Our Monthly Meeting in Abington was both interesting and profitable. Not very many from a distance. Quite a number of the people in that community came in. Some are quite interested. Hope they may soon embrace the truth, be forgiven through Christ, and really keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This Church has many trials. Some of its members have especially severe trials, but the Lord has worked for them thus far and given them victory. But the wicked still rage, and the dragon spirit manifests itself very distinctly in their opposers. I trust they will commit their way unto the Lord in meekly doing all his will, and suffering it in them, thus imitating the great Head and perfect Pattern of the church who when he was reviled reviled not again. I trust they will in this way commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing as unto a faithful creator, and I believe the Lord will add to their numbers such as shall be saved.
Bro. S. N. Haskell and wife were at this meeting and rendered good service with their living testimony. The Lord bless and keep them with all the Israel of God to the end, and then receive us to glory.
Yours contending for the faith once delivered to the saints, and hoping to be an overcomer.
P. C. RODMAN.
Have You Read It?
By M. J. Cottrell
IT seems to me there isn't much in this week's paper
Why not?
Well, there is nothing from Bro. White, nothing from Bro. Andrews, not a word from Bro. Cottrell, and some how it seems to me that there isn't much in it any way.
Have you read what there is?
No, I've read part, and only glanced over the rest.
Well, just sit down and read it all, carefully, and then see what you will say.
(Two hours later.) Well, really, I am surprised! There is something in the paper after all. I've read it all through now, and to tell the truth I feel quite refreshed. The conclusion of the Memphis Discussion is very interesting, and cheering, and the Report from Wisconsin is excellent. Bro. Bates' report, too: What a nice time they had celebrating the Fourth. The paper is really worth reading. One don't know what there is in it before carefully reading it.
M. J. COTTRELL.
S. J. HUNT
By S. J. Hunt
From Sister Hunt.
BRO. WHITE: As I feel thankful for the light on health reform, I want to express my gratitude by saying for the encouragement of others, that it is doing a great work for the remnant, and is destined to accomplish much more. I think much of the goodness and mercy of God to us poor sickly mortals, in teaching us how to live healthfully, as he created us to live, that we may present our bodies holy and acceptable unto him, which is our reasonable service. May this work go on is my desire and prayer.
S. J. HUNT
Saginaw, Mich.
A Sister’s Testimony
Sister S. Robinson, Branch Co., Mich., writes: My heart is enlarged. I rejoice in the God of my salvation. He is my strength and song. Jesus is soon coming. May we be ready when he comes, to hail him with delight. I am very much in favor of the health reform, and intend in the strength of the Lord to live it out. I am alone here. Pray for me that I may hold out faithful to the end, and meet you all above, where parting will be no more.
Obituary Notices.
By A. S. HUTCHINS; T. M. STEWARD
Died, of dropsy in Patten, C. E., Oct. 10, 1866, Bro. Levi Wiswell, aged 65 years. A brother wrote me a few days after his death, that "he calmly fell asleep happy in the Lord, leaving a bright evidence of his acceptance with God. Three weeks ago to-day, he was at meeting at Bro. Stanhope's, joined us in prayer, and left his last public testimony in favor of the truth."
Bro. W. had kept the Sabbath of the Bible quite a number of years, and ever seemed ready to lend a helping hand for the spread of present truth, by sacrificing for its advancement.
A. S. HUTCHINS.
Died, at Avon, Rock Co., Wis., Oct. 16, 1866, sister Lucy F. Chase, aged 62 years. Sister Chase embraced the third angel's message when it was first preached in Avon and died in the faith. She was a kind and faithful mother and neighbor and had been a widow for several years, and at last wore herself out with care and hard work. She leaves a family of children (mostly grown) to mourn their loss. She sleeps in Jesus, soon to wake to life, and immortality. Although sister C. did not live to see any of her children embrace the truth, yet I hope her prayers and tears and admonitions may now be heeded by them and they may prepare to meet her in the resurrection of the just. She was universally esteemed and will be much missed.
A few words of comfort were offered the surviving friends by the writer from Job xiv, 14: "All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come."
T. M. STEWARD.
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Appointments.
By Joseph Bates; Stephen Pierce; H. F. Lashier.
Providence permitting, I will hold meetings with the churches in Michigan as follows:
Parkville, St. Jo Co. or where the brethren may appoint, evenings Nov. 6, 7. Newton 10, 11. Convis 13. Charlotte, evenings 14, 15. Windsor and Oneida at Potter's schoolhouse, 17, 18.—Will some Bro. meet me at Ceresco, Nov. 9, at 2 P. M.
Joseph Bates.
Quarterly Meetings in Minn.
Providence permitting, the next series of Quarterly Meetings in Minnesota will be held as follows:
At the School House in Pleasant Grove Village Nov. 10th.
At Greenwood Prairie Nov. 24th.
At Oronoco, Dec. 1.
At Cherry Grove, “ 8.
At Deerfield, “ 15.
At Bass Lake, “ 22.
At Brush Creek, “ 29.
We hope Bro. Ingraham will be able to attend these Meetings.
Stephen Pierce,
H. F. Lashier.
What do Presbyterians call Heresy?
THE following paragraph is important as showing the views of Presbyterians relative to the Old Testament Scriptures, and to the law of God as embodied in the decalogue. A minister of that denomination in Scotland, it appears, like many no-law men in this country, questions the decalogue as being a “law of God binding upon Christians, and comprehensive of all moral duty;” and he is forthwith arraigned for heresy. We will not here raise the question, how many Presbyterians, should the claims of the fourth commandment be urged upon them, would take the ground of the now-arraigned heretic, rather than obey it, but leave that for time to determine. “The Scotsman” says:—
“A PRESBYTERIAN HERETIC.—The case of the Rev. Walter Chalmers Smith, minister of the Free Tron church, Glasgow—well known in literary circles as the author of “Poems by Orwell,” and a popular lecturer on literary subjects—which has been under investigation by a committee of the Free Presbytery of Glasgow for some months past, came up on Wednesday for consideration, on the report of the committee, before a special meeting of the Presbytery. Though the case has not at present taken the form of a libel for heresy, it involves very serious issues, the committee having reported yesterday that two sermons preached by Mr. Smith, in the beginning of the present year, “contain statements respecting the moral law and Old Testament Scriptures, at variance with the language of the Confession of Faith and the teaching of Scripture,” and ought therefore to be disapproved and censured; and further, that two explanatory statements, since read by Mr. Smith to the Presbytery, “can not be received as satisfactory explanations of the statements contained in the discourses on the points in question.” This deliverance was unanimously adopted by the Presbytery; and it was also resolved to ask from Mr. Smith a distinct answer to two questions, namely: whether he accepts the decalogue “as a revelation of the law of God binding upon Christians, and that is comprehensive of all moral duty?” and whether he regards the Scriptures of the Old Testament (with certain allowances indicated) “as still an authority of themselves for the establishment of doctrine and the inculcation of moral duty, irrespective of any fresh sanction or enforcement of them in New Testament Scripture?” Mr. Smith professed himself prepared and anxious to give a reply to these questions on the spot; but, being strongly urged by various members of Presbytery to consider them till next ordinary meeting, he accepted the delay, and the further hearing of the case was accordingly adjourned till the first Wednesday of October.”
A Word of Acknowledgment.
By D. T. Bourdeau
I WOULD hereby gratefully acknowledge that, though my health is not perfect, yet owing to the special blessing of the Lord and my own endeavors to live healthfully, I have been enabled to accomplish more, and to labor with more ease and satisfaction during the past five months, than I ever have before in the same length of time. I am encouraged to still trust in the Lord, and to obey the laws of my being more strictly than ever before, believing that my efforts will not be in vain.
Oh, how different are my symptoms now from what they were a year and a half ago. Then my voice and strength were fast failing, and owing to congestion of the brain, a cloud was constantly hanging over my mind; and I was told by one of the best physicians in the United States, that my chances to die were ninety out of one hundred, and that there was great danger of my dying within one year. Last spring during the season of prayer and fasting, the difficulty in my throat was checked, and my voice has been growing stronger, notwithstanding my arduous labors. I enjoy a clearness of mind that I have never experienced before. My mind is only clouded by deviations from the laws of health, which I mean to avoid.
But I wish to spend my strength to the best possible advantage; and as I shall be left with greater responsibilities as a consequence of my brother’s returning to Vermont, I would say to my friends East, that they must not be surprised if I should fail to answer all their good letters; yet I shall appreciate encouraging epistles from all true friends.
D. T. BOURDEAU.
The Truth Spreading.
Many clergymen of England, in high standing, it seems are abandoning the unscriptural dogma of eternal torment, in favor of the Bible teaching of immortality through Christ alone. The Methodist of Oct. 23, 1866, has the following:
“ETERNITY OF PUNISHMENT DISOWNED BY ENGLISH CHURCHMEN.—In addition to the sermon lately preached at the Chapel Royal, by Rev. Charles Kingsley, several other clergymen of the Church of England have published their disbelief in the eternal punishment of the wicked. The London Patriot of March 20th says:
“MR. E. F. Litton, M. A., the Rev. Thomas Davis, M. A., incumbent of Roundhay, and the Rev. John Barton, M. A., curate of Rivenhall, Essex, all contend that the natural immortality of the soul cannot be established either by reason or Scripture—that eternal life is conferred by God through Christ upon the redeemed, and that the wicked are destined literally to perish. We have heard, though we are somewhat doubtful of the authority, that Mr. Barton has been called to account for his book by the Bishop of Rochester; but, after the decision in the Wilson case, it is not likely that either he or any of those who think and write as he does will be hindered from promulgating their views.”
Notice.
By John Nevins Andrews
MANY of our friends, in passing through this city, have occasion to stop for a season. They can find our residence at No. 313, Main-st. We will not only be glad to meet those whom we already know as the friends of the Saviour, but will also regard the precept, “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers.”
J. N. ANDREWS.
Rochester, N. Y.
Correction.
By Nathan Fuller; John Nevins Andrews
In the list of appointments for Quarterly Meetings in the Western District of N. Y., the meeting designed for Allegany Co., is assigned to Wheeler. This is a mistake which we cannot account for. It should be Nile Settlement, Allegany Co. Please observe this.
Nathan Fuller,
J. N. Andrews.
Encouraging.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
Of late we have been very much encouraged here in Norridgewock. The people move slow here. As Bro. Andrews wrote several months ago, they had received a theory of the truth, but still many needed to be converted to God. For a few weeks we have been making a special effort in this direction, and the Lord has owned and greatly blessed us. The prayer-meetings are what have done the work. These now are largely attended, and many most interesting seasons we have had. Generally, nearly every one takes a part, and that promptly. We think that we begin to enjoy the prayer-meeting, and some of the love of God.
As soon as the church began to work, the Lord began to work with us. Several who have long been interested, but had not decided, have now begun to keep the Sabbath. Almost every Sabbath some-new ones begin. Many others are so deeply convicted that they cannot hold out long. Our Sabbath School is increasing both in numbers and in interest. We have our house well filled every Sunday, with attentive hearers. In short, it seems as though the work here had only just begun. Brethren and sisters, pray for us here.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Norridgewock, Me.
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