The true people of God have been a peculiar people in all ages of the world. Their manner of life, their desires and expectations, have differed widely from those of the world around them. While the masses around them have lived in careless indifference, paying but little or no regard to the teachings of God’s word, they have ever been zealous to maintain good works. They have diligently searched the word of God as for hid treasures, and as the light has gleamed from its sacred pages, they have rejoiced in that light, and walked in it, that they might form characters such as God would approve. They have ever been zealous for the honor of God, the glory of his cause, and the advancement of his work in the earth. They have walked in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless, and hailed with joy as a token of divine favor, each ray of increasing light given to guide them through the perils of the way.
As the evidences increase of the near approach of the long looked for, and greatly-to-be-desired, advent of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the contrast between the people of God and the world will be more marked, and the distinction and peculiarity more apparent. While the worldling, the infidel, and even the professed church, will be trampling under foot the law of God, and exalting in its stead human laws, the remnant of God’s heritage will reverence his holy law, and honor him by obedience to its precepts. While the world at large are being “overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life,” the humble followers of Jesus will practice the lesson of self-denial, and temperance in all things, cleansing themselves from “all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” The gay, giddy throng will be seeking for happiness in this life, reveling in its pleasures, its follies, and its fashions, while the people of God will be seeking for righteousness and meekness, that they may abide the day of wrath, and escape the terrible destruction which awaits the ungodly.
And thus will the work go on. The careless, the indifferent, and the ungodly, will revel amid earth’s pleasures, and live in wantonness. The professed church, at ease in Zion, will be lulled to rest in carnal security by the siren voice of the arch-deceiver as he heralds forth the cry of “peace and safety,” “a good time coming,” &c. The poor, despised followers of Jesus will give heed to the sure word of prophecy as unto a light that shineth in a dark place. And while wading through persecution, tribulation, and anguish of soul, they will gird the armor of God more closely about them, and “live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
Dear reader, which company will you choose? Will you seek for present enjoyment, follow the inclinations of the carnal heart, and be at enmity with God? If so, will you dare presume upon his mercy? Can you hope for salvation after a life of rebellion against the pure principles of Heaven? “Be not deceived; God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” Gal. 6: 7, 8. The declaration is plain. God has spoken, and his word will not return unto him void. Those who share in the glorious rest promised to the saints, must live for it. A life of noble sacrifice, cheerful obedience, and earnest, faithful devotion to the cause of God, will secure for us eternal life and unending pleasures in the kingdom of God. May we be wise, and choose a name and place among the self-denying, cross-bearing, humble followers of Jesus. “And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
“Our Saviour is faithful, his promise is sure,
To all who bear trials, hold fast and endure.”
M. E. GUILFORD.
Castalia, Ohio.
Pass None By.
By Samuel J. Hersum
WHILE I was out a few days since trying to get subscribers for the REVIEW, Instructor, and Reformer, and not having very good success, at first, I thought I had one thing to console me whether I succeeded in obtaining any subscribers for the above-named periodicals or not: If I tried, and failed to get any, I should feel that I had done what I could. If I obtained one subscriber for either of these papers, I should feel well paid for all the effort that I made.
And more than that, I learned how easy it is for me to be mistaken. Before starting out, I had my mind on a few families that I thought would take the Instructor, if others did not; because the parents of these families were professors of religion, and had quite a number of children. In this, I was mistaken; but as I was calling at every house on the road, I obtained two subscribers for the Instructor where I did not think they would want it at all; only called because I did not wish to pass any by.
Brethren and sisters, let us not pass any by; for we are too short sighted to decide who will, or who will not, read our publications.
At one place where I called, the father was a professor of religion, and I asked him if he would subscribe for the Instructor for his children. He said he did not feel able to take it, but at the same time he had a chew of tobacco in his mouth. Twenty-five of such, would nearly or quite pay the price of the paper for a year.
SAMUEL J. HERSUM.
Belgrade, Me., Dec. 10, 1872.
L. A. CARTWRIGHT
By L. A. Cartwright
Work.
“Go work in my vineyard; and whatsoever is right, I will give thee.” None are excepted. And no excuse will avail; for it is in vain to say, “Lord, Lord,” while we do not the things that he requires. And if we are not at work for God, it is because we are sluggards, or else desirous to do something, to which we are altogether unsuited. In either case we sin against “the Master.” He has told us to learn of him. And we must study to be workmen. He requires no impossibilities at our hands, but our wills must be brought into subjection to his, and obedience rendered. Then we shall “not despise the day of small things.” “Cups of cold water” will be freely given “in the name of a disciple.” “Widow’s mites” will be plenty, and we shall not pass by, on the other side, any of the crushed and suffering sons and daughters of Adam.
Oh! there is plenty of work, “but the laborers are few.” Pray the Lord to send more laborers! Every time a soul is converted, that prayer is answered. The convert may not be a public speaker, a Paul, or Apollos, but he will be a laborer, a living witness to the “grace of God that brings salvation.” The perishing are all around us, and directly personal effort is required of every one to snatch them as brands from the burning. And no matter who works, God only can give success. All can do something. We can deal justly, live soberly and righteously; even our very looks may do good, while sympathy and kind words are powerful agents in winning souls to Christ. Then whatsoever our hands find to do, let us do with our might, “for we know not which shall prosper, this or that.”
And what inducements to be faithful; for if we turn a sinner from the error of his ways, a soul is saved from death, “And they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars forever and ever.” Go work! “Let no man take thy crown.”
L. A. CARTWRIGHT
Murmuring: Its Evil Train of Consequences
By M. D. Amadon
Murmuring.
No sin, it seems to me, leads to a greater train of evils than that of murmuring. When indulged in, it destroys all the happiness we might otherwise find in all the daily incidents of life; and not one good can grow out of it.
It makes God a being of justice and judgment only, and not one of mercy and love. It causes us to overlook the daily blessings from his hand. It holds before us the evil of life, until we see only evil. It places good beyond our reach; not because it does not exist, but because we do not have eyes to see it. It makes us unhappy, and our friends unhappy around us.
By indulging in this sin, we become impatient, and speak unkind words to our best friends. It causes us to think evil of them, and thus casts a shadow upon the walls of our homes. It does not help in the duties of life. It does not give us good appetites. It does not help us in preparing food for our tables. In reality, it makes dyspeptics of us. It destroys our health and spirits; in fact, nothing good can thrive where it exists. It will not live in a Christian heart.
Notwithstanding all its sad results, how small a thing may cause a murmur. Disappointed hopes, or crossing of the will, and a seed is sown. It grows and flourishes. It is watered by the tempter, expands and increases in strength, until it becomes actual rebellion.
But how may this dreadful evil be overcome? Jesus only can soften our hearts by the dews of heavenly grace—then may they be washed from it by his precious blood. If we come to him with deepest contrition of heart and brokenness of spirit, he will not turn away our prayer nor his mercy from us.
How ashamed I am of the murmurings of my heart! But shall I give up the battle, and give the ground to the enemy? No, I cannot. Jesus lives. His mission of mercy is not ended. I will seek his throne. I lay myself, my will, my all, upon his altar. I will be zealous and repent. I will prepare my heart, that he may come into it. I will arise and open the door. Oh! what salvation is this; and is it for me? I have grieved Him away. My heart has not been in readiness to receive him. He could only turn away his face from me. But again I hear his voice. He does not speak in wrath. He knocks at the door of my heart. He would speak peace to me. He invites me to come to him, and he would wash away my sins. I am unworthy of such love as this. May I never grieve away his Holy Spirit.
“Soul, then know thy full salvation,
Rise o’er sin, and fear, and care,
Joy to find in every station
Something still to do or bear.
Think what Spirit dwells within thee,
Think what Father’s smiles are thine,
Think that Jesus died to win thee,
Child of Heaven, canst thou repine?”
M. D. AMADON.
Hope Beyond the Darkest Night and Storm
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Obituary Notices.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
DIED, in South Lancaster, Mass., Dec. 12, 1872, of consumption, sister N. A. Webster, wife of Bro. Daniel C. Webster, aged twenty-five years and two months.
In the death of sister Webster, the church has sustained a great loss. She was one who never caused trouble, but who was always ready with cheerfulness to bear the burdens of the way. She was an efficient member of the Vigilant Missionary Society, and we have frequently had the pleasure of knowing that her letters have been the means of good to those who were in difficulty and danger. She desired that her clothing should be distributed by the society among those who were in need. She possessed the spirit of consecration and of sacrifice to such an extent as to render her a worthy example to all who knew her. She was prompt in her attendance upon the house of God; always in season, and ever ready to bear her testimony for Christ. She observed the Sabbath of the Lord about five years. We mourn her loss, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope. May God comfort her sorrow-stricken husband, and tenderly care for her little boy. J. N. Andrews.
DIED, in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa, Dec. 5, Frank W., son of J. W. and Mrs. Carrie B. Page, aged eleven months and twenty-two days. Mrs. Abigail P. James.
The Children of the Kingdom.
By Mary Welch
A CORRESPONDENT asks: “What is meant by the children of the kingdom being cast out into outer darkness? Also, Will the children, after sitting with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom, be cast out? Matt. 8:11, 12.”
We read a few verses previous to this what occasioned these words of our Saviour. He found greater faith in this Roman (a Gentile) than in his own people Israel.
It is very evident that the children of the kingdom here referred to are the Jews. They were the chosen people of God, the seed of Abraham, the father of the faithful, to whom was made the covenant of promise. Gen. 15:18; 17. They bolstered themselves up with the belief that they, being the natural children of Abraham, were heirs of the kingdom. Their wicked works had disqualified them to claim the promises God made to the children of Abraham.
Jesus means to say, not that the children of the kingdom after sitting with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, shall be cast out; but, on account of their hardness of heart, and, finally, their rejection of Christ as the Messiah they which were not of the seed of Abraham should sit down with Abraham Isaac and Jacob, while they which were of the seed of Abraham should be cast out. “Therefore I say unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.” Matt. 21:43. Also John 1:11; Acts 13:46.
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An Important Work.
PROPER EDUCATION—The Health Reform—The Health Institute—Danger of Applause—Duty of Ministers—The Sabbath-school—Missionary Work—Dangers and Duties of Youth—Take Heed.
Any mind in the least degree enlightened in regard to the present age of the world and its dangers, will see that the subjects above stated are of living importance at the present time. These, and several others, are treated in Testimony No. 22, in the clear and forcible manner common to those works. No. 22 is now ready, and in addition to its own important matter, each number sent out will be accompanied by a Solemn Appeal to Ministers and People, of 16 pages, from Bro. White, which all the friends of the cause will want to see, and should have immediately. Price of Testimony and Appeal, 25c post-paid.
New Work.
By James White
We have received a copy of Bro. Smith’s new work on Daniel. We are highly pleased with it, and think his effort fully justifies the title—“Thoughts, Critical and Practical, on the Book of Daniel.”
In behalf of all the friends of the cause, we express thanks to the author for this valuable New Year’s present, and most important accession to our stock of publications. The bound volume contains 384 pp. Price, post-paid, $1.00.
The Association has also issued a paper edition, somewhat condensed by the omission of chapters 3–6, which are less important to the subject. This edition has 260 pp. Price, post-paid, 35 cents.
JAMES WHITE.
Rates of Discount.
By James White
THE discount on all new works, by the hundred, during the first year of their sale, is one fourth. After that—
On Bound Books, 30 per cent.
“ Pamphlets, 35 “ “
“ Tracts, 40 “ “
JAMES WHITE.
The Swiss Watches.
By John Nevins Andrews
In order to aid in the sale of the watches made by our dear brethren in Switzerland, I shall keep constantly with me a quantity, which I respectfully invite our brethren and friends to purchase. I shall sell them at the same prices that they are charged to me at the Review Office, with a trifle added to pay the express bill. But this will be much less to the purchaser than to buy at Battle Creek and pay an express bill on a single watch.
So far as my knowledge extends, these watches have given almost universal satisfaction. I regard them as more reliable than those of American manufacture of the same prices. The purchaser is therefore less likely to lose in buying one of these watches than in buying of the jewelers, and he will confer a favor upon our brethren in Switzerland, who seek a market for their watches with us.
J. N. Andrews.
Seeing God.
By Wm. Ings
A CORRESPONDENT wants Ex. 24:10, 11, harmonized with Ex. 33:20. The verses in the chapter first mentioned, read as follows: “And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness. And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink.”
Some think they see a contradiction in the verses above quoted and Ex. 33:20, which says: “Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.” It appears on the occasion referred to in Ex. 24:10, 11, the nobles of the children of Israel were permitted to behold the glory of God, although he being at a distance and wrapt in a cloud, yet they beheld him and also the pavement under his feet. The text in question does not say they saw his face, which is brighter than a thousand suns.
We find in Ex. 33:11, the Lord spake unto Moses, face to face. In this case the third person was not resorted to as is generally the plan of God to give messages to his people. God spake to Moses, mouth to mouth; yet it is not to be understood that it was actually necessary to see his face while conversing with him; but we will let Num. 12:5-8, settle the point.
“And the Lord came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth. And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream. My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house. With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently.” Wm. Ings. Battle Creek.
Appointments for Quarterly Meetings and Church Visits
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand
General quarterly meeting of the New England Tract and Missionary Society, at South Lancaster, Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 1 and 2. The Boston district will hold its quarterly meeting at the same time and place. It is expected that districts Nos. 3 and 4 will hold their quarterly meetings in season to report at this meeting without further notice.
S. N. Haskell.
No providence preventing I will meet with the churches as follows:
South Norridgewock, Jan. 18, 19.
North Jay, where Bro. T. Bryant may appoint evenings, “ 21, 22.
Woodstock, “ 25, 26.
Richmond, Feb. 1, 2.
Brunswick, “ 8, 9.
We hope to see all the friends of the cause at these meetings. Let all come prepared to work. We wish to see all unite with the Tract and Missionary Society. Let all come prepared to do it.
J. B. Goodrich.
Appointments for the next quarter, to visit the churches in northern Michigan.
F. Howe & C. Sanborn, Orleans, Feb. 8.
D. Warren & M. Cyphers, Bushnell, Jan. 18.
A. W. Maynard & J. Banks, Deerfield, Feb. 1.
S. Alchin & Bro. Harriman, Orange, Jan. 25.
E. Brink & Wm. Wilson, Vergennes, March 15.
E. Van Deusen & H. N. Packard, Greenville, “ 1.
Wm. Alchin & L. Kneeland, Danish brethren, “ 8.
E. Van Deusen.
Providence permitting, I will meet the Tract Society in quarterly meeting at Ithaca, Jan. 25, 26, 1873. Also at St. Charles, first Sabbath and first-day in February.
S. H. King.
The Lord favoring, I will meet with the church at,
Leslie, Mich., Jan. 18, 19.
Bunker Hill, “ 25, 26.
Locke, Feb. 1, 2.
Genoa, “ 8, 9.
Potterville, “ 15, 16.
C. Stoddard.
Death of the Ex-Emperor Napoleon.
By Editor
A dispatch from London states that the ex-Emperor Napoleon, died very suddenly and unexpectedly at 10:45 A. M., Jan. 9, 1873, at his residence at Chiselhurst, England. The Imperialists of France consider this event a final blow to their hopes. The foolish claim that this ruler was the “man of sin,” the “Antichrist,” and “the destined monarch of the world,” so prominently held up by some interpreters of prophecy, and which, strange to say, was scarcely jogged by his dethronement and exile, will now, we trust, receive a final extinguishment.
The Review and Herald.
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