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Earlier text: THE MESSAGE FROM THE SANCTUARY

The Cause Still on the March

By Moses Hull

From Bro. Hull.

Bro. Smith: The good cause is still on the march. I have been holding a series of meetings at White Breast, Lucas Co., which resulted in the advancement of the cause. There were ten precious souls at that place who decided to keep all the commandments of God. Others confessed the truth, but would not obey for fear of the people; while others are still examining, not willing to start too quick. May the Lord help them to come out on the truth.

The brethren in this place meet three times a week. Last night I had the privilege for the first time of meeting with them in social meeting, and truly we had a glorious time. Our hearts were cheered as we mingled our voices together in singing, praying and comforting each other with words of exhortation. Many of us are determined by the help of God to purchase the tried gold.

But O, how the Devil rages! It hurts him so to have men desert his army and keep the commandments of God. He seems perfectly willing that we should keep nine of them; but when we "seal the law," the wrath of the dragon is manifested, and I find that there are very few of Babylon's preachers who are not agents through which the devil works.

I live in Decatur city. The brethren here will pay house-rent and find provisions for my family, and another preacher's family if they will move to this place and go with a tent; or the brethren at Afton (thirty miles north of here) will see that a preacher's family do not suffer if left in their care. Cannot some brother come over and help us?

M. Hull.

Decatur City, Iowa, Apr. 22d, 1858.

Extracts from Letters.

Sister S. A. Hastings writes from New Ipswich, N. H., May 2d, 1858: "The past Winter has been a profitable season to me. I have had such an experience as I never had before. God has done a great work for me, and I have great reason to praise him. I have gained such victories in prayer, as once would have astonished me. I feel undeserving of such love as Jesus has bestowed upon me. But I do feel that in his strength I will go forward. We are living in a fearfully solemn time. I believe we have reached the time when God is spuing out the lukewarm. O, who shall be able to stand. My heart is weighed down with sorrow much of the time. I feel anguish of spirit that we as a people realize so little our awful danger. But I believe that the faithful ones are coming up, and going eternally free. God pities his people, and he will never leave them in the enemy's hand. But O, how much have we to learn and to do before we shall be fitted for translation. Satan has come down in great wrath. Hours have sister G. and I plead with the Lord before we could pierce through the darkness and get sight of Jesus. But the fullness of joy when the victory was gained was more than enough to reward us for the struggle. I see not how it is possible for any to overcome without pleading with all their strength. I can never thank the Lord enough for the privileges of the past Winter. I have had some of the richest blessings that I ever in my life enjoyed; and I have had also deep anguish of spirit. But joy and sorrow have both worked for my good. I am fully resolved that come life or death, I will live for Jesus. I have promised him my life to be devoted to his service, and I mean he shall have it. It is little that I can do, but I will do what I can.

"I expect to suffer, I would not ask to reign with Jesus and not be partaker of his sufferings. It is enough for me to know that I have his love. What is too much to do for the precious Saviour? O, how I long to see the people of God come up, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners. When we are there we shall have power with us that will move the world. O, the reproach that has been heaped upon the suffering cause of God by our unfaithfulness. Why is it we are so slow to repent? How can we slight the solemn warning of the faithful Witness? Awful will be the doom of those who heed it not. May God help me to arouse, and shake off the works of darkness, and show to the world around me that I believe what I profess. He has borne with me beyond what I should have thought he could. O his matchless love! It cannot be expressed. Give me Jesus and I ask no more.

"It is through much tribulation we are to enter the kingdom of God. We must not expect rest here. Our rest is in heaven. Let us not despair, then, but press on with renewed courage. We have been sighing for home for many weary years, but we shall weep but little longer for its sweet repose. The shore is almost in sight. A few more conflicts, and the last is over. I expect soon to meet my own loved mother and sister in the glorious resurrection."

Keeping the Sabbath in Isolation

By J. A. & M. A. Spofford

From Bro. & Sr. Spofford.

BRO. SMITH : It is more than a year since we commenced keeping the Sabbath. The first we ever heard on the Third Angel's Message was from the lips of Bro. Sperry, at Bro. S. Pierce's, in Roxbury, Vt. We have been trying to keep the Bible Sabbath, and the Faith of Jesus. The Review is a welcome visitor to us.

We came to this place last June, and have not seen a brother or sister of like faith since. We do not know of any place where the brethren hold meetings nearer than Haverhill, Mass., and hope soon to be able to meet with them. We desire an interest in the prayers of the brethren and sisters that we may overcome every besetting sin and come off conquerors through him who gave his life a ransom for us. O may we so live that we may stand on mount Zion with you all.

J. A., & M. A. SPOFFORD. Pelham, N. H., Apr. 27th, 1858.

A Call for Evangelists

By E. B. Saunders

From Bro. Saunders.

BRO. SMITH: The Lord is bringing all the honest ones into the fold of Christ in this place. Some few are wavering, not knowing which to choose, life or death. The devil rages, often threatening, but he can do nothing when God is with us. Excitement is at its height here in this section of the West. Many are inquiring the way of salvation. Bro. Hull is here doing what he can, but that is little in comparison to the work to be done. We feel that we must have more help; more evangelists are needed. If we could get a tent for this part of Iowa great good might be done. Indeed, we feel that we must have one sent here. There are brethren here who will pay the necessary expense of transporting a tent from the East here, and also to bear the expense, if any, while here I am ready to spend one half the time, if not all, as a laboring hand with the tent. Bro. Caldwell is ready to go along when I cannot. Now brethren, do send the required help and God will bless your efforts.

Yours in hope of the kingdom. E. B. SAUNDERS. Decatur City, Iowa, Apr. 22d, 1858.

Persevering in the Third Angel's Message

By Susannah M. Colby

From Sister Colby.

Dear Brethren and Sisters: It is about ten months since I first heard of the Third Angel's Message, in connection with the Sabbath. Since that time I have heard no preaching, but I can say I have had some happy seasons, and I am bound by the grace of God assisting me, to persevere unto the end. Pray for me, that I may overcome this world and all its sinful delusions and vain folly. O that I may walk in the footsteps of my blessed Saviour, and be one of the one hundred forty and four thousand, which shall be redeemed from the earth. I want to get the victory over the beast, and over his image, and his mark, and over the number of his name. Thank the Lord that my eyes were opened to see and receive the truth as it is in Jesus. O I would be willing to bear crosses and persecution for the sake of him who so loved me and gave himself for me.

May the Lord grant that we may put on righteousness as a garment, and ever be found humble, pleading at the foot of the cross, to be remembered when Christ comes in his kingdom.

Your unworthy sister, SUSANNAH M. COLBY. Iowa City, Iowa, May 8th, 1858.

OBITUARY.

By W. E. Landon

FELL asleep in Jesus in this place, Apr. 20th, 1858, our dear sister, Celia Barber, aged 32 years. As she was the only one here besides my companion and myself that had turned from the traditions of men to the commandments of God, we feel lonely, but we mourn not as those without hope. We feel well satisfied that it will be well with her when the portion of God's word found in 1 Thess. iv, 13-17, is fulfilled. Her only desire to get well was, to live nearer the Lord, and be instrumental in his hands in turning her friends and neighbors from the delusions of these last days to the truth.

She was faithful in her last moments in telling them, as far as her strength would permit, to obey God and keep all his commandments. The truth shone clearer to her mind during the last few weeks of her sickness than before. My prayer is that the affliction may be sanctified to her companion, and that he may be constrained to turn his feet unto the testimonies of the Lord. He was very kind to her, and confessed to us during her sickness that he should never oppose her in keeping the Sabbath if she should get well. We should be glad to make one more effort to have the truth reach some here that we believe to be honest.

W. E. LANDON. Collinsville, Ct., May 9th, 1858.

A New Sabbath Keeper’s Resolve

Sister M. M. Elmondorph writes from Homer, Mich., April 20th, 1858: "I feel that God in his tender mercy spared my unprofitable life to hear the last message of mercy. I trust I have been profited by it. It is about six months since I commenced keeping the Sabbath. I mean by the grace of God to be up and doing while the day lasts, knowing that the night will overtake us wherein no man can work. I mean to get on the whole armor of God, and have my lamp trimmed and burning."

Sustaining the Cause

Bro. H. Gardner writes from Bristol, Vt., April 28th, 1858: "As we see the wants of the cause we feel that every one should make an effort without any delay to sustain the truth and send it out to others. As we have read the appeals to the church from Bro. White and others, we have felt deeply to regret that our circumstances are such at the present time that we cannot do more; but our prayer is that the way may soon be opened for us to do more. We mean to heed the solemn warning in the last Review, and do with our might what our hands find to do."

HOUR OF JUDGMENT. L. M. (double.)

By R. F. Cottrell

Music from the AMERICAN VOCALIST.— "The Dream of Pilate's Wife."

3 The solemn moment is at hand When we who have his name confessed Each in his lot must singly stand, And pass the final, searching test. Jesus! we hope in thee alone; In mercy now upon us look, Confess our names before the throne, And blot our sins from out thy book.

4 O, blessed Saviour! may we feel The full importance of this hour; Inspire our hearts with holy zeal, And aid us by the Spirit's power. That we may, in thy strength, be strong, And brave the conflict valiantly; Then, on Mount Zion, join the song, And swell the notes of victory. R. F. COTTRELL.

Note from Bro. Hart.

By J. Hart

BRO. SMITH: Bro. Sperry and myself have been holding meetings in this place since Friday evening last. We have had a crowded school-house, and the very best of attention. I think I never saw such an interest and anxiety to hear. At the request of the people we had an appointment in the day time. The house was filled. The evenings have been very dark, rainy and muddy, but yet they were there. We hope to see good results. This community never heard on the advent. Here we can give the First Angel's Message with as much freedom as the Third, and those prejudices that exist in the East are not felt.

May the Lord assist by his Spirit to carry the work on that is begun in this place.

J. HART.

Lisbon, Iowa.

THE REVIEW AND HERALD.

By Editor

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They Do, as well as Say.

By James White

THE Gilboa Conference last February voted "that $100 should be raised in Ohio for Bro. M. E. Cornell, as a donation to assist him in publishing a Book entitled, 'Facts for the Times.'"

The Gilboa church has raised $75. This young church has set others in Ohio a good example. If they follow it, the remaining $25 will be along very soon to help Bro. C. pay up for printing his Book.

J. W.

AMERICAN SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENT SOCIETY

By Editor

THE REVIVAL MOVEMENT.—We have had no doubt that the result of the present popular revivals would soon be seen. If the following from a New York paper is correct, it is beginning already to be manifest. A recklessness in spiritual matters is no very promising omen.

"A REVIVAL CERTIFICATE.—The following is a copy of an extraordinary certificate which has been copiously issued by a number of influential citizens of Philadelphia, who are interested in promoting the present religious revivals. It bears a close resemblance to the old Papal expedient of selling indulgences.

AMERICAN SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENT SOCIETY.

'Auxiliary to every Benevolent Institution in the land.

One hundred per cent stock.

This certifies that—is the holder of—shares in the

SABBATH-SCHOOL CHARITY FUND.

'Stockholders are guaranteed to receive one hundred times as much as they put in. Matt. xix, 29. Those who continue to pay into the fund as much as six cents a week, for three years in succession, to be life members of the American Systematic Beneficent Society. Those who do this for six years, to be honorary members for life. Those who do this for ten years, to be honorary Vice Presidents for life. Those who do this (from love to Christ) while they live, will have a free admission through the gates into the heavenly City, a snow-white robe, a heavenly harp, a crown of gold, and a seat at the right hand of the final Judge.

M. W. BALDWIN, Pres.

W. J. R. TAYLOR, Rec. Sec.

G. H. STUART, Vice Pres.

THOS. COOPER, Treas.

JOHN GULLIVER, Cor. Sec.'"

Correction on the Second Advent Testimony

By Editor

A portion of the testimony on the Second Advent, in our issue of May 6th, was from the Voice of the Church, by D. T. Taylor.

Note from Bro. Holt.

By George Washington Holt

BRO. SMITH: The church in this place is evidently rising. The Sabbath meetings are spirited and interesting. The members generally feel the importance of making an extra effort to raise the standard of truth, and spread wider the interests of the Redeemer's cause, and help to swell louder the last notes of warning. This we shall effect by taking the prophets, apostles and Jesus Christ himself, for an example of faith, love, zeal, perseverance, meekness, hardship and patience.

A brother writes from Lovett's Grove that their meetings grow more and more interesting.

G. W. HOLT.

Green Spring, Ohio.

GENTLE WORDS.

The sun may warm the grass to life, The dew the drooping flower; The eyes grow bright and watch the light Of Autumn's opening hour— But words that breathe of tenderness And smiles we know are true, Are warmer than the Summer-time, And brighter than the dew.

It is not much the world can give, With all its subtile art, And gold and gems are not the things To sanctify the heart; But oh! if those who cluster round The altar and the hearth, Have gentle words and loving smiles, How beautiful is earth!—Sel.

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