p. 184 | Review and Herald, Vol. 27, No. 23. (5/8/1866)

Earlier text: Closing Report from Tuscola

Extracts from Letters.

Sister Price writes from Indianapolis, Ind.: I am often cheered by the encouraging words of those of like precious faith. I thought I might also encourage some one by writing a few words. I am all the Sabbath-keeper there is in this place or vicinity. My only instructors are my Bible and the Review, and I highly prize them, and spend my Sabbath hours in trying to get instruction from them. I realize that time in short, that probation must soon close, and that I must prepare to meet the Lord. Oh, that I and my little family may be among those that shall have it said to them, "Come ye blessed of my Father." Brethren, pray for me, that although I am alone in this world, I may live so as to meet you on Mount Zion, where we shall be separated and scoffed at no more. If any Sabbath-keeper should be coming this way we should be glad to have them give us a call. The place is No. 329 West Market-st.

Bro. Towle writes from Belgrade Mills, Maine: I am trying to keep all of God's commandments and the faith of Jesus. I have been a subscriber for the Crusis for eight or ten years, and still take it, but I prize the Review and Herald much, and could not well do without it. There are a few in this vicinity who are trying to keep God's holy Sabbath. Pray for us that we may be able to stand in the great day of the Lord.

Sr. Ballard, of Millersburg, Iowa, writes: I am still on the way to the kingdom, and am more determined than ever to go forward bearing the cross and despising the shame. I am willing to suffer with Jesus, "for if we suffer, we shall also reign with him." The Review is all the preacher I have, therefore I prize it very much; but how lonely I am without my husband, and without the church to meet with on the Sabbath for prayer and for mutual comfort. Though I have to stem the tide of opposition alone, I will humbly crave sustaining grace from an all-wise Creator; for he has promised to be with his children even to the end of the world.

Sr. Austin writes from Berkshire, Vt.: Bro. and Sr. White are not forgotten by us. I think much about them every day, and many times I see them in dreams. I expect that in a little way from this they will come forth free, and be able to take an active part in helping God's people to get ready for his coming and glorious kingdom.

I am glad that all the saints are soon to be gathered home, and if we are faithful a little longer, we shall meet with all the good of past ages, and with the dear ones that death has removed from our society here;—and though we parted from them in tears, we shall meet them with songs and everlasting joy upon our heads.

Bro. Wilber of Fair Grove writes: I feel to praise the Lord for the light of present truth, and for a heart to receive it. It never looked more precious to me than to-day. I believe the unmingled wrath of God will soon be poured out upon the wicked. Dear brethren and sisters, shall we be able to stand in that day? I feel to thank God that I have such a desire to believe the truth, and to try to do his will. I feel to thank God for what he has done for me. He has been merciful unto me, for he has spared my unprofitable life up to this time. I thank and praise his holy name that he has been so kind unto such a worm as I. I am trying to keep all the commandments, and the faith of Jesus, although some tell me that I will have to keep Sunday, if I keep the Sabbath; but I can't see it so, for God did not rest on that day, for Sunday is the first day of the week, and God says that "six days thou shalt labor and do all thy work; but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God." It has been about nine months since I received the third message. My prayer is that I may have his Holy Spirit to guide and help me at all times, to overcome all temptation and trials, and cares of this world. I desire to keep onward, with my heart fixed on Christ, through whom I hope at last to enter the blissful Haven with all the redeemed.

Bro. E. Jones writes from Linden, Mich. : I am not tired of traveling in the straight and narrow way, notwithstanding the finger of scorn, and the darts of the enemy are so frequently turned against me. Some time since I reviewed a discourse preached in this place by the circuit preacher on the subject of the Sabbath. The ire of the dragon was wonderfully stirred up in the person of the class leader. He arose, and the words of Christ were verified, that from "the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh," and such a torrent of abuse I never heard flow from the mouth of man. After calling me all the bad names he could think of, he then exclaimed, "In this dispensation we are to be governed by the Spirit which God has put into our hearts; we have nothing to do with any law except the law of the Spirit," thus walking side by side with the Spiritualist. Others take this position, saying, the nation recognizes Sunday, and they believe in living in strict obedience to the customs and laws of the land. Thus they set aside both the Old and New Testaments and take the State statute-book to be their Bible! How true are Christ's words to such, "In vain ye do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." When I look at such inconsistencies, I am ready to say to myself,

ONWARD AND UPWARD.

Press onward, with zeal, press thy way through, And stand for the right and prove thyself true; On the right and the left are many a foe, Who would draw us aside as onward we go. Onward and upward, in the bright shining way, Are glimmerings of light, if we travel by day, But in the gloom of tradition's dark night, The day-spring from on high will give us no light. Then "Onward and Upward," my motto shall be; From earthly enchantments I ever would flee, With Bethlehem's star and the Bible in hand, And Christ in my heart, I can gain the bright land. The maelstrom of ruin unperceptibly draws, To its merciless grasp all the foes of God's laws; But a life-boat is out, O sinner, now flee To the last hope of safety that lingers for thee.

Sister House writes from Jackson, Mich. : I have not grown weary in trying to walk in the "narrow path," but I am still striving against the world, the flesh, and the Devil; and I hope to overcome them all through the grace of God, and dwell in that world where there will be no such foes to contend with. The way looks bright to me; for I do not look down, but up, where it is always light. I think when we get right, and entirely submissive to the will of God, we shall find, as Christ has said, "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." I find every obstacle in the way disappears when I look over to the "Promised Land." Yes! I feel that my treasures are in a safe place, where I hope soon to enjoy them; and though the way be rough, I want to rejoice in the "peace" of God's children all along the way, and soon, very soon, with you walk the smooth and shining streets of the Celestial City.

Bro. E. G. Rust of Cato, Mich., writes: We have no evil report to bring at this time. On the contrary, we believe that the cause is on the rise here, and that some will be found waiting for the Lord at his coming. We desire to be organized here as soon as possible. Some new ones have lately taken hold of the truth, making in all quite a goodly number that have started since last fall. Pray for us, that we may be faithful.

Letters.

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

This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Seek first a living experience and then record it, carefully and prayerfully, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith.

POLLY B. ROGERS

By Polly B. Rogers

From Sister Rogers.

BRETHREN AND SISTERS: God has dealt so bountifully with me, that I feel it a privilege to speak of his goodness, and would gladly persuade all to come to him. I have had a long and tedious sickness for more than two years, during which time, I have endured much mental as well as physical suffering. In my weakness, I have been tormented with most distressing doubts and fears. But I tried to forsake my sins, and get where God could bless me, and, praise be to his great name, I have so far recovered as to be able to do light work a part of the time, and to have the cloud removed from my mind in a good degree. Very many times I have cried unto him in my afflictions and received help speedily. Truly he is a present help in time of trouble, and his name is to be feared and had in reverence by all the earth. I ask the prayers of all who have faith, that I may overcome every besetment, and have all of my faculties brought into subjection to the will of God; also that I may be spared to my family, who need a mother's care and counsel, and that these loved ones who have so patiently toiled and cared for me in my afflictions, may all love and embrace the truth in Christ Jesus, that we may be a light in this dark place.

Your sister,

POLLY B. ROGERS

Preston, N. Y.

Obituary Notices.

DIED, in Van Buren Co., Iowa, George W. Morrow, infant son of Edward and Eliza Morrow, aged one year. Funeral discourse by J. Bartlett.

We laid him in the grave, While sorrow filled the heart, No mortal hand could save— With him we now must part. Oh let us cease to weep, Oh let us dry the tear, We leave him in the grave to sleep, Till Jesus shall appear. Cornelia Bartlett.

The Statutes of Kansas, Favorable to Sabbath-keeping.

By M. West

BRO. WHITE: I send you an extract of the statutes of this State for the Review, if you think it will be interesting to its readers.

Mt. Sterling, Kan., April 12th, 1866.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:

Section 1. That no person whose religious faith and practice it is to keep the seventh day of the week, commonly called Saturday, as a day set apart by divine command, as the Sabbath of rest from labor, and dedicated to the worship of God, shall be subject to perform military duty, or serve as a juryman in a justice's court, on that day, except that such person be subject to perform military duty at any time in case of insurrection, invasion, or time of war.

Section 2. That any person who shall knowingly cause or procure any process issued from a justice's court in a civil suit to be served on that day upon any such person, or who shall serve any such process made returnable on that day, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars, or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding thirty days, or both.

Section 3. That any person who shall in like manner procure any such suit, pending in such court, against any person of such religious faith and practice, to be adjourned for trial on that day, shall also be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and subject to a like punishment.

Approved, February 23, 1864, page 181.

Note from Bro. Bates.

By Joseph Bates

BRO. WHITE: The Monthly Meeting at Otsego, Sabbath, April 7, was blessed of the Lord, and his people were encouraged.

From the 20th to the 30th of April we were holding meetings and visiting the churches in Wright and Caledonia; in the former place we held five meetings, including the ordinances of the Lord's house. The brethren were much encouraged, and still love to walk in the pathway of the just, keeping all the commandments of the Lord.

We held four meetings with the church in Caledonia, and closed with the celebration of the ordinances. The Lord help the struggling ones to walk in the commandments and ordinances of his house blameless, is our prayer.

While in Wright, Bro. J. Willson, who for many months had been sinking with consumption, and raising blood, called for the elders of the church to pray for him. The Lord graciously answered the petition of his servants, and blessed them, and Bro. W. said he was healed. Praise the name of the Lord! We have since heard of Bro. W.'s cheering testimony in the house of God on the following Sabbath. The Lord is a celebrated and wonderful Physician. His treatment is simple, and perfectly safe. See James v, 14-16. JOSEPH BATES. Monterey, May 2, 1866.

The Monthly Meeting at Newton.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

Sabbath evening a few of us met for a prayer meeting. The Lord met with us and gave us a refreshing. Some were prostrated by the power of God, and we all praised the Lord. Sabbath morning, the brethren and sisters from Burlington, Convis, &c., came in till we had a house full. As we reviewed the numerous signs which betoken the near coming of Christ, our hope and confidence in this glorious event was renewed. We had an interesting social meeting. It cheered us to hear the feeling testimonies of the brethren and sisters, many of whom had long waited for this blessed hope. Bro. Waggoner spoke on the great danger of our saying in our hearts, "My Lord delayeth his coming," and then beginning to conform to the world, and to lose the spirit of this message. At this time we all need this admonition. Bro. Byington was with us and was feeling well. Altogether this was an encouraging and profitable meeting to us all. These meetings where a few scattered churches come together, are the most profitable ones that can be held.

The next Monthly Meeting will be held at Convis; either at Bro. Smith's, or in the school-house near by, on the first Sabbath in June. Hope all will attend.

D. M. CANRIGHT.

Battle Creek, May 6, 1866.

To the Brethren in Minnesota.

By William Merry

DEAR BRETHREN : I wish to lay before you a few items, and hope that you will take into consideration how our affairs are with regard to our late beloved brother John Bostwick. We donated to give him a house for his family to live in, knowing he was worthy of it. There are some seventy dollars still due, which we ought to raise now, and take some of the burden off sister Bostwick. Truly her burden is great. Her youngest child died last first-day, April 8. From July last, Bro. Bostwick did not labor any, his health being very poor. Bro. Sanborn requested him not to preach, but to seek to regain his health. He went to the Western Water Cure institution, but got no relief. So you can see what condition sister B. is in. You that would deem it a pleasure to relieve her, can do so. Some have done nobly. May the Lord reward them, is my prayer.

WM. MERRY.

Our Words.

By Sarah A. Santee

TALK not in jesting, Christian dear, Speak not the idle words of mirth, Which worldly friends rejoice to hear, While living on this sinful earth.

If you are merry, sing a psalm! To Him who giveth life and breath,— That when he comes you may put on, Eternal life, ne'er tasting death. SARAH A. SANTEE.

Appointments.

By Uriah Smith

General Conference.

The fourth session of the General Conference of S. D. Adventists, will be held in Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, May 16, 1866, at 9 o'clock, A. M. The different State Conference Committees will see that their delegates are duly appointed and furnished with credentials. In those localities where there is no State Conference yet organized, brethren can represent themselves by delegate or letter, at their discretion. Let all parts of the field be well represented by delegates or letters. Ministers will remember the amendment of the constitution passed at the last meeting, that all those in the employ of the Conference, make a written report of each week's labor during the Conference year.

By order of the Gen. Conf. Com. U. SMITH, Secretary.

Mich. State Conference.

THE Michigan State Conference of S. D. Adventists, will hold its sixth annual session at Battle Creek, Mich., Thursday, May 17, 1866, at 9 o'clock A. M. Let there be a faithful representation by delegates or letters from all the churches. Churches who wish to join the Conference, should also make their wishes known at this meeting. Let all delegates and ministers come prepared to make the various reports to the Conference that the constitution requires.

By order of the Committee, I. D. VAN HORN, Secretary.

Meeting of the S. D. A. Publishing Association.

By Editor

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association will hold its sixth annual session at Battle Creek, Mich., Friday, May 18, 1866, at 9 o'clock, A. M., to deliberate for the general interests of the Association, elect officers, and transact any other business that may come before the meeting.

By order of the Trustees, J. M. ALDRICH, Secretary.

Quarterly Meeting at Lisbon

By J. T. MITCHELL

The next Quarterly Meeting of S. D. Adventists, of the churches of Lisbon, Marion, and Fairview, will be held at Lisbon, the first Sabbath and Sunday in June. Meeting to commence at the beginning of the Sabbath.

The brethren are requested to come prepared to stay till the close of the meeting. Cannot some messenger be present? J. T. MITCHELL.

Quarterly Meeting at Elkhorn Grove

THE next Quarterly Meeting of the Seventh-day Adventists of Elkhorn Grove, Ill., will be held Sabbath and first-day, May 19th and 20th. Preaching may be expected by Bro. R. F. Andrews. The brethren at Clyde and Crane Grove, are cordially invited to attend.

By order of the church, WM. A. DAINS, Church Clerk.

C. O. TAYLOR

By C. O. Taylor

Providence permitting I will be at Perry's Mills, May 19, 20. Buck's Bridge, May 26, 27. Let there be a general gathering at these meetings.

C. O. TAYLOR

Business Department.

By Editor

Business Notes.

H. C. Miller's address is now 248 West Monroe St. Chicago, Ill.

H. C. M.: Probably it will not be published in tract form.

J. M. Ferguson: They are not used here.

P. Strong: Send the report.

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