Earlier text: HOW TO PREACHWHO WILL GO?
By D. A. Robinson
Go where? Out into the highways and hedges and search diligently for the scattered wheat that is there. Do you not know that if it remains it will be injured by the weeds that almost hide it from view? And, furthermore, it is all ready to be harvested, hence now is the time to gather it. If these considerations are not enough to move you to action, listen to one more: Do you see those dark clouds arising? They are not the sudden uprising tokens of a gentle shower. No! no! they have been long gathering. They grow thicker and blacker—sure indications of a terrible tempest and hail storm. Who will arise at once, hasten to the harvest-field, and bear at least one sheaf to a place of safety? Do you say wait a little? My brother, don’t you remember what father said when that thunder storm came up so suddenly? It was just at dinner time. Did we stop then? Oh, no! we hastened to the hay field. We forgot our hunger. To save the hay was the main idea before us. But that was only a short shower, and it was hay we were trying to save; here is wheat, and it must be gathered. And then the storm—why it comes nearer. See those dark clouds as they rise. It will never do to stand here and question; the storm will be upon us soon. It is evident that earnest action in times of danger, even in the things of this world, is necessary to insure success. Let us consider the work of God. No earthly enterprise bears any comparison to it whatever. Think of all the honors this world can bestow; gather all its wealth into one treasury; make yourself the recipient of all its pleasures—put all these together, and then one soul is of infinitely greater value in the sight of God than all these combined. And what is the work of God? It is to reach out after souls and attract them heavenward. “He that winneth souls is wise.” “Say not ye, there are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” Do we doubt, dear brethren and sisters, that now is the time to act? Are we questioning the propriety of arising at once and hastening to the field? The harvest is ripe. For more than a quarter of a century the reapers have been in the field, with sickles gleaming with truth, gathering in the precious, imperishable fruit. Is it a reward you want? A sure one is in reserve for those who work. “He that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal.” It will be given when the Master comes. “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me to give every man according as his work shall be.” That the storm of God’s wrath is soon to come we cannot doubt. Many are the omens that the day of the Lord is near. The time of trouble is just before us. Says Job, in speaking of it, “Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail, which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?” Can we, with these soul-stirring truths before us, sit quietly down, thinking only of ease and comfort here? And if we do this, can we expect a reward at last? A reward for what? “He that reapeth receiveth wages.” Do I hear you saying you fear you will lose your reputation? Perhaps you will as the world looks upon it; but are you better than your Master? It is said of him, “He made himself of no reputation.” Let your reputation go to the winds, if it is this work that takes it from you. Do you fear the reproach? “Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.” Says the great apostle, “I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake.” Why could he thus speak? Ah! it was because he hoped to share in the joy of his Lord. Again he says, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” The apostle when in tribulation was in the habit of contrasting the two conditions; here it is sorrow and anguish of spirit, but it is only for a moment, and it will work for us an “eternal weight of glory.” In another place he adds up the columns of suffering, but they appear very small. Thus he says, “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” When the dear Redeemer shall take to himself the purchase of his blood, he will then see of the travail of his soul and be satisfied. It was their salvation that brought him from the realms of glory. This was the joy set before him. “Who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” My brother, my sister, do you find crosses in the way? Do you see shame attached to the pure religion of Christ? Remember your Master. Endure the cross. Despise the shame. Think of the eternal weight of glory which will far overbalance every trial here. Take hold of the work of God with both hands earnestly, and when the angels come to gather the fruit that has been collected, may we all be prepared to shout the “harvest home.” IS IT A JOKE?
By Uriah Smith
Job asks, “Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean?” and he answers, “Not one.” Yet many, now-a-days, out of the very depths of uncleanness, prate loudly about purity of life and character. In the Spiritual Scientist of July 27, 1876, appears a report of the Highland Lake [Spiritist] Camp-meeting, in which the writer says that the key-note of the meeting was struck by certain speakers in a “plea for progress in spiritual knowledge, purity of life, and fraternal assistance and sympathy.” It sounds like the grimmest of all jokes, for spiritists to talk about purity of life. After having broken down every barrier against the foulest pollution of heart and life, torn away every principle of moral restraint, opened the floodgates of lust and uncleanness, and given the rein to man’s most depraved and brutish inclinations,—then, oh, yes! let us have purity of life! It is as if, in the Scripture illustration, the sow that was washed, should say, Come on, fellow-swine, let us be clean! and then plunge again into the reeking filth from which she had been washed. We suspect, however, that the secret of the matter is this: that having suffered the devil to so pervert their moral natures that they put darkness for light and light for darkness, they take that which the Bible and the common sense of mankind generally regard as depravity and corruption of the foulest sort, and call it the highest type of purity. And in that purity they delight to revel. One Word More.
By A. S. Hutchins
DEAR, BRETHREN AND SISTERS: Don't stay away from our camp-meeting because you have not tents. To-day Bro. Bean writes me that the new tent is completed and will be shipped to Milton next week, also that the old tent is cut down to a forty-foot spread. This with the old Vermont tent will be pitched to accommodate for lodging, those who have no other homes in the cotton village. Come, bringing your friends with you. Probation is closing. Don't let this precious opportunity pass unimproved. And may the blessing of the Lord rest upon the lonely and afflicted ones who cannot come. A. S. HUTCHINS. A Suggestion.
By B. F. Merritt
Bro. Urgos is trying to sell the book he has recently published, called “Thrilling Life Sketches.” It sells well; but Bro. Urgos, being blind, requires an attendant all the time, which incurs considerable expense. We have sold some copies for him at our tent-meetings, and we ask our fellow-laborers to aid in circulating this interesting work. Sheldon, Ill., July 27, 1876. Recipe for Unfermented Wine.
By John Roberts
Pick good ripe grapes, pick over and reject the imperfect ones. Put them in a kettle with some water; boil a little; press out the juice; and return the juice to the kettle. Add one quart of water to three of juice, and two pounds of refined sugar to a gallon of juice, boil, and while hot, can like fruit. When opened, pour off the clear part, and make grape jelly of the settlings. John Roberts. THE proverb, “A stitch in time saves nine,” is thus set forth in an old English ballad:— For want of a nail the shoe was lost ;
For want of a shoe the horse was lost ;
For want of a horse the rider was lost ;
For want of a rider the battle was lost ;
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost ;
All for the want of a horse shoe nail. Hospitality for Sabbath-Keepers
By M. P. Griffin
Sabbath-keepers passing through Atkinson, Ill., will be cordially welcomed at the Congregational parsonage should they call. We hope some may find it convenient to spend a time with us, as there are none of like precious faith with whom we can hold sweet converse. Yours in the blessed hope, M. P. Griffin. If Col. 2:14-17, — “Blotting out the hand-writing,” &c., refers at all to the weekly Sabbath, it proves that it has been blotted out, and hence we have no Sabbath. Yet those who teach that the fourth commandment is perpetually binding, and that the keeping of the first day of the week is obedience to it, will quote this text to prove that they ought not to keep the day specified in the commandment, the seventh day! How logical the conclusion! How well fitted are men of such depth of intellect to be the leaders of the enlightened Christians of the nineteenth century! R. F. C. For Sale.
By M. S. Merriam
One of the most desirable residences in Battle Creek, near the REVIEW Office and church. It can be bought at a bargain. For further particulars, address, Charlotte, Mich., Drawer 68. Progress of the Cause.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Another week has passed in our tent-meeting. We have now been here sixteen days, and spoken twenty times. The interest has not decreased any the last week. Some evenings it has been cold and rainy, and yet our tent has been filled every night, except one stormy night. The number of our audience has only been limited by the capacity of our tent. Last evening, after crowding every seat inside, hundreds stood around outside. We have disposed of about sixty dollars' worth of books, which is a great many, considering how scarce money is. We have also obtained a good list of subscribers for the REVIEW. We canvassed thoroughly the subject of the signs of the times, which was well received. The life and death question raised a great interest, hundreds expressing themselves as greatly relieved in their views of the Bible; and we found many who had partially believed that way before. The introduction of the Sabbath question has not diminished the interest any. Nearly every one admits already that we have the truth upon it. Last Sabbath we held our first Sabbath meeting. We had one hundred out. After speaking a short time, twenty-three arose and testified for the truth. It did our hearts good to hear the hearty indorsement they gave to “the present truth” and the Sabbath. Many wept. It was an excellent season indeed. How many are keeping the Sabbath we cannot tell, but probably about twenty or thirty. We have more invitations out than we can possibly accept. All over the city houses are open to us, and we are invited to make it our home in more than a dozen families, where we can have every convenience. Many of the most intelligent and respectable families in the city are our warm friends, and some of them have already embraced the truth. We have a large representation from every church in town. On every hand we hear men talking like this: “I never understood the Bible before.” “My Bible has become a new book.” “I never have been satisfied with the old views.” “For months I have been praying to God to send us light.” “This is just what I have been longing for for years,” etc. Scores are attending here who never go anywhere else to meeting; and the interest is extending out into the country for miles. Surely the Lord has specially prepared the way for this meeting. The influence of our excellent camp-meeting has had much to do with it. Our brethren in New York can thank Bro. and Sr. White for this tent-meeting, as it is through their influence and by their urgent request that we came here. We have pitched a family tent beside the big tent. Here we make it our home, and we find it very convenient when we are not away. Friends bring in plenty of food. No one, as yet, has directly preached against us, but of course this will soon come. We still ask to be remembered in the prayers of our brethren. An intelligent German has just called, and says that he remained at home away from his business one week to attend these meetings. Now he and family have embraced the truth and greatly rejoice in it. A business man from Canada heard us over Sunday, and said it paid him for his whole journey. God bless these hungering souls. CANADA
By A. C. Bourdeau; R. S. Owen
We have been holding meetings in Waterloo four weeks, and the interest continues good. We have given twenty-eight lectures in the tent, besides holding several meetings in Stukely and Bolton. The substance of each lecture appears in the Waterloo Advertiser which does much in the way of advertising our meetings. We give our leading subjects Saturday evenings and Sundays, when the attendance is the largest. Scores are convinced that they are hearing the truth, and some good souls are deciding to obey. The pressure is strong against our work, and the people are very slow in deciding to accept the truth. It took us four days to find an opening for our tent-meetings in this village, and many said that the way would not open for us here; that our tent would not stand three days; and that we would have no hearers, because our work was unpopular. But in giving our lectures, we have endeavored, by the help of the Lord, to “preach the word,” to manifest a friendly feeling towards all, and to let Catholics and other denominations alone; and our meetings have been well attended, and we have had no disturbance in or about the tent. We gave our first lecture on the Sabbath question two weeks ago yesterday (Sunday); and last evening we gave a lecture on the change of the Sabbath, telling how, when, and by whom, the change was made. A large concourse of candid and attentive persons were in attendance. At the close a vote was taken; some arose in favor of the Lord’s Sabbath, none arose in favor of Sunday; and many influential persons expressed the opinion that more than nine-tenths of those present believed that “the seventh day is the Sabbath.” Some of the French are deeply interested in the truth. We shall soon commence a course of lectures in French in the tent. A. C. BOURDEAU,
R. S. OWEN. Waterloo, P. Q., Aug. 1, 1876. VIRGINIA TENT.
By J. O. Corliss; E. B. Lane
We have given ten discourses the past week, visited nineteen families, distributed fifty copies of back numbers of the REVIEW, and held Sabbath meetings both at Soliloquy and the tent with good attendance. Several kept last Sabbath for the first, we do not know just how many. Our average congregations are about sixty. There is great excitement over the Sabbath question. Mrs Lane is holding prayer-meetings from house to house, to get the young and others into the work of praying and speaking in meeting. She has had excellent success. If different churches would collect all REVIEWS, INSTRUCTORS and REFORMERS, which have accumulated, and send them to us by freight and pay the freight on them, we could make good use of them, as they would be eagerly read if here. The church at Adams Center, N. Y., has done so already, for which we tender our thanks. Send to New Market, Shenandoah Co., Va. J. O. CORLISS,
E. B. LANE. Viroqua, Wis., July 31, 1876
By I. Sanborn; O. A. Johnson
The tent was pitched on Friday, July 7, at Mount Pisgah, Vernon Co., and remained two weeks in the vicinity of a good interest started by Bro. O. A. Johnson. About twenty commenced keeping the Sabbath. Our meetings removed much prejudice, and the number of Sabbath-keepers was increased to thirty. Last Sunday ten were baptized. We organized s. b. amounting to $175 per year, and if all the members engage in it the amount will be over $200. They have excellent social meetings here, a good Sabbath-school, and a large Bible-class. A goodly number of their neighbors are deeply interested in the truth. I sold thirty-five dollars' worth of books, obtained one subscriber for the Review, and others desire our paper this fall. This company have the elements among and around them to make a strong church, if they will only be faithful to God according to his holy word. Monday, the 24th, we took down our tent and came sixteen miles to Viroqua, the county seat of Vernon Co., and pitched the tent on a beautiful green, nicely sheltered, within twenty rods of the centre of the village. Have advertised through the county55papers, and circulated nearly three hundred bills. We commenced meetings Thursday evening, July 27; and notwithstanding there were two prayer-meetings in the place we had two hundred out, and the interest increased till last evening, when we had four hundred attentive hearers. The Lord gave much freedom in presenting truth to the people, and we consider the prospect for future results encouraging. We report our meetings through the two weekly papers published here, and hope to thus be enabled to reach souls who need the light of the third angel's message. Pray for us.
I. SANBORN,
O. A. JOHNSON. Viroqua, Wis., July 31, 1876
I am coming to the cross,
I am poor and weak and blind;
I am counting all but dross,
I shall full salvation find. CHORUS.—I am trusting, Lord, in thee,
Dear Lamb of Calvary;
Humbly at thy cross I bow,
Save me, Jesus, save me now. Long my heart has sighed for Thee;
Long has evil dwelt within:
Jesus sweetly speaks to me,
I will save you from all sin.
—Cho. Here I give my all to thee,
Friends and time and earthly store,
Soul and body thine to be,
Wholly thine forevermore.
—Cho. In thy promises I trust,
Now I feel the blood applied;
I am prostrate in the dust,
I with Christ am crucified.
—Cho. Jesus comes, he fills my soul;
Perfected in love I am;
I am every whit made whole;
Glory, glory to the Lamb.
—Cho. MT. PLEASANT, IOWA.
By George I. Butler
Our tent has been up several weeks and we have now canvassed, to a certain extent, most of the leading positions of our faith. Much of the time the extreme wet weather has been against us, so that our congregations have been confined to the city. Our audiences have ranged from two hundred to four hundred a great deal of the time, but are now somewhat smaller. We have, however, had a good hearing considering the pride of the place, and the strong, silent under-current of the popular churches against us. Scarcely anything is said in public against our work, but if there was it would be much easier to meet than the silent influence working secretly. We have quite a number of interested hearers, and we hope for good results. We have not yet reached the point of decision with many, but we are near it, and greatly desire the prayers of God's people, that souls may make a right decision. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, July 25, 1876. Norwalk, O., August 4, 1876
By H. A. St. John
Closed our meeting in Frazeysburg, Tuesday evening, July 25, with a very fair congregation. There are some precious souls here whom we believe will be saved when Jesus comes. From twelve to fourteen, as near as we could learn, have decided to keep the Sabbath. There are many persons in this village and vicinity that cannot read, and as a consequence they learned the truth slowly, and were more disposed to be influenced by their former teachers. We gave the people to understand that we were ready to receive any pecuniary assistance they felt disposed to give us, and on the morning of our departure we were thankful to receive $22, a contribution from the people. We feel quite certain that a little labor bestowed on Frazeysburg soon would not be lost. We shipped our tent immediately to Norwalk, pitched, and began meetings Friday night about two miles from the city and about one mile from the camp ground. The Attendance and attention quite good up to this writing, and we hope and pray for some success. H. A. St. John. Norwalk, O., August 4, 1876
INDIANA
By S. H. Lane; James Harvey
At the time of our last report, we had just commenced a series of tent-meetings at Marion, the county seat of Grant County. The turnout from the first has been from one to six hundred. The truth has made a good impression on the minds of many. We have given thus far some thirty discourses, and have sold about twenty-five dollars' worth of books. We have held two Sabbath meetings. About forty were present on each occasion. Last Sabbath twelve took a decided stand to live out the truth. Several others are observing the Sabbath, but have not as yet taken a stand publicly. The interest is still good, and we look for others to obey.
S. H. LANE.
JAMES HARVEY. Since the above was in type, the following has been received at the Office:— We closed our meetings at Marion, Grant Co., July 30. From the first our congregations were large. Sunday nights, all could not get into the tent. The last Sabbath meeting was a precious season. A goodly number took part, and were very thankful for having heard the truth. Some twenty or more have taken a stand to obey the truth. We have procured the Wesleyan church in which to hold future Sabbath meetings. We sold about forty dollars' worth of books, and obtained twelve subscribers for the REVIEW. We have concluded to hold the next tent-meeting at Peru, the county seat of Miami Co.
S. H. L. & J. H. LANSING, MICH.
By D. H. Lamson; E. R. Jones
The tent-meeting has now continued here five weeks. The average attendance has been less than at any other tent-meeting we ever held, yet the interest manifested on the part of those who do come has been excellent, and a few times the tent has been unable to hold the people. We have now canvassed the Sabbath question quite thoroughly. The most energetic efforts have been made to rouse the people, yet we have but partially succeeded. There are not less than thirty ministers in this city, eighteen of whom are installed pastors of churches. There is an almost incredible amount of prejudice against us as to our faith, and many most ridiculous things are fully credited respecting us, yet we do not despair. Little by little we are gaining a foothold here, and quite a number, we are persuaded, have decided for the truth. It is more than probable that in no city of Michigan has religious bias a stronger hold upon the people. But few dare to look beyond their early training, and too many have not the disposition. It is sad, yet amusing sometimes, to see the holy horror with which some hold up their hands at the thought of entering our tent. We hope, however, that by association this will wear away. We expect on Monday next to remove to another part of the city for a stay of three weeks, then to North Lansing till the camp-meeting. We earnestly pray for the blessing of God upon the work here, and that our own hearts may be touched by his heavenly grace, so that many sheaves may be finally gathered into the garner of the Lord. We have given during the past nine weeks one hundred discourses. Our faith is strong that they will not be in vain. We desire to be remembered by all who have access to a throne of grace. D. H. LAMSON,
E. R. JONES. July 15, 16, I met with the church at Woodstock, Me. Here I met Bro. C. A. Washburn, and was very thankful for the timely assistance which he rendered in the meetings. Some things in this church have stood in the way of the work. These things were talked over, and after some confessions had been made, all voted to take hold in union, and work for the salvation of souls. At the close of our meeting Sunday evening some requested prayers, and we all felt encouraged. July 18. I spoke at Pin Hook. July 22, 23, I met with the church at Jay. Two were baptized, and two united with the church. West Paris, Me., July 25, 1876. NORTH-EASTERN MO. TENT.
By J. H. Rogers; L. R. Long; H. Wren
We are still holding on at Memphis. The interest has not been of a general character, especially since the Sabbath question was introduced. For a week the prospect looked a little dull, but is now better. So far only one has decided fully, but others appear to be ready to decide; among whom is the father of the great spirit medium of this place. We are visiting country places with a view to arouse the people in the parts in reach of town. We are confident and hopeful that the Lord will bless his own word, and that it shall prosper in that whereto he has sent it. We are much cheered to hear that our brethren at their homes are praying for our success. May the Lord bless them and us, and his people and servants everywhere. J. H. ROGERS,
L. R. LONG,
H. WREN. Memphis, Mo., Aug. 3, 1876. H. A. ST. JOHN
By H. A. St. John
The tent is still in Norwalk. The attendance is not large, but all appear interested. We expect the camp-meeting in this place to finish the work of deciding souls for the truth, who are already convinced and convicted by labor in tents No. 2 and 3. The tent-meetings at this place are increasing in interest. The out-look is favorable so far. We have now held six meetings. We have some opposition of a commendable character from a Methodist minister. To-night, he proposes to occupy about fifteen minutes in stating his objections to the doctrine that a part of the judgment work precedes the second advent. We shall reply, in brief, the night following, without interfering with our regular discourse. Oh! may the prayers of our people rise like incense in behalf of our tent companies. MICHIGAN TENT NO. 5.
By A. O. Burrill
This is our third week at Ovid, Mich. We have had a good hearing, and all acknowledge we have the truth; but none have decided to obey. Never have we had so good a hearing, and yet we see no fruit. We feel to greatly humble ourselves under the hand of the Lord. We shall remain a few days longer. A. O. BURRILL. MISSOURI
By C. H. Chaffee; J. G. Wood
We closed our meetings near Bolckow, Mo., the 25th inst., having given in all twenty-three discourses. The attendance was fair all through, considering the busy time among the farmers; still we could not see real interest sufficient to justify a longer stay. One man of intelligence came out on the whole truth. Three were baptized, making in all four Sabbath-keepers. Five miles from there the interest to hear was good. We did not learn this fact, however, till after we had promised to move the tent to this place, so by request, we gave two discourses in a school-house, and promised to return and hold more meetings with them as soon as we close here. We are now at Maryville, Nodaway Co. Our tent is pitched in a grove about twenty rods from the public square. We have given three discourses, and our congregation has increased from one hundred to three hundred and fifty. Maryville is a pleasant place of about three thousand inhabitants. The people generally are enterprising and intelligent. We hope for success, and to this end ask the prayers of God's people. We are of good courage and our trust is in the Lord. C. H. CHAFFEE,
J. G. WOOD.
Maryville, Nodaway Co., Mo., July 30, 1876. LETTER FROM SWEDEN.
By A. Swaden
A BROTHER who recently received the truth in Dallas, Texas, has returned to his native land, Sweden, to work for the cause there. He now writes: I rejoice in the Lord that I have health and the opportunity to write a few words, in order to let my brethren, especially in Dallas, Texas, know where I am. I arrived at Philadelphia the 9th of June. As the Sabbath drew nigh, I stopped at the Hygienic hotel. I asked a young man if he knew of any Sabbath-keepers there. He answered, “No, the editor of the REFORMER has boarded here, but he is now in the country.” This man said he had once kept the Sabbath, but had now given it up. My spirit was stirred when he said it, and I asked him how it was possible that he had lost sight of the heavenly city after he once had been so enlightened, and after God had thus given him the means whereby he could help save the lost. As I said this he turned his face away from me. On Sunday, I attended a Swedish church which was built in 1706. The members had left the Lutheran and joined the Episcopalian Church, had given up the use of their mother tongue, and their minister delivered his sermons in English. Praise had plainly come in. I could readily see that “Babylon is fallen.” In the afternoon, I attended services in a Second Advent church. I heard nothing about the commandments of God. The minister assured the people that there would be miracles wrought, such as restoring the sick, etc., before the second coming of Christ. The 12th, I attended the Exposition. I saw much from different parts of the world as evidence of man’s skill, and yet I found that man’s extensive understanding had not induced him to keep the seventh day as a memorial of creation. At last I came to the books of the Seventh-day Adventists. For me, this was the best part of the Exposition. As I thought what I had learned from those books, I rejoiced with tears in my eyes. The 16th, I left New York. We had much fine weather at sea. I spent one Sabbath on the ocean. On that day my mind went back to the little church in Dallas, and I remember the rich blessings which God had poured upon his people there. I have a great desire to reach the new Jerusalem, and praise God on the sea of glass as the glorified saints join in the anthem of thanksgiving to Him who sitteth upon the throne. July 7, I arrived at Germany. I wished to see Bro. Andrews and Ertzenberger, but it was too far out of my way for me to visit them. July 12, I arrived at my native land. It is much changed. Intemperance and other forms of wickedness have greatly increased during my absence. I inquired concerning religious tolerance and the reply was that there was more religious liberty than formerly. I inquired if the people had heard of the doctrine called Seventh-day Adventism, which teaches the three messages to the world and the second coming of Christ. The reply was that it was talked about among the people in their houses, but not many had fallen in with it. It came to my mind here that the Bible informs us that but few will walk in the narrow way. It is my design to seek out such. On my journey, I conversed with many and distributed some tracts. Pray for me, that I may not be misled in this wicked land, but that I may grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. A. SWADEN. Jonkoping, Sweden, July, 16, 1876. WE have now given eight discourses in the tent at Nashville. The interest is on the increase, our congregations averaging one hundred and fifty. Several of the ministers of the place attend occasionally; one has been to every meeting. Bro. Miller has been obliged to return home on account of sickness, leaving me alone. Health and courage good. H. M. KENYON. Nashville, Mich., July 28, 1876. HOWARD CO., INDIANA.
By W. W. SHARP; WM. COVERT
We closed our labors at West Liberty, in the tent, a week ago. About four hundred were present at our last meeting. The good Spirit of the Lord was present, and many wept. The opposition has been very bitter. Four ministers, Age to Come, Adventists, and Disciples, earnestly contended against the faith. Rev. 12:17, seemed to have a fulfillment in their case. The commandments of God and the spirit of prophecy seemed to call down their wrath. We fear some of these wrathful opposers will have a part with those who love and make a lie. I wish them to repent of their ungodly work, and may the Lord “forgive them; for they know not what they do.” We preached sixty discourses there, and obtained twelve trial subscribers for the REVIEW. As the result of our effort, fifteen or more are keeping the Sabbath, and thirty attend our Sabbath meetings. We pitched the tent last week in Greentown, a village of two hundred inhabitants. We have held four meetings. One hundred and twenty-five were out at our first meeting, and four hundred last night. The people are friendly and give attention to the speaking of the word. Dear brethren, remember us in your prayers, that God may bless the work in our hands. W. W. SHARP,
WM. COVERT. Greentown, Ind., July 31. NEW YORK AND PENN. TENT, NO. 3.
By Chas. B. Reynolds
The interest at Clear Creek continued good to the end, despite rain and mud, and the hurry of haying and harvesting. At our last meeting, Tuesday, July 25, a terrific storm, with very heavy rain, kept the congregation in the tent till after midnight. There was “no going hence nor tarrying there;” for the tent leaked badly. It was a night long to be remembered. The next day we moved; it was muddy, sloppy, and disagreeable. Thursday, July 27, we commenced meetings in Ellington. The tent is pitched in a public park in the center of the village, about two miles from our former stand at Clear Creek. July 29, we held a Sabbath meeting at Bro. Watkins' house, near Clear Creek. About thirty were present. After a most encouraging meeting, I baptized four. Despite some discouragements, the work is steadily progressing. First-day, July 30, we attended a spiritualist meeting, held in the immediate vicinity of the tent. Our attendance, morning and afternoon, was large, although four churches held services within sound of our voice. In the evening, I spoke on the evidences of Christianity and gave an exposure of spiritualism before an immense gathering. Opposition is organized, fierce, persistent. Our trust is in the Lord. We were cheered and encouraged by a visit from Bro. R. F. Cottrell, who remained with us Sabbath and first-day. Chas. B. Reynolds.