Earlier text: Latter-day BlasphemersMagnifying the Law.
By H. A. St. John
“The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.” Isa. 42:21. This prophecy refers to Christ, and his work at the first advent; and has especial reference to his mission as it related to the law of God. Jesus, in his example, his teaching, and his death, magnified the law of God. This is so clearly evident, from the writings of the New Testament, that none but the basely interested, it appears to me, will deny it. But, strange as it may appear, there are some who advocate a change of the law, who would evade the force of this prophecy by giving the word magnify a definition to suit their ideas of the change of the law. Said one minister, in reply to my argument upon this point, “Jesus did magnify the law, that is very true, but to magnify does not mean to leave as it was, but to change.” In proof of this statement he referred to the Saviour’s teaching in Matt. 5:21–28, in relation to the sixth and seventh commandments. To this we replied that the Saviour did not change those precepts, but simply elucidated them, or, in other words, he showed that they not only governed the outward actions, but reached to the thoughts and intents of the heart as well. Nor did he create any new obligation out of them; for they were always thus comprehensive. He only made them appear, as they always had been, and always will be, “exceeding broad.” When we inquired for the magnified fourth commandment we were gravely informed that Christ abolished that precept, because he did not quote it. Now it was evident that this man’s magnifying glass was unphilosophical and unscriptural, if not peculiar to himself. Just think, some parts of the law magnified into a change, and other parts, especially the fourth precept, magnified out of existence. How foolish and contradictory the positions men often take to evade the claims of the fourth commandment. No true magnifying glass produces any such result as this with the object magnified; but, on the contrary, the true glass leaves the thing magnified just as it was, but enables us to see, and understand it more clearly. ’Tis thus that Jesus magnified the law. Through his teachings, example, and death, we may see with greater clearness, the perfection, sacredness, and immutability of God’s holy law. All the holy men of old magnified the divine law, but in Jesus we have the most perfect example of a life that pleases God. He knew no sin. He came to do the will of God, and the law of God was written in his heart. In his “life the law appears, drawn out in living characters.” He is the Christian’s magnifying glass. He has set us an example that we should follow his steps. Reader, it is your duty to magnify the law of God. This you may do, not by breaking one of the least of these commandments and teaching men so; no, no; but by doing and teaching them. “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.” H. A. ST. JOHN. “Don’t Wait Any Longer.”
By C. P. A. W.
The late article from Bro. White, thus headed, is looking up at me. I have read it with regret not because the little “paster” reproves me, but because so much valuable time and energy must be given to such appeals. Because there is so much of unfaithfulness and neglect that calls for them; and because such a chapter in my life spreads itself before me and says in unmistakable tones, Give your experience to the erring. Urge them to profit by it ere a like experience teaches them the right. Can I hesitate with the thought that I may save one heart from anguish? Two years since, my husband became interested in setting apart a portion of his earnings for the cause of God. In his heart he proposed to devote one-tenth to what he considered “Systematic Benevolence.” The sad mistake, so often made, the failing to first lay aside the tenth, soon brought us indebted beyond what we fully realized. Last January so fully did we awaken to the state of affairs that we determined to move in that way no longer. In truth, we made an effort to make the present right, but alas for the past; we left that for the future to take care of. Early in the spring, after a winter with little employment, he said, “I think we had better take money from the bank and straighten that up.” We had been talking of the sacred debt. At this point, dear reader, I would gladly pause never to show you my unfaithfulness. Then comes the thought, I may help some one. If I only can, how sweet a thing it will be—worth all the effort I make—all the crucifying of cherished self. Clear, earnest eyes were looking into mine as the honest words were spoken. I marvel now that I did not better read the light beaming from them. I marvel that in my “prudent” overcarefulness for the things that perish with the using, I said, “Better wait, I should think, until something comes in that is paying less interest.” Then I held up the prospect of a sum of money that would probably soon be paid us, also of the work soon to fill the bright spring days, and make everything right. I made it look right, as I thought, to myself and to him. Days passed on. The morning of the last of March gave to our home a great flood of sunshine. Friday morning. A busy day I would have making ready for the coming Sabbath. Night would bring him from the hurrying city to quiet rest. How I always did like to look through the day, Friday morning, to the peaceful Sabbath to be enjoyed together. Perhaps I prized it more highly because for years I was alone in my faith. Friday morning in the sunshine. Three hours he had been gone out from home. Three little busy hours—and then there came a man, my husband’s friend, with face all full of yearning pity. He looked as if he longed to shield me some way, and yet was powerless. I could not understand; it seemed so strange. At last I knew the fearful truth. He came for me, hoping that the dear life I thought such refuge for me might be spared until I once more gained his side. I thought if God in all his mercy would but once more let me see his eyes look into mine and once more let me hear one whispered word of love, I could endure, could bow in sad submission to the sovereign will. My longing heart was granted its desire. I found the speaking eyes ready to open for me. I heard the words I hungered for. Six months have passed since then, six months this very morning, and still the precious privilege is mine. But he, dear soul, is helpless still. The long, bright spring time, the sunny summer days, and now the passing autumn, all powerless to call him forth. The hands I trusted in are utterly helpless. How plainly I have seen the wrong of waiting to do in the future what should be done in the present. Reader, do you wonder if still we wait? If still the hoarded fund remains to gather interest for a “rainy day”? In the first thick darkness of the fearful storm that burst upon me, without a thought for “interest,” I drew the needed sum and made the matter right. Then I neared the bed whereon they laid my treasured one and told him what was done. For my reward I had one long sweet look of satisfaction. Think not that this one lesson in faithfulness is all that those six months have taught me, as we have sought to follow on and draw our strength continually from the one Source of strength and joy, the way has grown so plain, so full of light, that the message of the third angel has for us a certain sound. We are not content with heeding it ourselves; we long to entreat others to heed it too, and heed it in such a way that they will bring no shadow of dishonor upon the cause of God; that they will not add to the cares of those upon whom the burden of the mighty work is laid; that they will not let the widows and orphaned ones wait in vain; and that they will not let hungry eyes watch for heart food that fails to come. If to the brothers and sisters in Christ, the suffering look in vain what a fearful record there is: We must be faithful in these things if we would have the fullness of the blessing. C. P. A. W.
New Bedford, Mass. Past Feeling.
By E. R. Dewey
Paul speaks of a class, in Eph. 4:18 and 19, as “being past feeling.” This passage has struck my mind with a new force of late, and it seems to me that this text is not confined to the most degraded and abandoned of the race; but that it names a spiritual condition which is too common a condition, one to which we all have a strong tendency, and one which we must all daily and hourly be striving and praying against. We have many of us during the past season enjoyed the privilege of meeting with those of like faith, and hearing the most solemn truths explained. With myself this was the first opportunity of the kind that I ever enjoyed, and I felt that they were heart-searching truths, and was greatly blessed and strengthened, and returned home feeling a new interest in Bible truth. Doubtless there were many others who felt their interest newly awakened; but how many of us, will there be who will continue to feel that lively interest which we then felt? There is so much to occupy our time and attention and to draw our minds from the contemplation of sacred things, that there is great danger that we shall cease to have that feeling upon those subjects which we ought to have. I was deeply impressed with a remark I heard a brother make, who has been long in the work. He said that there were two classes always to be seen at those meetings. Both would say they believed these truths. They felt their need of striving more earnestly to overcome, and were determined to press forward; and probably they did feel all that they said at the time. The next year it would be the same, and while you could see that one class had made progress, the other class were no nearer the kingdom than they were the year before. Now do we not all run a great risk of becoming so familiar with spiritual truths, that we shall understand them and believe them without feeling them; without really feeling what their meaning is, and without that degree of emotion being excited by them that ought to be excited? We are living in a very solemn time; this we all profess to believe, yet “I am sure that even the very best Christians among us must often be surprised to find how coolly, how indifferently, they can listen to truths so awful that when we think of it, it seems almost impossible that men should ever remember them but with the hushed heart and silent, earnest prayer.” That God is ever by us, and ever watching us; that our every word is recorded; that by them we shall either be justified or condemned; that Jesus died to save us from eternal death; that he is soon coming to take his people home; and that the days of probation are fast passing away—oh! is it not wonderful that we can think of all these things and believe them all, and yet feel so little? A learned writer says, “A faithfully preached gospel will act upon the soul in one of two ways: it will either save, or it will harden. And if it do not save, it is sure to harden.” It is one of the last and worst symptoms of the soul’s condition when feeling is gone; for that is an indication that the Holy Spirit has taken its departure. What can we do to avoid this sad condition but watch and pray yet more earnestly for that grace which alone is able to keep us from falling?
E. R. DEWEY.
Montpelier, Vt. A Beautiful Scene in Norway.
The following paragraph is from the description of a scene witnessed in the north of Norway, from a cliff one thousand feet above the sea: “The ocean stretched away in silent vastness at our feet; the sound of the waves scarcely reached our airy lookout; away in the north, the huge old sun swung low along the horizon. We stood silent, looking at our watches. When both hands came together at twelve, midnight, the full, round orb hung triumphantly above the wave, a bridge of gold running due north spanned the water between us and him. There he shone in a silent majesty that knew no setting. Combine, if you can, the most brilliant sunrise and sunset you ever saw, and its beauties will pale before the gorgeous colors which lit up the ocean, heaven and mountain. In half an hour the sun had swung by perceptibly, the colors changed to those of morning, a fresh breeze rippled over the flood, one songster after another piped up in the grove behind us—we had slid into another day.”
Let us Awake.
By S. W. Hickok
THE injunction given in the word of God is, “Let us not sleep as do others,” but exhort one another, &c. It would seem as though sufficient had been said on this subject to arouse us. The remarks of Bro. Cottrell and others are to the point. We can accustom ourselves to sleep amid the rattle of machinery, the roar of the trumpet, or the booming of the cannon; but can we sleep, shall we sleep, when the result will prove so fatal? What more evidence could we wish of the truthfulness of our position? How just will be our condemnation if we neglect the present opportunity to secure the favor of God. My heart rejoices to see some waking up to the work, cutting loose from earthly encumbrances, and setting themselves to work earnestly for the salvation of perishing souls. Oh! that all might thus feel the importance of the work. It is a custom in Africa for hunters, when they have killed a poisonous snake, to cut off its head and carefully bury it deep in the ground. A naked foot stepping on one of these fangs would be fatally wounded. The poison would spread in a very short time all through the system. This venom lasts a long time, and is as deadly after the snake is dead as before. Our cruel Indians used to dip the points of their arrows in this poison—so, if they made the least wound, their victim would be sure to die. The snake's poison is in its teeth; but there is something quite as dangerous, and much more common in communities, which has its poison on its tongue. Indeed, your chances of escape from a serpent are greater. The worst snakes usually glide away in fear at the approach of man, unless disturbed or attacked. But this creature, whose poison lurks in his tongue, attacks without provocation, and follows up its victim with untiring perseverance. I will tell you his name, so you will always be able to shun him. He is called Slanderer. He poisons worse than a serpent. Often his venom strikes to the life of a whole family or neighborhood, destroying all peace and confidence. The immediate causes of discontent are numberless. Some of those who seem to have all that earth can bestow—wealth, station, education, friends, and talents, are the least satisfied. Trifles disconcert them. A wet day, an ill-fitting garment, a broken engagement, a slight disappointment, are sufficient to destroy their peace of mind, and render them slaves to vexation and chagrin. The main cause of discontent, however, is always to be found within. It has its origin in selfishness. Directly we forget ourselves in our effort for others, we strike at the very root of all discontent. The truly benevolent, loving man is seldom tormented by vain regrets at his own circumstances; and he who inwardly rejoices and chafes at his situation, and who is harassed by the spirit of discontent, can in no surer way free himself from the chains that enslave him, than by turning his thoughts and energies to some good work for others. There are no blessings, however rich, that discontent will not convert into evils, and no trials, however severe, that serenity and virtue may not transform into blessings.—Sel. Willing Givers Give Quickly
THEY who give willingly, love to give quickly. Obituary Notices.
By William H. Littlejohn
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. DIED, of quick consumption, at Monterey, Allegan Co., Mich., October 19, John Russ, aged fifty-two years, ten months and nine days. Brother Russ came into the present truth under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, in Monterey, about sixteen years ago. From that time to the day of his death he acted in the capacity of an elder of the church. His loss will be felt by both the community and the church. But his last hours were characterized by that serenity of mind, and that composure at the prospect of death, which give evidence that he is of that number of whom it was said, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.” Rev. 14: 13. Funeral discourse by the writer. THE United States' authorities in Utah are carrying forward their prosecution of Mormon polygamy in a commendable manner. Dispatches from Salt Lake, dated Oct. 21 and 22, give the following information: Oct. 20. The court was occupied all day by the Hawkins' adultery case. The cross-examination of Mrs. Hawkins elicited nothing materially new. She testified that Hawkins gave no reason for taking the other women for wives, except that he had had her day, and it was proper that he should have some one else. She said she had borne him seven children at the time he took another wife. The defense offered no testimony, except to prove the marriage of Hawkins with his second and third wives. Gen. Maxwell spoke for the prosecution, and assuming that the defense would rest upon the plural marriage as being a part of a religious faith, argued that polygamy was in direct violation of ecclesiastical and common law. Mr. Fitch concluded at a late hour for the defense. He contended that Hawkins, being a Mormon, had no intention of committing crime, and the intention was essential to conviction; that there was no law against polygamy when he took the second wife; and he could not be guilty of adultery, because he was legally married to the woman according to the usages and customs of the Mormon Church. United States Attorney Baskin will sum up this evening, after which the case will go to the jury. A number of additional arrests have been made. SALT LAKE, Oct. 21. The jury in the Hawkins' case came in last night with a sealed verdict, which, on being opened this afternoon, was found to be “guilty.” The court-room was crowded, and the announcement created much sensation. The counsel for The People moved the court that defendant be taken into custody, which motion was stoutly resisted by defendant's attorneys. The prosecution, however, were firm in their demand that the case should take the ordinary course, and the United States marshal accordingly was directed to hold Hawkins a prisoner. Time was allowed to prepare a motion for a new trial and arrest of judgment. The penalty of the Utah statutes for the crime of adultery is imprisonment not exceeding twenty years, and not less than three years, or by fine of not over $1,000, or both fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. This is a test case, and virtually places all polygamists at the mercy of the first wife, who, under the act, is the only party who can institute proceedings against the husband. The case was contested on both sides with great determination, and the charge of Chief Justice McKean to the jury last night is spoken of as being eminently able. NEW YORK, Oct. 25.—A special from Niagara Falls states that the woods in Tammarack Swamp, seven miles southeast of Lockport had been burning since Monday. A number of houses, barns, crops, and stock, were destroyed. It is feared that the fire will spread to Batavia. Farmers are fleeing with their stock and furniture. The fire at East Albion is reported as subdued, but another broke out five miles north of that place. The loss since Sunday, at Albion, is $50,000. Ten houses, two flour mills, and 1,500 cords of wood were burned there. A special from Washington states that information received there reports large fires in the woods, radiating in all directions from Cumberland. The mountains are enveloped in smoke. South Kittaling and other mountain ranges in that vicinity are subject to frequent fires, which often do immense damage. The bituminous coal fields are threatened. CHICAGO, Oct. 25.—Geo. M. Pullman, treasurer, reports the following as the receipts for the relief of the Chicago poor:
Cash received in direct remittance . . $509,276
Total amount for which drafts have been
drawn and to be forwarded for collec-
tion, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896,709
Aggregate receipts . . . . . $1,486,986 Of the above sum $34,490 have been distributed, and the balance is remaining on hand. The committee estimate that they will require $1,975,000 for the next thirty days. The banks are running smoothly. They have few calls for loans, and deposits are abundant. Many of the Eastern and European companies are paying their losses promptly, and these funds furnish our merchants with money to purchase goods, and to capitalists who are preparing to build. THE first of the Utah adultery cases, against Hawkins, a Mormon elder, has concluded, resulting in a verdict of guilty. The punishment is imprisonment for a term of not less than three years, nor more than twenty years, or a fine of not over one thousand dollars, or both, in the discretion of the court. The court may, therefore, if the judge thinks it best to do so, let the culprit off with only a fine. But it is likely the punishment of the leading Mormons will be somewhat severe. The stigma of imprisonment will go a great way toward breaking up the practice of polygamy. Beside, Judge McKean's disposition will not, probably, be any more merciful on account of the Mormon threats. The Mormons have threatened that they will resist any attempt to imprison or lay hands upon the persons of their chiefs; and they have boasted that the United States officials dare not imprison their elders and priests. It becomes, therefore, a sort of necessity as a test of the power of the national government in Utah—a question whether the authority of the United States or that of the Mormon Church is supreme—to show these defiant Mormons that the penalties of the law, however severe, can be, and will be, executed in Utah, and that they must humble their proud heads before the higher authority of the Republic.—Detroit Post. A PETITION was received at the executive mansion to-day, five feet long, signed by the women of Utah, protesting against polygamy and urging effective measures to suppress the practice in that territory. THE wild animals in the burned forests of Michigan are without a home, and many of them were victims of the devouring flames. The squirrels, who always take to a tree when danger is apparent, only hurried to the branches of the trees to be caught in a flame of fire. Many can now be seen with scorched feet and singed bodies roaming over a desolate forest. The deer, which were very numerous in this section, have been badly burned, especially their feet, and wander about as lonely, homeless creatures. A HORRIBLE epidemic has broken out in Kurdistan. Its symptoms closely resemble the plague. Tumors under the armpits, a characteristic of the London infection of 1665, purple stains on the skin, bloodshot eyes, and almost unexceptional fatality are the prominent signs. Eld. Andrews' Articles.
By J. H. WAGGONER
We trust all the readers of the Review will give the articles of Bro. Andrews careful examination. They contain sound arguments for the truth of the Sabbath; they show the weakness of the most plausible positions of our opponents, and thoroughly expose the unfair and uncandid course of Eld. T. M. Preble. On the strength of Mr. Preble’s assertions, many have reported that Bro. Andrews had not been candid in his quotations in his History of the Sabbath. If they are candid themselves, they will appreciate the evidence which Bro. Andrews gives of Eld. Preble’s unfairness. Bro. Andrews will not only expose his accuser, but fully vindicate the correctness of his History. We call special attention to the article in this week’s paper, which most clearly exposes the deception practiced by Eld. Preble. J. H. WAGGONER. Overcoming Evil Through Love
If you cannot overcome an evil, do not therefore justify the evil: many times strength might have been given to the erring to overcome, if they had not in their despair set themselves against truth and justice. Carnality writes out the faults of others, love dwells upon their virtues. JOS. CLARKE. “Can ye not discern the signs of the times?” The Great Fires Supernatural.
Those who were exposed to the terrible tornado during which Chicago, Peshtigo, Manistee, White Rock, and other towns on Lake Michigan and Huron were burned testify nearly unanimously that “the air seemed to be on fire.” These words are almost invariably used in describing the phenomena. The fire did not spread gradually from tree to tree and house to house, but a great sheet of flame overcoming them like the clouds, and moving with the rapidity of a hurricane, rushed upon them without warning. It surrounded them. The atmosphere seemed filled with fire. Many people who inhaled the hot air fell dead. Corpses were found without a trace of fire upon them, or even upon the clothes which still covered them. There were frequently no marks of fire among the adjacent trees and fences. Many were killed in compact masses as if by a blast of death. They were found huddled together away from trees and buildings. Fish were killed in the streams by the intense heat. Many of these people believed that the last day had come; as well they might. The roaring of the whirlwind which preceded the blaze sounded enough like the last trump to suggest a prelude to the final catastrophe. The black midnight sky suddenly burst into flame. The flying brands might be easily mistaken for falling stars, and the vision of the apocalypse be reproduced before their terror-stricken eyes. “The moon became as blood. And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs when she is shaken of a mighty wind. And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together.” The imagination of those horrified people could without difficulty see prophecy fulfilled in the terrors which encompassed them.—Detroit Post. The Ku Klux in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S. C., Oct. 21.—Information has been received here from York and the adjoining counties of Spartanburg and Chester, stating that there is great excitement there owing to the summary proceeding of the United States Marshal and troops. Forty-four citizens have been arrested and crammed in jail, which is already full of Negroes. Several hundred citizens have deserted their homes in consequence of the wholesale arrests and sought refuge in the woods until an opportunity presents itself to seek safety in more distant flight. A reign of terror exists in that entire section, and depredations are being committed on the property of citizens who have fled, by Negroes and other evil disposed persons. A fight is said to have taken place on Broad River, between a band of Ku Klux and United States troops, and the conflict was so severe that reinforcements have been called for. WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.—Advices received here from South Carolina state that at Spartanburg, on Wednesday evening last, a band of Ku Klux consisting of the chief and 27 members surrendered to United States Marshal Johnson with their arms and disguises. Up to Friday morning 70 arrests had been made in the vicinity of that town alone. Spartanburg is known to be the headquarters for that Congressional district. Arrests have been made at other counties, but the number is not known here. Attorney General Ackerman is still with Col. Merrill. A number of well-known citizens are missing, including Mr. Lyle, member of the legislature, who is reported to be the chief of the Klan for that district. Among those who have disappeared are two or three clergymen known for their strong rebel proclivities. The officers of the law are proceeding steadily with their work, and before the arrests are made they will, it is affirmed, show the existence of a deep and wide conspiracy against the State, the laws, and all who sustain them. Most of the Ku Klux refugees are known to have gone to Georgia, where the order is quite strong. The Grand Cyclone for that state is believed to be the son-in-law of Robert Toombs. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Quarterly meeting of the S. D. Adventists of Licking Co., Ohio, at Appleton, commencing in the evening, Friday, Nov. 17, 1871. Any one wishing to be met at Utica or Newark depots will please send us word in time. Jesse B. T. Nichols, Clerk. Monthly meeting for Western New York, at Olcott, Nov. 11 and 12. T. H. Lindsley. Monthly meeting for the churches of Oakland, Little Prairie, and Johnstown, Wis., at Johnstown, Nov. 11 and 12, 1871. D. B. Staples. Oceanna, town of Grant, Sabbath and first-day, Nov. 4 and 5, where Bro. West may appoint. Joseph Bates. West Bolton, Vt., Nov. 11 and 12. Meetings will commence Friday evening. Church organization will be attended to. All the brethren and sisters in Jericho and Bolton are requested to attend. A. C. and D. T. Bourdeau. Monthly meeting at Woodstock, Sabbath and first-day, Nov. 11 and 12, commencing Sabbath evening at half-past six. The brethren at Portland and Falmouth, and all the scattered brethren, are cordially invited to attend. Geo. W. Barker. Bro. Byington expects to attend quarterly meeting at Greenbush, Mich., Nov. 11, 12. By request, I will attend the next monthly meeting of the Jackson church at Parma, the first Sabbath in November. J. H. Waggoner. Books, Pamphlets, Tracts, &c.,
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By Uriah Smith
The majority of the inhabitants of Newfoundland favor annexation to the United States; the minority oppose it. The minority are Protestants, the majority are Roman Catholics. Dr. J. P. Newman, in the Methodist of Oct. 21, 1871, explains this disposition on the part of the people. He says: “One of the leading priests came on board the Congress and enthusiastically exclaimed: ‘I hope soon to see the American flag wave over this island.’” And he continues: “In their enthusiasm there is something more than love for our institutions. It is the policy of the Catholic church to push the annexation, not only of Newfoundland, but of Central and South America, together with the islands of the sea, where Catholics are in power, and thereby increase their numerical and political strength in the councils of our nation.” This is the idea now uppermost in the Catholic world to get the control of this government. Losing power and prestige in the old world, that church now looks to this nation as the only hope. It would be to them a very gratifying compensation for their loss of supremacy in Europe, if they could secure it upon this continent.