"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."
From Sister Green.
BRO. WHITE: I feel it a duty to write a few lines for the Review. In the summer of 1854 the Lord was pleased to show me the light on the Sabbath, and incline my heart to receive it. In a little more than a year thereafter, I attended a conference, where the misdoings of those engaged in publishing the Review were set forth, and a resolution passed to the effect to have no more to do with it, or at least toward supporting it. The sisters were allowed the privilege of voting, and I voted in favor of the resolution. Naught but a sense of duty, would move me to refer to this, for now I want the Review, and as I expect to pay for it, I may be considered as doing something toward supporting it, consequently going contrary to that resolution. After that conference, distracting doctrines came in, (perhaps I should say before the conference, else it would not have been conducted in the manner it was, but I had not felt them before,) and I became so perplexed that I did not know what to believe. We finally gave up the Review, but I could not give up the Sabbath. No, I clung to that, as a drowning man will cling to a support, although many times I felt strongly tempted to give it up, for I knew that resting on the Sabbath alone would not save me. A great many times I started and strove to break the fetters that bound me, but soon sank back to coldness and darkness. If I turned to the light of the Review, the things I had heard would come to mind; if I turned to any other Advent paper, I feared to trust them, for I felt that all was not right; if I turned to the Bible, there was, as it were, a thick cloud between it and me, and if I tried to look to God it seemed as tho' my sins had made an impassable gulf between us. Was I not in a pitiable condition? I was truly, but the Lord had compassion on unworthy me. This spring a circumstance occurred that started me out anew, and now I feel to thank God that he has heard my prayers and
bridged over that awful gulf my sins had made, has taken the cloud from over the Bible, and has blest me far more than I deserve. Still I have to mourn my unfaithfulness. I find the cross very heavy, but I never felt such a disposition to take God at his word, and walk out upon his promises as now. I do hope and trust he will keep my feet from slipping, and enable me to run with patience the race set before me. Why should we weary when the race is so short, and the end even now in sight. I feel that I have done wrong, very very often, and sometimes hurt the feelings of those who would do me good, but I hope if this meets the eye of any such, they will forgive me, and pray for me, that I may prove faithful to the end.
JULIA E. GREEN.
Hebron, Wis. Aug. 3d. 1863.
Note from Bro. Clarke.
By Joseph Clarke
BRO. WHITE : The meeting at Gilboa, Aug. 8, 9, was very good. There is an increasing interest felt in these meetings, in which all have opportunity to give in their testimony. The fact is, the church must work if she would live; and the work of making a meeting interesting and profitable, has been considered here as belonging to the ministry, almost wholly so. But when the church gets into a position where she can send her ministry into the field, and having developed within herself such gifts as the apostle enumerates for the edification and strengthening of its members, then may we look for prosperity.
Then when the body is perfected, all will move in harmony, and with power. May such a time not be far distant, when Satan will be wholly shut out of our hearts and assemblies.
JOSEPH CLARKE.
How long shall thy servants wait?
By Frances Williams
How long, O Lord! shall thy servants wait?
How long will it be ere they'll enter that gate?
Ere they shall behold in that city so fair
The joy of their hearts, and the theme of their prayer?
How long will it be ere their toil shall end?
Ere the thoughts of bright home in reality blend?
How long will it be ere they shall behold,
The gates made of pearl, and streets paved with gold?
How long will it be ere a crown each shall wear,
And in that bright land palms of victory bear?
Lord hasten the time when thy Kingdom shall come,
That all weary pilgrims may there find a home.
Frances Williams.Shell Rock, Butler Co. Iowa.
MARY F. MAXSON
By Mary F. Maxson
From Sister Maxson.
Bro. White: I take great pleasure in reading, or rather studying our books, and am determined to become so thoroughly acquainted with all the doctrines that we advocate, that I can confute the arguments of opposers, and present the glorious truth with clearness and simplicity to those who are not interested in it.
I believe it a duty we owe to God, and his truth, to be able, at all times, to give a reason for believing as we do, and to substantiate our faith, by a "thus saith the Lord." How brightly the truth shines. It is indeed a light to guide us through these perilous times. Would that all could see its beauty, and become savingly acquainted with it.
The few weeks that I have been trying to obey it, have been the happiest of my life, and I am determined by the assisting grace of God, to devote my all to him. How anxious I am for God's cause to triumph; and triumph it must and will. My whole heart and interests are bound up in it, and I feel that we—the individual members of the "little flock"—should stretch every nerve, make any, and every sacrifice for its advancement.
The little church here are trying to aid in this dear cause, and consider it a privilege and pleasure to give to God. We sympathize with those upon whom the burden of the work is laid, and think we appreciate their labor and sacrifice. May God bless and reward you all. Your sister in present truth.
MARY F. MAXSON
Adams Centre, N. Y.
J. M. FOSTER
By J. M. Foster
From Bro. Foster.
BRO. WHITE: It is with pleasure that I pen a few lines at this time in favor of the truth of the third angel's message. I believe I have a love for the truth of God. I feel to bless his holy name for what he has done for me and mine. As a little church here in Allegan, we are trying to live out the truth, and get ready for the gathering storm which is soon to burst upon a wicked world in all its unmingled fury. Oh how unprepared they will be! but God's little flock will be waiting for him. I desire to be among the remnant of God's people.
Yours striving for the unity of the faith.
J. M. FOSTER
Allegan, Mich.
Pressing Toward the Mark
By Eunice Church
From Sister Church.
BRO. WHITE: I have many times taken up my pen to write a few words to the dear brethren and sisters in the present truth, but feeling my inability, have laid it down, until I began to feel that I was ashamed of the talent which the Lord has given me. I do not wish to be like the slothful servant that hid his Lord's money, but I do desire to improve upon what is given me, that when our blessed Lord shall come he may receive his own with usury.
Three years ago last winter I first heard Bro. Ingraham proclaim the precious truths of the third angel's message. I was a believer in all the commandments of God before, but have since seen the necessity of striving to live out the truth as I never did before. I am now striving to overcome all my faults, that I may be enabled to stand when Jesus comes to make up his jewels. I could never endure the thought of being left out. I feel that no sacrifice that God requires of us is too great. If we deny ourselves of all that he requires of us, it is very little in comparison with what Jesus has done for us. If we are not willing to suffer with him, we shall never be worthy to reign with him. Then let us leave the things that are behind, and press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
We have just received, through the Review, the report from the Minnesota Conference. My heart says, Praise the Lord for the gifts that are in the church! Praise his holy name that he is ever mindful of his erring children! May the Lord help us to be perfect overcomers. My daily prayer is that I may be willing to receive all the light that God is giving to his people, and may have grace and strength to live it out.
Dear brethren and sisters, be faithful. There is no resting place for the Christian—no time to lose now. You that are bowed down with trials and privations, remember that Jesus knows it all. He knows every sorrow you suffer for his sake. He has been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. When we feel that our lot is hard, let us look at the garden of Gethsemane, the judgment hall, the crown of thorns, and the cross. I believe, if we would compare our sufferings with the sufferings of Jesus, it would always silence our complaints.
I would say to the lonely ones, Cheer up. Jesus is soon coming. O what a meeting that will be to all the dear children of God! There will be no more lonely ones then; no widows nor orphans; and the Lamb will lead us unto living fountains of water, and God will wipe away all tears from our eyes.
EUNICE CHURCH.
Monroe, Wis.
Obituary Notice.
By A. D.; M. T. Love
DIED in Barkwoods, Wis. Aug. 3, 1863, of dysentery, Sarah Frances, youngest child of A. D. and M. T. Love, aged 1 year 4 months and 4 days. We miss our little one, yet we have hope in the promises of God, and know that if we are faithful until the Lord comes, we shall see our little one come forth, clothed in glorious immortality. A. D. & M. T. LOVE.
Aug. 16th. 1863.
Iowa Conference.
THE Iowa Conference will convene for the transaction of business on first-day morning Sept. 20th, at 8 o'clock A. M. at Pilot Grove, formerly known as the Dayton and Richmond church, Washington Co. We hope to see a delegation from every church in the State. Delegates will report the condition of the churches, as to the amount of S. B. funds for the year, number of membership, &c.
Let those who cannot send a delegate send letters. Preaching to begin on Friday, the 18th, at 7 P. M. Bro. Sanborn will be with us. Let all who attend this Conference come full of faith and the Holy Ghost. Let all pray that this may be a great and happy meeting. Those coming from the East will inquire for J. M. Ferguson, or O. Chipman, Richmond. From the North and West, for H. Nicola, Pilot Grove.
B. F. SNOOK.
D. WEAVER.
D. ANDRE. } Conf. Com.
PROVIDENCE permitting, our next quarterly meeting in Monroe will be the last Sabbath and First-day in August.
WM. S. INGRAHAM.
Business Department.
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Appointments.
Ills. and Wis. State Conference.
THE State conference for Illinois, and Wisconsin, will be held at Avon, Rock Co. Wis., the first Sabbath and Sunday in October next. Churches will be represented by delegates, each church sending letters of commendation by their delegates. The balance of tent pledges will be expected. Brethren should come prepared in part to take care of themselves. But let none stay away on this account, as provisions will be made for all the needy. Come one, come all, praying that the Lord will meet with us, and that steps may there be taken for the advancement of present truth.
There will be teams at Brodhead at the arrival of the cars on Sixth-day Oct. 2d., at 4 P. M. to take such as come by R. R.
ISAAC SANBORN.
WM. S. INGRAHAM.
JOSEPH G. WOOD. } Conf. Com.
Vermont Tent.
The Vermont Tent was pitched at Derby Centre, Vt., Friday, Aug. 21, and meetings will continue from two to four weeks or longer as the interest may demand.
D. T. Bourdeau.
A. S. Hutchins.
Illinois Quarterly Meeting at Princeville
By H. C. Blanchard
THE next quarterly meeting of the Seventh-day Adventists in Ill., will be held at Princeville the first Sabbath and Sunday in Sept. which will be the 5th and 6th of the month. Any wishing to attend to the ordinance of baptism will come prepared, as we expect to attend to the ordinance at that time. We cordially invite all the Sabbath-keepers at Elmwood, and vicinity. We invite Bro. R. F. Andrews, or any of the preaching brethren. Come brethren and sisters prepared to stay till the meeting is over, and come in the name of the Lord, praying for the blessing of God upon the meeting. There will be entertainment for those coming from a distance. H. C. BLANCHARD.
Sending Appointments for Review Publication
By Editor
THE Review is made ready for the press on Sunday. Appointments, therefore, designed for any particular paper, should be received as early as evening after the Sabbath preceding the date of the paper. It takes but three or four days for letters to reach us from any part of the field, where there is railroad conveyance. Brn. can therefore easily calculate when their appointments should be sent, in order to appear in the Review, in season to be of any advantage. We think it best for Brn. as far as practicable to give their appointments through the paper. Therefore lay your plans for labor for weeks in advance, and send in notice in season.
LESSONS FOR BIBLE STUDENTS.
By Editor
It was announced in Review of July 14, that the next subject to be taken up for lessons, would be the Three Angels' Messages of Rev. xiv. Since that time, a new edition of the Prophecy of Daniel, Sanctuary, and 2300 Days has been issued. It is therefore thought best to take up this subject next, instead of the Three Messages. This announcement is made that all may have opportunity to furnish themselves with the work before the Lessons are resumed.
Results of the Newport Tent Meeting
FROM a business letter from Bro. Loughborough we learn that about forty have decided to obey the truth, as the result of the tent meeting in Newport, N. H., and that $60, worth of books have been sold.