Bro. White: I would like to say through the Review that myself and companion are striving to keep all God’s commandments and the faith of Jesus. We commenced about the beginning of the year, and have found the Lord precious to our souls. We hail the messenger with gladness that brings sweet comfort and peace to the lonely traveler. We love to read the cheering testimonies of the brethren, and then to learn of the dealings of God with his people in healing the sick, and also through the testimonies to the church. Oh let us be humble while we receive the showers of God’s Spirit. They will serve to prepare us for the coming conflict, and for his kingdom. Yes, to reign with Jesus, to see him whom our souls love, and to be freed from a world of sin.
“I long to be there, and the thought that ‘tis near,
Makes me almost impatient for Christ to appear,
And fit up that kingdom of glory so rare,
The earth robed in beauty, I long to be there.”
W. M. Graves.
Galenas, Ill.
H. W. LAWRENCE
By H. W. Lawrence
From Bro. Lawrence.
Bro. White: The Lord has in mercy again visited his people in this vicinity, with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Several from four towns convened at the chapel for worship on the Sabbath appointed for fasting and prayer. The prayer recorded in Dan. ix., was considered as appropriately expressing our condition.
Some whose names are not enrolled with ours seemed benefited, and through their testimony caused some rejoicing, although the meeting was for the most part one of heart rending as evidenced by many tears.
It is believed that the church will soon arise and triumph.
H. W. LAWRENCE
West Bangor, N. Y.
THOS. DEMMON
By Thos. Demmon
From Bro. Demmon.
Bro. WHITE: Like Pharaoh's chief butler I remember my faults to day. Bro. Miller's letter in Review brought one to mind. Although a day laborer at the age of fifty, yet I can do a little. As Bro. M. says, "It is the little bricks that help make up the pile." I remember the call that was made, and although late, I will respond by sending my mite, hoping that others will not be ashamed to also send in their tithes, that the Review be not crippled for want of means to publish these glorious truths which we as a people profess to believe.
Dear brethren and sisters, "faith without works is dead, being alone." And when we do the will of God from the heart, we are laying up treasures in Heaven, where moth and rust doth not corrupt. The Review is doing a good work, making many glad hearts. Often one number has repaid me the price of the paper; let us sustain it.
THOS. DEMMON
Port Andrews, Wis.
Extracts from Letters.
Sister Gorton writes from Farmington, Minn.: A little more than one year ago, through the instrumentality of our beloved Bro. John Bostwick, whose loss we are called to mourn, I was led to see and believe the truth of the third angel's message. I was reared by Christian parents, and in my youth sought to love and obey the Saviour. For nine years I have earnestly searched the Scriptures, that I might be able to know and do God's will in all things. But thanks be to his name, I can truthfully say that within the past year I have received more knowledge from God's revealed word, than in all these past years. We are now left without a messenger, but my daily prayer is, that each of our little band of Sabbath-keepers in this place, may be messengers for Jesus in this last great call of mercy. We, of Greenwood Prairie, were organized by Eld. Sanborn last summer. I believe all have remained faithful with the exception of one. Our neighbors, and some of those who have opposed us, are now anxiously inquiring the way. There is here a large field for labor. We do therefore earnestly beg that you will remember us at the throne of grace, that we may be enabled to point transgressors to the way.
Sister Steele writes from Boscobel, Wis.: I am a feeble, lone widow, with limited means, but feel to praise the Lord for what I have, and also for the many blessings bestowed upon me. He has led me through many trials and great afflictions, has often visited me with death, having buried two husbands, and having two sons in soldiers' graves. All the family I have left, is one son. I have been trying for more than twenty years to serve the Lord, but have often wandered from the path of duty, and feel myself altogether unworthy. I beg the prayers of God's people.
Learn of Christ who was sensible of injuries, yet patient under them.
SPEAK not well of yourself, nor ill of others.
Obituary Notices.
DIED, in Alma, Mich., March 29, 1866, sister Phebe Clark, aged 52 years, and 17 days. She embraced the truth under the labors of Brn. Canright and Van Horn while they were in Alma with the tent, and united with the church when first organized here. It was cheering to the Christian to witness with what fortitude, meekness, and patience, she was enabled to bear her severe and protracted illness, ever ready to praise God that she had been permitted to hear the sound of the third angel’s message. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.”
JAMES GARGETT.
DIED, in Monterey, Mich., April 17, 1866, of consumption of the bowels, Willie, son of John and Isabella Francisco, aged two years.
JOSEPH BATES.
Difference Between Christians and Worldlings.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
MANIFESTLY Christians ought to be far superior to worldlings in every virtue. They ought to be more refined and elevated in their tastes and feelings, more gentle and obliging in their conduct and words, and more neat and clean in their dress and habits. A short time ago I witnessed a couple of incidents which strikingly illustrated the difference between the two classes.
A town-meeting was held in a school-house where I was lecturing. The next day I went and took a view of the house. What a sight! Dirt, sticks, whittlings, papers, tobacco-juice and quids were strewn in great profusion all over the floor and seats. This was the result of one day's meeting.
Again, I attended a Conference meeting of Christian men, in Battle Creek, Mich., which lasted three days. At the close of the meeting not a stick, whittling, tobacco-quid, nor sign of it, nor hardly a bit of paper was to be seen on the floor. A few minutes' work with the broom, and the house was in as good order as before. These men had learned to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the flesh. True religion always makes men better in every station in life.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Appointments.
ThE third Annual Session of the Wisconsin and Illinois State Conference of S. D. Adventists, will be held at Johnstown Center, Rock Co., Wis., commencing Friday, June 22, 1866. Let all the churches report themselves by letter, and send their delegates duly authorized. The delegates should be at Janesville on Thursday, and others on Friday, when they will find teams ready to convey them to the place of meeting. All should come prepared to take care of themselves as far as possible.
In behalf of Wis. and Ill. State Conference Committee.
T. M. STEWARD, Sec.
ThE next annual session of the Iowa State Conference of S. D. Adventists, will be held at Pilot Grove, Iowa, Friday, June 8th, 1866, commencing at 9 o'clock A. M.
Let there be a faithful representation by delegates, or letter, from all the churches.
Let delegates come prepared to give a written report of the standing of their respective churches, amount of s. B. funds, their gains and losses during the past year, and their pledges for the coming year.
Brethren, let there be a general rally from all parts of the State. Let us come prepared as much as possible to take care of ourselves. We trust the Lord's blessing will rest upon us.
IOWA STATE CONF. COM.
PrOVIDENCE permitting, we will meet with the churches in the northern and eastern parts of Mich. as follows:
Oakland, Oak Co., | June | 9, 10.
Memphis, | " | 16, 17.
Lapeer, | " | 23, 24.
Tuscola village, evening, | " | 27.
Vassar, | " | 30, & July 1.
Watrousville, | July | 7, 8.
Centerville, | " | 9, 10.
East Thetford, | " | 11, 12.
Tyrone, | " | 14, 15.
Milford, | " | 17, 18.
Meetings on the Sabbath commence at 10 A. M. Appointments for the other churches in the eastern district will be published in due time.
JOSEPH BATES.
OuR first Monthly Meeting of the churches of Charlotte, Windsor, and Oneida, will be held at the Oneida Center school-house, the last Sabbath in June. Come to this meeting, dear brethren and sisters with your hearts filled with the Spirit and love of God, that we may have a good meeting.
Cannot some of the preaching brethren meet with us?
F. F. LAMAREAUX.
PrOVIDENCE permitting, I will commence a series of meetings in Memphis, Mich., Sabbath, June 23d, at 10½ o'clock, to continue as long as the interest may demand.
M. E. CORNELL.
Prospectus of the Health Reformer.
By Editor
THE first number of a monthly periodical, with the above title, 16 pp., magazine form, with cover, will be issued at The Western Health Reform Institute, Battle Creek, Mich., August 1, 1866.
The nature of this Journal is sufficiently indicated by its name. It is designed to aid in the great work of reforming, as far as possible, the false habits of life so prevalent at the present day.
It will aim to teach faithfully and energetically those Rules of Health, by obedience to which, people may secure the largest immunity from sickness and premature death.
It will advocate the cure of diseases by the use of Nature's own remedies, Air, Light, Heat, Exercise, Food, Sleep, Recreation, &c.
It will conscientiously hold up the light on the best methods, so far as ascertained, of managing healthfully our physical frames, that we may be enabled to heed the apostolic injunction, to glorify God in our bodies as well as our spirits, both of which are equally his, and should be regulated according to his will.
It will not be denominational in its character, but will be adapted to the wants of all classes of people everywhere, who are interested in the great question of maintaining health by obedience to Nature's laws; and where such interest does not exist, it will endeavor to create it. We wish, therefore, to give it a wide and indiscriminate circulation.
It will be free from everything light, vain, and trashy, and from all matter which does not have some bearing, either immediate or remote, on the great question in hand.
And to make it more especially practical, and adapt it to the immediate wants of the people, a certain amount of space will be devoted in each number, to the answering of questions from correspondents.
In short, we aim to publish a first class Health Journal, interesting in its variety, valuable in its instructions, and second to none in either literary or mechanical execution. The year's numbers when bound, will furnish a volume of nearly 200 pages convenient in size, and filled with the choicest reading matter. We solicit subscriptions from all the friends of the Health movement, and ask them to lend their aid in extending the circulation of this Journal.
Price $1.00 in advance per volume of twelve numbers. Address Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich.
Come to Jesus.
By Almon Bisbee
WHAT a blessed thought that the door of mercy is still open for us! That Jesus stands beckoning for us to enter. And will we spurn his offer? Oh, no. Let us hasten at his call, before it is too late, before the door of mercy is forever closed against us. Come sinner, come, come with all your guilt, and open your heart to Jesus. He stands with outstretched arms to receive you and plead your case before the Father. Let us all wake up from our lukewarm state and put on the whole armor of God, and battle for the cause. Every one can do something. The joys of Heaven are worth striving for.
My daily prayer is that the messengers may be raised to health and strength and go throughout the land proclaiming the last message of mercy to a dying world. Time is short here on this sinful earth. The signs are thickening. We shall soon see our blessed Saviour coming in the clouds of heaven, and my prayer is that we may all be ready to meet him, and say, "Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him, and he will save us."
ALMON BISBEE.
East Cleveland, Ohio.
Correction.
By P. D. Lawrence
Bro. WHITE: Please give credit to the piece of poetry, "Our Coming King," to Sister Sarah N. Chadwick, Boston, Mass. I ought to have said "selected," but did not think when I sent the article to be published. Yours in love of the truth.
P. D. LAWRENCE.
Falmouth, Mass.
Note from Bro. Steward.
By T. M. Steward
BRO. WHITE: I hope you are still enjoying the blessing of our kind heavenly Father. I cannot describe my feelings when I saw you so poor and worn down. How much I do regret that I ever by my course, added to your burthens and sorrows. I thank you for your faithfulness to me, and I will try as much as in me lies to stay up your hands. We hope to see you this way some time. May the Lord bless you and Sr. W. with health and strength to labor on in the vineyard. You have our prayers and warmest sympathies.
Your unworthy brother in Christ.
T. M. STEWARD.
Knowing the Way, Yet Not Walking It
PREACHERS and teachers of all degrees may know the way to Heaven, yet never walk in it, just as a man may know every detail of the railway time-table and yet never take a journey. Men who spend their lives in preparing other people for Heaven, but never advance themselves toward it, may be likened to the inspectors, porters, and other railway servants, who are occupied in setting out travelers, but who themselves never see the ocean or the landscape."
Business Department.
RECEIPTS.
For Review and Herald.
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M Stephens $1.50, 30-1, W T Davis $2.50, 29-1, W D Williams $1.28, 28-14.
O M Robinson 29-1, 50cts.
Subscriptions at the Rate of $3.00 per year.
R C Straw $3.00 30-1, E Starbuck $3.00, 29-15, R G Lockwood $1.50, 29-1, Mrs J Smith $3.00, 29-1, A W Maynard $3.00, 30-1.
Books Sent By Mail.
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Books sent by Express.
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Michigan Conference Fund,
John Langdon and wife, s. b. $10.40.
Donations to Publishing Association.
A L Guilford $20.00. E Livingston $1.00. A W Maynard $7.00.
To Raise the Sum of $700, for Bro. M. E. Cornell,
Previous donations, $60.00, J Boyd $5.00, F Jeffery $10.00, L M Gates $5.00, H Hilliard $10.00, A W Maynard $5.00.
To Raise the sum of $500 for Bro. R. F. Cottrell.
Previous donations $55.00, A W Maynard $5.00.
A Misstatement About Seventh-day Adventists
By Editor
The prophet speaks of certain ones who grope for the wall like the blind, and stumble at noon as in the night. His words, wherever they may apply, are at least very accurately illustrated by the bungling misstatements which Advent papers almost invariably fall into, whenever they have anything to say about Seventh-day Adventists. For instance the last "Voice of the West" notices the renunciation of the visions by B. F. Snook and W. H. Brinkerhoff, and says that they were "late elders of the Seventh-day Advent church, Battle Creek, Mich." This is a very entertaining piece of information for the church here. Will the Voice of the West please tell us when?