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Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”—Rev.

BYINGTON.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 22, 1885, of chronic disease, Mrs. Catherine B. Byington, wife of Eld. John Byington, aged 82 years. Sister Byington was born in Shoreham, Vt., March 3, 1803, bearing the singular coincidence of being the third year in the century, the third month in the year, and the third day of the month. She was converted at about the age of 24. Worldly prospects were quite flattering before her, but feeling that she was a sinner and lost without a Saviour, she chose Christ and let the world stand second. Uniting with the Methodists, she remained in connection till the views taught by S. D. Adventists were brought to her attention in 1852, when she joyfully accepted them, and has since walked consistently with that faith. January 25, 1830, she was united to Eld. Byington, then in the Methodist ministry, with whom she had accordingly lived, at the time of her death, a little over fifty years. All the crosses, trials, and sacrifices incident to a change made by herself and husband at the time above mentioned, were gladly accepted for the truth’s sake. One of her chief characteristics was to stand for principle and the right regardless of circumstances. Even an outline of her Christian life and character would be too lengthy to be given in this place. Her death was almost a sudden one. Taking a severe cold, the disease made such rapid progress that she felt she could not long survive. But she talked of her decease, and made all preparations for it with the greatest composure. The last day of her life was perhaps her happiest day, on account of the blessing she enjoyed, enabling her to triumph over great sufferings, which were several times relieved in a marked degree in answer to prayer. She praised the Lord for victory, quoting appropriate promises in a manner to send a thrill of joy, even to sorrowing hearts. Earnestly she prayed for her two surviving sons, spoke words of tenderness and love to those about her, breathed with her last words the prayer, “Come, my Lord, come quickly,” and calmly fell asleep in Jesus. She leaves a companion, aged 87, two sons, two daughters, and sixteen grandchildren. A large and sympathizing congregation attended the funeral at the Tabernacle, Feb. 25. U. S.

[Name illegible].—Died of dropsy in Leslie, Ingham Co., Mich., Feb. 4, 1885, aged 67 years. She had kept the Sabbath, and kindred truths, for about twenty years. She was an old pioneer in this township, and many gray-headed friends attended her, who was feeble, took cold, which resulted fatally in lung fever. She became very weak herself, but felt that she would not call her husband from his work in Northern Vermont if it was possible to get along without him. Her lungs apparently became much diseased. This, and watching her babe, reduced her so low that her strength failed, and she could not speak above a whisper. She still declined to send for her husband, feeling that God would not fail her in this time of her need. He heard prayer in her behalf, and at the time when we expected that she would completely fail, she arose and declared herself healed. Brief funeral services of the child were held at the meeting-house Sabbath afternoon, at the close of which Sr. P. arose and testified to the goodness of God. It was a precious season. Remarks were made on the occasion by the writer. S. N. HASKELL,

BABCOCK.—Died Feb. 24, 1885, of measles, Lydia, wife of D. C. Babcock, aged 38 years. She leaves a husband and one little girl, with friends, to mourn the loss of a loving wife, a fond mother, and a Christian sister. She embraced present truth in 1876, under the labors of Eld. Chas. Boyd. We mourn not as those having no hope; remember that “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord henceforth.” Prayer was offered by Eld. John L. Huffman at funeral. J. L. FORSYTH.

[Name illegible].—Died in Alma, near Wellsville, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1884, my mother, Elsie Corbitt, aged 82 years, 8 months, and 10 days. She was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., was the youngest of ten children, and the only one living during the last 12 years. She made a profession of religion in early life, connecting herself with the Baptist church, and under the labors of Elds. Barr and Robbins she became interested in the truths of the third message, and soon after embraced the Sabbath, which was her delight the remainder of her life. She was meek, quiet, and faithful unto death, and shall receive a crown of life. We listened to an instructive and comforting discourse from 2 Tim. 4:6-8, by Eld. A. Coit. LAURA A. WYCKOFF.

KINSCH.—Died of pneumonia, at Osseo, Hillsdale Co., Mich., Jan. 29, after a painful illness of but six days, Frances Swart Kinsch, in the 77th year of her age. Sr. Reyer was born in Lancaster, Penn., in 1808, was married to Bro. John P. Reyer in 1839, and came to Michigan in 1849. She was christened in the Lutheran church, but afterward united with the German Reformed church, in the year 1852. When the tent was pitched at Osseo, in the fall of 1883, she embraced the Adventist faith, and was baptized in October of that year, uniting with the church there. She was a Christian, careful of her words and actions, and although aged and infirm, was happy in her faith. A kind husband and four grown children are left to mourn, but not without hope. Her last moments were calm and peaceful, and she fell asleep with thoughts of the resurrection morning. The Free Baptists kindly opened their house of worship for the funeral service, which was largely attended. The subject was the resurrection of the dead, from John 11:25, 26: “He that liveth and believeth in me shall never die.” D. H. LAMSON.

REES.—Died at Chadron, Neb., Dec. 22, 1884, Holly Elmer Rees, 16 years, 8 months, and 20 days. Holly went out for some venison for Christmas, remarking that he was going to have some venison for Christmas. The weather was pleasant in the morning when he started, but at three o’clock in the afternoon it began to snow and blow, so a person could see but a short distance. Night came on, and we were anxious for his return. His father called him, as he had often done before, when he would answer; but this time no answer came. We concluded that he had tarried at the house of a neighbor, and we rested easy about him until morning. As he did not return, we commenced searching for him. The snow was then only twelve inches deep. Neighbors turned out and assisted in the search for three days, when the snow became so deep as to make the search fruitless, and it was abandoned for the time. But on the fifteenth day, his father found him about two miles from home. He appears to have been coming toward home, when overcome by cold and exhaustion, he fell face downward in the path. Holly was a good boy, and although not a member of the church, we think he trusted and believed the truth; more especially since last winter, when he attended a course of lectures delivered by Eld. Pegg, at Al- [unclear]. We have hope that he will come up in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. Davidson. D. AND M. A. REES.

BLACK.—Died of cerebro-spinal meningitis, Dec. 23, 1884, Sarah Altheresa Black. Sarah was eighteen years old the 13th of September, and was baptized, with other young people, at Jefferson, [county], Mich., a little over two years before. She died at the home of her parents, her death being the first break in the family circle. For some months before her death she had not lived up to her privilege as a Christian, and was therefore in a greatly discouraged state of mind. Through the efforts of a brother, more recently converted, she was induced to pay more attention to religious meetings. The last one she attended was a Bible-reading at Pittsford. At this meeting she was taken sick, and died after a lingering and painful illness. She was buried on Christmas day. A large concourse of people gathered at the funeral, as it was indeed a day of mourning for church and neighborhood. She sung several hymns a little while before she died, which were sung by request at her funeral. The responsibility of the churches is very great for the young. May God help all to be faithful to them. Sermon by the writer from Acts 24: [verse unclear]. D. H. LAMSON.

THURBER.—Died very suddenly, of disease of the heart, in Corinth, Feb. 8, 1885, Mrs. Mary Thurber, aged 77 years. Mother professed religion when about twelve years of age and united with the Methodist church, and for sixty-five years has lived a conscientious Christian life, never failing to testify for Jesus whenever opportunity offered. She embraced the advent faith during the ’44 movement, and shared the disappointment of the believers at that time. Over six years ago, she and father embraced the Sabbath, and from that time till her death, she loved the truth, and did all she could to bring it before her neighbors and friends. About six years ago father died, and now we lay her beside him for a little while, to rest through the time of trouble, till the Deliverer comes. Of a family of ten children, five remain to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. Funeral services by Rev. C. E. Davis (Baptist) from the words, “Therefore be ye also ready.” H. A. THURBER.

CLEMONS.—Died in Chase’s Mills, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Feb. 12, 1885, Sr. M. Clemons, in the 86th year of her age. She was born in Ireland, and came to America in 1830. Sr. C. was one who loved the word of the Lord. In 1844 she heard and embraced all the points of truth connected with the message of Rev. 14:6, 7, and until the time of her death the coming of Jesus was the theme of her rejoicing. In 1870 she heard the third angel’s message, and from that time she endeavored to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. A large congregation of friends and neighbors showed their regard by attending the funeral services. The best of attention was given to remarks on the state of the dead and the certainty of the resurrection. C. O. TAYLOR.

PEEBLES.—Died at South Lancaster, Mass., March 6, 1885, Lucy Mary, daughter of Eld. H. Peebles, of Vermont, aged 21 months and 7 days. Sr. Peebles came here last fall to send her older children to the school, also designing to attend the Bible-class herself. But the child, who was feeble, took cold, which resulted fatally in lung fever. Sr. Peebles became very weak herself, but felt that she would not call her husband from his work in Northern Vermont if it was possible to get along without him. Her lungs apparently became much diseased. This, and watching her babe, reduced her so low that her strength failed, and she could not speak above a whisper. She still declined to send for her husband, feeling that God would not fail her in this time of her need. He heard prayer in her behalf, and at the time when we expected that she would completely fail, she arose and declared herself healed. Brief funeral services of the child were held at the meeting-house Sabbath afternoon, at the close of which Sr. P. arose and testified to the goodness of God. It was a precious season. Remarks were made on the occasion by the writer. S. N. HASKELL,

GREGORY.—Died at Blendon Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich., Feb. 26, 1885, Mrs. Catharine L. Gregory, aged 72 years. She had been in poor health for a long time, but her illness was not considered serious until a few days before her death. She embraced the third angel’s message in Chicago, Ill., several years ago, and gave evidence of her ardently loving the faith of her adoption. Sr. Gregory earnestly desired to live till the coming of Christ, but at last became resigned to the evident will of the Lord that she should fall asleep. She leaves an aged husband to mourn her loss. Discourse by the writer to a very attentive audience of sympathizing neighbors, from Rev. 21:4, A. SMITH.

TAYLOR.—Died at Allendale, Mich., March 6, 1885, Ella M., daughter of Bro. and Sr. Martin Taylor, aged 7 years and 18 days. She was an affectionate and lovely child. They mourn, but not as those that have no hope. E. H. ROOT.

INTELLIGENCE

There are about 100,000 Protestants

… himself on record as opposed

… court-martial at a Salisbury …, Sunday night.

… of the United Mennonites at Quakertown, Pa., recently … tobacco should hereafter … Fund.

… General Association of … that while Pennsylvania … only 500,000 are members … there are eleven counties without a single Baptist church … only a single church.

… mortar from the walls of … restored the sight of … who had been blind for … cases from application of …

… has just been formed in … combat religious dogmas of … bound to labor to supply its equivalents in all languages … use it in conversation or …

The St. James Chronicle, London, … more than one thousand … association of the … the Mass and the …asting, Communion, Prayer, … sacrament, and the re-union of the Church of Rome. Fifty … have been appointed … England to incumbencies in … are receiving $79,500, and 162,583 souls are … wonder, in the face of … the Church of England … how long will the people of … prevail?—Christian at Work.

Appointments.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”—Mark 16:15.

The quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 12, Kan. Tract Society, will be held at Snow Hill, Labette Co., April 11, 12. I sincerely desire to see each librarian in the district present with his books. Eld. T. H. Gibbs is expected to attend. Come, brethren and sisters, arouse to work in the vineyard of the Lord. C. McREYNOLDS, Director.

There will be a quarterly meeting of the Fremont, Wis., church at the house of E. W. Fisher, Lind, April 4, 5. We hope to meet all the members that can possibly attend; will others please report by letter to Mrs. E. W. Fisher, Lind, Wis. JAMES HILTON.

No Providence preventing we will hold meetings as follows:— Blaine, Me., March 21, 22 Monticello, “ 27, 28 Linneus, April 4, 5 Oakfield, “ 11, 12 Hartland, “ 18, 19 Cornville, “ 25, 26 Somerset, Mills, May 2, 3 Meetings begin at all these places Friday evening at 7 P. M.; Sabbath-school at 9 A. M. These meetings will be of great importance; therefore we greatly desire to see all of our people from the surrounding churches. As far as circumstances will admit, Brn. Webber and Osborne will be present at these meetings. A. O. BURRILL.

Ohio State meeting at Belville, O., April 10, 16, to continue over two Sabbaths if deemed necessary. This will be an important meeting for this Conference. We hope to see a full attendance of our brethren from all parts of the State. See notice elsewhere. OHIO CONF. COMMITTEE.

Dist. No. 8, Kan., will hold their quarterly meeting with the Sterling church, April 11, 12, 1885. Will Eld. John Gibbs please meet with us? We hope for a general turnout at this meeting; and will all those who know themselves to be indebted to the district come prepared to settle as far as possible? JAMES V. MACK, Director.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD.

By O. W. Ruggles

GOING EAST: Mail	Day Exp.	N. Y. Exp.	Atlantic Exp.	Night Exp.	STATIONS	GOING WEST: Pacific Exp.	Evening Exp.	Gr. Rp. Kal. Exp.	Day Exp.	Mail
6.05 p.m.	2.25 p.m.	11.59 p.m.	5.55 a.m.	8.30 a.m.	Detroit	9.00 p.m.	8.00 p.m.	4.04 p.m.	9.00 a.m.	6.30 a.m.
4.32 p.m.	5.12 p.m.	10.54 p.m.	4.35 a.m.	7.12 a.m.	Ann Arbor	10.18 p.m.	9.20 p.m.	5.12 p.m.	10.12 a.m.	8.00 a.m.
3.05 p.m.	4.04 p.m.	10.00 p.m.	3.25 a.m.	5.55 a.m.	Jackson	11.55 p.m.	10.35 p.m.	6.50 p.m.	11.30 a.m.	9.38 a.m.
1.50 p.m.	3.05 p.m.	9.07 p.m.	2.09 a.m.	4.46 a.m.	Marshall	1.07 a.m.	11.48 p.m.	8.07 p.m.	12.45 p.m.	10.46 a.m.
1.05 p.m.	2.29 p.m.	8.47 p.m.	1.42 a.m.	4.22 a.m.	Battle Creek	1.42 a.m.	12.15 a.m.	8.47 p.m.	1.05 p.m.	11.13 a.m.
12.03 p.m.	1.45 p.m.	8.10 p.m.	1.00 a.m.	3.35 a.m.	Kalamazoo	2.27 a.m.	1.07 a.m.	9.40 p.m.	1.45 p.m.	12.03 p.m.
10.20 a.m.	12.18 p.m.	6.59 p.m.	11.40 p.m.	2.07 a.m.	Niles	4.05 a.m.	3.00 a.m.		3.10 p.m.	2.00 p.m.
8.58 a.m.	11.06 a.m.	6.02 p.m.	10.42 p.m.	12.46 a.m.	Mich. City	5.18 a.m.	4.48 a.m.		4.27 p.m.	3.23 p.m.
6.45 a.m.	8.55 a.m.	4.15 p.m.	8.40 p.m.	10.30 p.m.	Chicago	7.55 a.m.	7.30 a.m.		6.50 p.m.	5.45 p.m.

Grand Rapids and Detroit Express leaves Kalamazoo at 6.45 A.M., Battle Creek 7.33, arrives at Detroit 11.45 A.M. All trains run by Ninetieth Meridian, or Central Standard Time.

Day Express and Mail, east and west, daily except Sunday, Pacific and Evening Expresses west, and Atlantic and New York Expresses east, daily. Night Express east daily except Saturdays.

Nov. 16, 1884. O. W. RUGGLES, Gen. Pass. Agt., Chicago.

CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK R. R.

By Geo. B. Reeve; W. J. Spoier

Time Table, in effect November 16, 1884.

GOING WEST					STATIONS	GOING EAST
Chi'go Pass.	Mail	Day Exp.	Pacific Exp.	B. Crk Pass.		Mail	Lmt'd Exp.	Atla. Exp.	Swa. Pass.	Pt. H'n Pass.
					Dep. Port Huron Arr.	pm	am	am	...	am
...	6.35	7.50	8.00	4.10	Lapeer	10.20	12.26	7.50	...	10.40
...	8.15	9.12	9.28	5.40	Flint	8.17	12.07	6.29	...	9.12
...	9.07	9.55	10.05	6.20	Durand	7.50	11.35	5.55	...	8.25
...	9.45	10.30	10.45	7.00	Lansing	6.40	11.06	5.16	...	7.20
...	11.00	11.34	11.50	8.28	Charlotte	5.37	10.12	4.10	...	6.09
...	11.40	12.08	12.25	9.07	¹BATTLE CREEK¹	5.02	...	3.32	...	5.32
am	12.40	1.05	1.20	10.05	Vicksburg	4.08	8.55	2.35	...	4.35
5.00	pm	1.25	1.25	pm	Schoolcraft	4.03	8.50	2.30	...	am
5.48	2.10	2.17	...	...	Cassopolis	3.14	8.10	1.46	...	...
6.00	...	2.20	2.28	...	South Bend	3.02	...	1.35	...	...
6.47	...	3.05	3.19	...	Haskell's	2.10	7.21	12.51	...	...
7.30	...	3.50	4.08	...	Valparaiso	1.26	6.44	12.10	...	...
8.43	...	...	...	...	Chicago	12.07	...	...	...	pm
9.00	...	5.27	8.20	3.40	Arr.	11.34	5.27	10.41	3.40	...
11.20	...	7.45	8.10	1.15	Dep.	9.10	8.20	8.30	1.15	...

Trains run by Central Standard Time. The Day Express, Battle Creek Passenger, Chicago Passenger, Pt. Huron Passenger, and Mail trains, daily except Sunday. Pacific, Limited, and Atlantic Expresses, daily. Sunday Passenger, Sunday only.

GEO. B. REEVE, Traffic Manager.

W. J. SPOIER, General Manager.

CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY R. R.

By Percival Lowell

Union Passenger Station and Ticket Office, Canal St., between Madison and Adams.

Jan., 1885.

LEAVE.	TRAINS TO AND FROM CHICAGO.	ARRIVE.
† 8.45 a m	Galesburg, Ottawa and Streator Express	† 7.10 p m
†10.00 a m	Freeport, Dubuque & Sioux City Express	† 2.50 p m
† 4.45 p m	Amboy, Rock Falls, Sterling Express	†12.20 a m
*12.30 p m	Kansas City & South Pacific Express	* 2.15 p m
*12.30 p m	Omaha Express	* 2.15 p m
*12.30 p m	St. Joseph, Atchison & Topeka Express	* 2.15 p m
*12.30 p m	Denver Fast Express	* 2.15 p m
*12.30 p m	Montana & Pacific Express	* 2.15 p m
† 3.20 p m	Aurora Passenger	† 7.45 p m
* 4.45 p m	Mendota & Ottawa	†10.30 a m
† 8.15 p m	St. Louis Fast Owl Express	† 7.55 a m
† 4.45 p m	Rockford & Forreston Express	†11.30 a m
† 6.20 p m	Aurora Passenger	† 8.45 a m
† 9.30 p m	Freeport & Dubuque Express	† 6.35 a m
*10.00 p m	Des Moines, Omaha, Lincoln, Denver & California Express	§ 6.55 a m
*10.00 p m	Texas Express	§ 5.45 a m
*10.00 p m	Kansas City and St. Joseph Night Express	§ 5.45 a m
1.20 p m	Aurora Sunday Passenger	10.15 a m

*Daily. †Daily except Sunday. ‡Daily except Saturday. §Daily except Monday.

Freeport, Dubuque, and Sioux City trains leave and arrive from: Central Depot, foot of Lake street.

PERCIVAL LOWELL, Gen. Pass. Agt.

SABBATON

By J. T. W.

J. T. W.: See the little tract entitled “Sabbaton,” published at this Office. It fully answers all the claims put forth on the Greek of the New Testament in behalf of Sunday, and exposes the ignorance or dishonesty of all who try to use it for that purpose.

Missing Articles from Sister White

By Editor

We regret that we have not been able for a few weeks past to present to our readers the customary article from Sister White. For some reason the articles have not reached us. We hope to resume them soon.

THE REVIEW.

By Editor

We would call the especial attention of the reader to some articles now appearing in the REVIEW.

The articles on “The Temple in Heaven” from the pen of Eld. Littlejohn, are bringing out a greater array of convincing facts upon the points treated of than have before been presented; and some delicate questions respecting the present state of the religious world, which it is so important that all should see and understand, are handled in so candid and dispassionate and yet so thorough a manner, that the most sensitive can take no exception to it.

Eld. Butler’s articles on the past Advent Experience, are not only calling to remembrance the former days, according to the exhortation of the apostle (Heb. 10:32), but are taking up the features of those days which are of most intense interest, and which persons unfavorably disposed have tried to use to the harm of the cause. This matter will be presented in a manner to be of great profit as well as interest to all who will read them.

The articles on the Judgment of the Great Day, are also important, as setting forth the great movements to transpire in the heaven of heavens, and on the earth, as the plan of this world’s redemption is drawing to a close—events the preliminary stages of which are even now transpiring.

We hope none will pass by any of these articles, and others which might be mentioned, because they are somewhat lengthy. If they do, we can assure them they will miss a rare treat and suffer loss.

TUNES FOR THE NEW HYMN BOOK.

By G. I. B.

Soon after the General Conference, an article was published in the REVIEW inviting the members of the large committee, or other brethren interested in the Hymn Book to be brought out hereafter, to send in hymns or tunes for the special committee to consider. We know of only one brother who has responded. We call attention to this matter again. If any have tunes which they think ought to be in this book, they should send them in, so that they can be considered. The making of a Hymn Book is a matter requiring great care, good taste, special knowledge of music, and a wide acquaintance with other books. It will take much time. Hence there should be no delay, if any have favorites they wish considered. Otherwise, if such pieces should not appear in the new book, they should “forever hold their peace,”

G. I. B.

NEW MATTER FOR THE “FACTS FOR THE TIMES.”

By George I. Butler

We again call attention to the notice in last week’s Review relative to interesting and important facts bearing on present truth for the new edition of “Facts for the Times,” now being revised. If our ministers or others have important matter they wish to have inserted in this valuable book of reference, let them send it to the writer at once. If it is not used it will be returned if desired. GEO. I. BUTLER.

SPECIAL NOTICE

THE Clerk of the Battle Creek church, Bro. R. H. Coggeshall, has gone to Bale, Switzerland, to assist in training up workers for the new printing office there. All, therefore, who have any church business to do with the church in Battle Creek will hereafter, till further notice, address W. H. Edwards, Battle Creek, Mich., who takes Bro. Coggeshall's place as Clerk of the church. Please bear this in mind, as otherwise great delay may be caused in the transaction of the business.

THE TABERNACLE LECTURES.

Sixteen lectures have now (March 15) been given in this course, and the congregations still hold good in numbers, and the interest seems to be in no wise abated. Evidences are beginning to appear on every hand, that strong impressions have already been made in favor of the truth, and we hope for great good as the result of the effort.

Eld. Kenyon has spoken a few times, W. C. Gage, and the writer once each, and the remainder of the preaching has been done by Elds. Butler and Canright who have had freedom of utterance and the evident help of the Lord as they have presented the thrilling themes of present truth to the people.

Bro. Gage presents a full and clear synopsis of each discourse through the Battle Creek Daily Journal of which nearly a thousand extra copies are circulated in this city. So the congregation of readers is larger than the congregation of listeners. We ask the brethren still to pray that God will guide the word to honest hearts, and that such may be added to his people, as shall be saved in the coming day.

THE COLLEGE LECTURES.

THE course of Biblical lectures in the College for the present year closed on Friday last, March 13. Seventy-four lectures have been given in all. Over a hundred names were on the class roll at the close, and the interest throughout has more than equaled that of any previous term. The course has been cut short a few weeks for various reasons. First, our own state of health admonished us that we must relax a little the strain of labor we have been under for some months past. Secondly, while the lectures in the Tabernacle are going forward, the students need a reduction of their school labor, to be able to attend them. Thirdly, most of the subjects remaining on the college program will be given in the Tabernacle course, so they will get the benefit of the subjects there. Fourthly, time must be provided for the special course of instruction with which the term will close as set forth in the remarks of Bro. Butler on this point, in this number. For which reasons it has been thought best to bring this course to a close for this year, as stated above. The occasion has been one of prosperity and encouragement throughout.

IMPORTANT FOR OHIO.

THE State meeting to be held at Bellville, Ohio, the B. & O. R. R., April 10-16, will be a meeting of great importance to the cause in Ohio. All our ministers, directors, colporters, and as many of the church elders and leading brethren as can, should be present. All who expect to labor under the direction of the State Conference should be at this meeting. We need the best counsel in the State. Many important questions are to be considered and acted upon; namely, the distribution of labor the coming tent season, methods to be employed, our camp meeting—when and where shall it be held? the State depository—shall it be moved? tents, etc., etc.

The above questions demand earnest prayer that the angels of God may guide in the work committed to our hands. Those who cannot be present, who know of good openings for meetings with tent or otherwise, should write to us at that meeting, stating the amount of missionary work that has been done in the place, the number of Sabbath-keepers, if any, and what assistance can be given to support the meeting. Advice concerning any of the above questions from those who may not be able to attend the meeting will be gladly received. The church at Bellville will cheerfully care for all who come.

CERTIFICATES

By R. A. Underwood

giving the holder round trip tickets at one-third discount over the B. & O. R. R. can be secured by sending for them to L. T. Dysert, Clyde, Ohio. See to this, brethren, as no discount will be given until these are secured and round trip tickets bought. Continue seeking God for a fitness to engage in delivering last message to the world. R. A. UNDERWOOD

THE COMING CONFLICT

—OR—

THE GREAT ISSUE NOW PENDING IN THIS COUNTRY.

BY W. H. LITTLEJOHN.

THIS book contains a clear statement of the reasons for the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath, an attempted refutation of the same by a representative man who is an observer of the first day of the week, and rejoinders by the author of the book. In this, it presents in a single chapter the story of the rise and progress of Seventh-day Adventists, and of the National Reform party, together with an exegesis of the last portion of the seventh chapter of the book of Revelation, assigning to the United States its proper place in prophecy, and showing from the prophetic Word that the Government is just entering upon a career of religious persecution, for which the Sabbath question is to be made the pretext.

Emphatically a Book for the Times.

434 pages, in muslin covers, and will be mailed to any address, post-paid, for $1.00.

Address, REVIEW & HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.

THE MINISTRATION OF ANGELS

AND THE

ORIGIN, HISTORY, AND DESTINY OF SATAN.

By D. M. CANRIGHT.

The following is the Table of Contents:—

PART FIRST.

MINISTRATION OF GOOD ANGELS.

INTRODUCTION—They are not the spirits of Dead Men—The Heavenly Family—Number of Angels—Angels Real Beings—Their Exalted Character—Different Orders of Angels—They are Ministering Spirits—They execute God's Judgments—Saints have Guardian Angels—Angels Record the Deeds of Men—Angels Assist in the Judgment—Angels will Gather the Saints.

PART SECOND

ORIGIN, HISTORY, AND DESTINY OF SATAN.

INTRODUCTION—Devils are Real Beings—Why does God Permit Sin to Exist?—Origin of Satan—Satan a Wanderer—Satan Claims Possession of the Earth—Order of the Fallen Angels—Possessed Devils—Satan an Accuser—Man in Prison—The Mission of Jesus—Redemption of Man—Satan Bound—Judgment of the Wicked—Shall Satan be Destroyed?

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VINDICATION

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THE TRUE SABBATH.

By J. W. MORTON.

FORMERLY MISSIONARY OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

THIS is an ably-written pamphlet, in two parts, in behalf of the Bible Sabbath. Part first narrates the author's experience in being expelled from the Reformed Presbyterian Church for embracing the Sabbath. Part second is an argument in behalf of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment. This little book has opened the eyes of many honest seekers after truth. Several editions have been published aggregating thousands of copies.

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