Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
Died, in Alma, Gratiot Co., Mich., June 4, 1870, of bronchial consumption, Arthur, infant son of Lyndon A. and Helen W. George, aged 1 year, 1 month and 16 days. He was always a very feeble child, yet the most of the time was very cheerful and happy. We know if faithful we shall meet him again in the morning of the resurrection. Remarks at his funeral by Bro. Chase.
Libbie Blackwood.
Died, in Jackson, Mich., June 13, 1870, Dannie, son of Geo. O. and Addie E. Dickinson, aged 11 months and 24 days.
Died, in Hobart, Lake Co., Indiana, June 8, 1870, of typhoid pneumonia, my dear wife, Lucy M. Spencer, aged 34 years. She expressed herself prepared and willing to die, and she rejoiced in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection.
She was beloved and respected by all who knew her; and a large number of friends attended the funeral. Rev. J. W. Crane, Methodist, spoke from Rom. 14: 8.
I deeply mourn the loss of the loved one, but rejoice in the hope that it will not be long until we shall meet again to rejoice in the assurance of being clothed in immortality.
O. H. Spencer.
Kansas Believer Longs for Fellowship and Ministry
By J. L. Adams
Bro. J. L. Adams writes from Washington Co., Kansas: We have always been favored with great religious privileges, having enjoyed all the meetings and Sabbath-school privileges of the Pilot Grove church, in Iowa. But now, we are away from these, in this new country. I found one of my nieces keeping the Sabbath. She had lived at our house some five years ago, then came to Kansas and commenced to keep the Sabbath by herself; and when I found the REVIEW with her, and we could talk of the truth to each other, it was a feast indeed. We have kind friends all around; but I miss the society of my good brethren. I now wish that I had had a more yielding disposition with my brethren. I need the grace of God to help me, and my family, to so live that we may not dishonor the cause of God and bring his truth into reproach before those here. I think this is a good place for a minister. My neighbors begin to be aroused on the Sabbath, and immortality questions, from our new religion as they call it, and the tracts we have scattered. They say they must have their minister preach on both of these questions. How we wish that some of our brethren who are able to defend the truth could be here at that time.
Sister M. A. Addison on Healing and Consecration
By M. A. Addison
SISTER M. A. ADDISON writes from Litchfield Co., Conn.: Having been raised from a bed of sickness, and great afflictions, not by the skill of man, but by the power of God, I feel to consecrate myself anew to him, to do his will. I would urge all to have faith in God; for his promises are sure. They are all, yea and amen. I have tested them, and know them to be true. For about three months I have been afflicted with sickness, and after trying various remedies and applying to several physicians, and still growing worse until I felt that I was near unto death, I applied to the great Physician, and threw myself upon his all-sustaining mercy; and, blessed be his holy name! he heard and delivered me out of all my troubles; and I am once more on the way to health.
Now I can sing,
“Jesus all the day long,
Is my joy and my song.”
Oh! praise ye him all his people. When I cast myself wholly upon God, and began to look to him for help, I read these words: “When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” And now I have many times asked myself the question, What can I do to strengthen the brethren?
Oh! that the world might taste and see how good the Lord is. What mighty power to save! How can we forget him, and wander, and go astray! Let us heed the sweet pleading voice of the Shepherd, which calls us to return unto him, and leave all our backslidings.
As for me, dear brethren and sisters, I feel that I have been entirely converted anew; and henceforth my whole life shall be consecrated to the work and service of my Lord. My time, my talents, my all, to him I owe. Yes, “I've given all for Christ, he's my all, all, he's my all!”
And if this can strengthen you, I shall feel that I have done what I could. “And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God.” Gal. 2: 20. I feel that I have much to do to get ready for the great day that is drawing near. Let us have on the whole armor. Let us warn sinners to flee from the wrath to come; to flee from the city of destruction, to Christ the Rock. Then let us by love compel them to come in.
Pray for me, that I may keep humble, and have strength to do much for Jesus, improving my time better than I have, that I may be an overcomer and stand at last among those of whom it shall be said, In their mouth was found no guile. It cheers me to read your testimonies from week to week; and I send this in the name of the Lord, trusting that it may cheer and strengthen some lone pilgrim on the way to Mt. Zion.
Bro. L. Martin Reports from Bennington, New Hampshire
BRO. L. MARTIN writes from Bennington, N. H.: Through the tender mercy of God, I am yet spared as a monument of his mercy. I still believe that deliverance is soon coming to all the faithful ones of the earth. Truly this is a solemn time. This is a world of trouble and affliction; but the blessed hope is cheering to the wayworn pilgrim as he sighs for home. My health is quite poor, and it is seldom that I get out to meeting. Sabbath, June 4, we had a good meeting at Peterborough. Our dear Bro. Rodman was there, and quite a number from New Ipswich, Blakeville, and other places. It really seemed good to meet with some of the old, tried friends of the cause, and also some who have embraced the present truth within a year or two past.
It is with pleasure that I read the REVIEW and the Instructor. May God bless all who take part in preparing the papers, and may those who read them be profited, and may the Lord prepare all his dear children for the trials that await them, and may we meet at last to stand on Mount Zion.
Sabbath Keeping Grows in Clarke County, Ohio
Bro. A. Wike writes from Clarke Co., Ohio: Myself and wife commenced keeping the Sabbath. December 11, 1869, it first being introduced to us by Bro. Wm. Cottrell, of Bowersville, Ohio. Afterward a course of lectures was given by A. O. Burrill. The result is that there are at this time, nine adults, besides their families, who are keeping the Sabbath of the Lord, and there is a probability that others will be added to our number yet. Bro. Cottrell comes every few weeks and encourages and instructs us from the word of truth. Bless the Lord.
I feel that everlasting life and eternal happiness depend wholly upon our keeping God’s commandments, and the faith of Jesus. I feel resolved to strive on, hoping that I may overcome all my sins, and receive translation when Jesus comes. We are shut out of meeting-houses and school-houses, but they cannot shut us out of our dwellings as yet. We meet weekly. Pray for the persecuted few that are in Clarke Co., Ohio.
Sister P. M. Johnson on Perseverance and Need of Prayer
SISTER P. M. JOHNSON writes from Marshall Co., Ind.: My course is still onward, although many times tempted to give up on account of the discouragements and loneliness of my pathway through the wilderness of earth; but I trust I never shall, for the love of Christ to a poor sinner like me is infinite, and the forbearance of God is beyond my comprehension; and if I fail of eternal life I know I have none to blame but myself. But I feel great need of the sympathy and prayers of the people of God, and their counsel and instruction, that I may not only overcome, but may walk in truth and righteousness before my children, companion and neighbors, that they may be led to behold the beauties of the truth, and a Christian life.
Sister L. E. Martin on Health Reform
By L. E. Martin
SISTER L. E. MARTIN writes from Montcalm Co. Mich.: I was very much rejoiced when Adventists took hold of the health reform; and I praise God that he has raised up a people that will try to serve him in temperance, and righteousness, and keep the whole law.
Now Is the Accepted Time: Letter from Wood Co., Ohio
By J. Ralston
SR. J. RALSTON writes from Wood Co., Ohio: Now mercy is inviting us. Now Christ is waiting to be gracious, and the Spirit of God is striving with us. Now ministers are calling upon us to turn to God; and now we have the opportunity. Now Christ is to be found. Let us accept the offers of grace now. If we make light of this, God may swear in his wrath that we, like those who anciently fell through unbelief, shall not enter into his rest.
Bro. F. Hall's Testimony of Keeping the Sabbath
Bro. F. Hall writes from Lenawee Co., Mich: It is about a year since I commenced keeping the Sabbath and trying to keep all the commandments of God. We are alone here, and it is quite a cross; but through faith, I am determined to conquer and reign with Christ.
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
The next Monthly Meeting for Western New York will be held with the Olcott church the second Sabbath and first-day in July, 9 and 10. HARMON LINDSAY, Clerk.
The next Monthly Meeting of the churches of Saginaw County, Mich., will be held at Tittabawassee, July 16 and 17. JOHN McGREGOR, Clerk.
The next Quarterly Meeting for the churches of Ransom and Hillsdale, will be held at Ransom Center, Sabbath and first-day, September 3 and 4, 1870. H. A. ST JOHN.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
T. STRINGER: The father of Joseph the husband of Mary, was Jacob. Matt. 1:16. Heli, Luke 3:23, was the father of Mary; and Joseph is here called the son of Heli, because he was the husband of Mary. For it was the custom of the Jews, when the family happened to end with a daughter, to put the name of her husband, instead of hers, into the genealogy. See note to Correspondents in REVIEW No. 25, last volume.
B. B. WARREN: Luke 16:18, 19, introduces two different subjects. Which one do you wish to have examined?
WM. LAWTON: The Methodist elder probably bases his declaration that the first day of the week is called the Sabbath day in the New Testament, on the Greek of Matt. 28:1. But if he will consult Robinson’s lexicon, he will find that Sabbaton after a numeral denoting the day of the week, as in that text, always signifies the whole week. There is nothing in that verse suggesting the idea of the first day of the week except the numeral mian: and Sabbaton after this word, according to both Greenfield and Robinson, signifies the whole week, not any particular day of the week, the particular day being expressed by the numeral. This claim that the first day is called the Sabbath is frequently set up, but it arises either from a perversion or ignorance of the Greek construction.
The other matter you speak of properly pertains to the Publishing Committee, to whom we refer it.
C. R. AUSTIN: We are sorry to say that we find no trace of the letter you speak of, in the Office, and hence conclude it has never been received. We now send the REVIEW to the person you name. There is quite a call for Bro. Andrews’ articles on the Judgment, in pamphlet form; but no action has yet been taken in reference to publishing them.
MRS. A. M. TREADWELL: In looking over your State for the name you enquire for, we find the name of J. L. Adams, at Limestone, Washington Co., and J. M. Adams, at Oskaloosa, Jeff. Co.
JOS. BATES: Bro. Waggoner writes that he cannot, consistently with existing arrangements, meet you at Oakland as you suggest.
New Office Building.
By John Nevins Andrews
IN the REVIEW, Vol. 35, No. 26, Bro. White has spoken of the necessity of an additional building for the business of the Publishing Association. His statement of the case cannot but be satisfactory to the friends of this cause. Yet I esteem it a privilege to use the earliest opportunity to add a few words expressive of my interest in this matter. I have had sufficient opportunity to become very fully acquainted with the crowded condition of our Office of publication. Every part of the Office has become so crowded with work that the erection of a new building has become a matter of necessity. Our work is rapidly increasing in the publishing department, and this is our most efficient agency for the promulgation of the present truth. We cannot therefore afford to suffer our Office of publication to be straitened for room or for means to carry forward its work. We do not lack strength as a people to raise the necessary sum for the new Office building. And our people do not lack confidence in the work to cause them to hesitate in freely giving of their substance for this important enterprise.
The work at Battle Creek is to me very sacred, because I believe it to be the work of God. I therefore feel an interest in it which I do not feel in any business matters of my own. The proposition to erect a second building is one which I have well considered for some months past, and it has my hearty approval.
J. N. ANDREWS.
Look out for Stolen Notes.
We have just received notice from the Treasury Department at Washington, that two thousand ten dollar bills have been stolen from the Treasury, numbered from H3,230,001 to H3,232,000 inclusive. No $10 notes of a number higher than H3,236,000 have been issued. Do not take any $10 bills containing a higher number than the one last named. Notice has been sent to every banker and broker on the continent; and persons presenting any of the stolen bills will be held for examination. A liberal reward is offered to any person through whose instrumentality the thief may be detected.
Our Good Camp-Meeting.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
SURELY we have had a good camp-meeting, and the Lord met with us. The language of all was, “It is good to be here.” It encouraged us to see God’s servants feeling so well and so hopeful in the Lord. We were glad to know that things are beginning to brighten up in all parts of the work.
This was just such a meeting as the friends in Iowa needed to strengthen them and settle them in the work of the Lord. Notwithstanding the severe trials the cause has passed through in this State, probably it never stood as well as now. For this we will thank God. New and rich fields are opening before us, and the Lord is raising up some to go into them.
Sabbath after the camp-meeting I spent with the church at Marion and we had a precious season. The Lord’s free Spirit was with us. This little company have good reason to be much encouraged. The Lord will give them the victory yet.
Bro. White inquires if we shall raise the means for another Office building? Yes, we are rejoiced to hear that it is needed. For one I want a share in it. We are sure our old friends will take hold of this; and here is an excellent chance for those who have lately embraced the truth to show how much they appreciate it. Let us not be backward in this good work.
This week we pitch the tent in Adel, Dallas County, which seems to be a good opening. We hope to be remembered in the prayers of God’s people.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Note from Bro. Matteson.
By John Matteson
I HAVE held meetings here during the last week, and the Lord has worked for us in much mercy. The little church has been greatly revived, and fourteen have been added to their number.
JOHN MATTESON.
Mound City, Kan., June 13, 1870.
Seventh-day Adventist Meetings Near Cazenovia, New York
By A. W. Nourse
Notice.
THE Seventh-day Adventists have engaged the use of a beautiful grove about three miles north of Cazenovia, N. Y., and about nine miles south of Chittenango, R. R. Station; in which, providence permitting, they purpose to hold meetings every Sabbath during the warm season, and have preaching when they can get it. If there are any preachers who are not otherwise engaged, and who can come well recommended, and spend a few Sabbaths with us, their labors will be appreciated. A. W. Nourse.
Opinions, Conscience, and Victory Over Sin
By Jos. Clarke
Items.
OUR opinions on religious matters, are of little consequence to us, or others, unless they affect our lives, and form our characters anew.
We must not mistake the terror of slavish fear for conviction of sin; nor confound our sense of mortification, with humility.
People who deceive others, have first deceived themselves.
A tender conscience is preserved by obeying its dictates implicitly. It can be soon perverted by violating it.
A victory over sin must have its seat and conflict in the affections, or be fought over again; otherwise it is no victory. Exterior means are a help in the beginning of warfare; but it must be completed by an act of the free will, from choice. JOS. CLARKE.
The Life and Moral Axioms of Confucius
We are requested by Mr. M. R. K. Wright to state to our readers that we have just printed for him a work entitled, “The Life and Moral Axioms of Confucius, the Chinese Philosopher.” This book is an exposition of the moral doctrines taught by Confucius, and made practical in the worship as well as in the social relations, and governmental administration of the Mongolian Race. The first thirty-five pages are devoted to a sketch of the life of Confucius, the remaining twenty-nine to his moral precepts. Those who have a curiosity to learn something of a noted personage who lived 500 years before Christ, and to see what moral precepts are discoverable by that light of nature which Paul says that all men possess, Rom. 2: 14, 15, will find that curiosity gratified by this pamphlet. The work contains 64 pages, our large pamphlet size. Price 50cts. Address M. R. K. Wright, Middleville, Barry Co., Mich.
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