p. 32 | Review and Herald, Vol. 14, No. 4. (6/16/1859)

A. M. LINDSLEY

By A. M. Lindsley

From Sister Lindsley.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS; For some time past I have desired to speak to you through the Review of the goodness of God to me. But I have been something at a loss what to write. Shall I speak of trials through which he has brought me, or can I praise him sufficiently without? As I read of the sorrows of others, it touches a tender chord of sympathy in my heart; for truly the billows of sorrow have again and again gone over me, so that they threatened to swallow me quite up. In the bitterness of my soul I exclaimed, Whose grief is like unto mine? and the enemy said to me There is no help for thee in God. But verily he hath helped me, he hath been with me in six troubles and in the seventh he has not left me.

Discouragement had weighed me down for a long time previous to the general conference at Roosevelt in Oct. last, which I attended. Then I began to feel there was hope in my case, and was much strengthened and encouraged. I had the evidence that the Lord still loved me, and soon he gave me another token of his love. The first of Nov. he laid his chastening hand upon me and permitted sickness to lay me low and helpless. At first it seemed to me the work of the enemy and that it was my privilege to be made whole. Now I think the Lord knew best what was for my good. He as the kind physician of my poor soul, watched with all a father's care the effects of this strict discipline. Often when almost sinking under the violent attacks of disease in my throat and lungs, some cordial from his blessed word would be applied and I was enabled to say, "Though he slay me yet will I trust in him." As he gently led me step by step he assured me that I should not be tempted above that I was able to bear. He sent his angels as ministering spirits around my couch, and as a sister whose communications were a great comfort to me at that time, wrote in the Review, "Angels have heard me praise him." Sometimes I thought I had learned the lessons of patience so perfectly that I needed such severe corrections no further. Then he would show me the weakness of my heart, and even yet he does not pronounce my convalescence perfect, nor altogether withdraw his chastening hand. But thanks to his name, I am trying to learn wisdom from the things which I have suffered, and hope at last to be counted worthy to overcome.

And here I would express my gratitude to the dear brethren and sisters who have ministered to my wants both temporal and spiritual, and whose prayers for me have not been few nor faithless. The Lord reward them.

Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Cor. i, 3, 4.

The work of the Third Message still lies near my heart; and although it is eight years this month since I embraced its truths I have never for a moment doubted its application to the present time. I realize in some degree the counsel to the Laodicean church, and see that we must all have an experience for ourselves in buying the tried gold, white raiment and eye salve. I love the communications in the Review from the scattered ones. I have wondered why we do not hear a word of encouragement from Bro. Rhodes under whose preaching I received the first message.

A. M. LINDSLEY

New Haven, N. Y. June 2nd, 1859.

SARAH CLARKE

By Sarah Clarke

From Sister Clarke.

BRO. SMITH:—I rejoice that my heart has been opened to receive the present truth, while so many are left to put light for darkness, and darkness for light. I can only praise and thank the Lord for his great goodness to me; first, in giving me parents who taught me the commandments, and gave me much good instruction which left serious impressions on my mind from childhood. But there was always something dark and mysterious to me, and I hardly dared indulge a hope until after receiving the present truth. I now have peace and joy in believing.

I have not a single doubt in regard to the present message's being the last. That the wheat and the tares are now being bound, and soon the last bundle will be bound, and we shall see the sign of the Son of man in heaven. My desire is to fully overcome, and be found with the wedding garment on, and be among those who will say, "This is our God, we have waited for him, he will save us."

I think I can truly say, I love his law, and his cause; and his word is more and more precious to me. I do rejoice that we can understand it, and know that his coming is near.

SARAH CLARKE

Portage, Ohio.

OBITUARY.

By J. Y. Wilcox

DIED of consumption, in the city of Middletown, Ct., May 12th. Jane Bill, 3d daughter of our late beloved Bro. E. L. H. Chamberlain, aged 18 years.

The subject of this brief notice was blest with early religious instructions, and was in truth the child of many prayers; and although she was never fully induced to yield her young heart to God while in health, (though at times she experienced and manifested a serious thoughtfulness since the death of her father), yet near the close of the suffering scene was saving grace most beautifully exemplified. She was blest and sustained under the most intense suffering, and patiently endured till her final release.

The wasting process of her disease was very rapid and violent, and continued with no abatement till the last. Thus to see one in the full bloom and vigor of youth fade so rapidly and sink to the tomb, reminds us of the fearful uncertainty of all earthly, and the importance of seeking and living in readiness for our exit, or if suffered, to continue till Jesus comes. While we sympathize with the afflicted we rejoice in hope.

J. Y. WILCOX.

Middletown Ct., June 2nd. 1859.

Freedom from the Fear of Death

There is nothing terrible in death, if your sins are pardoned, and your person accepted in the Beloved: get solid assurance upon these points, and farewell to the fear of death.

Riding a Hobby

RIDING A HOBBY. The Archbishop of Dublin tells of a horseman who, having lost his way, made a complete circle; when the first round was finished, seeing the marks of horse's hoofs, and never dreaming that they were those of his own beast, he rejoiced and said, "This, at least, shows me that I am in some track!" When the second circuit was finished, the signs of travel were doubled, and he said "Now, surely, I am in a beaten way;" and with the conclusion of every round, the marks increased, till he was certain that he must be in some frequent thoroughfare, and approaching a populous town; but all the while he was riding after his horse's tail and deceived by the track of his own error. So it is with men that ride a hobby.—Sel.

Progress of the Message

SISTER ADAMS writes from Northfield Vt., May 23d. "My heart has been made glad by the progress of the last message of mercy to poor fallen man. We have much reason to praise God for his wonderful works to the children of men. The Lord is with his people, those that fear him and keep his commandments. When I read of some places where there are quite a number who meet from Sabbath to Sabbath to worship the God of heaven, I have wished many times that I lived among them; but God doeth all things well. By his grace and in his strength I will try to follow on to know the Lord whom to know aright is life eternal."

Rejoicing in Christ’s Soon Return

By H. M. Kenyon

BRO. H. M. KENYON writes from Monterey, Mich. "My heart beats in unison with those who are looking and waiting for our Lord when he shall return from the wedding. The cause of present truth is still precious to me. It is a matter of rejoicing to me to know that this work is soon to come to a close, that the saints of all ages are to meet, never more to part.

"What consolation it is to those that have borne burdens and endured many hardships, and privations in the way, that Jesus is soon coming to redeem his people.

"I feel that I want to bear some humble part with God's people in their sufferings, that when they are glorified I may be glorified with them. Christ was our example. 1 Pet ii : 21. He was made perfect through suffering, Heb. ii : 10, and we are exhorted to rejoice inasmuch as we are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that when his glory shall be revealed we may be glad with exceeding joy. 1 Pet iv : 13."

Note from Bro. Edson.

By Hiram Edson

I send $— to help hire a man to work in Bro. J. N. Andrews' place, in order that Bro. A. may go with a tent, or labor in the great harvest-field, as the Lord shall direct. I will try to send a mite more at some future time for the same object if necessary.

Your Conference at Battle Creek I suppose is now just closed. I felt some considerable anxiety to attend this Conference, but did not see my way clear. I have felt some freedom, and a measure of the Spirit frequently, while praying for the great Head of the Church to preside at the Conference, and for its good result. I have fondly hoped and prayed that this Conference would be the dawning of a new era in the Third Angel's Message, and still hope and pray that a new era in the Message may be dated from this Conference just closed. My prayer is that the spirit of sacrifice may be revived in the church throughout, and that there may be a coming up as one man to the help of the Lord. I very much desire the Lord to give a new impetus to the cause of present truth. I much desire to see "the cause revived and carried on its way, with greater power than ever before."

The mighty men of the earth are waking up and preparing war, and the muttering thunders of the gathering storm seem waxing louder and louder, and shall the remnant who expect to stand in the battle in the day of the Lord still slumber and sleep? May heaven forbid it, lest we sleep a perpetual sleep, and not awake.

Hiram Edson.

Systematic Benevolence.

By James White

Bro. Abbey writes from Hubbardsville, N. Y., stating his objection to their entering upon the plan of Systematic Benevolence. It is this: The church there raise yearly to sustain the cause about $300, and should they act upon the proposed plan, they would raise only about $40, and Bro. Wheeler would not be sustained.

Our reply is simply this—Hold on, brethren in Hubbardsville and still do as you have been doing, until others come up and share the work with you, so that you will not find room to do as you have done. J. W.

TESTIMONY FOR THE CHURCH No. 5.

By Ellen G. White

—The Lord has visited me again in great mercy. I am preparing a Tract which will probably be ready as soon as orders can reach me. The subjects of the Tract are—Testimony to the Laodiceans—Systematic Benevolence—The Talents, Matt. xxv—The unjust steward, Luke xvi—Co-partnership with unbelievers, and slack management of worldly matters — Idle words — Oath-taking — Meeting-house building, &c. I want all the friends of the cause to have it, pay, or no pay. Those who choose, may send ten cts. a copy, others may send more or nothing, as they choose. Let the poor who have no money, be sure to send. Address Ellen G. White, Battle Creek, Mich. E. G. W.

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The German Tract.

By Editor

The German Tract is now ready for circulation. It is a translation of Bro. J. H. Waggoner's work, entitled, "The Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment, with Remarks on the Great Apostasy, and Perils of the Last Days." We can say of the work in English, that much truth is contained in few pages, and that we highly approve its arrangement and the spirit in which it is written. As to the correctness of the translation of this work into the German language, &c., we will let the following competent judges testify.

Bro. Amadon: I have carefully gone through the German Tract, and found it a very good translation indeed, with only two or three slight typographical errors. I feel perfectly safe in recommending it to our brethren and sisters. It is a good translation, and with the blessing of the Lord, will do good.

Yours in hope of life. GEORGE SMITH. La Porte, Ind., May 23d, 1859.

German Translation of the Sabbath Tract

By John C. Gentzler

I HAVE taken opportunity of examining the Tract entitled, "The Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath," translated into German, and published at the REVIEW Book Rooms in this city, and am free to call it a perfect translation, as far as the original has come under my observation. I was frequently called upon to read proof, and give such directions as my knowledge of the German language, and also the art of printing, enabled me to give, and can say that the work is gotten up as faultless and unexceptionable as human hands may attempt.

JOHN C. GENZELER. Ed. Battle Creek Jeffersonian.

German Translation of the Sabbath Tract

By A. Schoder

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Battle Creek, May 26th, 1859.

An Appeal to New York Brethren

By James White

Thank you, Bro. Edson; but you will see that the friends of the cause in Michigan are pledged to sustain Bro. A. this season. They will do it cheerfully and fully. They will sustain the cause in this State, and help western Missionaries. Let New York come up to her own wants. Bro. A. is needed more there than here, and if the friends in New York had been in season, they could have had help to run their Tent. We say, Let the brethren in New York come up to the work, where they can work with preachers who visit them, sustain the cause in that State, and help send the Message to destitute fields. J. W.

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