p. 39 | Review and Herald, Vol. 28, No. 5. (7/3/1866)

A. O. TOBEY

By A. O. Tobey

From Sister Tobey.

BRO. WHITE: Fifteen years ago, I embraced the doctrine of the immediate coming of Christ, as held by the First-day Adventists. How blessed and glorious it appeared to me then. How I longed to behold the King in his beauty—to worship at his feet, who died to redeem me—to be free from sin forever. Then every indication of his near approach was hailed with joy. But time passed, and as I looked and waited for the events which I thought were to precede his advent, there seemed each year a greater improbability of their occurrence. And I now confess with sorrow, that my interest began to abate, duties were neglected, and my interest in the world increased. Yet to say that I did not love this doctrine would be untrue; for once understanding it, the heart turns in vain to the world. Once fed with the bread of life, how unpalatable the husks of this world, how empty its vanities. I looked back upon my past experience with regret, because the Word said, "The path of the just is as the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."

One year ago I came from Massachusetts to this State, but thought I could not remain away from all my church privileges—where the sound of the coming One was never heard, so the day was appointed and preparations made to return East. I was induced to remain, why, I knew not then; but now I see the hand of the Lord in it.

When Elders Van Horn and Canright commenced their labors here, I attended, although supposing they held views which were erroneous. By going to hear for yourself, I have been led to see what many others might, if, laying aside prejudice and praying for God's Spirit to guide them into truth, they would investigate the Scriptures. "The entrance of thy words giveth light."

I now understand the Lord's day to mean the seventh day, and am striving to keep all the commandments, and to prepare in earnest for the coming of the Lord from Heaven. Thank God, I am not alone in this. A little company has been raised up here, who are looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify unto himself a peculiar people zealous of good works. May we, with the rest of God's dear children, who have made a covenant with him by sacrifice, be able to look up when he shall come, and say, "Lo this is our God, we have waited for him, and he will save us."

My great desire is, that others may be led to believe and rejoice in this truth; and to this end may the Lord bless the efforts of his children to sound this message throughout the world, that the inhabitants thereof may be warned of their approaching doom. For soon shall the end come, when "the kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever."

A. O. TOBEY

Tuscola, Mich.

Sabbath Keepers in Coldwater

By L. Schellhous

From Bro. Schellhous.

Bro. White: I feel to praise God for the blessed truth of his holy word, and can say that my heart is still in union with the remnant people who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I praise the Lord for his long-suffering and loving-kindness toward me in sparing my unprofitable life till the present time; and I can say that I rejoice in hope of the soon-coming of our blessed Saviour. I have been obliged to break up keeping house on account of my wife's losing her eye-sight, am now living with our son in this city, Coldwater, where we find quite a number of Sabbath-keepers of like precious faith. I think there are eleven in number with us, who meet every Sabbath for prayer and social worship. We hope that some of the messengers can find it in their way to come to this place some time this season, and give us some lectures. We believe that there might be good done in this place. We still retain our membership with the church in Colon, and meet with them as often as convenient.

I would say to the dear brethren scattered abroad, that we are still striving to overcome every besetment, and to cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and be ready, having our lamps trimmed and burning, to enter through the gates into the city when Jesus comes. Blessed hope! It

"Cheers the heart when joys depart And foes are pressing strong."

Yours striving for victory. L. Schellhous.

Coldwater, Mich.

Obituary Notices.

DIED, May 18, 1866, in Daviess Co., Mo., sister Sarah A., wife of Bro. Lewis W. Morrison, aged 26 years, 9 months, and 25 days. She leaves a kind husband and four little children to mourn her untimely loss. J. H. ROGERS.

DIED, June 4, 1866, of congestion of the lungs, my mother, Ann Kay, aged 83 years, 9 months and 12 days. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ransom Center, last August. Funeral discourse by Eld. Stout, Free-will Baptist. CATHREN TOSH.

DIED, May 18, 1866, near Waukon, Iowa, of quick consumption, my beloved wife, Mary Teman, aged 48 years, 3 months and 12 days. She embraced the Advent faith about five years ago at Oneida Center, Mich., under the labors of Bro. Frisbie. She has ever since kept the Sabbath of the Lord, and died in full hope of a part in the first resurrection. J. TEMAN.

DIED, in Matherton, Mich., May 29, 1866, of consumption, my father, Daniel Kellogg, in the 75th year of his age. Father was among the first that embraced the truth in Mich., and since that time has tried to live a life consistent with his profession. He leaves a companion and four children, who deeply feel the loss, but mourn not as those without hope. A few good practical remarks were made at the funeral, from these words, "Therefore be ye also ready," Matt., xxiv, 44, by Eld. Lake, of the United Brethren order. M. S. KELLOGG.

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Judson's Letter on Dress.

By Editor

We have just issued a new edition of this excellent little work. The call for it has been such as to warrant its re-publication. The views of Seventh-day Adventists on the subject of dress, as set forth by the late General Conference, and also the resolutions on the same subject adopted lately by the Battle Creek church, are now appended to this tract. We regard this as just the tract for the times. A supply of them should find their way into the household of every Seventh-day Adventist.

Notice.

At a business meeting of the S. D. A. church at Princeville, Ill., held June 2, 1866, the following preamble and resolution was adopted by the church, by a unanimous vote:

Whereas, Certain members of this church have removed, leaving their business affairs in an unsettled state, in consequence of which the cause we love has been reproached, therefore,

Resolved, That we request and require all members, before leaving, to fulfill their engagements, and satisfactorily arrange their temporal affairs, that they may appear to provide things honest in the sight of all men.

B. F. MERRITT, Clerk.

P. O. Address of D. M. Canright

The P. O. Address of D. M. Canright will be for the present, South Norridgewock, Me.

To Correspondents.

By Editor

E. G. Stevenson: We take the same view of the subject with you.

Mrs. M. D. Brewer: Have forwarded your letter to Bro. L.

Articles Declined. A Communication signed "Pilgrim:" We must in all cases have the true signature of the writer.—"Redeeming Love:" The sentiment is good, but the writer failed in attempting blank verse, the most difficult of all versification.—"Personal:" rather severe.—"Hands Off:" would be misinterpreted, we think, by some.—Lines on the Death of A. H. H.: lack poetic merit.

Articles Accepted. The Mother's Victory.—Peace Be Still.—Our hope of Heaven.—Reformers vs. Comeouters, (the heading of which we propose to change to Reformation vs. Apostasy.)—The Christian's Hope.—Blind Bartimeus.—Suggested Thoughts No. 4, (which we propose to call Substitutes.)—Lines on the Death of sisters A. M. & E. P. Warren.—True Happiness.—Isa. lviii, 13, 14.—A Prayer for Help.—Things that Fall, and Things that Abide.—We Look to Thee.—The Goal and Climax of Error.—Report from Bro. Bates.—Present Truth.—Meetings in Memphis, Mich.

Appointments.

ThE next Quarterly Meeting of Seventh-day Adventists at Clyde, Whiteside Co., Ill., will be held in the church in Clyde, the 7th and 8th of July, 1866.

A cordial invitation to attend this meeting, is hereby given to all the brethren and sisters, who live within attending distance.

Please remember, dear brethren, that whenever we throw out an invitation, we wish for your attendance. Preaching is expected. G. W. Colcord, Clerk.

Health Institute Shares Report

By Editor

We have an encouraging report from Bro. Loughborough, from the West, in regard to shares in the Health Institute, but are not able to give particulars this week.

My Lord Delayeth His Coming

By Editor

In the article on the visions in last week's Review, we had occasion to speak of their teaching in reference to putting too far off the coming of the Lord. That point is accurately illustrated by Bro. Canright's article in this number, entitled, "My Lord Delayeth His Coming." Compare the two together. Too much importance cannot be attached to this subject. As the day draws nearer, do not let the enemy throw upon you the impression that it is further and further off, lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. The near coming of our Lord is the great waymark before us; and in reference to this all our plans should be laid. Be not forgetful of the Saviour's injunction, "What I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch."