Earlier text: The Wife of John BunyanTHE CRISIS IN FRANCE.
By Editor
Two months ago the following news was received by telegraph from Europe: “The extreme section of the Ultramontanes are at this moment enlisting adherents to create a Roman question. Various Jesuits, bearing instructions from Father Beckx, General of the Jesuits, have arrived at the Vatican from Florence. Father Beckx warmly counsels the project. Beckx and his adherents promise little short of a speedy re-establishment of the temporal power of the pope. “There is no doubt that steps in this direction have long been preparing. The Catholic societies in Austria and Germany have pledged themselves to co-operate. One essential feature of the plan is that the next conclave is to be held in Rome, so that the new pope may be proclaimed a prisoner, like Pius IX. Cardinal Simeoni approves and supports the plan, and the pope has himself written letters to the Emperor of Austria, the King of Belgium, President McMahon, and ex-Queen Isabella. A series of express instructions have been issued from the Vatican to avoid collision with civil authorities, but at the same time, to keep up a pressure on the Catholic powers, to obtain their adhesion to a crusade for the resuscitation of the Roman question. The Vatican has obtained lists of volunteers prepared to serve under the Papal flag, and large sums of money have already been deposited in France and England.” We believe that this explains the news of a fortnight ago, which filled all the cabinets of Europe with consternation and dismay—the ministerial crisis in France. The action of President McMahon in removing his ministers, notwithstanding they were supported by the Assembly, and in organizing a reactionary cabinet, is justly regarded as a step hostile to republicanism and favorable to the schemes of papacy. It seems to suggest an alliance, if McMahon can sustain himself in his course, between France and Spain, and perhaps Austria, to restore the temporal power of the pope. Meanwhile Bismarck has been suddenly recalled from his retirement to Berlin. Against such a coalition, Italy will have the active support of Germany, and as the pope and his partisans espouse the cause of Turkey, it is likely that Italy, Germany, and Russia will in such an event unite their forces. It seems as if the great day of Armageddon might be nearer than we thought. But is it possible that in such a conflict England will be found joined in a “Holy Alliance” with the Papacy and the Turk?—The Christian Statesman. Serving God Out of Fear of Hell
He who serves God merely to keep out of hell will be quite sure to keep out of Heaven. “I could write down twenty cases,” says a good man, “when I wished God had done otherwise than he did, which I now see, had I had my own will, would have led to extensive mischief. The life of a Christian is a life of paradoxes. He must lay hold on God, he must follow hard after him, he must determine not to let him go. And yet you must learn to let God alone. Quietness before God is one of the most difficult of all Christian graces; to sit where he pleases, to be what he would have us be, and this as long as he pleases.” We must be drinking the living water from the smitten rock, or we cannot speak of its refreshing power. We must be hiding our guilty souls in the wounds of Jesus, or we cannot with joy speak of the peace and rest to be found there. This is the reason why unfaithful ministers are cold and barren in their labor. They speak, like Balaam, of a Saviour whose grace they do not feel. They speak, like Caiaphas, of the blood of Christ, without having felt its power to speak peace to the troubled heart. This is the reason why many good men have a barren ministry. They speak from clear head-knowledge, or from past experience, but not from a present grasp of the truth, not from a present sight of the Lamb of God. Hence their words fall like a shower of snow, fair and beautiful, but cold and freezing.—Sel. Many a physician has gained his practice by one patient telling others of his cure. Tell your neighbors that you have been to the hospital of Jesus, and been restored, though you hated all manner of meat, and drew near to the gates of death; and maybe a poor soul in the same condition as yourself will say, “This is a message from God to me.” Above all, publish abroad the Lord’s goodness, for Jesus’ sake. He deserves your honor. Will you receive this blessing, and then, like the nine lepers, give him no praise? Will you be like the woman in the crowd who was healed by touching the hem of his garment, and then would have slipped away? If so, I pray that the Master may say, “Somebody hath touched me;” and may you be compelled to tell the truth, and say, “I was sore sick in soul, but I touched thee, O my blessed Lord, and I am saved, and to the praise of the glory of thy grace I will tell it, though devils should hear it; I will tell it, and make the world ring with it, according to my ability, to the praise and glory of thy saving grace.” The Sick Man's Bad Condition.
New York, June 9.—The Herald's cable special says that a portion of the Turkish fleet is blocked up in the upper Danube, and another in a worse condition below Ibrail. The passage of the Danube cannot be prevented. All hopes of great deeds by the Turkish Danubian flotilla look delusive. A hundred thousand people welcomed the czar at Bucharest. A perfect understanding with Prince Charles has been reached. The sudden collapse of the Turks in Asia Minor is impending because Erzeroum is utterly unprovisioned. Desertions are numerous. Mukhtar Pasha's army is without discipline. The Russian advance will soon cut off Trebizond from the interior, and then the entire eastern part of Asia Minor will have acknowledged Russia's military authority.—Detroit Evening News. Brussels, June 8.—Le Nord, which maintains an intimate connection with the Russian foreign office, says that Russia will not lay down her arms until guarantees corresponding to the sacrifices made have been obtained from Turkey. The demonstration must be complete and the results sufficient for the security of the future. Turkey must be perfectly convinced of her isolation and inferiority, and the absolute necessity of submitting to conditions she herself has rendered necessary.—Evening News. Facing Near Duties Rather Than Distant Ones
Be not a coward who leaves the near duty that is as cruel to grasp as a nettle, and flies to gather the far-off duty that will flaunt in men's eyes like a sunflower. Some Day Earth Will Know No Gloom
Some day earth will know no gloom,
Some day faith will rise from sleep,
Some day hope will bud and bloom,
Some day men will cease to weep;
When the path of life is rough,
Some day Death will cry, “Enough!” I attended the quarterly meeting of this church, June 2 and 3. Some of the scattered ones were present. A good degree of interest was manifested in the T. and M. work. Out of twenty-one members in the district, seventeen reported. Sr. French, who is laboring in this district in the city of Warren, had a good report. Four persons have commenced the observance of the Lord’s holy Sabbath as the result of her sacrificing labor, while many are reading with interest, and others are on the point of decision. The T. and M. workers in this district have much reason for encouragement. The district is free from debt, with a good supply of publications on hand, and souls are accepting the truth in different parts of the district. Sr. French will receive eight copies of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES for distribution. H. A. St. John. Elders Butler and Cottrell pitched this tent in Highland, Highland Co., and commenced meetings on the evening of May 24. At the fourth meeting about four hundred were present, and there was a growing interest. May God bless his servants with this tent, and give them success in the message. Brethren in Ohio, forget them not at the throne of grace. Hope to hear from them frequently through the REVIEW. H. A. St. John. We have pitched our tent in Thorntown, Boone Co. The town has a population of 2000, and the people seem to be above the average in intelligence and morality. Our meetings thus far have been well attended, the congregation Sunday night being about 450. The interest is very good, and the best of order is observed during the meetings. Brethren, pray that our work may be successful in this place. S. H. Lane. Arthur W. Bartlett. L. Caldwell. We pitched the fifty-foot tent at Twelve Mile last week. This is a farming community, and there is no village to furnish us a congregation. We have held six meetings, the attendance ranging from 75 to 275. The people give good attention to the word, and seem quite friendly. As we try to draw near to God we realize that he is very good to those that seek him. We ask that an earnest cry may ascend to God from this Conference, that he will bless our efforts here to the salvation of souls and the glory of his name. We held meetings with the company at Adams Center, Adams Co., May 23 to 27. This company was raised up last winter through the labors of Bro. A. D. Olson. On Sabbath, the 26th, twelve were baptized. In the evening a church was organized, consisting of eighteen members. There are about a dozen more in the vicinity who will connect themselves with this church. Our good cause is prospering in Wisconsin. We are full of hope and courage. There never were as many openings and calls for labor in this State before as there are at the present time. We expect to run at least six tents the coming summer. H. W. DECKER. JOHN ATKINSON. Black Creek, Couillardville, and Knowlton.
According to appointment, I was at Black Creek, Outagamie Co., May 10 to 20. Bro. Decker was with me to assist in organization. Fourteen were baptized, and a church of fifteen was formed. Bro. T. E. Thorpe was chosen elder; Willard Lathrop, deacon, and Thomas Dobbie, clerk. Others will soon unite with them. After these meetings, I spent two days at Couillardville, near Oconto, where Bro. Enoch has been laboring this spring. Five have taken hold here, and six were desiring baptism. They did not receive the notice of my coming, and were so much scattered that we could not accomplish the object of my visit, my time being limited. May 25 began meetings at Knowlton, Marathon Co. My meetings here last fall were broken off by the approach of the lumbering season. We found the interest unabated, and the attendance increased until, at our last meeting, the house could not contain the people. We have labored hard for these kind friends, and all are convinced of duty. But the lumbering business, in which all are engaged, stands greatly in the way. Some are taking hold, however. Sabbath meetings have been appointed, and I shall return as soon as possible to labor further. GEO. C. TENNEY. Portage, Wis., June 4. TO THE FRIENDS OF THE CAUSE IN TEXAS.
By R. M. Kilgore
DEAR BRETHREN: The work in connection with the third angel’s message is just commencing in this large State. The few friends of present truth are very much scattered, and calls are coming in for labor in their respective localities. The General Conference has sent you help, and we are here, ready to work and anxious to do all we can in this wide harvest field. But how can we labor to any advantage without a tent? I appeal to you: Shall we not lift all we can ourselves, and thus relieve the General Conference as much as possible in its efforts to send the truth into other new and important fields? God will bless our efforts to save our fellow-men in proportion to our devotion to his cause, and the sacrifice we make for the good of others. We have no wealthy brethren in the State who can carry these burdens and relieve those of less means. It will be necessary for each of us to do all we can to help forward the work now in its infancy. A tent is an imperative necessity, and we must have one immediately. It will require at least $300 to purchase one of proper dimensions and put it into the field. We ask you to help now with your means. Should any more be sent in than will be needed to purchase the tent, it will be applied to the tract and missionary work of the State. Send your donations by money order or registered letter to me, at Dallas, Texas, Lock Box 235, or bring them with you to the general quarterly meeting, which will be held at Dallas, June 30 to July 2. R. M. KILGORE. Annual Meeting of Kansas T. and M. Society.
By J. N. Ayers; John Gibbs
The second annual session of this Society was held in Ottawa. Convened May 25, 1877, at 9 A. M. J. N. Ayers, president, in the chair. Opened by prayer. Minutes of the previous annual meeting were read and corrected. On motion, The president was authorized to appoint a committee of three to make nominations. The president appointed J. H. Cook, Geo. Kennedy, and J. Lamont such committee. Voted, That the Nominating Committee be authorized to re-district the State. It was also voted that A. J. Stover and R. Worick be added to the committee to assist in re-districting the State. Remarks by Brn. Santoo, Stover, and others, on experience in distributing tracts,—results good. Eld. Ayers read some encouraging and interesting extracts from letters. Eld. Waggoner spoke of the importance and efficiency of the Society, and related some interesting incidents which have occurred in the work. Adjourned to call of the president. The Society convened, May 27, at 5 P. M. J. N. Ayers in the chair. Prayer by A. J. Stover. Minutes of previous session read and approved. The committee on re-districting the State made the following report:— Dist. No. 1 is to comprise Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Russell, Osborn, and Smith Counties, and territory west. Dist. No. 2, Marshall, Pottawatomie, Riley, Clay, and Washington Counties. Dist. No. 3, Atchison, Doniphan, Brown, and Nemaha Counties. Dist. No. 4, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, and Jefferson Counties. Dist. No. 5, Miami, Johnson, Douglas, and Franklin Counties. Dist. No. 6, Osage, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, and Lyon Counties. Dist. No. 7, Chase, Morris, Dickinson, and Marion Counties. Dist. No. 8, McPherson, Saline, Rice, and Ellsworth Counties, and territory west. Dist. No. 9, Cowley, Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick, and Sumner Counties, and territory west. Dist. No. 10, Woodson, Coffey, and Greenwood Counties. Dist. No. 11, Bourbon, Linn, Anderson, and Allen Counties. Dist. No. 12, Cherokee, Labette, Neosho, and Crawford Counties. Dist. No. 13, Montgomery, Chautauqua, Elk, and Wilson Counties. Voted, To receive and adopt the report. The Committee on Nominations, reported as follows:— For State officers: President, J. N. Ayers, Garnett, Anderson Co., Kan.; Vice-President, J. Lamont, Mount City, Linn Co.; Secretary, Nettie Sharp, Ottawa, Franklin Co.; Treasurer, John Helligass, Bloomfield, Elk Co. For Directors: Dist. No. 1, Reuben Worick, Jewell Centre, Jewell Co.; Dist. No. 2, J. H. Coffman, Leona, Clay Co.; Dist. No. 3, T. H. Wakeman, Palermo, Doniphan Co.; Dist. No. 4, President will appoint; Dist. No. 5, A. A. Ried, Rantoul, Franklin Co.; Dist. No. 6, J. M. Stanberry, Topeka, Shawnee Co.; Dist. No. 7, President will appoint; Dist. No. 8, E. H. Seaward, Sterling, Rice Co.; Dist. No. 9, N. W. Allen, Towanda, Butler Co.; Dist. No. 10, Jesse Tomlinson, Eureka, Greenwood Co.; Dist. No. 11, A. W. Cone, Uniontown, Bourbon Co.; Dist. No. 12, A. J. Stover, Oswego, Labette Co.; Dist. No. 13, J. P. Henderson, Harrisonville, Montgomery Co. The report of Nominating Committee was received, and the officers were elected on separate ballots. Voted, That the president appoint a committee to audit accounts of treasurer and secretary. Brn. Kennedy, Worick, and Henderson were appointed such committee.191 Adjourned, to call of Chair. Met May 28, 5 P. M. J. N. Ayers in the chair. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. Auditing Committee reported accounts of treasurer and secretary correct. Report accepted. The secretary then read the following consolidated report of T. and M. labor for the year commencing May 29, 1876, and ending May 29, 1877:— The report table lists District Nos. 1 through 6 and a Total column, with rows for Membership, Reports, Donors, Families Visited, Families Written, New Members, New Subscribers, Subscribers, Almanacs Distributed, Pages Distributed, Books furnished Libraries, Books furnished Individuals, Received Donations, Received from Book Sales, Periodicals, and Subscriptions on Slips. Amount due Publishing Association, as per our books, $182.63. On motion, The Society adjourned. My years roll on in silent course,
Impelled by a resistless force.
Awake, my soul, awake and sing
How good thy God, how great thy King! My years roll on. Then let me know
The great design for which they flow;
And as the ship floats o’er the wave,
Thy vessel, Lord, in mercy save. My years roll on. The tide of time
Bears me through many a changing clime:
I’ve summers, winters,—heat and cold,—
Winds, calms, and tempests, ten times told. My years roll on; but here’s my hope,
And this my everlasting prop:
Though seasons change, and I change too,
My God’s the same—forever true. My years roll on; and as they roll,
Oh! may they waft my ransomed soul
Safe through life’s ocean to yon shore,
Where sins and sorrows grieve no more! My years roll on; and with them flows
That mercy which no limits knows.
’Tis mercy’s current makes me glide,
In hope of safety, down the tide. My years roll on; my soul, be still;
Guided by love, thy course fulfill;
And, my life’s anxious voyage past,
My refuge be with Christ at last. VIRGINIA TENT.
By J. O. Corliss
This tent was pitched in Woodstock, the county seat of Shenandoah Co., the first of May. After being there two weeks, I was called away to attend a discussion in Page Co., gotten up by the Christians. They had sent to Indiana for one Eld. Winchbrenner, and he was traveling the county, parading Sister White’s works, misrepresenting us in a shameful manner, and daring us to meet him on the Sabbath question. The discussion lasted four days, three sessions each day. He was so unfair in persisting to misrepresent us, after repeated corrections, that even those who desired to be his friends gave a verdict against him, and one took a firm stand to keep the Sabbath. I returned to Woodstock and remained another week, after which the tent was removed to Middletown, Frederick Co., where I commenced meetings the 24th, with a congregation of twenty-five. The number of hearers has steadily increased until we have an average congregation of one hundred. Among these are some of the best minds in the community. Up to this time we have given but three discourses on the Sabbath, yet we hear of some who say they will observe the day. Bro. Woods has commenced a series of meetings in connection with the tent, three miles away, in a neighborhood where there is some interest. We hope for good results at both places. J. O. Corliss. Leslie, Alaiedon, and Dansville.
I MET with the church in Leslie, in quarterly meeting, May 19 and 20. The church here being organized last January by Bro. J. Fargo, this was their first meeting of this kind. Sabbath afternoon we celebrated the ordinances. Sunday forenoon, after a discourse on baptism, five were baptized. These had been taken into the church previous to this time. I attended the meeting at Alaiedon, May 26 and 27. Supposing we could not be here at this time, we had taken up our appointment which was given in the REVIEW, yet from brief notice there was a general attendance of brethren and sisters and some outside interest was manifest. We held six meetings, celebrated the ordinances, and two were taken into the church, and three baptized. A goodly company gathered on the banks of Cedar River to witness the baptism, which was an impressive scene, even drawing tears from nonprofessors. By the assistance of brethren and friends, the tent is pitched in Dansville, Ingham Co. I commenced meetings last evening. Present indications are such that we expect a good hearing, there being fully one hundred and fifty out last night. I am entirely alone, but Eld. Kenyon will join me soon. M. B. MILLER. Last Friday, Bro. A. K. Atteberry, my brother, and I came to Princeville, to take part in the exercises of the appointed quarterly meeting. We were happily surprised to meet Bro. C. H. Bliss. We labored together heartily till last evening, holding, in all, nine meetings. The Lord has been very gracious to our people at P. Victories have been gained; and new victories are being achieved, which I hope will prove a lasting benefit. The records are well kept; the standing of the church with reference to its members is being examined at each quarterly meeting; S. S. tables show increase; and at this last meeting $53 were pledged for our new tent. We fondly hope for a proper delegation of brethren and sisters from this church at our next camp-meeting. Three were baptized, and five were received into church fellowship. New Bedford, Ill., June 5, 1877. We met with the friends at Pine Meadows, Sabbath, May 26. We found another estimable young man and his wife firm in the truth, and a young man of worth took his stand at this meeting. We always have a good attendance at this place. May 19, we commenced a brief series of meetings at Pineville. Our Richland brethren meet here for Sabbath meetings at Bro. Ballou’s, and it was thought by holding a short course of lectures, the cause here might be strengthened. We secured the M. E. church for our meetings. The attendance at first was small, but increased till the close of the meetings, on Sunday evening, June 3. Ten decided to serve the Lord and keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Others are favorable. We shall be with them next Sabbath and the following one, to encourage and give permanence to the work. Oswego Co., N. Y., June 5. I HELD meetings with the church of Seward, on Lincoln Creek, last Sabbath, June 2. The Lord was with us. One was baptized, and two united with the church. Systematic benevolence was re-organized, and raised from $65.98 to $84.22. The members all expressed a desire to become more engaged in the work. May the Lord help them. M. HACKWORTH. While the management of children in some families is unwisely kind, in others it is severe and inconsiderate. The parent becomes a hard master, a sharp censor; and an arbitrary, exacting spirit crushes out much of the good in the children. The youthful and helpless victims of such treatment become discouraged, and sink into an aimless and care-nothing course of life, or are driven to willful, wayward conduct, which results in disgrace and frequent ruin. There are parents so unreasonable as to expect perfection of their children. Not theoretically, for if called upon for an expression of their sentiments they would talk as sensibly as the wisest of the natural tendency of the human heart to go astray; but yet they expect their little ones always to do right, and when disappointed, proceed to reprove and discipline without a tempering of mercy or tolerance. Though conscious of their own imperfections, they yet presume to find their little ones faultless, and make no allowance for ignorance, immaturity, or natural failings. Have we not seen such?—parents who show a harsh, vindictive spirit, and yet wonder at the quarrelsome disposition of their children, and severely punish them for it; who are selfish, and can find no words sufficiently strong to condemn selfishness in their little ones; who are untruthful, and yet look for unfailing veracity in their boys and girls? They are like the unmerciful servant in the parable, who was dealt with very leniently by the lord to whom he was greatly indebted, but who showed no compassion to his fellow-servant who owed himself not a hundredth part of the amount. It is sad to see parents with glaring faults of character dealing sharply with the faults of children, which are but a reproduction of their own, or the natural result of ignorance or immaturity. Many children, we believe, are spoiled through such inconsistency. Many who go down apparently through their own headstrong disposition, when the secrets of all hearts and lives shall be revealed, will be found to have been driven to ruin by those who should have gently turned their feet into the ways of wisdom. “Whoso shall offend one of these little ones,” says Jesus, “it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depths of the sea.” Parents need indeed the grace of long-suffering. How careful should we be not to injure the tender plants committed to our care. And more especially is this true of foster-parents, and the self-constituted guardians of orphaned, friendless children. Children are received into the family for care and nurture, and though it is well understood that early surroundings have not been favorable to correct moral training, when they are detected in falsehood or pilfering, or in any mean or vicious practices, disgust and dislike too often arise, and the children are returned with a bad name. A tender, considerate, forbearing spirit would, on the other hand, lead to careful instruction, prayerful watching, and repeated trials; and in all probability with most happy results; for many children of this class sin through ignorance, their moral sense having never been cultivated. If we would do our whole duty to our own children, or to the little strangers that are within our gates, we must lay the foundation with faithful instruction, and then with patience watch the growth of character, forbearing and forgiving, even as we expect God for Christ’s sake to bear with and forgive us.—Guardian. Fathers and Mothers in Israel.
By M. J. B.
Where are the nurses in Israel? Many a lamb of Christ’s fold has perished for want of their care. I don’t refer to those who have been years and years in the way, and still walk as babes. It is time that such learned to walk alone. But where are the fathers and mothers in Israel? What is the reason that parents leave their own children to grope and stumble along in the way? or, perchance, when trying to find the way, leave them with never an encouraging word? Why, I ask, should this be so? Fathers, mothers, who loves your children more than you love them? Who knows better their peculiar traits of character? If you love Jesus, can you not speak to your children of this love? Can you not urge them to come to Christ? Can you not help them over the bars Satan raises by his ever-ready suggestions? Oh, the youth! my heart aches for them, especially for those who have fathers and mothers in the way, whose lips are sealed on the thrilling theme of religion, at least when alone with their children. Shall the anguished cry go up to Heaven from such children, “No one to help me”? These words, these very words, were said in my hearing by one who, I supposed, had the best of help in a godly mother; and I do not question that mother’s relationship with Christ. But why can she not teach her child how to trust in Jesus? With Satan’s cunning artifices upon every side, our young disciples, especially those young in years, need careful training, lest they be deceived—need tender nursing, lest they faint and die. Fathers, mothers, awake to the fearful danger of your children. Were they unconsciously approaching, in their thoughtless, youthful sports, some terrible chasm or unseen pit, you would not leave the business of warning and watching them to another. Then why leave their eternal interests for others to look after, and placidly hope they will come out right? Never shall I forget an incident that occurred in my own childhood. During a very solemn meeting at my father’s house, my heart was touched; and while others prayed and wept before the Lord, my father’s ear caught the sound of sobs from his little daughter. Coming to me and kneeling by my side, I heard his lips whisper a prayer; and then he asked me if I wanted to be a Christian. I told him yes, and then he asked if he should request the prayers of the brethren for me. Of course, a timid eight-year-old child was glad of this; and ever after, father was nearer and dearer to me. Parents, come nearer to your children in spiritual things. Watch for the first teachings Heavenward, and then gently teach them how to clasp their tendrils upon Christ. Teach them how to fasten upon Jesus, and watch for their souls while you watch for others. God bless the children. It is said that Christ met with his disciples on several first-days after his resurrection; some say he “invariably” met with them on that day; thus distinguishing it from other days. Where do they get the information? Every time that the first day is mentioned in the four gospels, it refers invariably to one identical day. Where do they get so many? Search and see. It is not certain that “after eight days” from Sunday night, means the next Sunday; it might be a day or two later, as all know. Where, then, is the evidence that he met with them more than one first-day, from his resurrection to his ascension? I will tell you, my friend. This period was just forty days; and Luke says he was “seen of them forty days.” Acts 1:3. Now you have the proof; but it proves too much for your purpose; it proves that the first day of the week was not distinguished from other days by the meetings of the risen Saviour with his disciples. THE WAY PAUL DID IT.
By Moody
Ah! my friends, I never read that life of St. Paul but I am ashamed of myself and of the Christianity of the nineteenth century. He didn’t have any committee to build him a building like this. Look at him going down to Corinth. He had his bundle under his arm, his tools, I suppose, to make tents with. He went down there and found cheap lodgings on some side street, and then he began to preach, and then the Jews began to put him down; they didn’t want him—they cast him out. After he had been preaching about eight months, they had a committee, but it was more a vigilance committee than one of help, and they took him out of the city and gave him thirty-nine stripes. If a man should get one stripe now-a-days, what a martyr he would be! He went to another place, and they stoned him, and left him for dead, and I don’t know but he was and God raised him. “What are you going to do now, Paul?” they said. “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling,” he said. The devil got his match when he got Paul. On he went, and they couldn’t stop him. “Five times I received of the Jews forty stripes save one.” But he leaped into the field again and went on preaching the gospel as before. That’s what America wants—men who will preach the gospel in season and out of season.—Moody. WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
By J. F. Wood
So many have noticed my communication in Review, Vol. 49, No. 18, headed, “Employment,” and are inquiring about this country, that I think it best to write again. This country would not suit every one, neither would I advise any to come here. I would say, rather, to all who are situated at all comfortably, Stay where you are. To those who, on account of ill health, the grasshoppers, or for other causes, find it difficult to get along, a change might be beneficial. I will state a few facts, and those interested must be their own judges. The climate here is healthy and bracing; water, plenty, pure, and soft,—no better on the earth; winters, mild,—very little cold weather; soil, excellent, grain, fruit, and vegetables, all do well. In eighteen years there has been no failure. There is always plenty, and prices are low. Between the Snake and Columbia Rivers, there are thousands of acres of government land waiting settlement. I shall be glad to see all Sabbath-keepers who come this way, and will give them all the assistance and information I can. I employ help all the time, and prefer those of our faith; but I could not give steady employment to all who have applied. There is no paradise on the earth. The curse is everywhere present. Hence, those emigrating to a new country must endure some privations. But I believe there are as few here as in any place in the world. But we expect soon to emigrate to a better country, that is a heavenly. May we be prepared. J. F. Wood. Walla Walla, Wash., Ter., May 27. The following we take from a letter from Sr. Sarah Cummings, of De Kalb Co., Mo.— “I am a firm believer in the Advent cause. I first became interested in this truth by reading papers that a dear niece sent me, by which I was soon convinced that the seventh day is the Sabbath; and I have been keeping it over two years, all alone. I have been praying that God might send some of his ministers here. I am sixty-five years old. I have been a member of the Baptist church for about thirty years. I now want my name enrolled with those dear people that keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I believe God is now preparing his people for his second coming, and what true-hearted Christian could not say, ‘Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly’?” THE GREAT QUESTION.
By Alice Cary
“How are the dead raised up, and with what body do they come?” The waves they are wildly heaving,
And bearing me out from the shore,
And I know of the things I am leaving,
But not of the things before.
O Lord of love, whom the shape of a dove
Came down and hovered o’er,
Descend to-night with heavenly light,
And show me the farther shore. There is midnight darkness o’er me,
And ’tis light, more light, I crave;
The billows behind and before me
Are gaping, each with a grave;
Descend to-night, O Lord of might,
Who died our souls to save;
Descend to-night, my Lord, my Light,
And walk with me on the wave! My heart is heavy to breaking
Because of the mourners’ sighs,
For they cannot see the awak’ning,
Nor the body with which we arise.
Thou who for sake of men didst break
The awful seal of the tomb,
Show them the way into life, I pray,
And the body with which we come. Comfort their pain and pining
For the nearly wasted sands,
With the many mansions shining
In the house not made with hands;
And help them by faith to see through death
To that brighter and better shore,
Where they never shall weep who are fallen asleep,
And never be sick any more.
—Alice Cary. A Good-Night Kiss for Little Children
SEND your little child to bed happy. Whatever cares press, give it a warm good-night kiss as it goes to its pillow. The memory of this, in the stormy years that fate may have in store for the little one, will be like Bethlehem’s star to the bewildered shepherds. “My father, my mother, loved me.” Fate cannot take away that blessed heart-balm. Lips parched with the world’s fever will become dewy again at this thrill of youthful memories. Kiss your little child before it goes to sleep. Reflections on Public Praise and Censure
WHEN the million applaud you, seriously ask yourself what harm you have done; when they censure you, what good.—Colton.