DEAR BRO. WHITE :—I wish to say that our Conference of two days at this place, has been one of thrilling interest to the saints who came together from a large number of towns in this vicinity. Our Heavenly Father presided over it, from its commencement to its close. The Spirit of the Lord filled the hearts of his waiting people, causing them to rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. God's power, to preserve soul, body and spirit blameless unto the coming of the Lord Jesus, was made known. The power of the enemy is mighty; but the power of our God is almighty. Many never saw it on this wise before.—It was truly a time of the Lord's power. A number for the first time confessed the truth, with a determination to be purified by obeying it, and to go with the remnant that keep the commandments of God.
The third angel's message will soon become a loud cry. The saints begin to realize it, while indications of the latter rain at hand, are thickening on every side. My soul shall rejoice in God for what he has done, and is still doing for his people. It seems as though the remnant in Northern Vermont had heard the command, Move forward, and were obedient. My cry is, Lord speed the remnant on to Mount Zion. Yours, expecting the crown after the trial, E. L. BARR.
Johnson, Vt., Jan. 24th, 1853.
A Correction and Testimony of Faith
By E. J. Paine
From Sister Paine.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—In looking over the letter I wrote to you Dec. 12th, I see there is a mistake. I wrote that there was no meetings within five miles. Eagle Harbor, and Albion are each five miles from us; but there are meetings nearer. Far be it from me to wish to state what is not true, or do any thing to injure the cause of Christ. (Yet I do not consider it as such in the sight of God.) But there are some in this place who feel disposed to call it a lie. May God forgive them the wrong they have done in trying to circulate it. And O, may the Lord enable me so to watch every word and act, that the world may have no reason to gainsay. It is my earnest prayer that my daily walk may be such as shall adorn my profession by a well ordered life and godly conversation.
Since I wrote to you, Brn. Chapin and Lindsey have been here, and we feel much strengthened. There are six in this place, who are endeavoring to keep all of the commandments of God. We meet three times in a week, and the Lord does truly meet with us and bless us. O, I do rejoice in the glorious hope of soon seeing Jesus. Then if we are his children, we shall be made like him, and shall reign with him for ever.
Yours in hope of eternal life, E. J. PAINE.
Barre, N. Y., Feb. 27th, 1853.
A Sabbath Keeper in a Strange Land
By Lorette H. Prior
From Sister Prior.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I am thankful to God that I have the privilege of reading the Letters in the Review, from the children of God, that are scattered abroad, for I feel that I am a stranger, in a strange land, in every sense of the word. I have recently moved into this State, and know no one that keeps the Sabbath of the Lord, although they think that they are keepers of the commandments.
I have lived in this place three months, and am a stranger to all but my family. I am looked upon as a Millerite; and with some persons, almost every thing that pertains to the second coming of our Saviour, is called Millerism. I have not the privilege of meeting with any one on the Sabbath. I do wish that my husband could hear the truth preached; he would if he had a chance. I want to reflect the image of Jesus, and in heart I want to be meek and lowly.
I do wish that a preacher of the truth would come this way. Shall I ever hear them speak again? O, I pray that I may! I live thirty-seven miles south of Cleveland. Yours in hope, LORETTE H. PRIOR.
Seville, Medina Co., Ohio, Jan. 23d, 1853.
Providence of God in Minute Events.
It is an erroneous view to think of God as governing the grand phenomena of nature, and leaving those which are minute to the operation of a set of laws which he does not uphold at every moment in all the fullness of their application. "We cannot," says Chalmers, "disjoin God from one particle of the universe of God." We may despise what is small as beneath the notice of our pride, but nothing is too microscopic for Him who, while "he measures the waters in the hollow of his hand, and metes out heaven with a span, and comprehends the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighs the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance," yet numbers the very hairs of our head, and knows of every sparrow that falls to the ground. The minuteness with which God provides for all wants is well brought out in the sixty-fifth Psalm, where David speaks of him as attending to the very setting of the furrows of the field, and the watering of the ridges. "Thou makest the out-goings of the morning and evening to rejoice; Thou visitest the earth and waterest it; Thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water; Thou preparest them corn, when Thou hast so provided food; Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly; Thou settest the furrows thereof; Thou makest it soft with showers; Thou blesseth the springing thereof; Thou crownest the year with thy goodness, and thy paths drop fatness."
Riches of the Old Testament.
THERE is scarcely a surer evidence of low attainments in religion, than undervaluing the Old Testament. The mature Christian finds it rich in the same gospel as the New, and the New is the key to the Old. "If the Psalms," says Irving, in his brilliant introduction to Horne, "contain not the argument of the simple doctrines, and the detail of the issues of the gospel, to reveal which the Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us, yet now that the key is given, and the door of spiritual life is opened, where do we find such spiritual treasures as in the book of Psalms, wherein are revealed the depths of the soul's sinfulness, the stoutness of her rebellion against God, the horrors of spiritual desertion, the agonies of contrition, the blessedness of pardon, the joys of restoration, the constancy of faith, and every other variety of Christian experience? And if they contain not the narrative of Messiah's birth, and life and death; or the labors of his apostolic servants, and the struggling of his infant church, as these are written in the books of the New Testament, where in the whole Scriptures, can we find such declarations of the work of Christ, in its humiliation and its glory, the spiritual160agonies of his death and glorious issues of his resurrection, the wrestling of his kingdom with the powers of darkness, its triumph over the heathen, and the overthrow of all its enemies?"
Under Grace and Keeping God’s Law
By N. W. Rockwell
From Bro. Rockwell.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I wish to say to the remnant scattered abroad, Hold fast whereunto you have attained, that no man take thy crown. We know that we have the truth, and the truth makes us free, so long as we obey it by doing all His commandments. Christ says, He that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man who built his house upon a rock. But he that heareth them, and doeth them not, is likened unto a foolish man that built his house upon the sand. We must not be forgetful hearers, but doers of the word.—Some say they are not under the law, but under grace. Now the law was made for the lawless and disobedient. And when any person breaks, or disregards any one or all of the ten precepts of the immutable law of God, he is no longer under grace; because he is a transgressor of the law, and must repent and forsake his sins, and have that godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto life, before he can say that he is under grace. Grace implies favor, or the love of God. This is the love of God, that ye keep his commandments. Truth makes us free and bold to rebuke sin, and contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.
Now, dear brethren, walk in the love and simplicity of the gospel, keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace. Speaking the same things, being of one mind, loving one another with a pure heart fervently. And may the God of peace sanctify you wholly. Our Saviour's language was, Father, sanctify them through thy truth, thy word is truth. We have the word of God to read, and by it we shall be condemned, or sanctified by faith on the Son of God, who hath given himself for us, that he might redeem us from under the curse of the broken law. For, verily, if we keep the whole law, both in the spirit and in the letter too, we shall only be saved by faith on the Son of God. For we have all broken the law, which Paul says is holy, just and good.
Oh, brethren, pray in faith that our Great High Priest will make a full atonement for us, that all our sins and errors may be confessed over the head of the scape-goat, and blotted out. We having confessed and forsaken them, will find mercy, and the author of all sin shall bear them to a land not inhabited, or wilderness. Otherwise, our sins will be upon our own heads, and we shall be the subjects of divine wrath. Oh, try to make sure work, while he yet maketh intercession for us.
From your unworthy brother, in patient waiting for the coming kingdom, N. W. ROCKWELL.
Keeping the Commandments of God
By Joseph Jackson
From Bro. Jackson.
Dear Bro. White:—I write a few lines to let you know that we are trying to keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. We are striving to be ready to meet our blessed Lord when he shall come from heaven, in like manner as he ascended. O what a glorious scene that will be for those that are ready! We are striving to have our hearts in order, that we may share largely of the refreshing when it shall come from the presence of the Lord.
The Review is a welcome messenger to us; we know not what we should do without it. We have no Sabbath School, for there is no children here except our two little ones, one eight, the other four. They are much interested with their little paper, the Instructor.
Joseph Jackson.
Corrunna, Mich., Jan. 23d, 1853.
HORACE W. LAWRENCE
By Horace W. Lawrence
From Bro. Lawrence.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The Lord is adding to our number here in Bangor. The cause of God is rising in a number of places in this part of the State. Some in St. Lawrence Co. have embraced the present truth since my return, and they are more favorable, and begin to see a harmony in the truths connected with the third angel's message, and are willing to investigate them. We are not without our trials in common with God's people elsewhere; but find it our privilege to overcome and maintain our freedom, by obeying the truth. I am more than ever satisfied with our present position, and feel that it is our duty to give the trumpet a certain sound, and thus give the warning of coming wrath.
HORACE W. LAWRENCE
Bangor, N. Y., Jan. 23d, 1853.
W. C. DAVIS
By W. C. Davis
From Bro. Davis.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—For the first time I take the liberty of writing a few lines, to let you know that I am a Sabbath-keeper. I have been taking your paper for a few months, and am much pleased with the gems of truth which it contains, and am desirous of having it spread through our country as widely as possible.
W. C. DAVIS
Sullivan, Ind., Jan. 10th, 1853.
The Cause Rising in New Hampshire
By L. Hastings
From Bro. Hastings.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The Review comes to us laden with the truths of God's word, and is truly meat in due season. I love the Spirit manifested, and the cheering letters of the brethren from abroad. I rejoice for the increase of numbers, and for the prospect that the truth will soon go with a loud "voice." I desire to live very humble, and be willing to suffer with Jesus the little time which is allotted us in this state of trial, that I may reign with him in his coming kingdom.
I think the cause in New Hampshire is rising. Our meetings are becoming more spiritual, and the brethren and sisters are more interested in the present truth. Last Sabbath, the 15th, we held our meeting at Sister Smith's, Wilton. Bro. and Sr. Mead were present. A good degree of the Spirit pervaded the place. Bro. M. brings a good report of the brethren in Washington. Yours in hope, L. HASTINGS.
New Ipswich, N. H., Jan. 24th, 1853.
Quotations from the Douay Bible.
"Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: we have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of Majesty in the heavens, a minister of the Holies, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord hath pitched, and not man." Heb. viii, 1, 2.
"The Holy Ghost signifying this, that the way into the Holies was not yet made manifest, whilst the former tabernacle was yet standing." Heb. ix, 8.
"But Christ, being come an High Priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hand, that is, not of this creation: neither by the blood of goats, or of calves, but by his own blood, entered once into the Holies, having obtained eternal redemption." Heb. ix, 11, 12.
"For Jesus is not entered into the Holies made with hands the patterns of the true: but into heaven itself, that he may appear now in the presence of God for us. Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the Holies, every year with the blood of others." Heb. ix, 24, 25.
"Having therefore, brethren, a confidence in the entering into the Holies by the blood of Christ." Heb. x, 19.
"For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the Holies by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp." Heb. xiii, 11.
"After these things I saw four Angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that they should not blow upon the earth, nor upon the sea, nor on any tree. And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having the sign of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying; Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we sign the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of them that were signed, an hundred forty-four thousand were signed, of every tribe of the children of Israel." Rev. vii, 1-4.
Reports of Three Conferences
By S. W. Rhodes
From Br. Rhodes.
The three Conferences appointed to be held in Brookfield, Preston and Lincklaen by Bro. Ingraham and self are in the past. In Brookfield there was a good attendance, and good attention paid to the presentation of truth. Not an opposing spirit, with strength enough to oppose the truth, was visible through the meeting.
One young man, 22 years of age, was soundly converted to God through his commandments, ("The law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul,") and is now rejoicing in the law and love of God. Another precious soul, who was strong in the Advent faith in 1843, embraced the Lord's day, Isa. lviii, 13, heartily. The addition of these to the little church there, is a source of much gratitude and thanksgiving to God by us all.
Others in the place acknowledged their convictions upon the Sabbath. The good seed sown at this meeting, we doubt not, will yet produce fruit for the kingdom of God.
The meeting at Preston was held in the house of our Seventh-day Baptist Brethren. There was a good attendance on Sabbath, and doubtless would have been on First-day, had the weather permitted. The truth prevailed. Deep conviction rested upon all. Some wept, some confessed that we had the truth.
I am satisfied the salvation of some will be the fruit of our labors in this place. God gave us strength, freedom, liberty and his good Spirit through the meeting.
In Lincklaen, the word did not have so free course on account of some obstacles in the way; yet the Lord stood by his servants, and gave victory to truth. Monday, those barriers were happily removed, and the Lord gave us a melting, weeping, confessing, submissive spirit, and a happier, christian union, than ever before, prevailed among the saints.
O, that God would help his people to press together, and see and feel the importance of a perfect union of faith and spirit, that they may be always ready to labor for the salvation of others, in concert with their ministering brethren, when visited by them. How important that the churches often examine themselves, and see whether they be in the faith (of Jesus) or not. My prayer is, that God would give us all, a spirit of labor, that he might add daily to the church such as shall be saved.
S. W. RHODES.
Plainfield, N. Y., Feb. 10th, 1853.
THE SABBATH.
By A. M. A. C.
WE'VE entered now on holy time,
God's blessed Rest-day all divine;
The labors of the week are past,
Now let earth's cares aside be cast.
O, let us help repair the breach,
And all of God's commandments teach;
Calling his Rest-day our delight,
Thus walking blameless in his sight
This holy Rest to us is given;
To call our minds from earth to heaven;
That we may not forget the Lord,
And trample down his holy word.
The faith of Jesus, too, we need,
For thus the flying Angel said,
Commands of God and Jesus' faith,
Will shield us in the day of wrath
Plymouth, Mich. A. M. A. C.
Morals of Boston.
It has been estimated that on Sunday Jan. 16th, a beautiful day, the state of the snow covering the roads with beautiful sleigh paths—more money was spent in desecrating the Sabbath [Sunday] by sleigh riding, than was contributed by all the churches in the city, during the year, to send the gospel to a perishing world.
It is said that not a team was let on that day for less than $10. And at a single drinking shop, a few miles from the city, it was estimated that not less than 3,000 teams stopped in the course of the day.
It is estimated by some, that during the millennium the whole world will be nearly as Christian as Boston now is!! The knowledge of the Lord will, then, hardly cover the earth, as the water does the seas.—Advent Herald.
The Message Advancing in the West
By Angeline M. A. Cornell
From Sister Cornell.
Dear Bro. White:—Since I last wrote I have had great reason to rejoice; not only in view of what the Lord has been, and is still doing for me and mine, but in seeing the message rising, notwithstanding the efforts of its enemies to put it down. "Truth is mighty and will prevail;" praise the Lord. Who, that is not blinded, can fail to see the hand of the Lord in this work? Yes indeed, the Lord is graciously blessing us in the West. Many honest souls have embraced the present truth since Bro. Bates was at Jackson last June. At that time, that was the only band in Michigan, but now there are many more, besides those scattered in different places, like wheat among tares. And, bless the Lord, they are not weak and sickly; but strong in the Lord, able to bear strong meat.
The present sanctifying truth strengthens and prepares them to fight the good fight of faith, to endure hardness as good soldiers of the cross of Christ. And they love one another too, and are of the same mind, speaking the same things. And some among the number feel that the Lord has a work for them to do, in proclaiming this glorious message. O, that the Lord would in his own appointed time and way, seek out and qualify, holy, self-denying men to proclaim this message of mercy, for honest inquiring souls are starving for want of the truth. And, thank God, we know from our own experience, that this alone can satisfy their hunger. The commandments of God, and faith of Jesus, when written, not only in the mind but also in the heart, enables us to realize our former standing, and present duty. For my own part, I can say that I do know that I love the law of God; yea, it is my meditation day and night.
I have to endure many trials here; and yet they are not worth mentioning. My only care is, that I may endure them cheerfully; that I may be purified by them, and not be led to murmur or complain; but joyfully suffer affliction with the dear people of God.
A people called "Believers" are embracing the present truth. They claim that the gifts should be in the Church, and that Babylon is fallen. So that they are ready, as a people, to embrace the third angel's message. My soul truly feels to magnify the Lord for his goodness to erring mortals, who love him and desire to keep his commandments.
May the Lord give us abundantly of his Spirit, and enable us, as the message rises, to rise with it, and finally stand upon the Mount Zion of God. Yours in the love of the truth.
Angeline M. A. Cornell.
Plymouth, Mich., Feb. 5th, 1853.
Warning Against Spiritualism
By John Cottrell
From Bro. Cottrell.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I think I have a desire for the spread of the truth, and as my abilities are small, I thought I would do what I could in sending books and papers, as my scanty means would admit; and I have been encouraged by hearing that a number have embraced the Sabbath of the Lord. But I find by late news, that the devil is trying to delude them through his mediums, telling them that they must keep the Sabbath, and love God, but not fear him, &c. Thus mixing truth with falsehood, and pretending it is from their dead relations.
I have written to them as well as I could, and I think it would be well for you to raise the warning voice, and show to all the readers of the Review, that dead folks do not talk, and give the proof from the word, which I think is better than arguments without proof.
The Book says, they are the "spirits of devils working miracles." He well knows that if he can get us to offend in one point, his ends are answered. JOHN COTTRELL.
Mill Grove, N. Y., Feb. 8th, 1853.
Clarkson Conference
The Conference held at Clarkson, last Sabbath and First-day, was a meeting of labor, especially at the commencement, by reason of some who came from a distance, unprepared to work for the Lord. But it was one of profit to the church, and we ardently desire that it may result in much good to those who candidly listened, while some of the reasons of our faith were presented. There was much feeling for some precious souls, who had not decided for the Lord and his truth.
Bro. Lehbeus Drew of Pultney, who spent a few days with the brethren in the city, went with us to this meeting. The interview was precious, and on Monday he returned home, free in the Lord.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
J. Claxton—We have but a few copies of "The Bible Sabbath," and "Seventh-day Sabbath," therefore, could not send all you requested.
A. A. Dodge, and other kind friends--We would give your questions attention, if we had time. But at present must be excused.
Appointments.
PROVIDENCE permitting we will hold meetings at Pultney, Steuben Co., N. Y., February 26th and 27th. The brethren in the vicinity are invited to attend. JAMES WHITE.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will attend Meetings as follows: Lorain, N. Y., Sabbath and First-day, Feb. 19th and 20th; Norfolk, the 26th and 27th; Bangor, Wednesday evening, March 2d; Chateaugay, Thursday evening, the 3d; Champlain, the 5th and 6th, where Bro. Taylor may appoint; Pan-ten the 12th. IRA WYMAN.
Publications.
By Editor
The Bible Sabbath, or a careful selection from the Publications of the American Sabbath Tract Society, including the History of the Sabbath—64 pages.
Perpetuity of the Law of God—32 pages.
The Seventh-day Sabbath—48 pages.
The Parable of the Ten Virgins—24 pages.
Brief exposition of the Angels of Rev. xiv—32 pages.
Review of O. R. L. Crozier on the Institution, Design and Abolition of the Sabbath, by J. N. Andrews—48 pages.
The Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred days, 68 pages.
Conversation on the Sabbath Question—16 pages.
The Advent Review, containing thrilling testimonies relative to the past Advent movement—48 pages.
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Letters received since Feb. 3d.
By Editor
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Exposition of Daniel Seven Continued
By Editor
In the last REVIEW we gave a portion of the exposition of Dan. vii, written by Geo. Storrs, and published in the Midnight-Cry in 1843. The article is excellent. It was with reluctance that we divided it, but it was necessary on account of its length. The remainder of the article, in this number should be read in connection with what was published in our last.
Correction of Correspondents’ Accounts
By Editor
We have not had sufficient time of late to attend to the business matters of our Correspondents. If we have failed to send Tracts, &c., according to order, or receipt money correctly, we will now correct all mistakes, if the friends will point them out by letter.