Earlier text: Spiritual ThingsJesus Is Coming.
By Mary E. Guilford
JESUS is soon-coming. This is a matter of no uncertainty to us. We have carefully studied the signs of the times and we behold him near, “even at the door.” Link after link in the prophetic chain has met its fulfillment, and now we are brought down in close proximity to the last closing scenes of earth’s history. Perils are thickening around our way. Indications of trouble are becoming daily more apparent. A stormy future lies before us. The conflict will be short, yet severe. Satan has marshaled his host, and is working with increased power. He knows that his time is short; therefore he doubles his diligence, that he may by his seductive wiles and cunning craftiness allure souls from the path of obedience, and lead them to everlasting ruin. “The end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” 1 Pet. 4: 7. If ever there was a time when the people of God should be awake, it is now. We need on the whole armor, that we may be able to stand; “for we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.” Eph. 6: 12, 13. Never Scold: Kindness in Giving Advice
NEVER SCOLD.—A person, child, or adult, takes contradiction or advice much more cheerfully than ordinarily supposed if kindly given; but if violently administered, he resists though it be well-founded. Hearts, like flowers, are open to the softly-falling dew, but close up while the violent storm rages. Obituary Notices.
By R. C. Baker
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. DIED, June 4, 1872, at Mackford, Wis., of lingering consumption, our beloved sister Caroline Manley, aged 57 years. Sister Manley embraced the first message, and shared the disappointment of those who looked for the Lord’s coming in 1844. But after the time passed, she lost sight of the Advent people, and through the influence of worldly associations, drifted back into the world. About 13 years since, she became acquainted with the Seventh-day Adventists, and recognizing among them the same spirit she had seen among the believers in 1844, she immediately embraced the third angel’s message and its kindred truths, and has ever since conscientiously endeavored to live out her faith. She was confined to her bed but two weeks before her death. She realized that her end was near, and with perfect serenity arranged her worldly matters, and with unfaltering trust committed herself into the arms of her Saviour. She expressed great affection for the brethren and sisters, and for the ministers of Christ. She assured her friends that the sting of death was taken away, and calmly fell asleep in Jesus. Funeral discourse by Eld. Cameron from Rev. 21:4. Governing Thoughts and Speech in Solitude and Company
Govern your thoughts when alone and your tongue when in company. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Quarterly meeting in Parkville, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, Aug. 3 and 4. Will Bro. E. R. Jones, and M. Miller, attend? The first Sabbath in August will be the time of our quarterly meeting in Lancaster, Ind. We want all the friends in Owen and the adjoining counties to be present at this meeting. Let us come together to work for the Lord. D. F. Randolph. The next monthly meeting for Jefferson Co., N. Y. will be at Mansville the first Sabbath and first-day in August, 1872. The quarterly meeting for District No. 3, of Tract and Missionary Society will be held at the same time. C. O. Taylor. On account of circumstances which seem to call for a meeting at Monterey, the meeting at Hastings will be put forward one week, to Aug. 17 and 18. At Monterey Aug. 10 and 11. H. S. Gurney. This meeting will be held Aug. 21–26 in Skowhegan, about one mile from Pishon's Ferry, on the old camp-ground where it has been holden for the past two years. We hope the brethren in Maine will take a deep interest in this meeting and come from all parts of the State, prepared to remain until the meeting closes. We also extend a general invitation to the brethren of other States. Provision and accommodation will be made for man and beast. We shall make an effort to have those who come by railroad returned free, also to have the cars stop within about eighty rods of the camp-ground. Geo. W. Barker, } Maine
Wm. J. Haynes, } Camp-meeting
T. S. Emery, } Committee. The Maine State Conference will hold its sixth annual session on the camp-ground in connection with the camp-meeting, to be held at Skowhegan, Aug. 21–26. We hope every church will be represented by delegate if possible; if not, by letter. We also request that the Systematic Benevolence be paid up to July 1, 1872. We earnestly desire that all should be on the campground as early as Tuesday morning, in season to pitch their tents and arrange their affairs before the meeting commences. Let all who have reports to make at this meeting be prompt. Geo. W. Barker, } Maine
A. B. Atwood, } Conference
S. Grant, } Committee. This meeting will be held on the old camp-ground at Kirkville, N. Y., Aug. 6–12, 1872. Those coming from the northern part of the State can take the Syracuse Northern R. R. at Sandy Creek for Syracuse. Trains on the N. Y. Central R. R. going east, that stop at Kirkville, leave Syracuse at 7 A. M., 2.05 and 5 P. M. Trains going west stop at K. 10.15 A. M., 4.15 and 8.50 P. M. Arrangements have been made with the Syracuse Northern and the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Rail Roads so that persons coming over these roads will receive free return passes. Teams to convey passengers to the ground will meet all trains. It is hoped that an earnest effort will be made by the brethren in all parts of the Conference that there may be a full attendance at this meeting. Tents can be rented as usual. Let all who can, provide themselves with tents for their own accommodation and that of their friends. But none need hesitate to come, who are unable to provide tents, as arrangements will be made for such. Bring empty bed-ticks and plenty of bedding. Straw will be furnished on the ground. As heretofore, provisions will be furnished at reasonable rates. There will also be a good assortment of our publications on hand. Let it be remembered that the meeting is to commence at the time appointed and hold according to appointment. Be prompt in attendance and come prepared to stay till the meeting closes. J. M. Lindsay, }
Daniel Bowe, }
A. M. Green, } Camp-meeting
C. W. Lindsey, } Com.
S. I. Abbey, }
B. L. Whitney, } N. Y. and Pa. State Conference.
The N. Y. and Pa. Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the N. Y. Camp-meeting to be held at Kirkville, N. Y., Aug. 6–12, 1872. We hope all the churches will immediately take the steps necessary to represent themselves fully at this meeting. Churches wishing admission should present their requests, and send their delegates. Let all the reports required by the constitution of the Conference be prepared by ministers, licentiates, and delegates. And especially we urge that every church in the Conference be prepared with its pledges for the coming year, by at once re-arranging their S. B. Let all the churches represent themselves by delegates, if possible; if not, by letter. Delegates should be on the ground as early as Monday night. P. Z. Kinne, } N. Y. and Pa.
E. B. Gaskill, } Conference
Harmon Lindsay. } Committee. Quarterly meeting for Orange, Vergennes, Greenville, and Bushnell, will be held in Bushnell, first Sabbath and Sunday in August. This meeting will be a grove-meeting. The Michigan Conference Committee will provide ministerial help. The Matherton brethren are invited to attend. Wm. E. Allchin. I will meet with the Church at Northville, LaSalle Co., Aug. 2 and 3, to organize Tract Society. Let all that can be present. J. W. Marsh, Director 3d Dist. Providence permitting, we will commence a tent meeting at or near Milford, nine miles north-east of Lamar, Barton Co., Mo., beginning Thursday, Aug. 1, and continuing as long as the interest may demand. H. C. Blanchard.
L. D. Santee. Little Prairie, Walworth Co., Wis., District No. 1, Sabbath and first-day, July 27 and 28. This meeting is for the purpose of organizing a Missionary Society. We hope to meet all the brethren and sisters from Johnstown, Oakland, and Raymond, at these meetings. Also in Waterloo, Grant Co., Wis., Sabbath and first-day, Aug. 3 and 4, District No. 3. We earnestly desire to see those who live at Bloomington at this meeting, as we expect to organize a Missionary Society at that meeting. Meeting will commence at each place Sabbath morning at nine o'clock. Hope all will be in season. The time is short, and there is much for us all to do. Therefore let us be diligent. Quarterly meeting for the churches of Gratiot Co., Mich., at Ithaca, Sabbath and first-day, Aug. 3 and 4. Bro. Fisher is expected to be here. J. H. Mellinger. Quarterly Meetings in Minnesota.
High Forest (Pleasant Grove church), July 27, 28.
Riceland, August 3, 4.
Jo Davis, ” 10, 11.
Tenhassen, ” 17, 18. Providence permitting, Bro. Pierce will attend these meetings. Will some one meet Bro. Pierce at Oakland station and carry him to the Riceland meeting? Harrison Grant. The N. Y. and Pa. Tract and Missionary Society will hold its first annual meeting on the camp-ground at Kirkville, N. Y., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1872. All the Directors, and as many Librarians and members as can attend, should be present, as officers for the ensuing year are to be elected, and other important matters pertaining to the interests of the Society will be considered. Each Director should have a quarterly meeting in his district, and thus be prepared with a full report for this meeting. J. M. Lindsay, Pres. N. Y. and Pa. T. and M. Society. “Can ye not discern the signs of the times?” Present Quality of American Patriotism.
The N.Y. Observer says:—Never upon any Fourth of July, before the last, was there a greater number of accidents by the use of powder, or wounds resulting from the use of strong drink. We may well ask if the intelligence and morality of the country are improving, when we see that patriotism spends itself in noise, and rejoicing ends in drunkenness. National Progress.—The Great American Institute announces its Forty-first Annual Exhibition, to be opened in the city of New York, on the fourth of September next. Applications for space to exhibit the best Agricultural Productions, Mechanical Inventions, Artistic Devices, and valuable articles of American manufacture, are now in order. It is intended to make this the most extensive, useful, and meritorious exhibition, ever held in America. Strikes.—The London Advertiser, referring to the strike going on in England, says, from east, west, north, and south, comes grave and stirring news. On every hand crises are impending, and those upon whom we have looked as contented people are “striking” for their “rights.” Bismarck has succeeded in having the Jesuits banished from Germany. Every establishment belonging to that order must be broken up within six months. This is the first severe blow dealt in the conflict, which the Jesuits brought on by their own action in meddling with political affairs. The heat of last week will be historic. The hot Fourth of July will be referred to for years to come. In 1882, or some years after, it will be said, “We have not had such a season of so protracted intense hot weather since the memorable summer of 1872.” The number of deaths by sunstroke were so many that they made the record rival an epidemic. A hundred cases of sunstroke in a day is something fearful, but we had more than that in N. Y. city last week. It is now only about six weeks to the time when the next session of the Michigan Conference will be held. It is time for us all to begin to get ready for the meeting by getting our secular affairs in such a shape that we can attend, and getting our hearts more fully imbued with the spirit of the cause of present truth. Scattered members of churches should remember that their s. B. is due to the churches with which their names remain, till they join in some other place, and until they give notice accordingly. Art. III, Sec. 2, of our Constitution, as amended at the session of 1867. We ask all such to notice particularly this regulation, and discharge all their obligations to their several churches, that they may all be able to make full and prompt reports to the Conference. THE piece of poetry entitled, “The Master Hath need of the Reapers,” was published in REVIEW Vol. 37, p. 94; and the piece, “Linger Not,” in REVIEW, Vol. 38, p. 9. To the Brethren in N. Y.
By C. O. Taylor
ARRANGEMENTS have been made with the Syracuse Northern, and the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroads for free return tickets to all that go on these roads to the camp-meeting at Kirkville. Also to carry trunks from the S. N. to the N. Y. C. R. R. by the load. With this route and arrangement, it will cost less to attend the meeting this year than last. Let all attend. It may be your last earthly gathering with the saints at camp-meeting. Bring your unconverted friends. Labor for their salvation. You may never have another so good an opportunity. Books, Pamphlets, Tracts, &c.,
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By Gen. Conf. Com.
New York, — Aug. 6-12.
Vermont, — “ 14-19.
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Ohio, — “ 12-17.
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Gen. Conf. Com. Lengthy Communication from Brother White
The friends of the cause will be gratified to see in this number a lengthy communication from Bro. White. It was received just after our last issue had gone into the mail.