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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association was incorporated in Battle Creek, Mich., May 3, 1861. Its object is to issue “periodicals, books, tracts, documents, and other publications, calculated to impart instruction on Bible truth, especially the fulfilment of prophecy, the commandments of God, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.” Its capital stock is raised by shares at $10 each; and every shareholder is entitled to one vote in all the deliberations of the Association, for every share that he or she may hold. All lovers of truth, who “keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus,” are still invited to take shares in the Association, and have a voice in all its deliberations. The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald
Is a twelve-page religious family paper, issued weekly by the S. D. A. Publishing Association, and devoted to an earnest investigation of all Bible questions. It is designed to be an exponent of momentous and solemn truths pertaining to the present time, some of which are set forth by no other periodical in the land. The fulfilment of prophecy, the second personal advent of the Saviour as an event now near at hand, immortality through Christ alone, a change of heart through the operation of the Holy Spirit, the observance of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, the divinity and mediatorial work of Christ, and the development of a holy character by obedience to the perfect and holy law of God, as embodied in the decalogue, are among its special themes. And while it will endeavor to present impartially both sides of all important questions, it has a definite theory to teach, and hence will not devote its space to an indiscriminate and aimless mass of conflicting sentiments and views. Regular price, $2.50 per year, or $1.25 for a volume of 26 numbers. On trial for six months $1.00. No subscriptions taken for less than six months. To the worthy poor, free, by their reporting themselves and requesting its continuance, once in six months. The friends of the Review are invited to earnest and unceasing efforts to extend its circulation. Is a monthly sheet, published as above, and designed to be to the youth and children what the Review and Herald is to those of riper years. You who wish to see your children instructed in the great truths which so interest you, will here find a sheet in which these things are set forth in a plain and interesting manner, free from the popular fables and errors of the age. It should not only visit regularly every youth and child who professes to be a follower of Jesus, but should be taken and read in every Sabbath-keeping family. Don’t forget the children. See that they have the Instructor. Terms, 25 cts. per year in advance. This is the title of a monthly health journal, “devoted to an exposition of the laws of our being, and the application of those laws in the preservation of health and the treatment of disease.” It is an earnest advocate of the true philosophy of life, the only rational method of treating disease, and the best means of preserving health. Practical instructions will be given from month to month relative to water, air, light, food, sleep, rest, recreation, &c. Health, its recovery and preservation, is a subject of world-wide interest, whatever may be a person’s tenets in other respects; and to this the Reformer will be exclusively devoted. Edited by H. S. Lay, M. D., Managing Physician of the Western Health-Reform Institute. Terms $1.00 in advance for a volume of twelve numbers. Address Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich. Is becoming a theme of wide-spread and absorbing interest. To those who wish to give the subject a thorough investigation, we recommend the History of the Sabbath. As a work setting forth a connected Bible view of the Sabbath question, its history since the Christian era, and the different steps by which the human institution of the first day of the week has usurped the place of the Bible institution of the seventh day, it is unsurpassed by any publication extant. Between two and three hundred quotations from history are given, to each of which is appended a full reference to the authority from which it is taken. It is replete with facts and arguments which challenge denial or refutation. Other works on this subject, from the penny tract to the largest size pamphlet, will be found noticed in our book list. There is no other Bible subject upon which a more extensive misunderstanding exists, than upon the Sabbath question. Circulate the books, and spread abroad the light on this subject. The works upon this important subject to which we would call especial attention, are, The Prophecy of Daniel, The Sanctuary and 2300 Days, and The Three Messages of Rev. xiv. The first gives an exposition of the plain and thrilling prophecies of Daniel ii, vii, and viii, showing from the course of empire that the God of Heaven is about to set up his kingdom. The Sanctuary question is the great central subject of the plan of salvation, and yet there are but few, comparatively, who have any acquaintance with it. It gives a new interest to a great part of the Bible, leads to an intelligent view of the position and work of Christ as our great High Priest in Heaven, completely explains the past Advent movement, and shows clearly our position in prophecy and the world’s history. The three messages bring to view present duty, and future peril. All should read these books, and ponder well their teaching. 1. THE HISTORY OF THE SABBATH, and First Day of the Week, showing the Bible Record of the Sabbath, and the manner in which it has been supplanted by the Heathen Festival of the Sun. pp. 342. Cloth, 80c., weight, 12 oz. 2. FUTURE PUNISHMENT, by H. H. Dobney, a Baptist Minister of England. An elaborate argument on the destiny of the wicked; with an Appendix containing “The State of the Dead,” by J. H. Waggoner. Cloth, 75c., 6 oz. 3. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. I; or, the Great Controversy between the forces of Christ and Satan, as shown in Vision. pp. 219. Cloth, 50c., 8 oz. 4. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. II; or the Experience and Visions of E. G. White with Incidents that have occurred in connection with the Third Angel’s Message. pp. 300. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz. Volumes I & II bound in one book, $1.00, 12 oz. 5. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. III; or, Facts of Faith in connection with the history of holy Men of Old, as shown in Vision. pp. 304. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz. 6. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. IV; or Facts of Faith continued, and Testimonies for the Church. pp. 220. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz. 7. SABBATH READINGS; or, Moral and Religious Stories for the Young, from which the popular errors of the age are carefully excluded. pp. 400. In one volume, cloth, 60c., 8 oz. In five pamphlets, 50c., 8 oz. In twenty-five tracts, 40c., 8 oz. 8. HOW TO LIVE, treating on Disease and its Causes, and all subjects connected with healthful living. An important work. pp. 400. Cloth $1.00, 12 oz. In pamphlet form, 75c., 10 oz. 9. APPEAL TO THE YOUTH: The Sickness and Death of H. N. White; with his Mother’s Letters. Excellent instructions for both youth and parents. Cloth, 40c., 8 oz. Paper, 2 c., 2 oz. Without covers, 10c., 3 oz. 10. THE BIBLE FROM HEAVEN; or, a Dissertation on the Evidence of Christianity. 30c., 5 oz. 11. BOTH SIDES: A series of articles from T. M. Preble, on the Sabbath and Law, Reviewed. 20c., 4 oz. 12. SANCTIFICATION, or Living Holiness. Many common mistakes on this important subject, corrected. One of the best works ever published on this subject. 15c., 4 oz. 13. THE THREE MESSAGES of Rev. xiv, especially the Third Angel’s Message, and Two-horned Beast. 15c., 4 oz. 14. THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL; or, Immortality the Gift of God, and the State of Man in Death. 15c., 4 oz. 15. WHICH? MORTAL, OR IMMORTAL? or, An Inquiry into the Present Constitution and Future Condition of Man. Third Edition. 15c., 4 oz. 16. MODERN SPIRITUALISM: Its Nature and Tendency. The Heresy condemned from the mouths of its own advocates. Third edition, revised and enlarged. 20c., 5 oz. 17. THE KINGDOM OF GOD: The Time and Manner of its Establishment. A Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come. 15c., 4 oz. 18. MIRACULOUS POWERS. The Scripture testimony on the Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts, illustrated by Narratives of Incidents that have transpired all through the Gospel Dispensation. 15c., 4 oz. 19. APPEAL TO MOTHERS, on the Great Cause of the physical, mental, and moral ruin of many of the Children of our time. 10c., 2 oz. 20. REVIEW OF SEYMOUR. His fifty “Unanswerable Questions” on the Sabbath Question. Answered. 10c., 3 oz. 21. THE PROPHECY OF DANIEL. An Exposition of the Prophecy of the Four Kingdoms, the Sanctuary and the 2300 Days, Dan. ii, vii, & viii. 10c., 3 oz. 22. THE SAINTS’ INHERITANCE, shown to be the kingdom under the whole heaven, in the Earth made New. 10c., 3 oz. 23. SIGNS OF THE TIMES, in the Moral, Physical, and Political Worlds, showing that the Coming of Christ is at the Door. 10c., 3 oz. 24. THE LAW OF GOD, its Observance from Creation, its Immutability and Perpetuity proved from the testimony of the Old and New Testaments. 10c., 3 oz. 25. VINDICATION OF THE TRUE SABBATH, by J W Morton, late Missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church to Hayti; with a Narrative of the Author’s Personal Experience, of thrilling interest. 10c., 3 oz. 26. REVIEW OF SPRINGER, on the Sabbath and Law. 10c., 3 oz. 27. BAPTISM, Its Nature, Subjects, & Design. 10c., 3 oz. 28. THE COMMANDMENT to Restore and Build Jerusalem. A conclusive argument that it is to be dated from the 7th year of Artaxerxes B. C. 457. Just the book for these days of wild conjecture on the prophetic periods. 10c., 2 oz. 29. THE SEVEN TRUMPETS: An Exposition of Rev. viii and ix. A New Edition, thoroughly revised and enlarged. 10c., 2 oz. 30. KEY TO THE CHART. An Explanation of all the symbols illustrated upon the Prophetic Chart. 10c., 2 oz. 31. THE SANCTUARY, and 2300 Days of Daniel viii. Its Cleansing and the time of its accomplishment. 10c., 2 oz. 32. THE CELESTIAL RAILROAD, a most happy exposure of the inconsistencies of popular religion. A new edition revised, and adapted to the present time. 4c., 1 oz. 33. THE SABBATH OF THE LORD: A Discourse by J. M. Aldrich. 4c., 2 oz. 34. THE END OF THE WICKED. 5c., 1 oz. 35. MATTHEW XXIV: A Brief Exposition of the Chapter, showing that Christ is at the Door. 5c., 2 oz. 36. MARK OF THE BEAST, and Seal of the Living God; showing how we may avoid the one, and secure the other. 5c., 1 oz. 37. THE SABBATIC INSTITUTION, and Two Laws; showing when the Sabbath was instituted, and the plain distinction between the Moral and Ceremonial Laws. 5c., 1 oz. 38. BIBLE STUDENT’S ASSISTANT: A compend of Scripture References on Important Subjects. 5c., 1 oz. 39. AN APPEAL for the Restoration of the Sabbath. An Address from the Seventh-day to the First-day Baptists. 5c., 1 oz. 40. REVIEW OF FILLIO, on the Sabbath Question. 5c., 1 oz. 41. MILTON on the State of the Dead. 5c., 1 oz. 42. EXPERIENCE of F. G. Brown on Second Advent. 5c., 1 oz. 43. SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE, An Address, &c. 4c., 1 oz. 44. THE SECOND ADVENT: Sixteen Short Answers to Sixteen Common Objections. 4c., 1 oz. Tracts in Other Languages.
45. THE SABBATH, Its Nature and Obligation, in German. 10c., 2 oz. The Sabbath, in Holland. 5c., 1 oz. In French. 5c., 1 oz. 46. AN EXPOSITION of Dan. ii and vii, in French. 5c., 1 oz. 47. THE SEVEN SEALS: An Exposition of Rev. vi. 48. THE TWO LAWS. The Distinction shown between them. 49. PERSONALITY OF GOD. A popular error disproved. 50. THE LAW of God, the Ten Commandments by John Wesley. 51. APPEAL to Men of Reason on Immortality. 52. THOUGHTS for the Candid on the Nature of Man. 53. STATE OF THE DEAD, Brief Thoughts. Author unknown. 54. TIME LOST; or Old and New Style Explained. 55. SUNDAY-KEEPING. The reasons for it examined and refuted. 56. THE SABBATH: The time of its Institution. 57. THE SABBATH: A stirring Argument by Elihu. 58. INFIDELITY and Spiritualism, shown to be of like character. 59. WAR and the Sealing, an Exposition of Rev. vii. 60. WHO CHANGED the Sabbath? Roman Catholic Testimony. 61. PREACH THE WORD: An Argument for the Sabbath. 62. DEATH AND BURIAL; or, Scriptural Baptism. 63. MUCH IN LITTLE: A Collection of Choice Extracts. 65. POSITIVE INSTITUTIONS; their Nature and Claims. 66. THE LAW of God, By H. H. DOBNEY, England. 67. JUDSON’S LETTER ON DRESS: An appeal to the female members of the Christian churches of the United States. 68. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES. Same as B. S. Assistant without cover. 69. MARK of the Beast, and Seal of the Living God. 70. SPIRITUAL GIFTS: An Argument to show that the Gifts set in the Church, 1 Cor. xii, Eph. iv, &c., were to continue to the end of time. 71. THE WICKED DEAD: A thorough and Scriptural Exposition of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. 72. THE LAW OF GOD on a Chart of a size to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00. 73. THE PROPHECIES of Daniel and John, illustrated upon a Chart, to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $1.00. The two Charts with Key, $4.00. The two printed on cloth, with Key, $3.00. The two on cloth without rollers, by mail, postpaid, $2.75. 74. SMALL CHART. A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John, on paper 20 by 25 inches. Price 15c. by mail, postpaid. The law requires the prepayment of postage on books as follows: Bound Books, four cents for each four ounces or fractional part thereof; Pamphlets and Tracts, two cents for each four ounces or fractional part thereof. In the foregoing list, the weight of each book is given in connection with the price; and all who order books can estimate the amount of postage required, which should invariably be sent with the order, in addition to the price of the books. Thus, two 2 oz. books can be sent for the same postage as one; or four 1 oz. books for the same postage as one, two or three of the same kind; and so on. All communications in reference to the Publishing Association, the Review, Instructor, and any of the foregoing books, should be addressed to Eld. James White, Battle Creek, Mich. All business pertaining to the Western Health Reform Institute, or Health Reformer, should be addressed to Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich. That $25,000 for the Health Institute.
By J. M. A.
SHALL we have it? I have no doubt that we shall. I presume our brethren all say, Yes. We are greatly encouraged by the receipts and pledges in this week's Review. Still we anxiously wait for money and pledges to the full amount above named. Having confidence that our brethren see the necessity of taking hold of this work, and that they will promptly respond to the urgent calls that have been made for means, we have already made a large commencement, by making contracts for materials for the building, and which are now being rapidly conveyed to the place assigned. We need funds immediately, to meet these contracts. And while we ask for immediate help, we also ask as a special favor, that all who design to help in this time of need, inform us immediately of the amount of stock they will take, and when they will be prepared to forward the money. We ask this as a special favor. Now brethren, let us hear from you at once. Such information will be of great advantage to us at the present time in completing our further arrangements for the building.
J. M. A. Meeting at Topsham, Maine.
By H. C. Winslow
Our friends who read the Review have probably seen Bro. Canright’s report of our first Monthly Meeting in Portland, and also the appointment for the next to be held in Topsham, on the 23d and 24th of February. I wish to say to our brethren and sisters of Portland, Falmouth, Woodstock, North Berwick, and Biddeford, and to all who are interested in the third angel’s message, in this section of the State, that these meetings are for your special benefit. God has greatly blessed such meetings in other places, and there is no doubt but he will bless the same efforts put forth by us. I believe the time has finally come for the cause of present truth to move forward in our midst, if we but co operate with the Spirit of God. If we seek him with all our hearts, and are ready to every good word and work, God will work for us; his Spirit will be poured out, and we shall see many of our dear friends and neighbors rejoicing with us in the last gathering message. But, in order to accomplish this all-important object, we must do our part. We must come up to the help of the Lord. Now dear friends, here is a grand opportunity for you to show your faith and interest in the cause, by coming to the meeting. Come one, come all. Bring your sons and daughters, your companions and your friends, that you want to see converted, with you. Not only those who can come just as well as not, but we want to see all who are willing to make a covenant with their God by sacrifice. Don’t let trifling obstacles keep you at home, but come with the love of God in your hearts, and a determination to put your shoulder to the wheel and work for God. If you will do this, you may feel sure that his blessing will rest upon you, and your spiritual strength will be renewed. We are prepared to furnish homes for all who will come. The meeting will commence at six o’clock on what is commonly called Friday evening, and continue over Sabbath and first-day. Come in time to attend the first meeting, and remain till the close. Those who come with teams will please inquire for Stockbridge Howland, corner of Maine and Elm Sts., Topsham village, and those coming by railroad will be met by the writer at the Brunswick depot. Topsham, Me., Feb. 1, 1867. Sunday Law and Sabbath Controversy
By Editor
The Sermon this week is somewhat lengthy for one paper; but we saw no appropriate place to divide it; and we are sure the interest of the reader will not flag an instant till he has devoured every word of it. The Commentary is omitted in this No. to make room for the Sermon entire. This answers the same end in one respect, as it gives a full exposition of the case of Samuel and the Witch of Endor. Don’t fail to read it. We are furnishing from time to time many significant items relative to a stricter Sunday observance. See Report of Convention, and A Change at West Point, in this number. All these things indicate the formation of a public sentiment, at no distant day, which will call for a rigorous Sunday law. The great contest is to be on the Sabbath question. We recommend to all to post themselves on this subject; especially to acquaint themselves with the facts and arguments brought out in the History of the Sabbath. It is some time since we have heard from the Voice of the East published by Ransom Hicks, Providence, R. I.; but we have more recently heard from its Editor. A letter from that city, dated, Feb. 4th, 1867, states that his wife has procured a bill of divorce from him for immoral conduct. A CHANGE AT WEST POINT. From the Springfield Republican we learn that the Board of Visitors of West Point Military Academy recommend that in future, “as an additional inducement to the religious and proper observance of the Sabbath [Sunday], ‘all military duties be dispensed with on that day, so far as is consistent with proper military discipline.’” ENCOURAGING. Nearly all the reports we have of late received, not only from preachers, but even of Quarterly and Monthly meetings, announce the addition of from one to five members to the different churches. This is encouraging, as it shows a gathering influence in all parts of the field. IN PAMPHLET FORM. The Sermon published in this number will be made up in book form and a limited edition issued, for the benefit of those who may wish it in this shape for themselves or their friends. Orders may be sent in immediately. Price 5c., postage 2c. We would remind the brethren that we have question books on the History of the Sabbath, adapting that work to the use of Bible Classes and Sabbath Schools. New churches and all who have not got it, should not fail to supply themselves. It is just the thing to aid in studying the important question of the Sabbath. Price, postpaid 10 cents. DR. BUSHNELL on p. 157 of his work entitled, “Christian Nurture,” makes an effective thrust at Baptist inconsistency, which ought to startle them out of their traditionary Sunday-keeping, or at least arouse them to an examination of the grounds upon which it rests. He says that although they reject ‘infant baptism,’ because there is no express command for it, yet, at the same time, ‘with little scruple,’ they ‘accept the Lord’s day, even against a specific command of the decalogue, and let the ancient Sabbath go, when it is only by the faintest, most equivocal, or evanescent indications, they can make out a shadow of authority for the change.’ A Good Testimony.
By A. S. HUTCHINS
A few days since we enjoyed a short but very pleasing interview with our friends in Derby. Our friend and aged father Steele and his companion, read the Review and publications from the Review Office, with real satisfaction. Said he in speaking of the enlargement of the Review, “It is worth double what it was before it was enlarged. We cannot do without it.” Of the Health Reformer he said, “If it is worth anything, more than what white paper it contains, it is worth more than one dollar per year.” This family eat but two meals per day, which they feel is highly conducive to health. In this they speak the experience of many.
A. S. HUTCHINS. A Good Word from Memphis.
By H. S. GURNEY
There is quite a good interest in this place. A number have sought the Lord and found peace in believing, and are uniting their influence to the cause of present truth. Backsliders are waking up, and the Spirit of the Lord is moving them out to lay hold of eternal life. There is no undue excitement, but a candid, gradual, calculative work. We trust it will prove permanent. And still the good work is progressing. The church in this place is rising and girding on strength. Some have a good working spirit which is so much needed in these last days. I greatly rejoice in the good work here. But it must not stop at this point. Others must be reached and brought to a more full consecration to God. Short of this, we cannot rest. The prospect of eternal life in a little while is glorious beyond description. All things are ready. We will hasten to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Appointments.
By J. H. WAGGONER.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. PROVIDENCE favoring, I will be at Wright, Mich., Sabbath, Feb. 23, to give a course of lectures. The lectures on prophecy will commence the evening after the Sabbath. Will some one meet me at Berlin, Thursday P. M., Feb. 21.