“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”
From Bro. Fuller.
BRO. WHITE:—The dark clouds that have for a time seemed to be hanging over the remnant, in this part of the country, seem to be giving away, and God's people begin to arise from their lukewarm state, to take a stand with the church at large. The Lord met with us the first Sabbath in the month, at Ulysses. The spiritual wants of the cause were in some degree taken into consideration and we had an interesting meeting. To-day our meeting has closed in Allegany Co., N. Y. We have had a good time. The dear saints in this county see the necessity of being in union with the body. And notwithstanding a strong influence against the order and work of God, the church, by the help of the good Lord, is going to put all on board Zion's ship. We want to see you and sister White this way as soon as the Lord may send you. We have voted to accept the name Seventh-day Adventists, and have organized so we can hold church property by law; but there is a more thorough work for us yet to do, that every heart may beat in harmony with God's dear people.
The testimonies of sister White are received by a large majority of the brethren and sisters. Any that do not receive them have some habits or form of dress that are reproved by them. I would say to the brethren at large that I fully endorse the visions as from the Lord, and am trying to profit by them, and no one that is reproved by them and refuses to heed them, need expect any sympathy from me. May the Lord carry on his work by whom he has chosen, until it is finished.
N. FULLER.
Wellsville, N. Y., July 13, 1862.
J. H. CURTIS
By J. H. Curtis
From Bro. Curtis.
BRO. WHITE: Permit me once more to give in my testimony in behalf of the cause I so much love, and while doing so I would express regret for my backwardness in the cause of Christ. Since I first embraced the third angel's message I have stumbled in many ways; but the brethren have been patient with me, and by their kind reproof I have been led to see the error of my ways, and to turn my feet into the Lord's testimonies. I have been slow to learn, too apt to reject truth before investigating the matter. I have been skeptical in regard to spiritual gifts; but when I heard sister White's exhortation last Summer at Buck's Bridge, I began to get my eyes open to the truth, and thanks be to God! I now see the beauty of the doctrine of the gifts of the Spirit.
I would say to the brethren, that wherein I have erred I am heartily sorry. I ask the forgiveness of all, hoping I shall ever give heed to the kind admonitions of those more advanced in the message, and of those older in experience than myself.
I would say to all that I am yet striving to overcome all wrong and prepare for translation. I want to be one of the number that shall have an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of God. I want to be one of those that shall live out the commandments before the world, that others may see the beauty of keeping God's holy law, and having the faith of Jesus. I know that it is through much tribulation that we are to enter into the kingdom, and that we must bear the scoffs of the world, and endure hardness as good soldiers if we would win the crown. But in all trials we have the promise given by our Lord himself—"Fear not little flock, it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Truly this promise is a consolation to the Christian while on his pilgrimage through this world of sorrow, pain, misery, war, bloodshed, sin, wickedness, trials, and tribulation. But through all these we must pass with our eye fixed on that star, turning neither to the right or left, but having our motto ever upward and onward, until we finally overcome and sit down with our Redeemer on his throne, even as he has overcome and is set down with his Father on his throne.
“Christian, the warfare soon will be o’er, Oh, do not fear, do not fear.”
Soon Jesus will come. Yes, the same Jesus who went away, the same one that made the great sacrifice, the same that now ministers in the Sanctuary, that same Jesus who is now finishing up the last work, will soon be here, as he promised when he went away. 'Tis a glorious hope. O may we all overcome, and sit down at his right hand, is my prayer.
Yours in hope,
J. H. CURTIS
North Stockholm, N. Y.
Keeping Appointments and Hearing Excuses
Be careful of your word, even in keeping the most trifling appointment. But do not blame another for a failure of that kind till you have heard his excuse.
The Burdens of Money and Time
MONEY and time are the heaviest burdens of life; and the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use.
THY WAY, NOT MINE.
THY way, not mine, O Lord, however dark it be!
Lead me by thine own hand, choose out the path for me;
Smooth, let it be, or rough, it will still be the best,
Winding or strait, it matters not, it leads me to thy rest.
I dare not choose my lot; I would not if I might;
Choose thou for me, my God, so shall I walk aright;
The kingdom that I seek is thine; so let the way
That leads to it be thine, else I must surely stray.
Take thou my cup, and it with joy or sorrow fill.
As best to thee may seem, choose thou my good or ill,
Choose thou for me my friends, my sickness or my health.
Choose thou my cares for me, my poverty or wealth.
Not mine, not mine the choice, in things or great or small;
Be thou my guide, my strength, my wisdom, and my all.
The Bitterness of Sin and Sweetness of Mercy
By Charnock
He that hath tasted the bitterness of sin, will fear to commit it; and he that hath felt the sweetness of mercy will fear to offend it.
WESTERN TOUR.
By Editor
The state of the cause in Iowa seems to demand that we should be at Lisbon, Linn Co., Iowa, the 29th and 30th. For this reason, and several others, we cannot fill our appointment at Greenville, the 26th and 27th. A visit after the tent-meeting at Ionia may be more acceptable, when we hope to visit Caledonia, Wright, and Monterey.
"A CHALLENGE."
By Editor
[It seems that our brethren laboring with the Iowa tent are inclined to "beard the lion in his den," if we may judge from the following, which we clip from the Weekly Washington [Iowa] Press. The challenge explains itself.]
To the Ministers of the Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian Churches of Washington Iowa, Individually or Collectively, Greeting.
Respected Sirs: We are now in your midst, preaching doctrine which you denounce as wrong and heretical. We believe we have the truth, and hence preach what we believe. Many of your citizens believe that we preach the truth. Now, as you regard us as deceivers, wolves—we will give you a chance to show whether you are mere hirelings or not. "The hireling fleeth because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep." If we preach false doctrine it is your duty to come out and expose it to the people. We therefore propose that you select a man from among you, in whose hands you will risk your cause, and we will meet him in public discussion on the following propositions, which express our respective teachings:
We affirm—"The Bible teaches that man is mortal, and in death is unconscious."
You affirm: "The Bible teaches that the Sabbath has been changed from the Seventh to the First day of the week, by Divine authority."
Many of your citizens desire to hear these subjects discussed. We are willing to do our part. We will affirm what we teach. If you will do the same we will have a discussion, and try to show the people who is right and who is wrong.
You will show your acceptance of this by private or public correspondence. We are ready and waiting to enter into the investigation.
B. F. Snook.
J. H. Waggoner.
July 7th, 1862.
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History of the Sabbath, (in paper covers), . . 30 10
The Three Angels of Rev. xiv, 6 12, particularly the Third Angel's Message, and the Two-horned Beast, . . 15 4
Sabbath Tracts, numbers one, two, three, and four, . . 15 4
Hope of the Gospel, or Immortality the gift of God, . . 15 4
Which? Moral or Immortal? or an inquiry into the present constitution and future condition of man, . . 15 4
Modern Spiritualism; its Nature and Tendency, . . 15 4
The Kingdom of God; a Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come, . . 15 4
Miraculous Powers, . . 15 4
Pauline Theology, or the Christian Doctrine of Future Punishment as taught in the epistles of Paul, . . 15 4
Review of Seymour. His Fifty Questions Answered, . . 10 3
Prophecy of Daniel. The Four Universal Kingdoms the Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred Years, . . 10 3
The Saints' Inheritance. The Immortal Kingdom located on the New Earth, . . 10 3
Signs of the Times, showing that the Second Coming of Christ is at the door, . . 10 3
Law of God. The testimony of both Testaments, showing its origin and perpetuity, . . 10 3
Vindication of the true Sabbath, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary to Hayti, . . 10 3
Review of Springer on the Sabbath, Law of God, and first day of the week, . . 10 3
Facts for the Times. Extracts from the writings of eminent authors, Ancient and Modern, . . 10 3
Miscellany. Seven Tracts in one book on the Second Advent and the Sabbath, . . 10 3
Christian Baptism. Its Nature, Subjects, and Design, . . 10 3
The Seven Trumpets. The Sounding of the seven Trumpets of Revelation viii and ix. . . 10 2
The Fate of the Transgressor, or a short argument on the First and Second Deaths, . . 5 2
Matthew xxiv. A Brief Exposition of the Chapter, . . 5 2
Assistant. The Bible Student's Assistant, or a Compend of Scripture references, . . 5 1
Truth Found. A short argument for the Sabbath, with an Appendix, "The Sabbath not a Type." . . 5 1
The Two Laws and Two Covenants, . . 5 1
An Appeal for the restoration of the Bible Sabbath in an address to the Baptists, . . 5 1
Review of Crosier on the Institution, Design, and Abolition of the Seventh-day Sabbath, . . 5 1
Review of Fillio. A reply to a series of discourses delivered by him in Battle Creek on the Sabbath question, . . 5 1
Brown's Experience. Consecration—Second Advent, . . 5 1
Report of General Conference held in Battle Creek, June, 1859, Address on Systematic Benevolence, &c. . . 5 1
Sabbath Facus. False Theories Exposed, . . 5 1
Illustrated Review. A Double Number of the REVIEW AND HERALD Illustrated, . . 5 1
Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment Apostasy and perils of the last days, . . 5 1
The same in German, . . 5 1
" " " Holland, . . 5 1
French. A Pamphlet on the Sabbath, . . 5 1
" " " " Dan. ii, and vii, . . 5 1
ONE CENT TRACTS. Who Changed the Sabbath? Unity of the Church Spiritual Gifts Law of God, by Wesley Appeal to men of reason on Immortality—Much in Little—Truth—Death and Burial—Preach the Word—Personality of God.
TWO CENT TRACTS. Dobney on the Law Infidelity and Spiritualism—Mark of the Beast.
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History of the Sabbath, in one volume, bound Part I, Bible History Part II, Secular History, . . . 60 "
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Spiritual Gifts Vol. II. Experience, Views and Incidents in connection with the Third Message, . . . 50 "
Scripture Doctrine of Future Punishment. By H. H. Dobney, Baptist Minister of England, . . . 75 "
Home Here and Home in Heaven, with other Poems. This work embraces all those sweet and Scriptural poems written by Annie R. Smith, from the time she embraced the third message till she fell asleep in Jesus. Price 25 cents.
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Third Edition of Signs of the Times
By Editor
THE third edition of the Signs of the Times is ready. We have printed in all, 11,000 copies of this work.
Second Edition of Tracts Ready
By Editor
☞ The second edition of the following tracts is now ready: Mark of the Beast—Judson's Letter on Dress—Tract on Immortality.
SPECIAL CONFERENCE.
By James White
A SPECIAL, and very important meeting will be held at Lisbon, Linn Co., Iowa, July 29th, at 4 o'clock P. M., and, probably, hold during the 30th. The Southern Iowa, and Northern Iowa Committees, also the Southern Iowa Committee for 1861, are earnestly solicited to attend this meeting, with one or more delegates from each congregation of Sabbath-keepers in the State.
The object of this meeting is to investigate the grounds of complaint against Elders E. W. Shortridge, J. H. Waggoner, B. F. Snook, and Wm. H. Brinkerhoof, who request that this meeting be called. Bro. A. Caldwell and A. B. Hanner, and all others who have made complaints of any or all of these preachers are expected to be present without fail.
By request.
JAMES WHITE.
P. S. Unless union and confidence among the Sabbath-keepers in Iowa can be restored, the tent will be laid up. Bro. and sister White may be expected at this meeting.
J. W.
HOPE.
By John Greenleaf Whittier
TAKE heart! the waster builds again—
A charmed life old goodness hath;
The tares may perish—but the grain
Is not for death.
God works in all things; all obey
His first propulsion from the night.
Ho! wake and watch! the world is grey
With morning light. Whittier.
APPOINTMENTS.
PROVIDENCE permitting, Bro. and Sr. White will meet with the brethren in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois at the quarterly-meeting at Avon, Rock Co., Wis., July 26th and 27th. They will meet with the council at Lisbon, Linn Co., Iowa, July 29th and 30th. They will hold a conference at Round Grove, Ills., August 2d and 3d.
And they will meet with the brethren at Newton, Mich., in monthly meeting, when the old Michigan tent will be pitched for a general gathering, Aug. 9th and 10th.
Come to the Newton meeting, all who can, and bring provisions and blankets, as there are but few to entertain.
ELDER John Byington wishes us to say that he will meet with the brethren at Parkville, Mich., Aug. 2, and will organize a church there under the name of Seventh-day Adventist. The peculiar circumstances of that people in regard to the present name of their society can be no real objection to the above-mentioned name.—ED.
ELDER John Byington and wife will meet with the brethren in Charlotte and vicinity, July 26th.
MONTHLY meeting for Western N. Y., at Bro. J. M. Aldrich's Hall, Somerset, Niagara Co., Sabbath, August 9.