To Members of District No. 4, Ohio Tract and Missionary Society
By Wm. Beebe
TO MEMBERS OF DIST. NO. 4, OHIO T. AND M. SOCIETY.
Dear Friends, Are you aware that the old year is fast drawing to a close? Are you ready to say, “Fare thee well, old year: I have been a faithful steward, and am ready to welcome thy successor”? If not, let the remainder of the time be faithfully employed in making amends, as far as possible. Let not the old year close till you have placed matters in shape to stand the test of the Judgment. Pay your vows, and be ready to begin the new year with clean hands and a pure heart.
Subscribe promptly for the publications for 1878. Have ten cents ready for the Annual when presented. Be ready to make your S. B. pledges larger than ever before.
Be cheerful, prayerful, and liberal; “for the Lord loveth a cheerful giver.” Be faithful in your duty in the last message. Support it with all your powers. Improve your time and talent, and encourage those that have the oversight of the flock, by being prompt at your place of worship.
Discharge duty on time. Proclaim the glad tidings of the coming of the Lord; for soon the earth will resound with the shout of the Archangel; the elect will be gathered; and if found faithful, you will receive the approving smile of the One fairest among ten thousand, and will hear him exclaim, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
I expect to visit most of the brethren in the district the present quarter. Be ready to give a word of encouragement, and to be encouraged.
Wm. Beebe, Director.
NOBLENESS OF CHARACTER.
By Eliza H. Morton
No one can be noble who is not good. Goodness is not a natural gift. It is the result of overcoming sin. Selfishness is the root of sin. It withers and blights every worthy impulse.
There is nothing that so ennobles the heart as an unselfish desire to assist others and make them happy. Occasionally we meet a person who is kind, obliging, and self-forgetful. Such persons seldom receive pecuniary rewards for their services. Their recompense is within. Unselfishness causes the disposition to grow gentle and lovely; and illuminates the countenance until it is radiant with beauty and glowing with love. It wins many hearts, and, if cherished, fits its possessor for the society of holy ones above.
ELIZA H. MORTON.
Allen's Corner, Me.
THE CONSECRATED WILL.
By Sel.
Laid on thy altar, O my Lord divine,
Accept my gift this day for Jesus’ sake;
I have no jewels to adorn thy shrine,
Nor any world-famed sacrifice to make;
But here I bring within my trembling hand
This will of mine—a thing that seemeth small,
And only thou, sweet Lord, canst understand
How when I yield thee this, I yield mine all.
Hidden therein thy searching eye can see
Struggles of passion, visions of delight,
All that I love, or am, or hope to be,—
Deep loves, fond hopes, and longings infinite.
It hath been wet with tears and dimmed with sighs,
Clenched in my grasp, till beauty it hath none.
Now from thy footstool, where it vanquished lies,
The prayer ascendeth, May thy will be done.
Take it, O Father, ere my courage fail,
And merge it so in thine own will that e’en
If in some desperate hour my cries prevail,
And thou give back my gift, it may have been
So changed, so purified, so fair have grown,
So one with thee, so filled with peace divine,
I may not know or feel it as mine own,
But gaining back my will, may find it thine.
—Sel.
Learning to Enjoy Ordinary Things
It is certainly a very important lesson to learn how to enjoy ordinary things, and to be able to relish your being without the transport of some passion or the gratification of some appetite.—Steele.
Helping the Afflicted by Calling Out Strength
By Phillips Brooks
THE truest help we can render to an afflicted man is not to take his burden from him, but to call out his best strength, that he may be able to bear the burden.—Phillips Brooks.
SILENCE
By Gerard Tersteegen
Your calling is, to forsake in reality the world and its spirit; to die continually to your corrupt nature and all the sinful life of self; to converse night and day with God in your hearts, in the exercise of true prayer. Again, pray much and speak little. Oh, let me particularly recommend to you that sacred, gentle, and peaceful silence, which God and all his saints love so much.
The spirit of loquacity is the bane of all religious society, the extinction of devotion; it occasions confusion of mind, is an abuse of time, and a denial of the divine presence. Love, obedience, courtesy, or necessity must influence the tongue to speak, else it should continue silent. . . . Edify one another more by a holy walk than by a multitude of words. God dwells only in peaceful souls, and the tongue must be at peace also.
Behold the fruit of sacred silence! It gives time, strength, collectedness, prayer, liberty, wisdom, the society of God, and a blessed and peaceful state of mind.—Gerard Tersteegen.
Communists in Council.
A CONGRESS of Socialists has just been held at Ghent. Nearly all European countries were represented by delegations from communistic societies. These disorganizers reveal their principles and spirit as clearly by certain set phrases constantly recurring in the report of their discussions, as by any resolutions which they adopt. From the London Times’ report we cull a few of these: Their cause is declared to be a “struggle with the ‘classes which possess;’” the socialist movement was declared to be a party distinct from and antagonistic to every party formed of the governing classes; one of the reports which were read declared that, “politics and religion have dropped from the social system we desire;” laws, it was affirmed, were fortresses let out to those who could hire them; the “abolition of the wages system” was recognized as one of the arms of the association.
An international organization was effected. As is not surprising, some of the sessions of the Congress were furious altercations between the advocates of conflicting measures. United in their assault upon existing institutions, it was plain that they could unite upon nothing else. Their anarchical and destructive designs may seem so absurd as to provoke a smile, but when we remember that the socialist party polled seven hundred thousand votes at the last parliamentary elections in Germany, we can understand why European Governments watch the movement with anxiety. Leon Frankel, one of the presidents of the Congress, did not appear to take his chair on the last day. He was a member of the Paris Commune, and is now an exile from France. This fact having been published in the Belgian papers, he had been conducted by the Belgian police to the frontier, and sent straight back to Austria, the country which now enjoys his presence and reaps the fruits of his labors. Communism and its related heresies will bear watching even in the United States.—Christian Statesman.
Meeting Appointments for November Church Visits
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Meeting at Douglas Center, Wis., Nov. 24 and 25. Let all the scattered ones in the vicinity attend. H. W. Decker.
We will meet with the friends near Holly, Mich., Friday and Sabbath, Nov. 16, 17. Meeting will begin on Friday at 2 P. M. at the place the brethren may appoint. Will some one meet us at the first train from Flint on the morning of the 16th? E. R. Jones. Geo. Randall.
Being called by important business to Warren Co., Iowa, I will meet with the church of Sandyville, Iowa, Sabbath and Sunday, Nov. 24 and 25. Should be glad to meet many of the old friends of the cause as well as those who have recently embraced the truth. Meetings commence Sabbath evening. Will meet with the Sabbath-keepers at Indianola the Monday night following. Geo. I. Butler.
I will meet with the church at Fremont, Wis., in a general meeting, Nov. 24 and 25. Meetings to commence Sabbath eve, at 7:30. We urge the attendance of scattered brethren in that vicinity. Meetings near Fremont, where Bro. Olds labored last winter, commencing Monday evening, at 7:30, and continuing over Tuesday and Wednesday. O. A. Olsen.
Nothing preventing, I will meet with the church at Brighton, Iowa, Thursday evening, Nov. 22. Richland, 24, 25. Victor, Dec. 1, 2. I will have a good supply of the Health Annuals for 1878. I want to meet all the missionary workers of each of these places. H. Nicola.
Potterville, Sabbath, Nov. 17, meeting to commence Friday evening.
Diamondale, at 7 P. M., Nov. 18.
Charlotte, at 2 and 7 P. M., “ 19.
Eaton Rapids, at 2 and 7 P. M., “ 20.
Springport, at 2 and 7 P. M., “ 21.
Spring Arbor, at 2 and 7 P. M., “ 22.
Napoleon and Summit, Sabbath, Nov. 24, where Eli N. Hatt may appoint. Meeting to commence Friday evening.
Jackson, Sunday, Nov. 25, at 10 A. M. and 2:30 P. M.
West Liberty, at 2 P. M., Nov. 26.
Tompkins, at 2 and 7 P. M., “ 27.
We have tried to put these appointments within the reach of all, and we shall expect all of our brethren and sisters to attend. It is necessary that all should do so, in order that our meetings may prove successful. M. B. Miller. E. P. Giles.
Meetings in Michigan will be held as follows:—
Lakeview, Nov. 17, 18.
Gowen, at 7 P. M., “ 20.
West Plain, at 7 P. M., “ 22.
Greenville, “ 24, 25.
Orleans, at 7 P. M., “ 26, 27.
Vergennes, at 7 P. M., “ 28.
Saranac, at 7 P. M., “ 29.
Muir and Lyons, Dec. 1, 2.
Orange, at 11 A. M., “ 3.
Sheridan, at 7 P. M., “ 4, 5.
Bushnell, at 7 P. M., “ 6, 7.
A. O. Burrill. Franklin Howe.
Meetings at Carson City, Mich., Dec. 8–11. Matherton, “ 12. These meetings are important. Let all come. A. O. Burrill. Franklin Squares.
Meetings of Mich. T. and M. Society, Dists. Nos. 3 and 1, as follows:—
Burlington, Nov. 17, 18.
Bronson, 11 A. M., “ 19.
Quincy, 1 P. M. and evening, “ 20.
Hillsdale, evening, “ 21.
Jefferson, 11 A. M. and evening, “ 23.
Ransom, “ 24, 25.
If changes are necessary, notice will be given. Other appointments will be given soon. H. M. Kenyon. I. A. Olmstead.
The Will of God.
By James White
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of Heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in Heaven.” Matt. 7:21.
In an eminent sense, the will of God to fallen man is expressed in the ten commands. Those precepts emphatically tell him what he may do and what he may not do, as thus is the will of God expressed. In harmony with this sentiment are the golden texts, “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.” “If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.”
But how many are saying, “Lord, Lord,” while they refuse to do the will of God expressed in the commandments of God. They profess great love for the Saviour, and talk fervently of Christ, the gospel and the cross; but they consign the will of God to the dust of the ground, and love the Saviour a great way off.
The Father and the Son are one. A sanctified scriptural faith brings our adorable Redeemer very near, and holds the will of God in the mind and in the heart.
JAMES WHITE.
Visit to Sonoma County, Cal.
By James White
DURING the past week we visited Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and Healdsburg, meeting a warm welcome from our good friends there. Sabbath, Oct. 27, Mrs. White addressed the church at Healdsburg. Her text was 1 John 3:3: “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”
Quite a delegation were present from Santa Rosa and Windsor, and all seemed to appreciate the privilege of meeting together and listening to the words of life.
We returned to our Oakland home, Oct. 30, after a very pleasant visit among the brethren of Sonoma County. We hope soon to be able to visit other churches in California.—J. W., in SIGNS of Nov. 1.
Important Works.
By James White
We recommend the recent pamphlet, Christ in the Old Testament and the Sabbath in the New, as filling a place that no other small work does. Probably it has with the blessing of God done more the past year in bringing men and women to the Sabbath truth than any other. It should go forth everywhere on its work, overcoming darkness by the clear light of its precious truth.
We have revised our two tracts, The Law and the Gospel, and God's Memorial, ready for the press. These books have had an immense sale. Tract and Missionary workers will please forward their orders.
These works are for sale at the REVIEW AND HERALD Office, Battle Creek, Mich., and at the Office of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
JAMES WHITE.
Question About Rearranging Sabbath School Bands for 1878
By Michigan Conference Committee
Question.
SOME of our ministers have asked if it is expected that they will rearrange the S. B. for 1878 as they go through the T. and M. districts assisting the directors in their work.
We answer, We understand that they are to do this work. MICH. CONF. COM.
A Request.
By H. T. H. Sanborn
WILL the elder, or some one of the company of Sabbath-keepers in Providence, R. I., please send the name and address of each Sabbath-keeper in town to Eld. I. Sanborn, Battle Creek, Mich., care of O. A. Johnson, College? Please mail immediately.
H. T. H. SANBORN.
Ministers Welcome at R. S. Donnell's Atchison Home
Should any of the ministers of the S. D. Adventist Church be passing through Atchison, Kan., they would be welcomed at the house of R. S. Donnell.
Do Not Fret Over What Cannot Be Helped
NEVER fret about what you can't help, as it will do no good. Never fret about what you can help; for if you can help it, there is no real occasion for fretting.
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Books, Pamphlets, and Tracts,
Issued by the S. D. A. Publishing Association, and for sale at this Office.
Hymn and Tune Book. 586 hymns, 147 tunes. $1.00.
History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week. By J. N. Andrews. 528 pp., $1.25.
Life of Wm. Miller. By Eld. James White. 1.00.
Thoughts on Daniel. By Eld. Uriah Smith. 1.00. Condensed, and put up in paper covers, 35 cts.
Thoughts on the Revelation. By U. Smith. 1.00.
The Nature and Destiny of Man. By U. Smith, 384 pp., 1.00. Paper covers 40 cts.
The Constitutional Amendment: A Discussion between W. H. Littlejohn and the editor of the Christian Statesman, on the Sabbath. Bound, 1.00. Paper covers, 40 cts. First part, 10 cts.
The Spirit of Prophecy: or the Great Controversy between Christ and his angels, and Satan and his angels, in three volumes, by Mrs. E. G. White. These volumes cover the time from the fall of Satan to the destruction of sin and sinners at the close of the one thousand years of Rev. 20.
Vol. I. Old Testament Facts to Christ. $1.00.
“ II. Life and Ministry of Christ. $1.00.
Sabbath Readings. Compiled by Mrs. E. G. White. 60 cents.
The Game of Life (illustrated), Satan playing with man for his soul. 50 cts.
A Word for the Sabbath: or False Theories Exposed. (A POEM.) By U. Smith. Muslin, 30 cts.
Poems on Bible Subjects. By Mrs. R. Smith. Muslin, 50 cts.
The United States in Prophecy. By U. Smith.—Bound, 40 cts., paper, 25 cts.
Progressive Bible Lessons for Youth. 50 cts.
“ ” “ ” Children. 35 cts.
The Advent Keepsake. 25 cts.
Sermons on the Sabbath and Law, embracing an outline of the Biblical and Secular History of the Sabbath for 6000 years. Paper covers, 25 cts.
Solemn Appeal relative to Solitary Vice. 50 cts.
The State of the Dead. By U. Smith. 25 cts.
Sabbath Discussion between Elds. Lane and Barnaby. 25 cts.
Facts for the Times; a Collection of Valuable Extracts from Eminent Authors. 30 cts.
Miraculous Powers. 20 cts.
Our Faith and Hope. Sermons on the Second Coming of Christ. 20 cts.
Refutation of the Age to Come. By Eld. J. H. Waggoner. 20 cts.
The Atonement. By J. H. Waggoner. 20 cts.
The Nature and Tendency of Modern Spiritualism. By J. H. Waggoner. 25 cts.
Sabbath Discussion between Grant and Cornell. 20c.
Review of Objections to the Visions. 20 cts.
The Ministration of Angels: and the Origin, History, and Destiny of Satan. 20 cts.
The Complete Testimony of the Fathers concerning the Sabbath and First-day. 15 cts.
The Three Messages of Rev. 14, and the Two-Horned Beast. By J. N. Andrews. 20 cts.
The Resurrection of the Unjust; a Vindication of the Doctrine. By J. H. Waggoner. 15 cts.
Life of Christ, in four Pamphlets. By Mrs. Ellen G. White.
The Hope of the Gospel: What it Is, and When it will be Consummated. 10 cts.
An Appeal to the Baptists, for the Restoration of the Bible Sabbath. 10 cts.
The Two Covenants. By J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.
Milton on the State of the Dead. 5 cts.
Prophetic Chart, in Miniature with explanations. 5c.
Brown’s Experience: Entire Consecration. 5 cts.
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