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Review and Herald, Vol. 52, No. 7.

AN APPEAL TO THE MINISTERS
Earlier text: WISCONSIN

THE BIBLE FROM HEAVEN.

By James White

The Bible from Heaven: A Summary of Plain Arguments for the Bible and Christianity, is the title of a book of 300 pages, by Elder D. M. Canright.
The subjects upon which the author treats are indicated by the table of contents.
Chapter one is upon the important inquiry, “Are You Willing to Investigate?”
Chapter two contains the evidence of an Almighty Creator as revealed through the telescope.
Chapter three gives the evidence of an Infinite God as revealed by the microscope.
Chapter four sets forth the exact order of nature as proof of the designer.
Chapter five calls attention to the fact that there has ever been a universal desire to worship a supreme being.
Chapter six presents the right course to be pursued in becoming acquainted with God and the Bible. The first and most important means to be employed is the study of the Sacred Scriptures themselves, and a life of earnest prayer.
Chapter seven shows that the hope of the infidel is like the spider’s web; and that while infidels labor to tear down Christianity, and set aside the God of the Bible, they give us nothing in exchange.
Chapter eight shows that it is reasonable that God should care for the intelligences he has created.
Chapters nine to fourteen show that men need a revelation from God, which is proved by the fact that those who have been without divine revelation and guide, whether ancients or moderns, have held the most absurd views of a supreme being, and have run into the most gross immoralities.
Chapter fifteen is devoted to a comparison of the religion of the Bible with the many systems of false religion.
Chapter sixteen is an inquiry, “What has Infidelity Done?” In this chapter it is shown that while it has accomplished no good, infidelity has led to death and to hell.
Chapter seventeen is an inquiry, “When was the Bible Written?” Here the best evidence is given that the Sacred Writings were made at the very time they purport to have been written.
Chapter eighteen gives the testimony of infidels and the bitterest enemies of Christ, confirming the genuineness of the New Testament.
Chapter nineteen gives evidence from profane history that Christianity did arise in the first century.
Chapter twenty inquires, “Who Wrote the New Testament?” Evidence is given in this chapter that it was written in the first century by the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Chapter twenty-one inquires, “Has the Language of the New Testament been Changed since it was First Written?” Twelve arguments are given in this chapter showing that the New Testament has not been, and could not be changed.
Chapter twenty-two treats of the apocryphal books, of the New Testament, showing why these doubtful writings were not included in the sacred canon.
Chapter twenty-three shows that the Old Testament was written by the ancient Hebrews in the land of Palestine. Fifteen arguments are given to establish this fact.
Chapter twenty-four has fourteen arguments showing that the Old Testament has not been corrupted.
Chapter twenty-five treats upon the apocryphal books of the Old Testament, showing why these were not included as a part of the inspired word of God.
Chapter twenty-six answers the inquiry, “Can We Believe the Bible?” In this chapter the credibility of the Bible is shown from both external and internal evidences.
Chapter twenty-seven answers the inquiry, “Did Christ Die?” Eight arguments are given in this chapter to prove that such a person as Jesus of Nazareth was put to death, as recorded by the evangelists.
Chapter twenty-eight answers the inquiry, “Did Christ Rise from the Dead?” Abundant evidence is given in this chapter to establish the resurrection of the Son of God. This great central truth in the plan of redemption being established, the Sacred Scriptures relative to that plan are also established as of divine origin.
Chapter twenty-nine proves the inspiration of the Bible by the fulfillment of prophecy as compared with history.
Chapter thirty is devoted to the consideration of, and answer to, the common objections to the Bible.
The first edition of this important work being nearly sold, it is to be revised and enlarged. The last chapter, answering objections, will be greatly enlarged and improved. This edition will contain 400 pages, in larger type, on fine tint paper, neatly bound. Price one dollar a copy, with liberal discount to agents and canvassers.
This valuable work is needed everywhere, and not being denominational, can be, and will be, widely circulated. The second edition will be made from new plates, the old ones being used only to print an edition in paper covers, to be offered at 50 cents a copy. The new edition will be through the press in a few weeks, when copies will be sent to our preachers and others for testimonials from them, and also from the best authorities of the several denominations in the Protestant Christian world.
No pains will be spared to make this work worthy of its title, and of the patronage of all Christian men and women. We bespeak for it the influence of all who love our old-fashioned, blessed Bible. JAMES WHITE.

Business Department.

“Not Slothful in Business.” Rom. 12:11.
Any of the T. and M. workers who desire subjects for missionary labor are cordially invited to address Chas. L. Boyd, Ord, Valley Co., Neb.
Wisconsin tent No. 1 will be pitched in Steven’s Point, Aug. 2. This will be my address instead of Grand Rapids, as was stated in last week’s Review. H. W. Decker.
Sister Jane Fleming, of New Concord, N. Y., desires the prayers of the brethren and sisters, that she may be restored to health to care for the children dependent upon her. M. C. Wilcox.

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Books Sent by Express.

H Woodruff $15.68.

Books Sent by Freight.

J D Shilling $24.38, Whitney & Robinson 20.17, Laura P King 69.43.

Taken from Office.

S N Haskell for N E T and M Society $85.90.

Cash Rec’d on Account.

J G Holroyd $12.50, N E T & M Society per M L H 100.00, Me T & M Society per James Sawyer 1.00, Vt T & M Society per Frank S Porter 6.50, N Y T & M Society per A Bowen 82.97, Vt T & M Society per A S Hutchins 7.00, D P Curtis 1.53.

European Mission.

Melora Ashley $2.00, Edith May Ashley 50c, L L Peck 8.80, A D Hutchins 5.00, C R Austin Italian 5.00, Betsey Tillotson 2.00, L W Hastings 5.00, Sarah Nichols 5.00, M C Mace 5.00, W P A 5.00, Carrie Nichols 5.00, J Crandall 2.00, Mrs B 10.00, A A Bradford 5.00, Sarah P Loomis Italian 1.00, Harriet Bowen 10.00.

Mich. Conf. Fund.

Otsego per J H Green $25.00, Ransom per S S Jones 15.00, Almont 9.00, Vergennes 21.12.

S. D. A. E. Society.

Harriet Bowen $5.00, Sarah Armitage 10.00.

Gen. Conf. Fund.

Wis Conf Fund per Wm Kerr $100.00, A & R C King 10.76.

Gen. T. & M. Society.

Mrs C J Mack 1.00.

Mich. T. & M. Society.

Dist 6 per F Howe $39.46, Dist 8 Newton church per J Byington 5.00, Dist 3 per Maria Newell 2.27, Dist 8 per John McGregor 5.51.

REMAINING CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1878.

INDIANA, Kokomo, Aug. 14 to 19.
MICHIGAN, Sept. 18 to 23.
ILLINOIS, Bloomington, Aug. 27 to Sept. 3.
OHIO, Tiffin, Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.
NEW ENGLAND, Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.
MAINE, Sept. 4-9.
MISSOURI, " 4-9.
VERMONT, " 11-17.
WISCONSIN, Grand Rapids, " 11-17.
IOWA, " 18-23.
NEBRASKA, " 25-30.

The Dime Tabernacle.

By James White

We are glad to learn that the Dime Tabernacle to be erected at Battle Creek the present season is being pushed forward with courage and hope. Already the dimes are coming in, and the builders are on the ground. Prominent citizens wish to help, and one gentleman offers one hundred dollars. The Tabernacle, 120x100, will seat, by filling the galleries and the aisles with stools, three thousand five hundred persons. The building should be pushed with all possible speed so as to be completed by the first of December. The dedication should take place at that time, as we wish to leave for Texas by the tenth of the month. J. W.

Adventists and the Eclipse.

The correspondent of the Inter Ocean who wrote up the observations of the great eclipse of July 29, takes occasion to ridicule the Adventists, as the following paragraph from its issue of July 30 will show:—
“THE SECOND ADVENTISTS, anticipating the coming of the millennium, have probably by this time removed from the public square in Boulder, Col., the large tent from which they expected to be translated.”
We should be happy to inform this reporter, if he could be found, that Adventists know the difference between an eclipse and the day of doom; and that the tent in Boulder had nothing to do with the eclipse, and will not be taken down because that event has passed.

Texas Camp-meeting for 1879.

By James White

We should probably remain in Texas until May, 1879, and should expect to meet the brethren scattered in that great State in General Camp-meeting before our return. Our objects in spending about five months in Texas are,—
  1. To escape the cold weather in Michigan.
  2. To enjoy a pleasant and healthful climate.
  3. To finish writing important works which have been long delayed, and which are very much needed, and,
  4. To attend a General Camp-meeting and to organize a Conference.
Will Bro. Kilgore correspond with us relative to a comfortable home in a healthful location? The brethren may expect that we shall meet with them only at large meetings where several churches and our scattered brethren gather. It is necessary that the testimony of both of us, but especially that of Mrs. White, be heard in all new fields. As a glorious beginning is made in Texas, the time has fully come when we should visit that State. J. W.

The Boys at Work.

A BROTHER writes from Iowa sending 25 cts., a donation from his two boys, one aged 8 and the other 5, for the Dime Tabernacle. They worked hard to earn this money for this object. Any enterprise is sure to succeed the spirit of which is so all-pervading that the children take hold of it in this manner. God bless the boys.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

By Editor

A prompt notice under this head of all books received, giving title, the name of the author and of the publisher, and the price, when known, will be considered by us an equivalent to the publishers for the same. A more extended notice may be given whenever we consider that the interests of our readers would be subserved thereby.
Panoramic View of the Cincinnati Southern Railway, from Cincinnati to Chattanooga. A large and elegant pamphlet, printed in colors on tinted paper, and containing many well-executed illustrations of objects and places of interest in Cincinnati and along the route. Spencer and Craig Printing Works, Cincinnati, O.

New England Camp-meeting.

By S. N. Haskell

THE camp-meeting for New England will be held at Ballard Vale, Mass., on the Boston and Maine railroad. Particulars next week.
S. N. HASKELL.

APPOINTMENTS

“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
Monthly meeting for Dist. No. 10 will be held with the Ulysses (Pa.) church, Aug. 10, 11. Will all the churches that belong to this Dist. be as fully represented as possible? Come to work for the Lord. D. C. Phillips, Director.
We design pitching the tent at Ord, Valley Co., Neb., and commencing meetings the evening of the 8th inst. This will be our address for a time. CHAS. L. BOYD. DANIEL NETTLETON, JR.

The Clock-face Folly.

A BROTHER writes from Mower Co., Minn., that there are some there who think that the dial-plates of our clocks should be turned around so as to bring the figure 12 at the bottom and 6 at the top to correspond with the ancient Hebrew method of reckoning the hours, and also that the modern names of the days of the week should be discarded; and that if we do not make these changes we have the mark of the beast. Those that are urging these views, he writes, are some that have been turned out of the S. D. A. church for apostasy, and others that have taken up with the Brinkerhoff faction in Iowa. These are just the persons who we should suppose would go into such foolishness. The theory and the people are well mated. Do not disturb them.

The Illinois Camp-meeting.

By C. H. Bliss

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: As I am requested to say a word to you through the REVIEW concerning our anticipated camp-meeting, I will do so at this early date.
It is to be held in one of the leading cities in the State. We desire therefore that all of our brethren should put forth an earnest effort to attend.
Shall it be a success? We are exceedingly anxious that it should be. But this will depend upon several things, which I will now mention.
1. Let all who possibly can, come.
2. Let our brethren and sisters present as orderly an appearance as possible. “Let all things be done decently and in order.”
3. Be on time.
4. Stay till the close.
5. Let all our church and T. and M. treasurers send in to our State treasurer what funds they have on hand and not wait and bring it to camp meeting, thus making hard labor for the treasurer to hand in a correct report.
6. Let our ministers see to it that they report to our State secretary in time, and that a brief report be ready for the inspection of our auditing committee.
7. For the accommodation of our brethren we design running three excursion coaches, providing we have a sufficient number of applications. Each coach will carry fifty persons. We must know immediately who will go. Send in your applications.
One train will leave Carbondale 2:45 A. M.; Freeport, 9:15 A. M.; Gilman, 1:00 P. M., on Aug. 27.
Send for a circular.
Again I say, Let all come. C. H. Bliss.
DuQuoin, Ill.

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Review and Herald · Aug 8, 1878