Your ShelfYour Projects

Review and Herald, Vol. 6, No. 22.

THE THREE ANGELS OF
Earlier text: LOOKING FOR THAT BLESSED HOPE

The Haskells Embrace the Sabbath

By Stephen N. Haskell; Mary E. Haskell

From Bro. & Sr. Haskell.

ONLY a few months, since we were living wholly regardless of "The Sabbath of the Lord our God," and without ever having had our attention called to its claim. But blessed be God, "even the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ," he has enlightened our minds, and we are now endeavoring to yield the most implicit obedience to the demands of his holy commandment, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy."
All the other commandments of God we had long been striving with equal diligence and assiduity to obey. We had (or rather I, for my husband had never fully acquiesced in my views in this respect) been very strict in the keeping of the first day of the week, having been thus most scrupulously trained from earliest childhood.
Seven others since our conversion to this truth, in this place, have also embraced it, and our fervent prayer at the throne of grace is, that many more here may yet be led therein. And as in the instruments of extending and promulgating this glorious truth, as well as its progress, I doubt not you will be interested, I shall presume so far upon your time and patience as briefly to narrate something of our experience.
About the first of Sept. last, my husband, apparently by mere accident, met with brother William Saxby of Springfield, and from a brief interview heard the argument so clearly presented, and withal he saw united with the presentor so much of the Spirit of Christ, that he felt almost won to its embrace at the very first. I reached Springfield soon after, having been separated from him and by accident left at a back car station, or rather did not reach the station according to previous arrangement. I saw him but a few minutes, but even then could not but feel that the Spirit of the Lord was with him, as with hurried accents he strove to enforce upon my mind the necessity of obeying this command. Shortly after this my husband left for Canada, and as his way lay through Springfield, he stopped, in accordance with a previous invitation, with our dear brother Saxby over night, when he became still more convinced, and from that time until the present has been keeping the fourth commandment to the best of his ability.
During his absence I chanced again to meet with him at a Second Advent camp-meeting in Springfield which I attended, at which time he again presented its necessity with a Christ-like spirit, and while so doing was joined by sister E. C. Skinner of the same place, who also united with him in his efforts to win and persuade me to embrace the truth. O how my heart was drawn out to that dear brother and sister as I listened to them. But our interview was very brief as we stood there beneath the o'er-shadowing trees of that beautiful grove, and the next morning found me on the way to Exeter, N. H., at which place I met my husband, then on his return from Canada. (This was about the middle of Oct.) I found him then, as we often now hear it expressed, strong on the Sabbath. And as the principles relative thereto which I had been imbibing, needed only to receive one more stroke to burn with a perpetual and unceasing glow, it was then so effectually kindled and brought out, that from that date I have carefully and prayerfully observed the day agreeable to the divine requirement.
We will now, dear brother, bid you adieu for the present. And that the good Lord may be with you and bless you, and prosper you in your noble enterprise shall be the prayer of your affectionate brother and sister in Christ. STEPHEN N. HASKELL. MARY E. HASKELL.
P. S. Please allow me just to say that I have never been permitted the pleasure of seeing any one of a kindred faith relative to keeping the Sabbath (or at least to my knowledge) save that dear brother and sister in Springfield at the times alluded to, and the few in this place who have so recently embraced it, in my life. Neither have I ever seen but two numbers of the Review, and those were sent us by brother Saxby.
O that the truth may spread is my prayer. M. E. HASKELL.

Testimony to the Review

By Henrietta S. Post

From Sister Post.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—Through the providence of God we have received the Review the past year. At the time of receiving it we were in the Methodist Church with corresponding views except the doctrine of the Advent; consequently it was but little regarded, and I think a few of the first numbers I did not read at all. While laying around with our other papers, some article it contained caught my attention, and from that time it has been gaining ground. Now I hail its coming with pleasure. It contains the doctrine of the Bible, taught by the prophets, Christ and the apostles. It brings with it good news and glad tidings.
About three months ago I commenced keeping the seventh-day Sabbath, and through striving to keep all the commandments of God I received greater light and peace. The communications from the brethren and sisters scattered abroad, have strengthened and encouraged me when cast down; and I bless God for the light and help that I have received from reading the Review.
My mind dwells much on the joys of heaven. O I long to be there; and my greatest care is to be ready, having on the righteousness of the saints, that when he shall appear I shall appear with him in glory. When I think of Christ and his coming I am afraid I shall lack patience; for Christ said when speaking of the tribulation, In patience possess ye your souls. I see such a loveliness in him, and though I can have but a faint conception of the glory of his kingdom with the foretaste that I now and then experience, I am enraptured. O who would not give the few fading, transitory pleasures of this life for such bliss, immortal bliss. I freely give all that I may have a seat in Christ's kingdom.
Yours in Christ. HENRIETTA S. POST. North Stonington, Jan. 20th, 1855.

Keeping the Seventh-Day Sabbath

By H. W. Dodge

From Bro. Dodge.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I feel it a privilege to add my testimony to the truth. I should have done so ere this, but have waited to see if I could not find something in favor of Sunday-keeping; but I cannot. Matt. v, 17, 18, settles the question with me, even if there was no other proof that none of the ten commandments of God were destroyed or abolished by our Saviour. My companion has kept the seventh day since last May. I thought all Summer that she was doing right, and told her so, still I did not wish to have anything said to me on the subject. The last of Sept. and the first of Oct., we had a tent-meeting on the farm attended by Brn. Wheeler, Hart and Everts. I then embraced the seventh-day Sabbath, knowing it to be the Sabbath of the Lord beyond controversy. As we have the privilege of worshiping God according to the dictates of our own conscience, I can say that my conscience teaches me to observe the seventh day; that the seventh-day is the day to be kept holy unto the Lord.
The seventh day appears to me different from what the first ever did : such a sweet sacredness attends it that we hail it with joy and feel glad when the Sabbath comes, and feel it to be as the poet said, "Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest"
We are the only family in the town that keep the seventh day, but we get along just as well as when we knew no better than to keep the first day. Christ said walk in the light while ye have the light, and we can see that it is good for us so to do.
Brethren and sisters, situated as we are it is not our privilege to meet with Sabbath-keepers much; therefore we ask to be remembered in your prayers that we may be faithful to the end, and when the jewels are made up have a part in the first resurrection and live with our dear Saviour.
Yours in bonds of christian love. H. W. DODGE. N. H., Jan. 20th, 1855.

M. EDSON

By M. Edson

From Bro. Edson.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I feel that we are truly living in a solemn moment of time, in a time when we need to walk carefully before God. I see by the word of God that we are having the last message of mercy to be given to a dying world, and while Jesus has entered into the Most Holy Place of the heavenly Sanctuary, blotting out the errors of his people, I want to get rid of all my errors and sins, that they may be blotted out before Jesus leaves his mediatorial office, and is seen seated on the white cloud.
I praise God for what he has done for me in these last moments of time; for light and truth which have shone in my pathway, and that I am counted worthy to be numbered with the little remnant who are striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Many times when I look at the straightness of the way to the holy city, and when I view how holy and pure that company must be that enters the holy city, I often exclaim, shall I be there. I want to be there. I mean by the grace of God to strive to overcome, that I may be counted worthy to escape all things that are coming upon the earth, and to stand before the Son of man when he appears the second time without sin unto salvation. I feel that the Christian's hope is truly a blessed hope, a hope beyond this world of sin and sorrow. 1 Cor. xv, 19. If in this life only we have hope in Christ we are of all men the most miserable. The Christian's hope reaches beyond this vale of tears: it enters to that within the vale, whither Jesus for us has entered. What a bright prospect lies before the children of God, if faithful a little longer. I feel like putting my whole trust in God and walking in the straight and narrow path that leads to life. I do desire to be a humble follower of Jesus, that I may be among the little number that John saw stand on mount Zion, that will sing the song that no other man can learn.
Your brother, striving for the kingdom.

M. EDSON

Ashfield, Mass., 1855.

Encouragement for the Adventist Ministry

By L. H. Bond

From Bro. Bond.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I take the liberty to address a line to you, and I do it the more cheerfully because I believe you to be engaged in a great and good work, for which I hope you will receive a blessed reward, when Christ comes in the clouds of heaven, to collect his saints and bestow upon them glory, honor, immortality, eternal life. I do feel to sympathise with you in the arduous and responsible labor in which you and your brethren are engaged; viz., presenting to the world, long concealed truths of the word of God; which has been mystified for ages by the influence of the man of sin, and by the theology of the so-called christian world. We have been taught to understand many doctrines of the Bible in direct antithesis to the plain reading of the text. The Saviour tells us that he will return to the earth, raise the pious dead and establish his kingdom. We are told that this view of the subject is extravagant and that the true meaning is, That he will come in his Spirit and reign triumphantly until the nations are converted to christianity, and it is just the same in regard to many other important doctrines of the holy Book.
Hence, my brethren may I not say that you are doing a great work, and although you may wear yourselves out, and perhaps may want the necessaries of life, yet I hope in God that you are pursuing a course that will through the intercession of our great High Priest, secure to yourselves and others, crowns of everlasting rejoicing, which the Lord in that day will give all who love his appearing.
May the Lord grant us the Holy Spirit to sanctify our hearts, and prepare us fully for his coming, which will be as a thief in the night to those who do not watch, and are not looking for his appearing. O may the Lord help us to prepare for the event, is my ardent prayer.
Yours truly, L. H. BOND. Milton, Jan. 8th, 1855.

Love for the Sabbath and God’s Law

By Melvina E. Devereux

From Sister Devereux.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—One sister writes, "that we all have a duty to do, and if we can do nothing else we should write for the encouragement of others." It is my desire to do every duty, but through weakness and the temptations of Satan, I come far short of what I ought to do, or be; yet I think God strengthens me somewhat; and I feel to trust in him implicitly, knowing that he is a very present help in every time of need. With God on my side, I shall neither fear what the world, or the prince of this world can do unto me. I feel more and more anxious that all should have the truth presented before them, whether they will hear or whether they will forbear.
I thank God that through the instrumentality of Bro. Bates he caused me to see the light on the Sabbath, and I cannot help feeling I have come out of great darkness into much light; for truly the third angel's message does make light a great many passages of the Bible which were dark without it.
It is my desire to keep not only the fourth commandment, but all the commandments of God in spirit, and in truth. I would say with David, "O how love I thy law, it is my meditation all the day;" yet I cannot help feeling a tenderness and love for the Sabbath commandment; and if I know my own heart, I could bear persecution and death, yet would I not give up the Lord's holy day.
I have been on a visiting tour for the last three months, and have heard all sorts of arguments against the Sabbath, which have only made me stronger in the faith.
My heart aches when I think of my many friends who will not give the least heed to these things, and think our Lord will not come for many years. May the Lord raise up friends and laborers for there is a great work still to do. O may no brother's blood cry unto us in that awful day when we must give an account for the deeds done in the body. It is my daily prayer that I may be purified from all the dross of earth, waiting and watching for my Lord till he comes.
May he bless you in all your efforts for the spread of the truth. MELVINA E. DEVEREUX.
Mill Grove, N. Y., 1855.

Embracing the Sabbath Truth

By D. Richmond

From Bro. Richmond.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—Myself and companion have long believed many of the truths held by Adventists at the present day; for instance, the atonement, the mortality of the soul and body, &c. For several years, we made little advancement, and were, in fact, becoming cold, when through the instrumentality of Bro. Richmond our attention was directed to the Sabbath and soon coming of the Lord. Several works published at the Review Office, we perused, examining those subjects thoroughly, in connection with the Scriptures. The testimony was so complete and overwhelming as not only to convince, but astonish us. Thus convinced of having the faith of Jesus and keeping all the commandments, we immediately renounced our old, Papal, First-day observance, hoping by the assistance of God to be found in the last day, free from the mark of the beast and his image.
Sabbath-keeping meets with decided opposition and ridicule, such is the unwillingness of people to investigate for themselves, and remove old prejudices and superstitions. We have never listened to a discourse by one of our brethren. Brn. Flowers, Stiles and Richmond being all with whom we are acquainted. We earnestly pray that the Master will send some faithful laborer among us, that a season of refreshing may come here as in other places. It is about a year since we were led to acknowledge and obey the truth, and great is our joy. That many may likewise be led to embrace it, and with us prepare for the coming of the Saviour, is the sincere desire of your unworthy brother. D. RICHMOND.
Green Bush, Mich., Jan. 1st, 1855.

Solemn Questions.

By Editor

A brother, while in our study, a few days since, penned the following dialogue and left it to be used as we should think proper. It contains important principles, which all who hope in divine mercy would do well to ponder. Can he be a Christian whose daily deportment indicates less devotion to Christ than the drunkard shows to his cups, or the man of the world to a treasure on earth.—Oberlin Evan.

CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE.

A. Good morning, Bro. B.; does your soul live?
B. Yes, I think it does; I feel that I am on my journey home.
A. I have not seen you at the prayer meeting very lately; what has been the matter, brother?
B. I have been so busy with my work, you know I am a man of business.
A. Yes, I know you are a man of business. But did you ever know a drunkard make that excuse for not meeting with his pot companions at the stated time?
B. I don't know as I ever did.
A. Well, ought not the Spirit of Christ to be so powerful in bringing Christians to the prayer-meeting, as the spirit of Alcohol is in bringing drunkards to the tavern?
B. Yes.
A. Well, which is the most sincerely attached to his master, you or the drunkard?
B. I must say this is a hard question for an easy one. I will attend the prayer-meeting. I must do it or give up my hope.
Reader, is this your case? If so, as the Lord liveth, you will not be able to stand.

C. W. SPERRY

By C. W. Sperry

From Bro. Sperry.

BRO. WHITE:—The Lord is at work among us. God will take care of his cause. I believe it is a time when every secret thing will be searched out that serves as a hindrance to the cause of God. The enemy may make under-ground railroads, but the Lord will reach every heart. It seems there never was such a searching time since the fall of man, as at the present; a time when the enemy stands ready to catch every word and misconstrue it to the confusion of others. If every idle word is brought into judgment, how watchful we must be that the reward may be ours. Truly, "here is the patience of the saints." I hope that we may all strive to be peace-makers, and not peace-breakers.

C. W. SPERRY

Panton, Jan. 9th, 1858.

A. B. MORTON

By A. B. Morton

From Bro. Morton.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I have been made to rejoice that my eyes have been opened to see the truth of the Sabbath of the Lord, that it is binding on me to keep it. I am now striving to observe it with my family. It is with pleasure that I behold the return of the Sabbath, and enjoy its rest, meditating upon the goodness of the Lord in giving us the third angel's message which I believe to be the last ever to be given to us poor mortals here in time.
Yours waiting for the kingdom.

A. B. MORTON

Delhi, Jan. 1855.

JOSEPH BATES

By Joseph Bates

From Bro. Bates.
DEAR BRO. WHITE :—Since I returned home I have been laboring with the church here in Fairhaven and Dartmouth. The brethren in F. have rented a convenient building, about two miles north of their former place of meeting. Here we have had preaching meetings twice in the week, and also our meetings on the Sabbath. We believe that God will give edge to his precious truth, and some souls will yield to, and embrace the last message of mercy, and thus be shielded from the dreadful storm that awaits the finally impenitent.
The brethren in Dartmouth and Fairhaven live too far apart to unite in one meeting, but they have arranged to meet in conference alternately the first Sabbath in every month, and celebrate the Lord's supper.

JOSEPH BATES

Fairhaven, Jan. 19th, 1855.

An Appeal to Support the Cause

By Asa Hart

From Bro. Hart.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—A few in this place are striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. It is about one year and a half since I commenced keeping the Sabbath; and I thank the Lord that I ever heard the last message of mercy. The way grows brighter and brighter: the truth looks so plain that it seems that the wayfaring man though a fool need not err therein.
Dear brethren, are we setting such examples before the world as we should? are we showing by our conduct, that we have Christ put on, the hope of glory? Do we show that we do in reality, soon expect our Lord's return? If so we shall have our conversation in heaven, we shall despise the pleasures of this world. Can we feel clear when we are living in pleasure and luxury and thousands starving for the truth for the want of our help? Surely we are called upon now, to contribute our mite to sustain the cause. Let us see that the Office is relived from embarrassment so that the Editor may go forth with new courage in the discharge of duty.
I remain your brother, wating for the kingdom.
Asa Hart.
Delhi Center, Mich., Jan. 10th, 1855.

Courage in the Truth

Bro. J. R. Lewis from Comstock, Mich., writes:—"I have been trying to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus for some fifteen months, but not without trials. Still I put my trust in God; for he has promised to be with us in six trials and in the seventh he will not forsake us. I feel to say with the Psalmist, O how love I thy law; it is my meditation all the day. It rejoices my heart that while surrounded by the wicked, God in his mercy did not leave me in their ranks to scoff at his humble followers; for I see that they are soon to pass away, while the righteous are to shine forth in the kingdom of their Father.
"Brethren let us take courage, and fight on; for the war is almost over, and we shall soon have our discharge, and be called home to receive a rich reward in the kingdom of our God."

Business.

By Editor

L. SULLAWAY. Your letter containing $5 we have never received.
H. FLOWER.—The $1 was credited on our Book. It was an oversight, not receipting it in the REVIEW. We are happy to be corrected of mistakes of this kind.

Publications.

By Editor

THE ATONEMENT.—No one who hopes for salvation through Jesus Christ, should neglect to study the great plan of salvation as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. This work opens a wide field of Bible truth, and will be found a valuable assistant in the study of the great theme on which it treats. We commend it to the notice of the friends of truth.—196 pp.—15 cts.—postage 2 cts.
MAN NOT IMMORTAL: THE ONLY SHIELD AGAINST THE SEDUCTIONS OF MODERN SPIRITUALISM.—Without the great truth that man is not immortal, and that the dead know not anything, none are prepared to stand against wicked spirits in high places. We commend this work on the Immortality question, as an able discussion of the subject.—148 pp.—12½ cts.
Sabbath Tracts, Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4—152 pp. 12½ cts.—postage 1 ct.
The Law of God: Testimony of Both Testaments:—132 pp. 10 cts.—postage 1 ct.
Why Don't you Keep the Sabbath-day? Extracts from Catholic works.—36 pp.—4 cts.
Perpetuity of the Royal Law—5 cents.
The Two-horned beast, the United States—52 pp.—5 cent
Advent and Sabbath Hymns—30 cts.—postage 5 cts.
Supplement to Advent and Sabbath Hymns—5 cents.
THE FOUR UNIVERSAL MONARCHIES OF THE PROPHECY OF DANIEL, AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD; to which is added a condensed view of the Sanctuary and 2300 days.—84 pp.—8 cts.
THE SABBATH, or Remarks on the following subjects:—Who is our Lawgiver?—2 Cor. Chap. iii.—Colossians ii, 14—17.—The two tills of Matt. v, 18.—Consistency—Thoughts on the Sabbath—5 cts.
Review of O. R. L. Crozier—the Sabbath—48 pp.—5 cts
The Signs of the Times; Spirit Manifestations a sign that the day of wrath hasteth greatly—124 pp.—10 cts.—postage 1 ct.
Time and Prophecy—a Poem—20 cents—postage 5 cents
“ “ paper covers, 15 cts. “ 1 ct.
A Word for the Sabbath—a Poem—5 cents.
History of the Sabbath—40 pp.—4 cents.
The 2300 days and the Sanctuary—32 pp.—5 cents.
Christian Experience and Views—5 cents.
Supplement to Experience and Views—5 cents.
Solemn Appeal—Speedy Coming of Christ—32 pp.—3 cts.
True Picture—state of the Churches—16 pp.
The Sabbath by Elihu—16 pp.
Both Sides—on the Sabbath—16 pp.
The Sabbath by P. Miller Jr.—16 pp.
First-day of the week not the Sabbath—16 pp.
Review of Objections to the Sabbath—16 pp.
Tracts of 16 pages each can be sent by mail for one half cent an ounce, in packages of not less than 8 ounces.
Sabbath and Advent Miscellany—seven of the above Tracts bound with paper covers—10 cents.—postage 1 cent.

A G E N T S.

MAINE. NEW YORK.
N. N. Lunt, Portland. J. Byington, Buck's Bridge.
S. W. Flanders, Canaan. A. Ross, Caughdenoy.
Cyprian Stevens, Paris. David Upson, Moreland.
S. Howland, Topsham. R. F. Cottrell, Mill Grove.
W. T. Hanniford, Orrington. John Wager, Orangeport.
Wm. Bryant, Wilton. L. Carpenter, Oswego.
NEW HAMPSHIRE. A. H. Robinson, Sandy Creek.
J. Stowell, Washington. E. A. Poole, Lincklaen.
S. Bunnel, Claremont. J. A. Loughhead, Elmira.
MASSACHUSETTS. John Hamilton, Fredonia.
O. Nichols, Dorchester. PENNSYLVANIA.
O. Davis, N. Fairhaven. M. L. Dean, Ulysses.
Wm. Saxby, Springfield. J. H. Heggie, Alleghany.
VERMONT. MICHIGAN.
R. Loveland, Johnson. Albert Avery, Locke.
H. Bingham, Morristown. Ira Gardner, Vergennes.
S. H. Peck, Wolcott. David Hewett, Battle Creek.
Lewis Bean, Hardwick. C. S. Glover, Sylvan.
Edwin Churchill, Stowe. A. B. Pearsall, Grand Rapids.
E. P. Butler, Waterbury. A. A. Dodge, Jackson.
Josiah Hart, Northfield. Wm. M. Smith, " "
R. G. Lockwood, Waitsfield. A. C. Morton, Delhi.
Jesse Barrows, Irasburg. OHIO.
Alonzo Lee, Derby Line. J. B. Sweet, Milan.
E. Everts, Vergennes. WISCONSIN.
H. Gardner, Panton. E. S. Sheffield, Koskonong.
S. Willey, Wheelock. T. R. Sheldon, Rosendale.
CONNECTICUT. CANADA EAST.
E. L. H. Chamberlain, Md'town B. Hills, Melbourne.
A. Belden, Kensington.

Receipts.

By Editor

S. W. Badger, M. M. Richmond, D. Morse, J. Barrett, H. C. S. Carus, E. R. Maxson, H. W. Dodge, J. G. Post, H. Harroun, S. Harriman, J. S. Smith, S. Breed, S. Surgeant, C. Brown, E. Temple, E. C. Stiles, Mr. Hodges, each $1. Danl. Eaton, G. P. Cushman, each $2. A Friend, I. Dorance, each $0,50. S. N. Haskell, $0,25.—$30,39, behind on the REVIEW.

Tract Fund

M. J. Mackay, $1.

To raise $500 to relieve the Office.

S. R., M. Southard, C. A. Washburn, each $1. M. M. Truesdell, H. Harroun, Jno. Claxton, each $2. H. Moyers, E. H. Kelty, each $0,50. D. Robbins, $1,25. E. H. Ford, $1,75

You have reached the end of this edition.

Review and Herald · Feb 6, 1855