“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”
This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Seek first a living experience and then record it, carefully and prayerfully, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith.
From Bro. Johnson.
BRO. WHITE : Perhaps it would be of some interest to the readers of the Review to learn how the truth is prevailing here. I left Poy Sipp, Wis., last summer. I received the present truth mostly by the effort of Bro. Matteson, whom the Lord in his goodness chose to awaken and lead the stray sheep in that place. I had some acquaintances here, and hoped that when they were persuaded of the truth, they would then believe, and give up error. In this I was at first disappointed; but the truth which had taken root in their hearts bore fruit at God's appointed time. A few souls came out to keep the commands of God and the faith of Jesus.
My desire and prayer to God was, that Bro. Matteson might come here. I wrote to him concerning this and he promised that he would come, Providence permitting, in August. This filled our hearts with joy, as we hoped that others would come out from Babylon, although their leaders (or elders) did all in their power to prevent them. They said, "bid him not welcome," "let him not come into your houses," "go not to hear him;" but I knew God and his truth were stronger than Satan, and if they went to hear him, Michael would prevail. But just as we were expecting tidings of the appointment for meetings, there came the sad news from Bro. Matteson that he could not come before December. Oh, how heavy it fell upon our hearts. His expenses had been so much of late, that he chose to go to work with his hands. May God bless and prosper our dear brother.
OLEY JOHNSON.
Moscow, Minn., Oct. 8, 1865.
From Bro. Whitcome.
BRO. WHITE : I acknowledge I have a great deal for which to be thankful, and to praise God for. I would not always be uttering desire, and never expressing gratitude. Yes, I do praise the Lord for the privilege of casting in my mite in favor of the Review. I love to read the cheering testimonies from the brethren and sisters, with whom I hope soon to meet in the kingdom of Heaven. I can say in behalf of Bro. and sister White, in their affliction, I remember them at the throne of grace, and pray to God daily that he may be speedily restored to health. I feel the need of constant watchfulness, for the enemy is ever nigh. I need a double armor, living where I do, where the last warning message has not been proclaimed. There is appearance of a famine here, not of bread or water, but of hearing the word of Life. "O my God, incline thine ear and hear." I can thank God to-day that I have been brought to a knowledge of his truth, and well may we rejoice, and well may we take courage, for a voice from Heaven has spoken good concerning Israel.
E. R. WHITCOME.
Olivet, Mich., Oct. 8, 1865.
From Sister Price.
BRO. WHITE : I wish to inform the brethren and sisters, through the Review, that we have moved to Indianapolis, Ind. If any of the Sabbath-keepers are passing through here, we would be very happy to have them call on us, and spend the Sabbath with us. Our residence is on West Market street, first street north of Washington, No. 329. I am all the Sabbath-keeper I know of in this part of the country, and it would be a great pleasure to see one of like precious faith once in a while, to encourage us while in this wicked world. Pray for me, that I may be able to stand the trials and temptations of this life, and at last be accounted worthy to stand with you on Mount Zion.
S. E. PRICE.
Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 17, 1865.
From Sister Overton.
BRO. WHITE : I would say to the dear brethren and sisters that I am trying to overcome all evil. By the help of God we can overcome all sin. I see nothing in the way of overcoming, even though we are tempted, tried, or wading through poverty's vale. Whatever may be our lot in this world of sin, we have a Saviour to go to. Yes, bless his holy name! he can feel for us; he who knew no sin became subject to death that we might have life, yes, eternal life! This encourages me to turn my back upon the world, and strive for that immortal inheritance that is promised the Christian.
I know it is a great thing to be a Christian, to be cleansed from all sin and be prepared to stand before that God who says he "cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance." When I think of this, I feel my weakness. Then I think of my Saviour's worthiness, and the fullness there is in him, and that he is in the sanctuary now, pleading for just such unworthy creatures as I am. My prayer is, Father, forgive, for the sake of thine own well-beloved Son, all my sins, and help me to walk in the footsteps of my blessed Saviour, obeying thee in all things, keeping all of thy commandments and the faith of Jesus. Yes, this delights my soul, that we can keep all the commandments of God,—Sabbath and all, and then God will give us eternal life, though the world, the flesh, and the Devil may oppose. I choose the approbation of God rather than man. Blessed be God, who can and will bring us off victorious over all sin if we put our trust in him. Oh! the blessed hope of the Christian! Oh! the blessings that are in store for God's children! I want to be one of them. I want to stand on Mount Zion, and with my brethren and sisters walk the streets of the New Jerusalem.
Yours in hope.
ELEANOR OVERTON.
Lindon, Mich.
From Bro. Bisbee.
BRO. WHITE : I wish to give in my testimony on the Lord's side. Myself and companion have been trying to live out the present truth for nearly eighteen months. But we are surrounded by temptations of all kinds; still, by the grace of God, I hope we shall be able to overcome them.
I feel to thank God that we have been shown the truth of the last message of mercy. My prayer to God is that we may be bright and shining lights, and that we may be the agents to bring some other one to a knowledge of the truth. I have been one of "the chiefest of sinners" all my life, and I cannot be too thankful to God for his goodness in showing me the truth.
I ask the prayers of all the brethren and sisters in our behalf, that we may be faithful in the cause, and meet the redeemed in the kingdom of God.
Yours in Christ.
ALMON BISBEE.
From Sister Harris.
BRO. WHITE : Praised be the Lord for so good a paper as the Review. I want the light and the truth it contains to spread and shine, broad and clear, until the remnant are all gathered and prepared for the coming of the dear Redeemer. I want my neighbors to have the light. I want them to go with me. I want them to have the soul-cheering hope. I want some to go with me. May the Lord open their eyes, is my prayer.
Yours in hope.
LUCY HARRIS.
Lunenburg, Vt., Oct. 7, 1865.
In Memory of Isabella Terwilliger.
By N. P. E.
OUR little Isabella sleeps at last. Long weeks we watched the little restless form as she lay moaning and wrestling with death. But she sleeps now—sleeps the dreamless, painless slumber. Sadly we closed the violet eyes, folded the pale little hands across the pulseless heart, and pressed our last kisses upon those mute tender lips—those lips whose lightest syllable was ever the sweetest music to our ears. O Isabella! our precious little Isabella! We weep for our dead. Aye, bitter, burning tears, that fail to wash away the pain, the longing regret. But, thank God! there is for our darling no more weeping, nor pain; and though she sleeps now, there is for her a blissful awakening to the joy and gladness of immortality. We know that when we see her again, there will be no mark of pain on her brow, but a crown of glory; no moan will be heard from her lips, but the song of triumph, such as the redeemed shall sing. No thorns for the tender feet, but they shall tread the gold-paved streets of the New Jerusalem. Thank God! there is no sin, no sorrow, no death, no parting there. Aye, thank God! again and yet again thank him for this blissful hope.
But for us, alas! the victory is not yet won. Our Father has work for us, and we must do it faithfully, if we, too, would have a home in Heaven. Oh let us strive to overcome, let us live prayerfully; let our aspirations be more holy and more approaching the divine life. Then when "life's fitful dream is over," we may hope to meet thee again, our little Isabella.
N. P. E.
Pleasantville, Ind., Oct. 3, 1865.
United States Treaty With Hayti
THE United States Government has just concluded a treaty with Hayti similar in its features to those entered into with the most favored nations—thus again recognizing the black Republic as a power in the earth. It is principally a commercial treaty, and stipulates that Haytiens can come to the United States and engage in business, and that our citizens may go to Hayti and do the same. Mutual rights to resort to legal tribunals are provided for. Engagements are made for the extradition of criminals. All the American doctrines that free ships make free goods, etc., in time of war, are fully entered into.—Gospel Herald.
Extracts from Letters.
Bro. Jno. Kemp of Jackson, Steuben Co., Ind., writes:
Notwithstanding our afflictions in '43 and '44, and all along up since that time, we have great reason to praise the Lord for his preserving care and forbearance; and long suffering towards us. I feel encouraged to run the whole length of the race, by the help of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are now in the time to afflict our souls, must deny self every day. People here express great anxiety for Bro. Canright to come and deliver a course of lectures. He delivered two here last winter. I would be very glad to have him, or some good heavenly messenger come. I feel for my family, my children and grandchildren. Some of the community offer very liberally if he will come. We are willing to do our duty in reference to expenses.
O. S. Wright, of Buena Vista, Iowa, says: I feel thankful for the privilege of having the Reviews to read. I have been comforted in reading the truths they contain. May God bless those who have the care of conducting in any manner the Review. I am the only one in our family that wants it. I have not seen a Sabbath-keeper since I moved here. To find a kindred spirit would be agreeable. May the Lord's will be done in me, and by me.
Bro. David Chase writes from Fair Haven, Mass. : I am expecting the message will soon increase in power, and speed its way to the freedmen of the South, and to every honest seeker after truth, and I expect we, in the regions of darkness and superstition will be visited with more of the gathering spirit; and also that there will be messengers to sound the last call to get ready for the marriage supper of the Lamb. Brethren, pray for us, for we are few, sickly, poor, and scattered; but mean to go through, come what may.
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Appointments.
THE General Conference Committee arrange for Eld. Wm. S. Ingraham to preach in Iowa, as follows:
Mt. Pleasant, Sabbath and first-day, " 28 and 29.
Washington, evenings, Nov. 1 " 2.
Pilot Grove, Sabbath and first-day, " 4 " 5.
Palestine, " " " 11 " 12.
Lisbon, " " " 18 " 19.
Marion, " " " 25 " 26.
Fairview, " " Dec. 2 " 3.
THE next Quarterly Meeting of Seventh-day Adventist's, at McConnell's Grove, will be held November 11 & 12, at a school-house two miles north of McConnell's Grove. We hope one of the messengers will be present; and all others that want to work for the Lord, come.
THOMAS BROWN.
Elders J. N. Andrews, and M. E. Cornell will meet with the friends at Topsham, on Sabbath and First-day, October 28th and 29th., and at Portland, Nov. 11th and 12th.
Providence permitting I will commence a course of lectures, near Strickland's Ferry, on the Androscoggin Railroad, Tuesday evening, Nov. 21, and continue as the interest may demand.
M. E. CORNELL.
The Dunderberg Ironclad
A monstrous iron-clad ship, called the "Dunderberg," was recently launched at New York, in the presence of twenty-five thousand persons, who filled the ship-yard, crowded the housetops, were perched on the rigging of the shipping, and lined the shores on both sides of the East River. Nearly a thousand persons were on board when the stays were knocked away from under the vessel, and she plunged into the water. The ship is three hundred and eighty feet long, and carries eighteen of the heaviest guns. It is probably the most powerful ship in the world.
Popular Spiritualism.
By M. E. Cornell
SPIRITUALISTS claim that their car is running upon the orthodox track. The track has been laid by popular funeral sermons. Their claim is continually being justified in high places. The following extract is from a sermon by W. E. Copeland, on the occasion of the funeral of the Joyce children, murdered in West Roxbury, Mass., June 12, 1865.
“The little ones are not dead; they have entered upon that life which has no end, where there is no storm and no sorrow. They are nearer their friends to-day than ever before; they have laid aside the garment of the flesh and are clothed upon with the body of the resurrection. They have not gone as upon an earthly journey, but they have gone to a better, brighter, and more beautiful home. * Mourn not, turn away from the sorrow of your hearts, and rejoice that your children have gone to their Father,” &c.
Rev. Mr. Hepworth remarked that “he went behind the crime, and in the name of the two dead children WHO ARE ALIVE with God Almighty, and in the presence of the bereaved relatives, he impeached the whole community for their lack of religious principle and religious faith.”
In the above we have an echo to the first lie, “Thou shalt not surely die.” Also a statement that “the body of the resurrection” is obtained at death, thus virtually saying that, “The resurrection is past already.” It is also affirmed that the dead “are nearer their friends” than before, which is rank Spiritualism. This is the wine of Babylon, from the golden cup in the hand of the Mother of harlots, and it is making the nations drunk. The churches love popular fables, and reject unpopular truth. But those who receive the love of THE TRUTH, and they only, will be saved. 2 Thess ii, 10–12.
M. E. CORNELL.
A Word from Bro. Rodman.
By P. C. Rodman
DEAR BRETHREN OF THE REVIEW: I am still doing what I can by the help of the Lord. Doors are opening faster than I can improve them, where they wish to hear the truth; and I sometimes wish I could have some one with me in the field. I really believe a good brother would be instrumental of much good just now in Rhode Island and Connecticut. But the Lord knows the wants of his cause, and will not be forgetful to raise up men to do all his pleasure.
There is quite an interest among the people in Abington, Ct. One more decided to keep all the commandments the last evening I was there in September. On my way home, I stop two evenings at Central Village, R. I. There are a few that want to hear on present truth. I think I will visit them, and give them a few lectures on the message soon. If the Lord gives me strength, I intend to go forward, for I feel there is no retreat in this war. I firmly believe the Lord is with this message, and the battle between truth and error is being more and more apparent. Such attacks as Eld. D., of Westerly, R. I., shows what may be expected. (See Sabbath Recorder, last two numbers.) I believe nothing short of a love of the truth will hold men to it, or cause them to embrace it.
As ever for truth. P. C. RODMAN.
God Hears Prayer.
By E. D. Carmichael
Brethren and Sisters: I feel it a privilege to acknowledge through the Review the goodness of the Lord to me. It is well known by many that I have been suffering for years with disease of the heart. Last July it seemed to come upon me with double force, and increased until one week ago, when it seemed as if I must be laid in the grave. The church was therefore called upon to plead my cause before the Lord, and after following the rule laid down in his word, he answered the prayer of his children, and I arose from a bed of apparent death to bless and praise the Lord. One week has passed, and although overtaxed with cares in consequence of sickness in our family, yet have felt no return of this distressing affliction.
Well may I say, "What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits?" I desire to be wholly sanctified through the truth, and be a thorough worker in the vineyard of the Lord.
E. D. Carmichael.
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Oct. 1st., 1865.
Call for Labor.
By W. J. Hardy
Bro. WHITE : I wrote you the 22d ult., and not hearing from you, I will write again. As there appears to be an ear to hear the present truth in the town joining this, (Paris,) at a Special Meeting of the Caledonia Church, held on the 20th day of August, it was voted that we earnestly request the Conference Committee that Eld. J. B. Frisbie, or some one that the Committee may designate, may deliver a course of lectures in said town of Paris.
W. J. HARDY.
Gaines, Mich.
Another Call.
By Elbridge G. Rust
Bro. WHITE : The little church here are mostly trying to be faithful to the Lord and his truth, and seem to feel an increasing desire to get into a better place. They earnestly desire to come under the watchcare of the Michigan State Conference. They are in a very isolated place, the preaching brethren seldom making their way up here. But how they do long to hear the word spoken once more. They want encouragement. They are striving to live out the whole truth. Cannot some of the servants of the Lord come this way, and "set things in order."
At the next appointment for the Northern District, (Fairplains and Orleans,) cannot the little band of commandment-keepers here be cheered and comforted by the visit of a messenger. They have long had a Systematic Benevolence Fund established. Cannot an appointment be made for this place soon, as we long once more to hear the word spoken.
ELBRIDGE G. RUST.
Winfield, Montcalm Co., Mich.
Note from Bro. Bates.
By Joseph Bates
We were cheered and strengthened by the coming together of our brethren in Allegan Co., the first Sabbath in this month. Our next Monthly Meeting will be held in Watson.
JOSPEH BATES.
A Request.
We should be happy to have the message preached here this winter, by some of the messengers of the present truth. There are quite a number of persons here anxious to hear the truth.
Yours respectfully,
C. E. P. HOWE.
Fulton, Gratiot Co., Mich., Oct. 16, 1865.
Business Department.
By Editor
Business Notes.
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What Folly!
By G.
WHAT FOLLY! A recent number of one of our exchanges, a religious paper, has the following:
"The 'American Baptist' suggests, as a hypothesis to account for the remains of utensils discovered by geologists, that this earth may have been inhabited by rational beings before man, those who are now angels having been possibly those inhabitants."
The above is only one instance of the various extravagances into which any theory may lead, whose chief corner-stone has not a Scriptural foundation. It is one kind of wisdom not to be "wise above what is written."