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Earlier text: THE POSITION OF THE REMNANT

Warning Against Those Causing Division

By A. M. A. Cornell

From Sister Cornell.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS:—Permit me to address a few words to you concerning those who are seeking to cause division among God's people, and our duty at the present time in the light of God's word. The apostle Paul teaches that we should mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them, and affirms that such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, Rom xvi, 17, 18. We trust that none of the honest will be deceived by them; for their course has been and is still such as to open the eyes of those whose hearts have been made glad by the plain teaching of the word and who love union and the doctrine which is according to godliness.

Their work is to scatter and divide; and they are very zealous to accomplish this object; but we need not fear: the Lord has set his hand to the work to gather the remnant, and it will be accomplished, notwithstanding the efforts of those who have been excluded from the fellowship of the saints because of disorderly unchristian walk. We may pity them, but must have no fellowship or sympathy for their unholy work. Paul instructs Timothy to withdraw himself from those who consent not to wholesome words and to the doctrine which is according to godliness. 1 Tim vi, 3-4. Again in Eph, v, 11, he teaches that we should have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. John speaks of the commandment which was from the beginning, "to love one another," that we should walk in it, &c., and adds, "If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed; for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. 2 John, verses 5, 6, 10, 11.

We shall know them by their fruits. We need not be deceived if we compare their precepts and example with those of Christ and the apostles. Dear Brethren and Sisters, be not deceived. Dwell not on trials and difficulties; for it brings darkness. Look up! Let your conversation be in heaven. We have no time to spend in contending with those whom we cannot benefit. Every energy of our souls should be enlisted, and every moment employed in the great work of preparation.

And to God's messenger we would say, You are engaged in a great and important work. The harvest is great and the laborers few, and the "Macedonian cry" is heard from every quarter, "come over and help us." Now as faithful watchmen upon the walls of Zion, should you cease to give the warning message and come down to dispute and contend with these dark spirits? No! no! their course is too crooked their work too low. Remember that God can make the wrath of man to praise him; and the remainder will he restrain.

I was a short time since forcibly reminded of the striking analogy between the position that you occupy at present with reference to these persons, and that of Nehemiah when requested to come down and confer with his enemies, Sanballat Tobiah and Geshem. How strikingly appropriate was his answer. I doubt not but that every messenger realizing the responsibility of their station, and the importance of the present time, feeling the weight of this last message, and the worth of souls, can adopt and practice the sentiments expressed in the reply of Nehemiah to those who would hinder the work of God. He says, "And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it and come down to you." Neh vi, 3.

In the first and second verses, Nehemiah informs us that his great work was repairing the breach in the walls of Jerusalem, and that his enemies wished him to leave the work and meet them in one of the villages; for they thought to do him mischief. Your work is far more important than was that of Nehemiah. You are engaged in "Repairing a breach" in the law of God.

Your work is not yet accomplished; then let not your enemies hinder you by their wicked devices. For,

Thy work's a high and lofty one; And from it thou may'st not come down, Or leave the field to strive with those Who would the work of God oppose. The Lord doth on their efforts frown; And he will make their folly known, The God who hath for Israel wrought, Will bring their evil work to nought, Fear not! the piercing eye that can Their every secret motive scan, Will for the precious jewels care, And keep their feet from every snare. Then trust in God, and still go forth, From east to west from south to north. Sound the last message far and near, Let all the note of warning hear. A. M. A. CORNELL.

Defending the Seventh-Day Sabbath

By Z. Marsh

From Bro. Marsh.

DEAR BRO, WHITE :—I am some ten or twelve miles from any of like precious faith, yet I feel that I am not alone; for I have the Bible and the love of God to comfort me; and I will fear no evil, though I have a continual warfare with nominal Adventists, the church and the world, in regard to keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. Many of the church in this place have endeavored to have me keep the Sabbath of Constantine or the Pope; and if I will, they say they will be satisfied, if I do also keep the seventh day. But I find that the fourth commandment is exceeding broad, and is very plain that we are to work six days, and not, simply, five. I have often told them that if they would bring one precept or even an example from the Bible that the day was changed at the resurrection of Christ, I would keep it; and some of them have tried and found themselves confounded at the very commencement; for the very passages which they have quoted they have found to prove the opposite of what they intended, and show that the disciples did follow their ordinary employment on the first day of the week.

Again, I have been met by those Adventists with whom I formerly belonged, and they tell me that the Sabbath and all the ten commandments were abolished at the cross, and done away, and that nine of them were re-enacted by Christ and the apostles; thus striving to destroy Gods holy Sabbath; and the same ones will speak of the First-day Sabbath, as if this was all perfectly right! O that they who have for years cried in the ears of the people for consistency would themselves be consistent!

If the Sabbath was nailed to the cross, and is done away, as they say, it is neither right nor consistent for them to speak of it as still existing. But let us see if it was so fulfilled at the cross as to be done away. See Luke xxiii, 56. "And they returned and prepared spices and ointments, and rested the Sabbath day according to the commandment." What! rest the Sabbath day when there was none! for, according to what they say, it was nailed to the cross; but Christ was then taken from the cross, and

of course it had then ceased. O that the Advent people who profess to have no theory but the Bible would be consistent.

I might quote much from the New Testament to show that the Sabbath was not abrogated at the cross; and likewise much in the Old, to show that it will be kept in the new earth.

Yours striving to keep the commandments.

South Hadley, Mass, Sept, 1854. Z. MARSH.

COMMUNICATIONS.

By Caroline E. Harris

From Sr. Harris.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS:—When brought a few months since to the borders of the grave, by sickness, I regretted that I had never told you what the Lord had done for me, and I resolved to do it if I ever had sufficient strength.

The story of redeeming love, though often told, is always new; and I bless God to day that he numbers even me with those who can testify, from blessed experience, to the riches of his grace.

At the age of nine years, I found pardon through Christ, and soon afterwards began to look for his coming. But after the disappointment of 1844, drew back to the world, and since then, have followed, alternately, the world and the Church.

When I first heard the sound of the third angel's message, I was endeavoring to be a Christian; but when I looked upon the proud churches as being the Israel of God, I was perplexed; for I discovered a great contrast between them and Bible Christians. Yet if the salt of the earth was not there, I knew not where it was.

I had heard little or nothing of the Advent doctrine since I was a child, and knew none who believed it. I was dissatisfied with myself, and had many misgivings with regard to the path I was treading. After I heard the present truth this question continually came up before me: Is it possible that the great mass of professing Christians are in the road to death? In the Spring of 1850, I prayed earnestly that God would convince me if he still poured out his Spirit upon the churches. In the Fall, Providence placed me in the very midst of a so-called revival of religion. If I was at all predisposed, it was favorably, yet I watched its progress anxiously, and was convinced that it was not like the revivals of past days.

As I reflected and read my Bible, the truth was clear. Duty became apparent; but I was too proud to come down to the commandments. How could I make myself so singular? Sometimes I would drive it from my thoughts altogether, and harden my heart, and close my ears to the voice of truth. I had thought myself a Christian; but, O, how did my carnal heart now evince its enmity against the law of God. It was a searching test; but, thank God, it is just such as we need. On the one hand I saw the narrow way to Eternal Life, and on the other, my good name and the world with all its allurements; and I was compelled to choose. Just three years ago, I determined to follow the Lamb, and take the first step by keeping the Sabbath.

With that resolution came peace and pardon, and I enjoyed what I had long lost; but when the Sabbath came the enemy triumphed. After three weeks more spent in darkness and distress I took up the cross. O matchless mercy that did not then turn me away!

And now, when I call to mind my Master's dealing with me for the last three years, and cast a glance forward to what lies before, my soul is melted with gratitude and joy. In forsaking the world, and striving in all things to follow Jesus, I have found, even here, an exceeding great reward. Yes, if there was no reward at the end of the race, I would still strive to walk in this narrow way. I praise the Lord that we may take the Bible in our hand, and follow the Lamb for ourselves, without looking for precept or example to any lukewarm Church.

We must do this, or we shall never inherit eternal Life.

I have ever believed it the Christian's duty to enjoy present and full salvation from sin; and also that it was a blessing of which we may and should have the evidence as much as of justification, and have sought it for more than two years, but have failed probably for want of knowledge. I now believe it was mine at the moment I consecrated myself to God, and I might have kept it by faith, reckoning myself thence forward dead indeed unto sin. Six months ago, I read a book of sixty-two experiences by which I was instructed and encouraged, and shortly after, the Lord was pleased to give me abundant assurance that the blood of Jesus Christ cleansed me from all sin. The inward witness was mine, and the rich and holy joy, (mingled with self-abasement,) and love to God and man that week after week overflowed my soul no tongue can tell.

Thus, through free unmerited Grace, did my soul bathe in the ocean of a Saviour's love, till distressing sickness wasted the strength of mind and body. And although I am now often distressed at my own sinfulness, I am constantly aspiring to be again on that high and happy ground. Praise, and honor, and glory be to Jesus that he saves his people from their sins. It is all of Grace.

The Lord has taught me to thank him for afflictions, and trust him in darkness, believing that the trial of our faith will “be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.”

Dear Brethren and Sisters, let us remember at what a costly purchase our salvation has been procured, and, O, let us be in earnest to secure it. Let us remember that it is but our reasonable service to present our bodies a living sacrifice holy and acceptable unto God, and also, that it is our highest privilege. As He which hath called us is holy, so let us strive to be holy. He requires it now, and now is the time to seek it. It can only be obtained by earnest, unyielding prayer. By this it can be obtained. Bless the Lord. If we cannot afford to make the effort, and persevere till it is accomplished, our faith will never carry us to Heaven. O may He discover to us the fullness of the fountain, that we may wash and be clean.

It is a privilege to hear from the Brethren and Sisters through the Review. We have not seen a commandment keeper for the last two years, and never but one teacher of present truth.

Your Sister in the love of God.

CAROLINE E HARRIS.

Lunenburg, Vt., Aug. 21st, 1854.

F O R E I G N N E W S .

EUROPE.—The U. S. M. steamer Pacific, from Liverpool 11½ o'clock morning of Wednesday the 23d ult., arrived at New York on Sunday at 2½ o'clock P. M., bringing dates from London of 23d, and from Paris of the 22d.

FROM THE BALTIC—CAPTURE OF BOMARSUND.

Our Liverpool correspondent succeeded in procuring in time to be telegraphed per Europa via Halifax, the earliest intelligence of the surrender of Bomarsund to the allies on the 16th, with its garrison of 2,000 men as prisoners of war.

The allied armies have at length begun to act. They have taken Bomarsund. On the 3d or 4th ult., the French troops and British marines were landed on the island of Aland; on the 10th, the place was invested; on three succeeding days the batteries were erected and armed; on the 14th the fire was opened; on the 15th the two round towers were taken by storm, one by the French, the other by the English; on the 16th, after a short engagement in which the allies lost very few men, the large casemated fort surrendered.

The papers by the Pacific confirm the announcement. On Saturday, 19th, the English steamer Basilisk and the French steamer Rein Hortense arrived at Dantzic with the intelligence that at 12½ P. M. on the 16th the fortress of Bomarsund capitulated, when the garrison, numbering 2,000, was immediately embarked on board the allied fleet. There was little loss of life on either side, the French having lost 120 in killed, and the British only three or four. The round towers behind Bomarsund, named Forts Tzee and Nottieh, had been previously reduced—no very difficult task, as they were garrisoned by only 120 men each. The handful of artillerymen in Tzee made a stout defense, fifty being killed and only thirty-five taken unhurt. Nottieh was carried without loss. Both forts when captured were blown up, and the main assault was then directed on the fortress of Bomarsund itself, of which the walls were badly damaged before the garrison consented to surrender. No other result could have been expected, for it was impossible that 2,000 could long have held out against a besieging army of 12,000, supported by a fleet in force. The honor of the victory, such as it is, belongs wholly to the French, and therefore on Sunday, the 20th, the guns of the Invalides announced to the citizens of Paris the first victory of the war.

From the circumstance that Admiral Napier had issued a notice warning all neutral vessels to leave the port of Riga before the first of August, it was surmised that Riga would be the next point of attack. An account of the Bomarsund affair, from Stockholm, 20th, mentions that a bombardment was kept up from 5 o'clock morning of the 15th to 2 o'clock afternoon of the 16th, and that part of their works were blown up, before proposals were made to surrender. The prisoners will be sent to France on board English ships. Gen. Baraguay d'Hilliers had a narrow escape, a cannon ball having passed between him and the aid-de-camp with whom he was conversing.

MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS.—Cholera has considerably declined at Varna and Shumla, and also at Constantinople. The malady had been fearfully destructive among the French, but at latest accounts was beginning to abate.

ENGLAND.—The dispatch to which Lord Clarendon replied, on July 22, to the last communication made by Russia to the Austrian Government, also the notes exchanged on Aug. 8 between the English and French and Austrian Ministers were laid before Parliament on the last day of the session, but have only now been made public. We have already stated the substance of these dispatches, namely: 1. The Russian protectorate over the Principalities must be given up, and the privileges granted to those provinces by the Sultan be placed under the collective guarentee of Europe; 2. That the navigation of the Danube must be made free; 3. That the treaty of 13th July, 1841, be revised with reference to the balance of power; and 4. That the Russian claim to a protectorate over the Christian subjects of the Porte must be given up. All of which terms Austria is made cognizant of, and agrees not to treat except on these bases.

BELGIUM—AN INFERNAL MACHINE.—The seizure in Belgium of an infernal machine has led to the arrest of several French political refugees. The Etoile Belge says:

Several arrests, which seem connected with politics, have just been effected at Brussels. M. Victor Considerant, well known as the head of the phalansterian doctrine, has been locked up at the Petits Carmes, accused, it is said, of having purchased arms for the purpose of organizing a plot against the Government.

SPAIN.—Madrid is comparatively quiet, although not altogether tranquil. The work of disarming all citizens, except the National Guard, continues. General Prim has reached Paris on his return from the East, having hurried back on hearing of the revolution in his native country. It is calculated that the deficit bequeathed by the Sartorius Ministry to the treasury amounts to seven hundred millions of reals. M. Collado, the newly-appointed Minister of Finance, has resigned.

At a dinner given by the Editors of Madrid all the Ministry were present—a most unusual occurrence. Espartero proposed the toast of "Liberty" to which O'Donnell hastily added: "the constitutional Queen!" M. Soule was invited, but sent an apology. Several new papers have sprung into existence.

Letters of the 11th mention that Barcelona was again quiet. About 100 cases of cholera were reported a day, but the malady had resumed a milder form.

An important piece of news is published by the Paris Patrie. On the 13th a deputation composed of the leaders of the barricades and of the clubs waited on Espartero to request him to suppress the article in the decree convoking the Cortes, which lays down that the dynastic question cannot be discussed by the new Constituent Assembly. Espartero at first replied to the deputation that they ought either to share the confidence reposed in him by the nation, or else govern in his place. A long and warm discussion ensued, at the end of which Espartero, in taking leave of the deputation, recommended them to address their petition to the Council of Ministers. The delegates withdrew in great excitement. Notwithstanding these dangerous symptoms the Government is thought to be strong enough to carry out its policy.

THREE DAYS LATER.—There had been no further operations in the Baltic and none in the Black sea.

On the 20th of August the Austrian army of occupation entered Wallachia, and perhaps Moldavia, will be occupied.

The Russians are still concentrated on the Pruth and the Turks at Bucharest. No immediate battle is expected.

The Crimea expedition had not yet sailed.

The Turks met with a terrible defeat at Kars, and lost two thousand prisoners.

There was no English news of importance.

A Testimony of Deliverance and Faith

By J. W. West

From Bro. West.

Dear Bro. White:—I once more sit down to write you and the trusting children of the Advent faith, a few words of encouragement. I stated to you last Winter, how that God, through his divine providence, had brought me out of the great southern Sodom, from Baltimore to New Orleans, where I never thought it possible that a Slave could enjoy freedom, and landed me safe on free soil in the State of New York. And as I stated to you, when in the slave states, it pleased God for Christ's sake, to change the darkness of my soul into light, Sept. 1840.

When adopted into the family of heaven, I joined the Methodist branch of the church and in a few weeks felt it duty to go and call sinners to repentance, and tell what the Lord had done for me. I was then recommended by the class to which I belonged, to the Leaders' meeting, and from them to the quarterly conference, for license to exhort. This was granted me; and I increased in faith, and God carried on his work in adding souls to his people.

You may be aware that in the Methodist order of the church, an exhorter is not allowed to preach until he is duly recommended and tried by the quarterly conference. So in 1851, I applied for local license to preach in the city of New Orleans, and obtained it from the presiding elder. Soon after I removed north, to the free states where I could have a better opportunity of seeking for the whole truth.

Dear Brethren and Sisters, who hold to the principles of the Advent faith, I am with you in seeking for the whole truth of God, and looking for the hope of the soon coming of Christ. I am excommunicated from the Methodists; and there are but two here in Peterboro Village, besides myself, who have embraced the truth of the third angel's message.

We see by the signs of the times, and the state of foreign nations, that our redemption draweth nigh. The kingdoms of this world will soon be dashed in pieces like a potter's vessel, and become the kingdom of our Lord and his Christ.

Yours in the patient waiting. J. W. West. Peterboro', Mad. Co., N. Y., 1854.

Appointments.

By Frederick Wheeler, Josiah Hart

Providence permitting we will hold a tent meeting in Unity, N. H. commencing Sixth-day Sept. 22d at 5 o'clock P. M. and continue over the Sabbath and First-day. The meeting will be near Bro. Joseph Smith's, one mile east of Unity Center on the road leading from Unity to Lempster.

FREDERICK WHEELER. JOSIAH HART.

Correction.

By Joseph Bates

In my article on Church Order there are two corrections which I wish to make; viz., page 23d, 1st column, 26th line from the top, I should have said, Ps. cxi, 9; Deut iv, 13; and in the 2d column, 22d line from the top, there are a few words too many in Eze. xiii, 5.

JOSEPH BATES.

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1. IN writing to this Office, let everything of a business nature be put on a part of the sheet by itself, or on a separate sheet, so as not to be mixed up with other matters.

2. Be careful to write all names of persons and places, plainly and distinctly.

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☞ The above is for our Correspondents to read and observe. But very few seem to regard it.

MINISTERIAL SUPPORT.

The Christian Advocate & Journal says:—

"We want preachers. Our church is suffering for the want of them. We want members. Our church is crippled in her energies, and impeded in her progress, and chilled in her soul, and faint in her spirit, because the Word is not successful as it ought to be—as it used to be."

Moral Sayings on Sin

By John Bunyan

"He that lives in sin, and expects happiness hereafter, is like him that soweth cockle, and thinks to fill his barn with wheat or barley." Luke vi, 44; Gal. vi, 7, 8.

"One leak will sink a ship, and one sin will destroy a sinner." Gen. ii, 17; Eze. xviii, 4.

John Bunyan.