p. 207 | Review and Herald, Vol. 16, No. 26. (11/13/1860)

LETTERS.

By Polly B. Rogers

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

From Sister Rogers.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: It would be a great pleasure for me to meet with those of like precious faith for prayer and conference, and to mingle my voice with theirs in the worship of our coming King; but I do not often see one who can sympathize with me in these things, and I sometimes feel very lonely. I think, if I know my heart, that the humble followers of the blessed Jesus, who are looking for his coming and teaching men to observe the despised but immutable, good and holy law of God, are the people of my choice, with whom it would be my delight to associate. My heart exclaims, Let me dwell in the house of the Lord for ever! let his people be my people, and let me have the approval of my God before all earthly honor or glory. Let me but enjoy the sunshine of his smiles, and the sweet assurance that I am his, and I can courageously meet the passing storms of this changing world, and the frowns of my dearest earthly friends.

Brethren and sisters, let us speak often through the Review, and try to encourage and strengthen each other. Perhaps it is as much our duty to communicate our feelings in this way, and so much the more as we see the day approaching, as it would be to speak if we were together in a conference meeting. Let us not fear because our talent is small. There is more danger of the one talent being buried than the ten. Let us be constantly looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

The Apostle says (Heb. xii, 3), “Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.” If we often considered the self-denying, humble and patient endurance of our lovely pattern, would we not be more like him? I think it would keep us humble to meditate much on the greatness of the sacrifice offered for our redemption. Would it not prevent weariness and give us strength for every conflict?

Yours hoping to overcome. POLLY B. ROGERS. Preston, N. Y., Nov. 4, 1860.

To Correspondents.

By Editor

J. C., of Ohio. Events are evidently not introduced in consecutive order in the book of Revelation. We know of nothing to favor the supposition that it was at first so written, but on scraps which have been misplaced. We think the coming of Christ takes place under the sixth seal, and that all we know of the seventh seal is that when it is opened there is silence in heaven for the space of half an hour, as stated in verse 1 of chap. viii. Verse 2 introduces another subject, namely, the seven trumpets.

OBITUARY.

By R. Baker

DIED of typhoid fever, in the town of Mackford, Green Lake Co., Wis., Oct. 30, 1860, Albert Patch, son of Hiram and Sarah Patch, aged ten years, one month, and fourteen days, after a protracted illness of six weeks, during which time his sufferings were very great. His fever continued about three weeks, after which it assumed a different form, fastening itself upon the lungs. All means for his recovery proved unavailing.

During his sickness the brethren and sisters were called in to pray with him according to the direction of James. The Lord worked for the child in a powerful manner. He was heard to shout praises to God, and say that he would keep his commandments, thus giving a clear evidence that he was truly converted. He was better for a short time. From that time forward until his death he manifested great patience though he suffered much. His trust was in God; and he often called for some one to pray for him, which appeared to afford him relief. A few moments before his death he requested prayers, after which he sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, without a struggle or groan. His funeral was attended the day following by Bro. R. Cooper, who spoke from John v, 28, 29, to an attentive congregation. He has gone to the silent tomb there to remain until the trump of God shall awake the sleeping saints. Although his parents are called to mourn, yet they mourn not as those without hope, but confidently believe that he will be brought back from the land of the enemy, and that if faithful they will embrace him in the morning of the resurrection. R. BAKER.

Obituary of Sarah O. Warren

By J. B. Frisbie

Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 30, 1860, of croup, Sarah O. Warren, only daughter of S. B., & S. Warren, aged two years and six months. Funeral attended by the writer at the house of Prayer.

J. B. Frisbie.

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Subscription List.—During the past volume our subscriptions and stoppages foot up as follows :

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Western States,	199	45	154
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APPOINTMENTS.

PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a conference in Monroe, Wis., Sabbath and first-day, Nov. 17th and 18th. Bro. White will be at this conference. Brethren coming to this conference had better fetch some provision with them, calculating in part to feed themselves. We shall have plenty room for teams, and brethren will find plenty of places for lodging. Let there be a general gathering at this meeting, and come to labor for the cause of truth.

JAMES WHITE, ISAAC SANBORN, WM. S. INGRAHAM.

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Business Notes.

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