DEAR BRO WHITE :—I write a few lines to inform you how the truth is prospering here. I am all alone in trying to keep all the commandments of God, and the testimony of Jesus.—There are no Sabbath-keepers very near here. We live in the woods, and I am very lonesome here. I am sorry, when I hear of your wants, and have nothing to give; but I hope the time will come that I can do something for the cause of truth; but we are poor in the things of this world, but I hope, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom. There are no meetings here, and I have not seen any of like precious faith for some time. The Review is, truly, meat in due season. I read it with pleasure, and I trust profit. It cheers my lonely heart to hear from the scattered flock.
I would say to all the dear brethren and sisters, go on in the Lord, and in the power of his might; gird on the whole armor of faith, that you may be able to stand in that great day of trouble, and be prepared for Christ's coming. I am truly a pilgrim and a stranger here. I should like to see some of the dear brethren and sisters once more. I am determined, by the help of God, to go on in his glorious cause, that I may have part in the first resurrection, and so meet all the dear saints in the kingdom.
Yours in the blessed hope, SARAH A. JESSUP. Pine Creek, Mich., May 19th, 1853
The Harbinger's rule of Duty.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
"Give us one plain direct passage from either the Old or New Testament, without note or comment, that reads, that either a Jew or Gentile Christian is required to keep the Seventh day or Jewish Sabbath, and we will not only publish it, but keep the day."
This is the rule by which the Harbinger decides that it is not duty to keep the Sabbath. But let us see how this rule will work when applied to other commandments. For example: Give us one plain direct passage that reads, that either a Jew or Gentile Christian should not kill, or steal, or bear false witness. One such passage cannot be found, "either in the Old or New Testament." So he that adopts the above criterion, by which to decide what is duty, or rather is not duty, may absolve himself from rendering obedience to any requirement of the whole Bible. You may present him all the scripture you please to enforce any particular duty, (except suffering as a Christian,) and he can reply: "And what does this proof amount to? Nothing but a perversion of the truth in a manner calculated to deceive the ignorant. Not a word is said or intimated about Christians in the texts quoted," but you would have us believe that Christians are meant! "Surely" you are "hard pressed for Bible evidence, and to supply the deficiency," you have "handled the word of God deceitfully!"
Can any one fail to see the sophistry of the above rule?—Our Saviour said "The Sabbath was made for man." We have never attempted to change these words, and say it was made for Jews, Christians, or any other class of men, exclusively, but we understand them to mean as they read; and if the Harbinger thinks he is not bound to keep it because he is a Christian, it is his part to prove to us, that Christians are not men. R. F. COTTRELL.
Announcements of Western and Eastern Tours
By James White
WE arrived at home the 21st, just as this No. was ready for the Press. Further accounts of our Western Tour will be given in our next. We now hope to hear from the scattered friends. We design to leave on our Eastern Tour in about eight weeks. Those who wish Conferences will please write soon. JAMES WHITE.
Spirit Manifestations
By Editor
THE world is running mad. The Spirit Manifestations form the most tremendous sign that the day of the Lord's wrath is just upon us.
Manifestations and Hymn Book Supplement
By Editor
Those who can send us reliable statements, in print or otherwise, relative to these manifestations will confer a favor by so doing. Let names and places be given if possible. We design taking up the subject, showing its connection with prophecy.
We design publishing a supplement to our Hymn Book. Those who can furnish us with good hymns, original or select, will please send them immediately.
Sabbath Meetings in Rochester
By Editor
Meetings on the Sabbath at No. 109 Monroe St., Rochester, N. Y.
Letters.
By Editor
E. Goodwin, N. W. Rockwell, J. E. Heath, J. Bates, M. A. Couillard, L. Woodworth, H. Morgan, O. Davis, C. Bates, L. V. Masten, 2.
Receipts
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S. Warner; F. Strong, S. Chase, W. Holden, E. Clark, J. Cramer, each $2.
Wm. Graham, $10; H. Bingham, $3,65; C. G. Cramer, $1,75; J. Byington, $1,50;
R. Littlejohn, M. Richmond, each 50 cents; M. Harlow, A. Petrie, each 25 cents.
For Tracts.
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A G E N T S.
By Editor
THE following is a list of Agents whose duty it shall be to forward the names and address (in plain writing) of all who should receive the Review; also, to give information of such to whom it should be discontinued. And to receive the free-will offerings of their Brethren and Sisters for the support of the Review and other publications, and forward them to this Office. The traveling Brethren are also solicited to act as agents.
MAINE.
N. N. Lunt, Portland.
S. W. Flanders, Canaan.
Cyprian Stevens, Paris.
S. Howland, Topsham.
W. T. Hanniford, Orrington.
Wm. Bryant, Wilton.NEW HAMPSHIRE.
J. Stowell, Washington.
S. Bunnel, Claremont.MASSACHUSETTS.
H. Flower, Ashfield.
O. Nichols, Dorchester.
O. Davis, N. Fairhaven.
L. Paine, Ware.
Wm. Saxby, Springfield.VERMONT.
R. Loveland, Johnson.
H. Bingham, Morristown.
S. H Peck, Wolcott.
Lewis Bean, Hardwick.
H. A. Churchill, Stowe.
E. P. Butler, Waterbury.
Josiah Hart, Northfield.
R. G. Lockwood, Waitsfield.
W. Morse, East Bethel.
L. Titus, E. Charlston.
Alonzo Lee, Derby Line.
E. Everts, Vergennes.
H. Gardner, Panton.
S. Willey, Wheelock.CONNECTICUT.
E. L. H. Chamberlain, Md'town.
A. Belden, Kensington.NEW YORK.
W. S. Ingraham, Bath.
A. Ross, Caughdenoy.
David Upson, Moreland.
R. F. Cottrell, Mill Grove.
John Wager, Orangeport.
L. Carpenter, Oswego.
A. H. Robinson, Sandy Creek.
E. A. Poole, Lincklaen.
J. A. Loughhead, Elmira.MICHIGAN.
Albert Avery, Locke.
J. P. Kellogg, Tyrone.
Ira Gardner, Vergennes.
David Hewett, Battle Creek.
Isaiah Rathbone, Eagle Lake.
C. S. Glover, Sylvan.
A. B. Pearsall, Grand Rapids.PENNSYLVANIA.
M. L. Dean, Ulysses.