p. 224 | The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 14 (April 1, 1880)

Earlier text: RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL LIBERTY IN RUSSIA

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UNDERSTOOD

By Editor

We are happy to notice that the historical facts concerning the institution of Sunday observance are getting to be quite well understood by both people and papers which are not bound by the fetters of any theological ring. History is plain upon this subject, showing that this observance rests wholly upon tradition and human enactments, and that the early testimonies which are claimed to prove that Sunday was kept as the Sabbath by the early fathers of the Christian church, are simply pious frauds. We believe the time is not far distant when even theologians will hesitate to expose their ignorance or bigotry by claiming any divine authority for the Sabbatical character of this day.

The following from the Chicago Weekly News of Feb. 19, 1880, is offered in illustration of these remarks. A correspondent of the News wrote, asking, “When and why was the Sabbath changed from the seventh to the first day of the week?” to which the editor responded as follows:—

“The change of the day of worship from the seventh to the first day of the week was an innovation of the early Christians, but the work was so gradual and slow that it is impossible to say when the change was fully accomplished. It was not until after the Reformation that the change was confirmed by legal enactments. In the first ages after Christ, it does not appear that his followers abstained from their regular business upon Sunday, but were accustomed to meet early in the day for some religious services, and then disperse to their various callings. The day was rather accounted as one for rejoicing and pastime, and later some portions of the day were set apart for sports. During the reign of Elizabeth, and down to the times of Charles I., plays were performed at the English court on Sunday, and the church did not object. As late as the reign of Edward VI. (1543), Sunday was classed as a holy day with Christmas and Good Friday, and was not regarded by Cranmer as more sacred. When the Puritans and other strict religionists gained ascendancy, they called the first day of the week the Lord’s day and the Sabbath, as the word Sunday was derived from mythology, as the day for sun worship. From this time the devoutly religious character which Christians had given to the seventh day became attached to the first.”

UNITY

By Roswell F. Cottrell

BY ELD. R. F. COTTRELL.

The article on the Unity of the Church, in the REVIEW of Feb. 19, first page, should be read with great care, especially by those of but short experience in the cause of God. The unity of believers is of first importance; and to secure it there must be a yielding spirit. “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility.” 1 Pet. 5:5.

It is hard for some to learn that the independent, selfish spirit of infidels and worldlings must be given up. We hear them say of a brother or a sister, If they do so and so, or if they don't do so and so, I will do so and so. Thus they are ready to begin a petty quarrel on the least provocation. We do not so learn Christ.

Some, having become disgusted with the church to which they belonged before embracing the present truth, feel free to take positive ground that they will never unite with any church. Such a one does not understand the obligation to submit to God and his people.

The religion of Christ is intended to take this selfish willfulness out of us; so that we shall not say positively, I will do this, or I will not do that, but, “If the Lord will,” or “If it be in agreement with the will of the Lord, I shall take such a course.” A true-hearted disciple will consult with his brethren, especially those older in the faith, to learn the right course to be pursued, submitting his judgment to theirs. And let that one who professes faith in the truth, but has determined not to unite with the church which is keeping the commandments of God, and has taught him the truth, search his own heart for the motive which prompts to such a course. Perhaps it may be discovered that it is because of selfishness that he determines not to unite with a people who hold that God’s cause is first of all, demanding ourselves, our means, our all, for its advancement. Is it to avoid paying the Lord his tenth of all he so bountifully gives?

DIDN'T LOSE HIS ’LIGION.

By Editor

We commend the following item to the consideration of that Episcopal pastor, and all others like him, who advocate theater-going and other worldly indulgences, as set forth in our last issue. We agree with the Congregationalist that the kind of religion here presented is coming to be immensely popular:—

“The Congregationalist repeats the story which General W. N. Armstrong tells of a pious colored brother, loud in exhortation but exceedingly shaky in morals, who was remonstrated with by his employer for various breaches of the law that brought scandal on the establishment. ‘Yes, boss,’ said the culprit, ‘I owns squar up; I’s done broke ebery one ob de c’mandments; but, bless de Lord, I’s nebber lost my ’ligion!’ The Congregationalist adds as a ‘snapper’: ‘Unless the signs of the times are deceptive, too many white folks are getting hold of that colored religion.’”

THE DUNKIRK, OHIO, INSTITUTE.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

We are happy to announce to our brethren that Eld. James White will attend our Dunkirk meeting. We know that this will be an inducement for many to come. We all need the benefit of his experienced labors. Eld. B. L. Whitney will be present, and conduct the Institute and a class in music. Prof. Miller, teacher of elocution in Battle Creek College, will be with us all through the Institute, and give instruction in elocution and the culture of the voice. Eld. St. John, who is to go to the far West to labor, will be with us here just before he goes. There will be preaching each evening, besides other religious exercises. All the arrangements for the summer’s labor will be made here.

On the whole, we think this Institute will be invaluable to those who are alive in the work, and we expect it will be as interesting and important a meeting as we have yet held in the State. The place is easy of access, being on the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne and Chicago road, and only six miles from Forest on the Cincinnati, Sandusky and Cleveland road, where the trains make good connections. All our people here live in Dunkirk, so that none will have to go out of town to stay. Board free. Let us see a grand rally at our Dunkirk meeting, April 14-26. District secretaries must be sure to have their reports here on time. D. M. CANRIGHT.

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NOTICE TO THE CHURCH CLERKS AND TREASURERS OF THE NEW YORK CONFERENCE.—With this notice I send blanks to every church clerk and treasurer in the Conference, so far as I have their addresses. Should any fail to receive a blank, I will send another, if notified, and the proper address given. I trust there will not be a failure on the part of a single clerk or treasurer to return the blank at least, which should be done, though (in the case of some of the treasurers) there be nothing to report. The clerks should make their reports as full as possible. It is absolutely necessary that every one should do this, in order that a complete summary may be made out to send to the Secretary of the General Conference, which I am required to do.

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My address is changed from Manlius Station to Syracuse, N. Y. E. W. WHITNEY, Conf. Sec.

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By James White

We wish to say to our friends who are ordering the several volumes of the Testimonies to the Church, that the call for them has been such that the last complete set is sold. We are, however, reproducing them in the form of Mrs. W.’s volumes entitled “The Spirit of Prophecy,” and hope to have them ready by the month of June, so that they can be furnished at our camp-meetings.

J. W

Preparing Out-of-Print Works Amid Declining Health

By James White

The importance of the above-named works, which are out of print, and others which should be produced, seems to forbid not only our attending the eastern camp-meetings, but also making a tour to the Pacific coast. We are worn, and dare not enter the field. We decide to do what we can in the preparation of these works, mostly, however, by the assistance of others.

Elder Corliss, Brother Henry Holser, reporter, and Elder Foro and his wife, are excellent helps. May God crown our efforts with success. J. W.

David Lawton Visiting Friends in Adams, N.Y

David, the husband of sister O. Lawton, of Adams, N. Y., is in this city, in health, visiting friends. He expects to go West April 5th.

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EXPERIENCE AND VIEWS.

By James White

Last week we called for copies of the pamphlet entitled, “A Sketch of the Christian Experience and Views of Mrs. E. G. White,” printed at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., in 1851. As we had decided to reproduce the book, with a sketch of the writer’s parentage, early life, Christian experience, views, and extensive labors, in connection with a full explanation of her peculiar and wonderful experience, and the relation she sustains to our people, answering common objections to her views, making a volume of three or four hundred pages, we wished several copies to cut in the preparation of the work.

We wish here to state that we have found a sufficient number of copies in this city, and the work is progressing finely. The subject has occupied our Sabbath afternoon service for several weeks. Questions are presented in writing, which are patiently considered, and the objections raised are thoroughly answered. The result seems to be good. We earnestly invite all who read this, who may have difficulties in their minds relative to the peculiar work of Mrs. White, or objections to her views, whether they are in print or otherwise, to forward statements of such difficulties and objections to this Office, at their earliest convenience.

We regard the afore-mentioned pamphlet as one of great value. It has not been reprinted, from the fact that time was necessary for the fulfillment of the important statements it contains. And it was also necessary that the pulpit gentlemen who have distinguished themselves in endeavoring to arrest the influence of a humble, uneducated Christian woman, should have time to fully manifest the spirit of the dragon, in giving publicity from the pulpit and through the religious press, to the grossest misrepresentations and false statements relative to Mrs. W. and her work.

The time has now come for the pamphlet to be reproduced, and the writer of it and her work to appear before the reading public in the light of the real facts in the case. Since the time Mrs. W. wrote this little work, she has, in the providence of God, been gradually called out, step by step, until at the present time she stands in the front rank of our speakers, frequently addressing the largest religious assemblies, holding, as none of our other speakers can, from five to twenty thousand, for a period of eighty minutes. The public have a right to demand full statements of the facts in the case, and the relation Mrs. W. sustains to an active, growing people whose influence is extending everywhere. This fact also calls for just such a work as we are now putting through the press.

J. W.