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Letter from Sr. Post to Sr. Hurlbut.

By Harriet S. Post

DEAR SISTER H:—The Lord deals bountifully with me. O how great is his goodness to them that fear him, and such as hope in his mercy. I have never been so much blessed, till within a few months past. I have received more light and help from keeping the Sabbath; the light shines clearly; the glory of the Lord is more manifest to my enraptured vision. The coming of our Lord Jesus Christ seems to be very near; day and night I look for and hasten unto it. My thoughts and expectations are continually centered in Him. My hope is like an anchor to the soul, sure and steadfast. This truth is my shield and buckler, by which I am enabled to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. My cares for this world, and the things of this world, lessen, while those of the kingdom absorb my affections. This text of scripture has been much on my mind. "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanks-giving, let your requests be made known unto God." O how I love the Bible, and the impression that it makes upon my mind is blessed. "This is the covenant that I will make after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them." It is easy keeping the commandments of God when written upon our hearts, when we are sanctified by his spirit, and what peace and comfort flows from doing his will. My experience daily proves to me that "great peace have they which love thy law and nothing shall offend them."

I have some trials and temptations, but I would cleave closer to the Lord. "Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world." Again, "who is he that will harm you if ye be followers of that which is good." We have the world and the devil to contend with, but all heaven is interested for our salvation. Bless the Lord, we shall overcome if we trust in him, and have our eye continually unto him.

He that gives the knowledge through inspiration, says, "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life;" also, "the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation." His condescension should inspire us with feelings of the deepest gratitude. The sacrifice has been made for us; the sacrifice of the only begotten Son; the spirit and the word given: all, all has been done for our salvation. We can fail of the kingdom, but need not if we will give earnest heed to the things written. If we will take for our example the prophets, and endure the afflictions with patience that is shortly to come on all the world—our sufferings will soon be o'er. The end of all things is at hand. The awful crisis approaches, when he that is unjust will be unjust still, and he that is holy will be holy still. The impending wrath of God will soon burst upon a wicked world, and who shall abide his coming, or who shall stand when he appeareth? John says, "The world passeth away and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever." H. S. POST. North Stonington, Mar. 17th, 1855.

M. J. BARTHOLF

By M. J. Bartholf

From M. J. Bartholf.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I have been receiving the Review nearly one year, whether from the Office or some private friend I know not; but for quite a length of time I have been impressed with a duty to communicate to you the reception; not only acknowledging God's holy day to be the seventh, but to fulfill another law, viz., Owe no man anything.

I have been a member of the Baptist Church about eleven years. The first time my attention was called to the subject of the Sabbath, was about three years since, when our minister preached a discourse on the change of the Sabbath from the seventh to the first day of the week. I thought at the time I could not see as much divinity in the explanation of the change as I could in the institution; but I thought that it was rather a busy time with him, that he had only failed to look up the evidence.

About one year after, Elder Hull, a Seventh-day Baptist from Milton, gave a few lectures at our church. I heard two of them. As his position conflicted with my own view, I felt called upon to give an answer to every man that asketh a reason of the hope that is in us with meekness and fear. 1 Pet. iii, 15. I commenced looking, that I might be thoroughly furnished with a Thus saith the word of God, to justify my practice.

Some over one year since there were two men here who gave a few lectures. [Their names I did not learn.] They were called Sabbath Adventists. Three of their lectures I heard, which started me anew for my reasons for Sunday-keeping; but the more attentively I read to find out the mind of Christ and the apostles, I became convinced that it was against me. I found that Christ and the apostles enjoined the observance of the law of the ten commandments as holy, just, and good; that law which says, Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy: the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God.

Christ says, The Sabbath was made for man; therefore the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath. Mark ii, 27, 28. Luke says, They rested the Sabbath-day according to the commandment. Luke xxiii, 56. James says, For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. James ii, 10.

I became convinced nearly one year since that I was practicing an error and had no better reason to give than the child's common reason when they are caught in disobeying, and that is, "Cause!" or if I added anything more to this short, comprehensive answer, it would only be an equivalent. I could no longer apply the words, holy day, to the first day of the week, and when I would hear it from others, the question would come to me, What makes a day holy? men's worshiping on the day? or God's setting it apart and sanctifying it? The answer would come, God is the law-giver: men are the subjects. My change gives me a reason for my practice, which is easy and comprehensive: first, to the law and to the testimony. Isa. viii, 20. Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy: the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. Ex. xx, 8, 10. But one will say, Why not continue to celebrate or regard the first day as the Sabbath from the resurrection of Christ from the dead? Let Paul give the reason: If we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection; [Rom. vi, 5;] and again, Else what shall they do, which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all: why are they then baptized for the dead? 1 Cor. xv, 29. Can it be that there are two apostolic ways to celebrate Christ's resurrection? I conclude not; and that this is the way walk ye in it. This has been the hardest cross for me to take up since I first embraced religion: realizing the inconvenience and the reproach which awaits me from my fellows. I never had the privilege of holding any conversation on the subject of the Sabbath with any one that keeps the Lord's holy day. My rule is the Bible the rule of faith and practice. Let others do as they may, as for me I will try to serve God by keeping all his commandments, and his commandments are not grievous. 1 John v, 2.

M. J. BARTHOLF

Whitewater, Wis., Apr. 18th, 1855.

R. B. WHEELER

By R. B. Wheeler

From R. B. Wheeler.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS:—I take my pen to say that I am still striving to keep all the commands of my heavenly Father. I do not expect to be exempt from trials, if I belong to the household of God; for he has said "it is through much tribulation we enter the kingdom of heaven." I see, to be in reality the faithful children of God, we must be established in all the blessed truths of the gospel, and follow on to know the Lord; I am not ashamed to be numbered among the few, the "little flock," to whom it is the Father's good pleasure to give the kingdom. "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." I know in obeying the commands of God there is a reward in this life, a consciousness of doing his will, and enjoying the witness that our ways please him.

I believe the blessed Jesus is soon coming to raise the dead, to change the living, to redeem his saints, and bid us welcome into his kingdom. Is it possible that such worms of the dust as we, should ever realize the fulfillment of such exceeding great and precious promises? O yes! all God's promises are yea and amen, in Christ; and if we are united with him as the branch is to the vine, we can claim them ours; and if we do not enjoy this unity we cannot be admitted to the marriage supper of the Lamb. It is our blessed privilege to know our sins are forgiven; for we read of "his Spirit's witnessing with our spirit," our adoption in his family. "And if the Spirit that raised up Christ from the dead dwell in us, he that raised up Christ shall quicken our mortal bodies." O how important it is to have Christ dwell in us, that we may bring forth the fruits of righteousness.

The apostle John taught the church "not to believe every spirit, but to try the spirits, whether they were of God," and gave this one great test: "Do they confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh." This cardinal doctrine of the primitive church was the great touchstone. Let a man claim never so much inspiration and prove it never so plausibly, if his doctrine is not one of the Bible, his spirit is antichrist. The Bible has told us plainly what the fruit of the Spirit's work in the soul will always be. It is "love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance." O let us with fresh vigor take the whole armor of God, that we may be able to stand in the evil day—having done all to stand.

Yours seeking immortality.

R. B. WHEELER

Worcester, Mass., Apr. 24th, 1855.

Exhortation to Christian Faithfulness

By Philip V. Brigham

From Bro. Brigham.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I am trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I wish to say to all that I want to be found without spot or wrinkle upon my garments. Let us watch, and stand fast in the faith, and be strong. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature: old things are passed away, behold all things are become new. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law. Paul says, Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. O let us not be weary in well-doing; for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. Let all bitterness and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, and

put away from among you, and all malice; and be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; for yet a little while and he that shall come will come and will not tarry. Do not err, my beloved brethren. Take, my brethren, the prophets who have spoken in the name of the Lord for an example of suffering, affliction and of patience. Be sober, be vigilant, because the adversary the Devil, as a roaring lion walketh about seeking whom he may devour.

Dear brethren, let us seek to be faithful; for I believe we are living in the last days, and what we do must be done quickly.

Yours in love, hoping to overcome and inherit eternal life. PHILIP V. BRIGHAM. Lorain, N. Y., Mar. 26th, 1855.

Present Truth in Perry

By James H. Titus

From Bro. Titus.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I would say to the brethren scattered abroad that there are a few in this place who are trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. It is but a short time since we first saw it our duty to keep the Sabbath of the Lord our God. We thank God for the light we have received in his blessed word. Bro. M. Curry has been here and preached to us on the third angel's message and subjects connected therewith. A good interest is manifested here. Some have embraced the present truth, and others are searching for the truth. We think if Bro. Curry should return here, or some other messenger of truth should come and preach to the people, that good might be done in the name of Jesus. And now, dear brethren, let me exhort you to be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. O that we may be able to keep all of God's commandments, observing his holy Sabbath day with the rest, that when Christ leaves the heavenly Sanctuary, our sins may be blotted out and we be prepared to meet him in peace.

Yours in hope of immortality at the appearing of Jesus. JAMES H. TITUS. Perry, Shiawassee, Co., Mich., Apr. 1855.

The Duty of Parents

By M. S. Finch

From Sister Finch

DEAR BRO. WHITE: The duty of parents to their children and the example they should set before them, is a subject that has rested with much weight on my mind for some time past; and which I consider to be of vast importance in these last days, as children are forming characters for eternity; and impressions can be made easily upon their young and tender minds. Children will follow the example that is set before them, and we that have the care of them, in the first place, must be in possession of the meek and tender spirit of Jesus, and have our words well chosen and seasoned with grace. If we speak one improper word, how easily they retain it. If we manifest any feelings of impatience, how readily they imbibe the same spirit. We cannot correct our children for what we indulge in ourselves. We must get right ourselves, then we shall be in a condition to help them to get right. But who is sufficient for these things? We must go to Him for wisdom who has promised to give to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it will be given us.

But, says one, my children do not reform, but rather grow worse instead of better. I don't see it of any use to correct them. Say not so, but stop and consider upon your own ways, get your heart right before God, and meditate upon the example you have daily set before them. How unlike Christ! O seek the Lord with all your heart, fast and pray until you have gotten the victory; then the sad tale of disobedience will be changed. We must do our duty, then ask God to help us, and to temper their dispositions. He will hear us, for his ear is ever open to the cry of the righteous. Care should be taken to keep our children from the society of the unruly and disobedient, and those who use improper language. O that the spirit of meekness and patience may ever be ours to possess; and the example before the few committed to our trust, be upright, and one that is worthy of our imitation.

M. S. FINCH. Roosevelt, N. Y., Apr. 19th, 1855.

Sabbath Work in Troy

By Joseph Bates

P. S. Since the 12th inst. I have been laboring in Troy and vicinity, Blooming-grove and Albany. Some six which are heads of families have decided to keep the Sabbath in the first mentioned place; also two others in Blooming-grove. Some others are examining and almost fully persuaded; also in Albany. Sabbath, 21st inst., a little company came together in Troy to celebrate the creation of the world, desiring evermore to keep in memory the holy name of God; also to keep all his commandments, and the faith of Jesus as taught in the third angel's message. In accordance with the testimony of Rev. xii, 17, "the dragon was wroth," and made it manifest through some of his loyal subjects of the Methodist E. church. One of their class-leaders in their meeting contended that they had something better than the law of God to talk about. The minister and some of the members of his church seemed much troubled because one of their members opened his dwelling house for us to preach in. This was one of their stated places for a weekly class-meeting. I was told that when the time for their class-meeting came, which was a few days after our meeting, that neither class-leader nor one single member appeared. It is truly wonderful to see how indignant professors of religion will be, if they hear of any person in their midst arguing the necessity of keeping the weekly Sabbath of the Bible, and the commandments of God. My P. O. address will be Fairhaven, Mass., after the first of May.

J. BATES. Troy, April 22d, 1855.

A Few Sabbath Keepers

By J. G. Post

From Bro. Post.

Dear Bro. White :—Our time is yet rolling on, but we are looking for the coming of the Lord, and soon I think he will appear to take his children home. O, what a day when all the saints get home where there will be no more sorrow or sighing, tears or pain; then there will be no more, Lo here! or, Lo there! but we shall be with our Lord for ever.

There are but few here who keep the Sabbath; indeed, there are none but ourselves, and one sister; but there are some who seem to be looking at the subject, and we wish to have them understand our present position; and in order for this I enclose $— for tracts.

Yours in the bonds of a peaceful gospel. J. G. Post. North Stonington, Apr. 1855.

Extracts of Letters.

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Sister B. Strout writes from Bradford, Apr. 19th, 1855:—"I praise God for the privilege I enjoy of hearing from the little remnant that are endeavoring to do the will of God, for my confidence is strong in the Lord and his promises.

"I believe that we are now in the patient waiting time, and my prayer is that I may keep all the commandments of the Father and the faith of his Son Jesus; for I believe we are now about entering the time of trouble spoken of by the prophets. The saints will need the shield of the living God to enable them to stand in the day of the Lord. I believe the time is very near when the lamb-like beast shall speak like a dragon and exercise all the power of the first beast. Let us watch and pray always that we may be accounted worthy to escape all the things that are coming on the earth and to stand before the Son of man."

Bro. S. O. Hitchcock writes from Savoy, Mass., Apr. 11th, 1855:—"It is truly encouraging and strengthening to read the doctrinal and admonitory pieces in the Review, as likewise the warm-hearted epistles from brethren and sisters of like precious faith. As time speeds its course, the wrath of the dragon through his agents appears more conspicuous; not only against the little remnant, but against the word of God. Truly we are living in perilous times. Pray for me that my faith fail not; nor my love wax cold. O for wisdom to trust in God, understand his word, keep all of his commandments, that we may abide in the day of his coming."

Bro. J. W. West writes from Madison Co., N. Y., Apr. 25th, 1855:—"Let us all begin to trim our lamps that they may give a clearer light to the world, and let us be more than ever determined to fight against receiving the mark of the beast. By the signs of the times and the present state of the world, we see that the work of our high priest will soon be finished. It makes my heart rejoice to think and know that our redemption draweth nigh.

"I am surrounded with enemies of God's holy Sabbath on every side, and accused of embracing Millerism and heresy: but none of these things can drive me from the cross; for we are not of them that draw back, for in such God says he has no pleasure."

Bro. E. Harris writes from Vernon Vt., Mar., 1855:—"I feel that the cause demands a weekly address from the Office. Think what spirit dwells within us. The day is fast approaching in which the gold and silver that is now idolized will be cast to the moles and to the bats, and nothing but the righteousness of the saints will clothe us then. I fully concur with the plan in Review No. 25. I can see no better way than for those of each town who feel disposed of their own free will to get together and give as the Lord hath prospered them, and thus make up the residue. Dear brethren, it is high time that we were awake to the cause of God and be consecrated wholly to the will and worship of our God."

Bro. J. Newton writes from Hardwick, Vt., Apr. 20th, 1855:—"As it appears very evident from the holy Scriptures that we are living near the end of time, I would say with the Apostle, What manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and godliness. As we see Satan working mightily with a strong hand, and the nations going fast to destruction, may we, brethren, be more engaged in God's service, keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."

Bro. H. Bingham writes from Morristown, Vt., April, 1855:—"Our little churches are striving to weather the storm and gain the long sought haven of rest. The faithful expect deliverance soon; so they try in the name of the Lord to free themselves of evil men and seducers and hold the truth in righteousness: knowing that it will soon bear away the victory, and carry the 144000 to their everlasting reward. We are also cheered occasionally with some new ones embracing the last sealing, sanctifying truth. May the Lord give power to the third angel's warning voice and hasten the day of redemption."

Bro. E. Sanford writes from Greenvale, Ill., Apr. 22d, 1855:—"One year ago last Feb. myself and companion became convinced that the law of God was binding on us as Christians, and commenced keeping the fourth commandment with the rest; and a number of my family have embraced the truth and others are willing to keep the Sabbath.

"The plan that you suggested for the Review is one that suits me well."

Sister S. M. Swan writes from Orwell, Ohio:—"We should be very glad to have any of the brethren who may visit Ohio call and hold meetings with us. I do not know of any Sabbath-keepers in this part of the State, except myself and husband. We are trying to do what little we can by circulating tracts. We find none who seem willing to investigate, and I think that good might be done if some one of the preaching brethren could come this way and present the truth."

FOREIGN NEWS.

From Sevastopol, dates were to the 8th of April, and although skirmishes were still constantly taking place, the condition of affairs had undergone no change of moment. The Russians have constructed two new batteries and converted the ambuscades into an advanced parallel. The French are advancing toward the Malakoff works by a serpentine sap. Omer Pasha had not marched on the Alma as represented, but had occupied two villages half a league from Eupatoria, and enlarged his circle of fortifications to shelter 5,000 men. It is said that the Allies are changing their tactics in the Crimea; that they are about to fortify and hold as a material guarantee, the already strong position of Kamiesch with 20,000 men, supported by the fleets. The Russians say there was a sanguinary fight on the 26th of March, but the story is not confirmed. They admit that Menchikoff is wounded, but deny his death.

The Vienna Conference re-assembled on the 8th, but with what result had not transpired. It was not known when another meeting would take place. There was a rumor that the Representatives of the Western Powers were about to quit Vienna. There is nothing certain, however. The latest rumor in Paris states that there is to be a levy of a hundred thousand men in France should the Vienna result be for war.

St. Petersburg advices are altogether indefinite as regards politics. They, however, reiterate that Russia will not make concessions. The cholera continues its ravages. The advanced squadron of the Baltic fleet was at Elsinore on the first of April, but the Baltic was still obstructed with ice. The Russian fleet is at and near Cronstadt. A dispatch from Warsaw says an army of 120,000 men is concentrating in the Baltic Provinces. The Russian Count Potochi is visiting all the Italian States, except Sardinia, assuring them of the friendship of Russia. He is said to have obtained assurance of neutrality from Tuscany and Naples. The Pope has had a narrow escape with his life, from the accidental falling of a beam. Two Cardinals were injured.

Brethren in Canada

By Alfred S. Hutchins

From Bro. Hutchins.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I am still amidst the dying and the dead, but by the grace of God assisting I continue to "look for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God." My determination is fixed to observe and do all of the commandments of God, that I may "enter in through the gates into the city." There is a glorious prospect before commandment-keepers: which greatly encourages me to press forward. I do desire to obtain a triumphant victory over every wrong and sinful thought, word and action. The remnant must press onward till such a victory is attained. For says John, "And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God."

I have recently returned from Canada, where I spent three Sabbaths. While there I visited brethren in Stanstead, Compton, Eaton, West Bary and Dudswell. Though it is but seldom that the Brn. in these places are favored with the privilege of hearing present truth preached, yet they continue to hold their meetings quite regularly upon the Sabbath day. They also feel strongly established upon the Sabbath truth, and firmly believe in the soon coming of the King in his beauty, so far as I had opportunity to converse with them.

Respecting the sheet from Mich., I found the brethren and sisters (with two or three exceptions) in C. E., settled in the belief that the message of the third angel is a cause too good and too much beloved of the Lord to need that messenger to stand in its defense. Consequently their sympathies are still with the Review.

Your suggestion for the weekly support of the Review, (in No. 25,) I regard as a good one: and I hope it will soon take effect, or some other plan will be adopted, which will secure the Review to its readers weekly, and give each one an opportunity to aid in its support, "as God hath prospered him."

Yours in love of all the truth. ALFRED S. HUTCHINS. Irasburg, Vt., Apr. 8th, 1855.

Bound Volumes of Tracts.

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We have now a quantity of our publications bound in good style, entitled Bible Tracts, Vols. 1 and 2

CONTENTS OF VOL. I.

Sabbath Tracts, Nos 1-4.
The Law of God: an examination of the Testimony of both Testaments.
The Sabbath by Elihu.
Why don't you keep holy the Sabbath Day?
A Word for the Sabbath: or False Theories exposed.

CONTENTS OF VOL. II.

Signs of the Times.
The Four Universal Monarchies of the Prophecies of Daniel, and God's Everlasting Kingdom.
The 2300 days and the Sanctuary.
Three Angels of Rev. xiv, 6-12.
Man not Immortal.

Volume 1 contains 386 pages; volume 2 contains 402 pages. Price of each 50 cts. Postage on each 10 cts: 25 per cent. discount by the hundred. We heartily commend these volumes to the friends of truth.

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