Sister R. C. Farrar writes from Kingston, Wis., Apr. 22, 1860: "I am striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and feel that in so doing there is great reward. David says, "Great peace have they that love thy law." I am not exempted from trials and temptations; but when I remember that Jesus, our great High Priest, the spotless Son of God, was tempted in all points as we are, I would count it all joy that I am permitted to tread in his footsteps, even though marked by blood and tears. I desire that patience may have her perfect work in me, that I may stand approved and blameless before Jesus at his coming."
"It was my privilege to attend a conference on the 14th and 15th inst., held at Mackford, Wis., and to listen to discourses from Brn. Sanborn, Seward, and Ingraham. There I heard the third angel's message proclaimed with much force and power. Though I believed in it before, yet I never felt its importance as I do now, or the solemn responsibility that rests upon us who live in these last days. O what a necessity there is for a daily and hourly preparation for the Saviour's advent, that that day come not upon us unawares. And to this end one's whole being should be given up to God, to be moulded and fashioned according to his will."
"May God's blessing rest upon the messengers of the truth, who are bearing the last message of mercy to fallen men. May an unction from the Holy One rest upon them, and may the word be preached in demonstration of the Spirit, and with power, such as the world can neither gainsay nor resist. And O, while Jesus is before the mercy-seat, pleading the merits of his blood, may many be led to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world."
"Dear brethren and sisters, let us pray more earnestly, and more frequently, that we may walk continually in the light of God's reconciled countenance, and exhibit to the world a consistent Christian character. I want to feel constantly the necessity of leaning upon God. I want to keep in view the words of the Saviour, Without me ye can do nothing. I am trying to learn to walk by faith and not by sight, and though clouds sometimes obscure the light of the Sun of Righteousness, yet I feel that God's promises are sure. The foundation of our hope is firm and secure, for it is God's infallible truth."
Seeking God’s Will Through Scripture
Bro. E. E. Jones writes from Lindon, Wis.: "I commenced last fall to try by the assistance of God's grace to keep all His commandments. Previous to that time I had become skeptical in regard to God's word, actually doubting at times the truths therein contained. I saw the confusion in regard to it, and was almost led to believe that it could not be of divine origin, when so many different denominations were apparently supporting their doctrine by it. I thought each could form a theory to suit himself from the Bible. I was looking at the imperfections of those professing christianity, and concluded I should be no better by belonging to any society I knew of among the protestant churches. Yet the Spirit of God would strive with me at times and I would feel that there was a power that was unseen; that there must be a God; that he must be the creator of us; that he must be able to give us his will. I reasoned that the Bible must be God's testament to us; and that God had created man a worshiping being; and it being our reasonable duty to worship him, we should do so if we were not to receive a future reward. But God has promised great and precious promises to those that love him and do his will. Therefore I began to study to know the will of God concerning me. I found a promise of immortality to those who seek for it dilligently, to be conferred upon them only in the morning of the resurrection. With my present position I find the Bible to harmonize better than it ever did before, to my mind at least. I should be extremely glad to have some of the watchmen come this way and hold a few meetings. I believe there can good be done here if any one will set forth the truth to the people. There is not another family in town that keeps the Sabbath, and I am waiting very impatiently for the time to come that the truth can be set before them. I close praying the Lord to send some one this way soon. I also ask your prayers that I may remain faithful in the service of God through this life, having a promise of immortality in the next, if faithful here."
Preparing for Christ’s Coming
G. E. Kimble writes from Pontiac, Mich.: "I feel thankful that the Lord has given me the privilege of hearing the third angel's message. I am trying to get ready for the coming and kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The pure in heart have the promise of seeing God. Purify my heart O Lord is my prayer, and make me a fit subject for thy kingdom. I long to know that my ways please him. Our enemy is strong, and if possible will deceive the very elect; therefore I feel the need of that wisdom which cometh from above, also of girding on the whole armor that I may be able to stand. It is a very great thing to be a Christian; and I fear many times that I shall come short; but I can say in the language of another,
> 'O give me a place in thy kingdom,
> When life with its turmoil is o'er;
> Let me dwell with the king in his beauty'
> And I ask, O I ask for no more.'"
Sister E. C. Ranney writes from Richmond, Iowa: "I am truly thankful that the Lord ever sent Brn. Bull and Cornell here with the message of mercy to fallen man. I bless the Lord that I ever heard the warning voice. Though we have trials and difficulties we have the blessed promise of our Lord's soon return to take his children home to mansions prepared for them. May we live so that he will find us waiting for him. Though our trials seem great what are they compared with what our blessed Saviour endured for us sinful mortals? Do what we can, we cannot cancel the debt. But we know that his grace is sufficient for us. Blessed promise! We have an arm to lean upon when all else fails. My prayer is that we may ever be near the Lord who can wipe all tears from our eyes."
Receiving the Present Truth
Bro. S. C. Conrey writes from Decatur City, Iowa: ‐I would say to the brethren that I do rejoice that there is a present truth, and that there is a people that will receive it. Although my feet had well nigh slipped, yet I praise God that it is as well with me as it is. Brethren let us get into the work. May the Lord grant that the message may soon go with power, that the servants of God may be sealed and be prepared to enter into the marriage supper of the Lamb.–
A Sabbath-Keeping Testimony
Sister A. E. Walter writes from La Salle, Monroe Co., Mich.: "I feel to rejoice that the third angel's message ever sounded in my ears. Last fall when Bro. Frisbie was here, my mind was disturbed on the Sabbath question. My husband began to keep the Sabbath and I thought I could find scripture to convince him of his error, when I found it was I that was in error. Our number is smaller than when Bro. F. was here. One has gone back to the methodist church again. We feel sorry it is so. The ministers of the different churches have preached against the Sabbath. The prayer of one was 'O Lord turn the counsel of the Ahithophel of the land into foolishness.'"
No Paper Next Week
By Editor
There will be no paper next week, but a double number the week following.
Conference in Roosevelt, N. Y.
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a General Conference in Roosevelt, Oswego Co., N. Y., commencing sixth day, June 1, 1860, at 3 o'clock, P. M., and continuing over the Sabbath and first-day.
Tent Meeting.
There will be a Tent-meeting, providence permitting, in St. Charles, Winona Co., Min., the first Sabbath and first-day in June, 1860, to continue as long as thought proper. We hope the brethren and sisters in Min., all that can, will attend this meeting.
Come, brethren, praying that the Lord will bless the effort put forth with the Tent in Minnesota the coming season. In behalf of the church.
WASHINGTON MORSE.
WILLIAM MERRY.
A. C. MORTON.
Business Notes.
By Editor
THE P. O. Address of Wm S Ingraham will be for the summer, Deerfield, Steele Co., Minn.
The P. O. address of D. T. Taylor is Dansville, Livingston Co., N. Y.
J. Stowell : We make it right on book.
Bro. E. Goodwin of Oswego, N. Y., inquires the P. O. address of John Sellers. Will some friend who can, please inform him.
R. Sawyer : It will be necessary for you to tell us Mrs. D. Cain's P. O. address before we can credit the money:
Letters
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D T Taylor, C M Coburn, Mrs D Chamberlain, F V Bogues, L Mann, Wm S Higley jr, J P Rathbun, M E Cornell, W Phelps, I Sanborn 2, Mrs N Dennison, S Brigham, T Hale, Wm Peabody, S E Sutherland, L Lathrop, A Rogers, J P Lewis, E Inman, E Styles, H M Kenyon, J P Hunt, J Lindsay, L D Newton, H Luce, Jno Stowell, M A Eaton, Wm Merry, C G Cramer, I Jones, E L Barr, A S Hutchins, B Graham, E Breed, R F Cottrell, A R Knight, D Andre, E Goodwin, Jno Fishell jr, J Stone, T Harlow, L Martin, J B Frisbic, J C Ford, R Sawyer, Wm S Ingraham, A W Appleby, D Chase, J Bodley, H Hodgson, I J Andrews, Wm S Foote, D Seeley, I McCausland, H Decker, M E Cornell.
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FOR REVIEW AND HERALD.
C M Coburn 1,00,xvii,21. F V Bogues 0,50,xvi,1. L Mann 2,00,xviii,1. L Mann [for H Dudley] 1,00,xviii,9. T Hale 1,00,xviii,1. Mrs N Dennison 2,00,xviii,1. E Lanphear 1,00,xvii,1. Mrs D Chamberlain 1,00,xvii,1. C Colson 2,00,xvii,1. J P Rathbun 1,00,xvii,1. S Brigham 2,00,xvii,1. G Mellburg 2,00,xv,18. S Olsen 1,00,xvii,1. Mrs L A Brobst 0,50,xvii,1. A W Gray 1,00,xvii,1. Wm Jones 1,00,xvii,1. J Sutherland 1,00,xvi,7. Mrs A P H Kelsey 1,00,xvi,1. Jno Stowell 2,00,xviii,1. W Peabody [for A Sherrick 1,00,xvii,15. A Rogers 2,00,xvi,14. J P Lewis 1,00,xvi,1. J P Hunt 1,00,xvii,1. C G Cramer 2,00,xvii,21. M A Eaton 1,58,xviii,16. P E Ferrin 1,50,xvii,14. J Berry [50c each for S Berry, D. Berry, H Cutler & Jas Berry] 2,00, each to xvii,1. Wm Merry 1,00,xvii,1. Anna Adare 1,00,xvi,1. H Luce 0,50,xviii,1. B Graham [for Miss H B Spencer] 1,00,xviii,1. M & L Dickinson 1,00,xvii,1. R Gorsline 1,00,xvii,1. A Rogers 1,50,xvii,1. T A Cliff 1,00,xvii,1. S Burlingame 1,00,xvii,1. L Carpenter 1,00,xvii,1. E Goodwin 1,00,xvii,1. Mrs A Vickery 0,50,xvii,8. S Burlingame [for Mrs Wm Williams] 0,50,xvii,6. S A Allen 1,00,xvi,14. G G Green 1,00,xvii,1. J Fishell jr, 2,00,xvii,1. D C Elmer 1,00,xvii,1. E Richmond 1,00,xvi,20. E Paine 1,00,xvii,1. J Bodley 2,00,xvii,1. S T Chamberlain 0,50,xvi,14. W V Field 0,50,xvi,13. S W Todd 0,50,xvii,21. S Hacket 4,00,xviii,11. J Carter 1,00,xvii,7. Wm S Foote 1,00,xv,21. J Knappen 1,00,xvii,1. R Sawyer 0,28,xvii,8. J Stone 2,00,xvi,1. L Martin 1,00,xvii,1. S Martin 1,00,xvii,1. I McCausland 2,54,xvii,9. A W Maynard 2,00,xviii,1. C Z June 2,00,xv,17.
FOR MISSIONARY PURPOSES.—T Hale $8. C G Cramer $3. E Goodwin 50c. A R Knight $1.
Books and Accounts.
Books sent since May 3, 1860. Geo Barrows Vt 6c. L Locke Ohio 25c. T Draper Iowa 10c. E W Darling Iowa $1,70. J Berry Ills $1,20.
Sold on acc't. C W Sperry Vt $105,02. T M Stewart Wis $124,73.
Rec'd on acc't. T J Butler O $25. J H Waggoner 49c. M E Cornell 50c. T M Steward Wis $5.