Crime.—It is a startling fact, that the terrible crime of murder is greatly on the increase. Suicide, too, is becoming a species of mania, and wife-beating on an atrociously brutal scale appears to be running riot. The annals of the criminal and police courts are rife with accounts of barbarous wife or husband slaying, and with the painful records of self-destruction. The daily province of police magistrates seems to be to adjudicate on incessant charges of infamous brutality preferred by wives against their ruffianly husbands, fellows who, without any real provocation, employ clenched fist and nailed boots to injure, sometimes fatally, those whom before God they have sacredly sworn to love and to cherish. Coroners were never more busy with inquests on butchered individuals or self-murderers than now. Of late the judges have donned the fatal black cap with almost the terrible frequency they did in the dark and guilty "blood money" days, and the grim hand that strangles according to law has no lack of employment. Turn which way we will, the thrilling cry of murder rings in our ears.—London Times.
"TO GODLINESS, ADD BROTHERLY-KINDNESS."
By John Pulsford
Must we then have faith, and virtue, and knowledge, and temperance, and patience, and godliness, before we can show forth the heavenly grace of brotherly-love? Even so. And therefore there is so little brotherly-love in the church. We can pray solemnly and do great works, we can teach and contend for the faith, we can give generously and show great zeal for God, we can control our passions and suffer patiently, sooner than we can love each other with pure hearts and fervently. If brotherly-love were the love of our fellow-members for our own sakes, we could find that; but love to them for the Lord's sake and their own sakes is not to be met with every day. It is something added even to godliness; for it is easier for the soul to move freely towards God than towards his erring children. But God will not endorse our godliness until it gives proof of itself in unfeigned love to the brethren. Every sincere and loving child of God must become a sincere and loving brother. To love our fellow Christians because they are like us, or because they agree with us, is but self-love, not brotherly-love.
Very little brotherly-love is possible in a divided church. We must be careful, therefore, that the divisions in Christendom have not a place in our heart. If our affections are subject to the limits of our creed, or of our own denomination, or of any human compact, it will happen that we shall exclude from our sympathy many true brethren of Christ, and on the other hand embrace "false brethren" because they belong to our party. Brotherly-love does not consist in loving those who follow with us, and in disliking those who follow not with us. Brotherly-love is to love men because they are Christ's. If we desire to bring any one into bondage to our views, or to our forms of worship, or methods of labor, it shows that our own spirit, rather than the Spirit of Christ, is Lord over us. "Who art thou that judgest thy brother?" His Lord and thy Lord requires thee not to judge him, but to love him. Follow thou the Master. And leave John to follow the Master not according to thy liberty, but according to the liberty which the Master gives to him. He is the Lord's freeman. If he has less freedom than thou hast, love him; if he has greater, love him; if he is a strong brother, love him; if he is a weak brother, love him. Love will work no ill to him. Beware that thou judge him not. Love him. Brotherly-love should unite east and west; for the same sun which rises in the east visits also the west. In the morning, the east has more light, in the evening, the west has more. At noon-day, east and west are equal. It remains yet for brotherly-love to bring about the noon-day of the church.—Rev. John Pulsford.
Fate of the Apostles.
MATTHEW is supposed to have suffered martyrdom, or was put to death by the sword at the city of Ethiopia.
Mark was dragged through the streets of Alexandria, in Egypt till he expired.
Luke was hanged upon an olive tree, in Greece.
John was put into a caldron of boiling oil at Rome and escaped death. He afterwards died a natural death at Ephesus, in Asia.
James the great was beheaded at Jerusalem.
James the less was thrown from a pinnacle or wing of the temple, and then beaten to death with a fuller's club.
Philip was hanged up against a pillar at Hierapolis, a city of Phrygia.
Bartholomew was flayed alive by the command of a barbarous king.
Andrew was bound to a cross, whence he preached to the people till he expired.
Thomas was run through the body by a lance, near Malipar, in the East Indies.
Jude was shot to death with arrows.
Simon Zelotes was crucified in Persia.
Matthias was stoned and then beheaded.
Three Pools.
C. H. SPURGEON after describing two fools—a wounded soldier who should stop to inquire with what kind of a sword he was wounded, and a sea captain in a storm stopping to speculate upon the philosophy of wind introduces a third as follows:
The third fool I shall doubtless find among yourselves. You are sick and wounded with sin, you are in the storm and hurricane of Almighty vengeance, and yet the question which you would ask of me this morning would be, "Sir, what is the origin of evil?" You are mad, sir, spiritually mad; that is not the question you would ask if you were in a sane and healthy state of mind. Your question would be, "How can I get rid of the evil?" Not, "How did it come into the world?" but, "How am I to escape from it?" Not, "How is it that fire descended from heaven upon Sodom?" but, "How may I, like Lot, escape out of the city to a Zoar?" Not, "How is it that I am sick?" but "Are there medicines that will heal me? Is there a physician to be found that can restore my soul to health?" Ah! you trifle with subtleties while you neglect certainties.
Report of the Ohio Tent
By T. J. Butler
From Bro. Butler.
BRO. SMITH: Perhaps many anxious brethren and friends of the precious cause of present truth have waited with interest for a report of the labor and success of the Ohio tent, and wondered why a definite report has not been given. The reasons are these: It appeared to be duty for Bro. Waggoner, in an ill state of health, to leave the tent while at Wauseon for home, before the result of the efforts in that place was known, and consequently he could not give a more definite report than he did. The next day after our labors were ended I was taken with the chill-fever, which rendered me unable to report sooner; but to those interested we would say that when we left for home (Aug. 23d) there were some forty in the vicinities of Delta and Wauseon who had firmly decided to live the truth, and many others much interested. The places are only eight miles distant from each other, so the brethren can frequently enjoy the pleasure of meeting at one place, to strengthen, encourage and edify one another.
Our prayer is that the Lord will water the word, and bring out others to glorify his name by righteous living, and that those already decided may be strengthened, settled, confirmed and established in the present truth, and kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.
T. J. BUTLER.
Gilboa, O., Sept. 21st, 1859.
Labor and Trials in New York
By H. W. Lawrence
From Bro. Lawrence.
BRO. SMITH : I have joined Bro. D. T. Bourdeau of late in several efforts to spread the truth, in portions of this county, where it is mostly new to both French and Americans. The peace-crying professors have made special efforts to fortify against us and the doctrines we teach; yet several say they find no evil in these men, and wish to hear, not being pleased with the efforts made to crush us. It is certain to my mind that we have a work to do, let the cost of the same be what it may.
I have not made up my mind for a cheap or easy time in the coming conflict, but the reverse. I have long felt that conflict must precede victory.
I have my trials, yet I trust I am at this time more than ever willing to learn, do and suffer, anything in the way of duty, that will benefit myself or others. I have an increasing desire to visit different counties where I have traveled in the past. Brethren may be assured of my interest in this cause and their welfare.
I hope to be thankful forever that the Lord does not pass us by without the counsel necessary to our salvation.
H. W. LAWRENCE.
W. Bangor, N. Y., Sept. 21st, 1859.
OBITUARY.
By Mary E. Beach
DIED in Norfolk, Ct., Sept. 13th, my dear aunt, Rosana Cook, in the 61st year of her age. She was a lover of the truths which the Review advocates, and expressed strong confidence in God. She bore her sickness with fortitude and Christian patience. Her disease was consumption. I expect to see her again, if faithful, in the morning of the resurrection.
MARY E. BEACH.
Kind Words.
“Kind words are perhaps to cheer, by their memory, a long, sad, life ; while words of cruelty, or carelessness, are like swords in the bosom, wounding and leaving scars which will be borne to the grave by their victim. Do you think there is any bruised heart which bears the mark of such a wound from you ? If there is a living one which you have wounded, hasten to heal it ; for life is short—to-morrow may be too late.”
Meetings in Burns, Mich.
By Joseph Bates
DEAR BRO. SMITH: After our conference closed in Owasso, we commenced a series of meetings about twenty miles distant, in Burns, Shiawassee Co., in Bro. J. P. Rathbun's new barn, which continued evenings from the 7th to the 18th inst. Some appeared considerably troubled about the Bible truth as they heard it, while some others said, well, the Sabbath is clear. Some were kept back from deciding by their companions. One came out decidedly to keep the Sabbath. Some of the brethren from Locke and Conway were with us on Sabbaths and first-days. Two were baptized, and the little company in the vicinity were blessed in celebrating the ordinances of the Lord's house. We hope to hear that some who became deeply interested will break away from their erring friends, and take a decided stand on the Lord's side.
From Sept. 19th to 21st, we were with the church again in Green Bush, where the ordinance of baptism was attended to. Here, as in Burns, we had to travel six miles to find a stream of water, and there amidst the raging tempest, and streaming heavy rain of Wednesday, 21st inst., seven were buried with their Lord by baptism, and made happy and joyful in God.
From thence (the storm continuing) we returned to Bro. David Richmond's, where the church were further blessed in celebrating the ordinances of washing feet and the Lord's supper. Praise his holy name. From thence we departed for Orleans.
JOSEPH BATES.
Matherton, Ionia Co., Sept. 27th, 1859.
JAMES WHITE
By James White
Providence permitting, we will meet with the brethren in General Conferences as follows:
We shall expect Bro. Loughborough to join us at the Lapeer Conference, and be with us at North Plains, Wright and Monterey.
Meeting at North Plains will commence in the evening of Nov. 8th. At Buck's Bridge, at 1 P. M.
JAMES WHITE
Berkshire Conference Invitation
By A. C. Bourdeau
We are glad for the appointment given by Bro. White for a conference to be held in Berkshire, Vt. Brethren and sisters in this State, and Northern N. Y., are all invited to attend. We especially invite Brn. D. T. Bourdeau, M. B. Czechowski, and C. O. Taylor to be present at this conference. It is expected that the brethren coming from a short distance will be prepared to take care of themselves in part.
In behalf of the church, A. C. BOURDEAU.
P. S. If we do not hear from Bro. White before Oct. 11th, we will meet him with a team at St. Albans' depot the day following at 10 A. M. A. C. B.
A Circular.
By Editor
[We regret that the following circular did not reach us in season to render its insertion of any benefit to the object for which it was issued. We give it, however, as it will be a matter of interest to our readers to learn the move that has been on foot in Wisconsin.—Ed.]
"Dear Christian Brother: At a meeting of Christian brethren, held in Dane County, Wisconsin, August 22d, for the purpose of mutual consultation upon the peculiar positions of such as hold to the perpetuity of the Ten Commandments of Jehovah, and the near approach of the Second Coming of Christ to set up the everlasting kingdom of the God of heaven, so long foretold by the prophets of Jehovah, and by Christ and his apostles: it was determined to call a general conference of believers in these doctrines, to hold a free consultation on our present positions, and the best methods of propagating them to the world, to be holden at Edgerton, Dane County, Wisconsin, commencing at 1 o'clock P. M., on the sixth day of the week, September 30th, next, when you, and all who are of like faith, are invited to attend and participate in the same. From all who are interested in these things, and unable to attend, are solicited written communications for the conference, addressed to our committee,
J. P. Millard, Edgerton, Wis.
D. H. Hilton, " "
"N. B.—Edgerton is a station village on the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad, seventy miles from Milwaukee, and 110 from Chicago.
"M. Southwick, Chairman.
"Samuel Davison, Clerk.
"Madison, August 23d, 1859."
APPOINTMENTS.
By J. H. Waggoner; G. W. Holt
General Meeting in Ohio.
A general meeting will be held, Providence favoring, at Lovett's Grove, Wood Co., to commence on sixth-day, Oct. 14th, and continue to the 17th. Provision will be made for the accommodation of all who will attend, and all are invited. Let every church be represented in this meeting. Important business will be considered. Those coming by R. R. from the east will stop at Perrysburg. Those from the south on the Dayton road will stop at Pecktown station, four miles west from Bro. Holt's.
We would remind both brethren and sisters that this meeting is not appointed for the purpose of visiting, eating and drinking, but to worship God, and labor in his cause. Come in the spirit of prayer, and endeavor to bring the blessing of the Lord with you.
J. H. WAGGONER.
G. W. HOLT.
Conferences in Iowa.
By M. E. Cornell; M. Hull
PROVIDENCE permitting, we will meet with the churches of eastern Iowa, in conference, as follows :
At Dayton or Richmond, Washington Co. (where the brethren may appoint), commencing Friday Oct. 7th, at 2 o'clock, P. M., and continuing over Sabbath and first-day.
At Mt. Vernon, Lynn Co., commencing Friday Oct. 14th, at 2 o'clock, P. M., and continuing three days.
We desire to see all the brethren and sisters in that part of the state at one or the other of these meetings. It is desired also that Brn. Graham, Brinkerhoef and D. W. Hull should attend with us if possible.
M. E. CORNELL.
M. HULL.
Catlin Conference Announcement
By Frederick Wheeler
Providence permitting I will meet in conference with the church at Catlin, Chemung Co., N. Y., commencing sixth-day, Oct. 14th, at 6 o'clock P. M., and continuing over Sabbath and first-day. It is desired that there should be a general gathering of the brethren and sisters in that vicinity.
F. WHEELER.
Minnesota Conference Announcements
By Wm. S. Ingraham
Providence permitting, there will be a Conference at Deerfield, Steele Co., Minnesota, to commence Oct. 14, 1859, at 2 o'clock P. M., and hold over Sabbath and first-day, and as much longer as thought proper.
Another Conference will be held at Bro. Moses W. Porter's, five miles north of Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota, commencing Oct. 21st, at 2 o'clock P. M., and continuing over Sabbath and first-day.
I hope our friends will come together praying that success may attend our efforts to spread the truth in Minnesota.
WM. S. INGRAHAM.
Information Wanted.
By Editor
ONE Isaac G. Soule has sent us two letters concerning books. The first letter containing no remittance to cover his order, received no particular attention. Some time afterward he sent us five dollars, but by this time the first letter containing the order had been mislaid. We immediately wrote to him inquiring what books we should send for his $5, directing our letter to "Gaines, Genesee Co., Mich.," the place at which his was dated. To this letter, written in April last, we have received no reply. If any brother can inform us where we can reach this person by letter, or, if any one can get word to him to inform us what books he would like, and where we shall send them, the assistance will be thankfully received.
Calls for Labor in Indiana and Michigan
THERE is a call for labor from West Lebanon, Warren Co., Ind. A preacher would find a home at the house of R. Purviance.
G. Dunham writes from Eaton Rapids, Mich., that several in that place are waiting for a visit from some preacher, that they may go forward in the ordinance of baptism.
Business Department.
By Editor
Business Notes
B. Landon : We are out of Litch's Prophetic Expositions. We send you 90 cts. worth of other publications.
W. A. Kennedy wishes his paper discontinued. Will he give us his P. O. address.
Letters.
By Editor
Under this head will be found a full list of those from whom letters are received from week to week. If any do not find their letters thus acknowledged, they may know they have not come to hand.
M. E. Beach, J. W., T. J. Butler, J. Clarke, B. F. Curtis, B. Tuttle P. M., S. W. Rhodes, I. Sanborn, H. W. Lawrence, H. F. Baker, C. L. Palmer, A. S. H., E. Rowley, G. D., C. M. Hemingway, H. S. Lay, C. Woodman, S. Osborne, J. P. Rathbun, D. W. Hull, R. Purviance, Wm. H. Kenedy, E. S. Decker, J. Bates, F. Walter, M. E. Cornell.
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