Oct. 28, received an urgent request from Bro. Haskell to join him in Westerly, R. I., for which place I started next morning, and arrived there sixth-day, P. M., in a heavy rain, which prevented a meeting that evening. Sabbath morning we had no meeting, and I availed myself of the privilege of attending the Seventh-day Baptist meeting. I was greatly surprised to hear Eld. Tomlinson give us a very ungenerous and unjust notice; surprised the more that from the pulpit of one of the oldest and most influential S. D. B. churches in America we should be so assailed, after hearing complaints from that denomination that some of our brethren had not met them in a fraternal spirit. We can silently bear the ungenerous, but the unjust puts us on the defensive. And in my reply in the evening I confined myself to the defensive strictly, briefly stating what the S. D. Adventists had done in the cause of Sabbath reform for the last ten years, without drawing any contrast between them and the S. D. Baptists. I also called attention, as a matter of justice to that people, to the contrast between the course of Eld. Tomlinson and that of Eld. Lewis, Prof. Allen, and others of that denomination, no less friends of the Sabbath cause, I think, than himself.
I was sorry to find the interest entirely down or against us in Westerly. The hearing was very limited; but a few resolved to keep the Sabbath, and some who had kept it for a long time resolved to meet together to study the word, and to try, by holy living, to raise the standard of truth in that community. I believe that under more favorable circumstances a good work might be done in that place; and I am more thoroughly convinced of the truthfulness of what Eld. O. P. Hull told me years ago, that the Sabbath people could only enjoy the blessing and favor of God by magnifying his law, and faithfully holding up the transgression of the law as sin. 1 John, 3: 4.
By invitation of Bro. Leighton, I visited New Haven, Conn., where I was pleased to become acquainted with a few health reformers, whose society I enjoyed very much, and I was only prevented speaking to them by the hall's being occupied which they wished to obtain, and my inability to remain. I hope to see them again.
We sent appointments to be at South Kingston, R. I., Sabbath and first-day, Oct. 15, 16. Bro. Haskell, who had some time been afflicted with sore throat, was worse, and I filled all the time rather than have him labor in his condition, and he went to his home. Here again I preached three times each day, and baptized six on the 16th. Most of the time I enjoyed great liberty in speaking. Monday evening, 17th, I spoke at Stony Brook. Some were interested, but I took them mostly to be a self-satisfied people. The two following evenings I preached in Washington school-house, (Green Hill,) first, by request, on the two covenants. There I found an interest to hear; the second night the house was crowded, and the best attention given. Next day and night there was a very heavy storm.
Sixth day, 21st, I went to Lafayette, Wickford Station. That evening I spoke again, by request, on the two covenants. Providentially, perhaps, the house was occupied part of the time, so we did not have so many appointments out. I had spoken ten times within seven days, besides the stormy night, and besides writing considerable for the paper. With the church in Exeter, I met at Bro. Sweet's to attend the ordinances. This was a profitable meeting. I wish I could convince the brethren that they lose much by crowding all the time with appointments for public speaking when a minister visits them. It is wearing to him, and unprofitable to them.
Second day, 24th, I left Rhode Island for Boston, where our appointment was for the next Sabbath. Having been going from place to place, I had a number of letters at Boston to answer, and I was obliged to suspend meetings for a few nights, to gather strength for those appointed. The meeting in Boston was a good one. Much freedom was enjoyed in speaking; the friends were all strengthened and encouraged in the faith. One more commenced to keep the Sabbath.
Though my Eastern trip was undertaken in much weakness, I have greatly enjoyed the blessing of God in my labors. Several times of late I have had unusual liberty in vindicating the Sabbath and the law of God. My only regret is that such constant labor in my weak state keeps my head in a condition in which it is impossible for me to do the writing I am anxious to do. I think those who have a clear call to write, for the benefit of the work everywhere, are out of the line of duty in wearing themselves out in labor merely local. I do not speak this for myself, however. But what shall be done about the many calls? I wish to give my hearty assent to the remarks by Bro. White on the course of Bro. Lane in Indiana. There are others around us almost or quite inefficient, who might now be as strong and successful as Bro. Lane if they had taken advice and pursued the course he has. And that has been the course pursued by all who have been successful in the work; while those who have hung around the churches have not raised the cause, but sunk themselves. It would be well if others would learn a lesson from this. An ease-loving, careless spirit has no place in this work. May the Lord send forth laborers into his harvest. J. H. WAGGONER.
Boston, Nov. 2, 1870.
Meetings at Monroe, Iowa.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
All the circumstances were very favorable for this meeting. The weather was fine, and the roads the best they had been this fall. Our brethren improved the opportunity, and we had a good turnout for this section, most of the churches being well represented. Some came over seventy miles. By the good blessing of the Lord, we have obtained the use of a convenient little church, which we shall occupy for the future. The church here is young in the cause, and very much needed such a meeting. The churches around have had but little labor for a long time, hence they appreciated the privilege. Our prayer and social meetings were good, especially on Sunday, when all hearts seemed touched. The spirit of the Lord was manifestly present. Many wept. It was a precious season. The Lord gave me some freedom in preaching the word, and we felt that it was sowing seed on good ground. We hope to enjoy many more such meetings in this section.
Quite a number of books were taken by the brethren for distribution. We think that this meeting will help all, and especially benefit the church at Monroe. All expressed themselves as greatly encouraged, strengthened, and established, in the work. For this we feel thankful. Some of the time, things have been discouraging here; but for the last few months, the cause has brightened up much, and we feel thankful to God for it. The people outside also appear more friendly than before. All this makes us thankful to the Lord.
After due consideration, the following resolutions were passed:
Resolved, That we think that Knoxville would be a good place for a camp-meeting, early next spring, and that if one is held there, we will do all in our power to sustain it with our presence and our means.
Resolved, That we believe it is the duty of the churches and scattered brethren and sisters in this section to sustain a general meeting among themselves as often as once in two months, and that we pledge ourselves to make all reasonable effort to do so.
Our next monthly meeting will be held at Knoxville, about the first of January. On Monday, quite a number of brethren stayed and helped me, both with their hands and their teams, in my work on my place, preparing to plaster my house, building fence, &c. Next week I expect to leave home again, to labor all winter. My address is always Monroe, Iowa. We hope to be remembered in the prayers of all our brethren.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Monroe, Iowa.
Report from Bro. Strong.
By P. Strong
I LEFT home Sept. 28th, and came to Oceana Co., in Northern Michigan, on the lake shore. Present truth never has been presented here. I found a few scattered Sabbath-keepers. Some had heard, years before, and then moved into the wilderness to get them a home; and some had embraced the Sabbath by reading our tracts, and never had heard a sermon. I held meeting the first Sabbath I was here, and nine Sabbath-keepers were present, some of them keeping midnight time.
The Monday following, commenced regular meetings in the Green school-house, in the town of Clay Banks, with an increasing interest for the first two weeks; and since then it has rained nearly all the time, so the people could not get out. But I have tried to keep up the meetings as it appeared to be duty.
The settlers are somewhat scattered, and I have to travel from two to ten miles to visit them at their homes, and generally three miles to stay over night. I held thirty-four meetings—had meeting every Sabbath, and organized a Sabbath-school, which will commence next Sabbath. As nearly as I can learn, there are thirty-one keeping the Sabbath there, but they are so scattered that it will be impossible for them to meet together every Sabbath.
Oct. 31, I have just commenced meetings in the town of Shelby, Center school-house. Have held one meeting. The house was well filled, and good attention paid.
Yours in hope, P. STRONG.
Shelby, Oceana Co., Mich.
Charity Toward Others' Errors
The honest man will rather be a grave to his neighbor's errors than expose them.
Obituary Notices.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
Died, in Clinton, Maine, Aug. 21, 1870, Henry A. Webber, aged 33 years, and 1 month. He was a kind neighbor, and an affectionate husband. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss. May the Lord bless and sanctify this deep affliction to her good. J. B. GOODRICH.
Died, in Jefferson, near Waukon, Iowa, Oct. 11, 1870, of typhoid fever, our beloved brother, Silas Adelbert Bullock, aged 27 years, 9 months, and 2 days. He leaves a wife and one child, besides near relatives and many friends, who deeply feel their loss. Bro. Adelbert embraced the truth some 10 or 11 years since, and joined the church in this place when it was first organized, of which he has ever been a worthy member. Remarks from I Thess. 5: 9–11. C. A. WASHBURN.
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
PROVIDENCE permitting, we will speak at Battle Creek, Sabbath, Nov. 19. Brethren of other churches are invited to attend. Also at Potterville, Sabbath, the 26th. Let there be a general attendance from other churches.
JAMES WHITE,
ELLEN G. WHITE.
No providence hindering, the quarterly meeting of the churches of Tittabawassee, Chesaning, and St. Charles, will be held at St. Charles, Nov. 26, 27.
D. A. WETMORE, Clerk.
OUR quarterly meeting will be held at Appleton, Licking Co., Ohio, commencing evening of Nov. 25, 1870, holding to the 27th. Come, brethren, praying for the blessing of the Lord. Cannot Bro. Van Horn or Bro. St. John meet with us?
J. B. T. NICHOLS.
THE next quarterly meeting of the S. D. Adventists of Allegan County, Mich., will be held at Otsego, December 3 and 4, meeting to commence on the evening of the Sabbath. Cannot Bro. and Sr. White be at this meeting?
By order of the church,
CHARLES JONES.
MONTHLY meeting with the brethren at Randolph, Catt. Co., N. Y., the first Sabbath and first-day in December. All are invited.
R. F. COTTERILL.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the church in Parkville, the first Sabbath and first-day in December, 3d and 4th. As it is the annual meeting of their society, we hope all will be present.
J. BYINGTON.
Union is Strength.
By James White
In a recent number of the REVIEW, we gave a statement relative to the amount of publishing, of books, pamphlets, and tracts, that should be done at this Office within the next six months. We stated:—
“We need five thousand dollars to be invested in stock, before the first of January, 1871; and then we shall need five thousand dollars more, within six months of that time, to pay for printing and binding.”
We also stated:—
“We have put one hundred dollars into the book fund, and with pleasure will be one of a hundred to raise ten thousand dollars.” We now inquire:—
“1. Who will be one of one hundred to raise this sum, and each give $100? “2. Who will be one of two hundred, and each give $50? “3. Who will be one of four hundred, and each give $25? “4. Who will be one of one thousand, and each give $10? “And, lastly, who will be one of two thousand, to each give $5?”
We give the following responses, and shall give others when received.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS EACH.
Dan R. Palmer, Ira Abbey, H. W. Kellogg, James White.
FIFTY DOLLARS EACH.
N. Orcutt, Jacob Shively.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS EACH.
John Olive, A. W. Maynard, Eugene P. Kellogg.
This is an excellent beginning, and we wish the enterprise a successful and happy termination. To this end, let the friends of the cause remember that “union is strength.” JAMES WHITE.
Home Again.
By James White
By the grace of God, we reached our home the 7th inst., after an absence of five weeks in Indiana, Kansas and Missouri. At one time we decided that our camp-meeting labors should close with the Ohio camp-meeting. It is true that we had been called out in feelings of interest for the scattered ones in the great West, and suggested camp-meetings in Indiana and Kansas. But the apparent lack of general interest for the cause at our great camp-meeting at Charlotte, Mich., on the part of brethren of experience and wealth, and our worn condition, led us to give up this enterprise which would require much means, long, wearisome journeys, and a great amount of labor. But as we gave up the enterprise, depression and discouragement pressed upon us, and we felt sad.
But on the Ohio camp-ground a burden for the West came upon us, and we could find no rest in spirit till we decided to hold a camp-meeting in Kansas. It would take three weeks to give notice to our scattered brethren in Kansas and Missouri. We therefore decided to spend one Sabbath at Battle Creek, and one in Indiana. Bro. E. B. Lane lost no time in giving notice of a camp-meeting at Tipton, Ind., which we have briefly reported. This camp-meeting was a success. Several at this meeting, who had been prejudiced against Mrs. W. by the Snook influence, lost their prejudice, and the last evening of that meeting we enjoyed a very pleasant and happy season with them.
And now we look back upon our labors in Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri, with the greatest pleasure. Our burden for the West on the Ohio camp-ground is explained, and our brethren in Ohio, and elsewhere, who help on this mission with their means, will feel happy to know that it has been a success.
And to the praise of God we would say that the power of the Holy Spirit that has rested upon us has made the tedious journeys, the exhausting labors, and the storms and mud of the West, a pleasant sense of recreation. We return with fresh courage, freedom of spirit, renewed strength, and better health than we have enjoyed since our first camp-meeting in Iowa, last May. This is especially true of Mrs. W.
Again we meet our aged parents at our home, where they will probably remain till the close of life. Father has been very sick in our absence, but with care is fast recovering. Our dear mother is helpless, prostrated by paralysis. It is indeed a pleasure to care for these dear, aged, God-trusting parents, now at the ages of eighty-five and eighty-two. As we witness, almost daily, evidences that the springs of life are moving feebler, it is equally apparent that all their hopes are being hung on Christ.
Bro. Smith and Gage are from the Office on account of sickness, and our hands are full of business that has been waiting for our return, and editing our periodicals. We will do all we can, and hope our friends will not expect too much, especially in the line of business matters. JAMES WHITE.
Library Fund and Kansas Mission Receipts
By James White
Those who have donated for the Library fund, and Kansas mission, will please see that the receipt of their money is acknowledged. The smaller sums are omitted this week. They will be given next week.
J. W.
Circulation of Library Fund Circulars
By James White
Those who received circulars relative to the Library fund, and other important objects, are requested to circulate them to all the friends of the cause, and return them without delay. J. W.
“For our Learning.”
By James White
LOT’S CHOICE.
“And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan.” Gen. 13: 10, 11.
We are often reminded of this passage when people tell us the Lord will not come and destroy the improvements of man, nor lay waste this beautiful world. They feel secure in this thought. It is their form of scoffing at the word and promise of the Lord in regard to his coming. “All things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.” And they presume to affirm, so they must continue. The Jews reasoned in the same manner in regard to their city and beautiful temple; they did not believe the Lord would have them destroyed, though he had said he would. They reasoned from the appearance of the object to them; not from what the Lord had said in regard to it. So do people now in regard to the advent. And the men of Sodom had just as good reason to affirm this of their city and country. It was the most beautiful, the richest, and in a worldly sense, the best. But there is really no beauty in that which is rejected of God.
How many of us move as Lot did. He made a worldling’s choice. He wanted the best, where he could make the most of this world’s goods. But he placed himself under the most dangerous influences, lost all his property, left part of his family to be destroyed in Sodom, and saw to his grief and shame the result of unhallowed associations in the others. As Lot wandered to the mountain, lonely and bereft, doubtless he reflected on the folly of his choice. How much better had he lived on the most barren hills, and kept his household near to God, as Abraham did, than to dwell in the fertile plains of Sodom. Who will learn wisdom by Lot’s foolish choice?
WILL Martha A Merrick please give her post-office, county, and State?
SARAH E. SNYDER: You will find your money receipted in No. 21, present volume.
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, which should correspond with the Number on the Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.
$1.00 each. Charles Robertson 38-21, J B Daily 38-21, H J Bounifield 34-1, L C Shoud 38-10, Luther Robinson 37-15, O V Munroe 37-21, O R Dalton 38-21, H C Miller 36-1, H H Smith 38-22, M Kinney 35-1, A V Pratt 37-17, J Davis Cross 38-22, E W Winters 38-22, Moses Greenough 38-20, Rebecca Hutchins 37-11, Wm E Hand 38-22, John Russell 38-1.
$2.00 each. Geo I Butler 38-9, Charles Smith 38-1, E P Cram 38-7, Wm Camp 39-1, J Lemley 3-14, Isaac Whistler 39-11, Sophrona Barnes 37-16, E Cook 39-1, M D Clark 38-3, Elisha Briggs 37-1, Wm A Geer 38-22, Lewis Kenfield 35-6, Geo Barrows 38-20, Wm Havirland 38-17, L E Gallemore 38-15, Amy E Dartt 38-1, Eveline Cole 38-22, C W Stanley 38-12, B Haynes 38-21.
Miscellaneous. O F Bovee $5.00 38-1, C Smith 5.00 37-1, J F Parish 50¢ 37-21, J Douglas 4.00 40-1, H C Booker 3.00 37-24, J M Rima 50¢ 37-22, J S West 3.63 36-21, J H Malloy 3.00 36-1, C Mack 75¢ 33-1, N J Chaffee 1.25, 35-8, A Hurd 50¢ 37-1, John Warren 50¢ 37-12.
Books Sent by Mail.
James Monio jr 36c, Andrew Neilson 30c, Peter Neilson 34c, J N Trohman 35c, C W Cummings 17c, Wm McGhie 17c, F F Abrams 58c, David Jones 34c, H W Lawrence 50c, A S Hutchins $1.00, Jesse Tenny 2.28, Isaac Lamb 1.12, H C Booker 17c, S Woodworth 17c, E Clarke 12c, H Cornell 45c, C O Brown 34c, M M De Lapp 58c, John Roberts 15c, Foll & Duffee 50c, U Affolter 1.00, E A Stillman 2.48, G Owen 22c, T W Badeau 12c, J Medley 25c, E Sprague 73c, M L Brown 34c, J R Rogers 2.25, John M Wince 2.25.
Books Sent by Express.
Eld P Strong, White Hall, Muskegon Co., Mich., $40.10.
Cash Received on Account.
Ella Cranson $3.50, J N Loughborough 24.00, R Warren 6.00, E J Brown 2.00, M I Church 2.50.
Michigan Conference Fund.
Church at Greenbush $40.00, Church at Greenville 50.00.
Book Fund.
C W Stanley $5.00, M V Terrell 50¢, A E Dartt 2.00, Emily Langdon 1.00, A C Raymond and wife 10.00.
Foreign Mission.
Church at Civil Bend, Mo., $33.00.
General Conference Missionary Fund.
E Lobdell $5.00.
Michigan Camp-Meeting Fund.
A W Maynard $10.00.
Library Fund of the S. D. A. P. Association.
Jacob Shively & wife $20.00, J N Andrews, C W & L D Comings, P H Chapman, Jerome Fargo & wife, Wallis Eggleston, N M Jordan & wife, John Francisco, Jesse Tenney, J N Loughborough, P Z Kinnie, Susan Shively, each $10.00.
Asa A Potter, Charles G Satterlee, Joel G Satterlee, Manthus Satterlee, Hiram W Parmiter, John Olive, each $5.00.
Western Camp Meeting Fund.
John Olives and wife, Jacob Shively, Jerome Fargo and wife, Wallis Eggleston, Elijah Boyer, Alex Patten, C W & L D Comings, Mrs B W Woodruff, B N Berry, M Crosby, S I Abbey, J H Glascock, F Greenman, Wm Herald, O Mears, J M Mears, B B Francis, I Edgerton, Dr Merriam, Geo Smith, I D Van Horn, each $10.
Lydia B Heath, F H Chapman, Thomas Hare and wife, D T Shireman, M B Cyphers, A H Hilliard, Lewis Hadden, Jeanette Eggleston, C Brooks, O P Brooks, N M Jordan, Catharine Lindsay, Andrew Lindsay, Hiram W Parmeter, Ludbara Hunnewell, J N Loughborough, M J Olds, Seth Newton, E Lobdell, P Z Kinnie and wife, Mrs Elizabeth Kinnie, Mrs C B Preston, Eugene Kellogg, Byron Robb, M Barden, J H Moser, J Ralston, Betsey Judd, M E Reynolds, Jas Sawyer, John G Whipple, A R Morse and wife, Mrs Judkins, R Griggs, C B Rice, F Simonsen, Jane Lane, Anna W Gould, Jos Clarke, Betsey Landon, C R Rice, each $5.