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The Holy City.

THERE is a wondrous city beyond the Stygean flood, By mortal vision never seen, by mortal foot ne'er trod; Its walls are made of amethyst, of jasper, and of gold, And its foundations precious stones whose wealth can ne'er be told; Twelve gates—each gate a single pearl of wondrous beauty rare,— Are in those walls, but never shut; for there's no darkness there; The streets are paved with crystal gold, more pure than e'er was known, Transparent as a sea of glass; clear as the jasper stone. No waning moon, no setting sun, shines on that world so fair, No candle with its flickering light is ever needed there; No night spreads out its somber pall above that city bright, For God the Father, God the Lamb, its glory are and light; No crumbling temple rears aloft its tall and stately spire, For God Almighty and the Lamb its only temple are. There stands the glittering sapphire throne of its Eternal King, Where priests and prophets of the earth their costliest treasures bring. Around that throne, in fadeless hues, the bright-winged rainbows lie, Reflected from that sea of glass against an azure sky; And from it flows a crystal stream whose waters never dry, Where thirsty souls may freely drink, and never, never die; A beauteous tree that never fades grows on each shining shore, And he who eats its living fruits shall never hunger more; And from its leaves a healing balm floats on the ambient air, So that no sickness, pain or death can ever enter there. Bright beings throng that city blessed, with happy, radiant brows, For God has wiped away all tears, no grief can reach them now; They chant a new and rapturous song, learned in that glorious land, Each wears a golden, starry crown; a palm is in each hand; Cleansed in a Saviour's precious blood, spotless the robes they wear, They dwell with God, and God with them,—no sin can reach them there. That city fair no time can dim, within are mansions blessed, Prepared for God's anointed ones when he shall give them rest.

CONCEIVE of a child passing over rocks where there is scarcely room for his feet, and where the path is so slippery that it is hardly possible for him to stand, and where there are precipices on every side so steep and tremendous that a single false step must of necessity cause him to be dashed in pieces; conceive of a father guiding his beloved child in all this way, "holding him by the right hand," that he may not fall, and raising him up if he has fallen, and preserving him from all danger to which he is exposed; here you see our God with the soul that trusts in Him. Not for one moment does he leave the trembling saint.

Miscellaneous.

By A. P. Lawton

ONE GIFT IN THE CHURCH.

We hear it repeated, Is there to be but one gift in the church? As there are diversities of gifts in the church, this must have reference to the gift of prophecy. As it is more easy to ask questions than to answer them, I will ask a few. Would it be policy in the church to heap to themselves teachers while they have not learned and heeded the lessons and instructions of one? Does not God know when the church is prepared for a more full development of the various gifts? Are we yet ignorant that we are a stiff-necked and rebellious people? Are we adequate to be God's counselors? Do we not know that we are weak, and able as yet to bear but little at a time? Again it is said, Sister W.'s superior views are only the fruits of a deep Christian experience. Query. Could God favor one with a deep experience in the things of God, who would bear a false witness in regard to it?

GOD'S WAYS ARE EQUAL.

God is no respecter of persons, though he deals differently with different individuals. Some are to be saved with fear, pulling them out of the fire; while on others we are to have compassion, making a difference. All are not constituted alike. We should not compare our case with others which we consider similar. We may not be the proper judge in our own case. Let us fall into the hands of God and his people, and let them judge. Do we not know that the saints shall judge the world? God's own children he will most assuredly chasten and prove. In no other way can the true character be fully developed. The church has no doubt entered the all-important crisis of being weighed and proved. This is a solemn and important time. Satan is crying, Peace. A little more sleep, a little more slumber, and our chance is gone forever.

GOD LOVES THE CHEERFUL GIVER.

We seem as reluctant to deny self, sacrifice self, a little ease, a little means, the pride of life, conformity to the world, the idle jest, the apt retort, the love and favor of the world, our unholy appetites and passions, as though they were not among the conditions of salvation. These enemies to grace must be met and conquered, or they will conquer us. How reluctant we set to the work of overcoming. Sloth says, "I know you must be pure in heart; but there will be time for you when the loud cry is given, and the church starts." This is one of Satan's delusions. Our time to awake is now. Our rest is not here. Our foe is vigilant. We are to keep our hearts, after all enmity is slain or rooted out, that it may not return and take root again. Paul could die daily—so must we. He counted all things loss that he might win Christ—so must we. We must pay the price. God knows if we have done it cheerfully, or grudgingly. If grudgingly—the yoke of Christ will never cease to be a galling yoke. If cheerfully, the yoke will be easy and the burden light.

DO NOT SKIP THE HARD WORDS.

No, stop and study them until they become easy. How often we are reminded in our own experience of the young student who so much dreads the hard words, close application, intricate problems, &c. They are so difficult. Oh, if they were only easy! We all like the easy part of everything. How unlike Jesus. He chose the suffering part, and so shall we when we are like him. How slow we are to learn that these trials do much for us. They are to the Christian what the intricate sciences are to the student. They discipline, refine, and form the Christian. He can no more be a perfect Christian who shrinks from them, than he who avoids the labor of study can be a thorough scholar. These difficult places will not always last. By patience and perseverance they will become easy. We should analyze every step, prove our work as we go. Each trial prepares us for the next, which would have proved too much for us had we neglected the preceding one. These close places, these drills, have a purpose. None may escape. The way to the city is strait. We must imitate the spotless life of Jesus, and his patient suffering. He needed not these sufferings to form a perfect character, but he knew we should, and he submitted to it to give us an example of patient suffering. If we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him. A. P. LAWTON. West Winfield, N. Y.

Letters.

By Mary Roushey

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

From Sister Roushey.

Bro. White: I would like to say to the dear brethren scattered abroad, that we are striving to overcome that we may meet them on mount Zion.

It has been a little over five years since I first embraced the Sabbath with its kindred doctrines; and I can say that I love the truth, and I love the testimonies which are given us from time to time. They are none too strait.

For four years I stood nearly alone; but last fall the Lord sent Bro. Robert Andrews this way, and his labors were greatly blessed. Since that time we have had regular Sabbath meetings. We number thirteen now who take an active part in our meetings. I do feel to rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Dear scattered brethren, pray on, although you are alone. The Lord will answer prayer. We can lift up our heads, knowing that our redemption draweth nigh. MARY ROUSHEY. Elk Horn Grove, Ills.

Obituary Notice.

By J. B. Frisbie

Fell asleep in Jesus in Oneida, Mich., June 2, 1863, Maria H. Fleming, aged 44 years. She embraced the Sabbath about one year and a half ago. She was growing in grace and in love of the truth. She leaves a companion who loves the truth, and ten children, some of whom keep the Sabbath. The funeral was attended by a large number who listened to a discourse on Rev. xiv, 13, by the writer.

J. B. Frisbie.

JOSEPH G. MCINTOSH

By Joseph G. McIntosh

DIED in Arlington, Columbia Co., Wis., July 13, 1863, of consumption, Henry H. McIntosh, aged 22 years, 11 months and 18 days. He embraced the Sabbath about two years ago, and has been a firm believer in it ever since. He was patient and bore his sufferings without a murmur, and fell asleep in hope of awakening in the first resurrection. We deeply feel his loss, but do not mourn as those who have no hope.

JOSEPH G. MCINTOSH

A Young Sabbath Keeper’s Testimony

From Bro. Rust.

BRO. WHITE : I feel as though I would like to add my feeble testimony to the truth. I have been reading the Review, which my brother takes, also a number of small books, which have given me much comfort and satisfaction, and great light on the subject of religion. I feel that we are living in perilous times, and need to have our lamps trimmed and burning. I have been trying to live a Christian for four or five years; but since I have been keeping the Sabbath of the Lord for about five weeks, I have received more light and happiness than ever before, though I am only about sixteen years of age, and live in a new country where there are no meetings nor Sabbath-schools, I hope by the grace of God to become a true saint, that I may abide the day of the coming of our Saviour.

I never heard any Sabbath-keeper preach. There are but four in this place who keep the Sabbath; my mother, brother, sister-in-law, and myself. My father has been dead about two years. My mother and I have searched the Scriptures to see if these things were so. We feel that this is the only true and acceptable way. May the Lord direct and overrule all things for our good and his glory.

Yours striving to overcome. Emory G. Rust. Winfield, Mich.

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Wisconsin and Illinois Tent.

The Wisconsin and Illinois tent will be pitched in Darlington, La Fayette Co., Wis., Aug. 2, and continue as long as the interest demands.

WM. S. INGRAHAM, T. M. STEWARD.

Meeting for Southern N. Y. and Northern Penn.

WE think it advisable before leaving this section, to hold a general meeting for the special benefit of the friends of the cause. We therefore appoint such meeting to be holden at Ulysses Pa. Aug. 8 and 9. We request a general attendance. Those who come must come prepared mainly to take care of themselves.

Those who live at such distance as to be unable to make provision for themselves are requested to come without fail, and provisions will be made for them.

N. FULLER.

J. N. ANDREWS.

Alfred Center, July 13, 1863.

PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the church at McConnell's Grove, Wis., the second Sabbath and first day in Aug. J. R. GOODENOUGH.

The Wisconsin and Illinois Tent.

Bro. White: Our tent meeting at Brockton has just closed. We continued our meetings five weeks. Things in this place were very unfavorable indeed at first. A number of Sabbath-keepers were living in this vicinity that had never gone any further than to keep the Sabbath. With this exception they attended to no religious duties at home or abroad. Among the citizens of the place Spiritualism and infidelity were the order of the day. I had given thirteen lectures before Bro. Steward reached the place. His business was such that he could not join me before. Notwithstanding our meeting was a hard one, the result was good. Nine were baptized and joined the church. Others will go forward soon.

Quarterly Meetings for Minnesota.

THE Conference Committee for Minnesota appoint quarterly meetings as follows:

Pleasant Grove, August 1. Oronoco, " 8. Ashland, " 15. Deerfield, " 22. Cleveland, " 29.

We hope all our good brethren will make a special effort to attend these meetings. Come brethren, filled with the Spirit of truth and a determination to work for the Lord, to the mutual encouragement of each other, and the upbuilding of the cause.

Ashland church can hold their quarterly meetings at Ashland or the vicinity of Mantorville as they think most proper. If changed from Ashland, they should give due notice through the Review.

One or more of the Executive Committee will endeavor to attend some of these meetings.

WASHINGTON MORSE, HARRISON GRANT, WILLIAM MERRY, } Ex. Com.

Appointments for Eld. John Byington

PROVIDENCE permitting, Eld. John Byington and wife will meet with the brethren as follows— Caledonia, August 8. Orleans or Fairplains, " 15. St. Charles, " 22.

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History of the Sabbath, (in paper covers), . . . 40 10

The Bible from Heaven, . . . 25 5

The Three Angels of Rev. xiv, 6-12, particularly the Third Angel's Message, and the Two-horned Beast, . . . 15 4

Sabbath Tracts, numbers one, two, three, and four, . . . 15 4

Hope of the Gospel, or Immortality the gift of God, . . . 15 4

Which? Mortal or Immortal? or an inquiry into the present constitution and future condition of man, . . . 15 4

Modern Spiritualism; its Nature and Tendency, . . . 15 4

The Kingdom of God; a Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come, . . . 15 4

Miraculous Powers, . . . 15 4

Pauline Theology, or the Christian Doctrine of Future Punishment as taught in the epistles of Paul. . . . 15 4

Review of Seymour. His Fifty Questions Answered, . . . 10 3

Prophecy of Daniel: The Four Universal Kingdoms the Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred Days. . . . 10 3

The Saints' Inheritance. The Immortal Kingdom located on the New Earth. . . . 10 3

Signs of the Times, showing that the Second Coming of Christ is at the door, . . . 10 3

Law of God. The testimony of both Testaments, showing its origin and perpetuity, . . . 10 3

Vindication of the true Sabbath, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary to Hayti, . . . 10 3

Review of Springer on the Sabbath, Law of God, and first day of the week, . . . 10 3

Facts for the Times. Extracts from the writings of eminent authors, Ancient and Modern, . . . 10 3

Miscellany. Seven Tracts in one book on the Second Advent and the Sabbath, . . . 10 3

Christian Baptism, Its Nature, Subjects, and Design, . . . 10 3

The Seven Trumpets. The Sounding of the seven Trumpets of Revelation viii and ix. . . . 10 2

The Fate of the Transgressor, or a short argument on the First and Second Deaths, . . . 5 2

Matthew xxiv. A Brief Exposition of the Chapter. . . . 5 2

Assistant. The Bible Student's Assistant, or a Compend of Scripture references, . . . 5 1

Truth Found. A short argument for the Sabbath, with an Appendix, "The Sabbath not a Type," . . . 5 1

The Two Laws and Two Covenants, . . . 5 1

An Appeal for the restoration of the Bible Sabbath in an address to the Baptists, . . . 5 1

Review of Crozier on the Institution, Design, and Abolition of the Seventh-day Sabbath, . . . 5 1

Review of Fillio. A reply to a series of discourses delivered by him in Battle Creek on the Sabbath question, . . . 5 1

Milton on the State of the Dead, . . . 5 1

Brown's Experience. Consecration---Second Advent, . . . 5 1

Report of General Conference held in Battle Creek, June, 1859, Address on Systematic Benevolence, &c. . . . 5 1

Sabbath Poem. False Theories Exposed, . . . 5 1

Illustrated Review. A Double Number of the REVIEW AND HERALD Illustrated, . . . 5 1

Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment. Apostasy and perils of the last days, In German, . . . 5 1

" Holland, . . . 5 1

French. A Pamphlet on the Sabbath, . . . 5 1

" " " " Dan. ii, and vii, . . . 5 1

ONE CENT TRACTS. The Seven Seals—The Two Laws—Reasons for Sunday-keeping Examined—Personality of God—Wesley on the Law—Judson on Dress—Appeal on Immortality.

TWO CENT TRACTS. Institution of the Sabbath—Sabbath by Bliss—Infidelity and Spiritualism—War and Sealing—Who Changed the Sabbath—Preach the Word—Death and Burial—Much in Little.

THREE CENT TRACTS. Dobney on the Law—Milton on the State of the Dead—Scripture References.

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