p. 104 | Review and Herald, Vol. 33, No. 13. (3/23/1869)

Earlier text: THOUGHTS ON THE BOOK OF DANIEL

REPORT FROM BRO. WHITNEY.

By S. B. Whitney

As I have not reported in some time, it is but due to the friends of truth, that I should say a word relative to my whereabouts, and what I am doing.

Since the Conference, I have given two courses of lectures, the first one at Madrid, commencing Nov. 26, where I gave twenty-three discourses, with but little apparent success.

Bro. Rhodes joined me Dec. 25, and the 26th and 27th we attended the Monthly Meeting at Buck's Bridge, and Jan. 2, commenced meetings at Chase's Mills, seven miles from Madrid.

During the first week of the meetings there, my mother-in-law died, and Bro. Taylor being called to attend the funeral; it was thought best that he should remain and assist in the meetings.

We labored amid some discouragements, and against some opposition, but as the result, some fifteen candid persons came out understandingly upon the truth.

We were considerably broken up by storms, and Bro. Rhodes was away some of the time, in consequence of ill health, and duties elsewhere; so that it did not seem to be duty to leave them till March 7.

There were nearly sixty discourses given, several of which were repeated. Several given at our Sabbath meetings were quite interesting. Six subscribed for the REVIEW. There are other persons favorably disposed toward the truth, who we hope will take their stand.

March 9, leaving Bro. Taylor to look after the cause a little longer, I started with Bro. Rhodes to find another place to labor, and the 11th came to this place, and readily obtained a good meeting house, and commenced meetings the 12th, with some prospect that we may find something to do for the Lord and souls.

My lack is greater than I can express, but does not, I trust, yet exceed the sufficiency of the grace of God. Brethren, pray for us.

S. B. WHITNEY.

Philadelphia, Jeff. Co., March 15, 1869.

P. S. My P. O. address is changed to Madrid Springs, St. Law. Co., N. Y.

S. B. W.

Obituary Notices.

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

FELL asleep in Jesus, in Sterling, Macomb Co., Mich., Nov. 15, 1868, of bilious colic, sister Susannah Haff, wife of the late Jacob Haff, aged 75 years. She sought and found the Saviour at an early age, and united with the Baptist church in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., her native place. Eight or nine years ago she received the Advent faith, and embraced the Sabbath, the health and dress reform. She loved the doctrine of the soon coming of the Saviour, and had often expressed a desire to live to witness the glorious scene. But in her last illness, which was very painful, she said, if it was God's will, she would rather sleep in Jesus a little while; “Blessed sleep from which none ever wake to weep.” Elder Lawrence is the only Advent minister in this section of country; and as he was absent at the time, we had no sermon on the occasion. In behalf of the friends. C. L. TAFT.

DIED, in Otsego, Allegan Co., Mich., Feb. 23, of scrofulous consumption, little Hattie, infant daughter of William T., and Anna A. Holladay, aged two months.

Remarks on the occasion by A. H. Hilliard.

I. H. GREEN.

Help Needed at Greenvale

SISTER M. L. BATES writes from Greenvale, Ill.: There are a few families of Sabbath-keepers in this place who are trying to hold on to the truth. We have no preachers to help us; but we meet twice a week to worship the Lord, and feel that he meets with us. Cannot some one come this way and help us? We think there is a good opening here for the truth to be presented.

Testimony of Spiritual Renewal

By L. Haughey

Sr. L. Haughey writes from Green Co., Ohio: I thank God that I had a heart to receive the third angel's message. The Sabbath is pleasant to me, and I am determined, by the grace of God, never to give up. I had the privilege of attending the Ohio Conference, and hearing the straight testimony from Bro. and Sr. White. I have been led seriously to consider my past unfaithfulness to God. I can say that I feel new desires to watch and pray more, and strive to get nearer to God. I know that our Father has promised to help in time of need. He has helped me to overcome much that is sinful in his sight, and hurtful to my health. I am trying to live out the health reform, as fast as I get the light on it. I feel my need of the gold, white raiment, and eyesalve, as never before. The Lord is good to us here in this place. Some are making a start for the kingdom. How thankful we are to the Lord. The Lord does hear and answer prayer.

An Opportunity to Do Good

By E. Macomber

Bro. E. Macomber writes from Ashaway, R. I.: As this feeble effort to exhort my brethren to watchfulness may be read by the scattered flock all through the land, I have thought what a congregation it would be if all were together in one place. Truly it would be joyful to meet thus, to hear their songs and prayers, and exhortations. Says the prophet, “And Thou, O Tower of the flock, the Stronghold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion. The kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.”

Now as God, and the Son, our great High Priest, have been so much interested for fallen man, let us put forth an effort as we may have the means in our hands to do good, and send the truth to all that will receive it, that others, the honest in heart, may share with us in the first dominion promised above. How common with men to desire a change for the better. Here, dear reader, is an opportunity. God’s word will never fail. This change is about to be realized. It is the privilege of all to have a place in the earth made new.

Prayers Requested for Tuscola

By S. A. Howe

BRO. S. A. HOWE writes from Tuscola Co., Mich.: There is a little company here who are trying to keep the commandments of God. They came out under the preaching of Bro. Lawrence this winter. We are surrounded by a proud and popular orthodox church. We ask the prayers of the children of God in our behalf.

Preaching Requested at Cedar Springs

A CORRESPONDENT writes from Cedar Springs, Mich.: Is there not some messenger that can come this way? There are fifteen of us trying to keep the Sabbath, and more that would embrace it, if there could be some preaching. There are anxious inquiries made from those without, to know if we are ever going to have any preaching here.

The Heavenly Father’s Will

An aged brother writes: Our Heavenly father has made his will, and there is a large amount going to his children. The heirs are numerous, but the legacy is large enough for all. They are to have whatever is necessary during their minority, but the rest is in reserve to be delivered when they arrive to a proper condition to receive it. Bless the Lord, O my soul, for what he has done for us.

Encouragement from Maine

SISTER N. J. LUCAS writes from Maine: I have recently read “Life Incidents” by Bro. White. Surely God was in the Advent movement, and is still leading his faithful servants. Let us be of good cheer. The finishing work is being done in the heavenly sanctuary. We shall soon be where no tears will ever dim the eye, where there will be no death-bed scenes, no parting with loved ones, but all will be joy and peace. By an eye of faith I can see the pearly gates of the New Jerusalem, blessed city of my God. I long to be there and sing praises to my dear Redeemer.

BRO. T. F. EVANS Writes from Mercer Co., Ohio:

By T. F. Evans

For the first time, I essay to write a few lines, thinking there may be some situated like myself in unfavorable circumstances for advancement in spiritual growth, who may be encouraged as I have been by hearing from others who are struggling alone in the great battle for eternal life and for a home in the everlasting kingdom.

Let us faithfully discharge our duties to God and our fellows, and though we be surrounded by the allurements of the world which are calculated to wean us from the love of heavenly things; and though we may have no earthly friend to whom we can unburden our hearts, and from whom we may receive sympathy, yet we have in Jesus a friend that sticketh closer than a brother, to whom we may go for assistance. He is ever willing to hear us; and if we come in the simplicity of childlike faith he is as ready to raise us above the trials of this world, as he was to lift Peter above the waves when he stretched forth his arms to him for help. And he that is for us is more than they that be against us. Only let us draw nigh unto him.

A Call for a Messenger

By M. W. NEAL

Bro. M. W. NEAL writes from Clark Co., Iowa: Some have moved into this place, others have come out upon the truth by the reading of our publications, so that we now have interesting Sabbath meetings. Yesterday, Sabbath, notwithstanding the hand of affliction kept my wife, mother, and sister, away from the place of worship, yet thirteen took part in the meeting; and judging from the tearful eyes, others present felt much interested; and still there are others who are investigating. Yesterday we took an expression of those assembled in meeting, to know how many thought that a messenger might do much good here though he could stay but a short time, and we had a unanimous vote. Four expressed their wish to be baptized as soon as a messenger could come to administer the ordinance. I would say to the honor of those who have come out upon the truth by the reading of our publications, that they are no tobacco nor pork veterans; but are health reformers, and were such, before they read our publications.

Cannot Bro. Cornell, or Bro. Butler, one or both, come this way soon? If they can come by way of railroad they will stop at Woodburn Station, and call on John I. Morrison, and he will convey them with a team to my house at any time.

Blessed Are They That Mourn

Blessed are they that mourn.

Appointments.

By Charles Jones; C. W. Olds

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

THE NEXT MONTHLY Meeting for Allegan Co., Mich. will be held in the village of Allegan, Sabbath, April 3. We hope there will be a general attendance. CHARLES JONES.

THE NEXT MONTHLY Meeting of the Oakland, Johnstown, and Little Prairie churches, will be held at Little Prairie, April 3 and 4, 1869. Come brethren in the spirit of the last message. We would be glad to have any of our messengers meet with us at this meeting. C. W. OLDS.

How to read the “Pasters.”

By John Harvey Waggoner

THERE are many who do not understand the figures on the pasters on their papers. A word may help them: Look on the first page of the REVIEW, or at the top of all the pages. The paper for March 9, 1869, is “Vol. xxxiii,” “No. 11.” This would be represented on your paster thus—33-11.

If you find on your paper your name and No.—thus: R. Roe, 33-1, you will know that you have paid up to the beginning of this volume; of course you are eleven Nos. behind. If the figures are 33-15, you have paid for three more numbers, and of course it is time to send again. The paper now before me says 35-1, showing that its owner has paid for the current volume and the next also. Every one's figures on the paster ought to be higher than the numbers on the paper. Look at them now!

J. H. Waggoner.

The Only Day.

By Jefferson Bartlett

“Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.” Ex. xx, 8.

1. The seventh day is the only day God rested upon. Gen. ii, 2.

2. It is the only day that God ever sanctified and blessed, as a weekly rest day.

3. It is the only day that is called the Sabbath in all the Bible. Ex. xvi, 23.

4. It is the only weekly Sabbath that God ever commanded man to keep holy. Ex. xx, 8–11.

5. It is the only weekly Sabbath in which God said man shall do no work. Ex. xx, 10.

6. It is the only Sabbath for the keeping of which man is promised a blessing.

7. It is the only day that is ever called the Lord’s day; because Jesus says he is the Lord of the Sabbath. Rev. i, 10; Mark ii, 28.

8. It is the only day Christ ever honored as the Sabbath. Luke iv, 16, 31.

9. It is the only day that the disciples ever rested upon according to the commandment. Luke xxiii, 56.

10. It was the day of prayer in the apostolic times. Acts xvi, 13.

11. It was Paul’s custom to honor the Sabbath; for he remained at Corinth eighteen months, preaching on the Sabbath. Acts xviii, 1, 11.

12. It is the only day that the Gentiles ever kept as the Sabbath during the apostolic age. Acts xiii, 42, 44.

13. It is the only day enjoined in the decalogue; and as Methodists, Baptists, Congregationalists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Lutherans, and all the so-called orthodox, say that the law of the ten commandments is immutable and eternal, they of necessity must acknowledge that the seventh day is the Sabbath and should be kept.

On the other hand,

1. There is not a text in the Bible, that says Sunday is a Sabbath, the Lord’s day, or a holy day in any respect.

2. There is not a divine command for its observance in all revelation.

3. God never said, Thou shalt not work on Sunday.

4. Sunday is no more holy than any other week day.

5. Its only sanctity came from the church of Rome.

6. They who keep it obey only a human tradition.

7. No Sunday law was known earlier than A. D. 321.

8. Which is the safest, and most according to the divine word, to keep Sunday according to tradition, or the Sabbath according to the commandment of God?

JEFFERSON BARTLETT.

Harrison Co., Iowa.

To Correspondents.

E. J. CONNET: The expression, “It repented the Lord that he had made man,” simply denotes the painful consciousness that the result does not correspond with the design. God designed that man should be good, and the world happy, but man perverted his way, and brought about exactly the reverse; he was wholly evil, and the earth was filled with violence. Hence God altered his conduct toward man, according to Jer. xviii, 7-10; and instead of crowning them with blessings as he designed, in case of their obedience, he doomed them to destruction.

E. W. BLIVEN: While flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom, flesh and bones may.

J. HACKETT: Our views of 1 Cor. xiv, 34, 35, are set forth in the leading editorial of REVIEW VOL. xxviii, No. 4. In regard to the eating of meat, can any text of Scripture be construed to favor the eating of diseased meat? This is the kind with which we have principally now to deal. The meat question rests chiefly on physiological grounds, and, incidentally, through this, on scriptural grounds.

A Thought for the Skeptic.

By John Nevins Andrews

How wonderfully the truth of God is embodied in the Bible. It is “here a little, and there a little.” Isa. xxviii, 10. One thing worthy of notice resulting from this “sowing of light,” is that we can hardly read any portion of the Bible in which there is not some instruction just adapted to our own cases. The Author of our existence is the Author of the Bible; for there is no chord in the human heart which the Bible does not touch. The Scriptures make us wise unto salvation if we read them with an obedient spirit. If you are troubled with skepticism, read the Bible. There can be nothing so well calculated to cure that great evil as reverent, thoughtful perusal of its words of heavenly wisdom. J. N. A.

Report from California.

By John Norton Loughborough

We have been in this place, Santa Rosa Creek, since the last day of January, 16 days. Although we have had some violent storms in the time, we have succeeded in holding twenty-one meetings, which have been well attended. Our meetings are in a district school-house, which is well filled with attentive hearers. A deep interest is manifested in the word spoken, and we are expecting some will take their stand to obey the truth. Some $15.00 worth of books are being read with earnestness, and many are deeply convicted that this work is of God.

There are other places near by where we have been urgently requested to hold meetings, as soon as we are through at the Blakely school-house. Thus the way is opening for labor. We desire wisdom from the Lord, to so occupy these fields of labor, to so speak the truth that God may be honored, and be pleased to bless the effort to the good of souls. Bro. Bourdeau has taken a part in the meetings since the first one. We are coming up to the decisive point in our discourses. May many yield to obey the Lord. More soon.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH. Feb. 16, 1869.

Labors in N. Y.

By E. B. Saunders

I HAVE been laboring in Cattaraugus Co., commencing Jan. 7th and remaining six weeks. The most of the time was spent near Eddyville. The dominant sect in the place is the Spiritualists, who opposed through their trance speakers, ridiculing and blaspheming the Bible and its teachings. Yet many confessed that we have the truth, and some eleven or twelve have decided to keep the Sabbath, and obey God. I shall visit them again soon. I have felt much of the blessing of God in this work, and earnestly desire to do his will, and consecrate my all to him.

I sold and gave away nearly $20 worth of books and tracts, and much of our success in this work may be attributed to the careful circulation of tracts containing truth carefully digested, and pointedly expressed. E. B. SAUNDERS.

Business Department.

Not Slothful in Business. Rom. xii, 11.

Business Notes.

WHO IS IT? We have just received a letter from St. Charles, no State given nor name signed, enclosing $6.00 for Review, Hymn Book, and Benevolent Fund. Also one from Hamilton, Mo., enclosing $1.12 for books and lithograph of the sufferings of Christ. No name given.

RECEIPTS.

For Review and Herald.

Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD TO which the money received pays,—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Pastors. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged immediate notice of the omission should then be given.

$1.00 each. Mrs Raymond 35-1, C W Coleman 35-1, E Briggs 35-1, A Becker 35-12, M R Rich 34-1, J R Rich 34-1, J W Marsh 34-1, M J Weider 35-13, A F Baxter 34-12, A S Thayer 35-12, Mrs E Bullis 34-1, A D Carter 35-12, G A Thomas 34-4, S Myers 35-1, L Kellogg 34-1, W G Allen 34-1, Mrs C O Wayland 35-13, C Z June 34-9, E Cobb 34-1, S Sumner 35-10, L A Rima 35-13, D Kellogg 34-1.

$2.00 each. S Simons 34-1, S D Hall 35-1, J P Munsell 35-10, H C McDearmon 35-1, A W Shepherd 35-12, John Low 35-12, A Coryell 35-1, J M St John 33-14, G Lowrie 35-17, J T June 35-4, L Winston 35-14, J Webber 35-12, N E Preston 35-11, C D Sawyer 33-1, A Fenner 35-1, D Seevey 35-1, G W Barker 35-14, Jesse Tenney 36-1, J Byington 35-1, J F Brodlinger 35-4, A H Orton 35-11, Geo Brown 35-4, J W Wolfe 34-21, A Seymour 35-1, J B Gee 35-21, Mrs A M Eagleton 35-20, H Lindsay 35-1, T Crouch 35-6, A J Marsh 34-1, Matilda Fox 35-6, Eber Metcalf 34-19.

Miscellaneous. Mrs C Bryant $1.65 35-17, E L Smith 3.00 36-1, M McConnell 4.00 35-10, H A Olin 5.00 35-13, Caroline Baker 4.00 36-1, S Christianson 50c 34-1, D Chamberlain 3.00 34-1, J S Vickery 3.00 34-14, R A Thomas 50c 34-13, D Boardman 5.00 35-18.

General Conference Missionary Fund.

M C M Andrews $7.00.

Books Sent by Mail.

L A Bramhall 35c, A W Smith $1.25, Julia A Griggs 25c, Phebe A Smith 25c, O L Taft 25c, O F Brockway 25c, Mrs C Bryant 35c, I D Van Horn 8.15, Wm B Prentiss 37c, John Coy 50c, S A Howe 1.38, H C Blanchard 25c, E Briggs 25c, S D Smith 25c, Maggie Wilkinson 1.00, H F Lashier 25c, D K Mitchell 73c, J T Mitchell 47c, A Cowey 1.00, A C Hudson 25c, H A St John 50c, Mrs L Jones 50c, A L Burroughs 25c, L Smith 25c, S J Hersum 25c, J Young 30c, R K McClure 25c, C Weed 50c, L F Martin 25c, L Royce 1.00, E M H Bullis 1.00, S Myers 50c, Maggie Wilkinson 25c, H A Fenner 75c, A D Carter 25c, M A Hayward 25c, E Magee 25c, J Bartlett 25c, W Harris 2.75, J Kemp 50c, M Wilcox 25c, Mrs D Kellogg 25c, D Richmond 75c, C Baker 75c, Jesse Tenney 1.00, J M Wilkinson 1.00, H L Richmond 25c, Rachel Cole 1.62, H H Weld 25c, J H Rogers 1.05, E Engles 1.00, J W Wolfe 25c, Fanny Palmer 50c, H C Miller 75c, H Howe 30c, I Sanborn 1.44, J Atkinson 3.56, S Pierce 1.00, T Bryant 50c, L J Baker 50c, D Boardman 25c, E Metcalf 2.00.

Books Sent by Express.

J W Marsh, Pontiac, Ill., $4.13.

Michigan Conference Fund.

Church in Newton $26.50.

Receipts for Benevolent Fund.

M C M Andrews $10.00, G H Bowen 4.00, A Bowen 1.00, H G Bowen 4.00, L Bowen 1.00.

For California Mission.

M C M Andrews $5.00.

On Shares in the H. R. Institute.

M C M Andrews $25.00.

The Christian Philanthropic Association

THE CHRISTIAN PHILANTHROPIC ASSOCIATION.—This Society has just been formed in Battle Creek, comprising the greater part of the church. Its objects are set forth in the Constitution, published on page 101. The work of this Association is to be performed mainly by the young brethren and sisters, who are appointed as committees from week to week to visit those in need of help. Of its plan of operations and practical working we shall speak more fully hereafter.

Increase of Crime.

A secular paper speaks in the following strong terms upon this subject:

We need not go far to find indubitable proof of the fact that crime, in all its hideous varieties, is extensively and alarmingly prevalent. It is remarkable that the violations of law, both human and divine, have of late years assumed the most horrid forms. And it may be doubted whether the iniquities of Sodom and Gomorrah would bear a comparison with those of this country in these latter days.

Address for Correspondence

By Ellet Joseph Waggoner

All persons writing to me will please direct to Battle Creek, Mich. I give this direction because I cannot tell where I may be for some weeks to come, and as I am constantly in correspondence with the Office, I can have letters forwarded most readily from that place.

J. H. WAGGONER. March 15, 1869.