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The Truth in Princeville

By Warren Allen

From Bro. Allen.

Bro. Smith: I wish to write a few lines to apprise you of my change of residence from Galva to Princeville, Peoria Co., Ills. The Review has steadily come to me for the year past to Galva, and also to my son, W. M. Allen. But he has not received one of the papers, for I have taken them from the office, paid the postage, and given them to a poor widow, who has received them with joy of heart. And although she has never heard an Advent preacher, they have caused her to go to the Bible, and to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I should have said that my son left Galva city last spring, to publish salvation to a dying world. I know not where his lot is cast, but mine is here in Princeville, where Eld. Ingraham had such hard work to procure a house last spring to speak in, where all hearts seemed to be closed against him and his doctrine. But in spite of all opposition, he scattered his bread upon the waters, and it has been gathering ever since. In Princeville and adjoining neighborhoods are numbers who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We are somewhat scattered, from eight to ten miles apart, but thanks be to God, our hearts are knit together in love of the truth, and our prayers are, Lord send us some faithful laborer, for the harvest is great. If Bro. Ingraham can come, I feel warranted in saying he will not have to take from his own pocket one dollar for the use of a building to hold meetings in. No, no. Some of the brethren are blest with earthly goods which they want to exchange for a heavenly treasure. We have established our prayer-meetings, which hereafter will be held in the Christian meeting-house every Sabbath at eleven o'clock. The number of Sabbath-keepers, as near as I can give them are as follows: in Princeville, sixteen, from Southampton on the way to Princeville, eight, to Mount Hawley, four; making in all, twenty-eight, who can attend our prayer-meetings. Pray for us brethren, that the Lord may bless us, and add to our numbers such as shall be heirs of his kingdom.

Yours in hope of eternal life, WARREN ALLEN. Princeville, Ills., Nov. 11, 1860.

The Meek and Quiet Spirit

By I. G. Camp

From Sister Camp.

BRO. SMITH: As it has become duty to write to the Office, and I so much delight to read the communications from the dear brethren and sisters, I feel a desire to add my testimony in favor of our holy religion, and the sacred truths we advocate. They are indeed dear to my heart. And in view of all that the Lord has done for us as a people, and especially for unworthy me, I want to love him with all the heart, and yield a strict obedience to all his holy requirements. I would not have mine that outward adorning of plaiting the hair and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel, but I want it to be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. The question may arise in our minds, How much of our time shall we be in possession of the meek and quiet spirit? Shall we say, what time things go smoothly with us and to our minds? Oh, no; this is not enough, since it is a characteristic of our holy religion to give us calmness and patience under the adverse scenes through which we are called to pass.

Jesus was our pattern, and when was he impatient? Never. And as he was our pattern, so should we, especially parents, be patterns for our children, and as elder brethren and sisters, to those who are younger. We should set an example daily and hourly that should say to those around us, Jesus saves his people from their sins. I have chosen Jesus as my Saviour, and often have I felt to say within myself, especially while coming from my closet devotion, I have given all for Christ; he is my all. And when passing through deep afflictions I have felt to say, O I am glad I have given all for Christ; I have found in him a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. I feel that it is safe trusting in him. I feel that many and sore trials await me, but I desire to lean upon his almighty arm, casting all my care and burden upon him, knowing that he careth for and will sustain me.

Yours hoping for eternal life when Jesus comes, I. G. CAMP. Gayville, Vt., Nov. 11, 1860.

REFLECTIONS.

By A. L. Guilford

WHAT are we doing for God? What is the record of the recording angel concerning us? We know that a faithful record is kept in heaven of all our acts, all our words. Does this record tell for us or against us? Are we doing the whole will of our heavenly Father, or only a part? These are questions of fearful import: questions which none on earth can answer for us. We must answer for ourselves before the great Judge of all things, and it is of vital importance that we be prepared to answer these questions now, even to-day, for we know not what a day may bring forth. We should not rest satisfied unless we can feel a daily witness of our acceptance with God. O the unrest, the mental depression of those who are striving to overcome and are beset by Satan on this hand and on that, tossed to and fro, and looking too much to outward circumstances, and often feel that God has almost or quite forsaken them. But if at these times of temptation or trial we could exclaim with the poet,

"In every trying hour, My soul to Jesus flies,"

all would be well. Jesus is our best friend. O let us not grieve him by doubting his faithfulness to forgive all our transgressions, and thoroughly cleanse us from all sin when we give up all to him, place all upon the altar, and feeling our utter helplessness, cry from the depths of a contrite heart, Jesus save me else I perish! O there is no safety but to live near the bleeding side of our Saviour, then Satan and his emmissaries may come against us as a mighty whirlwind to destroy us, still we shall be able to stand, being strong in Him. Did any one ever trust God in vain? Did any one ever go forth in the strength of God and turn back in confusion? No, never. We see then how important that we understand the exact condition of our own hearts, and fully realize our weakness, then can we with child-like simplicity and faith, lean upon the strong arm of Omnipotence. A. L. GUILFORD. Monroe, Wis.

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By James White

BRO. SMITH: Last night (Nov. 15th) we reached this place (Monroe, Wis.) about ten o'clock. This morning Bro. Lindsey brings us a letter from Mrs. W., reporting all well at home. We copy a few lines from the letter as follows:

“We try to put our trust in the Lord, and it is not in vain. I felt sad to hear that your lungs were affected. I hope you are better. I thought of the place to which you were going, the excitement in Mauston, which we feared was not genuine, and a weight of sadness rested upon me for you. But we have prayed earnestly for you, and have sent in your case to the church for the brethren and sisters to pray for you. We believe that God will hear prayer and strengthen you, and give you freedom, and access to the hearts of his people.”

At a later date the letter says: “While visiting at Bro. Lyon's, Bro. L. brought me two letters from you, which I read, and all seemed to rejoice, for all the church had made your case a special subject of prayer. Matters at Mauston, Wis., had troubled us all, and I feared you would be discouraged to find things in such a state. But the Lord has been to you a 'strong hold in time of trouble.' While searching for a verse for Willie, I opened to these words, which Willie committed to memory to repeat in Sabbath-school: 'The Lord is good. A strong hold in the time of trouble, and he knoweth them that trust in him.' At these words I wept, they seemed so appropriate. The whole burden on my mind was for you, and the church in Wisconsin.”

Never were we so unexpectedly raised up and sustained as at the conference at Mauston. And such uninterrupted peace of mind we never enjoyed under such circumstances. It was because God's people were praying. Blessed be his holy name forever. JAMES WHITE.

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ARE we in the age of the Laodicean church? Does this name apply to those who are endeavoring to heed the third message? This question has been forced upon my mind frequently of late. Has inspiration named this church Laodicea? Surely it has. Truly fearful is the warning, "I will spue thee out of my mouth!" and to have the threat made before the condition, and so conclusive a reason given (lukewarmness). Are we the Laodicean church? Do we believe it? Startling question, and that, too, to be answered in the affirmative. Who dare be lukewarm for a moment? Who will neglect for a moment the fine gold, and who will risk his welfare unclothed with the white raiment, who will walk blindfold when eyesalve is offered?

"I will spue thee out of my mouth!" With what awful decision is this warning given, as though some general apathy would seize the church, and fatal stupor would palsy its powers. But there are conditions. Who will be zealous and repent? Who will open the door and welcome the condescending Visitant, who with patient love has so long been knocking at the portal of the soul? O brother, how is it with thee?

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By J. C.

Choice is a precious privilege. The only religion worth having is a religion of choice. No one was ever denied the right of choice by our heavenly Father as to his religion. The child should realize that he must choose for himself. His parents may enforce outward obedience, but if he would have the renewing influence of God's Spirit, he must choose it voluntarily, and so seek. Erring ones cannot be forced or scolded into the path of rectitude. Place motives, arguments, facts, before them, with plainness, but kindly, and leave them room to choose. Do not carry discipline so far as to seem to force. Let disfellowship rather be keenly felt by silent influence than proclaimed by trumpet tongue. Such demonstrations only arouse the lion of resistance; while calm, wise, noiseless influence might perhaps win, soften, subdue.