Bro. D. Price writes from Lynxville, Wis. : "It has been about two years and a half since I was led to see that all the ten commandments are binding, and set out to try to obey them. But when I look back on the progress that I have made, I feel to regret that I have made so little advancement in the cause of God. I feel determined to renew my diligence unto the Lord. I want to be found with the whole armor on when the Lord shall come. I believe we are living in the shak-ing, and all who do not strive to get the whole armor on, will soon be left behind."
Bro. R. Garrett writes from Lisbon, Iowa : "I praise the Lord and bless his holy name that whereas I was once blind now I see; that he has made his light to shine upon my pathway to guide my feet amid the per-ils of these last days.
"Dear brethren and sisters, may our faith grow stronger as the day of redemption draws nearer. We that have this hope within us should abound in the praises of God. We should abundantly utter the mem-ory of his great goodness. We should realize that it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleas-ant, and praise is comely; and though our poor praise is not worthy of his acceptance, yet he is pleased to say, 'Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me.' Let us improve upon every moment; for our probation is fast hastening to its close. The day of the Lord is evident-ly coming on. Distress with perplexity is upon the nations. How thankful should we be to God for the light of present truth in these dark and trying hours! But while we prize it highly, let us ask ourselves a few serious questions : Have we gladly received it? Do we know it to be the power of God to our salvation? Have we that faith in Jesus which works by love, and purifies the heart? which crucifies us to the world, and the world to us? Let us make heaven the con-stant object of our pursuit, and Christ our way, and holiness our walk, that we may have at last an abun-dant entrance into his everlasting kingdom. The little church here are striving for that rest which remains for the people of God."
Sister N. G. Sanders writes from Rush Lake, Wis. : "As time passes, my faith that the great day of the Lord is near and hasteth greatly, is much strengthened. As I see Satan marshaling his host under the ban-ner of Spiritualism, against the coming day, and ob-serve its peculiar features, I must think it well adapt-ed to ripening the harvest of the earth for the sickle of the reapers. And it is reasonable, judging by the past history of the church, that God should be found sus-taining a counter-work; that if Spiritualism is ripen-ing the tares to be burned, God's truths which are ap-plicable to the times should be ripening the wheat for the garner. I wish to be guided into all truth."
Sister D. Tripp writes from Oneida Center, Mich. : "How beautiful, how bright, clear, and harmonious are the Scriptures, if we read them with an unpreju-diced mind. I am happy to be able to say that there are about seventeen of us here who are keeping the sanctified Sabbath. Others are convinced of the truth, but think it not worth while to change the day of wor-ship. O may they become fully awakened. We have meetings Sabbaths and Tuesdays. Brethren meet with us from Delta and Benton to strengthen us in our en-deavors; and the Lord is with us.
"My father and mother, who are over 60 years of age, have embraced the third angel's message. We were much disappointed in not receiving a visit from Bro. and sister White, but hope they will meet with us as soon as may be."
Sister C. B. Fairchild writes from North Ridgeville, Ohio : "I am a lonely one, not having seen a Sabbath-keeper since I came to this place. But I find no trouble in keeping the Sabbath, although separated from the fellowship of kindred hearts, and church privileges, for I feel the presence of Him who ruleth the universe. He has promised to listen to the prayers of his chil-dren, and send his angels to lead us. May we not grieve them from us, but be willing to be led in the path that is narrow. Since I heard the third angel's message, I have been determined to place my eyes on the mark and follow on to know the Lord."
Bro. H. Miller writes from Oneida Mills, Ohio : "It rejoices my heart to hear of the progress of the pre-cious cause of present truth. It is about five years since I covenanted with my heavenly Father to keep his commandments instead of the commandments of men ; and in this resolve I have been blessed of God. I thank God to-day that my heart was ever made sus-ceptible of present truth."
Bro. L. W. Hastings writes from New Ipswich, N. H. : "I am still looking for the blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. The prospect looks bright, the truth clear, and the way straight. I believe the time is not far distant when he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. I hope by divine help to arise and put on the whole armor of God, that I may be able to stand in these last days, and at last be numbered with the remnant that shall stand on mount Zion."
Bro. H. A. St. John, writes from Ayersville, Ohio : "The brethren and sisters here feel encouraged to press on. We want to rise with the message, to come up on to high ground with the remnant. I feel a longing desire in my heart for free and full salvation. It is the privilege of God's people to enjoy it. God has promised to draw nigh to us, only on condition that we draw nigh to him. I want to be engaged, to work while proba-tion lingers. How precious the moments! Time is fleeting! Jesus is soon coming! Prepare me dear Saviour for heaven my home."
OBITUARY.
DIED in Parma, Ohio, April 5, 1862, sister Clarissa, wife of Bro. Byron Robb, aged 19 years.
Bro. Robb and wife embraced the present truth in the fall of 1860, at the tent-meeting held in Royalton by Brn. Butler and Holt, were baptized, and have since been striving by the grace of God to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
D. A. MINER.
Died in Hampden, Wis., March 26, 1862, of lung fever, Clara Alice, daughter of Wm. E., and H. Newcomb, aged 13 months.
Died in North Branch, Mich., April 15, 1862, of whooping cough, Luther F. Day, aged 10 weeks.
Action Rather Than Lamentation
The best thing to be done when evil comes upon us, is not lamentation, but action: not to sit and suffer, but to rise and seek the remedy.
THE PIN OF SCANDAL.
Mr. Wilberforce relates that at one time he found himself chronicled as "St. Wilberforce," in an opposing journal, and the following given as an instance of his Pharisaism:
"He was lately seen," says the journal, "walking up and down in the Bath pump-room, reading his prayers like his predecessors of old, who prayed in the corners of the streets to be seen of men."
"As there is generally," said Mr. Wilberforce, "Some slight circumstance which perverseness turns into reproach, I began to reflect, and soon found the occasion of the calumny. It was this—I was walking in the pump-room in conversation with a friend; a passage was quoted from Horace, the accuracy of which was questioned, and as I had a Horace in my pocket, I took it out and read the words. This was the plain 'bit of wire' which factious malignity sharpened into a pin to pierce my reputation."
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INFIDELITY AND SPIRITUALISM.
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TO THE BRN. IN IOWA.
By J. H. Waggoner
ACCORDING to present indications it will be my duty to go to Iowa. I suggest that preparations be made and a meeting appointed, and I will endeavor to meet the appointment. I can not tell exactly what time I will be able to go, as I have labor in this State to do that cannot be neglected.
J. H. Waggoner.
Sturgis, Mich., May 3.
MEETINGS IN REAUSAU, IOWA.
By WM. H. BRINKERHOOF
Bro. WHITE: I have been holding meetings in Reausau, lately, and the interest to hear the truth is good. Error in all its hideous deformity has beeu preached there lately, and the people now are better able to judge between it and truth; and many are investigating. O may the Lord help them to decide iu favor of truth.
Two weeks ago last first-day, five bowed iu obedience to the word, and were baptized. I think there are others that will follow soon. While I remained there the ordinances of the Lord's supper and feet-washing were attended to, and never have I enjoyed a more blessed time in my life. Wrongs were confessed, and the sweet influence of the Spirit was felt by every one. While the church is steadily gaiuing in numbers, I pray that it may not fall behind in spirituality.
When Bro. Waggoner was out last summer, the most of this church rejected his testimony; but I am happy to say, they now see the condition they were in, and receive the testimony, and are trying to live it out. Formerly this church also rejected systematic benevolence, but have lately adopted it, and are practically living it out. Brethren that thought they could not raise any money before, are now ready to pay their dues, and think the plan a good one. I am satisfied that this is what each church will have to adopt if it would be prosperous. Brethren have been skeptical in regard to the gifts, but it is giving way, and useless and filthy habits are being laid aside. Truly, if we would be that "peculiar people, zealous of good works," there must be more purity of actions, manners, and words, than some are manifesting.
O may a burden of the nearness of the Saviour's coming be upon this people, and may that preparation be made which is necessary to enable us to stand in the time of trouble.
I am waiting to ascertain whether we get any help to labor with the tent, before I make any arrangements to go out into new fields. If no messenger comes, I will go out into the small villages or highways and do what little I can, and may the Lord help.
WM. H. BRINKERHOOF.
SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE.
By John Clarke
DEAR BRO. WHITE : We held a meeting for business on the 13th ult., and re-organized our systematic benevolence. Bro. F. P. Ferciot was chosen treasurer, and Bro. John Clarke secretary. The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we date back to Feb. 1, 1862.
Resolved, That we hold meetings for business on the first Sunday of each month at 10 o'clock A. M.
Resolved, That we hereafter settle with the treasurer at least once in three months, and if we cannot pay, that we give our notes.
Some old dues were paid in, and some in advance. We paid some $14 to Bro. Cornell when he was here, and have now over $20 in the treasury.
Resolved, That we send $10 to the S. D. A. Publishing Association. For this and some other payments, we are waiting till conference, as we do not like to send per mail.
Our S. B. is $5,64 per month—$67,68 per year. I enclose 15 cts. for a new S. B. account book.
Our meetings on the Sabbath are interesting. We are trying to rise. May our heavenly Father assist us to overcome. Two, Bro. Avery and wife, have returned with repentance. He now gives up tobacco gladly. You will recollect preaching a funeral sermon on the death of their child some four years since.
May we all have "the go through spirit," and above all, the good Spirit of God to guide us aright. I beg to remain your brother striving for immortality.
JOHN CLARKE.
Lovett's Grove, Ohio.
APPOINTMENTS.
By J. B. Frisbie
PROVIDENCE permitting I will meet with the church at Oneida Center, Sabbath May 17, at half-past ten, A. M., and remain over first-day. Bro. Byington designs to attend this meeting. J. B. Frisbie.