Bro. White : As the Review makes its cheering visits to me from week to week my heart is made to rejoice in reading the testimonies of the dear brethren and sisters. I desire to tell what the Lord has done for me. Although I have been passing through the fiery furnace of affliction and sorrow, yet the form of the fourth has been with me to sustain and comfort, and I felt that I could count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I have been sick nigh unto death, and as dear friends stood weeping around my bed, I said, Don't weep but rather rejoice; for I am going where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. O how sweet the grave looked "where the dear flesh of Jesus lay and left a long perfume." Death had no terrors to me for the everlasting arms of my heavenly Father were around me and he hath said "I will never leave nor forsake those who put their trust in me." O this blessed union with him whom my soul loveth. Who can tell the hight and depth, the length and breadth, of this glorious gospel of Christ. Though I had the tongue of an angel I could not tell "the matchless depths of a Saviour's love."
"O for such love let rocks and hills,
Their lasting silence break,
And all harmonious human tongues,
The Saviour's praises speak."
The Lord has raised me up from that bed of sickness for which I thank and praise his holy name; for he doeth all things well. Though the Christian's pathway is often rough and thorny, yet I feel that it is a glorious pathway, and though I am often weary and foot-sore, yet I rejoice that I ever found the narrow path which leads to joys on high. My pathway grows brighter and brighter and I bless God that "light is sown for the righteous and gladness for the upright in heart." We need not walk in darkness for we are the children of the light.
I have not seen one of our faith since August but I can say that the Sabbath is my delight, and I hail with rapturous joy its glorious return. But many times rivers of water run down mine eyes because those who profess to love God keep not his commandments. My prayer from day to day is that the Lord will send the light of present truth to my dear friends.
I would say to the dear saints "Lift up your heads for your redemption draweth nigh." Glorious thought! Jesus is soon coming. Let us get on the whole armor of the Lord and above all take the shield of faith that we may be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. O how important in these perilous times that we walk by faith. "This is the victory that overcometh the world." O for a revival of that faith that was once delivered to the saints. Brother, sister, let us arise and come up to the help of the Lord. Let us bring in all our tithes and offerings to the Lord and he will pour us out a blessing that there will not be room to receive it. O how willing the Lord is to bless those who trust in him. How blessed our life when it is hid with Christ in God. Such joy, peace, and comfort the world can neither give nor take away. Though earthly comforts fade away, and when even the common gifts of life are denied us, how sweet to know that "earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." I bless God that we may have the witness from day to day that our names are written in the Lamb's book of life, that a crown of glory awaits the faithful. O let us ever have respect unto the recompence of reward which lies just before us, and endure hardness as good soldiers, joyfully taking up our cross and following our blessed Saviour through evil as well as good report. "Signs portend that Jesus' coming is near at hand."
"A few more rolling years at most,
Will land us on fair Canaan's coast,
Then we shall sing the song of grace,
And see our Saviour's lovely face."
Your sister in Christ.
L. E. Millne.
Shabbona, Ill.
Extracts from Letters.
Bro. W. Morse writes from Deerfield, Minn: Many horrible accounts of the massacre of whole families by the Indians, in this vicinity might be given and some in the most brutal and horrible manner that wicked men or devils could invent among savages. I would add that the extent of the massacre is not yet known. Only about four weeks since several dead bodies were found only 15 miles from New Ulm. One man was shot in his own house (Elijah Whiton) whose wife was a sister of sister Landon, from Connecticut formerly. It seems that the house had not been found or visited since the day of his death which was about the 25th of August, according to the testimony of a man who saw him shot but escaped.
It is true we have some six thousand armed men now upon our frontiers but the Indian forces are immense, especially the Sioux tribe with whom we are at war, to say nothing of the Chippewas or Winnebagoes, the smallest of which number near two thousand. And since hanging thirty-nine of the leading ones, they feel quite revengeful and throw out hard threats. Were it not that we feel that we are in the path of duty and that our trust is in God, we could not long remain here. We especially ask to be remembered in this far-off land.
Sister Hemenway writes from Mechanicsville, Vt. : I write hoping that what I say may fall under the eye of some messenger, who may feel it his duty to come this way to proclaim the words of life. There are many in this vicinity who call themselves Second Adventists, but who have never received the light of the third angel's message, or heard it proclaimed. It seems to me that the way might soon be prepared to raise up a church here which would honor the Lord. I love the cause of systematic benevolence, and trust the time is not far distant when I can systematically cast my mite into the treasury of the Lord. I still love the Review. The encouraging testimonies from those who style themselves lonely ones, cheer my heart. I have for some time felt that I needed a closer walk with God,—that nearness to my God that makes the hours glide sweetly away while leaning on his word. I do not feel so anxious to be delivered from afflictions, as to be sanctified through them. I know that I need the discipline of the Almighty, and O, for an understanding heart to discern his dealings with me,—a heart that will meekly submit to all his divine teachings, and that will ever say, Not my will, but thine, O God, be done.
I want to be delivered from every idol, every besetting sin, and be clothed with the whole armor of Christ's righteousness, stand complete in all his will, and run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of God. Seeing then that we have a great High Priest that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession, for we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. And let us patiently endure as seeing Him who is invisible, till we lay down the cross, and take up the crown.
Sister A. M. Preston writes from Fitz Henry, Ills. : I know not how to express myself. My soul is full of glory, and my eyes are filled with tears, to think of God's goodness to a poor, worthless creature like me. O, how glad I am that Jesus planted my feet on the rock. The Review and Instructor are all the preaching I have had for over eight years. How it feeds my soul to read that the Lord is uniting the hearts of his children together.
Dear brethren and sisters, I am with you in all the present truth. Although alone here, I am bound for the kingdom. I rejoice to think of that happy meeting when we shall partake of the tree of life. How happy should I be to meet with the saints on earth. Those that have this privilege should prize it. But the Lord makes it up to me. He has said that his grace should be sufficient for us.
L E T T E R S.
"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."
From Bro. Saunders.
Bro. White: Thinking that the brethren who labored with us in the tent-meeting in this place last summer would like to hear the results of their labors, and knowing no easier way of access to them than through your paper, I take this opportunity to say that the labors of those brethren are highly esteemed by a goodly number in this place. We hold prayer and conference meeting on the Sabbath, and on fourth-day evening. The number attending the meetings is greater than we anticipated. There is a good state of feeling among us, and an apparent willingness to live out the teachings we have heard. Already we begin to hear desires expressed for a more full and thorough organization. We feel that there is a growth in grace and a further knowledge of the truth for us, and desire that the Lord would send his messengers this way once more to instruct us more thoroughly in the present truth.
It would gladden our hearts to meet with any of our brethren of like faith. Although we feel weak, we believe that the Lord is doing a good work among us by the convincing power of truth, for we have had to-day another instance of public acknowledgment and expressed determination to obey the fourth command.
Give us your prayers that we may be getting ready for the troubles that are coming upon the earth, also for the coming of the Lord.
Joel Saunders.
Adam's Center, N. Y.
Revival of the Lord’s Work
By David Chase
From Bro. Chase.
Bro. White: I hasten to inform you that the Lord is reviving his work among us. I think we are having some of the drops that betoken the latter rain. It appears to me that some are having the offer of salvation for the last time. Our meetings have increased of late, in numbers and in solemnity. We have been constrained to speak the truth in love, and plainness, and power, very similar to that we had when proclaiming, "Behold the Bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet him!"
Two out of four that have been bound down by the enemy in unbelief and despair have come out quite free and clear. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
A number of our brethren and sisters have got well waked up, and begin to take hold together. Several new cases are deciding to take hold of the truth. We have a strong desire that some of the more efficient reapers may be sent this way soon. In the mean time we will try to do what we can among ourselves, for the Lord helps wonderfully. Blessed be his holy name! I wish to exhort my brethren and sisters, wherever there may be any. Let us examine ourselves, that we may know for ourselves, whether we are in the faith. Have we fully overcome the world and the love thereof? Does our conduct tell all around that we have? Do the watching angels bear their testimony before the court of high heaven, that we are ready whenever the Lord calls for us to work for him, to do all that we can? Are our time, and talents, and property, or friends, or health, or even life, ready if called for? Are we ready to endure and sacrifice what others have been called to? Can we deny our appetite, and take whatever may be given, with joy, even to the spoiling of our goods? Are we ready to give all to buy the gold tried in the fire, the white raiment, and the eyesalve? Do the riches that are advertised for sale by the faithful and true Witness appear dearer, more precious, and of far more worth than all I have named or that can be named?
O may the Lord help us to examine ourselves with great care, and then prove our own selves thoroughly, that we may know for ourselves that we have the faith once delivered to the saints.
David Chase.
North Fairhaven, Mass.
OBITUARY.
By C. G. Satterlee
DIED at Lawn Ridge, Peoria Co., Ills., Oct. 23, 1862, of typhoid fever, Bro. Rayal H. Brown, in the 50th year of his age.
He leaves a companion and four children, and a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss, but they sorrow not as those which have no hope.
C. G. SATTERLEE.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT.
Business Notes.
The P. O. Address of Eld. W. S. Ingraham is Monroe, Green Co., Wis.
RECEIPTS.
For Review and Herald.
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T. Farmer 1,00,xxi,7. J. T. Mitchell 2,00,xxiv,14. S. W. Austin 0,16,xxii,1. E. H. Root 0,60,xxiv,5. M. B. Ferree 0,31,xxiii,9. S. McIntosh 1,00,xxii,7. G. Green 2,00,xxi,1. Asa Green 0,75,xx,7. Hannah Briggs 50—. L. C. Young 2,00,xx,1. D. Goodenough 2,00,xx,1. M. M. Hall 1,00,xxii,7. C. P. Buckland 2,00,xxiii,7. I. N. Kramer 1,24,xxi,8. J. M. Ferguson 1,50,xxii,17. W. Caviness 2,00,xxv,1. I. J. Andrews 1,50,xx,14. Mrs. C. Cottrell 1,50,xxiii,1. T. K. Henry 2,00,xxiii,5. F. Wheeler for S. Conant and C. S. Spaulding each 50c. to xxi,1. F. Wheeler 1,00,xxii,1. W. Barker 4,00,xxiv,13. P. A. Henry 1,00,xxi,18. J. A. Strong 1,00,xxii,1. D. Sidler 1,00,xxii,21. A. Hafer 1,00,xxii,7. A. H. Adams 2,00,xxiii,1. P. Hinebaugh 1,00,xxii,18. H. White 2,00,xxi,19. Geo. Busk 0,48,xix,20. D. Crowl 2,00,xix,20. D. Cole 1,00,xxi,1. Mrs. J. H. Aldrich 1,00,xxii,14. J. M. Ballou 3,00,xxii,1. Z. Brooks 0,76,xxii,20. J. Averill 1,50,xxii,4. Mrs. E. D. Scott 1,50,xxiii,1. T. Barnard 2,00,xx,11.
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PUBLICATIONS.
The law requires the pre-payment of postage on all transient publications, at the rates of one cent an ounce for Books and Pamphlets, and one-half cent an ounce for Tracts, in packages of eight ounces or more. Those who order Pamphlets and Tracts to be sent by mail, will please send enough to pre-pay postage. Orders, to secure attention, must be accompanied with the cash. Address ELDER JAMES WHITE, Battle Creek, Michigan.
History of the Sabbath, (in paper covers), . . 30 10
The Three Angels of Rev. xiv, 6 12, particularly the Third Angel's Message, and the Two-horned Beast, . 15 4
Sabbath Tracts, numbers one, two, three, and four, . 15 4
Hope of the Gospel, or Immortality the gift of God, Which? Mortal or Immortal? or an inquiry into the present constitution and future condition of man, 15 4
Modern Spiritualism; its Nature and Tendency, . 15 4
The Kingdom of God; a Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come, . . 15 4
Miraculous Powers, . . . 15 4
Pauline Theology, or the Christian Doctrine of Future Punishment as taught in the epistles of Paul, . 15 4
Review of Seymour. His Fifty Questions Answered, 10 3
Prophecy of Daniel: The Four Universal Kingdoms the Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred Days. . 10 3
The Saints' Inheritance. The Immortal Kingdom located on the New Earth. . 10 3
Signs of the Times, showing that the Second Coming of Christ is at the door, . 10 3
Law of God. The testimony of both Testaments, showing its origin and perpetuity. . 10 3
Vindication of the true Sabbath, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary to Hayti, . 10 3
Review of Springer on the Sabbath, Law of God, and first day of the week, . 10 3
Facts for the Times. Extracts from the writings of eminent authors, Ancient and Modern, . 10 3
Miscellany. Seven Tracts in one book on the Second Advent and the Sabbath, . 10 3
Christian Baptism, Its Nature, Subjects, and Design, 10 3
The Seven Trumpets. The Sounding of the seven Trumpets of Revelation viii and ix. . 10 2
The Fate of the Transgressor, or a short argument on the First and Second Deaths. . 5 2
Matthew xxiv. A Brief Exposition of the Chapter. . 5 2
Assistant. The Bible Student's Assistant, or a Compend of Scripture references, . 5 1
Truth Found. A short argument for the Sabbath, with an Appendix, "The Sabbath not a Type." . 5 1
The Two Laws and Two Covenants, . 5 1
An Appeal for the restoration of the Bible Sabbath in an address to the Baptists, . 5 1
Review of Crozier on the Institution, Design, and Abolition of the Seventh-day Sabbath, . 5 1
Review of Fillio. A reply to a series of discourses delivered by him in Battle Creek on the Sabbath question. 5 1
Brown's Experience. Consecration---Second Advent, Report of General Conference held in Battle Creek, June, 1859, Address on Systematic Benevolence, &c. . 5 1
Sabbath Poem. False Theories Exposed, . 5 1
Illustrated Review. A Double Number of the REVIEW AND HERALD Illustrated, . 5 1
Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment. Apostasy and perils of the last days, . 5 1
The same in German, . 5 1
" " Holland, . 5 1
French. A Pamphlet on the Sabbath, . 5 1
" " " Dan. ii, and vii, . 5 1
ONE CENT TRACTS. Who Changed the Sabbath?—Unity of the Church—Spiritual Gifts—Law of God, by Wesley—Appeal to reason on Immortality—Much in Little—Truth—Death and Burial—Preach the Word—Personality of God—The Seven Seals—The Two Laws.
TWO CENT TRACTS. Dobney on the Law—Infidelity and Spiritualism—Mark of the Beast—War and the Sealing—The Institution of the Sabbath.
English Bibles.
We have on hand a good assortment of English Bibles, which we sell at the prices given below. The size is indicated by the amount of postage.
The figures set to the following Bound Books include both the price of the Book and the postage.
The Hymn Book, containing 464 pages and 122 pieces of music. . 80 cts.
History of the Sabbath, in one volume, bound
Part I, Bible History Part II, Secular History, . 60 "
Spiritual Gifts Vol. I, or the Great Controversy between Christ and his angels, and Satan and his angels, . 50 "
Spiritual Gifts Vol. II. Experience, Views and Incidents in connection with the Third Message. . 50 "
Scripture Doctrine of Future Punishment. By H. H. Dobney, Baptist Minister of England, . 75 "
Home Here and Home in Heaven, with other Poems. This work embraces all those sweet and Scriptural poems written by Annie R. Smith, from the time she embraced the third message till she fell asleep in Jesus. Price 25 cents.
The Chart. A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John, 20 by 25 inches. Price 15 cents. On rollers, post-paid, 75 cts.
First Quarterly-Meeting in N. Y.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
BRO. WHITE : Our first quarterly-meeting for Western N. Y., held at Parma, Jan. 10, was a meeting of profit, as we trust. We never had a better meeting. The church generally feel the need of entire consecration. There is a good work commenced with the young who have been in a lukewarm state, if not entirely cold. We feel that what is done in the cause of the Lord must be done quickly. The time of trouble, which we have been expecting for years, is just upon us. We believe that when the church comes up to its duty, the Lord will pour out his Spirit and qualify his people for the last great and solemn work.
Another one of sister Gaskill's children, her oldest son, resident near Grand Rapids, Mich., came out decidedly on the truth, at this meeting. We hope all the family will be numbered with the remnant of God's people, so that when the father, who has for years been asleep in Jesus, comes forth in the first resurrection, he will see all his family forever safe in the kingdom of God.
The cause is onward! Blessed will they be who are in all the truth, and are sanctified through it. God is with his people in his own appointed way. He reaches down from heaven to guide us through these perils. Let all realize and duly appreciate what he is doing for us. Here is our only safety. O that all may yet be prepared for the refreshing so soon to come! It is an important crisis for those who profess to believe the truth. The stumbling blocks must be removed. If any cling to their idols, and will have their way, they will be left behind. The word to Israel is, "Go forward." R. F. COTTRELL.
Monthly Meeting at Kirkville, N. Y.
By Elias Goodwin
Bro. White: I am requested to give an account of our monthly meeting at Kirkville. Considering the going, there were more present than was anticipated. There were a few from the following places: Oswego, Roosevelt, Liverpool, Pompey, Verona, and Brookfield. Bro. Andrews was with us, and preached the solemn truths of the present time. I hope we that were present will not let them slip, but retain them in our hearts, and bring forth fruit unto eternal life. On the whole, it was a good meeting; but the most joyful part of it was in praying for the sick, our sister Kenney, who had been considered very dangerous. While prayer was being offered, she shouted aloud and praised the Lord for what he had done for her. The next morning she arose and took breakfast with the family. "O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and his wonderful works unto the children of men." We think the Lord is manifestly working for his people in central New York, for which we would give him praise. Our next monthly meeting is appointed at Roosevelt, Feb. 7th. It is expected that the sisters at the places of our monthly meetings will not make any extra preparation for entertaining those that come, as it is expected that those that attend will come provided to take care of themselves in the main.
Elias Goodwin.
Oswego, N. Y.
APPOINTMENTS.
Quarterly Meetings.
FOR the next quarter the order of meetings may be irregular, as shorter journeys may be practicable during the season when good traveling is uncertain.
Caledonia, Jan. 24 and 25.
Wright, January 31, and February 1.
Lowell, February 7 and 8.
JAMES WHITE.
PROVIDENCE permitting we will hold quarterly meetings as follows: Burlington, Mich. Sabbath and first-day Jan. 24th and 25th. Hillsdale, Jan. 31, and Feb. 1st.
We will also meet with the brethren and sisters at Marshall, Tuesday evening, Feb. 3.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
JOHN BYINGTON.
Prayerful Consideration Before Action
If you doubt of the propriety of an action, take time for prayer, consideration, and searching of God's word, before you attempt to perform it.
Note from Bro. Evans.
By D. T. Evans
BRO. WHITE: The Lord is moving the people in this vicinity to hear the truth, and the prospect seems to be quite encouraging for the spread of truth in Vermont, generally. I have been laboring this winter in company with Bro. Pierce in Washington, and Chelsea, Vermont. Several have embraced the truth among whom are an uncle and aunt of Bro. Wm. S. Ingraham. They are very desirous to learn his place of residence for they wish to write to him.