Bro. Smith: The lovers of the present truth in this city rejoice greatly at this present time. Bro. Joseph Bates has been here and labored in the cause of truth, making use of scripture and the meek and lowly spirit of Christ for weapons of his warfare, and is crowned with victory and success. His work is not yet done here, though he is now on Stillwill Prairie, ten miles from this city, by request of citizens of that place. There are some strong Spiritualists there to encounter.
Yesterday was the Sabbath of our God. It was kept in this place by a goodly number. The church which has recently been founded here, assembled and kept the day to the Lord. Prayer and intercession was made by the whole church for the success of those that preach plainly the whole truth as it is in Jesus. A lively interest was indeed manifested by our little assembly, and quite a number attended to hear us, on whose faces conviction was depicted. Some have already declared their belief, and wish Bro. Bates to return and administer to them the ordinance of baptism that they may be united with us. Thus the great work is going on. We all feel that we are now doing the will of God, and with some of us it is the beginning, and the first time. O glory to God in the highest, and to his Son Jesus.
At the commencement of last Sabbath I returned from Stillwill, leaving Bro. Bates there. On coming to this city I found three young men inquiring after the truth. I prayed with them, and soon all retired to rest, but they could not sleep. We arose, and all knelt to pray. Fervent prayers were offered up, and thanks be to God, after continuing in this way until twelve o'clock, they obtained relief, and blessed God, while tears rolled down their cheeks, and they wept like children. At the same time they made a solemn resolve to obey the Lord and keep the Sabbath, which they had thus far in their life broken and disregarded. O what a joyful night! Sleep departed from our eyes, and praising God took its place. Hymns and prayers of thanksgiving were offered up to God and the Lamb.
I have lately come to the knowledge of the truth and O, my joy is full. Will all the brethren pray for our little flock? I believe we have entered the vineyard at the eleventh hour; and may we not be glad and greatly rejoice that Jesus is still waiting to be gracious, waiting to admit others? We know not how long the door of mercy will remain open. We verily believe that it will soon, very soon, be forever shut. Then will be heard the decree, "he that is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is holy let him be holy still." In that day none will be able to stand but those that have washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb; those that have patiently watched for his coming, and kept the Faith of Jesus. O let us bear all things for his name's sake. Persecution and tribulation we must expect. Of all these things the Lord has given us due warning, and if we receive not these things we are none of his. Marvel not, brethren if our own nation calls upon us before that great day to lay down our lives, or forsake the faith. Let us be ready. Watch and pray diligently lest ye enter into temptation; for it will require much watching and incessant prayer to stand firm in the perilous days to come. To receive the mark of the beast will be to be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of him that sitteth on the throne.
May we not infer from the words of our Saviour that the time is now at hand, that the seven vials of the wrath of God are to be poured out upon the ungodly? O let us be diligent, charitable, faithful and long-suffering that we may not fail to perform our Master's will in all things, and be accounted worthy to stand on Mount Zion with our beloved Redeemer. Let us earnestly pray that none of us that have set out in this good work fall back, or come short of doing our whole duty; for now that we have received the light of the last message to be given to the world, should we fall back, our condition must inevitably be ten fold worse than it was before we received the light. We now know that we have heretofore disregarded God's holy Sabbath, but now we have the light on it, and consequently we are bound to keep it holy, as much as we are bound to do no murder, or not to violate the rest of the nine. O pray that we may be kept unto the appearing of our Lord.
J. N. CUNNINGHAM
La Porte, Ind., Jan. 17th, 1858.
Extracts from Letters.
By Editor
Bro. W. Allen writes from Stoekbridge, Calumet Co., Wis., Sept. 17th, 1857: "I remember writing to you for the paper and promising to send one dollar, if possible, in the course of one year; but showing at the same time that sickness and death in our family, and other misfortunes, had caused us to leave our native State and friends, to seek a home in the backwoods of Wisconsin, where we found ourselves with five of our children who had escaped the savage monster, Death, on the 6th of May, 1856, with but five shillings in cash, and a very small portion of furniture, without a cow or stove, friends or connecion, surrounded only with the tall oaks of the forest, and secluded from society.
"We have but now and then the privilege of going to any religious meeting; and some of these are but a repetition of the old syren song, or like Catholicism teaching mankind the fear of eternal life in everlasting misery; and that the baptism introduced by John the Baptist, and sanctioned by the God of heaven, as it was practiced by our blessed Saviour, was not to be buried, but to be sprinkled with a little water on the forehead. Many more such principles are taught by modern preaching which are truly no food for the humble child of God.
"Now secluded as we are from Christian privileges we cannot deny the fact that your paper is a welcome visitor to cheer our lonely hours. The spirit in which many peices seem to have been written appears like the Spirit of our Master, and is manna to our souls; or like good news from a far country. I cannot yet see with you in respect to the Sabbath, yet I admire the zeal with which you advocate the gospel. My companion is a believer in the seventh-day Sabbath; and if any of your laborers in the gospel should come to Stockbridge, Calumet Co., Wis., they will find a welcome stopping place, and warm hearts, though its outward appearance may be like the place in which our Saviour was born."
Note.—Although the letter from which we extract the above has been overlooked so that its appearance is somewhat delayed, we trust that the warmth of the writer's heart has not in any degree abated. Judging from the tenor of his epistle and the spirit it breathes, all that seems to be lacking in his case is a hearty reception of, and obedience to, the truth. This we hope may soon be given. If any of those whose mission is among the highways and hedges, should find themselves in the vicinity of the place above mentioned, they will not of course pass him by. In a subsequent part of his letter he requests us through want of means, to discontinue his paper. But we not only continue it, but send it free, and appeal to those whose "garners are full affording all manner of store," if this is right.—Ed.
Bro. A. H. Hilliard writes from Madrid, St. Law. Co. N. Y., Jan. 10th, 1858: "I am much interested in the Review as it comes laden with present truth. I should feel bad were I deprived of the privilege of reading it from week to week. I often think of you and those connected with you in the Office. My prayer is that the Lord will sustain you in your labors of love in sending out the present truth. I often feel reproved by the counsel of the faithful and true Witness. I am satisfied that this message to the Laodicean church has not taken that deep hold of my heart that it should, in order to prepare me for the solemn scenes which are just before the remnant."
Truth Spreading in the West
By M. Hull
From Bro. Hull.
BRO SMITH: The last note of warning is being received in the West. Many who were bitter enemies to the truth three weeks ago, are now rejoicing in an obedient belief of the same. I find there is a great deal of prejudice wherever I go, as all they read upon the Law and Sabbath is the Prophetic (Dragonic) Expositor; but notwithstanding their prejudice, truth takes hold of the honest ones. May truth continue to spread, is my prayer.
M. HULL.
Afton, Iowa, Dec. 29th, 1857.
Notice.
By D. T. Evans
Whereas, William Walker, of Morristown, has recently been infusing errors into the minds of some in Fletcher, Vt., young in the present truth, who were not aware but he was fellowshiped by the church; and,
Whereas, We, the church in conference assembled at Bakersfield, deem it of the most vital importance that such members of the church be undeceived in regard to the character and standing of such men, in order that they may escape their deleterious influence,
Therefore, We hereby inform such that we as a church have for several years had no sympathy nor fellowship for the said Walker since he went out from us because he was not of us.
And further, we request Bro. Smith, Editor of the Review, to publish this for the information and benefit of all, and especially the lambs of the flock.
By order, and in behalf of the Church,
D. T. EVANS.
Roxbury, Vt., Jan. 15th, 1858.
APPOINTMENTS.
By Editor
Providence permitting, there will be a general Conference of Advent Sabbath-keepers, about five miles north of Round Grove Station, Whiteside Co., Ills., commencing on Sixth-day, Feb. 12th, and holding over Sabbath and First-day.
The wants of the cause, and the best method for advancing it in the West, will be considered at this meeting. We feel that it is time to "call a solemn assembly, gather the people, sanctify the congregation," and to cry, "Spare thy people, O Lord." Especially do we desire to see at this meeting those who have recently embraced the truth.
M. E. CORNELL. E. EVERTS.
C. W. SPERRY. JOSIAH HART.
There will be a Conference of the Commandment-keepers of Ohio, if the Lord will, in the village of Green Spring, to commence on Sixth-day at 2 o'clock P. M., and hold over Sabbath and First-day. All are invited to attend, who desire to engage in the worship of God, and take a part in the duties connected with the present truth.
In behalf of the church at Milan and Green Spring,
S. W. RHODES.
Note.—We print the above as we received it. If the brethren in that vicinity know the date of the Conference it will be just as well as though it was given.—Ed.
Bro. Loughborough and White will be with the Church in Battle Creek, Sabbath, the 30th. There will be a communion season.
Spiritualism in France
Concerning the prospects of Spiritualism in France a writer from that country thus speaks in the Spiritual Age of Jan. 16th, 1858:
"The intelligent masses and all the republican party are at daggers-drawing with Catholicism, and the religious vacuum, gaping in their souls creates a restless and feverish want of some unknown spiritual food which their philosophers and socialistic schools have proved inadequate to supply. Spiritualism will be to them the long looked for Messiah!"
Conditions of Salvation
By Editor
WE have received a communication on the "Conditions of Salvation," from "M. E. S.," "to be continued." Before commencing to publish we would like the writer's full name, (not necessarily to be made public if otherwise desired, but that we may know who is the author,) and also, if the article is somewhat lengthy, a brief synopsis of the points which it is designed to prove. We see nothing objectionable as yet, and judge that it may be a good production.
Call for a Preacher at Monroe City
By James White
Bro. Jeremiah Walters, on a visit to his friends in Monroe City, Mon Co., Mich., calls loudly for some one to visit that place and preach the truth there. Inquire for Jacob Walters. Will not Bro. R. J. Lawrence of Rochester, Mich., respond to this call. J. W.
The German Tract
By James White
The German Tract is finally ready for circulation. It is a translation of the work on the Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment, written by Bro. J. H. Waggoner. Price, $7.00 per 100, single copy 10 cents. J. W.
SUPPLEMENT TO HYMN BOOK.
By James White
After our Hymn Book was completed, not a few had each a favorite hymn, or a piece of music, which they much regretted was not in the Book. Well, now is a chance. We are about to issue about 64 pages of hymns and music, and shall be glad to receive good hymns and music. Send soon.
J. W.
A Call for the Hutchins
By James White
The brethren at Allegan, Monterey, and other places in that section of the State desire the labors of Bro. and Sr. Hutchins. They will sympathize with our dear brother and sister in their feeble state of health, and will not expect them to expose themselves and labor more than they are able. Bro. Dr. H. S. Lay, of Allegan, is anxious to see them. J. W.
"One Sinner Destroyeth much Good."
Bro. Smith: If you have any tracts showing the distinction between the two laws, I wish you to send them to me. At our late conference quite a number became interested on the Sabbath question, and while the inquiry was going on, What is truth? a tract has been sent here to some of those who were examining the subject of the Sabbath, written by J. M. Stephenson, against the Sabbath, which is the best calculated to deceive of anything I have ever seen. If we can have any help at this time we want it. You have probably seen the tract. If not, I hope you will get one soon. Truly one sinner destroyeth much good. His first statement is that he does not know of one "Thus saith the Lord," for calling the ten commandments a law in distinction from that which was written in the book. See Ex. xxiv, 12.
Yours for the truth. HENRY GARDNER.
Bristol, Vt.
Note.—We have not yet seen the tract above alluded to. It will doubtless soon fall into the hands of some one who will give it a review. Meanwhile we can recommend the work on the Law of God, by J. H. Waggoner, as showing more clearly the distinction between the two laws, than any other publication now on hand.—Ed.
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