p. 80 | Review and Herald, Vol. 17, No. 10. (1/22/1861)

M. B. SMITH

By M. B. Smith

From Bro. Smith.

Bro. SMITH: The church here has increased in numbers since Bro. Cornell left us, and we trust has made some advancement in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour. There is a good prospect that others will take a stand with us on the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and that some who have never tasted that the Lord is gracious will be led to seek God with all their hearts and obey all the present truth.

O how important that those who are seeking religion fully realize that God will not accept a divided heart; that he will not accept a lame sacrifice. How many fail here! God says, Give me thy heart; and it would be contrary to God's character to ask more, or accept less. Yes, the requirement would cease to be godlike, were it less. He is our Creator, and is worthy of our supreme love. He makes no requirements of us but those which are holy and just; and as he is holy, he cannot accept of the sinner on any conditions only those laid down in his word.

We have meetings twice a week, although we are compelled to hold them in a private house. This puts us in mind of a prediction made by Luther, that near the end the gospel would be shut out of all the churches, and be confined to private houses. Several members of other churches have visited our meetings, and were generally well pleased. One aged lady remarked that it seemed like an old-fashioned class-meeting. May God help us to get into the old paths. We need some one to feed us with the word of life, and we expect Bro. Snook with us soon. We feel assured that he will do us good. We thank our heavenly Father for the Review by which we have the means of speaking often to each other. How necessary that we speak as the oracles of God, that we be perfectly joined together in the same mind and the same judgment. We want to so put on the Lord Jesus that we will not be among that number whom the Lord will spue out of his mouth; for he has said he will spue the lukewarm out of his mouth. The Lord will have a people who are zealous in his cause; a people who will sanctify the Lord in their hearts. O how necessary that we watch and pray continually that we enter not into temptation. It takes a great deal of grace in the heart to enable one to lead a truly pious life in these last days, when wickedness abounds, and when there is so much of a form of godliness and so little of its power, when there are so many who are lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. But nevertheless, among all these difficulties it is not impossible, for God has said, My grace is sufficient for thee. If our strength was in man truly we might despair; but when we realize that our strength is in one who is mighty to save, and when we realize the extent of those exceeding great and precious promises, truly there is no need of fear. But yet how important that we make a full consecration, for the Master has said, Except we forsake all, we cannot be his disciples, and he that hateth not his father and mother, yea, and his own life, cannot be my disciple. How apt we are to measure ourselves by ourselves, or by those around us. How apt we are to engage with the world or with wicked professors in things that grieve the Holy Spirit and

unfit us for the worship of God and a steady growth in grace. May God help us to cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and Spirit. Yes, all filthiness of the flesh as well as the Spirit; from all those lusts which war against the soul, that we may receive the plaudit, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."

Temperance is one of the Christian graces; and yet it is seldom fully appreciated and carried out by Christians. Some think if they only abstain from the use of liquor they are carrying out the principles of temperance to their full extent, consequently they chew and smoke tobacco, and eat to excess, without any compunctions of conscience, thereby causing the body to be a clog to the soul, and often causing sickness of the body and stupidity of the intellectual and moral faculties. Let us study to know ourselves, and while the Scriptures give liberty in eating and drinking, let us not use this liberty in such a way that it shall prove a curse rather than a blessing to us. Let us strive to glorify God in our bodies and spirits which are his, and add to our faith such things as *Peter says shall secure us an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Pet. i, 5-11. Brethren and sisters, pray for us in Iowa that we may overcome in Jesus' name.

M. B. SMITH

Marion, Iowa.

S. GARDNER

By S. Gardner

From Bro. Gardner.

BRO. SMITH: Permit me through the columns of the Review, although I am not a subscriber, to say a few words. I will not detain you long. A little more than a year ago I heard with interest Brn. Hall and Cornell preach in the town of Osceola, Iowa. Their doctrine was plain and pointed, but still it was a mystery to me, as it was to many others, if this doctrine was true, why it had been covered so long in obscurity. I studied about the same, and read the Scriptures, which I thought would condemn a great portion of what they said; but the more I searched, the more I found in their favor. My relations commenced keeping the Sabbath, but I did not. The testimony which I had heard and read destroyed the sanctity of the first day, which I had been taught to observe, and so I regarded neither.

I then left home to stay nine months with my brother in Missouri, who is a Methodist minister. He and his brethren being in favor of Sunday-keeping, I too observed that day, although it was only for a form, for I did not much regard the sanctity of any day, for my mind was frustrated in regard to which day was the true Sabbath. I also read many books, and heard many arguments which looked very reasonable, to prove that the Sabbath had been changed from the seventh to the first day of the week, that Christ rose on the first day and redeemed a sin-cursed world, and as redemption was greater than creation, therefore it was changed to commemorate the great act of redemption.

But I could not find it in the Scriptures, that redemption was greater than creation, nor that in consequence the Sabbath was changed from the seventh to the first day of the week.

A few weeks ago I returned home and found my mother, brothers and sisters, keeping the Sabbath of the decalogue, which, if I yet see right, it is my duty also to keep. But I feel conscious that keeping the Sabbath alone will not save us, or justify us in the sight of God. But while we remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy, we must keep all God's commandments, for the Scriptures say [Eccl. xii, 13] that the conclusion of the whole matter is to fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

By the grace of God I will keep his commandments. May the Lord bless what has been sown in weakness.

S. GARDNER

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. G. P. Cushman writes from Tunbridge, Vt.:

"By the grace of God assisting me I feel like pressing my way on to the kingdom. I believe we have the truth. I am glad to hear that the cause is rising in some places, and I hope it will go on. How rejoiced I should be could I meet with those of like precious faith, especially on the Sabbath; but I am not discouraged. With patience I hope to toil on and endure to the end. I am thankful that I ever saw the light of present truth, but regret that I have not lived more faithful, and I would request your prayers that I may have strength according to my day."

Bro. Wm. T. Heaton writes from Leeds Center, Wis.:

"I live at Leeds Center, and brethren live from two to ten or twelve miles distant, yet they meet at my house on the Sabbath to worship God. We had a good meeting, Sabbath, January 5th, 1861. Our spiritual strength has been renewed. We feel like pressing our way onward toward the kingdom. I bless the name of God that he ever sent Bro. Sanborn into this place to proclaim the third angel's message. I thank God that I have been called out of darkness into his marvelous light."

Bro. J. H. Mallory writes from Victoria, Mo.:

"There are about thirty commandment-keepers in this neighborhood who are trying to prepare for the coming of the Lord. We would like to have any of the preaching brethren come this way to help us fight the powers of darkness. There is quite an intelligent man in our neighborhood who opposed the Sabbath until the last weapon was taken from him, but who then like an honest man and a Christian commenced pleading for the dishonored law and Sabbath. Thanks be to God. Truth must dispel error as light does the darkness. Yours in hope of immortality through Jesus Christ alone."

Laboring for the Cause in Minnesota

By John Bostwick

From Bro. Bostwick.

Bro. Smith: I am now at Pleasant Grove, Minn. Parted with the dear brethren and sisters at Lynxville Jan. 1. Made a short stay with Bro. J. N. Andrews at Wawkon, whom I found busily engaged in writing out a more extensive history of the Sabbath. I would not anticipate, but venture to say that it will be read with a great deal of interest by every lover of truth. We were much refreshed by the good Spirit which prevailed in the meetings at Wawkon. The pointed testimony of some who have recently embraced the present truth was cheering.

I arrived at Pleasant Grove, Jan. 9, and found the little church, numbering about twenty, rejoicing in the truth. Till Tent-season, providence permitting, I shall strike out into new fields, laboring as best I can for this blessed cause which is onward.

Brethren and sisters, we want your prayers to help stay up our hands and hearts in this state.

Your Bro. in love of the truth. Jno. Bostwick. Pleasant Grove, Olmstead Co., Minn., Jan. 13, 1860.

Rejoicing in the Present Truth

By Charles Drew

From Bro. Drew.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: Though a stranger to most of you, yet I trust our love and interest is the same. I greatly rejoice in the present truth. If I have no earthly friends or neighbors near by to go with me, I am not at all discouraged, for I love to obey God by keeping his commandments. I love to meet with those of like precious faith. This I do as often as convenient. How oft in my meditations do I think of those who hear this last message of mercy and bar their hearts and ears against the truth. How awful is their condition, for if they reject it until too late, they can have no hope in the first resurrection.

Charles Drew.

OBITUARY.

By C. M. Rathbun

Fell asleep, on the 5th of Dec. 1860, in the Town of Burns, Shiawassee Co., Mich., Bro. Cornelius Cole, aged 55 years 4 months and 18 days. His disease was consumption. During his lingering illness of one year and four months, he manifested the greatest patience, often wishing for the time to come when he should go to rest. He embraced the truth about eight years ago, and remained firm in the third angel's message to the last day of his life. Great was the consolation it afforded him in his last days.

He leaves a wife and children to mourn his loss, but they hope if faithful, to meet him in that land where all tears are wiped away, and the last enemy shall be destroyed. C. M. RATHBUN.

M. E. CORNELL

By M. E. Cornell

DIED in Marion, Iowa, of Typhoid fever, on Monday, Dec. 3d, 1860, after a short illness, sister Ann Eliza Gray, wife of A. W. Gray, in the 29th year of her age.

Sister Gray with her parents and only sister embraced the present truth last spring, in which she steadfastly rejoiced until her death.

During our labors at Marion, the home of our lamented sister, near which the tent was situated, was a pilgrim's home; and she, together with her husband, were untiring in their efforts to render their home as comfortable and pleasant for us as possible. But she now rests from her labors, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn, but not as those without hope, for

"She sleeps in Jesus—soon to rise, When the last trump shall rend the skies; Then burst the fetters of the tomb, To wake in full, immortal bloom."

M. E. CORNELL

Alonzo Rice Fell Asleep in Jesus

FELL asleep in Jesus, Alonzo Rice, near Round Grove, Ills., Dec. 2, 1860. Bro. A. writes:

“His death was caused by a severe cold which settled first in his throat, then on his lungs. During his sickness, which was eleven days, he was able to walk around every day but the last. The morning before he died some of the brethren had a season of prayer. Alonzo felt blessed and resigned to the will of the Lord. He died in peace with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. His life amongst us was consistent with his profession.”

SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE.

By James White

The Battle Creek church met the evening of Jan. 17, to consider the subject of Systematic Benevolence for 1861. There was a full attendance, and general interest on the subject.

1. The report for last year was read and accepted.

2. A collector and treasurer, and appropriating committee were chosen for 1861.

3. The subject of an offering of a "tithe" was considered. All will probably cheerfully come up to the figures illustrated in Good Samaritan No. 5.

Let every church, every brother, every sister consider this matter in season so as to have their offerings for January ready by the first first-day of February, 1861.

J. W.

GOOD.

By James White

Some men have such an aversion to being too late, and so strong a love for promptness, that they walk right up to the mark, and sometimes get a trifle ahead of time. We have just received the following:—

‘‘I profess to be one that is trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I enclose in this letter twenty dollars, to become a Life Member of the Advent Review Publishing Association.

‘‘Yours in hope, EDWARD LOBDELL.

‘‘Portland, Me., Jan. 13, 1861’’

We trust the Association will soon be formed, when a host can fall into the ranks with Bro. L. J. W.

CHARTS.

By James White

We now design to get 1000 copies of the Ten Commandments lithographed about the size of our pictorial chart of the visions of Daniel and John. The painted ones in use come too high, and are far less neat and distinct than a good Lithographed copy. As much fault can be found with the printed charts in use, we shall seek for a plain, large, rich letter, in harmony with the dignity of the law of God. We shall probably be able to furnish this chart, well mounted, for $1. Notice will be given when it is ready.

We have a very few of the Pictorial Chart, poor print, or second-handed, which we can furnish for from $1 to $2. J. W.

Hymn Book Supplements and Book Shipments

By James White

Supplements to our Hymn Book, with Addition, bound in Morocco, can be sent by mail, post-paid, for 30 cts. per copy.

The new Hymn Book will be ready in eight or nine months, and the Supplement will have to supply the lack till that time. J. W.

We shall be ready to send a box of books to Vermont in about four weeks. Where shall they be sent? J. W.

We send a box of books to John L. Baker, Genesee station, New York and Erie R. R. J. W.

HELP THE POOR PREACHERS.

By James White

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Let us hear from others soon. J. W.

NOTICE.

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A Plea to Overcome Lukewarmness

Bro. H. Miller writes: "When I think of the great troubles that are to come upon the wicked in these last days, I am led to ask myself, Shall I be able to stand? O that we may humble ourselves, that we may feel that of ourselves we can do nothing; and may God by his Spirit help us to lay hold of the promises set before us, and arise out of our lukewarmness before we are spued out.

"Dear brethren and sisters, pray for me and mine, that we may be commandment-keepers indeed, and stand with you, having the faith of Jesus, and at last be saved in his everlasting kingdom."

A P P O I N T M E N T S.

Conference in Minnesota.

ThERE will be a general conference at Pleasant Grove, Olmstead Co., Minn., near Bro. Lashier's, commencing sixth-day evening, Feb. 1st, and continuing over Sabbath and first-day. One special object of this meeting is to take into consideration the wants of the cause in this new State, and also what course we will take in carrying forward the work the new year we have entered upon. Will Bro. J. N. Andrews come to this conference? All would be very happy to meet him there. Bro. J. Bostwick is expected.

We hope to see a general gathering at this meeting. Come, brethren and sisters, praying that God will bless us, and give us wisdom for the future. Those who live in Minn. will of course know that bedclothes and buffalo robes will be in good demand at this meeting. Each will take care to bring along some.

WASHINGTON MORSE, H. F. LASHIER.

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