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Publication Department.

By Editor

Buy the truth, and sell it not. Prov. xxiii, 23.

The Publishing Association.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association was incorporated in Battle Creek, Mich., May 3, 1861. Its object is to issue “periodicals, books, tracts, documents, and other publications, calculated to impart instruction on Bible truth, especially the fulfillment of prophecy, the commandments of God, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.” Its capital stock is raised by shares at $10 each; and every shareholder is entitled to one vote in all the deliberations of the Association, for every share that he or she may hold. The Association has now a large and well-furnished Office of publication, established in Battle Creek, Mich., and employs two steam power presses in carrying on its business. A meeting of the stockholders is held each year, at which a board of trustees is elected to manage its business, and editors chosen to conduct its periodicals, till the ensuing meeting. All persons employed in the publishing department, are engaged at stipulated wages, and all profits accruing from the business, are strictly applied by the Association to the carrying out of the object of its formation, and to its charitable uses and purposes. All lovers of truth, who “keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus,” are still invited to take shares in the Association, and have a voice in all its deliberations.

The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald

Is a large sixteen-page religious family paper, issued weekly by the S. D. A. Pub. Association, and devoted to an earnest investigation of all Bible questions. It is designed to be an exponent of momentous and solemn truths pertaining to the present time, some of which are set forth by no other periodical in the land. The fulfillment of prophecy, the second personal advent of the Saviour as an event now near at hand, immortality through Christ alone, a change of heart through the operation of the Holy Spirit, the observance of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, the divinity and mediatorial work of Christ, and the development of a holy character by obedience to the perfect and holy law of God, as embodied in the decalogue, are among its special themes. And while it will endeavor to present impartially both sides of all important questions, it has a definite theory to teach, and hence will not devote its space to an indiscriminate and aimless mass of conflicting sentiments and views.

Regular price, $3.00 per year, or $1.50 for a volume of 26 numbers. On trial for six months $1.00. No subscriptions taken for less than six months. To the worthy poor—free, by their reporting themselves and requesting its continuance, once in six months. The friends of the Review are invited to earnest and unceasing efforts to extend its circulation.

The Youth’s Instructor

Is a monthly sheet, published as above, and designed to be to the youth and children what the Review and Herald is to those of riper years. You who wish to see your children instructed in the great truths which so interest you, will here find a sheet in which these things are set forth in a plain and interesting manner, free from the popular fables and errors of the age. It should not only visit regularly every youth and child who professes to be a follower of Jesus, but should be taken and read in every Sabbath-keeping family. Don’t forget the children. See that they have the Instructor. Terms, 50 cts. per year in advance.

The Health Reformer.

This is the title of a monthly health journal, “devoted to an exposition of the laws of our being, and the application of those laws in the preservation of health and the treatment of disease.” It is an earnest advocate of the true philosophy of life, the only rational method of treating disease, and the best means of preserving health. Practical instructions will be given from month to month relative to water, air, light, food, sleep, rest, recreation, &c. Health, its recovery and preservation, is a subject of world-wide interest, whatever may be a person’s tenets in other respects; and to this the Reformer will be exclusively devoted. Edited by H. S. Lay, M. D., Managing Physician of the Health-Reform Institute. Terms $1.00 in advance for a volume of twelve numbers. Address Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich.

The Sabbath Question

Is becoming a theme of wide-spread and absorbing interest. To those who wish to give the subject a thorough investigation, we recommend the History of the Sabbath. As a work setting forth a connected Bible view of the Sabbath question, its history since the

Christian era, and the different steps by which the human institution of the first day of the week has usurped the place of the Bible institution of the seventh day, it is unsurpassed by any publication extant. Between two and three hundred quotations from history are given, to each of which is appended a full reference to the authority from which it is taken. It is replete with facts and arguments which challenge denial or refutation. Other works on this subject, from the penny tract to the largest size pamphlet, will be found noticed in our book list. There is no other Bible subject upon which a more extensive misunderstanding exists, than upon the Sabbath question. Circulate the books, and spread abroad the light on this subject.

The Second Advent.

The works upon this important subject to which we would call especial attention, are, The Prophecy of Daniel, The Sanctuary and 2300 Days, and The Three Messages of Rev. xiv. The first gives an exposition of the plain and thrilling prophecies of Daniel ii, vii, and viii, showing from the course of empire that the God of Heaven is about to set up his kingdom. The Sanctuary question is the great central subject of the plan of salvation, and yet there are but few, comparatively, who have any acquaintance with it. It gives a new interest to a great part of the Bible, leads to an intelligent view of the position and work of Christ as our great High Priest in Heaven, completely explains the past Advent movement, and shows clearly our position in prophecy and the world’s history. The three messages bring to view present duty, and future peril. All should read these books, and ponder well their teaching.

Immortality through Christ alone.

We call the special attention of the reader to the subjects of the nature of man, his condition in death, and the destiny of the wicked. More than ordinary importance attaches to these subjects, at the present time. We would confidently recommend to all a thorough reading of the work by H. H. Dobney entitled, Future Punishment, as advertised in our book list. The reader will find it a work exhaustive in its investigations, and remarkable for its candor, and the strength and clearness of its reasoning. Which? Mortal or Immortal? is a lower-priced and more-condensed work on the same subjects. While “The End of the Wicked,” and the one, two and three cent tracts may be found sufficient to awaken interest with those who would not commence with larger works.

Packages of Tracts.

For the convenience of those who may wish to purchase books for general circulation, we have put up assorted packages of tracts in two sizes, which we will send post-paid at 50c., and $1.00, respectively.

The 50c. package contains Sabbath Tracts Nos. 1, 2, and 3, End of Wicked, Mark of Beast, Sin of Witchcraft, Objections to Second Advent, answered, Death and Burial, Positive Institutions, Much in Little, Truth, Preach the Word, Law by Wesley, and Miscellany.

The $1.00 package contains The Three Messages, Which? Mortal or Immortal? Prophecy of Daniel, Saints’ Inheritance, Signs of Times, Seven Trumpets, Celestial R. R., Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts, Scripture References, Wicked Dead, Sabbath by Elihu, Infidelity and Spiritualism, War and Sealing, Who Changed Sabbath, Seven Reasons for Sunday-keeping Examined, Institution of Sabbath, Thoughts for the Candid, Appeal to men of Reason, Personality of God, Seven Seals, and Time Lost.

Those who order these packages, save their postage. We cannot too strongly urge upon all the circulation of our publications, books and papers. Many, now rejoicing in the truth, can attribute their first interest in these things to these silent preachers; while in some instances they have opened the way for the formation of well established and flourishing churches.

Our Book List.

—THOUGHTS ON THE REVELATION, a volume of 328 pages, containing the entire text of the book of Revelation, with Thoughts Critical and Practical on the same. A new and harmonious interpretation of the prophecy. Cloth, $1.00, weight 12 oz.

—THE HISTORY OF THE SABBATH, and First Day of the Week, showing the Bible Record of the Sabbath, and the manner in which it has been supplanted by the Heathen Festival of the Sun. pp. 242. Cloth, 60c., weight 12 oz.

—FUTURE PUNISHMENT, by H. H. Dobney, a Baptist Minister of England. An elaborate argument on the destiny of the wicked; with an Appendix containing “The State of the Dead,” by John Milton. Cloth, 75c., 16 oz.

—SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. I; or, the Great Controversy between the forces of Christ and Satan, as shown in Vision. pp. 219. Cloth, 50c., 8 oz.

—SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. II; or the Experience and Views of E. G. White, with Incidents that have occurred in connection with the Third Angel’s Message. pp. 300. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz. Volumes I & II bound in one book, $1.00, 12 oz.

—SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. III; or, Facts of Faith in connection with the history of holy Men of Old, as shown in Vision. pp. 304. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz.

—SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. IV; or Facts of Faith continued, and Testimonies for the Church. pp. 220. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz.

—SABBATH READINGS; or, Moral and Religious Stories for the Young, from which the popular errors of the age are carefully excluded. pp. 400. In one volume, cloth, 60c., 8 oz. In five pamphlets, 40c., 8 oz. In twenty-five tracts, 40c., 8 oz.

—HOW TO LIVE, treating on Disease and its Causes, and all subjects connected with healthful living. An important work. pp. 400. Cloth $1.00, 12 oz. In pamphlet form, 75c., 10 oz.

—APPEAL TO THE YOUTH: The Sickness and Death of H. N. White; with his Mother’s Letters. Excellent instructions for both youth and parents. Cloth, 40c., 8 oz. Paper, 20c., 2 oz. Without likeness, 10c., 2 oz.

—THE BIBLE FROM HEAVEN; or, a Dissertation on the Evidence of Christianity. 30c., 5 oz.

—BOTH SIDES: A series of articles from T. M. Preble, on the Sabbath and Law. Reviewed. 20c., 4 oz.

—THE MINISTRATION OF ANGELS, and the Origin, History and Destiny of Satan. This is a new and interesting work; being a clear and forcible argument, and showing all that the title imports. 20c., 4 oz.

—SANCTIFICATION, or Living Holiness. Many common mistakes on this important subject, corrected. One of the best works ever published on this subject. 15c., 4 oz.

—THE THREE MESSAGES of Rev. xiv, especially the Third Angel’s Message, and Two-horned Beast. 15c., 4 oz.

—THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL; or, Immortality the Gift of God, and the State of Man in Death. 15c., 4 oz.

—WHICH? MORTAL, OR IMMORTAL? or, An Inquiry into the Present Constitution and Future Condition of Man. Third Edition. 15c., 4 oz.

—MODERN SPIRITUALISM: Its Nature and Tendency. The Heresy condemned from the mouths of its own advocates. Third edition, revised and enlarged. 20c., 5 oz.

—THE KINGDOM OF GOD: The Time and Manner of its Establishment. A Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come. 15c., 4 oz.

—MIRACULOUS POWERS. The Scripture testimony on the Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts, illustrated by Narratives of Incidents that have transpired all through the Gospel Dispensation. 15c., 4 oz.

—APPEAL TO MOTHERS, on the Great Cause of the physical, mental, and moral, ruin of many of the Children of our time. 10c., 2 oz.

—REVIEW OF SEYMOUR. His fifty “Unanswerable Questions” on the Sabbath Question. Answered. 10c., 3 oz.

—THE PROPHECY OF DANIEL. An Exposition of the Prophecy of the Four Kingdoms, the Sanctuary and the 2300 Days, Dan. ii, vii, & viii. 10c., 3 oz.

—THE SAINTS’ INHERITANCE, shown to be the kingdom under the whole heaven, in the Earth made New. 10c., 3 oz.

—SIGNS OF THE TIMES, in the Moral, Physical, and Political Worlds, showing that the Coming of Christ is at the Door. 10c., 3 oz.

—THE LAW OF GOD, its Observance from Creation, its Immutability and Perpetuity, proved from the testimony of the Old and New Testaments. 10c., 3 oz.

—VINDICATION OF THE TRUE SABBATH, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church to Hayti; with a Narrative of the Author’s Personal Experience, of thrilling interest. 10c., 3 oz.

—REVIEW OF SPRINGER, on the Sabbath and Law. 10c., 3 oz.

—BAPTISM, Its Nature, Subjects, & Design. 10c., 3 oz.

—THE COMMANDMENT to Restore and Build Jerusalem. A conclusive argument that it is to be dated from the 7th year of Artaxerxes, B. C. 457. Just the book for these days of wild conjecture on the prophetic periods. 10c., 2 oz.

—THE SEVEN TRUMPETS: An Exposition of Revelation viii and ix. A New Edition, thoroughly revised and enlarged. 10c., 2 oz.

—KEY TO THE CHART. An Explanation of all the symbols illustrated upon the Prophetic Chart. 10c., 2 oz.

—THE SANCTUARY, and 2300 Days of Daniel viii, 14; its Cleansing and the time of its accomplishment. 10c., 2 oz.

—THE CELESTIAL RAILROAD, a most happy exposure of the inconsistencies of popular religion. A new edition revised, and adapted to the present time. 5c., 1 oz.

—THE SABBATH OF THE LORD: A Discourse by J. M. Aldrich. 5c., 2 oz.

—THE END OF THE WICKED. 5c., 1 oz.

—MATTHEW XXIV: A Brief Exposition of the Chapter, showing that Christ is at the Door. 5c., 2 oz.

—MARK OF THE BEAST, and Seal of the Living God; showing how we may avoid the one, and secure the other. 5c., 1 oz.

—THE SABBATIC INSTITUTION, and Two Laws; showing when the Sabbath was Instituted, and the plain distinction between the Moral and Ceremonial Laws. 5c., 1 oz.

—BIBLE STUDENT’S ASSISTANT: A compend of Scripture References on Important Subjects. 5c., 1 oz.

—AN APPEAL for the Restoration of the Sabbath: An Address from the Seventh-day to the First-day Baptists. 5c., 1 oz.

—REVIEW OF FILLIO, on the Sabbath Question. 5c., 1 oz.

—MILTON on the State of the Dead. 5c., 1 oz.

—EXPERIENCE of F. G. Brown on Second Advent. 5c., 1 oz.

—SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE, An Address, &c., 5c., 1 oz.

—THE SECOND ADVENT: Sixteen Short Answers to Sixteen Common Objections. 4c., 1 oz.

—SAMUEL AND THE WITCH OF ENDOR; an exposition of this remarkable portion of Scripture, showing the state of the dead, and the sin of witchcraft. 4c., 1 oz.

Tracts in Other Languages.

—LIV OG DØD: “Life and Death;” a work in Danish, on the Nature of Man, the Saints’ Inheritance, and the Destiny of the Wicked. 280 pp., paper cover, 40c., weight 12 oz.

—THE BIBLE STUDENT’S ASSISTANT, in Danish. A work on the plan of the Assistant in English, containing scripture references on a variety of subjects, adapted to the Danish Bible. 5c., 1 oz.

—FORTY QUESTIONS ON IMMORTALITY, in Danish. 2c., 1 oz.

—THE SABBATH, Its Nature and Obligation, in German. 10c., 2 oz. The Sabbath, in Holland. 5c., 1 oz. In French. 5c., 1 oz. In Danish 10c., 1 oz.

—AN EXPOSITION of Dan. ii and vii, in French. 5c., 1 oz.

One-Cent Tracts.

—THE SEVEN SEALS: An Exposition of Rev. vi.

—THE TWO LAWS. The Distinction shown between them.

—PERSONALITY OF GOD. A popular error disproved.

—THE LAW of God, the Ten Commandments by John Wesley.

—APPEAL to Men of Reason on Immortality.

—THOUGHTS for the Candid on the Nature of Man.

—STATE OF THE DEAD, Brief Thoughts. Author unknown.

—TIME LOST; or Old and New Style Explained.

—WHAT IS TRUTH? A series of Questions and Answers relative to the subject of Immortality.

—THE HEAVENLY MEETING; a thrilling rhapsody on the joy of the saint as he first meets his Saviour and the heavenly host.

Two-Cent Tracts.

—GEOLOGY AND THE BIBLE; or a Pre-Adamic age of our world doubtful; showing that the true claims of Geology are against Bible facts.

—SUNDAY-KEEPING. The reasons for it examined and refuted.

—THE SABBATH: The time of its Institution.

—THE SABBATH: A stirring Argument by Elihu.

—INFIDELITY and Spiritualism, shown to be of like character.

—WAR and the Sealing, an Exposition of Rev. vii.

—WHO CHANGED the Sabbath? Roman Catholic Testimony.

—PREACH THE WORD: An Argument for the Sabbath.

—DEATH AND BURIAL; or, Scriptural Baptism.

—TRUTH.

—POSITIVE INSTITUTIONS; their Nature and Claims.

Three-Cent Tracts.

—MUCH IN LITTLE: A Collection of Choice Extracts on eternal misery.

—THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY, popular objections to this scriptural doctrine briefly considered. This thorough little treatise removes in a masterly manner the difficulties supposed to lie in the way of the resurrection of the identical matter that goes into the grave.

—THE LAW of God, By H. H. DOBNEY, England.

—JUDSON’S LETTER ON DRESS: An appeal to the female members of the Christian churches of the United States.

—SCRIPTURE REFERENCES. Same as B. S. Assistant without cover.

—MARK of the Beast, and Seal of the Living God.

—SPIRITUAL GIFTS: An Argument to show that the Gifts set in the Church, 1 Cor. xii, Eph. iv, &c., were to continue to the end of time.

—THE WICKED DEAD: A thorough and Scriptural Exposition of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.

Charts.

—THE LAW OF GOD on a Chart of a size to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00.

—THE PROPHECIES of Daniel and John, Illustrated upon a Chart, to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00. The two Charts with Key, $4.00. The two printed on cloth, with Key, $3.00. The two on cloth without rollers, by mail, postpaid, $2.75.

—SMALL CHART. A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John, on paper 20 by 25 inches. Price 15c. by mail, postpaid.

Postage.

The law requires the prepayment of postage on books as follows: Bound Books, four cents for each four ounces or fractional part thereof; Pamphlets and Tracts, two cents for each four ounces or fractional part thereof. In the foregoing list, the weight of each book is given in connection with the price; and all who order books can estimate the amount of postage required, which should invariably be sent with the order, in addition to the price of the books. Thus, two 2 oz. books can be sent for the same postage as one; or four 1 oz. books for the same postage as one, two or three of the same kind and so on.

Address.

All communications in reference to the Publishing Association, the Review, Instructor, and any of the foregoing books, should be addressed to J. M. Aldrich, Battle Creek, Mich. All business pertaining to the Health Reform Institute, or Health Reformer, should be addressed to Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich.

Form of Bequest.

Important bequests are frequently lost to the Association through informality. Those who wish to will property to the Association to be devoted to the spread of the truth, should adopt the following form of bequest:

“I bequeath to my executor (or executors) the sum of —— dollars in trust, to pay the same in —— days after my decease, to the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, located in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, to be applied by the Trustees of that Corporation, to its charitable uses and purposes.”

Three witnesses should state that the testator declared this to be his last will and testament, and that they signed it at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other.

Obituary Notices.

By Daniel T. Bourdeau

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

DIED, of effluvium of the heart, at Richford, Vt., April 7, 1868, after a severe sickness of forty-two days. Sr. Lorena Stone, wife of our dearly beloved Bro. Elder Albert Stone, aged 65 years.

Sr. Stone was born January 16, 1803. At the age of sixteen she experienced religion and joined the Congregationalist church at East Berkshire, Vt. Four years later, receiving further light on baptism, she joined the Baptists, with whom she remained until 1844, when, in consequence of receiving the Advent doctrine, the Baptists dropped her name from their records. She was deeply interested in the Advent doctrine from the time of its first proclamation in Vermont, and tried to keep the Sabbath 15 years.

In speaking further on her character and closing experience, Bro. Stone says, “She was a good mother, and a faithful wife, and exhibited patience, reconciliation, peace and hope in her extreme sickness; and at times a moderate degree of joy. In two or three instances she broke out in singing a verse of some of her favorite hymns, such as, ‘When I can read my title clear,’ etc., and, ‘There is a land of pure delight,’ etc. Her death was easy. Seven children are left to mourn. By special request of the children, I add the following, which is true to the letter:

“She has labored with much earnestness to guard the morals of her children, and to instill into their minds the love and practice of religion.

“God has removed my highest and best earthly treasure; yet by his grace, I complain not.”

As this venerable and much-esteemed brother has been instrumental in comforting many, may he now be sustained in this his great affliction, by Him who knoweth our frame, remembereth that we are dust, numbers the hairs of our heads, and much more our trials; and who knows best the anguish and pangs of every heart, and is the best prepared to administer comfort and relief. He and his dear children have our prayers and sympathy.

The funeral sermon was preached by the writer on the subject of the resurrection, in the Congregationalist meeting-house of East Berkshire, before a large circle of mourners, and a number of brethren and sisters who accompanied us to this place. Text. “Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth: they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” John x, 28, 29.

D. T. BOURDEAU.

HABIT.—

“I trust everything under God,” said Lord Brougham, “to habit, upon which, in all ages, the lawgiver, as well as the school-master, has mainly placed his reliance; habit, which makes everything easy, and casts all difficulties upon a deviation from a wonted course. Make sobriety a habit and intemperance will be hateful;—make prudence a habit, and reckless profligacy will be as contrary to the child, grown or adult, as the most atrocious crimes are to any of your lordships. Give a child the habit of sacredly respecting the property of others; of scrupulously abstaining from all acts of improvidence which can involve him in distress, and he will just as likely think of rushing into an element in which he cannot breathe, as of lying, or cheating, or stealing.”

H. C. MILLER

By H. C. MILLER

Testimony No. 14.

As I read it, I thought, Where is the people so blessed as this people, with whom is the counsel of the Lord? How humble we ought to be before the Lord that his Spirit may still speak to us, and counsel us, and direct us. And as I read the reproof therein, the words of the apostle came to my mind, “There is none righteous, no, not one. There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.” Rom. iii, 10–12. How soon would we perish where no vision is! Praise God that he has those through whom we may be warned, by whose testimony we may walk.

While the rod is laid upon one member I want to bow beneath it with that one. I do not wish this to be my position, that when correction comes to others I shall be quick to smite too, but remembering that,

“If strength be but human, How weak were we all,”

ask of the Lord strength to not fall where others fall, but meekly to follow that guiding hand that leads safely through this tangled, dreary wild of sin and temptation, to the undefiled city, the peaceful home above.

H. C. MILLER

Monthly Meeting at Topsham, Me.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

THIS meeting was held April 25 and 26. Only a few were in from abroad. This is not as it should be; it indicates a lack of interest. The Portland church has never manifested much interest in sustaining these Monthly Meetings.

Notwithstanding this, I met a larger number in the meetings than I had expected. There seems to be an excellent interest here among outsiders. Quite a number have come into the truth of late, some very good ones, who are a help to the church. With labor, many more might be brought in. Some are slow to live out the health and dress reforms. They need help on these points.

I enjoyed good liberty in presenting the word during the meetings, and it seemed to find a place in the hearts of those who heard. May God bless the people and build them up. D. M. CANRIGHT.

AT REST.

“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”

Oh! weary heart, upon life's rugged mountains, Where trembling feet but slowly find their way, Searching for shady grot or cooling fountains, Where quiet waters in the silence stray; Fainting with cares, bowed with life's weary trial, Weak with the contest of temptation's night, God is thy refuge, fear not his denial, But trust thyself to his strong arm of might.

In silence underneath and all about thee, By restful hands a sure foundation laid; No fear from clouds within or storms without thee, His love a mighty refuge stands arrayed. The eternal God is thine in every hour, Thou shalt his strength divine and glory see; Be filled with grace above all human power, Wherewith he sets his own beloved free.

Oh! then, if on the highway thou shalt weary, And find no grateful shade in which to rest, The trees too far, the path so long and dreary, Bethink thee how his children may be blest; How all the day his tender love doth cover, And makes each soul beside him safely dwell, Till earthly days and nights, alike are over, And hearts no more their weary wanderings tell.

—Methodist.

Anticipations of an Aged Pilgrim.

By Jonathan Chase

BRO. SMITH: As my heart is cheered with intelligence from the brethren and sisters, I would let them know that I am still striving to overcome my sins, by trying to do the will of my Heavenly Father. I find some trials and temptations on the way, but I am not discouraged. No; I believe that if we keep humble, and live as we should live before the Lord, our light afflictions, which are but for a little while, will work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. We may expect that if we live godly in Christ Jesus, we shall have some persecution and trials; but I believe the grace of God is sufficient, and will carry us through, if we put our trust in him. I can truly say that my pathway, as I am traveling and trying to gain the saints' inheritance, does grow brighter, and my faith increases, and my prospect looks clearer in respect to the crown that is laid up for the overcomer at the end of the race. Blessed be God, brethren, I expect to have the crown by and by. I am trying to live for it, and, if faithful, I shall get it, and wear it forever. This may be the last I shall write. I am getting advanced in years, and shall soon be done with this world as it now is; but when it is renewed, I want a place in the kingdom of God, whose kingdom and dominion and greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven will be the abode of the saints forever and ever. Pray for me that I may meet you there.

In hope of eternal life in the kingdom of God.

JONATHAN CHASE.

Columbia Co., Wis., April 27, 1868.

TRIALS NEEDED.—

Who is there that does not know that there is a joy higher and more stately, than is known to our ordinary experience? There are some natures, that only tempests can bring out. I recollect being strongly impressed, on reading the account of an old castle in Germany, with two towers that stood up mighty and far apart, between which an old baron stretched large wires, thus making a huge aeolian harp. There were the wires suspended, and the summer breezes played through them; but there was no vibration. Common winds, not having power enough to move them, split, and went through them without a whistle. But when there came along great tempest winds, and the forests rocked, and the heaven was black, then these winds, with giant touch, swept through the wires, which began to ring, and roar, and pour out terrific melodies. And so God stretches cords in the human soul, and ordinary influences do not make them vibrate; but now and then great tempests sweep through them, and men are conscious that tones are produced in them, which could not have been produced except by some such handling as that. —Selected.

Contempt of God's Authority

The worst thing that can be found in all the sins that ever were committed is the contempt of God's authority. Now there is as much contempt of the authority of the great God in the commission of little sins as there is in the commission of great sins.

Neither Proud Flesh Nor Dead Flesh

BELIEVERS should be neither proud flesh nor dead flesh.

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