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Glencoe, Minnesota.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

AFTER staying at Albert Lea two weeks, we left without accomplishing anything. There was not interest to warrant a longer stay. Bro. Matteson was with us the last Sabbath and Sunday, and spoke to the Norwegians. He remained in that vicinity to work among them. Following the best light we had, we came about one hundred and thirty miles north-west to Glencoe, county seat of McLeod county, a village of about three hundred. It is off the railroad. The people are mostly Americans. It is an entirely new field, and there are several other villages about the same size around it. All this, we thought, was favorable.

The way seemed to open well; so we began here. But the attendance and interest have been very small. We have had from twenty-five to one hundred, with once or twice two hundred or more. Now harvest begins; so our prospect is not very flattering. The few who do attend seem to be interested, and we have invitations out every day. We hope for a few here.

Bro. Levi Long is with me, and helps in preaching, &c. There are plenty of deers, bears, wolves, and other wild animals around here. This was the scene of the Indian raids a few years ago, and of those terrible fires last fall; so, of course, the people are poor.

We feel sorry that our efforts to help the cause in this State are not attended with better success. We may have lacked in wisdom; but we have tried hard to accomplish something. We still hope to find people who will hear the truth and obey it.

Bro. H. Grant writes encouragingly from High Forest, and also Bro. F. W. Morse from Martin county. We ask the brethren to especially pray for us that God may grant us some souls for our labor. We feel more than ever satisfied that our work will be of no account unless God guide and bless. We are all well. Our address is here for the present. D. M. CANRIGHT. Glencoe, Minn., July 28, 1872.

Battle Creek, July 31, 1872

By George Ide Butler

Iowa.

DURING the interval between the western and eastern camp-meetings, I spent two weeks in Iowa, mostly at my home in Mt. Pleasant. I found a few days' rest very agreeable, to say the least. I had an opportunity also to do some considerable writing.

I am happy to say the church in Mt. Pleasant is prospering. Since the organization last winter, we have a united church of some twenty-five or thirty members, and although our nominal membership is not as large as formerly, yet we believe the strength of the church is greater. We had an interesting communion season while with them, and we see no reason why the church may not prosper in the Lord if they make proper efforts to live humbly before him. Could a proper effort now be made in Mt. Pleasant with the tent, we believe much good might be done, and members added to the church. We hope this may be done in the future.

I made a visit to Decatur City, also, while in Iowa. This church has had but one visit from a minister since last tent season, and it seemed very desirable that labor should be given there, and things set in order. We had a profitable meeting. Nine were baptized. Bro. A. Caldwell was elected and ordained elder of the church. Bro. I. A. Fletcher was elected treasurer. He held the office of clerk before. We were very much pleased with their neat little house of worship which has been erected since the tent-meetings there. The brethren, though in moderate circumstances, have finished it all but putting in permanent seats, and are not in debt for it. The truth was preached in this place among the very first in Iowa, and for years there was a church here. But from certain causes unnecessary to mention, it was left for years, a few holding on in discouragement, till the tent came there last season, and now there is a united church of twenty-five or thirty.

Evidently the Lord determined to give them another chance for life. The brethren and sisters seemed greatly to appreciate my visit and the words spoken to them. Tearful eyes showed that hearts were touched. May God's blessing be with them, and may all walk in the light.

I am now in this place, on my way to attend the eastern camp-meetings. Brethren and sisters, pray for the success of these most important meetings. GEO. I. BUTLER.

Battle Creek, July 31, 1872

Men and Things.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

The Monroe Record (Iowa) of June 1, has the following:—

ANOTHER DESTORYER.

Myriads of worms are at work in our public square, and clearing out the grass as they go, sparing nothing but a few spears of blue grass and certain weeds. The worms are one and one half inches long, nearly a quarter of an inch in diameter, of a dark golden hue, and have a tough skin. They are extremely active in their movements. Many suppose these to be the veritable “army worm.” The same worms have entirely destroyed a large meadow, near Otley, belonging to Mr. Columbus Long.

The Knoxville Democrat says: Near this city, on the premises occupied by John Cromwell, a twenty acre piece of fine timothy waved in the breeze, but now, alas, nary zephyr stirs its undulating bosom. One day a scorched spot was noticed in one corner, and five days thereafter there was not timothy enough on the whole twenty to feed a sucking calf. Other meadows have suffered the same way. June 1.

Mr. Cromwell informs us that the worms travel in a row, and do not disturb clover, but their appetite for timothy grass is very hearty indeed.

New diseases, among men and beasts, new insects on the vines, new bugs on the trees, and new worms on the grass and grain, are constantly multiplying of late. Thus old earth groans more heavily under the curse as the end draws near. Our only hope is in the speedy coming of the Deliverer. All signs now indicate that this event is near at hand. The Christian Statesman, May 15, 1872, has on this point, the following:—

PROPHETIC SIGNS.

The very general expectation among Christian people of an impending revolution in the moral condition of the world, is nourished, not only by the intimations of prophecy, but by passing events. Passing by those natural phenomena, like earthquakes, famines, and pestilences, which are foretold as signs of “the end,” there are deeper movements in human society that point unmistakably, as it seems to us, to marvelous changes in the near future.

RELIGION IN PARIS.

The Evangelical Christendom of April 20, thus describes the state of religion in Paris:

“The annual meetings of religious societies are taking place in Paris. To all who remember them five and twenty years ago, when they were looked forward to as festivals, with their glow of bright hope and tangible results, we need scarcely say, the contrast is great. Long, but gradual sleep, the ‘enchanted ground’ drowsiness of the churches, caused decline long before last year’s hurricane, which would have uprooted most, but for the timely generosity of foreign brethren. We never felt, until this year, from what a depth of declension the Lord’s hand needs to raise our Protestant Christianity.”

Thus, from all parts of the world comes up the same cry of spiritual darkness and death.

THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

A letter in the Christian Union describes the heroic conduct of certain converts in Bithynia, Asia Minor. I give it hoping, that their example may shame some in our land, who are violating the laws of God and their consciences, to avoid much less opposition and persecution than these noble souls endured.

“Among the mountains of Asia Minor, in the old Roman province of Bithynia, there is a small city called Adabazar. Like most of the cities and towns of that region, its population is partly Armenian and partly Turkish. The Armenians are mostly farmers, stout, fierce men, hardened by the mountain air, and rendered sullen by the oppression of the government. When colporteurs first commenced to carry the Bible through this region, a few copies were bought by men in this city, who formed a small class of Bible readers, as they were called. For a long time they read in secret; but the priests learned what was going on, and then commenced a course of terrible persecution. At first it was not by open acts of violence, but by petty annoyances, that they tried to make these men recant. They were hooted at in the streets, their own families and friends derided them. But it was of no avail. The evening hours spent over the New Testament had been fruitful in strength and patience. Then harsher measures were tried. Anathemas were spoken from the churches, and they were declared excommunicated. Cut off thus from all intercourse with friends, finding it impossible to gain employment, they were deprived almost of the very food that was to keep them alive. No Armenian would sell to them, and the Turks cared little for the “Christian dogs.” Still they would not yield. Then softer measures were tried. They were offered wealth, position, exemption from duties, every worldly advantage; but they were not to be tempted.”

Was this conduct noble in them? Did they do right in obeying God against all this opposition? We all say that they did, and praise them for it. Then go thou and do likewise.

D. M. Canright.

The Coming of the Lord.

By C. R. Austin

WHAT ideas are formed in our minds, when we read or think of this phrase? To many, this coming of Christ is nothing more than the passing away of a soul from the busy scenes of this life, to the quiet rest of the grave. To others, it is the mere quickening of the inward man to more earnest action in the service of God, and an increasing desire to be conformed to the image of Jesus.

But how is it with us whose pathway has been enlightened by present truth, whose attention has been arrested, and hearts cheered by the solemn cry, “Behold the bridegroom cometh,” and by the angel bearing the banner on which is inscribed the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, who has long been calling on the children of God to rally round the standard, and join in sounding forth the last call of mercy. Those whose hearts beat in unison with Jesus in his closing ministration for poor perishing mortals, cannot look with any degree of indifference upon the fact that his second coming with all its fearful scenes for the wicked, and its untold glories for the righteous, will be witnessed by the present generation, and the knowledge that but few of the last sands of probationary time are left in which we can make any preparation for this sublime event, should awaken us to renewed and earnest action in securing for ourselves that meekness and righteousness, with which those must be clothed whom the Lord will hide in that day.

Oh! glorious thought, that the number to be saved is almost complete, and the place Jesus has gone to prepare is nearly ready, and to them that look for him he will appear the second time without sin unto salvation. He is not coming to arouse his people to a more laborious effort for their own and others’ salvation, nor to lay away his loved ones in silence and darkness; but he is coming to gather to himself his chosen and faithful ones, the pure and good of all ages, and they shall stand before him an exceeding great army, and his own right hand shall bestow upon each a crown of eternal life.

May all the readers of the REVIEW and a host of those within their influence be among the redeemed in the day of his second coming.

Berkshire, Vt. C. R. AUSTIN.

The School.

By H. Nicola

I HAVE looked with much interest upon this enterprise ever since its first mention in the REVIEW, but now that I have the privilege quite frequently of visiting the School now in progress, and successfully conducted by the teacher, Bro. G. H. Bell, my interest and confidence are more fully enlisted than ever before. And my most earnest and sincere prayer is that those who have the management and oversight of this new and important enterprise may take no step that there ever will be cause for retracing. It seems to me that it is far better to be contented to have our new and untried enterprises move slowly and in a humble sphere, with the opening providence of God, than to get in a hurry and take premature steps for their advancement, and perhaps have to suffer the painful experience of a wonderful reaction.

I feel constrained to say here that I firmly believe, by a degree of personal knowledge that I have obtained, that the institutions located here are prospering as never before; and all the true friends of this precious cause, who are ever looking to head-quarters with so much interest, have reason to thank God and take courage. Truly, those that have charge of these institutions have many very heavy burdens and responsibilities to bear and they need divine guidance, that they may ever move right.

I am happy here to state that I believe the most, if not all, who have responsible positions in these institutions are God-fearing men and women, and possess genuine piety and devotion to the cause we love. But they need the sincere prayers and co-operation of all God's people everywhere. H. NICOLA.

Battle Creek, Mich.

Unparalleled Incendiarism.

By E. W. Whitney

Not long since in looking over a circular of an insurance company, I noticed the following statement, which to me seems to present a fearful picture:—

“There has been, for the last year or two, an amount of incendiarism unparalleled in the history of the country. You seldom take up a newspaper without reading of the destruction of a large amount of property by fire, and in the majority of cases, these fires originated from incendiarism. A farmer, at this time, is hardly safe to discharge his assistants, if they are dishonest, or to give offense in any way to an unprincipled person whom he may deal with. It seems to be the most prevalent mode of revenge, and the numerous fires originating from this cause, and the vast amount of property destroyed, shows the alarming extent to which this most vicious of all crimes is carried at this time.”

What a state of things is here set before us! What a statement is this for those to reflect upon who are preaching that a temporal millennium is about to commence; that a reign of peace is about to begin upon the earth. Just read the first statement again. This does not look much like the world's conversion; and yet ministers of the present day, with such statements as the above before them, will even tell us that the world is growing better!

What an utter depravity of the human heart this seems to indicate! When it has come to this, that it is not safe to discharge a servant, or in any way give offense, for fear the offended will seek revenge by doing that which not only destroys property, but endangers life, what may we not expect? What will the end be?

Would that we might all realize the true import of these things, and prepare for what is coming on the earth. E. W. WHITNEY.

Venturing for the Lord.

By D. T. Bourdeau

WHY is it not as proper to venture and sacrifice for the Lord as it is to do this for ourselves? You will see men starting out in life penniless and by venturing, borrowing, and giving their notes, they will succeed in acquiring property.

Faith is required in temporal matters; so we are sometimes required to exercise faith to meet the demands that God has against us. And we should not content ourselves in giving to the Lord that which costs us nothing. 2 Sam. 24: 24. God measures our sacrifices by what they cost us and by the spirit of love with which we make them. The widow’s two mites will bring her richer returns than the large gifts of the wealthy who put into the treasury. They put in of their abundance and to be seen of men; but the poor widow humbly gave in of her poverty all that she possessed. But it would not be sufficient for the wealthy to give as little as did the widow. They would not sacrifice in so doing, neither would they manifest love for God in return for his rich benefits.

God does not design that any one branch of his church should do all the sacrificing and have all the reward. We must all deny ourselves and suffer with Christ, if we would reign with him. Those who sacrifice as much in giving, etc., as the minister does in laboring in his calling, will have as bright crowns and as rich a reward as the faithful minister. D. T. BOURDEAU.

A PHOTOGRAPH OF LIFE.

By Mrs. D. McFALLS

Another day, another day, And yet another wears away; Another year, another year, How soon the close of life draws near; On fleeting wings the hours pass by, 'Tis but a day, the end is nigh. 'Tis but a step from youth to age, We glide so swiftly down life's stage; And oh! what scenes of joy and strife Are crowded in this one short life. The flashing eye, the dimpled cheek, The joy, the hopes of youth bespeak; But all too soon maturer age Will stamp them with her signet sage. Too soon those velvet feet must press O'er rude, rough paths of ruggedness, Too soon that dimpled cheek will bear The furrowed trace of grief and care; Too soon that stately form will bow, Too soon will change that youthful brow, And the elastic step give place To a more measured lengthened pace. Then let the bright, glad morn of youth, Be stored with gems of fadeless truth, Culling each day what needful be For this life and eternity. O! let the early years be fraught With only pure and lofty thought, From all base lusts and grovelings soar, Then when the scenes of life are o'er Return to God all pure and true; Pure as the snowflake or the dew, Bright as the sun, bright as the star, And leave no stain thy life to mar.

Mrs. D. McFALLS.

THE LIFE STRUGGLE.—

The world knows no victory to be compared with victory over our own passions. The struggle of life is between the flesh and the spirit, and one or the other finally gains the ascendency. Every day and every hour of the Christian's life is this contest going on, and sad it is to think how often victory favors this earth and its sinful passions. The apostle Paul, after having labored long and earnestly in his Lord's service—after having done more for the spread of the truth than all the other apostles, still felt that he was a human being, and liable at any time, through the weakness of the flesh, to lose all. “I keep under my body,” says he, “and bring it into subjection, lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” If this watchfulness was needed on the part of the aged and long-tried servant of God, what care and diligence ought we, my brethren and sisters, to exercise, lest we should lose all in an unguarded hour! Our pathway through life is thickly set with snares for our feet. The seductions of passion, the allurements of vice, things to arouse our anger and stir up our heart's feeling, await us at every turn of life's devious ways, and blessed, indeed, is that man or that woman who meets them all without harm.

THOUGHTS FOR THE AFFLICTED

A Christian under manifold trials replied to the following effect, to a friend who was condoling with him: “I look around, and I see how many there are who are much more heavily afflicted than myself. I look within, and I see how much corruption there is in my heart, which needs to be mortified, and which provokes the rod. I look downward, and I see that hell which I deserve, and from which grace alone has delivered me. I look upward, and I see that God whose hand overrules all events, and who doeth all things wisely and well. I look backward, and I see from how many troubles he has delivered me, and how many sharp afflictions he has made to work together for my good. I look forward, and I see that ‘far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory’ to which he is conducting me, and for which, by those afflictions, he is preparing me. And when I have looked in all these directions, I do not think much of my afflictions.”

Obituary Notices.

By H. Abbott

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

DIED; in Townsend, Huron Co., Ohio, April 8, 1872, of chronic diarrhea and heart disease, Lydia Cheney, wife of T. R. Horner, aged 61 years, 9 months, and 22 days. Services were attended in the M. E. Church; discourse by Bro. J. H. Holt, from 1 Thess. 4:18. Sister Horner embraced the truths of the third angel's message in the summer of 1858, under the labors of Bro. J. N. Loughborough. We have reason to believe that Sister Horner has fallen asleep in Jesus, and will arise to participate in the joys of eternal life when the Life-giver comes. H. ABBOTT.

Vermont Camp-Meeting

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Vermont Camp-Meeting.

The place for our meeting this year is at Richmond, Vt., near the village, about one mile from Richmond station, on the same ground that we occupied a year ago.

Brethren, come to this “feast of tabernacles” prepared to work for the Lord. Let us begin now to prepare our hearts to seek God. Our meeting will be held Aug. 14-19, according to appointment of General Conference Committee.

Lewis Bean, H. N. Austin, H. W. Barrows, Vermont Conference Committee.

Vermont State Conference.

The Vermont State Conference will hold its next annual session at Richmond, Vt., in connection with the Vermont Camp-meeting, Aug. 14-19. We hope all will try to be on the ground at the commencement of the meeting and stay till it is closed. All the churches and unorganized companies within the limits of this Conference are invited to send delegates, and to report their standing as required by the constitution of the Conference. Systematic Benevolence should be paid up to July 1, 1872. Brethren and sisters, let us not do the work of the Lord negligently.

Lewis Bean, H. N. Austin, H. W. Barrows, Vermont Conference Committee.

New England Camp-Meeting.

The providence of God permitting, the New England Camp-meeting will be held near South Lancaster on the Worcester and Nashua R. R., commencing August 28 and continuing until Sept. 2. Reduction of fare on rail-roads is expected as formerly, particularly given hereafter. Have your baggage marked Camp-ground, as the cars will stop at the Camp-ground. Those coming from the west, on the Albany R. R., will connect with the Nashua train at Worcester Junction 10½ A. M. and 3½ P. M. Straw and provision will be furnished on the ground. Come so as to pitch your tents the day previous to the meeting.

Let all the friends of the cause attend this meeting and bring those whom you wish to get converted. We expect Eld. Geo. I. Butler and others from the West.

In behalf of the committee. H. B. Stratton.

New England Conference.

The New England Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the New England Camp-meeting, which is to be held in a grove near South Lancaster, Mass., commencing Aug. 28, and continuing until Sept. 2. Let all the churches and companies of brethren, where Systematic Benevolence is organized, send their delegates to the Conference according to the following ratio: “Each church to the number of twenty members or under shall be entitled to one delegate, and one delegate for every additional fifteen members.” Art. 7, Sec. 1, Constitution of New Eng. Conf.

Let all the friends of the cause make an especial effort to attend this meeting. Come up to this feast of the Lord the day previous, prepared to spend the entire time in seeking God. Come, bringing your families and friends that you wish converted. Come, bringing your thank-offerings according to directions given in Deut. 16:16, Num. 18:28-32, and God will meet with us.

S. N. Haskell, H. B. Stratton, A. W. Smith, New Eng. Conf. Com.

Maine Camp-Meeting.

This meeting will be held Aug. 21-26 in Skowhegan, about one mile from Pishon's Ferry, on the old camp-ground where it has been held for the past two years.

We hope the brethren in Maine will take a deep interest in this meeting and come from all parts of the State, prepared to remain until the meeting closes. We also extend a general invitation to the brethren of other States. Provision and accommodation will be made for man and beast.

The cars will stop at the camp-ground, August 20 and 21.

No reduction of fare by rail-way is expected.

Geo. W. Barker, Wm. J. Haynes, T. S. Emery, Maine Camp-meeting Committee.

Maine State Conference.

The Maine State Conference will hold its sixth annual session on the camp-ground in connection with the camp-meeting, to be held at Skowhegan, Aug. 21-26.

We hope every church will be represented by delegate if possible; if not, by letter. We also request that the Systematic Benevolence be paid up to July 1, 1872.

We earnestly desire that all should be on the camp-ground as early as Tuesday morning, in season to pitch their tents and arrange their affairs before the meeting commences. Let all who have reports to make at this meeting be prompt.

Geo. W. Barker, A. B. Atwood, S. Grant, Maine Conference Committee.

Ohio T. and M. Society.

The Ohio Tract and Missionary Society will hold its first annual meeting at the time of camp-meeting, Sept. 12-17, 1872. All the directors and as many members as can, should be present, as officers for the ensuing year are to be elected and other important matters pertaining to the interest of the Society to be considered.

O. Mears, Pres. Ohio T. & M. Society.

Ohio Tract and Missionary Society Meetings.

District No. 5 will hold their first meeting at Bowling Green, Aug. 17, 18, 1872. Dist. No. 1, at Bowersville, “ 24, 25. “ “ 2, “ Belleville, “ 24, 25. “ “ 4, “ Clyde, “ 24, 25. “ “ 3, “ North Bloomfield, Aug. 31, Sept. 1.

The societies of the different districts are earnestly requested to report at the meetings of their respective districts that the director may be able to report at the annual meeting to be held at the time of the camp-meeting, Sept. 12-17.

The Michigan T. and M. Society.

The Mich. and Ind. Tract and Missionary Society will hold its first annual meeting in connection with the Mich. Camp-meeting, Sept. 4-10. We hope for a full report in this Conference. Let all members report to their respective librarians or agents in time so they can give a summary to their director; and it is expected that he will give the number of names and amount of labor done in his district to the President in time for the meeting.

E. H. Root, Pres. Mich. and Ind. T. & M. Society.

Quarterly Meetings in Minnesota.

High Forest, August 3, 4. Richland, “ 10, 11. Wells, “ 17, 18. Jo Daviess, “ 24, 25. Tenhassen, “ 31, Sept. 1.

Providence permitting, I will attend the above appointments. Stephen Pierce.

Monthly meeting at Pine Island, Minn., Sabbath and Sunday, Aug. 17 and 18. It has been thought advisable to hold a meeting at this place. One great object of the meeting is to form a Tract and Missionary Society, of the churches of Pine Island and Concord. We invite the counsel of some of our leading brethren who are acquainted with our circumstances, by letter, or by their presence. Invitation is extended to our Greenwood Prairie brethren. We hope for a general attendance of all members belonging to the Pine Island and Concord churches.

H. F. Phelps.

Quarterly meeting for the church at Rockton, Ill., Aug. 17 and 18. Brethren from other churches are invited to attend. Bro. Sanborn is expected.

The librarians of the eight districts of the Michigan Tract Society will report to the director in season, so that he can be prepared to report at the annual meeting, in September next. S. H. King.

Quarterly meeting of the church of Vernon, Isabella Co., Mich., will be second Sabbath and first-day in August. James A. Converse.

Monthly meeting of the Jackson church, at Tompkins, Mich., the second Sabbath in August.

D. R. Palmer.

Ohio Camp-meeting.

This meeting will be held at Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio, on the same ground occupied last year, commencing Sept. 12 and continuing to the 17th.

We hope all our brethren will make an effort to come to this meeting, to work for the Lord. Be on the ground at the commencement of the meeting and stay until the close. Ample provisions will be made for man and beast.

O. F. Guilford, Geo. Bisel, Wm. Crouse, Camp-meeting Com.

Vermont Tract Society.

The Vermont Tract and Missionary Society will hold its first annual meeting at Richmond, Vt., in connection with the Vermont Camp-meeting, Aug. 14-19. It is desired that the agents and librarians, and as many of the members as can attend, should be present. The agent of each district should come prepared with a full report at this meeting.

A. C. Bourdeau, Pres. Vt. T. and M. Society.

The next general quarterly meeting of the New England Tract and Missionary Society, will be held in connection with the camp-meeting, Aug. 28 to Sept. 2. We hope for a report from all the members in their respective districts prior to that time, so that a full, general report may be made at this meeting. This meeting will be one of interest as there probably will be more members present than at any quarterly meeting we have ever previously held, and it is in view of this, that we have postponed it until then.

S. N. Haskell.

Quarterly Meeting of the Greenbush church will be held at the Colony School-house, in Duplain, Clinton Co., Mich., the 10th and 11th of August, 1872. Absent members are expected to report. Let us come one and all with the love of God in our hearts. Preaching may be expected.

O. B. Levy. Clerk.

Meeting of S. D. Adventists, September 7 and 8, in the School-house at Pleasant Valley, Potter Co., Pa. All the brethren and sisters are invited to attend.

By request, D. C. Phillips.

Monthly meeting of the Seventh-day Adventists of Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., the third Sabbath and first-day in August at East Otto.

B. B. Warren.

News and Miscellany.

“Can ye not discern the signs of the times?”

The government of Guatemala has ordered the confiscation of all the property of the Jesuits, and Nicaragua has also entered a crusade against this class, now so unpopular in certain parts of the Old World, and has ordered the Jesuits to depart from her borders.

It was my custom in my youth (says a celebrated Persian writer) to rise from my sleep to watch, pray and read the Koran. One night, as I was thus engaged, my father, a man of practical virtue, awoke. “Behold,” said I to him, “thy children are lost in irreligious slumbers, while I alone wake to praise God.” “Son of my soul,” said he, “it were better for thee to be engaged in irreligious sleep than to awake to find fault with thy brethren.”

Eastern Camp-Meetings.


Vermont,	Aug. 14–19.
Maine,	“ 21–26.
New England,	Aug. 28 to Sept. 2.
Michigan,	Sept. 4–10.
Ohio,	“ 12–17.
Indiana,	“ 19–24.

GEN. CONF. COM.

The Discussion.

By Editor

We commence this week the publication of a discussion on the Sabbath question between Elds. Waggoner and Vogel, which will be one of great importance and interest. Last January, Bro. R. F. Andrews, of Illinois, came in contact with Eld. Vogel, and had an oral discussion with him on the Sabbath question. Eld. V. sought a champion who would engage with him in written debate on this subject, the discussion to be published in our paper, and in a leading paper of his own denomination. Circumstances seemed to render it advisable that some attention should be paid to this matter, and Bro. Waggoner, being requested to engage in the work, consented to do so. Eld. V. has the reputation of being a finished scholar, and is a representative man in his denomination. The discussion will be published in full in the Gospel Echo and Christian, Quincy, Ill. We feel well assured that this discussion in the hands of such men, has been entered upon with a right motive, and will be conducted in a right temper; and that, consequently, much good will result.

Michigan Camp-meeting and Conference.

By MICH. CONF. COMMITTEE

It has been decided to hold these meetings in Battle Creek. A beautiful grove has been secured a little west of the city, between the Michigan Central and Peninsular railroads. An effort will be made to have trains on both roads stop at the grounds. If this can be secured, it will save all teaming.

The Lord has most encouragingly blessed the labors put forth in this State thus far, the present summer. Let us crown the season’s efforts by a full and generous camp-meeting which shall be characterized by such a seeking of God and devotion to his work, as we have never before experienced. MICH. CONF. COMMITTEE.

Wanted Immediately.

By James White

A FEW Hymns and Tunes are wanted at the REVIEW AND HERALD Office, not already in our hymn-book, such as would serve the cause in a small collection of Hymns and Tunes, to be used at camp-meetings, social meetings, and when new fields are entered by our tents, or otherwise. Forward immediately to REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich., as the work should be out in time for Eastern camp-meetings. JAMES WHITE.

New Postal Regulations.

By A. P. V. H.

For the special benefit of Subscribers to the Youth's Instructor we give the following from “Regulations under the new Postal code:” —

“Newspapers of small size, issued less frequently than once a week, may be sent in packages to one address at the rate of one cent for each package not exceeding four ounces in weight, and an additional charge of one cent for each additional four ounces or fraction thereof, the postage to be paid quarterly or yearly in advance.”

At this rate the postage on five copies of the Instructor addressed to one individual for one year is twelve cents—ten copies twenty-four cents—fifteen copies thirty-six cents—and onward at twelve cents for each five copies which the package may contain, to be paid quarterly or yearly in advance at the office of delivery. A. P. V. H.

Special Notice.

By P. S. Thurston; H. W. Decker; I. Sanborn

To all the clerks of the Seventh-day Adventists churches in the Wisconsin State Conference:

We expect you to report quarterly, as your blanks indicate, to the secretary, E. R. Gillett, Albany, Green Co., Wis.

Also the treasurers will be expected to send means by draft or post-office order payable to William Kerr, and direct to William Kerr, Monroe, Green Co., Wis.

Also the preachers will send their reports to E. R. Gillett, Albany, Green Co., Wis.

All quarterly reports should be sent as follows: The first one, Oct. 1, 1872. The second, Jan. 1, 1873. The third, April 1, 1873. The fourth, June 20, 1873.

Any person wishing to donate to the Camp-meeting fund will please send by post-office order, or by draft payable to Wm. Kerr, Monroe, Green Co., Wis.

Also all donations for the purpose of carrying on the missionary work should be sent by post-office order to William Kerr, Monroe, Green Co., Wis. We hope there will be promptness in this work.

P. S. Thurston, } Wis. H. W. Decker, } Conf. I. Sanborn. } Com.

The Lover of Truth

In the midst of changes of opinion, the lover of truth may often be recognized, and recognize himself, by one peculiar test: his temper toward those whom he thinks or professes to have left behind. The love of truth has that calmness in it, that peace, that safety from all irritations, is in itself so secure, so recognizes its standing on rocks of ages, not on shifting sands, that it always can recognize all other truth-loving people.

Answering a Prayer

A FARMER, whose cribs were full of corn, was accustomed to pray that the wants of the needy might be supplied; but when one in needy circumstances asked for a little corn, he said he had none to spare. One day, after hearing his father pray for the poor and needy, his little son said to him:

“Father, I wish I had your corn.”

“Why, my son, what would you do with it?” asked the father.

“I would answer your prayer,” the child replied.

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