Review and Herald, Vol. 52, No. 16.
SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF S. D. ADVENTISTSPage 1
Earlier text: CAMP-MEETING IN NEBRASKANEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA.
Tent No. 1, Gerry, Chautauqua Co., N. Y.
The weather has been unfavorable for the interest here; but the tent is pitched near a school-house, in which meetings are held when the weather prevents holding them in the tent. Sept. 28 we held our first Sabbath meeting at Gerry. Friends from Sinclairville attended. One man took a stand with us. Oct. 5, there was a good attendance at our Sabbath meeting, and ten came out fully upon the truth. Others are almost persuaded. Regular Sabbath meetings and Bible-class are appointed at one o'clock P. M.; prayer-meeting every Thursday evening. In the afternoon I met with the church at Sinclairville. There was a good attendance. Love and union prevail, and they have quite an attendance of interested persons who have not yet embraced the truth. Their Sabbath-school and Bible-class is a success. We held our last meeting here for the present, Oct. 6. The audience was large. People desire to hear. The truth commends itself to them, and nearly all admit that it is the truth. We are very grateful to God for his love and mercy in answering the prayers of his dear people for blessings on our labors. During our twenty-two weeks' tent season, we have again and again verified the promise, “As thy day, so shall thy strength be.” May our gratitude be manifest in our redoubled diligence. Tent No. 9, Sunderlinville, Pa., Sept. 30.
We struck our tent to-day, after laboring here about ten weeks. During the first six weeks there was hardly any opposition, and twenty took their stand on the commandments of God. Then the resident Christian minister invited another Christian minister to preach against the seventh-day Sabbath. His positions were the usual ones. I notified the congregation that his discourse would be reviewed in the tent, and invited all, including the speaker, to attend. Our tent was full. We had liberty in reviewing, and truth gained the victory. Not being satisfied with this effort, they appointed another meeting on our hour of service. We had in the tent three times as many, by count, as they had in the school-house. As the result of these opposition meetings, seven more took their stand in favor of the truth, and more are investigating. Tobacco has taken a fall here, and pork barrels are for sale. The owners will not fill them up as usual this fall, and they can be had cheap. This winds up our tent season this year. We have held eighty-seven meetings in all; and as the result, twenty-seven have taken their stand for the truth,—the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Tent No. 6, Russellsburg, Pa., Oct. 4.
We have been here three weeks. Several have taken a stand upon the truth. The druggist, the leading physician of the place, and his wife, are among the number. I return home to attend the quarterly meeting; Bro. Foy remains here. May God be with him. HIS PEACE.
By E. Norman Gunnison
If the peace of God be with me,
I shall want for nothing more;
Though my feet may be weary
With my lingering on the shore,
If the peace of God be with me,
I shall safely journey o’er. If the peace of God be with me,
Though the river may be wide,
I shall fear not for its waters
As I linger by its side;
If the peace of God be with me,
I shall safely stem the tide. If the peace of God be with me,
Though the river may be dark,
I shall care not for its billows,
But be ready to embark;
If the peace of God be with me,
I am safe within the ark. If the peace of God be with me—
For that peace is broad and free—
I shall care not for the waters,
Though they hasten to the sea;
If the peace of God be with me,
They can bear but good for me.
—E. Norman Gunnison. INDIANA
By Wm. Covert; J. M. Rees
Tent No. 2, Frankton, Sept. 30.
We began labor at this place Sept. 13. Had very small congregations at first, but they have increased in numbers and interest. Our average attendance is about one hundred through the week, and Sunday evenings two hundred and three hundred. The donations received amount to more than enough to cover our expenses. One kept last Sabbath. We think several others have decided to keep next Sabbath. (Abridged from the SIGNS OF THE TIMES.) Sabbath, Sept. 28, our people were favored with a discourse by Eld. Morton, a Baptist minister who has recently embraced the Sabbath. The discourse was followed by an interesting social meeting. Eld. W. M. Healey commenced meetings here Thursday, Sept. 26, with a very good audience. Bro. Rice is assisting in this meeting. Four are keeping the Sabbath at Yountville, as the result of a meeting continuing two weeks. Kansas Church News from Harrisonville, Peru, and Bloomfield
Harrisonville.—Sabbath, Sept. 28, we had a profitable meeting here. Two united with the church by baptism, making five in all who have united with us since camp-meeting. Some, however, are moving away; this will be quite a loss to the church. Peru, Chautauqua Co.—Oct. 2 I held a meeting near Peru, at the home of Bro. Logan. The house was full. After service, Bro. L. was baptized. Six here will covenant to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Ministerial labor is very much needed at this place. The tract society seems to have done its work, and the people are thirsting to hear the word spoken. Bloomfield.—Oct. 5, 6, a good quarterly meeting was held with the church at Bloomfield. A tract-society meeting was held for Dist. No. 4, at which there was a good representation of the members. The reports showed a degree of prosperity beyond our expectations. At this meeting my office as director was turned over to Bro. R. H. Brock. Members can address him at Lazette, Cowley county, Kan. I am sorry to leave a field of labor where God has given me so many warm friends; but let us rejoice in the knowledge of the third angel’s message, and by drawing near to God be assured of meeting in the kingdom of his dear Son. J. P. Henderson. Osawkee, Jefferson Co., Oct. 8. I met with the Osawkee church, Oct. 5 and 6. One was added to the church, and $127.00 was subscribed to buy a tent to run north of the Kansas River, in the State of Kansas; meetings in it to commence in the spring. This church is prospering. May God bless their labors and sacrifices. God helped me in speaking. My trust is in him; for without him I can do nothing. Geo. Kennedy. Lenora, Norton Co., Sept. 29. To-day we closed our lectures at this place. Three have commenced the observance of the Sabbath. M. Enoch. J. S. Thorp. ILLINOIS
By J. F. Ballenger
SABBATH, Sept. 28, was a good day for the brethren at Newark. Several loads came from Serena. After the morning services, eight were buried with their Lord in baptism. And if we can judge from the expressions of joy uttered by these penitent believers, they realized to some extent the promise recorded in Acts 2:38, 39. This evening, the 29th, we commence a series of meetings in Bro. Foreman's neighborhood. Remember us in your prayers. NEW BRUNSWICK.
By James Sawyer
After spending two weeks among the English, I again visited the Danes in New Denmark. A meeting of the colony had been held to warn the people against “false doctrines.” I visited thirty-two families, and found that five of them had been reading the ADVENT TIDENDE. Four said they would still read the paper if Bro. Rasmussen would continue to send it to them, but they could not pay for it themselves. I obtained one new trial subscriber, distributed more than six hundred pages of tracts and eight copies of the TIDENDE, and spent two evenings in answering questions and explaining the prophecies. Some seem to love the truth, and wish me to return and speak to them in Danish as well as I can. I then returned to the English settlement, where I held several more meetings. Opposition was threatened—even violence. One Catholic family became interested. The meetings closed with a good attendance, and some are convinced that the Lord’s Sabbath is binding, but as yet they have not the courage to take a stand. Some are anxious to send the truth to their friends in other parts of the province. There was quite a general invitation for me to return as soon as practicable. I returned to New Sweden, Me., Sept. 24. Have given twenty public and three private discourses. The Lord blessed in presenting the truth, for which I praise his name. In company with Bro. R. S. Webber I held meetings in this place, Sept. 18 to 29. Our meetings were profitable. Seven commenced to keep the Sabbath. One, the second assessor of the plantation, took a decided stand for the truth, and himself and wife and five others were buried with Christ by baptism. We organized a church, also S. S. We expect to see better days in Milton. The Lord has come very near to his people, and those that embraced the truth under the labors of Bro. Webber one year ago last winter have been greatly encouraged. To the Lord be all the praise. Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 4. I resume meetings here this afternoon in a hall of which we have the free use. When we left this place, the interest was good, and some are glad to have meetings commence again. A little company have taken hold of the truth. I met with them last Sabbath, and the Lord was with us. Bro. Larkee, Bro. John G. Matteson's brother-in-law, has commenced keeping the Sabbath. Sr. L. has kept the Sabbath for some years, and now her husband and one of her daughters have come out on the truth and been baptized. The Lord is doing a great work in this family. Norway: Meetings and Subscriptions in Haugesund and Stavanger
By John G. Matteson
Stavanger.—From Bergen I went to Haugesund. Here I found one Sabbath-keeping family. I held one meeting, which was attended by about thirty, and about as many more listened in the street. The windows were open. Obtained two subscribers for the TIDENDE. A good impression was made, and prejudice was removed. In Stavanger the Methodists kindly offered me their chapel. I preached twice. About three hundred attended each meeting. First-day evening I preached in the temperance hall to several hundred. In this place there are many people who seem to be candid, and who are willing to hear. I attended a number of meetings on first-day. At 8 A. M. more than one thousand people were assembled in a tabernacle to listen to a priest who preaches repentance, and makes a great stir in the community. At 9 A. M. I attended a Methodist prayer-meeting; I preached at 10, and attended the Friends’ meeting at 3 P. M. I attended the Lutheran meeting in the cathedral of St. Peter at 4, the Methodist meeting at 5, P. M., and preached in the evening. Obtained three subscribers for our paper. I have to remain here till Tuesday evening to make connection with the steamer from Denmark. I am invited to lecture on temperance in the temperance hall Tuesday evening, and shall do so, the Lord willing. DENMARK
By John G. Matteson
ALSTRUP, SEPT. 17.—I was unavoidably detained in Stavanger, Norway, two days. Monday afternoon I was invited to speak to the children in the temperance hall. About fifty children met, and we had an interesting meeting. In the evening I took part in the Methodist prayer-meeting. These brethren received me very kindly, and my short stay with them was truly edifying. Tuesday evening I lectured on temperance by the urgent request of the society. The hall was well filled. I obtained in all five subscribers for the TIDENDE in this place. A two-days’ voyage on steamer took me to Denmark. I found the brethren Bronson in Alstrup. I feel very glad and thankful that the Lord has brought them safely across the ocean, and that they are now here to help me. They are both at work. Bro. Knud went with me to Tylstrup Friday. We held several meetings among the brethren. Then he went to Hellum—two miles—where two precious souls have commenced to keep the Sabbath. To-morrow I go with Bro. Andrew to Sjelland. IOWA AND NEBRASKA CONFERENCE.
By E. W. Farnsworth; L. McCoy
The Iowa and Nebraska Conference held its fifteenth annual session at Oskaloosa, Iowa, in connection with the camp-meeting, Sept. 18–24, 1878. The first session convened Sept. 18, at 6 P. M. In the absence of the president, the Conference was called to order by the secretary, L. McCoy. Prayer by Eld. J. H. Morrison. Credentials of delegates being called for, nineteen churches were found to be represented. On motion, the secretary was authorized to act as chairman pro tem. The minutes of the last session were read and approved. On motion, the churches at Bentonsport and Davis City, Iowa, were admitted into the Conference. After the appointment of the usual committees, the Conference adjourned to call of chair. The second meeting convened Sept. 23, at 6 A. M., the president, E. W. Farnsworth, in the chair. Delegates were received from six additional churches. On motion, the churches at Fremont, Iowa; Danefield, Dakota; Richmond, Orleans, Weeping Water, Waco, and Rayville, Nebraska; Logan and Spencer, Iowa; and Sioux Valley, Dakota (Swedish), were received into the Conference. On motion, the churches at Soldier Valley and Caloma, Iowa, were dropped from the rolls. On motion, the name of the church at Oxford Mills was changed to Clarence. Adjourned to call of chair. The third meeting convened Sept. 24, at 8 A. M. On motion, the church at Oskaloosa, Iowa, was received into the Conference. Credentials were granted to the following persons: Geo. I. Butler, J. H. Morrison, R. M. Kilgore, E. W. Farnsworth, J. F. Hanson, C. L. Boyd, C. A. Washburn, Henry Nicola, J. T. Mitchell, J. Bartlett, G. V. Kilgore, and L. McCoy; and licenses were granted to Daniel Nettleton, Matthew Hackworth, A. W. H. Millard, J. S. Hart, R. A. Hart, Geo. B. Starr, J. D. Pegg, J. B. Benington, Ira J. Hankins, T. A. Kilgore, Scott Kilgore, Wm. Everhart, John Johnson, Minos Miller, L. T. Nicola, and Henry B. Rue. Henry Schultz and H. D. Hollenbeck were recommended for ordination, and the latter was ordained and set apart to the work of the ministry. The petition of brethren in Dakota asking for ministerial labor, was referred to the General Conference. The Committee on Nominations made the following report: For President, L. McCoy; for Secretary, Ira J. Hankins; for Treasurer, A. R. Henry; for Conference Committee, L. McCoy, J. H. Morrison, and Henry Nicola; for Camp-meeting Committee, P. M. Baker, A. J. Stiffler, and W. H. Hankins. The treasurer made the following report for the year commencing June 12, 1877, and ending Sept. 25, 1878:— |
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| Balance on hand, June 12, 1877, |
$ 27 85 |
| Receipts to Sept. 25, 1878, |
5,766 99 |
| Total, |
$5,794 84 |
| Amount paid out, |
6,096 43 |
| Amount overpaid, |
301 59 |
The Committee on Resolutions made the following report, which was adopted:— Resolved, That we hail with joy the prospect of the establishment of a mission in England, and that we pledge to it our liberal support with the means God has intrusted to our hands. Resolved, That we express our pleasure at the presence of Bro. White among us, and our gratitude to God for his measurable restoration to health; also our thanks for all the assistance rendered in our meeting by the members of the General Conference Committee. Whereas, Through the prospering hand of God, seventeen churches, with a membership of over two hundred and fifty Sabbath-keepers, have been raised up in Nebraska, and Whereas, Requests have come in from several churches in Nebraska for a separate Conference organization in that State, which action we deem advisable because of the great extent of territory now comprised in our Conference; therefore Resolved, That we recommend to the General Conference Committee to organize a Conference in Nebraska at the camp-meeting about to be held at Seward; and we hereby authorize the State Conference Committee to make an equitable division of the tents and other property belonging to the Iowa and Nebraska Conference. Resolved, That we tender Sr. Aurner a vote of thanks for reports furnished the leading daily papers in the State, as also to those papers which have published the same. Resolved, That our thanks are due the Iowa Central railroad for the liberal reduction of fare granted us. Resolved, That the proprietors of these grounds have our thanks for their liberality in granting the free use of the grounds for this meeting. Resolved, That we vote the sum of $600 to the General Conference. Resolved, That the Conference Committee be empowered to fix the time and place of our next annual camp-meeting and Conference. Resolved, That a report of the proceedings of this Conference be furnished the REVIEW AND HERALD for publication. Thirteen new churches were admitted into the Conference. The business proceedings were characterized by harmonious action, and by a commendable zeal for the advancement of the cause of truth. E. W. FARNSWORTH, Pres.
L. McCoy, Sec. Obituary Notices.
By J. F. Ballenger
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” Died of consumption, at his residence in Newark, Kendall county, Ill., Sept. 22, 1878, David Barrows, aged 72 years. Father Barrows embraced the third angel's message at the tent-meeting in this place last July. During his sickness he often expressed gratitude to God for the light of present truth. He had used tobacco for many years, but when he saw the purity of the Christian life he put it away and refused to take any stimulant, saying that he “wished to die pure.” He leaves an aged widow and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, yet they sorrow not as those that have no hope. Funeral discourse by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4: 13. J. F. BALLENGER. On account of prolonged sickness, I offer for sale or exchange for salable property, my home in Arkansas, Wis. I have half an acre of land in the village of Arkansas, a good frame house, well finished, and containing seven rooms; also a barn 14x26. Sabbath meetings within twenty rods. Good mail facilities. Price $700; time on $200. Who will buy and leave me free to preach the message? Address D. Downer, Arkansas, Pepin county, Wis. WANTED—A place in a Sabbath-keeping family for a smart, active boy seven years of age. Cause, death of the mother. Address J. J. Shepley, Greenville, Mich. WILL some one give me the address of Bro. E. H. Elliott, who left Texas about a year ago. Dallas, Texas. E. G. Rust. Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money receipted pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, notice of the omission should be given. $2.00 EACH. 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Books Sent by Mail. Chas L Boyd 25c, W H Buck $2.75, Lars Hansen 1.30, Mrs S J Barnes 45c, M H Cosgray 27c, Peter Smalley 25c, Geo C Brink 10c, James E Green 15c, Theophilus Perreault 20c, John Hoyt 20c, Ira Hankins 5.10.
Cash Rec’d on Account. I A Olmstead $64.92, E R Jones 79.42, Neb T and M Society per Chas L Boyd 14.00, H A St John 30.00, Va T and M Society per R Sawyer 1.50, S A Bragg 12.00, F M Bragg 10.86, Ind T and M Society per Wm Carpenter 15.00, Geo D Ballou 5.85, E P Daniels 8.18, H M Kenyon 6.29, John I Collins 5.14, G W Colcord 50.00, R F Andrews 20.00, J G Holroyd 16.00, J O Corliss 87.01, Geo A King 14.00.
Mich. Conf. Fund. Burlington per H Miller $13.91, Hazleton 25.00, Locke per A Carpenter 17.60, Genoa per A Carpenter 13.90, Bancroft per L E Rathbun 5.77, Wright per C Buck 46.00, Tuscola per J M Palmer 10.00, Allegan per J M Baker 10.81, Green per J R Snyder 16.80, per P M Markillie 6.00, class in Isabella Co 38.45, Vergennes 28.48, Thetford per W Ostrander 8.23, Genoa 2.60, Locke 5.54, Ovid 7.25, Lapeer 50.00, Dist 3 Augusta A L Mott 1.00, Dist 9 per W Ostrander 4.00, Dist 7 added ½, Ovid per H L Birmingham 8.10, Wayland per S A Slade 20.00, Eaton Rapids per J F Ferris 10.00, Leslie per J W Stone 10.00, church per M B Miller 8.85, Greenbush 28.00, Alma 23.54, Orleans 18.00, Gaines per W J Hardy 20.00, Maple Grove per Wm Harding 14.63, Otsego per J H Green 25.00, Colon 3.80, Olivet J H Murray 5.00, Olivet church 8.82, Estella per John Harvey 2.00, Partello per Robert Crawford 2.00, Hart per G W Newman 20.72, Jackson per L A Bramhall 23.62, Hillsdale per S S Daigneau 7.00, Newton per James Stiles 34.75, Jefferson per Iden 7.55, Greenville per J Fargo 30.00, Ithaca per W Reynolds 55.48, Convis 30.00, Leslie per W J Stone 44.65, Jackson per W J Stone 38.00, Bronson per Bro Merrill 11.10, Ransom Center per S S Jones 51.00, Charlotte per M S Merriam 52.00, Monterey per J S Day 100.00, Alaidon 32.40, Hastings 4.81, Banker Hill per A Atherton 15.00, Mattawan per J R Richards 10.40, Douglas 77.90, Elmwood per Wm Ostrander 70.00, Holly per Sophia Wilson 18.67, Sheridan per Mrs C D Jones 8.00, Dist 8 J McGregor 4.50, Dist 6 per F Howe 1.00.
European Missions. S E Cushing $5.00, C Fox 5.00, Silas Fox 5.00, Russell Hart 50.00, T L Dobble 5.00, Mrs S Kosie (Thank-offering) 1.00, Mary Shattuck per S A McPherson 4.00, Mary Robinson 20.00, Betsey Langdon 50.00, N S Raymond 25.00, F C Thompson 1.00, Mrs E A Baker 50.00, Mrs M Bump 10.00, A lineal friend 26.00, P Bervoss 1.00, N C Wheeler 25.00, V V Wheeler 10.00, T F Wheeler 5.00, B L Francisco 5.00, E Van Deusen 30.00, A J Richmond Italian 2.50, A J Richmond 3.00, J H Thompson 1.00.
Gen. T. & M. Society. Lydia Brewster $3.00, C H Tubbs 5.0, Calverton Md., 6.03, Mrs S Perkins, freewill offering, 2.00.
Mich. T. & M. Society. Dist 3 Partello per R Crawford added ½ 10.00, Dist 8 Newton per A White 10.00, Dist 8 Kendall 2.30, Dist 8 P Markillie 1.00, Dist 6 per W A Towle 2.00, Dist 6 3.00, Dist 18 per M F Mullen 11.00, Dist 8—Mrs H L Birmingham added ¼ 40c, Dist 11 per A Carpenter 5.24, Dist 4 per H K Rumery 3.10, Dist 10 Flint and Holly 7.59, Dist 10 Lapeer 19.10, Dist 10 Rochester 20.46, Dist 10 Geo H Randall 1.50, Dist 8 per J Dickey 1.20, Dist 4 per H K Rumery 80c, Dist 10 per Geo H Randall 2.25, Dist 14 per A D Bennett 8.00, Dist 1 per C S Veeder 60.90, Dist 7 per W Reynolds 68.50, Dist 6 per F Howe 18.75, Dist 8 per J M Wilkinson 5.00, Dist 12 2.40, Dist 4 added ½ per J S Day 25.00, Dist 5—per L Osborne added ½ 19.60, Dist 8 per A D Owen 1.44, Dist 9 per W Ostrander 30.25, Dist 11 Genoa added ½ per A Carpenter 1.30, Dist 11 Banker Hill per A Carpenter 22.01, Dist 11 Bancroft 18.48, Dist 11 Locke added ½ 5.28, Dist 8 Burlington per H Miller 5.74, Dist 4 per H K R 6.00, Dist 3 J N L 1.00, Dist 7 per N B 1.00, Dist 8 A L Mott 1.00, Dist 8 J McGregor 4.50, Dist 6 F Howe 1.00, Dist 9 W Ostrander 4.00, Dist 7 Ovid 8.10.
Swedish Mission. Louis Kjalberg $3.80.
Mich. Camp-Meeting Fund. Church at Gowen $5.00, I A Olmstead $10.00.
Educational Aid Fund. N S Raymond $25.00.
English Mission. Betsey Langdon $50.00, John Ely 100.00, Harriet Seabolt (deceased) 50.50, Mrs A H Brown 20.00, Chas M Brown 52.00, D N Fay 25.00, Agnes R Lucas 1.00.
B. C. V. M. Society. E P Below $1.00.
Gen. Conf. Fund. E P Below (Thank-offering) $1.00, A friend 10.00, Calverton Md 7.47.
S. D. A. E. Society. D H Olmstead $10.00, Wm D Russell $5.00, J N Longborough 10.00, A M Loughborough 10.00, J K Gilbert 10.00, S M Gilbert 10.00, J B Haynes 10.00, Sevilla Althouse 10.00, Addie B Bennett 10.00.
Who Will be There?
By J. N. Ayers
BRETHREN of Kansas, are you all coming to the camp-meetings? Bro. and Sr. White expect to be there; Bro. Geo. I. Butler is also expected. Our blessed Saviour has promised that where two or three meet in his name, he will be in their midst, and that to bless. Then he will be there. Is not this inducement enough to lead every S. D. Adventist to make a sacrifice to attend this meeting? Leave your worldly cares at home, but be sure to bring your children and unconverted neighbors and friends. Soon these precious privileges will be past. This may be the last time you will ever have the opportunity of hearing Bro. and Sr. White. Improve it. Jesus is soon coming. Can we be too diligent to make our calling sure? Can we do too much for our neighbors? Can we afford to lose eternal life? Think of these things, and be sure to bring your answer to the camp-meeting.