Earlier text: AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORSA Sabbath-Keeping Company in Clyde
Sister N. Hiddleson writes from Clyde, Whiteside Co., Ill.: There is still a little company of Sabbath-keepers here at Clyde, striving to be united in the faith, and live out the truths that are contained in the third angel's message. I am looking forward with blessed anticipation to that glorious resurrection morning, when those loved ones whom we have seen laid away in the silent grave will come forth with songs of praise and shouts of victory upon their tongues. Wives and husbands, parents and children, brothers and sisters, then will meet, never to part again. Oh! that glorious morning! How my heart loves to dwell upon it; when sighs will be turned to singing, and when sin and sorrow will forever cease. It will be then that those fathers and mothers who have been setting a godly example before their children and others around them, bearing their every cross at home and in other places, weeping on account of their own unworthiness or in behalf of some of their unconverted friends, will receive a crown of glory, having it placed upon their heads by the great King of glory himself. Brethren and sisters is not this worth renouncing all the sinful pleasures of this world to obtain? I am sometimes led to inquire of myself, Who will be worthy of so great a blessing in that morning? I feel I am not worthy, but I still feel like putting my trust in God and striving for victory over sin. “Brethren while we sojourn here,
Fight we must, but need not fear;
Foes we have, but we've a friend,
One who loves us to the end.
Forward then, with courage go,
Long we shall not dwell below;
Soon the joyful news will come,
Child, your Father calls—come home.”
Oh! I want to be ready that I may hear the welcome plaudit, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom. Dear reader, will you strive to be ready? Time is precious; let us work while it is day, while Jesus pleads for us that we may be of that holy company that will stand on the sea of glass having the harps of God in their hands. Sister M. B. Ferree writes from Lexington, Mo.: My face is still Zionward, and my great object to live in this world of trouble and sorrow is for Jesus Christ, who has so loved us as to leave the glory of the Father and come to this dark world of sin, to die to redeem us from death. Jesus, that sweet name. It is sweet in every believer's ear. I love him because he is the Son of God. I love him because he is lovely. I love him because he loved us. He is worthy of all honor and praise. I feel that I cannot love him enough for the many blessings and the precious promises that he has bestowed upon all that love and fear him. “Come, and hear all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me. But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.” Ps. lxxvi, 16-20. I do not often meet with those of like faith. I esteem it a great blessing that I am favored with the Review. I hail with joy its teachings and testimonies. It is all the preaching I have had since the fall of '61 (then I was at a Quarterly Meeting at Green Spring, Ohio); I praise God for the truth. The more I read and hear, the brighter it shines. Exhorting one another, and so much the more as ye see the day approaching. Heb. x, 25. This Department is designed to fill the same place in the paper that the conference or social meeting does in the worship of God. Speak often one to another to comfort, edify and aid each other in the way of holiness and true Christian experience. A Lone Sabbath Keeper’s Testimony
By Lorinda H. Eastman
BRO. SMITH: I am still trying to make my calling and election sure, and I hope by the grace of God to come off conqueror through him that hath loved us. It is over thirty years since I started anew to be a Bible Christian; as yet, I never have been satisfied with myself, but I feel that God has been good to me and led me in a way I knew not. His word has been a lamp to my feet and a light to my path, and I feel to trust in Him. I can say, Blessed be God for his goodness to me in showing me the good and the right way; and I am determined to walk in it. It is my daily prayer that the Lord will help me to be an overcomer. About a year since I heard the sound, for many days, Get ready, get ready. I thought, Lord, what shall I do? and it has been my prayer since that time that I might live in readiness to meet the Saviour when he shall come to reign on the earth. I am the only one that keeps the Sabbath in this place, but I do not feel discouraged. If we do not keep the commandments of God we shall have no right to the tree of life, whatever; but if we suffer with him, we shall reign with him in his kingdom. I am determined to keep his commands and live a Christian life to the end; and then the promise is, We shall be saved. May the Lord help me so to live that I may be found on his right hand where I may praise God and the Lamb forever. LORINDA H. EASTMAN.
Corinth, Vt., Dec. 16, 1866. A Review Subscriber’s Testimony
Mrs. E. A. Hall writes from Marathon Co., Wis.: I do not feel that I can give up the Review although I am unable to pay the full price for it. It is cheering to me to hear what the Lord is doing for those that are trying to serve him. It has been over four years since I have heard a sermon preached; but I feel thankful that I have the Review and Bible as my guide. I desire an interest in the prayers of God's people that I may at last come off conqueror, and have an admittance into the kingdom of God. Finding Truth in the Sabbath
Sister L. Presson writes from Pepin Co., Wis.: I thank God that through his abundant grace, I have been enabled to see my error in keeping the commandments of men instead of the commandments of God. When I first heard on the subject of the Sabbath I commenced searching the Scriptures with a prayerful heart, that God would open my eyes to see the truth, and guide my feet in the right way; and I believe he has done so. I feel lonely being the only Sabbath-keeper here. But I receive great strength in reading the cheering testimonies of the brethren and sisters in the Review. I shall still strive to be prepared to meet Christ at his appearing and kingdom. The Review as Food for Faith
Bro. Thos. Demmon writes from Port Andrew, Wis.: The enlargement of the Review meets my hearty approval, and so long as I am able to labor I expect, with God's blessing, to pay for the paper, always in advance. Were I to take up my paper and look at the paster, and find that I was indebted for it, if I was able to pay, I should not feel free to read and enjoy the blessed truths therein contained. It is food well winnowed; and I prize it highly. I can truly say, Speed on thou mighty agent in bringing God's people into the unity of the faith. Review the past, and faithfully herald the coming events of the kingdom of God. The Publishing Association.
The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association was incorporated in Battle Creek, Mich., May 3, 1861. Its object is to issue “periodicals, books, tracts, documents, and other publications, calculated to impart instruction on Bible truth, especially the fulfillment of prophecy, the commandments of God, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.” Its capital stock is raised by shares at $10 each; and every shareholder is entitled to one vote in all the deliberations of the Association, for every share that he or she may hold. All lovers of truth, who “keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus,” are still invited to take shares in the Association, and have a voice in all its deliberations. The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald
Is a twelve-page religious family paper, issued weekly by the S. D. A. Publishing Association, and devoted to an earnest investigation of all Bible questions. It is designed to be an exponent of momentous and solemn truths pertaining to the present time, some of which are set forth by no other periodical in the land. The fulfillment of prophecy, the second personal advent of the Saviour as an event now near at hand, immortality through Christ alone, a change of heart through the operation of the Holy Spirit, the observance of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, the divinity and mediatorial work of Christ, and the development of a holy character by obedience to the perfect and holy law of God, as embodied in the decalogue, are among its special themes. And while it will endeavor to present impartially both sides of all important questions, it has a definite theory to teach, and hence will not devote its space to an indiscriminate and aimless mass of conflicting sentiments and views. 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As a work setting forth a connected Bible view of the Sabbath question, its history since the Christian era, and the different steps by which the human institution of the first day of the week has usurped the place of the Bible institution of the seventh day, it is unsurpassed by any publication extant. Between two and three hundred quotations from history are given, to each of which is appended a full reference to the authority from which it is taken. It is replete with facts and arguments which challenge denial or refutation. Other works on this subject, from the penny tract to the largest size pamphlet, will be found noticed in our book list. There is no other Bible subject upon which a more extensive misunderstanding exists, than upon the Sabbath question. Circulate the books, and spread abroad the light on this subject. The works upon this important subject to which we would call especial attention, are, The Prophecy of Daniel, The Sanctuary and 2300 Days, and The Three Messages of Rev. xiv. The first gives an exposition of the plain and thrilling prophecies of Daniel ii, vii, and viii, showing from the course of empire that the God of Heaven is about to set up his kingdom. The Sanctuary question is the great central subject of the plan of salvation, and yet there are but few, comparatively, who have any acquaintance with it. It gives a new interest to a great part of the Bible, leads to an intelligent view of the position and work of Christ as our great High Priest in Heaven, completely explains the past Advent movement, and shows clearly our position in prophecy and the world’s history. The three messages bring to view present duty, and future peril. All should read these books, and ponder well their teaching. 1. THE HISTORY OF THE SABBATH, and First Day of the Week, showing the Bible Record of the Sabbath, and First Day of the Week, showing the manner in which it has been supplanted by the Heathen Festival of the Sun. pp. 342. Cloth, 80c., weight, 12 oz. Paper, 50c., weight, 10 oz. 2. FUTURE PUNISHMENT, by H. H. Dobney, a Baptist Minister of England. An elaborate argument on the destiny of the wicked; with an Appendix containing “The State of the Dead,” by J. L. Milton. Cloth, 75c., 6 oz. 3. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. I; or, the Great Controversy between the forces of Christ and Satan, as shown in Vision. pp. 219. Cloth, 50c., 8 oz. 4. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. II; or, the Experience and Views of E. G. White with Incidents that have occurred in connection with the Third Angel’s Message. pp. 300. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz. Volumes I & II bound in one book, $1.00, 12 oz. 5. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. III; or, Facts of Faith in connection with the history of holy Men of Old, as shown in Vision. pp. 304. 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SANCTIFICATION, or Living Holiness. Many common mistakes on this important subject, corrected. One of the best works ever published on this subject. 15c., 4 oz. 13. THE THREE MESSAGES of Rev. xiv, especially the Third Angel’s Message, and Two-horned Beast. 15c., 4 oz. 14. THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL; or, Immortality the Gift of God, and the State of Man in Death. 15c., 4 oz. 15. WHICH? MORTAL, OR IMMORTAL? or, An Inquiry into the Present Constitution and Future Condition of Man. Third Edition. 15c., 4 oz. 16. MODERN SPIRITUALISM: Its Nature and Tendency. The Heresy condemned from the mouths of its own advocates. Third edition, revised and enlarged. 20c., 5 oz. 17. THE KINGDOM OF GOD: The Time and Manner of its Establishment. A Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come. 15c., 4 oz. 18. MIRACULOUS POWERS. The Scripture testimony on the Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts, illustrated by Narratives of Incidents that have transpired all through the Gospel Dispensation. 15c., 4 oz. 19. APPEAL TO MOTHERS, on the Great Cause of the physical, mental, and moral ruin of many of the Children of our time. 10c., 2 oz. 20. REVIEW OF SEYMOUR. His fifty “Unanswerable Questions” on the Sabbath Question, Answered. 10c., 3 oz. 21. THE PROPHECY OF DANIEL. An Exposition of the Prophecy of the Four Kingdoms, the Sanctuary and the 2300 Days, Dan. ii, vii, & viii. 10c., 3 oz. 22. THE SAINTS’ INHERITANCE, shown to be the kingdom under the whole heaven, in the Earth made New. 10c., 3 oz. 23. SIGNS OF THE TIMES, in the Moral, Physical, and Political Worlds, showing that the Coming of Christ is at the Door. 10c., 3 oz. 24. THE LAW OF GOD, its Observance from Creation, its Immutability and Perpetuity, proved from the testimony of the Old and New Testaments. 10c., 3 oz. 25. VINDICATION OF THE TRUE SABBATH, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church to Hayti; with a Narrative of the Author’s Personal Experience, of thrilling interest. 10c., 3 oz. 26. REVIEW OF SPRINGER, on the Sabbath and Law. 10c., 3 oz. 27. BAPTISM, Its Nature, Subjects, & Design. 10c., 3 oz. 28. THE COMMANDMENT to Restore and Build Jerusalem. A conclusive argument that it is to be dated from the 7th year of Artaxerxes, B. C. 457. Just the book for these days of wild conjecture on the prophetic periods. 10c., 2 oz. 29. THE SEVEN TRUMPETS: An Exposition of Revelation viii and ix. A New Edition, thoroughly revised and enlarged. 10c., 2 oz. 30. KEY TO THE CHART. An Explanation of all the symbols illustrated upon the Prophetic Chart. 10c., 2 oz. 31. THE SANCTUARY, and 2300 Days of Daniel viii, 14; its cleansing and the time of its accomplishment. 10c., 2 oz. 32. THE CELESTIAL RAILROAD, a most happy exposure of the inconsistencies of popular religion. A new edition revised, and adapted to the present time. 4c., 1 oz. 33. THE SABBATH OF THE LORD: A Discourse by J. M. Aldrich. 4c., 2 oz. 34. THE END OF THE WICKED. 5c., 1 oz. 35. 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45. THE SABBATH, Its Nature and Obligation, in German. 10c., 2 oz. The Sabbath, in Holland. 5c., 1 oz. In French. 5c., 1 oz. 46. AN EXPOSITION of Dan. ii and vii, in French. 5c., 1 oz. 47. THE SEVEN SEALS: An Exposition of Rev. vi. 48. THE TWO LAWS. The Distinction shown between them. 49. SUNDAY-KEEPING. The reasons for it examined and refuted. 50. PERSONALITY OF GOD. A popular error disproved. 51. THE LAW OF GOD, the Ten Commandments by John Wesley. 52. APPEAL to Men of Reason on Immortality. 53. THOUGHTS for the Candid on the Nature of Man. 54. STATE OF THE DEAD, Brief Thoughts. Author unknown. 55. TIME LOST; or Old and New Style Explained. 56. THE SABBATH: The time of its Institution. 57. THE SABBATH: A stirring Argument by Elihu. 58. INFIDELITY and Spiritualism, shown to be of like character. 59. WAR and the Sealing, an Exposition of Rev. vii. 60. WHO CHANGED the Sabbath? Roman Catholic Testimony. 61. PREACH THE WORD: An Argument for the Sabbath. 62. DEATH AND BURIAL; or, Scriptural Baptism. 63. MUCH IN LITTLE: A Collection of Choice Extracts. 65. POSITIVE INSTITUTIONS; their Nature and Claims. 66. THE LAW OF GOD, By H. H. DOBNEY, England. 67. MILTON, on the State of the Dead. 68. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES. Same as B. S. Assistant without cover. 69. MARK of the Beast, and Seal of the Living God. 70. SPIRITUAL GIFTS: An Argument to show that the Gifts set in the Church, 1 Cor. xii, Eph. iv, &c., were to continue to the end of time. 71. THE WICKED DEAD: A thorough and Scriptural Exposition of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. 72. THE LAW OF GOD on a Chart of a size to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00. 73. THE PROPHECIES of Daniel and John, illustrated upon a Chart, to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00. The two Charts with Key, $4.00. The two printed on cloth, with Key, $5.00. The two on cloth without rollers, by mail, postpaid, $3.75. 74. SMALL CHART. A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John, on paper, 25 by 20 inches. Price 15c by mail, postpaid. The law requires the prepayment of postage on books as follows: Bound Books, four cents for each four ounces or fractional part thereof; Pamphlets and Tracts, two cents for each four ounces or fractional part thereof. In the foregoing list, the weight of each book is given in connection with the price; and all who order books can estimate the amount of postage required, which should invariably be sent with the order, in addition to the price of the books. Thus, two 2 oz. books can be sent for the same postage as one; or four 1 oz. books for the same postage as one, two or three of the same kind; and so on. All communications in reference to the Publishing Association, the Review, Instructor, and any of the foregoing books, should be addressed to Eld. James White, Battle Creek, Mich. All business pertaining to the Western Health Reform Institute, or Health Reformer, should be addressed to Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich. The Belgian Catholics have presented to the Pope 2,000 needle guns to arm the corps of Pontifical Zouaves. Men had rather hear of Christ crucified for them, than be crucified for Christ. New Year Greetings and Health Reform
By Editor
This number of the Review bears date the first day of the new year. We wish all our readers “A Happy New Year;” and above all we wish them a year of great prosperity in spiritual things, and rapid progress on their way to Mount Zion. Not many more new years will dawn on these realms of woe and sin, ere the people of God will have the privilege of celebrating a new year and a new era, of blissful immortality. We call attention to the article in another column in reference to the Health Institute. For the length of time it has been in operation, the Institution has been successful beyond all our expectations. Yet but a little over half of the $25,000.00, originally called for by the committee, have been pledged, and but little is now doing in the way of pledges; and more means are needed at once to make the Institution what it may and should speedily become. We ask brethren and sisters, everywhere, to awake to the claims of the Health-Reform movement among us, and the important part this Institution is to act in spreading a knowledge of it, theoretically and practically, among the people. The Commentary is this week omitted to make room for the interesting correspondence on the Sabbath question. We have some good items on file for next week. We give in another column some statements concerning Mr. Field, and the Atlantic Telegraph, which are important, as showing that the credit of this wonderful enterprise belongs to an American. In the “annual week of prayer,” recommended by the “Evangelical Alliance,” and quite generally observed, commencing Jan. 6, the subjects given out for Tuesday Jan. 8, are: “Prayer, for nations, for Kings and all in authority, for the increase of righteousness, the prevalence of peace, and the holy observance of the Sabbath.” Who can doubt that our country occupies a providential place in history? In what other land could the proclamation of the truth reach at once so many “peoples, nations and tongues?” Rev. x, 11. People from every civilized part of the globe are here to be found, as a settled and abiding portion of our population. This is proved by the following item concerning but one of the sovereign States of this Union: Illinois contains over 500,000 foreigners. These, with their children born in this country, constitute nearly a million of the population. In the public schools of Chicago more than forty nationalities are represented. People from almost every civilized country on the globe are found here. It is reported that a man has recently been arrested in Pittsburg, Pa., for fitting a window-frame on Sunday. THE following is a specimen of the bitter fruit borne by the continual time-setting indulged in by most Adventists who have rejected the true application of the prophetic periods. Floating around without chart or compass, they shift from this date to that, with apparently as little consideration and as little evidence, as they would indulge in any guess-work. Having rejected the truth, they are ready to fix upon almost any date that may be suggested, like the Jews who rejected the true Messiah, and were then ready to run with alacrity after any impostor who might show himself upon the stage of action. Probably more ears will be shut against the doctrine of the Advent by their pernicious course, than by almost any other one thing. The item we clip from the Springfield Republican: “Rev. Dr. Cumming, who has been predicting the end of the world in 1866, has put it off to 1868, which gives him the opportunity to preach quite a number more of ‘great tribulation’ sermons. Quite a number of Adventists in this country expected the grand winding up at the time of the remarkable conjunction of the sun, earth, and several other planets, this month, but nothing came of it. The Louisville Journal exclaims irreverently, ‘As if God couldn’t judge the world without first getting the sun and planets into a straight line!’” Note from Bro. Lawrence.
By R. J. LAWRENCE
I LEFT home Nov. 9th and joined Bro. Van Horn at the Ohio Conference, where I parted with him on Thursday following for Bellville and Fredricktown. Here I was much comforted to find those that had taken hold of the truth holding on firm. I have divided my time between Bellville and Fredricktown, alternately visiting in the villages and country those who were interested, for their encouragement. The Sabbath-keepers in these places are maintaining meetings and Bible Classes, and manifest a determination to overcome. I commence a course of lectures Wednesday the 26th, in Appleton, Licking Co., Ohio. Bellville, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1866. Meeting in Eddington, Me.
By CHAS. STRATTON
In company with Bro. and sister Barns I visited the church in Eddington, Me., Oct. 27, and 28. Found them in rather a low, tried state. I held six meetings and gave four lectures, and visited from house to house. Our meetings were interesting; some of the brethren and sisters that were on the back ground confessed heartily and took hold of the work again in earnest. God will lead that little company through, if they trust in and obey their Leader. Eight of the brethren and sisters from E., attended our Monthly Meeting in Cornville, a distance of fifty miles, and said that they were richly paid. The meeting in C. was one of decided victory. Bless the Lord. Meeting in Woodstock, Me.
By L. L. HOWARD
I HAVE just returned from a visit to the little church at Woodstock, Me. I found them quite low, but in good union. We began meetings, and the Lord was with us to revive his work. The brethren and sisters seemed greatly encouraged and strengthened. Our meetings were solemn and interesting. I remained with them sixteen days, preaching to the people the present truth. There was a good attendance considering the bad going. Three men came forward and took up the cross, and decided to keep the Lord's Sabbath. Many others said they were convinced that we had the truth. There has been, formerly, a great prejudice in this place against Seventh-day Adventists; but it seems to be giving way before the light of truth. Praise the Lord for his goodness. L. L. HOWARD. Topsham, Me., Dec. 24, 1866. Appointment.
By Joseph Bates
PROVIDENCE permitting, we will meet with the churches in the western district in Michigan as follows: |
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| Greenbush, |
Jan. 2 and 3. |
| Ithica, |
" 5 " 6. |
| Seville, |
" 8 " 9. |
| Alma, |
" 12 " 13. |
| Matherton, |
" 15 " 16. |
| Orange, |
" 19 " 20. |
| Vergennes, |
" 22 " 23. |
| Fairplains, |
" 26 " 27. |
| Cato, |
" 29 " 30. |
Appointments for the other churches in the district will be given in a few weeks. SABBATH-KEEPER'S CALENDAR
| Month |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun Sets |
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| JAN'Y. |
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|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
4.41 |
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6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
4.48 |
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13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
4.56 |
|
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
5.05 |
|
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
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|
5.14 |
| FEB'Y. |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
5.23 |
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10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
5.32 |
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17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
5.42 |
|
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
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|
5.51 |
| MARCH. |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
5.58 |
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10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
6.06 |
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17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
6.14 |
|
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
6.22 |
|
31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.30 |
| APRIL. |
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
6.30 |
|
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
6.38 |
|
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
6.46 |
|
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
6.53 |
|
28 |
29 |
30 |
|
|
|
|
7.02 |
| MAY. |
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
7.02 |
|
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
7.09 |
|
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
7.16 |
|
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
7.23 |
|
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
|
7.30 |
| JUNE. |
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|
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
7.29 |
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4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
7.33 |
|
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
7.38 |
|
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
7.40 |
|
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
|
7.40 |
| Month |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun Sets |
|---|
| JULY. |
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7.39 |
|
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
7.37 |
|
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
7.32 |
|
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
7.26 |
|
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
|
|
|
7.18 |
| AUGUST. |
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
7.10 |
|
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
7.02 |
|
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
6.49 |
|
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
6.38 |
|
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
|
6.30 |
| SEPT'R. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
6.26 |
|
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
6.14 |
|
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
6.01 |
|
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
5.49 |
|
29 |
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
5.39 |
| OCT'R. |
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
5.39 |
|
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
5.25 |
|
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
5.14 |
|
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
5.03 |
|
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
|
|
4.54 |
| NOV'R. |
|
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4.54 |
|
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
4.45 |
|
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
4.39 |
|
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
4.33 |
|
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
|
4.30 |
| DEC'R. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
4.28 |
|
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
4.28 |
|
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
4.30 |
|
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
4.34 |
|
29 |
30 |
31 |
|
|
|
|
4.34 |