Respecting the advocacy of the no-law or no-Sabbath theory, we are inclined to raise these questions: Is it good, or is it evil? Is the receiver of this doctrine led to reverence God more, and serve him better? Does it strengthen and deepen piety in the heart, or does it tend to impiety and disobedience?
If these questions were submitted to the word of the Lord for a decision, we should return this answer: “They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.” Prov. 28:4.
Were the matter to be settled from experience and observation, the decision must still be in favor of respect to the law of God in every heart controlled by candor and piety. Many cases might be cited as illustrative of the point. We mention the following:—
I knew a man of intelligence and piety, who, when a member of the Baptist church, received with considerable favor the idea that there is no Sabbath binding in the present dispensation. Subsequently he embraced the view held by Seventh-day Adventists, of the immutability and perpetuity of the law, which he cherished and earnestly defended in word and deed through life. Speaking of his no-Sabbath sentiment, he used to tell us that when he held that view he refrained from publishing it, from a consciousness that the tendency of the doctrine must be blighting upon both morals and religion.
Here was a man of sound judgment, well instructed in religion, his father an ex-member of Congress, and one of the first governors of Vermont, also a worthy minister of the Baptist denomination, forbidden of conscience to publish his convictions respecting the Sabbath of the Bible. Thank God for so tender a conscience! We wish we could find it among no-Sabbath advocates at present. Then might we cherish more hope that they would yet see light on the third angel’s message, and rejoice in it.
This brother and his companion fell asleep in sweet hope; but not until they had seen six of their seven children Sabbath-keepers, one of them sounding the last message of mercy, who had but little, if any, faith in the Bible as the revealed will of God, when his parents embraced the Sabbath.
I knew another person who, about the same time, identified herself with Sabbath-keepers; but in her religious nature was an element not sufficiently symmetrical to cherish a love for wholesome discipline, or to find it congenial to render obedience to the Sabbath commandment. Not a long time elapsed before she was heard from as a no-Sabbath advocate, laying great claim to piety. Here she seemed at home; and under her instruction and fostering wing, disciples, Sabbath-breakers, were made to hope in God. If her heart rejoiced to see persons renounce the Sabbath, she had joy in her own family when her daughter and husband ceased its observance.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Now, what about this young couple? Did they grow wiser and better? Did their path shine brighter, as doth the path of the just? One brief chapter in their history is, they soon abandoned each other.
Time rolls on, and character develops; and to-day further information of the son-in-law might be obtained from the register of a State’s prison, where he died not long since under the sentence of a term of years to hard labor, having been proved guilty of a transgression of one of the ten commandments.
Reader, what is the conclusion? Solomon’s was, “Fear God, and keep his commandments.” Does Heaven exclaim to you and me, O that thou wouldst turn a deaf ear to my commandments! then should thy peace be as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea?
A. S. HUTCHINS.
MIXED EMOTIONS.
A BROTHER writes respecting the last number of the REVIEW:—
“To-day we are cheered by the weekly visit of the REVIEW; but in the second paragraph under ‘The New Volume,’ p. 4, I linger with mingled feelings of joy, wonder, and perplexity: ‘Over the portals of the incoming volume we inscribe the word “better.” Of course we are glad, although it seemed good enough last year. But the quotation proceeds, ‘determined that the last volume shall always be the best.’ O sir, will you not relent, and allow ‘the incoming volume’ to be always the best if it is possible?’”
Let us take this brother by the arm and lead him around to the right standpoint, and we think his bewilderment will cease. Thus, the volume just closed is now the last, which we trust is the best that has yet been published. The incoming volume will in six months from now be itself “the last” for the time being. So over its portals we now inscribe the word “better” (than the last), which will make it, when it is finished, the “best” of all, till another volume shall succeed, and in turn occupy the same position. The feeling of “perplexity” may now retire; the “wonder” and the “joy” may remain.
The Quarterly Meetings.
Some of the brethren do not seem as yet to understand the arrangement for quarterly meetings, and forward appointments for their church quarterly meetings, inviting others to unite with them. Appointments for church quarterly meetings need not be given; for it is understood that every church is to hold its quarterly meeting the first Sabbath and first-day in the quarter, which is, for the next quarter, July 5 and 6 days. Invitations to other churches to unite are not in order; as each church is to hold its meeting by itself. In no other way can the object of these meetings be accomplished, and all the matters of the church be attended to. Such appointments we therefore withhold.
MEETINGS IN THE EAST.
By George I. Butler
At the special session of the General Conference last Spring, it was recommended that I should labor several months in Maine, Vermont, and in the New England Conference, and also spend some time in Canada with Brn. Fulton and A. C. Bourdeau. As I am but little acquainted with the condition of the cause in these localities, and know not the P. O. address of those who understand it best, I take this public method to solicit correspondence with presidents of Conferences and leading brethren, as to the time and place of meetings, that I may plan to the best advantage. It was suggested at the Conference that I should be present at all the State camp-meetings held in these States, and hold several other large meetings besides in each Conference in central locations, where we could reach the most of our people, and do what we could to advance the cause of truth. It was thought best that I should go about the middle of August, and remain east until cold weather. It is fully time that we should consider the question of the Eastern camp-meetings, therefore I request that those interested write me at once to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, that appointments for camp-meetings may be made in season.
GEO. I. BUTLER.
Dunlap, Iowa, June 26, 1879.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
By Editor
We are indebted to Hon. J. H. McGowan, M. C., for a volume of Public Documents.
Resurrection Article Continued Next Week
The article on the Resurrection by C. W. Stone, commenced in last number, will be continued next week.
Temperance Jubilee Near La Porte
We are informed by I. N. Davis, G. W. C. T. of Indiana, that a great Temperance Jubilee is to be held near La Porte, Ind., commencing July 15 and lasting forty-five days. “Over fifty,” he says, “of America’s best speakers have been engaged, and everything is being perfected for the entertainment of the largest crowd of people ever convened in the West.”
First-Day and Seventh-Day Adventists
The Detroit Evening News of June 9 has this item:— “A Gratiot county adventist wants it distinctly understood that it is what are known as the ‘first-day adventists’ who are continually setting the day for the grand wind-up of all things earthly. He says the ‘seventh-day adventists’ do not go into that sort of calculations at all.”
Correct!
Battle Creek City Schools Graduation
The graduating exercises of the Battle Creek City Schools were held Thursday evening, June 26, in the Tabernacle. The building was filled to its utmost capacity, the congregation being as large as at the dedication. The citizens of Battle Creek thus not only showed their interest in their schools, which enjoy a high and wide-spread reputation, but their appreciation of the Tabernacle as a place for large gatherings.
The Youth’s Instructor’s Success
☞ The success which has attended the publication of the Youth’s Instructor, weekly, is very gratifying. It is but twenty-seven weeks since the weekly edition, in connection with the monthly, was started: but it has already attained a circulation of 6,735 copies. This is a matter of great encouragement. The Instructor is a necessity for the Sabbath-schools, but aside from this, it is just such a youth’s paper as should be in every family.
Sister Anna Rasmussen Joins Norwegian Mission
We noticed last week the departure of sister Anna Rasmussen with Bro. Jasperson and family to join Bro. Matteson in his Norwegian mission. We should have added that Sister Rasmussen has for some years past been employed in this office, working in a most faithful and praiseworthy manner on the Danish paper, The Advent Tidende. She is thus qualified to be most efficient help for Bro. M. on the paper Tidernes Tegn, which he is now publishing in Christiana, Norway.
A Theatrical Gospel
A brother has sent us a handbill of a dramatic performance, June 17, in Chelsea, Mass., endorsed by the clergy and press of Boston. Ten prominent clergymen attach their names, on the bill, to a recommendation of the play; and one says, “Let the minister who can write a better sermon than this play, cast the first stone at it, or those who shall present it.” As the people would undoubtedly enjoy plays better than sermons, and they so strongly intimate that plays may be better sermons than what are given as such, would they not be consistent to turn their churches into theaters, give up preaching, and give us a theatrical gospel?
VERMONT
By C. W. Stone
Morrisville.—We pitched the tent here June 12 and 13, and commenced meetings the 15th in the rain, which continued three days. Wednesday was fair, and the audience good. Here is where our two last camp-meetings were held. We hope for a good interest. C. W. STONE.
OHIO
Wakeman.—Tent-meetings continue with fair interest. Opposition has abated somewhat. Three or four more have taken their stand for the truth this week. Some are subscribing for the papers. About sixty, including children, attended Sabbath-school and meeting last Sabbath. The receipts are as yet above expenses. We remain over another Sabbath and first-day.
H. A. St. John.
A. M. Mann.
Leverings, Knox Co., June 23.—Eld. Canright left us about a week ago. He remained with us two weeks, which was a time of much interest and profit to all. The interest is still unabated, and surpasses all I have ever seen. Two more were baptized yesterday, making fourteen in all who have joined us, the most of whom are from the world. The Disciples are very much stirred, as they are losing some of their good members; and if they continue their course, they will be likely to lose more.
A. O. Burrill.
Bedford.—Eld. Hathaway (Disciple) spoke against us on the Sabbath question, June 13, in the factory. At the close of our review of his discourse he challenged us for a discussion. Accordingly the following evening found us in combat with one who charged God with writing an imperfect law upon tables of stone. God gave freedom in defending his Sabbath. We gained a victory for the truth, our enemies being judges. The tent is now pitched in this village. Have held five meetings with increasing interest.
R. A. Underwood.
J. C. Bartlett.
Unionpolis, June 25.—The tent meetings which we have held here since June 13, have been well attended. Sunday evening, the 22d, nearly seven hundred people came to hear on the subject of the change of the Sabbath. Forty-two Sabbath-keepers were present on the Sabbath. Twenty-six came from the S. D. Baptist church, eleven miles south of this place. I spoke from Rev. 14:6–12, after which we enjoyed a social meeting. The principal element for us to contend with in this community is Universalism. Our daily prayer is that there may be a good work accomplished here.
G. G. Rupert.
Liberty Center, June 25.—Our meeting continues with good interest. As nearly as we can ascertain, about twenty have accepted the Sabbath, and many more are deeply interested. Five have been baptized, and others will be soon.
O. F. Guilford.
A. A. Bigelow.
INDIANA
Warsaw, Tent No. 1.—The attendance during the past week has averaged about one hundred and twenty-five. Some are deeply interested, but the interest does not seem general. We have just finished an investigation of the Sabbath question. Several kept last Sabbath. About thirty came to our last Sabbath meeting. We sell some books, but they do not sell so rapidly as in most places. Our donation last Sunday toward tent expenses was $6.45. The order and attention is complete.
The Lord is blessing tent labor in this State this season. We have encouraging news from tents Nos. 2 and 3. To the Lord be the praise.
S. H. LANE.
W. W. SHARP.
Arcadia, Tent No. 3, June 23.—The interest is increasing here. Our congregations for the last week have ranged from one hundred and fifty to three hundred. Have given five discourses on the Sabbath question. Some kept last Sabbath; others are much interested. Our courage is good.
Wm. COVERT.
J. P. HENDERSON.
Warrington, Tent No. 2, June 26.—We commenced meetings in this place the evening of the 21st inst. It rained during the afternoon, so that we had decided not to hold a meeting; but about sixty coming out to hear, we spoke to them. Sunday evening about five hundred attended. The tent is pitched in a farming community, and the farmers being so busy during harvest, we shall hold meetings for the present only on alternate evenings. The interest seems to be good.
J. M. REES.
V. THOMPSON.
J. S. SHROCK.
NEW YORK.
Georgetown, Tent No. 4, June 23.—We pitched our tent in the village of Eaton, June 5. Remained there until June 18, when (as there seemed from the first to be no interest) we came to this place. A remarkably friendly feeling has been manifested toward us thus far. We have been favored in all of our arrangements, the use of the lot, lumber, organ, etc., being donated by different individuals. One gentleman also gives us the use of a fine bell for calling the people together, which we find of great service.
We held our first meeting evening after the Sabbath, June 21. A large and attentive audience was present. The interest seemed still greater Sunday afternoon and evening. The tent was nearly filled in the evening. Papers and tracts are taken eagerly, the larger portion of the tracts being paid for. We hope that, with the blessing of God, a good work may be accomplished. E. W. WHITNEY. J. Q. FOY.
Etna, Tompkins Co., June 19.—Since our last report the weather has been cool, yet we have a good hearing, congregations averaging one hundred. Spiritualism has been the leading element of the place, but according to reports we think it has been greatly checked. We come now to the law and Sabbath questions, and hope and pray that many may be led to accept the truth. Remember us. T. M. LANE. E. S. LANE.
A report from the above locality dated June 26, is as follows:—
Our meetings still continue with interest, but the congregations are not so large since we presented the Sabbath question. Many acknowledge the truth, and we think some are deciding to obey. T. M. LANE. E. S. LANE.
Ogdensburg, Tent No. 1.—We pitched the tent here June 11 and 12; that is, partly pitched it twice on Wednesday, the 11th, but were ordered off from both places, because the owner—under pressure of opposing influence—withdrew his consent to our use of the lot. The tent is now located on the corner of Fayette and Morris streets, the lot being owned by a Roman Catholic lady, who declares that all should have liberty to hold meetings and worship God in accordance with the dictates of their own consciences. The weather has been cold, cloudy, and rainy since we commenced meetings. Sunday afternoon, June 15, we supposed that rain and cold combined would hinder people from coming; but the tent was full. The attendance is good, and the interest rising. Tuesday, by request, we commenced afternoon meetings, and the interest demands their continuance. May the Lord hear and answer the prayers of his children for a blessing on the effort here. CHAS. B. REYNOLDS.
IOWA
By J. H. Morrison
Tipton, June 19.—On my way to this place I stopped at Marshalltown over Sabbath and Sunday. Enjoyed good meetings with the brethren of that place. Here Bro. Pegg joined me, and we came on to Lisbon, where the brethren have completed a suitable house of worship, 26x38. Spent a few days with them. June 7 and 8, a large delegation of the young friends of the cause from Olin were present. As the house was to be dedicated to the Lord, we all felt like consecrating ourselves anew to him, which we pledged ourselves to do.
June 9 we came to Tipton, and pitched our tent under no very flattering prospects. The weather has been rather unfavorable, and our congregations small. Will stay as long as we can see any prospect of accomplishing good.
J. H. MORRISON.
TEXAS TENT, NO. 1.
By E. M. Kilgore
Savoy, June 19.—Since last report we are able to say progress. Our tent is well filled every evening. Have had but little opposition thus far. The country is aroused. People of all classes and churches are in attendance. We are now in the midst of the Sabbath question. Several are already convinced of the obligation of the Sabbath, and will keep it. Some who were bitterly prejudiced at first, now attend regularly, and are favorably impressed. By the help of the Lord we shall press the battle.
Bro. Stevenson has just returned from Denison, where he reports progress also. Twenty-four attended prayer-meeting, and nearly all took part. All seem of good courage.
A letter from my wife states that two more at Peoria, and two more families in Bro. Chrisman's neighborhood, have embraced the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Courage, brethren, all along the line. The Lord is working, and we must work. There are more calls than we are able to fill. The call for an arbor meeting at Turner's Point, Kaufman Co., strikes a responsive chord in our hearts. We shall try to fulfill the request, and will appoint just as soon as we can. Get ready, brethren; and let all within a reasonable distance make an effort to be there, and stay until the close of the meeting. E. M. KILGORE.
PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE.
The convenient house of worship in Blockville, N. Y., within the limits of this Conference, was dedicated June 1. There was a large gathering of friends and neighbors, but very few Sabbath-keepers from a distance. Sermons by Eld. Cottrell, and Brn. J. Q. Foy and F. Peabody. Dedication sermon by Eld. B. L. Whitney. The meeting was of interest and profit. After the dedication we repaired to the water, where three were baptized.
Notwithstanding the great sacrifice made by every member of this little company in building their house of worship, all made liberal additional pledges, in view of the necessities of the case, leaving about $100.00 to be raised. The members here have yet to earn the money before they can pay their pledges. There is need of $100.00 at once to meet pressing obligations, and to sustain our credit. Will the brethren of the Pennsylvania Conference respond? Do not be willing to let others do it all. Do not defer the matter until a more convenient time, nor think your small mite not worth the sending. The church was built by small contributions. The donations should be sent to Dr. Irwin Bowen, Harmony, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. You may make glad the hearts of the burdened ones, and lay up for yourselves treasures in the coming kingdom. CHAS. B. REYNOLDS.
Jasper, Steuben Co., N. Y., June 23.— We pitched our tent here the 17th inst. This is a small country village, made up quite largely of professors of religion. There are four churches, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist and Christian. Thus far we have held six meetings with good congregations. We hope to so consecrate ourselves to God in our labors, that with his blessing the honest at heart may be convinced of the truth. J. W. RAYMOND. D. B. WELCH.
MICHIGAN
Eaton Rapids, June 24.—Our meetings here have continued three weeks, with a fair attendance and good interest. We have just canvassed the subjects of the sanctuary and the Sabbath. Some have decided to obey, and others are investigating. Quite a number are interested. We hope by the help of the Lord to see the cause strengthened here in this place. Brethren, pray for us. T. M. STEWARD.
Smith's Creek.—I met with the little company at this place, Sabbath, June 21. Introduced the T. and M. work, and tried to impress upon all the importance of bearing burdens and making sacrifice for the spread of the truth. The brethren and sisters all expressed themselves desirous of entering more heartily into the work. Sunday I visited most of the members. I have hopes that there will yet be a working church here. GEO. O. STATES.
Mendon, Tent No. 1.—Commenced meetings here Thursday evening, June 19, and up to the present time (June 28) have held ten services. The interest has not been very general, but there are some candid hearers. On Sabbath, the 21st, we were happily disappointed in meeting a larger number of friends from surrounding churches than we had anticipated. Their presence cheered us much, and we had a profitable meeting. Last evening, just before the Sabbath, a terrific storm came upon us and blew down our tent. It came so suddenly that no time was given to even let the tent down; and it struck the tent with such force that some of the iron guys were pulled in two, others having the rings straightened. Stakes that we thought could not be moved were jerked out as if they were but small pegs. The long guy stakes did not give way, which caused our center pole to break as though it were but a straw. Our small tent was torn in two, but the large one received but little damage. Not a lamp or even a chimney was broken. Clothing and bedding in the small tent were as wet as water could make them.
An Age-to-Come preacher offered us the consolation of saying that he expected to see the day when our cause would be in just such a condition as our prostrate tent. With much more reason we could retort in kind by saying that we never expect to see the day when their cause will be in any other condition.
The people in the community are very kind to us, and express much sympathy.
We shall soon have our tent up, and be ready to begin again. E. R. JONES.
M. B. MILLER.
Morley, Mecosta Co., June 23.—We commenced meetings here in the tent, May 22. Our congregations have not been large, but have been made up of regular attendants. The meetings closed last evening with a larger congregation than at any previous time. We leave a company of seventeen, all adults, ten of whom have made a start during these meetings. These manifest a deep interest in the Sabbath meetings and Sabbath-school. They take twenty copies of the Instructor, and use the Song Anchor and S. S. records. The membership of the school is steadily increasing, numbering twenty-five at the present time.
We expect to erect a house of worship here this fall. The brethren are taking hold of the matter in earnest. A liberal subscription has already been obtained, and a lot selected in the most beautiful part of the village.
If the friends continue as faithful and earnest as at the present time, we see no reason why this may not become a strong church. We leave a regular appointment here. The tent15will be pitched at Coral, Montcalm Co., so as to commence meetings Friday night.
D. A. WELLMAN.
G. H. GILBERT.
The Restitution.
By L. D. Santee
Wavering shadows o’er the land are chasing,
Over fountain, lawn, and shrub, and tree,
While the winds, in throbbing diapason,
Are chanting soft their wondrous litany.
Nature, in her anthems of rejoicing,
Hears responses from the rolling sea,
And the thunders of his waves seem voicings
Of a coming glory yet to be.
And the earth, now bowed by sin’s sad story,
Now a place of sorrow, sin, and tears,
Soon shall waken to a scene of glory,
That shall open when the Lord appears.
When night’s curtain all the earth is folding,
And heaven is bright with many a throbbing
star,
All whispering peace to every eye beholding,
Shedding their silvery radiance from afar,
The azure dome above the worn earth bending
Seems to whisper of eternal years,
While each bright star, upon its orbit tending,
Is hymning to the music of the spheres.
Prophet eyes beheld a scene of glory,
A ransomed earth beneath a smiling heaven,
And prophet’s pen records the wondrous story,
Jehovah reconciled and man forgiven.
When peace shall fill the earth like ocean waters,
And war’s wild desolating reign is o’er,
When the blood-washed throng of Adam’s sons and
daughters
Shall enter Paradise to roam no more.
L. D. SANTEE.
NEBRASKA
By George B. Starr; A. J. Cudney
Beaver City, June 24.— We pitched our tent here last Thursday, and have an excellent location. The meetings commenced with a fair interest, which has steadily increased. Sunday evening upwards of three hundred were present. The editor of the county paper has offered us liberal space for reports in his paper while we remain. The Lord is with us by his Spirit, and we are of good courage.
GEO. B. STARR.
A. J. CUDNEY.
ONTARIO
By John W. Moore
Chatham, June 26.—The interest here is steadily rising. Eight are keeping the Sabbath. Many are interested, and are investigating. The whole city is thoroughly stirred. Elder Battisby, a leading Presbyterian minister, preached on the Christian Sabbath last Sunday evening. I have advertised to review his discourse next Sunday at 3 P. M. Bro. Fulton was called to Minnesota the 20th of this month, by a telegraphic dispatch from Bro. White. His health being poor, he will rest for a short time, and then return to this field. During the past week I have received letters from twelve persons, who have embraced the Sabbath by reading,—thanks to our missionary societies. I receive calls for help daily. Brethren, come over and help us. This is one of the richest fields in the world. Bro. F. T. Wales of Battle Creek is with me, and is doing good work. We desire the prayers of God's people. JOHN W. MOORE.
DAKOTA
By S. B. Whitney
June 23.—As my tent has been unexpectedly delayed, I have not much to report. Have visited Lincoln, where Bro. Olsen has been laboring, and organized a tract society with five members. Bro. O. writes me that four more have joined since. Last Sabbath I was with the friends at Finlay, and baptized two more.
The tent has at last arrived, and we expect to commence operations immediately.
S. B. WHITNEY.
MISSOURI
By J. G. Wood
Nevada.—We held meetings here about two weeks before our good camp-meeting, at which time four were added to this church. After the camp-meeting closed, the interest was such that it was thought best I should return and continue the meetings, which I did for a little more than a week, closing last night. Four more took a decided stand with us. Two were buried with Christ by baptism. Others are convinced, and we expect will unite with us soon. By invitation we gave a discourse in the Christian church on Bible temperance, which was well received. The church is trying to come to the unity of the faith, and advance with the light of present truth. We now go with the tent to Chalk Level, St. Clair Co.; and we pray God that holy angels may go with us. J. G. WOOD.
Obituary Notices.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth” Rev. 14:13.
Steere.—Died in McDonough, Chenango Co., N. Y., evening after the Sabbath, June 21, 1879, Martha W., wife of Arthur A. Steere, aged sixty-one years. Sr. Steere embraced the doctrine taught by Seventh-day Adventists about thirty years ago, through the labors of Sr. Rice, if I am correctly informed. She occasionally spent the Sabbath with the Seventh-day Baptists in the adjoining town of Preston, as she had opportunity. She has been a lone but faithful Sabbath-keeper, and was, we believe, universally respected in the circle of her acquaintance, for her constancy in faith and obedience. The writer of this notice visited her in her last sickness, and by invitation preached her funeral sermon from a text of Scripture chosen by Sr. Steere for the occasion; viz., Job 14:13.
L. C. Rogers.
Hare.—Fell asleep in Jesus, June 9, 1879, while on a visit to her daughter, near Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa, my dear wife, Eliza J. Hare, aged 54 years and 8 months. She embraced present truth in 1860, under the labors of Eld. M. E. Cornell. She loved the missionary work. Her faith in the soon coming of the Lord was firm to the end, and the hope of a glorious immortality beyond the grave comforted her in her last hours. Her last words to her children were, “Prepare to meet the Lord in peace.” We laid her precious form away until the Life-giver comes, when we expect to meet her again in immortal bloom, to enjoy the glorious inheritance of the saints of God. Being unable to obtain the services of a minister of our faith, words of comfort were spoken by I. N. Kramer, from 2 Tim. 7: 8.
Thomas Hare.
(Signs of the Times please copy.)
Harper.—Died in Charlotte, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., June 14, 1879, Sister Arminda L. Harper, wife of Samuel Harper, in the forty-second year of her age, leaving a husband and five young children. She embraced the truth last summer, as a result of the tent effort at Sinclairville, and remained steadfast. The church feel that they have lost a worthy and beloved member. A large gathering of relatives and neighbors attended the funeral, to whom we presented the consolation of the gospel hope, according to 1 Thess. 4:18. We trust she sleeps in Jesus. May God pity and bless the bereaved husband and motherless children; and may they be prepared to meet her in the soon-coming kingdom of God.
H. F. C.