p. 144 | Review and Herald, Vol. 23, No. 18. (3/29/1864)

Earlier text: Discussion in Orwell, Ohio

C. H. HOLCOMB

By C. H. Holcomb

From Bro. Holcomb.

BRO. WHITE: We enjoyed a refreshing meeting at Brookfield the second Sabbath and first-day of March. Bro. Taylor was with us, and the blessing of the Lord rested upon us. His remarks Sabbath morning were founded upon 1 Thess. v, 4. He explained the meaning of that day, that we were not in darkness, that we were willing to come out for the truth, and take a decided stand against the powers of darkness; that we were living in the last days, and he showed us the importance of being prepared for that great day, that day for which all other days were made.

In the after part of the day he showed to us the importance of being in earnest and whole-hearted about this work. "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot; I would thou wert cold or hot." Oh, brethren and sisters, let us watch and be sober.

In the evening we attended to the ordinances of the Lord's house, and had a solemn time. How it does bring the heart in subjection to the will of God! how the blessed Saviour knew what would humble us most! There were one or two that Satan tried to prevent from doing their duty; but he was disappointed. He will always be if we do our duty. He cannot have any power over us if we live close to our God. Thus living we shall have help to beat back the powers of darkness. All glory to such a Saviour! Thoughts of that crucified but now risen Saviour were in our hearts as we partook of the emblems. We remembered the upper chamber where he ate the last supper with his followers before he suffered, and we thought that suffering was for our sins, that he bled and died that we might live.

First-day we listened to a profitable discourse, and then separated for our different homes, carrying with us much of the truth, resolving that we would be better Christians; that we would live nearer to God. Time is short, and what we do must be done quickly. We must prepare for the great trouble that is soon to come upon the earth. Oh, may the Lord keep us, and prepare us to meet him in peace.

C. H. HOLCOMB

Augusta Center, N. Y.

C. G. SATTERLEE

By C. G. Satterlee

From Bro. Satterlee.

BRO. WHITE: We have just closed our quarterly meeting of March 5 and 6, and I am not able to fully describe the refreshing season we have enjoyed. We listened to a discourse by Bro. Blanchard Sabbath A. M., from Heb. x, 37. Social meeting at 4 P. M. Met again in the evening and were greatly strengthened and encouraged by a practical discourse from Matt. xxvi, 41, after which we attended to the ordinances of the Lord's house. We knew that Jesus was in our midst, and we seemed to hear his sweet voice saying, "If I then your Lord and Master have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet." Deep solemnity rested upon us while we partook of the emblems of our Saviour's love; after which we sang a hymn and went out.

Met Sunday morning at 9 o'clock to transact business, and among the various items that came up before the meeting, one was that the church recommend each member to appear, or report themselves by letter, at each quarterly meeting.

Heard preaching again at 11 o'clock from Heb. viii, 7, Bro. Blanchard showing conclusively that the law of God being a complete covenant, could be no part of the old covenant, which was faulty and done away, but is still binding on all mankind. Again in the evening he spoke upon the same subject, showing the blessings of the new covenant.

Thus closed our quarterly meeting, all feeling encouraged to press together, and do all in their power to advance the precious truth. Oh may the church come up where God can work for them, so that his glorious truth may shine forth in all its beauty, his great name be glorified, and his people be prepared to meet their glorious King, whose coming is near at hand. Brethren, let us arise.

C. G. SATTERLEE

Princeville, Ills.

J. M. LINDSAY

By J. M. Lindsay

From Bro. Lindsay.

Bro. White: I want to say that we feel much encouraged to press on to the kingdom since the late labors of our dear Bro. Andrews. Our family enjoyed his tarry with us much. Many of the brethren and sisters were greatly blessed under his heart-searching and impressive admonitions. We all felt to heed the testimony and start anew. I hope the brethren in this State will esteem the labors of so faithful a servant of the Lord when they come to supply his wants.

J. M. LINDSAY

Olcott, N. Y.

Letters.

By Editor

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Then they, says the prophet, that feared the Lord spake often one to another. We believe emphatically that we are living in that time. Therefore seek first a living experience and then record it, carefully and prayerfully, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith. Let this department be well filled with lively testimonies of the goodness of God, and the value of his truth.

From Bro. Lanphear.

BRO. WHITE: For the encouragement of the brethren and sisters, I would say that the cause is advancing in this region. The church is rising, and getting into working order; so that her light begins to shine. The burning influence of the Holy Spirit is manifest to that degree, that souls are added to the church (if not daily, at least, monthly,) such as we humbly trust, will be saved when the Lord shall come. In view of what the Lord has done and is still doing for us, I feel to thank God and take courage.

I have just returned from our monthly conference in Nile settlement. We had an uncommonly good meeting. The house was well filled, the largest gathering perhaps that we have ever had, and the Spirit seemed to pervade the whole house while the faithful messengers boldly proclaimed the truths of the everlasting gospel of the kingdom of our blessed Lord. And especially were our hearts made glad in our prayer and conference meeting, evening after Sabbath, when the Lord verified his promise unto us, that he would be in our midst. Oh, how good it is to meet at the house of prayer, when brothers and sisters in love and heavenly union offer up to God praise and thanks, and feel and know, that the Lord hears and blesses. And then the testimonies and exhortations. Oh, how cheering! Bless the Lord O my soul, for just such meetings as we have had. And my prayer shall be, Lord give us more just such meetings, not only here, but all through the remnant church. There were four additions to our church during this meeting, and three more offered themselves, and will be added after they have followed their Redeemer in the liquid grave, which we expect will be one week from next Sabbath. May the Lord abundantly bless them and make them pillars in the house of God.

Brethren and sisters scattered abroad, pray for us here in Allegany, that we continue faithful, and in the love of God, and especially for the faithful messengers of the cause, that the truth may have free course, and be glorified in the salvation of the honest. And finally brethren let us all be more faithful, and live in love looking for that blessed hope, the glorious appearing of the great God and of our Saviour Jesus Christ to whom be praise evermore, Amen! A. LANPHEAR. Nile, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1864.

The Glory of Jesus

BLESSED Jesus! we can add nothing to thee; nothing to thy glory, but it is a joy of heart unto us that thou art what thou art, and that thou art so gloriously exalted at the right hand of God.

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. H. Hilliard writes from Grass River, N. Y.: We are still trying to sustain the cause of truth in Northern N. Y. Though we are but few, and feel lonely, (so many in the truth, of late having removed from this vicinity) yet we feel encouraged to press together, pray with and for each other, and thereby help each other on in the "narrow way that leads to life."

Our quarterly meetings, are quite well attended, and prove blessings indeed to the weary pilgrims, who are "striving to enter in at the strait gate." We are much encouraged by the cheering reports in the Review from the faithful messengers, and wish to do our duty in sustaining the cause at large.

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By Dudley Marvin Canright

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For instance, on Monday the teacher gives us six pages for a lesson; Tuesday he gives us the same lesson for a review, and also five or six pages for an advance lesson. Wednesday we review Tuesday's advance lesson, and take five or six pages more and so on. By thus taking a little more, and reviewing each day what we have learned the previous day, we impress it so thoroughly upon our minds that we cannot easily forget it.

Just so with the prophecies which God has given for our instruction in these last days. In Dan. ii, God has given us under the symbol of a man, a lesson which includes a general description of the four universal kingdoms. Babylon, Media and Persia, Grecia and Rome. In Dan. vii, he gives us a review of this lesson, the lion with two wings representing Babylon, the bear, Medo-Persia, the leopard, Grecia, and the terrible beast Rome. He then proceeds to give us an advance lesson under the symbol of this same terrible beast with a change in its horns representing the rise and work of the papacy, and also tells us the exact time of its continuance, viz., from 538 to 1798.

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Here, as in all the works of God we observe the most perfect order in every particular. Here is a difficulty for those who would have the two-horned beast do his work previous to the overthrow of papacy in 1798, or the termination of the 2300 days in 1844. If he did perform his work prior to these events, he ought to have been mentioned before either the little horn or the 2300 days, or it must form an exception to the order observed with the others. Those who say the 2300 days have not yet ended are saying, "My Lord delayeth his coming" for it is evident from the invariable order observed in those four chains of prophecy, that the two-horned beast does his work after the ending of the 2300 days.

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Coldwater, Mich.

Appointments.

By T. M. Steward

There will be a quarterly meeting held with the church at Rockton, Ills., April 23 and 24. Will Bro. Ingraham or Sanborn attend? Come, brethren, come.

T. M. STEWARD.

JOSEPH BATES

By Joseph Bates

Providence permitting, I will meet with the church in Otsego, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, March 26 and 27. Also with the church in Watson, Mich., April 2 and 3.

JOSEPH BATES

Meetings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

By John Norton Loughborough

PROVIDENCE permitting, I will hold meetings with the church at Haverhill, Mass., Sab. & first-day, April 2 & 3. Block Island, R. I., Sab. & first-day, “ 9 & 10. Peacedale, R. I., “ 16 & 17. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

J. M. ALDRICH

By J. M. Aldrich

Next quarterly meeting for Western N. Y., to be held at Somerset, the second Sabbath in April.

J. M. ALDRICH

JOHN BYINGTON

By John Byington

PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the church at Jackson, Mich., the first Sabbath in April.