DEAR BRETHREN: I take this opportunity to inform you of our present circumstances. We have meetings three times a week; Sabbath evening, Sabbath, and on Tuesday evening; and we endeavor with the help of the Lord to lay Bible subjects before the people just as they are taught in the word of God; and, thanks be to his holy name, some of the people are searching the Scriptures to see whether these things are so. My prayer is, that God will guide them by his Spirit into all truth. We have great opposition, yet, thanks to his holy name! the sword of the Spirit will cut its way through. Some use the word of God deceitfully, and teach for doctrines the commandments of men; and some follow their pernicious ways; and some will scoff and say, Where is the promise of his coming? Others will say, Lo, here! lo, there! he comes to every one when they die, &c., but when you point them to the scriptures which say that in like manner as he was seen to go into heaven, he shall also be seen to come again, and he shall appear the second time without sin unto salvation to them that look for him, they will say, It is spiritual, and does not mean what it says. Some give heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. If we tell them that the soul that sinneth it shall die, they will roar and foam, and brand us with the worst form of infidelity, and say, The soul cannot die: it will last as long as God lasts, and roll in a lake of fire and brimstone forever and ever.
In conclusion I will say that the plan of laying by in store on the first day of the week is what we ought to do; but we need to have things set in order in this place. There are some sixteen here who profess to keep the commandments, but only five who believe in the speedy coming of Christ. We are poor, but want to be saved with an everlasting salvation in that glorious and coming kingdom with all the redeemed of the Lord. Pray for us, brethren, that we may overcome.
M. C. BUTLER.
East Thetford, Genesee Co., Mich.
Encouragement from Portage City
Bro. A. Smith writes from Portage City, Wis. :
“Through the goodness of God we have just received a visit from Brn. Welcome and Chaffee. Bro. Welcome preached to us on Sabbath and First-day. His instructions were truly precious, and I trust did us all good. We can say it is good to wait on the Lord. O what precious food did our brother impart to us. It caused new springs to break forth in our hearts, which are so refreshing and encouraging, and so animating to the way-worn traveler.
“Brethren, let us take courage and not faint by the way. Are not the daily blessings that we receive from God enough to cheer us on? Look then at his precious promises, and say, Rejoice, O my soul, that the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Praise his holy name!”
Awakening Among God’s People
Bro. L. Martin writes from Bennington, N. H.: “I would say that there seems to be a waking up among God's people here in the East, which rejoices my heart. I believe that the wicked nations of earth will soon wake up for the last time. My prayer to God is that I, with all the dear saints, may realize more than ever before the fearful and solemn time in which we live.
“I enjoyed a good meeting last Sabbath and First-day at Bro. Hastings', New Ipswich. Quite a goodly number were present. Brother Phillips and others, were faithful. May the Lord bless them.
“Bro. Smith, be faithful: your labors will very soon cease. I still believe with all my heart that we have the truth, and desire to be sanctified through it. I was glad to hear that Bro. J. N. Andrews is once more in the harvest-field. May the Lord bless him and his labors abundantly.”
Sabbath Keepers in Eaton Rapids
Bro. Albert Kelley writes from Eaton Rapids, Mich.: “We have been trying to keep the commandments of God since last January. Bro. Bates delivered a course of lectures here, and I and my companion feel truly thankful to our heavenly Father for the light of the present truth that has been shed upon our pathway, and desire to get ready for the coming of the Lord. There are six Sabbath-keepers here, and a number that acknowledge the seventh day to be the only Bible Sabbath, but think they cannot keep it. The Review is read with interest. We should be glad to have any of the brethren call on us that come this way.”
Extracts from Letters.
Sister P. Robinson writes from Ashappon: "It seems like a meeting with those of like precious faith when I read the communications from the remnant. O that we may all feel the individual responsibility that rests upon us in sustaining this silent messenger of present truth. When I take up the paper I look first at the letters, to see how many have some good news for us of the progress of the truth in their own hearts. I believe the message is onward; and I desire to arise and gird on the whole armor, and heed the counsel of the true Witness, and not murmur at the trials by the way, but with my eye on the prize run with patience the race that is set before me. To the dear friends in Vt. who keep the commandments I would say, If we never meet on this earth, let us so live that we may meet on the earth made new."
Revival and Perseverance
Sister P. M. Lamson writes from Clarkson Center, N. Y.: "I am glad that I can say to you that we have reasons to believe the Lord is reviving his work in our hearts; that we are encouraged to press on that we may obtain the prize that is to be awarded to those who, by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for it, even glory, honor, immortality, and eternal life. We are resolved to have the goodness of God lead us to a repentance of all our transgressions, that we may be among those victorious ones in whose mouth will be found no guile, for they will be without fault before the throne of God."
A Call for Labor
Sister S. M. I. Strickland writes from Millbury, Mich. :
"I have often inquired in my own mind whether such a brother or sister, those I have formerly been acquainted with, are yet in the faith; whether yet striving with the whole heart to overcome, that they may sit down with Christ on his throne. I have then thought that perhaps the same inquiry was made relative to myself, and I began to think it was duty as well as a privilege to speak through the medium of the paper, and say to those who may desire to know, that I am trying in weakness to overcome amid these perilous times.
"I never saw as lately how plain the whole truth through the advent movement is to those who are willing to be led by it. The bright side of the cloud is toward the true Israel, and on the other hand how dark! People seem astonished at our yet holding on to the faith; but 'Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing.'
"I see from the report of the Battle Creek conference that Bro. Rhodes was present. I hope he will feel it duty to come this way. There is large field for labor here where the advent doctrine has not been preached. People seem desirous to hear on the subject. Cannot some one come and explain the word of life to them? I believe there are jewels here that might be brought out, if some one would explain the truth in its simplicity and power. I feel very desirous to have this field entered upon."
Alone in Providence
Bro. S. Warner writes from Providence, R. I.: "I received a visit from Bro. Barr a short time since; who stayed with us two days and part of one night, and I really had an interesting season with him, in love and blessed converse on the subjects of the coming of our Lord and his kingdom. I should be pleased to have the privilege of enjoying more of his company. I find myself pretty much alone in this large city, in the third angel's message. We have several sects of Adventists, as they call themselves, but no commandment-keepers, professedly so, including the Sabbath of the Lord our God. My love to all the brethren who love the Lord. I remain in full faith in the personal coming of the Lord Jesus in his own good time."
Preparing for Christ’s Coming
Bro. F. Morrow writes from Mt. Vernon, Iowa: "We are trying to make the necessary preparation as a little church here, that when the car of salvation comes to take God's waiting people to the new city, we may be all ready; for whosoever is shut out will be left in very bad company. Rev. xxii, 15."
TO THE POINT.
Bro. D. R. Palmer writes from Jackson as follows:
"Bro. SMITH: I read a letter in the last Review from Bro. Cornell stating something concerning his circumstances and Bro. Hull's in connection with the cause in the West. I think that those that travel with the tents should have books paid for by donations from brethren that have a surplus of this world's goods to contribute on such occasions as demand it. Now to be short about it, I propose to give $50,00 for Missionary purposes.
If you can spare from the Office $50,00, please give it to Bro. White to dispose of as the committee may think best. I will place it back in the Office soon, if needed."
QUERIES.
By Editor
1. As the altar was the most vital part of the Jewish economy [Matt. xxiii, 19], where are we to look for its antitype?
2. If in the new-earth state we are beyond the reach of sickness and pain, why is there the tree of life, and that, too, for the healing of the nations?
ANSWER. 1. We think that all the altar service of the former dispensation meets its antitype in the antitypical Sanctuary in heaven, where the prayers of saints are represented as coming up from the altar with the smoke of incense before God. Rev. viii, 3, 4.
2. We do not think the word "healing" a good rendering of Rev. xxii, 2. The original word so rendered is ϑεραπείαν [therapeian] and is thus defined by Greenfield: "Service, attendance, aid, help; by implication, relief, healing, cure." Robinson in his Lexicon of the N. T. defines it thus: "A waiting on, service, attendance, ministry, attendance and cure of the sick, hence, relief, cure," &c.
We see then that the leading and primary signification of the word is, service, aid, help. "The leaves of the tree were for the service of the nations." And in the fact that the nations of the saved will thus have access to the tree of life may be found the great spring of those glorious characteristics of the eternal state, freedom from sickness, pain, and death.
BUSINESS MEETING OF B. C. CHURCH.
The church at Battle Creek met in business capacity, Aug. 7th, 1859. Meeting organized by the choice of Bro. J. Bates to the chair, and U. Smith secretary. Prayer by Bro. Andrews. Bro. White introduced as the first business for consideration by the meeting, the condition of the brethren now with the Iowa tent—Brn. Cornell and Hull. After some remarks by Brn. Smith, Kellogg, Lyon, Andrews, and Loughborough, the following resolutions, expressive of the views and feelings of this church in regard to them, and their being assisted in their labors, were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, Brn. Hull and Cornell are in want of books for distribution among the people, and have not means to purchase them, and are indebted to the Review Office for books which they have sold, the proceeds of which they have been obliged to use to meet their expenses,
Resolved, That it is the opinion of the Battle Creek church that the Missionary Board should, by sending them books and cancelling debts at the Office, aid the above named Brn. to the amount of $125.
Resolved, That, in view of the labors of our preaching brethren in the West, the scarcity of means there, and their present wants, the stewards of the Lord scattered abroad, should, in our judgment, send in immediately, means to the Missionary board for their assistance.
The subject of widows and fatherless was next introduced, and action taken which will appear in "The Good Samaritan," No. 2.
Resolved, That this church approve of the publication and the object of the sheet entitled "The Good Samaritan."
Jos. Bates, Chairman.
U. Smith, Secretary.
Note.
By James White
Bro. Palmer has still in the Office about $400, the use of which he gives.
We sent $90 worth of Books to Brn. Hull and Cornell the 8th, and a draft for $30 to Bro. Ingraham. Hope western brethren will be provoked to love and good works.
J. W.
Work in Wauseon
Bro. Waggoner writes from Wauseon, Ohio.
"I have given five lectures in this place to good congregations, and the interest is very good. The Disciples are stirring, and we need another hand in this state to look after the scattered ones. I met with the church in Delta, on Sabbath and they are growing into the truth. Praise to our Lord."
Letters.
UNDER this head will be found a full list of those from whom letters are received from week to week. If any do not find their letters thus acknowledged, they may know they have not come to hand.
H. Hiestand, J. H. Waggoner, Jno. Crapsey, Wm. Lawton, W. G. Springer, P. M. Lamson, B. E. Place, Robt. Sawyer, J. A. Wilcox, Jas. Harvey, G. W. Perry, L. Parmenter, M. Dennis, C. M. Butts, H. Molford, P. E. Perrin, C. Holiday.
Discussion with W. G. Springer
By Editor
As some may be wishing to know what has become of the Discussion with Wm. G. Springer on the Moral Law, we would say that his manner of investigation not being satisfactory, or such as might be expected from a fair and candid opponent, we conclude it best to give no more time nor space to the matter.
APPOINTMENTS.
By J. Crapsey
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a conference at Port Alleghany, McKean Co., Pa., to commence on the 12th of August, 1859, and hold over the Sabbath and Sunday. We should be happy to meet the brethren in the conference at this place, which we hope may be a means of doing good—so may we have a refreshing season, Amen.
J. CRAPSEY
Michigan Conference Dates
By Joseph Bates
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will hold a conference in North Plains Mich. commencing Aug. 13th : Green Bush 27th and 28th : Owasso, Sept. 3d and 4th.
JOSEPH BATES.
Upcoming Conferences and Tent Meetings
By James White
PROVIDENCE permitting, we will meet the brethren in Western New York, August 20th and 21st, at Bro. Buckland's. Bro. R. F. Cottrell will please define the place, and give seasonable notice in REVIEW. It is expected that the Tent will be pitched, and that there will be a general turn out.
General Conference and Tent Meeting at Roosevelt, Oswego Co., N. Y., August 27–29. It is hoped that the brethren will come up to this general gathering prepared to engage in the worship of God. It will be a general gathering for the State. Five hundred can be accommodated in the warm season at Roosevelt, if most come prepared to nearly take care of themselves. Hope we shall have a blessed good meeting, Battle Creek Conference at Roosevelt. Brethren, come to the Conference examining yourselves, and praying that the Spirit of God may rest upon preachers and people.
We now design to be at the French Conference at Chazy, September 2nd, and will also attend State Conferences where desired, if possible.
JAMES WHITE
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH
By John Norton Loughborough; John Nevins Andrews
THE Michigan tent will be pitched in Parkville, St. Joseph Co., Tuesday, Aug. 9th. First lecture in the evening.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH
J. N. ANDREWS.
M. B. CZECHOWSKI
By M. B. Czechowski
PROVIDENCE permitting there will be a French Conference in Chazy village near lake Champlain, commencing Sabbath evening September 2nd, and continuing over Sunday.
M. B. CZECHOWSKI
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FOR REVIEW AND HERALD.
T. R. Shaffer, 0,50,xv,8. Thos. Whitaker, 0,50,xv,8, A. Haynes, 0,50,xv,8. Maria Platt, 0,50,xv,8. Jno. Byington, 1,00,xvi,1. F. Swartz, 2,00,xv,19. C. Holiday, 1,00,xiv,1. L. Parmenter, 1,00,xv,20. T. Johnson, 0,50,xv,10. B. E. Place, 1,00,xvi,1. Jno. Place, 1,00,xv,1. C. L. Miller, Jr. 0,50,xv,12.
FOR REVIEW TO POOR. J. A. Wilcox, $1,45.
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