As there are many besides myself in the bloom of life who profess the Advent faith, I would say a few words to them through the Review.
Dear friends, you have enlisted in a glorious cause, and under the banner of Prince Immanuel. Ere you enlisted you counted the cost; you considered you must leave the world with its vanity, and your worldly minded friends, all behind; you realized that you were exposing yourself to the ridicule of the enemies of the cross, as well as to the fiery darts of Satan, that are never hurled at any, until they resolve to tread the rough path that Jesus trod; you realized all this, and resolved in the strength of the mighty One, you would "fight the good fight," and strive to obtain eternal life. This was well. But what are you doing for God? Are you at your post day and night working for the Lord? Are you striving to win some precious soul to Christ, that you may have one gem, at least, in your diadem? Are you denying yourself daily of some luxury that you may aid in speeding the third angel's message? Do you think you are so young, so unlearned in the knowledge of the Lord, that you can do nothing for him, and therefore it is better to leave the work to your elders? Lull not yourself to sleep in this way. Why are you permitted to rank among the living ones of earth? Why are you called to know the truth if it be not that you may aid in the great work of disseminating religious knowledge? Think not that because you have said you would serve the Lord, that it is all that is required of you. Oh, no! for your having so said is the very reason why you ought to work for Christ; for "better is it that thou shouldst not vow, than that thou shouldst vow and not pay." Do you think your faith will save you? "Faith if it hath not works is dead, being alone." O then go to work to-day. Look around you, see who there is among your friends, your neighbors, who know not the truth. Go to them, tell them the present message is the last one of mercy to them, and plead with them, to live for Jesus. Do it in meekness and the Lord will reward you.
You are in the bloom of life, with health and strength. Can you not manage some way to give a little for the support of your brethren, who are working and toiling for the salvation of souls with broken constitutions, and have forsaken all that they may work for the Lord? Can you not assist them in their labor of love? Remember that while in times past you have been enjoying yourselves, they have been sacrificing for you, they have deprived themselves of the society of loved ones, and of (perhaps) many of the comforts and necessaries of life that they might benefit you, and will you not now do all in your power for them? Give of your abundance to aid them, give them your prayers and your love. Let them know they have your sympathies and gratitude and it may serve to lighten many dark hours.
Are you living soberly . . . in Christ Jesus. O what can you see in this fleeting earth to excite your mirth? There is nothing but sin and sorrow. Many of you are in the slippery paths of youth, and will find many things to divert you from your purpose; that of serving God; but "watch and pray." You must needs be more watchful and prayerful than if you had long trod the thorny path. "Be sober, be vigilant, for your adversary the Devil as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour." Many times you are thrown into the company of those who pay no regard to religion, and they continually strive to excite your mirth, and, by degrees, to get you interested, so that at length you will join them; but do not be guilty of countenancing their folly, and perhaps your sobriety will be a check upon their frivolity. Strive, oh strive, to overcome the enemy, girding on the whole armor; for it is no light thing to start on the Christian journey; and then turn and join the opposite party. "But the end of all things is at hand, be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer."
I have written thus advisingly, not because I think myself wiser or better than you; but I feel it a duty to work for the Lord, and if these few lines should excite any one to a new engagement in his service, I shall be doubly rewarded. I am but young and have lately commenced to travel the road to Canaan, and oft-times make to myself crooked paths; but I desire to prove faithful and at last meet you all in the New Earth.
J. E. GREMS.
Minnesota, 1855.
COMMUNICATIONS.
By S. B. Warren
From Bro. Warren.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—If what little I may add to the cause of truth, though ever so feeble, will encourage a brother or sister, it shall be freely given. I am most certainly encouraged by reading the letters in the Review from brethren and sisters of like precious faith. To hear from so many different ones of their prospects, their resolutions and determinations, is certainly cheering to my heart. I would say through the Review that I think I am growing stronger and stronger in the present truth.
The pure Bible truth that was proclaimed to us here at our last conference has established me in the position that we as a little, remnant church now occupy. I think I can safely say the time has come when true commandment-keepers should be settling down upon the solid rock of truth. They should be getting rooted and grounded in the faith, established in the blessed truths of the Bible. Here come to my mind the words of Moses, found in Deut. xxxii, 31. "For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges." Our enemies and the enemies of truth are certainly multiplying all around us in proportion to our zeal and faithfulness in God's cause. I have no doubt in the least but that in every community there are honest souls who have an ear to hear and a willing mind to obey; but yet the great mass and majority of mankind and of the247church are resolved not to hear the truth, receive the light, or obey the word. We have been permitted to witness here of late in Battle Creek a perfect exhibition of the rejection and hatred of God's own precious truth. I was one of a committee that called upon Eld. C——, of the Methodist Church to obtain their house for the lectures of Brn. White and Hall, upon days of the week when they were not to occupy it themselves; but so soon as he learned that we were a people that kept the seventh day or Bible Sabbath and that we believed in the speedy, second, personal coming of Jesus Christ, and in immortality alone through him he told me plainly that we could not have his pulpit to disseminate such doctrines in. He furthermore told me that our preachers and people were sowing the seeds of spiritual death, strife and discord throughout the length and breadth of the land. I pledged to him my word that those brethren would present nothing in his pulpit but pure Bible truth; but said he, 'so the Mormons say, 'I'll present the truth,' and I look upon you as a poor, deluded, fanatical, bewildered, set, making more infidels in the world than all the rest of the churches put together.' So I turned away from him feeling sorry in my heart that one of God's professed Shepherds should be so blind, so willfully blind as to hedge up the way to the kingdom, neither willing to go in himself or allowing others to enter. This professed minister of Jesus Christ said many hard, bitter things against those who keep the Bible Sabbath and are looking for and loving the appearing of the Saviour; but I trust in the name of the Lord we have cleared our skirts, for we have put forth every possible effort that we consistently could to get the truth before this community, but in almost every instance have they rejected God's own precious truth; and yet notwithstanding all this we believe there are some honest souls here that will yet listen to the last warning voice, come out of Babylon, embrace the truth and keep the commandments.
Thanks be to the God of heaven, we are not by any means a forsaken people. God is still leading us. The promises are sure to those who keep the commandments. God will take care of his own little flock; and though the flock may seem to be scattered, one here and another there, yet God's eye is upon his own precious jewels who feed by faith upon the words of truth, and whose delight is in the keeping of his law. If we love and heed the messenger of falsehood and slander more than we love and heed the messenger of truth and righteousness, we shall be brought under the influence and within the grasp of the enemy, "who goeth about seeking whom he may devour." Acts xx, 29, 30. St. Paul said; "For I know this that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise speaking perverse things to draw away disciples after them." O that God would help us to watch, and though the world and a proud church are joined hand in hand to oppose the pure Bible truth, yet truth will finally triumph, though there be but few to proclaim it, and few to embrace it.
Brethren and sisters, we should not only be keeping all of God's commandments, but we should be seeking for the faith of Jesus. We should be holding on, with an unyielding grasp, to the precious promises of the Gospel. O what strong, living faith we shall need to meet the opposition of a wicked world of dark spirits that constantly surround us. As we come down still nearer to the closing up scene, our prayers must be more frequent and fervent, our faith still stronger in God, we become more interested in the truth, and our desire to be holy and pure, constantly increasing. I have great reason to rejoice and praise God that his spirit ever strove with me and inclined me to hear the third angel's message and to embrace and try to keep the commandments. As I look back upon my past life I can remember the many sermons I have heard in which the commandments of God have been pointed out, and I was instructed to observe and keep them; but I now see in what a blind way and through what mist and fog I have been led and taught to keep the commandments. O how unlike the teaching of God's law under the third angel's message. We should feel very grateful to God who has led us out of darkness into light, and permitted us to throw away the errors and corrupt teachings of past days, and see the light of present truth, and place our feet upon the solid rock. Praise the Lord, it is not a matter of guess so, or may be so; we are positively sure that we have embraced the last sealing truth.
I would say to all God's true messengers who have gone out to sound the last notes of warning, be faithful to your trust, and to all that God has committed to your care. Do not falter in the least or be discouraged. The last crowning truth with which God has entrusted you, is to be proclaimed most faithfully, even though it be in the very face of the most violent opposition; but remember, dear brethren in the message, and be assured you have the ardent prayers of God's dear children. There is not a day passes over your heads but that you are remembered at the throne of grace by the few who are trying to be faithful and whose hearts beat in unison with yours. We believe with you that the third angel's message is a firm, immovable rock, and in the name of the Lord we bid you God speed. The crown lies at the end of the race. Your labors will soon end. O be faithful, trust in God, go forward, seek for pure hearts and clean hands, and you shall soon win the prize.
Your unworthy brother seeking for immortality.
S. B. WARREN.
Battle Creek, Mich., May 30th, 1855.
The Seventh-Day Sabbath
By A. G. Carter
From Bro. Carter.
Dear Bro. White:—Your valuable paper and pamphlets have been presented to me to read by Bro. Bodwell. After a thorough examination of them together with the Word of God, I am compelled to acknowledge the Sabbath has not been changed nor abolished. Here is the testimony that first convinced me that the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord, and not the first. Matt. xxviii, 1, reads, "In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre." Mark xvi, 1, 2, presents the same testimony. Also Luke xxiii, 56, testifies to the same, with the addition, "they rested the Sabbath day according to the commandment." (See Ex. xx, 8, 11.) All of the above witnesses agree that the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord: for see, the Sabbath is ended before the first day dawns; another witness, the Sabbath is past before the first day; and a third witness, "they rested the Sabbath day according to the commandment." "Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre,
It is said they did not understand this change so soon after the crucifixion; but Christ says, "All things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you." John xv, 15. Luke also says in his preface, (first chapter,) "They were eye-witnesses from the beginning, and that he had a perfect understanding from the very first." This is proof to me they were not deceived, but I think Christ's words are sufficient to settle the question. He says, Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law till all be fulfilled, Matt. v, 17, 18. See also Luke xvi, 17. It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. Now all in their senses must acknowledge the heavens and earth have not passed, and until they do, the law respecting God's holy Sabbath will remain in full force. The 19th verse of Matt. v, reads, Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. This commandment respecting the Sabbath in my estimation is far from being the least, for it is classed with those written upon the first table of stone. Christ calls these the first and greatest commandments. Matt. xxii, 38. Then if those who break one of the least commandments (those that designate our duty to man) are to be called the least in the kingdom of heaven, what must become of those who break one of the greatest! I have this for the reader to answer.
Last August myself and companion commenced keeping the Sabbath of the Lord, and notwithstanding the trials and persecutions we endure and receive for so doing, we esteem it a privilege and a blessing to take up our cross and follow the Lord through evil as well as good report. Bro. and Sister Bodwell, myself and companion, meet every Sabbath for a little prayer meeting. This may look like little business to some; but it is a feast to our waiting souls to pray with and for each other, and to talk about heavenly things. We have never been blessed with hearing any of the lectures on the present truth; but have reason to rejoice that your publications have found their way to this place. It is a source of great enjoyment to us to read the many testimonies, from the brethren scattered abroad of like precious faith. The third angel's message, makes the second coming of our Saviour plain to our minds.
Yours seeking for immortality.
A. G. Carter.
Rubicon, Dodge Co., Wis.
The Law of God Stands
By Joseph P. Lewis
From Bro. Lewis.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—Since Bro. Frisbie was here we have had a man here who pretended to prove that Christ abolished the law of God and nailed it to the cross. He said the ten commandments were not a moral code of laws because there was not any penalty attached to the tables of stone; and that the fourth commandment was not moral because not consistent with God; it was not given until after creation, and the fifth commandment was not moral because there was not any children before creation; but the rest of the decalogue was moral and governed God; not thinking that there were no men nor children to steal or kill, &c., before the creation. He stated that a law, in order to be a moral law must have always existed with and governed God; and the ten commandments,248except the fourth and fifth, were moral; and in another part of his speech he said the decalogue was not moral because it did not govern God; if it had, he would not have told Joshua to kill the Canaanites. Notwithstanding all his inconsistencies, there were some who seemed to think he had proved that the law of God was abolished. I asked him if according to his theory he considered the law dead and the penalties with it. He said he did. Then I mentioned the Scripture which says all liars, &c., shall have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone. He declined arguing as he was hoarse and out of breath. James ii, 11, is pretty good evidence that the law stands. JOSEPH P. LEWIS.
Windsor, Mich., May 18th, 1855.
ISAAC SANBORN
By Isaac Sanborn
From Bro. Sanborn.
DEAR BRO. WHITE :—By the blessing of God I am enabled to write you a few lines for the first time since I became acquainted with you through the Review one year ago. Since that time I have been reading and searching the Scriptures daily which has resulted in convincing me that God's law is holy, just and good; and that all his commandments are sure. Since the second Sabbath in September, I have been trying to keep all God's holy commandments according to the best of my ability. I have stood a member in the Christian connection for several years, and since I commenced keeping the Sabbath, I have by the request of friends delivered several lectures in favor of God's holy Sabbath, which has removed a great amount of prejudice from many minds. I tried to get the pastor of the Christian church to preach a sermon on the Sabbath, but he utterly refused, and would not allow anything said about it in his meetings; calling it a subject of theology, &c.
But let others do as they will, as for me and my house we will serve God by keeping all his commandments and the faith of his dear Son, and by consecrating ourselves to his will. Pray for us, that we may be faithful to the end.
Dear Bro., you have our sympathy and prayers that you may be sustained through all your trials and afflictions. Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life, says the Saviour. Rev. ii, 10.
Yours looking for the soon coming kingdom.
ISAAC SANBORN
Green Co., Wis., 1855.
RANDOLPH MILES
By Randolph Miles
From Bro. Miles.
DEAR BRO. WHITE :—I wish to say through the Review that I rejoice with the remnant knowing that my redemption draweth nigh. I feel to praise the Most High that I ever heard this last message of mercy, for I find great peace in loving God's law. I long to behold the King in his beauty, and walk the plains of the new earth. I would with Mary choose that part that shall never be taken away, and put my trust in the arm that bringeth salvation. I want to see Zion arise and put on her beautiful garments. I want to be where I shall no more hear it said, I am sick, I am weary of my life, but where the wicked will cease from troubling and the weary be at rest. I feel truly like a pilgrim here and want to meet my heavenly Father's family upon Mount Zion, and swell the loud anthem to God and the Lamb. I feel anxious to do what I can to forward the last message of mercy to man, and thus improve upon my one talent till the Nobleman returns from the far country.
I should be glad if we could have the Review weekly. We have no preaching in this place, but many want to hear on this subject.
RANDOLPH MILES
Plainfield, Ill., May 11th, 1855.
JESSE DORCAS
By Jesse Dorcas
From Bro. Dorcas.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The war, in this State, I think has now fairly begun. Our dear Bro. Holt has just arrived in time to stand up for the truth. There seems to be a singular opposition in the breasts of many among us, of whom we had hoped better things, which now begins to manifest itself in opposition to present truth to such an extent, as to bring forcibly to our minds the 17th verse of the 12th chapter of Rev. Our principal antagonist in public is a Methodist local Minister, who declares a "war of extermination upon us to the knife." But none of these things move us, neither do we count our lives dear unto ourselves so that we may win Christ, and honorably maintain our course Zion-ward. Permit me to say to the dear brethren and sisters, scattered abroad, that we have great reason to be encouraged with the prospects which open up before us, of good being done in Northern Ohio.
Dear brethren and sisters, I do not know how to be sufficiently thankful for the distinguished blessings of light and knowledge we enjoy under the third angel's message. O let us be faithful in carrying forward this great work of preparing to meet our Lord.
JESSE DORCAS
Freemont, Ohio, May 28th, 1855.
ELIZA S. COON
By Eliza S. Coon
From Sister Coon.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I have long felt a desire to write you, but a failure of my sight has prevented me from doing so, and I am now dependent on a friend for penning a few thoughts at this time.
It is about eighteen months since I was led, as I trust, by the Spirit of God to remember the true Sabbath, and my obligations to keep it holy unto the Lord, calling it a "delight, honorable." At that time I had not seen the Review, neither did I know any one to look to for sympathy and encouragement; but as soon as I became convinced of its claims upon me, I immediately resolved to walk in the light that I had, though all the world should be against me. A few weeks after, some Nos. of the Review were sent me, from which I learned there were many others, who like pilgrims and strangers are scattered abroad, but endeavoring like their divine Master, to "magnify the law and make it honorable." Since then my heart has been cheered by the evidences from history and otherwise that we are on safe ground at least, by observing the seventh day as the Sabbath of the Lord our God. Oh that in all things we may be enabled to walk in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Since my own mind has been established I have felt a strong desire that others might see this glorious truth as it has been presented to my mind, and have endeavored, as opportunity afforded, to scatter what reading I have had upon this subject; and none but God knows how I have longed to see some one of like precious faith, with whom I could converse on this and kindred subjects. Will not some of our brethren who can present the truth in a clear, lucid manner, come this way and give us one or more lectures? It seems to me there are some here who would embrace the truth, if it was brought before their minds in this way.
Should any one find it in their heart to come, inquire for Wm. Coon, my husband, who, though not a professor, is always ready to welcome to his house the servants of Christ. We are living near Euclid P. O., in the town of Clay, about ten miles from Syracuse. The meeting-house can be had almost any time at a short notice.
Yours in the bonds of the gospel of Christ.
ELIZA S. COON
Elucid, Apr. 28th, 1855.
"The Jews' Return."
By Editor
SEVERAL brethren, east and west, have referred to the article in No. 30 on this subject. We have no desire to agitate the Jew question in any of its forms; and we are more than ever convinced that the REVIEW should be silent on such questions. It has a more important work. To the great truths connected with the present message it should closely adhere, and feed the flock of God with present truth, with "meat in due season." The article referred to was published in our absence. We presume it is not perfect, though we think the writer much nearer the truth then, than now.
Others, before us, have left present truth to engage in fruitless discussions on the Jew question and future age. Fruitless!—there has been fruit, but of the sourest, bitterest kind. The Advent body has been torn in pieces by the discussion of such questions, and darkness and death have followed. The present truth will feed, strengthen and unite the flock of God, and gather them to the "unity of the faith." If others, at the risk of union, and the prosperity of the cause make prominent their views of subjects on which we may not all agree, they will of course be responsible for the result. The REVIEW will be silent on these questions, unless the Committee decide otherwise. We do not choose this course because we fear we cannot maintain our positions; for we have not the least fear in this respect. We do it for the cause's sake, and would affectionately exhort all who have any regard for the prosperity of the cause of present truth, to make prominent the great, leading, vital truths connected with the present message, and waive, as far as possible all subjects on which we may not at present agree. If we should, in consequence of the propagation of what we deem to be error, judge it duty to give our views in regard to the events of the seventh millennium, even then there will be no necessity of giving them in the REVIEW.—Ed.
Embracing the Sabbath Truth
By E. O. Meacham
From Bro. Meacham.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—It has been only about one month since I embraced the unpopular truths of the gospel which are now being taught, viz; the Seventh-day Sabbath and the non-immortality of the spirit. As soon as I became convinced of my error, I felt to say with the poet, "O that all the world might know, this saving truth to prove." It has been about a year since I first heard on the subject of the true Sabbath. I labored long and hard to prove the first day to be right, but the more I studied and wrote on the subject, the darker the clouds seemed to gather over my mind, until at last I became convinced of the error so long taught to the world. "The prophets prophecy falsely, the priests bear rule by their means, and my people love to have it so. What will ye do in the end thereof?" Jer. v, 31. Our divines have propagated a false doctrine and the "people love to have it so;" they cannot reconcile themselves to keep any other day for the Sabbath but the one instituted by the beast. The little band here are getting ready for the marriage supper of the Lamb. We still need instruction, and if you can make it convenient we would like you to "come over and help us," as we are in great need of some one. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ abide with you all.
Your unworthy brother in the truth of the gospel.
E. O. MEACHAM.
Stockton, Ill., May 23d, 1855.
Glad Tidings from the Review
By Daniel Eaton
From Bro. Eaton.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I received No. 22 of the Review and Herald and five packages of tracts last week, and they were a welcome messenger to me bringing glad tidings and words of encouragement. I hope they will be the means of doing much good here. I am sorry to say the state of religion in this part of the Lord's vineyard is very low. Dear brother, although I have not the privilege of meeting with those of like precious faith, the Lord being my helper I will try and stand for the truth.
Your unworthy brother. DANIEL EATON.
Yreka, Siskiyon Co., California, Apr. 15th, 1855.
Keeping All God’s Commandments
By Caroline M. Lunger
From Sister Lunger.
BRETHREN AND SISTERS:—I am striving to keep all the commandments of God. I believe that the law is just as binding now as ever it was. I never have heard a lecture on the subject of the Sabbath. The light that I have received has come through the Review and tracts; and I feel to praise the Lord for it. I commenced keeping the Sabbath last July. My husband is now keeping the Sabbath. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Yours in hope of immortality at the appearing of Jesus. CAROLINE M. LUNGER.
Portland, Ionia Co., Mich., May 14th, 1855.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Operations have commenced in the Baltic. Revel has been carefully reconnoitered and will shortly be bombarded. The Magicienne has already thrown some shells into the outworks. Admiral Dundas had reconnoitered Sweaborg.
According to the Constantinople papers, all the troops concentrated at the camp at Maslak were about to sail for the Crimea, on board of fourteen ships-of-war, and an immense fleet of transports with vast supplies of provisions and munitions of war, and that the expedition is destined either for Odessa or the Lower Danube.
All the French and nearly all the Sardinian troops had left Constantinople for the Crimea. The cholera had disappeared at Constantinople. Six thousand men were promised at once for the Turkish contingent.
The Trieste papers publish the following dispatch, dated Eupatoria, May 4.—Eight thousand Russians are menacing Omer Pasha. Their cavalry is endeavoring to cut off the allies' communication by land. The bulk of the Russian army, 150,000 strong, having taken up a position near Simpheropol, is in non-interrupted communication with Sebastopol.
A letter from Frankfort of the 17th ult., in the Rhine Gazette, says:—A new Austrian note has just been dispatched to the German States, declaring that Austria remains faithful to the alliance of the Western powers, but that the Cabinet of Vienna has not given up the hope of seeing peace re-established. It is said that the question of mobilization is again brought forward in this dispatch.
Accounts from St. Petersburg of the 18th announce that Cronstadt is declared in a state of siege. No person can hereafter enter the place without a special permission from the Governor.
The recent new combinations of Russian troops and some newly created commands have led to some changes in the designation of the corps d'armee. The army under the command of Prince Paskeiwitch will henceforth be called the Army of the West, Prince Gorchakoff's, the Army of the South, Gen. Rudiger's the North, and a new corps in the course of formation at Kiess and in Volbynia will be called the Army of the Centre.
Letters from Odessa state that the artificers of the dockyards at Nicolaieff are working early and late for the new ships of the Russian Black Sea fleet. Each vessel will have a screw propellsr.
It is calculated at Berlin, that the addition to the Russian army to be made under the last ukase, will consist of about 250,000 men. Twelve in a thousand is the ratio, and the levies include the most populous governments in the Empire.
A private letter from St. Petersburg, dated the 10th, from a high mercantile house, gives a deplorable account of the pressure on all classes in that capital; business being comparatively at an end, and the continuance of the present state of things is regarded with the greatest dread in all quarters.
TROOPS FOR THE CRIMEA.—By the recent arrival at New York, we learn that the Allies intend to change their plan of operations. What that change will be is not known. At any rate, large bodies of troops were to be embarked immediately for the seat of war. Gen. Canrobert, before resigning his command, had announced that 80,000 more troops would come from France, 10,000 were expected still from Piedmont, 16,000 from Egypt, and Omer Pasha was rapidly organizing a Tartar force at Eupatoria. The allied forces would then amount to nearly 300,000 men. The health of the army was good—the greatest enthusiasm prevailed among the troops. With an army of such magnitude the whole Crimea ought to be swept, though Sebastopol shows no disposition to capitulate.
THE EARTHQUAKE AT BROUSSA.—The shocks still continue, which may well be believed, as there is scarcely a day that some susceptible oscillation does not take place at Constantinople. Abdel-Kader was still at his farm in the plain of Broussa; indeed, no one who is able to leave the city will remain in it. All the European residents have left.
TENT MEETINGS.
By Editor
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a Tent-meeting in Brewer, near Bangor, Me., to commence June 15th, and continue over the Sabbath and First-day, 16th and 17th.
A Tent-meeting also in Canaan, Me., June 23d and 24th. Brn. from a distance will please supply themselves with provisions. Brethren who wish to have Tent-meetings in their vicinity the present season, will please write us and direct their letters to Brewer or Canaan, Me., that said appointments may be published in the REVIEW in season for their meetings. JOSEPH BATES.
E. L. BARR.
Topsham, Me., June 3d, 1855.
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a Tent-meeting in Oswego, June 16th and 17th. Lorain, June 23d and 24th; also in West Winfield, Herkimer Co., commencing Sabbath, July 7th, and holding a few days. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
PROVIDENCE permitting there will be a Tent-meeting at Buck's Bridge, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., to commence June 22d, at 2 o'clock P. M., and hold over Sabbath and First-day.
It is expected that this will be a large and general gathering of the brethren, and it will be necessary for those who can, to bring provisions with them. The poor, and all others as far as we can, will be provided for.
A. H. HILLIARD, } Committee.
A. PALMER,
We now design to be at the Oswego Tent-meeting the 16th, and to join Bro. Hart at the Tent-meeting at Buck's Bridge the 22d.
New Work.
By Editor
"THE LAST WORK OF THE TRUE CHURCH," by M. E. Cornell. Most of the matter contained in this little work of 68 pages, has been recently published in the REVIEW, and speaks for itself.—Price 7 cts.
Business.
By Editor
Some Brother sends a letter, post marked "Monroe, Wis.," containing $11. Atlanta Bank $10. Bank of Elgin, $1. He orders books to be sent to Freeport, Ill., but neglects to give his name. Five dollars of the money was for Wis. Tent, which we receipt in this No. to "Nameless." Will the brother give his name?
A Letter to the Disciples of the Lord
By Editor
A Letter to the Disciples of the Lord, by R. F. Cottrell.—3 cts.
Help J. N. Loughborough Obtain a Horse
By Editor
The friends of the cause of truth, especially those who are acquainted with the efficient labors of Bro. J. N. Loughborough, will esteem it a privilege to assist him in obtaining a horse; the horse to be used the present summer in moving the New York Tent from place to place, and afterward by himself in traveling with the message as the Lord may direct him.
Aid for Brother Loughborough
By Editor
Bro. L. labors under many discouragements, and needs help. Come brethren let us wake up, and aid our beloved brother in the work to which the Lord has called him. Money for this object may be sent to the REVIEW OFFICE, unless it is convenient to hand it to Bro. L., and it will be receipted in REVIEW. For the above object, James White $10
Waggoner Returns to the Field
By Editor
We are indeed happy to hear from Bro. Waggoner, and that he with new courage, is entering the field again.
Books Sent
By Editor
Books sent:—Brn. Hall & Stephenson, (to Milton, Wis., by express, also a letter to same place containing the bill,) J. Bates, (by express,) J. Cramer.
Address of J. M. Stephenson
By Editor
The P. O. address of J. M. Stephenson, is Metomen, Fond du Lac Co., Wis.
Letters.
J. M. Stephenson , J. Hart, U. S., D. Arnold, Z. Andrews, S. Strickland, J. H. Waggoner, J. Byington, L. Chester, T. R. Irons, M. E. S.
Receipts.
J. Wade, Wm. Glover, E. Grant, J. Grems, C. Cartwright, D. Harvey, E. A. Poole, E. Rew, C. Rice, L Thrall, P Scott, T. Bryant, a Friend, each $1. A Friend in Mich., $5. A Hart, $0,75. H. Eaton, $0,50. S. Flanders, $0,25. L. B. Greon, $0,90.
For Tent in N. Y.—Jno. Palmiter, $4,75. E. P. Below, $3. E. Byers, $2. H $1.
For Tent in Wis.—E. Rew, J. Sanburn, each $1. Nameless, $5. J. E. G., $0,50.