PLEASANT GROVE.—For the past four weeks we have been holding meetings five miles north of Jonesboro in a country church. An immense interest has been aroused, and night after night the church would not hold the people. The godly example of one of our good families living in the neighborhood for the past year, opened the way for this. The entire community speak of them as “such people.” With such an influence we are able to unite our efforts; and now they see some of the best neighbors keeping the Sabbath. Several have embraced it, and we think others will. I expect to remain one week longer.
In my last report please read “page 36” of “Early Writings” instead of “page 30.” The entire community around are awe-stricken with this “new departure” of which Sr. White speaks in her “Early Writings.” Some think it is of the Devil, others of God. A contagious disease it is rapidly spreading. Meetings in school-houses and country churches for miles around are now accompanied with its influence. And a very little revival effort is sufficient to have one or a score off in a trance, as they choose to call it. Many are alarmed, and will not venture near it; others go to scoff and make fun, and are stricken down. It is said even cursing and swearing has been heard under its influence.
Under the headings, “Spiritualism,” “The Deception,” and other kindred subjects in “Early Writings” and in Vol. IV., may be found expressions portraying this “evil work,” and warning us against it. We know that the coming of the Saviour is near at hand, and that Satan is among us with his “strong delusion.” We thank and praise the Lord for his warning message, that we may be all children of light.
J. P. HENDERSON.
March 10.
OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA.
At St. Clairsville, O., I spent four or five days. Held several meetings and Bible-readings at the home of Bro. Dunham Berrey. Much prejudice still exists there, and few have moral courage to walk into the light of truth. I trust that our meetings were full of some good.
I spent about ten days at Berea, West Va. The meetings night and day most of the time. I was happy to find here a good earnest church which embraced all points of the truth. They now have a church building, 22x30 feet, inclosed, in which they hold their services. Among other important things we had one for counsel. The brethren aided the efforts of others to help them, and will try harder to extend their work themselves. They look forward with much pleasure to the coming of Chaffee to labor in their midst. Six or eight will soon unite with this company. The church voted to take a club of about twenty copies of Signs and Reviews. At one of the closing meetings W. R. [text obscured]gin was set apart to the sacred work of the ministry by ordination. The Spirit of God bore witness that this was a proper move.
I spent two nights and one day at Walker. I found some ten or more keeping the Sabbath
“PEACE, BE STILL!”
By Maggie Abdell
BY MAGGIE ABDELL.
A FRAGILE ship was on the sea,
The waves rolled mountain high,
And brave, strong men were sore afraid,
Believing they must die.
But there was One who calmly slept,
Nor dreamed of storm or strife,
While those poor men toiled at their oars,
With an earnest prayer for life.
Then to the sleeper they drew near,
And 'woke him with the cry,
“We perish, Lord! dost thou not care,
O Master, that we die?”
The Master rose, rebuked the wind,
And bade the sea “be still!”
Then sank the waves, the winds were hushed,
Calmed by his mighty will.
As on life's troubled sea we ride,
Tossed by sin's restless wave,
When all our mortal powers we've tried
Our tiny bark to save,
Then, Saviour, when we turn to thee,
And faith our bosom fills,
How sweet to hear thy mighty voice
Commanding, “Peace, be still!”
ANA
R. A. UNDERWOOD
By R. A. Underwood
The meetings, and doing nothing to sustain the brethren will hold regular Sabbath-school meetings hereafter. I was sorry to leave them so few, for with proper labor I believe a good church can be raised up there. I hope to see all the scattered Sabbath-keepers in West Virginia aiding the cause in their State. If all do their duty they will have a prosperous Conference.
R. A. UNDERWOOD
KANSAS
By W. D. Curtis; F. Curtis
AMONG THE CHURCHES.—Feb. 12 we left the company at Arispie for Garrison and Carnahan Creek, where we remained until the 19th inst. The time was spent in teaching publicly, and from house to house. The Lord gave force to our feeble efforts, and our brethren seemed to take new courage. Prejudice is rapidly being removed from the minds of the people in this vicinity. Some attended our meetings only who refused to hear us last winter. May the good work continue in their hearts until they have been “born again.”
From this place we went to Spring Side, where we were joined by Bro. Wilberforce Jones, formerly of Missouri, who was accompanied by three brethren from Manley. We were at Spring Side Feb. 21, and the Lord helped in bearing the straight testimony. The general tenor of the preaching was calculated to inspire confidence in the message, and to lead to a more thorough work of self-examination. The Lord is an ever present help.
We parted from our dear friends at Spring Side the 1st. Spent two days with our brethren at [illegible]. On account of sickness, we held but one meeting with them. With but few exceptions, these brethren and sisters seem to be seeking a nearness to the Lord that will enable them to stand unmoved amid the perils of the last days. Our Saviour says, “Him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.” Rev. 3:21.
March 6 we went to Manley, Marshall Co., where we found a company who had been brought out through the labors of Bro. W. Jones. We here united our efforts with his, and leaning upon the Lord for help, we endeavored to present the truth on the subject of spiritual gifts, temperance, tithing, tract and missionary work, and non-conformity to the world and its way of fashion. The Lord gave force to the good testimonies borne, and the earnest ones were led out into the full light of truth. March 8, we organized a small church of seven members. Others will unite with this company as soon as they can be baptized. We could not administer that ordinance there, for want of a suitable place. The Lord was very near while we celebrated the ordinances of humiliation and death. All who joined the church became members of the tract society when we return to finish the work there; and we expect to organize a Sabbath-school at that time. We found the Review and “Sunshine” in every Sabbath-keeping family. The Lord will lead this little company safely through the trials of this life if they will only submit to his guidance at all times.
We now go to join Eld. J. H. Cook in a general meeting to be held at Spring Side. It is indeed pleasant to work for the dear Saviour. Pray for us, brethren, that we may always be enabled to walk humbly before the Lord. W. D. AND F. CURTIS. March 5.
MICHIGAN
Hazleton, March 9.—From the general meeting at St. Charles I came to this place and began a series of meetings on Thursday evening, Feb. 26. For two years this church has been passing through serious trials, and the effect has been in a great measure to grieve the Spirit of God, thus leaving the members in a cold and backslidden state. Our object in coming here was to assist the church in an effort to get out of this condition.
Up to date we have given ten discourses, and held seven prayer-meetings, with encouraging results. After the discourse Sabbath morning, Feb. 28, an invitation was given for those to come forward who had been wandering in the dark, but desired to break away and come into the light again. About twenty-five came out. Among them was a lady who had once belonged to the M. E. church, but had been in a backslidden state for years. So the good work began.
On Tuesday evening, March 3, though it was a very stormy night, about sixty came out to prayer-meeting, and we felt the movings of the Spirit with us. Two more arose for prayers. At our next prayer-meeting, Friday evening, March 6, another invitation was given, and eight responded. Among these were four who had made no profession. Sabbath, the 7th, was another good day for us, for others made an effort to get into the light again.
We have visited what we could, and have held four afternoon prayer-meetings at private houses with encouraging results. A large proportion of the church are seeking by prayer and confession for a closer connection with Heaven. We pray that the work may go on till all, young and old, have the evidence of acceptance with God. The outside attendance is good, and by many a deep interest is manifested. Many are troubled over their condition, and we hope to see others yielding to the claims of the truth. We are fortunate in having the valuable services of Sr. Hattie Enoch in preaching and visiting. Brethren, pray for the work at Hazleton. Shall remain as long as the interest may demand.
Geo. H. Randall.
Colfax.—The general meeting at this place was designed for the benefit of the cause in Northern Michigan. The weather at the time of the meeting was mild, and the roads good, considering the depth of snow that was on the ground. Many showed their interest in the cause by attending, some coming long distances. Undoubtedly many more ought to have been there. However, as it was, the district was quite well represented. The time was well occupied from the beginning to the close of the meeting. The labor was about the same as is usual on such occasions. It was divided between preaching, tract work, Sabbath-school work, and endeavoring to better the spiritual condition of the people. The interest was good from first to last; but here as elsewhere, the perils and pressure of the last days are felt, and we are sorry to say that upon some these things are making their impressions. At first quite a gloom hung over the meeting; but before it closed there was a rift in the cloud, and the sunlight of truth was accompanied by the tender, melting Spirit of the Lord. More than thirty came forward for prayers. Some were seeking the Lord for the first time. Confessions were made and testimonies borne with tears.
There is a great demand here for laborers. Ministers are wanted to enter fields already white for the harvest. More missionaries are needed to sow the precious seeds of truth on soil now ready and waiting. And none the less are fathers and mothers in Israel wanted to labor for those already under conviction of sin. No help could even be promised; and the only hope is that the Lord will raise up of themselves laborers to fill this demand. We never saw the call for laborers in Michigan so urgent, and apparently so few to respond. The Colfax church gladly cared for those who attended the meeting, and were disappointed that they did not have more to entertain. The greatest need was a good place to hold the meetings. On this occasion they were held in a large schoolhouse. Many extra seats were put in and filled. The church here, though not blest with abundance of this world's goods, have a meeting-house in contemplation. A vote that they should build one was carried during this gathering. The interests of the cause most certainly demand the house.
The friends left Colfax feeling that they had enjoyed a profitable season while together. We pray that the good work begun there may spread through the district. We were glad to meet Dr. Lay and wife. He is engaged in the missionary work, and is laboring to increase the interest in this branch of the cause throughout the district.
These general meetings, where we have to come face to face with God's searching truth, and where we meet and see the interests and demands of the cause as we cannot see them at our homes, are becoming more and more important as we near the end. Those who do not attend them suffer a great loss. We believe that all, whether in this State or elsewhere, when they see appointments for such meetings should at once make their calculations to attend. The times in which we live are perilous for our eternal interests, beyond what they are usually supposed to be, and we need every means of grace within our reach that we may rise above their tendency and gain eternal life.
J. Fargo.
I. D. Van Horn.
M. B. Miller.
IOWA
BELMONT, WRIGHT CO., MARCH 3.—Began meetings in the Congregational church of this place, Feb. 21. The attendance thus far has averaged about one hundred. People seem interested, so much so that some are bringing their Bibles, or paper and pencil, marking every text referred to. Present truth is new to this people, except to a few who have read papers and books distributed by a brother living seven miles in the country. Have given two discourses on the life and death question, which are agitating the people, and creating a desire to hear further. Will introduce the Sabbath question in a few days. I hope and pray that the minds of the people may be prepared for the reception of this testing truth, and that I may have wisdom and the aid of the Spirit of God in presenting it. To this end I ask the prayers of my brethren. IRA J. HANKINS.
CROTON, BONAPARTE, AND AUGUSTA.—We have recently met with the friends of the cause in Croton and Bonaparte. We held meetings in the former place one week, and while there the weather was very cold and stormy, and the snow quite deep for Southern Iowa. There are sixteen in and near this place, who have espoused the precious cause of truth. They have regular Sabbath meetings. Some of them showed a commendable zeal in attending the meetings while we were there. One lady, whose husband does not observe the Sabbath, came two or three miles on horseback; and we thought if some of our older members of the different churches would make a corresponding effort to keep up their Sabbath meetings, it would be pleasing to God, and beneficial to his cause; but we have observed that in some places persons stay away from the Sabbath meetings, when the reasons offered for so doing would not be justifiable in the sight of man from a worldly standpoint, saying nothing of the more important consideration,—how God regards such a course of conduct in us. See Heb. 10: 24, 25.
We held meetings two days with the church in Bonaparte. This church is quite small, but regular Sabbath meetings are held in a convenient hall which is rented by the year at reasonable rates. The members all seemed to be in harmony, and the outside interest was quite good. At our last meeting the hall was so well filled, it seemed that an effort should be made here to build up this church.
We are now holding a series of meetings in Augusta. This is a new place, four miles from Denmark, where we had the tent pitched last fall. The Methodist meeting-house of this place has been offered for our use. C. A. AND JUDSON WASHBURN.
DIST. NO. 11.—I returned to this district Jan. 1, having been absent five months. Attended the church quarterly meeting at Smithland; and although the roads were drifted badly, the attendance was good. I remained there one week, and endeavored to impress upon the minds of the brethren the importance of all the branches of the cause. We felt that the Lord was with us. Sold $21.20 worth of books, and obtained one subscription for the REVIEW, and one for the Instructor. It is a good indication when our brethren and sisters purchase our publications. Why would it not be well for all our Sabbath-keeping families to have a full set of our bound books?
Jan. 10, 11, I was with the church at Battle Creek, Ida Co. For the first time this newly organized church celebrated the ordinances. The Lord came near by his Spirit, and touched the hearts of all present.
From Battle Creek, I went to Odebolt, where I held a short series of meetings last summer. During my absence of five months, which I could not possibly avoid, the enemy did not fail to improve the time and opportunity. Those who were opposed to us did all they could to prejudice the people against the cause. A few, however, love the truth, and intend to obey it. Elds. Olsen and Tenney were there at the last meeting, and spoke in the town hall. Their earnest admonitions favorably impressed those who were present.
Feb. 6, I came with Elds. Olsen and Tenney to Battle Creek, where I remained one week after they left. The Lord graciously blessed us in these meetings. Three for whom we had hoped took their stand for the truth, which encourages the church.
I visited the Storm Lake church Feb. 1, 2. The brethren there are few and scattered. They love the truth, and are pleading for more help; and it does seem that they have been neglected. The meetings were held in Bro. Moon’s house, five miles from town. On the Sabbath the Lord gave us his Spirit in174a large measure. Oh for more of the quickening power!
On my return to Battle Creek, I received a very urgent request from Mapleton to hold meetings there in the Baptist church. Although much pressed for time I did not dare to neglect the call. I found a few deeply interested as the result of reading our publications furnished them by the Smithland tract society. We held eight meetings Sabbath and first-day. As a result, ten signed the covenant. We organized a Sabbath-school of twenty-five members. Bro. T. W. John, a brother of Eld. A. A. John, was elected superintendent. They take ten copies of the Instructor. I obtained four subscriptions for the REVIEW, and sold $3 worth of books. I shall meet with them once more before going to Marshalltown. I have enjoyed these meetings much because the blessing of God has attended them. When the Lord works for us, the cause moves onward. A. G. DANIELLS.
DAKOTA
By A. D. Olsen
FALLS AND MADISON.—Since my last report held meetings at the above named places. At Falls I found many things to encourage me, which was the good interest manifested in their school. This church has passed through some trials; but for the past few months the Lord has been blessing them, and if they continue faithful and in love, I do not see why they should not prosper.
About one week before the general meeting at Madison, I labored for the benefit of the church, feeling that some difficulties should be looked into and the way prepared for the coming meeting. Glad to see the brethren determined to get into the work and enjoy the favor of God. Humble confessions were made, and there seemed to be a desire to walk in the path of obedience marked out in God’s word. We hope they will see better days in the future. The attendance at the meeting was good.
As we look over this season, now in the past, we feel it was a profitable one. Much interest was manifested in the Sabbath-school work, and the exercises in that department of the meeting were very interesting. How good it seems in this age of vanity to see the youth consecrating their powers to God, loving the things which are pure and true! The prayer meetings were also very good, and we believe our brethren will take hold in this department of work with renewed energy. Measures were taken to place our good REVIEW in every family of Sabbath-keepers, and we hope to see the list of subscribers largely increased very soon. God is good to his people, and we are glad to report good courage and signs of good in this part of the field. By keeping our eyes fixed on God and his work, we may frustrate the plans of the enemy and gain the victory. When we look at ourselves and our difficulties, discouragement is sure to follow. We hope with God’s help to go forward, and push the work to the end.
—There were 142 deaths from pneumonia in New York last week.
—The frost in the ground is nearly three feet deep in the vicinity of Boston.
—Counterfeits of 1-cent pieces are being circulated on an extensive scale.
—The woman suffrage bill has passed both houses of the Dakota Legislature.
—W. W. Corcoran has given $1,000 to the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Association.
—The receipts of the government during the eight months ending Feb. 28, show a falling off of nearly $20,000,000.
—Governor Pierce, of Dakota, has vetoed the capital removal bill, and its passage over the veto is not expected.
—Business failures for the week number 250, against 222 last week, and 186 in the corresponding period in 1884.
—Navin, the fugitive mayor, is en route from New Orleans for Adrian, Mich., in charge of Sheriff Whitmore and a deputy.
—The propeller Michigan* has been sighted off Grand Haven, after having been imprisoned in the ice over four weeks.
—A Washington dispatch states that ex-President Arthur is going to Europe in July, to remain abroad several months.
—T. S. Arthur, who died at Philadelphia Friday at the age of 74, was a stalwart apostle of temperance, and his good works live after him.
—The water is three feet deep in the streets of Alexandria, Iowa, and the people have taken refuge in the upper stories of their houses.
—Three iron mills at Pittsburg resumed operations Monday, indicating that trade is improving, and another will start up in a few days.
—Articles manufactured in United States prisons have been seized at London, Ont., being imported contrary to a law which went into effect a week ago.
—An earthquake at Lancaster, Pa., Sunday evening, shook buildings and threw plates from tables. Services were suspended in the churches until the shock subsided.
—President Cleveland has given notice that persons who call upon him in regard to appointments, shall be referred to the heads of the departments, who are to have charge of these matters.
—A body of 250 militia has been sent from St. Louis to Sedalia, Mo., to protect railway property from the strikers, who are said to have assumed a threatening attitude.
—General Grant continues to improve, and on Wednesday worked for an hour on his book. His appetite appears to increase, and in the evening he retired in excellent condition.
—The heavy ice gorge at the mouth of the Des Moines river continues. The water has broken over the levee in several places, causing destruction to property and loss of live stock.
—The coal miners’ strike is spreading in the Pittsburg district, 4,000 men having quit work. Some of the operators are paying the advance demanded, but others say they will never yield.
—By a collision of freight trains near Lawrence, Kan., Saturday night, twelve cars loaded with tobacco and merchandise for California were completely demolished, causing a loss of $75,000.
—The Baltimore Sun is authority for the statement that President Cleveland’s lips touched six verses when he kissed the Bible, and these were in the 112th Psalm, from verses 5 to 10, inclusive.
—There is not a saloon open in Topeka, Kan. Seventeen whisky sellers are serving terms in prison for violation of the law, and the fines collected from saloonists in the county for the past year amount to $11,500.
—What was supposed to be an infernal machine was found Monday in the Union freight depot at Cleveland. When tested it failed to explode, and is alleged to have been placed in position by a discharged employe.
—The Indiana House passed a bill Wednesday making it a felony for bankers to receive money on deposit when they know that their concerns are insolvent. The maximum penalty is $10,000, five and ten years’ imprisonment.
—Six thousand pounds of glycerine in a nitro-glycerine manufactory, near Bradford, Pa., exploded Tuesday, blowing two men to atoms, reducing a factory to fragments, and shaking the town. Trees were torn up from their roots, and great holes were made in the ground.
—The United States is said now to be the third largest silk manufacturing country in the world, and this despite all that has been said and written to discourage the raising of silk in this country. The value of our annual silk product is now placed at $35,000,000. About 60,000 pounds of cocoons were raised in 1883.
—The last subject of the great historical frieze that runs around the capitol dome has been selected. It represents the ceremony of driving the last spike in the railroad, which bound the Atlantic and Pacific seas together. The notable persons assembled are placed in the foreground of the cartoon.
—The people of Sarahsville, Ohio, enraged at the beating inflicted by Thomas Dayton on his two children, erected a post in the public square, lashed him to it, and then thrashed him with whips. The post has been left standing as a warning to bad characters.
FOREIGN.
—Unusual precautions have been adopted at the present moment in Quebec, and strangers are only permitted to enter after severe scrutiny.
—The campaign against the Mahdi has collapsed for the present, and no further offensive operations on the Nile will take place before autumn.
—It is proposed to form the Nile country into a State, on the plan of the Congo Free State, and call it the Gordon Free State in honor of General Gordon.
—General Wolseley has issued an address to the soldiers and sailors of the Nile expedition complimenting them on behalf of the Queen for their courage and self-devotion, and promising to lead them to Khartoum in the autumn.
—The East Indian troops were in their first engagement with the Arabs in the Soudan March 10, repulsing them. The Arabs are reported as panic-stricken when they saw the swarthy Mohammedans from India delivering their fire with such precision as to make every shot tell.
—It is reported that the British Government has sent an emphatic demand to St. Petersburg that the Russians withdraw from Afghan territory. The Emperor of Germany has written to the Czar impressing upon him the necessity of reaching an agreement with England, but no reply has been made in the friendliest terms.
—The Governor of the Island of Samos recently discovered a tunnel measuring about 5,000 feet long, that was used at least nine centuries before the Christian era. It is completely preserved, and contains water channels about ten inches in diameter, each one provided with a lateral aperture for cleansing purposes.
—A member of the Irish extremist party gives the information that a project is on foot to blow up the locks of the Welland canal, and also destroy the international railway and suspension bridges. This, it is claimed, would ruin the Canadian carrying trade on the lakes for two years, as it would take that length of time to repair the Welland canal.
—In Great Britain, according to the New York, 990,000,000 gallons of beer are annually brewed; in Germany, 900,000,000; in the United States, 600,000,000; in France, 157,500,000; in Austria and Hungary, 280,000,000; in Belgium, 210,250,000; in Holland, 34,000,000; in Russia, 8,000,000; in Switzerland, 13,500,000; in Denmark, 28,000,000; in Sweden, 21,000,000; in Italy, 7,000,000. Total, 3,246,250,000.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
—In Newfoundland there are about 100,000 Protestants and 65,000 Catholics.
—Mr. Moody has put himself on record as opposed to roller-skating rinks.
—The Devil was tried by court-martial at a Salvation Army meeting in Salem, Mass., Sunday night.
—The annual conference of the United Methodist Brethren in Christ, held at Quakertown, Pa., recently decided that no minister or local assistant in the denomination addicted to the use of tobacco should hereafter receive a share of the Home Mission Fund.
—In a report to the Baptist General Association of Pennsylvania, Dr. Evans states that while Pennsylvania has a population of about 4,500,000, only 500,000 are members of evangelical churches. There are eleven counties with a population of 300,000 without a single Baptist, and five counties having each only a single church of the Baptist denomination.
—The application of mortar from the walls of Chapel of Knock, in Ireland, restored the sight of McAndrews, of Mingo, Iowa, who had been blind for a time. Other wonderful cases from application of mortar are also reported.
—An Anti-Deist Society has just been formed, the object of which is to combat religious dogmas of all description. Members are bound to labor to suppress the word “God” and all its equivalents in all languages, and are pledged never to use it in conversation or correspondence.
—“There are,” says the St. James Chronicle, “in the Church of England more than one thousand men members of the notorious confraternity of the Sacrament. The chief objects of the confraternity are propagation of the doctrine of the Mass and the Real Presence, together with Fasting, Communion, Prayer for the Dead, the Reserved Sacrament, and the re-union of the Church of England with the Church of Rome. Fifty members of this confraternity have been appointed bishops of the Church of England to incumbencies in dioceses. These incumbents are receiving $79,500 per annum from their livings, and 162,583 souls are under their care.” Is it any wonder, in the face of this statement, that the Romanizing of the Church of England makes such progress? How long will the people of the land suffer such treachery to prevail?—Christian at
THE GERMAN WORK IN KANSAS.
By S. S. Shrock
FEB. 4, I visited the little company six miles north of Marion Center, and labored with them a week. They are hard at work here, and are united in brotherly love; and as the result their number is steadily increasing. While here I also spoke twice in English; and one man and his wife began to keep the Sabbath, and subscribed for the REVIEW. A good result, I think, would follow, if English labor could be bestowed here.
Feb. 11 I went to Hillsboro, where we had meeting each evening until Sunday evening at the private house of Bro. C. J. Duerksen. Here I also found several new Sabbath-keepers; but not as many as there might be, were their union and brotherly love a little more prominent. The condition of things at this place is not such as we would be pleased to see, nevertheless we hope for improvement.
On Monday, Feb. 16, we had a special meeting at Lehigh to counsel over some matters which seemed to threaten the welfare of the cause there, and also to correct the faults of some. One brother was put under censure of the church; but he showed himself so hostile that in a week after we had to withdraw from him the hand of fellowship.
From Feb. 21 to March 1, I held meetings at Lehigh, fourteen in all, in the large new school-house. Although it was extremely muddy, the house was crowded nearly every evening, our congregations averaging about one hundred. It is still somewhat difficult for me to speak in German; but the Lord gave me excellent freedom, and the best of attention was given to the word spoken. As some of our former bitter enemies came with tears and confessed that we had the truth, and would pledge their obedience to it, we could but praise God for the power that is in the “present truth.” While here eighteen new members were received into the church, all of them of the better class in the community. Others began to keep the Sabbath that are not quite ready yet to join the church. Oh, how easy it is to labor where the church is united in brotherly love, and show by their fruits that they believe what they profess! We now have ninety-seven members in the church, and at least fifty more keeping the Sabbath, most of whom will, we believe, join the church in the near future.
These good meetings gave all new courage and confidence in the truth, and my own heart was warmed up with new zeal as I saw the earnestness of those who had so lately embraced the truth. One young man decided to give himself wholly to the work of the Master, and intends to go to Battle Creek to school in a week or two. At each of the above-named places the brethren are busily engaged in the missionary work. They send an almost continual stream of reading matter to Russia, their former home. And as they are from different parts of that country, certainly a good work will be accomplished there. We already hear of some good results. May the blessing of God still attend their faithful efforts.
Next Thursday, if the Lord will, I expect to go to Rush Co., to hold a series of meetings with the few brethren there. Will the friends of the cause remember the German work in Kansas, and pray for it.
S. S. SHROCK.
March 8.
Liberal Thought and the Preference for Individual License
—Men do things which their fathers would have deprecated, and then draw about themselves a flimsy cordon of sophistry, and talk about the advance of humanity and liberal thought, when it is nothing after all but a preference for individual license.—Rev. John Hall.
Prayer Drives Away Trouble and Perplexity
—Trouble and perplexity drive me to prayer, and prayer drives away perplexity and trouble.—Melancthon.
Remembering What Has Been Escaped
—When any calamity has been suffered, the first thing to be remembered is how much has been escaped.—Johnson.
Living as in God's Presence Through Prayer
By Horace Bushnell
—Live as with God; and, whatever be your calling, pray for the gift that will perfectly qualify you in it.—Horace Bushnell.
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Cash Rec’d on Accounts.—Dakota T & M Soc, $317, Kansas T & M Soc, 10.60, N Y Conference pr Clara E Fairman 1., Wis Conf pr Mrs S Roese 2., Mich T & M Soc 129.31, Ill T & M 66.45, Wis Educational Aid Fund 200.
General Conference.—N Y Conf $72.77.
S. D. A. E. Soc.—Dr J H Ginley $5., Sarah A McPherson 4.
Inter. T. & M. Soc.—M M Clark $10., J H Jaquith 100.
Chicago Mission.—Esther W Trumble $1., Mrs C T La Barr 5., Mrs E B Ayres 2., M C E Heatley 1., R G Herrington 1.
European Mission.—M Buck $10., Hannah Smith 1., Miss S Vincent 5.25, Miss C Crumb 25.31, J H Jaquith 100.
Australian Mission.—W Union Minn S $3., M M Buckland 2., Esther W Trumble 2., L T Ayres 4., S I Miller 10., Mrs Maria Mead 5., M R Long 10., J H Jaquith 100., Mrs H L Stone 20.