DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: My mind is led this morning to contemplate the unbounded goodness and loving kindness of my heavenly Father, who has out of the abundant riches of his grace given me a heart to love, obey and serve him; for which I would praise him in the unwritten language of the heart, and in that "living epistle read and known of all men"—a well ordered life and godly conversation. I see the love and wisdom of God in all his dealings with me, even in afflictive dispensations that sometimes almost blind faith and lead the heart astray in murmurings and repinings.
"My grace shall be sufficient for thee." How beautiful these words of truth when we can feel their reality. Blessed promise to cheer and encourage the heart of the tried one in the narrow way to heaven. How many precious promises I have as gifts from a Father's loving hand, and all through faith in the beloved Son. I deserve them not, and yet they are mine.
"Acquaint now thyself with God, and be at peace with him; thereby good shall come unto thee." How true the sentiment of this language seems to those who were once strangers and aliens, but now are brought nigh by the blood of Christ, and become savingly acquainted with God, and thus at peace with him. How well they know that good has come unto them, and they sing aloud for joy, and praise the glorious Giver of every good and perfect gift. I love this good Benefactor, and trust him for his grace, praying fervently that he will preserve me blameless unto the coming of our Lord and Saviour.
Yours, seeking by patient continuance in well-doing, for immortality, eternal life.
SARAH E. GOODWIN
Pigeon Grove, Wis.
Extracts from Letters.
Bro. Wm. F. Johnson writes from Cleveland, Minn.: "Two of those who gave up the Sabbath, as I stated in my letter in Review No. 16, have come out again and are now keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. My companion has embraced the truth. I feel to praise the Lord for his goodness to me. I can say, As for me and my house we will serve the Lord. There are five of us here who are trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We meet with much opposition from a particular class of Adventists, who tell us the law of God is done away, and Christ re-enacted a part of it again. They seem to forget what our Saviour said on a certain occasion. Matt. iv, 4."
"We hope Bro. Ingraham, or some other brother, will come here and preach to us again. I am glad to say that prejudice is giving way. There is an ear to hear. The Macedonian cry is heard from all quarters, Come over and help us. My prayer to God is to raise up laborers and send them into Minnesota to help swell the last notes of warning to the people."
Encouragement from Salem, Indiana
Bro. J. L. Locke writes from Salem, Ind.: “I feel encouraged by the reports through the paper, from the dear brethren and sisters scattered abroad. I think we have great reason to thank the Lord for the light of present truth. The little church here in Salem I believe are striving to arise and be prepared for the refreshing. We meet with some opposition, but if we may feel the approbation of our heavenly Father it is enough.”
Blessings of the Poor
The greatest blessings in God's book are frequently found to be the property of the poorest persons on God's earth; God hath chosen the poor, and blessed them with all spiritual blessings; this should produce contentment and gratitude.
Death of Little Flora Field
By M. E. Cornell
Little Flora, only child of Wm. V., and Mary Field, fell asleep in Anamosa, Jones Co., Iowa, March 14th. Bro. and sister Field had just embraced the blessed hope of the soon coming of Christ, and it proved an anchor in their deep affliction. The funeral was held in the Congregational church where we tried to instruct and comfort according to 2 Cor. i, 4.
M. E. CORNELL.
OBITUARY.
By M. E. Cornell
Fell asleep in Fairview, Jones Co., Iowa, March 29th, Lodowick Weaver, in his 74th year. His disease was that of the heart, and as usual caused death almost instantly, without time to speak a word.
This aged pilgrim heard and embraced the Advent doctrine in 1847 at Pitcher Springs, Chenango Co., N. Y. The last three weeks of his life were improved in hearing and reading on the present truth. He read all our books through, and some of them two or three times over. The Sabbath before his death he gave an excellent testimony. He remarked that he had never before kept the Lord's Sabbath, and he was thankful that he had been spared to see the truth, but he felt that his days were short. He spoke with mingled weeping and rejoicing, which was solemn and impressive. The surviving friends deeply feel his loss, but he rests in hope. His funeral was attended on the Sabbath, at the Baptist church, where just a week before the people heard his testimony in favor if the true Sabbath. Sermon by the writer from Job. xiv, 14.
M. E. CORNELL.
Awake Out of Indifference
Bro. M. Kittle writes from Greenburgh, Ohio:— "What few brethren there are in this place have lately manifested a determination to awake out of the seeming indifference that has characterized them, and be more engaged in the work. Truly the signs of the times are enough to arouse us to action. This earth is no abiding place for the saints of the Most High. How earestly ought we to strive to obtain the inheritance that is promised the willing and obedient."
A Testimony of Sabbath Faithfulness
Sister E. A. Gregory writes from Jefferson, Wis. :
“It has been something like a year and eight months since I commenced to keep the Sabbath of the Lord, and I can truly say with the psalmist, O how love I thy law! I feel that it is good to wait on the Lord, for in so doing we can renew our spiritual strength. I want to be more actively engaged in the service of my blessed Saviour. I want to be found with those who are without spot or wrinkle or any such thing. My prayer is that we may have strength to lay aside every weight, deny ourselves of the vain things of this world, which perish with the using, take up our cross, and follow Jesus through evil as well as good report. It is my desire to so live before the world that my light may shine, and that I may not be a stumbling-block in the way of sinners, and then when He who is our life shall appear, we may appear with him also in glory.”
The Cause is One.
By James White
THE salvation of a soul is as precious in Maine as in Iowa. Nearly all the interest some have in the cause is confined to the State in which they live, or their town, their neighborhood, or their family. This is wrong. We should rejoice as much when a church is raised up in a distant State, as though the good work was done in our own town.
The great work seems to be West. There, broken fragments of society have crowded in, and not being fully organized and settled, are in a more favorable condition to hear the truth than in older portions of the country. And many have not realized their high expectations of the West, and in their disappointed state of mind are better prepared to hear of the "better country."
We believe that the Message will yet be spread far and wide, but at present we think that great efforts should be made in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
We hope that our dear friends in New England and in New York will consider what we said to them in regard to Brn. Andrews and Loughborough laboring with them as only suggestions, that they will unite with us in the prayer, Lord, direct thy servants.
J. W.
The Aged Pilgrim Sleeps.
By James White
WHEN we read in a recent letter from Bro. M. E. Cornell, of the last days, sudden death, and funeral, of our aged Bro. Weaver, of Fairview Iowa, we had feelings of mingled sorrow and joy. Death brings sadness, and we feel to sympathize with the bereaved; but there is joy in the thought that our aged brother rests in hope. It is less than two months since we called at the tavern house of this now bereaved family where we were made welcome to the good things the house afforded. They had just begun to listen to the truth. We tarried with them several days, and when we left, felt that we were parting with true friends.
As we read the obituary notice from the pen of Bro. Cornell, we could but exclaim, Thank God! that the truth has been preached in Fairview, Iowa. We are happy to learn that the son, D. Weaver, has embraced the truth. God bless that entire family, and may they all meet him who sleeps, on Mt. Zion. J. W.
Conference in Ohio.
A GENERAL Conference will be held in Gilboa, Ohio, commencing on sixth-day, April 27th, 1860.
Bro. White is requested to attend this meeting. If he comes direct from Toledo, he will take the Dayton and Michigan Road to Leipsic (Swarts' Station), where Bro. Emmons will meet him. Any others coming on this Road will stop at the same station. Train leaves Toledo about 1 o'clock P. M. In Leipsic inquire for Truman Ramsey.
A general attendance of the friends of the cause in Ohio is requested, as it is important that measures be taken to more completely unite the efforts of the brethren in this State. Let every church be represented. This will be the only conference in Ohio this spring.
It is hoped that the brethren and sisters will come in the spirit of the third angel's message, consecrating themselves to God, praying that he will revive his work.
For the church.
T. J. BUTLER,
G. W. HOLT,
J. H. WAGGONER.
Hymns.
By James White
We have published sixteen pages containing seven beautiful pieces of music, and several good hymns. Rest for the Weary is one of the seven tunes. Price 10 cts.
We have the Supplement and Addition above mentioned, together in paper covers, for 25 cts.
There have been such calls for the Hymn Book and Supplement bound together, that we have had some Hymn Books unbound, and bound over with Supplement and Addition, and pared small, which we sell at the Office for $1,00. If sent by mail 9 cts for postage must be added. J. W.
Pledges for the Iowa Tents
By James White
Last week we sent out Circulars to many of our Iowa subscribers, so that the friends of the cause in that State could set down the sums they can cheerfully give to help purchase the two Tents and support them this next Tent season. Let all the members of our churches in Iowa, and other friends, have a chance to pledge what they think they can do during the year 1860, also scattered friends, and let the pledges be returned to this Office. Let those who have already paid some, mark the amount they have paid. We have ordered the two Tents, and sent the pay for them. We shall also furnish cash when needed to sustain the Tents, if the friends come up and pledge nobly.
All letters relating to the enterprise should be addressed to Eld. James White, Battle Creek, Mich. The money pledged can be paid to the Tent Committee, Tent preachers, or sent to this Office. A full report of expenditures and receipts will be given. J. W.
A P P O I N T M E N T S.
By P. Taber
Providence permitting, there will be a meeting in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., N. Y., near Chatfield's Corners, on the premises of Sr. Coy, for the purpose of dedicating their new house of worship, to commence June 8th, at 10 o'clock A. M., and continue over Sabbath and First day. The brethren generally are invited to attend this meeting. Brn. Hutchins and Sperry are also desired to be present. If brethren H. and S. cannot attend, will they inform us through the Review or by letter? Address D. T. Ingalls, Middlegrove, Greenfield, N. Y.
In behalf of the brethren.
P. TABER.
Middle Grove, N. Y.
Business Department.
By Editor
Business Notes.
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