Bro. Smith: As the brethren abroad may be desirous to hear from me, I will here say that I and my family arrived in New York City, March 7th, and found a good home for pilgrims in Bro. Wilcox' house. We tarried with them about one week, during which I made diligent search in the country around for apartments for my family. The cheapest sum for which I could rent a small house and garden within seven miles of this city, was $130, or nearly that amount. But in the providence of God I came across a gentleman, of whom I purchased a building lot, situated in Newtown, L. I., about one mile and a half from thirty-fourth street in this city. It is one hundred feet long and twenty-five wide, and costs $100. He accepted the mortgage for pay which I then held against the place I sold in Clinton Co., N. Y. I immediately commenced to dig my little cellar, seventeen feet long by fourteen wide, which I finished in five days, and now the foundation of my little house is laid.
The church of God in this vicinity all approve of the course I have taken in buying the lot and building a small house, not only because it will save much expense in paying house rent, but also because I shall thus be enabled to be free a little in the future to labor in this portion of my Master's vineyard without pecuniary embarrassment, being free from the exorbitant advance-pay system for rent, by those who monopolize this world's goods. If I were obliged to pay such high rent as is customary here, if only but for a short time, comparatively, I should soon pay money enough to defray the expense of such a building as I propose to erect, two or three times over. It will cost about $167. Although this will give but little room for my family, it must answer for the present. If my Heavenly Father permits, I intend after a little to build it one story higher. When thus completed it will cost upwards of $200. This I consider necessary to do when the Lord shall open the way, because I must have room for my library, and sleeping apartments for my children, and a small room where I may retire away somewhat from noise, and study when it becomes necessary.
I have labored hard with my hands in digging my cellar, getting stones, (after breaking them to a convenient size) on the spot for the foundation, which has made me sick in body, but I am not discouraged. My trust is in God, believing he has directed my steps here to labor for the salvation of perishing souls who are famishing for the bread of life.
Eight thousand bricks, with sufficient boards for only one floor, are on my lot and paid for. But the mason's work will cost $18, and a covering, or roof some more, for which I have no money in my pocket, to say nothing of what is now necessary for the support of my family. And, besides, I am indebted to dear Bro. C. Andrews for $35 (for which I gave him my note), which has all been expended on my house, with the $80 I brought with me. It was with difficulty that Bro. Andrews, in his circumstances, could loan me the $35. Therefore it is no more than consistent and just that I should pay him as soon as possible.
Now, dear brethren, it is not my desire to occupy space in the Review for "lamentation," but if there are any of my dear brethren in the United States who can lend a helping hand in this time of need, to sustain my mission in this portion of the wide harvest field, for the good of precious souls and our mutual interest, I shall be very thankful to my kind Heavenly Father, and also to them.
I have received several letters from brethren and friends, requesting me to write a sketch of my past life, but I am sorry to say that up to this time, I have not had the privilege of gratifying them in this respect, as my mind necessarily has been occupied in other ways. But if the Lord permits, I intend sometime (after I am free from my present difficulties of body and mind) to write a pamphlet of some of my past history during scenes of persecution and imprisonment in foreign countries, in which I hope to glorify God and also to gratify my kind friends. For the present they will please excuse me.
I have now spent six Sabbaths with the true Church of God (as I believe) in New York, Brooklyn and vicinity, and if I ever felt to rejoice in God and praise his excellent name, it has been since I came here, where we have enjoyed some precious seasons in Jesus' name, in meeting with his saints.
M. B. CZECHOWSKI.
N. Y. City, Apr., 1860.
P. S. My P. O. Address is Green Point, L. I.
OBITUARY.
By Joseph Bates
Died in Pine Grove, Van Buren Co., Mich., April 25th, Louisa M. Lay, aged 57 years. Sister Lay commenced keeping the Sabbath in the third angel's message about five years ago. A few years since she was some inclined to believe Eld. Cranmer's new method of teaching the third angel's message. But after listening to her brethren in Allegan and Monterey she became satisfied that her first position was correct, and continued therein. She was sick but nine days. Her sufferings were very severe, yet in the midst of her bodily sufferings with lung fever, she proclaimed to those around her bed her unbounded confidence in God and resignation to his will. Said she would not exchange her situation with the kings of earth, for she felt happy in God, and ready to die. With a clear mind she gave directions respecting her household affairs, and who she wished to have attend her funeral, and peacefully and quietly died in the Lord. Her house was well filled with friends the 27th inst., who came to sympathise with her husband and children in their bereavement. The foundation of my subject was from 1 Cor. xv, 22, 23. At mid-day her body was deposited in the earth. "Dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou return."
Joseph Bates.
Monterey, Mich., Apr. 29th, 1860.
P. S. As I have referred to Eld. Cranmer in the above, I will state that about nine years ago he professed faith in the third angel's message and Sabbath of the Lord our God, and united himself with us. About two years since because the church would not approbate him to preach the message in his unqualified state, he left them and began to teach the message in accordance with his own peculiar views, professing to gather a remnant for the coming of the Lord.
Now as Eld. C. united and participated with the commandment-keepers in the third angel's message called the remnant of the seed of the woman, the church of God [compare Rev. xiv, 12; xii, 17], I ask his followers in all good conscience, if they can see one ray of hope of being gathered to be saved in a second or another remnant? Is it possible to find any scriptural proof of two remnants in the one church of God? or an outside track for all such as are unwilling to move onward with the main body? If not, why do you allow yourselves to be misled and deceived by a man who is beating the air. 1 Cor. ix, 26. Will you reply that you are the true remnant? If so, then you will be bound to prove that your new method began with the message. Here also you will fail. Neither can it be proved that Eld. Cranmer was moved by the Spirit of God to leave the remnant who had been progressing with the third angel's message since the fall of 1844, and commence it anew. No, no! God never does his work over. He has no two beginnings, nor two endings to his work, any more than he has two remnants in his church. All who carefully read the Bible know that God never deviates from his written word. As Eld. C. is not moved by the Spirit of God, but by another spirit, to do his strange work, why follow him any further? Judge ye what is truth.
The church in Monterey and vicinity are striving to enter the strait gate and narrow way. Two were baptized on profession of their faith and united with the church the last Sabbath. Providence permitting, I leave here in the morning for Caledonia and Bowne.
J. B.
Spiritual Progress in Fairhaven and Dartmouth
Bro. D. Chase writes from Fairhaven, Mass.: "I think that the brethren and sisters in Fairhaven and Dartmouth are generally advancing and seeking meekness and righteousness, expecting to be hid in the day of the Lord's anger. Three that have been discouraged are beginning to hope in the mercy of God, and the sick are recovering. Praise the Lord! he does come to our help though he bear long with us to try us whether or not we will hold on to his promise and continue to wrestle until the blessing comes. We were greatly refreshed by the coming of Brn. Sperry and Bourdeau. May the Lord bless his messengers mightily, and make them strong in body and mind."
Revival Effort in Hannibal
Bro. Wm. Osborn writes from Hannibal, N. Y.: "There has just been a protracted effort here, and thirty or more have professed to experience religion. Two of that number have come out upon present truth. There are now five members in our little church. We want some of the messengers to come and preach to us, and set things in order. We hope some will come if possible. Last Sabbath we commenced our prayer-meeting for the first time."
Extracts from Letters.
Bro. J. Barrows writes from Port Allegany, Pa.: "I feel the importance more than ever of having on the whole armor, that I may be prepared to stand before the Son of man. Dear brethren and sisters, how important it is that we make an entire consecration of all that we have and are to the service of God, and be willing to do all that he has commanded us, knowing that what he has said is for our good, and that he asks no more of us than we can do; and that it is the willing and the obedient that will eat the good of the land. Are we as willing to obey God as Abraham was? He believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness. Yes, he was willing to make a full surrender of everything that he possessed. And when he was commanded of God to offer his only son upon the altar, he willingly obeyed. Do we possess the same willing spirit that he possessed? If not, let us not rest contented until we feel that we are owned and blessed of God as he was. Let us seek earnestly for a deeper work of grace in our hearts. The Lord has done great things for us, whereof we ought to be glad. He has given his dear Son to die for us; yes, and the apostle has said, Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed on us, that we should be called the sons of God. In view of such goodness to us ought we not to be willing to make a full and entire consecration of all that we have to him? Yes, it is our reasonable service."
Rising by Wickedness
Better lie in the dust than rise by wickedness: he that rises by sin, rises with God's curse hanging over his head.
What shall be Done ?
By James White
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Brevities.
By J. CLARKE.
THE FRIENDSHIP OF THE WORLD.—Did you ever stand upon a sand-bank that was caving, piece by piece into some swift stream, swollen by the winter floods? Did you feel the earth give beneath your feet, and then did you start as for life to some spot on terra firma, more firm? So have I, as I have seen the falseness of earthly friendships, fled for life, to that dear friend who sticketh closer than a brother.
TRUTH, says a certain writer, must either conquer or die, it cannot hold middle position. Let those who believe the third message is now being proclaimed, think of the above proposition. Perhaps it will apply.
I lately heard from the lips of a good man, that "being religious merely for the sake of a personal benefit, merely to avoid punishment, and gain heaven, was a selfish religion." He held that one must have the glory of God in view, and a respect and love of justice and of right, we should love God for what he is, rather than for what he is able to confer. Such a sentiment is truly sanctifying in its tendency and effects. O, let us try our motives, and inspect our hearts with the severest scrutiny.
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The Gilboa Conference
By Jos. Clarke
Met for business on the evening after the Sabbath. T. J. Butler was chosen Chairman, Jos. Clarke Secretary, and a business committee having been appointed, meeting adjourned till first-day morning.
Conference met on first-day morning at 8 o'clock. Business committee reported, recommending that a 60 ft. Tent be purchased (cost $250), and as Bro. Waggoner stated that his health would not permit him to bear tent-labor, the committee recommended that the Conference request Bro. Waggoner to interest himself in obtaining help for, and that he co-operate with, the Ohio Tent this season, as far as his health and circumstances would permit.
The Conference adopted the above report of the committee, and confirmed the Tent Committee chosen last fall, Bro. O. Mears of Lovett's Grove, Treasurer.
The business conference was pleasantly conducted, and union and harmony prevailed; and although there is no immediate prospect of help with the tent, yet there was no feeling of discouragement, while neither means nor interest is wanting to go forward, so soon as the Lord sends help, and no doubt was manifested on this point.
The Tent committee report that they have received and furnished Bro. Waggoner funds to purchase a 60 ft. Tent, and that they have answered present calls, and paid most of past indebtedness, and still retain sufficient funds to commence tent-operations.
J. CLARKE, Secretary.
APPOINTMENTS.
Conference in Hillsdale, Mich.
PROVIDENCE favoring, there will be a Conference in Hillsdale, Mich., commencing on sixth day, May 18, 1860, and holding over first-day. Brn. and sisters from other places are invited to attend.
Bro. and Sr. White, Bro. Bates and Loughborough are requested to attend this meeting.
For the church.
J. H. WAGGONER,
D. STAMMACH,
I. C. VAUGHAN.
Conference in Roosevelt, N. Y.
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a General Conference in Roosevelt, Oswego Co., N. Y., commencing sixth day, June 1, 1860, at 3 o'clock, P. M., and continuing over the Sabbath and first-day.
Bro. White is requested to attend this meeting. It is hoped that Bro. Andrews and Loughborough will also attend this meeting, and labor with the N. Y. Tent the coming season. A general attendance of the friends of the cause, in Central and Western New York and Pennsylvania, is requested. Let every church be represented. It is hoped that all will come prepared to aid liberally in sustaining the Tent enterprise. Those coming by Rail Road will leave the cars at Syracuse, and take stage to Central Square, where they will find conveyance on sixth day to take them to the place of meeting.
F. WHEELER.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the church in Parkville, Sabbath, May 12th, at 2 P. M. Meeting at the Stony Ridge school-house. On first-day, at 10½ A. M., I will speak at the Canada school-house. Will Bro. Byington carry me to Parkville?