DIED at West Bangor, N. Y., Nov. 3, 1865, of heart disease, Leonard, oldest son of H. W. and M. Lawrence, in the 16th year of his age. He has been low with the above disease at different times, five weeks ago he was taken down again. He was taught in early life to love and obey the Saviour. The principles were never forgotten. He took hold of the truth like one of riper years. He was a great sufferer in his last sickness, yet he bore it calmly and patiently, without a murmur, retaining his full vigor of mind till the last. He left words of advice and warning to his young companions; bade father and mother, brothers and sisters, farewell, and fell asleep.
Sermon by the writer.
C. O. TAYLOR.
FELL asleep in Jesus, at Rouse's Point, N. Y., Sept. 28, 1865, Ezra Stratton, aged eighty-four years. He loved the Advent doctrine from the first. In 1845 he left the Methodist society and identified his religious interest with those looking for the Lord. In 1852, his mind was called to the Sabbath of the Bible, and while he at first thought himself too old to change his rest-day, yet on seeing that his God required it, did so, and rejoiced in its light. He loved the hour of prayer, was a great lover of song, a kind husband, a good father.
Sermon by my brother D. T. T., on the resurrection of the just. We hope to see him in that morning.
C. O. TAYLOR.
DIED, at Adams' Center, N. Y., Oct., 14, 1865, of diptheria, Monroe H., youngest son of H. and O. Bunce, in the 21st year of his age. He had a kind heart and a good spirit. He loved pleasure too well to give his heart to God while in health, yet when brought low, did so, and left an evidence to his weeping friends that all was well.
Sermon by the writer.
C. O. TAYLOR.
DIED, in Girard, Mich., Sept. 27, 1865, Luther H. Pierce, after a long and painful illness of two years and nine months, aged 44 years.
DIED, in Girard, Mich., Oct. 5, 1865, of billious fever, after an illness of two weeks, Emeline Maria, daughter of Luther H. and Sarah A. Pierce, aged ten years and one month.
SARAH A. PIERCE.
DIED, in Portland, Me., Nov. 7, 1865, of lung fever, terminating in diptheria, Irwin Parker, aged 8 years and 1 month. Funeral attended by Bro. L. L. Howard.
U. S.
"Remember Them."
By G.
WHO? Those servants of God and the church, who in consequence of their arduous duties, are well nigh rendered inefficient to the cause. The present afflicted state of some of the messengers affords a rare opportunity for sympathizing brethren and sisters to "fulfill the law of Christ."Gal. vi, 2. Let God's people at this critical juncture resolve themselves into a sort of Aaron and Hur society, through which by their prayers and means they may cheer the afflicted watch-men, and give outward expression to inward zeal.
Brethren, the duty of the church, is an important question now. G.
A Word from Dansville, N. Y.
By Adelia P. Van Horn
By request of Bro. and sister White we left Battle Creek, Nov. 7th, for this place, which we reached the day following, accompanied by Edson and Willie their two sons. Having been connected with, and interested in the welfare of this dear family for about four years past in pleasant relations, it has seemed good to most cheerfully comply with their request and come to their assistance in this their time of affliction.
Our meeting was of the most happy character, considering the circumstances; yet we felt sad to witness such indications of weakness in Bro. White, in step and tone of voice, in contrast with the many pleasant seasons of welcoming them back to their own home after labors in the wide harvest field.
We are rejoiced to find sister White so well, considering her care and anxiety. Bro. White is much reduced in flesh, but seems to be hopeful of a sure recovery. We find these servants of the Lord still trusting in the strength of the Arm on which they so long have leaned, confiding and hopeful in God who doeth all things well.
The rest and treatment which Bro. Loughborough is receiving is doing a work for him which he has so much needed. The Lord has not forsaken his trusting ones. He hears the prayers of his commandment keeping people. Pray on, brethren and sisters. Let us be possessors of vital piety as we pass along on our pilgrimage journey to the kingdom of God, where none of the ills which human nature is heir to can ever enter. Adelia P. Van Horn.
Note from Bro. Nicola.
By H. Nicola
Bro. WHITE: Elder Ingraham met with us according to appointment in the Review, and preached to us four times, and brought to our minds things new and old; this encouraged us much, and inspired within us a new desire for the heavenly kingdom. We would be glad to have Bro. Ingraham return and labor more among us; we think his sober manner, both in the desk and out, would be a great help to the people of God in this State, as a number of the young, especially, have cherished a light and trifling spirit. "Like preacher, like people."
Our prayers and means are pledged to the support of those who can present the message in its clearness, and at the same time have perfect confidence in the things they preach.
My prayer is that God may raise up more such sober men to preach the last solemn message.
H. NICOLA.
Pilot's Grove, Iowa.
A Hint.
By L.
Brother, if your wife and children are striving to induce others to see the truth, by lending them books, or persuading them to take the Review and Instructor, don't always “throw cold water on their hopes” by saying you do not believe such a one will embrace the truth, or such a one will take the paper. “Be not faithless, but believing.”
L.
A Request.
By D. W. Milk
Cannot Brethren Van Horn or Canright, or both, on their return to Tuscola, come this way, and hold a Quarterly Meeting here and at St. Charles, and give a few lectures, if the interest would demand? Come, brethren, and feed us with a few crumbs from our Master's storehouse and we will assist you on the way.
Yours in love,
D. W. Milk.
Chesaning, Mich.
Writing Ink.
“The Family Christian Almanac,” issued by the American Tract Society, gives the following recipe for making (as it says,) “one of the best writing inks.” It may be of use to some of our correspondents. G.
“Aleppo galls, in coarse powder, 8 oz. ; logwood chips, 4 oz. ; sulphate of iron, 4 oz. ; powdered gum-arabic, 3 oz. ; sulphate of copper, 1 oz. ; crystallized sugar, 1 oz. Boil the galls and logwood together in twelve pounds of water till half the water evaporates ; strain the decoction through a hair sieve, and add the other ingredients ; stir till the gum is well dissolved ; let the mixture stand 24 hours ; pour it into glass bottles, and carefully cork them.”
What Next?
By Editor
“The World's Crisis and Times of Restitution,” a new magazine just started in San Francisco, Cal., speaks out its views (and ours, too,) in reference to Spiritualism. It says :
WHAT NEXT!—As the war of the rebellion is now apparently at an end, the inquiry comes forth, what is the next event of interest to transpire? As this is an age of rapid progress, shall we now look for better or worse times? The prophet has spoken on this point, and we may be sure that his word is truth. He says, “This know, also, that in the last days * evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse.” Hence, whoever looks for a better state of things before the coming of Jesus will be disappointed in his expectations. But “what next?” In what way will evil manifest itself? We think the enemy of all righteousness has chosen SPIRITUALISM as the great anti-christian system with which to deceive the church and the world, and lead them to utter ruin, if they follow its teachings. This is Satan's grand attack upon Christianity. By means of this he intends to revolutionize the whole world, socially, morally and politically. Let us keep entirely clear from the whole thing, as an abomination in the sight of the Lord, if we expect to be saved.
Heart-Words.
An old writer has truthfully remarked, that we may say what we please if we speak through tears. Tender tones prevent severe truths from offending. Hence when we are most tender, at heart, our words are most powerful. Hence one great reason why our words have so much more power during a revival than at other times. Our hearts are more tender then than they usually are—we feel more, and it is easy for the impenitent to see and feel that our hearts are interested in their behalf. They feel that our words are not mere lip-words, but heart-words.
Appointments.
Monthly Meetings.
West Monroe, Oswego Co., N. Y., Dec. 2 and 3.
Adams' Center, Jeff. Co., N. Y., " 9 and 10.
I shall be in the northern part of the State from Nov. 24 to Jan. 10, 1866. Any letters directed here, or to Rouse's Point, Clinton Co., will reach me.
C. O. TAYLOR.
THE next Quarterly Meeting for the church at Irasburgh and Charleston, Vt., it is thought best to put by till the first Sabbath and first-day in January, 1866.
This meeting will be held at the house of Bro. Enoch Colby, in Charleston. We hope to see our brethren from C. E. at this meeting; also others from other churches.
It may be expected that Elder A. Stone or Elder A. C. Bourdeau will meet with us.
In behalf of the Church.
A. S. H.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the church at Burlington, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, Nov. 25, 26.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Business Department.
RECEIPTS.
For Review and Herald.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money receipted pays. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should ther be given.
T M Foster 28-1, E Fellows 27-20, L Lunger 29-1, Eld A Clark 29-1, S Woodhouse 29-1, M Lewis 29-1, S H Macroft 29-1, Mrs H Withington 29-1, Josephine Taylor 28-1, R D Waterman 28-1, J Byington 28-1, C H Barrows 28-1, J W Sawyer 28-1, H A St John 27-23, L Woodhouse 29-1, each $1.00.
Mr. McMillan 28-25, Elvira Wick 29-1, Catharine Hinds 28-11, A F Fowler 28-1, Enos Rew 28-20, J Luddington 29-21, D Scott 28-1, Louisa Mann 28-19, J S Hodge 29-1, C G Campbell 28-13, J Leland 28-8, B F Brockway 28-10, Addie Enney 29-1, J Mears 29-1, each $2.00.
John Taylor 27-23, A S Osborn 28-24, S W Fenix 28-1, J S Brooks 28-1, each 50 cts.
D P Bisbee $1,50, 28-14, I G Soule $5.00, 29-1.
Subscriptions at the Rate of $3.00 per year
M Phillips $3.00, 27-1.
Cash Received on Account.
A S Hutchins for A C Bourdeau $41.00.
Books Sent By Mail.
D B Fox 10c, Erville Bellows $1.00, I E Givens 12c, I Ingles 12c, A H Clymer $1.76, L H Winslow $1.25, E G Rust 38c, W J Mills $1.00, C W Martin $3.00, L A Bramhall 88c, Hattie A Lowry $2.50, J S Hodge $1.00, E Rew $3.36, A Enney $1.69.
Gen. Conf. Missionary Fund.
Enos Rew $1.64.
Michigan Conference Fund.
Church at Burlington $20.00, church at Charlotte $20.00, church at Hillsdale $19.00, church at Parkville $11.68.
For Bro. White.
E Lobdell $10.00, E Root $16.67, N Orcutt $5.00, L E Dibble $10.00, D W Milk $6.66, brethren in Monterey $40.00, Oliver and John Mears $16.00.
For Bro. Loughborough.
J P Kellogg $20.00, E Lobdell $10.00, E Root $8.33, N Orcutt $5.00, D Seely $3.00, L E Dibble $4.00, D W Milk $3.34, brethren in Monterey $20.00, Oliver and John Mears $16.00.
For Bro. Bourdeau.
Oliver and John Mears $16.00.
Letter of Condolence.
DEAR BRO. AND SISTER WHITE, AND BRO. LOUGHBOROUGH: In behalf of the brethren and sisters of the church in Monterey, whose names are subscribed to a subscription list, we herewith present to you a draft for sixty dollars to help defray your extra expenses.
We continue to sympathize with you in your prolonged and sad affliction, and still continue to pray that God will graciously regard the petitions already offered for your recovery to health and strength, and renewed labor in his precious cause.
In much love. JOSEPH BATES.
Monterey, Nov. 8, 1865.
NOTE. We would tender our grateful thanks to the brethren in Monterey for their expressions of sympathy for us, and for the above mentioned draft which was duly received, and which is to us good proof of the genuineness of their sympathy. God is hearing and answering the prayers of his people, and in his own good time will restore his servants to labor in his precious cause.
JAMES WHITE.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
Dansville, Nov. 14, 1865.
The Rod of God
We must all be smitten with the rod of God; but in the midst of judgment God remembers mercy, and makes the rod to be medicinal, and, like the rod of God in the hands of Aaron, to show forth buds, and leaves, and almonds, hopes and mercies, and eternal recompenses in the day of restitution.