p. 79 | Review and Herald, Vol. 39, No. 10. (2/20/1872)

Earlier text: Special Pleadings for Charity

Meat and Flesh.

From the manner in which these words are used at the present day, they have come to be regarded in the minds of the generality of the people, as synonymous terms. Whenever flesh is intended, the term meat is now almost invariably used. Anciently, however, this word was used in a different sense; and to apply the modern definition to the ancient usage, is to give a wrong idea.

In the New Testament, for instance, the word meat is frequently used; but it is in every instance from a Greek word which includes in its definition fruits, grains, and vegetables, as fully as it does flesh. It is invariably from the word broma, except in Luke 24: 41, where it is from brosimos, which literally signifies “anything eatable.” The word broma is defined by Robinson to mean, “eatables, food; that is, solid food as opposed to milk,” by Liddell and Scott, “that which is eaten, food.” It is never defined as meaning flesh exclusively.

When the New-Testament writers wish to speak of flesh only, they use two other words to designate it. The first of these, kreas, is used when flesh is spoken of as an article of food. It occurs twice in the New Testament: first in Rom. 14: 21, where Paul says, “It is good neither to eat flesh nor to drink wine;” and, secondly, in 1 Cor. 8: 13, where Paul says, “I will eat no flesh while the world standeth.” The other word, sarx, is used to designate “the flesh” in opposition to the spirit; as, “the works of the flesh,” &c.

From these facts, the reader will see that the meat of the New Testament is not the meat of our modern markets. U. S.

The above statements relative to meat, and flesh, by the editor of the Review and Herald of this city, are penned because the writer knows them to be true. The fact that the word meat in the New Testament means simply food, takes the wind out of the sails of those who, in their ignorance of the facts in the case, are forever harping upon certain expressions in the New Testament, in opposition to the vegetarian diet. They will quote the following words of Paul with apparent confidence of success of demolishing all theories restricting diet:

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.” 1 Tim. 4: 1–3.

Suppose the word meat, used by the apostle, means flesh, then, in that case, we assure our opposing friends that we are not the men referred to by Paul. We do not command any one to abstain from flesh. This is not our business. We teach that flesh is not the best article of food, and recommend a change from flesh-meats to a diet consisting wholly of grains, vegetables, and fruits.

But in view of the fact that the word “meats” is simply foods, then what? Some apply these words of Paul to Papists; others to Spiritualists. Their fulfillment may be more clearly seen in the future of Spiritualism. For a clearer fulfillment than we can now see, we wait. But their application to those who adopt the vegetarian diet is most absurd. Paul continues:

“For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” Verses 4 and 5.

Here our opposing friends take strong ground against us. In justification of their beef, mutton, and pork-eating, they quote with emphasis the phrase, “every creature of God is good.” This, they assure us, must include the swine. And why not include dogs, cats, rats, mice, skunks, and rattlesnakes, quite as well?

Our friends, by this time, may safely call in question their application of the words of Paul. It is evident that he is not speaking of flesh-meats, but of foods, such as God made for man to eat. In this light only could the apostle say that “every creature of God is good.”

“Creature,” says Webster, “That which is created; every being besides the Creator, or everything not self-existent. The sun, moon, and stars; the earth, animals, plants, light, darkness, air, water, &c., are the creatures of God.” It would not be sensible to suppose that Paul instructed Timothy to teach all Christians that they might indiscriminately eat all creation, refusing nothing. If so, then, according to Webster’s definition, the supposed freedom of the gospel, as it relates to habits of life, gives them, indeed, a very liberal diet.

But if restricting the words of Paul to those things created for food for man be objected to, and if it be contended that the phrase, “Every creature of God,” must include the flesh of dead animals, then convert the men of China to the Christian religion, teach them to say grace at the table, and they are all right with their “Rats and Puppies for Pies.”—Health Reformer.

Ithaca, Mich.

By R. F. PHIPPENY

Our quarterly meeting has just closed. The attendance was quite large for this place. Sabbath-keepers were here from Matherton, Greenbush, Alma, and Isabella Co. It is encouraging to see so much interest manifested in coming so far. The little company that came from Isabella, came forty miles. Their home is near Clair Station. They came out under the labors of Bro. Corliss the present winter. Their testimonies were firm and decided for the truth. How cheering still to see them coming in, one after another, obeying the commands of God.

I think we have had a profitable meeting, as almost all took part in the work; and I think almost all seemed to realize what is expected of us. And if the desires and good resolutions that were made are carried out in our lives, all will be well. Oh! that the truth may sink deeper into our hearts, that we may be more in earnest in this greatest of all work—getting ready to meet our coming King. This is my desire, to have a deeper and more thorough experience in the things of God.

R. F. PHIPPENY.

Ithaca, Feb. 5, 1872.

A Call for a Preacher

BRO. A. K. ATTEBERRY writes from Wayne Co., Ill.: The REVIEW comes regularly to hand, and we are delighted with it. It is the only preacher we have here that gives us any light on present truth. My wife and I are the only Sabbath-keepers of whom I have any knowledge within ten miles of this place, and we have never heard but three lectures by a commandment-keeper. You cannot perhaps imagine how sincerely we desire the presence of a living instructor among us, both on our own account and that of our friends and neighbors. We think there are many well-disposed persons in this community who would gladly receive the truth, could they but hear it. But “how shall they hear without a preacher?” There is also a good meeting-house here, the use of which we think could be procured for almost any length of time desired. Now is there no one who can find time to come and instruct us? We have been waiting long and anxiously.

KEEP

Keep to the right, the law directs, Keep from the world thy friends' defects, Keep all thy thoughts on purest themes, Keep from thine eyes the motes and beams. Keep true thy deeds, thy honor bright, Keep firm thy faith in God and right. Keep free from every sin and stain, Keep from the ways that bring thee pain. Keep free thy tongue from words of ill, Keep right thy aim, and good thy will, Keep all thy acts from passion free, Keep strong in hope, no envy see. Keep watchful care o'er tongue and hand, Keep firm thy feet, by justice stand, Keep true thy word, a sacred thing, Keep from the snares the tempters bring. Keep faith with each you call a friend, Keep full in view the final end, Keep from all hate and malice free, Keep strong the love of liberty. Keep firm thy courage bold and strong, Keep up the right, keep down the wrong, Keep well the words of wisdom's school, Keep warm by night, by day keep cool. — Worcester Spy.

The Transforming Power of True Religion

WHAT is most characteristic in true religion—what is most wonderful—is the fact that it wells up, right against a man's desires, his inclinations, his preconceptions. It shatters his old moldy crust of habits, it changes the currents of his thought; it makes his dumb, stupefied conscience talk right out, and speak to the purpose; it transfigures, it regenerates him. If it cannot make a small power large, it makes it good. If it cannot give a big brain in the place of a contracted one, it transmutes a man's intellect all into a divine essence of purity and love, or freights it with the thunder and lightning of dauntless and effective energy.—Chapin.

Prevailing Prayer.

By C. H. Spurgeon

THERE was a boy at Athens, according to the old story, who used to boast that he ruled all Athens; and when they asked him how, he said, “Why, I rule my mother, my mother rules my father, and my father rules the city.” He who knows how to be master of prayer will rule the heart of Christ, and Christ can and will do all things for his people, for the Father hath committed all things into his hands. You can be omnipotent if you know how to pray, omnipotent in all things which glorify God. Oh, for more grace to grasp almighty love in this fashion! We want more holdfast prayer; more tugging, and gripping, and wrestling prayer, that saith, “I will not let thee go.” That picture of Jacob at Jabbok shall suffice for us. The covenant angel is there, and Jacob wants a blessing from him; he seems to put him off, but no put-offs will do for Jacob. Then the angel attempts to escape from him, and tugs and strives; so he may, but no efforts shall make Jacob relax his grasp. At last the angel falls from ordinary wrestling to wounding him in the very seat of his strength; and Jacob will let his thigh go and all his limbs go, but he will not let the angel go. The poor man’s strength shrivels under the withering touch, but in his weakness he is still strong; he throws his arms about the mysterious man, and holds him as in a death-grip. Then the other says, “Let me go, for the day breaketh.” Mark, he did not shake him off, he only said, “Let me go;” the angel will do nothing to force him to relax his hold; he leaves that to his voluntary will. The valiant Jacob cries, “No, I am set on it, I am resolved to win an answer to my prayer. I will not let thee go except thou bless me.” Now, when the church begins to pray, it may be at first the Lord will make as though he would have gone further, and we may think that no answer will be given. Hold on, dear brethren. Be steadfast, unmovable, notwithstanding all. By-and-by, it may be, there will come discouragements where we had looked for a flowing success; we shall find brethren hindering, some will be slumbering, and others sinning; backsliders and impenitent souls will abound; but let us not be turned aside. Only let us be persevering in supplication, and we shall gain a broad, far-reaching benediction for ourselves, the churches, and the world.—Rev. C. H. Spurgeon.

Little Sins Open the Door

WHEN a thief cannot break in at the door himself, he finds a child and puts him through the little window, and then the great door is speedily opened. Thus do little sins open the door for a great sin.—Spurgeon.

Obituary Notices.

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

DIED, in Tenhassen, Martin Co., Minn., Nov. 10, 1871, Bro. Henry E. Calkins, aged thirty-six years, two months, and ten days. Although nearly helpless for the last eight years of his life, in consequence of a most painful accident, yet this brother ever manifested a spirit of patience and resignation only possible with those who truly cast their burdens upon the Lord. He passed away in firm confidence of having a part in the first resurrection. Discourse from Rev. 14 : 13.

F. W. MORSE.

DIED, in North Liberty, Ind., sister Sarah Styles, wife of Bro. Elias Styles, aged thirty-nine years, five months, and twenty-three days. Our brother is left with seven children to mourn their loss, but we trust not without hope. Sermon by Eld. Cook, Methodist, from Phil. 1 : 21: “For me to live is Christ, but to die is gain.”

WM. R. CARPENTER.

To Delinquents in Iowa.

By GEORGE I. BUTLER

I do not know but it will seem superfluous for me to say anything to this class after the recent stirring appeals from Bro. White through the Review. It would seem that such would be moved to act if anything could move them. But I desire to unite my feeble voice with his against this crying evil of not paying for our valuable periodicals after having had the benefit of them. And what I shall say is in reference to Iowa merely.

In the recent statement of the percentage of indebtedness of the different States, which Bro. White gave in the Review, it was plainly seen that Iowa stood about the worst on the list, notwithstanding, as Bro. W. says, we have had the help of some of the best laborers in the field, who have been sent here to our assistance. This exhibit is certainly disgraceful to us, and I wish to take that part of it which belongs to me as an individual, and profit by it. Such a state of things I was not aware of till recently upon receiving the lists of our periodicals. This large indebtedness is made up of several classes.

1. A few here and there have, through gross negligence, permitted themselves to become indebted for several years' subscription, until they find themselves behind nine or ten dollars, and I can say from personal knowledge that, in some of these cases at least, they have a plenty of this world's goods to settle up all such matters. For such neglect there is no excuse. For men who are thus able to pay, and are guilty of such neglect, to talk of their love for the present truth and how they are trying to overcome, is simply sickening.

2. There is a much larger class who become careless and allow themselves to get behind because they are not personally appealed to for this debt as they are for others, and because they find many calls for their means in other directions. They do not realize that the little they owe will amount to much to the Office. They forget that it is mainly by such small sums that our Conference presents the disgraceful spectacle that it does of depriving the Publishing Association of some five hundred dollars which belong to it, and of the use of eight or ten thousand in all by the whole field. If the sum is small in each case there is the less excuse for not paying it, when it is seen that by so many pursuing this course such a disgraceful result is reached. “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.”

3. The worthy poor are not meant in these remarks. We desire them to have the paper freely. But men able to labor in such a State as Iowa ought to be ashamed to plead inability to pay for the paper promptly; a few hours' work will do it most any season of the year. By worthy poor, I mean widows with dependent families, or aged and infirm persons, or wives of unbelieving husbands who will not permit them to have means sufficient to do what they would be glad to in reference to this matter. Such should have the thoughtful care of all who are in better circumstances, and should never be made to feel that they are not welcome to the paper.

One great reason why Iowa stands so badly is because of the many scattered ones who never attend meeting and are never stirred to act in such things. From one third to one half of the subscribers to our periodicals rarely attend our public gatherings, and as a general rule they are much farther behind than those who live where they can attend meeting. To such scattered friends we earnestly appeal to attend to this matter. We will try to set this before all our churches by word of mouth. But this is the only way we can get access to you. Examine the pasters on your papers. If the figures are less than the volume and number at the top, you are in debt and should pay up. Common honesty requires this, to say nothing of religion. If no higher motive influences us, let us have some sense of shame to see our Conference stand about the worst on the whole list, and determine that it shall not long remain so. Let us not hinder the noble work of the Publishing Association by withholding the means which rightfully belong to it, and so hinder the work of God.

GEORGE I. BUTLER.

La Porte City, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1872.

Appointments.

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

According to the recommendation of the General Conference, there will be a meeting held at Kirkville, N. Y., March 9 and 10, 1872, for the purpose of organizing a missionary and tract society for the New York and Pennsylvania Conference. Eld. S. N. Haskell is expected to be present to take the oversight of the work, after which he will visit the several districts and complete the organization. It is desired that there should be a good representation of brethren and sisters from all parts of the Conference of those who are interested in the distribution of our publications and the advancement of the truth.

P. Z. KINNE, } N. Y. E. B. GASKILL, } Conf. HARMON LINDSAY, } Conn.

MONTHLY meeting of the churches of St. Charles, Chesaning, and Tittabawassee will be held at Jay, March 2 and 3, 1872. Scattered brethren are invited to attend. Can some messenger meet with us? JOHN W. GREGOR, Clerk.

QUARTERLY meeting of the churches of Orleans, Fairplains, Vergennes, Bushnell, and Orangeville will be held at Orange, March 9 and 10, 1872. Ministerial help is greatly desired. FRANKLIN HOWE.

QUARTERLY meeting for the churches of Mackford and Marquette at Mackford, Wis., March 2 and 3. We hope to see a general gathering at this meeting. RUFUS BAKER.

To Correspondents.

B. B. KNOWLTON: See History of the Sabbath, by J. N. Andrews, for information on the points you speak of.

A. NETTLINGHAM: The P. O. address you inquire is New London, Howard Co., Ind.

Wm. COTTRELL: The P. O. address of R. F. A., is New Genesee, Whiteside Co., Ill; of G. W. C., Coleta, Whiteside Co., Ill.

G. H. MURPHY: The expression in Dan. 9:25, “Unto the Messiah the Prince,” must extend to the baptism of Christ, not simply to his birth. Messiah signifies the Anointed. John 1:41, margin. When was Christ anointed? and for what was he anointed? When Christ commenced his ministry, he said, The time is fulfilled, which must refer to the sixty-nine weeks, the time given to extend to the Messiah. In Luke 4:18 we read, “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor.” This shows that his anointing was by the Spirit of God. And this anointing, according to Acts 10:38, Luke 3:22, was at his baptism.

No Good from Spiritualism

The editor of the New York Observer, in noticing the phenomena of spirit manifestations, dismisses the subject with these words:—

“It is also true that no good has yet come to anybody or anything from all the pretended revelations from another life. No one has been made wiser or better; the state of society has never been improved, and no one can point to a single point, and say there is a substantial advantage to the world as the result of modern spiritualism.”

Special Notice—Tract Societies.

By Mich. Conf. Committee

It is thought best that some of the special friends of the cause in this State meet in Battle Creek, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 24 and 25, to confer together on the important subject of the immediate organization of tract societies throughout our State. All the friends of the cause, so far as practicable, are requested to attend. The attendance of the sisters is desired to take into consideration some matters connected with the dress reform.

MICH. CONF. COMMITTEE.

European Statistics.

The following statements are valuable as showing not only the present population of the countries of Europe, but the relative strength, in numbers, of Roman Catholics, Greek Catholics, Protestants, and Jews, in the different nationalities. They are from The Methodist, compiled from recent authorities, and may therefore be considered, in round numbers, as reliable:—

The changes produced in the map of Europe by recent wars, illustrate the tendency of the age to the massing of power in great nationalities. According to a Berlin paper, Europe had before the Italian war fifty-six States; it has now eighteen, with a population of 300,000,000. The principal States in Europe with a population of more than twenty-five million, are: Russia (71), Germany (40), France (36½), Austro-Hungary (36), Great Britain (32), and Italy (26½); their total population is therefore four-fifths of that of the whole of Europe. A century ago, before the partition of Poland, the Great Powers only possessed one-half of the then population of Europe—thus: Russia, 18 millions, Austria, 17; Prussia, 5; England, 12; and France, 26; total, 80. The number of Roman Catholics in Europe generally is now 148 millions—35½ in France, 28 in Austria, 26 in Italy, 16 in Spain, and 14½ in Germany; of Greek Catholics, 70 millions—54 in Russia, 5 in Turkey, 4 in Roumania, and three in Austria; of Protestants, 71 millions—25 in Germany, 24 in England, 5½ in Sweden and Norway, 4 in Russia, and 3½ in Austria; of Jews, 4,800,000—1,700,000 in Russia, 822,000 in Austria, 1,300,000 in Hungary, and 500,000 in Germany. Dividing Europe into nationalities, there are 82,200,000 of the Slavonic race, 97,500,000 of the Latin races, and 93,500,000 of the Germanic races.

Results of Fasting and Prayer

We hear from many directions concerning the late season of fasting and prayer, that it was one of interest and profit, and very satisfactory as to its immediate results. We anticipate that there are many who have not bowed the knee to Baal, whom God will marshall into his service in answer to the earnest petitions of his children.

Improvements in the Spirit World.

Signs of progress reach us from the upper spheres. We learn that the spirits are establishing insane asylums in the spirit world. There is undoubted necessity for such institutions there; but the wonder is what spirits are sane enough to erect and take charge of them. Now if all the spirits of that region, at least those of which we have any knowledge so far as it has come to us from any communications they have given us, would vote themselves inmates for the entire term of their spiritual life, and cease troubling the dwellers in this mundane sphere, it would be better still. The Banner of Light, of July 8, 1871, contains the following record of a conversation with a spirit:—

“Ques. Can the intelligence tell us how many spheres there are in the future state of existence? “Ans. Just as many as there are different states of mind requiring different spheres; indeed, they are numberless. “Q. I heard it stated last night that there were asylums—insane hospitals in the spirit world. “A. It is so. “Q. Why do they have to have them there? “A. Because there is a necessity for them.”

Now we are puzzled again. Those asylums must be very close structures to retain the subtile spirits which are to be confined therein. And of what material can they possibly be composed? Cannot we have some information in regard to the spiritual wood, brick, mortar, glass, stone, and iron that is to compose these living tombs for crazy spirits?

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The Game of Life Illustrated, with Explanatory Notes, and Introduction by Eld. James White. This is one of the most instructive and impressive little works ever published. It has three illustrations, 5x6 inches each, representing Satan playing with man for his soul; 1. The game in progress; 2. The game lost; 3. The game won. In board, 50 cts.; in paper, 30 cts.

The Advent Keepsake; comprising a text of Scripture for each day of the year, on the Second Advent, the Resurrection, &c. Muslin, 25 cts.; do., gilt, 40 cts.

A Solemn Appeal relative to Solitary Vice, and the Abuses and Excesses of the Marriage Relation. Edited by Eld. James White. Muslin, 50 cts.; in paper, 30 cts.

Sermons on the Sabbath and Law; embracing an outline of the Biblical and Secular History of the Sabbath for 6000 years, and a refutation of the Sunday-seventh-day theories of Mede, Jennings, Akers, and Fuller. By J. N. Andrews. 25 cts.

Our Faith and Hope, No. 1. Sermons on the Millennium, Second Advent, the Kingdom, the Judgment, the Time, the Sanctuary, and Saving Faith. No. 2 will be ready soon. 20 cts. each.

The Atonement; an Examination of a Remedial System in the light of Nature and Revelation. By J. H. Waggoner. 20 cts.

The Nature and Tendency of Modern Spiritualism. By J. H. Waggoner. 20 cts.

The Bible from Heaven; or, a Dissertation on the Evidences of Christianity. 25 cts.

History of the Doctrine of the Immortality of the Soul. By D. M. Canright. 25 cts.

Review of Objections to the Visions. 20 cts.

Discussion on the Sabbath Question, between Elds. Grant and Cornell. 20 cts.

The Ministration of Angels: and the Origin, History, and Destiny, of Satan. By D. M. Canright. 15 cts.

The Three Messages of Rev. 14, and the Two-Horned Beast. By J. N. Andrews. 15 cts.

Which? Mortal or Immortal? an Inquiry into the Present Constitution and Future Condition of Man. By Uriah Smith. 15 cts.

The Resurrection of the Unjust; a Vindication of the Doctrine. By J. H. Waggoner. 15 cts.

The Seventh Part of Time; a Sermon on the Sabbath Question. By W. H. Littlejohn. 10 cts.

The Truth Found; the Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment. By J. H. Waggoner. 10 cts.

Review of Gillfillan, and other authors, on the Sabbath. By T. B. Brown. 10 cts.

Vindication of the True Sabbath. By J. W. Morton. 10 cts.

The Date of the Seventy Weeks of Dan. 9; an Explanation of the Commandment to Restore and Build Jerusalem. By J. N. Andrews. 10 cts.

The Seven Trumpets; an Exposition of Rev. 8 and 9. 10 cts.

Matthew Twenty-Four; a full Exposition of the chapter. By James White. 10 cts.

Key to Prophetic Chart. The symbols of Daniel and John explained, and the periods determined. 10 cts.

The Position and Work of the True People of God under the Third Angel's Message. By W. H. Littlejohn. 10 cts.

An Appeal to the Baptists, from the Seventh-day Baptists, for the Restoration of the Bible Sabbath. 5 cts.

Milton on the State of the Dead. 5 cts.

Three-Cent Tracts: The Second Advent—The Millennium—The Kingdom—The Law and the Gospel—The Seventh Part of Time—Much in Little—The Sin of Witchcraft—Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts—Celestial Railroad—Scripture References.

Two-Cent Tracts: The Sufferings of Christ—Seven Reasons for Sunday-Keeping Examined—Who Changed the Sabbath?—Sabbath by Elihu—The Rich Man and Lazarus—Institution of the Sabbath—Popular Objections to the Resurrection of the Body—Positive Institutions.

One-Cent Tracts: Appeal on Immortality—Brief Thoughts on Immortality—Thoughts for the Candidate—Judson on Dress—Personality of God—Sign of the Day of God—Time Lost; Old and New Style—The Two Laws—What is Truth?

Half-Cent Tracts: God's Answers to Man's Excuses for not Keeping His Sabbath—The Heavenly Meeting—Some Features of our Times—Which Day do You Keep, and Why?

CHARTS: The Prophetic and Law of God Charts, the size used by our preachers; varnished and mounted, each $2.00.

The two Charts, on cloth, by mail, with Key, without rollers, $2.50.

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