Bro. R. J. Lawrence writes from Memphis, Mich., Dec. 7, 1863: I came to Memphis last Friday. Met with the church Sabbath and evening at Bro. Philips.' A large attendance. Friends here are generally firm. Yesterday I visited several families. In the forenoon and afternoon went to the Congregational house, and heard a discourse, founded on Job xiv, 10. Parts of such texts were brought forward as best suited his position, such as the rich man and Lazarus, the thief on the cross, I am the God of Abraham, Paul's desire to depart, the souls under the altar, &c., and our positions held up to ridicule.
This morning I took an inspection of the meetinghouse. It is all inclosed, and the outside will be finished with one coat of painting in a few hours. The floor is all laid but fitting in the last piece. The lathing is commenced. I expect to stay here over two Sabbaths more.
Bro. C. E. Hahn writes from Fort Madison, Iowa: Dear reader, are you keeping the law of God? James says, He that offends in one point is guilty of all. Jas. ii, 10. Have you any idols that you love more than God? Do you ever take the name of the Lord in vain? There are many ways in which perhaps you may unconsciously do this. Do you ever desire to have a part of your rich neighbor's goods? Our hearts sometimes are very deceptive. Do you not sometimes rob the Lord of a little of his time by talking about your worldly business on the Sabbath, calculating how much you made in the last week, &c? Or do you not some times come home from your work a little too late to get ready for the Sabbath, and thus trespass upon the Lord's time? If so, you are violating two of the commandments. The Lord has given you six days to work, and reserved the seventh for himself; and you appropriate a part of that, and thus become guilty of violating two of the Lord's holy precepts. Some say, I am too poor; I can't always get ready; Sometimes I should lose a job if I should quit before sundown. Where is your confidence in God? Hear what David says: I have been young, and now am old, yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Ps. xxxvii, 25. If we are, in this way, commandment-breakers, let us get out of the way of others, by turning to the Lord with our whole hearts, or ceasing to make a profession. This is the love of God that we keep his commandments, and his commandments are not grievous. 1 John v, 3. I am striving to keep all the commandments, the Sabbath not excepted. I expect, if faithful, soon to see the inside of the city; for Christ is soon coming to receive those to himself that love God and keep his commandments. Christ says, Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Bro. M. W. Neal writes from Oceola, Iowa: I am still trying to live out all the light I have got, and to make my way through to the kingdom. There are four of us here in this neighborhood that meet together on the Sabbath-day to worship God. Although the health of some is very poor, yet we scarcely ever spend a Sabbath without meeting together to worship God.
Bro. A. D. Jones writes from Pontiac, Ills.: The Review is the only preacher of present truth that we have seen in three years, it being three years since we embraced the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus in Michigan, and then came West, where we have met with no one of like faith. Oh, what a pleasure it would be to have the privilege of meeting with the people of God upon the Sabbath, and hearing the truths of the word of God.
I wrote a letter last winter, which was published in the Review, requesting some minister of present truth to come this way, and if possible deliver a course of lectures, and also that my companion and myself might have an opportunity of being baptized. It seems to me that much good might be done here. Many admit the truth of the Sabbath, but are not willing to come out from the world and keep it. They admit that the signs of the times foretell the near coming of the Redeemer, yet they are making no preparations for it. Oh that God would rouse them up to a sense of their duty, and call his people forth from Babylon and prepare the way for the coming of our Lord, is my humble prayer.
Bro. J. Matteson writes from Poysippi, Wis.: I received some pamphlets from the Office not long ago, and I feel thankful for them. They have been a great help to me, under God's blessing, to give me a right understanding of present truth. At present I am lecturing on these glorious truths, every other Sunday, in two different places. In one place I preach in English, and the other in Danish. We expect Bro. Sanborn to come up here the last part of January, and I hope then to receive some further information from him, respecting the last message of mercy.
Last Sunday, one of my countrymen urged me very hard to come over to his neighborhood to preach. It is not very far from here, and a place thickly settled with Danes. He said that the people were languishing for want of truth, and I made up my mind to go there and deliver a course of lectures in the beginning of next month.
Bro. L. R. Chapel writes from E. Palermo, N. Y.: Our monthly meeting was held at Roosevelt, Dec. 5 and 6. Bro. C. O. Taylor was with us. I think the Lord helped him in presenting the truth, and it was meat in due season, and will be the means of doing good to those present if they heed his instructions, and lay the truth to heart. As his discourses were of a practical nature, and for the church, it was thought best not to have any public appointment given out. I think the church here will be profited by his labor.
E. JONES
By E. Jones
From Bro. Jones.
BRO. WHITE : I would again give my testimony that, the Lord is good toward me and his mercy endureth forever. When I look into the history of the past relative to myself, I am led to wonder love and praise, that I have been preserved from the traditionary shoals and quicksands upon which the world has run aground. Thanks be to God for the brilliancy of that light which breaks forth from the sacred page, illuminating the high way cast up for the ransomed of the Lord to pass over. And oh, may we all keep in that strait and narrow way, carrying the lamp of God's word before us, knowing that so long as we are guided by that, we shall never stray. But when the Christian puts his lamp under a bushel or lays it aside, how quick the devil will come and take the advantage of neglect, and lead us into another road which is far wider and which has a great multitude traveling therein. And as an inducement to turn our feet in that direction, the parleying Christian is told that this people are not troubled in regard to the coming future and they even have no bands in their death.
But the Christian stops and reflects before taking the fatal step. He concludes to go into the sanctuary of the Lord. Light breaks in anew upon the mind, he sees even from the beginning down to the end of the road.
Then brethren and sisters let us never stop and parley with the enemy, but with the light of divine truth shining upon our pathway, let us go forth rejoicing in the hope of soon seeing Jesus coming in the clouds of heaven.
Yours looking for the Son of man.
E. JONES
December 17, 1863.
Appointments.
By James White
Eastern Mission.
It has been decided that Elders Loughborough and Pierce travel together for a while in New England to look after the welfare of the scattered brethren, organize where practicable, comfort the lonely ones, warn those who are in danger of fanaticism and error, and preach the word to those who have ears to hear, as they may have opportunity.
We would say to the brethren, these ministers are eminently qualified to do you good. Receive them as the servants of the Lord, and do what you can in supporting the Eastern Mission.
By request we give the following:
Appointments.
Providence permitting, Elders Loughborough and Pierce will hold meetings as follows:
Worcester, Mass., Tuesday evening, Dec. 29
Clinton, " Wednesday, " " 30
Fitchburg, " Thursday, " " 31
Ashfield, " Sabbath & first-day Jan. 2 & 3
Springfield, " Tuesday evening " " 5
Kensington, Conn., Sabbath & first-day " " 9 & 10
New York City, " " " " " " 16 & 17
JAMES WHITE.
N. B. Brethren in all the above-named places should write to Eld. J. N. Loughborough at some point, stating what trains to take, and when to take them, and make all necessary arrangements for meetings, and to meet these brethren at the cars. Be explicit in your letters, and in season. These evening meetings may best be held in private houses, if convenient, and thought best.
From New York city we would propose Providence, R. I., Haverhill, Mass., North Berwick, Me., Portland, Topsham, Jay, Canaan, and other points in Maine.
J. W.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the brethren in Dayton, Green Co., Wis., and commence meetings Jan. 1, and continue as long as the interest may demand. Will Bro. Pratt meet me at Evansville station, Jan 1?
ISAAC SANBORN.
The next quarterly meeting in Western N. Y., is to be held at Bro. J. Lamson's, in Hamlin, Monroe Co., on the second Sabbath and first-day in January. It is hoped that Bro. Andrews will be at liberty to attend. Those who go with teams should be well supplied with blankets and buffalo-ropes. Teams will be at the Brockport station on sixth-day, on the arrival of the accommodation from Rochester, about noon. Passengers from the west will please take the morning train, and wait (the sisters, and such as cannot walk) at the station till the arrival of said accommodation.
R. F. COTTRELL.
The next quarterly meeting of the S. D. A. church at Avon, Rock Co., Wis., will be held on the first Sabbath and first-day in Jan., 1864. We hope to see a general gathering. Will Bro. Sanborn meet with us?
JOSEPH G. WOOD.
The next monthly meeting for Central N. Y., will be held at Kirkville, Jan. 2, 1864. It is hoped there will be a general attendance. Come, brethren, to this meeting prepared to labor for the Lord.
In behalf of the church. L. R. CHAPEL.
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How Many Men Have Gone to the War?
From the following statistics it appears that over one million of men from the free States have entered the field in behalf of the Union. The slave States have probably put in as many more on their side of the controversy. Of all this vast number how many will be, or have been, killed! how many maimed for life! how many be broken down, and their constitutions ruined by exposure and disease! and how many return reeking with the foulest of vices contracted in camp-life, a curse to themselves and the community! How can horrors be multiplied faster than by war! The following are the figures:
The Army and Navy Journal gives, in tabular form, a statement of the volunteers furnished by all the free States except California, and by Missouri and Kentucky, for the Union armies up to this time. The tables are made up from official returns. Sixteen free States and two slave States have sent to the field 1,276,243 volunteers; of these 1,068,769 were three-years men. New York has furnished 222,836 volunteers, of which 30,131 were two-years, and 15,922 three months men. Illinois has sent out 135,440 volunteers; Massachusetts, 71,038. Kentucky has contributed 43,908 men, and Missouri 37,947.
The Cause in Western N. Y.
By R. F. Cottrell
Our last monthly meeting, held Dec. 12 and 13, was one of deep interest. The Lord blessed us from the commencement with a sense, in some small degree, of our condition, and with a desire to return to the Lord. The spirit of confession was with us, and the necessity of seeking the Lord till he be found, was felt. We trust it will prove the beginning of better days for the church in this region. May the resolutions expressed at this meeting never be forgotten, but be put in faithful practice, and may those who met at this time ever look back with pleasure upon this season, even when the warfare is ended and the victory is won.