p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 12. (3/24/1904)

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Obituaries

O’MARA.—Died at Altoona, Wis., March 9, 1904, of congestion of the brain, Edith Winnifred O’Mara, daughter of Patrick and Emma O’Mara, aged 1 year, 10 months, and 9 days. Words of comfort were spoken on the funeral occasion by the writer, from Jer. 31: 15, 16. T. B. SNOW.

WEBB.—Died at Mount Hope, Wis., March 5, 1904, Thomas W. Webb, aged 73 years, 4 months, and 26 days. During the summer of 1872 he became interested in the views of Seventh-day Adventists, and after careful investigation was convinced that they were substantiated by the Word of God. A wife and seven children mourn his death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14: 13. F. STEBBINS.

SWANSON.—Died at her home in Cedarhome, Wash., Feb. 23, 1904, of diphtheria, Ruth Agnes Helen Swanson, aged 14 years, 6 months, and 18 days. Her parents and sister are left to mourn their loss, but we laid our sister away in the blessed assurance that when He comes whose voice shall raise the dead, she will come forth to share the promises to the faithful. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. JOHN A. PETERSON.

CARSON.—John A. H. Carson departed this life at Yale, Ohio, Feb. 24, 1904, aged 84 years, 3 months, and 11 days. The deceased observed the Sabbath during the past eight years, and was baptized by Elder Hicks about three years ago. His last words were of Jesus. At the funeral words of comfort and exhortation were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13 and 1 Corinthians 15, to a large number of relatives and friends. B. J. FERCIOT.

CLARK.—Mrs. Hannah P. Clark was born Feb. 16, 1830, died Feb. 26, 1904, aged 74 years and 10 days. Sister Clark accepted the Saviour over twenty-five years ago, and joined the Presbyterian Church. Twelve years ago she accepted present truth. She did not have much means, but what she had she gave freely to the cause of God. The foreign and Southern fields were often remembered by her. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. E. J. DRYER.

BUXTON.—Died at her home in Chanute, Kan., March 2, 1904, Mrs. L. E. Buxton, aged 64 years and 11 months. Sister Buxton, with her companion, accepted the third angel’s message about forty years ago. Soon after this her husband entered the ministry, and both remained faithful until death. She leaves two sons and one daughter, a son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and several grandchildren to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, 2 Sam. 14: 14. R. W. PARMELE.

GARRISON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, near Groverhill, Ohio, of typhoid fever, Amand Garrison, aged 61 years, 10 months, 14 days. She had made no profession until three months before her sickness, yet she observed the Sabbath with her husband. She had been grievously afflicted with a complication of diseases, but in September, 1903, she sought the Lord, and was gloriously healed in body and in spirit, testifying to all that she was a new creature in Christ Jesus. Funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Hoge (Methodist). GEO. A. WELCH.

WORDEN.—Died at his home in Milkish, New Brunswick, March 2, 1904, Beverly Worden, aged 53 years. He was one of the first to accept the message in St. John, New Brunswick, under the labors of Elders F. J. Richardson and R. S. Webber. He loved the second coming of Christ, and during the four years of his invalidism many meetings were held in his home. He leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Methodist church at Bayswater. F. A. TRACY.

BELL.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Westbury, Quebec, Feb. 29, 1904, Sister Harriet Bell, in the seventy-first year of her age. Her father, Peter Bates, who died in the message, March 10, 1887, prayed earnestly that his daughter would accept the message, and from the time of his death our mother was a very earnest, devoted Christian. She leaves an aged companion, one brother, five sons, and one daughter, besides fifteen grandchildren and a large circle of friends, to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the M. E. pastor, Rev. Fulcher, of East Angus. J. A. CHAMBERLAIN.

SANBORN.—Died at her home in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 22, 1904, Mrs. Nettie Sanborn, wife of J. H. Sanborn, in the thirty-fourth year of her age. She was a patient sufferer through her lingering illness of over a year. Her life was devoted to the watchcare of others, and her greatest delight was to bring cheer and relief to the poor and needy; and many a sad heart will miss her kindnesses. She leaves a husband, three sisters, and two brothers, besides many friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer before we laid her away in Forest Home Cemetery to await the call of the Life-giver. R. T. DOWSETT.

LOCKE.—Fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, at her home near Scottville, Mich., March 2, 1904, Mrs. Isabelle Locke, aged 53 years, 5 months, and 9 days. She was converted at an early age, and united with the M. E. Church. At the age of twenty-four she became connected with the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, of which she remained a faithful, devout member until her death. A husband, daughter, and five sons mourn their loss. At the last gathering around that beloved form, we comforted one another with the blessed assurance that, if as faithful as she had been, we shall enjoy a glorious reunion at the soon coming of Jesus. Words of encouragement were spoken by Rev. Galloway.

ELMORE.—Frank N. Elmore was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, in 1841, and died of heart failure at Washburn, Mo., Feb. 22, 1904, aged nearly 63 years. He and his family accepted present truth in 1884 at Springdale, Ark., under the labors of Brethren D. A. Wellman and J. W. Scoles. He stood faithfully by the precious truth, and for twenty years was a constant reader of the REVIEW and the Signs, and looked with glad expectation for the coming of the Saviour. He leaves a wife and four daughters, who look forward to the resurrection morning as the time of glad reunion. The funeral was conducted by his two sons-in-law, Elder H. Clay Griffin and the writer; sermon by the latter, from Isa. 64: 6 and 57: 1. D. E. SCOLES.

POWHATAN.—Died at his home in Mountain View, Mo., Feb. 4, 1904, William Henry Powhatan. Deceased was born in Augusta, Maine, March 20, 1832, and at the age of forty gave his heart to God and united with the Baptists. While on duty in the Civil War, he suffered extreme exposure to severe weather, which induced disease from which he was, for years, a great sufferer. In the summer of 1899, Elders McNeely and Cruzan held tent-meetings in Mountain View, and Brother Powhatan espoused the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church at this place. We believe he sleeps in Jesus. His wife, two sons, and one daughter are left to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. Funeral sermon was preached by the writer, from John 3: 16, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends. W. A. THEO. MILLER.

BRIGGS.—Died at his home in West Auburn, Maine, Jan. 30, 1904, of old age, Brother Horace C. Briggs. His age was 93 years, lacking 15 days. His physical and mental faculties were wonderfully retained till near the time of his death. He accepted the truths of the third angel’s message at the Seventh-day Adventist camp-meeting held in Auburn, Maine, about twelve years ago. Prior to his acceptance of present truth, he was a Methodist, and was much respected by his brethren and acquaintances as an upright Christian man. He was very faithful in his observance of the truths of the message, and manifested an earnest desire that the light might be given to his relatives and friends. Among those present at the funeral were a brother, several children and grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Remarks were made on the occasion by the writer, from 1 Tim. 4: 8. WILLIAM H. BLAISDELL.

BRYSON.—Died at her home near Santa Paula, Cal., March 7, 1904, Mrs. Amy Elizabeth Bryson, aged 56 years, 3 months, and 2 days. She accepted present truth eleven years ago, and her trust in the acceptance of God was unshaken to the last. While willingly placing her all in the hands of the Lord, she said that she shrank from the pain of death. This was graciously spared her, and her last hour was one of quiet sleep, when, without waking, she ceased to breathe. The true hope of the Christian was presented at the funeral, which was held at the home of the family. In times of sorrow and death it is indeed a “blessed hope.” CLARENCE SANTEE.

RAMBO.—Died near Paulsboro, N. J., Feb. 24, 1904, Amy Rambo, aged 88 years, 11 months, and 12 days. Mother was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church for over sixty years. Eleven years ago, having had her attention called to the special truths for this time, she inclined her heart to God’s memorial of creation, and gladly welcomed Christ as the great Life-giver. From that time her heart reached out with a new longing for the glorious appearing of him who is the resurrection and the life. She loved to speak of this blessed hope, and her last words, before she quietly fell asleep, were, “Lord Jesus, come quickly.” Rev. J. Y. Burke, the aged pastor of the Episcopal Church at Clarksboro, where she used to attend, assisted by the Episcopal minister of Paulsboro, took charge of the funeral services. She leaves two sons and four daughters and thirteen grandchildren, one of these being Elder W. J. Tanner, of Jamaica, West Indies. JAY W. RAMBO.

JONES.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at his home in Monterey, Mich., March 5, 1904, our beloved brother, Charles Jones, aged 81 years, 3 months, and 4 days. Brother Jones accepted the doctrine of the soon coming of the Lord in 1842. The disappointment in 1844 was to him a very bitter trial. However, he remained true to God, and patiently waited until the Lord sent him further light. In 1854, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, he, with many others, accepted the Sabbath truth. When the Seventh-day Adventist church was organized at Monterey in 1855, Brother Jones was elected elder, and served in that capacity in the same church for forty years. He was faithful in all his duties, true to God, and ever had a constant watchcare for the flock over which the Holy Ghost had made him an overseer. He was a man of integrity and of deep Christian experience, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His faith and trust in God were firm to the last. He leaves a wife, one son, and one brother, who deeply mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. R. C. HORTON.

ASHLEY.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., March 7, 1904, of old age, at the home of her son Marcus, Sister Melora A. Ashley, aged 83 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Miss Melora A. Crapo was born in Freetown, Mass., Aug. 1, 1820. On her twenty-first birthday she was married to Josiah L. Ashley. To them two children were born, Emily and Marcus. In 1841 she and her husband heartily accepted the message taught by William Miller concerning the second coming of Christ. They both proved faithful through the disappointment. A dark shadow came into her peaceful home by the death of her husband, Jan. 14, 1845. Her trust in the Lord was her comfort in this deep affliction. Brother and Sister White became her intimate friends in her early life, and in the year 1864 advised her to come to Battle Creek. She complied with their request. Her life here was an example of piety; she was a true and faithful member of the church, and a kind mother in her home. Another pioneer in the message has fallen in death, but rests with a bright hope of immortal life and an eternal home in the kingdom of God. I. D. VAN HORN.

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Lawlessness and God’s Law

THE Outlook (New York) speaks of the recent Springfield, Ohio, lynching as being “an outbreak of lawlessness which has been smoldering in the community for a long time,” and adds: “There are unnumbered communities in the United States, outwardly peaceable to-day, which are in fact as lawless as was Springfield, Ohio, on Monday and Tuesday of last week. . . . We shall continue to have lawlessness met with lawlessness until we systematically and promptly meet it with law.”

The primary reason why there is so much lawlessness in the land to-day is that men have set aside the very highest law,—God’s law,—and are trying to run their affairs independently of him. It is even proclaimed from some pulpits that the law of ten commandments has been abolished; and from other pulpits that God’s law does not mean what it says, since it directs that the seventh day be observed as the Sabbath, while most Christians observe the first day in its stead, under authority of the church. What else but lawlessness can be expected to follow such disregard of the highest law that is known? And what can cure this moral epidemic but a return to God’s great moral standard? It is to this end the third angel’s message is sounding in men’s ears to-day.

Appointment to Chile

BROTHER Wm. STEEL and wife, of Oregon, have accepted an appointment to Chile, South America. They feel that the Lord has specially laid the burden of that needy field upon their hearts.

Pacific Union Conference Session

ELDERS A. G. DANIELLS and W. W. Prescott are in attendance at the session of the Pacific Union Conference, at Healdsburg, Cal. At the close of the session, March 27, they will return to Washington.

The Proposed Washington Training School

Do not overlook what is said on page 22 regarding plans and prospects for the proposed training-school in Washington. The information given should be heeded by all who purpose becoming connected with our institutions here.

Evangelistic Work in Ceylon

By the last mail Elder H. Armstrong, of Calcutta, writes that he is preparing to go to Colombo, to open public work in Ceylon. Thus another of the great cities of the East is to hear the message. India calls for one or two more experienced evangelists to press the work in the great centers in this time of peace. It will be far more difficult to work in India when the war cloud already gathering on its northern border actually breaks. Pray that God may lay the burden on the workers who should go.

The Spirit of Prophecy and Nature

THE instruction contained in the article by Sister White in last week's issue is designed to meet fully the peculiar needs of our present situation, and at the same time shows that the light through the spirit of prophecy upon this subject given years ago was perfectly clear, and if heeded would have saved us from some of the confusion which has been brought in by a perversion of the teaching concerning the revelation of God in nature. This article, first printed more than five years ago, will be a sufficient answer to any suggestion that there has been any change in the teaching of the spirit of prophecy upon this subject.

Sunday Enforcement Agitation in Canada

AGITATION for an enforcement of Sunday observance in some parts of Canada is very active at the present time. The campaign is being pushed by the “Lord’s Day Alliance.” The following on this point from Brother A. L. Miller was printed in a recent issue of the Canadian Union Messenger:—

Are we aware how rapidly this agitation is progressing? Do we comprehend how rapidly public opinion is being educated in Canada to favor Sunday enforcement?

The agencies for the enforcement of the mark of the beast (Sunday observance) are many, and are being worked with a zeal worthy of a better cause. There are two parties who spend their whole time in this work in Ontario. They are as busy as they can be, speaking eight or ten times a week. One of the meetings was held in Woodstock, under the auspices of the “Lord’s Day Alliance,” which it was my privilege to attend. The hearty welcome given, the applauses made to many remarks favoring Sunday enforcement, show the trend of public opinion.

A Sunday Law for the District of Columbia

By J. S. Washburn

A law “requiring certain places in the District of Columbia to be closed on Sunday” was introduced in the House of Representatives, February 4. This bill very carefully leaves out the religious expressions that usually betray the origin of this class of legislation, and is well calculated to deceive those unacquainted with the long-continued effort to destroy liberty, and turn the wheels of progress in this country back to the Dark Ages.

This bill has been favorably recommended by the commissioners to be passed. This is a long step toward a District Sunday law, the sure precedent for a national Sunday law. Some time when least expected, the evil so long foretold will spring upon us.

The proposed Sunday law and further particulars will be found on page 6.

J. S. WASHBURN.

America’s New Imperial Policy

THE strange and significant change in the position of the United States among the world powers since its recent adoption of an imperial policy, is shown in the following remarkable statement given out in St. Petersburg, March 9, to representatives of that well-known American news agency, the Associated Press:—

Were it not for a single unknown quantity, the European situation at present would be as perfect as possible. For the avoidance of one thing every chancellery in Europe has been straining every nerve; namely, to prevent the entanglement of an outside power in this war. The unknown quantity is your State Department.

The situation following the outbreak of hostilities was exceedingly delicate, and surcharged with dangerous possibilities to the peace of the world, and the level-headed statesmen of Europe instantly co-operated to make a general catastrophe impossible, when, almost at the inception, Secretary Hay’s circular note for the neutralization of China almost ditched them.

But, happily, he did not press it to a point where differences were sure to have arisen, and, as it turned out, owing to the length to which the powers gave adhesion to its principles, it really contributed to the trend which all desired.

The note might have proved disastrous did not the present moment find all Europe practically in accord as to what should be done. The only place where uncertainty exists is Washington.

American diplomacy in these later days is so aggressive, so startlingly sudden in the way it poses propositions to the remainder of the world, that we have not time to prepare for the shock. It is a veritable nightmare to Europe.

The present situation is like an algebraic problem—every quantity of the equation is known except one, and that one is Mr. Hay. He represents “X.” If we knew what he stood for, or what he intended to do, the solution would be easy.

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