Sister S. A. Rowland writes from Wattsburg: Two years ago last winter, I embraced the present truth, since which time I have been endeavoring to keep the commandments of God, and have the faith of Jesus. I am alone in this faith in this part of the country; but in the Review I feel that I am holding converse with kindred ones; and though strangers in the flesh, we are brought nigh by the same precious faith, and our communion is sweet.
Bro. H. G. Buxton writes from Abington, Ct.: Like ancient Israel we were tested and sifted before we were fit for organization, of which report was made in the Review. Since then the Lord has put a new song into our mouth, and "begotten us again unto a lively hope" by the better order of things.
Now substantial faith takes the place of our doubting fears, and we feel to joy in God the "rock of our salvation." We have taken hold of the "Resolutions on dress," and in this direction are determined by the grace of God to win souls, and let our light shine.
And as we assemble on the holy Sabbath to exhort one another, and pray for God's people and cause to rise quickly, and the "latter rain" soon to be showered upon us, we seem almost to receive some of its first drops, and are loth to leave our Father's board. Particularly was this the case, Sabbath, July 28th, in which the good Spirit and blessing of the Lord seemed to melt down and blend our entire wills into our Father's will, and we were constrained with a degree of that love for one another, which would enable us even to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Praise the Lord for the way he has led us and established us in all the truth of the last message of mercy. We are determined to rise and walk obediently in all the light placed before us.
Brethren, let there be a universal coming up to the help of the Lord. Don't wait; and then the message will rise. "Shout your triumph as you go." In our hearts and prayers we are determined to stay up the hands of the leaders and messengers in the Lord's work; and honorably hold up, and live out the truth, until it places our feet in the pearly gates of the New Jerusalem.
Sister Jane B. Boyd writes from Brush Creek, Minn.: The hope of eternal life never looked so bright as at the present. I have passed through many deep trials but am persuaded that they are for my eternal good. I have leaned on the strong arm of Him who has promised to be a father to the fatherless and a widow's God, and have found him true to his word.
Oh that we could realize the responsibilities that rest upon us as Sabbath-keepers and parents. The tender plants that the Lord has entrusted in our care, do we do our duty to them, in training and bringing them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord?
Bro. E. G. Stevenson writes from Chicago, Ill.: Brethren, our hope is a good one. Let us press forward in the narrow way, elevating the standard of truth, that the name of the Lord may be glorified in us.
Bro. D. B. Welch writes from Canaseraga, N. Y.: I love the present truth, and am trying to obey it. There is much opposition to the truth here. People are crying peace and safety, and promising centuries yet to come before the end. But sudden destruction will come upon them. My desire and determination is to so live that I may stand in that day.
Bro. J. H. Warren writes from Faribault, Minn.: Although I have been wading through trials and afflictions deep and sore for the past ten months, yet I can say that my trust has been in God, and I have always found him a present help in time of trouble. I have been greatly strengthened and encouraged by attending our late State Conference at Pleasant Grove, and meeting with Brn. Loughborough and Ingraham. My heart was made to rejoice while hearing from them the cheering words of eternal life, and the encouraging testimonies of the dear saints who were there. I was made to rejoice also in the belief that the truth is about to rise here in Minnesota. Brethren and sisters, let us all arise and gird on the whole armor, and be prepared to stay up the hands of the messengers as they go forth to proclaim the last message of mercy to a perishing world.
Sister J. Stacy writes from Cass, Ohio: I was greatly encouraged in reading the article from Bro. Canright, in Vol. xxviii, No. 5, headed "Lonely Ones Take Courage." It made me feel like striving to live out the truth before my children, that they might be constrained to fall in with the last call of mercy before it is too late. Let us pray more for our children. It may be that the Lord will hear us, and save them from the wrath to come. I think if the truth was laid before the people of this place, some would embrace it.
Bro. Jas. Cornell writes from Parshallville, Mich.: I am still trying to travel in the narrow path that leads to life. I am not without temptation, and sometimes nearly ready to give up the pursuit. But when I look back and see how dark it is, then look ahead and see how light it is, I am stimulated to make greater efforts to clear myself from Satan, and gain a home with God's people. The church here is considerably scattered; but we have meetings every Sabbath, and are encouraged.
Sister M. C. Hammond writes from Orleans, Mich.: I have been trying to keep all of God's commandments about one year. I received the light by reading. I thank the Lord that I ever started in this cause. I have never felt to regret the stand that I have taken on the side of present truth; but the longer I am with this people, the more determined I am to go through with them to Mount Zion. I believe it is high time that we were up and doing. May we all work while it is day. I regard the health and dress reform as highly necessary for the remnant, that they may be prepared for translation at the appearing of Christ; and I long to see the message rise and go forth with power.
Sister J. E. Green writes from Hebron, Wis.: There are a few here in Bark Woods who are trying to gain the victory over all besetments. We live miles apart; but have this summer been able to meet together in prayer-meeting nearly every Sabbath, since the four days of fasting and prayer. I thank the Lord that my health has been such that I have been able to attend all these little gatherings, though I have had to walk four miles and back, usually, in order to do so. These meetings are precious privileges to me; I feel thankful for all the blessings I enjoy; and I pray that they may be sanctified to my eternal good.
We are anxiously hoping that some messenger may be sent this way; for we believe that there are some honest souls in this vicinity who would obey the truth.
Sister A. R. Penniman of Bloomfield, Ohio, writes: I desire to cast in my testimony with those who love the appearing of our Saviour. For awhile I have been thrown among those who still hold to the traditions of men, so that I am able to sympathize with the lonely ones; but I have been striving to let my light shine, that at least I might not be a stumbling-block to them.
The Lord has been very merciful to me in raising me up from a bed of languishing, in answer to prayer; and I feel under greater obligations than ever to serve him. I am thankful for the light which has been given to the children of God in these days of folly and wickedness, to prepare them for the days of tribulation coming upon the earth; and I hope through grace to stand at last among the overcomers, and with them dwell forever with the Lord.
Bro. J. F. Hammond writes from Providence, R. I.: While reading the Answers to the Objections against the Visions, I have been reminded of the warning given by Paul in 1 Cor. x, to God's people in the last days concerning the wicked course of the children of Israel in the days of Moses. In Numbers xvi, we read of the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram; and Paul says these were ensamples, and written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. How many I have known to acknowledge the visions of Sr. White to be of God, but when wrongs in them were shown, have denounced them as the work of Satan. In 1846, when one of the first visions was published, one Mrs. B. of Blue Hills, Conn., got hold of it, and received it, and, said she, I want you to read it, my friends, it is of God; it is the work of God; do read and believe it. I have the evidence in my heart that it is of God. A few years afterward Bro. and Sr. W. came to Connecticut. Mrs. B. got into a self-exalted condition which was shown in vision. As soon as this was known to Mrs. B., she cried out, It is no such thing. It is the work of the Devil. I don't believe a word of her visions.
So it was with one Mr. N. and wife, great snuff-takers, in Hartford, Conn. They had great confidence in the visions, and often said, we well know they are all the work of God. Soon it was shown in vision that holy hearts and tobacco and snuff could not dwell together. They then tried to quit it, but the temptation was so great that they went to using it again. I spoke to him about it, and he replied, I don't believe that vision; for the Lord showed me that I might use it, and when he wanted me to stop he would show me. A few months after, the poor man did not enjoy the Spirit of God, as he seemed to before his rejection of the visions. So it has always been. When the visions cross the views and feelings of certain ones, they call them the work of Satan.
I am glad that all God's dear children can discern the difference between those that hold up the light of the third angel's message, and the gifts of the church, and those who are striving to destroy this work. Truly the Devil has come down in great wrath, and will work through such agents as he can use best, to destroy the sweet influence of the third message. May the Lord help us, dear brethren and sisters, to hold fast whereunto we have attained lest any man take our crown.
Sister Lucy Winslow writes from Florence, Iowa: My faith grows stronger in God. For the last four years my lot has been cast among the lonely ones; but I believe the Lord is able and willing to bring me off conquerors, weak and frail as I am. I feel thankful for the gifts in the church, the health reform, and the resolutions on dress. I praise the Lord for the present truth. I am trying to do what good I can. My neighbors all seem willing to read my books and papers. To them that truth is a new thing; and they say the School-house is open for some of our preachers. I trust that the Lord may send some messenger this way. Oh, for a heart to pray more in secret, that the Lord may reward us openly.
Sister S. L. Irish writes from Rochester, Minn.: I was a believer in the Advent doctrine, with the exception of the messages and their connections, before hearing on present truth. But there seemed to be a lack somewhere, and I felt that I was waiting for something that would give more light; and to my great astonishment that lack was immediately supplied, as I had the privilege of hearing Bro. Sanborn, about eighteen months since, speak on the three messages. I felt as though the Lord, knowing all things, in his mercy had sent to me that necessary food, for which I waited. I have ever since kept the Sabbath, and have been trying to live out the truth; and I can say to-day that I feel the words of the prophet fulfilled, when he said that the way should grow brighter and brighter. I rejoice in the beauties there are in the doctrine of the third angel's message. It is a nail in a sure place.
Obituary Notices.
DIED, in Forest, Richland Co., Wis., May 27, 1866, sister Purlina Collins, aged 55 years, 1 month, and 22 days. She was a worthy member of the Kickapoo church, of S. D. Adventists, organized by Bro. Ingraham. We trust she sleeps in Jesus.
"Away from Satan's tempting snare,
Her faith no longer tried;
In Jesus she is sleeping there;
For in bright hope she died."
THOS. DEMMON.
DIED, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., Wis., Sabbath morning, July 14, 1866, Mary E., wife of S. B. M'Laughlin, aged 41 years. She embraced the Sabbath and kindred truths under the preaching of Brn. Loughborough and Hart, and was baptized at the close of the meeting, ten years ago, when they were here with the tent. She took her children one by one in her arms a few hours before her death, kissed them, bade them farewell, and exhorted them to serve the Lord, and prepare to meet her at the resurrection. She said she should sleep but a short time.
She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss; but our sorrow has the comfort of hope.
S. B. M'LAUGHLIN.
DIED, in Clyde, Whiteside Co., Ill., June 13, 1866, Marion, only son of Eli and Mary Wick, aged 7 years, 10 months, and 4 days.
He was first taken with spotted fever and afterward with inflammation of the bowels, which caused his death.
Little Marion was beloved by all who knew him. He was brought up to fear the Lord, and respect his commandments. He died repeating the last verse of the one hundred and fiftieth psalm.
We tried to comfort the afflicted ones from Jer. xxxi, 16, 17.
R. F. ANDREWS.
DIED, in Wyalusing, Mich., of consumption, May 24, 1866, sister Mary Scott. She was a firm believer in the soon coming of Christ, and had been keeping the Sabbath since 1860. To her husband, children and friends, she leaves the consoling hope that she will soon come again from the land of the enemy.
M. G. GULICK.
DIED, in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 2d, 1866, of measles, Chas. H. Vail, son of Geo. W., and S. Parker, aged 10 years.
"Sweet be our dear one's dreamless sleep,
Upon that hallowed ground,
Where holy angels ever keep
Their silent watch around."
Remarks from 2 Cor. i, 3, 4.
H. C. MILLER.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
A. DAY. Upon further investigation, you will be surprised at your own arguments in favor of Sunday-keeping. Read the pamphlet Sabbath Tracts Nos. 1–4.
ARTICLES DECLINED. “Will You Miss Me.” None who fail to get through to Heaven will be missed; hence the answer that is all along implied in this piece, is just the opposite of what it should be to give force to the poetry.—“Lines in Memory of M—,” though appropriate and of interest to those specially concerned, do not bring out any points which we think would be of interest to the general reader.—“Look up.”
ARTICLES ACCEPTED. True Liberty (though we may not be able to give it a place in the Review for some time).—Cast Down but not Forsaken.—The Lord is my Shepherd.—Fear Not.—All Things New.—I know It Is Wicked.—Our Heavenly Home.—True Happiness.—The Christian's Hope.—Labor in Ohio.
Answers to the Objections Against the Visions.
By John Nevins Andrews
THE series of articles on this subject by Bro. Smith, are well worthy of the attentive perusal of the readers of the Review. I ask those who have not read them, to take time and read them with care, and those who have read them hastily, to give them further attention. I hope we may have these articles in pamphlet form.
It is singular how ready the bitterest enemies of the Sabbath cause are to unite with professed Sabbath-keepers, if they will only oppose and revile the visions. It shows that they are well aware that men who take this stand, will do more to injure the Sabbath cause, than they themselves are able to do.
J. N. ANDREWS.
DR. H. S. LAY
By DR. H. S. LAY.
The Health Reformer is now issued and sent to subscribers. We also send to many who have not yet subscribed, but whose names we hope to add to the subscription list immediately. We shall send the next number to actual subscribers only. Work on that number is already commenced, and we purpose to get it out by the first of Sept. All, therefore, who receive the first number of the Reformer, and conclude to take it, not yet being subscribers, we hope to hear from immediately, that we may know how many copies to print. Copies of No. 1, wanted as specimen copies, will be sent free on application.
DR. H. S. LAY
Meetings in Mich.
By Joseph Bates
BRO. WHITE: My last report was from Holly, Mich. From thence, I held four meetings with the church in the district school-house in Tyrone, Sabbath and first-day, June 14 and 15. After my last meeting, two were buried with Christ by baptism. The church then repaired to the dwelling of Bro. James Cornell, where they enjoyed a very interesting and profitable season, in washing "one another's feet," and partaking of the emblems of the broken body and spilt blood of our soon coming Lord.
July 17, 18, held five meetings with the church in Millford. Some trials which had troubled the church some months in the past, were adjusted in brotherly love, and the meetings closed with the celebration of the ordinances of the Lord's house. Bro. J. P. Rathbun, with his team kindly took us from Tyrone to Millford, and thence to Holly, affording us the pleasure of calling on, and being kindly received and entertained by the scattered and lonely ones of the flock in our way. How cheering and refreshing such seasons spent in prayer and conference relative to our blessed hope.
July 20-24, with the church in St. Charles, Saginaw Co. Here I held eight interesting meetings. A portion of the church in Chesaning attended, and united with them, and enjoyed an interesting season in celebrating the ordinances. The church in C. are trying to live and be overcomers. Many of them are deeply interested in the health reform. Seven shares in the Health Institution were subscribed for at the meeting.
Bro. Whetmore kindly conveyed me to Chesaning, July 24th. Here I visited the brethren and prayed with them, and held two evening meetings with them in the school-house. The brethren were much encouraged to see so many of their neighbors interested to come out and hear for themselves. They have hopes of some that they will soon embrace the truth.
July 26-30, visited and held six meetings with the church in Owasso. Sabbath was a good day. Our ordinance season was sweet, and strengthening. These brethren seem decided as ever to move forward and receive all the truth. The Lord help them, and all that are engaged in the third angel's message, to overcome, is my prayer. Bro. Griggs took me five miles on my way to this place, where I met Bro. James Burlingame coming for me. Meeting commences here this evening.
JOSEPH BATES.
Woodhull, Shi. Co., July 31, 1866.
Notice.
By S. W. Hickok
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: At a business meeting of the Deerfield S. D. A. church, convened Dec. 3, 1865, it was voted that it shall be the duty of members of this church to be present at each Quarterly Meeting, or send a written report to the church clerk.
The above notice has been duly published in the Review, yet there are several whose names are enrolled on the church records of whom we know neither their standing or whereabouts. To such we wish to say in kindness if you wish your names retained as members of this church, please comply with the above rule, and report at our next Quarterly Meeting.
In behalf of the church,
S. W. HICKOK. Church Clerk.
Deerfield, Minn. July 30, 1866.
Appointments.
Sabbath School Meeting in Allegan.
THE meeting for the benefit of the Sabbath Schools in Allegan county, will be held at Allegan, August 26, 1866. As this is the first meeting of the kind, it is to be hoped the brethren will make an especial effort to attend.
The meeting will commence at eleven o'clock A. M.
H. M. KENYON.
Monterey, Aug. 5, 1866.
BRO. FULLER's appointment at Kirkville will be Aug. 28. Will Bro. Kinne meet him on the arrival of the afternoon train from Oneida, the same day? Will Bro. Satterlee meet him at Oneida, the first train he can reach there from Oswego, Aug. 23d, Thursday?
C. O. TAYLOR.
Business Department.
Business Notes.
Daniel Poss. Where is your Instructor now sent? A C Hudson. We have not got the book you sent for. We give you credit for the money.
D Robbins. We are only sending one copy of the Review to your address, Hebron, Wis.
W H Wild. The $25 for "Health Institute" was received.
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 then be given.
Wm Marvin 28-1, E W Darling 29-1, M M Woodard 29-1, L Chandler 29-1, C M Coburn 29-1, Mary Kinney 30-11, J Fishel Jr 29-1, H Pierce 29-11, Geo Lowrie 28-18, C W Learned 30-11, C Sevy 29-11, E McMillan 29-10, S M Mason 27-1, H P Simonds 29-1, each $1.
D Stiles 29-1, Rebecca J Crandall 30-11, S Barry 29-17, D Berry 29-17, Mary E Flanders 30-11, C Smouse 30-1, John Harlow 28-1, S D Covey 30-7, A H Barnes 30-11, P L Cross 30-11, E Smith 30-11, S A Dunn 30-11, each $2.
Hannah Steward $1.50, 28-1, I G Camp 50c 29-1.
Subscriptions at the Rate of $3.00 per year.
J P Hurd $3, 30-1, J Thomas $1.50, 30-1.
Cash Received on Account.
A C Bordeau for H Nicola $5.40.
Books Sent By Mail.
Mrs Wm Oakes 85c, John Atkins 20c, J W Sawyer 12c, W H Wild $1.05, H Abbott 20c, C Tosh 7c, Lydia Y Heller $1.12.
Michigan Conference Fund.
Church at Convis $30.00, Oneida $6.00, Greenbush $12.50, Vergennes $10.00.
To Raise the Sum of $700, for Bro. M. E. Cornell.
Previously received 483.66. Jacob Berry $5.00.
For the Western Health-Reform Institute.
The following amounts are subscribed for shares in The Western Health-Reform Institute at $25.00, each share.
Mary Ann Berry $25.00, Elizabeth Sparks $100.00, Benn Auten $25.00, L M Gates $25.00.
On Shares in the W. H. R. Institute.
The following amounts have been paid on pledges previously given to the Health-Reform Institute.
J P Kellogg $500.00, J N Loughborough $50.00, G W Amadon $25.00, J Bates $25.00, L Dickinson $50.00, M Dickinson $50.00, Elias Goodwin $25.00, I C Snow $100.00, S W Rhodes $25.00, L Marsh $25.00, D R Palmer $100.00, R H Root $75.00, Mrs H Root $25.00, Lucinda Locke $25.00, A H Clymer $25.00, L S Gregory $25.00, O Mears $50.00, John Mears $25.00, J B Gregory $25.00, M J Savage $25.00, A M Brigham $8.00, W H Wild $25.00, Villeta Sanborn $150.00, R S Tyler $25.00, J Fargo $25.00, A W Maynard $100.00, J L Wilson $25.00, J Q Foy $25.00, Ira Abbey $100.00, Joel Gulick $5.00, J L Kilgore $50.00, R M Kilgore $25.00, D Smouse $25.00, Wm G Buckland $50.00, Martha Wilcox $10.00, D Kellogg $10.00, Dr H S Lay $50.00, James Sawyer $10.00, J A Gregory $10.00, N Grant $25.00, A C Hudson $10.00, Emily Lawton $25.00, B F Bradbury $25.00, Mrs C Manly $100.00.
The New Orleans Massacre
A correspondent of the N. Y. Independent, writing from New Orleans and speaking of the late dreadful massacre of Union men by unrepentant, but pardoned, rebels of that city, says:—
This has all emanated from the policy inaugurated by Andy Johnson. Where it will end God only knows. There is no security for life or liberty here—for white men, much less negroes. I tell you—and mark my words for it—that it will not be five years from this day—if everything goes on here in the same progressive ratio as in the past twelve months—when slavery will be established in this State, in one shape or another.
All the blood which has been shed should be justly laid upon Andrew Johnson and his accursed policy.
Obituaries
By Editor
OBITUARIES. We have received this week, two obituary notices of persons who died a year since. We can see no occasion for giving them a place in the Review, at this late date. The object of an obituary notice can only be gained by giving it soon after the person's death.
Reports from the Field
By Editor
The Reports from all parts of the field as given in this week's Review, are indeed heart-cheering. We have reason to thank God, and take courage at the evident tokens of his prospering hand. Still remember the faithful laborers who are out in the field, and stay up their hands, first by fervent prayer for them, that God's blessing and the power of his Spirit may still attend them; and second, by a godly and Christian life, that they may not have the blighting influence to meet of inconsistency on the part of believers.
Loughborough’s Report on the Health Institute
Don't fail to read the Report from Bro. Loughborough, especially what he says in regard to the Health Institute.