DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I do not desire to bury my "one talent," but to use it in such a manner that I may hear the welcome from my returning Lord, Well done, faithful servant.
I cannot tell, as many do, of happy hours spent in communion with the people of God, or in listening to the cheering sounds of a preached gospel. Oh, that I could have the blessed privilege! It would be food to my hungry soul. But "I walk a lonely pilgrim here," and rarely see the face of one of like faith. Still I am striving to press forward, through many trials and temptations; for in that haven of rest there will be no more doubts and fears, and no more lonely, aching hearts. But, ah! how many times do my unwary feet wander from the narrow way, and how many heart-wanderings I have to mourn over. And were it not that Jesus' righteousness, and not my own, is to avail in my behalf, I should have no hope of entering in through Heaven's pearly gates. But in him I am resolved to "trust and not be afraid, for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song. He also is become my salvation."
I am very thankful that I have the Review to read. It is all the preaching I have. And often when my heart is weary and almost discouraged, has some cheering word from its pages come just in the right time and place to help me along. I believe it is one of God's most effectual messengers. I am striving to give up every idol, and be in a state of preparation for those great events which it is very evident are fast approaching.
Brethren and sisters, pray for me, that my faith may be increased, and that I may be kept safe amid the perils of these last days. Hoping that we may meet on the banks of the river of life, I remain
Your unworthy sister.
MARY E. CAHOON.
Green Lake, Wis.
Striving for Sanctification
By Harriet E. Satterlee
From Sister Satterlee.
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS : I have long felt a desire to say a few words through the Review. I feel very grateful for the light of present truth, and that I had a willing heart to embrace it. I want to be sanctified through it, and purified by obeying it, till I shall truly be a fit temple for the Holy Spirit to dwell in. I can say that I love God and his word, and it is my delight to do his will; yet I realize that I come far short of glorifying him in all I do and say. I am striving to be more like my blessed Redeemer. I live where I can attend meeting every Sabbath, also where all the ordinances of the Lord’s house are administered quarterly. I have the Review, Spiritual Gifts, and many other publications, to read, and the privilege of daily associating with those of like precious faith. Yet I long for that country where sin can never enter; and in view of the time of trouble, I feel that I very much need an interest in the prayers of God’s people, that I may be able to stand.
Harriet E. Satterlee.
Princeville, Ills.
Note to Bro. Waggoner.
By J. H. W.
IN Review, No. 19, present volume, I see that you advocate the doctrine of man's mortality prior to his fall; and if, as you say, he was corruptible, what was the death pronounced on Adam for transgression?
THOS. DEMMON.
Ans. A cessation of life. In executing the penalty of the law, the Lord did not change man's nature, but deprived him of the tree of life, the means whereby his life might have been prolonged eternally.
J. H. W.
P. S. In Review, Vol. x, No. 26, (May, 1858), I published a short article, in which I stated that I did not know whether man was created mortal or immortal, but that he must have been one or the other. Bro. Snoek called my attention to the apostle's argument in 1 Cor. xv, as showing that Adam was created mortal. I now think Bro. S. was right on that scripture.
W.
Meetings in Michigan.
By Joseph Bates
BRO. WHITE: Since the meeting of the Publishing Association in Battle Creek second and third of October, I have visited the churches in the counties of Allegan and Kent as follows, viz. Oct. 10th preached in Monterey. Sabbath, 17th, in Allegan, Sabbath, 24th, in Watson; the 14, 26 and 27 with the sick at Otsego.
October 31, and Nov. 1 held meetings with the Caledonia church.
Nov. 4th and 5th with the church in Bowne.
Nov. 6th, to present preaching and social meeting at Vergennes.
At all of the above named places we have been cheered to meet with God's covenant people, and unite our labors to encourage and strengthen all who are willing to live on, and live out the great truths of the last message before us, and cheerfully participate in the good work which we rejoice to hear is rising in the east, and will come up as does the rising of the sun.
Bro. I. D. Van Horn met with us at Lowell and has taken a cheerful and active part with us at the meetings in this place and has spoken three times to the people in the district school-house. At the close of the meeting last evening the congregation voted for him to continue his labors with them while the people were interested to hear. I am now leaving for Fair Plains.
JOSEPH BATES.
Vergennes. Nov. 12, 1863
Notice
By Ivory Colcord Jr.
Notice.—My P. O. address is Ivory Colcord Jr., New Genesee, Whiteside Co., Ills., not Ivory Colcord; for all letters directed thus, without the Jr., go to my father.
Brethren of Illinois and Wisconsin conference writing to me on business will please give their P. O. address.
I. Colcord, Jr.
The Review and Herald.
BATTLE CREEK, MICH., THIRD-DAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1863.
An Encouraging Increase in Subscribers
By Editor
We have received fifty new subscribers during the past week. This is an encouraging evidence of what can be done with a little effort. We hope to receive twice as many for the week to come, or before No. 1 of the new volume is issued. We have a message more definite, and truths more important, pointed, and solemn, than any class of Adventists, or people, in this land, or in the world. We should act accordingly. Let the light shine.
Lessons on the Three Messages
By Editor
This number completes the Lessons for Bible Students on the Prophecy of Daniel. The next subject is designed to be the Three Messages of Rev. xiv. Bro. Andrews is now revising that work for a new edition, and some weeks will probably elapse before the Lessons are resumed.
Business Department Omitted
By Editor
Owing to so much of this page being occupied with the Index, the Business Department is omitted. Business items, receipts, &c., will appear in our next.