BRO. WHITE: Perhaps it may be interesting to some of your readers to see a word again from Knoxville, Iowa. I think I can discover that the testimonies from Southern Iowa, through the Review are becoming less frequent; and fearing that some may feel discouraged and be induced to conclude that we are turning unto fables and going after strange gods, serving the lusts of the flesh, I would say for the encouragement of such, we are still striving for victory, in hope of the reward that awaits the faithful.
Though we have many trials and difficulties to encounter, yet we have great reason to rejoice and praise God that he has done so much for us, while we have done so little for him. I fear we have failed to bring an acceptable sacrifice to the altar, a broken spirit and a contrite heart, not remembering that we must overcome by the blood of Christ and the word of our testimony. I fear the truth has not been permitted to go free because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in partly to spy out our liberty, &c; but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lusts of uncleanness, and despise governments, these are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts, and their mouths speaking great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.
But thanks be to God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ, and maketh manifest the savor of his knowledge in every place in them that perish as well as in them that are saved. The third angel's message, with the straight testimony, is too straight and narrow a track for hypocrites to walk in, hence such are gradually dropping off, and seeking a more congenial home in the place which is fast becoming the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. Rev. xviii, 2.
On last Sabbath evening, Aug. 2, Bro. Waggoner preached to us on the mode and design of fasting, setting forth the truth as taught in the word, to a large and attentive congregation, in a manner, I trust, that will make a lasting impression. At 9 o'clock, Sabbath morning, a goodly number of brethren and sisters of this place and neighboring churches met in prayer for the prosperity of Zion, and that the Lord's remnant people may be able to stand in the time of trouble, when men's hearts are failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth. After this, Bro. Waggoner preached a very stirring and appropriate discourse on christian duty and fellowship. At 5 o'clock P. M., a large congregation again assembled to continue in fasting and prayer.
In a short time it became manifest that the Lord was accepting our offering, and was pouring out his Spirit abundantly, and we began to realize that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Many began to feel the love of God shed abroad; and while their hearts were made glad, their mouths were filled, and many that had never before confessed God, began to testify.
Praise God for his truths as revealed in the third angel's message! We continued to testify, to sing and rejoice until we were swallowed up and lost in the glory of God. Praise God! for he is good, for his mercy endureth forever!
On first-day morning we met again for social worship, after which Bro. Waggoner preached a funeral discourse, on account of the departed daughter of Bro. and Sr. Cronkite, setting forth the destiny of man as taught in the word of truth, in a train of logical arguments that should convince the world of the fallacy of the traditional fables of the modern (so-called) orthodox churches. We then repaired to Whitebreast creek, where seventeen made a public profession of Christ, by being buried with him in baptism, seven of whom had just made a profession and started to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
In the evening we met again for the transaction of local business. Bro. Waggoner labored faithfully in giving us the straight and true testimony, after which we unanimously adopted for the support of the cause the plan of systematic benevolence. We trust there has been much good done in this place in preparing the remnant people to stand in the great day.
Let me say in conclusion, and in behalf of this people, The Lord bless Bro. Waggoner for his faithful and precious testimony.
R. S. PATTERSON.
Knoxville, Aug. 5, 1861.
JOHN R. GOODENOUGH
By John R. Goodenough
From Bro. Goodenough.
BRO. WHITE: Once more I wish to write a few lines for the Review. Last winter I commenced a course of lectures in this place. The interest was good, and I gave forty discourses, and although there was great opposition, yet a few decided to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I have visited the churches at Lodi and Hundred Mile Grove. There has been some opposition to organization there; but as far as I know it is all gone, and the church in this part of the State is striving to come into the unity of the faith. May the Lord hasten the time, is my prayer.
Yours striving to overcome.
JOHN R. GOODENOUGH
Dane, Wis.
Confession of Error
By James White
From Bro. Edwards.
DEAR BRO. WHITE : This is the fourth letter that I have written to send to the Office; but I felt too unworthy to speak to the dear brethren through the Review, since I rejected the Name, and Testimony No. 6. I now wish to confess my faults. From the time that I took a stand against them, I commenced dying. I had no freedom in speaking, or praying, or bearing testimony. It went on so for some weeks. At last I began to see that we had no life among us at our Sabbath meetings. I saw that there was something wrong. I went in secret before the Lord in the matter, and was led to see that I had been rejecting the pure testimony which the Lord had sent for the good of his people. When I saw my condition I mourned and wept over it. I then resolved to obey the Testimony and counteract my influence. I came before the little church and confessed my error. This brought me great relief; and the brethren all rejoiced with me that darkness had given way and light had shone in its place. I then went to Gilboa and there confessed my error. So now, dear brethren and sisters, what I wish to say to you is, that I am sorry that I was ever overtaken in such a fault. Pray for me, that I may be able to overcome every temptation and meet you where trials will be no more. May God still speed on the testimony in Ohio. We want help. I would be glad if you and sister White could meet with us in conference this fall in Ohio. Two more have commenced to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We have now ten who meet every Sabbath to bear testimony to the truth.
Your unworthy brother. S. E. EDWARDS.
Napoleon, Ohio.
Extracts from Letters.
Sister M. E. Darling writes from Beaver, Minn.: "I want to have a place with the people of God. It is some time since I first made a profession of religion, but I have never known what it was to be steadfast. I have been for the most part of the time where I could neither enjoy the favor of God nor of the world. I feel that I am weak, but through the help of God I believe that I can yet be an overcomer. I am as one just starting in the way of life. Brethren and sisters, as such remember me."
"P. S. If any of the preaching brethren could come this way I think that good might be done in this place."
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SABBATH SCHOOLS.
By G. W. Amadon
We think we see the importance of again calling attention to this subject. God is now accomplishing his last merciful work for both old and young. And what good we can do must be done quickly. Not many more years will run their weary course before Jesus Christ will again make a visit to this earth, not in the capacity of a merciful High Priest, but as the judge of quick and dead. Yes, we most firmly believe that we are just on the confines of the great time of trouble spoken of in Daniel and John, and that very soon the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. In view of this, let us work while the day lasts, for the dark night of death and anguish is right upon us. But to the point in question.
Our duty to the youth and children may be plainly inferred from Old-Testament examples. Said God to our forefathers in Canaan, "Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. AND YE SHALL TEACH THEM YOUR CHILDREN, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates." Deut. xi, 18-20.
Here is most plainly marked out the duty of the people of God in relation to instructing their children in the "things of God." We understand these words to enjoin Sabbath-School instruction, Bible-class exercise, home catechising, and every such means of benefitting the rising generation. And this is not a matter that we can dally over without incurring the just displeasure of Him who has thus plainly spoken. The command is imperative, it runs thus: "Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your hearts," "And ye shall teach them your children," "And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house." &c. Whoso readeth let him understand.
My soul trembles when I think how much God's people fail of coming up to Bible requirements. We live in the time when the prophet says, God shall turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, Mal. iv, 6, and what does this mean except home catechising and Sabbath-school instruction? Whatever it does teach, it certainly means this. Children are too much neglected by those who might and should help them. Those who are entreated to take hold and labor in the Sabbath-School often plead inability. This is sometimes the case, but more often it is not. The truth is, there is too much pride in all this—a fear that we shall not come up to some other person's gift. But most any person will succeed admirably, who strikes out trusting in the Lord, and feels that his sufficiency is of God. How much we all lack the missionary spirit. What we want is to see young men and young women filled with the Spirit of Christ, and taking hold of this work as though they loved it, and felt its importance.
The duty of imparting Bible instruction to children is plainly inferred from the commendable manner in which Paul speaks of Timothy. Says he, "From a child thou hast known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." And the credit of all this must be awarded to Timothy's pious mother and grandmother. They remembered the command of God to teach the children; they obeyed it and their labors were blessed of heaven.
We now close our remarks by calling upon all the readers of the Review to inquire into the matter and see if they are doing their duty to the children. As for me, I never saw the importance of Bible-Class and Sabbath-School instruction as to-day, and shall labor on till He that took little children in his arms shall say to all, Well done, wear the crown.
G. W. AMADON.
NOTE FROM BRO. CORNELL.
By M. E. Cornell
DEAR BRO. WHITE : We have given six lectures here with good effect. The tent is full each evening, and the interest is rising fast. Our positions thus far are generally admitted, and there is a prospect of a good work. With much esteem I am
Yours in hope. — M. E. CORNELL.
Waterloo, Iowa.
APPOINTMENTS.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the church in Colon, Mich., fourth-day evening, Aug. 28. Meeting at Bro. Strickland's house, Burr Oak, Aug. 29. Salem, Ind., Sabbath, Aug. 31. JOHN BYINGTON.
Providence permitting, I will be with the church in Mannsville, Jeff. Co., N. Y., on Sabbath and first-day, Aug. 31 and Sep. 1. I will also be ready to enter into a discussion with Eld. Turner (of Syracuse) at Mannsville, Sept. 8, at 10 A. M. MOSES HULL.