BRO. SMITH: I am now in Minnesota. On my way to this place I fulfilled my appointments at Dover and Lynxville. My stay at Dover was short. I preached two discourses, some interest to hear more, but for want of time I had to leave for Lynxville. Our meetings in this place were a great help to the flock. I found the church here somewhat shaken on the Sabbath question. Some no-Sabbath Advent preachers had done what they could to divide the flock, but the labors of Bro. J. Bostwick were blest in the defense of the cause. I tarried here a number of days. When I left, the church was in a thriving condition and permanently established in the truth. Eleven were baptized. Five new ones decided to keep the commandments of God. Things that were wanting were set in order in the church. We left Lynxville, hurrying our way over the big bluffs of the Kickapoo and Mississippi rivers, through torrents of rain, camping out two nights, one of which was very rainy, with heavy thunder and sharp lightning, all night; but the Lord was our protector. We have just commenced our lectures in St. Charles. Only four lectures have been given. It has been cold, rainy and muddy. The weather is now quite pleasant and the people turn out well and listen attentively.
I hope all the saints will pray for us that our labors in Minnesota may be blessed this summer.
Yours in love of the truth, WM. S. INGRAHAM.
Communications from Minnesota and Ohio
Bro. L. Bartholomew writes from Medford, Min.: “As I read the letters in the Review from week to week, I feel that my spiritual strength is renewed. I notice the names of some with whom I was acquainted in the East, and I feel that I would add my testimony on the side of truth. I often think of what Paul said in relation to speaking to the edifying of the church. It seems to me that by the communications in the Re-view the whole church is edified.
“Brethren and sisters, let us wake up and do our duty in the fear of God. I feel to praise God to-day that he ever inclined the heart of Bro. Morse to come and settle here in this new State. There are several families here who have been brought to a knowledge of the truth through his instrumentality. There are now ten families who meet at Deerfield to worship on the Sabbath, and are trying to get the victory over the beast and his image.”
Bro. H. Miller writes from Oneida Mills, Carroll Co., Ohio: “There are a few of us living here as it were in a remote corner of the earth where wickedness abounds. We have no preaching, except the Review and Instructor, and I feel very thankful that we have a medium through which the brethren can communicate their thoughts to each other.
“Dear brethren and sisters, I feel my weakness and unworthiness, and my prayer is that God may give me a meek and quiet spirit that I may at last be an overcomer by keeping the commandments of God and having the faith of Jesus, and so have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. I rejoice in God when I think of those great promises that he has promised to them that serve him. I have a hope that the Lord may direct some one this way, for we are living where we have never heard the third angel’s message preached but once. May God by his Spirit guide us into all truth.”
Encouragement in the Christian Race
Sister S. A. Bailey writes from Lorain, N. Y. : “My heart has many times been cheered and encouraged by reading communications from brethren and sisters, and the thought has occurred to my mind that perhaps I might say one encouraging word to some weary one. It is eight years since I commenced trying to keep the Sabbath of the Lord, and I feel to thank God that he ever opened my eyes that I might behold wondrous things out of his law, and turn away my feet from his holy Sabbath. I feel that I can say that I love God, I love his cause, and I love his people, and I want to be humble enough to have a place with them here, and at last enter with them into the kingdom. Here we are subject to sorrow, disease and death, and many times the hand of affliction does press heavily upon us, and had we not a strong arm to uphold we should surely fall; yet I feel that all these are designed for our good, to cut us loose from the world and bring us near to God. I feel to rejoice that there is a rest for the weary, although I many times fear lest I shall come short of entering therein, yet I do feel like laying aside every weight, running with patience the race set before us, ever looking unto Jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith. I am glad that we have such an high priest that can be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. How soothing and peaceful in time of trouble to know that we can cast our care upon Jesus, and that he careth for us. I want to love Jesus more. I want to realize more what he has done for me. I want to be faithful unto him in all things, so that I may have part in the first resurrection on which the second death shall have no power.”
The Blessed Promise of Christ’s Return
Sister M. J. Hill writes from Hillsborough, Wis. :
“I believe that the time is near when the Life-giver will appear to take us to himself. The blessed assurance of his return makes the pathway more plain as we near our home. There are a few of us here in Hillsborough who are trying to make our way through the darkness that surrounds us, to that rest that remains for the people of God.
“Dear brethren and sisters, while I write I feel to exclaim, Glory to God for this sweet promise that we shall be heirs of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ, if we keep all his commandments. It is my heart’s desire and prayer to God for assisting grace to overcome every sin and endure to the end.
“We have no preaching but the Review, and I feel that I could not do without it. It cheers me on my journey to mount Zion. It gladdens my heart to hear from God’s dear children scattered abroad. If we are faithful, we shall soon be gathered to our Father’s house, where we shall part no more forever. For this let us labor, watch and pray until our work is done. Pray for us that our faith fail not.”
AS IT SHOULD BE.
We give the following as a good example for the churches everywhere to follow.
"At a meeting of the church held at Wright, May 5, 1860, it was resolved that sister Palmtier of Wright (widow) have her Review and Herald paid for one year out of Systematic Benevolence fund.
"Also that she have the Youth's Instructor paid for one year.
"It was also resolved that the church in Wright pay out of said fund one dollar for Bro. Ira Russel to apply on his Review and Herald."
By order of the church,
W. Hastings, Chairman.
James Sawyer, Secretary.
Wright, Ottawa Co. May 15, 1860.
J. W
By James White
Bro J. A. Wilcox writes from New York city, June 13, 1860: "Enclosed you will find $10,65 which is designed by our church to pay past indebtedness, on Review, and also what is due from us for present volume and for Good Samaritan.
"Bro. M. B. Czechowski one dollar to pay for present Vol. Review, and ten cents for continuance of Good Samaritan.
"Jacob Ayer's three dollars, two of which is to pay his past indebtedness on Review, balance for present volume. J. A. Wilcox one dollar for present Vol. Review and ten cents for Good Samaritan. Caroline Brown two dollars for past indebtedness on Review and present volume, and ten cents for Good Samaritan. Elisabeth Dubois two dollars and ten cents for the same. P. R. Chamberlain one dollar for present Vol. Review. For Jane Crump ten cents for Good Samaritan. Fifteen cents for account book of Systematic Benevolence which you will please send to J. A. Wilcox. This money you will please receipt in the name of this church, as we intend for the future to pay up promptly in advance."
There are about 400 who have the Review free who should immediately be taken off the free list. The Review is cheerfully sent to the poor, and those who commence to investigate, for half price whether they pay for it themselves, or others pay for them. This will be regarded as liberal and all the Office should do. Then let our churches and scattered brethren look around them for their poor brethren and sisters, and if they take the Review see that it is paid for at 50 cents a volume, and if they do not take it, see that they have it. Such acts of benevolence and sympathy for the poor, promptly carried out by our churches, will have a sweet uniting influence among themselves, and discharge a duty to the Review Office.
J. W
A Good Work Begun.
Bro. B. F. Robbins writes from Friendship, N. Y.:
"I write to inquire if I could obtain a small bill of books from your office for a little congregation recently gathered near Wellsville, Alle. Co., N. Y.
"The circumstances under which they have become organized as a congregation are very peculiar and providential. A young brother recently converted and joined to the Methodists, about three months since commenced a search for truth by investigating Bible truth by the Bible alone, and came out decided upon the views we hold and advocate, supposing himself alone in them, not knowing of any others.
"Some weeks ago he was at one of our meetings in Willing, and found himself in harmony with us, and consequently came out fully upon present truth. By his invitation I visited his neighborhood, and have filled three appointments; and the result has been that the Methodists, raising a persecution against us and the truth we advocate, have driven the entire community to us, leaving themselves entirely alone. I have just returned from the settlement where I held three meetings yesterday.
"They have fitted up a beautiful place for meetings of their own, papered and seated it, and manifest the deepest interest in the truths presented. Yesterday was a solemn day. God's Spirit was present as evinced in the solemnity, the tears, and the deep interest manifested. We believe God will work among them in their conversion to himself and his precious truth. Some four or five or more have frankly renounced Universalism, and admit the beauty and consistency of the word of God."
Aid for Bro. Czechowski
By Editor
THE few penniless friends in New York city have done nobly for Bro. Czechowski; but still he is in want, and should be helped. Who will be one of twenty to raise $100 to relieve his present wants?
JAMES WHITE, $5,00. U. SMITH, $5,00.
G. W. AMADON, 5,00. WM. HALL, 5,00.
Business Department.
By Editor
Business Notes.
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Cheering.
By James White
Such facts as stated by Bro. Robbins in this number are exceedingly cheering. The fire of truth is being kindled in many hearts, and often breaks out where least looked for.
Bro. Cornell gives in a private letter a most cheering account of the cause in Anamosa, Fairview and Marion, Iowa. A great work has been accomplished in that vicinity within a few months.
Brn. Hull and Snook also report a great work at Fairfield, Iowa. They have already obtained twenty-three subscribers for the REVIEW.
Bro. Ingraham is in Minnesota with a Tent laboring for God.
Bro. Loughborough left to labor in Wisconsin or Iowa, as the way may open before him. These brethren enter the western field with a zeal worthy their calling, and may the Lord give them abundant success. They must and will be sustained. They will please let their wants be known. Every living member of the remnant church will esteem it a pleasure to help in so holy a work. Brethren, let your free-will offerings still come along into the little Missionary treasury.
Bro. Steward sends a draft which over-pays for Wis. & Ills. Tent. We apply the surplus on his book account. This, too, is cheering to see the brethren acting so promptly. May the good work move on.
J. W.