My youngest brother, Nathaniel White, died of consumption, in this City, May 6th, in the 22d year of his age.
In the Spring of 1842 there was a revival of religion in Palmyra, Me., (where our parents now reside,) which followed the preaching of the doctrine of the speedy coming of Christ, and in that revival my brother gave his young heart to the Lord, at the age of ten years, and was soundly converted.—He was noted for his sobriety, and faithfulness in maintaining his profession, and continued a firm Christian up to the period of the great declension, about 1844. From that time until last Autumn, he lived without the enjoyment of religion; yet was remarkable for his sound moral principles and conscientiousness.
His health had been failing for several years. And when I met him in Boston last October, he proposed to come to Rochester and assist in the Office, hoping to recover his health. At this my feelings were touched. I wept, shook his hand, and, as I bid him farewell, promised that I would write.—I did so, inviting him to come and live with me.
Before he left Boston he resolved to live a Christian, and when he came into my family, where all professed the religion of Christ, his mind was fully prepared to engage in the worship of God. Around the altar of prayer we together bowed and prayed. The Holy Spirit was poured out upon us in such a degree, that my dear brother praised God with a loud voice.
The subject of the Sabbath immediately arrested his attention, and after carefully investigating it, he came out decidedly in favor of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment. He also took great delight in the Sanctuary subject, and the doctrine of the soon coming of Christ. He became much attached to the brethren here, and felt a deep interest in the advancement of the cause. His health was all the while failing, yet no one supposed that he was so near the grave.
About four weeks before his death, a change took place in his system. And although he grew weak, fast, he was almost entirely free from pain, and we hoped that it would prove for the best. As his bodily strength failed he became more free and happy in mind. We had some of the most interesting seasons of prayer in his room that I ever enjoyed. He would join with us in praising the Lord, while his countenance, shining with the Spirit of God resting upon him, was expressive of the holy joy he felt. He was able to ride out and to walk from room to room. And even the afternoon that he died he was very anxious to ride; but while putting on his overcoat he was convinced that he was too feeble.
About 5 P. M., he stated that he had difficulty in breathing, and wished some of the family to come to his room and pray that he might be relieved. He then appeared better, and perfectly calm, and happy. His supper was prepared and carried to his room, and he was assisted into his chair to eat. But in a few moments it was evident to all that he was sinking away in death. One that stood by, told him to put his whole trust in the Lord. He looked up and smiled, and then sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, sitting in his chair, without a groan or a struggle, and without moving a limb or a muscle.
Bro. J. N. Andrews was present at the funeral and preached a short, but very appropriate and comforting discourse from Rev. xiv, 13. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."
Our brethren in this City have felt the deepest interest for my brother, and have been forward to do all in their power to make him comfortable and happy, and have sympathized with us in our afflictions. These dear friends who were with him much in his last sickness, and anxiously watched his faltering steps, now share with us his loss. Such kindness and tenderness I never witnessed, only with them bound by kindred ties. God will reward them in the resurrection of the just.
We have followed our much loved brother to the silent grave, strewing the way with tears. But we are sustained by the "blessed hope" that the voice of the Son of God will soon call him forth from his resting-place, clothed with immortality.
JAMES WHITE.
S. W. Rhodes’s Visit and Labors
By Editor
OUR dear Bro. S. W. Rhodes was with us Sabbath and First-day, May 14th and 15th. Being worn down with constant, arduous labor, he was unable to preach to us as much as was desired. However, our interview was one of deep interest, and real benefit.
Our sympathy is fully with this dear brother in his labors of love for the salvation of souls. We think we may safely say, that no man has more freely given all for a treasure in heaven, than Bro. Rhodes. His commendable zeal in the cause, and success in convincing people of the truth, has caused our enemies to wickedly reproach him. But such reproaches have only opened the eyes of the honest, and have prepared the way for his success. May the rich blessing of Heaven attend him in all his future labors.
ALONZO MILES
By Alonzo Miles
From Bro. Miles.
DEAR BRO. WHITE :—We often think of the meeting that you held in our grove in Boylston last Summer. We did not expect at that time, that we should be parted from our friends and brethren, for so long a time as we have been; but as it seems to be our lot we will be contented and try by the grace of God to meet them upon the plains of the New Earth. We are living in a very dark corner of the world as to the truth of the Bible; but by the help of the Review and what little we could say, some have been brought to see the truth, and are rejoicing in the third angel's message. We have not shunned to declare the counsels of God, so far as we were able, since we came here, and that has brought down upon us the frowns of a fallen Church; but none of these things move us; for our faces are set as a flint Zion-ward, where we may share the blessing of God with the 144,000.
We want you to come here this Summer if possible; if not, we hope Bro. Bates or some other brother will come this way, as we are getting hungry for preaching.
Yours, looking for the blessed hope, and glorious appearing of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
ALONZO MILES
Plainfield, Will Co., Ill., Apr. 1853.
Invitation to Visiting Messengers
By Editor
Bro. Bates wishes us to say, that the brethren in Springfield Mass. and vicinity, and also, Providence R. I., are desirous that the messengers visiting that region, should call on them.
Sabbath Meetings in New York City
By Editor
Bro. Charles Andrews of New York City, has removed to 367 Madison St., where meetings will be held every Sabbath.
Sabbath Meetings in Boston
By Editor
Sr. E. Temple of Boston, Mass., has removed to 25 West Castle St., where meetings will be held every Sabbath.
Memoirs of Wm. Miller.
By Editor
THIS is a Work of 426 pages, prepared by Sylvester Bliss, and published by J. V. Himes, No. 8 Chardon St., Boston.
Many portions of this Book, must be of thrilling interest to all who are looking for the soon coming of Christ, especially that part of it which speaks of the experience and views of Bro. Miller up to the time of the great disappointment in 1844. The extract in this number expresses his real views of the connection between the 70 weeks and 2300 days, though this connection between the two periods is doubted, and denied in the Advent Herald by the same writer that prepared the Memoirs.
We have no doubts as to the correctness of Bro. Miller's views relative to the connection between the 70 weeks and the 2300 days. And really think that Christ not coming in 1844, and burning this earth with fire is not a sufficient reason for renouncing his views on this point, as the Herald has done.
Appointments.
By James White
PROVIDENCE permitting we will hold Conferences as follows:
Tyrone, Mich., May 27th, 28th and 29th.
Locke, " " 31st.
Jackson, " June 3d, 4th and 5th.
Bedford, " " 8th and 9th.
Vergennes, " " 11th and 12th.
We have hoped to visit some of the Brethren in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. But at present it looks very doubtful. We now expect to spend a few weeks in Michigan, and then return directly home. If we determine to spend more time in the West, our appointments can be given in the next REVIEW.
J. WHITE.
Conference at Koskonong
By W. Phelps
THERE will be a Conference at Koskonong, Jeff. Co., Wis., in the neighborhood of Bro. E. S. Sheffield, to commence June 3d, at 2 o'clock P. M., and hold over Sabbath and First-day. A general invitation is given to all the brethren and sisters.
In behalf of the brethren, W. PHELPS.
Letters.
By Editor
V. Dunbar, J. Bates 2, N. Davis, T. Brown, M. S. Avery, H. Lyon, R. Preston, N. B. Sleeper, G. Kimble, W. M. Smith, E. L. Barr, H. Cushman, P. Conklin, M. Roberts, H. Edson, M. Lamson, J. A. B. Calkins, E. W. Waters, M. D. Elgor, M. C. Andrews, J. Lindsey.
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Publications.
By Editor
A Refutation of the Claims of Sunday-keeping to Divine Authority; also, a lengthy extract from the History of the Sabbath—40 pages.
The Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred days, 68 pages.
Review of O. R. L. Crozier on the Institution, Design and Abolition of the Sabbath, by J. N. ANDREWS—48 pages.
Conversation on the Sabbath Question—16 pages.
The Advent Review, containing thrilling testimonies relative to the past Advent movement—48 pages.
We also have on hand our Hymn Book, well bound, price 30 cents. Postage 2 cents.
Volume I, II and III of the Review and Herald, bound in paper covers, price 50 cents each, for Vol. I and II, $1 for Vol. III.
The Chart—"A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John and their Chronology," published by Otis Nichols, Dorchester, Mass.—Price—on rollers, $2. We will send it by Mail, without rollers, for the same price.
These publications can be had of us by sending the means to pay the postage, which is only one cent for each tract.—Those who wish to send means to pay for what publications they order, will find their money receipted for Tracts, with the postage that we pay, deducted.
A G E N T S .
By Editor
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Terms for the Review and Herald
By Editor
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