Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
DIED, in Salem, Ind., Oct., 31, of diphtheria, Densy, youngest daughter of Asa and Elizabeth Rice, aged 6 years. Remarks, on the occasion, from Jer. 31: 16, by Bro. H. L. Doty. J. L. LOCKE.
DIED, Oct. 16, 1870, in Corunna, Shiawassee Co., Mich., from a stroke of paralysis, received Aug. 9, sister Eunice Jackson, aged 53 years, 6 months, and 20 days. Sr. Jackson embraced the Sabbath of the fourth commandment about eighteen years ago. For patience and endurance, she was truly an example. We have all confidence that she sleeps in Jesus. J. B. SWEET.
DIED, in Woodhull, Mich., Aug. 11, 1870, of consumption, James H. Burlingame, aged 36 years, and 6 months. He leaves a wife and five children, also several brothers and sisters, to mourn their loss. He became convinced of the truth twelve years ago, by reading and conversing on the subject, and has ever since lived a consistent believer. When he found his hours were numbered, he called his friends about him, bidding each an affectionate farewell, and expressing his hope of a part in the first resurrection. AUGUSTA CHAPEL.
FELL asleep at the residence of the writer, on the morning of the 21st inst., Bro. A. C. Foster, in the 69th year of his age. Though a great sufferer for the last three weeks of his life, he was resigned to the will of God. DAVID AND MELISSA BREWER. Maiden Rock, Wis., Nov. 25, 1870.
DIED, in Eureka, Mich., Nov. 25, 1870, sister Henrietta, wife of Bro. S. D. Barr, aged 50 years. She embraced the present truth ten years ago, and united with the Fairplains church. Words on the occasion of the funeral, by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15: 21. J. PHILO.
The Cause in Jericho, Vt.
By D. T. BOURDEAU
Since writing the last report, my brother and I have labored two weeks in Jericho. Started prayer and Sabbath meetings, appointed a leader, and formed a Bible-class and Sabbath-school; since which time, I have made two visits to that place. The brethren and sisters are becoming more established in the truth. Unusual liberty, and much of the Spirit of God, have been enjoyed in preaching, and in the prayer and social meetings, which has more than made up for the pressure and opposition from without. Prejudice is giving way with some; and some, who have not as yet fully committed themselves on the truth, attend our meetings, and take part with us. If the few in Jericho are faithful, others will doubtless be added to their numbers, and prepare for the coming of the Just One.
D. T. BOURDEAU.
Bordoville, Vt., Nov. 27, 1870.
To the Brethren in New England.
By Merritt E. Cornell
Having unexpectedly the offer of a free pass from Boston and return, I decided to come West, with the idea of returning if thought advisable. Last Sabbath I went to Potterville to attend Bro. White's appointment, he being exceedingly worn by overlabor the past season. At this meeting the calls for labor were so urgent that I could not resist them all. I do not forget the interests of the cause in New England, you may be assured, and I would gladly return and help if I could. But the field is one, and those who are interested in the cause both East and West advise that I remain here for a time.
I have just commenced meetings in Delta, Eaton Co., Mich., in company with Bro. David Lamson. Last evening the house was well filled, and the interest good.
I shall be glad to hear of the prosperity of the cause East, and hope the friends will write me. My address will be, Battle Creek, Michigan.
I remain yours in hope,
M. E. CORNELL.
Delta, Mich., Dec. 2, 1870.
The Scattered Ones.
By A. S. Hutchins
It has been a pleasure to us to visit some of the scattered brethren and sisters, in different towns in Northern Vermont, within a few weeks. Some of these lonely ones had not seen a preacher of our faith for years. And long years had passed away since some of them had attended any of our meetings. Yet they manifest a strong love for, and confidence in, the truths of the last message of mercy.
The REVIEW, and other publications from our publishing house, they read with interest. Sweet and welcome, yea, thrice welcome, the visits of these silent, but comforting and instructive, messengers to the homes of the dear isolated ones. The friends who furnish the poor and afflicted ones with the REVIEW, books, and pamphlets, on present truth, are certainly doing a noble work. May the Lord bless them in these worthy acts of kindness.
The children of Bro. J. Hart, living in the West, may be sure that their remembrance of, and care for, their afflicted aunt, of this State, in gratuitously furnishing her with publications from the REVIEW Office, are appreciated by her.
Although Sr. Russ has not walked a step for years, yet the blessed hope cheers her heart; and she seems cheerful and buoyant in the Lord. Praise his holy name that the time hastens on when the “eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing.”
A. S. HUTCHINS.
Nov. 28, 1870.
Mutterings of a Coming Storm
The American Messenger for December, 1870, under the head of “Mutterings of a Coming Storm,” says: “An immense meeting of several thousands recently assembled in London, to demand of the British government that they should recognize the newly formed republic of France. Very violent and denunciatory speeches were made, indicating hostility against monarchical governments, including that of their own country. One of the speakers openly declared that, unless the government recognized the republic of France, it would before long be compelled to recognize the republic of England.”
A Sanctified Heart
A SANCTIFIED heart is much better than a silver tongue.
The Review and Herald.
By James White
OURS should be the best religious paper in the world. Whether the period of its mission be short or long, it should be the best. If its positions be correct, the period of its mission is brief, its work is of vast importance, and language cannot express the importance of its being, in every respect, as good a paper as it can be made.
It is too small to receive a proper amount of reading matter in a size of type convenient to be read. Our present sheet and type are too small. An enlargement of these will add both to the appearance and usefulness of the REVIEW AND HERALD.
And what is most needed is improvement in the reading matter of our paper. Whatever other improvements may be made, if the reading matter lack clearness, point, spirit, freedom, power, all effort to improve our paper is lost. The editor must live in freedom, and work in God. Every line should contain either a rich thought, a sentence of stirring exhortation or experience, or an item of news. What kills the very life of some religious papers, is whole paragraphs, if not columns, which contain neither richness of thought, experience, exhortation, nor news. The readers soon lose their interest. Our paper can be, and must be, of that lively interest that all our people, old and young, can enjoy reading it from beginning to end, with that earnestness that the novel reader devours literary trash.
And in order that the REVIEW AND HERALD may interest all, instruct and profit all, it must contain variety. All our preachers, and all our brethren and sisters who can use the pen, should feel that they have a duty to add to its interest. It needs the argumentative productions of Eld. Andrews, Waggoner, Cottrell, Canright, Butler, and others, some of them condensed. All our preachers should report as often as once in two weeks.
But these reports should be condensed. All matters of mere local interest must be kept out of our paper. It should be our aim to have every line of our paper of interest to all our readers. We have no language at our command that will express our views and feelings upon this subject.
When the editor was taken sick in the early part of the fall, we had several camp-meetings upon our hands. We were then depressed with toil, care, and anxiety, for the cause. Yet, in the strength of God, we rose above these things; and while passing from State to State, in labors, cares, business for our Office, and travels abundant, we did what we could to fill the editor's place in our paper. On our return, we continued our efforts when we should have had rest, and a chance to recover from our extreme labors. But Bro. Gage being sick, the entire labor of editing, and closing up business neglected in our absence, fell upon us. With this load we struggled, till a severe cold, and painful affection of the lungs, brought us down, and our labors closed with last week, when the editor returned.
We have hoped to make the changes of size of sheet and type with the commencement of the next volume, and other changes as fast as possible. But some circumstances are discouraging. If God gives us health and strength, hope and courage in the work, we shall leave no means untried to improve the condition and usefulness of our paper. JAMES WHITE.
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
OUR next quarterly meeting will be held at the Raymond school-house, Dec. 17 and 18. We hope all our members will report personally, or by letter, according to action of Conference. Brethren from other churches are invited to attend. By order of the church. W. W. STEBBINS, Clerk. Raymond, Potter Co., Pa.
THE next quarterly meeting for Lamoille Co., will be held at Wolcott, Vt., Sabbath and first-day, Dec. 17 and 18. We should be pleased to have brethren and sisters from other churches meet with us. A. S. HUTCHINS.
THE next quarterly meeting of the church at Avon, Rock Co., Wis., will be held Dec 17 and 18, 1870. We give a cordial invitation to brethren and sisters of other churches to meet with us. Cannot Bro. Sanborn or Bro. Matteson meet with us? E. O. NELSON.
THE next monthly meeting of the brethren in Western New York, will be held in Olcott, Sabbath and first-day, Dec. 10 and 11, 1870. A full attendance is desired. J. G. LAMSON.
THE next monthly meeting for Northern Maine, will be held with the church at Cornville, Sabbath and first-day, Dec. 17 and 18, commencing Friday evening at half-past 6. It is expected that Bro. Waggoner will attend. GEO. W. BARKER.
THE next quarterly meeting of the churches of Waukon and West Union, will be held at West Union, Dec. 21, 1870, and Jan. 1, 1871. We expect Bro. Butler will attend this meeting. NASON HOYT.
THE next quarterly meeting of the Memphis, Lapeer, Oakland, and Holly churches, will be held at Holly, Mich., commencing Jan. 1, 1871. Will the committee please send us a minister? Come, brethren and sisters, all who are in reach of us. Come one, come all. Those who come should bring blankets and quilts. W. W. LOCKWOOD.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money remitted pays,—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Posters. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.
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Books Sent by Mail.
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Book Fund.
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Cash Received on Account.
J Loughhead $7.00, B Judd 3.00, Lewis Bean 10.00, Geo Butler 46.25, Amos Holt 15.00, D Simonton 1.00, M Osborn 2.40.
General Conference Missionary Fund.
A Bee $5.00, John McMillan 3.00, E Elmer 1.25, S Elmer 75c.
Michigan Conference Fund.
Church in Genoa $7.00, church in St Charles 35.00, church in Orange 22.00.
Western Camp-Meeting Fund.
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Library Fund of the S. D. A. P. Association.
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