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Review and Herald, Vol. XXX, No. 20

THE LAST WORK OF THE TRUE CHURCH.

Earlier text: News and Miscellany.

The friend who is sending us copies of the Saint Paul Daily Press, containing articles on the Sunday question, will please accept our thanks. The article on this subject in another column is from that paper of Oct. 2, 1867. It shows that in the popular churches the current is setting strongly toward compulsion in the observance of their institutions.

The course of people in these last days reminds us strongly of the description given in the Revelation of certain nations who, though brought under the terrible scourge of God, repented not to give him glory. In times calculated to cause the greatest depression, distress and mourning, people manifest the most gayety, lightness, extravagance, and folly. Can anything give a sadder view of the infatuation of the present generation? A writer speaking of the late scourge of yellow fever in New Orleans, fears it will lead to no serious reflections on the part of the people, and adds:—“It is said that the winter succeeding the summer of 1857, when ten thousand persons had died of the fever, was the gayest winter ever known in the Crescent City; and it is to be feared, that were it announced to-day that the epidemic had entirely passed away, the city to-morrow would be a scene of worldly festivity. The churches would hardly be open, and if opened, but poorly attended.”

WATER TRIUMPHANT. Water does now and then, either accidentally or providentially, get a chance to show its superiority over mineral or vegetable poisons, in arresting the progress of disease. During the fatal prevalence of the yellow fever in New Orleans the past summer, the following incident is said to have occurred:—

Near the residence of a friend of mine, a policeman, who had recently married an Irish woman, was taken suddenly and desperately ill. In vain his wife endeavored to “sweat” him, and in her despair gave herself up to drink. In a state of intoxication, she came into the sick man’s room, and threw a pail of water upon him; he remonstrated, but the woman threatened his life. He then arose, and went to the corner, blew his whistle, called a policeman, to whose custody he committed his drunken wife, and then returned to his bed, and is now on duty again.”—Rev. Dr. Newman, in Methodist.

How many others might likewise have now been on duty again, instead of falling victims to the disease, if they had received treatment any where near as sensible as this which was administered by a drunken Irish-woman!

In Review, No. 17, p. 269, article “Palestine and the Jews,” first line, for increasing read unceasing. Although the advocates of the Age-to-come have not ceased to promulgate their errors, it is gratifying to know that their efforts have not increased for some years past. On the contrary, as the light of present truth has shown out more clearly and fully exposed the fallacy of their system, they have been less boastful and vaunting. We have reason to rejoice over this, for it was a specious deception in which many were being ensnared. J. H. W.

Acknowledgement.

By A. S. HUTCHINS.

WHILE in Allegan Co. I unexpectedly received from the friends there the following sums of money, for which they have my sincere thanks. I hope and pray they may have their reward in Heaven for this act of love and benevolence. I will try to use the means to the glory of God.

Brethren and friends in Monterey, $49.60 In Allegan, 7.75 FROM OTHER PLACES. A. L. Burwell, 1.00 Lucia Morris, 2.00

Oct. 24, 1867.　　　　　　　　　A. S. HUTCHINS.

“The Christian ministry,” says John Newton, “is the worst of all trades, but the best of all professions.”

To Friends in the East.

By A. S. Hutchins

DEAR BRETHREN: I have received in addition to means previously acknowledged for my benefit at the Health Institute, from your liberal hands and hearts, the following amounts of money, for which I feel truly grateful, and earnestly desire that you may have your reward, when every man shall receive a reward according as his works have been.

E. Colby. J. F. Colby. H. W. Barrows. M. Gould. M. N. Cross, each $5.00.

Mary A. Colby $3.00.

A. A. Cross. Jane Cross, each $2.50.

Susan R. Barrows. H. Pierce. D. Wilcox. E. P. Cram. C. C. Drown, each $2.00.

Cynthia Colby. L. Gould. Willie E. Barrows, each $1.00. A. S. Hutchins.

We would say to Bro. Nelson of Alma, Mich. that matters upon which he wrote had better be deferred till we can visit the church.

JAMES WHITE.

ELLEN G. WHITE.

REPORT FROM BRO CORNELL.

By M. E. CORNELL

Since last report I have been holding meetings with the church at Jerome, Michigan. Two more have been added and their number is now twelve. The plan of Systematic Benevolence was adopted and they put down in pledges the amount of $178.12 a year.

They desire to come under the watch care of the Conference till its next session and then be received by delegation. Several others are interested and I hope they will soon see their way clear to come along with this people.

I commence lectures here this evening and continue on indefinitely as the interest may demand.

M. E. CORNELL.

Freeland's Corners, Oct. 17, 1867.

OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH.

By E. G. Stevenson

I had supposed that there had been enough said in regard to the proper observance of the Sabbath, that all who read the Review might be well informed as to its obligations and its duties; but notwithstanding all that has been said, there are some who still engage in worldly conversation on that day. I have heard those professing to be Sabbath-keepers, even while on their way to meeting, conversing about worldly matters.

Now when things of a worldly nature come into our minds, let us stop and consider well the language of the prophet, Isa. lviii, where he says, “If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath,” &c., “not doing thine own ways, nor speaking thine own words, then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord.” Then let us lay aside, on the Sabbath day, everything of a worldly nature, and worship God only. For the end is at hand, and we need a full consecration to God and his work.

E. G. STEVENSON. Mendota, Ill.

A Comparison.

By Adolphus Smith

ONE day we had been removing our stove to our summer kitchen, when a friend called to see our family. We at once began to make excuses for the soiled state of our hands and the sad predicament of our house.

When our friend had gone we made the following moral application of the incident: We are professed children of God, preparing for the glorious appearing of our blessed Saviour. When he comes shall our hands be soiled with evil deeds, our beautiful garments (of righteousness) blackened by contact with this baneful world? Or shall we set our house in order, that when Jesus shall appear, he shall find us “without spot or wrinkle or any such thing.” Help, Lord, or we perish!

ADOLPHUS SMITH.

Ottawa Co., Mich.

Imaginary evils frequently annoy us more than real ones; and he who manfully stands strong amid a host of difficulties almost yields to temptation when the enemy presents an imaginary grievance.

Appointments.

By R. F. Andrews; H. C. Blanchard; John Byington

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

No preventing providence, we will meet with the S. D. A. church at Princeville, in Quarterly Meeting the second Sabbath in November. The meeting will be protracted over two Sabbaths, and longer should the interest demand. Meeting to commence Sabbath evening. R. F. ANDREWS. H. C. BLANCHARD.

Providence permitting I will attend the Monthly Meeting of the brethren in Jackson Co., Mich. Sabbath, Nov. 2. With the church at Bunkerhill, Sabbath, Nov. 9. JOHN BYINGTON.

BUSINESS AND PERSONAL.

A limited space will be given under this head for Business Notices from the brethren, at 20 cents per line for each insertion. Parties must give good reference as to their standing and responsibility.

FARM FOR SALE. The subscriber offers his farm for sale, five miles south of Battle Creek, Mich. It is in a good state of cultivation. The improvements are Frame House, Barn, Corn House, Well, Cistern, &c. Call at the premises, or address Robert Sawyer, Battle Creek, Mich., Box 455.

Business Department.

Not Slothful in Business. Rom. xii. 11.

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Business Notes.

B. F. CARPENTER: You will find the credit to William Stillman in No. 18, present volume.

D. M. CANRIGHT: The Instructor has been sent regularly to B. Welch, Athens, Me.

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Alexander Carpenter $25.00, A H Carpenter 25.00, H Nicola per Eld J White 25.00, Sibyl Whitney 20.00, Emily T Robinson 25.00.

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