Earlier text: The Date of the Seventy WeeksLeighton, Mich.
By A. S. Hutchins
Agreeably to appointment, Bro. C. Jones and myself were at Leighton, on the 21st and 22d inst. Though the brethren and sisters are considerably scattered in this section, there was a good attendance at the meetings. One brother, at work sixty miles away from home, came home to attend the meetings; and said he was well paid for the sacrifice he made. On Sabbath, a few were present from Gaines. The church here has not been favored with the visits and labors of our ministers, much, for some time. They felt the need of help, and seemed to appreciate it. After listening to two sermons on Sabbath, on highly practical subjects, we had a very good and spirited social meeting. The brethren appeared conscious that they had departed from their first love, and that the spirit and influences of the world had, in quite a degree, absorbed their affections for God and his truth; and that they must return unto him, to enjoy his favor and gracious presence, as in days past, and to secure spiritual prosperity. On first-day, I spoke in behalf of the Tract and Missionary Enterprise. The following incident was of interest to this church on this occasion, as illustrative of the result of giving one religious paper, treating on the subject of the Bible Sabbath, long ago: More than twenty-five years since, a few religious papers, published by the Seventh-day Baptists, fell into the hands of a young man from Potter Co., Pa., while away from home, who was a member of the Baptist church, and a candid inquirer for light on the Sabbath question. On his way home, he distributed these, giving one to a clerk in a store, an irreligious young man. This he soon after gave to a deacon of the Baptist church, living in the vicinity of the young man who left it at the store. In this, the deacon found an article on the subject of the Bible Sabbath, the perusal of which awakened an interest in his heart to know the truth as set forth in the Scriptures on this point. His diligent researches were quickly and richly rewarded with settled convictions as to duty, to which he readily yielded, by keeping the next Sabbath; as did also the young brother who brought the papers into the country; neither knowing the intention of the other to do thus. Now united in faith on this important duty, and sustained by the word of God, they held prayer meetings on the Sabbath in a pleasant grove, till there was another opening, and sought to impart the precious light to others. Twenty years ago, Eld. W. S. Ingraham visited this place and preached the third angel’s message. Several embraced the truth. The winter following, I joined him, in his labors in that section; others willingly gave their hearts to God, and commenced to honor him by keeping the holy Sabbath. Years passed away, when two of these families came to Leighton. A preacher in this State was invited here, under whose labors this church was raised up, with which the brethren from Pennsylvania united, and with them is the brother who collected and scattered the papers bearing the light on the fourth commandment, above referred to. The hearts of these dear brethren and sisters seemed to warm up with gratitude to God, and they appeared anxious to do something to send the light and truth to others, which they manifested by pledges, for the T. & M. Society, amounting to $67.65; which, considering circumstances, was more than we could expect. Campton, N. H.
By P. C. Rodman
I HAVE given about thirty lectures in this place. Three are already keeping the Sabbath. Others confess that we have preached the truth, and we hope some will obey. We have opposition in abundance, and strong prejudice to contend with. One man stated in public that he had burned all the tracts and books in his possession, published by Seventh-day Adventists, and advised others to do the same; yet he professes sanctification, and to be an Adventist. Some are astonished to find that some Adventists teach that God's law was abolished by Christ, to sustain them in their no-Sabbath position. How we wish they would see their mistake and embrace the light shining so clearly under the last message of mercy, by which the mystery of God is finished. I go to Woodstock this week, and stop over next Sabbath, then return here and remain one Sabbath and first-day, after which I move to a new field to commence another course of lectures. I ask an interest in the prayers of God's commandment-keeping people. P. C. RODMAN. From an Aged and Lonely One.
WHILE reflecting on God’s goodness in leading me to accept the truth as it is in his holy word, I am led to exclaim, Bless the Lord, O my soul, and praise his holy name that he has permitted me to live in the last days, when we are looking for and expecting our Lord’s coming; when the signs in the churches, among the people, and in the elements, are so plain that we know the day is not far distant when we shall see our Saviour coming in clouds of glory, with his holy angels, to awake his sleeping saints, when we shall rejoice at the sound of the trumpet, and hear the gracious words, “Come, ye blessed.” This is joy unspeakable. Through the efforts of our dear Bro. Williams, who now sleeps, I have been enabled to receive the precious truth, and to try to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, in my old age. Am now in my seventy-second year. Five years ago, Bro. Williams brought us reading, which we joyfully received and studied, which threw light upon the Scriptures that has been food for my soul. Bless the Lord. Jesus said he was the bread of life, and except we eat of his flesh and drink of his blood, we have no life in us; and we know his word is true. When we search the Scriptures, they are food, day and night; and he says, “Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life, and they are they that testify of me.” We have a record whereby we may learn of him, and I, even I, enjoy this precious blessing; and how often in my lonely hours, and while pleading with my dear Saviour, does my heart plead for my dear friends, that they may receive the truth and love it as I love it. The approach of the holy Sabbath gives me joy, and joy that is unspeakable and full of glory. Jesus has said, Keep the commandments; and keep my commandments, even as I have kept my Father’s commandments. Do we obey him? Oh! may we all try. At the age of nine years, I learned the commandments, and often wondered why they were broken; but as the ministers of the Presbyterian and other churches taught differently, I supposed it was because I was ignorant that I did not understand it. But how plain did our Heavenly Father write them with his own finger upon tables of stone, never to be effaced; and our blessed Saviour ever taught them. Oh! that we may be faithful, and ever obey him. Oh! that I may ever be faithful, and watch, that I may hear the blessed sound when my Redeemer comes and awakes his saints. Rockville, Bates Co., Mo., June 30, 1873
By J. H. Cook
I came to this place the 23d, to help the brethren get into working order. I was much surprised to find that troubles have existed in their midst ever since they came into the truth. But as we commenced to labor among them, light began to open up before us, which, we hope, has led to an adjustment and final settlement; the brethren between whom the difficulties existed, extending to each other the hand of Christian fellowship, while the melting Spirit of the Lord caused the tears of gratitude to flow freely. After this, we came together to consider the subject of organization, when eleven signed the covenant, constituting all the Sabbath-keepers present, and all put down their systematic pledges for the ensuing year. Altogether, the result of the meeting was far better than we anticipated, after learning their condition. They assumed the name of the Rockville church. Bro. Daniel Mitchell was elected elder, and John F. Klostermyre, treasurer and clerk. I could but anticipate a prosperous future for this church if they unitedly labor together. J. H. Cook. Rockville, Bates Co., Mo., June 30, 1873
Northern Illinois Tent.
By T. M. Steward
We pitched our tent on 6th day, the 20th, in Como, Ill., and have been holding meetings every evening since, with increasing interest. Prejudice is giving way. May the Lord help us to do his work faithfully, so that we can have his help to reach the hearts of sinners. Last season, I tried to help Bro. Andrews with the tent, but was not of much service to him, I fear; and as the tent labor closed, I found my brain so congested that I thought it prudent for me to go home. I did so, and labored some physically; attending meetings, and preaching Sabbath days, attending the sick, and preaching funeral sermons, &c. In March, I commenced a course of lectures some ten miles from home, and continued, only as I was interrupted by storms, for four or five weeks. I trust some good was done. And now I thought I would try to help run the tent this season. I do not feel very well, but the truth looks so glorious I love to see people embrace it. May the Lord save us, and some that hear us. Napoleon, Mich.
By J. D. VAN HORN.
AFTER laboring five weeks in this place, with some interest all the time on the part of the people, and hoping for a good result, we have finally taken down our tent. The people are so bound up in Masonry and other things that they refuse to move out into the light of the truth, though many of them are entirely convinced. Twelve or fifteen have taken a decided stand to obey the truth, and a place has been secured where they will hold Sabbath meetings. We shall try to help them in the future what we can. We have visited several places to find a suitable place to pitch our tent next, and we have decided to go to Quincy, near Coldwater. Meetings will commence in that place, if nothing prevents, on Friday evening July 11, 1873. Our P. O. address will be Quincy, Branch Co., Mich., till further notice. Spiritualism.—No. 1.
By M. E. Cornell
SINCE coming to California, it has been my lot to hear several spiritualist lectures, and for the sake of the people, to expose their fallacies, I give a few items to show the progress of Satan's emissaries on the Pacific coast. Dr. Morril came to Bloomfield, where I had been giving lectures, and spoke under the influence of spirits. I took notes, and announced a reply. The interest was intense, and a large audience came to hear the other side. Seeing the doctor present, I read my notes, and called on him to correct them if not right. But he admitted that they were correct. Thus the way was fully prepared to give a pointed expose of the horrible sentiments he had expressed. What he had uttered under spirit influence was just what he could freely indorse in his normal state. We will now give some of his positions with a brief of our replies. Dr. Morril. The man who worships Jesus is as much an idolater as the Chinese or the Sea Islander. Reply. When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, all the host of heavenly angels worshiped him. For the scripture had said, “When he bringeth in the first-begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.” Here was a most lovely being, worthy even of the adoration of the angels of bright glory, and surely he was a very proper object of worship for mankind. Man is a worshipful being, and it is his very nature to seek out an object of worship. But if spiritualists reject Christ, whom will they worship? Who is their god? The answer is found in the Banner of Light, Nov. 4, 1865. It was by the “controlling spirit,” through Mrs. Conant, the medium. “Question. Do you know of any such spirit as a person we call the devil? “Answer. We certainly do. And yet THIS SAME DEVIL IS OUR GOD, OUR FATHER.” The devil, then, is the god and father of spiritualists, by their own admission. How appropriate the prayer offered by Miss Lizzie Doten, a celebrated trance speaker, in Boston, a few years since! It was a regular prayer to the devil, from which we extract as follows:— “O Lucifer, thou son of the morning, who fell from thy high estate, and whom mortals are prone to call the embodiment of evil, we lift up our voices to thee. From the depths of thine infamy stream forth divine truths.” We can now well understand why, in all the speeches and writings of spiritualists, we never meet with one word against the devil, but, on the contrary, a continual stream against God and Christ, and what they have revealed. We prove that their god is the devil, and they admit it. What need of further witness? The question is settled! Dr. Morril. God is incarnate in every man. He speaks through a greater than Jesus here to-night! God is personified in each of us! Reply. This being the real doctrine of spiritualism, we are not at a loss to know who is its author. It is only a reiteration of that statement made to Eve by the father of lies: “Ye shall be as gods.” They doubtless go on the principle that “a lie well stuck to, is as good as the truth.” But here again we widely differ. Dr. Morril. The reason why men are now becoming so dishonest is because of their ideas of a personal God, &c. Reply. Here the doctor is wrong again, for the ideas of a personal God referred to, are of long standing. Nay, but this change for the worse is rather owing to the spiritualistic ideas which have spread so fast the last few years, such as, “Whatever is, is right,” and, “The divine use of the ten commandments is in their violation.” See Dr. Child's Better Views, p. 28. If spiritualistic ideas are being so generally received as they claim, it is no wonder men are growing worse, for what better fruit can be expected from such a tree as the above sentiments represent! Behold! the beam is in thine own eye. Dr. Morril. While at Lone Mountain Cemetery, I saw a horrible sight, at which I was greatly distressed. The Chinamen were in the act of worshiping the spirits of their dead, when a Christian—a Bible believer, came along, and kicked over their wax candles they were burning over the dead. Reply. Though we would not justify the act of the professed Bible man, yet we are led to wonder why the doctor should be so sensitive over this act when he can apologize for all kinds of indignities and blasphemies against the God of the Bible. See Jamieson's talk published in a spiritualist paper, about “The great overgrown boss of the universe,” “an unmitigated tyrant, a despicable murderer, worse and meaner than a common cut-throat. If a Yankee should have the ill luck to get into his kingdom he would kick his alabaster throne to pieces!!” &c. A spiritualist could enjoy kicking the throne of God to pieces, but is horrified at seeing even the wax taper of a pagan idolater kicked over! Why is this? Ah! I have it now. These were his brethren. They were worshiping the spirits of the dead. They have followed it for hundreds of years in China. They are the older and more experienced brethren of modern spiritualists. Dr. Morril. A change of religion is absolutely necessary. If we do not have it, our government will go down. Reply. Our government was founded by those who believed the Bible, and in the God of the Bible, and we know that its superiority over all other governments has been owing to the fact that its subjects have come nearer to the point of taking the Bible as their guide. “The Bible and the Bible alone,” as the standard of faith, has ever been the boast of the religious element in this government. But of late it is being shaken, according to the doctor. But why? Is it not because the faith of the masses is being shaken in the Bible? Do not spiritualists everywhere claim that the majority, even of the churches, are at heart spiritualists? Do they not claim that they already have above 14,000,000 of open and avowed spiritualists in this country? No wonder, then, that the government is being shaken. “Down with the Bible,” is their watchword. It was the same with the French infidels when they set out to reform the government by putting away faith in God and his revealed will to man. And the result there was such a state of anarchy and corruption that neither life, property, nor chastity, was secure, and finally, even the leaders of the movement prayed for the restoration of the Bible! We advise all to beware of spiritualism, and every other ism that ignores the Bible as authority in the question of right and wrong. Dr. Morril. The only devil is your own ignorance. When you make bad plans and fail in your calculations, this is your devil. &c. Reply. The Lord Jesus Christ was more fiercely set upon by the devil than any man living, hence, according to spiritualism, he must have been the most ignorant of all. How rarely are the legs of the lame ever found to be equal! Dr. Morril. Goodness and charity come not in the keeping of the ten commandments, but in their violation. By transgression, we develop our higher nature! Reply. This caps the climax and crowns the cap. So, then, according to spiritualism, the best way is to be the worst; for if a man is guilty of killing, stealing, or adultery, he can plead that he means no harm, he is only developing his higher nature. In killing his neighbor and stealing his purse, he is only cultivating “goodness and charity!” “Remember Lot’s Wife.”
By E. O. Hammond
This injunction of our Saviour is often thoughtlessly read, as though it was of no very great importance. But a careful examination of the Scriptures cannot fail to convince us that these words are full of solemn import, and have a special application to the latter days. They were called forth by a question of the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God should come. Jesus sought to correct their false impressions by giving them to understand that it would not be set up until his second advent. This discourse of our Lord, recorded in Luke 17, is mystically applied to the destruction of Jerusalem, by modern theologians, who seem to be as much in the dark in regard to many very important Bible truths as were the blind Pharisees. When the kingdom of God shall come, symbolized in Dan. 2 by the stone cut out of the mountain without hands, then all earthly rule and authority will be put down. The wicked nations of the earth will be broken in pieces and become as the chaff of the summer threshing floor, and the wind shall carry them away. But just previous to the accomplishment of these solemn events, is a time of great peril, a time prefigured by the days of Lot, when men are in great danger of having their minds all absorbed by worldly interests, to the exclusion of those things which pertain to a preparation for the final Judgment. Oh! solemn time, in which we live. Lord help us to watch and be sober. Jesus, in looking forward to this very time, gives us a solemn command to “Remember Lot’s wife.” Let us look for a moment at the case of this unfortunate woman. It will enable us to see more clearly the dangers to which we are exposed. The Lord had determined on the destruction of Sodom, that exceeding wicked city, but he sent his angels to deliver just Lot and his family. All their worldly possessions were in Sodom and its vicinity. They were commanded to forsake them and flee for their lives. Here their characters were brought to the test. The sequel shows which Lot’s wife loved most, obedience to God, or her worldly possessions and interests. The angels brought them forth and set them without the city, and said, “Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.” But this poor woman’s affections were on the perishing things she had left behind, and she looked back wistfully in the direction of her idols, and perished. Let us learn the lesson our Lord teaches by this allusion to Lot’s wife. Our camp-meeting season is right upon us. Some of our brethren will frame excuses to justify themselves in staying away from these yearly feasts. Some will plead that they are in debt and must employ all their time in accumulating means to pay what they owe; others, that their growing crops demand their attention. Poor souls! If they allow these things always to keep them at home, Satan may manage to keep them always in debt, and thus ruin them at last. How easy a matter it is for the Lord to send blasting and mildew upon our harvest fields, and destroy a thousand-fold more than we could accumulate in the little time spent in going to camp-meeting. On the other hand, if we move out by faith, how easy a matter for God to bless us, in basket and in store, as he did ancient Israel when they went up—not once, nor twice, but—three times in the year to appear before God in the place that he chose to put his name there. Deut. 16:16. There may be cases where brethren are excusable; but such cases are rare. Let it be a fixed fact in our minds that we are going to camp-meeting, the Lord willing, and then let us arrange our worldly business accordingly, and let us not go up to these meetings in debt to the Lord; but bring our tithes into the storehouse and prove him therewith, if he will not open us the windows of Heaven and pour us out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Let us “remember Lot’s wife,” and not allow the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches to come in and shut us out of the kingdom of Heaven. [The above was laid up with other accepted articles, and the local reference forgotten; but as it will apply to other camp-meetings yet to come, we publish it now.—Ed. Rev.] MY HAND IN CHRIST’S.
By Sel.
“My hand in Christ’s!” He leadeth where he lists—
Through flowery fields, or ’neath a starry sky,
My faith is strong; He’ll bring me safely through
The ills of life, till I am called to die. “My hand in Christ’s!” I fear not what may come—
If he is mine, I cannot yield to sin;
His everlasting arms are round me here,
And I can safely trust my all to him. “My hand in Christ’s!” I care not how death comes,
Whether by pestilence or in the fight;
I shall be safe beneath his gentle care,
Should the sun smite by day or moon by night. “My hand in Christ’s!” who bore up Calvary’s
height
The cross, and gave his precious life up there
To save a wretch like me! Can I e’er doubt,
Or give myself a victim to despair? No! let me cling the closer to his side,
And with a child’s devotion hold him fast!
“My hand in his!” I’ll safely pass along;
Though storms may howl, my home I’ll gain at last.
—Sel. My Experience.
By D. P. Curtis
About sixteen or seventeen years ago, while pastor of the First S. D. Baptist church in Verona, N. Y., my attention was first called to the S. D. Adventist’s positions upon the “nature of man,” and some other points. Storrs’s “Six Sermons,” Hall’s “Man not Immortal,” Stephenson’s “Atonement,” and Dobney’s “Future Punishment,” were placed in my hands. I read them, and was much interested. I found that I had “taken for granted,” on these points, ground which it was very difficult for me to sustain. After careful examination, I was convinced that my former views were wrong, and gave them up, and have never preached them since. Some two years later, I examined the subject of “The Kingdom of God,” and became fully convinced that it was to be the fifth universal kingdom upon the earth, and have ever since maintained that position. In connection with this, I learned that Christ was destined to sit as King upon the throne in that kingdom, in accordance with the word of the Lord to David (2 Sam. 7; Ps. 89), and by Isaiah (chap. 9), and by the angel Gabriel (Luke 1: 31–33). I have never seen any reason to reverse my opinions upon this subject. These views gave me a very different idea of the Bible, from what I had previously entertained. Since embracing these views, I have ever advocated them when called out upon these subjects; but I have not made them prominent in my preaching among my brethren. I have, from time to time, received some light upon other points. I have ever believed and preached the personal advent of Christ, and, for many years, have been fully convinced that the time of that advent was near at hand. It was not, however, till Bro. Canright came to this place, last winter, and gave a series of sermons and lectures, that I became acquainted with the subjects of the sanctuary, the Judgment, the three messages of Rev. 14, and the Sabbath as being the seal of the law of God, the two-horned beast, &c., and the position of the S. D. A. people as being the “remnant people,” and having the special work upon their hands of proclaiming the third angel’s message. These were new things to me, and I listened with deep interest to his presentation of them, and have examined them as carefully as I am able to examine them, in the light of the word of God. As the result of my investigation, thus far, I can but give them the assent of my mind, as being the truths of God. I may err in my conclusions. To err is human, to forgive is divine. I pray the Lord to give me “wisdom” which “is profitable to direct.” I have just returned from the Minnesota Camp-meeting, at Medford. It was my first experience of the kind. To say that I enjoyed it, is too tame. I prized it as among the most blessed seasons of my life. The acquaintance which I there formed with Bro. Butler and Bro. Matteson, as messengers of the Lord, and with many others, less prominent laborers in the great gathering work, was very pleasant and very cheering and precious to me. The instructions which I received from the word of the Lord, by these messengers, were to me of great value. I love the truth of God. I desire to walk in all his truth. I pray the Lord to give me of his Spirit, to help me “walk in the light, as he is in the light;” “for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.” I trust that the way will be opened before me, so that I may not only understand, but “declare, the whole counsel of God.” Alden, Minn., July 3, 1873. The Salvation of the Righteous and the Destruction of the Wicked
THE salvation of the righteous and the destruction of the wicked are both from God. One is a display of his grace; the other, of his justice. The Height of God’s Eternal Love
WHEREVER I have traveled, I could never judge of the height of any hill, but from the vale beneath. The height of God's eternal love is only to be discovered from the vale of humility. “All Old Things Are Passed Away.”
By J. H. Rogers
Thus the minds of some are prone to think who are taught the abolition of God's holy law. This thought was forcibly illustrated to my mind, recently, by the answer of a person whom I asked how he liked our position on the prophecies, law and Sabbath, &c. He objected, by saying, “The Bible says all old things are passed away.” Opening my Bible, I turned to 2 Cor. 5: 17, and read, “Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new;” then turning to Rev. 21: 1, “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away;” &c.; also verse 5, “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.” It does not say, “I make all new things,” referring to the law of God; but to conversion, heaven and earth, and this mortal life. Now, said I, are these the texts you refer to? “Y-e-s, I reckon; let me see, is your Bible like ours?” Here I was reminded of one of our preaching brethren who once had to lend his Bible to a person to convince him there was no difference. It is a fact worthy of notice that there are many who do not know the difference between the word of the Lord and the assertions of men. Thus men will be led into error by relying on the teaching of those who are determined to set aside the claims of the fourth commandment, Eze. 22: 26, 28; and 13: 6-8. What an idea! because the Bible speaks of any one being “in Christ, he is a new creature,” and a promise of a “renewed” heaven and earth, it is sufficient to warrant them in setting aside the only law God has for the governing and final judging of mankind. When will men cease to “pervert the right ways of the Lord?” Preach the Gospel Faithfully
MINISTERS ought to preach the gospel faithfully, boldly, confidently, lovingly, and leave the event to God. Some preachers are so afraid of their congregations that they dare not speak out. Such never will be blessed. The Growth of Little Faults
LITTLE faults become great, and even monstrous in our eyes, in proportion as the light of God increases in us; just as the sun, in rising, reveals the true dimensions of objects which were dimly and confusedly discerned during the night. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. DIED, in South Saginaw, Mich., June 19, 1873, of spinal fever, Willie, son of Alanson and Julia A. Gifford, aged 14 years, 8 months, and 11 days, being the fourth child that the last enemy, death, has snatched from their embrace. Funeral sermon by Eld. Wright, of the M. E. church. Text, 1 Peter 1: 17. J. B. Sweet. DIED, near Whartonsburgh, Wyandott Co., Ohio, Bro. Ira Dean, aged 63 years, 8 months, and 12 days. He embraced the truth under the labors of Bro. H. A. St. John. The friends entertain a hope that he will come up in the first resurrection. Wm. Cottrell. DIED, in Wright, Ottawa Co., Mich., May 19, 1873, of heart disease, Christopher G. Cramer, aged 64 years. He went to his labor in the morning after having family worship, and in a few moments fell dead in the field. For some twenty years he had been walking in the commandments of God and faith of Jesus. Funeral discourse from John 11: 23. J. Byington. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. ** Services in Chicago, every Sabbath (seventh day), at 269 West Erie St. All Sabbath-keepers spending a Sabbath in Chicago, are invited to attend. If nothing in the providence of God prevents, I will meet with the brethren and sisters in Rhode Island at their quarterly meeting at Curtis Corner, July 26 and 27. At New Ipswich, N. H., Aug. 2 and 3. At this last meeting, it is suggested that Districts Nos. 2 and 3 hold their T. and M. meetings. At these meetings, there will be important matters which relate to the cause, other than the T. and M. work. And as these are the only meetings I expect to hold in New England, before the camp-meeting, we expect to see a general attendance from all parts of the Conference. We hope to see Boston well represented at New Ipswich. Also, a general quarterly meeting will be held at Washington, N. H., Aug. 9 and 10. This meeting will be held on the old camp-ground at Kirkville, Aug. 7–11. Trains on the N. Y. Central Railroad, going east, that stop at Kirkville, leave Syracuse at 7 A. M., 2:05 and 5 P. M. Trains going west stop at Kirkville, 10:15 A. M., 12:45 and 8:55 P. M. Those coming over the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg, and the Syracuse Northern, Railroads, will receive free return passes. Teams to convey passengers to the ground will meet all trains. Tents can be rented as usual. Let all who can, provide tents for themselves and their friends; but none need hesitate to come who are unable to do so, as arrangements will be made for the accommodation of such. Provisions and straw will be furnished on the ground as heretofore. It is hoped that an earnest effort will be made by the brethren in all parts of the Conference, that there may be a full attendance at this meeting. Camp-Meeting Committee. The N. Y. & Pa. Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the camp-meeting at Kirkville, commencing Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1873. Delegates should be on the ground as early as Tuesday. The Conference is appointed one day in advance of the camp-meeting, in order to get its business out of the way of the religious services of the meeting as much as possible, the time appointed for that purpose being unusually brief. Let all the churches and scattered brethren be well represented, as the present indications are that this will be the most important meeting of the kind ever held in this Conference. P. Z. Kinne, Con’y.
E. B. Gaskill, Com.
B. L. Whitney, Com. The Maine State Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the camp-meeting to be held one mile above Pishon’s Ferry, on the Portland and Kennebec R. R., on the same ground occupied last year, commencing Aug. 28, and continuing to Sept. 1. Let all our churches in this Conference immediately take the necessary steps to fully represent themselves, by delegates; also, let all see that their S. B. pledges are paid up to Sept. 30, if possible. “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” Mal. 3:10. We earnestly request all to see that their tents are put up, and things set in order, and be ready to commence with the first day of the meeting and remain until the close. J. B. Goodrich, Maine
G. W. Barker, Conf.
Wm. Morton, Com. The N. Y. & Pa. T. & M. Society will hold its next annual meeting in connection with the camp-meeting at Kirkville, Aug. 7–11, 1873. The general quarterly meeting for this Society will be held in the camp-ground at Kirkville, Wednesday, P. M., Aug. 6. Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 9 will be held at Beaver Dams, Schuyler Co., Sabbath and first-day, July 19, 20; Dist. No. 6, at North Creek, Warren Co., July 26, 27. As I do not expect to attend any of the district meetings this quarter, the directors will arrange them to suit their convenience. At the quarterly meeting held in Orange, Mich., persons were appointed to hold meetings as follows:- Greenville, July 19.
- Bushnell, “ 26.
- Orange, Aug. 2.
- Deerfield, “ 9.
- Danish church, “ 16.
- Vergennes, “ 23.
- Orleans, “ 30.
The quarterly meeting of the church at Patricksburg, Ind., will be held at Patricksburg the first Sabbath and first-day in August. Eld. S. H. Lane is invited to attend. All the church members and friends are expected to attend this meeting. Quarterly meeting at Bowersville, Ohio, July 26 and 27. All those who are interested and love the truth are cordially invited to attend. Come, brethren, and let us have a refreshing from the Lord. The next quarterly meeting of the church of Monroe, Green Co., Wis., will be held July 26 and 27. Also the T. and M. Society for Dist. No. 2 will be held in connection with this meeting. Brethren, send in your reports. Quarterly meeting of the Clark Center church, third Sabbath and first-day in July, the 16th and 17th of the month, where M. Kittle may appoint. It will perhaps be at Auburn. Quarterly Meetings in Minnesota.
Greenwood Prairie, July 19, 20,
Maiden Rock, “ 26, 27,
Hutchinson, Aug. 16, 17. We hope to see all the brethren and sisters of McLeod Co. at the meeting at Hutchinson, as we shall organize the Tract and Missionary Society in District No. 3. Hope all will come prepared to stay through the meeting. I will meet with the scattered brethren that live in the vicinity of Sauk Center, Aug. 2, 3. I understand there are two companies there keeping the Sabbath. I shall spend two Sabbaths with them, and hope to see every Sabbath keeper out to the meetings. Advent Tidende Number Six.
By John Matteson
The saints’ return unto Zion, poetry.—Wonderful signs in the heavens; from REVIEW: two pages.—The lost sheep: poetry translated into prose. We find some English poetry which contains nothing of special interest; but some poetry is very instructive and interesting when translated into prose. Seymour’s fifty arguments against the Sabbath, answered, is closed in this number; some over four pages.—Iniquity abounds.—A new song to the Lord, poetry, written for A. T.—Thoughts on Revelation, chapter six; four pages.—I will do all that I can.—The History of the doctrine of the immortality of the soul commences in this number, first chapter, four and a half pages. This is translated from Bro. Canright’s work, and somewhat condensed. I intend to continue this subject until the end of said work.—Too late; from REVIEW.—Editorial: Matthew twenty-fourth chapter, the beginning of a series of articles on this subject; reaching to the eighth verse; three pages.—Sects and heretics; showing that the real followers of Christ have always been accused of heresy by worldly and popular churches; one page.—An old genuine coin: the Bible.—Ignorance and superstition.—The ten commandments in poetry, written by Luther, sent by Bro. Nielsen. The proper relation to the law and the gospel: selected.—Systematic Benevolence, by Bro. S. N. Haskell, two pages.—The word of God shall not return empty; Thoughts for children; A Protestant prayer-meeting in Rome; The Mennonites. These four articles are selected from exchanges; two pages. The last one contains a short sketch of the Mennonites, and states that 123,000 of them have settled in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Indiana and Canada; and that 80,000 more intend to immigrate this year from Russia. Minnesota is making efforts to persuade them to settle there. The harvest, or reports from the field, one page. Troubles nourished; Common mistakes: The wisdom of God: REVIEW articles, one and a half columns.—Grammar; a column and a half.—Items for the month. P. Thomson from Douglass Co., Minn., writes: “By the kind and wonderful providence of God I have obtained Advent Tidende. I love this journal, and intend to continue to read it because it contains so much heavenly truth.” The Eastern Camp-Meetings.
By Editor
WE give the time of these meetings, and their order, as follows:— New York, Kirksville, August 7–11.
Vermont, Wolcott, “ 14–18.
New England, So. Lancaster, “ 21–25.
Maine, Pishon’s Ferry, Aug. 28 to Sept. 1.
Michigan, “ Sept. 4–8.
Ohio, “ 11–15.
Indiana, “ 18–22. Those who send for Camp-meeting Bills should let us know what they want. If the location of the ground, or directions to reach it, are required, they should be sent, especially where any change is made from last year. Correction of Appointment Dates
By Editor
The appointment given by Bro. Bliss is printed according to copy, but the third Sabbath and First-day in July are not the 16th and 17th, but these numbers do agree in August. We cannot tell which is wrong—the figures or the month; we therefore call attention to it, hoping that those interested may know how it is. Appointments should be correctly written, as we are not always able to correct them when wrong dates are given.