, the children are led to lose confidence in them, and to disregard the truth; and often when they are favorably inclined to serve the Lord, on account of the inconsistent course of their parents, they become disheartened, lose their interest in the things of God and their own salvation, and thus are shut out of the kingdom.
Some complain about their children because “they do not pray,” or “they do not keep the Sabbath,” etc., while they are guilty on these points themselves. Our children are not ignorant in regard to these things. They watch us, and know when we err. For instance, they know when we neglect family prayer; and when the sun is going down, just before the Sabbath, they notice if we are careless and indifferent in regard to preparing for the Sabbath, and when we infringe upon holy time in doing our own work.
I know a farmer who once owned a dog that was trained to bring the cows from the pasture at milking time; and when the sun was going down, the faithful dog would watch the sun, and then go to his master and bark to remind him that it was time to go after the cows. Thus it is with our little ones. They often remind us that it is time to attend to family worship by getting their Bibles; and that the Sabbath is drawing near by their anxious looks, and the earnest inquiries that they make relative to commencing the Sabbath.
¶ May we, as parents, get out of the way of our children, and by our example win them to Christ and the truth, that we, as entire families, may have a gathering influence upon others.
A. C. BOURDEAU.
Irasburgh, Vt. Feb. 8, 1867.
Notice to our Instructor Friends.
By J. M. A.
PERHAPS a good many of our young friends will wonder why they do not get the March No. of the Instructor. We may shed some light on this question, by saying, that before sending the March No., we cut off from our list about five hundred delinquents who are not paid up to the commencement of last volume. All whose names have thus been cut off, and who are still interested in reading the Instructor, are cordially invited to renew their subscriptions, and pay up arrearages. There is still a large number on our list who have not paid for Vol. 14. All such are requested to pay up. There should be no delinquents on the Instructor list.
J. M. A.
Preparing to Meet Jesus.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
AMONG a certain class of persons there is much said about the coming of Christ, getting ready to meet him, &c. Not long since one of those men was preaching very loudly on the subject not far from here. He took a late dinner, but that did not satisfy him; so before bedtime he called for a lunch, and ate very heartily of meat victuals. Early in the morning his host found him sitting out of doors smoking. He said that he could not see what was the reason why he did not sleep better—had gotten up to take a good smoke, to see if he would not feel better. At length, after drinking a strong cup of tea for breakfast, he felt quite well and able to preach again!! This was his way of preparing to meet Christ. “To all such the language of Christ is addressed: “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.” Some seem to have an idea that if they only believe that Christ is soon coming, that is all the preparation they need. Hence they go right on in indulging their appetites the same as the world. Let us be careful not to be deceived in this way. D. M. CANRIGHT.
Appointments.
By I. D. VAN HORN; JOHN BYINGTON
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will hold meetings with the friends at
Fredericktown, Ohio, March 16, 17.
Appleton, " " 23, 24.
Bellville, " " 30, 31.
These meetings to commence on what is commonly called Friday evening. I. D. VAN HORN.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the churches in Jackson County, in Monthly Meeting, March 2.
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5 and 6, I will be at Hanover; meeting to be held in the day time or evening, as the brethren may wish.
Sabbath, the 9th, at Hillsdale.
“ " 16th, " Ransom Center.
JOHN BYINGTON.
Publications Available in New England
Brethren in New England will find a good assortment of our publications with Bro. S. B. Gowell of Portland, Me. Bro. G. will fill orders at Office prices.
Philip Strong and Factionalism
By James White
BRO. PHILIP STRONG.—We were glad to meet this young preacher, and find him sharing the confidence of the brethren, and with a ministerial license from the Michigan Conference. He reports the faction, from which he was a few years since reclaimed, as being in a divided, dwindling condition. To give such factions a passing notice now and then may be excusable, but to let them alone has in the past proved the best plan. Their bond of union is to fight the body, and when left to themselves they employ their fighting propensities in devouring each other. J. W.
Employment Opportunity for a Harness Maker
Bro. E. B. Lane would be glad to have some Sabbath-keeper, of good standing, who is acquainted with the harness-making business, and is out of employment, correspond with him at Bedford, Calhoun Co., Mich.
Correction
By James White
CORRECTION.—We stated in our report last week that the Orleans church increased their figures about $27.00. The treasurer has since figured more accurately, and finds that the increase for 1867 is $67.49.
J. W.
Quarterly Conference Reports
By John Norton Loughborough
NOTE.—Missionaries in the employ of the General Conference, and ministers of the Mich. Conference, and S. B. Treasurers, will bear in mind that the Third Quarter of the General and State Conferences has just closed, and make the several reports required.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.