“Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name. Worship the
Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Ps. xxix. 2.
GLORY, glory to our Father;
Glory to our Saviour, king,
For this full and free salvation,
Make the heavenly arches ring.
Let us all with hearts and voices
Sing of Jesus’ boundless love;
Praise his blessed name forever
For our home prepared above.
Soon will burst upon our vision
Scenes of wondrous beauty there;
Soon will end this night of sorrow,
Soon we’ll reach the haven fair.
Oh! to dwell among the blessed
In that home of joy and light,
Come and take me, blessed Saviour,
I would dwell, Lord, in thy sight.
Oh! I’m weary here of sighing,
Weary of earth’s toil and pain,—
I would see those sparkling mansions,
With my Saviour I would reign.
Tell me not of earth’s vain pleasures,—
They have lost all charms for me;
Sing to me of Heaven, sweet Heaven,
Where I soon shall Jesus see.
Let me hear of my Beloved,
Talk of his dear charms to me;
Oh! it fills my heart with rapture
When they sing, dear Lord, of thee.
Long and dark the night is passing,
Soon the morning bright will come
That shall end our toilsome journey;
Soon we’ll rest with Christ at home.
L. E. MILLER.
Cady Family Report
By P. H. Cady; N. J. Cady
From Bro. and Sr. Cady.
BRO. SMITH: We are still striving to keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus, that we may be found among the waiting ones when he comes to make up his jewels. We feel that the times are truly perilous, and that it behooves us to watch unto prayer, that we be not overcome by our Adversary the Devil, who goeth about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
We have many tokens of the goodness and mercy of God for which we feel to thank and praise his holy name. P. H. AND N. J. CADY.
Poy Sippi, Wis.
Pressing On Through Affliction
By Lucy Porter
From Sr. Porter.
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: It is nearly thirteen years since I commenced trying to keep the true Sabbath of the Lord; and as I look back on my past life I feel to mourn that I have made so many crooked paths, and have lived so far from God. Yet to-day I feel thankful that the Lord is long-suffering to usward, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. For a few months past I have been passing through deep affliction; but I feel no less determined, yea, I feel more determined than ever, by the assisting grace of God, to try to go through to the kingdom.
It is but a short time since my dear companion was laid away in the grave, there to wait the sound of the last trump. I firmly believe he will then come forth clothed with immortality. Oh, what a comforting thought! If we are faithful a little longer we shall meet loved ones that now sleep in Jesus. It encourages me to press on.
I feel like putting my whole trust and confidence in God, and I have ever found him a present help in time of need. I can truly say there are but few ties that bind me to the earth. My greatest desire is that I may overcome all my evil besetments, and that God will give me wisdom to bring up my children in the way they should go, that we may at last become an unbroken family in the kingdom of God. Oh! for a deeper work of grace in my heart. I want to be fitted and prepared for the coming of our dear Saviour, that I may hear the welcome applaudit, “Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
LUCY PORTER.
Mantorville, Minn.
Remembering the Pilot Grove Camp-Meeting
By D. R. Seely
BRO. D. R. SEELY writes from Fayette, Iowa: I have been expecting to hear something more in regard to the Pilot Grove camp-meeting. Have the brethren forgotten the stirring exhortations and the cutting reproofs that we heard from the servants of the Lord? I can say that they are not forgotten by me. I have prayed over it much, that I might live out what I heard at that meeting. It did me good. I think it was the most profitable meeting I ever attended.
Jesus Will Carry Me
JESUS WILL CARRY ME.—In a Christian family near Amoy, China, a little boy, the youngest of three children, on asking his father to allow him to be baptized, was told that he was too young; that he might fall back if he made a profession when he was a little boy. To this he made the touching reply: “Jesus has promised to carry the lambs in His arms. As I am only a little boy, it will be easier for Jesus to carry me.” This logic of the heart was too much for the father. He took him with him, and the dear one was, ere long, baptized. The whole family, of which this child is the youngest member—the father, mother and three sons—are all members of the Mission church at Amoy.—Miss. Inst.
Faith Proved by Christian Living
THE proof that we believe in the reality of religion is, that we walk in the power of it.
Obituary Notices.
By Huldah Schooley
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
DIED, in Waukegan, Ill., Nov. 29, 1868, of heart disease, Sarah S., only daughter of Nathan H. and Huldah Schooley, aged 30 years, 7 months, and 29 days. She bore her suffering of ten weeks' duration with great patience and resignation to the will of God. She had the assurance that she would come forth in the first resurrection. She had kept the Sabbath for 15 years. The blow has fallen heavily upon me. I mourn her loss, but not without hope. We were the only Sabbath-keepers in this place. On the second of December we laid her away in Oakwood cemetery, to wait till the Lifegiver comes, when she will come again from the land of the enemy. HULDAH SCHOOLEY.
Encouragement in Loneliness
By Sister M. J. Carter
SISTER M. J. CARTER writes from Vernon Co., Wis.: Though often very lonely, I am not discouraged. No, I feel like doubling my diligence to overcome. The Lord being my helper, I can go through to the kingdom. Praise his holy name for the sweet promise that he will never leave nor forsake us; unless we first leave him. I want eternal life. I must have a part in the kingdom of God.
I would say to the lonely ones, Look up, and take courage; for our redemption draweth nigh. My faith is strong in the Lord. I love the truths of the third angel's message. Truly the way is straight, and narrow, that leads to the kingdom. We cannot take our idols along with us; but I am thankful for that. I want to be cleansed from every sin while Mercy's sweet voice is still heard in our behalf. How it would gladden our hearts if some messenger could come here, and present the truth before this people. I believe there are some honest ones here, who, could they hear the truth, would embrace it. Some are much interested, and read our papers gladly.
Question.
BRO. SMITH: Does the original of 1 Kings xvii, 21, 22, read the same as in our version? Does it read, Let this child’s soul come into him again? or, let the child’s life or breath come into him? Will you please answer this in the REVIEW? W. H. WILD.
ANSWER.
The Hebrew word translated soul, in 1 Kings xvii, 21, 22, is neh-phesh. Of its use in this passage, Parkhurst, author of a Greek and a Hebrew lexicon, says: “As a noun neh-phesh hath been supposed to signify the spiritual part of man, commonly called his soul. I must for myself confess that I can find no passage where it hath undoubtedly this meaning. Gen. xxxv, 18; 1 Kings xvii, 21, 22; Ps. xvi, 10, seem fairest for this signification. But may not neh-phesh in the three former passages, be more properly rendered breath, and in the last a breathing or animal frame.” To this testimony we may add that of Taylor, author of a Hebrew concordance, who says: “Neh-phesh signifies the animal life, or that principle by which every animal according to its kind lives.” It is translated life and lives 118 times. The corresponding Greek word in the N. T., is psuche, the primary meaning of which is life.
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
The next Monthly Meeting in the Northern district in Maine, will be held with the church in Canaan, commencing Jan. 8, and holding over first-day, Brethren, let us have a full attendance. PER ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
The next Quarterly Meeting at Avon, Rock Co., Wis., will be held Jan. 9 and 10, 1869. Brethren from Monroe, Albany, and Rockton, are expected. Cannot Bro. T. M. Steward meet with us? E. O. NELSON.
The next Monthly Meeting for the churches in Allegan Co., will be held, Providence permitting, at Otsego, Mich., the first Sabbath in January, 1869. Bro. Byington is requested to attend. “A two-days’ meeting may be expected.” In behalf of the church. A. H. HILLIARD.
The next Monthly Meeting of the church at Gridley, Ill., will be held at the school-house near Bro. Sock’s. We want to hear from every member of this church at that meeting; and those that are behind on their S. B. are requested to settle up at this meeting. Meeting begins sixth-day evening, Jan. 15, and continues over Sabbath and first-day. WM. H. SLOWN, Elder.
Providence permitting, the next Quarterly Meeting of the S. D. Adventist church in Waterloo, Grant Co., Wis., will commence with the commencement of the Sabbath, Jan. 23, 1869, and continue two days. We hope there will be a general effort made by all the scattered, lonely ones to get to this meeting. We also hope to see some from Sand Prairie church. Dear brethren and sisters, our probation is fast closing. Let us therefore heed the injunction of the apostle, to not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as we see the day approaching. I now expect to commence meetings with the Waterloo church the 16th, and continue till the close of the Quarterly Meeting. J. SANBORN.
Providence permitting, I will also hold meetings with the Sand Prairie church, Jan. 20 and 21, on my way to the Sugar Grove school-house, in Crawford Co., Wis., where I expect to commence a protracted meeting Thursday evening, at half past six, Feb. 4, 1869. Will Bro. Deming please give general notice of the meetings? I. SANBORN.
Cooking for an Unreformed Husband
A SISTER inquires:
If a woman tries to live out the reform, and her companion will not, is it right for her to cook victuals for him, that she will not eat herself?
We answer, Yes; cook whatever your husband may require. You need not partake of it yourself; but do not try to compel him to your system; for by pursuing such a course, you will be tenfold less likely to win him to the right way.
Books for Children.
THE Association has a full supply of nice books for children and youth, superbly illustrated, printed on fine paper, and suitable for gifts. They are the publications of the American Tract Society. We also have illustrated cards, picture books, and picture tracts, put up in packets and singly, in great variety, and libraries for children and Sabbath Schools, worth from $1.50 to $28 each. Those who wish to make presents, can send their money, from 25c to any number of dollars, and their orders will be promptly filled. Catalogues sent, if desired, by pre-payment of 3 cents.
A Good Book.
By Editor
“INFIDEL Testimony concerning the Truths of the Bible, containing more than one hundred and seventy prophecies which are proved to have been fulfilled by seventy quotations from the writings of infidels like Volney and Gibbon, confirmed by one hundred and fifty extracts from the writings of other historians and travelers: Selected from Dr. Alexander Keith’s ‘Demonstration of the truth of the Christian religion,’ with arguments and remarks by H. L. Hastings.”
Such is the title of a pamphlet of 32 pages, of which we have a few copies for sale at this Office. Concerning it, we need only say that the body of the work justifies the statements of the title page, quoted above. Price, 10c, postage, 2c.
The Sabbath a Part of the Law of God Before Sinai.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
THERE is sufficient evidence to show that the Sabbath existed before the time of Moses. Its origin and first institution are mentioned in Gen. ii, 1–3. The fact that time was divided into weeks of seven days each, Gen. viii, 10, 12; xxix, 27, 28, shows that the Sabbath was known and kept during the patriarchal age. What else could have divided time into such periods? But there is one fact to which I wish to call especial attention, viz., That the Sabbath was recognized as a part of the law of God before that law was proclaimed from Sinai. This is shown by the following in Ex. xvi, 27–29: “And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, [manna], and they found none. And the Lord said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws? See, for that the Lord hath given you the Sabbath,” &c.
Here the Lord rebuked them for not keeping his commandments and his laws. But what had they been doing? They had gone out to labor on the seventh day. This was breaking God’s law, or refusing to keep it. Hence the Sabbath was a part of God’s law at that time, which was thirty days before the law was proclaimed from Sinai. This point is worthy of note.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Boston, Mass., Dec. 14, 1868.
The Way Opening.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
CALLS for labor in Cattaraugus Co., are being made. The Lord is stirring up the people and preparing them to receive the truth. A family of three adult persons at Cottage in the town of Dayton, have, one at a time, embraced the Sabbath from reading merely, and desire the truth preached in their place. Also near Eddyville, the two Sabbath-keepers think it is the best time to hold a series of meetings there. The fields are ready for the harvest. Let me labor in his harvest. Let me gather some sheaves for the heavenly garner. I feel like stirring up the gift that is in me; and may God answer the prayer of brethren that I may fulfill the ministry that I have accepted at the hand of the Lord. R. F. COTTRELL.
Note to the S. B. Treasurers in Iowa.
By George I. Butler
OUR Conference Secretary, Bro. A. A. Fairfield, of the Mt. Pleasant church, has told me from time to time that some of our church treasurers do not report to him as the constitution requires. Of course, there is no use in having a system of order unless we follow it. Sec. 4 says, “The churches will be expected to make a report to the Secretary, at the end of each quarter, of the amount they have sent to the Treasurer, or paid to preachers during such quarter.” Some have sent their reports to the Treasurer. This is wrong, of course. Make your report regularly, whether you have sent off any money to the Treasurer or not. It is necessary to have these accounts in order to settle at the close of the year. The last quarter closed Dec. 10. The duty of making the report for the church falls upon the church treasurer. The duty is an easy one. Brethren, let us all be punctual.
GEO. I. BUTLER, Pres. of Iowa Conf.
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL.
A limited space will be given under this head for Business Notices from the brethren, at 20 cents per line for each insertion. Parties must give good reference as to their standing and responsibility.
House and barn and 2 lots for sale in Battle Creek, Mich. The house is new and built in Gothic style—has 7 good-sized rooms with closets and other conveniences—with good cellar, &c. It is situated on Washington St., the first house north of the Health Institute. Price $3500, or would exchange for a good farm. Call on or address, O. R. Jones, Battle Creek, Mich.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the Review & Herald to which the money received pays, — which should correspond with the Numbers on the Posters. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged immediate notice of the omission should then be given.
$1.00 each. H Lombard 33-18, S W Willey 34-1, E Scribner 34-1, J Smith 34-12, L D Smith 34-1, Mrs O Rogers 34-1, J Hanson 34-1, M Lockwood 34-1, L Fuller 34-1, I G Camp 34-1, J O Callaway 34-1, John Shelley 34-1, John White 34-1, Elizabeth White 34-1.
$2.00 each. W V Field 35-1, Mrs C Groom 34-1, O Davis 34-1, J Pierce Sr 35-1, M A Eaton 35-1, J M Wilkinson 35-1, M M Nelson 35-1, A B Williams 35-1, Mrs C Townsend 35-1, Mrs A O Thompson 35-1, R Baker 35-1, H H Bramhall 35-1, C S Worthing 34-13, J D Martin 35-1, B S Brooks 35-1, M O Morrell 35-1, A Hazeltine 35-1, T Mount 35-1, T Paton 35-1, J Wilson 35-1, John Hurd 35-1, Mary C Sanders 34-9, E D O Green 34-17, G G Dunham 34-16, Jas Allen 35-1, J H Collins 34-21, H Brackin 33-1, J Frank Jr 34-1, W Kelley 35-13, J B Lamson 34-14, R Niles 35-8, W E Chesebro 35-1, N G Sanders 35-1.
$3.00 each. A Mullen 34-21, E A Poole 35-13, N Hiddleson 34-7, J H Hage 34-21, I Clive 34-21.
Miscellaneous. L Bliss 50c 33-13, W H Riley $4.00 36-1, I H Parker 2.25 33-1, O Mann 2.50 34-8, Eliza Burbee 1.20 32-1, Mrs L Hobley 50c 33-8, A E Talman 50c 32-14, S Simons 50c 34-1, J B Davidson 2.75 33-14, Josiah Witter 5.00 36-7, S Vincent 5.00 39-1, D R Seeley 1.50 32-1.
For Review to the Poor.
H Hunter $2.04.
Cash Received on Account.
W V Field 50c, A S Hutchins $1.55, S H Bonfoey 2.00, R Cochran 3.00, G G Dunham for J E Titus 1.35, H F Phelps 50c, S Pierce 3.00.
Michigan Conference Fund.
Church at Genoa $15.00, North Plains 12.00.
Books Sent by Mail.
Mrs J Beach $1.20, W W Beach 1.00, M J Carter 1.53, S O Winslow 74c, H Hunter 1.46, A Moorhouse 1.00, W V Field 25c, E Scribner 25c, H W Barrow 50c, A S Hutchins 1.00, S H Peck 1.00, J Bouton 2.00, M M Nelson 2.25, J Marvin 2.25, E Walworth 2.24, S Petty 1.00, L M Locke 20c, L D Smith 50c, E Burbee 50c, Mrs C Tow 25c, Mrs S Johnstone 40c, J C Beavell 20c, S H Carter 1.00, S G Howell 1.00, J S Howell 2.00, Mrs M Curtis 1.00, L M Fuller 1.00, H C S Carter 1.55, Jas Sawyer 1.55, R Lester 1.00, A D Bibble 1.00, J Hicks 1.00, I G Camp 1.22, David Pettit 1.40, S Pierce 2.00, A E Heaton 10c, J B Pratt 50c, F W Moose 40c, E Ireland 60c, C K Farnsworth 2.38, J Hurd 40c, C E Shepard 1.00, M J Shattuck 1.00, G G Dunham 40c, P McLaughlin 1.85, J McMillan 25c, A L Ellis 25c, W E Chesebro 3.00.
Books Sent by Express.
D McLaughlin $3.15, M A Tilden, Appleton, Wis., 10.50.
Received on Book and Tract Fund.
A F Kellogg $2.00, L J Kellogg 50c, W E Chesebro & wife 60.00.
Donations to Publishing Association.
Vermont State Conference $50.50.
Receipts for Benevolent Fund.
M A Eaton $1.00, E Wood 10.00, H Stebbins 2.00, A Stebbins 2.00, J Lindsay 5.00, S A Lindsay 5.00, W W Stebbins 10.00, C Stillman 10.00, P Prosser 1.00, S Vincent 5.00, J Lamson 15.00, W E Chesebro 10.00, F W Moose 4.00.
For California Mission.
B Salisbury 5.00, W E Chesebro & wife 10.00, T M L 50c.
New Movement on the Advent
NEW MOVEMENT ON THE ADVENT.— Under the heading of “A new Adventual movement,” the Advent Herald of Dec. 15, 1868, speaks of a new publication issued in England, called The Watchmen of Ephraim, the September number of which contains a prospectus of “The London British and Foreign Second Advent Publishing Company.” The object of this company, as stated in their own words, is, “to establish a Second Advent Press speaking all languages,” and to issue “premillennial newspapers in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Australia.” This indicates a movement of no small magnitude. To any and all efforts to arouse the world to the great truth of the speedy personal coming of the Son of Man, we wish abundant success.
Progress of the Work in Kansas
Bro. Wm. S. Ingraham reports good success where he is laboring in Kansas. He says: “Thirteen have commenced to keep the Sabbath, and still the work is onward.”