Review and Herald, Vol. 38, No. 2.
The Breadth of the Earth; or, the East and the WestPage 1
Earlier text: Abhorrence of the JewsUp and be doing, for the time is brief,
And life is frail as the autumn leaf,
To God and thy better self be true,
Do with thy might what thou find'st to do. Though the day is bright and the sun is high,
Ere long 'twill fade from the glowing sky,
While the evening shadows darkly fall:
There's a time for rest, it will come to all. The harvest is white, and the field is wide;
And thou at thy ease may'st not abide.
The reapers are few and far between;
And death is abroad, with his sickle keen. O, think of the Master worn and faint,
Whose meek lips uttered no complaint,
Who toiled for thee 'mid the noontide heat,
And sought no rest for his weary feet. Of a Father's wrath, he drank the wine,
And bore his cross to lighten thine.
Go forth and labor! A crown awaits
The faithful servant, at Heaven's high gates. For a death of shame the Saviour died,
To open those golden portals wide,
That souls, redeemed from the toils of sin,
In pure spotless robes might enter in. Work with thy might, ere the day of grace
Is spent, and the night steals on apace.
The Master has given his pledge divine:
Who winneth souls like the stars shall shine. I RETURNED from Tennessee to Lancaster, Owen Co., Ind., in May. Here is where we held a course of lectures last season with the tent, and quite a number came out on the truth. We left Bro. Randolph to follow up the work, establish meetings, and help them till they were firmly grounded in the truth and had strength to stand alone. Bro. R. was taken sick and could not fill his appointments, as arranged, and these brethren received but little help; but to their credit and commendation, they arranged prayer and Sabbath meetings, and when we returned we found them steadfast and at work in earnest in the cause. I learned on returning that the Disciple church in that place had tried to hold a continued meeting, but could effect but little, on account of the “mist or fog of Adventism” on the minds of the people. Their minister therefore gave out word that he would clear it up and settle their minds, giving our brethren a special invitation to come and hear him. They accordingly went, and heard—instead of candid dealing with our views—a tirade of abuse from the beginning to the end of his discourse. After making many false assertions concerning us, he threw out challenges and affirmed that he would meet me on the kingdom question. On learning these facts, I decided, after carefully considering the matter, that it would be better to accept the challenge. I therefore stated as subjects for debate, the kingdom, the law, and the state of the dead. These were accepted, and after a few days' search, Eld. Wm. F. Treat, of Bloomington, Ind., was found willing to discuss the above-named questions with me. The man who “cleared up the fog and mist of Adventism” for them, would meet me but one day on each question. I did not feel satisfied with this amount of time, but could get him no longer. We had a large attendance, and as near as I can learn outside of Eld. Treat's special church members and friends, who are few, the truth has gained a clear victory. I found him an old hand at discussion, this being about the twenty-fourth or fifth he had engaged in. He seemed determined to gain his points, even though by unfair means. The people of their own accord raised $25.00 for us to defray the expenses of the discussion. A leading man of the place has since taken a firm stand in favor of the truth, and is keeping all the commandments. I labored a week or two among them, and some five have taken hold with the brethren there; so the truth is on the gain. We picked the tent and held the discussion in it, but have since moved it to Bowling Green, the county seat of Clay Co. Bro. Sands Lane and Ezra Brackett are laboring with it. I have been spending some ten days with the brethren in Howard Co., organizing, and putting things in working order. We have felt much of the blessing of God with us, for which we would truly praise him. I feel of good courage to press on and do all I can to forward the cause of present truth. E. B. LANE. Cattaraugus Co., N. Y.
By Robert F. Cottrell
ANOTHER monthly meeting at Randolph is just closed. Some were present from E. Otto, Cottage, and Cherry Creek. The testimonies in our social meetings indicate, generally, a growth in grace. And though the enemy has wrought powerfully in this place against the cause, yet there seems to be a good and increasing interest without. The Lord will cause the truth to triumph yet in this place, if the few that have received it will venture fully upon it, live it out, and unitedly labor to let their light shine. We have removed our appointment from the first Sabbath in the month, so that brethren in Allegany Co., who have theirs on the first Sabbath, may come and meet with the brethren here. Come over, brethren, and help us. I intended to have gone from this meeting to visit the friends in Eldred, Pa., but receiving an invitation to a new field at Onoville in the town of South Valley, Cattaraugus Co., I have concluded to go there first. Wait a little, friends at Eldred, I hope to come to you this summer. Obituary Notices.
By Joseph Harvey Waggoner
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. DIED, in Fremont, Saginaw Co., May 31, Lucretia, wife of Walden Guilford, aged forty years. Sister Lucretia was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y. She professed religion at the age of twelve, and kept the Sabbath about twelve years. Her exemplary life won the respect and esteem of all, and gives assurance that she sleeps in Jesus, to be waked immortal when he appears. Funeral in St. Charles, Mich. Alone in Obeying the Truth
By L. J. Belnap
SISTER L. J. BELNAP writes: I am alone in my family, and have no one to encourage me on in obeying the truth, but thus far through the grace of my Heavenly Father have been enabled to keep pace with the remnant. I love the truth and I love the Sabbath. I have not often the privilege of meeting with those of our faith, but feel thankful for the privileges I do enjoy. I receive the REVIEW with joy; and its communications are heart-cheering. I expect, if faithful, ere long to see all those who are so nobly advocating and defending the truth. I feel daily to praise the Lord for what he has done for me. If I go alone and am not permitted to hear one cheering voice or receive one encouraging word, I shall go trusting in One that is able to save. Oh! that more would awake to life, break loose from Satan’s snare, and lay hold of eternal life before it is too late. WHEN the Roman soldiers, at the sacking of Jerusalem, rushed into the temple to despoil it, they found no images of gold and silver like those they were familiar with in their heathen temples. They cried out jeeringly that Jews were worshipers of the clouds. So the devotion of Christ's people often seems to the men of this world. People whose judgment they respect in other matters, they consider slightly, but harmlessly, insane in matters of religion. The deep things of God they cannot comprehend, because “they are spiritually discerned.” It is as if a blind man should speak of the folly of those who believed in such a thing as sunshine. St. Augustine mentions a heathen once saying to him, as he pointed to the sun, to his idol gods, and various objects about them, “Here are my gods, where is thine?” upbraiding him with worshiping a God he could not see. St. Augustine answered, “I show you not my God, not because I have not one to show, but because you have not eyes to see him.” The joys of the Christian are incomprehensible to those who have not tasted them, and yet they are the only true ones in the universe. To live by faith is a better portion, even for this life, than to dine with Dives every day. “All this and Christ too!” said an aged saint, as she supped on a crust and a cup of cold water. Her face was aglow with love and gratitude, as she acknowledged all as coming from her Father's hand. Is not such a spirit better than a princely revenue? It sweetens every mercy to know that God sends it. It takes the sting from every ill to feel that it is but for a moment, that soon all “sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”—S. S. Times. Smith's Mills, N. Y.
By Frederick Wheeler
THE monthly meeting at Smith’s Mills, June 10 and 11, was one of interest and, I trust, of profit to the church. A good representation of believers from different parts of the county were present, also a goodly number of others both on Sabbath and first-day. Four discourses were given, one by Eld. Taylor, one by the writer, and two by sister Ross, which were listened to with interest. On first-day morning, we held a business meeting to consider the subject of organization. After remarks by different brethren, the brethren at Smith’s Mills thought best for the present to unite with the West Monroe church rather than to have a separate organization, and to alternate in our Sabbath meetings, our places of worship being about four miles apart. Two were baptized, and ten gave in their names and were received by vote as members of the church at West Monroe. Others we expect will soon go forward and unite with the church. West Monroe, June 15, 1871. The Work of the Enemy.
By H. F. PHELPS
It seems to have been the great work of the enemy of souls all along, to create a distrust in the minds of men as to the truth of the blessed word of God. Long time ago, when Jeremiah spoke the word of the Lord to the people, a wicked prince, inspired by the wicked one, no doubt, showed his contempt for the words that were read to him by commanding the leaves to be cut out and burned in the fire. But was this the end? No; the book was re-written, and many more things were added of threatened judgments unless the people turned from their wicked ways. The church of Rome has ever been opposed to the word of God, and there was a time when they had so nearly destroyed it that there were very few copies remaining. France, a nation of infidels, made war upon the two witnesses, the Old and New Testaments, and for three years and a half, the Bible was trampled in the dust, religion cast out as an abominable thing, not worthy the respect of civilized beings, God's name blasphemed in a most daring manner, sacrifice offered to the goddess of reason who was represented by a woman of ill-fame. But was this the end? No. There followed such a revolution as people of those days were not often witnesses of. The streets of the great city ran blood; and such was the condition of society, that the senate was glad to recall the good old Bible in hopes of a better state of things. But as to how far, as a nation, she has accepted of the teachings of the Bible may be seen in the fact that she is known as infidel France still. And even now may she not be tasting of the contents of that bitter cup which will be given to all who discard the word of God? Notwithstanding these efforts, we see the Bible has been especially preserved. It is printed in the language of every known nation under heaven; and millions of copies are sent broadcast over the land. But it is reserved for the generation, in this enlightened age, the last part of the nineteenth century, to witness the last great masterpiece of Satan against the word of the God of Israel. I speak of spiritualism. And who can deny it, as it has unfolded itself? See how bold, how defiant, numbering its converts by millions, among all classes, high and low, rich and poor, kings and nobles, priests and people, all giving heed to this siren song of Satan. It needs but a slight acquaintance with its teachings to convince almost any one that it must come from the nethermost parts of the infernal regions. Their public speakers openly denounce the Bible, striking right at the foundation of all society, both religious and moral. These things are too well known to need any proof. Those who have the light of truth must raise their warning voice against it. May the Lord deliver the honest every where from the terrible delusions of these last days. And let us be aware of the fact that we are not beyond Satan's reach, and let us watch and be sober. H. F. PHELPS. It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentional lying, that there is so much falsehood in the world. Another Reason
By Jos. Clarke
WHY many should write for the REVIEW, is, that those who have written for years, feel as though they need some assistance. I know a man who feels it a pleasant duty to write weekly; yet he is paying fifty dollars interest on borrowed money, and has but a moderate income to pay from. He takes the best of his time in planting time, in hoeing time, in harvest time, to write; and feels that it can not be omitted, even in pressing work. Now, if the Office were crowded with matter for the papers, he might find time to put in an acre or two more of corn, or of wheat, or of oats, and thus his debt be soon paid; but no; the rich must not lose time, so the poor must stand in the gap, whatever be the result to him, or else more burden be laid upon the editors. But how does it happen that the church does not furnish the kind of help Bro. White needs? Look at Cincinnatus, the Roman patriot who was found ploughing, by the committee sent by the Roman Senate to call him to deliver his country. Did he hesitate and waver? No! no! How many hours did it take to decide? Not one. His answer was direct; his preparations were soon made; and his farm was soon left in the care of others. Is this cause less in your eyes than the Roman commonwealth was, in the mind of Cincinnatus? If so, may Heaven pity you. There are those who would soon go, if called; but they are not the ones needed at this time. It is you who are called to sacrifice at this time. Will you do it, and live forever? or will you weakly, foolishly sit down in Satan’s easy chair, and take him for your pay? Nearing Home.
By H. S. Gurney
SOON we shall get home, sweet home! glorious reflections! Here, are trials, and conflicts severe, the eye is dimmed, and all the senses shocked, at the utterances of woe from every quarter; but faith looks up. The signs of the times bid us look up and lift up our heads, for our redemption draws near. There is comfort. There is joy unspeakable, and full of glory. Here, are joy and pleasure all mixed with sorrow, discomfort, and uncertainty; not so in Heaven. Why is it necessary to urge men to comply with reasonable conditions in order to obtain a purchased possession? Oh! we will lay aside every weight and run to obtain the prize. We will be temperate in all things. We will deny self. We will labor to enter that rest eternal. We will follow the lovely pattern, Jesus, who says, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” If we are heavy laden, the promise is, “My grace is sufficient for you.” The willing and the obedient shall eat the good of the land. They will ride upon the high places of the earth, and be fed with the heritage of Jacob; and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of God. Who is to sit down with these? The bidden guests to the supper of the Lamb. I am unworthy to be of that company; but Jesus came to save such. I will try to trust him and fulfill all the written conditions, that I may enter into life. Overcoming.
By H. S. Zoller
THIS work is going on. God is not leaving his people; he is reaching out after them in tender mercy. One after another is obtaining greater, and still greater, victory over sin. Here a little mastery and there a little, day after day will eventually bring the honest ones into the perfect liberty of Christ. Let us take courage, dear brethren and sisters, and press on perseveringly in hope that we may obtain the crown of everlasting life. Peace in Obeying the Truth
By L. H. Winslow
BRO. L. H. WINSLOW writes from Warren Co., Iowa: I have found a sweet peace in obeying the truth which I never experienced before. I want to realize more the straitness of the way that leads to eternal life. It is my greatest desire to see others rallying around the standard of truth; for the day of preparation for the great tribunal is short. Courage, dear brethren and sisters. Soon we shall see our Saviour coming with all the holy angels. It Is only a Prayer-meeting.
VERY true. There will be no sermon from a favorite minister; no instrumental music. The house will not be crowded, and the few that will be there will not be dressed in their best attire. The prayers that will be offered are not likely to be clothed in accurate and eloquent language, and it is quite probable that many of the hymns sung will be pitched a note too high or too low. It is only a prayer-meeting, a meeting like those held in the days of Malachi, whose proceedings were noted down by the Lord in the book of remembrance kept before him; like that one held by the disciples in the upper room which preceded the great pentecostal revival; like those noticed in the book of the Acts, when the assembled disciples were filled with the Holy Ghost, and prison doors were opened and captives released in answer to their prayers. It is only a prayer-meeting—only an appointment which the risen and exalted Saviour has made with his disciples; only a time when God “hearkens,” listens attentively, that he may hear the holy converse of his people, and when the baptism of the Holy Ghost descends upon waiting souls. It is only a prayer-meeting—only a place where the sorrowing find comfort, and the troubled obtain peace; where the weak are strengthened, and the weary rested; where Christian sympathy is kept alive, and Christian work receives a fresh impulse. It is only the place where the church is put in communication with the throne of grace, and draws down spiritual life for itself, and revival blessings for the region around. It is only the nurse, the manifestation and the measure of a church's life, the mightiest agency for good that God has intrusted to his people. It is only a prayer-meeting. My brother, do n't say that again.—Sel. Papal Independence and Italian Authority
By Sel.
Victor Emanuel is likely to find that the guaranties of papal independence in Rome are unsafe to his own government. Already fugitives from justice are taking refuge in the Vatican. Rome is just now excited about an affair of this sort. Padre Curci, a notable Jesuit preacher, who had flagrantly transgressed the privileges of the pulpit by assailing the family of Victor Emanuel, and more especially by calumniating Princess Margherita, Italy’s future queen, when prosecuted for his libel, crossed the Tiber, and under the broad wing of the spiritual independence, continues to defy the civil sword. The pope’s counselors are too rash to suffer him to dwell quietly in the holy city under Italian rule. Collisions of authority are inevitable, and the end will be the banishment of the papal court from the soil of Italy.—Sel. CHAS. B. REYNOLDS
By Chas. B. Reynolds
DIED, of typhoid fever, June 7, 1871, sister Lydia Morey, aged fifty-two years, wife of Bro. Aaron Morey, of Ridge Road, Niagara Co., N. Y. Sister Morey embraced the truth during meetings held at the Hess Road last winter. She fell asleep in peace, cheered by the hope of having part in the first resurrection, and praying that she might then meet husband and all her children. Funeral discourse from Rev. 20: 6. Death of C. C. Blanchard
By Wm. J. Haynes
DIED, in South Norridgewock, Me., May 28, 1871, of congestion of the lungs, Bro. C. C. Blanchard, aged sixty-one years. Bro. Blanchard was one of the first to embrace the third angel’s message under the preaching of Elds. Andrews and Cornell while the tent was pitched in Norridgewock, six years ago this coming fall. We have laid him away in hope, trusting that he will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection, clothed with immortality. AMOS AMBURN
By Amos Amburn
DIED in La Porte City, Iowa, on the 18th of May, 1871, of congestion of the brain, Dallas, son of William and Jane Ings, aged five years, one month and seventeen days. For one so young, little Dallas seemed to have an uncommon knowledge of, and love for, the truth. His sweet voice was often heard singing these beautiful words, “In a little while, we all shall be there;
Oh! be hopeful, be joyful, till then,
And a crown of bright glory we’ll wear.” An appropriate and comforting discourse was delivered on the occasion of his funeral from 2 Kings 4:26, by Elder Hoyt, Presbyterian. I compare, says John Newton, the troubles we have to undergo in the course of a year to a great bundle of fagots, far too heavy for us to lift. But God does not require us to carry the whole at once. He mercifully unties the bundle, and gives us first one bundle, which we are to carry to-day, and then another, which we are to carry to-morrow, and so on. This we might easily manage, if we would only take the burden appointed for us each day; but we choose to increase our troubles by carrying yesterday’s stick over again to-day, and adding to-morrow’s burden to our load before we are required to bear it. William Jay puts the same truth in another way. We may consider the year before us a desk containing three hundred and sixty-five letters addressed to us—one for each day announcing its trials and prescribing its employments, with an order to open daily but the letter for the day. Now we may be strongly tempted to unseal beforehand some of the remainder. This, however, would only serve to embarrass us, while we should violate the rule our Owner and Master has laid down for us: “Take, therefore, no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.” WHAT the sculptor is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul. The figure of a statue is in the block, the sculptor only finds it. IT is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige many that are not so. HOLD on to your tongue when you are ready to swear, lie, or speak harshly. 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THE whole number of insurgents executed since the capture of Paris is 18,000. ROME, June 18.—A plot for the assassination of the pope has been discovered. It was concocted in London, Florence, and Paris, by members of the International Society. The assassination was planned to take place yesterday. A SPECIAL dispatch from Brussels says the civic courts were compelled to intervene for the preservation of peace, with their bayonets, and several of the rioters were hurt. Members of the International Society are said to be the authors of the outbreak against the friends of the pope. NEW YORK, June 19.—A correspondent, writing to the Turkish Journal, from Tabreez, says: “The details which reach us here of the destitution and misery which the drought of last year caused in the central and southern provinces of Persia are perfectly heartrending. That people are dying of hunger in the streets of the capital is a minor phase of the terrible calamity in Khorassan. Parents are selling their children as slaves to the Turcomans in order to keep them alive, and in Ispahan, as is said, men have been seized in the act of digging up corpses to serve as food for their starving families. In Shiraz, Kerman, and Yezd, the wretched sufferers endeavor to support life on grass and roots which they may find in the neighborhood, and, as might be expected, pestilence follows hard on the footsteps of famine. Between them, half of the kingdom is becoming rapidly depopulated.” NEW YORK, June 19.—Last night, at five minutes past ten o’clock, there was a severe shock of earthquake on the north shore of Long Island, in Brooklyn, on the hill, and in Staten Island. These reports indicate a wave whose center was probably further east, somewhere in New England. LONDON, June 20.—A Times’ special dispatch says the members of the International Society are distributing electoral manifestoes. The Journal states that the proceedings of the society cause uneasiness to the Belgian Government, and that garrisons have been reinforced. VERSAILLES, June 20.—In the Assembly, to-day, during the debate on the loan bills, Thiers made a statement of the financial condition of the country. He said the German war had cost France three milliards of francs. The deficit for the fiscal year of 1871 reached 1,631,000,000 francs, but of this amount the Bank of France had advanced to the government 1,330,000,000 francs, so that the immediate deficiency for the year was reduced to 301,000,000 francs, but to this must be added 436,000,000 francs for expenses since incurred in the suppression of the insurrection in Paris. The total deficiency of 737,000,000 francs Thiers proposed to meet by imposing new taxes. The situation, he said, was difficult, but not disastrous. On Sunday, June 17, the Germans celebrated their victories over the French by thanksgiving and praise in the churches. By a notable coincidence, accidental or voluntary, this day was the anniversary of Waterloo, where the Prussians took so prominent a part in overthrowing the first Empire of France, as they have in demolishing the second. Note from Bro. Cornell.
By M. E. Cornell
I wish to say to my friends through the Review that, in the good providence of God, I arrived safely in San Francisco the 17th inst. in good spirits. I was met by Bro. M. G. Kellogg before reaching the city, and was surprised to learn that they had the tent pitched in this great city and had commenced lectures; so I am ushered into active labor at once. Four lectures have been given. The tent is crowded, and the interest good. I am glad to report that my courage is good; and I esteem it a happy privilege to unite once more with Bro. Loughborough, my former fellow-laborer, in this good work. Seventeen years have passed since we together run the first tent used among our people. I am encouraged at finding the brethren here in good courage. I would say to friends in Oregon and Washington Territory, that I shall probably remain here three or four months, as it seems to be duty to join with Bro. Loughborough and Kellogg in the tent enterprise here. My address for four weeks to come will be San Francisco, California. M. E. CORNELL. Testimony, No. 20.
By R. F. COTTERILL
THIS contains instructions and admonitions of great importance and thrilling interest. How gratefully should we receive and carefully heed the voice of God to us. They will not be unheeded and in vain to those who believe in God and are willing to do his will in all things. In reading that part which relates to the proper manner of observing the Sabbath, I was struck with the perfect harmony between the instruction and the ninety-second Psalm, the inspired title of which is, “A Psalm or song for the Sabbath day.” The works of God, are celebrated by the Sabbath. Says the psalmist, “For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work; I will triumph in the works of thy hands. O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.” To be shut up within walls built by human hands, and thus shut ourselves away from the works of God during the whole of the Sabbath, is evidently a great mistake. The Sabbath may be made a delight to the young, as well as to the old. R. F. COTTERILL. The post-office address of Eld. E. B. Lane, for a few weeks, will be Bowling Green, Clay Co., Ind. Safety in New York and Texas
HORACE GREELEY expresses his belief that more violence occurs now in New York City than in Texas, and that life and property are more safe in the latter State than in his own city. Incendiarism Entering France
Twenty-five hundred women, convicted of sprinkling buildings with petroleum and setting them on fire, have been sentenced to banishment from France to New Caledonia, a French island. At the same time, it is announced that Gambetta, of balloon fame, the Minister who made himself so notorious for his absurd proclamations while the Germans were besieging Paris, is about to return to France. This being the case, about as much incendiarism is going into France as they are sending out. The Pope’s Intended Flight to Corsica
It is said upon the entry of King Victor Emanuel into Rome the pope will at once go to Corsica. MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD.
| LEAVE. |
MAIL. |
DAY EXP. |
EVE. EXP. |
PACIF. EX. |
|---|
| Detroit, |
7:00 A.M. |
9:00 A.M. |
5:25 P.M. |
9:00 P.M. |
| Battle Creek, |
12:50 P.M. |
1:25 P.M. |
11:15 P.M. |
2:00 A.M. |
| Chicago, Arr., |
8:05 P.M. |
7:05 P.M. |
6:30 A.M. |
8:00 A.M. |
Chicago, .... 6:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 5:15 P.M. 9:00 P.M.
Battle Creek, 12:50 P.M. 2:52 P.M. 11:15 P.M. 2:55 A.M.
Detroit, Arr. 6:30 P.M. 6:45 P.M. 3:35 A.M. 7:25 A.M. Palace sleeping cars on all night trains. Trains connect at Detroit with the Great Western Road, for all points East. GRAND RIVER VALLEY DIVISION.