p. 90 | Review and Herald, Vol. 36, No. 12. (9/6/1870)

Conference Department.

Exhorting one another, and so much the more as ye see the day approaching. Heb. 2:25.

This Department is designed to fill the same place in the paper that the Conference or Social Meeting does in the worship of God. Speak often one to another to comfort, edify and aid each other in the way of holiness and true Christian experience.

BRO. S. W. HICKOK writes from Dodge Co., Minn.: The Scriptures enjoin upon us the duty to exhort one another, and so much the more as we see the day approaching. What a favorable opportunity is afforded us through our precious paper thus to do. I fear, for one, that I have not yielded obedience in this direction as I should. I have oft felt strengthened by reading communications from others, and I ought at least to try to encourage others. I would say that the Lord has abundantly refreshed my poor soul, and I feel it but just to acknowledge his love and compassion to one so completely unworthy. I might well adopt the words,

“He near my soul has always stood; His loving kindness, oh, how good!”

But especially since our excellent camp-meeting at Wasioja have I felt the rich blessing of the Lord, and by his assisting grace I hope to retain it. Pray for me, that I may. I have never felt the sweetness of the present truth as I now feel it.

I never felt that nearness to those who are striving to yield obedience to its requirements that I now feel; and especially for those whom God has stationed in the field to herald these unpopular truths. God forbid that I should ever forget them in my entreaties at the throne of grace.

How can I forget these dear servants of God who stand foremost in the ranks, exposed to all the missiles of the enemy. While thinking of them, I have been led to think of Napoleon. What pains was taken to select as his body-guard the most valiant men that could be obtained, and to provide them with armor of the most reliable quality, that his critical position might be secure.

May not the situation of these dear servants be compared with his? and ought we not, while we try to arm ourselves with the whole armor of God, to have a special interest for them, that the arm of Israel’s God may shield them from the fierce assaults of the enemy? It so seems to me. Then shall we not give heed to their counsel, and not, like ancient Israel, fall through unbelief?

I seem to hear the response, All that the Lord has said will we do and be obedient. May the Lord help us thus to do, that we may at last possess the goodly land.

Obituary Notices.

By Joseph Bates

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

DIED, in Monterey, Allegan Co., Mich., August 27, 1870, my beloved companion, Prud[y?] M. Bates, aged 77 years and 6 months. Light chills arrested her from family duties and usual health, followed by intermittent fever for ten days. At 5 P. M., on the peaceful, holy Sabbath of the Lord, she yielded up her breath of the spirit of life, to God who gave it. Often when asked how she was, she would respond, Oh, I am so tired! She expressed great thankfulness for the manifestation of God's grace to her before her fever wasted her vitality. Brethren prayed for God's will to be done. She revived, and said, Go to meeting. After meeting she began to sink until life was extinct, and our connection ceased, which, by God's grace, had continued fifty-two years and a half. Our evening and morning family altar had been maintained for forty-four years.

For about sixty years she walked with the professed people of God. She was in full fellowship with the Advent movement of 1844, and more than twenty years voluntarily engaged in the third angel's message.

Her last letter to me, a few days before she was taken sick, closes thus: “I long to have my mind free from care and so many household duties, that I may more exclusively give my mind and time to the all-important subject of getting just right before the Lord. I feel the importance of this more than anything else. I do long ‘for a closer walk with God.’ I know I have your prayers, which is a comfort to me, believing the fervent effectual prayer of the righteous availeth much. God bless and prosper your efforts to do and get good, and return you in safety to us, is the prayer of your affectionate wife.” The funeral was attended August 30, by Bro. Smith, who spoke upon the promises and the true hope of the Christian.

JOSEPH BATES.

Monterey, Mich., Aug. 29, 1870.

A Call for a Preacher

Bro. E. L. Williams writes from Worth Co., Mo.: We have none among us who teach the doctrine of Christ as you teach it. None of us here have ever heard one of your faith preach. I see in the REVIEW that some of them preach now and then in Daviess County, some thirty-five or forty miles away. Is there not some good man to come this way and give us a call?

I got hold of some tracts published at Battle Creek; and the people want to hear more concerning the Sabbath, and many other points. I think that some good preacher could do a great amount of good. I know of some six or eight who would embrace the Sabbath, I think, if they could hear upon the subject. I love the Advent cause, and I love the people.

I have been a professor for twelve years; and I never knew before the enjoyment there was in obeying the commandments.

Channels of Christ’s Fullness

WE need never say, I have no power to bless. Neither has the bruised reed, but, as it lies close by the river-brink, the stream may flow through it to thirsty lips. It could not be a reservoir, but it may be a channel of fullness which never fails. But let us remember that we can only bless in being blessed—can give only in measure as we receive. We know this; do we live out of the knowledge? Are we thus receiving from Jesus himself, the fountain of life? Have we learned what it is to go to him, empty, helpless, nothing—with only one cry of want and longing: “Mine eyes are unto Thee, O God the Lord?” And learning this, have we learned yet more—what it is to have his fullness so opened to us, both for ourselves and others, that we have nothing to do but point to it as we say—self out of sight—“He satisfieth?” Then we are blessings, though we know it not.

Michigan Camp-Meeting.

The committee have unanimously decided upon a location for this meeting. It is to be at Charlotte, about one mile south of the village, in a beautiful grove, on the bank of the Battle Creek stream. It is reported to be a location every way desirable so far as smooth and ample grounds, good shade, abundance and convenience of water both for teams and tent purposes, are concerned. Charlotte is at the junction of the Grand River Valley R. R. running from Jackson to Grand Rapids, and the Peninsular R. R. from Battle Creek to Lansing. This forms a railroad connection with all parts of the State, and makes it of convenient access to brethren from all sections. Let there be a general rally. Michigan has had but little labor this season. The churches and scattered brethren need the benefit of a good camp-meeting. There is to be but one occasion of this kind for us this year. Do not let it pass unimproved. We hope to see as many at this meeting as there would have been at the two meetings taken together if it had been decided to hold two. Those who would attend a meeting, either at Ceresco or at Owosso, can with but a trifle more of trouble and expense, and very many with no more at all, attend the meeting at Charlotte. Do not let any excuse keep you at home. Read all the appeals that have been published urging upon brethren the importance of attending camp-meetings, and apply them to your own cases. Come one, come all.

MICH. CONF. COMMITTEE.

Note from the N. Y. Tent.

By John Nevins Andrews; W. H. Littlejohn

OUR meetings here are progressing slowly. The attendance is small. It is yet difficult to determine what the result will be. We hope, however, that there will be some fruit of our labors.

Yours in hope, J. N. ANDREWS. W. H. LITTLEJOHN.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH

By John Norton Loughborough

Testimony No. 19.

I have just received, and carefully and prayerfully read, Testimony to the Church, No. 19, and resolved, by the assisting grace of God to so apply its instructions in my walk and life, as a minister of these sacred truths, that I may be approved of God as faithful in the work, and that my “profiting may appear unto all.” I have done the work of the Lord too negligently. I resolve to have a higher sense of this solemn, this sacred, work. I hope all, preachers and brethren and sisters, will immediately obtain and read Testimony No. 19.

Let us all, who minister in the word, resolve that we will come up earnestly and energetically to fulfill on our part the duties assigned us. Let the church resolve on their part to help the ministers, by praying for them, by trying themselves not to walk carelessly, so that so much of the ministers’ time shall be demanded to help them. Then again, do not be offended if the minister applies himself to his books, and does not spend useless hours in simply chatting of earth’s cares. Let the preacher talk, while he does talk to you, of the soul’s highest interest, and you on your part endeavor to carry out the earnest instructions you may receive. If we all realize the force of the testimonies in No. 19, and carry them out, we may make progress in the work.

I presume many ministers can see something of their image in the picture Bro Canright draws in REVIEW No. 8; but let us so apply our hearts unto wisdom that we may “live not unto ourselves, but unto God,” as is enjoined upon us in No. 19.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH

ON WHAT DOES ITS VALIDITY DEPEND ?

By R. F. Cotterell

Baptism.

ON WHAT DOES ITS VALIDITY DEPEND ?

ALEX. CAMPBELL, in his debate with the Roman Bishop, Purcell, thus states the opposing principles of the Catholic and the Protestant churches:

“It is a doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, that the ‘intention’ of the priest, in every act of worship and consecration, is essential to the validity of that act.”

“Every Protestant feels the most perfect certainty in submitting to the ordinances of religion. The Protestant minister knows and teaches that the ordinance receives no saving or salutary efficacy from his intentions, or his hands. Persons, who in faith and piety receive them, know that they receive all the efficacy of the ordinance, independent of any special virtue in him that does administer them.” Debate, p. 275.

It is reasonable that the validity of baptism depends on the condition and intention of the candidate—his enlightenment, his repentance, his faith, and heart obedience. His acceptance with God depends upon these conditions. He cannot be certain that the administrator will not apostatize, or even that he is right before God at the time. Of course no true believer would knowingly submit to receive the ordinance from polluted hands; but should after developments prove that the administrator was a Judas, it could not change the heart obedience of the receiver, and make it unacceptable in the sight of God. R. F. COTTERELL.

REST

By Goethe

Rest is not quitting The busy career; Rest is the fitting Of self to one's sphere.

'Tis the brook's motion, Clear without strife; Fleeting to ocean, After this life.

'Tis loving and serving The highest and best; 'Tis onward, unswerving— Ah! this is true rest. —Goethe.

Be Patient.

By H. S. Z.

If you are not patient, you will not belong to the remnant when Jesus comes. If you are not patient, you will not escape the plagues: you will not be hid in the day of God's anger. If you are not patient, the prayers you offer for your children and your friends will never reach Heaven. Be patient. H. S. Z.

Michigan Central Railroad.

GOING WEST.

LEAVE.	MAIL.	DAY EXP.	EVE. EXP.	NIGHT EX.
Detroit,......	6:50 A.M.	7:30 A.M.	5:40 P.M.	9:00 P.M.
Battle Creek,	1:05 P.M.	10:57 A.M.	11:20 P.M.	1:12 A.M.
Chicago, Ar’ve,	8:05 P.M.	4:00 P.M.	6:30 A.M.	7:10 A.M.

GOING EAST.


Chicago,......	5:00 A.M.	11:30 A.M.	5:15 P.M.	9:00 P.M.
Battle Creek,	11:53 A.M.	4:28 P.M.	11:20 P.M.	2:50 A.M.
Detroit, Arrive,	5:40 P.M.	7:55 P.M.	8:45 A.M.	7:30 A.M.

☞ THESE trains all run by Chicago time, which is fifteen minutes slower than Detroit time.

Peninsular Railway.

By L. D. DIBBLE

Going East.	Passenger.	Passenger.	Mixed.
Battle Creek,	5.00 A. M.	1.30 P. M.	2.30 P. M.
Bellevue,	5.35 "	2.05 "	3.10 "
Charlotte,	6.10 "	2.40 "	4.25 "
Lansing,	7.00 "	3.30 "	6.30 "

Going West.	Passenger.	Passenger.	Mixed.
Lansing,	11.00 A. M.	7.40 P. M.	7.00 A. M.
Charlotte,	11.46 "	8.31 "	8.30 "
Bellevue,	12.17 P. M.	9.04 "	9.50 "
Battle Creek,	12.50 "	9.40 "	11.00 "

L. D. DIBBLE, Pres. & Gen. Supt.

Great Western Railway.

Trains leave Windsor (G. W. R. time, which is 12 minutes faster than Detroit time) as follows: Atlantic Express, (daily,) ........................................ 4:30 A. M. Bay Express, (daily, Sundays excepted,) .................... 8:30 “ Detroit Express (daily, except Saturdays and Sundays), .... 6:45 P. M. New York Express (daily, Sundays excepted,) ............... 8:50 “

The Railway Ferry leaves Detroit, Detroit time, from the foot of Twelfth-st., at 4 A. M., foot of Brush-st., at 8 A. M., 5:40 P. M., and 6:50 P. M., foot of Third-st., 7:50 A. M., 6 P. M., and 8:10 P. M.

Trains arrive at Windsor at 6:30 A. M., 7:30 A. M., 5:15 P. M., and 8:45 P. M.

F. E. SNOW, West'n Pass. Agt., Detroit. W. K. MUIR, Gen. Supt., Hamilton, Ont.

Useless Talk.

By H. S. Z.

This is peculiarly a time when the people of God should be meditative. They should think a great deal and speak but little. They should be sober and not mirthful. Study should accompany their meditations. All superficial reading should be abandoned. Better read one book, if it take a year, and understand it, than to skim over many, and then not be familiar with their contents. It is very important that we restrain all useless talk. We have no time for one idle word. May the Lord deepen the work of grace in the hearts of his children. H. S. Z.

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Camp-Meetings.

Michigan, Sept. 15-20. Ohio, " 22-27. Kansas, if possible, Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. GEN. CONF. COM.

Business Department.

Not Slothful in Business. Rom. 12:11.

Business Notes.

Mrs. M. Thompson: Home here and Home in Heaven, is out of print.

G. W. C.: Vol. xxxvii, No. 1.

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