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Individual Preparation for Christ’s Coming

By C. D. Cook

BRO. C. D. COOK writes from Kansas: When I think of the time in which we are living, and what manner of persons we ought to be in all holy conversation and godliness, it causes me to fear and tremble, lest I shall at last be weighed in the balances and found wanting. Let us bear in mind that God cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance, and then make an extra effort to keep ourselves unspotted from the world. So that when the Lord, who is our life, shall appear, we may appear with him in glory. Let us bear in mind that we are under the sound of the last message of mercy, and that the next event is to be the Son of Man upon the white cloud, and if one unpardoned sin is then found against us, it will forever shut us out of the kingdom. Oh, awful thought! to be banished from the presence of God and the holy angels forever. Let us remember that each of us has an individual work to do. Our brethren, our sisters, our friends, cannot save us; but we can save ourselves by living out the truths of God's word. And then, others seeing our good works may be led to glorify our Father which is in Heaven. While reading the question which W. Randall asked Bro. Andrews concerning the testimonies, it caused my heart to ache, and I could not refrain from tears, as I saw the gifts that God has placed in the church to point out the sins of poor erring selfish mortals whom God designs to save, if possible, so lightly esteemed and spoken against by one professing to be trying to live out the truths of God's holy word. I feel as though I would like to take Bro. R. by the hand and say, My dear brother, be careful lest you mislead and misguide precious ones, and cause them to be shut out of the kingdom. May the Lord help us to dig deep, and lay our foundation upon the rock Christ Jesus.

Obituary Notices.

By E. G. Doud

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

DIED, in Otisville, Genesee Co., Mich., May 1, 1870, of congestive chills, sister Matilda Johnson, aged 65 years.

Sister Johnson embraced the truths of the third angel's message when the tent was in Vassar, in 1865, and connected herself with the Vassar church soon after its organization.

She loved the truth more than her tea and tobacco which she had used for many years, but was opposed by those who should have been her first friends. But now her afflictions are ended and she sleeps, leaving the witness with us that she will have part in the first resurrection.

Remarks on the funeral occasion by Eld. Comstock, Baptist, from Rev. 14: 13. E. G. Doud,

Baptism and Sabbath History

J. WILMOT: We do not see how it could be right for a Seventh-day Adventist, to receive baptism from one not agreeing with him in sentiment, or one who, however unconsciously, was habitually violating the law of God. The scattered ones must try to arrange to attend some of our general meetings the nearest to them, to receive the ordinance. We have no History of the Sabbath, from any first-day writer. But all the copious extracts, in Bro. Andrews' History, with the exception of two authors, are from those who did not believe in the observance of the seventh day. Hence the testimony given in that work, was not written in the interest of the Sabbath. It should therefore be satisfactory even to the most biased mind.

Business Department.

Not Slothful in Business. Rom. 12:11.

Business Notes.

Some one writing from Haverhill, Ohio, sends $1.00 on the REVIEW. Who is it? No name given.

We have received $2.00 from Haverhill, Mass., but no direction in regard to appropriating the money.

RECEIPTS.

For Review and Herald.

Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money receipted pays,—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Pastors. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.

$1.00 each. Hiram H Hill 38-1, N S Brigham 37-1, N C Newcomb 38-1, Bartlett Hardy 38-1, B Williams 38-1, P H Allen 37-1, N H Hatley 37-1, Eld J W Barr 38-1, Miss J Sherrer 37-1, A Heff 37-1, Wm F Noyes 38-1, E H Norton 38-1, Marion Covert 36-16, Mrs N J Blowers 37-1, Mrs Abby A Leach 37-13, Mrs I H Archer 37-1, E B Carpenter 35-1, Mrs Evdia Bysser 37-13, Asa Barrows 37-13, John Klink 37-13, Mrs I C Wilkinson 38-1, E Brackett 37-1, A Zellers 37-1, C Stoddard 37-13.

$2.00 each. P C Truman 38-1, Hannah Way 36-12, M D Mathews 37-22, S Maxson 37-18, D A Smith 38-4, Matilda S Gillett 37-20, A Brewster 38-1, E R Whitcomb 38-1, T Lindsey 37-14, S Rider 38-1.

Miscellaneous. John Barry $1.50 34-17, A W Shepard 3.34 38-19, G G Wheeler 3.50 38-17, B M McReynolds 2.25 36-7, T Armitage 4.00 37-1, J H Haggie 3.00 37-14.

Books Sent by Mail.

Wm A Van Voorhis $2.00, A W Shepard 1.66, Mrs Betsey Landon 2.25, M E Newcomb 25c, John D Hugher 18c, Adaline Bell 4c, A Zeller 18c, Robert Hill 2.50, Edwin F Ward 30c, C G Daniels 2.75, C Briggs 25c, M F Dibble 50c, P R Mills 2.27, Mary Dunn 96c, James M Osborn 1.38, J N Loughborough 19.12, Chris Roth 25c, I Sanborn 3.60, Matilda S Gillet 1.45, S J Hiersum 3.50, A W Smith 3.16, Jas C Shelley 68c.

Received on Book and Tract Fund.

A W Smith $2.00, Mrs Ellen West 4.50, Hannah C Loomis 1.00.

Foreign Missionary Fund.

A W Smith $1.84.

Cash Received on Account.

R F Andrews $50.00.

Books Sent by Express.

Eld James White $6.82, H A StJohn, Defiance, Ohio, 8.63.

Shall we have more Room at the Office.

By D. T. Bourdeau

Bro. White's recent article entitled, "The Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association," in which he suggests the propriety of raising means for the erection of another building of the size of the one already in use, meets my hearty approval, as it must also meet that of all those who are interested in the prosperity of the cause of the last message of mercy.

The encouraging thought that the cause demands that there be such an addition to the building now in use in connection with the publishing interests, is sufficient to stimulate us to a hearty indorsement of Bro. White's proposal, both by word and deed. For the greater the agencies used in the work of spreading the truth, the sooner may we expect to see it accomplished, and to see the coming of the Just One. May we all hail this encouraging feature with joy and gratitude, and act accordingly, showing our appreciation of the truth, fervent love for God and man, and that we do really believe the Lord is near, and should improve our present opportunity of sacrificing for the truth and laying up treasures in Heaven.

The great good that has already been accomplished with our publications is sufficient to show the necessity of not neglecting this important branch of the work. The errors of the past should only stimulate us to earnest efforts to redeem the past and push forward the work.

When a man commences on a new farm, he builds according to his strength and the present demands in the case; but when his strength and income increases, he may be called upon to enlarge his buildings, or to pull down the old ones and build larger ones. And no one would think his course to be inconsistent. Now this is what is proposed to be done in spiritual things, with the exception however, that we do not have to tear down our old buildings. They hold good and will still be used. Only we want more room. Shall we have it? God speed on the work.

D. T. BOURDEAU.

Enlargement of the Review Office.

By R. F. COTTRELL

I am glad to hear the call for more room. It speaks of progress in the work. I hail it as an omen of good—of advancement in the work, its speedy termination, and the near approach of the time of resting. From what I saw when at the General Conference in March last, I am satisfied that additional room is needed. The presses must be kept at work, and room is wanted for labor in some departments of the work, and for storing in order the finished work.

When our Office was being built, some thought it a denial of our faith in the nearness of the advent. A good brother of some wealth presented me with this objection. I told him in reply that I saw it in a light exactly to the contrary. We believed that there was a great work to be done, and we had but little time in which to do it; therefore we wanted all the facilities of a good Office under our own control, and power presses to prosecute the work with speed. He must have got his mind on the rest and forgotten the work—forgotten that thousands were to be enlightened and saved by our efforts in a short period of time—forgotten that

“This life to toil is given, And he improves it best, Who seeks by patient labor, To enter into rest.”

It will not harm our people, but do them good, to engage in this work. Some know nothing, or next to nothing, of sacrificing in the cause of God. It will be a privilege to show our love for the cause of God, and our interest in the salvation of men, by using our means, which otherwise must soon perish unprofitably, to spread the truth—the saving truth of the last message. It is an opportunity to exemplify our faith in the closing work of probation, prove our confidence in God, and send on our treasures before us to a place of safe deposit, thus saving them from the final conflagration. For one I want stock in the enterprise. R. F. COTTRELL.

New York Camp-Meeting.

BRO. F. WHEELER wishes us to say to those who design attending the N. Y. camp-meeting, that arrangements have been made with the N. Y. Central, and Midland rail-roads, so that those coming over said roads will be provided with return passes, free, provided the number amounts to fifty or more.

New England Camp-Meeting.

By S. N. HASKELL

Those coming to the New England camp-meeting, which is to be held at South Lancaster, Mass., will please call for camp-meeting tickets over the following rail-roads, as arrangements have been made for reduction of fare: Boston & Fitchburg, Mason & Groton Junction, Providence & Worcester, Cheshire, Worcester & Nashua, Norwich & Worcester, and the Agricultural road. Also reduction of fare can be had over the Boston & Maine road.

Ample wholesome provisions can be had for man and beast on or near the ground. Straw can also be had on the ground for beds.

It is very desirable that those coming with tents should be there in season that everything may be in readiness at the commencement of the meeting. The meeting will be held on the same ground that it was last year. The time for the above meeting is subject to the appointment of the Gen. Conf. Com.

Tents can be hired at reasonable rates of James Martin & Son, No. 114 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. He also makes tents to order, varying in price from $22. and upwards.

In behalf of Camp-meeting Committee, S. N. HASKELL.

Iowa Camp-Meeting.

By George I. Butler

OUR annual gathering has passed away. I feel that I must say a word in regard to it, and but a word, as others have given the particulars. It was a season to be remembered with pleasure. It was no doubt the largest gathering of our people ever seen in the State. There were at least three times as many present Sunday, who were not Sabbath-keepers, as we have ever seen at any previous gathering in the State.

We were so glad to see the servants of the Lord with us in such good courage. How could we but partake of the same spirit? There seemed to be a spirit of cheerfulness, of union, and love, prevailing which made it truly good to be there.

Our people came to bear burdens, to pay up their pledges promptly, so that the Conference was relieved from all embarrassment, and all parts of the work thus left on a good financial basis.

But best of all God's blessing was present. His Holy Spirit affected hearts. Souls were converted. Twenty-eight willing souls went forward in the ordinance of baptism. Many said they never saw a more pleasant one.

Truly the Lord is good. Our hearts are encouraged to still labor on in the cause of our God. The most unpleasant feature was the parting scene, and the thought that it will be a year before we can have another such meeting. May God help us to so live that we may be present at the great gathering where there will be no parting. GEO. I. BUTLER,

Correction

CORRECTION. In Bro. Waggoner’s review of Welcome, page 1, of REVIEW, 3d column, 17th line from bottom, the sentence “that we are under its jurisdiction,” should read, “that we are not under its jurisdiction.”

Spots on the Sun

SPOTS ON THE SUN.—The solar spots are still attracting much observation, and are pronounced to be of extraordinary size, such as have not been seen for many years. That their presence is a signal for great magnetic disturbances around our planet cannot be doubted, and great interest is excited to determine what may be the nature of the phenomena themselves, and what their relation to our terrestrial economies. The spots may be seen by a powerful spyglass, only the eye-piece must be guarded by colored glass, which can easily be adjusted.

Thought, Love, and Labor

If we would have powerful minds, we must think; if we would have faithful hearts, we must love; if we would have strong muscles, we must labor. These include all that is valuable in life.

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

The next Monthly Meeting for southern Maine will be held with the church at Brunswick, at the village, July 9, and 10, commencing at 9 o'clock, Sabbath morning. For the church, L. L. HOWARD.

The next Monthly Meeting of S. D. Adventists in northern Maine, will be at Norridgewock, Sabbath and first-day, July 16 and 17, commencing Friday at 7½ P. M. Eld. J. B. Goodrich is expected to attend. GEO. W. BARKER.

The Quarterly Meeting for the Mound City and Centerville churches, will be held at Centerville, Linn Co., Kan., the first Sabbath and Sunday in August. Scattered brethren are invited to attend. Come, praying the Lord to meet with us. Meeting to commence Sabbath evening. FRANK H. MORRISON.

Providence permitting, the next Quarterly Meeting of the church of Bowersville, Ohio, will be held July 30 and 31, 1870. A general invitation is extended to all. Come, friends, and receive a refreshing from the Lord. We especially hope that all the scattered brethren will attend or report by letter, as this quarter ends the Conference year. The brethren will please come prepared to pay all arrearages, and re-arrange S. B. J. Q. A. HAUGHEY, Clerk.