SR. K. M. JORGENSEN writes from Pine River Wis.: I desire hereby to acknowledge the receipt of $20 from the Benevolent Association, for which I am very thankful. I am a widow, and have several small children. I bless the Lord for his fatherly care, and, above all, for the blessed hope that he has given also to me, a poor unworthy worm. May the Lord bless the kind donors, and grant that we may meet in the heavenly kingdom.
A Call for Lectures in Oceana County
By A. J. Corey
BRO. A. J. COREY writes from Oceana Co., Mich.: The truth is still precious to us, and we intend to strive to live it out, and be overcomers. We are almost alone here in keeping the Sabbath. We moved here one year ago last December, by the request of a brother that had just come, who has now moved away. There is another family here who observe the Sabbath. This is quite a new place, yet a good farming country and a good place for fruit. There is quite a large society of civil and very intelligent people, mostly Americans. We feel very anxious to have some messenger come to this place this fall, and deliver a course of lectures. We will try to pay his expenses, and do what we can. We have a commodious school-house in which to hold meetings. Some have expressed a desire to hear, and I think there would be a good attendance. I would acknowledge the receipt of books ordered, besides some not ordered, which were all gratefully received. I have given them to those who wish to read.
Disfellowshiped.
By Homer Howe; D. V. Winne
THE Seventh-day-Adventist church of McKean Co., Pa., at a meeting held at Eldred, Aug. 9, 1868, took into consideration the case of John Barrows, elder. Evidence being shown that he has broken the seventh commandment, and as he has left the place, and gone, we know not where, therefore.
Resolved, That we withdraw the hand of fellowship from him.
HOMER HOWE, Deacon,
D. V. WINNE, Church Clerk.
Get Thy Spindle and Distaff Ready
Get thy spindle and thy distaff ready, and God will send the flax.
Obituary Notices.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
Died, at Elmore, Vt., Sept. 3, 1868, of congestion of the lungs and inflammation of the midriff, after an illness of two days, Bro. Almond Fife, aged fifty-seven years and six months, leaving a wife and son to mourn his loss.
Bro. Fife had been a devoted Christian nearly thirty-five years. For fourteen years, up to his death, he had kept the Sabbath, and been a believer in the present truth; and during the twenty-six years that he was a resident in Elmore, had been admired by all his acquaintances on account of the even temperament and the gentle and quiet disposition which he possessed. In his last moments, he exhorted his dear companion and his son to be faithful in serving God; and he died, saying, “Seth, promise to meet me in the kingdom.”
On Sunday, Sept. 6, a funeral discourse was given on the occasion, by the writer, in the Congregationalist meeting-house, at Wolcott, to about three hundred attendants, from 1 Thess. iv, 13, 14. A. C. BOURDEAU.
Died, in Kinzua, Warren Co., Pa., of consumption, Alzina R. Stattard, daughter of Richard and Diantha Morrison, aged 25 years and 6 months. She heard the truth preached about four years ago, but did not make a public profession till a few weeks before she died, and then she found Jesus precious to her soul. She leaves a husband with three children, and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss; but they mourn not without hope. May this affliction be sanctified to their good, that when the Lifegiver comes, they may meet their loved one to part no more.
A discourse was delivered by Eld. Horton, Methodist, from Rev. xxii, 1, 2. D. A. SIMMONS.
Died, in Shelby, Oceana Co., Mich., August 23, 1868, of dysentery, Charles Corey, son of A. J. and A. E. Corey, aged one year and eight months. Also, an infant son, Sept. 8, of cankered sore mouth, aged two weeks. Funeral services by a Freewill Baptist preacher.
We feel as we lay those innocent ones away to rest, that it will be but a short time before the Lifegiver will come, and they will come forth glorified.
Died, in Jefferson, near Waukon, Iowa, Sept. 3, 1868, Albert S., only child of Bro. John P. Farnsworth, aged about 8 months. It was buried beside its mother in the Waukon graveyard, there to slumber till the Lifegiver shall come.
“Weep not for the treasure longer,
Taken from life's care and woe,
Ere its infant steps could wander,
Or its heart could sorrow know.
“Sleep, sweet babe, till Jesus calls thee
From thy lowly resting-place;
Kindred, then, where naught befalls thee,
Clasp thee in their fond embrace.”
C. A. WASHBURN.
Waukon, Iowa.
A Rebuke of Freemasonry
By Editor
The reader will find the present number of the articles on “Freemasonry” to be of a very interesting character. President Finney is doing the American commonwealth a great favor by their publication. Every article, thus far, has been very instructive, but the present one is like the stroke of a mighty sledge against that system of covered iniquity. What a mess of silly palaver about Hiram Abif and the Most Holy place! Surely no one, who enjoys a ray of light in regard to the work of our Great High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary, and the nature of the earthly ministration connected with the temple service, will be misled by such contemptible twaddle. Let there be an eternal ban placed on these secret organizations. “Say ye not a confederacy,” are the words of the prophet.
Ohio Conference at Bowling Green
The Ohio Conference Committee, in a recent letter to the Office, on learning of the appointment of the Conference at Bowling Green, Oct. 16-18, extend a cordial invitation to the brethren and sisters of the State, in behalf of the church at Bowling Green, to turn out to that important meeting. Those coming by rail will stop at Tontogany. Teams will be there on Thursday and Friday to meet the brethren.
LIFE INCIDENTS
By E. S. W.
The binder has not been able to furnish this work fast enough to supply the demand. Brethren will please accept this as an excuse for the delay in their orders. We have sent one thousand copies East, to be bound to supply the demand in that section. And we expect to receive enough from our binder this week to fill what orders we have at the Office. Let the orders continue to come in. The work is worthy of the extensive patronage it is receiving, and should be placed in the hands of every honest seeker after truth in the land. We hope hereafter to be enabled to fill orders as soon as received.
E. S. W.
"Life Incidents."
By Roswell Fenner Cottrell
I HAVE received the book, and read that portion of it which I had not read before as it appeared in the REVIEW. The whole is deeply interesting to the believing heart. It is not so much a biography detailing the incidents of the life of the writer, as a history of the Advent movement, closing up with a brief, but lucid, view of our present position and prospect in the Advent faith.
It will do much good. We have no book better calculated to lead the inquiring mind into the investigation of present truth. I would that every candid person might have the benefit of its perusal.
But it cannot accomplish its object and mission on the book shelves at the office. Who will share in the good it is destined to do? Brethren and sisters, though we could not write it, we may share in the profits. We can circulate it. We can get it into the hands of those who will read it, in the various ways already suggested. With much less labor than the writing of the book, we can get it into the hands of those who may be benefited and saved through this instrumentality. Who is there that believes the truth of this last message, and does not wish thus to share in the profits of this work?
Time is short. This book has not appeared too soon. Let those who would have the Advent movement presented in its true light to their friends and neighbors, and vindicated from the aspersions of its enemies, and the false and prejudicial light in which it is held by many that bear the Advent name, exert themselves to get this work into their hands. Our labor is not in vain in the suffering cause of the Lord. R. F. COTTRELL.
Monthly Meeting Postponed
By Editor
R. D. Tyson. As the appointment you send in for Monthly Meeting is the same time as the Iowa camp-meeting, we presume you would prefer to have the Monthly Meeting postponed.
Hospitality in Freeport
Bro. E. Engles, residing in Freeport, Ill., invites any brother passing through that city to share his hospitality.
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
PROVIDENCE permitting, we will meet with the church in Salem Center, Ind., Sabbath and first-day, Oct. 17, 18; South Bend, Oct. 20; North Liberty, Oct. 24, 25.
Will Bro. J. Locke meet me the 16th at Bro. Hendrie's, or at Orland, Ind? JOSEPH BATES.
PROVIDENCE permitting, the next Quarterly Meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Waterloo, Grant Co., Wis., will commence Friday evening, with the Sabbath, Oct. 17, and continue over Sabbath and first-day. We hope to meet all the scattered brethren and sisters from Brodville and Tafton, and hope for a good representation from Sand Prairie church, and all others who can come.
We hope the Waterloo church will make special efforts to get their neighbors and friends to attend all these meetings; and it is desirable that Eld. R. F. Andrews should attend, if possible, and continue a protracted meeting. I will be there, the Lord willing. I. SANBORN.
PROVIDENCE permitting, Bro. Byington will meet with the church in Parkville, Sabbath, Oct. 10, 1868. The report of the committee concerning matters recently under investigation in that church will be presented at that time. All the members are particularly requested to be present. MICH. CONF. COMMITTEE.
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL.
A limited space will be given under this head for Business Notices from the brethren, at 20 cents per line for each insertion. Parties must give good reference as to their standing and responsibility.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—Two experienced journeymen tailors. Also, ten ladies to make fine custom coats, pants, and vests. Sabbath-keepers preferred. None but First Class workmen need apply. E. O. Fish & Co. Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 25, 1868.
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For Review to the Poor.
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Books Sent by Mail.
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Practical Rules for Christian Living
Yesterday, Sabbath, Sept. 26, we were favored with very practical remarks from one of the messengers, who chanced to be with us, embracing the following points which we insert for the good of the brotherhood abroad:
Speak evil of no one.
Indulge in no unkind words.
Bear all things patiently.
Avoid frivolity and lightness.
Have a forgiving spirit.
Return good for evil.
Judge no one.
Allow no evil imaginations.
Give a tenth of all received.
Do everything to the glory of God.
The Image to the Beast
Read and ponder carefully the article on another page, “Romanism in the United States.” -How long will it be before this nation will be prepared to say, “Let us make an image to the beast,” if things go on as at present? Things are working.
The Restoration of the Lost Cause
The restoration of the “lost cause” is now the hope of those who were so lately in rebellion. It is the spirit and animus of the excitement now rising all through the South. And should these leaders be restored to power what would be the effect? This question the Methodist thus answers:
“But with this spirit, what would be the effect of restoration of power to the leaders of the late rebellion? What would be the form in which the lost cause would appear at its resurrection? We answer promptly: ‘In substance, slavery.’”
Should Christians Vote?
Question.
“Is it right for Christians to vote? or ought we as Sabbath-keepers to vote for the President at the coming election?”
This question has been proposed for the consideration of the Bible Class. Several similar ones have been sent in. As the Bible Class has not been held, on account of meetings for several weeks past, we take the liberty to make a remark in regard to it, here.
We think the brethren cannot be too careful against drinking into the spirit of the exciting political campaign now upon us. Keep aloof entirely, share not in its excitement, join none of its clubs or organizations. But if any one, free from party feelings and a spirit of strife, chooses to vote, we do not think his brethren should condemn him; while if any one chooses to have nothing to do with politics whatever, it is certainly his privilege to take this safer course. So far as we can learn the brethren here are uniform in their purpose not to vote this fall.
Response to a Query
By A. B. Warren
A. B. WARREN: We send your query to Bro. Cornell.
“What Shall Be Done?”
By James White
MANY of the subscribers for the REVIEW, Reformer, and Instructor, have failed to pay for these papers. They enjoy them, but fail to pay the publisher. What shall be done?
The butchering business is terrible, any way. But of all slaughter, for publishers to put the knife to their lists of subscribers, and cut off a portion, this is the most painful. They call for subscribers, and with great satisfaction enter new names upon their books. And when these get behind, they wait, and wait, and call for their pay, and wait. And, finally, have to use the knife with feelings of sadness.
Oh! this is too bad. The subscribers want the papers, need the papers, and should have the papers. And the publishers need to be sustained by large lists of patrons. But in most cases for want of a little care and energy many papers have to be stopped. I repeat it, to say the least, this is too bad.
Now, delinquent friends, take the advice of an old friend of the cause, and pay up. Don't give up either of the papers named above. Send in the pay for them. Then when you read, you will have the satisfaction of reading your own paper.
The question was asked me yesterday, “What shall we do with delinquents? Shall we cut them off?” My reply was, Hold on. Yes, the brethren at the Office will hold on a reasonable time. I shall plead for you, delinquent friends, and shall plead with you, till you come nobly up to the help of the Lord against the mighty. Those few dollars you owe are just what is needed at this time. Let them come in immediately. Put them all together and they would amount to thousands. Send them in. The publisher must have them.