ALL must admit that the times through which we are passing are of a most impressive character, and that it will be well for us to ascend the watch-tower to look out on what is passing not as politicians, excited by their own special opinions or prejudices, but as devout men, anxious to discover what the Lord is doing, that we may be ready for any duty that may be demanded of us.
It is a time of great distress among the nations. Nation is rising against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There are wars and rumors of wars; and no one believes that the end will be arrived at when France lies prostrate at the feet of Germany. Now that the war drum has begun to throb throughout Europe, its echoes will long be heard; and it will be long before the earth rests again in the blessed silence of peace. The attitude which England has firmly held amidst the convulsions by which she has been surrounded is one which must fill all devout hearts with thankfulness. Uninfluenced either by galling taunts or insidious artifices, she has maintained a strict and dignified neutrality, while, at the same time, she has stood anxiously waiting to win for herself the blessing pronounced upon the peacemaker.
It is a time of great social distress. Abroad, the industrial classes have been robbed of their peaceful homes, and the simple industries which have hitherto been sufficient to meet their wants; have been ruthlessly broken up. They no longer anticipate famine. It has come as a dread reality, bringing with it hunger, cold, nakedness, and death in its most frightful forms. The coarsest and most unpalatable food, the scantiest dress, the barest shelter, are received as boons unspeakable; the poor are thankful for the crumbs that fall from rich men’s tables. At home, we find our own poor and our own industrial classes dreading the approaching winter, and several cases of starvation are already reported.
It is a time of great religious distress. We do not allude to the need of greater church accommodation for the masses. If that were all, it would be a want easily supplied, comparatively speaking. There is a still greater distress than this continuing to manifest itself—the want of religion itself. There is a spirit of skepticism among us which is infecting every kind of literature, every kind of lecture-room, and, alas! every kind of pulpit. There is a spirit of apathy among us which counts soundness in the faith a matter of no importance, and which encourages a man to believe what he likes, so long as he is “sincere”; and if he is “insincere,” and has no creed at all, it is not a matter of much consequence. There is a spirit of decided infidelity working aggressively among us; getting up its organizations and issuing its publications to pour contempt upon the Christian faith, upon all the great truths of revealed religion, and to infect the young with the so-called “principles” of atheism. There is a spirit of practical infidelity at work among us which is, perhaps, even more dangerous than any infidel theories which their advocates ever attempted to sustain. Large masses of the population are sunk in selfishness, sensualism, profligacy, godlessness. The tavern is their church, the ribald song their finest litany, the life of profligacy their beau ideal of existence.
These are a few of the things which we see around us as we look forth from our watch-tower; and what is the attitude becoming all devout men as they look upon them? In reference to the distress of nations, we may have a firm reliance upon the overruling providence of God. The Lord is on high, and mightier than the sound of many waters; and he will most assuredly make the wrath of man to praise him. The church may, and should, in the midst of disturbances and conflicts, wars and commotions, with calm earnestness and faith, put up the prayer, “Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” That prayer which has been heard with more or less distinctness through all the centuries, and which our Lord himself, the same yesterday, to-day, and forever, taught his disciples, will one day very clearly be answered; and we know not how soon the prayer may be lost in the praise of a redeemed humanity, and of a regenerated world.—“WATCHER,” in the London Rock.
Luxembourg's Strategic Position Between Germany and France
Luxembourg.
The grand duchy of Luxembourg is a province lying between Belgium and Prussia. It belongs, however, to the king of Holland, who is grand duke of the duchy. The duchy lies in that exact position, as will be seen by reference to a map, which makes it particularly important to Germany if Alsace and Lorraine are annexed, for Luxembourg flanks Metz, and the proposed new line of the German frontier. It is, itself, one of the strongest positions on that line. Previous to 1867, Prussia held the great fortress of Luxembourg under a treaty of arrangement with the king of Holland, as a check upon the flank of any French force seeking to invade Germany.
But the king of Holland constantly needs money, being a spendthrift. So, in 1866, when Napoleon offered to purchase Luxembourg for a considerable sum, he eagerly closed the bargain. Prussia, however, firmly interposed, and declared that the occupation of the duchy by France, so near Berlin, and upon her flank, would not be permitted. France was not then ready for war; and after some diplomatic negotiation, a compromise was effected, by which Prussia retired from the fortress of Luxembourg, after destroying it, France withdrew from the desired purchase, and the neutrality of the duchy was guaranteed.
Now, however, there is a change in the conditions. France lies prostrate, and Germany is triumphant and strong. It is believed that the king of Holland has, recently, secretly sold the duchy of Luxembourg to Prussia, as he proposed formerly to sell it to France. At any rate, Prussia is about to resume her armed occupation of the duchy, to rebuild and make stronger than ever the great fortress, and, probably, to annex the duchy to Germany.
The treaty of 1867 was not alone a treaty between Prussia and France, but England and the other great powers were parties to it. If Bismarck should now ask the powers to abrogate the treaty, and allow the king of Holland to sell the duchy to Prussia, the powers would probably refuse their consent. Therefore, Bismarck imitates Russia, and simply announces that Prussia will no longer be bound by the treaty. He gives as a reason that the people of Luxembourg have violated their neutrality in various particulars; and that, the bargain being thus broken, Prussia is no longer bound by it. This is exactly the position of Russia in regard to the Black Sea treaty of 1856. At first, England, Austria, and Italy, appeared fiercely eager to compel Russia to observe that treaty. Presently, signs of a secret agreement between Russia and Germany relative to the old treaties were discovered, and the other powers began to cool off. Now comes this announcement by Germany of a precisely similar intention relative to the treaty of 1867. If the powers enforce, or attempt to enforce, the treaty of 1856 against Russia, they are equally bound to also enforce the treaty of 1867 against Germany. If the powers insist that the Russian note, announcing that Russia would no longer be bound by the treaty, was insolent, or wrong, because the other parties to the treaty were not consulted, then the powers are equally bound to resent the tone of Bismarck's note. It is now clearly evident that Russia and Prussia are acting in concert, and that they design to break all the old balance of power fetters that have so long bound the nations of Europe, and to establish a new rule, that the natural progress and growth of nations are not to be hindered by combinations of their neighbors, but that each people is to be at liberty to settle its own affairs, and pursue its own interests, in its own way, subject only to the restriction of not encroaching upon the rights of its neighbors. As a leading Austrian paper says in view of Bismarck's note, all the old treaties have become valueless, and hereafter no nation will observe them that has the power and is in a condition to throw them off.
It is in view of this new development that the London Times meekly observes that the conduct of Russia and Prussia in regard to these treaties is indefensible, but it is not the duty of England to interfere. This, though England was one of the chief parties to both treaties. But it is obvious that England's supposed duty, a few days ago, to interfere with Russia, assumes quite a different appearance when Germany also stretches her formidable sword across the way. Interference does not look exactly like the same job it did before Prussia spoke.
If, now, a general congress of the powers is held to consider the Russian question, it is obvious that Russia must be allowed to have her own way, or else the powers must prepare to fight both Russia and Germany. For England, Austria, and Turkey, with a little aid from Italy, to undertake this, would be ruinous. They will think better of it. It will not pay. It is not at all the entertainment which the congress at first expected. But it is probable it will lead to a peaceful solution of the Russian question, and prevent war, and so be, after all, far better for Europe and for mankind.—Detroit Post.
Live for Something: Words from Dr. Chalmers
DR. CHALMERS instructs us to “Live for something. Do good, and leave behind you a monument of virtue that the storm of time can never destroy. Write your name in kindness, love, and mercy, on the hearts of thousands you come in contact with year by year; you will never be forgotten. No; your name, your deeds, will be as legible on the hearts you leave behind as the stars on the brow of evening. Good deeds will shine as the stars of heaven.”
Free Newspapers Appear in Rome After Italian Occupation
The Ecclesiastical dignitaries of Rome must have been shocked beyond measure by some of the things that have taken place since the Italian occupation of the city. It is a fact, for example, that half a dozen newspapers, liberal in politics and more or less free-thinking in religion, have been started in the Eternal City, and are circulated daily in the vicinity of the Vatican. Few except those who have lived in Rome, can measure the meaning of a fact like this.—N. Y. Tribune.
God Values Sincere Heart Over Eloquent Prayer
REMEMBER that God is no curious or critical observer of the plain expressions that fall from his poor children when they are in their closet duties; ’tis not a flow of words, or studied notions, seraphic expressions, or elegant phrases in prayer, which take the ear, or delight the heart, of God, or open the gate of glory, or bring down the best of blessings upon the soul; but uprightness, holiness, heavenliness, spirituality, and brokenness of heart—these are the things that make a conquest upon God, and turn most to the soul’s account.
News and Miscellany.
“Can ye not discern the signs of the times?”
If Prussia has achieved the most distinction in this war, she has also contributed the most to it. Her conscription has been the most minute and extensive of any of the German States. It has almost put a stop to production, and so drained the country that in some villages it is impossible to find a blacksmith to shoe a horse, or a sexton to bury the dead.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
London, Dec. 21.—Russia continues war preparations on an immense scale.
TURKEY PREPARING FOR WAR.
London, Dec. 22.—Dispatches from Vienna state that the Turkish fleet is under immediate orders for service, and extensive warlike preparations have been made at Kerbeach.
HORRORS OF WAR.—The Tribune correspondent, in giving details of the recent siege of Strasburg, says the sufferings of the inhabitants have been terrible beyond description. At least 3,000 civilians were wounded, a large proportion being women and children!
MOVEMENTS IN RUSSIA.—A correspondent telegraphs from St. Petersburg that the emperor has ordered the reserve corps to hold itself in readiness—a measure not resorted to since the Crimean war. It has been announced by the emperor that 40,000,000 rubles will be devoted to extraordinary war expenses. By the 1st of January, 49,700 remodeled guns and 150,000 breach-loaders will be ready for use.
Our Periodicals.
By James White
THESE must be sustained by the united interest and influence of all our people. By the grace of God, it will be the first object of our Publishing Association to make its periodicals as interesting, and as useful, as possible. It is true that real, efficient laborers among us are few; and men who are adapted to the work of editing, who have the burden of the work upon them, are still more scarce. And our periodicals may, for a time at least, suffer for the want of the right kind of help. But, still, the same object is ever kept in view, to make them, as far as possible, the best of their kind in our country.
We shall leave no means untried to call into action sanctified talent for the benefit of our periodicals. We now design to make an organized effort for the object of more fully enriching the columns of each of our periodicals with a high order of original and selected articles. The editor can write but a small portion of his paper. And if there could be a general, united interest on the part of many contributors, his time could be more fully occupied in study and in writing.
Improvements are being made in the Review. And we say, Let them still go on. Prayer and study will give hundreds of our people sanctified thought, holy experience, and golden items, with which to set the columns of the Review all aglow with heavenly luster. No subscriber should discontinue the Review now. Every subscriber needs it. And the Association needs the patronage and support of each subscriber.
Many of our subscribers fully appreciate our efforts, and will hail the Review, enlarged and improved, with great pleasure. We shall do all we can for the Review; and we think that it is not too much to ask that none of our subscribers shall leave us at this time, or, fail to promptly pay for the Review in advance.
Have we given our numerous readers pleasure in improving their paper? This we are happy to do. Then let the mutual joy continue. On our part we feel pledged to our people to do all we can for the Review, and our patrons on their part should feel pledged to sustain us; first, by prompt payment in advance, and second, by sending us the names and addresses of many new subscribers. The Review for 1871 will probably contain many of the most important reasons of our faith and hope. Order it for numerous relatives and friends. It will cost you only $1.50 each, for the entire year.
We are sorry to say that some are ordering the Health Reformer discontinued. *A few do this because this journal does not rigidly adhere to the most extreme positions relative to restricted diet; while more order it discontinued because it is so largely devoted to what they call extreme positions upon diet. But the Reformer should not suffer because of the extreme positions of men. The Reformer is doubtless the best health journal in the land; but there are those who think it can be improved. And in the right way, at the right time, they will bring about those changes which will improve it. This journal, from the very first, has suffered from want of an able, well-balanced, devoted, and yet independent, editor. We are all-awake to the welfare and usefulness of this precious monthly, and shall leave no proper means untried to improve it. But we do not say these things to lead any to think less of the Reformer, and discontinue it. No, no. Hold on, friends. The time to pull, is when the load draws hard. Give us your support now, and, by the grace of God, we will give you an enlarged and improved health journal. Pay up, delinquents, and hold on. Give us your support, and we will do all in our power that you may in return receive twice your money's worth.
The great subject of health reform is in the hands of God. The work is, as it were, in its infancy. It is no use to expect that this cause, in all its parts, will move off like the old, faithful clock in a farmer's kitchen. No, some will be too slow, and others will run too fast. And those used to fretting, will fret. Hold on, friends. Follow your own enlightened convictions. Follow the light. God has the cause of reform in his hands. Wait. Don't fret at those behind you, or at those before you. We don't want people to leave the use of flesh as food, salt, butter, and sugar, simply because you do. No, enlighten and convince, and let them act in these things from clear convictions. This will be better in the end than to try to choke them off. The cause of health reform among us, we trust, will soon be free from the influence of extremists. And we expect to see the Health Reformer much increased in size, and greatly improved, widening its sphere of usefulness, in perfect harmony with our Health Institute, which has been very prosperous the past nine months.
The closing number of the eighteenth volume of the Youth's Instructor is just issued. Eighteen years since we commenced this precious sheet. By the blessing of God, its friends have been multiplied, and its usefulness increased. It now has the care of one eminently qualified to teach youth and children. Bro. Bell is doing a good and great work for our children, and our little paper in his hands deserves a wider circulation. Friends of the Lord, and of the welfare of the children and youth, you are invited to give the Instructor a good circulation. Please send it far and near, and let the children have the words of life and salvation.
Brethren and sisters, one and all, our publications must be sustained. It shall be our first business to make them, as far as possible, what they should be. And nothing shall prevent us in our efforts. Give us your confidence, and your patronage, and, with the blessing of God, we hope to see our periodicals wielding a salutary and extensive influence upon the people. JAMES WHITE.
A New Work.
By James White
“THE SABBATH AND THE SUNDAY.”—This is the title of a work by Eld. A. H. Lewis, of the Seventh-day Baptists. The appearance of the work is fine. Bro. Lewis is an ardent advocate of the Lord’s Sabbath, and has, doubtless, handled the subject ably and well. We have not been able as yet to give the book a careful reading. At some future time, we may speak more fully. We are pleased with what we have read, especially the candid manner in which the author speaks of the position and work of Seventh-day Adventists. Price, $1.25. Address A. H. Lewis, Alfred Center, N. Y.
J. W.
Genoa, Mich.
By Editor
We are happy to announce that this church has added its name to the list of those who have taken the commendable step of forming themselves into a Missionary Society for the more effectual circulation of works on present truth. They have adopted a Constitution and By-laws, in which they declare the object of their organization to be, “the judicious circulation of the publications of the S. D. A. Publishing Association.” They have appointed all necessary officers, and seem to be ready for effectual action. May abundant success attend their zealous efforts.
Note from Bro. Steward.
By T. M. Steward
I FEEL very thankful for what the Lord has done for me the past season. I'll praise him for his goodness, and try to be more faithful in the future than I have been in the past. May the Lord help me. I have had a dear good brother, R. F. Andrews, as a fellow-laborer. May our hearts be knit together, and our interests be one in the great work. I earnestly desire a thorough conversion to this work. Our time is short. The end is near. Probation will soon end. May the Lord help me to make thorough work. “To them who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory, and honor, and immortality—eternal life.” Pray for me, dear brethren and sisters.
Yours striving for eternal life, T. M. STEWARD.
Note from Bro. Matteson.
By John Matteson
I have labored in Denmark, Wis., about three weeks, and held twenty-five meetings. I found five in this place keeping the Sabbath. Seven more have become interested in salvation, and commenced observing the Sabbath of the Lord. Three were baptized.
JOHN MATTESON.
Dec. 20, 1870.
Convinced by Reading.
By T. M. Steward
I HAVE just commenced a course of lectures in Serena, Ill., with good interest. Near here I found a man, a blacksmith by trade, who has kept the Sabbath for two years, having embraced the truth from reading. He had taken the REVIEW, but had never heard any preaching. T. M. STEWARD.
Pontiac, Illinois.
Bro. J. W. MARSH writes from Pontiac, Ill., that there are a sufficient number of Sabbath-keepers there to maintain meetings. They have organized, so far as they can, without a minister. They report a good interest in the place to hear the truth, and call for help.
Request for Post-Office Address of Brother Brooks
By John Nevins Andrews
Will Bro. E. S. Brooks, of California, give me his post-office address? J. N. ANDREWS. Rochester, N. Y.
Change of Post Office Address Notice
By I. Sanborn
My P. O. address for the present is Twin Grove, Green Co., Wis. I. SANBORN.
Appointments for Monthly and Quarterly Meetings
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
The next monthly meeting for Western New York, will be held at Parma, the second Sabbath and first-day in January. Teams will be at Adams Basin at the noon train from the East, and at Brockport at the 4:30 train from the West. S. B. Craig.
Our next monthly meeting will be held at Orleans, Mich., Dec. 31, 1870, and Jan. 1, 1871. S. H. King.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the brethren of Poy Sippi, Wis., in quarterly meeting, Sabbath and Sunday, January 7 and 8, 1871. John Matteson.
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Key to Prophetic Chart. The symbols of Daniel and John explained, and the periods determined. 10 cts.
The Position and Work of the True People of God under the Third Angel's Message. By W. H. Littlejohn. 10 cts.
An Appeal to the Baptists, from the Seventh-day Baptists, for the Restoration of the Bible Sabbath. 5 cts.
Milton on the State of the Dead. 5 cts.
Three-Cent Tracts: The Second Advent—The Millennium—The Kingdom—The Law and the Gospel—The Seventh Part of Time—Much in Little—The Sin of Witchcraft—Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts—Celestial Railroad—Scripture References.
Two-Cent Tracts: The Sufferings of Christ—Seven Reasons for Sunday-Keeping Examined—Who Changed the Sabbath?—Sabbath by Elihu—The Rich Man and Lazarus—Institution of the Sabbath—Popular Objections to the Resurrection of the Body—Positive Institutions.
One-Cent Tracts: Appeal on Immortality—Brief Thoughts on Immortality—Thoughts for the Candid—Judson on Dress—Personality of God—Sign of the Day of God—Time Lost; Old and New Style—The Two Laws—What is Truth?
Half-Cent Tracts: God's Answers to Man's Excuses for not Keeping His Sabbath—The Heavenly Meeting—Some Features of our Times—Which Day do You Keep, and Why?
CHARTS: The Prophetic and Law of God Charts, the size used by our preachers; varnished and mounted, each $2.00.
The two Charts, on cloth, by mail, with Key, without rollers, $2.50.