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Review and Herald, Vol. 29, No. 7.

The Sermon
Earlier text: Meetings at Hartland, Me

Preparing for the Saviour’s Coming

By Walter I. Ernst

From Bro. Ernst.

BRO. SMITH: I am still trying by the grace of God to be an overcomer. I love the Saviour because he first loved me, and gave himself a ransom for me. My prayer is, that his love may be shed abroad in my heart to such an extent that I may be able to bring body and mind into subjection, and withstand all the darts of the enemy. I love present truth. It grows more precious to me every day. It helps me to bear up under the trials and difficulties arising from our fallen natures.
I love to dwell on the thought of the soon coming of the Saviour. May I, with all the people of God, be prepared for that day. Jesus, the insulted, despised, and slain Lamb of God, is soon coming. What a thought! Yes, he is soon coming “without sin unto salvation” unto those that watch and pray, keep the commandments, abide in his love, and long for his appearing. How the thought cheers my drooping spirits, and encourages me to go on. Soon we shall reap if we faint not. Yes, soon we shall receive an inheritance incorruptible, and that fadeth not away. If faithful unto the grace already given, we shall soon have met the last enemy, fought the last battle, and be able to sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, and enter the gates of the New Jerusalem. Let us lay hold on the promises of God, and stand steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, that the fruits may be unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
In hope of truth.                                 WALTER I. ERNST.

A Pious Wish

A PIOUS WISH.—When the flail of affliction is upon me, let me not be the chaff that flies in thy face, but let me be the corn that lies at thy feet.—Henry.

Safety in Duty

By Newton

SAFETY IN DUTY.—If we are in the path of duty, and if our help and our hope are in the name of the Lord, we may confidently expect that he will uphold us, however faint and enfeebled we may seem to be to ourselves and others.—Newton.

Obituary Notices.

By John Nevins Andrews

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. Rev. xiv, 13.
DIED, at his residence in Scottsville, Monroe Co., N. Y., Dec. 21st, 1866, William Peabody, aged 75 years, 9 months and 20 days.
His death was the result of lingering consumption, under which he had suffered for several years. He was confined to his house but a few days, and suffered little pain, except for a few hours shortly before his death. He fell asleep quietly and without pain. He leaves a wife and a large family to mourn their loss. He will also be mourned by many brethren in this State who knew his worth as a man and a Christian.
Father Peabody possessed great energy of character, and strict uprightness in his business transactions. He was a prudent and successful business man. By his own exertions he accumulated a large property; and, while he was careful to make due provision for those dear to him, he was also ever ready to relieve those in distress, and to aid in the advancement of the cause of God.
He was for many years a professor of religion, and it is believed that he labored diligently to secure a part in the heavenly kingdom. When the Advent faith began to be preached in this region, he was one of the first to embrace it, and for nearly a quarter of a century he has been publicly identified with this despised but glorious doctrine. He observed the Bible Sabbath for the last thirteen years of his life. During this period it has been my lot to be quite intimately acquainted with him, and I bear cheerful testimony to his piety and moral worth. He valued the public preaching of the word, and hardly less did he delight in the privileges of social worship. His memory of the Scriptures was certainly remarkable.
For some time before his death he was much interested in the Health Reform, and he bore a decided testimony to the benefit which he derived from living in accordance with its principles. He had an earnest desire that others should be benefited by those truths which he loved; and in his death made liberal provision to aid the Publishing Association and the Health Institute. His last testimony in behalf of the religion of Christ, which he bore in this city about two weeks before his death, was weighty and impressive. He rests from his labors, and, as we trust, sleeps in Jesus. May his wife and children meet him in the kingdom of God. J. N. ANDREWS.

Publication Department.

By Editor

Buy the truth, and sell it not. Prov. xxiii, 23.

The Publishing Association.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association was incorporated in Battle Creek, Mich., May 3, 1861. Its object is to issue “periodicals, books, tracts, documents, and other publications, calculated to impart instruction on Bible truth, especially the fulfillment of prophecy, the commandments of God, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.” Its capital stock is raised by shares at $10 each; and every shareholder is entitled to one vote in all the deliberations of the Association, for every share that he or she may hold. All lovers of truth, who “keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus,” are still invited to take shares in the Association, and have a voice in all its deliberations.

The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald

Is a twelve-page religious family paper, issued weekly by the S. D. A. Publishing Association, and devoted to an earnest investigation of all Bible questions. It is designed to be an exponent of momentous and solemn truths pertaining to the present time, some of which are set forth by no other periodical in the land. The fulfillment of prophecy, the second personal advent of the Saviour as an event now near at hand, immortality through Christ alone, a change of heart through the operation of the Holy Spirit, the observance of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, the divinity and mediatorial work of Christ, and the development of a holy character by obedience to the perfect and holy law of God, as embodied in the decalogue, are among its special themes. And while it will endeavor to present impartially both sides of all important questions, it has a definite theory to teach, and hence will not devote its space to an indiscriminate and aimless mass of conflicting sentiments and views.
Regular price, $2.50 per year, or $1.25 for a volume of 26 numbers. On trial for six months $1.00. No subscriptions taken for less than six months. To the worthy poor, free, by their reporting themselves and requesting its continuance, once in six months. The friends of the Review are invited to earnest and unceasing efforts to extend its circulation.

The Youth’s Instructor

Is a monthly sheet, published as above, and designed to be to the youth and children what the Review and Herald is to those of riper years. You who wish to see your children instructed in the great truths which so interest you, will here find a sheet in which these things are set forth in a plain and interesting manner, free from the popular fables and errors of the age. It should not only visit regularly every youth and child who professes to be a follower of Jesus, but should be taken and read in every Sabbath-keeping family. Don’t forget the children. See that they have the Instructor. Terms, 25 cts. per year in advance.

The Health Reformer.

This is the title of a monthly health journal, “devoted to an exposition of the laws of our being, and the application of those laws in the preservation of health and the treatment of disease.” It is an earnest advocate of the true philosophy of life, the only rational method of treating disease, and the best means of preserving health. Practical instructions will be given from month to month relative to water, air, light, food, sleep, rest, recreation, &c. “Health, its recovery and preservation, is a subject of world-wide interest, whatever may be a person’s tenets in other respects; and to this the Reformer will be exclusively devoted.” Edited by H. S. Lay, M. D., Managing Physician of the Western Health Reform Institute. Terms $1.00 in advance for a volume of twelve numbers. Address Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich.

The Sabbath Question

Is becoming a theme of wide-spread and absorbing interest. To those who wish to give the subject a thorough investigation, we recommend the History of the Sabbath. As a work setting forth a connected Bible view of the Sabbath question, its history since the Christian era, and the different steps by which the human institution of the first day of the week has usurped the place of the Bible institution of the seventh day, it is unsurpassed by any publication extant. Between two and three hundred quotations from history are given, to each of which is appended a full reference to the authority from which it is taken. It is replete with facts and arguments which challenge denial or refutation. Other works on this subject, from the penny tract to the largest size pamphlet, will be found noticed in our book list. There is no other Bible subject upon which a more extensive misunderstanding exists, than upon the Sabbath question. Circulate the books, and spread abroad the light on this subject.

The Second Advent.

The works upon this important subject to which we would call especial attention, are, The Prophecy of Daniel, The Sanctuary and 2300 Days, and The Three Messages of Rev. xiv. The first gives an exposition of the plain and thrilling prophecies of Daniel ii, vii, and viii, showing from the course of empire that the God of Heaven is about to set up his kingdom. The Sanctuary question is the great central subject of the plan of salvation, and yet there are but few, comparatively, who have any acquaintance with it. It gives a new interest to a great part of the Bible, leads to an intelligent view of the position and work of Christ as our great High Priest in Heaven, completely explains the past Advent movement, and shows clearly our position in prophecy and the world’s history. The three messages bring to view present duty, and future peril. All should read these books, and ponder well their teaching.

Our Book List.

1. THE HISTORY OF THE SABBATH, and First Day of the Week, showing the Bible Record of the Sabbath, and the manner in which it has been supplanted by the Heathen Festival of the Sun. pp. 342. Cloth, 50c., weight, 12 oz. Paper, 50c., weight, 10 oz.
2. FUTURE PUNISHMENT, by H. H. Dobney, a Baptist Minister of England. An elaborate argument on the destiny of the wicked; with an Appendix containing “The State of the Dead,” by J. H. Milton. Cloth, 75c., 16 oz.
3. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. I; or, the Great Controversy between the forces of Christ and Satan, as shown in Vision. pp. 219. Cloth, 50c., 8 oz.
4. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. II; or the Experiences and Views of E. G. White with incidents that have occurred in connection with the Third Angel’s Message. pp. 300. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz. Volumes I & II bound in one book, $1.00, 12 oz.
5. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. III; or, Facts of Faith in connection with the history of holy Men of Old, as shown in Vision. pp. 304. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz.
6. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. IV; or Facts of Faith continued, and Testimonies for the Church. pp. 220. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz.
7. SABBATH READINGS; or, Moral and Religious Stories for the Young, from which the popular errors of the age are carefully excluded. pp. 400. In one volume, cloth, 60c., 8 oz. In five pamphlets, 50c., 8 oz. In twenty-five tracts, 40c., 8 oz.
8. HOW TO LIVE, treating on Disease and its Causes, and all subjects connected with healthful living. An important work. pp. 400. Cloth $1.00, 12 oz. In pamphlet form, 75c., 10 oz.
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10. THE BIBLE FROM HEAVEN; or, a Dissertation on the Evidences of Christianity. 30c., 5 oz.
11. BOTH SIDES: A series of articles from T. M. Preble, on the Sabbath and Law, Reviewed. 20c., 4 oz.
12. SANCTIFICATION, or Living Holiness. Many common mistakes on this important subject, corrected. One of the best works ever published on this subject. 15c., 4 oz.
13. THE THREE MESSAGES of Rev. xiv, especially the Third Angel’s Message, and Two-horned Beast. 15c., 4 oz.
14. THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL; or, Immortality the Gift of God, and the State of Man in Death. 15c., 4 oz.
15. WHICH? MORTAL, OR IMMORTAL? or, An Inquiry into the Present Constitution and Future Condition of Man. Third Edition. 15c., 4 oz.
16. MODERN SPIRITUALISM: Its Nature and Tendency. The Heresy condemned from the mouths of its own advocates. Third edition, revised and enlarged. 20c., 5 oz.
17. THE KINGDOM OF GOD: The Time and Manner of Its Establishment. A Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come. 15c., 4 oz.
18. MIRACULOUS POWERS. The Scripture testimony on the Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts, illustrated by Narratives of Incidents that have transpired all through the Gospel Dispensation. 15c., 4 oz.
19. APPEAL TO MOTHERS, on the Great Cause of the physical, mental, and moral ruin of many of the Children of our time. 10c., 2 oz.
20. REVIEW OF SEYMOUR. His fifty “Unanswerable Questions” on the Sabbath Question, Answered. 10c., 3 oz.
21. THE PROPHECY OF DANIEL. An Exposition of the Prophecy of the Four Kingdoms, the Sanctuary and the 2300 Days, Dan. ii, vii, & viii. 10c., 3 oz.
22. THE SAINTS’ INHERITANCE, shown to be the kingdom under the whole heaven, in the Earth made New. 10c., 3 oz.
23. SIGNS OF THE TIMES, in the Moral, Physical, and Political Worlds, showing that the Coming of Christ is at the Door. 10c., 3 oz.
24. THE LAW OF GOD, its Observance from Creation, its Immutability and Perpetuity, proved from the testimony of the Old and New Testaments. 10c., 3 oz.
25. VINDICATION OF THE TRUE SABBATH, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church to Hayti; with a Narrative of the Author’s Personal Experience, of thrilling interest. 10c., 3 oz.
26. REVIEW OF SPRINGER, on the Sabbath and Law. 10c., 3 oz.
27. BAPTISM, Its Nature, Subjects, & Design. 10c., 3 oz.
28. THE COMMANDMENT to Restore and Build Jerusalem. A conclusive argument that it is to be dated from the 7th year of Artaxerxes, B. C. 457. Just the book for these days of wild conjecture on the prophetic periods. 10c., 2 oz.
29. THE SEVEN TRUMPETS: An Exposition of Revelation viii and ix. A New Edition, thoroughly revised and enlarged. 10c., 2 oz.
30. KEY TO THE CHART. An Explanation of all the symbols illustrated upon the Prophetic Chart. 10c., 2 oz.
31. THE SANCTUARY, and 2300 Days of Daniel viii. 14; its Cleansing and the time of its accomplishment. 10c., 2 oz.
32. THE CELESTIAL RAILROAD, a most happy exposure of the inconsistencies of popular religion. A new edition revised, and adapted to the present time. 4c., 1 oz.
33. THE SABBATH OF THE LORD: A Discourse by J. M. Aldrich. 5c., 2 oz.
34. THE END OF THE WICKED. 5c., 1 oz.
35. MATTHEW XXIV: A Brief Exposition of the Chapter, showing that Christ is at the Door. 5c., 2 oz.
36. MARK OF THE BEAST, and Seal of the Living God, showing how we may avoid the one, and secure the other. 5c., 1 oz.
37. THE SABBATIC INSTITUTION, and Two Laws; showing when the Sabbath was instituted, and the plain distinction between the Moral and Ceremonial Laws. 5c., 1 oz.
38. BIBLE STUDENTS’ ASSISTANT: A compend of Scripture References on Important Subjects. 5c., 1 oz.
39. AN APPEAL for the Restoration of the Sabbath: An Address from the Seventh-day to the First-day Baptists. 5c., 1 oz.
40. REVIEW OF FILLIO, on the Sabbath Question. 5c., 1 oz.
41. MILTON on the State of the Dead. 5c., 1 oz.
42. EXPERIENCE OF F. G. BROWN on Second Advent. 5c., 1 oz.
43. SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE, An Address, &c. 5c., 1 oz.
44. THE SECOND ADVENT: Sixteen Short Answers to Sixteen Common Objections. 4c., 1 oz.

Tracts in Other Languages.

45. THE SABBATH, Its Nature and Obligation, in German. 10c., 2 oz. The Sabbath, in Holland. 5c., 1 oz. In French. 5c., 1 oz.
46. AN EXPOSITION of Dan. ii and vii, in French. 5c., 1 oz.

One-cent Tracts.

47. THE SEVEN SEALS: An Exposition of Rev. vi.
48. THE TWO LAWS. The Distinction shown between them.
49. SUNDAY-KEEPING. The reasons for it examined and refuted.
50. PERSONALITY OF GOD. A popular error disproved.
51. THE LAW OF GOD, the Ten Commandments by John Wesley.
52. APPEAL TO Men of Reason on Immortality.
53. THOUGHTS for the Candid on the Nature of Man.
54. STATE OF THE DEAD, Brief Thoughts. Author unknown.
55. TIME LOST; or Old and New Style Explained.

Two-cent Tracts.

56. THE SABBATH: The time of its Institution.
57. THE SABBATH: A stirring Argument by Elihu.
58. INFIDELITY and Spiritualism, shown to be of like character.
59. WAR and the Sealing, an Exposition of Rev. vii.
60. WHO CHANGED the Sabbath? Roman Catholic Testimony.
61. PREACH THE WORD: An Argument for the Sabbath.
62. DEATH AND BURIAL; or, Scriptural Baptism.
63. MUCH IN LITTLE: A Collection of Choice Extracts.
64. TRUTH.
65. POSITIVE INSTITUTIONS; their Nature and Claims.

Three-cent Tracts.

66. THE LAW OF GOD, By H. H. DOBNEY, England.
67. MILTON, on the State of the Dead.
68. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES. Same as B. S. Assistant without cover.
69. MARK of the Beast, and Seal of the Living God.
70. SPIRITUAL GIFTS: An Argument to show that the Gifts set in the Church, 1 Cor. xii, Eph. iv, &c., were to continue to the end of time.
71. THE WICKED DEAD: A thorough and Scriptural Exposition of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.

Charts.

72. THE LAW OF GOD on a Chart of a size to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00.
73. THE PROPHECIES OF DANIEL AND JOHN, illustrated upon a Chart, to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00. The two Charts with Key, $4.00. The two printed on cloth, with Key, $3.00. The two on cloth without rollers, by mail, postpaid, $2.75.
74. SMALL CHART. A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John, on paper 20 by 25 inches. Price 15c. by mail, postpaid.

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Address.

All communications in reference to the Publishing Association, the Review, Instructor, and any of the foregoing books, should be addressed to Eld. James White, Battle Creek, Mich. All business pertaining to the Western Health Reform Institute, or Health Reformer, should be addressed to Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich.

Our Paper.

By Ellet Joseph Waggoner

I CANNOT withhold an expression of gratification at the appearance of the enlarged Review. The introduction of a News Department must be of increasing interest and importance in the present and prospective state of the world, and its relation to our faith on the fulfillment of prophecy. But with a mechanic's view I could not help exclaiming, “What an increase of labor and expense, with an increase of only one-fourth in price.” Well, I am glad that all seem well pleased with its appearance and matter. The “Mothers Prayer,” in No. 3, I consider a gem. Success to the important work.
I have for some time thought, while the church are invited to pray the Lord of the harvest to raise up laborers, and consecration is urged upon all, it would be well to pray that some more of the printing talent of the country may be sanctified to the cause of present truth. Why should the burden, and toil, and responsibility of this department fall upon so few? I had serious thoughts on this subject last fall, when I heard of the failing of Bro. Amadon's health by over-labor and business care. Did any other printers think of it?
J. H. WAGGONER.

Appointments.

By Stephen Pierce; D. T. Bourdeau; R. F. Andrews; A. C. Bourdeau; Dudley Marvin Canright; James White

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
QUARTERLY Meetings in Minn. as follows: Pleasant Grove,                             Feb.    9 and 10. Greenwood Prairie,                             “     16    “ 17. Oronoco,                                        “     23    “ 24. Cherry Grove,                             March     2    “ 3. Deerfield,                                      “      9    “ 10. Bass Lake,                                      “     16    “ 17. Brush Creek,                                    “     23    “ 24. Providence permitting, I will endeavor to attend the above appointments. STEPHEN PIERCE, For Committee.
THE Lord willing, I shall hold meetings in this state as follows: Marion,                                       Feb.    9 and 10. Palestine,                                      “     16    “ 17. Knoxville,                                      “     23    “ 24. Osceola,                                     March     2    “ 3. and longer, if the cause demands it. As I return from the southern part of the State, I shall mould my labors by the wants of the cause, and notify the churches of my plans by letters, and shall be happy to hear from the churches at different points. Will not the brethren at Osceola, who belong to the Sandyville church, make an application to that church for letters of commendation, that we may not be hindered in case it should be duty to organize. Of course if an organization should not be effected, those who get letters of commendation, would still belong to the Sandyville church. D. T. BOURDEAU.
THE Lord willing, the next Quarterly Meeting for the brethren at Sand Prairie, Tafton, Kickapoo, and Brodtville, will be held at Sand Prairie, Wis., Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 2 and 3. For Monroe and McConnell's Grove, at Monroe, Wis., Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 9 and 10. For Crane's Grove, Rockton and Avon, Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 16 and 17, where Bro. Sanborn may appoint. (Will Bro. S. please give notice of the place of meeting through the Review).
For Clyde and Elkhorn Grove, at Clyde, Ill., Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 23 and 24. All the above meetings to commence Sabbath evening at 6½ o'clock. Prayer-meeting Sabbath morning at 9 o'clock. Come to the above meetings, dear brethren and sisters, praying that the Lord may meet with us, and calculating to do your duty. Bro. Sanborn is expected at the Clyde meeting. R. F. ANDREWS.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will attend the Quarterly Meeting at West Enosburgh, Vt., Sabbath and first-day, Jan. 19 and 20, 1867, and will hold meetings in Vermont and Canada, as follows: Sutton, C. E., at the residence of Bro. C. Smith, Jan. 26 and 27. Compton, at Bro. J. Hoel's, Feb. 2 and 3. Irasburgh, Vt., Feb. 9, 10. Sutton, Vt., Feb. 16. North Troy, at the house of Bro. Stanhope, Wednesday evening, Feb. 20. East Richford, Feb. 23 and 24. Berkshire, Wednesday evening, Feb. 27. Brethren and sisters, come to these meetings prepared to work for the Lord. A. C. BOURDEAU.
PROVIDENCE permitting, the next Monthly Meeting of the churches at Hartland, Canaan, Torridgewock, &c., will be held at Cornville, Me., Feb. 9 and 10, 1867. All who can, we expect to attend. D. M. CANRIGHT.
THE next Monthly Meeting of the churches in Tuscola county, will be held at Vassar on the first Sabbath in February, 1867. J. H. W.

To Correspondents.

By Editor

The following appropriate advice to correspondents is too good to be confined to the circulation of any one paper. We clip it from the Earnest Christian, adapt it to the Review, and earnestly recommend that it be acted upon by all who contribute to our columns:
“Before you write for the Review, get your soul baptized. In a battle, it is not the mere weight of a ball, but the rapidity of its motion, that does the execution; so, in the war of the Lord, it is not simply the truth uttered, but the unction, the hidden power attending it that makes it mighty for good. We do not want mere literary productions of a religious character, however polished, for our columns; we want articles full of holy fire. Unless you have it in you, no amount of forcing will bring it out. Give us the pith, the point, the power, and we can easily make such literary corrections as are needed.”

JAMES WHITE

By James White

Testimony to the Church, No. 11.

THIS work will be ready in a few days. Address Eld. James White, Battle Creek, Mich. We print 2,000 copies which are free to all on the receipt of postage. Those who choose to pay, can send ten cents a copy and postage, which is two cents a single copy, or by the quantity two cents for four ounces. And those who choose can send more than the above price to enable us to offer this Testimony without requiring a price.
“SUBJECTS.—The Reformed Dress, as modest, convenient and healthful, for women; harmonizing all that the writer has before written relative to its length.—My position on Hoops the same as I have stated in all my Testimonies.—Address to Ministers, and to people.”
Testimony No. 12, may be expected soon; but the matter for No. 11, is regarded of such importance at this time that it is thought not best to wait till the matter now designed for No. 12 can be prepared.
Every brother and sister interested in the interests of the cause should have a copy at once.

JAMES WHITE

Note from the Secretary.

By J. M. A.

BRO. SMITH: While enjoying a short “leave of absence” from the Office, I have not been unmindful of the good work in progress at Battle Creek, nor forgetful of my co-laborers there.
Our paper, the Review, I hail as a very welcome messenger. It seems each week like a bundle of letters from home. And I trust it makes glad the hearts of all its subscribers, and sincerely hope that ere long it will find a welcome to the homes and hearts of many more.
Let every brother and sister do their whole duty in trying to extend the circulation of the Review, and I have no doubt the result will be glorious. Try it. All are invited to take one or more of the premiums offered in Nos. 3 and 5. Who will be the first to send us the fifty new subscribers, and take the complete set of bound Reviews? We want the three thousand new subscribers made up soon.
J. M. A.
Somerset, N. Y.

Meeting in Stowe, Vt.

By A. S. HUTCHINS.

LAST Sabbath we enjoyed a most refreshing season with the brethren and sisters in Stowe. As we spoke to them on the Health Reform, candidly and carefully giving the reasons why we believe God is calling out his people on the principles of reform, and the great blessings which will attend walking in the light, the Holy Spirit seemed to carry conviction to every heart, that this is a portion of present truth.
Every one gave a sweet testimony, expressive of their strong conviction that the time has fully come for every one of us to earnestly feel after, and lay hold of, the great pillars of truth on the question of Health Reform.
There is a “balm in Gilead.” Spiritually we may be healed, if we will heed the counsel of the faithful and true Witness. Rev. iii, 18–21. Physically we shall be healed, by complying with the laws of health.
The Author of our being demands of us that we should eat and drink, labor and rest, and, in short, “do all” to his glory. 1 Cor. x, 31; Luke xxi, 34.
A. S. HUTCHINS.
Sutton, Vt., Jan. 3, 1867.
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