Sister N. Guider writes from Cincinnati, Ohio: "I still am trying to hold on my way. Pray for me that the grace of God may be sufficient for me; for I stand alone, as it were, in this city. My greatest desire is that I may attain to that hope which fired the apostles with such zeal, namely, the resurrection of the just. I am weak, but the Lord is all-sufficient."
Sister M. Bean writes from E. Brookfield, Vt.: "Let me speak a little on the past and present dealings of God with me. When I heard on the coming of the Lord, although trying to be faithful in his service, I felt that there was much to be done for me, to fit me for the change, and make me ready to meet the Lord in the air so as to be ever with him. At once I cut loose from the world, and made a full surrender of all to God. Previous to hearing this first message, I often heard of one and another afflicted with poverty and misfortune, and wished I was rich so I could relieve them; but I felt I was poor myself and what had I to give? But when the message came, and especially in 1844, I felt as though I could divide my last morsel if need be. How truly Bro. White describes that movement when he says, 'Those who were not in the movement know nothing of the deep searching of heart, consecration of all to God;' and when he says, 'Those who were in that movement are aware that language would fail to describe that state of brotherly love.'"
All this, and more, is true to the very letter; and I think we must be as fully given up and consecrated to God as we were then, before we shall be prepared for his coming. We must again feel our
"—brother's woe,
Nor ever once repine;
But every selfish thought forego,
And have his heart near mine."
Well, in '49, as many already know, I should have come out on the Sabbath, but as I some time ago gave the reason, I will only add that a long dark night of despair was my portion. When delivered from that, which was in answer to the prayers of those who kept the commandments, I embraced the Sabbath. Then all was wonder, love and praise to my heavenly Father. It was three years last winter since I embraced the truth. Within the two past years I have felt that the message to the Laodiceans would well apply to me at times. Early last Spring I was in earnest to be wholly given up to God. I knew many things would depress my spirit which, if I was what I should be, would be easily overcome. I sought with my whole heart, was brought into a state of perfect peace, could trust God wholly. I strove to watch my heart every moment, as it were; I saw trials ahead, but felt I would stand however much I had to encounter. The trials came, and for three weeks or so, I was enabled to hold on to God, but at length lost ground. It must be gained again, and for a few weeks past the burden of my prayer has been that no guile be found in my mouth, no deception in my heart. I have felt that I was really getting awake to the subject of holiness. Our theory of present truth, though ever so correct, will not save us without Bible holiness; and it seems to me it is not realized by the remnant as it should be. In sister Steward's experience in No. 11, I read much of my own. I am beginning to learn the way of faith more perfectly, praise the Lord. And then what Bro. White has said to the Laodiceans; I feel it is enough to stir up every soul. If this does not stir us up, I don't know what will. If we don't profit by these things we of course shall be spued out. The Lord has long waited for us to get ready. Are we not some like ancient Israel after they came out of bondage and started for the promised Land? They made a long journey, when if they had obeyed God, they would much sooner have accomplished their journey. But they murmured, were unbelieving, and fell in the wilderness. Only two reached the promised land, of those that came out of Egypt. I hope we shall not murmur as they did, nor be guilty of any of those things which were the cause of their overthrow. And if we think we stand, the Lord help us to take heed lest we fall. I feel that now I have given God my heart, my all I trust is on the altar. I feel it to be a momentary work to keep our hearts with all diligence. It is an individual work. It is over against our own home. And when this work is done the church will be in a state where the Holy Spirit, the pure baptism, will go through the body as the blood circulates through the veins of a healthy person. Then the message will rise with us and we with the message. Then we shall have the eye-salve. Then will Jesus sup with us and we with him. I have been abundantly blessed within a few days, and hope to grow in grace, and walk softly before the Lord. I must go through. For a lot among the blessed I give up all."
LETTERS.
"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."
From Bro. Wales.
Bro. SMITH: I write to let you know what the Lord is doing for us in Canada East. The brethren in Melbourne the last six or seven years have had, as it were, rather a dark time. But thank the Lord, a few have held on there. Last fall or the first part of the winter of 1859, God in his goodness sent Bro. Evans to them who was accompanied by Bro. J. Claxton. They held some meetings once more in Melbourne village, and praise be to God's holy name, myself and wife were enabled by God's grace to receive the truth, and we are determined to go through with the people of God to mount Zion. This summer Bro. Evans has been laboring with us more or less, and I believe that God has much blessed his labors, considering the nature of this place. Three more have been added to the church this summer, I trust such as shall be saved; and two more, in all probability, will make up their minds to obey the truth, and be saved in the kingdom of God. May the Lord enable those who are almost persuaded, to lay hold on eternal life, by obeying God and keeping his commandments and having the faith of Jesus.
There appear to be opportunities now opening in Canada such as have not been for the last eight years. May the Lord open the way for his truth to be proclaimed, that his cause may progress and souls be brought to a knowledge of his truth. The brethren intend to have a conference in Canada this fall, if our heavenly Father is willing, and we hope that we shall be blessed with the presence of brethren A. S. Hutchins and S. Pierce, or other of the Lord's messengers. The brethren expect to arrange matters so that the conference in Canada may be held (if there is one) about the last of September inst. May we have a profitable time, and God's name be glorified through the meeting.
I am your brother, F. T. WALES.
Melbourne, C. E.
M. B. SMITH
By M. B. Smith
From Bro. Smith.
BRO. SMITH : Thinking that probably it would be a satisfaction to some to hear how we are prospering in present truth, I attempt to say a few words through the Review. It has been but a short time since we embraced the Sabbath of the Lord, but since Bro. Cornell left us we have had meetings every Sabbath, and have realized the promise that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. We organized legally two weeks ago to-morrow, and shall build a place of worship as soon as we can. The preachers in this place are still opposing God's holy Sabbath, but God and his word are on the side of truth, and it must and will prevail.
Bro. Snook was with us last Sabbath. He was returning home, and so stopped over the Sabbath. He will return again, providence permitting, to this place, and make his home with us. He spoke from Rom. xii, 1, and in dwelling upon the subject of presenting our bodies holy to the Lord, he exhorted us to abstain from polluting our bodies by smoking or chewing tobacco. We hope the brethren will all see this subject in its true light, and act accordingly.
We would be glad if some of the brethren would speak through the Review to us upon this subject, as some of us do not seem to have the true light upon it. We are striving for the faith once delivered to the saints, our motto being, "Holiness of heart." We are striving to overcome through the blood of the Lamb, and would ask the brethren and sisters of other churches, like Paul of old, to thank God, making mention of us always in your prayers. Philemon 4.
Yours in love of the truth.
M. B. SMITH
Marion, Iowa.
OBITUARY.
By M. E. Cornell
DIED in Marion, Iowa, Aug. 27, sister Omira Gray, aged 65 years, nearly. She had been a member of the Baptist church over 40 years, up to last spring, when she embraced the present truth, in which she greatly rejoiced. In her last sickness she found the doctrine of Christ's soon coming and the resurrection, very especially precious. She was the mother of twelve children, all grown to man and womanhood, and all were together, at the funeral, for the first time in their lives. These with many other friends deeply feel their loss. But she rests in hope. The funeral was attended at the Christian church by a large congregation. Sermon by the writer.
M. E. CORNELL.
A Preacher Requested at Dallas
SISTER Sarah A. Snyder earnestly requests some preacher of present truth to visit Dallas, Luzerne Co., Pa. She states that a good Christian meeting-house can be had for lectures.
D. W. CANRIGHT
By Dudley Marvin Canright
A FOOLISH ARGUMENT.—One argument that is very often used by those who oppose present truth, is this: When you read a text of scripture that contradicts their doctrine, and they are not able to refute it, they will say, Well, you understand the Bible better than I do, and so you have the advantage of me. Thus they teach that the Bible contradicts itself. Now apply their argument to grammar. Suppose two men were parsing, and should disagree about the rules, and one should read the rule to support what he had said. But the other not being able to do the same, should say, Well, you understand grammar the best, therefore you have the advantage of me. Would not any one say that it was a poor excuse? If the other knew the most about grammar, he should have listened to him.
D. W. CANRIGHT
Kinderhook, Mich.
General Conference at Battle Creek
It is deemed advisable to hold a General Conference at Battle Creek, to commence on sixth-day, at 6 P. M., September 28, 1860.
The church at Battle Creek will esteem it a privilege to entertain all who wish to come, and all are cordially invited. Yet that there may be more equality in bearing burdens, we recommend to all that can, and especially to those who reside near Battle Creek, to bring provisions with them, after the manner of the last Conference. It is hoped that all will endeavor to get to the place of meeting in season to find a place to stay during the Conference, and be ready for the evening meeting at the going down of the sun.
We would give an especial invitation to brethren in the ministry, and request churches in other States to send delegates, as important business will be considered.
J. N. ANDREWS.
URIAH SMITH.
J. H. WAGGONER.
JAMES WHITE.
Bro. R. F. Cottrell writes from North Parma N. Y.:
"Bro. Sperry has just joined us at North Parma. The prospect here is encouraging. We believe that a goodly number in this vicinity will embrace the truth.
Our address hereafter, will be Olcott, Niagara Co. N. Y."
Call for Help.
By James Bates
DEAR BRO. BATES: Whom having not seen we love; you have heard of us through the Review, and now we beseech you for Christ's sake, to come over and help us. Come quickly, the enemy is upon us, they have united their forces, and surrounded us, and opened upon us their batteries. They have been skirmishing ever since the brethren struck their tent, and yesterday the army, Methodist, Baptist and Congregationalist, by a united call, rallied at the Congregational house, to demolish our little fort; but thanks to our Captain, Jesus, we are all alive, though faint and weary, for we have been through mental toil. Their speaker was a Baptist, Eld. Cornell, of Ionia. He delivered three discourses yesterday to crowded houses, and our enemies, the orthodox, are exulting in our silence; but may our Lord send us help. The same speaker is to renew the onset on Tuesday evening the 28th inst. at this place. Subject, the Sabbath. Yesterday he talked about the immortality of man. We expect you here. Brn. Lawrence and Frisbie promised that you should come and see us soon; but they did not know how much we should need you.
Your brother in the Lord.
WM. APPLETON.
Greenville, Mont Calm Co., Mich.
REPLY.—It would give me much pleasure to visit you and render you all the assistance in my power, by way of still further presenting the present truth. But I am at present unable to do so, as I am confined here with the fever and ague, and have been for several weeks.
"If the Lord will," when I gain my strength and I obtain the means to travel so far, I shall be pleased to visit you.
Jos. BATES.
Monterey, Aug. 29, 1860.
P. S. BRO. SMITH: I send this with the annexed letter for the Review, if you think best to publish it, that others in the message may see the urgent call, and lend a helping hand.
J. B.
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APPOINTMENT.
By John Norton Loughborough; T. M. Steward
Providence permitting the Wis. and Ills. tent will be pitched in Cherry Grove Ills., Friday, Sept. 7, and continue as long as the interest demands. First meeting Friday evening at early candlelight. On Sabbath and first-day, 15 and 16, there will be a conference of the brethren and sisters of northern Ills., held in the tent at Cherry Grove. We hope to see a general gathering of the brethren and sisters at this meeting. Let the brethren come prepared to feed themselves. Bring blankets and we will furnish the able bodied men a lodging in the tent. This is a new place and we will not presume too much on the liberalities of the people. Come up praying the Lord to meet with us in this conference.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
T. M. STEWARD.
HOW STRANGE!
By J. Clarke
If an individual should hear that there was evidence that a fortune of great value had fallen to him, how eagerly would he set about the work of securing his prize, and with what constancy would he pursue his course in his attainment: every item of evidence, and all skill available would be brought to bear on the case in his favor.
But in eternal interests, weightier than those of earth, more lasting than time, more precious than life, how cool! how indifferent! how incredulous! how dull! how stubborn! how lukewarm! Bad habits and favorite ideas, no matter how hurtful, must be cherished with tenderest care; but heaven, bright heaven, the eternal city, with its pearly gates and golden streets, its brilliant society, its glorious King, are not thought worth seeking for.
J. CLARKE.
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