BRO. WHITE: The Review comes to my lone home a welcome visitor. The truths it teaches are food to my soul. Whether I faint by the way or not, I am still resolved to press my way onward, and overcome, and have eternal life at the coming of the Saviour, which looks to me to be very near.
Since reading in the Review the articles on the sanctuary, of late, it seemed it might be my duty to say something on my past experience. When the Sabbath truth began to be agitated and embraced here, the meetings were held opposite my house. I knew that we could not both be right. I therefore commenced to read the Bible to get the truth. I found nothing for Sunday-keeping; but that the seventh day was the Sabbath. In view of all the trials that awaited me, I made up my mind to vindicate that truth by the grace of God. The peace of God filled my heart. It seemed that it was enough to carry me through. At that time I had not heard anything of the three angels' messages, only as I read them in the Bible. I had read Bro. Miller's lectures, and loved them. It seemed to me that I must see every idea so clearly from the Bible that I could vindicate it, so that when it would be said that this people believe this or that, I could say, The Bible is a sure detector of all wrongs.
I received the truths believed by this people very soon. The sleep of the dead looked plain, and beautiful, and glorious. When the sanctuary was presented, I was afraid of it. I could not make it all appear so plain with the Bible. It perplexed me. I read the Bible by night and by day, believing if it was truth I should see it. No doubt the enemy meant to hold me there until he could throw me overboard. But God, who is rich in mercy, and whose compassion fails not, will hold his people, and I have great reason to bless and praise him for his goodness to me, that I was not left to make shipwreck of my faith.
When the question on the Sabbath first arose, the visions of sister White fell into my hands. I read a few pages, and felt that it was Christian experience. It was the work of God. Never since, have I doubted that the visions were of God. When the first volume of the Controversy came I read it, and saw how plain it was. I threw down my own views and said, The Lord can lead people in a way they know not. I feel thankful for it.
When the plan of S. B. was adopted, I saw it was Bible, and have tried to do my duty. Organization and church order have ever looked very consistent. It has seemed strange that there should be so many dissenting minds, to cause so much trouble. I have had some feelings for the burdens you have borne. You will receive a rich reward beyond this vale of tears. The testimonies to the church are precious to me. The warnings and reproofs are what we need. My desire is to heed the warning voice. I feel that they have saved me from falling in my blindness. I have doubts and temptations, but hope to be an overcomer and stand with the redeemed on mount Zion, unworthy as I am. I beg an interest in your prayers. I am now in my seventy-first year. It has cost some effort to write this. My work is almost done. Receive this from an unworthy sister, hoping for eternal life.
EUNICE HALL
Grass River, N. Y.
A Letter of Encouragement
By B. M. Osgood
From Sister Osgood.
BRO. WHITE: I esteem it a great pleasure, as I take up the Review from week to week, to read the letters from the dear brethren and sisters scattered abroad, some of whom like myself live so far from others of like faith, as to be unable to meet in the assemblies of God's saints on the holy Sabbath. To such I think the Review is doubly dear. We need its frequent epistles to stir us up to greater diligence in the Master's service. I rejoice that I have been led to investigate the truths connected with the "third angel's message," and that God has given me strength to embrace them. It is but a few times, that I have been permitted to hear them spoken from the mouth of the living preacher, but when I have, it has been food for my soul.
I thank God for giving us his holy word, that we may be able in these days of error to discern what is truth. I feel that I need to be more deeply imbued with the spirit of my Master, than I have been, in order to be fitted for the trials that lie before God's people; and for an inheritance among all that are sanctified when Jesus comes. I need the prayers of God's people that I may so overcome as to be permitted to stand on "Mount Zion with the Lamb." I rejoice that the blessing of God is attending the truth spoken by the Messengers as they go from place to place. May the power of God attend them in their labors more and more, till all his children shall be gathered together; and Jesus comes to take them home to that many-mansioned house, which he is now preparing for them, is my desire and prayer.
Your sister striving for the kingdom. B. M. Osgood.
Lairdsville, Aug. 1863.
Conversion to Present Truth
By C. J. Pearce
From Sister Pearce.
Bro. White: My husband and myself went to Richmond some over two years ago through curiosity to see what the Adventists were doing. It was fast-day, Aug. 4, 1861. I had not been there long when I was convinced that the Spirit of the Lord was in the midst. I had been investigating the Advent doctrine for some time before; but then I saw and realized my condition, and commenced trying to keep the commandments of God and faith of Jesus. I feel like praising the Lord for opening my blinded eyes so that I could see the truth.
I was formerly a Free-will Baptist, but could not make the Scriptures harmonize, and so came very near being a Spiritualist. But the Lord snatched me as a brand from the burning. Blessed be the name of the Lord!
We had a good meeting in Pilot Grove last Sabbath. The church in Washington was up, and we attended to the ordinances. The Spirit of the Lord rested upon us. It is such a blessed thought that the Saviour will permit all who worship him in Spirit and in truth to be at his marriage supper. O, may we be prepared, and have our lamps trimmed and burning when he comes.
My husband is in the army. I pray that he may return and prepare to meet the Saviour when he comes. Brethren, pray for me, that I with you may stand on mount Zion, and sing the song of Moses and the Lamb.
In hope of eternal life.
C. J. Pearce.
Richmond, Iowa.
A Recently Embraced Faith
By Mrs. E. A. Dike
From Sister Dike.
Bro. White: I have been thinking for a few days past that I would like to speak a few words through the Review, which is a volume I love above all others except my Bible; and if I thought I could say anything that would cheer even one lone heart, as I have been cheered and encouraged by reading the blessed truths, and the testimonies from the brethren and sisters, how gladly would I do it. Although but recently since I first heard and embraced the truth, how I have learned to love it. It is food when hungry, and drink when thirsty. When I look back upon the past and think how sinful and vain I have been through all the better part of my life, I can but mourn and regret that I had not known these truths before, and been better acquainted with them now; but I am determined, God's grace assisting me, to search them out, and live them out to the very letter, that I may be accounted worthy to be among that number that shall be found without spot or wrinkle or any such thing when Jesus shall come to take his ransomed ones home. I praise God for the blessed privilege which I have enjoyed of late; for since the tent was first pitched in the vicinity of Wellsville, I have attended every Sabbath and first-day and have heard such truths proclaimed from the sacred word of God as I never heard before; and while I reflect and lament, because I had not heard these things before, my mind is carried away to the vast throng, that are pursuing the broad road to destruction, and will not avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing and learning what truth is, even when it is brought as it were to their very doors. O may God have mercy on such is my prayer, and may they see their errors before it shall be forever too late.
I thank the Lord that he has directed Brn. Andrews and Fuller to these parts, and sincerely hope that their labors may be attended with success, and O may the Lord help the church to work too while they have help.
Brethren and sisters, let us all work together for the upbuilding of the church, and for the salvation of souls. Let us put on the whole armor and fight manfully the battles of the Lord. Let us pray earnestly and fervently. Let us live soberly and righteously before God, and pray without ceasing, realizing that time is short, the harvest is great, and the laborers are few. I trust that God is at the head of this work and whatever is done to his name's glory, will be attended with success. Then let us take courage and toil earnestly for the good of souls, that all the honest in heart may be reached, and embrace the truth, as it is in Christ Jesus, and be sheltered in the day of God's awful wrath, that is soon coming on the earth, and upon all those that know not God, nor do his commandments.
Dear reader, if any should chance to read this short epistle who are yet in their sins, who have never yet tasted the goodness of God or felt his pardoning love shed abroad in their hearts, I invite you, I intreat you by all that you hold dear on earth or in heaven to come to Jesus. Come and give your heart to him who has suffered so much, that you, through his sufferings and death, might live. Come then and pursue the narrow way that leads to life and happiness. O come I beseech you and go along with us. We are a little band of pilgrims traveling to a better land; and although despised and forsaken by the rich and proud and vain of this world, still Jesus will not forsake us. He is our pilot and will take us safely through to the haven of immortal glory. Come then and go along with us. We want your hopes and your songs to help to smooth our rough path and cheer us on our way. May God help you to make a wise choice before it shall be too late.
Mrs. E. A. Dike.
Alma, N. Y.
Obituary Notice.
By John R. Goodenough
DIED at Crane's Grove, Ills., Iva Lillian Berry, only daughter of B. and H. Berry, aged 7 months and 28 days.
Sermon the next Sabbath by the writer.
JOHN R. GOODENOUGH.
Business Department.
Business Notes.
I. C. Vaughan : Received.
W. B. Castle : The address you request is "American Baptist Publication Society, 530 Arch-st., Philadelphia, Pa."—G. W. A.
RECEIPTS.
For Review and Herald.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money receipted pays. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.
Ch. an Orange, Mich., for A. C. Brink 1,00,xxiv,13. H. S. Guilford 1,00,xxiii,1. J. M. Sealey 2,00,xxiv,1. J. D. Triplet 1,00,xxi,1. J. Ingraham 1,00,xxiv,14. J. B. Irvin 1,00,xxiv,14. Asa Hayes 2,00,xxii,1. J. D. Taber 2,00,xxiv,1. G. H. Mathews 1,00,xxiii,1. E. S. Faxon 1,00,xxiii,1. E. S. Faxon for M. F. Howe 0,50,xxii,20. R. W. Baker 2,00,xxvii,1. E. Odell 2,00,xxiii,16. L. G. Morgan 0,80,xxiv,1. H. Harlow 1,00,xxiii,14. H. Spaulding 1,00,xxiv,11. C. Fleming 1,00,xxiii,1. M. Hill 1,00,xxiii,1. F. W. Morse 1,00,xxiii,1. S. Davison 0,50,xxiii,14. F. M. Bragg 2,50,xxv,1. Peleg Taber 2,00,xxiii,1. S. Golden 1,00,xxiv,1. M. Bounds 1,00,xxi,1. B. B. Frances 2,00,xxiv,14. C. Beach 1,00,xxv,1. J. G. Bellows 1,00,xxiv,14. A. Roberts 1,00,xxiv,14. H. Allen 0,50,xxiii,14. C. Johnson 2,00,xxiv,1. R. Smalley 1,00,xxii,1. J. B. Edwards 1,00,xxiii,1. L. B. Kendall for M. Rood 0,50,xxiii,14. H. Dudley 0,50,xxi,9. D. W. Johnson 1,75,xxiv,1. R. Moran 1,00,xxii,1. A. Lewis 1,00,xxiv,14. Daraxa Tiffany 1,00,xxiv,14. Amanda Darling 1,00,xxiv,1. W. W. Plumb 0,50,xxiii,14.
Donations to Publishing Association.
Thomas Paton $5.
Cash Received on Account.
I. C. Vaughan 35c. E. S. Faxon $1,20. F. W. Morse 75c. W. Morse $3.
Books Sent By Mail.
O. J. Dayton 80c. H. L. Richmond 50c. J. T. Mitchell 6c. Thos. Walton, Australia, $1. J. Ingraham 30c. J. B. Taber 5c. L. M. Gates 10c. Henry Gardner 45c. H. Hilliard 50c. Eld. Hobart 14c. Eld. Mills 14c. D. A. Dewight 14c. Eld. J. T. Duryea 14c. Eld. T. Mackie 14c. Eld. Devol 14c. Miss M. F. Maxson 20c. H. W. Decker 10c. E. S. Faxon 50c. R. W. Baker 56c. N. H. Clymer 20c. A. Rankin 10c. Mrs. F. L. Sawyer $1,10. H. Harlow $1. F. W. Morse $1,32. W. Sadden 19c. Jesse Dorcas $1. G. W. Russell 45c. S. O. Winslow 20c. Dexter Daniels $1,50. J. E. Titus 5c. D. W. Milk 15c. D. W. Johnson 25c. W. V. Field 6c.
General Conference Missionary Fund.
L. M. Gates $1,50. Thomas Paton $5. Dexter Daniels $3,50.
For New Charts.
D. W. Johnson $2.
PUBLICATIONS.
The law requires the pre-payment of postage on Bound Books, four cents for the first four ounces, or fractional part thereof, and an additional four cents for the next four ounces, or fractional part thereof, and so on. On pamphlets and tracts, two cents for each four ounces, or fractional part thereof. Orders, to secure attention, must be accompanied with the cash. Address ELDER JAMES WHITE, Battle Creek, Michigan.
History of the Sabbath, (in paper covers), . . . 40 10
The Bible from Heaven, . . . 25 5
The Three Angels of Rev. xiv, 6-12, particularly the Third Angel's Message, and the Two-horned Beast, . . . 15 4
Report of General Conference held in Battle Creek, June, 1859, Address on Systematic Benevolence, &c., . . . 5 1
Sabbath Poem. False Theories Exposed, . . . 5 1
Illustrated Review. A Double Number of the REVIEW AND HERALD Illustrated, . . . 5 1
Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment. Apostasy and perils of the last days,
In German, . . . 5 1
In Holland, . . . 5 1
French. A Pamphlet on the Sabbath, . . . 5 1
" " " " Dan. ii, and vii, . . . 5 1
ONE CENT TRACTS. The Seven Seals—The Two Laws—Reasons for Sunday-keeping Examined—Personality of God—Wesley on the Law—Judson on Dress—Appeal on Immortality.
TWO CENT TRACTS. Institution of the Sabbath—Sabbath by Elihu—Infidelity and Spiritualism—War and Scaling—Who Changed the Sabbath—Preach the Word—Death and Burial—Much in Little—Truth.
THREE CENT TRACTS. Dobney on the Law—Milton on the State of the Dead—Scripture References.
Bound Books.
The figures set to the following Bound Books include both the price of the Book and the postage.
The Hymn Book, 464 pages, and 132 pieces of music, . . . 80 "
" " " with Sabbath Lute, . . . $1,00
" " " Calf Binding, . . . 1,00
" " " with Lute, . . . 1,20
History of the Sabbath, in one volume, bound Part I, Bible History Part II, Secular History, . . . 80 "
Spiritual Gifts Vol. I, or the Great Controversy between Christ and his angels, and Satan and his angels, . . . 50 "
Spiritual Gifts Vol. II. Experience, Views and Incidents in connection with the Third Message, . . . 50 "
Scripture Doctrine of Future Punishment. By H. H. Dobney, Baptist Minister of England, . . . 75 "
Home Here and Home in Heaven, with other Poems. This work embraces all those sweet and Scriptural poems written by Annie R. Smith, from the time she embraced the third message till she fell asleep in Jesus. Price 25 cents.
The Chart. A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John, 20 by 25 inches. Price 15 cents. On rollers, post-paid, 75 cts.
Meetings in Ulysses, Pa.
DEAR BRO. WHITE: Our Conference here, closed last first-day. About eighty brethren and sisters were present and listened to three discourses from Bro Andrews, and one from Bro Fuller. The meetings were interesting and I trust profitable. We were glad to see Bro. C. O. Taylor at this meeting, and hear his testimony in favor of the truth.
I wish to say that John W. Gleason (the person referred to by Bro. Adair in Review No. 6,) has no connection with this church, and we do not consider him worthy of the confidence of any Seventh-day Adventist church.
Ulysses, Pa. Aug. 15th, 1863.
Exempted.
By Editor
As the brethren will be interested to know on what ground Bro. A. C. Bourdeau, the only Sabbath-keeper drafted in Vermont, got clear from the draft, we take the liberty to give the following extract from a private letter recently received from him:
I have not had to pay the $300 dollars. I am exempt from all liability to military duty by reason of being an alien. The brethren and sisters have been very good to me. They have shed many tears, and offered many fervent prayers in my behalf, and have labored for me with their hands, for which I have great reason to be thankful.
When I had procured papers giving satisfactory evidence that I was not properly subject to do military duty in this country, our town representative, and one of our selectmen, to make it still stronger if possible, gave me a certificate testifying under oath that I was "a man of respectability and truthfulness," &c. I offered to pay them for their trouble, but they refused to take anything.
I say this not to show that there is any worthiness in me, but to show that God has been good to me. To God be all the praise!
Appointments.
Iowa Conference.
ThE Iowa Conference will convene for the transaction of business on first-day morning Sept. 20th, at 8 o'clock A. M. at Pilot Grove, formerly known as the Dayton and Richmond church, Washington Co. We hope to see a delegation from every church in the State. Delegates will report the condition of the churches, as to the amount of S. B. funds for the year, number of membership, &c.
Let those who cannot send a delegate send letters. Preaching to begin on Friday, the 18th, at 7 P. M. Bro. Sanborn will be with us. Let all who attend this Conference come full of faith and the Holy Ghost. Let all pray that this may be a great and happy meeting. Those coming from the East will inquire for J. M. Ferguson, or O. Chipman, Richmond. From the North and West, for H. Nicola, Pilot Grove.
B. F. SNOOK.
D. WEAVER.
D. ANDRE. } Conf. Com.
Youth’s Instructor Sabbath-School Lessons
By Editor
THE Youth's Instructor for September, just published, contains the commencement of a series of lessons on Bible subjects for the smaller classes of Sabbath-schools, which it is designed to continue for at least a year, giving four or five lessons in each paper, according as there are four or five Sabbaths in the month. This will supply a long-felt and urgent want of our Sabbath-schools. Now is a good time to subscribe, for those who wish to have this series of lessons entire.
The Young Pilgrim
By Editor
We have received from the World's Crisis Office, Boston, Mass., the first number of a youth's paper, entitled "The Young Pilgrim." With its illustrated heading, number of engravings, fine paper and clear print, it makes a very neat and creditable appearance. But while in so many respects commendable, we would say, by way of caution to our friends, that we fear, judging from the first number, that the little craft will be overloaded, if not stranded, with an innumerable company of "Aunts" and "Uncles", and that unless specially guarded against, the term "pilgrim" will before many months be worn to shreds.
To be had by addressing Young Pilgrim, Crisis box, Boston, Mass., for 25 cts. a year, in advance.
German Tract on the Sabbath
By Editor
We would say to those who ordered of us the German tract on the Sabbath, when we could not supply them, the first edition being exhausted, and to all others, that we have just printed another edition, and can now supply all orders.
Tent Meetings in Manchester
Bro. Loughborough writes from Manchester, N. H. Aug. 26. We expect to pitch our tent here to-morrow. The way has opened before us here finely. We have consent from the city authorities to occupy one of the nicest parks in the city. And they have loaned us enough settees from the city hall to seat our whole tent. The people talk as though they were anxious to hear, and we trust much good will be accomplished.
Please say through the Review that until further notice the P. O. address of elders J. N. Loughborough, and Moses Hull will be Manchester N. H.