p. 71 | Review and Herald, Vol. 36, No. 9. (8/16/1870)

Earlier text: Thoughts on the Book of Daniel

Jottings.

By Jos. Clarke

The Christian is one who does not allow himself to be influenced by surrounding circumstances. He is led by the Spirit of God, and is governed by the principles of God's word. He carries an influence for good. If he has trials, they drive him near to God. Prosperity incites him to gratitude, and acts of liberality and humility. Difficulties stimulate him to prayer and watchfulness.

The man who has not patience and love to instruct his children, should not have entered upon the family relation. He would have done better, to have banished himself from his kind, before his children were born.

Guilt can only be removed by repentance, confession, and pardon.

As a general thing, our trials should not be made public. A man need not present his disagreeable and trying circumstances in his exhortations in meeting. (I do not speak of the duties of public men in high stations.) But one of the most useful of laymen in the church at G. was one in severe trial. He had a painful disease; his wife was partly deranged; she was very annoying; he was very poor; he had the sole responsibility in his house of all its cares; yet at meeting his countenance beamed with holy emotions. You might hear him at almost every social meeting. For eight years I was generally an attendant with him at the meetings of the church; yet in all this time, I never once, to my knowledge, spoke of his trials. Yet his influence for good was perhaps equal to that of the pastor, and to say this is no disparagement to the minister.

Jos. CLARKE.

Men Wanted.

By L. D. Santee

JUST before the bloody period called in history “the French Revolution,” meetings were held by the dissatisfied people for the furtherance of their object. At one of their gatherings, a member, M. Barbaroux, I think it was, made a speech about the oppression of the people, and at its close called for one thousand men that knew how to die. His demand reached the hearts of the people, and soon the men called for came. There were not many of them, but they were stern and terrible, and bore an important part in the terrible scenes that converted France into a field of slaughter, and made the land a land of pillaged cities and murdered inhabitants. To-day we are making a call for men that know how to live. Oh! that we could make the call with such earnestness that all would respond. In the name of suffering humanity, by the thousands of beds of pain, we entreat you to come and be as zealous in the cause of life as others have been in the cause of death. Consider the fast-filling churchyards into which the loved are sinking and then stretch forth your hands to save the fallen. The sick on every hand are turning to you, imploring help. You cannot work miracles as did our Pattern; but in conjunction with nature you may do much. First bring your body into subjection, and then reason to others of righteousness, temperance, and Judgment to come. Teach them that godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Then will you be a friend of humanity and a child of God. L. D. SANTEE.

BENEATH THE ROD,

By F. B. S.

I MURMURED only yesterday, Because my pathway was not bright, Because the shades of sorrow's night Had gathered o'er my way.

My soul seemed steeped in woe, And grief was mine the livelong day, The heart was sad, I could not pray, Nor to my Saviour go.

I thought God was unkind; I could not see the reason why This weight of grief should galling lie, My weary soul to bind.

But now I weep in shame, I see God meant it all for good, He meant the fiery purging should My heart to him reclaim.

He loved me as before, Though cutting strokes came thick and fast, And gloom and doubt about me cast; My path seemed sad and sore.

And now the torture by, I bend in meekness at his feet, And kiss the rod whose fiery heat Had waked such agony.

Fond Saviour, deign to bless An humble suppliant at thy throne, Whose wandering feet had hither known The ways of stubbornness.

—F. B. S. in American Baptist.

Longing for Christian Fellowship

By Sr. C. Kittle

Sr. C. Kittle writes from Clark Co., Ill.: It is almost three years since I heard the truth preached by living preachers; but I am thankful for the REVIEW, as it comes to our home laden with the truth of the gospel. Many times while reading the reports, tears flow, and I long for a place among the people of my choice once more; yet I will trust in the Lord, and look toward his holy temple, and hope in his mercy.

As I was reading the report of the camp-meeting in Iowa by Bro. White, I felt almost unreconciled that our lot was cast so far away that we could not attend one of those good meetings: but I will not murmur, but hope on, that soon, if faithful, I may have the privilege of meeting with that innumerable company at the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Gratitude for Divine Light

Bro. A. D. Beers writes from Ing. Co., Mich.: We can never be thankful enough to our heavenly Father for showing us his will in these days of darkness and vice, and in manifesting his love and regard for us, by sending us light to guide us through the perils of these last days. We ought to praise him with our every breath, and remember that no sacrifice we can offer will repay the sacrifice made for us; and that a life of love and devotion will poorly repay the love the Father has shown for us.

Surely we should be willing to yield perfect obedience to his every requirement, not squaring our lives by others, but seeking only to know his will.

Longing for Sanctification

By L. J. Geroy

SR. L. J. GEROY writes from Ottawa Co., Mich.: I am glad to be able to say that I have made some progress in the Christian life; and through the help of God, have been enabled to overcome many of my evil ways. How bright shines the truth upon my pathway. The hope that I entertain of eternal life I would not exchange for all this world contains. I hunger and thirst after righteousness. I long to be filled with the Spirit of God. I long to feel the blessed assurance from day to day that my ways please God. With the psalmist I can say, Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow; hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. I feel the need of casting my care upon the Lord. Oh! to be kept by the power of God from sinning or coming short of his glory. I long to be wholly sanctified through the truth.

A Prayer for Fellowship

Sr. M. J. Clark writes from Lancaster Co., Neb.: I love God and all his people, and I want to so live that I can have a place with the overcomers. My prayer is daily, Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. There are no Sabbath-keepers here. It is more than a year since I had the privilege of meeting with any of God's dear people; and if I never have that privilege again on earth, my prayer is, that I may at last, through the mercies of God, stand with them all on Mount Zion.

A Request for Prayer

By J. M. Osborn

BRO. J. M. OSBORN writes from Washington Co., Ark.: I am trying to stand amid the perils of the last days, and heed the precious truths that the third angel's message has brought to light. I want to be one of the jewels that our blessed Saviour shall make up when he comes again to this earth. Pray for me, that I may win the prize.

Conversions in Washington, New Hampshire

By C. K. Farnsworth

C. K. FARNSWORTH writes from Washington, N. H.: The Lord is working for our little church in this place.

Two, last Sabbath, manifested a desire for eternal life, and a determination to serve the Lord. One was the son of my brother, Wm. Farnsworth, for whom much labor has been put forth.

How long-suffering the Lord is! I will love him with all my heart.

Hopeful Worshipers in Ohio

Bro. A. L. Hussey writes from Mercer Co., Ohio.: There are enough to claim the promise, who meet here on the Lord's day for worship.

God meets with us, and we are living in hope of better days. By the grace of God we mean to fight on. Friends are against us, but we care not for reproach or persecution if we can live in a way that will enable us at last to go through the gates into the city. We earnestly wish that the Lord would send us help here.

A Course of Lectures

Bro. A. Hamilton writes from Livingston Co., Ill.: The precious promises in Rev. 22:14, give us courage. Our prayers are that the Lord may revive his work, and that the truth may be spread here and elsewhere. We think there might some good be done here by a course of lectures.

The Starry Heaven and Moral Law

“Two objects,” said Kant, “fill my soul with an ever-increasing admiration and respect—above us the starry heaven, within us the moral law.”

Camp-Meeting in Maine

By Camp-Meeting Committee

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Camp-Meeting in Maine.

This meeting will be held Sept. 1st to 6, in Skowhegan, one mile above Pishon's Ferry, 80 rods to the west of the railroad, on land owned by Andrew Boardman. Those coming from the west, will take the Kennebec R. R. to Pishon's Ferry; those from the east will change cars at Kendall's Mills, and take the K. R. R. to Pishon's Ferry. Arrangements will be made for reduced fare, if possible. We have but little time to prepare for this meeting; but we will try to do the best we can. Bring bedding, and straw will be furnished on the ground.

We hope to see a general gathering of the friends of the cause in Maine. Do not remain at home; if you do, you will lose the strength and encouragement which you need and ought to receive at this meeting. Let each church be on the ground the day before the meeting commences, with their tents, and have things in order.

CAMP-MEETING COMMITTEE.

Running To and Fro.

By John Matteson

The curse is resting more heavily upon the earth. This is manifest not only in the awful increase of sickness, imbecility, and death; but also in the many destructions, earthquakes, storms, freshets, drouths, and other extremes in the atmosphere, surrounding this earth. Yet Satan throws a peculiar charm, now over one portion of the earth, then over another. Thus people's attention is drawn west, south, north, and then again east; and there is a wonderful restlessness, which is very destructive to a religious life.

One year there is a good crop in Kansas, but it fails perhaps in Ohio. Now Kansas is the place. Next year perhaps the crop fails in Kansas (as is reported of the southern counties this year); but Ohio does well. Now the East looks more charming, and there is a rush out from Kansas again. Thus it changes more or less all around.

Brethren begin to think like this: Six years ago when I lived in such a place, what good times we had there; but here everything drags hard. They become dissatisfied with their condition, although they have plenty to eat and to drink, and wherewith to be clothed, and have a home, and conveniences far better than hundreds of other men. Such murmuring and complaining is certainly very sinful in the sight of God, and very injurious to a growth in grace. Let not Satan deceive you. If you should go back, you might find the place changed very much. Even if there is poverty this year, the curse may fall on that place more heavily next year. Satan makes everything look charming at a distance. Unbelievers are becoming more and more interested in this world as its destruction draws near. Let God's waiting people beware. Godliness with contentment is great gain. If we have food and raiment, let us therewith be content.

Brethren, let us cease to dishonor God by murmuring and complaining; but rather give thanks. Let our hearts be filled with love and gratitude to God for the good things he does give us. Let us be afraid to get too much of this world's goods, lest it become a weight to us and sink us into perdition. God will lead us aright in this world, if we trust in him. Let the great burden of our soul be to daily live near to the Lord, until sweet joy, hope, and peace, shall fill our souls. Lay aside every weight, or business, that will hinder the work of the Spirit. Cut loose, cut loose from this dark and deceitful world. Watch and pray. For in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man will come. Hasten on to the world of light and glory. There the people of God find sweet and eternal rest in their Father's house with the dear Saviour. JOHN MATTESON.

A Question.

By James White

2 Sam. 24:24 reads: “So David bought the threshing floor and oxen for fifty shekels of silver.” 1 Chron. 21:25 reads: “So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight.” Can they be harmonized?

Smith’s Bible Dictionary, on these passages, distinguishes between “the place,” and “the threshing floor and oxen.” It says: “The very words of the two passages show that the authors were writing of different things, and, therefore, there is no reason to suppose that there is any error.”

J. H. W.

The Wisconsin Tent.

By I. SANBORN

We pitched the tent at Liberty Pole, in Vernon Co., on the fifth of August, and have now had five meetings. Although it has rained every day since we came here, we have had good congregations, with a steady increase of numbers and interest. It is now also the busiest time of harvest, yet everything now looks favorable for a good work here. Pray that the Lord may bless both speakers and people.

I. SANBORN.

“Peace I Leave with You.” John 14:27.

By Jos. Clarke

It is a characteristic of the Christian religion, that it brings peace, an intelligent, well-grounded peace. It is not the result of self-deception; nor is it caused by blindness of mind, or hardness of heart; but it is the natural condition of a mind which has ceased to make war with its Maker. It has formed an alliance with Jehovah; and angels who never sinned, whisper to him of Heaven. All that exists around him in nature is the creation of God. He seems to see God in all. As the forests wave in obedience to the gentle winds, so do his affections move in obedience to the influences of the Spirit of God.

To the wicked there is no peace. His mind is tortured by gloomy forebodings, and present pain. The beauties of nature only seem to remind him of the Eden lost; and fleeting joys leave a sting because pursued with selfish motives. Never for a moment is he wholly at peace, except when forgetful of his responsibility to God.

Released from such a state of mind, the converted man feels a joy he never before dreamed of, or realized; And often his joy on this account is very great; so much so as to cause, in those who are strangers to God, wonder and surprise. But if they would but stop a moment, to consider the greatness of the step taken when one leaves the dominion of Satan and treads upon holy ground, they would cease to wonder.

It is truly a wonderful peace; a peace passing the comprehension of the man of the world; a peace of heavenly origin. It is a peace never known before, and only known by those upon whom it is conferred.

Jos. CLARKE.

Camp-Meeting in Kansas.

By J. H. Cook

THE site for the camp-meeting in Kansas is located 2½ miles south-west of Pleasanton, in Linn County, on Mine Creek, where we have all the usual conveniences for such meetings.

Pleasanton is seventy-five miles south of Kansas City, on M. R., Ft. Scott & Galveston R. R. Persons coming from north or south by railroad will find teams there to convey them to the place of meeting. We would like general instructions from the Gen. Conf. Committee about the arrangements necessary for us to make, that nothing on our part may be wanting to make the meeting a success.

J. H. COOK.

Mound City, Kansas.

Ridgeway, N. Y

By R. F. COTTRELL

Notice.

I SHALL soon send blank reports to the churches of the N. Y. and Pa. State Conference. If they are desired by any body of believers that do not receive them, please inform me; and if any desire blanks for letters of commendation, they will notify me.

R. F. COTTRELL, Secy.

Ridgeway, N. Y

Danish Tracts.

By John Matteson

The friends who are interested to distribute tracts among the Danes, Norwegians and Swedes, can now obtain at this Office, in addition to the works in Danish formerly printed, The Rich Man and Lazarus, 20 pages; Sabbath by Elihu, 16 pages; God's Answers to Man's Excuses, 4 pages; and Which Day do You Keep? 4 pages. All in Danish. They will be sent free for distribution if you wish.

JOHN MATTESON.

Review Office, Battle Creek.

Michigan Central Railroad

By L. P. Dibble

GOING WEST.

LEAVE.	MAIL	DAY EXP.	EVE. EXP.	NIGHT EX.
Detroit,......	6:50 A.M.	7:30 A.M.	5:40 P.M.	9:00 P.M.
Battle Creek,	1:05 P.M.	10:57 A.M.	11:20 P.M.	1:12 A.M.
Chicago, Arrive,	8:05 P.M.	4:00 P.M.	6:30 A.M.	7:10 A.M.

GOING EAST.


Chicago,......	5:00 A.M.	11:30 A.M.	5:15 P.M.	9:00 P.M.
Battle Creek,	11:53 A.M.	4:28 P.M.	11:20 P.M.	2:50 A.M.
Detroit, Arrive,	5:40 P.M.	7:55 P.M.	3:45 A.M.	7:30 A.M.

THESE trains all run by Chicago time, which is fifteen minutes slower than Detroit time.

Peninsular Railway.

Going East.	Passenger.	Passenger.	Mixed.
Battle Creek,	5.00 A. M.	1.30 P. M.	2.30 P. M.
Bellevue,	5.35 "	2.05 "	3.10 "
Charlotte,	6.10 "	2.40 "	4.25 "
Lansing,	7.00 "	3.30 "	6.30 "

Going West.	Passenger.	Passenger.	Mixed.
Lansing,	11.00 A. M.	7.40 P. M.	7.00 A. M.
Charlotte,	11.46 "	8.31 "	8.30 "
Bellevue,	12.17 P. M.	9.04 "	9.50 "
Battle Creek,	12.50 "	9.40 "	11.00 "

L. P. DIBBLE, Pres. & Gen. Supt.

Great Western Railway.

By P. E. Snow; W. E. Muir

Trains leave Windsor (G. W. R. time, which is 12 minutes faster than Detroit time) as follows: Atlantic Express, (daily,) 4:30 A. M. Day Express, (daily, Sundays excepted,) 8:30 ". Detroit Express (daily, except Saturdays and Sundays), 6:45 P. M. New York Express (daily, Sundays excepted,) 8:50 ".

The Railway Ferry leaves Detroit, Detroit time, from the foot of Tenth-st., at 4 A. M., foot of Brush-st., at 8 A. M., 5:40 P. M., and 9:00 P. M., foot of Third-st., 7:50 A. M., 6 P. M., and 8:10 P. M.

Trains arrive at Windsor at 6:30 A. M., 7:30 A. M., 5:15 P. M., and 8:45 P. M.

P. E. SNOW, West'n Pass. Agt., Detroit.

W. E. MUIR, Gen. Supt., Hamilton, Ont.

Avon Quarterly Church Meeting

By E. O. NELSON

The next quarterly meeting of the church at Avon, Rock Co., Wis., will be September 17, 1870. We would be glad to have all that belong to the church be present at this meeting, or report themselves by letter. Brethren and sisters of other churches are cordially invited to meet with us. Cannot Bro. Sanborn attend this meeting? E. O. NELSON.

Mackford and Marquette Quarterly Meeting

By Rufus Baker

The next quarterly meeting of the Mackford and Marquette churches, will be held at Marquette, Sept. 3, 1870. We hope to see a general gathering of Sabbath-keepers at this meeting. Bro. Thurston, and other brethren from Fishlake are expected. By order of the church, RUFUS BAKER.

C. A. WASHBURN

By C. A. Washburn

THE next quarterly meeting of the Waukon and West-Union churches, will be held at Waukon, Iowa, Sept. 3 and 4, 1870. Let us all come to this meeting prepared to engage in the solemn worship of God. We expect to have the ordinances of the Lord's house at this meeting.

C. A. WASHBURN

Monthly Meeting of the Churches

By S. H. King

THE Monthly Meeting of the churches of Fair Plains, Orleans, and Bushnell, Mich., will be held at Bushnell the first Sabbath in September. Can Bro. Flowers meet with us? S. H. KING.

Business Department.

By Editor

Not Slothful in Business. Rom. 12:11.

Business Notes.

We are out of the Small Illustrated Chart.

RECEIPTS.

For Review and Herald.

Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the Review & Herald, for which the money is paid. If money is paid which should correspond with the Numbers on the Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.

$1.00 each. Mrs H Gardner 36-1, E B Stiles 37-1, M A Roos 38-1, R Bain 38-1, C Burrill 38-1, P J Richards 38-1, G McKibban 38-1, J M Baxter 38-1, D W Wagner 38-1, A H Blake 37-9, H Keene 38-1, Miss Hattie Chambers 38-1, Jane Stillman 38-18, M Rich 38-1, E D Green 37-17, U Affolter 37-1, A B Hammond 36-1, M S Wilson 37-1.

$2.00 each. Geo T Lay 38-1, Mrs W Moore 38-1, J T Freeman 38-1, B Haskell 38-17, G W Newman 38-1, Wm Palmer 38-1, S M Wright 38-1, L Newcomb 38-10, P Lefarge 37-21, Peter Peterson 38-1, W F Clark 38-1, G M Richmond 38-1, A Butler 38-1, A A Farnsworth 38-1, Mrs G Van Giesen 38-1.

Miscellaneous. N Orcutt $2.84 38-20, C Stoddard 50c 36-5, H C Holliday $1.50 37-1, O M Chamberlain $3.00, 38-1.

Books Sent by Mail.

H G Buxton $2.50, Geo W Rhodes 3.78, N Orcutt 1.24, W P Chesebro 6.00, J Fisher 2.75, J Thomas 1.12, M S Kellogg 1.75, C E Lindsay 2.00, Wm McKinney 2.25, H F Sprague 1.75, S D Smith 20c, Wm Penner 14c, R Hill 2.70, R Baker 70c, C N Ford 18c, M M Kenny 36c, D C Binns 1.12, F J Hoffman 46c, J A Demill 18c, H Bates 80c, C P Stevens 2.72, M F Armstrong 2.00, W Farmer 50c, Peter McReynolds 35c, M J Kay 1.00, R F Cottrell 7.24, G W Newman 11c, R Buckminster 10c, J Rouseby 25c, J L Buckland 17c, H S Zoller 25c, M C Holliday 45c, T Loomis 35c, D C Elmer 18c, J Sanborn 6.50, A B Waterman 34c, Geo J Butler 61c, A W Cummings 23c, B W Darling 2.90, J H Bowers 9c, A O Burrill 55c.

Foreign Missionary Fund.

A O Burrill $25.00.

Book Fund.

I H Moser $10.00, C S Vincent 50c, M J Kay $4.00.

Michigan Conference Fund.

Church in Parkville $6.00, Church in Wright $100.00.

Cash Received on Account.

T M'Kee $5.00, H A St John for Ohio Conference $8.63, in full for books, Geo J Butler $30.00.

General Conference Missionary Fund.

N Y Conference $50.00, C B Tower $2.50.