“Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.” Matt. 24: 29.
When I had finished addressing a congregation on these words, a Disciple preacher arose and requested the privilege of asking a few questions. He said that if he could not show that this was all fulfilled at the crucifixion of Christ, he would never come into that house again. As proof of his view, he quoted Joel 2: 10: “The earth shall quake before them, the heavens shall tremble, the sun and the moon shall be dark, and the stars shall withdraw their shining.” Verse 31: “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come.” Joel 3: 15: “The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining.”
These passages he quoted to prove that these events were to be fulfilled in the future, and then he quoted Mark 15: 33 and Luke 23: 44, “And when the sixth hour was come there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,” “And it was about the sixth hour and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour,” to prove that these prophecies were fulfilled, and hence the events spoken of at the head of this article, were also fulfilled at the crucifixion.
In reply, I stated that I would admit that the darkness at the crucifixion was supernatural; but the darkness spoken of at the crucifixion did not fulfill the specifications in the prophecies of Joel or Christ in Matt. 24: 29. For, 1. The darkness at the crucifixion had no moon in it or falling of the stars while the prophecies of Joel and Christ had those specifications alike, showing a clear distinction. And 2. The darkness of the sun at the crucifixion was on that notable day: but the darkness of the sun and moon, and falling of the stars, were events to occur before the great and terrible day of the Lord. See Acts 2: 20. 3. The quaking of the earth that was spoken of at the crucifixion, was after that event; but the “powers of the heavens shall be shaken,” spoken of in Matt. 24: 29, was to be before the coming of the Son of Man; for after our Lord gave these signs he says, verse 30, “And then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven; and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn.”
There are two points of distinction here worthy of notice. 1. It will be noticed that all the signs spoken of in verse 29 were to precede that great day of the Lord, a clear distinction between the events to occur at the different periods of time. And 2. There were but a very few tribes of the earth that could mourn at the crucifixion of Christ; for they were not there to mourn. And then considering that the people that were there gained the victory over our Lord, and put him to death, they certainly in their own estimation could not find much cause to mourn.
And again, Rev. 6: 12–14, “And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. And the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.”
It seems to me that no unprejudiced mind could help but see that these events were the same as spoken of by Joel and Christ, and could not be fulfilled at the crucifixion, for several reasons. Among these are, 1. Their location. They could not take place before the opening of the sixth seal; and that did not open until the great earthquake (which is given as the signal of the opening) of Lisbon in 1755. 2. The events to occur in connection with the darkening of the sun, moon, and falling of the stars, as described in verses 14, 15, 16, 17. Particular attention is called to the last verse: “For the great day of his wrath is come, and who shall be able to stand?” Now there could not be much of the wrath of God visited upon the world at the crucifixion; for we read in John 3: 16, that God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, &c. So we see it was the amazing love of the Father for the world, and not his wrath, that caused him to give his Son to die for sinful man. And the previous verses establish this view. For this wrath comes not upon Christ, but upon the kings, great men, rich men, bond men, free men, &c.
S. OSBORN.
Eleven Begin Keeping the Sabbath
By J. N. Waid
BRO. J. N. WAID writes from Colfax Co., Neb.: Last August, at a meeting appointed by the Methodists, I was requested to occupy the time as the minister did not meet his engagement. Since then I have been lecturing on the prophecies, and, by the blessing of the Lord, eleven have commenced to keep the Sabbath, and other truths as far as they have listened. People seem very anxious in different places to hear the truth. I want to work for the cause of the Lord as he may direct.
THE HANDS THAT HANG DOWN.
O LORD, I am so tired,
My heart is sick and sore;
I work and work, and do no good;
I can't try any more.
I lay my treasures up,
And think they're worth such care;
And the next time I go to look,
There's only rubbish there.
I try hard at the door
Of knowledge—toil and pant;
But, Lord, the more I seem to learn
The more I'm ignorant.
Sometimes I am so vain
I set myself to teach,
But even the first beginnings lie
Utterly out of reach.
I am no use—no use!
I thought I might have been;
But now I know how small I am,
How poor, how weak, how mean.
Sunk in the dust and mire,
While aiming at the skies;
Only a thing to laugh at, Lord,
To pity and despise.
Cheer up, desponding soul!
Thy longing pleased I see;
’T is part of the great whole
Wherewith I longed for thee—
Wherewith I longed for thee,
And left my Father's throne,
From sin to set thee free,
And claim thee for my own.
Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
—Sunday Magazine.
What Shall We Think?
By G. W. Colcord
WHAT conclusion shall we come to when we see men professing to be ministers of the Lord Jesus, sit around the fireside and chat away the whole of the evening, and at a late hour, one by one, to the number of three or four, retire for the night, leaving a prayerless altar and family circle behind?
2. When we hear a professed public teacher of the truths of God's word advise the use of an argument which he knows cannot be subscribed to by the one advised? It was said: “Though it is as much against you as your opponent, it will silence him!”
Conclusion: We are in “perilous times.” 2 Tim. 3:1–5. G. W. COLCORD.
Disciples, not Campbellites.
By M. H. Brown
Last May I accepted and commenced to live out the Sabbath and other truths connected with the third angel's message, and have, through God's blessing, brought five others with me, three of whom were Disciples in belief, or as some say, Campbellites.
Now I am embarrassed somewhat, relative to further efforts among them. Some of my Disciple friends, of whom I have many, are willing to read and talk and learn on these great truths; but I know that calling them Campbellites will only cause them to close their eyes and create prejudice. I notice sometimes in the REVIEW they are so called; and however good and truthful a paper or article may be, its good impression is lost by the use of such names. They choose the name Disciple or Christian. They repudiate the name Campbellite.
We as a people believe in the second advent near. We choose the name Seventh-day Adventists. We do not wish to be called Millerites, No Soulites, Soul-sleepers, or Materialists, for reasons which may arise in the mind of the infidel or scoffer. Let us do as we would be done by. I would not be captious and over-scrupulous. Perhaps I am in the fault and do not see things in their proper light. If so I wish to be corrected. May God bless and give grace and strength to carry on this great and glorious cause in accordance with his will. M. H. BROWN.
Christian Parents' Conformity to the World.
THE Rev. Dr. James W. Alexander wrote to a friend: As I grow older as a parent, my views are changing fast as to the degree of conformity to the world which we should allow to our children. I am horror-struck to count up the profligate children of pious persons, and even ministers. The door at which those influences enter, which countervail parental instruction and example, I am persuaded, is YIELDING TO THE WAYS OF GOOD SOCIETY. By dress, books, and amusements, an atmosphere is formed which is not that of Christianity. More than ever do I feel that our families must stand in a kind but determined opposition to the fashions of the world, breasting the waves, like the Eddystone light-house. And I have found nothing yet which requires more courage and independence than to rise even a little, but decidedly, above the PAR of the religious world around us. Surely, the way in which we commonly go on is not that way of self-denial and sacrifice and cross-bearing which the New Testament talks of. Then is the offense of the cross ceased. Our slender influence on the circle of our friends is often to be traced to our leaving so little difference between us. —Am. Messenger.
Acceptable Prayer.
SEE here, my brother, do you remember how often it has occurred to you, when you warmed up in prayer, threw off your embarrassment, and had an easy, happy flow of language, that you were now doing very finely in your petitions, and that God was giving special audience to your unfettered utterance? Now, just take a second thought, and remember that all one's easy, happy flow of language usually indicates but little, and that in itself it is nothing in the hearing of God. Remember that it is the honest heart, the upright and obedient life, that are essential to acceptable prayer. If your heart and life are right, your most stammering utterance shall prevail with God. If your heart and life are wrong in God's sight, your tongue of eloquence will be only babbling and mockery in the ears of the Almighty. Never, then, congratulate yourself upon liberty in prayer, till you are convinced that that prayer went from a heart honest, sincere, and wholly given up to love and serve the Lord.— Herald of Gospel Liberty.
Obituary Notices.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
DIED, near Lynn, Greenup Co., Kentucky, Dec. 2, 1871, Bro. James Osborn, in his eighty-first year. A little over a year since, he became interested in present truth, through the labors of his son, S. Osborn, of Iowa, who was at his house on a visit. Becoming convinced of the perpetuity of the law, he saw the binding obligation of the Sabbath, and without stopping to confer with flesh and blood, he at once commenced to keep it. So far as we know, he was the first convert to the Sabbath in this State. During one short year he learned much with regard to our faith in the soon coming of Jesus; and a short time before his death he expressed to his son a belief in all points of present truth so far as he understood them. His health had been failing for some time. About twenty-four hours before his death he received a stroke of paralysis which confined him to his room till he fell asleep in Jesus to await his call at the resurrection. Being still a member of the Christian church, his funeral services were conducted by a Bro. Jones, a minister of that body.
J. HARE.
DIED, in West Wilton, N. H., Feb. 10, 1872, J. E. Tarbell, aged twenty-eight years. He was a great sufferer much of the time for the last five years, his body below his stomach being paralyzed, caused by leaping from a window some thirty feet from the pavement while partly asleep. But he manifested marked patience in his sufferings, and learned to love the present truth, so that he was keeping the Sabbath and seemed especially interested to observe it just right, and be a true disciple of Christ the last of his days. May his parents, sisters, and brother, who deeply mourn his death, seek comfort from the One who sticketh closer than a brother, by giving themselves unreservedly to serve and follow the Saviour. The Unitarian meeting-house was kindly tendered us for the funeral, and their minister assisted in the services. More than three hundred people were in attendance, while we spoke words of instruction and comfort drawn from the word of God.
P. C. RODMAN.
To Correspondents.
C. SEAWARD: In Acts 15: 13–17, James seems to be speaking of the results of the new covenant, or referring to the time when the gospel shall have accomplished its work among the Gentiles.
W. SHAW: We think John 14: 13 applies to the present dispensation, conditions, of course, being always implied.
E. A. SEWY: 1 Cor. 11: 14, 15, must be interpreted in the light of the customs that existed when it was written. Then long hair was a symbol of virtue, and short a sign of the opposite. For a woman then to have her hair cut, was a punishment for crime, and a badge of infamy. See Clarke on verse 5. That custom has passed away, and in no wise affects the wearing of the hair at the present day.
N. CANAROE: We understand the import of Luke 16: 8, 9, to be that we should use the mammon of unrighteousness, or our worldly property here, in such a manner as thereby to lay up treasure in Heaven, and so be at last received into everlasting habitations.
M. A. COLWELL: The language of Christ in Matt. 10: 28, means, Fear not those who can only deprive you of the present mortal life, but fear God who can deprive you of the life of the future world. The language of verse 34, “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth,” is to be taken in an indirect sense. He came to preach the truth. Many would reject it and that would cause division. Some speak as though the preaching of the truth was the cause of strife and trouble. But those who embrace truth never cause trouble. That all comes from those who reject it. In John 5: 25–30 Christ speaks primarily of the resurrection of Lazarus, and remotely of the final resurrection of the righteous and wicked. For an exposition of the parable of Dives and Lazarus, see Bro. Andrews’ tract on the Wicked Dead.
R. B.: Seventh-day Adventists cannot consistently commune with those whom they regard as violators of the law of God.
Laborers Wanted.
By James White
THE rapid increase of the business of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association makes it necessary to secure more laborers. Young men and young women, of good natural and acquired abilities, and firm physical constitution, are wanted in the different departments of the work at the REVIEW AND HERALD Office. Several young ladies are wanted to learn to set type. Three or four young men are wanted to become acquainted with the printing business. And the business department requires two or three young ladies as clerks, or book-keepers.
We do not hold out large money inducements. We are in need of young men and young women, who have the cause of God at heart, and who are not afraid of active and hard work.
Apprentices of the right stamp at the type can earn their board, the first three months. The second three months they can earn their board and clothing, unless extravagant, for the first six months of their apprenticeship. The third three months they can earn one dollar per day. And at the close of the year, wages of young men, worthy to hold a place in an office like this, will receive ten dollars per week. Our best men receive twelve dollars per week.
The young ladies at this office who are Adventists wear the reform dress. Those who have not the moral courage to do right in this respect need not apply. Those who have written to us relative to a position in this office may come immediately, taking upon themselves, however, the risk of answering the above description. And we shall be glad to hear from others immediately by letter.
J. W.
The Dress Reform Question.
By James White
This question claimed considerable attention at our meeting just past to organize Missionary and Tract Societies. And the subject of proper dress is still under discussion here.
It is being seen that it is of little use to appeal to our people upon this subject, while our sisters are, as it were, in the hands of milliners, dress-makers, and shoemakers. Thousands would purchase sensible hats and shoes if they could be found. We are in hopes the matter will take the shape of a union store of supplies, where hats, bonnets, and shoes, of the right style, can be had at reasonable prices. In that case, the friends of the reform will be invited to take stock in the store. Such a store would pay well. It would be largely patronized by a large portion of the more sensible part of the community.
J. W.
Office Business.
By James White
ALL who wish their business attended to promptly, should send it directly to the Office, and not put it in private letters. I have had letters to me lie in the Office for days, and sometimes weeks, containing business for the Office. In such cases delay is unavoidable. The rule stated is, “Address REVIEW AND HERALD.” J. H. W.
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Quarterly meeting for the church at Kickapoo, Wis., April 6 and 7, 1872. Can some of our preaching brethren meet with us? A general invitation is extended to all. By order of the church.
Eli Osborn.
Monthly meeting for western New York with the church at South Lancaster, Erie Co., Sabbath and first-day, March 9 and 10. Friends at E. Elma especially invited to attend.
The discussion with Eld. A. Burns (Disciple), on the questions of the Sabbath, Kingdom, and Immortality, the Disciples have appointed to commence at their meeting-house in Lancaster, Tuesday morning March 5.
Pray for us, that God's Spirit may direct, truth be established, and error exposed.
Chas. B. Reynolds.
Providence permitting, Eld. S. N. Haskell will meet with the church at Adam's Center, N. Y., March 16 and 17, 1872, for the purpose of further considering the interests of the Missionary and Tract Society.
Also at Buck's Bridge, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., March 23 and 24, 1872, for the same purpose.
At the above meetings a general attendance of all the brethren and sisters in the vicinity of the meetings is expected. It is desired that all should come prepared to take hold and act some part in this great closing work.
P. Z. Kinne, N. Y.,
Harmon Lindsay, } Conference
E. B. Gaskill, } Committee.
Quarterly meeting for the church of Oakland, Wis., Sabbath and Sunday, March 2 and 3. I design to be present.
John Matteson.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the church at Civil Bend, Mo., as Bro. Rogers may appoint, Sabbath and Sunday, March 16 and 17. I hope there will be a general attendance of the brethren of that vicinity. I trust Bro. T. J. Butler will meet with us.
Geo. I. Butler.
B. JUDD.—The letter was never received. Please send the address. J. H. V.
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The Position and Work of the True People of God under the Third Angel's Message. By W. H. Littlejohn. 10 cts.
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Milton on the State of the Dead. 5 cts.
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Missionary and Tract Society.
By James White
We regard the organization of the Missionary and Tract Society of the Michigan Conference, just perfected, an event of great importance to the cause in this State. Districting the State, and having thirteen directors beside the President, one in each district, gives each a quarterly meeting that shall have the labors of the President. While this secures the action of each district, and of every church in each district, it also secures uniformity of action, and the united effort of the entire State.
Blanks for quarterly reports will be prepared immediately, and forwarded to the several directors, who will at once organize. It will be expected of the President that he will immediately enter upon his duties, as the present is the most favorable season to operate. There is no time to be lost.
We will furnish specimen copies of our periodicals, envelopes with our printed address, blank reports, and all other documents of the like, free, and will furnish publications at one-third the published retail prices; and we expect in return, that all missionary work done in behalf of the Publishing Association will also be free. J. W.
Source of the Crucifixion Date Article
Bro. F. A. Buzzell, who sent us the article on the Date of the Crucifixion published in number 5, present volume, writes that he took it from the Boston Journal.
Correction: Monday Evening
CORRECTION. In Review, No. 4, present volume, first page, last line but one of third column, for “Monday evening” read “Sunday evening.”
Two Desperadoes Lynched at Seneca
Two DESPERADOES were lynched at Seneca, Mo. Both were hanged to a tree. Before the execution, Buckskin, one of the men, confessed to having murdered eleven men during the past year, and the total booty obtained was only $90.
Novel Reading and Derangement
The inquest on the body of Mrs. Klauber, who was killed with a hatchet by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wissert, in Louisville, revealed the probability that the murderess is deranged on the subject of crime from reading novels.
A Fearful Picture.
By W. C. G.
THE BOSTON Herald presents the following startling but truthful description of the times upon which we have fallen. The picture is no less truthful than vivid, and may be regarded as a portent of perils more alarming and significant only just ahead of us, while “evil men and seducers” are waxing “worse and worse.” W. C. G.
“Reportorial pictures portraying the curiosities of crime, as they are brought out from day to day, are constantly harrowing the minds of the people, and causing the Christian and law-abiding citizen to fear and tremble, not for himself and his alone, but even for the safety of his country, where crime is sweeping through every avenue of society and making fearful wrecks in all ranks and among the old and the young of both sexes. The horrible outrage that for an hour startles us to-day is perchance to-morrow suddenly o’ershadowed by some bloody or more revolting deed, so that by degrees people seem to be growing more and more indifferent to these horrible outrages that are chronicled by the pen of the reporter, while his readers sleep or are engaged in the active duties of life. Arson comes swiftly behind the footsteps of the burglar, death overtakes the victim of the highwaymen in our streets, murder hastens with stealthy hand to wash in blood the innocent victims of some man’s lust and deceit, while the knife, the bullet, or the subtle poison of the assassin is at work day and night all over the land.”