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Gathering the Scattered Flock

By Joseph Bates

From Bro. Bates.

Dear Bro. White: The Great God of Israel, is now gathering his people to stand in the battle in the day of the Lord. The little flock are rising, and increasing, while the professed leading advent papers and leaders are advocating the no-law, no-commandment system; exerting themselves to exterminate from the earth the everlasting covenant, how strange it is that they do not see the influence it produces in their midst. If they were to take a starting point, even from the commencement of the year 1851, and read only from their own pamphlets and papers, the division and sub-divisions that have taken place and are continually taking place among them, (See for one, "Advent Harbinger," March 8th, 1851,) surely they must see that their adopted no-law of God system will as evidently lead them all to destruction, as it would the people of these United States were they to abolish and tread down their constitution on which the law (and order) of every State depends. How can justice be executed when no law exists? Let the Psalmist explain. "Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne." lxxxix, 14.

Since the general Conference at Ballston N. Y., in March, I have been laboring in Massachusetts and Maine to gather in the scattered flock of the house of Israel, who are coming up under the whole testimony of God, and the testimony of Jesus Christ, as given in the third angel's message. Our meetings in Boston and vicinity were attended with the divine blessing.

Since April 2d I have held Conferences in Portland, Paris, Bangor and Bradford Center, Me., in all of which places the Lord has made manifest his increasing light, strengthened his people, added to their numbers such as I trust will be saved.

At the close of our meeting here last evening while attending to the solemn ordinance of the Lord's supper, a father dropped upon his knees, and asked forgiveness of God, and all present for his short coming, and said he would keep the Sabbath of the Lord.—His son, and his wife, also, declared their intention to do the same. Thus the Lord our God is bringing in the honest ones. I expect to visit other places before I return to Massachusetts.

I suppose you are very much engaged just now establishing the printing-press, and adjusting things around you to send forth the "Review and Herald" again to the little flock. We hope you will be successful in your efforts to establish this part of the work in your mind, so that there shall be one printing establishment in all the land, of which it may be said, they rest the Sabbath-day according to the commandment. Luke xxiii, 56.

May the united prayers of the little flock, who are settled, and forever established in the great Rest-day of the Lord our God, continue to ascend the Holy Hill of Zion, for grace and wisdom from the Holiest, to enable you, and all that are conscientiously engaged with you in this establishment, in sending forth the great and glorious truths of the present message to all that have ears to hear, and hearts to feel. That the sons and daughters of the Almighty may be seen coming from every quarter, to plant themselves under the royal standard of the Prince of Peace, whom God has raised up through the blood of the everlasting covenant, and is now offering to all, that will voluntarily enlist under his banner, the glorious reward of the purchase of his blood, viz: "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." Rev. xxii, 14.

Joseph Bates. Bradford Center, Me., April 22d, 1852.

Light of Present Truth

By Emily Day

From Sister Day.

DEAR BRO. WHITE: I thank our Father in heaven for the light of present truth. His word is truly a "lamp to my feet and a light to my path;" and we are assured by the "Word" that "the path of the just is as a shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." The Review and Herald comes to us bringing "meat in due season;" for which we feel thankful. We know not how we should get along without it.

It is clear to my mind that we are living under the third angel's message, as given in Rev. xiv. When I received the light on the commandments of God, the Sanctuary in Heaven, &c. it was food to me. I found it necessary to keep the seventh-day Sabbath, or be guilty of breaking God's holy law. "For whosoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point he is guilty of all." James ii, 10. I have enjoyed the sweet spirit of the Sabbath in a much greater degree than I ever did in keeping the first day. And although cast off by some of my former brethren, it matters not if Jesus is with me. I have started for the Holy City, and with the assistance of divine grace I intend to go through. Says the True Witness, "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the City."

I see that some in order to get round the third angel's message, place the first and second beyond the Advent. This is evidence that they have stepped out of the path of the just (which shines more and more unto the perfect day) and are in darkness. Paul tells us that when the Lord comes the saints will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air and so will ever be with him. Now if this be true, how can these three messages be proclaimed after the Advent? And if Babylon of Rev. xiv and xviii is the city of Rome, as it is said to be by "C." in the "Harbinger" of Oct. 18th and the fall of Babylon is the burning of Rome, as Bro. Marsh also teaches, I ask why is there a call made for God's people to come out of Rome, or Babylon, after it is burned, lest they be partakers of her sins and receive of her plagues? The call is not made for God's people to come out of her, until after her fall, and how can they come out of her after she is utterly burned with fire," when according to the testimony of Paul, [1 Thess. iv, 16—18.] all God's people will then be with him? O, how much better to believe the simple truths of the Bible, than thus to wrest the scriptures from their true meaning.

It seems to me that every one, must see the utter inconsistency of such a view. How necessary it is that we "beware lest any man spoil us through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, and not after Christ." I want to be one of those that are willing to "follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth." May the Lord guide us in that strait and narrow way that leadeth unto life, and save us in his Kingdom at last is the prayer of your sister waiting for Jesus, EMILY DAY. Oxford, O., March 23d, 1852.

Progress of the Third Angel’s Message

By Samuel Everett

From Bro. Everett.

DEAR BRO. WHITE: The progress of the third angel's message is not so rapid as we could wish in this vicinity, still there are a few of us who not only believe it, but are constrained to spread it. And it will not be in vain.

The message not only gives the warning, but it gives the happy result: "Here is the patience of the saints; here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus." It is a comfort to us on the Sabbath to know that others are keeping it at the same time. We find it good to keep the day of God's rest. Blessed be God for the Sabbath. How cheering the anticipation that all the scattered remnant of saints in these last days, will soon be keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and prepared to meet their coming King! Let those who carry the message be patient, and humble and faithful, and "bear all things." The Lord will bless the labor of love.

The restoring of the fourth commandment to its place in the Decalogue exhibits the law of God in its true light, an unbroken chain, holy, just and good; "under the old ministration written on tables of stone by the finger of God; under the new ministration, "written on fleshy tables of the heart" by the Spirit of God. The ministration of death is abolished. The ceremonial law of "shadows" is nailed to the cross of Christ. The veiled glory of Moses' face is done away by the unveiled glory of the Son of God, who is "the brightness of the Father's glory and the express image of his person." But the moral law, formerly "engraven on stone," is established, and not abolished, by being written on "fleshy tables of the heart;" and its righteous precepts are the rule of duty. Surely this is the harmony of the law and gospel.

It has often been asserted that the Sabbath is not enjoined by the New Testament. But I am now sure this is a mistake.

1. It was instituted at the close of creation. Christ declares, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath; therefore the Son of man, is Lord also of the Sabbath." If it was said that the First-day was made for man by the resurrection of Christ, and that the Son of man is Lord also of the First-day, it would be regarded as good authority that the Rest-day is changed from the seventh to the first.

2. Christ and the apostles kept the Sabbath.

3. It is recorded of the christian women who made preparation to embalm the body of Jesus in the tomb, that they "rested the Sabbath-day according to the commandment." Luke thus sanctions the fourth commandment many years after the death of Christ. Luke xxiii, 56.

4. Christ taught the disciples to "pray that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the Sabbath-day," proving that the disciples would enjoy a Sabbath after his death and resurrection. The destruction of Jerusalem was about 23 years after the cross. There remains therefore a Sabbath to the people of God, till the heavenly rest comes with Jesus.

I am yours in love, SAMUEL EVERETT. North Leveret, Mass., April 14th, 1852.

Gathering the Scattered Sheep

By Ira Wyman

From Bro. Wyman.

DEAR BRO. WHITE: I rejoice in God for the true light that is now shining upon the pathway of the just, and for what he is doing for the remnant that have been scattered in the dark and cloudy day. But the scattering time is over, and the gathering time has come, and God is preparing a people for himself, a people, chosen out of the world, that will be of one heart, and of one mind, of one judgment, speaking the same things.

The brethren in this region are still holding fast whereunto they have attained, that are keeping all the commandments of God and growing stronger in the Lord and in the power of his might.

Since I left the Ballston conference I have been over the Green mountains in search of the scattered Sheep, and the result has been good. Over a dozen have taken a decided stand for the truth, and others are enquiring, are these things so?

Your Brother in the present truth, IRA WYMAN. Panton, Vt., April, 1852.

Light on the Sabbath Truth

By Abby M. Lindsley

From Sister Lindsley.

DEAR BRO. WHITE: It is with deep feelings of gratitude that I acknowledge the reception of the "Review and Herald." Its pages contain the "meat in due season," for the want of which, I had well nigh famished.

In reading the Harbinger and attending the meetings of the nominal Adventists I had been striving to obtain some knowledge of our whereabouts, but was unable to get any satisfactory evidence.

Brn. Rhodes and Gallop lectured here in 1843. From that time until the winter of 1850, I heard no more about the advent movement. Then I learned there had been a message given to God's people, to come out of Babylon, but did not understand it as having any connection with the other messages of Rev. xiv. Having never united with a church I supposed this was not to me. I did not understand this, that we must "come out and be separate."

A flood of light now shines on the prophecies so that wherein I was once blind, now I see. In July last, some pamphlets and papers containing the present truth were handed me. I examined and carefully compared them with the Bible. I found that my former teaching and belief relative to the Sabbath was error. I had all my life been bowing to an institution of the beast. Notwithstanding all the obstacles that lay in my way, I was enabled to obey the Sabbath commandment until the Oswego Conference, where I heard Bro. Holt explain the law and commandments in the New Testament so clearly, that I have not had a doubt since. I saw that we must purify our souls through obeying God's ten holy commandments, and so made ready to stand in the battle, in the day of the Lord. I fully believe that this is the standard to which all must come if they would be partakers in the glory soon to be revealed. Those only who bear the Ark of God will finally overcome. I never realized so fully the duty we owe to God, the maker of all we behold, as since I have been studying what is the good and acceptable will of God as contained in his law.

I do feel to thank God, and call upon all that is within me to praise his holy name for his wonderful works to the children of men.

I believe the Lord has set his hand to recover the remnant of his people.

The Prophet says, "Thy watchman shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion." Isa. lii, 8. The Lord will have his people to be perfectly united in the same mind, and the same judgment, that they may possess that strength necessary to endure the time of trouble such as never was. God will be our strength, and his truth our shield and buckler.

Yours in hope, Abby M. Lindsley. Newhaven, N. Y., April 8th 1852

AN INCIDENT.

By John Nevins Andrews

Sometime since I met with a Jew in the southern part of this state, when the following conversation ensued:

Question. You believe, I presume, in the authenticity and inspiration of the Old Testament Scriptures?

"Most certainly I do," he replied.

Question. And you as decidedly reject the inspiration of the New Testament, and the view that Jesus of Nazareth is the True Messiah?

"I do," was the reply.

"Very well," said I, "then I have one more question to ask: Daniel said that within 70 weeks 'from the going forth of the decree to restore and build Jerusalem' the Messiah should come, and should be cut off. Have not the 70 weeks expired?"

"I let such questions alone," said he, with a look of dissatisfaction, "and think it enough for me to attend to the practical part."

Such was the brief conversation. It awakened, however, strong inquiries in my mind. Why, thought I, should he "let such questions as that alone!" I could see no other reason than this, that should he answer, he must admit that the despised Nazarene was no other than the predicted Messiah.

Nor could I refrain from reverting to the termination of the 2,300 days, and the present position of many Adventists. The commencement and termination of the 70 weeks being marked in a distinct manner, the remaining 1810 days which fill out the 2,300 days, can be quite as plainly reckoned. "The going forth of the decree" B. C. 457; the termination of the 69 weeks A. D. 27, when Jesus said "the time is fulfilled;" [Mark i;] the cutting off of the Messiah in "the midst of the week" in the Spring of A. D. 31; and the turning to the Gentiles at the end of the 70 weeks, A. D. 34, are dates very clearly determined. The Advent Review, [March 24, 1850] has demonstrated beyond all controversy that the date of the going forth of the decree to restore and to build Jerusalem was B. C. 457; and that the date of the crucifixion was A. D. 31.—These dates show beyond dispute the termination of the 2,300 days in the Autumn of 1844. And even those who claim that there may be some variation in these dates, find that the events of the crucifixion are too plainly established to admit of a mistake of 8 or 10 years. Yet they reject the scriptural view of the New Covenant Sanctuary, [Heb. viii, 1—5,] and of its cleansing, [Heb. ix, 22; Lev. xvi, 16—19, 33,] and stoutly contend that it is the earth, the land of Palestine, or the church.

But as it is not possible to extend the 2,300 days to the present time, are such Adventists any better able to define their position than was that poor Jew. If they still hold to their unscriptural views of the Sanctuary, and its cleansing, are they not obliged to say, We let such questions, as the termination of the 2,300 days, and the subject of the Sanctuary alone, and attend to the practical part? J. N. A.

Remarks on the Sabbath

By O. R. L. Crozier

From the Remarks of O. R. L. Crozier on the Sabbath.

"But we must notice the difference between the seventh day Sabbath and the Jewish festival sabbaths. The former originated at creation; the latter at Mt. Sinai. The former existed prior to, and independent of the law; the latter were a part of, and inseparable from it. The incorporation of the Sabbath into the legal ceremonies does not destroy its primitive authority: it may survive the doing away of those ceremonies in all its original importance, leaving with them only what the 'School-master' and 'tradition' had added to it. This is the only light in which I can see a harmony upon this subject. With this view, it appears clear: and the Sabbath can be kept without being 'subject to ordinances.' Verse. 20."

All who set apart one day in seven as a day of rest, confess their belief in the necessity of the Sabbath still. The keeping of the first day of the week as a Sabbath, is without the authority of divine or apostolic command or example. The disciples met on the first day of the week to 'break bread;' but there is no evidence that they kept that day as a Sabbath. The Bible records no such change. Therefore if there be a Sabbath, 'the seventh day is the Sabbath.' Our Saviour said, 'The Sabbath was made for man.' If made for him he needed it: and unless his constitution is changed, he still needs it. To this all agree. Which day of the seven then shall we thus keep? Any one that we please; that which rests only on the authority of human tradition and legislation; or that which has the sanction of the great example of God, when, after he had created the world in six days, he rested on the seventh, and hallowed it? The last most certainly is the safest; especially as it is expressly enjoined by one of the ten commandments, through neither of which will any Christian dare to drive a nail.

Its continuance into the Gospel dispensation, as a law which existed from the original constitution of the world, and needed no re-enactment, is recognized by our Saviour, not only in the declaration that it 'was made for man,' but also in directing his disciples to pray that their 'flight from Jerusalem at the time of its destruction, 37 years this side of the cross, might not be on 'the Sabbath day.' He speaks of the Sabbath as though it would then exist of course, as much as 'winter.' Matt. xxiv, 20. Whatever reason they had for praying thus, does not affect the case in hand; the Sabbath then existed, and here received the sanction of our blessed Lord.—Day-Dawn, Dec. 1846.

OUR PROPHET, PRIEST AND KING.

By R. F. Cottrell

BY R. F. COTTRELL.

When Jesus dwelt below, Proclaiming through the land, Saying, Repent, for lo! The kingdom is at hand! He was the Prophet long foretold By Moses' mouth, in days of old.

Since he ascended high, For us to intercede; To hear his people's cry, In every time of need, A faithful High Priest he has been, Pleading his blood to cleanse from sin.

His priesthood's almost o'er, He soon will leave that place, And then his blood no more Can wash earth's guilty race. O, let us now implore his grace, Before he leaves the heavenly place!

He then will be a King, And wear a golden crown; A great white cloud shall bring Creation's Monarch down; The wicked then he will destroy, And bear his saints to realms of joy.

THE PAPER.

By Editor

We shall have 2000 copies of the present number struck off, and as many of future numbers as can be circulated where there is any prospect of their doing good. We are very anxious that the REVIEW AND HERALD should be widely circulated, and call on all the friends of the cause to aid us in its circulation.

We do not wish to send the paper where it is not read with profit; yet we had rather send it to five such, than to have one poor saint deprived of it. If the brethren in different places will have some one of their company chosen to see that it is sent to all who wish to read it, and stop it when sent to those who have no interest in it, then the paper can have a wide and judicious circulation. Let the scattered friends, who are alone, also send in the names of those they hope to benefit. Here we would state that the expense of an extra thousand copies, after the type is set, is small. We hope our list will be doubled in a few weeks.

The brethren have provided means to sustain the paper beyond our expectations. And although our expenses in moving from Saratoga Springs, and commencing the paper in this city, have been considerable, yet we are free from debt.

But it is necessary that we should obtain a quantity of paper immediately, and wish to say to those interested in the paper that we especially need help now for that purpose.

Mesmerism.

By Editor

It is well known that the advent brethren who are observing the Sabbath are often charged with being under the influence of mesmerism. We say that this is an unjust and wicked charge, and can see no reason why it should be kept in circulation, unless to prejudice those who are inquiring for truth, and keep them from our meetings.

The facts in the case are that the brethren who observe the Sabbath all consider it wrong and a sin to practice mesmerism. We do not know of one that has anything to do with its damning influence. A very few of the brethren, prior to their embracing the Sabbath, were in this snare of satan; but the light of present truth discovered to them its dangers, and they confessed their error, and have forsaken it. Should any one, embracing the Sabbath, practice mesmerism, such is the opinion and feeling of the body relative to it, his brethren would entreat him to leave it and flee from it as from a viper. And if he should refuse to do so, they would refuse to fellowship him as a brother in Christ. Now let it be understood that this is the people that are charged with mesmerism!

But what makes this matter look still more wicked on the part of the accusers is, that they are generally either mesmerizers, or in full fellowship with those who are.

"Now as Jannes and Jumbres withstood Moses, so do these resist the truth, men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith." 2 Tim. iii, 8.

Paul here refers to the time when God was about to deliver his people from Egypt, and sent his servants Moses and Aaron unto Pharaoh to show him a sign by which he should know that he should let the people go. The sign was given. But Pharaoh called for his magicians who "did in like manner with their enchantments." That was a counterfeit of the work of God.

It is stated in the book of Jasher that Jannes and Jambres were magicians, and were the sons of Balaam the magician who said to Pharaoh in reference to Moses and Aaron, "these are none else than magicians like ourselves."

We now inquire, do not mesmerizers, and those in fellowship with them, who call the Spirit of Truth mesmerism, resist the truth as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses? Judge ye.

A Larger Hymn Book

By Editor

Hymn Book.—We noticed some months since, that we wished to publish a collection of appropriate Hymns, larger than our small Hymn Book now in use; but have not been able to commence the work until now. We intend to get it out as soon as circumstances will allow. Let those who are interested in the Hymn Book send in select or original Hymns immediately, applicable to our faith and hope.

We do not design to get out a large book cumbered with Hymns of no special interest, but a small, choice collection of those only which are appropriate. We very much need more good Hymns on the Sabbath, and hope the friends will send them in at their earliest convenience.

Delay in Publishing the Review

By Editor

In our last, published at Saratoga Springs, we stated that we hoped to issue the next number of the REVIEW AND HERALD by the first of May. It was our intention to get it out by the very first. It has been in type several days waiting for the Press from New York City. As the Press has not come, and as our readers may be anxious to see the REVIEW AND HERALD again, we have concluded to have a part of this number struck off at another office.

P. S. Since the above was written, and a portion of this No. mailed, the Press has been received in good order.

Notice Concerning William Walker

By Editor

Brn E. P. Butler and W. Morse, of Vermont, request us to say that the brethren in that State are not in fellowship with William Walker, of Morristown, and that the course pursued by him is a subject of grief to the Church.

Requests for Conferences

By Editor

☞ The Brethren in Panton, Vt., and Melbourne, C. E. desire to have Conferences held with them.

Let others state their wishes in this respect, and they shall

Requests for Conferences

By Editor

Let others state their wishes in this respect, and they shall be noticed.

Appointments.

By James White

There will be a Conference of the brethren in Rochester and vicinity, to commence May 28th, at 6 o'clock P. M., and hold over Sabbath and First-day. The Meeting will be held at No. 124 Mount Hope Avenue. The Advent Brethren in the city and region round about are cordially invited to meet with us.

We will meet in Conference with the Brethren at Clarkson, N. Y., Sabbath and First-day, May, 15th and 16th. The Advent Brethren in the vicinity are invited to attend.

JAMES WHITE.

Estimated Cost of Printing Materials

By Editor

We are not able to state in this number the cost of the Press, Type, &c., but it will probably be about SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS.

DRED DOLLARS.

By Editor

Bro. Edson wishes us to say, as he expects to be from home a portion of the time for the future, the money to pay for printing materials had better be sent to us. It is necessary that the whole amount should be received before the middle of June. Please direct to James White, Editor of the REVIEW AND HERALD, Rochester, N. Y. The Brn. in Vermont can hand their donations to Bro. Heman Churchill during the month of May.

The following is the amount received

Amounts Received

By Editor

of May.

The following is the amount received

For Printing Materials

By Editor

The following is the amount received # For Printing Materials.

D. R. Palmer,	$45 00	Noble Luther,	2 00
Cyrenius Smith,	45 00	John Griswold,	5 00
P. Dickson,	5 00	Reuben Loveland,	5 00
A. A. Marks,	5 00	W. McClenerthan,	2 00
Wm. Hyatt	12 00	W. Peck,	1 00
Ira Abbey,	5 00	Lydia Ferry,	1 00
J. B. Sweet,	7 00	Wm. Hills,	5 00
Brn. at Mill Grove, N. Y.	20 00	Isaac Cramer,	4 00
H. S. Gurney,	5 00	L. B. Caswell,	2 00
O. Davis,	5 00	Asa Hazeltine,	2 00
Elon Everts,	20 00	Luman Carpenter,	20 00
Edwin Lothrop,	3 00	Harvey Childs,	10 00
John Claxton,	2 00	J. Y. Wilcox,	5 00
Peter Bates,	1 00	A Friend in Conn.,	10 00

Letters received since March 23d.

By Editor

J. Chapman, W. Phelps, S. W. Rhodes 2, J. Chase, S. Hall, E. A. Miller, M. C. Andrews, M. K. Blakeslee, J. Bates 2, G. W. Holt, H. N. White, F. Wheeler, F. H. Howland, H. S. Case 2, A. S. Stevens, H. S. Gurney, N. A. Hollis, R. F. Cottrell, E. G. Farnsworth, J. Kellogg, E. Barrows, M. Leadbeater 2, E. D. Cook, E. A. Poole, I. Wyman, S. Howland, H. A. Hastings, M. C. Stowell, G. F. Smith 2, J. Thompson, L. A. Lockwood, H. Edson, I. Abbey, E. L. H. Chamberlain, H. O. Nichols, P. M. Bates, C. Sperry, E. P. Butler, J. C. Day, A. Ross.

Receipts.

C. J. Stowell, J. Stowell, M. B. Cady, D. Briggs, M. H. Collins, J. Hanson, J. Furbush, B. B. Brown, J. Jenkins, A. Nellis, P. Cash, A. B. Pearsall, A. M. Curtis, C. Washburn, E. S. Maltby, A. E. Gridley, J. B. Hall, A. M. Lindsley, J. Hebner, L. Hastings, J. B. Rodgers, W. H. Hilton, P. Folsom, R. Hancock, D. Chase, L. Abbey, W. Gould, H. S. Gurney, A. E. Randall, L. Martin, C. Lyman, M. Norton, each $1.

E. Temple, E. Lothrop, S. Pierce, L. J. Hall, R. G. Lockwood, S. Duncklee, S. Everett, G. Smith, H. A. Mead, S. Dunten, each $2.

H. Childs, a Friend, E. Day, Geo. Cobb, J. Y. Wilcox, each $5.

C. Pitts, J. Jones, W. Holstead, L. W. Hall, each 25 cts.

O. Nichols $15; E. Everts $3; J. C. Bowles $2.25; J. Hart 75 cts.; Sister Dart 50 cts.; S. Flanders 10 cts.

For the Pamphlet Experience and Views

By Editor

For the Pamphlet entitled “Experience and Views.”

Mariah Thompson, Mary S. Thompson, $1 each.