“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”
From Sister Priest.
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I am satisfied that we are living in perilous times, and are forming characters for eternity. Oh solemn thought! Many soul-stirring epistles have been written to arouse us. God has spoken plainly to us through vision, and by his word. Jesus yet pleads. Angels wait. Mercy lingers. Are any still unmoved! Perhaps some are aroused, but wondering why they don’t rise. Have you searched for the cause! Can you say with Paul, “God forbid I should glory, save in the cross of Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me and I unto the world?” Can we in surveying the cross, count our richest gain, but loss, and pour contempt on all our pride?
Could we realize that Jesus notices every act, as much as if in the flesh, and among us, should we not blush with shame, that we turn from him with such neglect? Should we strive as hard to please him as we do to appear well in the sight of the world, methinks we should have his approving smile, and the blessed assurance that he is ours, and we are his. My heart aches while I reflect how many times must he turn away with a frown! What earthly friend would we thus neglect, who had been the means of saving the natural life? Oh think of the contrast? The Son of God giving his life, for us, that we might have eternal life, dying the just for the unjust, and notwithstanding all our sinfulness, all our slighting, our coldness and stupidity, since we professed to love him, he has borne with us, and still he pleads. But soon he’ll cease his pleading. O let us wake up, let us be in earnest in the closet, and cry for clean hearts. The fountain must be cleansed. And when about the duties of life, let every act tell for God and his truth. Cultivate humility. Subdue pride. I know from experience that if grace thrives, pride will die. May the Lord help us to put off the old man and become new creatures in Christ Jesus. O let us be in earnest. Soon it will be too late. Jesus soon is coming to claim his own. Let us not only seek but strive to be ready.
M. L. PRIEST.
Clinton Mass.
Extracts from Letters.
Bro. J. Day writes from North Branch, Mich.: “It is about eight months since myself and wife commenced to keep the Sabbath, and we can say like David, Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing shall offend them. There are quite a number of Sabbath-keepers in our vicinity, who meet for worship every Sabbath. We hear preaching from Bro. Sanborn, which encourages us much. May this beloved brother and faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ receive his reward. We hope to see the truth spread and many be made to see the need of keeping the commandments of God. May we have a deeper work of grace in our hearts, that we may be found without spot and blameless at the coming of the Lord, is the prayer of your unworthy brother.”
Bro. S. W. Hickok writes from Freeborn, Minn.: “I have for a time been blessed with the privilege of reading the Review, and have been edified and encouraged by it, and feel indebted to many of the brethren and sisters for a comforting word through its columns. I feel to rejoice in the triumph of truth, and that the message has reached my ear. I believe it the last message of mercy to fallen man. O, why will people not heed the warning, instead of continuing to cry, Peace and safety, when sudden destruction hasteth. I feel to praise God that my attention has been called to the claims of present truth. O that its sanctifying influence would mold me into the likeness of Him who is our pattern, that I may rejoice in the day of his coming, and become a fit subject for the earth made new. We find much to encounter by the way (I speak of myself and wife); but by the grace of God we mean to face every foe, and stand firm for the right. We feel in some degree in the dark, but we endeavor to profit by the light we have, and seek for more. We often wish that the Spirit would direct some of the messengers this way. We are trying to overcome every error, to lay aside every idol, that we may serve God acceptably, keeping all his commandments, and having the faith of Jesus, and finally may overcome. We ask the prayers of the brethren and sisters for us.”
Sister A. Grimes writes from Sutton, Vt.: “About one year and a half ago, I commenced to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. I find there is much to be done in order to live a Christian life. It needs constant watchfulness and prayer to save us from being overcome by temptations. I am determined by the grace of God assisting me, to press on to the kingdom, and to be an entire overcomer, and able to stand before the Son of man at his second coming, which I believe to be not far distant. I feel very unworthy, still I praise God for what he has done for me; that he has turned my feet from the broad road into the strait and narrow way that leads to life. I have many trials here, but am willing to suffer reproach for Christ. God is light; and in him is no darkness at all. I do rejoice for the light I have received. The desires of my heart are, Create in me a clean heart, O God, and enable me by thy grace to live in obedience to thy commands.”
Sister C. B. Fairchild writes from Elyria, Ohio: “I am still striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I have not seen a Sabbath-keeper for seven months, and am daily meeting with opposers; but the stronger the opposition the firmer my belief. I thank God that I have met with opposition; for it has taught me to search the Scriptures daily to know the truth as it is; and I have thereby gained more strength, and become firm in the belief that the Advent people are God's remnant people. I am determined to throw aside every idol, and do every duty as it is made known to me, and thereby gain admittance into the city of the New Jerusalem.”
Why a Woman Remembered a Sermon.
A LADY was complimenting a clergyman on the fact that she could always recollect and recite more of the matter of his sermons than those of any other minister. The clergyman thought he could explain the cause. “I happen,” said he, “to make a particular point of classifying my topics—it is a hobby of mine to do so; and therefore I never compose a sermon without first settling the relationship and order of my arguments and illustrations. Suppose, madam, that your servant was starting for town, and you were obliged hastily to instruct her about a few domestic purchases, not having time to write down the items; and suppose you said, ‘Be sure you bring some tea, also some soap, and coffee too; by-the-by, some powder blue; and don’t forget a few light cakes, and a little starch, and some sugar; and now I think of it, a little soda,—you would not be surprised if her memory failed with regard to one or two of the articles. But if your commission ran thus, ‘Now, Mary, to-morrow we are going to have some friends to tea, therefore bring a supply of tea, and coffee, and sugar, and a few light cakes; and the next day, you know, is washing day, so that we shall want soap, and starch, and soda, and powder blue; ’ and it is most likely she would retain your order as easily as you retain my sermons.”—Sel.
OBITUARY.
By A. M. A.
“FELL asleep in Jesus, Bro. Thomas Skuse, of Wethersfield, N. Y., June 23, 1862, aged about fifty-seven years. His disease was consumption. He expressed his faith in strong language that the Sabbath of the fourth commandment is the day which should be kept holy, and his determination was to please God by keeping all his commandments and the faith of Jesus. His sufferings were very great, yet he had many seasons of rejoicing toward the close of his life. He lost all desire to live, and longed to be at rest; and when the hour of his departure arrived, he sunk into a gentle sleep, to wake no more till the morning of the resurrection. May God bless his companion and children, and lead them into all truth.
A. M. A.
Tearless Eyes.
By Albert Barnes
“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” The expression is one of exquisite tenderness and beauty. The poet Burns said that he could never read this without being affected to weeping. Of all the negative descriptions of heaven, there is no one perhaps that would be better adapted to produce consolation than this. This is a world of weeping—a vale of tears. Who is there of the human family that has not shed a tear? And what a change it would make in our world, if it could but be said that henceforward not another tear would be shed, not a head would ever be bowed again in grief! Yet this is to be the condition of heaven. In that world there is to be no pain, no disappointment, no bereavement. No friend is to lie in dreadful agony on a sick-bed; no grave is to be opened to receive a parent, a wife, a child; no gloomy prospect of death is to draw tears of sorrow from the eyes. To that blessed world, when our eyes run down with tears, we are permitted to look forward; and the prospect of such a world should contribute to wipe away our tears here—for all our sorrows will soon be over. Amidst the trials of the present life, when friends leave us, when sickness comes, when our hopes are blasted, when calumnies and reproaches come upon us, when—standing on the verge of the grave and looking down into the cold tomb—the eyes pour forth floods of tears, it is a blessed privilege to be permitted to look forward to that brighter scene in heaven, where not a pang shall ever be felt, and not a tear shall ever be shed.—Albert Barnes.
Tent Meeting at Rice Lake, Minn.
By Washington Morse; F. W. Morse
THE tent was pitched at this place June 19th and 20th, and remained over four Sabbaths. The meeting, we trust, will result in bringing out honest souls, but the majority of the people in this region have heard and rejected the first and second messages No greater light will ever be given them. Very unfortunately for us, the people assembled at this place to celebrate the aniversary of the national independence. This injured the interest of our meeting seriously. The Lord gave freedom in presenting the truth to this people. We leave the result with him. The burden of the labor came upon Bro. Bostwick, who indeed did not shun to declare God's counsel to the people here. May the Lord bless him, is our prayer.
A portion of our brethren have brought forward their offerings promptly. We hope none will neglect to carry out the resolutions made at our State conference. Let us all remember that God will not help us unless we endeavor to help ourselves.
The tent is laid up until after harvest, and the tent company go into the harvest field to labor, hoping to commence again after the harvest is over. What say you, brethren, will you aid in the enterprise?
WASHINGTON MORSE.
F. W. MORSE.
Death of Joseph Turner
A LATE issue of the Hartford (Ct.) Courant has in its list of deaths, the following: "In this city, July 14, Joseph Turner, in the 55th year of his age.
Turned Episcopalian
TURNED EPISCOPALIAN.—Eld. P. B. Morgan, assistant editor of the World's Crisis, Boston, Mass., has been ordained a clergyman of the Episcopal Church. Last week's Crisis contains his resignation as "Editor, Vice President of the Advent Christian Association, and member of the Board." In his resignation he labors to prove that our views of the "future life," coming of Christ, and the kingdom, are "warmly cherished in the Protestant Episcopal Church of America." But we think it will take more to convince us that it is so than the assertions of Mr. Morgan.—Millennial Harbinger.
Tent Meetings
TENT MEETINGS.—The religious meetings held in the tent at Ionia are attracting good audiences, showing that some interest is taken in the lectures.—Detroit Free Press.
To the Churches in Vt.
By Harrison Grant
AGREEABLY to action taken at the Vt. State Conference, we would cordially invite the different churches in Vermont to assist in defraying the expenses of the tent from the S. B. treasuries, and also by donations. Please send the means immediately to Harrison Grant, Roxbury, Vt. It would be safer to send in drafts when they can be obtained. HARRISON GRANT.
Note from Brn. Ingraham and Sanborn.
By Wm. S. Ingraham; Isaac Sanborn
BRO. WHITE: The remarks of yourself, Brn. Andrews and Waggoner, in relation to State and general conferences, should meet the hearty approval of the whole body. And as we design to enter into organization more thoroughly, we think perhaps it may be best for us to do something in this direction, at our next conference in Avon, which will be about the first of October, soon after the close of the tent season. And as we want some one of experience to aid us, we would extend to you an invitation to meet with us at that time, if convenient. If you cannot, perhaps Bro. Waggoner can come that way on his return home.
WM. S. INGRAHAM.
ISAAC SANBORN.
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Sunday Battles and Historical Facts
By Uriah Smith
THE claim so often uttered of late, that history records no instance wherein battles commenced on Sunday have resulted in favor of the attacking party, receives an effectual quietus in this issue. Those who have made this assertion, have for a while had the advantage; for no one was prepared to contradict it; and thus they have had the privilege of glorying in their assumption. But they should have known that they would gain nothing by this, unless they had thoroughly examined and found their declaration indisputably true; for truth, though "crushed to earth, will rise again." It has done so in this case, and with the stern force of facts has visited upon this little battery of error an ignominious defeat. Will those papers which have been betrayed into the erroneous statement above alluded to, set their readers right on this point?—U. S.
U. S
By Uriah Smith
WE learn from the Millennial Harbinger (extra) of July 30, 1862, that the "General Association of Western N. Y.," has found against Eld. Joseph Marsh, well-sustained charges of "falsehood and dishonesty." The Report says : "After a fair and impartial investigation by a Judiciary Board appointed for the purpose, he was convicted by a unanimous vote, the hand of fellowship withdrawn from him as a minister of the gospel, and he expelled from membership of the Association."
This is that Eld. Marsh who was editor of the Harbinger while it was published in Rochester, N. Y.
U. S
History of the Sabbath, (in paper covers), . . . 30 10
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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
Hope of the Gospel, or Immortality the gift of God, Which? Mortal 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. . . 10 3
Review of Seymour. His Fifty Questions Answered, . . 10 3
Prophecy of Daniel: The Four Universal Kingdoms the Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred Days. . . 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 Crozier 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
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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Scripture Doctrine of Future Punishment. By H. H., Dobney, Baptist Minister of England, . . 75 "
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