BRO. SMITH : It is with pleasure I acknowledge the reception of the Review, No. 18. I have ever tried to be an honest seeker after truth. For about thirteen years I have acknowledged no other Sabbath but the seventh day. I have long since thrown by the doctrine of the natural immortality of the soul, together with all its accompaniments, as an idle tale. The doctrine of the second coming of the Saviour, coming to take possession of the kingdom, to reward his saints, and sit upon the throne of David forever and ever, I fully believe. But that I understand the whole truth I do not pretend. The Third Angel's Message I do not fully understand. That such a message would be, is plain enough; but the time and manner of its proclamation is what I would wish to be enlightened upon. I have a mind that cannot rest satisfied with anything vague or uncertain. It is truth I seek, not that which will stand the popular test, but that which will stand the test of the great and terrible day of the Lord. I fear not to stand forth and teach and boldly defend that which I know to be right, but no further dare I venture.
If you should deem this worthy of publication, it would be a pleasure to me to hear it responded to through your columns.
Yours waiting for the coming of the Saviour.
W. M. ALLEN.
Galva, Ills., Oct. 1st, 1858.
NOTE. We send you the tract entitled "The Three Angels of Rev xiv," which we think sets forth the three angels' messages in their true light.—ED.
A. C. MORTON
By A. C. Morton
From Bro. Morton.
BRO. SMITH: I wish to say to the brethren and sisters scattered abroad that I am still striving to overcome, that I may enter in at the straight gate. Myself and companion are alone here in the far West, in Minnesota, trying to keep the commandments of God, and to live out the faith of Jesus. We desire the prayers of our dear brethren and sisters, that we may overcome, and with the remnant stand on mount Zion.
Our hearts are made glad by the weekly visits of the Review. It is all the preaching, and all the social meetings we are permitted to enjoy. We feel to bless God for the admonitions and the encouragements it contains. The language of our heart is that of the Psalmist: Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts, and see if there be any wicked way in me; and lead me in the way everlasting. O how much we need to have our conversation in heaven.
As I look around me and behold the careless multitude eager for this world, my heart goes out after them, and I often feel to tremble lest my example should be such as it ought not to be. How important that we let our light shine, that others may see our good works, and be led to glorify our Father in heaven. I was very forcibly reminded of this the other day, while talking with an aged neighbor of mine. Said she, I have seen so much of the inconsistent course of professors of religion, that I have come to the conclusion I will have nothing to do with it. O brethren let not this sin of inconsistency be laid to our charge. We are living under the light of the Third Angel's Message; O let that light illuminate our pathway, that we may not stumble. May we have our eye fixed on Jesus and the work that he is now accomplishing for us.
A. C. MORTON
Buffalo, Wright Co., Min.
Keeping the Commandments of God
By James Loudon
From Bro. Loudon.
Bro. Smith : I would say that I am well pleased with the Review. It comes a welcome visitor every week. I believe its publishers are trying to get the truth of the Bible out and spread it before the people. Satan and his messengers are flooding the land and filling the ears and hearts of all that they can with fables; and many love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil. These are truly perilous days, and the signs of the times show us that the end of all things is at hand. What an awful day is before us! Yet peace and safety is the popular cry. Any thing suits the old Serpent, that will put far away the evil day, and still the fears of the people. What a sweep Spiritualism is taking! and the doctrine of man's immortality, as taught by the churches of the day, is its platform.
I would say to all the brethren that I am trying to keep all the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
James Loudon.
Janesville, Wis., Sept, 1858.
Prayer Amid Persecution
By M. M. Elmendorph
From Sister Elmendorph.
Bro. Smith :—Living as I do, surrounded by those that profess godliness, whose scoffs and sneers I have to bear as well as from those that do not profess it, only adds faith to faith that the Lord is coming. Yet I want a disposition to pray in the hour of temptation for those that persecute and seek to destroy my faith and hope, that I may overcome evil with good. Though dark is my pathway here. I am looking forward for that eternal world of glory where all will be peace and union. I confess that I have made crooked paths, yet I still feel sure that through the grace that is in Christ Jesus I can overcome all my faults. O that at his coming I may have my lamp trimmed and burning, my garments spotless and pure. Since I heard Bro. Frisbie preached in Wright last Aug. I have been encouraged to go on, amid the storms of life, knowing the prize is at the end of the race, and is gained by the faithful. Brethren and sisters, aid me by your prayers, that my faith fail not in trying hours, and that I may at last meet all the blood washed throng on mount Zion.
Your unworthy sister, M. M. Elmendorph. Georgetown, Mich. Sept. 1858.
Extracts from Letters.
By Editor
Sister M. M. Osgood writes from Bronte C. W., Sept. 23d, 1858: "I was glad to read the outspoken feelings of my sisters in regard to dress, as published in the Review. How can any thing that prevents a christian from kneeling until time is taken to arrange the dress, be adding to the glory of God? I have not time, neither does it seem necessary to write more on this subject for publication than has been already written; but to you, I say, lift up your voice against those fashions, which are not only a hindrance to the growth of grace in the heart, but many times an outrage upon the feelings of the modest and virtuous."
Wisdom That Leads to Salvation
He is truly wise whose wisdom tends to salvation.
A Reader Watches the Signs
By Editor
Bro. A. H. Lewis writes from Berlin, Wis., Sept., 1858. We would say to him that we cheerfully continue the paper to all who are watching the opening signs, and are interested in its columns. He says:
"I have read your paper for some time, and always with interest, and I trust have often been benefited. I am not called an 'Adventist,' yet am supposed by some to be favorable to the views presented by them. I have only this to say, I love truth for its intrinsic worth, and not for the name under which it may chance to appear. I too, can see the fig-tree budding, and am watching closely the movements of 'the powers that be,' which shall say, Thy King cometh.
I still wish to read your paper, and think that I shall be able within a month to make you the necessary remittance. I shall be happy to receive it yet for a time, if in your judgment you can afford to send it, although in a business point of view I have no right to ask it."
A School in Battle Creek.
By C. Smith; J. P. Kellogg
It is now expected that a School will be commenced in Battle Creek the second Monday in November. An invitation is here given to all who wish to attend School, to come. The tuition for a term of twelve weeks will be two dollars and twenty-five cts. per scholar. Any information respecting the School can be had by addressing Bro. J. F. Byington of this place.
C. SMITH.
J. P. KELLOGG.
Note from Bro. Bates.
By Joseph Bates
Bro. Smith: The work of the Lord is progressing in Lapeer Co. Since we came here the 28th ult., we have held several meetings in different places, and are asked to leave appointments to come again. Many are inquiring about this new doctrine that was preached in the Mich. tent by Brn. Cornell and Lawrence recently. A goodly number who have recently embraced, and are now keeping, the Sabbath of the Lord our God, came together last Sabbath in this place, when five more were baptized, professing to walk in newness of life; others also are deciding to follow their example. We are expecting Bro. Lawrence to join us this week to fill our appointments and calls. Bro. Cornell left here the day after I came, to attend to the call from Ohio.
The brethren here are progressing steadily with their work on the meeting-house, and expect to have it finished ready for public worship in about four weeks.
We have appointed a meeting in Thetford, Gen. Co., to commence Oct. 12th, and continue several days.
JOSEPH BATES.
Lapeer, Lapeer Co., Oct 5th, 1858.
P. S. My P. O. Address for the present, is Lapeer, Lapeer Co., Mich., Care of George Wright.
RE-UNION IN HEAVEN.
By Baxter
I am fully persuaded that I shall love my friends in heaven, and therefore know them; and this principally binds me to them on earth. If I thought that I should never know them more, nor love them after death, I should love them comparatively little now, as I do all other transitory things.—Baxter.
APPOINTMENTS.
By James White
Bro. and Sr. White design spending Oct. 23d and 24th at Buck's Bridge; the evening of the 26th near Rouse's Point, where Brn. Taylor and Whipple may appoint; the 30th and 31st, in Vermont, where Brn. Bingham and Churchill may appoint; Nov. 6th and 7th, near Washington, N. H., where Brn. may appoint; 13th and 14th, at Worcester, Mass.
If brethren in New England desire meetings as above, they will please give appointment of the definite place in the REVIEW immediately, and address us at Hubbard's Corners, Madison Co., N. Y. If they wish the labors of Bro. J. N. Loughborough, they will please address him at the same place, and he will probably accompany us to the above named places.
J. W.
Business Items.
By Editor
I. C. Vaughan : Bro. Cornell could not make it convenient to call at Hillsdale, on his way to Ohio.
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Response to Observer’s Slander
By Editor
An individual writes from Crane's Grove, Ills., with the evident intention of giving "Mr. White," "Mr. Ingraham," &c., a sort of spiritual bastinado. If the writer believes all the absurd and silly reports mentioned in the letter, he or she is either marvelously credulous or very stupid. The document is signed "Observer." Observer will please observe that we make use of no article that has not the author's proper signature.
Warning Against Slanderers
By Editor
We learn that A. N. Seymour has visited Vergennes, this State, endeavoring to sow confusion and discord among the flock, and to create in the minds of the people a prejudice against the truth, with his usual weapon—the foul and slimy tongue of slander: stating that Bro. and Sr. White practice mesmerism. This he knew, &c. &c. We are happy to have the writer's assurance, however, that no injury was done. As such is his unholy mission we would remind the church of the words of the Apostle, to mark such persons, and avoid them. Rom. xvi, 17. We bring no railing accusation against him, but leave him to the hands of Him who will mete out both to him and to his prototype, "Alexander the coppersmith," their just reward. 2 Tim. iv, 14.
J. H. WAGGONER
By Joseph Harvey Waggoner
I wish to say to the brethren at Lapeer that I will try to meet with them at their contemplated conference, if Bro. White does not return from the East in time to attend.
As it is not probable that there will be any General Conference this Fall, I would suggest that those churches occupying central positions, who wish to enjoy the benefits and privileges of conference seasons, appoint them and give notice in the REVIEW.
J. H. WAGGONER
Note from Bro. Hull.
By Moses Hull
Our tent-meeting at Nevada closed up night before last. The interest increased from first to last. We left a goodly number keeping the Sabbath, and rejoicing in the Third Angel's Message. We found some there who had been in the first message, but who since that time have wandered like Noah's dove in search of a place to rest their feet. They praise God now that they have found it in the Third Message. The Lord help them to stand.
M. Hull.
Late Conference Appointment
By Editor
Bro. Hull: Your appointment for Conference in Iowa City, came to late for insertion.
Cornell’s Church Meeting Appointments
By Editor
PROVIDENCE permitting Bro. M. E. Cornell will meet with the churches as follows:
Gilboa, Sabbath and First-day, Oct. 23d and 24th.
Lovett's Grove, Oct. 30th, commencing Friday evening and holding over Sabbath and First-day.
Portage, Nov. 2d.
Public Lectures and Church Meeting
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be public lectures given at Clinton, Mass., on Sabbath and First day of the week, Nov. 13th and 14th.
Brethren from abroad are invited to attend. Brother and sister White will be present. Bro. Loughborough is also expected to accompany brother and sister White on their Eastern tour.
In behalf of brethren of the church at Clinton and vicinity.
O. NICHOLS.
By the request of brethren, a special meeting of the church is appointed at Clinton, on First day, Nov. 12th, at one o'clock, P. M., for the adjustment of whatever differences may exist. A general attendance of the brethren of the church in the vicinity of Clinton, and others from abroad that are implicated, is desired. By request.
Clinton is situated on the Worcester and Nashua Rail-road.
O. N.
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