The inquiry is frequently made, Do you intend to go to the camp-meeting? and too often the answer is, “I do not know,” or a negative reply is returned. The reasons assigned are generally lack of time or lack of funds.
Now let us see how this is: A. is a farmer of limited means—rents a farm. He knows it will not do to hire team-work; so he runs in debt two or three hundred dollars, knowing that if he gets a fair crop he can easily pay for his team; and if his crops are light, his team will sell in the fall for nearly what he paid for it. Here he trusts in God, and goes on in the order of providence; and, in most cases, success follows legitimate enterprise. Now, if in the fall he needs a few dollars to bear his expenses to camp-meeting, can he not as legitimately borrow a little cash if it is necessary, rather than neglect so valuable a means of grace as an S. D. A. Camp-meeting in 1876?
Again, here is a farmer who needs a house and barn. He has but little ready means. His friends encourage him; and, by incurring a few debts, he succeeds in erecting useful and commodious buildings, and very soon ways open to pay for them. Now, if he could risk his credit to the amount of hundreds for these necessary buildings, can he not risk a little to attend such interesting and useful meetings as those in question?
Now I will tell you what you had better say when any one asks you if you are going to camp-meeting; say, “Yes; I am going if I possibly can.” Having said this, you will feel better, and more disposed to go; and in a few days or weeks, or in a less period of time, it is very likely that you will see your way so plainly that you will wonder how you could have been so stupid as to say, “I do not see how I can go to camp-meeting; times are so hard, and I have so much work to do; I cannot leave home so long,” etc.
The fact is, you cannot afford to stay at home from camp-meeting. It is not every day that you can see the company you will meet at the place we speak of; nor is it every day you can hear such speakers as attend these meetings. Then consider, too, that angels from Heaven, with special power from God, will be present, and if you invest liberally in your camp-meeting outfit, with a loving heart, God will repay you by reviving you at this meeting, and this will be worth to you, and to others, infinitely more than gold or stock in banks.
No, you must not look glum, and speak in a minor key about going to camp-meeting; but you must consider it a feast, a day of the church’s glory, a high day, a day of jubilee. Come in humble faith, and do the best you can. If you have but little, your expenses must be less; but if you can get a nice tent do so, and arrange it as pleasantly as possible. Then be on the ground as early as you can, and it will be pleasant all the way through. Have as little care as possible, so as to get the benefit of the meetings. Soon camp-meetings will cease; the year of jubilee is at hand, when the land will rest; and then all will rest, the wicked in dishonorable graves, and the righteous in light ineffable and full of glory.
Of what value is wealth now, except to be used in the cause of God? Of what value is life, if not to be used in the work of God? And our time, whose is it but the Lord’s?
Under the Mosaic dispensation, general meetings were held three times in the year (see Ex. 23:14–17); and when the people heeded these set periods of time, as they were commanded, God blessed them.
We attend these meetings, not as a duty merely, but far more—as a sacred privilege, a holy pleasure. What could make us more unhappy than to be unable, from sickness, age, care, or infirmity, to attend them? No greater pleasure have we here than such occasions as these; let us improve all our privileges.
JOS. CLARKE.
CHAS. B. REYNOLDS
By Chas. B. Reynolds
NEW YORK AND PENN. TENT, NO. 3.
The interest continues; the community is composed of intelligent and well-to-do farmers—the majority of them quite wealthy. July 8, we held our first Sabbath meeting; ten started to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Thus our ever-merciful Heavenly Father is answering the prayers of his faithful children. We propose to remain here two weeks longer, hoping to induce others to decide to live out what they admit to be the truth, and to help, strengthen, and confirm those who have started. To-day the weather is clear and bright. Providence favoring, shall present the subjects of baptism and the Lord's supper.
More than ever do we need the prayers of our brethren and sisters for grace, strength, and wisdom.
CHAS. B. REYNOLDS
Clear Creek, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., July 9
A CALL FROM A NEW FIELD.
By N. B. England
I did not know until quite recently that there was such a paper as the Review being issued in our country, or elsewhere. Through the kindness of my brother-in-law, who resides in Montgomery Co., Kan., I received a copy of your paper and also some tracts, “Seven Reasons for Sunday-Keeping Examined,” “Scripture References,” and “Who Changed the Sabbath?” in all of which, I became deeply interested. I am now confirmed in the belief, which I have partially held for years, that Saturday is the Sabbath. I would be glad if I had more of those tracts and papers, so that I could circulate them through my neighborhood and the surrounding country. Help us if possible; for the time is here when people should know the truth.
I am a Sabbath-keeper, yet I am alone. There is not another family in this country that I know of keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. We need a preacher. I think the people would become interested sooner by hearing preaching than by reading. If possible, send us a preacher. I am anxious to see a church organized in my neighborhood. I will do all that I can to assist the cause, and I am sure the effect will be good.
Brethren, pray for me, that I may be strengthened in the faith of Jesus, and live according to the commandments of God.
N. B. ENGLAND.
Catawba Co., N. C.
Laughed Out of Our Religion
If we were so foolish as to let people laugh us out of our religion, till at last we dropped into hell, they could not laugh us out again.
The P. O. address of Eld. I. Sanborn and O. A. Johnson will be Viroqua, Vernon Co., Wis., until further notice.
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 received 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 be given.
$2.00 EACH. John Reisman 50-1, D N Wood 43-1, Mrs Judith A Davis 50-2, Mary Isingham 49-4, H Huntington 50-1, Martin Phillips 50-4, Mrs Wm Page 50-1, L P Bailey 50-1, Francis Curtis 50-4, J Lamont 50-1, Mrs W A Rubly 49-26, J T Belden 49-10, Peter Klopfenstein 50-1, N W Emery 50-1, Ed A S Hutchins 50-11, Mrs O D Washburn 50-1, Henry Somers 50-1, Mrs S M Tryon 50-1, O Burr 50-1, D A Wetmore 50-1, Thompson Lowery 49-26, Mrs S D Howard 50-1, John Piemeyer 49-20, James Marvin 49-25, Mary Hall 50-1, Susan A Ennis 50-1, Janette M Davis 50-1, C Streeter 50-1, U Affolter 51-1.
$1.00 EACH. A L Burwell 49-4, A B Hough 50-15, E Fenner 49-1, A D Lowe 49-3, N S Brigham 49-1, P S Smalley 49-1, I E Hool 49-7, Frank Crandall 48-24, Darius Taber 49-1, J H Bates 49-1, C A Bates 49-1, Josiah Collier 49-4, E L Bascom 49-1, Dan Miller 49-4, H P Wakefield 49-2, Mrs Cora Thayer 49-9, John N Clay 49-1, John Sweet 49-10, W McClenathan 49-4, John Andrews 49-1, Horatio V Green 49-4, Mrs D Chaffee 49-19, Thomas Brown 49-4, Henry Raymond 49-1, Mrs Louisa Caldwell 49-1, J Iden 49-9, H W Reed 49-1, Mrs M A Reed 48-24, Isaac Whistler 49-1, T A Marvin 49-1, Wm Caviness 49-2, Lewis Wilson 49-1, H N Hayes 49-1, Doran Warren 48-14, Lydia Brown 49-1, D R Sealy 48-1, Geo Bickle 48-25.
MISCELLANEOUS. Frank J Holman $1.50 49-16, J E N Backus 1.50 50-3, Wm Butler 50c 48-16, Mrs J A Nason 50c 48-17, Hattie T Sanborn 50c 49-24, J S Trembley 1.50 50-1, Marinda Litchfield 1.50 50-1, J N Berry 1.50 50-1, Geo W Bennet 50c 48-16, C A Washburn 50c 48-13, W H Logan 50c 48-24, H C Mason 50c 48-24, D E Powers 50c 48-24, John J Lincoln 50c 48-13.
Books Sent by Mail.
I L Townsend 20c, John K Rollins $1.00, Mrs O Mitchell 80c, Mary Olmstead 80c, D Gaylord 2.00, Spencer Palmer 1.00, John Snyder 50c, N W Allee 35c, S D Salisbury 35c, Vienna Maine 20c, S B Battin 50c, A Hamilton 1.00, H L Cook 25c, D E Logan 35c, J C Logan 15c, D I Powers 18c, J H Logan 1.97, Thos Bickle 1.25, Daniel House 40c, Bettie Coombs 80c, John Roberts 1.10, J D Lincoln 50c, Annie Teague 2.25, H P L Jensen 60c, T G Dennison 10c, L O Uderkirk 40c, J A Williams 50c, A J Rutan 1c, John F Hanson 4.05.
Books Sent by Express.
J S Van Deusen $3.50, Geo Tenney 11.81, D H Lamson 24.02.
Books Sent by Freight.
S N Haskell $248.83, A S Hutchins 45.57.
Cash Received on Account.
A J Storer $5.00, Cal T & M Society per J N L 1.25, Minn T & M Society per James White 312.42, Geo C Tenney 10.00, Maine T & M Society 58.00.
An Iowa brother $100.00, J T Mitchell 25.00, John W Wood 10.00, J H Morrison & wife 70.00, L McCoy 100.00, Geo I Butler 20.00, Richard Atkinson 10.00, Sarah A Stem 20.00.
Pacific Mission.
U Smith $11.50, Geo I Butler 28.00, Susan H Vedder 11.50.
The Work of the Books.
By Uriah Smith
Books have done a good work, as we have had numerous proofs, in bringing people to the light of the truth without the aid of the living preacher. It seems that they are doing more than simply bringing out believers, they are even raising up preachers. Bro. J. R. writes from Ripley Co., Ind.:
“I have never yet seen a Seventh-day Adventist preacher. I was converted by reading your works and comparing them with the Scriptures. The REVIEW and the books are the only preachers I have seen of this faith. I highly prize the weekly visits of the paper. I am trying to lecture on the Sabbath, as best I can.”
Bro. R. designs to be at the Indiana Camp-meeting, next September, which purpose we trust he will be enabled to carry out.
U. S.
REMAINING CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1876.
OHIO, Norwalk, Aug. 10-15
VERMONT, Milton Station, " 17-22
N. E., Groveland, Mass., " 24-29
MAINE, Richmond, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5
NEW YORK, Rome, Sept. 7-12
INDIANA, Bunker Hill, " 14-18
MICHIGAN, Lansing, " 19-26
ILLINOIS, Waldron, Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.
To Whom It May Concern.
By Editor
A HUGE package of tracts, of two pounds and a half weight, printed at this Office, but sent from some other post-office, has come to us from the dead letter office, marked, “Excess of weight.” The package is addressed to “George Molyneux, King Edward Road, N. Great Grimsby, England.” What shall be done with them?
We would further state, that it is a law of this Office that no package of tracts or small books shall exceed twenty ounces, and that all such packages to Europe, or to distant parts of our own country, shall be wrapped with at least three thicknesses of firm paper, well secured by linen twine. The huge package afore-mentioned came to us nearly naked, held together by a string furnished by the government at Washington. If the sender of these books had put them in three or four packages, and properly wrapped each pack, the books would doubtless now be in England. That others may be benefited by these hints is the reason of this extended notice.
Supplement Deferred Until Next Week
By Editor
The Supplement promised last week, to appear this week, is necessarily deferred to next week.
Tents. A New Enterprise.
WE call attention to Bro. Edgerton’s tent price list, as given by Bro. St. John in this number. Bro. Edgerton, in accordance with the suggestion made at the special session of the General Conference last spring, proposes to start and build up the tent-making business, so that S. D. Adventists may have a tent-making establishment of their own. He asks no advance of capital, but only the patronage of our people. We regard this as an opportunity for the brethren everywhere to provide themselves with tents on reasonable terms, and at the same time to encourage a praiseworthy and important enterprise. Bro. E. is regarded as a reliable man, and he intends to make all the varieties of tents used for camp-meeting and lecturing purposes. Address,
I. EDGERTON,
Station A., Cleveland, O.
U. S.
Twenty-Nine to Ten.
By Uriah Smith
When the vote of the Centennial Commission was taken on Friday, July 7, in regard to opening the Exhibition on Sunday, it stood ten in favor of opening and twenty-nine against it. We have a full and interesting report of the proceedings which is too lengthy for this number, but will appear in our next.
U. S.
Five Years in Advance.
ONE of our zealous subscribers in Boston, Mass., writes:— “The song of hard times is sung at the Hub as elsewhere, and we are not exempt from its influence. But hard times or not, I must have the REVIEW, and to prevent its discontinuance, I inclose ten dollars to pay for it five years in advance.”
The Liars’ and Fools’ Department
We have sometimes thought it would be necessary to open a “Liars’ Department” in the REVIEW, in which the wretched falsehoods of that class mentioned in Rev. 22:15, might find a fitting grave. But if we may judge from the following, we shall have to call it the “Fools’ Department,” as well as the liars’. This is what a person signing himself “Anti-Adventist” says in The Triumph, of June 2, 1876, published at Ottawa, Kansas:—
“He thinks there are others who are taking a great deal of trouble in regard to these Adventists. There is, the reason is because they are such an annoyance to the community; they do more work on Sunday than any other day of the week, and have caused some who used to regard Sunday, to now work on Sunday as on any other day, and also setting a bad example by breaking into a house that was locked and preaching that they were going to kill all the anti-adventists as soon as they got strong enough.”
The National Reform Party’s Future
True.
The Christian Statesman, of June 17, 1876, says:—
“It will be an interesting study to watch the shifting of party lines, the disintegration of present political organizations, and the recrystallization of elements around new centers and in new forms, during the four years now before us. There is a near and momentous future for the National Reform party of the United States.”
Family Tents.
By H. A. St. John
The brethren in Ohio write to me about tents. Bro. I. Edgerton makes the following figures. He will make you a number one tent. Order immediately.
SIZE.
WALL.
W't of Duck.
Cash Price.
10x12 feet.
3 feet.
8 oz.
$17.00
10x14 "
3 "
8 "
20.65
12x14 "
4 "
8 "
25.20
14x14 "
4 "
8 "
28.55
14x16 "
4 "
8 "
30.00
14x20 "
4 "
8 "
36.00
These tents are made of good, new material, roped and keyed, and delivered on the camp-ground, if ordered in season.
Address, I. Edgerton, Station A., Cleveland, Ohio.
H. A. St. John.
Wisconsin Tents.
By George C. Tenney
As there are doubtless many who would like to know how our tent labor is distributed, we give the following statement:—
The new 50 ft. tent, to be known as No. 1, manned by Eld. H. W. Decker, A. D. Olsen, and J. P. Jesperson, will be pitched at Friendship, Adams Co.; No. 2, Eld. I. Sanborn and O. A. Johnson at Mt. Pisgah, Monroe Co.; No. 3, Eld. C. W. Olds and O. A. Hegg, at Hixton, Jackson Co.; No. 4, G. C. Tenney and S. S. Smith, in the vicinity of Mauston, Juneau Co.
We trust the brethren will remember these companies in their prayers.
GEO. C. TENNEY.
European Press.
WE, the undersigned, regard it a great privilege to donate to the Lord, for the European press, under the care of our worthy missionary, Elder J. N. Andrews, One Hundred Dollars each, and invite fifty-nine others to join us in raising $10,000.
James White.....$100
E. H. Root.....$100
John Morrison....100
Wm. Ings......100
Geo. I. Butler....100
C. Cummings & wife 100
Newel Grant.....100
E. W. Whitney....100
August Rasmussen 100
R. G. Lockwood....100
An Iowa Brother...100
W. H. Hall......100
Emily Leighton...100
Betsey Landon....100
S. A. McPherson...100
S. N. Haskell....100
“A friend in N.E.” 100
C. K. Farnsworth...100
“W. P. A. M.”...100
M. Wood..........100
Chas. L. Boyd.....100
Mrs. Getman (deceased).......100
Mrs. E. Temple...100
A. H. B. ........100
Freeman Nichols...100
A. T. Stickney....100
D. A. Owen......100
Mrs. J. D. James....100
Wm. B. Mason.....100
A. La Rue.......100
J. N. Loughboro’ 100
B. N. Berry......100
J. S. Wicks......100
D. M. Canright & wife.......100
Reuel Stickney ... 100
M. J. Bartholf....100
C Clark & wife....100
A Bro. in Minn....100
W. A. Pratt......100
C. McNeil......100
H. C. Stone......100
A Question.
By SMITH SHARP
I HAVE several times noticed the assertion in the Review that the ten commandments were written before any other portion of the Bible, and that that law was the first written document in the world. Will those who have made this assertion, or some one else, please give us the proof for it? SMITH SHARP.
Secular Item.
Two farms to rent, situated in Osborn Co., Kansas; soil good. None but Sabbath-keepers need apply. For particulars, inquire of, N. P. Dixon, Bethany, Osborn Co., Kan.
Ohio Camp-Meeting.
By H. A. St. John
THE Ohio Camp-meeting for the centennial year will be held at Norwalk, Huron Co., Ohio, Aug. 10-15. The camp-ground is easy of access, being situated just outside of the city limits, about one mile south from the depot. Ample provisions will be made for man and beast. Bro. and Sr. White, Bro. U. Smith, and other speakers, are confidently expected. Two or three large tents will be on the ground. Come with your small tents, brethren, from every direction. Let the lonely and the poor who cannot get tents come any way. Come one, come all, hoping and praying for a refreshing season.
H. A. ST. JOHN.
Ohio Conference.
By H. A. St. John; W. T. Carson; H. H. Van Camp
The Ohio Conference will hold its fourteenth annual session in connection with the camp-meeting to be held at Norwalk, Aug. 10-15. Let all churches make their pledges to the Conference, and, if possible, bring one-half of the money to the camp-meeting. Delegates will be expected from every church, with credentials, church reports, and financial reports.
H. A. ST. JOHN, } Ohio
W. T. CARSON, } Conf.
H. H. VAN CAMP, } Com.
Ohio T. & M. Society.
By H. A. St. John
The Ohio T. & M. Society will hold its fifth annual meeting in connection with the camp-meeting, at Norwalk, Aug. 10-15. Secretary, treasurer, directors, and members, this is a call for you. H. A. St. John.
T. & M. S. State Quarterly Meeting.
By H. A. St. John
The State quarterly of the Ohio T. & M. Society will be held on the camp-ground at Norwalk, Aug. 9, the day before the camp-meeting begins. Secretary, treasurer, and all the directors are expected.
H. A. ST. JOHN, Pres.
Michigan Tract and Missionary Society Meeting
By S. D. Salisbury
DIST. No. 1, Mich. T. & M. Society, will hold its next quarterly meeting with the church at Hillsdale, July 29, 30, 1876. Hope to see a good representation from other churches. Will Bro. Root meet with us?
S. D. SALISBURY, Director.
Vermont Conference.
The Vermont State Conference of S. D. Adventists will hold its next annual session in connection with the camp-meeting to be held near Milton Station, one station north from Essex Junction, Aug. 17–21. We hope each church will be represented by a full delegation. Every church numbering twenty members or less, is entitled to one delegate; and one additional delegate for each fifteen members over twenty.
All church clerks should report to the State secretary the number of members in their respective churches and their spiritual standing; also each S. D. treasurer should see that all dues of this kind are, if consistent, paid up to the middle of the present year, and duly reported in good season to the State secretary and treasurer. Bro. Stone will probably call attention to these items and send blanks for reports.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
Vt. T. & M. Society.
By A. S. HUTCHINS
I WOULD recommend that Tract and Missionary quarterly meetings be held as follows:—
Dist. No. 1, East Richford, Aug. 6.
“ “ 2, at Brownington, Aug. 13.
“ “ 3, at Johnson, Aug. 6.
“ “ 4, at Bristol, July 30.
“ “ 5, at Jamaica, Aug. 6.
“ “ 6, July 23.
Though the present quarter is short, and it is a busy season of the year, I hope the reports may show some work done, and some good accomplished in this direction. It is to be hoped that every member of this society will make some donation each quarter to keep our funds in a healthful condition. Every district now has a financial basis which should be guarded and kept alive and prospering. In connection with these meetings, we expect Sabbath meetings will be held the day previous. I may attend some of them. A. S. HUTCHINS, Pres.
Vermont Tract and Missionary Society Quarterly Meeting
By A. S. Hutchins
The Vt. T. & M. Society will hold its next State quarterly meeting in connection with our camp-meeting to be held Aug. 17–21, 1876. Hope to see all the officers of the Society present. A. S. HUTCHINS, Pres.
District No. 3 T. & M. Meeting
By I. A. Olmstead
MEETING of Dist. No. 3, Mich. T. & M. Society, at Parkville, July 29, 30, 1876. Librarians, please report to the secretary, J. Warren Wright, Battle Creek, Mich., in season for this meeting.
I. A. OLMSTEAD, Director.
Meetings in Canada
By A. S. Hutchins
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with Bro. A. C. Bourdeau in Canada, as he may appoint, Aug. 5, 6, 1876. A. S. HUTCHINS.
Quarterly Meeting of the S. D. Adventist Church
By B. T. Lewis
QUARTERLY meeting of the S. D. Adventist church at Eaton Rapids, Mich., July 22, 23, 1876. B. T. LEWIS.
Quarterly Meeting of Michigan Tract Society
By F. Squire
Quarterly meeting of the Mich. T. & M. Society, Dist. No. 7, at Ithaca, July 29, 30, 1876. Librarians, please send in your reports to F. Squire, Pompei, Gratiot Co., Mich.
F. SQUIRE, Director.
MEETINGS in Kansas as follows:—
By J. N. Ayers
Rock Creek, Osage Co., Aug. 3-6, 1876.
Richland, Shawnee Co., “ 8-13, “
Jefferson Co., where Bro. Kennedy may appoint, Aug. 17-20, 1876.
Palermo, Doniphan Co., “ 25-27, “
Seneca, Nemaha Co., Sept. 1-3, “
Meetings to commence at 8 P. M. There will be an opportunity for baptism at each place. Bro. Sharp or myself will attend the above meetings, the Lord willing. The Jefferson Co. meeting is designed to be a general meeting for all the Sabbath-keepers in the county.
J. N. AYERS.
Quarterly Meeting
By David T. Stafford
QUARTERLY meeting of the Ravenna church at the Enterprise school-house in Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Mich., July 29, 30, 1876. A cordial invitation is extended to the friends in Wright and Blendon. The presence of Brn. Root and Edgar is desired.
DAVID T. STAFFORD, Clerk.
Quarterly Meeting at Leon
By T. B. Snow
QUARTERLY meeting at Leon, Wis., Sabbath and first-day, July 29, 30, 1876. Bro. J. Atkinson is expected. Brethren from La Crosse Co. and Mt. Pisgah are invited. T. B. Snow, Clerk.
Monthly Meeting at Estella
By E. HUTCHINS
Monthly meeting at Estella, Mich., July 22, 23, 1876. Meeting will commence evening before the Sabbath. We hope the churches will be well represented. Come prepared to take care of yourselves as far as possible.
E. HUTCHINS.