Earlier text: Bearing the CrossTEXAS T. AND M. SOCIETY.
By E. G. Rust
The first annual meeting of the Texas Tract Society was held at Dallas, July 1, 1877. Eld. R. M. Kilgore took the chair, the director being absent at the commencement of the meeting on account of sickness. The report of previous meeting was read and accepted. The reading of the roll was then called for, which showed a membership of forty-five, only twenty-five responded to their names. On motion, The chairman appointed a committee of three, consisting of Bro. Bahler, Brooks, and Simonton to nominate officers for the Society, to hold their office till Jan. 1, 1877. Each member read his own report, which, added greatly to the interest of the meeting. Eld. Kilgore then made some remarks upon the clubbing system and the added one-third. It was decided that all monies, including the added one-third, subscriptions, etc., should be retained by individual members and handed in with their reports at each quarterly meeting, that the returns of monies might agree with reports. Under this new arrangement, it becomes very important that every member report to the Secretary at each quarterly meeting, whether present or absent. The Nominating Committee reported in favor of the old officers, A. B. Rust, Director, and E. G. Rust, Secretary. Report accepted, and on vote, the old officers were unanimously re-elected. The following is a summary of the reports of members for past quarter:— Membership, 45; No. families visited, 151; letters written, 42; new subscribers, 12; periodicals distributed, 535; almanacs distributed, 357; tracts and pamphlets distributed, pp., 55,437. Rec’d for memberships, $2.00
Donations, 25.00
Book sales, 9.10
New subscribers, 9.55
Total, $45.65 “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” DIED, in Bushnell, Montcalm Co., Mich., June 7, 1877, Rose S. Allchin in the twenty-second year of her age. Her disease was consumption, from which she was a great sufferer; but she bore her sufferings with Christian patience. She died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her friends were often cheered by her words of hope and courage. In making a disposal of her means, she remembered the cause of the Lord. It is to be hoped that the promises made to her by some of her near relatives, as they stood around her dying bed, will not be forgotten. Words of comfort by Eld. Carroll, Methodist, from John 17:4. DIED, of putrid diphtheria, near Rochester, Oakland Co., Mich., June 7, 1877, Beulah V., youngest daughter of Herrick and Susan Bromley, aged 9 years, 4 months, and 7 days. Although a great sufferer, not a murmur escaped her lips; but she tried to cheer her parents and sister, telling them not to weep for her. Discourse by the Methodist minister, from Rev. 21:27. DODGE CENTER is a railroad town of about one thousand inhabitants. It has two church buildings, S. D. Baptist and Methodist Episcopal; and two or three church organizations besides. We have a church of about fifteen members which hold their meetings here. We have our tent pleasantly located, just out of the noise and dust of the business part of the town. We have given two discourses. About a hundred came in the first evening, and half as many more the next. They gave good attention. We hope for a good interest. L. H. Ells.
D. P. Curtis. Benton, Todd, Brown, and Rock Counties.
MAY 19, 20, I met with the brethren at Sauk Rapids, where Bro. Battin and I had labored. I found them all faithful, and organized a church of sixteen members. I attended the quarterly meeting at Round Prairie, May 26, 27. The Lord met with us. Four were added to the church by baptism. I met with the church at West Union, May 29, 30. This church is composed of earnest workers. I found a good outside interest to hear the word. Two were added by baptism. From this place I went to Wrightstown, where I found Bro. J. I. Collins. God had greatly blessed his labors. We organized a church of twenty-one members. The good Spirit was present to aid in preaching the word. Eight precious souls made a start for the kingdom, and eight were baptized. June 5, 6, I spent at Spruce Brook. There I found six families that had embraced the truth by reading. They had heard but little preaching. I found them firm in the truth. I organized a church of twelve members, and baptized eight. After the camp-meeting, we came to Golden Gate, where we remained over Sabbath and first-day. Three were added to the church by baptism. In company with Bro. J. W. Moore, I then came to Luverne, Rock Co., where we pitched our tent, July 5. We have a good interest. THIS church, sixteen months ago, numbered six members; now we have forty-one. Yesterday, we held our first quarterly meeting on the plan proposed by the General Conference Committee. All the members present gave in their cheerful testimonies, and some one of the church stated the standing of the absent ones. We feel that all are striving to advance the truth and to live it out. We have a Bible Lyceum conducted on the plan given in a former number of the Review. It prompts us to “search the Scriptures,” and helps us in giving utterance to our thoughts. To all things beneath the sun there cometh a last hour. Time, like a rapid flowing river, is fast hastening toward eternity, with a majestic flow, and will soon be lost in the mighty gulf, bringing the last hour to all things that are mortal; moment follows moment in quick succession—day presses after day—year treads upon year, closing earthly existence at every breath. Behold them, as they move along in a silent, solemn procession, witnessing the last hour to our fellow-beings at every step! All our joys, grief, pain, pleasure, smiles, and tears, will find their last hour. To us who are now living it will be of the greatest interest; our souls will be on the final verge of time, ready to step on the threshold of eternity. What can be of deeper interest to us than the approach of the moment which to us will be the boundary between time and eternity, which closes our existence in this world, and begins our eternal, never-ending existence in the world unknown to us!—Orphan's Friend. “EVEN AS A CHILD.”
By Mary A. Davis
“Not as a child shall we again behold her.”—LONGFELLOW. “Thy children shall come again from the land of the enemy.”
—BIBLE. Even as a child shall we again behold her,
The same we cherished in the days of yore;
Even as a child our arms of love enfold her,
In the bright evermore. A score of summers have the wild flowers blossomed
Above the little grave so far away;
A score of winters there the snow-flakes woven
Their shining drapery. Sweet is the promise on the marble graven,
That marks the sacred, well-remembered spot,—
To their own border shall return thy children;
O Rachel, sorrow not. Those soft blue eyes, within whose crystal fountains
The light of Heaven seemed ever mirrored fair,
I shall behold on the celestial mountains,
When I shall greet her there. Freed from the weight of pain she bore so meekly,
Forevermore shall be our darling there;
As if the Saviour’s hand, with touch of healing,
Had pressed her shining hair. Even as she sang, that glad, unsullied spirit,
That lingered not to feel the stain of sin,
The “golden gates” shall open wide to welcome
The “little traveler” in. She is not lost! but softly, sweetly sleeping,
Lovingly folded from earth’s every storm;
And tireless vigil is an angel keeping
Above our darling’s form. Soon shall the voice of Heaven’s mighty Angel
With trumpet-peal rend the dark caves of earth;
Then, in immortal bloom, saith the Evangel,
Its prisoners shall come forth. What rapture ours to watch her sweet unfolding
’Neath friendly skies, within that sunbright
clime;
To feel again affection’s severed tendrils
Around our hearts entwine. There will be joy beyond death’s gloomy water,
Joy to the mother for the years of pain,
When, “even as a child,” her little daughter
She shall embrace again. OUR meetings in Cleburne began July 6, with about three hundred people present. We have now had three meetings, and the tent has been well filled each time, although a protracted debate is going on, which will occupy four hours each day for fourteen days, and the district court is in session. We are much gratified with the interest we already have. THESE meetings, beginning June 30 and closing July 2, have already been reported; but as they call for gratitude for aid sent to this new field, I should like to add a brief notice. The Lord gave force and power to Eld. Kilgore’s preaching. The brethren were much encouraged. Quite a number came forward for baptism, which was administered on Monday forenoon. The hearts of the southern brethren are true to the cause of God; and they are hearty and sincere in their love of the truth, which they appreciate in a wonderful degree. Many are interested, and attended this meeting, and others which have been held in the State, and generally a favorable impression has been made. The population of this State is made up from many localities. The church at Dallas has two members from Sweden; others from Arkansas, Missouri, Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, and other States, so that the influence of the work in Texas will be widely felt: and if it is wholly a good influence, it may accomplish much good. THE Illinois State Camp-meeting will be held at Clinton, De Witt Co., Ill., commencing Wednesday evening, Aug. 22, and closing Tuesday morning, Aug. 28. This place, being a junction for the Illinois Central, Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Western; and the Gilman, Clinton, and Springfield railway lines, will be very easy of access from every part of the State. If we receive sufficient encouragement to warrant, we expect to run excursion cars from Freeport and Gilman, and return; thus saving more than one-half the regular fare. As usual, ample provision for the comfort of all will be made. We hope to see a general rally of all our churches in Illinois; we also hope that our sister churches in Southern Wisconsin will send us a good delegation to this feast of tabernacles. Come, friends, lay aside worldly cares for a season, and labor for the Lord. Surely, you can afford to give him one week out of the year. G. W. COLCORD, } Ill. R. F. ANDREWS, } Conf. GEO. FOREMAN, } Com. Illinois State Conference.
THE seventh annual meeting of the Illinois State Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting, Aug. 22–28, for the election of officers, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. Every church in the Conference, and every unorganized body of believers, should be represented at this meeting by one delegate or more, if possible; and where this is not practicable, they should send forward a letter in season, stating their numbers, condition, and wants. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE. Illinois T. and M. Society.
THE annual State T. and M. Society meeting will be held on the camp-ground, Aug. 22–28. This branch of our work will receive particular attention. COMMITTEE. THE Maine Camp-meeting for 1877 will be held at Richmond, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, on the ground occupied last year. Half-fare will be granted on the Maine Central R. R. and its branches. We hope to see a general gathering of our people this year. Let no one who can possibly attend stay at home. Let all the tents be in order on Tuesday, so that we can have things in readiness to commence the meeting on Wednesday. And let all come prepared to stay until its close. We earnestly request all of our scattered brethren and sisters to attend this meeting. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE. THE eleventh annual meeting of the Maine State Conference will be held on the camp-ground at Richmond, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 1877. Let all our churches and scattered Sabbath-keepers immediately take the necessary steps to fully represent themselves at this meeting. We request all the delegates to be present on Wednesday, so as to attend the first session of the Conference. J. B. GOODRICH, } Maine GEO. W. BARKER, } Conference WM. MORTON, } Committee. THE Maine T. and M. Society will hold its fourth annual meeting on the camp-ground at Richmond, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 1877. J. B. GOODRICH, Pres. THE Ohio Conference of S. D. Adventists will hold its ninth annual camp-meeting on the fair-ground at Newark, Licking Co., Ohio, Aug. 10–20, 1877. The Baltimore and Ohio, and Pan Handle railroads run near the ground, and trains will stop for the accommodation of passengers. They have promised us a reduction of fare, but definite arrangements will be made and announced hereafter. Ample provision will be made for man and beast. We desire that all the tents be pitched on Thursday, the day before the meeting begins. The situation is a fine one, and we confidently expect the largest meeting of the kind ever held in Ohio. Efficient and experienced speakers will be in attendance. H. A. ST. JOHN. THE Seventh-day Adventists of Indiana will hold their next annual camp-meeting at Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 9–14. The Indianapolis, Peru and Chicago, Pan Handle, and Frankfort and Kokomo railroads all center in Kokomo. The depots are within a mile of the camp-ground. Teams will be at the stations to convey all who come to the ground. Ample provisions will be made for man and beast. Let those who have not tents, and the lonely and scattered ones, come bringing bedding, etc., and ample room and shelter will be provided. S. H. LANE. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. The Lord willing, I will meet with the church at Bethany, Osborn Co., Kan., Aug. 25, and remain as long as the interest demands. This is designed to be a general meeting for all the Sabbath-keepers in this part of the State. We hope to see a general attendance, and to hear from those that want labor in their neighborhoods this fall or winter. J. N. AYERS. Poy Sippi, Wis., July 21, 22
Fremont, “ “ “ 28, 29
Black Creek, “ Aug. 4, 5. Let there be a general attendance. |
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| INDIANA, Kokomo, |
Aug. 9-14. |
| OHIO, Newark, |
“ 10-20. |
| ILLINOIS, Clinton, |
“ 22-28. |
| NEW ENGLAND, Groveland, Mass., |
“ 22-28. |
| MAINE, Richmond, |
Aug. 29 to Sept. 4. |
| VERMONT, Morrisville, |
Sept. 6-11. |
Camp-Meeting and Conference Notices: Guidelines for Publication
By James White
Camp-meeting notices, Conference and T. and M. meeting notices, should be given in season, and fully given, embracing all important particulars. J. W. It has been thought best on account of the centennial celebration of the battle of Lexington, Aug. 16, 17, and also to better accommodate the farmers, to postpone the Vermont camp-meeting to Sept. 6-11, according to a suggestion received from the Vt. Conf. Committee. They can then, probably, secure the labors of Eld. Canright. GEN. CONF. COMMITTEE. The Sabbath and the German Bible
By T. S.
An important article on “The Sabbath and the German Bible” will be found in the Commentary department this week. Those who have German residents near them, would do well to preserve this for reference as occasion may require, till such time as some tract may be prepared on the point for the benefit of that people who are subject to very unnecessary perplexity on the Sabbath question through a wrong translation. T. S. THE new Catalogue of Battle Creek College, for the years 1876-7, is now ready. It contains 58 pages and gives full information upon all points pertaining to the school. It will be of interest, not only to those who anticipate attending the College, but to all the friends of the institution. Send stamp and receive a copy by return mail. Illinois Canvassers.
By F. M. T. Simonson
In canvassing for our periodicals and publications, remember that Seventh-day Adventists must pay full price. Observe the same for old subscribers also, even if they are not Seventh-day Adventists. New subscribers, only, get premiums. F. M. T. Simonson, Sec. New Tents.
By A. S. Hutchins
Do any of our friends want us to furnish them with new tents for our coming camp-meeting? If so, please address Eld. L. Bean, Bordoville, Vt., immediately, stating the size, the material, and whether you wish to rent or purchase the same. A. S. HUTCHINS. Excursion Train to Clinton Camp-Meeting
By G. W. Colcord
1. If we run an excursion train from Freeport to Clinton camp-meeting, it will leave Freeport on Wednesday, Aug. 22, and return on the 28th. 2. The fare for the “round trip” will be a very small sum per passenger. 3. A similar statement may be made concerning the Gilman excursion. 4. All, either in Wisconsin or Illinois, who desire to ride in these chartered cars, should immediately write to me at Rockford, Ill., and I will reply at length. G. W. COLCORD. Special Notice.
By Timothy Bryant
CHURCH CLERKS in Maine, please fill your blanks for church and financial reports, and forward them to me two weeks before the sitting of the Conference. It is very important that it should be done, so that the business of the Conference may not be delayed. These records should be made in the Conference book, before going to the Conference. Do not neglect your duty this year. Some have been prompt to send their reports, and they have our thanks. Will ALL do so this year? We shall see. Address, TIMOTHY BRYANT, North Jay, Maine. To Brethren in Maine.
By J. B. Goodrich
READ “Special Notice,” from the secretary of our Conference to the church clerks in Maine. Brethren, wake up to this important matter, and comply with his request. It is both reasonable and just that you should do so. Let no one be recorded faulty. J. B. GOODRICH. Kansas Tract and Missionary Society Business Notice
By J. N. Ayers
ALL business connected with the Kansas T. and M. Society should be done through the secretary, Nettie Sharp, Ottawa, Kan. Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the Review & Herald to which the money received pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged immediate notice of the omission should be given. $2.00 EACH. Mrs C V Bisbee 52-1, Adolph Schaupp 52-3, M B Cyphers 52-3, Harriet Everts 51-22, S M Tryon 52-1, Wm Dawson 51-22, Paul Smith 51-1, Mrs M Hale 52-1, Clayton Ogan 52-3, J Taber 52-2, Chas Chamberlain 52-5, Wm Harding 52-1, N W Emory 52-1, E A Nutting 51-13, John Bell 52-3, Jane Shafer 52-7, Edward Morrow 52-19, A C Smith 52-1, D Andre 52-4, Stephen Allchin 52-3, M Slocum 52-3, Mrs Nellie Taylor 52-3, N L Courter 52-3, Mrs Margaret Veeder 51-20. $1.00 EACH. E H Woolsey 51-1, C D Chapman 51-3, Mrs J B Shaw 51-12, Horace Hayden 51-1, A Hopkins 51-3, Mrs Hattie Lawton 51-8, M E Rathbun 51-1, J A Thornton 51-1, Chas H Brackett 51-1, Mrs Agnes Ellis 52-3, Mrs B M Hibbard 51-4, A V Pankhurst 52-1, R S Johnson 51-8, G W Newman 51-1, E R Bancroft 51-19, Robert Chalmers 50-5, Mrs J B Shaw 51-12, M A Lincoln 51-10, Mrs H A Wheaton 51-10, H S Guilford 51-5, F J Payne 51-1, H M Sargent 52-1, Frank P Hall 51-3, Noah Caraboo 51-3, A S Nelson 50-22, D K Mitchell 50-24, James Haysmer 51-3, Wm Kelly 50-21, Mrs Fred Jordan 51-3, David McWilliams 51-18, N W Allee 51-8, W M Heaton 51-3, W E Dawson 51-3. Sophia Gerould $1.50 51-20, Mrs L C Hutchins 4.00 52-4, A A Eastman 1.50 52-1, W M Dail 5.00 55-20, Mrs R Slater 1.50 51-9, Asa Bee 1.50 52-3, Mrs M E French 1.50 52-4, Horace Adams 1.50 52-4, Geo S Chamberlain 50-18, Jasper Harris 50c 50-15, John King 1.25 51-20, W H Wilson 1.50 51-15, Geo W Bently 38c 50-17, Thomas Wood 38c 50-17, J G Harrison 38c 50-17, James Moses 38c 50-17, Mrs S T Crawford 1.50 52-3, W McClenathan 1.50 50-22, J Forrest 75c 51-1, Thomas Gifford 1.50 52-8, Ann E Straight 50c 50-16, F A Buzzell 35c 50-9. Wm Devereaux 15c, Geo B Starr $2.75, Sophia Babcock 20c, J S Hoyt 10c, Henry Mack 72c, Jerry Bedell 50c, E M Alexander 10c, Annie M Johnson 20c, H Grant 4.25, Geo Benson 50c, M Wood 1.50, Geo A Pierce 1.50, E B Foote 70c, E S Everly 1.25, Mrs R Sawyer 40c, J G Wood 4.00, G H Gilbert 50c, J R S Mourey 10c, Wm Haddon 20c, F M T Simonson 10c, Mrs H G Nafer 20c, Wm Hunt 2.50, Thomas Gifford 50c, C S Veeder 50c, Mrs Geo Stone 20c, J G Matteson 2.00, H E Hanson 25c, L P Laursen 1.10, Emma Frost 50c, E S Manuel 50c, G A Hutchins 30c, L S Elphick 1.50, Clayton Ogan 20c, Eld F W Powers 1.00, Mrs J B Shaw 1.00, John Robert 25c, M J Campbell 10c, Hattie E Crumb 25c, Wm H Todd 15c, Frank D Nagle 4.50, B M Patten 60c, Geo S Dimmick 28c, Clara W Hicks 60c, L A Goff 3.00, S Battin 1.00, Anna M Dorman 1.60, John F Jones 85c, Geo S Goule 1.25, Thomas Wood 2.25, T J Garrison 1.50, W W Sharp 50c, S Jane Myers 60c, M E Underwood 2.50, W Peyton 3.00, John A Davis 1.40, N L Courter 1.60, Miss M Cleland 23c, Sarah Lowell 17c, Richard Inglis 50c, W Jost 70c, L Mickelsen 1.15, R C King 10c. E B Ginley $10.00, J H Bennett 20.00, Elizabeth Campbell 5.80, Wm Griffith 10.00, E B Ringland 5.00, C B Reynolds 4.50, A W Maynard 7.43, Harriet Sebolt 3.75, J F Ballinger 17.88. Wm Kerr $52.01, Orlando Soule 24.84, S S N Haskell 98.53, Mrs Nettie Sharp 197.20. Texas T and M Society $11.80, Md T and M Society 3.40, Ill T and M Society 24.50. Ransom Center $44.50, Dryden 20.00, Estella 30.35, Almont 9.00, Locke 21.00, Antrim 30.00, Vassar 61.00, Bunkerhill 25.00, Greenville 101.12, Burlington 28.00, St Charles 31.00, Tuscola 5.00, Matherton 7.00, Allegan 17.00, Newton 32.50, Greenbush 15.00, Orange 9.75, Spring Arbor 34.00, Lapeer 147.13, Fairgrove 13.00, Wright 135.00, Convis 30.00. Angie Hunter $10.00, E W Farnsworth 10.00, Myra Ferrin 1.00, Lucretia Berry 1.00, Mattie Child 1.00, S B Craig and wife 10.00. Dist 7 $8.00, Dist 10 8.00, Dist. 11 17.00, Dist 9 $5.00. “A brother $10.00, S B Craig and wife 10.00. Share in S. D. A. P. Association.
S B Craig and wife $20.00, M E Kellogg & wife 25.00. L Clausen $2.50, a Danish sister 2.00, Ole Mortensen 10.00, August Rasmussen 50.00, S B Craig and wife 20.00, Johanne Svensen 1.25.