Earlier text: HISTORY OF THE SABBATHPETER'S SYSTEM OF ADDITION.
By Eliza J. Waggoner
I HAVE had many thoughts on this subject, and wondered if at conversion we were but one-seventh part prepared for heaven. The new convert in his transports of joy could hardly be convinced that such is the fact. Nevertheless it may be true. Unless the Lord ordain otherwise, and in the multitude of his mercies lay him away from the evil to come, until the resurrection, then save him alone by faith on the merits of Christ. Doubtless the Bible teaches that at conversion the Christian race is only commenced instead of completed, and we are exhorted to so run that we may obtain. Let us then look at the conditions upon which we have the assurance of standing. The apostle says, 2 Pet. i, 5, Giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue, knowledge, to knowledge, temperance, to temperance, patience, &c., and ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ; and he furthermore assures us that if we do these things we shall never fail; for so an entrance shall be ministered unto us abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Then, truly, will all our expectation and hopes be more than realized. But what is the conclusion if we lack these things? Verse 9: But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Alarming indeed is this species of blindness and forgetfulness. As soon would the converted soul think of forgetting that there is a God, as the miracle wrought by his Spirit in bringing him from nature's darkness into his marvelous light. But Satan is a wiley foe, and insinuates himself by degrees. He may almost imperceptibly steal away our hope. I apprehend Peter to have been a mathematician, and to know what he was talking about when he said, add. He was well aware that different denominations could not be added together. In my own mind I liken this addition to that of complex compound fractions. How much there is to be done before the adding process. Every fraction must be reduced to one common denominator, and this sometimes requires close application and all diligence. We must pursue it steadily without interruption, or we shall not succeed. Otherwise we spend our time to no purpose. But having succeeded in this and brought them to a perfect agreement, how easy is the task of adding together, and thus forming one common whole. Then if our result does not agree with the author, we do not at once say the book is wrong, and throw it away, and leave our teacher, but go clear back and do our work over and over again perhaps, thus proving it before we question the author. And by a careful examination of our work we almost invariably find the difficulty in our own miscalculation. Thus it is with adding the Christian graces. There must be a perfect agreement between our own hearts and each one, or an addition cannot be effected. For instance, we come to patience (and this is a very important item, so much so that without it we should be as a ship without a helm, driven off the wind and tossed); and although we find an agreement between our heart and the preceding three, yet here is a difficulty a positive disagreement, which, unless reconciled, will disarrange the whole, and we be obliged to go back and do our first work again, which is contrary to the teachings of Christianity. Paul says, Heb. vi, 1, "Leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance and dead works, and faith toward God." It is to be feared that many who have been converted, and started upon the Christian race, fail here, and spend the time of their probation in this same way. But we would do well to remember that God is not mocked. For that which we sow, the same shall we reap. If we sow to the flesh, we shall of the flesh reap corruption; but if we sow to the Spirit, we shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And while our work is to be tried, and we are required to prove our own selves, we are not left without a standard, one that is perfect. We can bring forward a cloud of witnesses to testify to the ability and correctness of the author of our book. His calculations have always been met to the very least fraction of a day. But if we are scholars or learners, we certainly need a teacher to assist in working out the most complex examples of this book, both in theory and in practice. And if the book does not agree with our work, nor our teacher co-incide with our views, shall we throw it away, and shut ourselves out from our teacher? No; we ought to be consistent, and listen to the instructions of those who are teaching us in the things of God, lest ere we are aware we reject the counsel of God against ourselves a little too long, choose our own way, grieve Jesus and holy angels once too often. To-day he is the same compassionate Saviour as when on earth he said, "Will ye also go away?" Do we not see in this a yearning over those he had instructed, fed, healed, and compassionated in many ways, to try to bring them into the kingdom of heaven. And what had offended them? He had been bringing out plain truths, pointed testimony, which perhaps pricked them to the heart; and although they had been following him for some time, listening with interest to his teachings, while he fed them with the pure milk of the word, yet when he considered them old enough to bear meat, they revolted, saying, "These be hard sayings, who can hear them!" And from that time forth many went back and walked no more with him. And because this was the result, shall we accuse Jesus of rashness in not ministering to them as they were able150to bear? Not so; for we find him gently leading them, and disciplining them according to their strength, often saying, "Ye cannot bear it now." And as Christ lived our example, what may we expect in the remnant church? May we not expect that those whom he has commissioned to fit up and prepare a people for his second coming, must necessarily be armed with the same mind that was in him, and that their hearts yearn over those who reject the counsel of God, and they experience something of what Jesus expressed while weeping over Jerusalem when he said, "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathereth her brood under her wings, and ye would not!" How great must be the responsibility of those whose duty it is to watch for souls as those who are to give account to God. And shall we expect more of them who are but human than we could of our divine Lord, and say our meat was not in season, not of the right kind, not what we expected, not given in the proper manner, and therefore not receive it with thankfulness, that it may nourish and strengthen us, and make us healthy Christians, able to endure hardness as good soldiers for Jesus. This seems a very necessary qualification for a good soldier, to be able to endure hardness. And we would do well to be drilling in this respect, for we may expect it in the camp of the saints, as well as that of worldly armies. The warfare we engage in is none the less tedious, neither our foe any the less formidable. ELIZA J. WAGGONER. RIGHT SPEECH.
By Willard W. Stebbins
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: In view of the solemn time in which we live, and the singleness of heart with which we must live before God and the world, it becometh us in connection with all our other duties, as children of God, to study to know how our speech should be ordered before him. To this end then let us pray that our heavenly Father would teach us in this respect. Says David; Psalm, l, 23, Whoso offereth praise, glorifieth me; and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God. It is the last clause of this verse that I design to notice chiefly. It is evident that when we bow humbly before the great Sovereign of the universe, and with strong faith and confidence lift our voice in fervent effectual prayer, we glorify God. And also when we stand in the congregation and witness to his unspeakable goodness and love, we are offering praise, and thus glorifying his name. And when the world is speaking evil of the truth, and we in meekness and fear try to defend it, think you not that we praise and glorify his name? The last feature in the verse quoted embraces a promise realized only upon the condition that our conversation is right. Unto such will the promise be fulfilled at the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. Brethren and sisters, if our salvation is secured in part by having our words in perfect conformity to the will of God, let us earnestly pray and strive for this to be accomplished. The Lord has promised wisdom to direct us, and we know, by happy experience, that the Lord is not slack concerning his promises, but is ever ready to hear and answer our prayers when offered in faith. We read, Prov. xiii, 3, He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life; but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. What are we to understand by this? Simply that if we keep our lips from speaking guile, having our conversation and words just right in the sight of God, we shall see the salvation of God; but if we do not bridle our tongue, but let the carnal mind prevail, we shall have the opposite, destruction. Our Saviour says, Matt. xii, 36, 37, "But I say unto you that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." Oh! do we fully realize these words? Do we as a people that profess to believe in the speedy appearance of the person who spoke these words, and also that our cases are soon to pass in review by our great High Priest and Mediator, take heed as we ought to this warning of our Saviour? O, let us lay aside all idle conversation, and inasmuch as it is by our words that we are either justified or condemned, walk worthy of the vocation wherewith we are called. Says Paul to his Philippian brethren, Phil. i, 27, "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ. . . . That ye stand fast in one spirit with one mind, striving together for the faith of the gospel. Also, Eph. v, 4, Paul in speaking to the saints of the sins that should not be once named among them says, "Neither filthiness nor foolish talking nor jesting which are not convenient, but rather giving of thanks." Oh! how is the cause of Christ wounded, and the truth hindered, when the professed disciples of Jesus and especially those who have professed to receive the glorious light of present truth, are found indulging in this sinful and soul-destroying practice. O, let us, who are of the day, whenever we are tempted to resort to foolish talking or jesting, either with the converted or unconverted, flee to God for grace and strength to resist it, and let no corrupt communications proceed out of our mouths, but that which is good, to the use of edifying that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Eph. iv, 29. I fear that we as a people come far short of this. O, let us raise the standard, and, in the name of our Master, strike a death-blow to this so common a temptation to mankind. Let us pray fervently that our speech may be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that we may know how we ought to answer every man. Col. iv, 6. Brethren and sisters, I firmly believe that if we take heed to this admonition we shall know the will of God more perfectly concerning us. Let us pray day and night as did David of old, Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O, Lord, my strength and my redeemer. But let us not forget, while we consider this failure, to remember also our many evil besetments. Let us strive for a complete victory over them all, and afflict our souls in the day of atonement, confess all our sins that they may all be blotted out when the time of refreshing shall come. May the Lord help his dear people to arouse from a state of stupidity and lukewarmness, and gird up the loins of their mind, put on the whole armor of God, and go forth with their lamps trimmed and burning. I humbly ask the prayers of God's dear saints that I may overcome all my sins, keep all the commands of God, adorn my profession with a holy life and godly conversation, that I may at last be found among the number in whose mouth will be found no guile, and sing the song of redemption on mount Zion. Wileyville, Steuben Co., N. Y. "Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another." DEAR BRO. WHITE: I feel to praise God for his great goodness to me, in permitting me to live in this his preparation day, and that my ears were ever saluted with the sound of the third angel's message, and that God, in his providence, directed Brn. Hull and Cornell to Decatur city, Iowa, where I first heard the last notes of warning. Though I am some distance from that place now, and have not the privilege of meeting with those of like precious faith, on God's holy day, yet I realize that God is ever near to those that put their trust in him, and that to bless. I desire to put my trust in the Lord, and to live more devoted to him for time to come than I have hitherto done. I and mine have been much cheered by a visit from Bro. E. Styles of North Liberty, Ind. He was with us over two Sabbaths, and his cheering exhortations and pointed testimonies were indeed meat in due season. He had much opposition and they talked of using the lock-and-key argument, but the school teacher that had the key got interested, and Bro. S. was permitted to continue until he gave some nine discourses. Sectarians mustered all the artillery they could to put down the truth, and challenged Bro. Styles for a discussion, which he declined accepting. Then they desired he would state his subject for the next evening, and let them have part of the time, and reply to him, which was granted them. The subject was then stated by Bro. S. He said he should speak on the perpetuity of the law of God, and claim that the fourth precept was binding in the gospel dispensation, which they denied. His opponent then desired to have an assistant, as he said there were two of us. We granted that request. The next evening there was a large congregation assembled to hear. One of the opponents was of the Dunker persuasion, and the other I have been informed was a Universalist. The Universalist saved his credit by sitting still; he said he saw that they were beat before Bro. S. was half through. The other could not sit still until Bro. S. had done speaking, but went about through the congregation talking, first to one and then another, aloud, to make interruption. And when it came his turn to speak he drew off his coat, and went to work to do away the law of God; and hard work it was indeed for him. The sweat rolled off from him as if he had been in the harvest field. He hurled out anathemas against the name Advent, and only made bare assertions. He told the congregation that the law of God was all done away, that Christ nailed it to the cross, and that they had nothing to do with the ten commandments, &c. Truth gained the victory; and God151 be praised for his precious truth that shines so bright in these last days. At the close of the meeting that evening, the young men that made no profession of Christianity approached their teachers, and said to them that they never wanted them to chide them for misconduct at church any more, for you, said they, have put us to the blush this evening, and beat us clear out of sight! The word says, "Blessed are they that do his commandments." The popular clergy say that we have nothing to do with them. Whom shall we believe? Let God be true, but every man a liar. The next evening we had a very good meeting, and one long to be remembered by some. There was another Dunker preacher there, who took quite a different course from the one in the discussion. He is much interested, and says we have the truth. O, that God would direct him to see the truth in all its beauty, and live it out. Let us indeed search the Scriptures, and see what God requires of us, in order to be obedient children to the truth and not fight against God. Yours, striving to meet all the redeemed on mount Zion.
WM. E. PRICE. A Call to Faithful Christian Perseverance
Sister E. J. Timothy writes from Somersett, N. Y.: "Excuses will avail us nothing in the coming day. There is a great work to be done before the coming of Jesus, and it is time for God's people to arouse and prepare for the conflict. I desire to be ever found ready and willing to bear my testimony for the truth, and discharge every known duty in the fear of the Lord. I feel that I cannot sufficiently thank the Lord for leading me to see this glorious truth, and giving me a willing heart to obey. I am determined to seek him more earnestly in the future and with patience and perseverance run the race that is set before me. Although by a daily search of my heart I find many things to overcome, and many discouragements that meet me here, yet in the strength of the Lord I will obtain the victory. O for grace to overcome and strength to stand amidst all the evils in these last days. Time is short. O let us hasten to improve the precious moments before it is too late. May the Lord help us to watch ourselves more closely, and let not the straitness of the way turn us from the truth; but rather let us renew our courage and double our diligence in the Christian warfare. Dear brethren and sisters, shall we not toil on a little longer? I believe that Jesus is soon coming to take his weary children home. Then, if faithful, we shall exchange all these painful and trying hours for joys which shall never end. O let this blessed hope buoy up our spirits and cheer us on our way. Pray for me that I may endure unto the end." WHERE SHALL I GO BUT UNTO THEE?
By Mary House
THAT blest retreat, the throne of prayer,
I'll turn my weary footsteps there;
Thy presence, Lord, I'll humbly seek,
And place my offering at thy feet. A heart with tears of sorrow stained—
Words that proceed from lips unfugned,
For when the heart has weary grown
Of earthward joys, that lately shone—
Of hollow friendship, coldly free,
Where shall I go but unto thee? Lord make me humble. Keep I pray
My feet from stumbling in the way,
From Fashion's high and haughty mien,
From pleasure's dazzling, gilded sheen,
From every gay enchantment given,
To lure me from the way to heaven.
When these temptations compass me,
Where shall I go but unto thee? O, may my footsteps never stray
From the strait gate, and narrow way,
Ne'er found in any way, but this
Which leads to joy and happiness.
And when that blessed rest draws nigh,
And we these pilgrim robes put by,
Grant me that rest, allot to me
A mansion nearer still to thee. Catlin, N. Y., March 17, 1862. Sister E. A. Nutting writes from Clermont, Iowa; “I feel it a privilege to stand as a witness for Jesus. I used to belong to the Methodist church, and believed their doctrine; but for some years past have been living in a cold, backward state. Through the kindness of a friend I have had the Review to read, for which I feel truly thankful. As far as I understand it, I believe the doctrines it advocates. I often think I could not do without it, as we have no preaching here of the kind. I never heard an advent sermon, and would be glad to have some of the preachers come here. There are a few of us here that would be glad to hear the word of life. “It is five years next summer since I commenced keeping the seventh day. I heard that the Lord’s Sabbath had not been changed, and by investigating I was led to believe the seventh day to be the right day. My husband has also lately commenced keeping the Sabbath. About six weeks since I made up my mind to lay aside my idols, and try to prepare to meet my Saviour, and I have been blessed by the assisting grace of my heavenly Father. It seemed like a great undertaking, but by asking divine aid, it was no great task to overcome. Let us lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Sister L. A. Marsh writes from Midland, Mid. Co., Mich. ; “I have not grown weary in trying to keep the Sabbath. No: it is a delight, a holy rest-day unto the Lord. We have no preaching here but the Review, which makes its weekly appearance, laden with treasures new and old. I love to hear from the scattered ones. Although I never saw any of them, they seem near and dear to me. I am willing with them to give in my testimony on the Lord’s side. How often I have wished that I could hear an Adventist preach, as I have never had the privilege. My husband and self are all alone here except one family about five miles from us.” Sister A. Johnson writes from Southampton, Ills. : “I have a desire to go with the remnant to mount Zion. I desire to make my calling and election sure, that when Jesus comes I can joyfully meet him with all his ransomed hosts. The Review is all the preacher we have, and we hail with delight its weekly visits. We would be glad to have some of the messengers of present truth come this way to set things in order, as we feel the necessity of organization.” Sister C. Bowen writes from Liverpool, N. Y. : “The same arm that divided the Red Sea will likewise make a way for us to escape from all our enemies. We are very thankful that we have the Bible, the best of books, and can read in the Review the good and sweet words of our preachers and brethren. We want to be ready and waiting for the coming of the dear Son of God. O, the glories of that better world, so far surpassing the glittering tinsels of this earth in its present condition! I want to be entirely consecrated, sanctified through the precious truth, and prepared for that inheritance.” DIED in Burlington, Mich., March 21, of measles, Marian Elnora Benedict, step-daughter of Bro. M. H. Leonard, aged 7 years. Little Elnora was much beloved by all who knew her, for her kind and pleasant ways. The church all felt afflicted in the affliction of our brother and his family. Also in Colon, Mich., March 23, Sarah Catharine, daughter of Bro. Wm. Hafer, aged 1 year.
J. H. WAGGONER. It becomes my painful duty to record the death of sister Charlotte S. Hurlbut, who died at Portland, Ct., aged 48 years. Sister H. embraced the Advent faith in 1846, consequently came out from the M. E. church, and for many years walked in the spirit of the messages. According to her own testimony she had for some time lived in a backslidden state. During her last sickness, which was consumption, she was confessing and mourning over her backslidings most of the time. She would say, "O, could I weep tears of blood for departing from my Lord! Don't live as I have lived, to so bitterly regret it. Tell them not to live as I have lived." Although mourning much of the time for her past unfaithfulness, she was much comforted and strengthened. Her evidence of acceptance was bright and clear. The name of Jesus was most precious. A short time before she died, after speech had once failed, she broke out in the language of the poet:
> "O, what has Jesus bought for me,
> Before my ravished eyes;
> Rivers of life divine I see,
> And trees of Paradise,"
and afterward said,
> "My God is reconciled," &c. She left a husband and seven children, who deeply feel their loss. She no doubt sleeps in Jesus.
H. S. Post. It becomes my painful duty to record the deaths of two lovely children of Bro. and sister Brissee, of East Salisbury, N. Y. Arthur Delivan died March 16, aged 11 years, 10 months, and 20 days. Cornelia L. followed her brother 44 hours afterward, aged 1 year, 4 months, and 11 days. These children died with diphtheria in its most fatal form. All was done for them that could be done, but they fell victims to the power of death. These children were strongly attached to each other in life, and they were not separated in death. Della, as we always called him, was a good boy, and a faithful reader of the Youth's Instructor. He welcomed its visits with joy. He delighted in the law of the Lord, and his desire was to keep all the commandments that he too might have a part in the first resurrection. His parents asked him a short time before he died if he had any fears of death. He replied with a smile, "O, no; I'm not afraid to die; for Jesus loves me." By this we had the evidence that if he was called to sleep in the grave, he would come forth in the morning of the resurrection clothed with beauty and immortality.
Elvira Seeley. Died, in Rochester, Mich., March 21, 1862, Bro. Charles Hough, aged 19 years and 9 months. He embraced present truth four years ago last spring. He went to work at brick-making, which brought on the complaint that terminated his life. Bro. Charles was a great sufferer for the last five months. He bore his sickness with a great deal of patience, believing that the Lord suffered the affliction to come upon him for his good. Toward the close of his life, he lost all relish for the world, and wished only to wait the Lord's time, and go and be at rest. He seemed to lose all anxiety to live. He called his friends around his bed, and exhorted them to be ready to meet him at the coming of Christ. His parents and sisters deeply feel their loss, and request the prayers of the church for sustaining grace in this time of affliction. The funeral services were attended on first-day in the Baptist house in Rochester by the writer, in the presence of a large congregation. Text, Job xiv, 14.
R. J. LAWRENCE. Died, at his residence, near Wawkon, Iowa, Feb. 11, 1862, Bro. Russell Lockwood, in the 65th year of his age. His death was occasioned by disease of the vital organs, terminating in quick consumption. He suffered much pain, but endured all with Christian fortitude. Though not filled with triumphant joy, he had abiding peace of mind, and steadfast reliance upon the merits of the Saviour. Thus peacefully and calmly he sank to rest. Bro. Lockwood was one of the first in Vermont to embrace the Advent faith, and also one of the first Advent believers in that State to observe the Sabbath of the Lord. Our brother never lost his interest in these great truths, and to him the doctrine of Christ's speedy advent was always dear. He hoped to live that he might witness that great event, but it pleased God that he should sleep for a little season. Thus will he be hid in the grave during the period when the wrath of God shall desolate the earth. We mourn the loss of our brother, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope.
> "He sleeps in Jesus! blessed sleep,
> From which none ever wake to weep."
J. N. ANDREWS. M. M. NELSON
By M. M. Nelson
DEAR BRN. AND SISTERS: I desire to throw in my feeble testimony in favor of present truth. I thank God that amid all the confusion of faith and sentiment in these last days, the Lord is leading out his people to understand his word, there is such beauty and harmony brought to light in the third angel's message and its kindred truths. I love these precious truths, and want to be sanctified through them. I believe the truth is the channel through which we are to be sanctified. I had had confused ideas in regard to sanctification till Bro. White preached on that subject at Marquette; but now all is clear in my mind. I thank God that he sent Bro. and sister White there. I believe it will result in much good to his cause. The testimonies of Sister White sank deep into my heart, and I hope and pray that they may bring forth fruit to the glory of God. I never realized the strong power Satan is bringing to bear against those who are trying to keep God's commandments, as I do now. I believe he has tried his utmost to overthrow me on the visions. I did not realize it was his work at the time; but O, I do praise the name of the Lord that he has delivered me from his snare. I am trying by the help of God to arise and put on the whole armor, and above all taking the shield of faith, whereby I may be able to quench all the fiery darts of the enemy. I feel deeply sensible of my own unworthiness, and that of myself I can do nothing. My only hope is in the strength and mercy of my Redeemer. I thank God that he is a whole Saviour, and is able and willing to succor those who are tempted, and has promised that we shall not be tempted above what we are able to bear, and with every temptation will find a way for our escape. I feel willing to make any sacrifice the Lord requires at my hand, that I may get into the place where he can work for me and through me to save my friends and neighbors from the coming storm that is gathering around us. Yours in hope of eternal life. READ THIS TWICE.—A writer in the Biblical Recorder says: “One of the first evidences of a decline in religion, is an indifference to the religious newspaper. I have set in churches where scores of members have been excluded. If the excluded were reading men, and took a religious paper, I have noticed that the first backward step was a discontinuance of the paper. This is the result of thirty years’ observation.” Christian, are you wronged? God is the avenger; commit your case to him and you will have cheap law, a quiet conscience, and a favorable verdict. Paying Small Sums Owed for Books
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