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Review and Herald, Vol. 45, No. 19.

THE TIME IS FULFILLED
Earlier text: The Time of the End

Now I See.

BRO. J. R. PURINTON, of Madison, Co., O., with whom our readers are already acquainted, again writes under date of April 24, 1875:—
I feel thankful to my God first, and then to you, for the light I have received through the publications you have sent me. Before I received them, I often sought in vain to solve what I thought to be the terrible mysteries of the book of Daniel, the Revelation, and other prophecies. I have asked learned men, and pastors of churches to explain some of these mysteries to me. I asked them because I sought for knowledge, but I asked in vain. Sorrow fills my heart near unto breaking to hear teachers in Israel proclaim a part of God’s holy Bible a mystery, because they, blind leaders, have been led by the blind, and have not searched deep enough into the great mine of religious knowledge to discover the precious gold.
Since I have read your publications, my eyes have been opened to see and understand that all “Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” I thank thee, O God, that in the light of the present truth all mysteries vanish. The seals are broken; the scales are falling from the eyes of God’s people; the mysteries have become light; for the time has come for us to read, understand, and know, that the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
My father writes to me from West Virginia, saying that he has received the publications you sent him, both books and the REVIEW AND HERALD. He is reading them carefully, he says, for no other purpose than to know the truth. He is deeply interested in them. Some of his neighbors are also reading them with some interest. My prayer to my Saviour is that these publications may not only bring light to my dear aged parents, but also to all my beloved brothers, and to my only, and dearly beloved sister Emma. My Heavenly Father, remember them, and not these only, but all the people that dwell among the rocks and mountains, on the hillsides, and in the narrow valleys of West Virginia, the never-to-be-forgotten, romantic home of my early childhood days. Oh! that I had the wisdom of Solomon, that I might persuade my friends to come out on the Lord’s side. Pray for them. Pray for me.

Indiana Labors: Owen, Henry, and Miami Counties

By S. H. Lane

Indiana.

SINCE my last report, have labored as follows:—
March 25–31, held meetings in Owen County. Sabbath, the 27th, was a good day for the brethren and sisters at Spencer. The Spirit of the Lord was present, and we felt much strengthened to press on in the work of overcoming. The evening of the 29th, spoke at the house of Bro. Wilson, five miles south of Spencer. The attendance was large. Three years ago, I gave a few discourses in the neighborhood, and although there were but two who embraced the truth, yet the seed was sown, and now six are rejoicing in the whole truth. They have had no labor bestowed on them since the first, yet seem firm.
April 1–8, labored with the church in Mechanicsburg in Henry County. Held eleven meetings. The turnout was large, and at times the large meeting-house was crowded. The church seemed much encouraged. Some who have been much interested are taking their stand to live out the truth. Celebrated the ordinances, and one was taken into the church. The Lord is blessing this church.
April 9–11, held meetings with the church at Bunker Hill in Miami County. The Methodists kindly granted us the use of their house of worship. Held nine meetings. Baptized eight. The scene at the water’s edge was one long to be remembered. Some three hundred were present. As one after another was buried with their Lord in baptism, his Spirit seemed to be present. Sunday night at our last meeting, the house could not hold the people, and some returned home. Some four hundred were present. Nearly a score of brethren and sisters came from Howard Co., to attend the meeting. Celebrated the ordinances for the first time with this newly organized church.
April 12–14, gave three discourses four miles south of Rochester in Fulton County. Some have become interested through the labors of Bro. Sharp. Some good has been accomplished by his efforts.
April 15–18, with the church at North Liberty, St. Joseph County. Held seven meetings. Brethren and sisters came in from Rochester, Bourbon, and Plymouth. The meetings were well attended considering the very stormy weather. Here also we celebrated the ordinances of the Lord’s house. At the close of the meetings we all felt as though the Lord had blessed.
The cause of present truth is truly onward in this new field. There seem to be many honest hearts who will embrace the truth as soon as they have an opportunity to hear it.
S. H. LANE.

THE RIVER OF SPEECH.

By R. I. Schoolmaster

There flows a river through the earth— From hills of Heaven it hath its birth; Through all the lands that speech hath gone, For men to float their thoughts upon.
Some send rich fleets of myrrh and gold, Ships argosied with gems untold, And though the men upon the shore Bind them upon their hearts, the store, Like prophet’s oil, grows more and more.
And some send flowers from fairy lands, That float to little children’s hands; And some—alas! that this should be— Send ships that sail to meet the sea Beneath the pirate’s flag of black, With wreck and rapine on their track.
And some send idle straws alone; And some rich seeds, that may be sown In quiet creeks; for they will rise Dear flowers, to aching hearts and eyes.
And some send holy words, that shed A strange light on the river’s bed— A light so steady, earnest, fair, You almost think God’s stars are there.
Long years ago, past ships and stars, A fleet sailed through the Eastern bars, And on the wave a heavenly spell, A silent consecration fell; The stream grew holy as it bore Christ’s spoken thoughts from shore to shore.
—R. I. Schoolmaster.

St. Helena, Cal.

By John Norton Loughborough

I have spent another Sabbath and first-day with the church in St. Helena. Had very interesting meetings. On Sabbath, April 10, four were baptized, and others were voted into the church. During the last six weeks that I have been in St. Helena, while the church has lost two members by death, and two have taken letters to remove to other places, twelve have been received, thus giving a net gain to the cause of ten and a gain to the society in St. Helena of eight. The church seem much encouraged to press on in the good work of the Lord.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

Woodland, Cal.

By J. H. Waggoner

I HAVE held meetings in Woodland three weeks. The interest has been good. Some have embraced the truth; others are convinced, and some deeply convicted, who we hope will yet move out.
All were pleased by the arrival of sister White on Thursday, the 8th. We had advertised her appointment thoroughly, and the house was filled. She spoke four times up to, and including, Sunday night. The interest had not abated; for on Sunday night all could not be seated who came, although extra seats were provided.
On Sunday, after the morning meeting, twelve were received into the church, and eight were baptized. I should say, however, that these were not all received as the fruit of my labor, a few having been waiting to unite with the church when opportunity for baptism offered. But several have said they would keep the Sabbath who have not fully taken their stand with us. Three united who never before heard a sermon on present truth.
The church feel much encouraged and strengthened. I pray that they may all realize that their responsibility is increased by the privileges they have enjoyed.
Though all doors were cheerfully opened to me, I feel to acknowledge the kind providence by which I found a home in the family of Bro. Saunders. I shall ever remember this with grateful pleasure.
I have appointed to return there next Thursday, to continue as duty may determine. J. H. WAGGONER.
Oakland, April 12, 1875.

Among the Swedes.

By Charles Lee

I left Iowa, March 30, and came to Lake Crystal, Blue Earth Co., Minn., where I have labored about two weeks. The spring work has hindered my labors here. I have visited families, and have done the best I could to show the people the importance of keeping God’s commandments together with the faith of Jesus. Seven dear souls have taken hold of God’s holy truth, and, with hearts made tender by the Holy Spirit, have resolved to let their light shine before their fellow-men. May God bless them much.
In my report from Crawford Co., Iowa, it was stated that seven were organized into a church. Through some mistake one was forgotten; for there were eight at that time, and I believe they were all whole-souled Christians.
Circumstances call me now to visit the churches. The past year has been a year of many and great trials among our people. The opposers of present truth have done all in their power to hinder the work among us from advancing any farther. I have thought at times that they might succeed for a season, because the people in general are controlled by the priests. But the Lord has helped us, and opened the way before us. The work is going onward, both here and in Sweden. Blessed be the name of God! We owe many thanks to our American brethren for the help they have extended to us. May God bless you, dear brethren.
A brother by the name of P. Lindblad, who received the truth at Lake City, Minn., about fourteen months ago, has this spring tried to labor among our people in Wisconsin, and he reports that eight have taken hold of the truth.
Another brother, C. Larson, that accepted of this great message about two years ago, entered a Swedish settlement in Michigan last winter, where he caused such a stir that the people thought it best to send to Sweden for a priest who could prove to them that Sunday is the true Sabbath. He reports that several have resolved to obey and live.
A letter from Sweden, just received, contains the following:— “DEAR BRETHREN IN AMERICA: You have made our hearts glad by calling our attention to these precious truths. We are living in a country where superstition and ceremonies prevail to the greatest extent; and where the truth is kept from the people. I stand here alone, with the sword of truth in my hand. There are hundreds of sinners about me; and many cry, ‘Come over and help us.’ I have now been preaching till my family suffer for want of means to live upon, and as the higher authorities are watching me, I have no help to keep me up. I am obliged to work with my hands to support my sickly wife and six children between the times that I seek poor, perishing souls. God will help me. Oh! that some of the brethren in America could come over and help us! Please send us the Herald and tracts, that the people may read; for many are searching for light and express a great desire to read your publications. The people are so hungry for the word of God that, though they have to wade through the snow-drifts, they fill the largest rooms that I can get to hold meetings in. May God bless all the dear brethren that keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.”
I have promised this man some help if he continues faithful.
CHARLES LEE.

Pine Run, Mich.

By E. B. Lane; J. O. Corliss

The interest here still deepens. We had our first Sabbath meeting with this people last Sabbath. Forty-five were present; some new ones kept it. Listened to, and reviewed, a second opposition discourse on the Sabbath question, yesterday. By public request, we did not take up our appointment during the opposition discourse, as usual. Both churches were well filled at the same time; and when the evening review came, our large, 40x60 feet church was densely packed. The aisles, which had been seated with loose seats, were filled, and many remained standing. The minister was present, and probably there was never a greater stir here than now. We hope for much good.
E. B. LANE, J. O. CORLISS.
April 26, 1875.

A Burden for Souls.

By E. Glover

To those who may be inquiring where I am and what I am doing, I write these lines. I am living in Kansas, Neosho Falls, Woodson County. I have not given up the cause of my Redeemer, but am striving to keep the faith once delivered to the saints. Unfavorable circumstances and ill health have made it impossible for me to labor much in the vineyard of the Lord, but I have been striving to bring the truth before the minds of the people, by circulating tracts, books, and papers, hoping and trusting that some good may be accomplished and some souls saved.
But this does not unburden my mind. I want to be laboring more extensively in the cause of God. I feel the burden of precious souls that know not the truth. While anxiously desiring to present the blessed truth to them, many tears are shed, and many prayers are offered. I hope and trust that God may hasten the time when I can do more to advance the cause I so much love. I ask the prayers of all those who feel a burden for precious souls, that God may keep me by his mighty power and through his grace, that I may stand firm in the truth, and that I may be kept from the power of Satan, until the Lord sees fit to release me from this burden, or open the way for me to go forward in the discharge of duty; and that I may finally overcome, and stand with his chosen ones on Mount Zion.
E. GLOVER
April 12, 1875.

The Seed Springing Up.

A FRIEND writes from Morrow Co., Ohio:—
I am very thankful that the Voice of Truth has found its way, not only to my family circle, but, to some extent, to my heart. I do not know who sends the Voice; but the donor may rest assured that I am very thankful for it.
I am a son of a minister of the M. E. Church. I have had great opportunity to acquire spiritual wisdom, so far as depends on parental teaching, but I have always had peculiar views, at least to such an extent that my parents were wont to call me an infidel; yet, when I compare my views with those taught in the Voice, which I never knew of until I received it, I find, gladly too, that I have been drawing nearer the truth.
I want to observe all the ordinances; and keep the commandments. The nearest Sabbath-keepers are twelve miles distant, and I have all the church to contend with, as well as the world. I desire to know the truth and then walk therein.

OF THE LAST TWO QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF THE VT. T. & M. SOCIETY

By L. Bean; C. R. Austin

Report

OF THE LAST TWO QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF THE VT. T. & M. SOCIETY.

ONE of these meetings was held at Jamaica, Dec. 20, 1874; the other, at Wolcott, March 21, 1875.
These meetings were attended by the President, and by Eld. S. N. Haskell who made some very thrilling remarks upon the solemnity of the time in which we are living, and the importance of a spirit of sacrifice in getting the truth before the people. He also spoke on the system of the T. & M. Society and the object and necessity of reporting.
The report of labor for both quarters was as follows:—
No. of members, 256; families visited, 125; letters written, 150; books loaned, 20; tracts and pamphlets distributed, pages, 90,700; new subscribers for REVIEW, 17; Instructor, 108; Voice of Truth, 192; Reformer, 169; distribution of periodicals, Reviews, 723; Reformers, 380; Instructors, 127; True Missionary, 23; library at Vergennes furnished with History of Sabbath, Man’s Nature and Destiny, Thoughts on Daniel, United States in Prophecy, and Constitutional Amendment.
Money Rec’d on membership, $31.00; donations, 254.35; periodicals, 21.29; pledges, 81.96; book sales, 7.39. Total, $395.99.
It was voted by the members present at Jamaica that the T. & M. Society of Vermont should furnish 600 names for The Voice of Truth, and Health Reformer, 300 of each. L. Bean, Pres. C. R. Austin, Sec.

No Apostasy, or Once in Grace, Always in Grace.

By S. Osborn

This is a doctrine much agitated and very sacredly held by many throughout Kentucky and elsewhere. And as we want the truth on every point, and want it all, to profit by, an investigation of this subject will not be out of place.
We will introduce some propositions in order to get the subject before our minds.

PROPOSITION 1.

Eternal life is conditional. As proof of this, we cite the words of Christ to the young man who asked him: “Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” His answer is, “If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.” Matt. 19:16–17. Christ says to his disciples, Matt. 5:20, “For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of Heaven.” And Paul says, “Bodily exercise profiteth for a little time [margin]; but godliness [that is, doing as God requires us] is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” 1 Tim. 4:8. The importance which the apostle attaches to godliness in this life, in order to enjoy eternal life, is set forth in the next verse: “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.” Verse 9.
Many more texts might be given on this point, but these are sufficient to satisfy the candid, and we do not expect to satisfy any others.

PROPOSITION 2.

Righteousness and obedience must continue until the close of this life, in order to have an assurance of eternal life.
We find proof of this in Matt. 24:13: “He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” John, by the Holy Spirit, says to the Smyrna church: “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Rev. 2:10. Ezekiel makes this point a little plainer. He shows that if a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, he will be lost. In Eze. 18:24, we read: “But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned; in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned shall he die.”
To evade this, some say that the death here spoken of is a death unto sin, or conversion. But it will be seen that the reference is to a man after conversion, or after he has been righteous, and fixes two deaths upon him—a natural death and the final one. Verse 26 proves this: “When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.” This certainly shows that unless a man continues in his righteousness as long as he lives, he cannot be saved.

PROPOSITION 3.

Those that are in grace, or in favor with God, have their names written in the Lamb’s book of life, while on this earth.
I offer as proof of this proposition Dan. 12:1: “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince which standeth for the children of thy people; and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time; and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”
Notice the following points: God’s people are to be delivered, and they are the ones whose names are written in the book, while the names of the others who are not his people, are not written in the book. Paul’s testimony in Phil. 4:3, is to the point: “And I entreat thee also, true yoke-fellow, help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow-laborers, whose names are in the book of life.”
Christ’s testimony is in harmony with these. After giving the seventy disciples power over scorpions and evil spirits, he says, in Luke 10:20, “Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in Heaven.” Again, Paul says, Heb. 12:22, 23, “But ye are come unto Mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the first-born, which are written in Heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect.” This is sufficient to show that the children of God all have their names written in the book of life when they become his on earth.

PROPOSITION 4.

There is at least a possibility that some of these names may be blotted out.
Proof: Rev. 3:5. Jesus, speaking through John to the Sardis church, says: “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.” This shows that the Lord retains the names of his people on conditions.
David is very explicit on this point. Mourning over the persecutions he received from the children of Israel, he says, “Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.” Ps. 69:28. This proves some very important points.
  1. There is a book in which the names of the living are written.
  2. The righteous alone have their names written there, and
  3. David thought they could be blotted out.
Again Moses, interceding with God for the children of Israel after they had committed such a great sin as to make a calf to worship, says, “Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.” Ex. 32:32. The Lord said in reply: “Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.” Verse 33. This is too plain to need comment.
I will adduce one text of Scripture to show that those whose names are not written in the book of life meet with the second death. Rev. 20:15: “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire,” which is defined in the fourteenth verse to be the second death.
I will now give some examples of the dealings of God with his people, to illustrate the foregoing propositions.
The first case I will introduce is that of Saul the son of Kish, who was appointed by God to be king over Israel. Saul was once a child of God, as the following facts will attest:
  1. He was anointed of the Lord. Samuel anointed him. 1 Sam. 10:1.
  2. God let his Spirit come upon him, and he prophesied.
  3. He was a changed man.
Verse 6 proves these points: “And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.” This turning into another man can refer to nothing but his entire conversion to God. His character for a short time after this proves it.
  1. His sense of his own unworthiness, as brought to view in verse 21.
  2. His littleness in his own eyes. 1 Sam. 15:17. This is just the character the child of God must possess. Christ tells his disciples, Matt. 18:3, “Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven.”
But he apostatized in his rebellion against God’s command to utterly destroy the Amalekites and all their effects. (Read the entire chapter.) Saul’s fall and the consequences thereof are fully summed up in 1 Chron. 10:13: “So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the Lord, even against the word of the Lord, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it.” Now let God’s word decide on such cases. Eze. 18:26: “When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die;” that is, the second death. This is precisely the case of Saul. He is a lost man; but he might have been saved if he had continued to obey God.
S. Osborn.
(To be Continued.)

GLORIOUS APPEARANCE OF GOD AND HIS THRONE

By M. M. Osgood

Some Things Learned from God’s Family Record.—No. 2.

GLORIOUS APPEARANCE OF GOD AND HIS THRONE.

What Moses saw. Ex. 33:18–23: “And he said, I beseech thee, show me thy glory. . . . And he said, Thou canst not see my face; for there shall no man see me, and live. And the Lord said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock; and it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by; and I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts; but my face shall not be seen.”
What the seventy elders saw. Ex. 24:9, 10, 17: “Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and they saw the God of Israel; and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness. . . . And the sight of the glory of the Lord was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.”
What Ezekiel saw. Eze. 1:26–28: “And above the firmament . . . was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone; and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it. And I saw as the color of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it; from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about; as the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.”
What Daniel saw. Dan. 7:9: “And the Ancient of Days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool; his throne was like the fiery flame.” Eze. 43:2: “And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east; and his voice was like the noise of many waters; and the earth shined with his glory.”
M. M. Osgood.

General Quarterly Meeting of the Indiana T. & M. Society.

By James Harvey; Eliza Carpenter

THIS meeting was held at North Liberty, April 17, 18, 1875. Meeting called to order by the Chair. Prayer by Bro. S. H. Lane.
The report of the last meeting was called for, read, and accepted. Report of labor was as follows:—
No. of members enrolled, 65; No. of districts, 4; No. of families visited, 219; No. letters written, 195; No. of new subscribers for REVIEW, 2; Instructor, 32; Reformer, 119; Voice of Truth, 696; No. of REVIEWS distributed, 303; Instructors, 27; Reformers, 40; tracts and pamphlets distributed, pages, 22,817; books furnished to libraries, 13.
Money rec'd on membership, $12.00 “ “ “ donations, 27.00 “ “ “ book sales, 19.71 “ “ “ subscriptions, 12.93 Total, $61.74
JAMES HARVEY, Pres. ELIZA CARPENTER, Sec.

Love, God, and the Present Moment

The sweetest word in our language is love. The greatest word in our language is God. The word expressing the shortest time, is now.

DEAD

By M. E. Blake

Dead! That is the word That rings through my brain till it crazes! Dead, while the May-flowers bud and blow, While the green creeps over the white of the snow, While the wild-woods ring with the song of the bird, And the fields are abloom with daisies.
See! Even the clod Thrills, with life's glad passion shaken; The vagabond weeds; with their vagrant train, Laugh in the sun and weep in the rain, The blue sky smiles like the eye of God— Only my dead do not waken.
Dead! There is the word That I sit in the darkness and ponder! Why should the river, the sky, and the sea Babble of summer and joy to me, While a strong, true heart, with its pulse unstirred, Lies hushed in the silence yonder?
Lord! Lord! how long Ere we rise to thy heights supernal? Ere the soul may read what thy Spirit saith: “Life that must fade is not life, but death, Lift up thine eyes, O soul! be strong; After death comes life eternal!”
—M. E. BLAKE, in Independent.

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
DIED, in Battle Creek, Mich., Apr. 7, 1875, of congestion of the stomach and liver, Bro. T. H. Lindsay, aged 33 yrs. and 4 mo. He leaves a companion upon whom this blow of bereavement falls with especial weight, also parents, brothers, and sisters, who keenly feel their loss, this being the first time that death has made an inroad into their family circle. But Horatio rests in hope; and this links the dark present to the bright future, and affords them comfort in their sorrow. His last petition, “Give me liberty,” will soon be fulfilled, when, according to the promise, we emerge from this “bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” Rom. 8:21. Funeral services at our house of worship, April 9. Text, Job. 14:15. U. S.
FELL asleep in Jesus, near Doud’s Station, Van Buren Co., Iowa, April 10, 1875, Eliza Anne, wife of Edward Morrow, in the 38th year of her age. Her disease was consumption. She, with her husband, commenced to keep the Sabbath under the preaching of Bro. J. Bartlett, about thirteen years ago. She has been a devoted Christian ever since. She leaves a husband, four children, and a large circle of friends, to mourn their loss. We miss her counsel and her Christian example. Funeral discourse by a Lutheran minister from Rom. 8:20, to a large congregation. EDWARD MORROW.
DIED, April 20, 1875, near Bloomsburg, Fulton Co., Ind., in the 60th year of his age, my husband, Eli Johnson. He died as he had lived the most of his life, peacefully, assuring me, as he gently passed away, that Jesus was precious to his soul, and that his love for his family was unbounded. He confessed that he had been in error, and said he was sorry for all unkind words against S. D. Adventists. R. N. JOHNSON.

Effective Workers.

At the closing exercises of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Lay College, April 21, 1875, Dr. Talmage, in his closing remarks, said:—
“My last word is to the lay preachers. You got your call to preach when you were converted. There is no other man in the human race that can do your work. Do not be anxious about your field of work. Be ready to do anything, and do it anywhere. Be willing to command a regiment, or swab a gun, or fill a canteen. Care not for what the world says, unless it begins to praise. Then, beware. There is no work for a coward. Preach a robust gospel, not pap sweetened with molasses. Don’t be afraid of hard work. Don’t be afraid of opposition. I never feel happy unless I keep the devil stirred up a little. Above all, keep your heart full of Christ. The clumsiest thing on earth is a cold Christian trying to warm others. Care chiefly for the harvest and not for the denominational field in which it grows. That is a poor farm which raises nothing but fences. There may be rough times ahead, but Jesus died for you. Would you be afraid to die for him? We shall all meet in the land where there will be no parting.”

Appointments and Quarterly Meeting Notices

Appointments.

“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
Services in Chicago, every Sabbath (seventh day), at 269 West Erie St. All Sabbath-keepers spending a Sabbath in Chicago are invited to attend.
Two-days’ meeting at the Oxford school-house, Jones Co., Iowa, May 8, 9, 1875, beginning Friday evening, the 7th. The friends from Marion, Lisbon, and Anamosa are cordially invited. J. Dorcas.
Quarterly meeting for Burlington and Newton, Mich., will be held at Burlington, May 8, 9, 1875. We invite Bro. Byington to meet with us. Hickman Miller.
Fayette, Iowa, Monday evening, May 17, 1875. Fredericksburg, Thursday evening, May 20. Bradford, Sabbath and first-day, May 22, 23. Horton, Monday evening, May 24. Marble Rock, Sabbath and first-day, May 29, 30. I hope the scattered friends of the cause will be present at these meetings, as there are important matters to be considered. C. A. Washburn.
Providence favoring, I will meet with the friends of truth as follows:— Benson, N. Y., May 8, 9, 1875. Chester, “ 15, 16, “ Keene, “ 18, 19, “ Vermontville, “ 22, 23, “ Hope the friends will make a general rally, and would be glad to have the district quarterly meetings in connection with the appointments at Chester and Vermontville. S. B. Whitney.
The next quarterly meeting of the Vermont T. & M. Society, for Dist. No. 1, will be held at Bordoville, June 5, 6, 1875. We request all who have pledges on book and tract fund unpaid, to have them ready June 1, as we shall call on all such at that time to collect what is yet due. Chas. P. Whitford, Director.
As requested by the church in Oceana Co., Mich., I will meet with them May 29, 30. J. Byington.
Monthly meeting for Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., at East Otto, May 15, 16, 1875. R. A. Fitch.
The next quarterly meeting of the Rockton church will be held in Rockton, Ill., May 22 and 23, 1875. Bro. Steward and wife will probably be with us. A full attendance is desired, as it is the last quarterly meeting before our yearly meeting, and it will be necessary to transact some business in reference thereto. Brethren and friends from other places are also invited. Shubael Pease, Clerk.
The third general quarterly meeting of the T. & M. Society for Kan. & Mo., will be held at Nevada City, Vernon Co., Mo., May 29, 30. We hope all the directors will see that a full report of the Missionary work in their districts is sent to the secretary in due time. And as our camp-meeting is postponed till July, we hope to see a good turnout of brethren and sisters at this meeting. Come prepared to engage more heartily in the work than ever before. J. H. Rogers, Pres.
The 6th general quarterly meeting of the N. H. T. & M. Society will be held at Amherst, May 29, 30, 1875. The directors should hold their district quarterly meetings in time for this meeting. H. B. Stratton, Pres.

Quarterly Meetings in Minnesota Conference.

Tenhassen (Tuesday), May 4, 1875. Cherokee, “ 8, 9, “ Mankato, “ 15, 16, “ Kingston, “ 22, 23, “ Litchfield (Wednesday), “ 26, “ Koronas, “ 29, 30, “ Churches at Grove Lake and West Union, at Grove Lake, June 5, 6, “ Corinna, “ 12, 13, “ Chisago Lake, “ 19, 20, “ River Falls, “ 26, 27, “ Concord and Kenyon churches, at Kenyon, May 8, 9, “ Greenwood Prairie, “ 8, 6, “ Pine Island, “ 22, 23, “ Lake City and Maiden Rock churches, at Maiden Rock, June 5, 6, “ Stewartsville, “ 12, 13, “ Wells, May 8, 9, “ Riceland, “ 15, 16, “ Steel Centre, “ 29, 30, “ Golden Gate, June 12, 13, “ Medford, “ 19, 20, “ No providence preventing, one of the Conf. Com. will attend all the above meetings, and as these meetings will be the last in this Conference year we hope that all our churches will prepare to come up to our next Conference with our S. B. all paid up. Harrison Grant.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 1, N. Y., & Pa. T. & M. Society, in connection with the regular quarterly meeting at Lancaster, May 15, 16. We would like a special effort on the part of each of the librarians to be present with their reports. Those who come from Buffalo on the afternoon train will find teams in waiting at Grimesville. W. H. Eggleston, Director.
Partello, Calhoun Co., Mich., May 8, 9. Fennsville, Allegan Co., May 15, 16. Hope to see a general attendance of the brethren at these meetings. There will be opportunity for baptism. H. M. Kenyon.
Rock Creek, Osage Co., Kan., Friday evening, May 7. I hope there will be a general turnout as the subject of organizing the church will be considered. Meetings will continue over Sunday. The following Sabbath and Sunday, May 15, 16, where the Richland and Belvoir churches may arrange. There will be an opportunity for baptism at all these places. Smith Sharp.
Meeting of the friends at Eaton Rapids, Mich., May 22 and 23, 1875. Bro. E. R. Jones will be present. We hope the friends at Potterville and Springport will meet with us. Meetings will be held at my house. B. F. Lewis.
Quarterly meeting at Johnstown Center, Wis., May 8 and 9. All the members of this church are requested to be present to re-arrange Systematic Benevolence and transact other important business relative to the church. Neighboring churches are invited. Meetings to commence Sabbath evening. Can Bro. O. A. Olsen attend? In behalf of the church, C. W. Olds.
Jeffersonville, Wayne Co., Ill., where Bro. Scott may appoint, May 7, at 7:30 P. M. In the school-house near Bro. J. J. Shreve’s, New Franklin P. O., Wayne Co., Sabbath morning, May 8, at half past ten o’clock. Further appointments will be made at that time. At these meetings I greatly desire to see friends of this sacred cause from Richland and Jefferson Counties. There will be opportunity for baptism; and to celebrate the rites of our dying Lord. G. W. Colcord.
If the Lord will, we design holding meetings in Nebraska as follows:— Near Ceresco, Saunders Co., May 8, 9, 1875. Stromsburg, Polk Co., “ 15, 16, “ Pleasant Home, Polk Co., “ 17, 18, “ At the Hackworth school-house, seven miles south-east of Seward, Seward Co., Sabbath and Sunday, May 22, 23. Sabbath meetings will commence Sabbath evening. There will be opportunity for baptism at these meetings, and organizations effected where practicable. The scattered brethren are invited. In view of the Judgment, let us come earnestly seeking the Lord. Appointment for Lincoln Creek hereafter. R. M. Kilgore. Chas. L. Boyd.
General quarterly meeting of the T. & M. Society of Michigan, at Potterville, May 8, 9, 1875. Let the district quarterly meetings be held in time to report to the State secretary, Mary Gaskill, Battle Creek, Mich., for this meeting. We should be glad to know what the preaching brethren wish concerning tent labor before this meeting. E. H. Root.
No providence preventing, I will meet with the friends in Dartmouth and New Bedford, May 14, 15. Meetings will be held where Bro. Jarvis Ashley may appoint. Let all who can, possibly, be at these meetings. D. A. Robinson.
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Battle Creek, Mich., Fifth-day, May 6, 1875.
A telegram received from Bro. White states that he started for Battle Creek, from Oakland, Cal., April 28, the break in the railroad making it unadvisable for him to start sooner. Nothing preventing, he will therefore be here next Sabbath.
We have received No. 3 of Vick’s Floral Guide for 1875. The first part of it contains an interesting account of his trip to California. The remainder is filled as usual with a good variety of instructive and entertaining matter. Price, 25 cents per year. Address, James Vick, Rochester, N. Y.

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