p. 159 | Review and Herald, Vol. 28, No. 20. (10/16/1866)

Respect to Superiors.

By JAMES SAWYER

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another. Rom, xii, 10. Let nothing be done through strife or vain-glory, but, in lowliness of mind, let each esteem other better than themselves. Phil. ii, 3.

In the above quotations, the importance of a respectful deportment toward others is taught, and from a reference afterward made to the example of Christ, who became obedient to the death of the cross, we may deduce this principle, that an obedience to superiors is admissible, and even necessary.

In both of the above quotations it is implied that some are greater than others, for how could one prefer another in honor, without making him greater, and how can one esteem another better than himself unless he were greater; that is, in his endowments? The gifts of God make him superior. It seems that God has dealt out differently, but to every man his measure, while it is said of the church, that it is one body composed of members which have not the same office. One may by the grace of God, be calculated to prophesy; another may be suitable for the ministry; another may be apt to teach, another to exhort, another to lead, &c. It seems that the Lord has given order in the church.

Some one has aptly remarked thus, in reference to the order of God:

“Order is Heaven’s first law,—and this confessed, Some are and must be, greater than the rest.”

Granting that we have superiors, it may be well for us to regard them as such. Though it is difficult for the carnal mind to yield, and be under government, yet it is often well that it should, for its own good.

In any department of life, little seems to be accomplished without order and system. In a well-regulated household we may always observe order; and if in a small society it is necessary, how much more so in a civil government or a Christian church. What would become of a vessel at sea unless the sailors were always obedient to the officers? Although, at times, orders seem to be questionable, yet it is generally wise, and best to obey, especially while we acknowledge ourselves under instruction. A circumstance will illustrate: A few years since, a young man shipped aboard a whaler, bound for the North Pacific. He soon became sea-sick, and his sickness became almost intolerable. In this state he remained below deck in his watch, until the mate called out for him to come up. He asked him why he remained below. His answer was, that he was sick. The officer, with an oath, said it was a lie, cuffed and kicked him, asserting that it was laziness. The young man did all he could to perform his duties. It was useless to appeal to others for sympathy, and, of course, the captain would have confidence in his mate. He afterward avoided remaining below at the expense of suffering. He also became so feeble that it was thought best to leave him at the first port. No port was soon entered. After a few weeks he began to improve in health. When near Cape Horn, a sperm whale was captured which was worth about $8,000. While some of the sailors were endeavoring to secure the whale, the heavy chain that was attached to the tail of the whale got loosened, ran out into the sea, and dragged the whale downward. Fears were entertained that the great prize was lost, and blame was attached to this young man who had been sick. The captain sprang fiercely toward him, saying, with an oath, that if the whale was lost, he would gullet him. All looked aghast toward the young man, and blamed him because the captain did. The accused went below with a sorrowful heart without replying to either captain or crew. The rope that was attached to the head of the whale held it until the chain was again secured, and the whale saved. Not long after, as the captain was walking the quarter-deck, he went up to this young man that had been sick, and who was then endeavoring to learn to steer the vessel, and addressed him thus, “You are going to be able to steer a vessel.” It was quite a query in the mind of the sailor, and he thought to himself, how can I, who am the lightest person in the vessel, be able to do this? But, sure enough, before the voyage was ended, he who was cuffed and kicked, was called to take charge of the helm in the severest gales, in preference to most of the old seamen. He was often chosen from his watch to steer among icebergs, along dangerous shores, and in going into port.

The vessel was out about six months, when he was chosen steward. He then had access to the captain’s library, and could use his nautical instruments in the study of navigation. Many advantages were given him, because he had been obedient. And if it be for our advantage to serve with fidelity, earthly masters, how much more readily should we esteem and honor those superiors whom God in his providence has placed over us.

JAMES SAWYER.

Report from Bro. Cornell.

By M. E. Cornell

According to an appointment in Review, I met with the friends at Oneida, Sept. 29, 30. Several loads came in from Charlotte, Windsor, and Grand Ledge, so that we had a house full of attentive hearers on the Sabbath. By request, we took up the health question. The strong ground we took appeared to be generally endorsed by the brethren. In the afternoon we gave a short discourse on the subject of Christ's soon coming, and our duty, after which, many good, cheering testimonies were given.

On first-day, the house was crowded to hear a funeral discourse with reference to the death of the daughter of Bro. and Sr. Cole. Much respect and sympathy were shown toward the bereaved parents by their friends and neighbors, while we tried to do our part by showing that their loved one would come again from the land of the enemy.

On my return, having a day to spare, I called at Bennington, where I taught school twenty years ago. I found several very anxious to hear the reasons of our faith, and I could but give them some encouragement that I would give lectures there this fall or winter.

On returning to this place, I found the clergy had been true to their word, that after we were gone they would take up the subjects. This has rather raised the interest, and the truth has gained thereby. The prospect of a good work in Holly is brighter than ever, and we are greatly encouraged. The friends are already talking of building a meeting-house. At present, this bids fair to be a central point in eastern Michigan.

While trying to live and labor temperately, my health is steadily improving, and I feel to take new courage. The Lord is good.

M. E. CORNELL.

Holly, Mich.

Report from Wisconsin.

By R. F. Andrews; I. Sanborn

BRO. WHITE; Pursuant to appointment, Bro. Andrews and myself met with the church of Johnstown Center in Quarterly Meeting. Bro. Andrews did most of the preaching. It had good effect. The brethren and sisters of this church all seem to be more engaged in the good work than ever before. The church numbers about forty members; and at this meeting they re-organized their s. b. pledges, raising their figures about $75.00, making their s. b. for this year $340; which shows that they mean to bring all the tithes into the storehouse of the Lord, that when the Lord opens the windows of Heaven, and pours out the blessing (that is, the refreshing), they may receive a portion of it. See Mal. iii, 10.

The following Sabbath and first-day we spent at Avon. We found the brethren and sisters here mostly trying to let their light shine. We found quite a good interest among their neighbors to know and understand the truth. We spoke to them nine times in all, which we trust the Lord will make profitable unto all that heard. The prospect for the prosperity of the cause in Avon has not been so good for several years before; and we believe, if each brother and sister will only be faithful in love and good works, that God will soon add many to their number. Lord, speed the work, is our prayer.

We are now on our way to Mackford.

R. F. ANDREWS. I. SANBORN.

Oct. 5, 1866.

Tattling.

By S. A. Doud

VERY often have the servants of God counseled us, and read to us the words of our Saviour in Matt. xviii, 15, respecting our duty to each other. Says he, “Moreover, if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone.” Is this our way of treating a matter? When the enemy of our souls acts through his agents, the opposers of the truth, and reports are circulated about some brother or sister, to their injury, do we go first and alone to that one? Or do we rather go to some one else and inquire of them if these things are so? And keep on inquiring, till the whole church is affected, saying, the while, “I don’t believe one word of the matter;” yet keep it going till by chance it gets where it should have gone at first? Let us ask ourselves the question, Do I do my duty as Christ has bidden? He says to us, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” Let us all see to this. Let us, when we hear a report, go first and alone to the injured one, and no further. Never, oh, never! go to the world. Let us as a people fitting ourselves to meet our dear Redeemer, arise above all tattling, leaving all such things for those without the camp.

S. A. Doud.

Tuscola Co., Mich.

Europe’s Colossal Army

A FRENCH paper publishes a carefully prepared table, showing that in times of peace Europe keeps in arms nearly four millions of men, at an annual cost of over six hundred millions of dollars. In fact, thirty-two per cent of the total annual disbursements of Europe are appropriated to the maintenance of this colossal army.

Manners and Morals

Manners may exist without morals, but MORALS never should be without MANNERS.

Obituary Notices.

DIED, Aug. 21, 1866, at Oneida, Eaton Co., Mich., Carrie Bell, daughter of N. B. and E. J. Cole, aged 4 years and 5 months. Bro. and Sr. Cole deeply feel the loss of this their only child, but they mourn not without hope. We tried to comfort the friends with our blessed hope. M. E. CORNELL.

Sleep darling Carrie, sweetly sleep, From pain and sorrow free, Though parents now in anguish weep, We know it's well with thee.

Oh may this blest assurance cheer Each sad and lonely hour, And banish every doubt and fear, Till Christ shall come in power.

Then shall your loved one from the tomb, Spring forth to life again, Forever free from death and gloom, In endless bliss to reign. A. M. A. C.

FELL asleep in Jesus, in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 20, 1866, of a complication of diseases, my beloved sister, Harriet S. Hall, in the 26th year of her age. Her daily walk was that of a consistent Christian, and she calmly fell asleep in hope of a part in the first resurrection. A kind husband, lonely children, and a large circle of relatives and friends, mourn for her. While her death is sad news to us, our sorrow is mingled with the hope of soon meeting her in the land where death can never come. J. D. HULL.

Days of the Week.

By Jos. Clarke.

WEBSTER in his dictionary, defines Sunday thus: “The Christian Sabbath; the first day of the week.” Monday he calls the second day; Tuesday, the third day; Wednesday the fourth; Thursday the fifth; Friday the sixth; and Saturday, the last day of the week.

Mr. Webster does not intimate that there is the least doubt on this point, as he might easily have done, by saying, “supposed to be the first day of the week;” which he does not say.

It may seem unnecessary to call attention to such a point; as Jews, Mahometans, Papists, all number the days of the week alike; all Protestant nations giving the same testimony; yet by some means, this plea is often given by those who wish to justify Sunday observance; that Sunday is probably, or at least possibly, the true seventh day.

But we would ask such persons, why they will thus deny the authority of Dr. Webster, corroborated by the testimony of Papists, Mahometans, and Jews, to a point as to which neither of them could have a shadow of reason for, or temptation to, deception, in clandestinely or openly changing the order of the days of the week.

To properly estimate this subject, it must be borne in mind, that the different nations alluded to above have never been even friendly to each other; Papists have ever hated both Jew and Turk; and Protestants have been the detestation of Jew, Papist, and Mahometans. How then could they unite in changing the order of days of the week? The idea is preposterous. No such change has been made; and consequently they all held the present order from the time of Noah; and he from Adam; and to hold the contrary, is simply absurd.

JOS. CLARKE.

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Report from Bro. Rodman.

By P. C. Rodman

I HAVE held meetings here for over two weeks, giving some twenty discourses in all. The weather has not been so favorable for people to get out, as it is sometimes, yet there has been a good attendance, and they have listened with apparent interest.

Last evening, I closed my meetings to attend to other engagements. I took an expression of the meeting, to know how many were persuaded that the seventh day was the Bible Sabbath, and nearly the whole congregation arose. I then requested all that would try to keep all the commandments, not excepting the fourth, to arise, when twelve or fifteen arose, eight of them beginners in this noblest of works, obeying God.

I see no reason why they, and others, will not hold on to this decision, although there is such strong opposition. If they seek help of the Lord to obey him, he will strengthen them to go on to the end. I hope to return again soon. Till then, may angels watch the truth and keep away the enemy, to the honor of God.

P. C. RODMAN.

Charleston, R. I., Oct. 1, 1866.

To the Ohio Churches.

By JOS. CLARKE

We hope the officers of the several S. B. societies among us, will not forget that the first quarter of the fiscal year in this State expires November 1, 1866; and that it is the duty of our S. B. fund officers to send the money then due, to Bro. John Mears, our State Treasurer, at Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio; and the Quarterly Report of the same to Joseph Clarke, Secretary of Ohio Conference, at Portage, Wood Co., Ohio.

Blanks have been furnished or sent to all the organized churches in Ohio, showing how reports are to be made out. If churches are prompt, and in time in this matter, it will be easy for the Treasurer and Secretary to give satisfaction, but neglect on the part of a single church gives us inconvenience.

JOS. CLARKE, Secretary.

P. S. If any church has failed to get blanks, they can obtain them of me at this place, by mail.

Acknowledgement.

By M. E. CORNELL; A. M. A. CORNELL

To the numerous friends who have so liberally contributed toward our home, we desire to express our humble, grateful acknowledgements.

Be assured that we are truly thankful for your kind favor, and that your generosity is appreciated by us. With this timely aid, we now have a very comfortable and pleasant home nearly paid for. We shall strive to remain ever loyal and true to the precious cause we love, and we shall pray that we may so use the gift, that the givers shall not lose their reward.

M. E. CORNELL, A. M. A. CORNELL.

Appointments.

By N. Fuller; John Nevins Andrews; R. F. Cottrell; John Norton Loughborough

ELD. N. FULLER will, the Lord willing, meet with the churches in Quarterly Meetings as follows:


Olcott,	Oct. 13, 14.
Lancaster,	Nov. 10, 11.
Wheeler,	" 17, 18.
McKean Co.,	Dec. 1, 2.
Farmington,	" 15, 16.
Catlin,	" 22, 23.
Eld. S. B. Whitney, as follows:
Adams' Center,	Oct. 13, 14.
Oswego,	" 27, 28.
Kirkville,	Nov. 17, 18.
Brookfield,	Dec. 1, 2.
Eld. C. O. Taylor, as follows:
Buck's Bridge,	Oct. 27, 28.
Champlain,	Nov. 3, 4.
Middle Grove,	" 17, 18.

NOTE. The ministers and brethren at these meetings will decide the place of the next Quarterly Meeting in the several localities.

N. FULLER, } N. Y. & J. N. ANDREWS, } Pa. Conf. R. F. COTTRELL, } Committee.

PROVIDENCE permitting I will be at Burlington, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, Oct. 20 and 21. Lapeer, Mich., Oct. 27 and 28.

Meeting each day at 10½ A. M. Appointments arranged for further meetings after I get to these places.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

Business Department.

Business Notes.

L S Bristol: Your Instructor is sent regularly to Constantia Center.

M. J. Neff. No.

T M Preble requests us to state that his Post Office is changed from East Weare, N. H., to Dover, N. H.

Stories for the Young Pilgrims

We have received Nos. 1–6, Vol. i, of a series of tracts of 16 pp. each, called “Stories for the Young Pilgrims, original and selected.” The nature of these tracts is sufficiently indicated by their name. For sale by the Advent Christian Publication Society, 167 Hanover-st., Boston, Mass. Price 5 cents single, 30 cents per dozen, $2.00 per hundred.

The Voice of the West

The Voice of the West commenced its fourth volume, Oct. 2, 1866, greatly enlarged in size and improved in appearance. It is now printed on a sheet 40 by 27½, as large as any Advent paper issued.