THERE is somewhere told an anecdote of Gen. Washington like this (if my memory is correct): Gen. Washington, in company with a few of his staff, called at the residence of Gen. Schuyler on some business. Gen. S. not being at home, they were about departing, when it was noticed by Gen. Washington, that a stone had been thrown from the wall which surrounded the grounds of Gen. S., by one of his officers' horses, and Gen. W. kindly hinted that the stone had better be replaced.
The officer mounted his charger, at the same time saying that some one else might see to that. Gen. Washington very calmly took up the stone, and replaced it in the wall, saying, "I always leave things as I find them." This is the substance of the story I believe.
Such is the sense of honor with a man of the world, and should the sons of God have less? The true man of honor must be possessed of three qualities: an enlightened and tender conscience, a clear head, and a kind and loving heart. These three things he must have, in order to be a man of honor, such as even the world would approve, tried by their tests. He must be something of a casuist, or he will make mistakes that will soil his reputation; for one mean, low-lived act, will tarnish the reputation of one who has been a lifetime winning his way to popularity by every means. He may lavish his thousands in acts of liberality, yet unless he is a man of honor in little things, his point is not gained. Such is the world's standard of a man of honor.
If the corrupt world have so strict an idea of what constitutes an honorable man, though they do not live it out, what must be the standard of a holy God, the source of all honor, all glory, all excellence? What a standard of honor had the blessed Saviour while here in the world, that awed his enemies at his presence, that silenced calumny, and shut the mouth of slander.
Suppose that an angel were here upon the earth, how think you he would avoid everything mean and low, all trespass upon his neighbors' rights, all unfair dealing, all low tricks!
Alas for us! Some who keep the Sabbath, and talk loudly about the third message, and speak of their joys, do things that many a man of the world would blush to be connected with in any way whatever.
Suppose I see a nice flat stone by the road-side: the probability is it has an owner. Suppose it is near a quarry: some industrious hand has quarried it and laid it there, and he would style a man a thief who would take it away unlicensed.
Suppose that Q. has injured me, and has hurt my feelings; I have no cause, neither should I wish to play some "cute" trick upon him in trade for a recompense.
Suppose I have good claim upon an article to which another man has the written title: I would sooner work my fingers to a stump, than dismantle that article unknown to its legal owner.
O that all men were men of honor! but they are not. But when we turn to the people who have taken the profession of holiness, we have a right to expect it, to claim it. We do expect it, we do claim it. Such will all those be who pass in through the gates into the city.
What! talk about the new earth, while our tongues and hands are full of guile? Talk of heaven and holiness while our lives are dishonorable, our acts unfair! If there is a step from the sublime to the ridiculous, it is this: but no, it is too awful to be ridiculous!
He who can jest with holy things, and try to joke with his Maker, by making a farce of religion, is truly heaven-daring. Deliver us, O God, from such acts, from such lives, and such examples. Terrible indeed is the third message to such! Who dare trifle with this awful missive from God to mortals?
A great work must be done, and that quickly, or many will fail to rise no more. This state of things cannot last. God is evidently putting his hand to the work, and God is an honorable being. He is particular, he is strict. Think of the delicate sense of eye and ear, and think you the Creator of such wonderful instruments is not quick to see and hear?
O let us institute a double watch over ourselves, and always act with the nicest, strictest, sense of right and honor. Do we not seek for honor as well as glory and immortality?
JOSEPH CLARKE.
THY WILL BE DONE.
By E. W. Darling
Thy kingdom come o'er small and great,
On earth to have unbounded sway;
Thy will be done, whate'er my fate,
Forever this my prayer shall be.
Thy will be done, though Thou shouldst mark
A thorny path for me to tread;
Though through the valley, lone and dark,
Thy opening providence should lead.
Thy will be done, forevermore:
Thou knowest all that's for the best.
These trials deep and conflicts sore,
Will lead to everlasting rest.
When time is o'er, if thou shouldst deem
Thy servant worthy of a crown,
Though poor and worthless now I am,
With joy I'll cry, Thy will be done.
E. W. DARLING.
Beaver, Fillmore Co., Minn.
LETTERS.
"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."
From Bro. Bostwick.
DEAR BRO. WHITE : I write this letter to you in behalf of Bro. Moses Porter, who is a devoted brother, being one of our most prominent members in this State. But he is in a great deal of discouragement on account of his being in debt, with poor health, &c. He has eighty acres of land for which he is somewhat in debt. He is a wagon-maker, an excellent workman, and can do well at his trade, providing he had some good brother located near him who is a blacksmith, to do his iron work.
Now can you inform him of any brother, a blacksmith, that can come to Minnesota, and would like such an opening where he can have all the work he can do if he understands ironing wagons and carriages. Bro. Porter will let such a brother have part of his land on reasonable terms, and thus together be able to carry on a profitable and honorable business. As we are extremely anxious that he should remain here, it would be a benefit to us all. Bro. Porter lives five miles north of Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minn. His P. O. address is Mantorville.
JNO. BOSTWICK.
OBITUARY.
By S. Osborn
It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of our beloved sister, Mary Ann Tomlinson, aged 27 years and 5 months, wife of Samuel Tomlinson, living near Richmond Iowa.
She embraced the third angel's message at the tent-meeting at Richmond in 1859, under the preaching of Brn. Hull and Cornell. She grew stronger and stronger in the faith as light and duty came to her mind, until her death. The last Sabbath she was with us at meeting, I was forcibly struck with her testimony. It was open and frank. Confession and acknowledgement appeared to be her object and delight.
On the 18th day of May, 1861, she breathed her last. She died of typhoid fever. She gave evidence of her zealous and her sincere devotion to the cause of Christ here, and her sanguine hopes of the first resurrection when Jesus shall come in the clouds of heaven to awake the sleeping saints of earth. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. Rev. xiv, 13. She leaves an affectionate husband and two small children to mourn her loss.
S. OSBORN.
Counsel According to Scripture
Are you inclined to give advice? Be sure you keep close to the law and the testimony, lest you lead the blind out of the way.
When you are running to earthly cisterns, you are dishonoring the Lord Jesus Christ, as though his fullness were not enough: yet you profess, that Christ is all.
REPORT OF MEETINGS.
By A. S. Hutchins
Bro. D. T. Bourdeau and myself, have recently spent several days in visiting and holding meetings among the brethren and friends, which we hope may prove beneficial to the cause.
Our monthly meeting, last Sabbath and first-day, for Northern Vt. and C. E., was held agreeably to appointment at N. Sutton. It was a season of encouragement and rejoicing to the brethren and sisters present. The word was spoken with freedom. On Sabbath a goodly number of testimonies were given, and resolutions were formed to run the heavenly race with patience and perseverance.
The church were cheered by the presence, prayers and testimonies of our aged and much beloved Bro. Howlet. In his heavy bereavement in the loss of his devoted companion, we sympathise deeply. May the blessed hope sustain him through life's short journey. The resurrection of the just is near.
At a business meeting on First-day morning, it was the unanimous voice of the church that Bro. D. T. Bourdeau, should be set apart to the work of the gospel ministry, by ordination. The case also of Bro. Czechowski, as referred to in Good Samaritan, No. 7, by Bro. White, was considered, remarks being made upon it by the brethren Bourdeaux. The brethren and sisters present acquiesce in the suggestion of Bro. W. that Bro. C. be moved to Northern Vt., and stand ready to help sustain him. The sum of $ 44,50 was pledged to help Bro. C. in his present embarrassment and in moving to Vt.
At the close of this meeting, Bro. D. T. Bourdeau was ordained by prayer and the laying on of the hands of preaching brethren present. The Holy Spirit fell sweetly and powerfully upon us, manifestly approving of the solemn and important step.
After a discourse in the forenoon before a large and attentive audience, by Bro. Evans, on the Two Laws, we repaired to the water side, where in accordance with the example of the Son of God, ten were by Bro. D. T. Bourdeau, buried in baptism. May the blessing of the Lord graciously rest upon the little church here, and "brotherly love continue."
A. S. Hutchins.
Rouse's Point, N. Y., June 11, 1861.
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By Editor
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ARRIVAL.
SAFELY arrived, June 22d, the manuscript of the History of the Sabbath from Bro. J. N. Andrews. Express bill only fifty cents, two dollars less than if sent by mail. There are about 350 common manuscript pages, which will make nearly the same amount of printed pages. This work will probably be put into two pamphlets, three or four thousand copies each; first, the Bible history of the Sabbath; second, the history since the days of the apostles. One thousand copies more of both parts in one book, will be printed on nice, heavy paper, which will make a fine volume. It will be put through the press as fast as possible.
MEETINGS AT CLINTON JUNCTION, WIS.
By Isaac Sanborn, J. N. Loughborough
DEAR BRO. WHITE: We are still here, preaching the precious truth. We have good congregations. Last first-day evening a Spiritualist came in, and after meeting wanted the privilege of speaking in the tent the next evening. He came, and the tent was full, and he held the people till near eleven o'clock.
We have no meeting to night, as we thought the people ought to rest one evening. Bro. Loughborough will review him to-morrow night. Everything thus far seems to work favorably. The people are becoming much interested. We expect, by the blessing of God, a good work will be accomplished here. We hope all the faithful will remember us in their prayers.
ISAAC SANBORN,
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
TO THE BRETHREN IN MINN.
By J. Bostwick
DEAR BRETHREN: Shall the Minn. tent run this season? The question is easily answered in the negative, unless brethren manifest more of a willingness to act their part in sustaining the expenses. A third of the pledges made last winter at the Pleasant Grove conference was to have been paid by the first of June. I would just say that not a third of a third has been paid yet. A few have acted their part well. I know you have lost considerable in consequence of broken banks; but if the tent cannot be run, the sooner we know it the better. We have had to get some new ropes in order to make the tent secure, for which we are in debt.
J. BOSTWICK.
NOTE. We hope Bro. Bostwick, and the brethren in Minnesota will be encouraged to do the best they can. Bro. B. owes the Office for books $75,70. This will be paid from the Missionary Fund, and given as a present to the Minn. Tent. If the brethren in that new State manifest a good interest to do what they are able, Eastern brethren will be happy to help the cause there.—ED.
A SAILOR'S PRAYER.
AT a prayer meeting for a revival of the work of God, at one of the chapels erected by the late Baroness Barnham, Newton Gower, a number of persons prayed,—two that had never prayed before in public. One was an old sailor who had lately joined the little church, whose prayer drew tears from many eyes. Sailor-like, he said, "O Lord Jesus, thou knowest I am an old sailor and an old sinner. I have been beating up and down the channel for many a long year, exposed to many a storm and tempest. My map and chart I refused to consult. Thou hast offered to pilot me safe, but I have refused again and again; and I would have gone down an eternal wreck if thou hadst not become my pilot; and now, through thy mercy and grace, I believe that I shall eventually sail into the port of glory."
SCRIPTURE GOD-BREATHED.
Truth has a wonderful freshness when it is drawn directly from the Word of God. "All Scripture is God-breathed"—such is the simple meaning of the one word which we expand into "given by inspiration of God." When we read the Word of God with faith, we feel that breath of God moving upon our hearts. How refreshing, how restorative to the fainting spirit, how quickening to all the faculties, how powerful in sanctifying efficacy that breath of God which moves in and through the Scriptures—"all Scripture."
Holy men of God spake as they were moved by this divine afflatus. All Scripture (all the writing) was thus breathed of God. It is this which makes these records "living oracles," and the Bible "the word of life." Jesus breathed on the disciples, and said unto them, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost." Then followed the wonders of Pentecost. And Jesus still breathes on us in his Word. In the Bible are the words of Christ, "The words that I speak unto you," he says, "they are Spirit"—breath, the breath of God—and consequently, "they are life." In and from the Bible is a perpetual emphusesis—inspiration—(as Origen calls it, in imitation of the Greek word and John xx, 22), the breathing of Christ on his disciples and the communication of the Holy Ghost. In intimate, believing contact with the Word, read, heard, and meditated upon, the church and the individual believer, feels the breath of Christ, receives the Spirit, and finds a perpetual renovation of life, power, and joy.
TENT-MEETING AT LAKE CITY, MINN.
By John Nevins Andrews
By advice of Bro. Bostwick, I would give notice that the Minnesota tent will be pitched at Lake City, about the 26th of June, and that a meeting will be held in that place as long as deemed advisable. It has not been in my power to join that tent hitherto. The Lord willing, I will leave this place June 23, for Lake City, and shall hope to find some of the brethen at that place to aid in pitching the tent and seating it.
J. N. ANDREWS.
Waukon, Iowa, June 19, 1861.
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