"Prophets have spoken—their words are fulfilled." The four universal kingdoms of earth, viz., Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece and Rome, have had their rise and fall. The ten kingdoms out of the Roman division as symbolized by the feet and toes of the image, have also been fulfilled. The blasphemous horn, papacy, has also had its day of twelve hundred and sixty years, beginning with A. D. 538, and ending in 1798.
The great earthquake took place at the opening of the sixth seal, Nov. 1, 1755, called the earthquake of Lisbon, which shook nearly one-half of the globe. The sun and moon were darkened immediately after the days of papal tribulation on the church, May 19, 1780. The stars have fallen from heaven, as when a fig-tree is shaken of a mighty wind and shakes off its unripe fruit. Nov. 13, 1833.
The Ottoman empire has fallen according to the time predicted, Aug. 11, 1840. The 2300 years have ended with the loud cry of the first angel's message: the hour of his judgment is come, and that prophetic time is no longer, autumn, 1844. The powers of earth have been shaken since 1848.
Babylon is fallen. Iniquity abounds. The spirits of devils are working. The nations are getting angry. The great battle is preparing. The time of trouble is coming. The third angel's message is warning. Nahum's chariots are running. The seventh trumpet is sounding. The temple in heaven is open, where the ark of God's testimony is now seen, where Jesus stands interceding for the remnant. God's people are being gathered, while the wicked are scoffing. Pride and the love of the world are increasing. The day of the Lord hasteth greatly. And Jesus is soon coming. Are we ready?
We are called upon at this time to be sober and watch unto prayer. To seek meekness and purity of heart, that we may be without fault. Our heavenly Father has made rich provision for his people. If they hunger, he will feed them with the hidden manna. If they thirst, he will give them to drink of the water of life. If naked, he will clothe them with the garments of righteousness. If weary, he will give rest in believing and obeying the truth. If sick, he is the great Physician to heal. If blind, he will anoint the eyes with eye-salve. If sorrowful, he will make glad. When discouraged, he will send the consolation of his Spirit. When cast down, he will raise them up. When tempted, he will give grace sufficient to endure. Jesus has enough for each, enough for all, and enough for evermore. Call upon him with fervent prayer and faith, and the blessings are always ready.
If we could only deeply consider the joys of heaven, the exceeding and eternal weight of glory in reserve for them that love God, how our hearts would burn with zeal for his matchless goodness revealed unto the children of men, in sending his Son to die for us.
When we see the tender care that our heavenly Father has over his children, how it should melt our hearts in love and tenderness before him. God has done great things for us whereof we are glad, and should rejoice in the rich provision made for us in the gospel, in the exceeding great and precious promises.
Why should we sleep for one moment? Let us awake to righteousness and sin not, and have the true knowledge of God. Do we realize that if faithful a little longer, it may be our privilege to stand on mount Zion with the 144,000? to sing the new song of Moses and the Lamb? and to be where all tears shall be wiped away? where there will be no more sorrow, pain or death? Yes, we shall reach the city of God, the kingdom of heaven, and dwell on the earth renewed. Amen.
Yours in hope of soon seeing Jesus.
J. B. Frisbie.
“None Other Name.”
A FEW persons were collected round a blind man, who had taken his station on a bridge over a London canal, and was reading from an embossed Bible. Receiving from the passers-by of their carnal things, he was ministering to them spiritual things. A gentleman on his way home from the city, was led by curiosity to the outskirts of the crowd. Just then the poor man, who was reading in the 4th chapter of Acts, lost his place, and, while trying to find it with his fingers, kept repeating the last clause he had read—"none other name—none other name—none other name."
Some of the people smiled at the blind man's embarrassment, but the gentleman went away deeply musing. He had lately become convinced that he was a sinner, and had been trying in many ways to obtain peace of mind. But religious exercises, good resolutions, altered habits, all were ineffectual to relieve his conscience of its load, and enable him to rejoice in God. The words he had heard from the blind man, however, rang their solemn music in his soul—"none other name!"
When he reached his home, and retired to rest, these words, like evening chimes from village towers nestling among the trees, were still heard—"NONE OTHER NAME—NONE OTHER NAME—NONE OTHER NAME." And when he awoke, in more joyful measure, like matin bells saluting the morn, the strain continued—"NONE OTHER NAME—NONE OTHER NAME." The music entered his soul, and he awoke to a new life. I see it all! I see it all! I have been trying to be saved by my own works, my repentance, my prayers, my reformation. I see my mistake. It is Jesus who alone can save me. To him I will look. 'Neither is there salvation in any other. For there is none other name—none other name—none other name given among men whereby they must be saved.'
When Jesus Comes.
By M. Wells
WHEN Jesus comes! said a dying saint,
I'll leave the grave, and all earthly taint,
I'll speed me away to the land of light,
And join the song of the angels bright.
When Jesus comes! said a trembling soul,
I shall dread no longer sin's control,
I'll be happy then, with my sins forgiven,
And bask in the smile of the God of Heaven.
When Jesus comes! said a parted friend,
We shall meet again where all sorrows end.
We shall part no more. Oh, 'twill joyful be
To dwell forever from partings free.
When Jesus comes! said a lonely one,
I shall leave this path which I've trod alone,
And hold converse sweet with God's chosen ones;
May patience be mine till my work is done.
When Jesus comes! I oft breath in prayer,
May I stand before him pure and fair,
May my robes be washed in the crimson tide
Which flowed from the Saviour's bleeding side.
When Jesus comes! all ye waiting souls,
With a trumpet voice that will shake the poles,
May your shout go up, We have waited long,
Our God will save; for his arm is strong.
M. WELLS.
Clarendon, Mich.
Notice.
By Mary A. Berry
SOME one at the close of our last conference at Avon, Wis., took a good buffalo-robe belonging to Seth Newton, and left a very poor one in place of it, supposed to have been done through mistake. Will the one who has it please write me concerning it, at Freeport, Ills.
MARY A. BERRY.
"There's Light Beyond."
"WHEN in Madeira," writes a traveler, "I set off one morning to reach the summit of a mountain, to gaze upon the distant scene and enjoy the balmy air. I had a guide with me, and we had, with difficulty, ascended some two thousand feet, when a thick mist was seen descending upon us, quite obscuring the whole face of the heavens. I thought I had no hope left but at once to retrace our steps, or be lost; but as the cloud came nearer, and darkness overshadowed me, my guide ran on before me, penetrating the mist, and calling to me ever and anon, saying, 'Press on, master—press on—there's light beyond!' I did press on. In a few minutes the mist was passed, and I gazed upon a scene of transcendent beauty. All was bright and cloudless above, and beneath was the almost level mist, concealing the world below me, and glistening in the rays of the sun like a field of untrodden snow. There was nothing at that moment between me and the heavens." Oh ye over whom the clouds are gathering or who have sat beneath the shadow, be not dismayed if they rise before you. Press on—THERE IS LIGHT BEYOND.
Letters.
By Lucinda S. McClure
“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”
From Sister McClure.
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS : I am still trying to walk in the straight and narrow way. I want to learn of Jesus, for he is meek and lowly in heart, and by so doing I shall find that rest he has promised to the faithful. I feel that the Lord has greatly blessed me and mine, and I thank his holy name that he has seen fit to give me my children to go with me to that heavenly country, where all will be peace and joy. The little church here in Greenbush are striving to keep all the commandments of God. It is cheering to meet every Sabbath with the brethren and sisters, to hear their lively testimonies, and to join in prayer and praise to the great God of Heaven. How encouraging to the parents to hear the testimonies of the little ones—and then their little petitions so confidently offered up to their Father in Heaven. But they have much yet to overcome before they are fit for the Master's use, and so have we all. May the Lord help them and us.
Lucinda S. McClure.
Greenbush, Mich.
Extracts from Letters.
Bro. L. Martin writes from Bennington, N. H. : I would say that the blessed hope continues to cheer me on in my lonely pilgrimage. I am very glad that I have been permitted to hear the first, second, and third angels' messages. I still read the Review and Herald with delight. I thank the Lord that he is still mindful of us here in the East. I rejoice that some of the Lord's servants have come to the East, and I hope and trust that a good and glorious work will be accomplished. I had the pleasure of hearing four discourses from Elds. Loughborough and Hull at Manchester. We are living in a solemn time, truly. I desire to realize it more than I do. What is done for the salvation of our fellow-men must be done quickly. May the Lord bless you and your labors abundantly, and preserve you blameless unto his coming, is my prayer.
Sister M. M. Osgood writes from Bronte, C. W. : We are still striving to walk in the narrow way, and a part of the time I feel an assurance that the Lord guides and strengthens. His presence is dear, his word is precious, and his approval the one great desire of my heart. We are numbered as yet among the lonely ones, but trust it will not ever be so.
Obituary Notices.
DIED in Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 5, 1863, our only child, a daughter, aged one year, one month and fourteen days. We greatly miss our little one, but believe the time will not be long until Jesus will come and call her forth to eternal life. Oh, what a glorious hope!
W. N. & H. S. HALL.
OUR youngest daughter, Marth Emma Daniels, died on the 13th day of September, 1863, in the town of Putnam, Fayette Co., Iowa, aged one year, three months and nine days. We believe she will awake when Jesus comes to raise the saints. We feel to trust in God, hoping we shall so live as to meet our dear little one in the morn of the first resurrection.
A. H. & S. A. DANIELS.
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M. Wells. Spiritual Gifts Vol. 3, will contain Testimonies 1–9, and a large amount of new matter.
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Apostasy.
By R. F. Cottrell
That some should receive the truth that is able to save their souls and afterward turn back, is nothing new in the history of true religion, though it does seem very strange. The arguments in favor of the truth are so clear and forcible, when presented to the mind, that they cannot reject them; but crosses arise and difficulties are met with in the narrow way, which cause them to open their hearts to the arguments and motives set before them by the adversary of souls, and soon they receive and cherish, as reasons for turning away from the truth, those very sophistries they had, on receiving the truth, exploded, and of which they had seen the utter fallacy. This seems strange; but it has happened to them according to the true proverb. The dog is turned to his vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
Oh! what a fearful state! For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. Oh that such persons might see their danger, before it is too late! That they might throw off the snare that Satan has been weaving around them, and get into that humble, teachable place where they may be helped, and thus be rescued from the awful doom of those who have once received the truth and then rejected it.
R. F. COTTRELL.
The True Light now Shineth.
By M. Curry
BRO. WHITE: I am glad to inclose one dollar for the Review, believing its message is from God. I have recently examined the Three Angels' Messages, and I think whoever will throw away prejudice and look into the Bible to know the truth on that subject, will endorse the view advocated in your works. If your position on those messages of Rev. xiv, and the two-horned beast, be true, we are living in times awfully solemn.
It is hard to believe that the two-horned beast of Rev. xiv applies to our nation; but the testimony is clear.
Seeing the importance that God places upon the fourth precept of his holy law, as alone setting forth his title of royalty, viz., the God that created the heavens and earth, who can doubt but that judgments, awfully fearful and solemn, will overtake those powers that dare make void his law, and institute a commandment of men in its place? Can their pretended piety save them?
May God speed the present truth that he has committed to your trust, in sounding the warning notes to a doomed world. I am with you on all points that I have prayerfully and carefully examined. Had it not been for the fable of the Age to come, I should never have been separated from you, in all probability. I am preaching to a little number of about twelve here at my residence, who keep the Sabbath. I think they might be worked into the building should some skillful hand get hold of them. Who will call at the earliest opportunity, and apply the rule of truth?
M. CURRY.
Bunkerhill, Mich.
Appointments.
By the request of the church at Colon, I wish to give notice that Bro. Waggoner will meet with the churches of Vicksburgh, Parkville and Colon, at our monthly meeting on the first Sabbath in December, at Colon, at 10 o'clock A. M. We hope there will be a general attendance.
OUR next quarterly meeting will be at Sandyville, Iowa, December the 12th, and 13th. We shall expect Bro. Luke with us.
ThE next monthly meeting for Northern New York, will be held at Bangor, Dec. 19, and 20. Will Bro. Taylor please make arrangements to be with us at that time. Per order.