“For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.” Mark 9:49.
This is considered by some a strong text in favor of the eternal suffering of the lost. Thus T. S. La Due, in a little pamphlet on “Annihilation,” p. 71, says:—
“Salt is known, the world over, as the preservative; and the meaning here is that the fire with which those who ‘depart into everlasting fire’ are salted, while it burns, will preserve that which it burns; and as it is unquenchable and everlasting, that which it burns will be everlasting.”
The reader will perceive that Mr. La Due, to support his view, has precisely inverted the conclusion which logically follows from the premises. This is the way in which error is always sustained; it is by putting high for low, and low for high, the front for the back, and the back for the front, light for darkness, and darkness for light.
Burning is a process of consuming. Without this consuming there can be no burning. It is a singular idea to say, as Mr. L. says, that the fire while it consumes also preserves. It is a contradiction of terms. A person must be under severe pressure to resort to such a conclusion.
A more logical method of treating this question would be to consider the nature of the element brought to view. Because the figure of salting is used, does that change the nature of the material referred to? That would be a singular conclusion. When anything is salted, the salt is sprinkled all over it, its effect strikes all through it. The nature of salt is to preserve, to be sure; but suppose the material used is of just the opposite nature, to destroy; then what would be the effect? This is the point to be considered, and by this the idea which our Lord wishes to inculcate by this language must be determined. While salt preserves, fire destroys. Fire is the most striking symbol of destruction that can be used. Now if a person should be treated with fire as a sacrifice is treated with salt, the fire surrounding him, and its effects striking through him, what would be the effect? The effect of thus using so destructive an element as fire would be complete destruction. It would consume the person entirely.
The use of the figure of salting does not necessarily denote preservation, unless the material used is a preservative in its nature. And here is where Mr. L. misses the right conclusion, and many others with him. But fire is not a preservative; it is just the opposite, the agent of entire destruction. Therefore when Christ declares that every one (of the wicked) shall be salted with fire, it is a threatening of complete and utter destruction by fire, even the fire of Gehenna. Therefore, instead of upholding the popular view, this text is in harmony with the rest of the Bible in teaching the utter destruction of the wicked.
U. S.
Roman Catholic Sophistry.
By W. C. Gage
A LETTER having been sent me by the editor of the REVIEW, purporting to come from a Mr. Edwin Allen, I take the liberty of making some extracts therefrom for publication, as it was evidently designed for this purpose, and will reply to the supposed arguments contained in it. Let me say, however, that the author has given a fictitious name, for what reason I know not, as his real name would not have appeared in connection with his article if he had desired otherwise. I recognize in the writer a young man who, after a brief experience in the present truth, turned to the sophistries of the Church of Rome, and if a brief reply to some of his statements, coupled with an earnest desire to undeceive him, shall prove beneficial, I shall be glad to make an effort in his behalf. I quote from his letter:—
“I have now been a subscriber to your paper for several months, although I am a Catholic, a convert from Protestantism. In it I see from time to time charges hurled against the Roman Catholic Church, but no arguments, no proofs, to substantiate those charges. Now I have a few arguments in favor of the church which I should like to hear answered, and I might as well say here that I do not consider it proof to fit the prophecies to the church, for first be sure that they will fit, then put them on.”
We beg leave to remind our friend that we do not “fit the prophecies to the church;” it is the church that has fitted herself to the prophecies. Predictions were put upon record thousands of years ago concerning a state of things that should exist in the latter days, and of certain events that should precede them. When we find these prophecies fulfilled by an ecclesiastical body, we simply mark that fulfillment, not because of any special enmity against that church, but as evidence that we are in the last days. The prophetic scriptures speak of a power that should “wear out the saints of the Most High,” “think to change times and laws,” and arrogate to itself powers that God has never given to human beings, and this we believe has all been fulfilled by the Roman Catholic Church. That she has put to death thousands who dared to differ from her is undeniable, and with whatever of coloring the history of these deeds has come to us, the naked facts, as admitted by Catholics, are enough to “fit the prophecies” unmistakably to the Church of Rome.
Our friend continues:—
“First, I will revert to the infallibility doctrine. We Catholics believe that the church is infallible in matters of faith, and no more. The doctrine is a very plain one, although Protestants everywhere seem to think that, of all the acts of folly and superstition ever committed by the church, it is the crowning one.”
It is possible that the writer of the above believes that he has made a true statement of the infallibility doctrine; if so, it illustrates what I have stated, that he is misled by the sophistries of the Romish priesthood, as a few quotations from Catholic writers will show the difference between his definition and the view always held by the church.
Pope Nicholas says: “The pope has authority, and has often exercised it, to dispense with the commands of Christ respecting war, marriage, divorce, revenge, swearing, usury, perjury, and uncleanness.”—Caus. 15, Quest. 6.
The same author says, in the same connection: “The pope can dispense against the law of nature, and against the universal state of the church.” In the Decretal concerning the translation of Bishops we find this expression: “The pope has power to change times, abrogate laws, and to dispense with all things, even the precepts of Christ.”
Pope Nicholas further says (Dist. 96): “The pope’s will stands for reason. He can dispense above the law; and of wrong make right by correcting and changing laws.”
Does that look like infallibility as a matter of faith only? The truth is, the Romish Church, in view of the increasing influence of Protestantism, has essentially modified its arrogant claims concerning infallibility, and has thus weakened the very ground on which the claim is based. If the above extracts are a definition of infallibility as it was once held, why change the scope of the application? Is the pope less infallible now than when those statements were made? If so, the doctrine of succession falls to the ground.
He continues:—
“All Christians will allow that Christ was infallible, and none will deny but what he has power to give this infallibility to another person. Most will say that the apostles were infallible. Then Christ established an infallible church in matters of faith. Then if Christ left an infallible church, when did it become fallible? Point out the date; tell me the name of the man who first introduced error into the church.”
The infallibility of Christ was owing to his divine nature, and for him to confer it upon another he must make the subject of it like him. This he has never done. Nor do we believe that the apostles were infallible. They were, indeed, led by the Spirit of God, yet they made some mistakes, and were obliged to settle some of their differences of faith by a council, which would not have been necessary had they been individually infallible. Collectively, when led by the Spirit of God, their decisions were no doubt correct, but this goes to prove that infallibility is not conferred upon any one man.
There is an essential difference between infallibility and purity of faith. Without doubt, Christ left a church with a pure faith, but that it soon became corrupted is a matter of history and prophecy. You ask for the name of the man who first introduced error into the church, and the precise date. This is not in our power to give, but Paul says concerning this matter: “For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also, of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things to draw away disciples after them.” Acts 20: 29, 30. How soon this was accomplished is further shown in his language to the Thessalonians, in which he predicts a “falling away” or apostasy, and the revelation of “that man of sin” who was to exalt himself above God. He says there that the mystery of iniquity was already at work in his day, and nothing but the existence of another power (paganism) stood in the way of its immediate development. See 2 Thess. 2: 1–8.
The writer next quotes the favorite Catholic arguments concerning the promises of Christ never to leave nor forsake his people to the end of the world, and that the gates of hell should not prevail against his church. It is always well to bear in mind that the promises are always conditional. Christ did not forsake his people; they forsook him, and by apostasy forfeited their claim to his promises. Yet while the great mass thus went astray from God, a little remnant continued faithful, and although persecuted and driven into the mountains and deserts by these very apostates, there have always been a few who held to the gospel in its purity. This number ever has been and will continue to be in the minority, as long as time shall continue; indeed, our Saviour intimates that in the last days the purity of the faith will be scarcely discernible, as implied in the question, “When the Son of man cometh will he find faith on the earth?”
If the argument is to be based on numbers and worldly influence, error will always have the best of it, but if the declarations of Scripture are to be our guide, we shall recognize the truth, even though it be in obscurity; and if our eyes are open we shall see the startling fulfillments of prophecy, both past and present, and be preparing for the future. May God open the eyes of all the honest-hearted, that they be not deceived by the sophistries of the priesthood, whether of Catholic or so-called Protestant origin.
In a future article, I may take up this subject at greater length, and refer to other points in the letter of the brother, who I sincerely hope may be enabled to see all the truth, and be saved in the day when the King in his beauty shall be revealed from Heaven.
W. C. GAGE.
The Grasshopper Plague.
Our reports of the present localities of the grasshoppers show that Missouri is completely overrun with them. They have left the wheat-fields bare, have stripped the fruit-trees of leaves, buds, and blossoms, and swept even the grass from the pastures as if an army of mowers had been through them. The farmers are panic-stricken. The cattle are dying. Even the earth in flower-pots has resurrected clouds of them. “And yet no power cometh to help us.” The sprouting fields of grain in Nebraska have already been stripped bare to the earth. Millions of grasshoppers have made their appearance, and millions yet remain in the ground to come out eventually.
Kansas is in the same plight as Nebraska, and whatever the grasshoppers may happen to leave the chinch-bugs are waiting for, which is not a very hopeful outlook for the corn. From Northwestern Iowa comes the same story; also from various portions of Minnesota. The prospect, therefore, is simply pitiful, and full of distress and discouragement for the farmer. It is an element of destruction against which he can make no provision. He cannot destroy the pests in sufficient numbers to materially reduce their ravages. He cannot relieve the situation by changing the crops; for nothing yet of a vegetable character has been discovered that the grasshopper will not eat. He is condemned, after using all his energy and invention to destroy them, to stand idly by and see millions upon millions of them lay waste his acres and destroy his cereals, his grass and his fruit, leaving nothing in the fall for himself or his stock. The farmers have hitherto contested the situation with resolute courage. They have fought these insects with fire and water. They have gathered them into trenches, and crushed them by thousands with rollers. They have plowed in the eggs so deep as to make resurrection seem hopeless. They have turned in hogs and poultry to feed upon them; but all their efforts have been idle. Where one was killed, a hundred came to the funeral. While the farmer fights them in one spot the air becomes clouded with millions of new arrivals settling down in other spots.
There is a small gleam of hope which comes from Nebraska in the announcement that a small red bug has made its appearance there which feeds upon grasshoppers in bulk, and is more than a match for every grasshopper he tackles. We are not inclined, however, to place overmuch confidence in the bug story; at least until we hear further details from him. As there are millions upon millions of grasshoppers to be eaten, there must be millions upon millions of red bugs to eat them. Even granting that the red bug may succeed in devouring the grasshopper, how can we tell that he may not turn about and go to work on the crops next, for a bug that will eat a grasshopper is possessed of an appetite equal to devouring and digesting anything vegetable, animal or mineral? Again, we are not informed as to the locomotive powers of this red bug. Your grasshopper is a good traveler, and does not stop long at his way-stations for refreshment. If it should happen, therefore, that the red bug is not a lively traveler, of course the grasshopper will not remain to be eaten, but pack up and leave his antagonist far in the rear. All things considered, we place but little confidence in the red bug as an annihilator of grasshoppers.
What is to be done is a question more easily asked than answered. Cannot the Grangers find its solution? They are the principal ones to be affected when this lively insect gets fairly across the Mississippi and commences his march of destruction and distress across our fertile prairies, with nothing to stay his onward course. Among all these thousands of sons and daughters of Ceres somebody should have wit enough to contrive some method of destroying them. What is to be done, however, must be done quickly. The vast army is headed this way. It eats quickly and travels fast. The buzzing of its wings will soon be heard all about us, and then, in very truth, he will be a burden which must be borne with such equanimity and philosophy as can be summoned. It is evident that some antidote must be found, or else the victim must look out upon his broad acres stripped bare, and console himself with that thinnest of all consolations, that everything is created for some good purpose.—Chicago Tribune, May 18.
Our Past Hours
It was said a long time ago—“It is greatly wise to talk with our past hours, and ask them what report they bore to Heaven, and how they might have borne more welcome news.”
JOHN. MATTESON
By John Matteson
Iowa.
After the time of my last report, I went to a settlement of Norwegian Quakers who live in Marshall Co. There are about 200 of them. I distributed a number of tracts among them, visited several families, got four subscribers for Advent Tidende, and held one meeting with them. After that, I stopped a week among the Danes in Marshalltown, where some were interested to examine the truth. I obtained nine subscribers for the Tidende and sold several dollars’ worth of tracts. One commenced to keep the Sabbath, and several others are convinced of the truth. There are many Swedes in this place.
When I returned to Grundy Co., I found the friends all firm in the truth. Three more were baptized, and a church organized of twenty-two members. Bro. A. Peterson was unanimously chosen and ordained elder. Frederik Olsen (Box 50, Cedar Falls, Iowa) is clerk. The brethren and sisters pledged about $108.00 S. B. to the Conference for the coming year. Three more keep the Sabbath and meet with them. Two of them desire to be baptized at the next opportunity. I am now at home writing for the Tidende.
JOHN. MATTESON
June 11, 1875.
Michigan.
By J. B. FRISBIE
Dear Brethren: It has been a long time since you have seen a report from me, and thinking you might like to hear how the work of the Lord is prospering in my hands, I will write something for the REVIEW.
After God so abundantly blessed me at the Michigan Camp-meeting last August, I was converted anew to the third angel's message. Since that time the light has been shining brighter and brighter until the present time. The present truth never looked better to me than now. I cannot express my gratitude to God for his care, and to my brethren for their interest in me.
I went from the camp-meeting to Kansas. I lectured most of the time the three or four weeks I was there; but the grasshopper scourge was raging, and it was a poor time to get listeners to the truth. While there, I wrote my last communication to the REVIEW.
I returned to Michigan, and attended the camp-meeting at Lapeer. There I made preparations to move to Battle Creek with my family, where they have been living since last October.
I started out like a beginner to lecture, and so continue until the present time. The Lord has been with me, and has given me liberty of speech; but the coldest and hardest winter came on that I ever experienced, which buried us in snow and frost. It was so cold that people did not, and could not, attend meetings. Some listened to the truth, though their attendance was interrupted by storms, and a few embraced the precious truth. My health began to fail me during the latter part of the winter, but as the warm weather of spring came on, it commenced to improve.
About five weeks ago, I commenced lecturing five or six miles from Big Rapids, in a neighborhood of farmers, in a pleasant new school-house. After being there until the fourth Sabbath, eighteen, as near as I can learn, commenced to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. Two were already observers of the Sabbath there.
Quite a number of others acknowledged the claims of the seventh day, but want a little more time to reflect upon it. I think they will soon decide in favor of the truth.
Bro. Lawrence has written for me to join him with the tent this week. I have written for him to do the best he can for a few days alone. I think I had better follow up the interest at Big Rapids some longer. I intend to be with them to-morrow in their second Sabbath-meeting. I have not seen such an interest manifested in any place for many years. It is, in some respects, such a place as Wright, Ottawa Co., was when Bro. Edgar and myself were there eighteen years ago, when over one hundred were baptized, the most of whom are holding on to-day. May God bless them.
There are other neighborhoods inviting me to come. They want to hear the truth. I am getting to be an old man, but I feel like a new convert; and best of all, God is with me. Pray for me.
J. B. FRISBIE.
June 11, 1875.
Report of the General Quarterly Meeting of the N. E. T. & M. Society.
By H. B. Stratton; Mary Martin
THE general quarterly meeting of the N. E. Tract and Missionary Society convened at Amherst, N. H., Sunday morning, May 30, 1875.
Meeting opened in the usual manner. The report of the previous meeting was read and accepted.
Report of missionary labor for the last quarter was then read, which was as follows:—
No. of families visited, 153; letters written, 193; subscribers obtained for periodicals, 470; and 148,308 pages of reading matter distributed. Six libraries have each been supplied with six of our best bound books.
Amount of money received during last quarter on donations, memberships, fees, etc., $325.53. Expenditures (including periodicals for two last quarters) $746.24.
Report of labor performed by the V. M. Society during the last quarter showed that 90 letters had been written, 42 subscribers obtained for periodicals, and 12,340 pages of reading matter distributed. This is simply the report of the local organization at South Lancaster, Mass.
A letter was read from Bro. Haskell suggesting certain plans of operation, which was thankfully received and unanimously adopted; after which the secretary of the General V. M. Society read interesting letters from China, Russia, and England—one of special interest from a brother in London, England, who is devoted to the distribution of publications in that city. At a meeting where there were 5000 people, many of them representative men, which met at Exeter Hall to see what steps could be taken to better establish first-day observance, over 5000 pages of our publications were distributed to the multitude there assembled. These letters added much to the interest of the meeting.
For want of time, several essays which had been prepared were not read. It was suggested that, in future, all essays be brought before the meeting in the form of a paper, and for this purpose all should consider themselves invited to contribute articles on such subjects as might be considered of general interest. Nellie F. Heald, of Temple, N. H., was elected editor by a unanimous vote. All contributions should be forwarded to her address. Those who are interested in the workings of the V. M. Society, and are acquainted with items of interest, whether in the old country or this, such as foreign correspondence, etc., are also requested to correspond with the secretary of that Society, Miss M. L. Huntley, South Lancaster, Mass.
The subject of providing a home for the destitute was introduced and freely discussed. The remarks made by many present evinced a deep interest in the subject. While no one wished to make premature moves in the matter, it was evident that all stood ready to move if the interests of the cause should demand such action.
The friends present were much cheered by the arrival of Eld. Lane and wife.
The religious services were seasons of interest, and, we trust, profit.
H. B. STRATTON, Pres.
MARY MARTIN, Sec.
Illinois Conference.
By R. F. Andrews; T. M. Steward
This meeting held its fifth annual session at Sheridan, Ill., June 11. Eld. R. F. Andrews, in the chair. Prayer by Eld. D. T. Bourdeau.
Call being made for delegates, ten responded, representing nine churches.
Voted, That the church at Wedron be represented by C. Bronson.
Voted, That the church at Lovington, represented by J. Newlan, be received into the Conference.
Voted, That the church at Kankakee, represented by W. Pottinger, M. D., be received into the Conference.
Voted, That the church at Beaverville, represented by Bro. Manly, be received into the Conference.
Voted, That the church at St. Anne, represented by Bro. Buyon, be received into the Conference.
The church at Martinsville was represented by letter. The secretary being absent, Bro. T. M. Steward was elected secretary pro. tem. The minutes of the last Conference were read and accepted.
Voted, That the Chair appoint the following committees: On Credentials, on Nominations, and on Resolutions.
Voted, That the Auditing Committee be chosen by the Conference.
The following persons were appointed:
On Nominations, J. R. Whitham, T. Brown, and Jacob Newlan.
On Credentials, John Bennett, L. Winston, A. Hobbs.
On Resolutions, Eld. U. Smith, Eld. G. W. Colcord, and J. R. Whitham.
As Auditing Committee, A. Hobbs, J. R. Whitham, J. H. Bates, W. Pottinger, M. D., George Foreman, Jacob Newlan. Adjourned to call of Chair.
SECOND SESSION.
Conference met June 13, at 4 P. M. Prayer by Eld. D. T. Bourdeau.
The Nominating Committee reported the following as officers for the ensuing year: President, G. W. Colcord, Lovington, Ill. Secretary, C. H. Bliss, Cerro Gordo, Ill. Treasurer, J. R. Whitham, Aledo, Ill. Executive Committee, Elds. G. W. Colcord, R. F. Andrews, C. H. Bliss. The above officers were elected as nominated.
Committee on Credentials reported as follows: That the credentials of Elders R. F. Andrews, T. M. Steward, and G. W. Colcord, be renewed, and licenses be granted to C. H. Bliss, J. R. Whitham, B. F. Merritt, J. W. Marsh, T. Brown, and A. Rudd.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Cash on hand June
16, 1874, $445.20.
Rec'd during year, 922.82
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Total, $1368.02
Paid out at Conference, $445.20
“ “ during Conf.
year, 922.82.
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Total, $1368.02
The Committee on Resolutions presented the following, which were adopted:
Whereas, In the providence of God we have been again permitted to assemble in camp-meeting; therefore,
Resolved, 1. That we hereby express our gratitude to God for the good season we have had together.
2. That the enlargement of the work of present truth in all its departments, its spread upon the Pacific Coast and in Europe, and the evident providence of God in carrying the light to different nationalities in this and other countries, are facts calculated to inspire in every heart courage and confidence in the work.
3. That the openings for labor in every direction, and the urgent calls for help, demand at our hands a still greater degree of consecration to this work and zeal to act our part therein.
4. That we tender our thanks to the General Conference for the help sent us on this occasion, and we appreciate the faithful testimony they have borne, and the stirring truths they have set before us.
Some brethren in the northern part of the State having sent us a petition, requesting that the churches in the northern tier of counties be released from their connection with the Illinois Conference, so that they could unite with the Wisconsin Conference, it was
Voted, That on account of the feeble condition of the Illinois Conference we decline their request, and invite the Wisconsin Conference to permit the churches in the southern tier of counties in Wisconsin to become connected with this Conference, thereby essentially accomplishing the object of their petition, and more equally dividing the strength of the two Conferences.
Voted, That we have a camp-meeting next year.
Voted, That Bro. G. Foreman, A. Nottingham, and John Rupert, act as our Camp-meeting Committee next year. Adjourned sine die.
R. F. ANDREWS, Pres.
T. M. STEWARD, Sec. Pro. Tem.
ONWARD
By N. H. Pierce
N. H. PIERCE.
Our motto is onward and upward,
There's no time for lagging just now;
No time and no use to look backward
When once we take hold of the plough.
What grand and what noble achievements
May lie within reach of us all,
If by faithful, unflinching endeavor
We rise to respond to the call.
To those who are fearful and doubting
And ready to yield to despair,
Who are only hopeful in sunshine
When everything looks bright and fair,
We offer a brotherly greeting
And urge you to press bravely on;
How soon you will find that the lion
That lies in the pathway is gone.
Oh! then let us join in the harvest,
Our energy each day renew;
Success will soon crown our labors
If we are but earnest and true.
Eastern Michigan.
By R. J. Lawrence
From May 19 to 25, I was with the church in Saranac. Held six meetings, and baptized four. Bro. Sisley was here and spoke twice.
From May 27 to June 7, I was at Edenville. Held fifteen meetings, and baptized four. Ten covenanted to sustain meetings until some minister can meet with them again.
Called on Dr. Hough in Saginaw. Went with him to the fair ground. Would like to have the camp-meeting committee visit that place, and look for a location for the Northern Camp-meeting. Expect to pitch the forty-foot tent in Oxford, Oakland Co., the 15th.
R. J. LAWRENCE.
Iowa & Neb. T. & M. Society.
By H. Nicola; L. McCoy
This Society held its sixth quarterly meeting, at Newton, Iowa, on the camp-ground, June 4, 1875, at 4 P. M.
President in the chair. Prayer by U. Smith. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Secretary made the following report, in brief:—
No. of districts, 9; all represented; increase of membership, 5; No. of families visited, 304; No. of letters written, 168; No. of new subscribers for papers, 227; No. of papers distributed, 1183; No. of pages tracts distributed, 47,677; money rec'd from all sources, $277.87.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
T. & M. Fund.
Cash on hand at last report, $707.40
Cash rec'd during quarter, 474.20
$1181.60
Cash paid out during quarter, $705.00
Cash on hand, 476.60
1181.60
Widow & Orphan Fund.
Cash on hand last report, $23.14
“ rec'd during quarter, 6.50
“ on hand, 29.64
Tent and Camp-Meeting Fund.
Cash on hand last report, $171.35
“ rec'd during quarter, 235.25
“ on hand, 406.60
The following were elected officers for the ensuing year: For President, Eld. H. Nicola, Richmond, Iowa; for Vice President, Eld. J. T. Mitchell, Lisbon, Iowa; for Secretary, C. G. Johnston, Sigourney, Iowa; for Treasurer, L. McCoy, Sigourney, Iowa. The directors for the past year were each re-elected.
On motion, the church at State Center, Iowa, was set off as a separate district, to be known as Dist. No. 10, with P. E. Ferrin as director. Also the churches at Onawa, Soldier Valley, and Belvidere, Iowa, were set off as a separate district, to be known as Dist. No. 11, with C. J. Barber as director.
The above report of labor only includes that done since April 12, 1875.
H. NICOLA, Pres.
L. McCOY, Sec.
Third General Quarterly Report of Mo. & Kan. T. & M. Society.
By J. H. Rogers; WM. EVANS
At this meeting, three districts did not report. The seven districts which reported, showed the following labor performed:— No. of families visited, 211; No. of letters written, 94; No. of new subscribers for REVIEW, 11; Instructor, 7; Reformer, 10; Voice of Truth, 28. The distribution of reading matter was as follows: REVIEWS, 736; Instructors, 106; Reformers, 126; Signs, 17; tracts and pamphlets, pages 95,219; value, $119.00.
Money rec’d on membership, $19.00
“ “ by donations, 35.90
“ “ on book sales, 3.85
Total, $58.75
The Society has sent in 213 names for the Voice of Truth, and 93 for the Reformer.
J. H. ROGERS, Pres.
WM. EVANS, Sec.
Minnesota Camp-Meeting
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
269 Services in Chicago, every Sabbath (seventh day), at 209 West Erie St. All Sabbath-keepers spending a Sabbath in Chicago are invited to attend.
Minnesota Camp-Meeting.
THE general camp-meeting of the Seventh-day Adventists of Minnesota will be held at Eagle Lake Station, Blue Earth Co., Minn., commencing Thursday, June 24, 1875. Eagle Lake is on the Winona & St. Peter R. R., about 34 miles west of Owatonna, 6 miles east of Mankato, and 10 miles south of St. Peter. The camp ground is about 40 rods from the depot. Ample provisions will be made for the accommodation of all who come. Hay and grain will be furnished on the ground, at reasonable rates. Bro. and Sr. White are requested, and confidently expected, to be present at this meeting.
HARRISON GRANT, } Minn.
I. Z. LAMB, } Conf.
CALVIN KELSEY, } Com.
Missouri & Kansas Camp-Meeting.
THE camp-meeting in the Mo. and Kan. Conference will be held in the vicinity of Pleasanton and Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas, July 21–28. We expect Bro. and sister White to attend. The Conference will be held during this meeting. Let all make arrangements at once to attend. Come at the commencement to remain until the close. J. H. ROGERS, for Com.
I WILL hold meetings as follows:—
Logan, Harrison Co., Iowa, June 26, 1875.
Missouri Valley, “ “ “ July 3, 4, “ “
Onawa, Monona, “ “ “ “ 10, “ “
Quarterly meeting at
Belvidere, Monona Co., Iowa, July 17, 18, 1875.
Smithland, Woodbury Co., “ “ “ 24, 25, “ “
Decatur, Burt Co., Neb., “ “ 31, “ “
There will be an opportunity for baptism at these meetings. J. W. McWILLIAMS.
NEXT monthly meeting of the Jackson church at Bro. H. H. Bramhall’s, in Springport (Mich.), Sabbath, July 3, 1875. E. P. GILES.
QUARTERLY meeting of the church of Greenbush and Duplain, Clinton Co., Mich., at D. Sevy’s, Sabbath and first-day, June 26, 27, 1875. A general attendance is desired. Brethren Squires and Nelson are requested to be present.
O. B. SEVY, Clerk.
QUARTERLY meeting of the S. D. A. church of South Norridgewock, Me., July 3, 1875. All members that cannot attend are requested to report by letter. F. J. KILGORE, Clerk.
I WILL meet with the friends at Hooper, Nebraska, July 10, 1875. Bro. Boyd is expected. M. D. CLARK.
THERE will be a general gathering of all the surrounding churches at the tent in the city of Flint, Mich., corner of Court and Avon Sts., Sabbath, June 26, 1875, at 2:30 P. M.
D. H. LAMSON,
E. R. JONES.
Minnesota Conference.
THE Minnesota State Conference will hold its annual session during the camp-meeting at Eagle Lake, June 24–29, 1875. It is expected that all the churches in our Conference will be represented by delegation. If any cannot send delegates, let them not fail to send a letter. The scattered brethren and sisters are earnestly requested to come to the camp-meeting or report themselves by letter. Address all letters designed for this meeting to H. Grant, Eagle Lake, Blue Earth Co., Minn.
HARRISON GRANT,
Pres. Minn. State Conf.
No preventing providence, I will meet with the church at State Center, Iowa, Sabbath and Sunday, June 26, 27, 1875. There will be an opportunity for baptism at this meeting.
J. T. MITCHELL.
No preventing providence, I will meet with the church at
Prescott, Iowa, June 26, 27, 1875.
Osceola, “ “ July 3, 4, “ “
Peru, “ “ “ “ 10, 11, “ “
Winterset, “ Monday evening 12, “ “
Sandyville, “ July 17, 18, “ “
Knoxville, “ Monday evening 19, “ “
Brighton, “ July 24, 25, “ “
There will be opportunity for baptism at each of these places. H. NICOLA.
MONTHLY meeting for Dist. No. 10, N. Y. & Pa. T. & M. Society, with the church at Ulysses, Pa., June 26, 27, 1875. We hope to see a general attendance.
WM. COATS, Director.
QUARTERLY meeting of the Clyde church, at Clyde, O., July 3, 4, 1875. Quarterly meeting for District No. 4 will be held in connection with this meeting. A full attendance is desired. Scattered members will please forward their reports to L. T. Dysert (Dist. Sec.), Clyde, O.
O. F. GUILFORD, Director.
THE place of meeting for those who observe the seventh day, in Grand Rapids, Mich., is at the residence of H. C. Winslow, 407 Fountain Street. An interested community are cordially invited.
THE next quarterly meeting for the church of Bowersville, Ohio, will be held at Bowersville, Sabbath and Sunday, June 26, 27, 1875. We hope to see all in attendance, prepared to do their duty. WM. COTTRELL.
An Address.
By E. B. Lane
I wish to say to the brethren in Ohio, and other places where we have been earnestly requested to labor this coming season, that the New England Conference was chosen on account of health. In the different fields of our labor, for the past few years, we have been suffering much from bilious diseases, especially fever and ague. Considering all things, it was thought best for us to spend a season or more in this climate. We have come none too soon; for Mrs. Lane has been having the ague for several days past, and I am carrying on a tent-meeting alone, having it regularly every other day. I suppose I have brought it with me; for I have had it before this spring. I expect help soon.
This is a country almost entirely free from such complaints, as very few here know anything about them. I regret that I cannot labor among old tried friends who have so earnestly requested us to come and help them. But I am satisfied that all is for the best. We hope and pray for good health, and the blessing of God, that we may do much good wherever we may be, and to this end we ask the prayers of all who have an interest at the throne of grace. Dear brethren, I hope to meet you all in the kingdom of God. For this let us all strive.