Earlier text: BOSTONTo my sisters in Tuscola Co., and especially those who knew that I was going to the Health Institute, at Battle Creek, and wished me to see for them, I would address these lines. I should be glad to visit you all, and tell you what I saw and learned that might be of use to you, but the bad going makes that an impossibility. I found the Institute all that it claims to be, and much more. I think the queen’s expression after beholding the wisdom of Solomon would apply, that is, “the half was not told.” Although my stay was short, this I learned; that the Physicians are kind, and considerate, having the welfare of their patients at heart, and that they practise till they preach. Some of us have thought that a good deal was said upon the subject of Health Reform, diet, and dress reform, and wondered whether they lived it out themselves or not, and how they did it, as nearly every thing we had to eat was unwholesome. It seemed to us that the bill of fare consisted of graham bread, potatoes, apple-sauce and water, and these must be used very temperately, or sparingly; and one would expect to see a half starved set of beings. In this I was happily disappointed. Webster defines diet thus, “to supply with food,” and thus they practice. The patients sit down to well filled tables of good, warm food, and eat with gladness. I say good because I could eat all I wished without being inconvenienced afterward; but let an individual sit down to eat, having a perverted appetite, and he would look in vain for dainties, and think the food was tasteless stuff; and while he was looking, and thinking, the rest having a will, would eat a hearty meal. Another thing I learned was that Hygiene means more than baths, and graham bread; that air, rest and good nature are constituents, and as Webster has it, “that department of medicine that treats of the preservation of health.” So it is. The sick ones recover, and the well ones keep well. Their motto is, “Our Physician, Nature. Obey and live.” The reform dress has a Bloomerish look at first sight that is not pleasing, but when I observed how warm and comfortable the ladies were, and how easily they could get around with nothing to impede their locomotion, I forgot all about the Bloomeries, and thought the reform dress was the dress, and could adopt the sentiment of a gentleman at one of the health conventions while I was there; “To the Ladies: May their shadow never grow less, excepting that made by their dress.” I will add in conclusion that as many as may desire patterns, I will try to accommodate, and will also give what information I can to help, expecting that those who are sick, and are trying to live hygienically, will adopt the reformed dress to help them get well, and those who are well will wear it to keep so. Those who do not take the Reformer are not aware how much valuable information they are losing. May it soon find its way into the home of every lover of present truth. PRAYER AGAINST TEMPTATION.
By Margaret M. Stringer
“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation,” was the command given by our blessed Lord as he was about to go away. And the prayer taught his disciples was, “Lead us not into temptation.” “Pray that ye enter not into temptation,” Into temptation; there is where the stress lies. After offering the above prayer, can a candid soul go forth to life and enter thoughtlessly into the very evils he has prayed to be delivered from? Can he enter the whiskey saloon and take a social glass without being conscious that he is entering into temptation? Can he enter the ball-room even to witness the recreation of others without knowing he is in the way of temptation? Can he sit down to chat over his brother’s faults, or take a solitary chew of tobacco, or a cup of tea, without the same consciousness? I think not. Then let us act with consistency. Let us carry the effect of this prayer into our daily actions and we shall not be guilty of so many violations of the law of God. MARGARET M. 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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association was incorporated in Battle Creek, Mich., May 3, 1861. Its object is to issue “periodicals, books, tracts, documents, and other publications, calculated to impart instruction on Bible truth, especially the fulfillment of prophecy, the commandments of God, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.” Its capital stock is raised by shares at $10 each; and every shareholder is entitled to one vote in all the deliberations of the Association, for every share that he or she may hold. All lovers of truth, who “keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus,” are still invited to take shares in the Association, and have a voice in all its deliberations. The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald
Is a twelve-page religious family paper, issued weekly by the S. D. A. Publishing Association, and devoted to an earnest investigation of all Bible questions. It is designed to be an exponent of momentous and solemn truths pertaining to the present time, some of which are set forth by no other periodical in the land. The fulfillment of prophecy, the second personal advent of the Saviour as an event now near at hand, immortality through Christ alone, a change of heart through the operation of the Holy Spirit, the observance of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, the divinity and mediatorial work of Christ, and the development of a holy character by obedience to the perfect and holy law of God, as embodied in the decalogue, are among its special themes. And while it will endeavor to present impartially both sides of all important questions, it has a definite theory to teach, and hence will not devote its space to an indiscriminate and aimless mass of conflicting sentiments and views. Regular price, $2.50 per year, or $1.25 for a volume of 26 numbers. On trial for six months $1.00. No subscriptions taken for less than six months. To the worthy poor, free, by their reporting themselves and requesting its continuance, once in six months. The friends of the Review are invited to earnest and unceasing efforts to extend its circulation. Is a monthly sheet, published as above, and designed to be to the youth and children what the Review and Herald is to those of riper years. You who wish to see your children instructed in the great truths which so interest you, will here find a sheet in which these things are set forth in a plain and interesting manner, free from the popular fables and errors of the age. It should not only visit regularly every youth and child who professes to be a follower of Jesus, but should be taken and read in every Sabbath-keeping family. Don’t forget the children. See that they have the Instructor. Terms, 25 cts. per year in advance. This is the title of a monthly health journal, “devoted to an exposition of the laws of our being, and the application of those laws in the preservation of health and the treatment of disease.” It is an earnest advocate of the true philosophy of life, the only rational method of treating disease, and the best means of preserving health. Practical instructions will be given from month to month relative to water, air, light, food, sleep, rest, recreation, &c. Health, its recovery and preservation, is a subject of world-wide interest, whatever may be a person’s tenets in other respects; and to this the Reformer will be exclusively devoted. Edited by H. S. Lay, M. D., Managing Physician of the Western Health-Reform Institute. Terms $1.00 in advance for a volume of twelve numbers. Address Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich. The Sabbath Question
By Editor
Is becoming a theme of wide-spread and absorbing interest. To those who wish to give the subject a thorough investigation, we recommend the History of the Sabbath. "As a work setting forth a connected Bible view of the Sabbath question, its history since the Christian era, and the different steps by which the human institution of the first day of the week has usurped the place of the Bible institution of the seventh day, it is unsurpassed by any publication extant. Between two and three hundred quotations from history are given, to each of which is appended a full reference to the authority from which it is taken. It is replete with facts and arguments which challenge denial or refutation. Other works on this subject, from the penny tract to the largest size pamphlet, will be found noticed in our book list. There is no other Bible subject upon which a more extensive misunderstanding exists, than upon the Sabbath question. Circulate the books, and spread abroad the light on this subject. The works upon this important subject to which we would call especial attention, are, The Prophecy of Daniel, The Sanctuary and 2300 Days, and The Three Messages of Rev. xiv. The first gives an exposition of the plain and thrilling prophecies of Daniel ii, vii, and viii, showing from the course of empire that the God of Heaven is about to set up his kingdom. The Sanctuary question is the great central subject of the plan of salvation, and yet there are but few, comparatively, who have any acquaintance with it. It gives a new interest to a great part of the Bible, leads to an intelligent view of the position and work of Christ as our great High Priest in Heaven, completely explains the past Advent movement, and shows clearly our position in prophecy and the world's history. The three messages bring to view present duty, and future peril. All should read these books, and ponder well their teaching. Help Wanted for Conference.
By J. M. ALDRICH
NEARLY or quite every family of the Battle Creek church would esteem it a privilege to obtain one or more young, able-bodied, sisters, for about two weeks at Conference time. This church expects to have the privilege of entertaining a larger gathering of Sabbath-keepers at the forth-coming Conference than ever convened on any former occasion; and consequently it becomes a matter of necessity that our sisters here should have extra help to perform the labor that must be done at that time. If, therefore, twenty-five or thirty working sisters from other localities, will make the sacrifice of the expense to and from this place, we would esteem it a privilege to give them liberal pay for the two weeks' labor, commencing about the middle of the week previous to the Conference week, or about the 7th or 8th of May. All who feel disposed to take such stock in the coming Conference, or, in other words, all who are willing to come and labor as above indicated, and also enjoy more or less the privileges of the meetings, are requested to respond by letter immediately to the undersigned, and report in person at the time above specified. A Good Way to Express Yourself.
A SUBSCRIBER speaking of the proposed further enlargement of the Review says:— “I am so glad to hear of another enlargement of the Review, that I hardly know how to express myself; but I hasten to send the money to pay my extra subscription,” &c. This is the right kind of expression, always in order, and always appreciated. There are, doubtless, many other friends of the enlargement, hastening to do likewise. We predict that the Review in its enlarged form, though involving a heavy additional expense, will be better sustained than it has ever been before. What do you say, brethren? shall this prediction be verified? The General Conference.
By R. F. Cottrell
The approaching session of Conference should be the subject of earnest prayer, that God may bless and guide in all its proceedings, and send prosperity to his cause in every part of the field. The people of God must arise. We must be converted anew. The cause which has been stayed must move forward. We need a new baptism into the work. And God is ready to pour out his Spirit and bless the efforts of his people, as soon as we are prepared to receive the refreshing from His presence. There must be unanimity and earnestness in striving to get a preparation for the work of the Lord. The Lord's work will not fail; his word of promise will be fulfilled. But who will share in the blessing? It will be those whose vessels are in sanctification, ready to receive it. This conference is a very important meeting. Let us pray for its signal success, while at the same time, we ask for a preparation of heart to receive great blessings from the Lord, and for the general advancement of the interests of the cause. Is it not high time to awake out of sleep? We shall see the cause advance, when we are entirely consecrated to the work. Let us seek the Lord with all the heart. Meetings in Saginaw Co. Mich.
By M. E. Cornell
I HAVE just finished my lectures at this place—had fourteen meetings in all. The interest, though not as general as at my last place of meeting, was yet encouraging. On the last evening a vote was called to know how many were decided to keep the Sabbath, and twenty-five stood up. Among them was a supervisor of an adjoining town, who had heard only one discourse. A deep interest is manifested by several who are yet undecided. A good supply of books are taken and the investigation is going forward. On returning to my last place of meeting, I find that all are standing firm, and some new ones are decided. The books have arrived, and are going like the dew. Some ladies attend every evening, traveling three and a half miles over the bad roads. There does not appear to be any excitement, but a deep and abiding interest. I am more and more convinced that an important field is opening before us here. But I shall not be able to finish the work here before Conference. I am nearly worn out with constant care and labor, and must have a little rest. Good Reasons.
By I. D. Van Horn
ELD. I. D. VAN HORN writes: I am decidedly in favor of another enlargement of the Review for the following reasons; 1st. The interest created by its recent enlargement among its readers as far as I have seen, has been nearly double, and, judging from the past, we may expect a similar result if it be enlarged again. 2d. Ministers and people have more than doubled their diligence in furnishing reading matter for its columns. This will be increased by another enlargement. 3d. The brethren and sisters where I have been, are calling loudly for it, and express their willingness to sustain it, since they have read the intimation of its being enlarged again. For my own part, I will pledge myself to stand by it, and do all in my power to sustain it. I highly appreciate the past enlargement, and think the adding of four pages more will be a step in the right direction. I have asked God's blessing upon it in the past and shall continue to do so in the future. Yes, let it go forth to its subscribers laden with rich food and a plenty of it, to feed the remnant, that they may be better prepared to meet the coming storms of the last days. Notice.
By Wm. S. Higley, Jr.
I WOULD like to obtain the services of six Sabbath-keepers to work in a brick yard, commencing the first of May next. Any one wishing employment at this business will write immediately to Wm. S. Higley, Jr., Lapeer, Mich. Wm. S. Higley, Jr. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. PROVIDENCE permitting, the next meeting of the churches in Tuscola Co., will be at Vassar, May 4th and 5th. Cannot a messenger be with us?
D. MALIN, Clerk. Quarterly Meetings in Minn.
The next series of Quarterly Meetings in Minn., will be holden as follows: Pleasant Grove, May 4, 5.
Greenwood Prairie, " 11, 12.
Orinoco, " 18, 19.
Deerfield, " 25, 26.
Bass Lake, June 1, 2.
Brush Creek, " 8, 9. We design that some messenger attend the above appointments.
Will Bro. Ingraham attend the first three appointments?
For the Committee,
STEPHEN PIERCE.