Sister N. Claflin writes from Norfolk, N. Y.: "I can testify to-day of the goodness of God towards us in being so long-suffering, while we are so dilatory in the work of repentance. But we begin to feel here in northern New York, that the Lord will not be so indulgent with us but a little longer. 'The great decisive day is at hand,' I believe, that will soon seal the destiny, not only of the sinner and ungodly, but of the righteous; they will be sealed for eternal life, but the wicked for eternal death. Brethren and sisters scattered abroad like sheep upon the mountains, let us strive to be with the righteous, that when the chief Shepherd shall appear, we may recive an unfading crown."
Extracts from Letters.
Bro. L. Morrison writes from Victoria, Mo.: "Bro. Smith: From reading letters in the Review from the brethren and sisters, it seems that they all speak the same things, and that they are one in sentiment and feeling in regard to these great truths of the law and Sabbath. This is as it should be; for there should be union in feeling, union in sentiment, and union in system.
"I have thought that it would perhaps be interesting to some if I should say through the Review, that there is a little band of commandment-keepers away here in northern Missouri, Daviess Co., that stand firm in these truths. And as we are in the rear and perhaps may never see the advance guard, we will state how we try to be panoplied: First to have our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; second, our loins girt about with truth; third, the breast-plate of righteousness; fourth, the shield of faith; fifth, the hope of salvation; and last, the sword of the Spirit, God's word or Bible in hand. In this way we meet the enemy and subject him if possible to the law of the King. We also have a day weekly when we meet for the purpose of consulting and paying tribute to our King, and to see that every soldier is clad in his proper armor. In this way are we contending for the faith. Bro. A. M. Smith and wife have left us for California. Several are with us on all points except the Sabbath, not being fully convinced of the necessity of being subject to the whole law. We meet together every Sabbath for the purpose of reading, singing, prayer, and exhortation, preaching if necessary, occasionally breaking bread, &c. There are some honest ones here who are pondering the matter well. The evidence seems to be all on one side. The strongest opposers have not even a hook to hang upon. I think our brethren in the field with the tents are some in fault, in that their reports are too few and far between. Brethren let us hear from you often if it is but a few lines at a time."
MARIE E. LOCKWOOD
By Marie E. Lockwood
From Sister Lockwood.
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I can truly say that I have not grown weary of this way. No, I love the precious truths contained in the third angel's message, and feel to praise God for the light that now shines on my path. O how glorious do the promises appear! When I contemplate the beauty and glory of the new earth, the grandeur of the city of God, the crowns and harps of gold, the eternal life to be enjoyed in the presence of God and Jesus Christ his Son, the company of angels and saints, in a land that is free from sickness, pain and death, where there is no Devil to tempt, no enemies to persecute because we love God and keep his commandments, all earthly pleasures fade and die. This world looks dreary, and as the poet says, seems "all a wilderness." Thank God, 'tis not my home. No, dear brethren and sisters, I am traveling with you to that golden city, whose beauties even now by faith I can dimly see. Though the way seems hard, and beset with all the difficulties and temptations that the evil one can place therein, we know it is peaceable. Our leader has gone before, and if we search closely we can see his foot prints, and he has promised the Holy Spirit to direct us. O let us not look back,
nor contemplate the trouble that may await us, for if we do we lose sight of Jesus, and the Devil will magnify little trials and make them appear like mountains. I know it is so by experience, and I hope God will assist me ever after this to look on the bright side. Time is very short, and we have not a moment to lose. Then let us strive with renewed diligence to rise with the message. I am determined to go through. The thought of being shaken out and left behind, I cannot bear. O for meekness and humility, for a living faith in the promises of God.
MARIE E. LOCKWOOD
Hartland, Mich.
God’s Mercy and Precious Promises
By Eliza CARPENTER
From Sister Carpenter.
Bro. SMITH : I feel like giving in my testimony with those scattered ones who are keeping the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus. "The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide, neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him." I can say as David did, My heart is fixed to serve the Lord. I will praise him with my whole heart. O how love I thy law; it is my meditation all the day. Yes, I can say, the Lord is good. Never did the promises of God taste more precious to me. O may the Lord increase faith in the hearts of his people. I believe that he is at work for them. Dear brethren and sisters, let us heed the exhortation of the apostle, and walk in love as Christ hath also loved us and hath given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor.
From an unworthy sister expecting to overcome and stand with the Lamb on mount Zion.
Eliza CARPENTER.
Hanover, Mich.
Lonely Believers Awaiting the Loud Cry
By Abraham Hoff
From Bro. Hoff.
BRO. SMITH : My companion and myself, and my son and his wife are the only persons in Sheffield that believe in, or practice what we call present truth. There are no others in this county of like precious faith, that I know of. We are quite lonely, but the Review makes us regular weekly visits to cheer us in our pilgrimage. We love to read the epistles of the little flock scattered abroad, and feel quite disappointed when we find few or no letters in the paper.
We are anxiously waiting for some intimations of the loud cry of the message. The hosts of darkness are marshaling, signs and wonders are performed, the people are being deceived, there is a mighty rush for the train that will convey them with lightning speed to perdition, the nations are getting angry, the four angels seem to be loosening their hold, the sea is being agitated, but where is the loud cry of the third angel to call the people of God out of Babylon? Is it not high time that we begin to feel for the pillars of the house, that, Sampson-like, we make a mighty effort in the name of Israel's God, that we may be instrumental in raising up a standard against the flood of iniquity that is overwhelming the world?
I wish some of the messengers would come this way; I believe much good would be done.
Yours hoping to overcome. ABRAHAM HOFF.
Sheffield, Ills.
The Better Land.
OUR relatives in eternity outnumber our relatives in time. The catalogue of the living we love becomes less, and in anticipation we see the perpetually lengthening train of the departed; and by their flight our affections grow gradually less glued to earth and more allied to heaven. It is not in vain that the images of our departed children, and near and dear ones, are laid up in memory, as in a picture gallery, from which the ceaseless surge of this world's cares cannot obliterate them. They wait there for the light of the resurrection day, to stand forth holy, beautiful, and happy, our fellow worshipers forever.—Southern Presbyterian.
Difficulties and Hindrances
By J. W. Reeve
Do not confound difficulties with hindrances. Difficulties are often sent directly by the Lord to exercise and try our faith; hindrances, I think, never, although permitted through Satan and our own evil hearts. Difficulties are not necessary hindrances, because the race is not to be run with speed, but with patience; and so, while difficulties are exercising faith, and drawing out energy of purpose and character, a man may be making great strides in his Christian race, and the difficulty be the very occasion of his progress. J. W. Reeve.
Longing for the Better Land
Sister L. Taber writes from Homer, Mich.: "We are surrounded with opposers to the truth, without any of like precious faith within fifteen miles of us, but we are trying to walk in the straight and narrow way that Jesus has trod before us, and if we turn not aside, but hold out faithful we expect ere long to reach the goodly land, where all is love, joy and peace, where there will be perfect happiness, unalloyed by any of the sorrows, temptations or sins which surround us here. How joyful to meditate upon that happy land, and the society that will be found there. Then indeed will be fulness of joy, and pleasures for evermore. Oh how trifling do the pleasures of earth appear compared with the rich reward which awaits the faithful.
"‘Let others seek earthly possessions,
And lay up their treasures below,
I have heard of a land that is better,
And to seek it with ardor I'll go;
I have heard of a world robed in glory,
And freed from temptation and care,
Where sickness and death may not enter,
And I long, O I long to be there.’"
Faith Amid Opposition
Sister M. J. Hill writes from Hillsborough, Wis. : "It is a dark place here, and our enemies are strong. But though our numbers are few, yet we trust in the promises of God that we shall not be confounded. While I write I do rejoice in the Christian's hope. I am willing to have my name cast out as evil if I may at last share a part with those who are now willing to bear the reproach of the Saviour. Pray for us that our faith fail not."
Rejoicing Amid Persecution
Bro. I. M. Davis writes from Avon, Wis.: "It is now about eight months since Bro. Sanborn came into this place to preach the message. Myself and wife and nine others embraced the truth, and are now striving to keep the commandments of God and the testimony of his Son. The truth has been opposed, the message scoffed at, and commandment-keepers abused in almost every form since God in his providence sent the truth among us. But remembering the gracious promises left on record for us by Christ himself [Matt. v, 11, 12,] we do rejoice with exceeding great joy, knowing that our light afflictions which are but for a moment work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. The thoughts of this have seemed to
"Increase our faith, confirm our hope,
And build us up in God.
"We derive a great deal of benefit here from the Review. That the Lord may bless every means used for the advancement of the truth, and assist all honest truth-seekers by his Spirit is my prayer."
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The Review.
By James White
GREAT interest is taken in the REVIEW. It is all the preacher many of the scattered ones have for months. It should contain sound doctrine, and a variety of plain practical preaching, brief narrations of Christian experience written in a free, humble style, and stirring exhortations to obedience. Inexperienced writers often fail, in being too precise and stiff in style. They should know first that they have something to write, then write it in as free and easy style as if addressing a friend. To help the editor and printer, each communication should be copied so plainly that each word could be readily known standing alone. Use no more words than needed to fully give your ideas. The REVIEW may contain good preaching and a good conference meeting each week.
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Tent Meeting and Conference in Western New York.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
This meeting was held, according to appointment, Aug. 20 and 21. Most of the brethren in this section of country were present. Harmony prevailed. Unity in faith, and in the measures to be taken to spread the truth, characterized the meeting.
There was a good attendance of our friends and neighbors. More were out on the Sabbath than we expected, and on first day there was a large gathering. Good attention was given to the word spoken, and before the meeting closed a deep interest was manifested. Quite a number confessed they had heard the truth, and there is reason to hope that some of them, if not all, will obey it. Prejudice has been removed; and I begin to have invitations to come and preach in neighboring school districts. I feel that it is important that I am faithful to follow up the interest and improve every opportunity of spreading the light. May the Lord aid me by his Holy Spirit! for without this aid nothing can be accomplished.
The sweet and faithful exhortations of Sr. White to the church, and especially to the young, I hope will not be lost. They will prove a savor of life or of death. The Lord help all to heed them.
Since the above was written, we have had our weekly prayer-meeting. Two of our near neighbors came in. They were both deeply interested. One of them fully decided to keep the commandments of God; the other was not fully resolved, but wished a little more time to think of it. The cross doubtless seems heavy. May she be enabled to take it up, and find that the yoke of Christ is easy and his burden light. The one that decided to obey is an intelligent young man, intelligent in the Scriptures of truth—a rare thing for young men in these days. He made profession of faith in Christ a little more than a year ago. May he be strong, and the word of God abide in him!
My prayer is that the work may move on, and that many souls may be rescued from the power of the enemy. Brethren, pray for us.
R. F. C.
Business Meeting at Carlton, New York.
THE tent-meeting in Western New York was attended by brethren from nearly all the churches in the vicinity, and they expressed their feelings in respect to systematic benevolence, and the cause in this State thus:
The meeting was called to order and Bro. R. F. Cottrell appointed chairman, and E. B. Saunders chosen secretary, when the following resolutions were adopted.
1st. Resolved that we approve of the doings of the Battle Creek conference on the subject of systematic benevolence.
2d. Resolved, that in our opinion the New York tent should be well manned and sustained next season, and that Brn. J. N. Andrews and J. N. Loughborough be invited to labor in this State with the tent.
3d. Resolved, that Bro. R. F. Cottrell be appointed a committee to correspond with Brn. Andrews and Loughborough in regard to laboring with the tent.
R. F. Cottrell, Chairman.
E. B. Saunders, Secretary.
Change of Appointments.
By James White
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JAMES WHITE.
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APPOINTMENTS.
By I. Sanborn; Wm. S. Ingraham
Providence permitting, there will be a Tent-meeting at, or near, Utica Corners, Dane Co., Wis., commencing sixth-day evening, Sept. 2d, and continuing over two Sabbaths. We especially invite all our brethren of Wisconsin, who can, to be present at this meeting the second Sabbath and first-day of its session. We shall expect to meet Brn. Welcome and Phelps at this meeting. Come, brethren, one and all. Come in the Spirit of the Lord, to work for him, and the salvation of fallen man. The brethren will come to this meeting prepared to take care of themselves as far as they can.
I. SANBORN.
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General Conference in Ulysses
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a general conference in Ulysses, Potter Co., Pa., the third Sabbath in September.
Brethren and sisters in Penn. and N. Y. are all invited to attend. We want Bro. and Sr. White to be here if they possibly can, also Bro. R. F. Cottrell.
In behalf of the church. NATHAN FULLER.
P. S. A team will be at the Genesee station on the R. R. for Bro. W. if he will answer and say when.
N. F.