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THE CAUSE IN KNOXVILLE.

By M. Hull

WHILE the brethren in other places are meeting with trials of every description, we are not without ours. The dragon is determined to make every effort to cheat us out of the city. The warfare between the commandment keepers, and the opposing party, has commenced in good earnest in this place. Every effort that can be invented to tear the truth down, is being brought to bear against us. Every false story that can be raised is circulated freely. The cry of "Mormon" salutes our ears, at every corner of the street; but in all this, we realize the truthfulness of our Saviour's words, "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you and say all manner of evil against you FALSELY for my sake. Matt. v, 11.

Satan must have tools with which to work, and he would as willingly accept of ministers, when he can get them as any one else. He has secured the most of the ministers of this place, and put them to the low drudgery of circulating false reports, crying "Mormons" &c. But these reports are not doing much damage; for while all parties are united in "pulling down," some by one means, and some by another, the Lord's cause is being built up, and we are realizing the truthfulness of that saying Greater is he that is for us, than all they that are against us.

Since the commencement of the meetings in Knoxville, over sixty have turned from doing "their pleasure on God's holy day" and are earnestly trying to overcome. Thirty have been baptized, and others are awaiting an opportunity.

Noted Disciple ministers have done their best to prove that, (some how or other, they don't know just how,) God's law (the ten commandments,) happened to receive a fatal blow, somewhere about the time the Saviour made his first advent into our world.

They do not wish us to understand them to believe that we are entirely without moral principles; for at a period somewhat later, (they don't know just when,) nine of the commandments had a resurrection, and by some mysterious move formed themselves into a new constitution.

The Lord gave me freedom in reviewing their discourses, which confirmed the commandment-keepers and gave us an addition in members. Praise the Lord!

I am now giving a course of lectures in Red Rock. The truth is gaining ground there. May the Lord speed the message onward is my earnest prayer.

M. HULL.

Knoxville, Iowa, Oct. 27th, 1859

SELF.

By S. N. Haskell

SELF is my worst enemy. It will always trouble us, and that severely, until crucified with its affections and lusts. Gal. v, 24. It is at war with every step in true Christianity. It will prevent us from receiving the truth, or push us and mislead us while in the truth.

To the devoted it will hide its deformed head under a false humility, by seeking austerities in external things, while it is being nourished with—"How devoted we are!" The wakeful and zealous it will lead by a zeal void of knowledge. It tells us there is a responsibility on us which God never has laid there.

But if we are truly Christ's, we shall crucify self with its affections and lusts. How often when we first receive the present truth, and feel the good Spirit that accompanies it, we feel that self is entirely dead. How little do we know until we are tested. How could I know whether I would steal or not unless brought to a test? We may boast of our stability in the truth, how we shall hold on to the Sabbath, &c., while everything is in our favor; but let persecution arise, and loss in business, trials and troubles stare us in the face, then we can tell by our works how much we love the truth. Self is the Devil's masterpiece to destroy men's souls.

We may be told that self has much to do with us; but we cannot see it. Finally God takes us in hand to show us self. We may occupy a prominent place in the church, be looked up to and encouraged by the brethren, and still self find a large place in our hearts, and the enemy may take these very things to flatter and nourish self. Still we know it not; for it is not under these circumstances that we can tell how much self has to do with us. Finally circumstances are reversed. Circumstances which would nourish and feed self are taken away. Self at once cries out for sympathy. Circumstances being gone; it goes in search of sympathizers. It finds them. They tell self his trials are hard; that it is too bad; that it is decidedly wrong; but in a little while they will get through and get back where they were before, &c., &c. Thus self is fed, but God's work does not stop here. He comes a little nearer. He demands those very friends which would nourish self by sympathy. With eagerness he grasps the few remaining acquaintances. But God's relentless hand does not stop here. Not only is "lover and friend put far from us, but also our acquaintances are put into darkness." Ps. lxxxviii, 8. Self cries out in agony. He asks for sympathizers, but they are gone. He goes in search of nourishment, but God has taken away his food. He struggles, but in vain. He sighs, but of no use. He had rather practice the severest austerities than die like this. But alas for poor self! there is no reprieve. It is God that has charge of this work, and he does not leave it half done. The most intimate friends of self have left him. It is like tearing his very vitals, but it is done. His brightest light is total darkness. In his fruitless attempts to arise he exhausts his strength. He groans, he dies. Praised be God, Christ begins to live. He leads us back : he lifts us up; and, while the spirit of the third angel fills our soul, he puts a new song in our mouth, even praise to our God and to the Lamb, who has redeemed us by his blood.

We at once find our feet in a large place, having fellowship with the Father, Son, ministering angels, and the saints of the Most High, and now can exclaim, It is not I that live, but Christ that liveth in me. This is no fancy sketch, but the real experience of some in the third angel's message.

But alas! how often when we find circumstances which feed self taken away, we revolt. Self complains, declares it hard, unjust, will not have it so, marks out a course of its own, plods off in darkness, feeds on husks, and finally makes its bed in hell. S. N. HASKELL. Worcester, Mass.

THE HOUR OF PRAYER.

By H. L. H.

AWAY, dull sleep, the morning breaks, This sacred hour of prayer is given; Awake, my slumbering soul, awake, And send thy warm desires to heaven.

Away, each carking, hovering care— Business and pleasure, all away; This morning hour I'll spend in prayer, That I may walk with God to-day.

Away, ye worldly thoughts; begone! Oft have ye stole this hour from me; Hence! leave me here with Christ alone! Help, Lord! that I may wait on thee.

Away, ye friends that fill my sight; Memory take hence these forms so fair; Wait till the mercy-seat grows bright, Then bring their names, and lay them there.

Ye clouds that veil my Saviour's face, Ye trembling doubts and fears depart;— Come, Saviour, grant thy mighty grace— Come, Holy Spirit, warm my heart.

Kindle devotion's dying flame, Dispel the gloom of sorrow's night; O, put my wayward heart in frame, And help to worship God aright. [H. L. H.

Letters.

"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."

From Bro. & Sr. Warren.

Bro. Smith: It is a little more than two years since myself and companion had an opportunity to hear the truth on the Sabbath, and we received it with joy. We were formerly members of the Presbyterian church in the State of N. Y., but seeing much that we could not fellowship in many of its members, we fell into a backslidden state, but never lost the desire to live true Christians, and belong to Christ's true church.

About six years ago we moved to Wisconsin, still desiring to find a people that loved to worship God in Spirit and in truth. We became acquainted with several denominations, but found nothing that we felt willing to unite with. We chose rather to stand alone, for we saw but little among them that imitated the meek and lowly Jesus. About three years ago we came to Minnesota, and found the churches about the same here; but finally became happily acquainted with Bro. Morse, and on hearing him explain the truth we gladly embraced it. We were directly led to see the errors that we were in, and we fully believe that the Lord has been leading us that we might come out of Babylon, and not be partakers of her sins. We believe that we have found a people that is owned and blessed of God, and we want a name among them, and to share their trials and sorrows, as well as joys. We are very thankful for the Review, and hardly know how we could get along without it. It makes our hearts glad as we receive it from week to week, to read the communications from the dear brethren scattered abroad. We earnestly pray for those that labor in the office of publication, that success may crown their efforts, that the truth may go forth with power and with a loud cry.

We feel like giving up all, and coming out and separating ourselves from the world and the fashions thereof. Our numbers are small, but we meet every Sabbath to worship God and try to help each other on to the kingdom.

Our hearts were made to rejoice by reading in the Review the appointment of a conference here in Minnesota, by Bro. Ingraham. We have long prayed that some of the messengers might come this way. There is a large field here, and we believe there may be much good done in the spread of present truth.

Your unworthy brother and sister, striving for the kingdom.

H., & E. P. WARREN.

Medford, Minn., Oct., 1859.

LEWIS MARTIN

By Lewis Martin

From Bro. Martin.

Bro. SMITH: I would say that the blessed hope cheers me still. I believe we have the truth, and I do desire to be sanctified through it. I was very thankful for the privilege of seeing Bro. and sister White at the Washington meeting, and to hear them vindicate the cause of my Master.

My heart is often made glad when I read the cheering accounts in the Review concerning the progress of truth in the West. I think the cause is progressing somewhat here in the East, but Sabbath-keepers are still very scarce. May the Lord sustain you, dear brother, and may we finally meet on mount Zion, and share in the glorious inheritance of the earth made new.

LEWIS MARTIN

Bennington, N. H., Oct. 28th, 1859.

Extracts from Letters.

SISTER L. H. Winslow writes from Monroe, Wis. : "I set out to serve the Lord in my youth, and endeavored to live a godly life, though I can see where I failed many times. I did at times however, enjoy much peace and comfort, and was not aware that I was breaking one of God's great commandments. But when I was convinced of this fault, I resolved to obey God regardless of consequences, and the Lord has blessed me in so doing. Although I have been accused by some of turning from the right way after having known it, I do know that I never enjoyed so great a blessing as I have since I kept the Sabbath. I find it separates me very much from the world, and that is just what I need. I feel now that I have given all for Christ, and he is my all. I am not seeking for the honors or the friendship of the world, but am seeking to know and striving to do the will of my Heavenly Father. I believe that time is short, and I want to be prepared to meet the Saviour. By the blessing of God, I heard a course of lectures by Bro. Ingraham and Sanborn, on the third angel's message, and cheerfully embraced the truth, I feel as though the Lord was on our side, and that we have no need to fear. It is good to trust in the Lord. And though all the world, and our nearest friends forsake us, we have one friend who will never forsake us, till we first forsake him. O let us be faithful to this dear friend, knowing that he is to be our judge at the last great day! let us follow in the humble footsteps of our dear Redeemer, regardless of the world's cold frowns. I believe we shall receive a rich reward if we faint not."

A Call for Laborers in Iowa

Bro. E. P. Wilkins writes from Wilson's Grove, Iowa, Oct. 25th, 1859: “I have been trying in my weak way to do what I could for the advancement of the cause. There are at present some ten or twelve Sabbath-keepers within one mile of West Union, besides occasionally a lonely one scattered in different directions, some of whom have lately embraced the Sabbath. We meet every Sabbath, and the Lord is with us. Although most of them are somewhat ignorant in regard to the third angel's message, still their minds are tender, and they, with a large number of the members of the Christian church at Union, are looking for the soon coming of the Saviour.

I am certain there might be much good done here if we could have the message proclaimed. Will some brother come this way?

“Most of us are poor, especially those who are decidedly Adventists. I am an old man, my health is very poor, and am unable to do anything for the cause save what little I can do by precept and example. I am very thankful for the continuance of the Review. I let my neighbors read it, and feel to thank God for the influence it has shed abroad.”

A Shallow Argument.

By James White

We wish to notice a silly position taken principally by some who were in the 1854 movement. It is simply as follows:

As Christians are to be partakers of Christ's sufferings, and he was homeless,—the foxes had holes and the birds of the air nests, but the Son of man had not where to lay his head—they must sell their homes in order to partake of his sufferings. And the question is asked, How can those who have homes, and all these good things, partake of Christ's sufferings? But this wonderful argument is a total failure upon the start, being dependent upon the groundless assumption that Christ's sufferings were in consequence of his homeless life. His sufferings mentioned by the apostle were in connection with his death. A fiery trial awaits the people of God, in which they will taste of the cup of suffering drunk by the Son of God. See 1 Pet. iv, 13.

We suggest that this argument for selling all out at once be met by a request for those who use it to set an example. If living in a good house, sleeping in a good bed, and sitting at a good table is failing to partake of the sufferings of Christ, then let these men lay out a few nights, with a stone for a pillow, and try out-doors fare; let them set a good example, before making further use of this argument. But you will not find them setting any such example. They like as good a house, as good a table, and as good a bed as other people, and perhaps, while you are toiling to earn a living for them, or are cooking and washing for them, they are in the rocking-chair, or on the lounge. They know nothing of suffering, or the fatigue and pain of hard labor suffered by those who support them, and have to hear their rabid theology.

You will hear these men speak of Luke xii, as though no one really believed in the inspiration of that chapter only those who take their views of it. But those who have a sound faith in the sacred Scriptures will wish to take a position on Luke xii, in harmony with the Spirit of truth and common sense.

There can be no doubt but that the following words of our soon-expected Lord apply to the church who are waiting for his coming.

"Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately." Luke xii, 32-36.

Now we say, let the injunction to sell be obeyed as good sense sanctified by the Spirit of truth dictates. The great object which calls for means is the spread of Bible truth. Most vigorous, and very extensive efforts must be made to advance the cause of truth, and much means must be raised to accomplish the work to which God is calling his commandment-keeping people. But shall the poor man rashly sell his little home, and place himself in want? There is no need of this, while there are hundreds among us who have more property than they need. First let these dispose of a portion, and free themselves of a burden, and lighten the cares of this world. Let all bear a part, if it be no more than the widow's two mites; but to sustain those missionary enterprises which the cause of truth demands, those who have a surplus will see cause to sell, according to the words of Christ in Luke xii. But away with these religious loafers who please Satan in crying sell, that they may be sustained in idleness. J. W.

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MUSIC.

By J. Clarke

I LATELY attended a conference, where brethren and sisters from different sections were gathered; and it was good to see them there. I greatly rejoiced to greet those of like precious faith; but alas! when we sang, one prolonged a quarter note, until it consumed the time of a whole note, with a hold and swell besides. Some were singing one verse, until others had progressed pretty well into the next; and the ending word of each verse, echoed and re-echoed, each according to the different notions of propriety, which each locality administered for itself, with the evident idea, that such notions were standard.

It would be too much to suppose, that different voices, from different places, with different styles of singing, should sing in perfect harmony; but certainly, it might be very much improved, by every one observing the following rules:

At such times, notice the voice and style of the one chosen to lead (and some judgment is necessary in this) and keep the ear open and alive to the harmony. Do not let zeal to be heard, overpower the zeal to hear; but rather let the ear control the voice. Always bear in mind, that whatever peculiar taste an individual or locality may have for slow or rapid execution of music, all must yield to one regular movement, when we all meet together for worship; and all must move in union, as to the time, pitch and force of sounds. Let us strive to sing as well as possible, with the spirit and understanding also. J. CLARKE.