Dear Bro. White:—The Lord is at work with the remnant here in Irasburgh and vicinity since the tent-meeting. Two or three have been added to our number and are rejoicing in the present saving truth. Praise the Lord! I feel that we have great reason to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God in view of what he is doing for unworthy us. The Lord seems to be moving upon the hearts of some and the honest jewels are being searched out from the rubbish of the world. The Church in this place are united, and seem to feel the need of a deeper work of grace. I think there has been some rising among us the few weeks past. I believe God's truth is mighty and will prevail, and yet bear away a glorious victory.
Yours in love of the truth. Jesse Barrows.
Nov. 9th, 1854.
Building the Walls of Zion
By Hiram Edson
From Bro. Edson.
Dear Bro. White:—I am grieved on hearing of the unrighteous course of some who have formerly been with us, but are now separated from us. I sincerely pity them, but cannot countenance them, nor have any union with their present course, but hope they may yet see their folly, and that God may yet give them repentance unto life before it is too late.
I hope, Bro. White, that you will not go down into the plains of Ono, and so let the building of the walls of Zion cease. A great work is to be accomplished in making up the hedge and repairing the breach, against the decisive battle in the day of the Lord, which is near and hasteth greatly.
May the Lord help you to remember that here is the patience of the saints, and help you to be meek, gentle and patient toward all men. If when ye do well and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable to God; otherwise there is no reward nor thanks. May the Lord give you grace, wisdom, understanding, judgment, and his Holy Spirit, to guide, sustain and uphold you, is our prayer.
Yours in hope, Hiram Edson.
Nov. 20th, 1854.
Sustaining the Review
By H. P. Wakefield
From Bro. Wakefield.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—When it was decided to send one copy of the Review to each subscriber, by paying one dollar a year, I had hoped it would be abundantly sustained, and thus you be saved the perplexing trouble of inserting duns in a religious paper. I do hope there will be a renewed consecration of self, property, and all to God, that there may be a renewed sacrifice placed on God's altar, and remain there, until it is consumed. I feel that the cause demands it, especially at this time when the enemies of the truth are trying to get in their dividing influence to distract and scatter the flock. I hope there will be a waking up to this subject, that the paper may be sustained, and publications scattered through the land, like the leaves of Autumn; that the warning may be given to the honest while they have a chance to take shelter under the truth, escape the seven last plagues, and stand at last on mount Zion.
And here I would express my decided approbation in the management of the business of the Office, and hope you will be sustained in your arduous work, to still send out the truth to the flock.
Yours still in hope, H. P. WAKEFIELD. Nov. 27th, 1854.
Trials, Unity, and the Coming Lord
By Sarah S. Miller
From Sr. Miller.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—It is very cheering to hear from the scattered saints. We stand alone here trying to keep the commandments. We have had some very severe trials this last season; but we feel to rejoice that we are counted worthy to suffer reproach for the sake of Christ. If we are the followers of our Lord and Saviour, we must be willing to follow him through evil as well as good report. When my trials come heavy upon me, and I begin to feel discouraged, I take my Bible and read the sufferings of my blessed Saviour, then I feel encouraged to press my way on, and to spend what little strength I have in the service of the Lord.
Dear brethren and sisters, there is a great work to be done to get ready for that day. We must have on the whole armor of God, and stand firm for the truth.
Let us be united and work together in love. We have all got the same Master and Law-giver. We are all aiming for the same haven of rest, if we are all children of the same family. Then let us strive to be found on the Lord's side perfectly united, looking for and hastening to the coming of the Lord and Saviour.
Your unworthy sister, striving for the kingdom.
SARAH S. MILLER.
Nov. 19th, 1854.
R. A. SHOUDY
By R. A. Shoudy
From Sr. Shoudy.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—Truly it is a privilege to hear from the friends of truth through your valuable sheet: it is the very thing we need in these days of peril, to encourage us to overcome.
Brethren and sisters, I would say to you, "Be of good cheer," the time is soon coming when he whose right it is will reign; and then if faithful, we shall be gathered with all of God's children, to reign in the new Jerusalem forever. A few more meetings and partings of friends, a few more trials on this earth, and we shall be called to a more congenial clime—a place where we shall not be troubled by those who care not for God nor for his children.
Brethren and sisters, the treasures and pleasures of this life are nothing to be compared with those of the life to come. Those of this life are fading and transitory; but of the life to come, are permanent and lasting. I have often thought of the scripture which says, "Life is as a vapor that appeareth for a little season, and then passeth away."
We can look forward to the time when the dead in Christ shall rise to a blissful immortality, when this earth shall bloom in splendor, and the redeemed of the Lord will dwell on it forever, with none to molest or make them afraid.
R. A. SHOUDY
Nov. 27th, 1854.
CYNTHIA M. TREMBLY
By Cynthia M. Trembly
From Sister Trembly.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I thank the Lord that I ever had my eyes opened to the present truth. It was through the instrumentality of Bro. Cranson and your valuable paper that I was brought to see the truth as it is. It is about six months since I commenced with my companion to keep the Sabbath. I felt then as if I was keeping one of God's holy commandments that had long been trampled upon. Every thing appeared different from what it ever had before. The reading of my Bible seemed new: some dark passages that I could not understand, then opened with new light to my mind. Then I could exclaim, Whereas I was blind, now I see.
There are some strong opposers to the present truth in this place; but I feel to put my trust in God who is able to bear me up, and sustain me through opposition and trials; and by his Holy Spirit strive to keep all his commandments and the faith of Jesus, that at last I may have right to the tree of life, and be admitted through the gates into the city.
I feel quite lonely here, though not discouraged. There are six of like precious faith within six miles. We meet on the Sabbath to encourage and strengthen each other in the present truth. The Macedonian cry with us is, for some one to come over and help us. We think if some messenger of Christ would come and proclaim the third angel's message in this place, it would result in much good.
Your unworthy sister striving for the kingdom.
CYNTHIA M. TREMBLY
Bath, Clinton Co., Mich. Nov. 6th, 1854.
A. A. MARKS
By A. A. Marks
From Bro. Marks.
DEAR BRO. WHITE :—I am still trying to hold on to the truths connected with the third angel's message, and with your permission would say a word to the brethren and sisters scattered abroad. We may meet with trials but have the promise, "Fear not little flock for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke xii, 32. So I conclude that the Lord will do that which is his good pleasure, if we do all on our part; but when I see how pure and holy we must be in order to enter heaven, I think that there is a great work for me to do before Jesus comes. My prayer is, that the Lord would not only spread the truth, but revive his work among his children.
I would say in conclusion that the brethren here appear to be united, and are not moved by a few disorderly spirits that have left us.
A. A. MARKS
Jackson, Mich. Nov. 22d, 1854.
Sabbath Investigations in North Sherbourne
By Washington Morse
From Bro. Morse.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The subject of the Sabbath is being investigated by some of the honest ones of this place. I have said but little upon the subject until quite recently. For two months past I have held several meetings by the request of some. The day past I have given two lectures at the meeting-house; had quite a free time, several acknowledged that we had the truth upon the Sabbath. At the close of the meeting I was requested to go to Bridgewater and hold some meetings. I accordingly consented to go. Two weeks ago to-day, I sent to Bro. Hart for some publications, and received some in time for this meeting. There seems to be a good spirit
manifested by those that profess to love God here. I hope and pray that the honest may see and embrace the present truth.
Yours in much love WASHINGTON MORSE.
North Sherbourne, Nov. 26th, 1854.
Business.
By Editor
L. Carpenter:—Where are the papers for J. Tollman, J. Green, J. H. Green, and J. Slawson now sent? In sending money to be credited on our books, and in changing the P. O. address of any one, it is very necessary to state where they have been receiving their papers, as it will save us much time in searching them up.
M. J. Bartlett:—Where is your paper now sent?
F. Wheeler:—The money is received. Thank you for advancing it. When you order Tracts, please state the number of each kind you want.
J. B. Frisbie:—We design to bind our Tracts [when four more are completed] in two volumes; those on the Sabbath and Law of God, in one, and those on other subjects in the other. Both will contain about 1000 pages. These volumes neatly and firmly bound can be afforded for $1. We hope to complete them by the first of March; and will then send you a copy for the money sent.
J. M. Stephenson:—Sent you a box of books to Milton by express 23d ult. The money and draft received. Will do as you request. When you order Books, please state the proportion of the kinds desired.
D. P. Hall:—Sent you letters to Meadville. Received draft from F. Hall, Eldorado.
J. J. Bostwick:—We will send Review to H. T., Bedford, Monroe Co., Mich. Is this correct?
Wm. S. Ingraham:—We send a box of Books to Elmira, N. Y., for you.
A. Luce:—The One Hundred Dollars to send Books to Wisconsin are made up. How shall we appropriate your money?
E. Temple:—In giving the address of Sr. D., you did not give the State.
J. R. Towle:—When the churches in Vt. are satisfied, I certainly am.
J. Bates:—The draft from Bro. Smith is received.
To those who have sent in money ordering some of both works, the Atonement and the Mortality of man, we have now sent the work on the Atonement and will send the other as soon as completed.
To those who have recently ordered Bro. Loughborough's Tract treating upon the Two-horned Beast, we are sorry to say that the edition is exhausted; but Bro. J. N. Andrews is preparing a work on Rev. xiii and xiv, which we hope will be completed, printed, and ready for delivery in six or eight weeks. If another edition of Bro. Loughborough's work is called for, we will furnish it immediately.
We would say to those who are ordering Bro. Hall's work on Immortality, that it will probably be ready for delivery in four or five weeks. The printers design to keep close to the Author, who is rapidly preparing the work for the press.
Religious Interest in Roosevelt
By Alexander Ross
From Bro. Ross.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—It is evident that the Lord is moving upon the hearts of the children of men in this region of country in a more wonderful manner than ever since 1844. A number of meetings have been held at the school-house and at private houses, where the congregations have been large, and are increasing in numbers and interest.
Enclosed I send $4,00 for new subscribers, who are trying to keep the commandments of our God. There appears to be a general looking for things that are coming on the earth. A number seem to be desirous, and some determined, to glorify God that they may be accounted worthy of escaping those things that are coming on the earth, and stand before the Son of man. Bro. S. W. Rhodes has been with us about two weeks, and Bro. Arnold a part of the time, who have been declaring the counsel of God to the people. Be assured, dear brother, that the sympathy of every one of the saints in this place and vicinity are with you and the cause of God in which you are engaged.
ALEXANDER ROSS.
Roosevelt, Nov. 30th, 1854.
Meetings and Church Order
By Editor
C. BATES writes from Green Vale, Ill., Nov. 28th, 1854:—
"We have kept up meetings here twice a week since Bro. Bates left last Winter, and we have not had any one of the preaching Brn. here since. We are looking for Bro. Bates, and are anxious to have him come here again and labor among us. There are those in this quarter who are anxious to hear. We are desirous for Church Order, and mean to labor for it. We have had trials sore, but we believe that the Lord will deliver us out of them all. We see that there are those who are trying to injure the cause by there slanderous reports. Their Messenger of Truth, so-called, finds no place among us."
F O R E I G N N E W S.
By Editor
The news is of much interest.
With every wish to do justice to the admirable bravery of the allies, and with no desire to blacken news already too disastrous, it is impossible to escape the conviction that the army before Sevastopol is in a position of great peril. A portion of the intelligence, both good and bad, is hushed up from the public, but from the facts that have transpired very different inferences may be drawn than those set forth semi-officially in The London Times.
The best that can be said for the news on the part of the allies is that it is of a chequered description. A succession of hard fights has been fought, and victories gained—each "victory" costing as much as a defeat. At the same time, so closely have these affairs been drawn, that the Russians, equally with the allies, claim the advantage. It is now admitted that the defenses of Sevastopol were underrated—the bravery of the enemy underrated, and the force of Menchikoff in the field altogether unexpected.
Gens. Raglan and Canrobert, the Commanders-in-Chief, have sent the most urgent demand for re-inforcements. The haste manifested to transmit to the Crimea every available man—Briton, Frenchman and Turk—shows the importance attached to the demand. Seven first-class steamers are taken up for instant service, and others are wanted. The Cunard steamer Alps is withdrawn from the berth for New York, and sailed on Sunday, 11th, for Toulon, to embark Frenchmen. The Cunarder Europa was to sail from Liverpool on the 18th, for Kingston, Ireland, to ship drafts, the few regiments yet left in Ireland. The Peninsular and Oriental [Mediterranean] Company notify that they have received imperative orders to withdraw from the mail service the steamers Candia, Ripon, Manilla, Nubia, and Rajah, for immediate re-enforcements to the Crimea. The steamer Indiana, just arrived from New York, and the West-India mail-steamer Thames, are also taken up.
A G E N T S.
MAINE.
N. N. Lunt, Portland.
S. W. Flanders, Canaan.
Cyprian Stevens, Paris.
S. Howland, Topsham.
W. T. Hanniford, Orrington.
Wm. Bryant, Wilton.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
J. Stowell, Washington.
S. Bunnel, Claremont.
MASSACHUSETTS.
O. Nichols, Dorchester.
O. Davis, N. Fairhaven.
Wm. Saxby, Springfield.
VERMONT.
R. Loveland, Johnson.
H. Bingham, Morristown.
S. H Peck, Wolcott.
Lewis Bean, Hardwick.
Edwin Churchill, Stowe.
E. P. Butler, Waterbury.
Josiah Hart, Northfield.
R. G. Lockwood, Waitsfield.
Jesse Barrows, Irasburg.
Alonzo Lee, Derby Line.
E. Everts, Vergennes.
H. Gardner, Panton.
S. Willey, Wheelock
CONNECTICUT.
E L H Chamberlain Md'town
A. Belden, Kensington
NEW YORK.
J. Byington, Buck's Bridge.
A. Ross, Caughdenoy.
David Upson, Moreland.
R. F. Cottrell, Mill Grove.
John Wager, Orangeport.
L. Carpenter, Oswego.
A. H. Robinson, Sandy Creek.
E. A. Poole, Lincklaen.
J. A. Loughhead, Elmira.
John Hamilton, Fredonia.
PENNSYLVANIA.
M. L. Dean, Ulysses.
J. H. Heggie, Alleghany.
MICHIGAN.
Albert Avery, Locke.
Ira Gardner, Vergennes.
David Hewett, Battle Creek.
C. S. Glover, Sylvan.
A. B. Pearsall, Grand Rapids.
A. A. Dodge, Jackson.
Wm. M. Smith, “
A. C. Morton, Delhi.
OHIO,
J. B. Sweet, Milan.
WISCONSIN.
E. S. Sheffield, Koskonong.
T. R. Sheldon, Rosendale.
CANADA EAST.
B. Hills, Melbourne
United Hearts and Sabbath Faith
By L. R. Chapel
From Bro. Chapel.
DEAR BRO. WHITE :—The Lord has worked for us in a wonderful manner of late in uniting the hearts of God's Children. I think that they are being cemented together by the love of God.
We had the most sweet, melting season last Sabbath that I have witnessed in a long time. While we were met together for the purpose of a prayer-meeting at Roosevelt, the melting Spirit of the Lord came upon us and we felt to covenant together to try to take hold of the work of the Lord with renewed energy.
Two at that meeting confessed their faith in the Sabbath. One of them had engaged to do a job of work on the Sabbath; but when he saw us gathering together for meeting, his conscience smote him: he left his work and came to meeting: he appeared to be very penitent. It seemed as though the Lord was with him in very deed.
We have great reason to thank and adore our heavenly Father for having mercy upon us, and visiting us again by his holy Spirit in such a manner, as unworthy as we are, but the Lord is good and his mercy endureth for ever. When I reflect on the law of the Lord, and think how perfect, just and good it is, I can say as David says, "I will delight myself in thy commandments which I have loved; my hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. Ps. cxix, 47, 48. "I hate vain thoughts; but thy law do I love." Verse 113. When I hear people talk of being converted, or having their souls converted when they are living in the continual practice of breaking God's holy law, which David says is perfect converting the soul, especially those who have had the clear light presentd to them, I feel to say,
"Deluded souls! They're in the dark,
Without the truth—without the Ark."
I think there are tokens of good in this vicinity. Bro. Arnold has spoken a few times at the schoolhouse at Roosevelt to a very attentive congregation. Bro. Rhodes is there now: he has had a few public meetings. It is the request of the Brn. that Bro. Loughborough should come to Roosevelt if it seems to be duty.
L. R. CHAPEL.
Nov 23rd, 1854.
Letters.
By Editor
J. M. Stephenson 2, Wm. L. Saxby, H. Edson, H. N. Stevens, D. P. Hall 7.
Receipts.
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Appointments.
PROVIDENCE permitting I will hold meetings in Oswego, N. Y., commencing Sabbath, Dec. 9th, and in the vicinity of Lorain, where Brn. may appoint, commencing Sabbath, 16th.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
☞ Bro. L. will be prepared to furnish the friends with our late Tracts. The Brn. in Brookfield, Lincklaen and other places in that vicinity, where there is a prospect of doing good, will do well to secure his labors. They should address him immediately at Oswego.
ED.
PROVIDENCE permitting, we will hold meetings at Johnson, Dec, 9th, and 10th.