"Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts." 2 Pet. iii, 3.
A gentleman traveling in a stage coach, attempted to divert the company by ridiculing the Scriptures. "As to the prophecies," said he, "in particular, they were all written after the events took place." A minister in the coach, who had hitherto been silent, replied, "Sir, I beg leave to mention one particular prophecy as an exception, 'Knowing this first, that there shall come in the latter days scoffers.' Now, sir, whether the event be not long after the prediction, I leave the company to judge." The mouth of the scorner was stopped.
Encouragement in Christian Perseverance
By F. W. Morse
From Bro. Morse.
DEAR BRETHREN: I am glad of this opportunity of saying a few words through the Review. My heart is made glad in that we have such a medium of encouragement. May the Lord bless those who conduct it.
I am, by the goodness of God, still striving to overcome, and can say that in this good work I have realized much of God's blessing for the past few months. God in his mercy has raised me from feebleness of body, and discouragement of mind, to strength, and joy of soul. I have endeavored to follow the direction of his word, and have found that of a truth his promises were sure and steadfast. In view of his wondrous power, and our mere weakness, how humble should we be. Let us be abased that the Lord may exalt us.
Yours hoping to be clothed upon with immortality.
F. W. Morse.
Deerfield, Minn.
Isolated Sabbath Keepers
Sister A. M. Preston writes from Fitz Henry, Ills. :
“It is with love and gratitude to God that I consider that I am permitted to keep the Sabbath here alone. O how good is the Lord to a poor creature like me. He shows no respect to persons, but meets me here alone. O for more faith! I want to be numbered among the faithful when Jesus comes. Time is short. Everything shows that we are nearing the port. I can sympathize with the lonely ones, and would say to such, Be faithful a little while longer and we shall meet to be separated no more forever. This is my hope. I have not seen an Advent believer for seven years. You can imagine then what comfort it is to have the Review and Instructor, and to read of so many embracing the truth?”
Bro. D. A. Wetmore writes from St. Charles, Mich.:
“I have taken the Review six months on trial; and it has become dear to me. I love the truths it advocates, and I desire an interest in your prayers for myself and brethren in this place, that we may be found among the faithful when Christ shall come to take his children home.”
APPOINTMENTS.
By W. Morse
Conference in Minnesota.
Providence permitting, a general Conference will be held at or near the residence of Bro. Elias Sanford, Ashland, Dodge Co., Minn., commencing Sept. 20, at 10 o'clock A. M., and continuing over Sabbath and first-day. Brn. J. N. Andrews, and W. M. Allen will meet with us at this Conference. We shall also expect to see Brn. Bostwick and Lashier.
Brethren, let us all attend this Conference. Our numbers are few, and it seems necessary that we should not forget to assemble ourselves together as we see the day of God approaching. All who conveniently can will please to bring such articles as will be necessary to comfort during the meeting, such as bedding, provisions, &c., that none may be hindered from enjoying the meeting. Those who possibly can will endeavor to come on fifth-day, as there is some business which it is necessary to transact before the Sabbath.
In behalf of the church. W. MORSE.
P. S. The Tent-meetings for this season will have closed before this Conference. We hope, therefore, that brethren who have not redeemed their pledges will do so at this meeting, that the laboring brethren may not return to their homes penniless and discouraged. We would also extend an invitation to those who have not pledged, but have given us encouragement of help, to bring forward their offerings.
W. M.
POSTAGE STAMPS---SPECIAL NOTICE
By Editor
Subscribers are requested to send in to this Office no more postage stamps of the old issue. A new stamp is already prepared, and in some places has taken the place of the old. When that change takes place in Michigan, the old ones will be worthless to us. We therefore give this notice that no more stamps may be sent in, till the new ones can be obtained.
ANNUAL MEETING
Of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association.
The first annual meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, for the election of officers, and the transaction of all other business pertaining to the interests of the Association will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., sixth-day, October 4, 1861, commencing at 9 o'clock, A. M.
JAMES WHITE,
GEO. W. AMADON,
E. S. WALKER,
URIAH SMITH,
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH,
CYRENIUS SMITH,
J. P. KELLOGG, } Trustees.
TENT MEETING AT WATERLOO, IOWA.
By M. E. Cornell
This meeting has now been in progress about four weeks, but owing to the excitement caused by the war news, soldiers' musterings, and unfavorable weather, our advance has been slow. As near as we can ascertain, about thirty have decided to obey the truth. About $18 worth of books have been taken, and many are investigating.
A clergyman of the town "made others to hope that he would confirm the word" by promising to show the change of the Sabbath after the tent was gone. We invited him to take the stand and show it to the people, but he would not accept it. He prefers to give the people warning after the sword is gone.
By mutual consent Brn. Snook and Shortridge exchange places for the remainder of the season, in consequence of which I have been alone the past week, Bro. Shortridge not having yet arrived. We remain here another week.
M. E. CORNELL.
Waterloo, Iowa.
AN INQUIRY.
By J. H. Waggoner
Is Bro. White coming West this fall? I would like to second the request of Bro. Cornell, and speak for a visit to Southern Iowa. I think the labors of Bro. and sister White would be appreciated here now, and that much good might be done by their coming. Can we ascertain soon? I would like to know before making arrangements for closing my labors here.
J. H. WAGGONER.
Conference in N. Y.
By M. Hull
THERE will be a conference of Seventh-day Adventists at Lyndonville, Orleans Co., N. Y., commencing Friday, Sept. 13, at 4 P. M., and continuing over Sabbath and first-day. The object of this meeting is to settle up past tent expenses, and make arrangements for having the tent manned out next year.
It is expected that Bro. and sister White will be at this meeting. Brethren, come to this meeting praying the Lord to give us a good time. Come prepared to say what you will try to do another year. We have great reason to be encouraged. The cause is onward in this State. Let us prepare now to have the tent strongly manned and well sustained next year.
Especially do we invite our brethren in Central and Northern N. Y. to represent themselves at this meeting, as the tent will perhaps run in that field next year.
M. HULL.
P. S. Brethren coming on the cars will get off at Medina. There will be a team there to meet the noon train.