Bro. Arad Town of Narrow's Prairie, Wis., died Dec. 5, 1861, aged 47 years. Bro. Town was beloved by all who knew him, especially his brethren and sisters who shared his counsels and instruction. Few excelled him in patience, meekness, and faith. He lived a consistent Christian, and died calmly, and trustingly breathing out his spirit to God who gave it, saying, "All is well," and sank calmly away to rest. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn their loss. May the Lord help them to pattern his virtues, and prepare to join him in God's kingdom.
Who would not wish to die like those,
Whom God's own Spirit deigns to bless?
To sink into that soft repose,
Then wake to perfect happiness?
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Which? Mortal or Immortal? or an inquiry into the present constitution and future condition of man, . . 15 "
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MEETINGS IN NEWTON, MICH.
By M. E. Cornell
By the request of Bro. and Sr. Byington I came to this place from Marshall. Without any forethought concerning it, I was suddenly impressed (while at Convis, on my way home,) that I ought to go to Marshall. While I was considering what to do, a brother came in and informed me that the church at Marshall were in great need of help, and he was desirous that I should go if possible. This decided me, and I went immediately, arriving there just as the Sabbath began. I soon learned, to my joy, that Bro. and Sr. Byington were expected at their Sabbath meeting. They came while I was speaking, and were astonished to find me there; for they had sent a request to Battle Creek for me to come to Newton and give lectures.
The death of Bro. Gleason, and funeral sermon by Bro. Hull, had awakened an interest there, and it was thought a favorable time for an effort to be made. The appointment was circulated first-day afternoon, and in the evening the house was nearly filled with anxious hearers. Much of the time the weather was unfavorable, but the people were interested and would come out. Sixteen lectures were given, and some twelve or fifteen decided to keep the Sabbath. There is now a fair prospect of a good church being established here. The families of Brn. Byington, Glover, and White, had received the truth years ago, and moved to this place, and having experience, they will be a help to these new converts.
The last meeting was one of peculiar interest. The books and papers I had, were eagerly taken, and several more of the Student's Assistant were paid for, which I am to send them. So many crowded around the stand to get books and subscribe for the Review and Instructor, that Bro. Byington and I were kept busy for some time. An intelligent appearing Lutheran minister came up to the stand and introduced himself very affectionately and said, "I have heard you preach to-day. I am glad to see you. May God bless you very much." This was spoken in broken English, but it was none the less acceptable. By inquiry I ascertained that he was stationed at Marshall, Mich. I gave him the double number of the Review, and he bought the Student's Assistant. I hope he may see the truth.
The providence of God in opening the way for the truth in Newton, is a matter of great encouragement to us, and to the friends here.
A visit is requested from Bro. and Sr. White, as soon as convenient after their return.
M. E. CORNELL.
Newton, Mich., Dec. 9, 1861.
"I MADE haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments."
Dr. Adam Clarke, the great English annotator, has a wonderfully expressive note on this text which may help the minds of some who are "halting between two opinions" on the all-important question of the Sabbath. He says:
“I made haste, and delayed not.] He did this with the utmost speed; and did not trifle with his convictions, nor seek to drown the voice of conscience.
“The original word, which we translate delayed not, is amazingly emphatic—velo hithmahti—‘I did not stand what-what-whating,’ or as we used to express the same, shilly-shallying with myself. I was determined, and so set out. The Hebrew word, as well as the English, strongly marks indecision of mind, positive action being suspended, because the mind is so unfixed as not to be able to make a choice.”
Then according to the Doctor's comments, when the commandments of God rose up before king David's mind he did not stand a "what-what-whating," or dilly-dallying about duty, but set at once about it as soon as he was rationally convinced of what was right. Thus, too, it was with the apostle Paul, when God's broad law like a sledge-hammer came home to his heart. He did not stop to "confer with flesh and blood," he did not query and question about this and that, he was very punctillious about duty, he moved out on the new light like a man, and God made him a giant.
"A word to the wise," etc.
G. W. A.
A P P O I N T M E N T S.
Bro. and sister White design to hold meetings with the brethren in Michigan as follows:
Orleans, Dec. 21, 22.
St. Charles, " 28, 29.
THE Lord willing, I will hold meetings with the churches in Northern Wisconsin as follows:
Rubicon, Dec. 14, 15.
Koskonong, " 21, 22.
Meetings to commence in each place on Friday evening. We hope the brethren will make the necessary arrangements, and give wide circulation to the above appointments, that all our scattered brethren may have the benefit of these meetings. Come, brethren and sisters, with your hearts filled with love to God, and we shall have a good time. ISAAC SANBORN.
PROVIDENCE permitting, Bro. A. Stone and myself will meet with the Seventh-day Adventists in conference in Washington, N. H., Jan. 11 and 12, 1862. Jan. 18 and 19, we will hold meetings where Bro. L. W. Hastings may appoint. We hope that the brethren whom we may visit on this tour will be ready to act in the good work of helping set things in order in the churches. A. S. HUTCHINS.
Providence permitting, I will meet the friends at Koskonong, Wis., in connection with Bro. Sanborn, Dec. 21 and 22, 1861. I will be at Plumb River, Ills., the first Sabbath and first-day in January, 1862; the second Sabbath and first-day, at Round Grove, Ills. WM. S. INGRAHAM.
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