p. 47 | Review and Herald, Vol. 20, No. 6. (7/8/1862)

Earlier text: THOUGHTS ON THE REVELATION

LETTERS.

By Jemina E. French

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

From Sister French.

Bro. White: As it is cheering to us to hear from the brethren and sisters in different places, I thought some might be glad to know how we are getting along in Princeville. I can say that the brethren and sisters seem to be waking up to the work before them. The cry is, O Lord, arouse us from this lukewarm state into which we have fallen. And may God grant that this cry may ascend Zion's hill from every true believer in the land.

Last Sabbath was a precious season to the believers who meet here to worship. Having been turned out of the meeting-house which our hands and our money had helped to build, we secured a large hall in which to hold our meetings, but through a mistake, not however on the part of the owner, as it was not expected we would want it last Sabbath. However the brethren assembled at the hour of meeting, finding the hall without seats, it having been cleared out and fitted up for a ball. So we were thrown out upon the streets, just what the enemy had been striving for. We were a sad company, certainly. But man's extremity is God's opportunity. When Satan seemingly triumphs, then will God stand forth to the relief of his children. A place was provided. Sister Robinson opened her door, and kindly invited us in. And I must say, as did many of the brethren and sisters, I never enjoyed so good a meeting. Every one's cup seemed filled to overflowing. Young converts were ready to speak of the goodness of God, and of their determination to overcome. I never enjoyed so peaceful and happy a Sabbath in my life. I can almost pray, Lord, send us more persecution, for it drives us nearer Jesus. Though brethren Ingraham and Sanborn have had to wade through much persecution here, they have certainly, through the help of the Lord, done a great work for us in Princeville. When they came here they found scarcely half a dozen Sabbath-keepers who were united. When they went away they left a church of from thirty to forty members, with their idols thrown aside, and ready to move forward in union in this great and glorious cause. May the Lord bless his messengers, and enable them to do as much good everywhere they go as they have done here.

I have been a believer in the Advent doctrine for some time, but have only been a few weeks trying to obey the truth. I regret that so much of my time has run to waste. I could not receive sister White's visions at first, but I thank God that the scales are dropping from my eyes; and I feel ready and willing to move forward with the body as God gives them light.

O brethren and sisters, let us wake up, and live nearer to Jesus. Much persecution and trouble are just before us. Let us live thus, then, that when the day of trouble shall come, he will bear us above its dark and swelling tide, and when the sign of his coming is seen in the heavens, we can look up and say, Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him. Brethren, pray for us in Princeville. There is much persecution here, and many enemies to the cause.

Yours looking for the coming of our blessed Lord.

Jemina E. French.

Princeville, Ills.

Extracts from Letters.

Sister C. Hemenway writes from Mechanicsville, Vt.: "I have enjoyed but one Sabbath in this place; and although I am alone in trying to keep the commandments, having no one of like precious faith to associate with, and miss the dear company of those with whom I have been accustomed to meet for worship, for nearly two years, in Ludlow and Andover, yet I feel that the Lord is with me in a measure, and I can rejoice in his mercy. I hail the sacred hours of the Sabbath with delight, when I can rest from worldly labor and hold communion with God, and read and contemplate his word, even if I cannot hear it preached. I have read the Review for two years, and I heartily believe the doctrine it teaches to be Bible doctrine. The gifts I highly prize. I feel somewhat my responsibility as I return among my former acquaintances, to walk carefully, and so live out present truth that I may have a saving influence. I think there are honest souls here who, if the truth could be presented in a clear light, would embrace it."

Bro. S. Myers writes from Yankee Hollow, Ills.: "It rejoices us greatly to hear of the success of the tent enterprise in the different States, and also to hear that the Publishing Association is being sustained, and that the cause of present truth is looking up generally. Our prayers are with those who are laboring to spread the truth and light. God speed the message, is our constant prayer. We wish to encourage the brethren that are with the tents to report often, as the success of the tents indicates, in a measure, how the truth is prospering."

Bro. H. Moffet writes from Huntsburgh, Ohio: "I am a full believer in spiritual gifts, and desire to have all the testimonies to the church, as fast as I can obtain them; for I feel that we have need of all the light we can get in these dark and troublesome times. I am alone in the truth in this place, yet I believe there are honest souls here, who, if they could hear the truth preached, would embrace it with all their hearts. There are some who are quite anxious to hear on the all-important subject of the prophecies. There is but little, if any, prejudice against us, and I think it would be a good field for labor. The Disciple church could be obtained for lectures, but if the tent could be pitched here, I think it would be far better, for the town is thickly settled, and the congregation would no doubt be large.

"I trust that the time is not far distant when their ears will be greeted and they blessed by hearing the truth preached in all clearness and beauty. May the Lord speed this time, is my prayer."

Bro. Wm. Caviness writes from Fairfield, Iowa: "Bro. WHITE: Permit me to say that I love God and his people, and love to keep all his commandments and the testimony of Jesus; for in so doing I realize that there is great reward. I am still striving to overcome all the temptations of the enemy, and the sin that doth so easily beset me, and run with patience the race that is set before me.

"I received Testimony for the Church No. 8, and I can truly say that it is meat in due season. How grateful we ought to be to God for all the blessings and privileges we enjoy. O how I long to see the time when sin and iniquity and all manner of wickedness shall forever cease, and God's holy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I can truly say, in the language of the poet, that,

" 'I long to see the day When the redeemed shall come To Zion clad in bright aray, Their blissful, happy home.' "

Sister Loretta Dunn writes from Morrison, Ill.: "It is a little more than three years since I commenced to keep the true Sabbath. I am still striving to keep all the commandments of God. I feel very unworthy of the mercies and blessing of God in giving me the light of present truth, and permitting me to hear the last message of mercy, for I have been slow to learn, and I feel that I have much to learn and overcome. But as I learn the truth it seems more precious to me, and I earnestly desire to have my heart purified in obeying the whole truth, that I may be numbered with the remnant people of God, and receive at last with them a crown of life.

My lot is cast among strangers, separated from all of like precious faith, except one beloved sister who has kept the Sabbath only about two months. She has never heard any of the messengers preach, and has attended meetings only a few times, she is deeply interested, and her earnestness to learn the truth encourages me much. The Review is a welcome messenger bearing precious treasures to our longing hearts."

Rev. Samuel Wesley

REV. SAMUEL WESLEY.—The Rev. Samuel Wesley, father of the celebrated John Wesley, being strongly importuned by the friends of James II., to support the measures of the Court in favor of Popery, with promises of preferment, absolutely refused even to read the King's declaration; and, although surrounded with courtiers, soldiers and informers, he preached a bold and pointed discourse against it, from these words: "If it be so, our God, whom we serve, is able to deliver us out of thine hand, O King. But, if not, be it known unto thee, O King, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up."

O B I T U A R Y .

By D. T. Bourdeau

Benjamin T. Pierce, eldest son of Bro. Stephen Pierce, died of diptheria in Roxbury, Vt., on the 13th of March, after a distressing illness of nine days, aged eighteen years and six and one-half months. He gave his heart to the Lord at the age of thirteen, but he afterward fell into a backslidden state. Howbeit he honored his parents, observed the Sabbath, and manifested respect for the truth and those who kept it. The following lines, written by him some time before his sickness, show that he loved the Bible, and was not wholly destitute of the Spirit of truth.

"Holy book, we look to thee, From whence our help and strength shall be; Thou shalt be our heavenly guide, And in thee we'll still confide. "And by thee we're sometimes blest, Thou guidest us to Jesus' breast; In thee gospel light is seen, By thee we are all made clean."

He was patient and amiable during his sickness, and set a good example before his brother and sister and young friends by making hearty confessions. He loved to hear the brethren sing and pray. A few days before his death he was in great distress, and requested his father to pray for him. After prayer he felt relieved and blest, and said, "I believe this is of the Lord."

"He sleeps in Jesus—cease thy grief; Let this afford thee sweet relief— That, freed from death's triumphant reign, In heaven he will live again." D. T. Bourdeau.

West Enosburgh, Vt., June 20, 1862.

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APPOINTMENTS.

Providence permitting, the Illinois tent will be pitched for meetings in the town of Gridley, McLain Co., Ill., Friday, July 11, 1862. ISAAC SANBORN, WM. S. INGRAHAM.

Providence permitting, the Eastern tent will be pitched for meetings in Fletcher, Vt., Friday, June 27th, 1862. A. S. HUTCHINS, D. T. BORDEAU.

Count the Cost

“Count the Cost.”—It costs something to be a true Christian. Let that never be forgotten. To be a mere nominal Christian, and to go to church, is cheap and easy work. But to hear Christ's voice, and follow Christ, and believe in Christ and confess Christ, requires much self-denial. It will cost, us our sins, and our self-righteousness, and our ease, and our worldliness. All—all must be given up. We must fight an enemy, who comes against us with twenty thousand followers.

MONTHLY MEETING.

LAST Sabbath the brethren in Battle Creek and vicinity enjoyed a profitable and encouraging meeting. The social meetings were of deep interest. At the close of the afternoon service about two hundred brethren and sisters participated in the Lord's supper. There is a straight-forward, increasing, uniting influence in the present truth in B. C. and vicinity.

Testimony for the Church, Nos. 1–8

By Editor

WE have a few copies of Testimony for the Church, Nos. 1--8, bound in Morocco, which we will send by mail, post-paid, for 75 cents.

CHARLOTTE MEETING.

By Editor

We learn that many brethren in different places design to attend meeting in Charlotte next Sabbath. We are not prepared to report the present wishes of the tent-company and the friends there, in regard to such a gathering, and would say to the brethren that, under the circumstances, those who attend the meeting, should go prepared to take care of themselves.

TO CORERSPONDENTS.

By Editor

J. Brinkerhoff : An answer to your inquiry relative to Matt. xii, 40, xxviii, 1, Mark xvi, 2, &c., will be found in Review Vol. xv, No. 17, a copy of which we have forwarded to you.

In regard to your second inquiry whether the seven last plagues will be visited upon Babylon only, or upon the whole wicked world, we understand that the plagues are called her (Babylon's) plagues, Rev. xviii, 4, but that all that partake of her sins will share in them. How extensive this class will be, it would be difficult to determine. Rev. xvi, 2, informs us that the first plague falls upon all that have the mark of the beast, or worship his image ; and we learn from Rev. xiii, 16, that an effort is made, so far as the power of the two-horned beast extends, to make that mark and worship universal. It appears that all who receive the mark become identified thus far with Babylon, and hence receive of her plagues.

Humility and Faith

HUMILITY is both the mother and the daughter of faith.