p. 96 | Review and Herald, Vol. 33, No. 12. (3/16/1869)

Earlier text: THOUGHTS ON THE BOOK OF DANIEL

From Bro. and Sr. Farnsworth.

By C. K. Farnsworth; H. I. Farnsworth

Dear Brethren and Sisters: We feel it a privilege, as well as duty, to speak to you through the Review, which has so kindly offered us all a space, which we should certainly fill with short sketches of Christian experience, and in "exhorting one another, and so much the more as we see the day approaching." We love the Review, and the truth which it brings out so clearly and solemnly from week to week. May it have success and prosperity in every respect. We are so glad to hear, from time to time, from those, especially, with whom we have formerly been acquainted, and to know that they still love the precious truth which has made our hearts one. We hope finally to meet in Heaven. This blessed hope cheers our hearts in the midst of our trials and afflictions here. We feel more and more like giving all for Christ, like consecrating ourselves with all we have fully to him. We have been led to closely examine our hearts, especially for a few months past, and have had a humbling sense of our many mistakes and errors, and do feel resolved to correct them all, the Lord being our helper. We have trembled in view of our great danger and the perils of these last days. But when almost ready to give up in despair of the mercy of Jesus, he has condescended to help and deliver us, and to-day we rejoice in him, and feel to praise his worthy name.

The Lord has, in great mercy, come very near to the little church in this place, for which we feel to praise his name. A little more than one year has passed since the Lord sent his dear servants here; and oh! what a good work was then commenced. Some who were in rebellion then, are now in perfect harmony with the body of Seventh-day Adventists, and are growing stronger and stronger in the way, especially since they had the privilege of attending the S. Lancaster, Mass., meetings in December, and there had the privilege of listening to the solemn truth, which was "quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit." Heb. iv, 12. We all felt that it did us much good, and were grateful for the great favor of hearing the word of the Lord. Our meetings here have been very interesting, especially since that meeting. Our dear children are all striving with us to serve the Lord. For this we are very grateful. And nearly all the children of Sabbath-keepers here have been brought to love Jesus, and are getting ready for his coming. They are always ready to speak and pray in our conference meetings, and are prompt to attend them rather than to go to places of amusement. It many times gives us courage to see all, both small and great, bow with humble reverence before God in our meetings, and nearly all the little ones have a few words of prayer to offer. This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. To the Lord we render all the praise, feeling we are so unworthy of the least of all his mercies. We feel that he has laid us under great obligation to love and serve him with all our hearts, yet fear we come short of all that zeal in his cause we ought to have in view of his great goodness toward us.

We rejoice for any evidence that the true Advent faith and hope are being revived in our hearts, and we mean to live out our faith before this generation more fully in the future than for a few years past. Let us all be faithful, and make sure work for the kingdom. All depends upon our cutting loose from the world, and making the service of the Lord our business continually. How can we bear the thought of coming short of the prize at last? May we rather be willing to suffer his will, and endure to the end at any cost.

C. K., and H. I. Farnsworth.

Washington, N. H.

REPORT FROM BRO. LAWRENCE.

By R. J. Lawrence

My last report was from Alma, Jan. 7. I spent three days in Alma, preached twice, and held one social meeting. Some here are trying to overcome. The 12th, Bro. and Sr. Marsh, and myself, came to Edenville. Here we spent one week, helped in the settlement of a matter that resulted in the expulsion of three from the church. I preached three times, held two church-meetings, and two social meetings, and baptized seven. On Wednesday evening I spoke to the church in Jay. Thursday evening spoke to a few in Williams, that were gathered for a prayer-meeting. After meeting I consulted them concerning giving lectures in that place. They expressed an anxiety to hear. I commenced with a good congregation until Tuesday evening at their regular prayer-meeting their preacher (Methodist) was present, and began to cry, Wolf, which frightened some. He appointed to preach on Thursday evening, and took for his text the first sentence of the fourth commandment, from which he tried to make out that the seventh day of creation was the first day of the week. He made such a perfect failure as to disgust the intelligent part of his congregation. I therefore concluded not to review him.

He gave notice to preach on Sunday on the coming of Christ, and took for his text, “Feed my lambs.” He stated that the business of a shepherd was to feed the sheep and lambs, and watch the dogs and wolves. He believed Christ would come, but not in two thousand years. He quoted Peter’s vision of the sheet let down, and thanked the Lord that now they could eat anything, thus making a chowder of unclean animals, and fowls, and everything, to feed his lambs with. He then quoted one or two texts to show that man was immortal. Thus ended his discourse on the second coming of Christ. I continued holding meetings here over four weeks, and some ten or twelve are keeping the Sabbath.

Being obliged to return home, I came to Jay, spoke to the church on Wednesday evening; The church in this place are making some advancement. But there is much yet for them to do. I arrived home the 5th, inst., after an absence of over eleven weeks.

R. J. LAWRENCE.

QUARTERLY MEETING IN OHIO.

By Wm. Cottrell

Our Quarterly Meeting convened at Bowersville, O., at the commencement of the Sabbath, Feb. 20. Our beloved Bro. O. Mears, of Bowling Green, O., met with us, and proved a great help to the little church at this place. His testimony was timely, and well received by the brethren and sisters here. Our meeting continued until the evening after the 24th, holding ten meetings, besides attending to the ordinances on Sabbath afternoon. The result of the ordinance meeting was good. There was some interest outside, and we believe there was an impression made on some that will result in great good. May the Lord grant it.

There was a determination manifested on the part of some to start for the kingdom. We still need help. We must move out on the truth, and keep in harmony with the body, and keep pace with the message. Testimony No. 17 is received, and being read by the brethren. It is well received, and making a good impression. We hope that great good will result from the same. To the Lord be all the praise. Brethren, pray for us, that we may go through to Mount Zion, and that the work may move on here.

Wм. Cottrell.

Greene Co., Ohio.

OLIVER H. PRATT

By Oliver H. Pratt

From Bro. Pratt.

BRO. SMITH: As I seat myself for the first time to write a few lines for the REVIEW, I feel to say with the Psalmist, “What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits toward me?” I will try to live in obedience to all his holy requirements. I want to have my affections set on heavenly things. I want to live more humble and more like my blessed Master, that I may be exalted in due time. This is not my abiding home. I want to be able to say with the Psalmist, Yea though I pass through the valley and shadow of death I will fear no evil; for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. I want to meet with all the faithful on Mount Zion where I can praise my Saviour face to face and behold his glories forever more.

OLIVER H. PRATT

Monroe, Wis.

From Sr. Penniman.

By A. R. Penniman

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: As we have heretofore addressed you in our loneliness, and asked your sympathy and prayers, so now we call upon you to rejoice with us, and still pray for us. The Lord has been pleased in great kindness to send one of his ministers to proclaim present truth to our neighbors, and a little company of believers has been raised up to go with us to the heavenly country. Nearly two years we have lived as strangers and pilgrims, with none to sympathize with us in the hope of a soon-coming Redeemer. But the Lord has heard our cries, and answered us, and we feel abundantly paid for all our privations in the past.

Bro. Blanchard came here last November, and has faithfully and patiently declared to the people the whole counsel of God, and has, consequently, passed through the usual experience which our ministers have to endure. The truth cuts too close to suit the pharisaical multitude of the present age. The sword of the Spirit is too sharp; it severs too many idols; they cannot endure sound doctrine; and while a few humble souls, who weep for the departed glory of Zion, and dare to say, “Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth,” are called out to stand up as bold witnesses for the truth, the mass are indignant, and cry out, “Heresy, fanaticism, away with it,” and so shut their eyes, lest they should see. Lord, have mercy upon those who profess thy name. Satan has marshaled his host against those who keep the commandments; but, blessed be God, they that be for us are more than they that be against us.

Once more we have meetings, and the Lord blesses us with his Spirit, so that we rejoice with exceeding great joy. To his holy name we give the praise, and wait for the coming of Jesus.

A. R. Penniman.

Macoupin Co., Ill.

Obituary Notices.

By S. E. Sutherland

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

Died, in Arcada, Gratiot Co., Mich., March 1, 1869, of dropsy on the brain, Irving N., only child of Bro. Titus G. and sister Sybil A. Andrews, aged 7 months and 16 days. His parents, in their sorrow, have hope that when the Lifegiver comes he will come again from the land of the enemy, where pain will be unknown. Services by the writer on the funeral occasion. Spoke to an attentive congregation of some of the promises of God to his people. Text, Rev. xxii, 14. S. E. Sutherland.

Awake and Prepare for Christ’s Appearing

SR. C. WEBSTER writes from Gratiot Co., Mich.: I believe we are living in the last watch of time, when drowsiness is insensibly stealing over the inhabitants of the earth. My prayer is that the Lord will help us to awake, and get ready for his appearing. Oh! that we may adorn our profession by a well-ordered life and godly conversation. Often my heart is pained as some trifling conversation escapes my lips, and I am led to exclaim, Shall I ever overcome all my besetments, and be pure in the sight of my Heavenly Father?

“Since therefore I can hardly bear What in myself I see, How low, how vile, must I appear, Most holy God, to thee.”

The Sinner and the Saint

A SINNER can do much evil but he can suffer none. A saint can suffer much evil but he will do none.

Homes in a New Country.

To the brethren desiring homes in a new country, we would say that we are about forming a colony of Seventh-day Adventists to emigrate West. There is now a good opening for settlements in Northern Kansas, along the line of the Pacific Railroad. Good farming land can be obtained cheap on long credit, if desired. The soil and climate are adapted to all the grains, grasses, and fruits, which are natural to our Northern and Middle States.

There is a good market for every thing that can be raised. We want brethren to join us who are in good standing in their several churches. We expect to leave Battle Creek about the first of May, and travel by railroad. Brethren can join us at different stations on the route, or they can have arrangements made for them, and join us in Kansas as soon as convenient.

For particulars, address, E. S. HAMLIN, Health Institute, Battle Creek, Mich.

Picture of Christ’s Agony in Gethsemane

By James White

To those who have ordered the picture representing Christ’s agony in Gethsemane, we would say that we have not been able as yet to obtain them in sufficient quantity to fill the orders. When we do receive them, orders on hand will be filled, and other orders will be solicited. J. W.

Testimony No. 17.

By J. H. W.

I HAVE just finished reading this very important publication, and cannot express my feelings of thankfulness to God for this means of “perfecting the saints.” We live in “perilous times;” and oh! how much we need the guiding hand of our heavenly Father to conduct us safely through them all. As I read these kind reproofs and instructions, I felt like exclaiming with the Psalmist: “Happy is the people whose God is the Lord.” But our God is holy, and the “pure in heart” alone shall see him. I pity those who can read these stirring appeals and exhortations to purity of action and of thought, and deny the Spirit of God in the gift. May the Lord bestow the spirit of discernment, of humility and obedience.

I do not suppose that, on so hasty a reading, I was able to discover every admonition that would apply to my own case; and yet I confess to be standing deeply reproved by the reading. I purpose to examine it more closely, and carefully note every sentence that I think the Spirit of God might send directly to me. I think that person is near to God indeed who cannot make out a somewhat lengthy “personal testimony” from this number.

It is fearful to think what would be our condition without these heaven-sent instructions! How alarmingly prevalent is self deception. And while we pray the Lord to fulfill his promise, and send his Spirit to guide us into all truth (Jno. xvi, 13), may we not despise its teachings, but ever be thankful that it is our privilege to have our errors corrected, and we be fitted through divine grace for a place in the “Holy City.”

J. H. W. Maine, Mar. 1, 1869.

Health Institute.

By James White

THE helpers at this Institution should be of the first class of laboring men and women. They should be intelligent, active, healthy, strong, willing, affable, kind-hearted, and self-sacrificing, Christians. This must be a work of benevolence from beginning to the end. Those of the above-named stamp, who for humanity’s sake, and Christ’s sake, wish to improve time and strength actively for moderate pay, may apply. Those who are destitute of these indispensable qualifications can hardly pay their board. Such need not apply.

The frequent application to me, by incompetent persons, for a place in the Institute to work for wages, or part work for their board, leads me to make this pointed statement of facts in the case.

JAMES WHITE.

Let it be Circulated.

By James White

“TESTIMONY relative to Marriage Duties and extremes in Health Reform.” This is the title of a pamphlet just issued, which is not only worth reading, but important, especially to those who are afflicted with extreme views upon the subject of Health Reform. The pamphlet will be sent by mail, post paid, twelve copies for $1.00, or ten cents single copy.

J. W.

Be Short.

By James White

We all like to read reports from the brethren, and we wish there were twice as many given. But they must be short. The editor has excellent matter on hand in abundance, crowded out of the REVIEW by lengthy reports. Let the reports come in. But let them express only the important facts in the case, in as few words as will clearly express them. J. W.

P. O. Address of A. R. Morse

THE P. O. address of A. R. Morse, is Battle Creek, Mich.

Note from New Ipswich, N. H.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

ANOTHER week has passed in my meetings here. I have now given fifteen lectures. The interest is as good as before, or even better. My congregation has been from sixty to one hundred and thirty, generally about seventy-five. Books go off freely. I have spoken three times on the Sabbath. Some have dropped off, but others have taken their places. I think there is a prospect of some good here. No special opposition as yet. I have had good freedom in preaching the word. I believe that the Lord has helped. Pray for us. D. M. CANRIGHT.

March 8th.

Sin Shall Have an End.

By John Nevins Andrews

SIN is an accursed thing, and never had a right to exist. There is not one particle of good to it. It is evil and only evil. It is the source of all sorrow and misery. It is a deceiver, an intruder, a usurper. It obtained a foothold in God's fair universe by fraud. It has acquired no rightful title by possession. It has marred and blasted every thing that it has touched. God has suffered it to exist long enough to let it show its exceeding sinfulness. He does not purpose that the addition which Satan has made to his perfect work shall eternally exist, to mar, and blast, and stain, and curse it. Sin has the right to be punished. God will give it its due. He has prepared fire for the Devil and his angels, and all wicked men shall share it with them. That fire shall devour all sinners, and with them death and sin. J. N. A.

Signs and Wonders in the Heavens.

It is manifest that all nature in these days is convulsed with signs, portents, and wonders. Grand meteoric showers, tempests, tornadoes, hurricanes, cyclones, belching volcanoes, awful sub-mundane fires, tremendous earthquakes, engulfing tidal waves, horrid monsters in preternatural shapes, great serpents, immense swarms of grasshoppers and other insects, and various other extraordinary physical phenomena indicate and portend remarkable events in every department of human history. If the ancient Greeks and Romans had seen these things going on in this way, they would have consulted the Augurs—they would have offered sacrifices to the gods. What do these things portend?—Golden Censer.

Can any one read Matt. xxiv, Mark xiii, and Luke xxi, and yet not know what these things mean? Ed

Notice.

By W. A. Towle

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A SMALL FARM OF FROM 40 TO 80 ACRES, TO WORK THE COMING SEASON. IF ANY BROTHER HAS SUCH A PLACE, OR KNOWS OF ANY ONE WHO HAS, THEY WILL PLEASE ADDRESS ME AT BATTLE CREEK, MICH.

W. A. TOWLE.

Appointment Withdrawn.

By Uriah Smith; Wm. C. Gage

On account of important meeting at Battle Creek, next Sabbath, our appointment for Parkville is withdrawn. URIAH SMITH, WM. C. GAGE.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD.

On and after Dec. 1, 1868, Passenger Trains will run on this road as follows:

GOING WEST.

LEAVE	MAIL	DAY EXP.	EVE. EXP.	NIGHT EX.
Detroit,......	7:20 A.M.	11:10 A.M.	5:25 P.M.	10:20 P.M.
Battle Creek,	1:45 P.M.	3:53 P.M.	11:03 P.M.	3:13 A.M.
Chicago, Arrive,	9:05 P.M.	10:02 P.M.	6:30 A.M.	10:03 A.M.

GOING EAST.


Chicago,...	5:00 A.M.	8:00 A.M.	4:30 P.M.	9:00 P.M.
Battle Creek,	12:03 P.M.	1:45 P.M.	10:03 P.M.	3:13 A.M.
Detroit, Arrive,	5:55 P.M.	6:30 P.M.	3:45 A.M.	8:30 A.M.

These trains all run by Chicago time, which is fifteen minutes slower than Detroit time.

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Bro. and Sr. White will spend Sabbath, March 20, with the church at Battle Creek. A general attendance from the region round about is desired.

ELDERS OF THE CHURCH.

The next Quarterly Meeting of the church at Avon, Rock Co., Wis., will be held April 3 and 4, 1869. We should be glad to have brethren and sisters from other churches meet with us. Cannot Bro. T. M. Steward meet with us? E. O. Nelson.

Monthly Meeting at Adams Center, N. Y.

By John Nevins Andrews

It was my privilege to enjoy the Monthly Meeting with the brethren in this place the first Sabbath and first-day in February. It was to me a solemn season. I trust it was an occasion of profit to those who were present. Nearly all present renewed their vows of consecration to God. I hope the revelations of the Judgment will show that some, at least, faithfully fulfill these vows. The day of God hastes greatly. May those who understand this great truth, keep it ever before their minds, and act as though it was to them a living reality. J. N. ANDREWS.

Business Department.

Not Slothful in Business. Rom. xii, 11.

RECEIPTS.

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Cash Received on Account.

R F Andrews $24.00, S Pierce 5.00, W Hill 1.50.

General Conference Missionary Fund.

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Receipts for Benevolent Fund.

P Scarborough Jr $5.00.