p. 184 | Review and Herald, Vol. 20, No. 23. (11/4/1862)

Earlier text: Thoughts on the Revelation

The Cause in Allegany Co., N. Y.

By E. L. Barr

BRO. WHITE: As there has been no very definite report made recently of the State of the cause in Allegany Co., N. Y., I thought it might be proper to give a few facts in relation to the same.

Some over a year ago, the brethren at the Nile Settlement, young in the faith, were destitute of a place for worship, and commenced to erect one, but did not feel able to do much. The brethren in other parts of the country united with them, when an opposing influence against organization came in and alienated the feelings of some. Knowing somewhat of the trials that awaited them, so different from their past trials, and their unprepared state to meet them, I united with them to plan and execute, as far as my then feeble health would admit. In November we organized a society according to the law of this State, to hold property in trust for the S. D. Adventist church. In May the house was completed in a neat and commodious manner, at which time a majority of the brethren were satisfied that nothing but a thorough church organization could save the church from destruction. Failing to obtain help from Bro. White or Cornell, we concluded to do what we could to right up ourselves, and appointed a general Bible-class in which was faithfully discussed the unity and perfection of the church and the means ordained of God to accomplish the work. The good Spirit attended the effort, and most all were blessed with the assurance that this move was in the right direction. The Testimonies to the Church had been previously read. After some facts were stated by those that had a personal knowledge of the effect of the development of the Spirit of prophecy among the S. D. Adventists, the visions were unanimously endorsed as bearing the divine impress, and coming from God.

Aug. 10, the church was organized according to the plan laid down by the Battle Creek General Conference. Four have since been added, and others, we believe, are preparing to come.

We bless the God of heaven for what church organization is doing for his poor despised people, and especially for those that were ensnared and bound by filthy habits and wicked fashions, but who now are free indeed, blessed with sweet, heavenly union with the body, anxious to act well their part in preparing to escape those things that are coming on the earth, and be translated at the return of our glorified Redeemer.

E. L. BARR.

P. S. Brn. S. Babcock and H. Burdick of Clymer, Pa., received notice of their being drafted last Sabbath, and left Tuesday for Wellsborough, and from there to Harrisburgh. Bro. Babcock is anxious to have his Review continued, so that his wife may forward it to him as often as she can. He was in haste for the church in his place to be organized, but knew not why, but now rejoices that it was done in season for him to leave his companion and dear children under the watchcare of a body so constituted that when one member suffers, all suffer with it.

*“War lifts his helmet to his brow, O God, protect thy people now.”*

E. L. B.

WM. BELLAMY

By Wm. Bellamy

From Bro. Bellamy.

Bro. WHITE: For the first time I try to contribute a few lines to the pages of the Review as I many times have been encouraged by reading the cheering letters from brethren and sisters scattered abroad. I am striving to be an overcomer through the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony. I am glad that the Lord ever permitted me to hear the sound of the third angel’s message and gave me a willing heart to turn my feet into his testimonies. Once his word was all a dark mystery to me. Now it is a glorious lamp to my feet and light to my path. I am trying to let its sacred truths have a sanctifying effect upon my daily walk and conversation.

A few of us in this place are striving to go forward having union for our strength, love for our banner, and eternal life for our motto, while our watchword is, The commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

Our hearts beat in unison with those in the third message: for we believe that the Lord is leading out a people zealous of good works and preparing them for translation. We want to go with the remnant to the kingdom.

We are satisfied that we are living in a very important period of the world’s history, and we believe also, that we are living in the time when the last state of the church is being manifested. How important then it is that we heed fully the counsel of the faithful and true Witness.

We have been striving to arise and come up to the help of the Lord, and, bless his holy name, we have had a refreshing season. The Lord has poured out his Spirit upon us and every soul has been encouraged to persevere. Pray for us that we may stand fast in the faith, and that there be no divisions among us.

WM. BELLAMY

Wellsville, N. Y.

An Appeal for Forgiveness

By Roswell F. Cottrell

I am very sorry to hear that brethren were influenced to a rebellious spirit through their great confidence in me; and also, that, when I saw I was wrong and publicly renounced my position, their confidence did not continue. It is easier to lead people into wrong and rebellion than to lead them out of it. I am not conscious that I had a rebellious spirit at all. I am very sorry for my rash, inconsiderate act, and for my slowness in realizing its effects and striving to counteract them. Brethren, forgive me. And may God forgive me. R. F. COTTRELL.

L E T T E R S.

By Jane Martin

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

From Sister Martin.

Bro. White: I rejoice as I read the cheering news we receive weekly through the Review with regard to present truth. We rejoice to hear the cause is prospering and that the people of God are coming up on higher and holier ground; that the gifts are being prized and hold their proper place in the church; that organization has done well; that we are becoming more united. I do long to see the time when all will be one; when our dear Saviour’s own prayer will be answered; when his people will be one even as he and his Father are one. We are living in solemn times. It is time we had put away every thing that is not Christ like. O that we could fully realize our position and prepare for events we are just entering on. We have all an individual work to do, and should take great heed to the warnings of the apostle Peter; “Seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye be found of him without spot and blameless.” Let us take heed to those God has called to lead out in this great work of fitting up and preparing a people for the coming of the Lord. We do watch with the deepest interest the movements of the body.

We have no preachers nor teachers but our Bible, with the Review and books; but we have all the same kind Father, the same compassionate Saviour to go to, and we have great reason to be thankful for what he has done for us. We are striving to lay aside every idol. We have given up tea and coffee and all useless ornaments. We have done what we could to prevail on our neighbors and friends to read our books. Some have read and acknowledged them good, but do not heed them. Others tell me they would not read for fear of becoming convinced. Some are investigating, and I do hope and pray may see the truth and obey it. I do hope God in his mercy will raise up a church here in Ireland. Surely we are for signs and wonders to those around us. There might be good done if there was any to preach the truth. I write this, knowing that some of the readers of the Review will like to know how we are doing in Ireland.

Yours striving for the kingdom. JANE MARTIN. Tullyvine, Ballybay, Ireland.

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. J. F. Hammond writes from Providence, R. I. : BRO. WHITE : I have been greatly delighted in reading the Review for a few weeks. It seems to grow more and more interesting to me. I was much pleased with your article on the war, and do not see how any one can misunderstand you or find fault with your view. Although I am too old to be subject to military duty, yet if I was not, I should feel to leave all with God. My confidence has not decreased in the power and goodness of God. If we faithfully and fully serve him, I believe he will not suffer his willing and obedient children to be brought into any place where he cannot be glorified. God suffered the three Hebrews to go into the burning fiery furnace but he was glorified in their going there, as also in the case of Daniel.

Clinging to the Faith

Sister S. Philo writes from Bunker Hill, Mich.: I still cling to the faith, and by the grace of God I am bound for the kingdom. When I read the word of God and see the promises there are in it, it strengthens me and gives me courage. Our Saviour says, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."

The Weakness of the Union Cause.—Gov. Andrew, of Massachusetts, is reported to have said:

“I have never believed it to be possible that this controversy should end, and peace resume her sway, till the dreadful iniquity of human bondage had been trodden beneath our feet. I believe it cannot, and I have noticed, my friends—although I am not superstitious I believe—that, from the day that our Government turned its back upon the proclamation of Gen. Hunter, the blessing of God has been withdrawn from our arms. We were marching on, conquering and to conquer; post after post had fallen before our victorious arms; but since that day I have seen no such victories.”

Keeping Promises with Children

A gentleman of nervous temperament once called on Dr. Dwight, President of Yale College. One of the Doctor's boys was rather boisterous, and pestered the nervous gentleman somewhat, whereupon he said to him: "My boy, if you will keep still while I am talking to your father, I will give you a dollar." Instantly the boy hushed down gently as a sleeping lamb. At the close of the gentleman's remarks, he attempted to leave without giving the boy the dollar; but Dr. Dwight was too fast for him. He put a dollar into the man's hand saying, "You promised my boy a dollar for good behavior. Give him that, as you promised. If, sir, we lie, our children will be liars also."—Sel.

OBITUARY.

DIED, in Elmore, Vt., Sept. 10, 1862, Willie H. W., son of Henry and Sarah A. Olmstead, aged 10 months and 20 days.

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Hope of the Gospel, or Immortality the gift of God, Which? Mortal or Immortal? or an inquiry into the present constitution and future condition of man, . 15 4

Modern Spiritualism; its Nature and Tendency, . 15 4

The Kingdom of God; a Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come, . 15 4

Miraculous Powers, . 15 4

Pauline Theology, or the Christian Doctrine of Future Punishment as taught in the epistles of Paul, . 15 4

Review of Seymour. His Fifty Questions Answered, . 10 3

Prophecy of Daniel: The Four Universal Kingdoms and the Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred Days, . 10 3

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Signs of the Times, showing that the Second Coming of Christ is at the door, . 10 3

Law of God. The testimony of both Testaments, showing its origin and perpetuity, . 10 3

Vindication of the true Sabbath, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary to Hayti, . 10 3

Review of Springer on the Sabbath, Law of God, and first day of the week, . 10 3

Facts for the Times. Extracts from the writings of eminent authors, Ancient and Modern, . 10 3

Miscellany. Seven Tracts in one book on the Second Advent and the Sabbath, . 10 3

Christian Baptism. Its Nature, Subjects, and Design, . 10 3

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Matthew xxiv. A Brief Exposition of the Chapter, . 5 2

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Truth Found. A short argument for the Sabbath, with an Appendix, "The Sabbath not a Type," . 5 1

The Two Laws and Two Covenants, . 5 1

An Appeal for the restoration of the Bible Sabbath in an address to the Baptists, . 5 1

Review of Crozier on the Institution, Design, and Abolition of the Seventh-day Sabbath, . 5 1

Review of Fillio. A reply to a series of discourses delivered by him in Battle Creek on the Sabbath question, . 5 1

Brown's Experience. Consecration---Second Advent, . 5 1

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APPOINTMENTS.

Providence permitting there will be a meeting of Seventh-day Adventists in Lisbon, Linn Co. Iowa, commencing November 28th 1862, at six o'clock P. M. and continuing over Sabbath. The church at Fairview and Marion, are cordially invited to attend. As we understand that Bro. M. E. Cornell is in Northern Iowa, we extend our invitation to him, hoping that he will meet with us.

By order of the church, J. T. MITCHELL.

Providence permitting Bro. Goodenough and I will meet with the churches in Wis. as follows: Marquette, Nov. 15 and 16, Mackford, 22 and 23; Mauston, 29 and 30. Meetings to commence at each place on Friday evening. We hope to meet all the lonely ones in reach of these meetings. As an agent for the Review and Instructor I would like to have all who possibly can, pay up their indebtedness for the same.

ISAAC SANBORN.

An Infidel Blunder—St. Paul's Bay.

We suppose this is the bay in the northern part of the celebrated Bay of Naples, near where Paul and his fellow prisoners landed at Puteoli, when on their way to Rome.

We lately heard a very curious blunder that an infidel sea captain made in regard to Paul's voyage. This Infidel was conversing with a clergyman, and expressing his disbelief of the Bible, because there were so many errors in it. The clergyman wished him to mention one.

“Well,” said he, “there is one statement in the account of Paul's voyage, that is enough to convince me that the Bible can't be true—that it is a fiction.” “What is it?” inquired the clergyman. “Why, it says, ‘And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. And from thence we fetched a compass aboard and came to Rhegium.’” “Now,” said he, “that was long before the compass was discovered, and that shows that the Bible is not true, but that it was entirely made up.”

Now every Sabbath-school scholar can see that this infidel made a gross blunder in reading the Bible. It does not say that they “fetched a compass aboard,” but that they “fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium,” that is, they made a circuit from Syracuse and came to Rhegium.

Now, children, be careful how you read the Bible. How many have doubts about the word of God, on account of their own blunders in reading it.—Sel.

Quarterly Meetings.

The Michigan Conference Committee appoint Quarterly meetings as follows:

Monterey, Nov. 8, 9. Wright, “ 15, 16. Greenville, “ 22, 23. Where Bro. E. S. Griggs may appoint, “ 29, 30. Lapeer, Dec. 6, 7. Where Eld. Lawrence may appoint, “ 13, 14. Tompkins, “ 20, 21. Hanover, “ 27, 28. Parkville, Jan. 3, 4. Where Bro. Harvey, Ind., may appoint, “ 10, 11. Charlotte, Eaton Co., “ 17, 18.

One or more of the Committee will be in attendance at these Quarterly meetings. Should any changes be necessary in the appointments, they will be made in season to save disappointment.

JAMES WHITE, J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH, JOHN BYINGTON. } Michigan Conference Committee.

Elders J. N. Loughborough and John Byington will meet with the church at Bowne, Thursday, Nov. 13, at 10 A. M. Lowell, Sabbath and first-day, 15 and 16.

Con. Com.

N. Y. State Conference.

By R. F. Cottrell

This conference was held at Roosevelt, Oswego Co., Sept. 25, 26, according to previous appointment in the Review. The different churches in this State and Pennsylvania were as well represented as could be expected on so short a notice.

We had the privilege of meeting, for the first time in this part of the State, our dear Bro. Eld. N. Fuller of Ulysses, Pa. He represented four churches, two in Pa. and two in the southern part of Western N. Y.

Our meetings were deeply interesting, and we trust that the church in these States is beginning to rise. We were sorry that Bro. and Sr. White were not permitted to meet with us to aid in our work of organization, but still we trust we have made a beginning which will prove the beginning of better days for the cause in these States.

There was great unanimity on the subject of organization. All seemed to feel the necessity and importance of it. The business was transacted in the most harmonious manner, the expressions taken by vote were unanimous without exception, or, if not unanimous, without a dissenting voice. The report of the business proceedings will show what rules and resolutions were adopted.

May the blessing of heaven attend our efforts to come fully into order, so that it may be with us as with the little army of Gideon, which "stood every man in his place, round about the camp" of the Midianites.

R. F. Cottrell.