Fell asleep in Jesus at Irondequoit, Monroe Co., N. Y., our beloved sister Laura, wife of Bro. David Seely, in the 39th year of her age.
Her disease was paralysis. Her sufferings were great for many months before her death. But she retained her reason until near her death, when the disease, which had paralyzed her limbs for months, approached the brain, which she survived but a few days. She had complained of clouds hanging over her mind, which was doubtless the natural effect of the disease; but some days before her death her mind's sky was clear, and she rejoiced in the hope of the glory of God.
She was among the first, in Rochester, to receive the first of the three advent messages, and the very first to receive the third, and come out on the Sabbath of the Lord. She labored zealously for friends, and brethren and sisters, to get the truth before their minds. But her labors, her trials and her sufferings are past, and she sweetly sleeps, a subject of the divine blessing. The writer spoke to the friends and neighbors assembled at her funeral, from Rev. xiv, 13. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth."
R. F. C.
By a mournful providence, we are called to record the death of our beloved sister, Esther M. Hutchins, wife of Bro. A. S. Hutchins, who of consumption fell asleep at Bro. Wm. Camp's, in Chelsea, Vt., May 6th, 1860, aged 27 years, lacking 6 days. She was 70 miles from her home and relations, out in the work of the last mission of mercy to man.
She embraced religion at the early age of eight years, and was received into the Baptist church. Under the labors of Bro. Bates in 1849 she embraced the present truth with her parents, brothers and sisters, since which she has manifested undeviating constancy, and put forth unwearied efforts to promote the cause she then espoused.
Four or five of her last years she spent mostly in traveling with her husband, and in laboring by every effort, by prayer, and holy living, and fervent exhortation, to tell on the minds of the people, and for good in their future destinies.
In the months of Jan. and Feb. last, she had sunk so low it was thought doubtful whether she ever went from home again; but the first of March she was so greatly blessed and strengthened in answer to prayer, that after prayerful consideration she concluded that God would sustain her in coming to Roxbury to attend Bro. Andrews' meeting, which she enjoyed very much.
After staying in Roxbury two Sabbaths, she desired to visit the saints in Bristol, where also she enjoyed the visit, and was much blessed of the Lord in bearing testimony to the truth. From this place it was rather the choice of Bro. H. to return home; but as there was a favorable opening to present the truth in Chelsea, Vt., 65 miles from Bristol, she preferred going there to going home, as she thought they might possibly do good there. They reached Chelsea April 26, she to return no more until she was carried home to her weeping friends a corpse.
Near the midst of that mournful journey, a fond mother and loving sister, while on their way to visit the loved one of whom they were then bereft, not knowing of the sad event, met the lonely procession consisting of the bereaved husband, Bro. Grant and myself. Here in a moment they were made mourners, and bestrewed the highway with silent tears, as they turned and went back to their home, where their grief burst forth anew on meeting a loving father, brother and sister.
The Sunday before her death she attended meeting at the meeting-house in the A. M., but had not strength to bear her testimony. Her last days were very peaceful and calm. She was perfectly resigned to the will of God, and expressed no murmur or complaint that she was away from, and not permitted to see, her parents, brothers and sisters.
Thus ended the probationary course of one to whom the advancement of the cause of truth was more precious than life. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
S. PIERCE.
Roxbury, Vt., May, 1860.
Preparing for the Last Days
Sister E. A. Sevey writes from Green Bush, Mich.: "I frequently feel as though I would like to respond to the letters from the brethren and sisters scattered abroad. It is about three years since I began to try to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I find that in keeping them there is great reward. I have not made that progress that it seems I ought to, but still I have overcome some, and hope by God's grace assisting me to overcome all, so that I may meet the ransomed ones in the new earth. My attention was first called to the law of God by Bro. Frisbie. I am thankful that he ever came this way. It is plain to my mind that we are living in the last days, but I am afraid we do not realize it as we should. Are we making that preparation that we should if we fully realized it? Let us be up and be doing while the day lasts."
A Revival in Vernon
Bro. E. Harris writes from Vernon, Vt.: "The Lord has revived us of late in the spirit of our minds; he has opened the eyes of four more to see the importance of keeping God's holy law. Praise his holy name. We number six now, and can have meetings. For almost six years myself and wife have kept the Sabbath all alone until a few weeks. Judge ye how thankful we now feel."
Extracts from Letters.
Bro. S. W. Crandall writes from Rubicon, Wis : \"I would say the cause is onward here. Although we are frequently told that this doctrine of present truth will come to naught, our confidence is that God is in the work, and so long as this is the case we need not fear. God sometimes makes use of unexpected instruments to carry forward this work. A friend of Bro. Z. Andrews wrote a letter on the subject of the Sabbath which caused Bro. A. to investigate. Accordingly he and his wife came out and left the church to which they belonged and commenced keeping the Sabbath. Bro. A. preached a few discourses which resulted in the conviction of others who assembled themselves together on the Sabbath for worship. The Lord was with that little company and united their minds, and he has added to their number such as I trust will be saved. This has been accomplished during the last four years, and still God is working, the truth is spreading and I feel encouraged to press on to mount Zion. The church appears to be united and striving for entire consecration to God. May God have all the praise for what he has done for his people, and for what he is still doing.\"
A Call for Messengers to Kelley's Island
Sister A. A. Harris writes from Kelley's Island, Erie Co. Ohio: "About six months ago a very dear friend had the Review sent to me, since which time I have felt an increasing interest in the many truths which it upholds, the Sabbath question in particular; and I feel a desire to know more. I am not and never have been a member of any church. I have thought that I could serve God as well out of a church as in, and often prayed for strength to do his will and for a knowledge of the right way. I wish much to see some of the messengers to hear the word preached according to the faith of your church. I wish some of the brethren could come this way and enlighten us further on these subjects."
Praise for Present Truth
Bro. A. W. Hartson writes from new Lisbon Wis : “I would praise the Lord for his mercy and his goodness, and thank him for the Review and for that blessed book the Bible which he has seen fit to give us for a guide. I am thankful that he sent the present truth so near that I could hear it proclaimed as it is in Jesus, and that I am enabled to see the sanctity of his holy day.”
A Call for Preaching in East Saginaw
By Editor
From a letter received from Bro. J. A. Griggs, we extract the following:
"Bro. A. Redson's people write from East Saginaw, Mich., 'Is there any prospect of some one of our preaching brethren coming here to deliver a course of lectures. There are a great many here that seem anxious to hear the gospel preached in its true light. Can you not intercede for us and get some one here? We have by the grace of God assisting us, talked with some and persuaded them to search the scriptures more thoroughly. "Search the scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they that testify of me." We have received four Reviews. The people are so anxious to read them that we can scarcely get time to peruse them ourselves. The poor and the rich are asking, "When will the tent be here? Do try to get one here, and we will try to do all we can to encourage them." Will not some one heed this call?'"
The Double Number.
By James White
We have printed 5000 copies extra of this illustrated sheet for general distribution. A change was made, however, on pages 8, 9 and 16, before the 5000 extras were printed. Instead of the article on the kingdom, and other communications, the discourse, given in this No., on Preach the Word, fills pages 8 and 9. And instead of business items and receipts, on page 16, is an illustrated article on the principles of the Law of God.
This sheet expresses briefly our views on many important subjects; but for a full exposition of our sentiments we must refer the reader to the catalogue of books published at this office.
It is hoped that the friends of the cause, who know the value of this sheet, will give it a wide circulation.
Price,
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To preachers, who have to give away many, at a liberal discount. J. W.
To the Brethren.
By James White
We wish to say to the brethren who extended to us an invitation to meet them in Conference at Gilboa, O., Hillsdale, Mich., Roosevelt, N. Y., and also in Vermont, that we were sorry not to be able to comply with their wishes. And perhaps it might be well to mention some of our difficulties.
1. Many cares and perplexities connected with the cause, which seemed to make it necessary to remain in Battle Creek.
2. Being occupied with matters of a business character, we have been deprived the privilege of study, and reading much in the word, and being much in prayer, and we have felt unfit to meet the brethren in Conferences.
3. Many of our cares have been of a perplexing and distressing character. The manifest willingness on the part of some to throw greater burdens on us, those, too, that we have labored to befriend and assist, has had a discouraging influence, and we have given up preaching for the present, till we can get free from those cares which have long kept us in an unfit state of mind for preaching, and have a little time to breathe. Then we expect to devote our time exclusively to preaching. Then we shall be happy to meet the brethren in State conferences as Providence may dictate.
J . .W
Illinois and Wisconsin Tent.
By James White
We have ordered a Tent for Wisconsin, and with the order sent $185,00, the cost of a new fifty-feet Tent. We ordered the Tent sent to H. Patch, Brandon, Wis., via. Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad.
We have received for this Tent $113,00. Due, $72. If more convenient, the friends in Wisconsin and Illinois may send their donations for the Tent direct to this Office until the sum due is paid.
Address Eld. James White.
APPOINTMENTS.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the church in Hundred Mile Grove, Wis., June 30, 1860.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the brethren in Northern Illinois, as Bro. Lathrop and others may appoint, Sabbath and First-day, June 16th and 17th.
I will hold meeting in the Tent in Mackford, Wis., or vicinity, as the brethren may arrange, Sabbath and first-day, June 23d and 24th. Will Bro. T. M. Steward join me at Mackford?
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A Warning
By J. Clarke
A WARNING shows two things: one is danger, the other is hope of escape if the warning is heeded; and in worldly affairs, even a false alarm is not offensive, unless purposely so; but in spiritual things how different; instead of thanking the kind friend who troubles himself to give the warning, eyes are averted, ears are closed, hearts are barred, and, Stop! stop!! they cry, do not talk so about prophecies which neither we nor our fathers, nor our learned and wise could, nor ever will, understand. J. CLARKE.