ALL will be ineffably solemn. Many will be full of joy and others full of bitterness. Think of Cain, the first murderer, meeting the martyred Abel; and all murderers and the victims of their cupidity or hatred; heroes and despots meeting the millions who were slain in their battles or on whose neck they forged the yoke of oppression; popes and inquisitors confronting those whom they had murdered in the dark dungeon, on the rack, at the stake and elsewhere; iron-hearted oppressors standing by the side of the slave, on whom they had inflicted every injury that pride, anger and lust, could invent or perpetrate; rumsellers staring their slaughtered victims and the long train of widows and orphans; seducers and the victims of their falsehood, treachery and crime; false teachers and the souls they had led down to perdition; ungodly parents, and the children whom they ruined forever. Alas! what recognitions of woe will occur on that day.
But there will also be recognitions of gladness. The pious parent will meet with the redeemed child. The godly wife will there recognize her sainted husband. The emancipated from slavery, poverty, sorrow and sin, will there meet and bless those who prayed and laboured in their behalf. The Sabbath advocates, the watchmen in Zion, will there meet with immortal gems which they by God's blessing plucked from the mire of ignorance and crime. The missionary and the redeemed from paganism; the faithful pastor and the blood-washed flock: all the chosen ones of God who have been instrumental in turning souls to righteousness, will there recognize those saved ones. But how soon will all eyes be turned away from each other to look without a glass between, on the adorable Judge and Saviour.
Yours, knowing that by strict obedience we shall receive a crown. E. HARRIS.
Vernon, Vt, Sept, 1854.
COMMUNICATIONS.
By Joseph Bates
From Bro. Bates.
DEAR BRO. WHITE :—Since the 16th Sept., I have been holding meetings in Margarett, Green Springs, Ballsville, Green Creek, Fremont, Rollersville, and Muskerlunge, principally in Sanduskey County, Northern Ohio. School-houses, and in some places Meeting-houses, are freely opened to hear the third angel's message. The most of these are new places where the message has never been explained. The people listened attentively. Some say "This is new doctrine, but they have got the right day; for if there is any holy day to be kept it is the seventh day, and not the first." Some say, "I want to hear more about this Sabbath question, I am not so clear. How is it that a few men know so much more than all christendom?" while others say, "The seventh day Sabbath is the right day to be kept, and I have wondered why it was not kept. I mean to examine this subject." They want the books that will enlighten them on this great question; also the Review, that they may learn weekly how the cause is progressing.
Some others have resolved to commence immediately; and thus Sabbath-keepers are increasing, and will continue to increase until Jesus leaves the meditatorial seat. There need be no misgiving on this all-absorbing subject of the work of God. In this great work, "His going forth is prepared as the morning." Victory is sure to all commandment-keepers that enlist under the banner of the third angel. Who that has been three, five, seven or nine years in this blessed cause, does not know without a doubt that this message has been, and is still increasing, and is destined to move all its votaries with power and strength, to a glorious immortality, and everlasting inheritance in the earth made new.
Bro. Hawkins, formerly a Methodist preacher in this place, has accompanied me to the last two mentioned places, and aided me in the work. I hope he will be a help to his brethren in this region.
JOSEPH BATES.
Fremont, Sandusky Co., Ohio, Oct. 5th, 1854.
Desiring More Than Bare Salvation
By Jno. Janeway
"He that is content with just grace enough to get to heaven, and escape hell, and desires no more, may be sure he hath none at all; and is far from being made partaker of the Divine nature." Ps. li, 6; xl, 8; 1 John iii, 3. Jno. Janeway.
Important Extracts.
"We are aware of that system of theology, which regards the New Testament as furnishing the only code of laws by which men are bound since the death of Christ. We have looked at this doctrine with attention; and so far as the order, government, and ordinances of the church are concerned, we admit its truth. As the laws and ordinances of the Jewish church were determined by the Old Testament, so the laws and ordinances of the Christian church are determined solely by the New Testament. Therefore, we should say at once, the argument is yours, if the Sabbath were a church ordinance. In such case, however, none but the church has a Sabbath. But the question is not concerning church ordinances. In these we follow the New Testament as closely as yourselves. The question is concerning an institution which has respect to mankind at large—to man as man; for the Saviour teaches us that the Sabbath was made, for man. Now it will be a very hard matter to prove, that when men as rational creatures are concerned, the only code of laws by which they are bound, is the New Testament. Let us put the matter to the test. How will you prove that it is unlawful for a man to marry his sister, his daughter, or any other of near kin? The New Testament utters not a word on the subject. It is not enough to say, it is implied in the law which forbids adultery; for it must first be proved to be a species of adultery. Nor will it do to say, the common sense of mankind is a sufficient law on the subject. For the moment we suppose, that its unlawfulness is to be determined in this way, we abandon the argument that the New Testament is the only code of laws, and resort to the common sense of mankind as furnishing a part of the code. But if the common sense of mankind shall furnish a part of the code by which we are bound, who shall undertake to say how large a part? Besides, on this principle, the book of divine revelation is not complete and perfect. It is a lamp to our feet only in part, and the common sense of mankind makes out the deficiency! You are, therefore, driven to take your stand again upon the New Testament. Finding you there again, we repeat the question, How do you prove by your code that a man may not marry his sister? It is impossible. You must, of necessity, look to that division of the scriptures usually called the Old Testament; for the New says not one word about it."
"We think you have fallen into error concerning the nature and design of that division of the Scriptures commonly called the New Testament. We regard it not as the Law Book of mankind, in the strict and proper sense; but rather as a Treatise on Justification, in which are contained such references to the law, and such quotations from it, as are necessary to the complete elucidation of the subject."
"Now, if the New Testament is to be regarded as a treatise on justification, with such references to the old as are necessary for the elucidation of the subject, rather than as the Law-Book for mankind at large; the idea that the Sabbath ought not to be looked for in the Old Testament, falls to the ground. Nevertheless, to some minds it appears strange, that while the New Testament writers mention all the other duties of the Decalogue, this is apparently omitted."
In speaking of the sins of which Christians were guilty before their conversion, not one word is said about Sabbath-breaking, though upon other sins they dwell with emphasis. But this admits of a very easy solution. Those writers addressed two classes of converts; those from among the Jews, and those from among the Gentiles. As to the former, they were already rigid to an extreme in keeping the Sabbath. All that was necessary to do in their case, was to vindicate the institution from Pharisaic austerities, and determine what was lawful to be done, and what was not lawful. This was done by Christ. But as for the Gentile converts, to charge them with having been guilty of the sin of Sabbath-breaking in their state of heathenism, would have been manifest impropriety. For the Sabbath being for the most part a positive rather than a moral precept, it could not be known without a revelation. But as the Gentiles had no revelation, this is a good reason why the apostle dwelt not upon this sin to charge it upon them, but only upon those which were more obviously breaches of the Moral Law. Thus it appears, there was no necessity for any more particular mention of the Sabbath to be made in the New Testament, than what is made."
FOREIGN NEWS.
The news possesses features of considerable interest—the most important of which is the announcement of the departure of the expedition against the Crimea. It sailed from Varna on the 4th inst., and was composed of 74,000 troops and about 700 ships, which would be before Sevastopol on the 10th. News of the landing may be expected to reach Varna on the 16th, and would be looked for with the greatest interest.
THE EXPEDITION TO SEVASTOPOL.
The armament consists of 26,000 French and nearly as many English. To these must be added a force of about 15,000 Turks or Tunisians, excellent troops, and likely to be most useful in a country where the spoken language bears much resemblance to their own. It is probable that, should events require it, an additional force of French will be directed to the seat of war, from the other points where they are at present stationed. The smallness of the French contingent is to some extent the effect of the terrible ordeal through which the army of the Marshal St. Arnaud has passed. The troops who left France and Algeria are stated to have attained the number of 73,000 men. Of these 7,000 are dead, and some 6,000 more are unfit for service. There are detachments at Athens, Gallipoli, and a few at Adrianople, and 26,000 will in a few days sail to meet the enemy. Those which remain in the country will, however, form a considerable force, from which re-enforcements may be drawn as the enterprise may require them. The spot intended for debarkation is still a secret. Supposing the army landed and unopposed, it remains to consider what it will attempt. Should an immediate attack on Sevastopol be the object of the commanders, it will be necessary at once to land the heavy siege train, which will be a work of perhaps a week. The Medway, which arrived on the 26th, and is now in Beicos Bay, brings out 10-inch mortars and large guns at the bottom of her hold. These heavy pieces occupied eight or nine days in the embarkation at Woolwich, and an equal length of time will probably be necessary for the more difficult operation of raising them from their present position. But from many incidents it seems likely that the first operations of the allies will be directed against the detachments or garrisons in the vicinity of Sevastopol, if any such are to be found, and that a regular attack on the fortress will not be attempted while the enemy is able to keep the field. The probability of the Russians opposing the landing is, of course, very great. It is of much importance that the expedition should have gained its destination before the great equinoctial gales sweep the Black Sea. Between the 15th and 25th of September these regions are annually visited by tempests of the most destructive kind.
THE BALTIC.—The total destruction of the forts at Bomarsund and the departure of the French troops for France is confirmed.
The fleet had gone from Ledsund to Narga.
Marshal Baraguay d'Hilliers had gone to Berlin.
It was reported that the Baltic fleet would return to England, and that Sir Charles Napier would resign the command. These rumors were considered very doubtful.
An Anglo-French detachment had landed at Ubrioasborg, near Sweaborg, destroyed some gun-boats, and set the town on fire.
THE DANUBE.—Count Coronini entered Bucharest on the 6th inst. at the head of 4,000 Austrian troops. They were well received by the population.
Dervish Pasha has established a Provisional Administrative Council, and named Prince Cantacuzeno the president.
On the 1st Sept. the Russians completely evacuated Galatz and Ibrail.
The navigation of the Danube is free.
On the 4th inst. Gen. Luders removed his head-quarters from Galatz to Reni. Before leaving he blew up the fortifications and strand batteries.
It is reported that the Turks have entered Fokschany.
ASIA.—The accounts from Erzerum, dated the 17th, state that the Russians having abandoned Bajazid it was again occupied by the Turks.
SPAIN.—The intelligence from Madrid is important. The republican party is extremely uneasy, and a new outbreak is considered near. It has been discovered that republicanism is extensively organized and almost ready for action throughout Spain.
GREAT BRITAIN.—The cholera continued its ravages in London, the deaths from that disease during the three weeks ending on the 8th inst., reaching four thousand.
FRANCE.—Military exercises continue at Boulogne. On the 13th inst. the Emperor reviewed ten thousand troops in camp at Ambletesse.
Watch Against Division
By M. E. Cornell
From Bro. Cornell.
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS IN CHRIST:—We have now passed by the great prophetic way-marks, until we can see clearly that the loud cry of the last message, must soon go forth. So many lines of prophecy centre right here, that there is no chance for doubt. When this last loud blast of the gospel trumpet is given, probation will end, and the eternal decree go forth, "He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; he that is righteous let him be righteous still." The destiny of all will then be irrevocably fixed! Satan knows this; and of course he will devise every means to deceive and draw away the elect, before they get beyond his reach. The church have watchmen set, and the Lord says, "Let him declare what he seeth!" We look! and behold Satan busily engaged with his agents. He seems intent upon deceiving the elect if possible. His only hope of success now, is to divide the body; Therefore he now puts forth every effort to accomplish this object. As God's watchman, we give you the warning. While we see this sword (division) coming, we must give the alarm. Therefore we now say in the name of our Master, Watch! Guard against this fatal snare.
The Lord's hand has been set to the work of gathering the remnant, and it has been done right. Glory be to his name! While God's faithful servants have toiled on year after year, with all patience, Satan has tried all the way along to stop the work; but it cannot be done; for it is of God. And now as the light of present truth is set on the mountain-top, and the attention of all is about to be called by the loud cry of the third angel, Satan is rallying for the final conflict. He watches the little remnant while they are preparing to confront the world. He hears the command to them, "Set yourselves in order for battle!" These words strike him with dread; for he knows that if this little army once got into order, and are united, he cannot break their ranks. Therefore he determines that he will hinder the work. He says to one, "There is no need of order;" to another, "The work is all wrong from the beginning and you had better begin anew;" to another, "The time has not come to draw the line of Gospel Order." If these suggestions will take effect, he knows he will gain the time; but let the watchman cry, Order! Gospel Order! Union! Gospel Union! until the remnant stand firmly united, and prepared for the final struggle, having every door closed against Satan. He now works through agents. O then be united and be decided! "And seeing ye know these things before, beware! lest ye also being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness." But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus; "and the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly."
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all." Amen!
Your servant in Christ for the truth's sake.
M. E. CORNELL.
Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 2d, 1854.
Determined to Overcome
By John Norton Loughborough
From Bro. Loughhead.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I still love the present sanctifying truths of the third angel's message, and the people that are keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus; and by the assisting grace of God, I am determined to be numbered with them, and get the victory over the beast and over his image, and over his mark and over the number of his name, and sing the glad song of deliverance and praise to the Lamb. I feel that God is with the remnant preparing them for the final conflict with the powers of darkness. May the Lord help each and all of us to realize the time in which we live, and enable us to do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
Your unworthy brother striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
J. A. LOUGHHEAD.
Elmira, N. Y., Oct., 1st, 1854.
Preparing for the Last Conflict
By John C. Day
From Bro. Day.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—There seems to be quite an interest on the part of some in this place to read on the subject of the Sabbath, also an inquiry in many thinking minds to know what these things mean, while they see the nations of the earth in commotion, preparing for the last conflict. Men's hearts are truly failing them for fear, and for looking after those things that are coming on the earth; and it would seem that God is preparing many minds for the loud cry of the third angel, so that they may take their stand with the children of God. All classes seem to be fitting up for the last great drama. Wickedness stalks in the street. The magician spirit has entered, and is entering, into every place. Yes, it may truly be said that Babylon is fallen, and is becoming the habitation of devils and the hold of every foul spirit and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. How ought we to live who can see the state of the world, and what is coming upon the earth. O Lord awaken an interest in all our hearts, is my prayer. JOHN C. DAY.
Rock Bottom, Mass., Oct. 1st, 1854.
Appointments.
By Editor
Providence permitting, Bro. J. N. Loughborough will meet with the church in Barre, Sabbath and First day, Oct. 14th and 15th.
Tent Meeting.
By Stockbridge Howland
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a Tent meeting at Topsham Me., near the house of Stockbridge Howland, half a mile from Topsham depot, to commence Oct. 20th, at 5 o'clock P. M., and hold over the Sabbath and First-day, and longer if thought best. Brn. Wheeler and Hart will be present. Other preaching brethren are expected to attend. A general attendance is expected. S. HOWLAND.
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To Correspondents.
By Editor
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5. Let everything be stated explicitly, and in as few words as will express the writer's meaning.
6. In writing texts of scripture, be sure to copy from the Bible correctly. It is no small sin to carelessly mangle the Word of God as some do.
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