Sister E. M. Billings writes from Portage City, Wis.: "I have given all for Christ, which is nothing in comparison with what I receive, that peace which passeth all understanding. Truly the Lord is good. It rejoices my heart to see so many living testimonies in the Review, showing that so many are girding on the whole armor, and are buying the gold, faith in God's precious promises. With Jesus in our hearts we shall wear no other than the white raiment of righteousness. Blessed Saviour! Who would not open their hearts and welcome in so lovely a guest? And we must have him formed within the hope of glory, if we would be enabled to say at his glorious appearing, Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him and he will save us."
Keeping God’s Heavenly Precepts
Sister N. Leslie writes from Traverse City, Mich.: "Being a warm believer in the truth of the gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I take the liberty to write you. I am the only one in this place who believes in the first, second and third angels' messages. But I am willing to take heed unto them as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, till the day-star arises in our hearts. I look forward to that time when we shall see Jesus and dwell with him. I think I would like to be some little jewel that will be gathered with those that love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind and strength, and their neighbors as themselves. Pray for me, that I may be able to keep every precept that is given in God's law, the first law that was ever made, and the best. It is right, just and holy, full of light, life and truth; our guide to show us when we have sinned. O that we may all govern ourselves by those heavenly precepts, and adorn ourselves with a well-ordered life and a godly conversation.
"Dear brethren and sisters, if we fight on a little longer, we shall gain the victory over the beast, and his image, and the number of his name, and we can sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy ways, thou King of saints, who shall not fear thy word and glorify thy name; for thou only art holy; for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
O how I love the truth, and wish some of the faithful brethren would come here to Traverse City, Mich., and establish a church on the testimony of the prophets and apostles, Jesus Christ being the chief corner-stone. There are a few Methodists here, but their leader has broken the command of God and lost his credit, and can get but a few hearers. There never has been so much as a revival of religion in this place. They have meetings, but formal.
"I think the people's hearts would melt here if they could hear the word in the power and spirit of the gospel. They seem entirely ignorant of the day in which we live."
Christian Benevolence and the Good Samaritan
Sister E. Hammond writes from Eaton Rapids Mich. : ‐I wish to acknowledge the kindness of my dear friends, D. R. P., and wife, of Jackson, for sending me the Review and Herald. For nearly two years I have had the reading of the paper. It has afforded me much satisfaction, and I think profit. It does my heart good to find a people yet on earth that follow out the gospel plan of Christian benevolence. The Good Samaritan has come to us on its errand of mercy. It is cheering to see Christian hearts awake to this subject so much neglected by the mass of professed Christians. May this little sheet not be suffered to die for want of support. I wish it God speed, as well as the Review.”
Reviewing the Way the Lord Has Led
Bro. J. Y. Wilcox writes from Cromwell, Ct., May, 1860: “It is some eleven years this month since I embraced the truth of the Bible Sabbath, and nearly as long have been a constant reader of the Review. The first issue, under the title of “Present Truth,” was dated at Middletown, Ct., July, 1849, a file of which I have carefully preserved since that date, and consequently have enjoyed a favorable opportunity to watch the rise and progress of the truth to the present time; and it is with feelings of mingled sorrow and joy that I review our past experience. I have never seen the time even in the darkest hour that I felt to regret having enlisted in the precious cause. I have only to regret my unfaithfulness. I have sometimes in sad and lonely hours for the encouragement of faith and hope, looked back and reviewed the way the Lord has been leading his people; and, contrasting the past with the present, I would get out my papers and lay them side by side. Those who have a copy of the little paper in its first appearance, compared with the present size and prospects, will best judge of the feelings of the heart as faith becomes more fixed and firm. I rejoice that I still live. I rejoice for past and present experience, for the success of the message, and for the settled confidence I have in its final triumph. My greatest fears are of the fatal result of a surface work. I dread that which lacks heart. O, brethren, let us be in earnest. Soon, very soon, our cases will pass in order before the piercing eye of the Judge of quick and dead, our doom will be fixed, and we receive a just reward.”
The Work Is Onward
Bro. J. B. Frisbie writes from Greenville, Mich. :
"I have been holding meetings in Orleans ; had a good attendance. I have spent a week in Fair Plains, Mt. Calm Co.; had a good turnout every evening. On first-day had meeting in a barn. I should judge there were over two hundred present. We then went to a pleasant little lake and baptized Bro. and sister King, and Bro. Morenan. There was good order. It was a still and solemn time. The Sabbath-keepers now scattered around here, number about eighteen, who can meet together for meetings. Others are interested, and, on the whole, the work is onward, and I am encouraged."
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APPOINTMENTS.
I WILL meet with the brethren, providence permitting, in West Windsor, at the house of Bro. J. F. Carman, Sabbath, June 23d. Will also hold a meeting on Sunday following in Bro. C.'s neighborhood as he may arrange. JOHN BYINGTON.
Providence permitting, the Michigan Tent will be pitched for a Conference in Caledonia, Kent Co., to commence on the evening of the 21st of June, and continue over Sabbath and first-day.
Brethren in that part of the State are generally invited to attend this meeting. In a country place where Sabbath-keepers are scattered it will be necessary for brethren from abroad to come prepared generally to take care of themselves.
R. J. LAWRENCE.
J. B. FRISBIE.
BRO. SMITH: I would say to the brethren that I intend to spend a few weeks in New England, hoping it may benefit Mrs. Wheeler's health, and wish to labor among the brethren or in new fields, as the way may open. I design to spend Sabbath and first-day, June 23 and 24, with the brethren in Washington, N. H., and will hold meetings as they may arrange. Those who wish, can address me a line at that place until the 30th. F. WHEELER.
Conference in N. Y.
This meeting was held, pursuant to appointment in Review, on the 1st, 2d, and 3d days of June. On assembling at the meeting-house on the Sabbath it was found that the congregation could not be convened in the house, and therefore we left it and went into the tent which had been pitched close at hand. On first-day it was judged that from eight hundred to a thousand people were present, and a more respectful and attentive assemblage of this kind we seldom see. It was evident that many listened with interest to the solemn truths connected with this last solemn message.
Our meetings for business were held in the morning and in the afternoon of first-day. Great unanimity characterized these meetings, and though many of the brethren had felt much discouraged concerning the sending out of the tent this season, a very happy change took place when the matter was brought under consideration. The Spirit of the Lord pervaded the meeting. And when the subject of means to sustain the tent came up, all, we presume, were happily disappointed with the amount paid in and pledged. The amount pledged was $434, of which $98,93 was paid in. Some not present had sent their means and their pledges by those coming to the conference and by letter.
Now since the Lord has given the spirit of labor to his people, may his guiding hand be continually in the work. We hope that the prayers of the church will continue to be offered, that the Lord may bless this effort for the spread of the truth. That he will guide his servants to the places where the most good can be accomplished, and the cause may receive a new impetus in this State.
At the business meeting of the New York conference, at Roosevelt, Oswego Co., June 3d, 1860, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we deem it expedient to send the New York tent into the field the present season.
Resolved, That we invite Brn. Sperry, Andrews and Cottrell to act in concert to carry forward the tent enterprise the ensuing season.
Resolved, That Bro. R. F. Cottrell act as treasurer of the New York tent fund the ensuing season.
Resolved, That the following brethren act as agents to receive funds for the tent cause, and forward them to the treasurer:
Henry Hilliard, Grass River, St. Law. Co., N. Y.
L. R. Chapel, Palermo, Oswego Co., "
W. H. Bingham, Mannsville, Jefferson Co., "
Ira Abbey, Hubbardsville, Madison Co., "
J. M. Lindsay, Olcott, Niagara Co., "
E. A. Poole, Lincklean, Chenango Co., "
J. H. Cottrell, Mill Grove, Erie Co., "
N. Fuller, Ulysses, Potter Co., Pennsylvania.
R. F. COTTRELL, Chairman.
E. B. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
NOTE. By an oversight no agents were appointed for Steuben and Chemung counties, in pursuance of the fourth resolution. Will Bro. Phreman Robinson of Catlin Center, Chemung Co., N. Y., act as an agent?
R. F. COTTRELL.
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