Sister S. Robinson writes from Union: “It is a great source of consolation to me to hear of so many who are willing to follow Jesus. My desire is that we may follow him more closely, obey his commands, be enabled to watch and pray always that we may be accounted worthy to escape all those things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. It is my desire that we may be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, and be strong in the Lord and the power of his might, and put on the whole armor of God and be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. I still am determined to walk in the straight path that leadeth unto life—eternal life beyond the grave. I am determined in the strength of the Lord to keep his Sabbath and obey his commands as far as in me lies, and I hope through his grace assisting me to come off more than conqueror. I have trials in common with all who will try to live in Christ, but my greatest trials come from within.”
OBITUARY.
By A. Thayer
Bro. and Sr. Edson of Ashfield, Mass., were called to lay an infant son in the silent grave, on first-day, June 10, to wait the resurrection morn. Yet they mourn not as those who have never "tasted the good word of God, and the power of the world to come;"; but commit the inestimable treasure confidingly to Him whom having not seen they love, trusting that his ways are always equal, and his dispensations righteous; that he does not afflict willingly, but to make them partakers of the divine nature, and enable them to reflect his image more perfectly.
A. THAYER.
Buckland, Mass.
Death of Newman P. Rathbun
By Jno. Bostwick
DIED in Seneca, Crawford Co., Wis., June 23, 1860, Newman P. Rathbun, youngest son of Bro. W. and Sr. Mary Rathbun, aged four years, five months and seven days. He was a lovely boy, and his loss is deeply deplored. Like the grass which falls beneath the scythe, he fell a victim to that dreadful disease, scarlet fever. A discourse was given from 2 Sam. xiv, 14, by the writer.
His parents have confidence that he will return again to his own border; therefore they mourn not as those who have no hope.
Jno. Bostwick.
Help from Heaven.
By H.
WHEN man had fallen—broken God's law, and forfeited all claims to life and happiness, and death was to blot out his name forever; from whence was he rescued? Help came from heaven.
When angels hurried home with the news that man had sinned, and that the earth was to be filled with a race of rebels covered with sin, pollution and crime, without the possibility of amelioration, who was it that asked his Father to let him suffer and die to save them? Jesus in heaven.
When the period had arrived in which God had purposed to carry out the plan of salvation, who was it that took upon himself the form of a servant, and paid such a great price to redeem mankind? Jesus from heaven.
When man had forgotten the right ways of the Lord, and wandered into the crooked paths of sin, what was given to guide his steps back to the path of life? The book of heaven. Man could not originate such a book as this; for its principles are perfect. Man is imperfect, and cannot originate a thing better than himself.
When I was wandering from the fold of God, covered with sin and shame, justly meriting the wrath of God, who was it that daily followed me, and in tones of love and pity, besought me to return to the Shepherd? An angel from heaven.
When I am discouraged and sad, filled with doubts and fears, what is it that encourages, strengthens, comforts, yea, melts my heart till the tears freely flow? The Spirit from heaven.
Sinner, I would direct your attention to this great store-house of love and mercy. The fountain is inexhaustible. Infinite love, mercy and compassion are the attributes of Him who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness.
HEAVEN. Did you ever hear of a name more sweet? It is the personification of all that is holy, just and good. It is the home of angelic hosts, who with meekness, simplicity and fervent love worship the Most High in the beauty of holiness. And there is the city with its brilliant walls, golden streets, shady walks, fragrant flowers, luscious fruit, and pleasant music. But the sinner's Friend is the crowning attraction of the place. In him we behold all that is lovely, all that is pure, all that is good.
Desponding one, where is your faith? All heaven is interested for you. All will be done that possibly can be done to save you. Read his promises over again, and believe they are for you. Jesus wants you to become holy and pure so that you can enjoy his presence. The more you live out the religion of Jesus, the more you will love it; the nearer you live to God, the more strength you will have. Look at the world, and then look at heaven. Behold the contrast! Which will you have? Beware that no man take thy crown.
H.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
J. L. of Ohio. We know of no other testimony that Herod slew the children of Bethlehem, except the record of Matthew. If those you refer to would endeavor to convey the idea from this fact, that it is not therefore authentic, we reply that one declaration of Inspiration is just as satisfactory to us, as though it were an hundred times repeated.
E. S. of Ind. We think the expressions, wood, hay and stubble, of 1 Cor. iii, 12, refer to persons and not to doctrines, from the impropriety which there would be in talking about building upon the foundation, Jesus Christ, with false doctrines. But the church is built upon that foundation; and this text, with its accompanying verses, shows the responsibility that rests upon the builders in this work. Every man's work shall be tried. If it abide, he shall have reward; if not, he shall suffer loss, though he may barely be saved himself.
A. G. C. of Wis. The best light we have on Zech. xiv, will be found in Bro. Waggoner's late work on the Kingdom of God. 2 Thess. ii, 6, 8, 9, evidently cannot refer to the two-horned beast, as your friend would infer. Paul in that chapter forewarns the Thessalonian church of a great apostasy that should take place before the coming of the day of the Lord. The seeds of that apostasy he told them were already, in his day, at work. Verse 7. This development went on, and soon resulted in the establishment of the Papacy. This was that son of perdition, the man of sin, the one who exalteth himself against God, and sitteth in his temple showing himself that he is God. To this all will assent. But this manifestation took place, and the pope was exercising his blasphemous claims, as if in the temple of God, long ages before the two-horned beast came into existence.
The Preparation.
By P. S. Myers
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: We are living, no doubt, in the day of preparation; not only the preparation of Christ in the heavenly Sanctuary, but a time when all those who expect to have their sins blotted out and their names written in the book of life, must be speedily making the necessary preparation for such a result.
The question arises in my mind, Are we making this preparation? have we turned our backs upon the world with all its allurements? Are we striving to honor God in all we say or do? Have we that brotherly love and charity which suffereth long and is kind? Finally, do we show by our daily walk all the fruits of the Spirit? If not, we are not prepared to hail with joy our returning Lord. O, let us set about the work in earnest. Time is short. The enemy of all righteousness stands ready to lead us astray. Satan is an arch deceiver. It will not do to listen for a moment to his insinuations, however plausible they may seem. He is sure to attack us at the weakest point. Let us guard well those weak places by getting our hearts so filled with the love of God and his truth, that we shall be able to resist the enemy successfully and overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.
Your sister, hoping for redemption at the appearing of our dear Saviour. P. S. MYERS.
Plum River, Ills.
The Celestial Sabbath.
TRANSLATED FROM THE RUSSIAN.
The golden palace of my God,
Towering above the clouds I see;
Beyond the cherub's bright abode,
Higher than angels' thoughts can be.
How can I in those courts appear,
Without a wedding garment on?
Conduct me, thou Life-giver, there,
Conduct me to thy glorious throne!
And clothe me with thy robes of light,
And lead me through sin's darksome night,
My Saviour and my God!
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