How many good impressions have been lost by putting off until a future time, that which we ought to do immediately. When the desire is burning in our bosom to do good, how apt we are to dread taking up the cross and doing our duty; and we let one opportunity after another slip by, until we find it is too late; then we feel burdened and often loose confidence in ourselves; for every time we are tempted to put off a known duty, we grow weaker and weaker, and less inclined to resist the temptations of Satan.
How much better it would be if we could decide at once, and then by steady perseverance in the right way, we would gain strength to still struggle on in the performance of every duty, doing cheerfully that which we feel the Lord has required of us. Oh! that we were more ready to take heed to the counsel of the wise man who hath said, "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might."
But there are times that we can hardly tell what duty is. At such times we should remember there is one who hath told us if we lack wisdom, to "ask of him who giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not, and it shall be given us." Let us then not neglect this requirement of the Lord, but go to him immediately, the same as we would to a kind father and ask him for wisdom to direct and lead us in the right way. And when we see the course he has marked out for us, let us not dishonor him by still putting off his requirements. May the Lord help us to be faithful.
SUSAN MCINTOSH.
Arlington, Wis.
Letters.
By Editor
"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."
This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Seek first a living experience and then record it, carefully and prayerfully, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith.
WM. RUSSELL
By William Russell
From Bro. Russell.
BRO. WHITE: As it may be encouraging to some, to know how we are getting along here at Mauston, I would say that we, as a church, are prospering some. Our last Quarterly Meeting was well attended by brethren and sisters from different parts, and was one of the best we ever had. All returned home, we trust, feeling much encouraged to press on in the good cause.
Bro. Steward was with us and gave us good instruction from the word. The good Spirit of the Lord prevaded every meeting. We had a refreshing season while attending to the ordinances of the Lord's house. Two were added to the chuch. Since then, I baptized one more who has lately decided to obey God in keeping all his commandments.
The "health reform" is taking deep root here.
Yours for the truth.
WM. RUSSELL
A New Believer in Taney Town
Sister F. R. Kindig writes from Taney Town, Md.:
I embraced this present truth last August in South Bend, Indiana, when it was proclaimed there by Elders Waggoner and Ingraham. Since that time I have tried by the grace of God to keep all the commandments, and faith of Jesus. I have had more real pleasure since last August, than in all my life before. When I take up my Bible to read, I can understand what I read; or if I do not understand all, I ask God to impart wisdom; and thank God, when I ask in faith, my prayers are answered. There are no Sabbath-keepers here, and the Advent doctrine seems to be new to all.
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By James White
A SET of general proofs that Seventh-day Adventists are entitled to all the immunities secured by law to those who are conscientiously opposed to bearing arms, or engaging in war, have been prepared with considerable expense, and are for sale at this Office, post paid, for $1,00. These comprise two pamphlets on the subject, with necessary affidavits from those qualified to testify in the case, with the best instructions we can give how to proceed. All who are drafted will need them. We have good reasons to believe that Boards of Enrollment will require good proofs. The best are safest. J. W.
Notice.
As voluntary enlistment into the service of war is contrary to the principles of faith and practice of Seventh-day Adventists as contained in the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, they cannot retain those within their communion who so enlist.
Enoch Hayes was therefore excluded from the membership of the Battle Creek church, by a unanimous vote of the church, March 4, 1865.
Note from Bro. Sanborn.
By I. Sanborn
Bro. White: I am still here in Gridley, McClean Co., Ills. I have given thirty-five lectures with good interest. Quite a number have decided to obey. The Disciple people commenced a meeting last Sunday, in which one Elder Brooks preached two sermons against the Sabbath, which I will review soon. I expect to remain here several weeks yet, if the Lord is willing. Pray for me that the Lord may give the increase.
I. Sanborn.
Note from Bro. Brinkerhoff.
By Wm. H. Brinkerhoff
BRO. WHITE: I hope to soon send some more subscribers for the Review. Since I last wrote, fourteen more have come out on the Sabbath in Illyria township. I am doing all I can in the good cause. Am glad to see that several days are set apart for prayer by our Committee.
Yours in love.
WM. H. BRINKERHOFF.
Notice.
By Solomon Myers
THE church of Plum River and Green Vale, Ills., met on the 22nd day of January in business capacity, and after due deliberation, withdrew their fellowship from Hiram N. Bates, who has voluntarily enlisted in the U. S. service, thereby showing that he was not in harmony with the views of the Seventh-day Adventists.
By order of the church.
SOLOMON MYERS, Elder.
Green Vale, Ills., Jan. 24, 1865.
Appointments.
BRO. WHITE: The Quarterly Meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Sand Prairie, will be held at Sand Prairie, March 18 and 19. We hope to see a goodly number of the brethren and sisters from surrounding churches at our meeting, and also a messenger.
C. K. ACKLEY, Clerk.
Richwood, Richland Co., Wis. Feb. 27, 1865.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the Brn. at Hartland, Me., Sabbath and first-day, March 18 and 19.
At Eddington, Me., Sabbath and first-day, March 25 and 26.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.