By John Norton Loughborough; M. G. Kellogg; J. Bowman
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS IN CALIFORNIA: As you passed a resolution in the State Meeting to contribute of your “means for a book fund in this State, to be used in the judicious distribution of pamphlets and tracts on present truth,” and as you requested the State Committee “to prepare an article for the REVIEW, suggesting the manner in which to raise and carry out the purposes of the fund,” in compliance with that request we have had the matter under consideration, and would make the following suggestions:
1. That we call this society The California Missionary and Tract Society; and that it consist of a parent society, whose officers may be the officers of the California State Meeting of S. D. Adventists; and further, that each band of Sabbath-keepers in the State organize an auxiliary society to carry on the work in their immediate vicinity, as well as to aid in the interest and work of the parent society.
2. We would suggest that the elder or leader in each band or church, be chosen as president of each auxiliary society, and that a secretary and treasurer be also chosen, and the three constitute, in each church, a committee to advise in regard to the judicious distribution of reading on present truth in such places, and to such persons, as said band may have access.
3. That each individual who is interested in the spread of these truths be considered a member of the society, and be requested to become a worker in these auxiliary societies by contributing of his or her means, so far as may be consistent, to raise book and tract funds, or by judiciously giving or loaning tracts and pamphlets to those who may be induced to read.
4. As to the mode of raising means, we would suggest that when each society is organized there be raised a fund by voluntary contributions of such sums as parties interested may be induced to give. And, further, that the Systematic Benevolence treasurer of each band, when collecting the quarterly sums on S. B., suggest also to each member the interests of the tract society, and receive what they, seeking the Lord’s counsel, may decide to impart of their substance for this object. Let the funds of the parent society be raised by individual contributions directly to its treasury, and also of such proportion of funds raised by auxiliary societies, as each society may see fit to devote to that object.
5. The parent society is expected to care especially for the distribution of tracts and books by preachers in connection with the work in new fields. It will also furnish tracts and books at cost to auxiliary societies. It will keep an accurate account of money received, and books sold to auxiliary societies, or those distributed, and report the same at each session of the State Meeting.
6. The members of each auxiliary society will be expected to make personal efforts to exemplify the truth by their godly lives and pure conversation, and then by giving tracts to such as may be induced to read, or loaning pamphlets and larger works to be taken up again, and loaned to others, or given to the individual, if they become sufficiently interested to study them and are not so situated as to buy. Members will also do what they can to extend the circulation of our periodicals. Each auxiliary society should expect a report quarterly from its members, in which items of interest in connection with visiting, and the circulation of books and tracts can be presented.
7. If we all come up to the work with a will, as God has prospered us, there may be, and should be, sufficient funds raised for the parent society that it may keep on hand a good stock of books and tracts for its own operations, and the use of the auxiliary societies.
If these suggestions, after prayerful reflection, meet your mind, the matter can be brought into form by organizing the parent society at our Sabbath-school convention, July 4. Think it over, pray over it, come up to the convention prepared to act on this matter in two respects: first, to organize a society; secondly, to contribute of your means that the society may go to work. It need take but a few moments of the time of the convention. And may God speed on the work everywhere.
J. N. Loughborough,
M. G. Kellogg,
J. Bowman,
Committee of California State Meeting.
West Bolton, Vt.
By A. C. Bourdeau
THE first week in this month, we decided to hold tent-meetings in West Bolton, Vt., about seven miles from Jericho, and Bro. D. T. Bourdeau advertised accordingly with posters and hand-bills. Last Wednesday, the 7th inst., we brought the Vermont tent from home to this place, the distance of thirty-three miles. My brother and his family came also; and Brn. F. T. Wales and W. H. Saxby accompanied us to assist in erecting the tent, building the stand, seats, etc. This we accomplished very successfully, besides driving more than fifty hitching-posts each side of the street near the tent.
Though the Baptist and Methodist Episcopal clergymen in this place have tried to prejudice the mind of the people against us, more than one hundred attended our first meeting, Thursday evening, and upward of two hundred attended Friday evening. Last evening, while we were singing to open the meeting, a sudden gale of wind caused ten ropes to break and the tent fell on the entire congregation, though not one person was injured. The congregation repaired at once to a large school-house near by, where they heard the word with interest. The tent was pitched early this (Sunday) morning, and our meetings are progressing with increasing interest. Brethren, pray for us.
A. C. BOURDEAU.
West Bolton, Vt., June 11, 1871.
Wisconsin Meetings at Waterloo, Victory, and Liberty Pole
By I. Sanborn
Wisconsin.
According to appointment, I met with the church at Waterloo, and held seven meetings. I found the brethren and sisters generally faithful. Others are inquiring their way to Zion.
I also held five meetings with the brethren in Victory. Notwithstanding it rained almost all day Sabbath, we had a good congregation and good meetings. On first-day, four were baptized. A church of twenty-three members was organized, and Systematic Benevolence arranged, amounting to over $30.00. There are others that will unite with them soon.
On first-day afternoon, we celebrated the ordinances for the first time with this people. It was a solemn meeting. One woman who had been an opposer took her stand with the commandment-keepers; and I learn she has since won her husband to the truth. In behalf of the church at Victory, we invite all the Sabbath-keepers at Coon Slough, those also on the Bad Axe, to unite themselves with the Victory church, and attend the quarterly meetings. They should also keep up meetings in their own neighborhoods. Bro. Asbury was ordained elder of the Victory church.
After having preached twice at Bad Axe, we traveled on Friday afternoon twenty-two miles to Liberty Pole, and held five meetings, baptizing two. By an urgent request of the Disciple minister to preach in Viroqua in the Disciple meeting-house, I took up my appointment at Burns' Valley, and preached a few evenings at Viroqua, as the good of the cause seemed to demand it.
I left Bro. Downer at Viroqua to carry on the meetings till time to go to camp-meeting, and June 6, came to Dell Prairie, where I preached five times to a congregation composed mostly of our brethren and sisters. This little church is still pressing forward for life. Two were baptized, and the ordinances were celebrated. A delegate to Conference was chosen. I now go home to prepare for the camp-meeting where I hope to see much good accomplished in the name of the Lord. I. Sanborn.
WM. COTTRELL
By Wm. Cottrell
Ohio.
THE Bowersville quarterly meeting was held April 29 and 30. Bro. O. Mears met with us. His visit was blessed to our good. Several of the friends from Appleton, and Bro. Rigby from north-western Iowa, were present with us. It cheered our hearts to have these brethren and sisters meet with us. The Lord met with us and blessed us. The ordinances were celebrated, and all seemed to be encouraged to press on in the good work.
May 27 and 28, I attended the quarterly meeting at Appleton. I found Bro. St. John there sick. The Lord met with and blessed us. On Monday, we repaired to the water, where five willing souls were buried with their Lord in baptism. The Lord blessed in attending to this institution.
WM. COTTRELL
Wolcott, Vt.
By A. S. Hutchins
MAY 6 and 7, I was with the church in this place in quarterly meeting. On Sabbath morning, I had freedom in speaking from the text, “Who can understand his errors?” Ps. 19:12. It was a solemn, heart-searching time. The spirit of confession, brotherly love, and union, was with us. The brethren were drawn together, and nearer to the great Head of the church.
This, to my heart, was a matter of devout gratitude to God. I have just sold our little home in this place, and expect soon to leave this county. And certainly, I most sincerely desire to leave this little branch of Zion walking in the light, and strongly united by the ties of Christian fellowship.
By removals and death, this church has been greatly weakened since I moved here five years ago. Yet there is a membership of twenty-one. With the light these brethren and sisters have on the truth, and their experience, they may be ornaments to the cause of God. They should be. They should watch against the wiles of Satan. Watch lest any “root of bitterness” spring up among them. Watch to do each other good. Watch that the fire of God’s love burns continually upon the altar of their hearts.
Sabbath, May 13, I was with the brethren here again. We were blessed and strengthened in celebrating the ordinances, which commemorate the dying love of the dear Saviour.
On first-day, the 14th, I spoke to a very attentive audience in a school-house, at North Wolcott, with good freedom. Shall comply with the wish of these friends, and speak to them again, if consistent, before leaving this town. A. S. HUTCHINS.
Wolcott, Vt., June 1, 1871.
Neenah, Wis.
By John Matteson
THE meetings among the Danes in this place have continued nearly four weeks. The second week the attendance decreased and some drew back as the claims of God’s holy law were presented; but the two last weeks the interest to hear has been good and increased to the last. We have held thirty-one meetings. Eleven have decided to keep the commandments, and others are convinced. The Lord has favored us with his blessing, and souls have become interested in salvation, who before were careless. Two have subscribed for the REVIEW, and three for the Reformer. Most of them cannot read the English language.
June 13, I was called in the forenoon to preach the funeral sermon of a young man who worked on the steamboat, but fell overboard and was drowned. A few evenings before, he had been present at our meeting in health; now he was a corpse, having been suddenly stricken down, unprepared. So uncertain is life. How necessary to prepare, dear reader, to meet thy God.
In the afternoon, four willing souls were buried with Christ in baptism. I leave to-day on account of other appointments, but will return, the Lord willing, in about two weeks.
JOHN MATTESON.
Neenah, Wis., June 14, 1871.
Chicago Church Remains Firm in the Truth
By Gjert T. Berg
GJERT T. BERG, from Chicago, Ill., writes: By the grace of God, we have all remained firm in the truth since Bro. Matteson was here, although many of our old friends now oppose us much. We have not much courage, yet some of the fruits of the Spirit are seen among us; righteousness, peace, and joy, in the Holy Ghost. We all take part in the meeting. Otherwise we have made no progress. A few more have become interested in the truth and meet with us. And the little silent preachers are still at work among the people. Pray for us, that we may continue faithful till Jesus comes, and meet you all on Mount Zion.
“Are you Full?”
Two Christian men were conversing at the table. One of them was bearing witness to the blessedness of a holy life, and the other, who had long been a laborer in the Christian work, was speaking of the impossibility of his ever attaining to such a state of blessing and rest. When he had finished his objections, the other turned, and fixing his eyes on him, said: “Brother, you are a little vessel, but are you full? Are you full?” The question went to the doubter’s heart, and he found no rest till he sought “the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.”
Christian reader, here is a question for you. It is not as to your knowledge, or capacity, your capabilities, or talents; it is not, “How large is the vessel?” but, “Is it full?” Is your joy full? Are you “filled with the Spirit”? “Are you “full of the Holy Ghost and of faith”?”
A cup, though very small, may be full. And it matters not how little, or how weak, or how feeble a Christian is, if he is only full. And if he is full to-day, he may be full to-morrow; for while God enlarges his heart to praise his name, he will also increase the tide of blessing to fill the renewed soul.
It is for us to inquire to-day, Are we doing all that God requires, and receiving all that he is ready to impart? Are we living up to the full measure of to-day’s duties, and to-day’s privileges?
The great question of salvation is to be settled here. It should not be left till hereafter. We are to be saved now. “To-day is the day of salvation;” and if we are saved to-day, we shall be saved in death, judgment, and eternity.—The Christian.
Obituary Notices.
By Wm. Cottrell
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
Died at Bowersville, Ohio, May 25, 1871, our beloved sister, Margaret J. Haughey. She suffered severe affliction for over two years, but was very patient during it. Sister Haughey came out in the truth under the labors of Elds. Waggoner and Van Horn, at the tent meeting at Bowersville. She leaves numerous friends to mourn her loss; yet we believe she will have a part in the first resurrection.
Wm. Cottrell.
Aphorisms on Self-Knowledge and Happiness
“I DESPISE mankind,” said an arrogant millionaire to a noted clergyman. “I see you have studied your own nature,” was the quiet reply.
LOOKING to others for our standard of happiness is the sure way to be miserable. Our business is with our own hearts and our own motives.
AS WE hold a candle to the flame until it is fully lighted, so we must hold ourselves to Christ and his word by meditation.
MAKE no haste to be rich, if you would prosper.
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Western Camp-Meetings
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Western Camp-Meetings.
PROVIDENCE permitting, the western camp-meetings will be held as follows:—
Medford, Steele Co., Minn., June 29–July 4. GEN. CONF. COM.
Minnesota Camp-Meeting.
PROVIDENCE permitting, the Minnesota camp-meeting will be held near the village of Medford, Steele Co., Minn., June 29–July 4, 1871.
Harrison Grant, Calvin Kelsey, D. McAlpine, Minn. Conf. Com.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Minnesota State Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its next annual session in connection with the Minnesota Camp-meeting to be held at Medford, Steele Co., Minn., June 29–July 4, 1871. And it is requested that all our churches in the State be represented by delegate or letter, giving a report of their standing, their losses, and additions during the year; also the yearly amount of their Systematic Benevolence fund.
Harrison Grant, Calvin Kelsey, D. McAlpine, Minn. Conf. Com.
MONTHLY meeting for Oswego Co., N. Y., at West Monroe, the second Sabbath and first-day in July. We hope there will be a general gathering of brethren at this meeting. F. Wheeler.
I WILL meet with the brethren at Middle Grove, Saratoga Co., N. Y., July 1 and 2; Whitehall, July 8 and 9. C. O. Taylor.
The next general gathering of the churches of Western New York will be held with the church at North Parma, Sabbath and first-day, September 9 and 10, 1871. Chas. B. Reynolds.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the church at Vergennes, June 24 and 25. Joseph Bates.
QUARTERLY meeting for the churches and scattered brethren of Hillsdale Co., Mich., at Hillsdale, Sabbath and first-day, July 1 and 2, 1871; meetings to commence with the Sabbath. Let all come prepared to stay until the close, praying that it may be a profitable meeting to us. Cannot some minister meet with us? J. R. Stone, Clerk.
MONTHLY meeting in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., at Cottage, the second Sabbath in July. Bro. D. Newcomb, of that church, lives two miles west of Perrysburg station. R. F. Cottrell.
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To the Brethren of Missouri and Kansas.
By Dudley Marvin Canright; W. H. Littlejohn
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1. The few brethren at the Conference came up willingly and pledged $269.00 for the tent. They can do no more. We must have the tent. The money is due now; but we have allowed three months' time in which to raise it. But we must know now whether or not we can raise enough to pay for it; therefore report immediately what you will do, and then send the money as soon as you can. Write to J. H. Rogers, Altovista, Daviess Co., Mo.
2. Need we say anything more than has been said by others about paying up for the REVIEW, Reformer, and Instructor? Something must be done. Will you allow others to pay your dues for you?
3. Manifestly, Systematic Benevolence is in a loose condition in your Conference. Many are taking no part whatever in it. This should not be so if you would have God's blessing. Let every little body of Sabbath-keepers get together and organize Systematic Benevolence, and report to the secretary of the Conference the amount pledged. Scattered ones can send their pledges directly to the secretary.