Earlier text: A Chapter on MurmuringWoodland, Cal.
By John Norton Loughborough
Two weeks have passed since my last report. The first I spent in Santa Rosa, where I held several interesting meetings. Several new ones have united with the church there of late. Last Sabbath and first-day I was in Woodland. The company there seem determined to press on. Our enemies report in other places that the Advent cause is dead in Santa Rosa and Woodland. We do not so understand it. We read in Revelation of some who have a name to live and are dead. Let the reverse be true in our cases, and let us live, though our enemies say we are dead. If we manifest that earnestness we should in the work of God, it matters not what our enemies say. Our actions and efforts will be the true signs of life. Santa Rosa, Cal., Nov. 28, 1873. The Evangelical Alliance.
By C. H. Bliss
THE following I clip from the Inter Ocean, published in Chicago. Speaking of the sixth General Conference of the Evangelical Alliance, it says:— “In the ranks of this associated band of Christian leaders are to be found all sects and denominations of Protestant worshipers—Methodists, Baptists, Lutherans, Reformers, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Wesleyans, Congregationalists, and Free Churchmen. They come from every land—from England, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Asia, Africa, and America. Divided on minor points of disputed reading, or in the unimportant matter of church government, they unite on one broad platform, acknowledging one supreme Head, and the divinity and the glory of Christ and his holy word. “The object of the Alliance is not to interfere with the different shades of opinion or forms of worship which characterize its members, but to unite the Christian church throughout the world in one grand army. It hopes to utilize its united power so as to spread the light; to repress intolerance and persecution; to crush out ignorance; to pave the way for the coming of the better days. The accepted platform of the organization, as adopted in London in 1866, included briefly: The divinity of the Holy Scriptures; the right of private judgment; the doctrine of the trinity; depravity consequent upon the fall; the incarnation, atonement, mediatorial intercession, and reign of the Son of man; justification by faith; the work of the Holy Spirit in sanctification; the immortality of the soul; the resurrection of the body; the judgment of the world; the blessings of the righteous, and the punishment of the wicked; the divine institution of the Christian ministry, baptism, and the Lord’s supper—which platform is not a creed, but simply an indication of such belief as it is desirable to embrace within the Alliance.” Now, in the name of reason and religion, we might ask if there are no Christians who disbelieve the doctrine of the Trinity, or the immortality of the soul; and, if a disbelief of these tenets unfits us to be recognized as a member of the so-called “Evangelical Alliance,” we might ask, Would they reject Luther, who classed the doctrine of the immortality of the soul with “other monstrous opinions found in the Roman dunghill of decretals,” and who says that all that was said about it was invented by Antichrist for the purpose of making the pope’s pot boil? See his “Defense,” prop. 27; also “Audlin’s Life of Luther.” John Milton, in his “Treatise on Christian Doctrine,” also avows his disbelief in the doctrine of the immortality of the soul. Vol. 1, pp. 250 and 251. But it is claimed that “this platform is not a creed, but simply an indication of such belief as it is desirable to embrace within the Alliance.” What more could be done to form a creed? If that is the platform laid down, and they desire no other belief embraced within the Alliance, it seems to me that they have already formed a creed, and adopted it. Now is it not quite evident that there is blindness manifested on the part of those engaged in this movement? And is there not in this evidence that when the time arrives that the Sunday Sabbath is made one of the prominent planks in this platform, and its observance is enforced by law (which will be a result, perhaps, of an effort put forth by most of the leading members in the Alliance) that they will not even then be able to see that they have adopted a creed or are neglecting to suppress intolerance and persecution? If they were founded upon the “commandments of God and the faith of Jesus,” we might indeed hope that some good would be done; but, if little regard is to be paid to practical godliness as taught in the law, and exemplified in the life of Christ, and the test is to be on various articles of faith, which are not practical, nor absolutely indispensable to salvation, what will be the result? Let the history of the past answer. “Can ye not discern the signs of the times?” C. H. Bliss. Reflections on Affliction and God's Purpose
By A. S. Hutchins
WHILE in the enjoyment of health, the possession of wealth, and surrounded by friends, we may regard ourselves possessed of grateful hearts, and spirits submissive to the will of God, and think that we could endure adverse circumstances, afflictions, and chastisements, at the hand of our Heavenly Father, without murmuring or repining. To correct this mistaken impression, bring us nearer to himself, and to fit us for a higher sphere of usefulness, and greater happiness, the Lord, not unfrequently, puts forth his hand and touches us with afflictions, as the best means to accomplish for us what must be done to prepare us to dwell in his presence forever. While passing through the furnace of affliction, we may reflect. 1. That God does not “afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men;” “but for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.” 2. That our afflictions are less than we deserve; so we may say, “He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.” 3. If we endure afflictions as we should, they will invariably work for our present and future good. The following words of one eminently qualified to bear testimony on this point expresses the truthful language of many a submissive heart: “It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.” There is another thought worthy of the most serious and grateful consideration. It is that He who sends, or permits and graduates, all our afflictions, is with us afflicted. Speaking of ancient Israel, Isaiah says, “In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.” Why then start and tremble at the approach of afflictions which we cannot avoid? Let us rather seek to profit by them, that we may say, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Cor. 1: 3, 4. Talked About.
By S. A. H. Lindsey
It is very natural for us to be keenly sensitive in regard to what people say of us, especially if they speak in a manner that is derogatory to our reputation. Nothing but the grace of God in the heart can create any love, forbearance, or forgiveness, toward those who willfully slander us. It is said that Diogenes, being asked, “Of what beast is the bite the most dangerous?” replied: “Of wild beasts, that of a slanderer; of tame, that of a flatterer.” Yet, while mankind wage an unrelenting warfare against the former, they will count the latter as an indispensable friend. “All these things will I give thee if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” What is worship but an acknowledgment of superiority? How we crave the praise of men! How we long to be properly appreciated! and duly noticed! Did we but know it, we are indeed correctly estimated. In Heaven is kept a faithful, impartial record. Dare we look upon it in Heaven’s pure light? Suppose this world does us gross injustice? Suppose the brethren and sisters are not as faithful as we think they should be, and the first we know we are “talked about,” as we call it? If what has been said against us be false, then most happy are we. The slander may prove a seasonable warning, whereby we may escape the very things of which we are accused. But if others have spoken of our real faults, let us accept it, like the true philosopher. Philip of Macedon declared “that he was obliged to the Athenian orators for having corrected him of his errors by frequently reproaching him with them.” We are indebted to the world, to formal professors of religion, and even to fallen angels (as they all work in concert), for their constant watchcare. They look upon our errors with clearer vision than we, and shall we stand amazed if, in this age of degeneracy, they employ the magnifying lens? We cannot praise the tattler, the slanderer, or the mischief-maker; but if “all things work together for good to those who love God,” shall we repine because our foes do for us what our friends refuse to do? that is, remind us of our faults, thus rendering valuable aid in our work of overcoming. “But,” says one, “some of my professed friends have been talking about me.” Dear brother, dear sister, your best and truest friends are only imperfect human beings, subject to temptation, liable to deviate from the right way. They are sinners like yourself, and have the same wily foe to battle with. Their errors, like your own, must be overcome in the strength imparted by the dear, pitying Saviour. Perhaps they have spoken of your faults. This has displeased you. Had they given you credit for virtues you did not possess, would you have been offended? S. A. H. LINDSEY. Eloquent Prayers.
By C. H. Bliss
THIS might be called an age of eloquence. We have eloquent sermons, eloquent orations, and eloquent prayers. How often we hear it said, “Why! he prays like a saint;” and the impression is often left on the mind of the casual observer that a man who can pray so eloquently must be very pious indeed; but to the more careful observer, quite a different impression is often left, he having noticed, perhaps, that the most eloquent in prayer are, quite often, the most deficient in practical godliness. But what kind of a prayer is God well pleased with? Certainly not such a one as we often hear now-a-days from the pulpit. The Saviour here gives us a model. See Matt. 6:9-13; also Luke 18:13, where the poor publican did not so much as look up, but said, “Lord, be merciful to me a sinner.” Hatred of Reproof.
By R. C. Baker
God has shown through the gift of prophecy that the greatest reason of the spiritual blindness existing among us—brought to view in the counsel of the True Witness to the Laodiceans—is because we will not receive correction. It seems strange that a people who are looking for the speedy advent of the Saviour in the clouds of heaven should still cling to their cherished sins, and comfort themselves with a delusive hope. It would seem that, if we really believed that in a few short years we should be ushered into the presence of Him who is the embodiment and source of all holiness and purity, we would earnestly seek to divest ourselves of everything impure and unholy. Oh! what folly! what inexcusable blindness! to shut our eyes to our wrongs till the great day of God shall reveal our characters in all their deformity, in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. We do not know our own hearts when we indulge a spirit of dislike and jealousy toward those who reprove our errors. Are we honest men and women? or are we not? Do we want to be right in the sight of God? or do we not? If we do, and it is our chief desire to be found ready when Jesus comes, it seems as though we would gladly avail ourselves of every means that would help us see our sins, and show us what we must do to be approved in his sight. What does it indicate—this feeling in the heart that rises up against reproof? It indicates a latent spirit of rebellion, which, if not rooted out, will eventually bear its own bitter fruit. It is just the opposite of that meekness which we are exhorted to seek, which we are told is of great price in the sight of God. If we could get a view of the majesty of God, of the infinite condescension that stoops so low to save us at such an immense sacrifice, I think we would be willing to have our wrongs pointed out, and willing to take a humble place, if thereby we could gain the favor of God. But it only proves the perversity of human nature, and that our hearts are “deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked,” when we rise up against reproof, and hate the ones whom God in love sends to correct our wrongs. Jesus says, “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; be zealous therefore, and repent.” May God give us the spirit of Caleb and Joshua, who followed the Lord wholly, and save us from that spirit of insubordination that debarred so many of God’s ancient people from the typical Canaan. A CLERGYMAN relates that a girl deprived of sight brought him thirty shillings for the missionary cause. He objected, “You are a poor blind girl, and cannot afford to give so much.” “I’m indeed blind,” said she, “but can afford to give these thirty shillings better, perhaps, than you suppose.” “How so?” “I am, sir, by trade a basket-maker, and can work as well in the dark as in the light. Now, I am sure, in the last winter it must have cost those girls who have eyes more than thirty shillings for candles to work by, which I have saved, and therefore hope you will take it for the missionaries.” “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” Died, in Green Lake township, Green Lake Co., Wis., Nov. 23, 1873, of consumption, Frank W. Nelson, aged 17 years, 9 months, and 17 days. About five years ago he took a severe cold which so affected his system that his parents took him to the Health Institute, where he was greatly benefited, and it was thought he had entirely recovered his health. Some time afterward he took another cold, which finally resulted in consumption. His mother’s prayers were answered, and her labors rewarded by seeing him give his heart fully to the Saviour. While conversing on his resting in the tomb, he said to his mother, “Jesus can let me gently down.” And his trust was not disappointed. He died calmly and peacefully. Funeral services were attended at the Congregational meeting-house in Markesan, the 26th. Fell asleep in Jesus, at Armada, Mich., Oct. 25, of strangulated hernia, sister M. A. Rose, aged fifty-eight years. From the cause mentioned above, she had been for many years a patient sufferer. She was for a long time an honored member of the Christian church, always rejoicing even in her greatest suffering, and the cross of Christ was her glory. She had learned to love the near coming of the Lord and the Sabbath. We shall miss her soul-stirring testimonies, and her godly example. Yet our loss is her gain, for she rests in hope. She leaves a husband, a son, and an adopted daughter. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. J. W. Weeks, pastor of the Christian church of Romeo, the Methodist house of this place being opened for that purpose, Sunday, Oct. 26. Text: Ps. 140: 12. Died, in Clinton, Maine, Bro. David S. Potter, aged about fifty-seven years. He died in hope of having a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn their loss. Discourse by the writer to a large and attentive congregation from Heb. 9: 27, 28. Died, in Washington City, D. C., Oct. 4, 1873, our youngest child, Effie May, aged one year and seven months. He who “has his way in the storm and in the whirlwind” has his way in this affliction. Saddened though our hearts are, we dare not murmur at the ways of our kind Heavenly Father; but can smile through our tears, as by faith we see the light streaming from the grave, looking for the resurrection of the last day, when she shall awake to die no more. John G. Cook, Mary E. Cook. Died, at Armada, Mich., Nov. 8, 1873, of measles, Caddie, infant daughter of Elias and Caroline North, aged nine months. This family showed us many kindnesses in the earlier part of our tent meeting, and till friends were multiplied, and we had learned to love their darling babe. It has “drooped and faded,” but will bloom again, in Heaven. Died, suddenly, at Almont, Mich., Nov. 16, 1873, of hemorrhage, James Noble, husband of sister Margaret Noble, one of the pillars of the church in that place. May God be near to her in this her great trial, and kindly care for her fatherless children, who with her mourn their great loss. Words of comfort were spoken Nov. 18, by Bro. H. S. Gurney, of Memphis. Died, at Armada, Mich., Nov. 17, 1873, of what was supposed to be spinal fever, after a long and painful illness, sister Lizzie Butterfield, aged thirty-two years. When the tent came to this place, sister B. loved the world, but she learned to love Christ and his truth above all else, and was fast becoming a shining light to all around her. She feared if she lived she should depart from the faith. Said she could die happy, and did. The blessedness of the hope of the Christian is left as a legacy to the church and friends. A companion, one son, and a multitude of relatives and others, mourn her loss. The church feel saddened to lose, so soon, three who were both an honor and ornaments to the cause. Funeral services by the writer. Text: 1 Cor. 15: 26. The Methodists kindly opened their house. Died, in Afton, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1873, of inflammatory croup, our youngest daughter, Nancy Ellen, aged three years, three months, and twenty-four days. We miss her very much, but we hope to meet her with two others that sleep in Jesus, and with all our children at the resurrection, an unbroken family in the kingdom of God. Funeral discourse by Bro. 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