Earlier text: THE SABBATH AND THE GERMAN BIBLEBearing the Cross.
By R. F. Cottrell
There are widely different views about bearing the cross. Some seem really to delight in bearing it in their own chosen way. They would have a substantial cross of ivory or gold, or of some costly material and exquisite workmanship, and bear it in front, upon the breast, near the heart, suspended by a chain of gold about the neck. And it is presumed that they take much credit to themselves for their dauntless bravery in thus bearing the symbol of the Christian profession before an unbelieving and scoffing world. Thus delicately does many a devotee of fashion and folly bear the cross. Apostles and martyrs have borne the cross in quite a different way. While laboring for the spread of the truth and the salvation of men, they were cruelly beaten, imprisoned, stoned, and were in all sorts of peril by sea and land; they suffered, laboring “in weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger, and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness;” they endured “cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover bonds and imprisonment; they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword; they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented.” They counted not their life dear to themselves. They witnessed for the truth, and sealed their testimony with their blood. In these days many bear the cross chiefly in talk. To hear their testimony in meeting, one would think that they would be faithful at any and every sacrifice and peril, even to the laying down of their lives; that truth and duty to them were above every consideration of danger or suffering, that nothing could cause them to falter in duty, or think of giving up their faith and hope. Such persons I have seen within a short time past. Friends in Maryland and Pennsylvania could count a large number of them; and these brethren cannot find words to express their astonishment, that those persons, so zealous, brave, and cross-bearing in speech, while they confess that we are “right on the Sabbath,” should think that custom and the laws of the State furnish a sufficient excuse for them to remain in disobedience. They cannot keep the Lord’s Sabbath, because human laws favor Sunday! It is in vain to refer them to Daniel and his three companions, when the law of the king compelled them to violate their duty to God, or go into the den of lions or the fiery furnace. They admire the zeal and fortitude of those ancient worthies, and perhaps imagine that had they been in their places, they would have done as they did; but when asked to apply the same principle in their own cases, though they can make no reply, yet they imagine that some way God, in the great Judgment, will excuse them, because of the inconvenience and opposition they must meet, if they should obey him to the neglect of the laws of men, which make void the law of the Most High. Oh that they could be persuaded to bear the cross! not in word and in tongue only, but in deed and in truth. The time is at hand when the true servants of God will know what it is to bear the cross. God, in great mercy, is warning us, by a special message, to be prepared for that time. Let all heed the warning, bear the cross, and receive the crown. MAKE YOUR WILL TO-DAY.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
In traveling among our brethren in New York, I found a very large number, comparatively, of men above fifty years of age, who have all the way from two to twenty thousand dollars each. Quite a number of these are above sixty years of age, some of them even seventy; and many of them have no children. Others have only one child, and this one has grown up, been educated, and is well settled in life. While still a larger class have more children, all of whom are men and women grown, married, and settled in life. They would be just about as well off without financial help from their parents as with it. At least, they are not in special need of it. Now, these aged, wealthy brethren profess to believe that the last message to the world is not only being given, but is soon to be closed up. This work, as it rapidly extends, is in great need of means to carry it on; but these brethren are doing very little in that direction. They may pay very fairly on S. B., and perhaps give from ten to a hundred dollars a year in the cause; but still they have several thousands left, and they are very careful that this sum does not grow any less as they get older. They must keep the principal good, if they do not increase it some. This is not very consistent with their profession, particularly for aged men worth from five to twenty thousand dollars. At their age, and with their means, they certainly know they will never use up the property they have, nor come anywhere near to it. With their close way of living and giving, they are about certain to have as much at their death as they have now, if not more. Now what do they propose to do with that money? No doubt, they have promised themselves and the Lord, and their brethren perhaps, that they will give a good share of it to the cause. This is what they ought to do, at any rate. But the years are slipping by, one after another, and they are getting very little of their means into the work of the Lord. They are liable to die suddenly any day, and the way their property is now situated, the cause would not get a dollar. In some cases, it would go to unbelieving relatives, and thus be entirely taken out of the cause of God. In other cases, it would all be left to one child, who does not need it at all, or, at least, only a small part of it. In still other cases, it would go here and there, just where the person would not care to have it go. Now, he knows this well enough; but he expects some day, just before he dies, to make a will and fix this matter all right. Then he is going to do something liberal for the cause. But men die very suddenly sometimes, frequently without the least chance to prepare such matters, and then it is too late. Now, my brother or sister, you had better attend to that affair to-day. Have you made your will? If you have not, do not procrastinate; do not put it off till a convenient day. Go right about it; get into your carriage and go down town, and have an able lawyer fix it just as you want it. To-morrow something else will come up, and the next day something more, and the third day you will forget it, and finally it will never be done at all. If you put off making your will till you are sick and ready to die, interested parties are always ready to say and prove that your mind was weak, that you were insane, etc., and so break up your will, and the lawyers will get the most of your money. Attend to it to-day. Remember your obligation to God, your duty to the cause, and your solemn promise to help it,—remember this in your will, while making provision for those depending upon you. D. M. Canright. BREDSTRUP, DENMARK.
By John G. Matteson
In this vicinity, about sixteen miles from Vejle, we found six Sabbath-keepers. I came here last Friday, and visited and held meetings with them and the neighbors that came in, till Monday, when I returned to Vejle. One brother commenced to keep the Sabbath here before he had read our works. He found it in the Bible; and I came as unexpectedly to his house, he said, as our books and papers did, more than one year ago. The little company here were very thankful to see a living messenger. They received the word with gladness and singleness of heart. They were willing to be instructed in all truth, and desired to work in harmony with us, and to be organized as soon as practicable. None of them used liquor or tobacco, except one brother who still used the weed. But he came and told us that the tobacco was gone, and by the help of God, he would use it no more. One of the brethren from Linneballe, where I held meetings a week ago, attended the meetings here, and all felt much encouraged. In order to visit these scattered brethren, I have had to walk from six to twelve miles a day. We remember ever our dear brethren in America, and pray for them, as we desire that you will pray for us and the prosperity of the cause in this country. JOHN G. MATTESON. “JOHN MARK’S CHILDREN.”
By Roswell F. Cottrell
UNDER this heading, Bro. C. has given a sketch of the character of Bro. Mark, drawn from the Sacred Record. But there is one redeeming item in the history of Mark, which should in justice to him be added to complete the picture. It has been a source of encouragement to me, that though Bro. Mark skulked away from the work from Pamphylia, a thing so justly censured by Paul, yet he so fully redeemed his character and standing in after years, that the aged apostle, when the time of his departure was at hand, could say of him, “Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is profitable to me for the ministry.” 2 Tim. 4:11. Brethren, take courage; for if we will truly consecrate ourselves to God and his work, we may redeem our character and standing as laborers, so that such men as the impetuous Peter and the courageous and laborious Paul will acknowledge us as yoke-fellows and true helpers in the gospel. Let us try. “But,” shouts a man, “what would you do, when the gospel line is run, if you should find yourself on the wrong side of the line?” Simply what the man did who had his land run off, and found his cabin was on the wrong side of the line; he moved over the line, on to the right side, and on to his own land. “But,” says a man, “I despise to see a turncoat, a man leaving one church and going to another.” True, there is something a little unpleasant in turning one’s coat. Still there is one thing more ridiculous than a man’s turning his coat, and that is to see a man so obstinate as to wear his coat wrong side out rather than to turn it. It is much wiser and better to turn it, than to persist in wearing it wrong side out, even if some bigot should say, “A turncoat.” If you make a mistake in roads, and go a wrong road several miles, it is unpleasant to turn and go back to the place where you got out of the road; but it is much wiser and better to do it than to continue on in the wrong road. Who will not admit that Luther did better, in turning, than he would have done had he continued in Romanism? The matter of turning all depends on the question whether you are right or not. If you are right, then by all means never turn. If you are not right, then turn, the sooner the better.—Sel. Fashionable Ministers Versus Country Clergy Sabbath Labor
It takes the fashionable city minister three months to recover from nine months' gospel, but the country clergymen have twelve months of the commandments, steady, and thrive on them. WILL the man that spoke of a Sabbath-keeper in Warren Co., Tenn., please send me his address at once to Lebanon, Tenn. Correction to Testimony Reference in Review
CORRECTION.—In the note in last REVIEW, to the N. E. Conference, “Testimony 21” should be Testimony 26. Welcome for Adventist Ministers and Members in Elkader
By J. F. Thompson
ANY minister or member of the Seventh-day Adventist church will be kindly welcomed at my house, in Elkader, Clayton Co., Iowa. Sabbath-keepers traveling through this county are invited to stop with us. J. F. Thompson. NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA.
Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties.
After speaking seven times at Blockville, I spent one Sabbath and first-day with Bro. Reynolds and the church at Clear Creek, and at the tent in Rutledge. Three were added to the church by baptism; and the interest in the meetings at the tent was indicative of success. On the next Sabbath and first-day, July 7 and 8, I met with the church at East Otto in quarterly meeting. The state of things here is encouraging. Nearly all the members were present, and the absent ones were reported. Nine members were added, three of whom were baptized at the late camp-meeting, which make the number thirty-one. We celebrated the ordinances. On first-day the financial business of the church and the T. and M. Society was attended to. Some newly come to the faith were present from West Valley, and one who is almost persuaded. May God help him! We have reason to thank God and take courage. I now begin meetings in Great Valley, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., which is my present address. Our meetings still continue to be well attended, although we have now brought out the unpopular features of our faith. Eight young persons, mostly children of our brethren, rose in our meeting Sabbath to express their determination to start in the service of the Lord. Quite a number are deeply interested, whom we hope to reach before our meetings shall close here. B. L. Whitney.
M. H. Brown. Tent No. 2, Pulaski, N. Y.
Our meetings here are progressing finely. The attendance through the week has been good, and last evening we had three hundred or more out. Our meeting last Sabbath was another excellent season, and several more took their stand with us. The interest is extending, and persons, for miles around, attend the meetings more or less. Glensdale, Lewis Co., N. Y.
Our meetings here are increasing in interest. A few more have decided to keep the Sabbath. The attendance is larger than at first, although we have held meetings regularly for more than a month. Fourth of July, we had services in the tent most of the day. Quite a number brought their dinners with them, and we had a long table spread in the tent. Several remarked that it was the happiest Independence day they had ever spent. As there is much intemperance here, we have made a specialty of the subject of temperance. At our last meeting, twenty-seven signed the pledge. Jacob Wilbur.
A. P. Bump. This church was partially organized, May 20, by Eld. B. L. Whitney, with a membership of ten, Bro. Jas. Fleming, Jr., leader. Four weeks ago, we organized a Sabbath-school, with thirteen pupils under twelve years of age. The number has now increased to eighteen, and the prospect is favorable for more. We also have a large and growing Bible-class. Instead of Rossie church, as formerly reported in REVIEW, the name of New Connecticut was adopted, as being more generally known. Bro. H. H. Wilcox met with us July 7 and 8. We had a good meeting. When the roll was called for s. s., all responded cheerfully. One here is awaiting an opportunity to be baptized, and others are almost persuaded. We have now been here three weeks and three days, and have spoken to the public thirty-two times, besides preaching four times more particularly to our brethren and sisters, and the friends who have met us in our Sabbath services. We have also enjoyed three social meetings. Yesterday, we held a business session in our family tent. Two names were added to the Roscoe church roll. The time has fully come when we, as a people, should advance. We should be inspired by the spirit of the message, and all should be mantled with zeal as with a cloak. Let all along the line repeat the watchword, “Go forward!” Last evening, Bro. Andrews enjoyed freedom in speaking to, as we estimate, six hundred, on the doom of the lost. We are agreeably surprised to find so many members of churches of this city fully established in the truth of the nature of man. The Rockford correspondent of the Chicago Times has communicated several articles to that sheet concerning our effort here; and the prominent feature in these articles has been base misrepresentation. Last evening, while Bro. A. was speaking, I prepared an exhibit of some of the more prominent points of his foolish, scandalous compositions; and at the close of the discourse I read it to our large congregation. We are told that “Ithuriel,” the correspondent, was just before me. We requested all who regarded these communications to be fair and truthful to arise. All remained seated. We accused Ithuriel of falsifying, and gave all to understand that “we mean business.” We intend to clear away the fog more fully by writing to one or more of the Chicago papers, and thus meet this vilifier. Last week three accepted the Sabbath, and pledged to keep it. For others we fondly hope. Our tent is pitched at Victoria. Last night, July 3, I spoke to a congregation of about sixty. The Lord helped greatly. Bro. Foster cheerfully helps us what he can. While laboring to support my family and to get out of debt, I have preached Sundays as the way opened. June 3, I spoke at Opdyke Station, on the St. Louis and South-eastern railroad. I spoke in an adjoining neighborhood, June 13, in the Methodist meeting-house. The Methodists are friendly for the first time since I became a Sabbatarian. I am requested to speak here the fourth Sunday in every month for an indefinite time. June 30, I visited the Keenville church. There was a good turnout. I gave a short practical discourse. I listened to two sermons against the Sabbath, by Eld. Dickey, Baptist, July 1. I review him the second Sunday in August. We are having an excellent interest here. The tent is well filled every evening. We are in the midst of the Sabbath question, and this appears to awaken still more inquiry. We confidently expect to see a good work wrought here. All the circumstances connected with our meetings are favorable. A. O. BURRILL. This tent is pitched in the village of Greenwood, Clark Co., about six miles from the Loyal church. We have had one meeting. About one hundred were out. There is much prejudice against us, but we hope for good results. H. W. DECKER. O. A. JOHNSON. Tent No. 3, Rolling Prairie.
We commenced meetings here June 28. Our congregations through the week are small, from fifty to seventy-five; Sundays, fully two hundred are out. We have the law and Sabbath fairly before the people. They manifest an interest to hear, and give good attention. We are in a community of intelligent, well-to-do farmers, many of whom, unfortunately, are infidels. We seem to have the confidence of the people and are not without hope that “God31 will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil.” Our address, till further notice, will be Rolling Prairie, Dodge Co., Wis. The interest at Fall River continues good, though the severe storms of late have kept some away, and the busy season detains still more. The storms have been destructive of property, but we are thankful to have escaped all damage thus far. Our average attendance is about one hundred and twenty-five; and the truthfulness of our positions is generally acknowledged. Last Sunday evening we introduced the Sabbath question to over two hundred attentive hearers. The subject is almost entirely new here. Last night we were glad to have with us Bro. Atkinson, who addressed a large congregation on his favorite theme, the Second Advent. Sabbath P. M., July 21, we shall hold a meeting in the tent; and we earnestly request all Sabbath-keepers who can do so, to meet with us at that time and remain over Sunday. GEO. C. TENNEY. H. W. REED. We commenced meetings here, July 6, and have given six discourses. The congregations are good and attentive. Last evening, about three hundred were out to hear upon the signs of the times. Ellsworth is the county seat of Pierce County, and contains several hundred inhabitants. We feel deeply the responsibility that rests upon us. Bunker Hill and Williamston.
At the request of the Bunker Hill church, we met with them in quarterly meeting, July 7 and 8. The Lord blessed the church, and gave us liberty in presenting his truth. After the discourse Sabbath morning, seven arose as candidates for admission into the church. This was beyond the expectation of all, and many were moved to tears. These, with one other, making eight, were voted into the church. Some of these had lately commenced keeping the Sabbath. Nearly all of them desire baptism, which we promised to administer at the first opportunity. Thus the membership of this church was increased at least one-third, and there are others in this vicinity who are interested in the truth. We celebrated the ordinances, examined the church records, looked after the systematic benevolence, and called for reports in the T. and M. work. The latter had been neglected. We now have our tent pitched in Williamston, near the center of the village. Six discourses have been given to fair congregations. Some interest is manifested in the word spoken. M. B. MILLER. Our tent was pitched in this place, June 28. Up to the present date, fifteen discourses have been given. A good turnout, good attention, and a kind and friendly disposition toward us, is the present aspect here. E. VAN DEUSEN. D. A. WELLMAN. Still the good work goes on at this point. Sabbath, July 7, we held our third Sabbath meeting. Twenty-five were present, two-thirds of whom have taken a stand to obey the truth. After a short discourse, several good, heart-cheering testimonies were borne in favor of the truth. In the afternoon, about sixty were present at the Bible-class. Much interest was manifested. During the past week, we have investigated the subject of the state of the dead. The M. E. presiding elder yesterday, first-day, July 8, preached two sermons against us on said question. His efforts but increased the interest to hear further on this subject. The interest is still good, and the congregations large. We expect to remain as long as such is the case. S. H. LANE. A. W. BARTLETT. We took down the tent at Twelve Mile, July 2, and pitched it in Somerset, Wabash Co., and commenced meetings July 7. The congregations average from one hundred to two hundred and fifty. This is a town of about five hundred inhabitants. It contains two churches, Methodist and Disciple. The people are kind to us. Bro. Sharp remained at Twelve Mile a week after the tent was taken down. We spoke there forty times, sold about ten dollars' worth of books, obtained seven subscribers for the Signs, and received a donation of eight dollars. Eight who are near enough to unite with the Deedsville church have commenced to keep the Sabbath. The brethren at Deedsville helped us much. Bro. Sharp held meetings with them last Sabbath. Three were baptized and taken into the church. This church is doing well, yet the members need more practical faith in the testimonies. W. W. SHARP. Wm. COVERT. J. M. REES. When the hardy Norwegian puts out to sea,
With his sails well trimmed, and the rocks a lee,
Ere upon his sight the land grows dim,
He chants for protection this well-worn hymn,
“God help us all, whatever befall,
For thy ocean is vast, and our craft is small.” So ever as dashes the ocean’s wave
With a tried, true soul, and a heart as brave,
He looks aloft, through the rack of the storm,
And pierces the void for a harmless form,
For he knows and feels, whatever befall,
That God is large, though his craft is small. Take courage, toiler, where’er thou art,
From this humble soul and this dauntless heart.
When thy life grows drear, and thy hope grows dim,
Lift thine eyes above,—put thy trust in Him;
And feel and know, whatever may be,
’Tis a Father’s arm encircles thee. And thou, too, O Christian,—a heavy cross
May bear thee down, and the worthless dross
Of this world encumber thy upward way;
Still let this thought be thy hope and stay,
Through each earthly snare, a Father’s care
His trusting child shall in safety bear. God help us all in this voyage of life:
God keep us pure from its stain and strife;
And wherever may dash the angry wave,
Teach us to say, with a spirit brave,
God help us all, whatever befall,
For thou art so vast, and we so small. NEWBURYPORT, MASS.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
We have now held meetings two weeks. The last week has been quite encouraging. We have had a steady audience of from one hundred to one hundred and fifty. The weather has been wholly against us from the beginning. It has been very cold, raining most every day with high winds. We have not had even one real warm, pleasant evening. People who come get cold and then stay away. Both Sunday evenings our meetings have been broken up by the weather. Under the circumstances, we have had as good an interest as we could expect. Those who come have manifested the deepest interest. We have sold quite a number of books and obtained several subscribers. The people bring in food, and we have plenty of invitations out. As this is an old Advent field, a good share of our audience are ’44 Adventists. I have taken up the ’44 time-question quite thoroughly, particularly the cleansing of the sanctuary and the messages. It seems to have made a deep impression on their minds. They say that there is a light, life, and power with this truth which they do not have. Yesterday, I introduced the Sabbath question. Cannot tell the effect yet. Eld. Josiah Litch, of the Herald party, is pastor of an Adventist church here. He is friendly, and comes in to see us frequently; but that is all. He has abandoned all the positions taken upon the prophecies by the Adventists in 1844, and thinks that most of the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation are yet to be fulfilled. The third angel’s message saves us from all this confusion. We have closed our meetings in the vicinity of Lima for the present. We did not erect our tent, as the interest hardly seemed to warrant this. Sabbath meetings will be held by those who have fallen in love with the truth. About the number that was saved in the ark, I think, will assemble each holy Sabbath for divine worship. We purpose to return to them again soon, as more labor will be needed. We have our tent now pitched on a beautiful site in the town of Van Wert, a place of four thousand inhabitants. First meeting last night, with about two hundred hearers. Address us at Van Wert, Van Wert Co., O. H. A. St. John. CANADA
By A. C. Bourdeau; R. S. Owen
We are now at Frelford, about five miles south of Waterloo. Our tent is pitched near two meeting-houses and a school-house. There are many French Catholics in this vicinity, and on Sunday evening, a week ago, several of them attended our meeting. I spoke in French and in English, and all were pleased with the meeting. The Anglican church, and many other buildings in this place, have lately been blown down by a violent wind, and a barn has just been burned by lightning, which causes considerable excitement here; yet our meetings are well attended. Yesterday, a preacher here decided to come under our canvas rather than to attempt to hold his meeting. The preachers are anxious not to have us speak about the Sabbath; but this question comes up this week. A. C. BOURDEAU.
R. S. OWEN. Our meetings at North Bend still continue. This is a small place, and we depend largely on the farming community for a congregation. Harvesting is crowding upon the farmers, which has hindered many from attending. Visiting from house to house has been made a specialty, in which the Lord has blessed. Some have already commenced to keep the Lord’s Sabbath. Last Sabbath, I met with the Fremont church in quarterly meeting. Three were taken into the church, and the ordinances were celebrated. Bro. Shultz is elder of the Stromsburg church. He went home last week to attend their quarterly meeting. I look for his return this week. I began meetings near Windsor about two weeks ago. The weather was unfavorable; but before my labors closed twenty-eight admitted that we have the truth, and ten promised to keep all the commandments and make a new start for the kingdom. Our last meeting was a very interesting one, all who had commenced keeping the Sabbath taking part. Pray for this little company, as they have most bitter opposition to meet. H. Woodruff. Our meetings at this place closed last night. Yesterday, we organized a church, with Bro. E. G. Currier as elder, Bro. M. Churchill, deacon, and Bro. O. D. Phillips, clerk and treasurer. Eleven came into the organization. Two more had signed the covenant, but were not present at the organization. I think they will both unite, and also others who are interested. No one of them had ever belonged to any Adventist church before. There is a bright prospect before this little church, if all prove faithful. We organized S. B. to the amount of $35 for the remainder of the year; and this will be raised considerably, as all the members were not present. May the Lord bless the New Liberty church. I leave in the morning for the Parallel church, in Washington Co. We have just closed our first quarterly meeting, as recommended by the General Conference Committee. We are highly pleased with the arrangement. We believe, if faithfully carried out, these meetings will give a new impetus to the cause of God. The members who were in attendance gave encouraging responses to the call of their names. No reports were received from the members living at a distance; hence we appointed a committee to visit, in person, or by pen, each absent member, and report to next meeting. This meeting was truly encouraging. A commendable spirit is being manifested to rise above all former difficulties, and to love one another. J. H. Cook. BRO. R. L. SIMPSON writes from Burt Co., Neb.:— “On the afternoon of the Sabbath, June 23, a dreadful wind storm or tornado struck our house, entirely demolishing it. We are all hurt, but not seriously. A sorghum pan was carried over eighty rods, and a clothes basket full of clothes was seen in the air over two miles away. One joist caught on the stairway door, thus preventing part of the chamber floor from falling and crushing the family beneath it.” MAINE
By J. B. Goodrich; R. S. Webber
June 14, we pitched our tent in the town of Fryeburg; but the place was small, and has three regular meetings, so our congregations were small. Three embraced the truth. Bro. L. L. Howard, Jr., resides here. Himself and wife did all they could to make our effort a success. We commenced meetings in the town of Lowell, July 5, and our attendance has been from seventy-five to two hundred. Our address, at present, will be Lowell, Oxford Co., Me. J. B. GOODRICH. R. S. WEBBER. PILOT GROVE, IOWA.
By H. Nicola
July 7, 1877, was a day long to be remembered by the Pilot Grove church. From the first notice of regular quarterly meetings, we believed this to be a move in the right direction; and in our very first meeting, God gave us such a signal blessing that we felt he was especially approving the plan. Though our church numbers upwards of fifty members, there were only twenty-eight present to enjoy this good meeting. Some live too far away; others were hindered by sickness. H. Nicola. LEBANON, TENN.
By Orlando Soule
I began meetings at this place, July 1, and have given eleven discourses. I have partially canvassed the Sabbath question; and nearly all have acknowledged that the seventh day should be kept. Some are now in the valley of decision. The Baptists have kindly given the use of their church for lectures. They also make me welcome at their homes. Lebanon is a thrifty town, ranking high in learning and refinement. VINELAND, N. J.
By Nahum Orcutt
July 7 and 8 were good days for the church at Vineland. Five were added to the church by baptism. Our hearts were greatly encouraged to labor on in the good work of the Lord. Our members, twenty-five in number, are scattered up and down the West Jersey R. R., a distance of forty miles. What an opportunity to let our light shine! “The field is the world.” In it let us sow the seed.