What shall we do that we may have eternal life, share the glories of the promised inheritance, the Heaven of the saints? We can only gain this prize by becoming members of the family of Abraham. “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” “And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” Gal. 3:27, 29.
Faith is essential,—belief in God, in his love, in his word. We must have faith in Christ, and in the atonement made by him for the transgression of God’s law; that perfect law given for the conversion of the soul, our violations of which justly place us under condemnation of eternal death. Real faith produces real love; real love, real obedience. Faith does not dispense with works, but is the incentive. If we love God, it must result in good works. “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.” 1 John 5:3. Real faith in Christ’s atonement insures earnest, self-sacrificing obedience to every command of God. Not the mere flight of feeling,—the emotional, pharisaical utterance, or calling on his name, but doing the will of the Father. Matt. 7:21. Christ’s own answer to our question is, “If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.” Matt. 19:17.
We desire to share the promised inheritance with Abraham. Can we receive it, unless, like Abraham, we comply with the conditions? Why was the promise made to Abraham? “Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.” Gen. 26:5. God spoke the ten commandments, and he has declared that he will not alter the thing that is gone out of his lips (Ps. 89:34); yet we are sometimes told that God’s law was only given to and for the Jews. But Abraham was not a Jew. Jew is a name derived from that of Judah, and it was first applied to one belonging to the tribe or country of Judah, a subject of the separate kingdom of Judah. Not until after the return to Jerusalem from the Babylonish captivity, B. C. 536, was the term Jew applied to all descendants of Abraham.
Abraham believed God, and proved his faith by his works. Abraham offered Isaac; he proved his willingness to obey God at any and every sacrifice. He gave not alone his worldly possessions, but his only son Isaac, his dearest treasure; and this gift included his good name, his hope, his ambition, his happiness, his peace; not alone all that made life dear, but all that made life endurable. Instead of weighing the requirements of God in the cold scales of selfish policy to see if he could afford it, if it was worth while to make so great a sacrifice, if there was no way to avoid it or offer some substitute,—instead of delaying till some future or more convenient time, Abraham hastened to obey, and God counted it to him for righteousness and blessed him, and Christ has declared that he shall have part in the first resurrection. “Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.” James 2:24.
Let us now turn to another rich and favored one. Mark 10:17–21. He was rich, respected, learned, a devout, worldly religionist, a rigid observer of all outward forms. He desired eternal life; he claimed to believe; he had faith; he did good works; he kept the commandments as far as they brought no actual cross or great sacrifice. He could not receive laudations and stand high in the world’s esteem were he guilty of overt violations of the law. He obeyed because it was to his profit, his advantage, his interest; and doubtless he really rejoiced in doing so, really desiring to be on the side of right.
Jesus showed him that he had never obeyed even the first commandment; that he loved the gift far more than the giver; that he loved self, the world, fame, creature comforts, far more than he loved God. Christ put his profession of goodness to the test: “Sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow me.” The young man was sorrowful. He weighed the matter, and concluded it cost too much. Oh, indeed, indeed! he did desire eternal life, but he could not afford it at that price. To resign his high and enviable position in the popular synagogue, and harder yet, to part with his wealth—oh! he was grieved; he was troubled; but he turned away from the blessed Jesus, turned away from the blessing of God, turned away from eternal life. If any one had asked that young man that morning if there was any duty to God required, any cross or burden to bear, or any sacrifice that he would refuse, he would have been insulted at the mere question. No, indeed; had he not done great things for God and his cause? Yet when the Lord made duty plain, he turned away; for he had great possessions.
Abraham showed faith by works; he truly believed, was truly obedient. Isaac was dear to him; but God, the giver of the gift, was dearer still.
The young ruler claimed to have faith and obedience; but, brought to the test, it proved to be only in outward seeming. He could talk for God, have good desires, was full of good intentions; but he was not willing to trust God, not willing to part with his prized wealth, not willing to do what the Lord required. It cost too much.
One was all for God, had no god before God. It was God first, cost what it may, result as it may.
The other clasped to his selfish heart his worldly possessions, and turned again to the hollow platitudes of this world, rather than follow Christ in self-sacrifice, and thus secure eternal life. Jesus loved him, invited him, in tender, pitying love entreated him; but it cost too much. He turned away.
What a noble and glorious example of sublime faith is the one! What a fearful warning of the unutterable infamy and blind folly to which selfishness may lead is the other!
Reader, where do you stand? Soon, very soon, the Lord will leave the sanctuary; and he will say, “Gather my saints together unto me, those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” Will you be of that number? The Lord loves you, calls you, in pitying tenderness entreats you. What are you doing for the cause? Are not the calls for means as real, your duty to help as clear and plain, as though the blessed Jesus came in person, and said to you, “My brother, my sister, I know you long for my coming; for the end of sin, misery, sickness, and death; for the establishment of my kingdom of joy, peace, rest, and love. But look around; there are dear, honest hearts who have not yet received the glorious light of the last message. I would that they too should be saved. We cannot have them lost. Won’t you help in this work? There is much to be done; the time is short. Do you not wish to share with me the joy of saving these poor souls? Will you help? Will you give of your means? Will you do it now?
“‘I gave, I gave my life for thee;
What hast thou given for me?’”
Shall we hug our possessions, and turn sorrowfully away? God forbid. God help us to respond, to act, to sacrifice for Jesus’s sake, to do now as we shall wish we had done in the soon-coming Judgment day.
CHAS. B. REYNOLDS.
WHAT WE NEED IS COURAGE NOW.
By S. Isadore Sutherland
While we're toiling in God's harvest,
Weary, worn, and sore oppressed,
Watching for our Saviour's coming,
Longing for that day of rest,
Often does the tempter linger
(While beneath the cross we bow)
Seeking to beguile our footsteps,—
What we need is courage now.
Those whose hearts are now preparing
To receive their Father's word,
And obey those golden precepts
Taught by Jesus Christ our Lord,
Hear the words that he has spoken:
“Put thy hand upon the plough,
Look not back lest thou shouldst perish”—
What they need is courage now.
As the end of time draws nearer,
Darker gloom o'er earth is spread,
And the troubles that surround us
Fill our anxious hearts with dread;
But our God, through our petitions,
Will our hearts with hope endow:
While we're onward, upward struggling,
He will give us courage now.
S. ISADORE SUTHERLAND.
Obituary Notices.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died of quick consumption, in Ravenna, Muskegon county, Mich., Sept. 30, 1878, Edward Stafford, aged 54 years, 8 months, and 3 days. Bro. Stafford received the truth under the labors of Brn Frisbie and Edgar in the winter of 1858, and to the time of his death was a pillar in the church where he lived. For eighteen years he has been an honored citizen of this town and county. His death is a calamity, both to the church and the community. A mother, a companion, and six children mourn his loss. An unusually large congregation followed him, with deep sorrow, to his last resting-place, comforted with the assurance that he will come forth when the Lord shall appear. Discourse by the writer, from the words: “For what is our hope?” 1 Thess. 2:19. E. R. JONES.
Died, Sept. 17, 1878, Bro. Edwin R. Bancroft, of Bristol, Vt. Bro. B. was on the night express train on his way home from the camp-meeting at Morrisville, and intended to stop at New Haven; but he was informed by the conductor that the train would not stop there, and that he could get off at Vergennes, which would leave him three miles farther from home. He said to the conductor, “If the train will go as slow past New Haven as it has past other stations, I can jump off without its stopping.” The conductor said to him, “The superintendent is on the train; I will see him and see what we can do for you.” He saw no more of the conductor, and concluded it would be the safest way to walk from there home. Just before the train started, the conductor said to the engineer, “Stop at New Haven.” Bro. B. having gone a little ways ahead of the train, upon hearing him, turned and ran to get on before the train should start, and in his haste and in the darkness he fell, striking his head against the corner of the baggage car, fracturing his skull, cheek, and nose. He was seen by the baggage man and others and taken on to the train and carried to New Haven, where he died in twenty minutes. He was about forty-three years old, and leaves a wife and two children. Funeral discourse by Eld. D. Bosworth, Evangelical Adventist, from Rev. 21:4: “And there shall be no more death.” We expect to meet him soon in the first resurrection. THOS. H. PURDON.
Fell asleep, Sept. 5, 1878, in Estella, Gratiot county, Mich., our dear sister, Mary Ann, wife of Bro. James L. Nichols, aged 54 years and 11 months. Her disease was spinal complaint, terminating in paralysis. She suffered much. Sr. Nichols embraced the faith of S. D. Adventists under the labors of Eld. M. E. Cornell, in Locke, about twenty-five years ago. She loved to talk of the truths we hold so dear, and truly seemed to cherish a deep love for the return of the Master. She was a faithful wife and mother, and as her lonely husband finds the main cord severed that bound him to earth, may God grant him the sweet consolations of the gospel hope; and let him and the bereaved children rejoice, as the words of inspiration give the sweet assurance, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” Funeral discourse by Eld. Burt, U. B., from Job 14:13.
“Death, thou mayest sever nature’s tenderest ties,
And to the tomb consign thy shining spoil;
That form shall rise which now in darkness lies,
To bloom upon a more congenial soil.”
MRS. M. S. AVERY.
Arthur Baker, son of Sr. Caroline Baker, died at Lovington, Ill., Sept. 16, 1878. While mowing the school yard, he picked up a revolver, and commenced scraping off the rust. The revolver discharged, the ball striking him under the breast-bone, and lodging in his back. After two days of intense pain, death released him. His mother is a widow, having three small children to support. He was just beginning to be useful, was a young man of good habits, loved and respected by all who knew him; and his death is a great calamity to his family. He said he was not afraid to die. Funeral services by the writer. JACOB NEWMAN.
Died of typhoid fever, in Nebraska City, Neb., Sept. 26, 1878, Mary Jane, daughter of James and Lydia Lyon, in the eighteenth year of her age. N. SHEPHERD.
Died in West Wilton, N. H., Sept. 13, 1878, Mary Ann, daughter of D. H. and A. W. Gould, aged 27 years and 4 months. Thus is severed one of the tenderest of earth’s ties. Soon after hearing present truth, she was awakened to the necessity of becoming a Christian, and she sought the Lord with her whole heart. The Bible and Sr. White’s writings were her favorite reading. She ever gained the favor of the people with whom she associated. Her disease was diabetes. In answer to prayer she was strengthened, and her life was prolonged months, which she much enjoyed. She looked forward with bright anticipation to the first resurrection, was happy and would exclaim, “O precious Saviour.” Funeral discourse in the Baptist meeting-house, by Eld. D. A. Robinson. A. W. GOULD.
Died of dyspepsia, in Adams, La Salle county, Ill., Oct. 4, 1878, Anna Cotton, daughter of James and Harriet Cotton, aged about 21 years. She leaves many friends to mourn their loss. Funeral services by the writer. J. F. BALLENGER.
Died of cholera infantum, in Muskegon, Mich., Sept. 8, 1878, Clarence C. Stark, only child of Frank and Emma D. Stark, aged one year. Remarks by the writer, from Jer. 31:15–17. G. A. CARLSTEDT.
To Correspondents.
Has a church a right to take in members without having an ordained officer?
Ans. In the case supposed, there would be nothing to take members to; for a church could not be considered organized without an ordained officer.
C. K. D.: The word for soul in Acts 4:32 is psuche, and may there, we think, be rendered “mind,” which is one of the definitions of that word. 1 Pet. 2:13 cannot be used to support Sunday-keeping, unless it can be shown that the keeping of that day is not contrary to the ordinance of God. Any attempt to use that text for Sunday-keeping, is an acknowledgment that that institution is only an ordinance of man.
T. M. Clark: For an exposition of the number 666, Rev. 13:18, which is the number of the beast, and the number of a man, see Thoughts on Revelation.
Why is Nebuchadnezzar called in the Bible the father of Belshazzar, when history says he was the son of Evil-merodach? D. G. W.
Ans. Evil-merodach was the son, and Belshazzar the grandson, of Nebuchadnezzar. But it is in accordance with the use of language in the Bible to call any ancestor father, and any descendant son. The Jews called Abraham their father, and Christ is called the son of David.
1. Upon what day of the week was Christ buried? 2. Upon what day did he rise? 3. How do you harmonize Matt. 16:21; 12:40; Mark 8:31?
Ans. 1. Friday, probably. 2. Sunday. 3. The expressions, three days and three nights, after three days, and on the third day, are synonymous.
Will you please send me your addresses immediately, as I wish to supply you with blanks for quarterly reports. Leroy T. Nicol, Sec. Richmond, Iowa.
A valuable farm for sale in Brownstown, Wayne county, Mich., situated one mile north of Rockwood station on the Canada Southern, and Lake Shore Railways. For particulars, apply to Levi N. Miller, at the farm, 21 miles south of Detroit.
The church treasurers of the Nebraska Conference are requested, without fail, to fill out two blank reports each quarter, and send one to J. C. Middaugh [treasurer], Fremont, Dodge county, Neb., the other to Mrs. Anna Shepherd [secretary], Nebraska City, Neb. Let this be done the Monday following the first Sabbath of each quarter; viz., January, April, July, and October. Chas. L. Boyd.
Will the presidents of all the V. M. societies in Vermont please send their P. O. addresses to Mrs. Hattie T. H. Sanborn, Jamaica, Vt., as a correspondence is desired.
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APPOINTMENTS
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
New York and Pennsylvania Conference
The New York and Pennsylvania Conference will hold its annual meeting for the present year at Rome, N. Y., Nov. 13–19, 1878. It is especially requested that all churches shall represent themselves by delegates. Let all church clerks see that the delegates are immediately furnished with proper credentials, and that the reports due from the churches are properly prepared.
If there are churches or unorganized companies of brethren that wish to come under the watchcare of the Conference, we invite them to make their wishes known to the Conference, and, if possible, to represent themselves by delegates.
We request all S. B. treasurers to bring or send their S. B. records, that they may be audited by the Conference.
B. L. Whitney, A. H. Hall, A. M. Green, } Conf. Com.
Meeting at Peoria, Ind., commencing Tuesday evening, Nov. 5, to continue one week. Marion, Nov. 12, to continue one week. Will some brother from Marion meet me at Peoria, Nov. 11? J. M. Rees.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the friends of the cause at Sedalia, Mo., Sabbath and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3, 1878. With the Lincoln church Nov. 9 and 10. We hope to meet with all the Sabbath-keepers within a reasonable distance. There will be opportunity for baptism. Geo. I. Butler.
I will meet with the company at Grand Rapids, Wis., Nov. 9 and 10. At Stevens Point, Nov. 16 and 17. H. W. Decker.
I will meet with the friends at Marshall, Mich., Sabbath, Nov. 9, at 10:30 A. M., where Bro. Gilbert may appoint. All who can do so are invited to meet with us. Geo. C. Tenney.
The general quarterly meeting for the New England Tract Society, also its annual meeting, will be held at So. Lancaster, Mass., commencing Nov. 21 and continuing over the Monday following. Bring your straw ticks, buffalo robes, and bedding, and accommodations will be made for three hundred. Eld. J. N. Loughborough is expected and Eld. Andrews, if the sickness of his daughter does not prevent. S. N. Haskell.
Ambassadors of God: Spiritual Consecration and Renewal
By Editor
The paper from sister White, on our first page, was one of those read at our late General Conference, and which by vote she was requested to furnish for publication in the REVIEW. The subject is one of vital importance to our spiritual prosperity. Read the article, and heed it.
An impressive discourse was given by Bro. White, last Sabbath, the 26th, to the church in Battle Creek. His subject was, “The Christian as the Ambassador of God,” from the text in 2 Cor. 5:20. The importance and dignity of the office of an ambassador were forcibly presented. In the course of his remarks he was led to speak of the wonderful manifestations of the power of God which have been witnessed in the past history of this cause; and to earnestly exhort his hearers to seek again that state of consecration in which the blessing of God can more largely rest upon them. And we must be not only as far advanced in spiritual things, as we have been in the past, but much further, to fulfill the mission intrusted to us. Nothing will answer in place of this. To thus return to the Lord is our next and first duty. A synopsis of the discourse will be found in another column.
The consistency, harmony, clearness, and beauty of the present truth is a constant source of joy and gratitude to those who have received it. When a person has examined these subjects so far as to get a clear understanding of the evidences which sustain the views advocated by S. D. Adventists, the Bible becomes a book clothed with new beauty, new light is thrown upon the prophecies, dark passages are made clear, difficult texts explained, and the unity of God’s plans and work in the fulfillment of his word are seen in a light never realized before. A brother from Oregon who bore a stirring testimony in our meeting last Sabbath, declared that he had felt like leaping for joy at every step since he received the light of present truth ten years ago, when he looked at the harmony it secured in the word of God, and at its consistency and beauty. Let us remember that, though there are so many already rejoicing in the light, there are other thousands waiting for it, and let us not slacken our hands in extending its rays around the world.
Texas Camp-meeting.
By James White; Ellen G. White
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a general camp-meeting at Plano, Texas, Nov. 12-19. We shall be happy to meet all our brethren and sisters in the State at this meeting. Bring your children and friends in the hope and faith that they will be converted to God and his truth.
This meeting is appointed after advising with Eld. R. M. Kilgore. We place the time a few days later, however, than he suggested, as it will better accommodate us.
JAMES WHITE.
ELLEN G. WHITE.
A Railer Loose.
By Editor
We have received a communication from Mound City (somewhere in the United States probably—there are five places so called in this country) full of sound and fury, addressed as follows: “To the Editor of the Seven Day Advent Doctoring.” We might have thought that this belonged to Doctor Kellogg, as he is the one who attends to that branch of the business, had we not discovered it to be an unsparing tirade against the leaders in this cause, heaping upon them all manner of opprobrious epithets and accusations. He closes by saying that he shall consider the editor a coward if he does not publish it; but the poor man had not the courage to sign his own name.
Reduction of Fare.
By B. L. Whitney
ARRANGEMENTS have been made to charter a car from Watertown to Rome, N. Y., to accommodate those who wish to attend the Rome meeting, by which a reduction of more than one-half the regular fare will be secured. Those coming from places north of Dekalb should buy tickets to that station. Here they can purchase tickets to Watertown and return at one and one-half cents per mile.
At Gouverneur and all stations between there and Watertown, return tickets will be on sale at the same rate. At Watertown all take chartered car, on which the fare will be from one cent to one and one-half cents per mile, according to the number who attend.
If there are ten or more from Oswego, they can get return tickets to Richland, where they will take chartered car.
Should there be more than a car load, tickets will be furnished to those who cannot be accommodated in the car at one and one-half cents per mile. Trunks will be carried as regular baggage, without extra expense. The chartered car will probably be run on Tuesday of the week of the meeting; but it will be definitely stated next week just what day and on what train the car will be run.
These terms we regard very favorable for those coming from that section of the State, and we trust this opportunity will be improved by the brethren to secure a general attendance.