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Perilous Times and Perseverance

Sister Prentice writes from Red Rock, Iowa: "I would say to the dear brethren I am still trying to keep the commandments. Though sorely tried and afflicted I do not feel disposed to give up, but rather, pressing on and looking upward I would be found ever doing the will of my Father. I feel well assured that 'time's career is closing,' that soon Christ will appear and oh I desire to meet him with my lamp trimmed and burning.

These are indeed 'perilous times.' And I feel that there is before the Sabbath-keeper, persecution, bitter persecution. For the dragon is wroth and his hosts are raging. May God give us strength equal to our day is the prayer of your unworthy sister."

Rejoicing Through Life’s Storms

In the long run, that Christian will come out well who works cheerfully, hopefully, heartily, without wasting his energies upon vain regrets, and passionate murmurings. The bird sings in the storm; why may not the child of God rejoice, too, even though passing clouds lower?

Nature or Grace

READER, which do you think will triumph in your heart,—nature, or grace?

THE ARAB'S GIFT.

A poor Arab was traveling in the desert, when he met with a spring of clear, sweet, sparkling water. Accustomed as he was to brackish wells, to his simple mind it appeared that such water as this was worthy of a monarch; and filling his leathern bottle from the spring, he determined to go and present it to the caliph himself.

The poor man traveled a considerable distance before he reached the presence of his sovereign, and laid his humble offering at his feet. The caliph did not despise the little gift brought to him with so much trouble. He ordered some of the water to be poured into a cup, drank it, and thanking the Arab with a smile, ordered him to be presented with a reward.

The courtiers around pressed forward, eager to taste of the wonderful water, but to the surprise of all, the caliph forbade them to touch even a single drop.

After the poor Arab had quitted the royal presence with a light and joyful heart, the caliph turned to his courtiers, and thus explained the motives of his conduct:

"During the travels of the Arab," said he, "the water in this leathern bottle has become impure and distasteful. But it was an offering of love, and as such I have received it with pleasure. But I well knew that had I suffered another to partake of it, he would not have concealed his disgust; and therefore I forbade you to touch the draught, lest the heart of the poor man should have been wounded."

All that sinners can present to their King is like the water brought by the Arab, though, like him, we may fancy it worthy the acceptance of our Lord. But he will not reject—he will not despise the little offering of love and faith; for he hath promised that even a cup of cold water given in the name of a disciple, shall in no wise lose its reward.

Imperfection of Human Prayer

IMPERFECTION OF HUMAN PRAYER.—Prayer is the great consolation of men in religion; but it is a mercy that the hearing and granting of it are placed in the hands of the Highest, and quite beyond man's control; for who can look back on his past life without trembling, when he thinks on the mad and fatal petitions he has offered up, and reflects on what must have been his destiny had they been granted?

I Am: All-Sufficient for His People

By Editor

Who can conceive a more beautiful connection of sublime ideas than is found in the following which we clip from an exchange? The authorship is attributed to Bishop Beveridge;

"I AM." He doth not say, I AM their light, their guide, their strengthening tower, only I AM. He sets as it were his hand to blank, that his people may write under it what they please that is good for them. As if he said, Are thy weak? I AM strength. Are they poor? I AM riches. Are they in trouble? I AM comfort. Are they sick? I AM health. Are they dying? I AM life. Have they nothing? I AM all things. I AM wisdom and power; I AM justice and mercy; I AM grace and goodness; I AM glory, beauty, holiness, eminence, super-eminence, perfection, all-sufficiency, eternity! JEHOVAH, I AM! Whatsoever is amiable in itself, or desirable unto them, that I AM. Whatsoever is pure and holy, whatsoever is good or needful to make them happy, that I AM."

REVIEW OF SEYMOUR.

By Editor

In this number we commence to publish the review of Seymour by Bro. J. M. Aldrich. The style is suited to the occasion, and seems in harmony with Prov. xxvi, 5. We shall put it in pamphlet form, before taking down the type, for a cheap edition to scatter where it may be thought needed. Only one objection suggests itself, that it is a waste of ammunition on small game.

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CONFERENCE AT PARKVILLE MICH.

By John Norton Loughborough

THiS meeting was one of interest, and we trust will be of profit to the Brn. assembled. Brn. were present from Colon, Vicksburg and one load from North Liberty Ind. a distance of 50 miles. Brn. Waggoner and Hull were present to assist in preaching the word. The Lord gave liberty and the word spoken seemed to reach the hearts of the people. On first-day the house of worship was crowded with attentive hearers. Bro. Hull baptized six during this meeting. Our social meetings were refreshing and seemed like an unction to fit the servant of the Lord to enter the discussion which was commenced in the vicinity (two days after the conference) between Bro. Hull and E. Miller jr. of which more presently. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

By Uriah Smith

M. Wells: For an explanation of Rev. xxii, 8, 9; Matt. xxii, 32, the term, spirit, &c., see Hope of the Gospel, or Which? Mortal or Immortal?

J. Loughhead: The word testament, in Heb. ix, 18, is the same as is rendered covenant in Heb. viii, 8, and has no reference to the records now called the Old Testament. The book which Moses sprinkled with blood was the book of the covenant, the book which Moses wrote, containing the words which he received from the Lord on the mount. The books of Moses, which form the first part of the Old Testament scriptures, were not probably written till some time after this. U. S.

APPOINTMENTS.

By James White

MONTHLY MEETINGS.

By advice of brethren we appoint monthly meetings as follows:

First Sabbath in June, Convis.

“ “ “ July, Battle Creek.

“ “ “ August, Newton.

“ “ “ September, Battle Creek.

It is believed that it would be for the interest of the cause in the vicinity of Battle Creek, to have a gathering, as general as consistent, as often as each month, once in two months at Battle Creek, and once in four months at other places. JAMES WHITE.

Conference at Eden Corners

PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a Conference of Seventh-day Adventists held at Eden Corners, Vt., commencing sixth-day evening, June 13, and continuing over Sabbath and first-day.

A. C. Bourdeau. S. Pierce. A. Stone.

Quarterly Meeting at Mackford

By R. Baker

The next quarterly meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Mackford, will be held in the evening following June 21st, 1862. A general attendance is solicited. R. BAKER. Mackford, Green Lake Co., Wis.

TENT MEETINGS

The Michigan tent will be pitched for meetings at Charlotte, Eaton Co., Mich., Thursday, June 5. First meeting Thursday evening.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH, MOSES HULL.