BRO. SMITH: I feel to rejoice and praise the Lord while I see now and then a precious soul embracing God's precious truth. One who was very zealous for the so-called revivals went to my brother's house, knelt down before him, and prayed the Lord to deliver him from this Millerism and new Sabbath, as he called it. The result was, not only my brother, but his companion also, are now rejoicing in the present truth.
Another of our neighbors came to a meeting appointed near our house, but being disappointed of a meeting, thought she would make us a call. After making inquiry if she had heard on the Advent doctrine, she said there was one in N. Y. who commenced to keep the Sabbath a short time previous to her coming west, but she had but little knowledge of the Advent faith. After talking and reading the scriptures to her, I gave her some books to read. Before the week was out she returned, and we asked her if she found any thing in these books that interested her. She said she did, and wanted more to read. We then gave her the Perpetuity of the Law, and some other works on the Sabbath question, after reading which, she came to our meetings, and is now keeping the Sabbath and rejoicing with us in the present truth. Praise the Lord! for his mercy endureth forever to those who have hearts to receive the whole truth.
We now number sixteen souls who profess the present truth; three have moved away from here, and there is a family in Hartford who keep the Sabbath. We hope this family will soon see the necessity of embracing the whole truth.
The little church here is very much scattered in the town of Rubicon; therefore we have our meetings in different places in order to accommodate all the brethren.
The season we enjoyed with Brn. Andrews and Waggoner was truly a precious one. The word spoken appeared clothed with power from on high. We hope to profit by the precious truths spoken by them. We believe that God has chosen these men to carry the last message of mercy to fallen man. May the Lord bless them and his church.
I remain yours for the whole truth.
A. G. CARTER.
Rubicon, Wis., Apr. 9th, 1858.
Z. A. STREETER
By Z. A. Streeter
From Z. A. Streeter.
DEAR SIR: For some two years past my wife has received the Advent Review and Sabbath Herald from your Office, and by whom it has been paid for we know not, or whether it has been paid for at all. Now the present No. is the last of the present Vol., and I wish to know whether we owe you anything on the past; and also wish you to continue sending the paper, and let me know by what means it is sent, and you will soon receive your money if there is any due you. I am poor, and times are hard, yet I cannot do without the Review. When it first came to our door, I cannot say that it was a welcome visitor, but now it is more than welcome; it is looked for with an earnest longing after the truth. We are here alone in the midst of a Catholic settlement, and it is the only thing that brings us light and knowledge of the truth. At first I did not read it, but now cannot get along without it. I should like to do something for the cause, and may yet be able, but at the present time my means are very limited. Yet my heart is full of interest for the cause, and also the prosperity of your paper.
Yours with respect—I would that I might say brother in Christ, but not yet.
Z. A. STREETER
Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Wis.
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Extracts from Letters.
J. Mears writes from Plain, Wood Co., Ohio, May 4th, 1858: "I cannot well do without the Review, for I believe it advocates the right kind of principles. It is not long since I knew that there was a people who take such Bible ground as you do. I read and think for myself, and some years since came to the conclusion that the "isms" did not teach the Bible or I could not read it. I never joined any of them; and in fact went so far as to ask, Is there any such religion in the world as Christ and his Apostles taught? I was answered, Yes; but I was never able to see the fruit. But when friend Holt (I term him friend, for I do not consider myself worthy to be esteemed a brother) began to lecture here this Winter, I knew that he spoke the truth, and I was acquainted enough with sacred and profane history to know that he told nothing but the truth, and I said to myself, Here is my belief in the main pictured to me, and if I am honest I must acknowledge it. By the grace of God I have endeavored to do so, and my earnest prayer to God is, that I may ever be found in the way of truth; for the truths of the Lord are my chief delight."
Stand Firm in the Present Truth
By Frances F. Warren
From Sister Warren.
Bro. Smith: The truths advocated by the Review look very precious to me at this time, and I am very thankful that I ever heard the voice of the Third Angel. I believe it is the last message of mercy this world will ever hear, and yet how few regard it! How few even among the professed followers of Jesus are willing to keep God's law!
A professed christian sneeringly remarked to me a few days ago, that the Sabbath-keepers were a poor people. I replied that Christ had chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom. Yes, praise the Lord! there are a few who prize the truths of God's word; and while darkness surrounds the mass, and their leaders are crying peace and safety in their ears, these boldly vindicate the truth, and prepare for the coming conflict. O awful thought! the day of probation is almost over! How fraught with interest is each precious moment! How faithfully should we improve them!
Dear brethren and sisters, let us gird on the whole armor that we may be prepared to stand when our Lord shall appear. With David I would say, "Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth; unite my heart to fear thy name. I will praise thee, O Lord God, with all my heart; and I will glorify thy name forevermore." O yes, I'll try to be faithful, for I know that I am nearing my Father's house; and though the road may be rough, that intervenes between me and the end of my journey, though dark clouds may hover over my pathway, I will press boldly on, fearing no evil, knowing that I have a sure guide, one that has said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Yours striving to overcome.
FRANCES F. WARREN.
Westfield, Tioga Co., Pa., May 2d, 1858.
Hope Anchored in God
Sister M. Bean writes from Swanton, Vt., May 13th, 1858: "I wish to say a few words to the brethren and sisters, that they may know that I feel strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. I love the truth as well as ever, and if anything it looks more precious. Hope is my anchor, and it keeps my mind stayed on God; and to encourage me, my children here have been walking in the truth since last December. The Lord is with us in our family worship, and that is about all the privilege we have, as we are alone. We look forward, hoping we shall meet with those of like precious faith. I believe it would do our souls good. Those brethren who can meet every Sabbath, and exhort and pray together, enjoy a blessed privilege. I trust they appreciate their privileges. And I hope those of us who do not have them, will not be forgotten when they bow together to ask blessings."
Victory in Our Saviour’s Name
By William A. Raymond
Bro. Wm. A. Raymond writes from Linn, Wis., May, 1858: "I feel lonely and sick of this world, but how encouraging is the prospect before the saints! Although trials await us, yet the glory that is soon to be revealed, when Jesus will come, buoys us up above them all. I feel that I can say with the poet:
"Lord, obediently we'll go,
Gladly leaving all below.
Only thou our leader be,
And we still will follow thee.
Follow thee to joys on high.
Though in trials deep we sigh,
Victory still we loud proclaim,
Victory in our Saviour's name."
I am determined by the grace of God to see the end of the race. When it is convenient for some of the messengers to come this way, I would be glad to have them call on me. There are a few honest ones in this place, I think. Come, Bro. Phelps, I claim your promise that you would come and see me. I will do as I agreed. I live five miles south of Geneva, and six miles east of Douglass Corners one quarter of a mile south of the Big Foot and Geneva Road. Inquire for the red tavern, and then you can find me; or any that wish to call can find a hearty welcome."
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“I Did n’t Think.”
By James White
We frequently hear people offer this as an excuse for some unchristian speech inadvertently made. We ask such to consider the following suggestions:
When people think, they often speak as the head dictates. But when they do not think they speak from the heart. Many of the readers of the REVIEW have heard of the man, who, when thrown from his horse in the mud, cried out, “Praise the Lord!” Probably he did not think, but praise was in his heart, and ever ready to fall from his tongue. How many of you would have said the same under like circumstances?
We all understand the power of habit. It is hard to live contrary to habit, but easy to live according to it. We should train ourselves to habits of devotion, and to this end carefully examine what you say when you do not think, and you may thereby learn something of the true state of your heart.
J. H. W.
Spiritualism in Congress.
The correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer, writes; "Hon. N. P. Talmage, formerly U. S. Senator and Governor of Wisconsin, in a letter defending Spiritualism from a recent attack upon it by Gen. Shields, intimates that a number of our present Senators are believers in the doctrine, and that the political history of 1860 will be greatly affected, if not controlled, by it. That the former assertion is entirely true, I happen to know; but that the latter will prove so, I prefer to entertain some doubt."
It is intimated in some quarters that the Republican Congressional caucuses held at Washington during the past winter on the Kansas question have all been under direction of the spirits.
GENERAL TENT MEETING.
By C. W. Sperry
Providence permitting, there will be a General Tent-meeting held in the vicinity of Round Grove, Whiteside Co., Ills., to commence June 11th, at 2 o'clock P. M., and continue as long as thought best. Arrangements will be made at this meeting for Tent operations in the West.
Brethren who have pledged for the Tent enterprise are requested to come prepared to cancel their subscriptions as far as possible.
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C. W. SPERRY.
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