Earlier text: Loss of Children and Widowhood“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” Phil. 5:5. The world is full of excesses. In its greed of gain; its revelings; its lusts; its towering ambition for power or praise of men; its over-reaching hand in matters of trade; its pride and appetites,—everywhere, in fact, its excesses are apparent. In these things the Christian must exhibit a contrary spirit. Having crucified the old man with his deeds, he must manifest the spirit of the new man, Christ Jesus. This spirit is one of moderation or evenness. His passions are to be subdued; his appetites curbed. He is not to make haste to get rich, but to meet his coming Lord. In short, he must realize that “the Lord is at hand,” and mold all his conduct in conformity with this great truth. Believing that Jesus is near, he cannot indulge in these immoderate exhibitions so common to the world. The daily work of the Christian is to crush out all worldly inclinations, to “keep his body under” as did Paul, and let the spiritual nature of Christ rule triumphantly at all times. In this way can he gain the victory and be prepared to meet his Lord with joy. Then again we must remember the effect that our conduct has upon unconverted men. “Let your moderation be known to all men.” It is to shine out in the world as a light in a dark spot, so that others seeing our good works may learn to glorify our Father which is in Heaven. It is double acting, so to speak. It not only blesses the actor, but those on whom his actions shine. How many have been hindered from accepting the gospel of salvation because they viewed it through the lives of its professed believers, and saw works that were dark and treacherous! Such conduct is to be lamented. How is it with you, brethren? Are you blocking the wheels of the gospel car by your unchristian conduct? Remember you are closely watched. You are weighed in the balances daily by observing men, as well as by your Heavenly Father. Be careful, and watch unto prayer. Let your conduct be such as becometh saints who are waiting for the coming of that Lord who is at hand. Then you will not bring reproach upon the cause of Christ, but your Father in Heaven will be glorified by your praiseworthy service. In all things let your moderation be known.—The Restitution. Love for God’s Word.
By M. Randal
WHAT a deep love did the psalmist have for the work of God! He exclaims in Ps. 119: 103, “How sweet are thy words unto my taste, yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth?” and in verse 97, “Oh! how love I thy law; it is my meditation all the day.” Again, Ps. 19: 10–11, “More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is thy servant warned; and in keeping of them there is great reward. “He speaks much of God’s words, statutes, precepts, commandments, testimonies, and judgments, often referring to the law of God. He enjoyed great peace by obeying God’s law and declares, “Great peace have they which love thy law; and nothing shall offend them.” Ps. 119: 165. “For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.” Prov. 3: 2. “And the work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.” Isaiah 32: 17. How exceedingly grieved the psalmist was to see mankind breaking God’s law. Thus he says: “Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law. Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law. I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved because they kept not thy word.” Ps. 119: 53, 136, 158. Have we, dear brethren and sisters, such a sincere love for our Father’s law, that we are earnestly striving to keep it, and grieve to see others trampling it under their feet utterly regardless of consequences? James 5: 20. “And he that winneth souls is wise.” Prov. 11: 30. “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars forever and ever.” Dan. 12: 3. What great encouragement then to labor, and scatter the good seed by our publications. Shall we not earnestly labor to do our part in pushing forward the great work, and bear burdens, so that it may not rest so heavily upon the few. Come up to the help of the Lord, being fruitful in every good work, working while the day lasts, for the night cometh when no man can work. It is high time to awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Rom. 13: 11; for yet a little while and he that shall come will come and will not tarry. Let us be faithful. Jesus is soon coming to reward his faithful ones with immortality and eternal life. “The saints then immortal,
In glory shall reign;
The bride with the Bridegroom,
Forever remain.” Pray for my soul! More things are wrought by
prayer
Than this world dreams of. Wherefore let thy voice
Rise like a fountain for me, night and day.
For what are men better than sheep or goats
That nourish a blind life within the brain,
If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer,
Both for themselves and those who call them friends?
For so the whole round earth is every way
Bound by gold chains about the feet of God.
—Tennyson. Our Affections.
By A. S. Nason
“SET your affections on things above, not on things on the earth.” Col. 3:2. How hard many of us find it to comply with the above command. The world is around us, with its various temptations, and unless we cling closely to Jesus, our minds become darkened, the light of Heaven is shut out, and we are left to go downward step by step. I can testify to the truth of this from my own experience. Twelve years ago I left the Advent faith, after being brought up in its precious truth from childhood. I yielded my home, a father’s watchful care and earnest entreaties for my good, and my only sister I had left in the world. I did not see the weary path stretching before me filled with briers and cruel thorns. Satan had blinded my eyes and hardened my heart. But how bitterly have I since repented my unwise course. My sweet sister that I separated from in the faith, now sleeps in the silent grave, beside my mother. She did not live to see me repent. I think perhaps Jesus suffered her to sleep, in mercy, to save her from the influence of the course I was pursuing. Oh! how hard and rebellious was my wicked heart, and yet God in tender love and pity had not cast me off forever. His mercy has brought me back at last, after all these weary years. The world that once looked to me so enchanting, has lost for me its value. The scales have fallen from my eyes, and whereas I was blind, now I see. I have made my path to Heaven a great deal harder by my past rebellion, but, hard as it is, I would not exchange it for anything this poor world can afford. Jesus’ love and his smiles are sweeter to me than all the treasures of earth. He has lifted me up out of darkness and anguish, and in his presence I find fullness of joy. There is no love like that of Jesus, no bliss equal to that which religion affords. I will not murmur at trials, no matter how hard to bear, if I may only feel that I have the strong arm of the Lord to lean on. Let me keep close to the side of Jesus and then though the rains beat and the floods come, I will not fear, but with eyes uplifted to his dear face, I will press steadily on to the journey’s end. If any shall read this sketch who are still clinging to the world, and feeling that its friendship stands between them and God, I entreat of such to break the chains that bind them, and take firm hold of the truth which alone can give them consolation in the fearful day that is coming. Wait not for the bitter cup of affliction to be pressed to your lips, or you may have to drink it to the dregs. There is nothing gained by waiting to come to Christ. “To-day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” He bids you come. He is stretching out his arms to receive you. He will be a strong refuge for you in the day of trouble, a light round about you in darkness. Come, then, oh! come, while yet his mercy lingers. “The Spirit and the bride say, Come, and let him that is athirst come, and whosoever will let him take the water of life freely.” W. H. BLAISDELL
By W. H. Blaisdell
Is it not astonishing that some people are willing to labor so hard to gain the riches of this world which so easily perish, and must soon pass away and cease to profit them, and are so unwilling to labor to secure the immortal riches of the kingdom of God, which will endure forever? Is it not astonishing that some people are so willing to make great sacrifices of present comfort, to secure happiness in this world, in the future years of this present life, and so unwilling to sacrifice present comforts, to secure happiness in the world to come, beyond this present life? Is it not astonishing that some people can cheerfully and willingly deny self, that they may lay up treasures on the earth, and are so unwilling and reluctant to deny self, that they may lay up treasures in Heaven? Is it not astonishing that some persons can afford to spend months and years in studying and practicing the arts and sciences of this world, that they may gain the applause of men and arise to some position of eminence, but can afford no time to study and obey the sublime truths of God’s word, that they may show themselves approved unto God, and finally arise to the eminent position of being “equal unto the angels?” Is it not astonishing that some persons will make such mighty and costly efforts to prolong their lives in this world of trouble, sorrow, and pain, and yet will do nothing to gain eternal life in the world to come, where all tears shall be wiped from their eyes, and where there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, nor any more pain? The Parting Hour.
By M. J. Bahler
“BUT the parting hour came, as it does and will to all earthly scenes.” As I read these words of Bro. Smith, in speaking of the close of the New England camp-meeting, tears sprang to my eyes, and vividly before my mind came scenes of sad partings; and the thought that while on this earth sad partings will come, and though they bring to our hearts much pain, yet we must meet them, we must pass through the parting hour. And sometimes the separation is one of years that know no ending; for even beyond the grave there may be no re-union. Sad and solemn thought! May it cause us to double our diligence, to put away every sin, and so live by the hour, and moment, that, should death seal us in his dark prison-house, there may be hope for us of a reunion in the bright morning of the resurrection. In this life we shall never know redemption from the pain of partings; but to the home of the glorified it can never come. The gates of pearl will never open to, or close upon, a mourner. No sad hearts there, no cries of pain, or groanings of distress; but music, sweet, soul-reviving music, is borne upon the air of that bright home. Then will we not strive earnestly for a home there. Jesus has died to gain for us that home of eternal bliss; but there remains to us something to do, duties to perform, sins to confess and turn from, and a stubborn will to yield to God. It is a great work, but we can do it; our merciful Father in Heaven will aid us in the work, if he sees in our hearts sincerity; and with his help we shall come off more than conquerors. Then let us ne’er the struggle yield,
Take courage weary one;
Jesus is leader on this field,
The strife is almost done. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. DIED, in Douglass, Allegan Co., Mich., Sept. 13, 1871, of bilious fever and congestive chills, Mary Louisa, only daughter of Abram A. and Caroline S. Dodge, aged ten years and three months. We had a short funeral address at this place for the benefit of her school-mates, by Eld. J. F. Taylor; then we removed her to Battle Creek, where our friends could see her sweetly sleeping, and listened to a few very appropriate and comforting remarks from Bro. White. We then laid her away in Oak Hill cemetery to rest until the Life-giver shall come. We cherish a hope that we shall see Minnie in the morning of the first resurrection. It was her delight to attend the Sabbath-school, and she would sweetly sing many good little hymns, one of which is found on page 55 of “Bright Jewels,” and was a great comfort to us on the day of her death. It commences thus:— “Saviour, bless a little child;
Teach my heart the way to thee;
Make it gentle, good and mild;
Loving Saviour, care for me.” DIED, of consumption, in St. Albans, Maine, Sept. 27, 1871, Bro. Evander S. Grant, aged nineteen years, two months and seven days. Bro. G. was one of the most faithful members in our church. He has left a godly example worthy of imitation. Discourse by the writer. DIED, of typhoid fever, in Hartland, Maine, sister Miriam Thomas, aged about forty-four years. Sister Thomas was one of the most faithful, godly women we had in Maine. She embraced the Sabbath about nineteen years ago, and has always been ready to receive truth when it was first presented. Her life was filled up with good deeds toward the sick and poor. We expect to see her when the Life-giver comes. Sermon by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13, to a large and attentive congregation. DIED, in Pittsfield, Maine, Aug. 7, 1871, Annie O. Gifford, after an illness of six weeks, aged ten months. Sermon from the words of Paul, 1 Cor. 15: 21, on the importance of the resurrection of the dead. DIED, in Oronoco, Olmstead Co., Minn., Oct. 28, 1871, Charles H., son of W. J. and S. E. Gibson, aged ten years two months and eight days. Peacefully he fell asleep, in hope of a better life in the world to come. “Oh! who that saw thy parting hour
Could wish thee back again?” The parents and friends mourn, but not without hope. Words of comfort by Bro. L. H. Ellis. DIED, Nov. 6, 1871, near Palestine, Iowa, Bro. James F. McReynolds, aged twenty-nine years five months and twenty-five days. Bro. James became a believer in the present truth in the fall of 1863, since which time he has lived an exemplary life, and endured with great patience and resignation the long affliction which he has had to suffer, being an invalid for over three years. This was caused by over-taxing his mental powers, resulting in the nervous dyspepsia. He died in the full hope of immortality when the Life-giver shall come. We laid him away with the hope that we, if faithful, shall stand again with him on the new earth. Remarks from Rev. 14: 13. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Providence permitting, the tenth annual session of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., first-day, Dec. 31, 1871, at 9 o'clock, A. M., for the purpose of taking into consideration the general wants of the cause, and devising means for further advancing the work in those directions where the openings of the providence of God are manifestly inviting us. Let all the different State Conferences, and scattered brethren outside such Conferences, take immediate steps to represent themselves in the manner the constitution provides, and make such reports as it requires. It will be necessary that all delegates should reach this place at some time during the preceding week.
JAMES WHITE, Gen.
J. N. ANDREWS, Conf.
W. H. LITTLEJOHN, Com. The S. D. A. Publishing Association.
The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association will hold its twelfth annual session at Battle Creek, Mich., Monday, Jan. 1, 1872, at 9 o'clock, A. M., to deliberate for the general interests of the Association, elect officers, and transact any other business that may come before the meeting.
JAMES WHITE,
URIAH SMITH,
J. N. ANDREWS,
J. H. WAGGONER, Trustees.
L. P. BAILEY,
A. P. VAN HORN,
A. M. DRISCOLL. Quarterly meeting of the Waukon and West Union Church will be held at West Union, Iowa, December 9 and 10. Providence permitting, we will hold meetings in
West Bolton, Vt., Dec. 7.
Bordoville, “ Dec. 9 and 10.
Westerly, R. I., “ 16.
JAMES WHITE,
ELLEN G. WHITE. Providence permitting, I will meet with the churches of Allegan County at Otsego, at their quarterly meeting.
St. Charles, Dec. 2, 3.
Chesaning, “ 9, 10.
Tittabawassee, “ 12, 13.
Owasso, “ 21.
Locke, “ 23, 24.
JOSEPH BATES. RICHLAND, Iowa, Sabbath, Dec. 9, 1871; Washington, Dec. 16, 1871.
H. NICOLA. Quarterly meeting for the churches of Little Prairie, Johnstown, and Oakland, Wis., at Oakland, Dec. 9, 10. Meetings to commence Sabbath evening.
O. A. OLSON. GENOA, Mich., Dec. 7–10. Bunker Hill, Mich., Dec. 14–17.
The first meeting in each place will be on Thursday evening. I hope to see a good attendance at each place.
I. D. VAN HORN. Next monthly meeting for Oswego Co., N. Y., will be held at Smith's Mills, Dec. 9 and 10, 1871.
F. WHEELER. Two days' meeting at Tuscola Village, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, Dec. 2 and 3. Brethren Strong and Fisher are cordially invited to attend.
J. E. MILLER. The next monthly meeting of the churches of Western New York will be held at Parma, Dec. 9, 10. Teams will be at Brockport, at the afternoon trains from east and west, on Friday, the 8th.
S. B. CRAIG. We have on hand a good supply of English Bibles which we offer, post paid, at the following prices:
Simmons, Marg. Ref., Morocco, gilt, $3.50.
Pants, “ 9.10.
Thompson, Ref. after style, “ 3.75.
Marg. Ref., Circuit, “ 5.10.
Thompson, Ref. after style, Morocco, “ 5.10.
Marg. Ref., Circuit, “ 4.50.
M. S. B. CRAIG. Pay in Advance.
By James White
The terms of our periodicals are pay in advance. But we have made a great mistake in departing from this rule, and find that delinquencies among those who at the present time receive the Review, Reformer, and Instructor, amount to the handsome sum of Ten Thousand Dollars. We now resolve to have those delinquencies settled as soon as possible, and immediately adopt the strict pay-in-advance system. We urgently invite all who are in debt for our periodicals to report themselves to this Office immediately. If they are able to pay, they should pay without delay. If they are unable to pay, they should report their inability by giving a statement of their circumstances. With all such, we will settle on easy terms. In the name of religion and common justice, do we protest against that dishonest heartlessness practiced by some in neglecting to pay for a religious paper until a debt of five or ten dollars has accumulated, and then coolly order it discontinued without paying a cent of the honest debt. When any of our patrons wish to have our periodicals discontinued, there are just two things for them to do: first, pay up; and second, ask their postmaster to notify us that they wish them discontinued. This will end the matter. But we advise all our patrons to settle up the past, and also pay in advance, in accordance with our terms, and let us have the use of what is our just due to help us advance the great cause in which we are engaged. Not a few who are in debt for our periodicals will talk loudly of helping the cause, and will donate more or less, here and there, and will pay into the systematic benevolence treasury. Now, without the least hesitancy, we assert that God demands common honesty of men and women, and promptness in the payment of their debts, before he will accept their offerings. The very best way for any man to help the cause of God, and clear his own soul, if he has the sin upon him of negligence in paying for the religious periodicals he and his family read, is to pay up, pay in advance, and be sure to keep ahead. God pity the worthy poor. To these we are happy to send our valuable periodicals on the most satisfactory terms. In our plain remarks we do not mean those who are really unable to pay. But we are fully aware of the fact that in a country of prosperity and plenty, like ours, the number who cannot pay for their periodicals is very small. And we are also aware of the fact that our liberal brethren, in the several States, are willing to pay for our periodicals, sent to the truly worthy poor at the terms we offer, which are one-fourth discount to all such. Our people have taken hold of the work, to have this matter set right. The New England Conference, embracing old Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, has taken the lead. All our State Conferences become responsible for the settlement of all dues to our periodicals. They appoint agents, who are furnished with lists of the names, and accounts of our subscribers. These agents correspond with delinquent subscribers. Some feel irritated when thus addressed. They should be ashamed, and should repent before God, on account of their negligence in complying with the terms of our periodicals. These are the very last persons to complain. The Publishing Association, by their neglect, is kept out of the use of Ten Thousand Dollars, now due from delinquents. Then our State Conferences have to take up the matter, simply because these delinquents neglect one of the plainest duties in the Christian religion; viz., “Owe no man anything.” PAUL. Our State Conferences appoint agents who correspond with delinquents, upon whom we have waited, and with whom we have borne, until waiting and forbearance cease to be virtues. And now, we repeat it, these delinquents are not the party in this matter that should find fault when their attention is officially called to their gross negligence. Our conferences do not appoint worthy men and women to be wounded by unchristian words from delinquents. We recommend all delinquents to pay up as soon as possible, and not put our worthy agents to the trouble of addressing them on the subject of their shameful delinquency. If they would do their duty before God, if they would save our agents trouble, and if they would save themselves from the disgrace of owing for the religious periodicals they read, then let them simply pay up. Then, if they want our publications longer, they can have them by paying in advance. But, wherever, under the broad heaven, men and women may be found who wish to read our periodicals, and who are too poor to pay for them, who are really the Lord’s worthy poor, we shall most gladly send our papers to them, if need be, to even the remotest lands. And, if our people will not pay for them at one-fourth discount, the Association will meet the entire expense. But these must report themselves to our Office, as often as once a year. After the foregoing plain statements of what we hope to be able to do in furnishing our periodicals to the worthy poor, we shall not expect to hear any more of this miserable talk about urging and oppressing the poor. We ask nothing but what is reasonable and right. Our only wrong in this matter, is that we have allowed subscribers to fall behind. Every man’s paper should be discontinued, when the time to which he has paid, is reached. We repent of this error, and promise that when the accounts are settled, we will adopt the strict pay-in-advance system, which is the only proper one. We now call on our delinquent friends to immediately help us out of the dilemma into which our extreme forbearance has plunged us. It will be of no use for delinquents to order their periodicals discontinued, through their postmaster or otherwise, until they have first paid up. The very fact that they have taken our periodicals from the post-office, and have paid the postage on them, proves them willing subscribers. And the law makes all such dues as collectable as any other debts. The courts have long since settled this matter. If any errors occur, in accounts at our Office, we shall be most willing to have them corrected. If any are in doubt as to the standing of their accounts, and will take the trouble to write and inquire, our clerks will most cheerfully give them the information desired. If any of those who are behind are in limited circumstances, and yet wish to pay a part, we will settle with them on terms that will give satisfaction. The clerks at our Office are Christian ladies who will correct mistakes, should they occur, patiently read all the explanations delinquents wish to make, and all the apologies they have to offer for the sin of delinquency. But what will constitute their greatest happiness, in the cheerful and faithful performance of their duty, will be the pleasure of receiving all dues, and the price of one year’s subscription in advance, and the changing of the figures in connection with their names on their posters, to correspond with the subscribers’ prompt action. This will be just and right. And no well-instructed and conscientious Christian will complain, or ask anything less. But, if any are disposed to be irritable, and use murmuring and unchristian terms in business communications to our Office, we hereby notify them that they had better save their time and stationery, as all such letters will be committed to the flames as soon as their contents shall be known. We are very anxious that these accounts shall be settled before next General Conference. If they are not, they will be thrown into the hands of the General Conference, which will doubtless take very prompt action. JAMES WHITE,
Pres’t S. D. A. P. A. To the Brethren and Sisters in R. I.
By P. C. Rodman
Bro. and sister White are about to visit us again. Shall we meet them, and hear what they may have to say to us for our edification and comfort, and in return show our interest and love for the precious truths of the third message, and so encourage the hearts of these tired servants of God, and we all be mutually benefited and strengthened in the truth and service of God? Let there be a general attendance at this meeting from the beginning. We want to see all accomplished for us that is possible to be accomplished by our humbly seeking the Lord and his help.
P. C. RODMAN. PROSPERITY OF THE FREEDMEN.
Figures show a very satisfactory result as regards the growing thrift of the freedmen of the South. The sixth annual report recently published of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Co., shows that in 32 branches of the association the balance due depositors was $2,454,886.11. The total in 1866 was only $199,283.42. We have on hand a good supply of English Bibles which we offer, post paid, at the following prices: Diamond, Marg. Ref., Morocco, Gilt, $1.50
Pearl, “ “ “ “ 2.25
Nonpareil, Ref. after verse, “ “ 2.75
“ Marg. Ref., Circuit, “ 3.25
Minion, Ref. after verse, Morocco, “ 3.00
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