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Review and Herald, Vol. 29, No. 8.

PRINCIPLE AND PASSION;
Earlier text: The Two-Horned Beast of Iowa

C. LAWTON

By C. LAWTON

From Sister Lawton.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: Do we realize as we ought the time in which we live, the position we occupy in the church, and the fearful responsibility that rests upon us as a people? As light increases, our responsibility increases in proportion. Fearful thought! The more light we receive, if not lived out, the greater our condemnation. Our faith, if lived out, would constitute us the peculiar people which God is to redeem from all iniquity, and purify unto himself. But is the spirit of entire consecration to God resting upon us? Are we living to please and glorify God in all things? Or are we living to please self, to gratify a perverted appetite, seeking for pleasure in the things of this world? and when we offer a sacrifice, is it reluctantly? Such God will not accept. Are we not living in a time when Luke xxi, 34, applies to us? “Take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.”
But where is that hungering and thirsting after righteousness, that burden of soul for purity of heart, that panting after God “as the heart pants after the water brooks”? Where is that living, acting faith that takes God at his word, and brings down his blessing, and a full salvation? Will God accept our formal prayers, or exhortations, or our good resolves, unless he sees we have fully decided to live them out, let it cost what it may? Never was there a time when we needed decision of character more than now; a fixed purpose to serve God with all the heart, let the consequences be what they may. I never saw the time since I came into the truth when I felt there was so much need of earnest efforts to be put forth by the church, to resist the influence which Satan is casting over us as now. It is truly alarming to see what a lukewarm state we are in! neither cold nor hot. How offensive in the sight of God! He says, “I would that ye were either cold or hot, but because ye are neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” I fear God will not bear with us much longer if we do not exert ourselves to get out of this state. The cause of God, is it not calling loudly unto us for our sympathy and faith? Is it not time we humbled ourselves with fasting and prayer before God? Should not the minister of God weep between the porch and the altar, and cry, Spare thy people, O Lord, and give not thy heritage to reproach: wherefore should they say among the people, where is their God? May God baptize his servants afresh with his Holy Spirit, that they may give the trumpet a certain sound, cry aloud and spare not, that their testimony to the church may be pure, straight, and attended with the Spirit and power of God.
I believe we are in the shaking time, and all that will not give heed to the straight testimony I fear will be shaken out. Will any be so unwise as to lose eternal life, rather than deny self, and walk in the narrow way? How much better to give all for Christ, and escape the second death, receive the gift of immortality, and have an inheritance on the New Earth. This is my choice, and through divine aid I hope will be my portion.

C. LAWTON

Adams' Center, N. Y.

Virtues Desired in Others

Cruel people are the greatest lovers of mercy; avaricious people of generosity; and proud people of humility—in others.

A Husband Healed Through Sabbath Keeping

Sister P. J. Merikle writes from Blue Earth Co., Minn.: When I first heard of present truth, with the Holy Bible and Sabbath History my constant companions, for I could do nothing else for the time but examine this subject, I was enabled to say, Amen, to what I had heard, and that I, no matter who was opposed, must keep the holy Sabbath of the Lord. I kept two days three weeks. Then, as a kind Father corrects his children, our heavenly Father laid the heavy hand of affliction upon my husband. To all appearance, the quick consumption was doing its most rapid work. When a mere shadow, with no prospect but the grave, he resolved before the Lord, whom he had tried to obey over thirty years, that if he would spare him, he would keep his Sabbath, and bring the family so to do. From that hour he changed for the better. His cough left him. In a few days he was able to sit up, and in a short time he was a well man, and has remained so now almost two years. And we thank God that we have been enabled to keep our good resolutions. We want to live up to what light we have, and to all that may hereafter be given. We claim it to be a privilege and honor to be Seventh-day-Adventists.

The Mortality of Man

A friend subscribing for the Review from Madison Co., Ohio, says: I have never had an opportunity of reading your paper to any amount, but I have several pamphlets published at your Office, and am favorably struck with the seeming propriety of the doctrines. I have discussed the doctrine of the mortality of man with several who have made it their business to preach the natural immortality of the soul, and I have found that one can successfully withstand a thousand of them, and two can put ten thousand to flight.

Truth Spreading in South Vineland

Bro. R. Cochran writes from South Vineland, N. J.: We moved to this place in October last, resolved that we would live the truth of the Bible. It is quite thickly settled, and our observance of the Sabbath attracts attention. We arranged to have a meeting at my house one evening at the commencement of the Sabbath. A goodly number came to the meeting. I read the Bible, talked and prayed; and the Lord was with us by his Holy Spirit to help; for tears flowed freely from the eyes of old professors, and the unconverted. We have had meetings once a week since, and as the result, one has come out to go with us; and we have no doubts but others will. I have distributed all the books that I brought, and the Lord is at work impressing this truth on the hearts of some. Bless his holy name.

Faithful to the Truth

Sister L. Hayner writes from Winnebago Co., Ill.: With a heart of gratitude to God for his goodness, I can say that I still love the cause; and my prayer is that the truth may spread through the length and breadth of the land. The first preaching I ever heard was in 1861. Since that time I have been trying to live out the truth by keeping the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus, and I mean to prove faithful to the end.

Health Reform and Sabbath Keepers

speed the good work. I was once a miserable dyspeptic. But by living up to the Health Reform, the result is a sounder body and clearer mind. The Lord be praised. There is a little company of eight Sabbath-keepers here, trying to press together and heed the counsel of the faithful and true Witness.

Organizing a Church in Blendon

By A. Smith

Bro. A. Smith writes from Blendon, Ottawa Co., Mich.: We have just organized a weekly prayer-meeting in this place, and are about organizing a Sabbath School. There are now three families here who keep the Sabbath; and others to move in before spring, when we shall number nine, to which perhaps we might add three or four others who keep the Sabbath, but do not openly profess faith in Christ.
Myself and wife are awaiting baptism by immersion, which we believe to be the only scriptural mode. We have asked the Lord to send us a messenger, that we may be organized into a church. Can we not receive help before spring?

Testimony from Blue Earth City

Bro. S. D. Smith writes from Blue Earth City, Minn.: I love present truth, and feel to thank the Lord for granting me its light. It has been a little over two years since I fully determined to keep all God's commandments, and the faith of Jesus, and I never have had any desire to turn back. Myself and wife are determined to overcome all our sins, and live up to the light of present truth.
The Review and Health Reform we prize very highly. I often wonder how any Sabbath-keeper can live without the paper, as it brings such cheering reports and testimonies from the brethren and sisters. May God

Publication Department.

By Editor

Buy the truth, and sell it not. Prov. xxiii, 23.

The Publishing Association.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association was incorporated in Battle Creek, Mich., May 3, 1861. Its object is to issue “periodicals, books, tracts, documents, and other publications, calculated to impart instruction on Bible truth, especially the fulfillment of prophecy, the commandments of God, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.” Its capital stock is raised by shares at $10 each; and every shareholder is entitled to one vote in all the deliberations of the Association, for every share that he or she may hold. All lovers of truth, who “keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus,” are still invited to take shares in the Association, and have a voice in all its deliberations.

The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald.

Is a twelve-page religious family paper, issued weekly by the S. D. A. Publishing Association, and devoted to an earnest investigation of all Bible questions. It is designed to be an exponent of momentous and solemn truths pertaining to the present time, some of which are set forth by no other periodical in the land. The fulfillment of prophecy, the second personal advent of the Saviour as an event now near at hand, immortality through Christ alone, a change of heart through the operation of the Holy Spirit, the observance of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, the divinity and mediatorial work of Christ, and the development of a holy character by obedience to the perfect and holy law of God, as embodied in the decalogue, are among its special themes. And while it will endeavor to present impartially both sides of all important questions, it has a definite theory to teach, and hence will not devote its space to an indiscriminate and aimless mass of conflicting sentiments and views.
Regular price, $2.50 per year, or $1.25 for a volume of 26 numbers. On trial for six months $1.00. No subscriptions taken for less than six months. To the worthy poor, free, by their reporting themselves and requesting its continuance, once in six months. The friends of the Review are invited to earnest and unceasing efforts to extend its circulation.

The Youth’s Instructor.

Is a monthly sheet, published as above, and designed to be to the youth and children what the Review and Herald is to those of riper years. You who wish to see your children instructed in the great truths which so interest you, will here find a sheet in which these things are set forth in a plain and interesting manner, free from the popular fables and errors of the age. It should not only visit regularly every youth and child who professes to be a follower of Jesus, but should be taken and read in every Sabbath-keeping family. Don’t forget the children. See that they have the Instructor. Terms, 25 cts. per year in advance.

The Health Reformer.

This is the title of a monthly health journal, “devoted to an exposition of the laws of our being, and the application of those laws in the preservation of health and the treatment of disease.” It is an earnest advocate of the true philosophy of life, the only rational method of treating disease, and the best means of preserving health. Practical instructions will be given from month to month relative to water, air, light, food, sleep, rest, recreation, &c. Health, its recovery and preservation, is a subject of world-wide interest, whatever may be a person’s tenets in other respects; and to this the Reformer will be exclusively devoted. Edited by H. S. Lay, M. D., Managing Physician of the Western Health-Reform Institute. Terms $1.00 in advance for a volume of twelve numbers. Address Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich.

The Sabbath Question.

Is becoming a theme of wide-spread and absorbing interest. To those who wish to give the subject a thorough investigation, we recommend the History of the Sabbath. As a work setting forth a connected Bible view of the Sabbath question, its history since the Christian era, and the different steps by which the human institution of the first day of the week has usurped the place of the Bible institution of the seventh day, it is unsurpassed by any publication extant. Between two and three hundred quotations from history are given, to each of which is appended a full reference to the authority from which it is taken. It is replete with facts and arguments which challenge denial or refutation. Other works on this subject, from the penny tract to the largest size pamphlet, will be found noticed in our book list. There is no other Bible subject upon which a more extensive misunderstanding exists, than upon the Sabbath question. Circulate the books, and spread abroad the light on this subject.

The Second Advent.

The works upon this important subject to which we would call especial attention, are, The Prophecy of Daniel, The Sanctuary and 2300 Days, and The Three Messages of Rev. xiv. The first gives an exposition of the plain and thrilling prophecies of Daniel ii, vii, and viii, showing from the course of empire that the God of Heaven is about to set up his kingdom. The Sanctuary question is the great central subject of the plan of salvation, and yet there are but few, comparatively, who have any acquaintance with it. It gives a new interest to a great part of the Bible, leads to an intelligent view of the position and work of Christ as our great High Priest in Heaven, completely explains the past Advent movement, and shows clearly our position in prophecy and the world’s history. The three messages bring to view present duty, and future peril. All should read these books, and ponder well their teaching.

Our Book List.

1. THE HISTORY OF THE SABBATH, and First Day of the Week, showing the Bible Record of the Sabbath, and the manner in which it has been supplanted by the Heathen Festival of the Sun. pp. 342. Cloth, 80c., weight, 12 oz. Paper, 50c., weight, 10 oz.
2. FUTURE PUNISHMENT, by H. H. Dobney, a Baptist Minister of England. An elaborate argument on the destiny of the wicked; with an Appendix containing “The State of the Dead,” by J. H. Milton. Cloth, 5c., 6 oz.
3. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. I; or, the Great Controversy between the forces of Christ and Satan, as shown in Vision. pp. 219. Cloth, 50c., 8 oz.
4. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. II; or the Experience and Views of E. G. White, with Incidents that have occurred in connection with the Third Angel’s Message. pp. 200. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz. Volumes I & II bound in one book, $1.00, 12 oz.
5. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. III; or, Facts of Faith in connection with the history of holy Men of Old, as shown in Vision. pp. 304. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz.
6. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. IV; or Facts of Faith continued, and Testimonies for the Church. pp. 220. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz.
7. SABBATH READINGS; or, Moral and Religious Stories for the Young, from which the popular errors of the age are carefully excluded. pp. 400. In one volume, cloth, 80c., 8 oz. In five pamphlets, 50c., 8 oz. In twenty-five tracts, 40c., 8 oz.
8. HOW TO LIVE, treating on Disease and its Causes, and all subjects connected with healthful living. An important work. pp. 400. Cloth $1.00, 12 oz. In pamphlet form, 75c., 10 oz.
9. APPEAL TO THE YOUTH: The Sickness and Death of J. N. White, with his Mother’s Letters. Excellent instructions for both youth and parents. Cloth, 40c., 8 oz. Paper, 2c., 2 oz. Without likeness, 10c., 2 oz.
10. THE BIBLE FROM HEAVEN; or, a Dissertation on the Evidences of Christianity. 30c., 5 oz.
11. BOTH SIDES: A series of articles from T. M. Preble, on the Sabbath and Law. Reviewed. 20c., 4 oz.
12. SANCTIFICATION, or Living Holiness. Many common mistakes on this important subject, corrected. One of the best works ever published on this subject. 15c., 4 oz.
13. THE THREE MESSAGES of Rev. xiv, especially the Third Angel’s Message, and Two-horned Beast. 15c., 4 oz.
14. THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL; or, Immortality the Gift of God, and the State of Man in Death. 15c., 4 oz.
15. WHICH? MORTAL, OR IMMORTAL? or, An Inquiry into the Present Constitution and Future Condition of Man. Third Edition. 15c., 4 oz.
16. MODERN SPIRITUALISM: Its Nature and Tendency. The Heresy condemned from the mouths of its own advocates. Third edition, revised and enlarged. 20c., 5 oz.
17. THE KINGDOM OF GOD: The Time and Manner of its Establishment. A Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come. 15c., 4 oz.
18. MIRACULOUS POWERS. The Scripture testimony on the Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts, illustrated by Narratives of Incidents that have transpired all through the Gospel Dispensation. 15c., 4 oz.
19. APPEAL TO MOTHERS, on the Great Cause of the physical, mental, and moral ruin of many of the Children of our time. 10c., 2 oz.
20. REVIEW OF SEYMOUR. His fifty “Unanswerable Questions” on the Sabbath Question. Answered. 10c., 3 oz.
21. THE PROPHECY OF DANIEL. An Exposition of the Prophecy of the Four Kingdoms, the Sanctuary and the 2300 Days, Dan. ii, vii, & viii. 10c., 3 oz.
22. THE SAINTS’ INHERITANCE, shown to be the kingdom under the whole heaven, in the Earth made New. 10c., 3 oz.
23. SIGNS OF THE TIMES, in the Moral, Physical, and Political Worlds, showing that the Coming of Christ is at the Door. 10c., 3 oz.
24. THE LAW OF GOD, its Observance from Creation, its Immutability and Perpetuity, proved from the testimony of the Old and New Testaments. 10c., 3 oz.
25. VINDICATION OF THE TRUE SABBATH, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church to Hayti; with a Narrative of the Author’s Personal Experience, of thrilling interest. 10c., 3 oz.
26. REVIEW OF SPRINGER, on the Sabbath and Law. 10c., 3 oz.
27. BAPTISM, Its Nature, Subjects, & Design. 10c., 3 oz.
28. THE COMMANDMENT to Restore and Build Jerusalem. A conclusive argument that it is to be dated from the 7th year of Artaxerxes B. C. 457. Just the book for these days of wild conjecture on the prophetic periods. 10c., 2 oz.
29. THE SEVEN TRUMPETS: An Exposition of Revelation viii and ix. A New Edition, thoroughly revised and enlarged. 10c., 2 oz.
30. KEY TO THE CHART. An Explanation of all the symbols illustrated upon the Prophetic Chart. 10c., 2 oz.
31. THE SANCTUARY, and 2300 Days of Daniel on the 1st Cleaning and the time of its accomplishment. 10c., 2 oz.
32. THE CELESTIAL RAILROAD, a most happy exposure of the inconsistencies of popular religion. A new edition revised, and adapted to the present time. 4c., 1 oz.
33. THE SABBATH OF THE LORD: A Discourse by J. M. Aldrich. 10c., 2 oz.
34. THE END OF THE WICKED. 5c., 1 oz.
35. MATTHEW XXIV: A Brief Exposition of the Chapter, showing that Christ is at the Door. 5c., 2 oz.
36. MARK OF THE BEAST, and Seal of the Living God, showing how we may avoid the one, and secure the other. 5c., 1 oz.
37. THE SABBATIC INSTITUTION, and Two Laws; showing when the Sabbath was instituted, and the plain distinction between the Moral and Ceremonial Laws. 5c., 1 oz.
38. BIBLE STUDENTS’ ASSISTANT: A compend of Scripture References on Important Subjects. 5c., 1 oz.
39. AN APPEAL for the Restoration of the Sabbath: An Address from the Seventh-day to the First-day Baptists. 5c., 1 oz.
40. REVIEW OF FILLIO, on the Sabbath Question. 5c., 1 oz.
41. MILTON on the State of the Dead. 5c., 1 oz.
42. EXPERIENCE of F. G. Brown on Second Advent. 5c., 1 oz.
43. SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE, An Address, &c. 5c., 1 oz.
44. THE SECOND ADVENT: Sixteen Short Answers to Sixteen Common Objections. 4c., 1 oz.

Tracts in Other Languages.

45. THE SABBATH, Its Nature and Obligation, in German. 10c., 2 oz. The Sabbath, in Holland. 5c., 1 oz. In French, 5c., 1 oz.
46. AN EXPOSITION of Dan. ii and vii, in French. 5c., 1 oz.

One-Cent Tracts.

47. THE SEVEN SEALS: An Exposition of Rev. vi.
48. THE TWO LAWS. The Distinction shown between them.
49. SUNDAY-KEEPING. The reasons for it examined and refuted.
50. PERSONALITY OF GOD. A popular error disproved.
51. THE LAW OF GOD, the Ten Commandments by John Wesley.
52. APPEAL to Men of Reason on Immortality.
53. THOUGHTS for the Candid on the Nature of Man.
54. STATE OF THE DEAD, Brief Thoughts. Author unknown.
55. TIME LOST; or Old and New Style Explained.

Two-Cent Tracts.

56. THE SABBATH: The time of its Institution.
57. THE SABBATH: A stirring Argument by Elihu.
58. INFIDELITY and Spiritualism, shown to be of like character.
59. WAR and the Sealing, an Exposition of Rev. vii.
60. WHO CHANGED the Sabbath? Roman Catholic Testimony.
61. PREACH THE WORD: An Argument for the Sabbath.
62. DEATH AND BURIAL; or, Scriptural Baptism.
63. MUCH IN LITTLE: A Collection of Choice Extracts.
64. TRUTH.
65. POSITIVE INSTITUTIONS; their Nature and Claims.

Three-Cent Tracts.

66. THE LAW of God, By H. H. DOBNEY, England.
67. MILTON, on the State of the Dead.
68. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES. Same as B. S. Assistant without cover.
69. MARK of the Beast, and Seal of the Living God.
70. SPIRITUAL GIFTS: An Argument to show that the Gifts set in the Church, 1 Cor. xii, Eph. iv, &c., were to continue to the end of time.
71. THE WICKED DEAD: A thorough and Scriptural Exposition of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.

Charts.

72. THE LAW OF GOD on a Chart of a size to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00.
73. THE PROPHECIES of Daniel and John, illustrated upon a Chart, to be used by Preachers varnished and mounted, $2.00. The two Charts with Key, $1.00. The two printed on cloth, with Key, $3.00. The two on cloth without rollers, by mail, postpaid, $2.00.
74. SMALL CHART. A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John, on paper 20 by 25 inches. Price 15c. by mail, postpaid.

Postage.

The law requires the prepayment of postage on books as follows: Bound Books, four cents for each four ounces or fractional part thereof; Pamphlets and Tracts, two cents for each four ounces or fractional part thereof. In the foregoing list, the weight of each book is given in connection with the price; and all who order books can estimate the amount of postage required, which should invariably be sent with the order, in addition to the price of the books. Thus, two 2 oz. books can be sent for the same postage as one; or four 1 oz. books for the same postage as one, two or three of the same kind; and so on.

Address.

All communications in reference to the Publishing Association, the Review, Instructor, and any of the foregoing books, should be addressed to Eld. James White, Battle Creek, Mich. All business pertaining to the Western Health Reform Institute, or Health Reformer, should be addressed to Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich.

REMEMBER!

By Editor

Specimen copies of the Review free. Of most of the numbers of the present volume, we have more copies on hand than will probably be wanted for new subscribers. It would be better to have these in circulation among the people, than lying idle here in the Office. These we are ready to send out free to any whose names our brethren will furnish us, where they think there is a prospect of doing good. Let them see a copy of the Review. It may awaken in them an interest to see and read more. How many of our readers have friends to whom we shall send a specimen copy of the Review?

NEW PRESS.

Owing to the increase of business in our Office, we have long felt the need of a job power-press for small work, such as book covers, circulars, bill heads, cards, envelopes, &c. Especially has this been the case since the establishment of the Health Institute, with the addition it has made to our printing business. The trustees have accordingly purchased a half-medium Gordon press, at a cost of $625, and it is now attached to our steam power, and in successful operation. It is a beauty in form and finish and works in the most charming manner. It can easily be run up to fifteen hundred impressions per hour.

TURNED OUT OF THE SYNAGOGUE.

—A correspondent writing from Chateaugay, N. Y., mentions the case of an aged lady in that place, past three score years and ten, who has been an acceptable member of the M. E. Church for over forty years, turned out of that church for her devotion to the Sabbath truth. This shows what the church would do, if it had the power. A crime that excludes a person from the church, deserves of course to be suppressed by every other available means. We congratulate our sister on the stand she has been enabled to take, and trust she will have strength to endure, till she reaches the fulfillment of the words of the prophet, 'Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified; but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.' Isa. lxvi, 5.

'COMING UP.'

Rev. xiii, 11. During the last half century (see article Interesting European Statistics), the United States have annexed over fourteen hundred thousand more square miles of territory than any other power on the globe!

Literary Notices.

The Christian.

THIS is the title of a large double sheet, monthly paper, issued by H. L. Hastings, 19 Lindall St. Boston, Mass. No articles of a denominational or controversial nature, no politics nor advertisements are admitted into its columns. But it contains such sermons, criticisms, narratives, stories, poetry, &c., as are adapted to circulate among all classes. Terms 60c. for 12 numbers. Volume ii, commenced Jan. 1867.

The Prophetic Watchman.

THIS paper was started during the great advent movement of 1840-44, in Rochester, N. Y., by Eld. J. V. Himes, under the title of The Voice of Truth, and the editorship given to Joseph Marsh. After the passing of the time, it espoused the doctrine of the Age to Come, and Eld. Marsh, having got it into his hands, continued its publication under the title of The Advent Harbinger. Wishing to discard the term Advent, its name was changed to The Prophetic Expositor, and then to The Millennial Harbinger, and Prophetic Expositor. It was subsequently sold to T. G. Newman, and, under the title of The Millennial Harbinger and Bible Expositor, was published by him first in Seneca Falls, N. Y., then in Detroit, Mich., and finally in Harvard, Ill. He had just advertised a removal to Albion, Mich., when he sold the paper to J. M. Stephenson and H. V. Reed, who continued its publication in Harvard, Ill., under the name of Prophetic Watchman and Herald of the Kingdom. Issuing it as a new periodical, they published about two volumes when H. V. Reed retired from an interest in the paper, and J. M. Stephenson has since been making efforts for the formation of an Association for its continuance. It is now moved to Indianapolis, Ind., and, though the name remains unchanged, is again commenced as a new publication, numbered as Vol. 1, No. 1, J. M. Stephenson, Editor. It is a small-sized quarto, containing, perhaps, half as much matter as the Review. Terms $3.00 per annum in advance.

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Notice.

According to appointment of Bro. R. F. Andrews, the next Quarterly Meeting of the church of Monroe, Green Co., Wis., will be held, Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 9, 10. All the members of the church living distant from the place are requested to be present at this meeting, or to represent themselves by letter, that the church may know their standing.
By order of the church: I. F. FRAUENFELDER, Clerk Monroe, Wis., Jan. 25, 1867.
PROVIDENCE permitting, we will meet with the churches in the Western District of Michigan as follows:
Place Date
Orleans, Sabbath and Sunday, Feb. 2, 3.
Wright, “ 9, 10.
Bowne, “ 12, 13.
Caledonia, “ 16, 17.
Otsego, “ 23, 24.
Monterey, March 2.
Allegan, “ 9.
JOSEPH BATES.
As I design to be at home at the time, I will take the liberty to say that the next Monthly Meeting for Calhoun Co., Mich., will be at Newton, Sabbath, Feb. 9. JOHN BYINGTON.
The next Quarterly Meeting for the churches of Monroe and McConnell's Grove, will be held at Monroe, Wis., Feb. 9, 10.
The next Quarterly Meeting for the churches of Avon, Rockton, and Crane's Grove, will be held at Rockton, Ill., Feb. 16, 17.
The Elk Horn and Clyde Quarterly Meeting will be held at Clyde, Feb. 23, 24.
A general invitation is given to all who are interested to come to these meetings, for we desire to see every brother and sister present. Those who cannot attend will please report themselves by letter, not forgetting their Systematic dues. R. F. ANDREWS. ISAAC SANBORN.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will hold Quarterly Meetings in Ohio as follows:
Place Date
Gilboa, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 13.
Lovett's Grove, Sabbath and Sunday, “ 16, 17.
West Townsend, Tuesday and Wednesday, “ 19, 20.
East Townsend, Sabbath and Sunday, “ 23, 24.
Strongsville, Tuesday, and Wednesday, “ 26, 27.
Orwell, Sabbath and Sunday, March 2, 3.
Wayne, Tuesday to Sunday, “ 5–10.
Let those brethren living where Sabbath meetings are appointed, make calculations to commence meetings at the beginning of the Sabbath; while those, living where meetings will be held in the week time, make arrangements to begin Tuesday evening. The scattered brethren and sisters are all invited to attend these meetings where they can. I. D. VAN HORN.

To Correspondents.

By Editor

B. CLARKE. Your communication in reference to the scape goat has been handed to us. We should be glad if we had time to notice it immediately. But as we have not, the best we can promise, is to give it attention at our earliest opportunity.
I. SANBORN, and E. GOODRICH. Manuscript received. Thank you.
ARTICLES ACCEPTED. Dress.—The Burning of the Earth.—An Elegant Extract.—The Great and Terrible Day.—A Question for Sunday-keepers.—Meetings at Canaan, Me.—Skowhegan.—Geology and the Bible.—The Second Advent.—Draw Nigh to God.—Sincere Are You?—Your Evenings.—Have You Read It?—Reputation.
Others we have not yet had time to examine.
ARTICLES DECLINED. “No more.” Faulty in measure and accent.—“Essay on the Sabbath and First Day of the Week.” This is signed simply “Bible Student,” while our rules require, not necessarily for publication, but for our own benefit, the writer’s real name. As to the matter of this Essay, there is nothing objectionable. It shows that the writer has a very good idea of the chain of argument by which the Sabbath is supported. But an article on points so familiar to all the readers of the Review, should either throw some new light on the subject, or possess some special excellence of style, to be of general interest.—“The Devil’s Weed.” Would have to be re-written, for which we have not time.
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