HERE is what an exchange says upon condensing thought:— “Give the pith, the cream, the marrow, the essence, the fire. Press your thoughts, pack them, bring everything to a burning, scorching focus. Avoid prefaces, circumlocutions; rush right into your subject at once. Begin before you think of it, and keep dashing on with all your might until you are done. So, also, in preaching, praying, exhorting, testifying, say what you have to say, and stop! A tremendous thought may be packed into small compass—made as solid as a cannon ball, and, like that projectile, cut down all before it. Short articles are generally more effective, and find more readers, and are more widely copied than long ones. Pack your thoughts closely together, and though your article may be brief, it will have more weight, and will be more likely to make an impression.”
BRAIN AND MUSCLE.
Men who use their muscles imagine that men who use their brains are strangers to hard work. Never was there a greater mistake. Every successful merchant does more real hard work in the first ten years of his business career than a farmer or blacksmith ever dreamed of. Make up your mind to work early and late, if necessary, that you may thoroughly master every detail of the business upon which you propose to enter. The habit of persistent, rapid work once formed, you have gained a momentum that will carry you very successfully through many a pinch in business where a less persistent worker would find it vastly easier to lie down and fail.
THE ANSWER OF A GOOD CONSCIENCE.
By E. F. C.
WHEN the apostle said by the Spirit that baptism is the answer of a good conscience toward God, he did not design to say that if something else would answer men's dark and perverted consciences, it would answer just as well. The answer of the conscience is the response which it makes to the demands of duty; and when the duty of repentance and baptism is presented, a good conscience always replies by doing the very thing required. E. F. C.
R. F. C
By R. F. C.
You are an Adventist?
Yes; the Lord’s coming is at the door.
Is the third angel’s message being proclaimed? If not, the day is not so near as you claim; and Satan, by God’s permission, has been for the last thirty years playing a most sublime farce in the name of God and by an appeal to his word and promise. But if this final warning message has really been in the world for thirty years, somebody certainly knows what the worship and mark of the beast, and the commandments of God are. Choose the commandments; and let your law-abolishing theory go where it belongs.
R. F. C
Glory and Suffering Written Upon the Earth
THERE is seldom a line of glory written upon the earth's face but a line of suffering runs parallel with it; and they that read the lustrous syllables of the one, and stop not to decipher the spotted and worn inscription of the other, get the lesser half of the lesson earth has to give. —Miss Mulock.
TRUE BELIEVERS AT THE ADVENT.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
The believers in Christ who shall be alive at his second coming, will be Adventists in the sense that they will believe that his coming is near; because, 1. Signs of his coming were promised. Luke 21:25–27. 2. True believers, those who are not hypocrites, will discern the signs of the times. Matt. 16:3; Luke 12:56. 3. Hence, true believers at that time will be Adventists, that is, they will believe the truth that his coming is at hand, and will be expecting him when he comes. Should I live till that time, I hope to be an Adventist in truth.
The promised signs have appeared; and, as the consequence, two classes are being developed. One class believe that Christ’s coming is at hand; the other class stand opposed to those who avow and proclaim this faith. Reader, which of these classes will be right when the Lord shall come? Which is the safe side now? The opposing sides in this controversy will exist till the Lord does come. Will it not be better in that day to be an Adventist?
When Christ comes, true believers will be keepers of the commandments of God. Rev. 14:12, 14. If they keep these commandments, they will be Sabbath-keepers; for this is required by the commandments. And if they keep the Sabbath, they will keep the seventh day; for “the seventh day is the Sabbath.” Therefore, when the harvest is ripe, and the Son of man comes to “thrust in the sickle and reap,” true believers will not only be Adventists, but Seventh-day Adventists. The preaching of the last messages (Rev. 14:6–12) has produced such a people; and they are being developed and becoming known in all the earth. In the soon-coming day it will be desirable to bear these characteristics, and be numbered with this people. Is it not best to attend to it now? We cannot be too early, but we may be too late. R. F. COTTRELL.
NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA.
Cattaraugus Co., N. Y.
Have had eleven meetings here in a new place in Great Valley. Interest as good as could be expected in a country place in haying time. Four have determined to keep the Sabbath, and there is reason to hope for more; but the interest is not sufficient to continue evening meetings at this time of the year. Bro. Welch came unexpectedly, and has helped in the work.
R. F. Cottrell.
Wellsville, N. Y., Tent No. 1.
Owing to the fact that we are now in the midst of the busy season of haying and harvest, we concluded to pitch our tent at this place instead of in Bolivar, where we should have been obliged to depend entirely upon a scattered farming community for our audience. In this we had the advice of the brethren in this locality, who have aided us very materially in pitching the tent and making preparations for the meeting.
We have a fine location, an organ, and a choir of four to lead the singing. Commenced meetings evening after the Sabbath, July 28, with a congregation of about three hundred. A heavy shower coming up at the hour of our appointment Sunday afternoon, nearly broke up the meeting, but in the evening we had an audience of four hundred, who gave good attention.
We ask the especial prayers of the brethren for the work in this place.
B. L. Whitney.
M. H. Brown.
Pulaski, N. Y., Tent No. 2.
Our interest here keeps up remarkably. About a half dozen decided to keep the Sabbath last week, and last evening we had about four hundred out. There are quite a number now who are just on the point of decision, so we conclude to “hold on.” Have obtained quite a number of subscribers for the Review, and have the promise of more. The clergy of the place are getting somewhat stirred up, though as yet they have shown but little open opposition.
S. B. Whitney.
Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Tent No. 3.
Our tent at Jamestown is located in the public park, by special permission of the board of trustees. This is a very large village, an embryo city, of between ten and twelve thousand inhabitants. It has two daily and three weekly papers, and is a busy, bustling, go ahead, business place, rapidly growing in wealth, position and population. We decided on a new departure, and inaugurated preaching every afternoon, followed by a social and inquiry meeting. This has proved a decided success; the attendance is good and the interest very great. Many attend both afternoon and evening meetings; but quite a number, who from infirmity, age, or home duties, cannot attend evening meetings, are thus helped to a knowledge of the truth.
The attendance has not at any time been exceedingly large, but the interest is excellent. The congregations are composed of those who seem desirous to learn the whole truth. We have just reached the Sabbath question, and some have decided to obey. Our first regular Sabbath meeting is appointed for next Sabbath, Aug. 4. Unless some unforeseen impediment arises, there will be a good company of commandment-keepers in this place. Surely the Lord is on the giving hand, and in pitying love is answering the prayers of his children to bless every effort made for the advancement of his truth.
Bro. Stephen B. Craig of North Parma church is with me, and proves an efficient tent master, and trustworthy, able counselor. The labor of afternoon and evening meetings is heavy, but we are humbly relying on the promise, “As thy day so shall thy strength be,” and each day it is verified.
We visited the church at Cedar Creek, on Sabbath. Twenty-eight were present. We had a good meeting, and a blessed baptismal scene. Another head of a family, earnest and zealous in the truth, was added to this company. May the Lord continue to help and bless them.
Chas. B. Reynolds.
MASSACHUSETTS
Newburyport.
To-day, July 30, we have put everything but our large tent into a car for Danvers, a city lying midway between us and Boston. At that place we intend to commence the latter part of the week, using a sixty-foot tent which has been forwarded from South Lancaster. This tent goes to Groveland for the camp-meeting.
Eld. Canright has had great freedom here in presenting the cutting truths of the third angel's message. He has sounded the alarm faithfully, and the mass who have heard have said these things are so. But “the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches,” and “my place in the mill,” and “my business,” weigh more in the minds of many than the thought of everlasting life in the Paradise of God.
This is a city of “old settlers.” Many of the aged people whom we have met here were born in Newburyport. The city is full of church buildings. In several of these, the same man has been pastor for forty years. The people are moving in the old theological ruts their fathers made, and it is hard to switch them onto the track of truth. Yet the truth has found a welcome in many hearts. Above twenty are now keeping the Sabbath; and every week new ones take hold. We sold about $35 worth of books, obtained twenty-six subscribers for the Signs, and about $20 in money were donated to us. We leave many warm friends who have not yet obeyed the truth, but for whom we are hopeful. Our Sunday audiences have always been large, last night the largest of all. The short season here compels us to move now, or not pitch again this year. Central Hall, a commodious and well furnished room, named from its location, has been hired for the present, and meetings will be held in it on every Friday evening, Sabbath, and Sunday.
The Lord has blessed us all with good health, and we move to Danvers with courage good for another siege. And while we face the foe, our hearts are cheered by the thought that from hundreds of homes we are remembered in the morning and evening prayers for the success of our labors.
C. W. Stone.
Danvers.
We have just pitched our tent here. We only came yesterday, July 31, and began on short notice to-night. Not expecting many out, we put up seats for only three hundred. An hour before meeting there were a hundred roughs around the tent and on the fences. We feared the results. Soon the better sort began to come by dozens, and scores of rowdies with them, till every seat was crowded and more than one hundred were standing up inside. We let down the wall, and a dense crowd formed a circle all around. There were at least six hundred in all. From such a crowd of such a sort we expected trouble. An insane man came in half naked, which made a sensation for a moment; but soon it ended. But God helped us. As soon as we began, everything was quiet, and all remained so for one hour while the meeting lasted. Could not ask better attention. Out of this we hope soon to get a good audience. Thank the Lord for so much interest.
D. M. Canright.
WISCONSIN
Spring Bluff, Adams Co., Tent No. 5.
We have been here four weeks. The interest to hear has been good, considering that it has been right in the time of harvesting, and in a country place. A few have decided to keep the Lord’s Sabbath.
The popular ministers of the place have misrepresented present truth to the people, and have thus prejudiced their minds against the truth of God. Prejudice has run high. Many have been kept from the meetings, and some who commenced keeping the Sabbath have been influenced to give it up.
We go from here to Westfield, Marquette Co., Wis., which is located on the Wisconsin Central railroad.
N. M. JORDON.
A. D. OLSEN.
Boice Prairie, Grant Co., Tent No. 1.
After three weeks’ labor in Lancaster, we closed our meetings July 22. An interest was certainly aroused there, and an influence went forth, the results of which will be known only in the last great day. None of the towns-people were ready to identify themselves with us, and yet some were thoroughly convinced, and we left others investigating. Four who attended the meetings, but had learned of the truth previously, expressed a desire for baptism. They will go forward when our work is done here. We are still very hopeful that some will yet embrace the truths they so readily saw were taught in the Bible.
This is indeed a glorious work; even in its discouraging features there are rays of sunshine. Some always see the beauty and harmony in the chain of truth, and are delighted to learn what an interesting book their neglected Bible is. Some are poor, and only hesitate for fear of losing the work which is the only visible means of support for large families. How we plead with God for such! Will those who prevail in prayer remember Lancaster, Wis.?
We pitched the tent here on Boice Prairie last week, and commenced meetings July 29. We already have a far better interest here than we had at Lancaster. At the close of the afternoon sermon, people crowded around the desk asking questions and listening to explanations given with deep interest. Some came seven and ten miles, remaining all day and till the close of the evening meeting. We were urged to visit them to talk of these truths. Teams were offered to come for us. As harvest is at its55height this week, we shall hold meetings only every other evening. We still make use of the Herald’s columns, and from reports are encouraged to hope that some minds may be led to an investigation of the truths we can only touch upon in such brief articles.
I. SANBORN.
J. P. JASPERSON.
MICHIGAN
Port Huron.
We have now held in this city seventy-five services, and the interest remains unabated. We have had as yet no open opposition, though we are given to understand it is coming soon. Our Sabbath meetings are well attended, and we think not less than forty are now observing the Sabbath, who but a few weeks ago knew nothing of us. Twenty-seven have given us their names to form a class of commandment-keeping Christians, and next Sabbath we hope to organize a Sabbath-school for the youth and children thus brought under the influence of the truth, of whom there are many.
The Spirit of God is working on many hearts, and we have faith to believe that there will yet be many accessions to our little band. Four more were baptized last Sabbath, and we expect that each succeeding Sabbath will witness the espousal of other souls to Christ. We remain on this present ground at least one week longer, and then try to glean in another quarter of the city. We feel that our work is but fairly begun, and pray for grace to continue till each outlying sheaf is gathered in.
D. H. LAMSON.
M. S. BURNHAM.
Williamstown.
We held our second Sabbath meeting at this place July 28. The brethren came in from the country, so that our congregation numbered about one hundred. The Spirit of the Lord was present to help in speaking the word. Hearts were affected. Six persons took a decided stand for the truth. At the close of the meeting a man and his wife, who had never made a profession of religion until after listening to the truth under the tent, were buried with their Lord in baptism.
The interest to hear seems to be on the increase. We purpose to remain here until we have clear evidence that our work is done.
H. M. KENYON.
M. B. MILLER.
Lakeview.
Up to this time (July 30) twelve have taken their stand on the Sabbath. The interest continues good, and nearly all acknowledge the truthfulness of our positions, though they seem slow to obey.
Last night the tent was filled, and at the close of the meeting we took a vote on the Sabbath question, when about one-third of the congregation arose. Among those who have decided to obey, is the principal of the school in this place. She expects to lose her position in consequence, but says she must obey the truth if she does.
The enemy is using his smut here to blacken the characters of Bro. and Sr. White, and thereby prevent the honest in heart from receiving the truth. I offered $200 to any one who would substantiate the slander, and present the evidence in writing; and $200 more for evidence of a single immoral act in the life of either Bro. or Sr. White.
Though the battle goes hard, our courage is good, and we trust in the Lord for victory. We earnestly ask the prayers of our brethren for the triumph of the cause in Lakeview.
A. O. BURRELL.
WM. ELLSWORTH.
“COME UNTO ME.”
By S. E. Millne
“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:28.
I am coming, O my Saviour,
Coming to the blood-stained cross;
I will take thy yoke upon me,
Counting all things here but loss.
I have sought for fame and pleasure
Round this world, but sought in vain;
They have left me naught but sorrow,
Blasted hopes, and grief, and pain.
Human loves in sorrow failed me;
Broken reeds, they passed away.
Satan’s hosts with rage assailed me,
Prostrate in the dust I lay.
I was lost in midnight darkness,
Could not see the light of day.
Then I cried, O Father, help me;
Be thou still my hope and stay.
Then the tender Shepherd heard me,
Sought me on the desert wild;
To his arms he sweetly called me,
Found his lost and weary child.
Now I’m resting on thy promise,
And my heart is stayed on thee;
O, thy love, in boundless measure,
Flows upon me, full and free.
And by faith I walk with Jesus;
Now I see his smiling face
Beckoning me to those bright mansions,
Zion’s glorious dwelling place.
S. E. MILLNE.
OHIO
By H. A. St. John
Van Wert, Tent No. 3.
THE railroad strike, a murder in town, and the rainy weather, have apparently had something to do in cutting down our audiences the past week; but still we think the interest unabated. I think our attendance will average fully two hundred. At our meeting last Sabbath, fourteen expressed their purpose to walk in all God’s commandments. We know of two or three others who are obedient, but they were not present. This we think a good beginning. There are others for whom we have good hope.
We dare not leave the work here as yet, and therefore purpose to continue, if it seems duty, right up to the time of our camp-meeting, leaving others to make the needful preparations for that meeting.
Bro. Gates and Spicer, with tent No. 2, six miles from town, are having a good hearing.
Bro. Underwood is having a good interest six miles from here in another direction.
About eighteen dollars’ worth of books have been taken here in Van Wert, and investigation continues. We expect the Lord will give greater increase.
H. A. St. John.
CLEBURNE, TEXAS.
By R. M. Kilgore
Since the disaster to our tent, we have not lost a single meeting. Rev. Huchinson (the Episcopalian minister) spoke on the Sabbath question on Sunday. I reviewed him on Monday night. Eld. Taylor (Disciple), of Ft. Worth, speaks this week on the same subject. The camp is stirred. The excitement is up to a high key. The attendance is greater than during the two previous weeks. Last night over four hundred were present. Eight new ones are keeping the Sabbath, and many more are convicted and will yet keep it.
God blesses the plain testimony. I keep back nothing that is profitable, but speak freely the whole truth. I feel no more bound here than in Iowa.
R. M. Kilgore.
EAST WESTMORELAND, N. H.
By D. A. Robinson; F. A. Buzzell
We closed our meetings at the south village, and moved to this place last night, July 26, getting the tent up at 9 P. M. Ten embraced the truth as the result of the meetings just closed. We sold twenty-five dollars’ worth of books, and gave away over ten dollars’ worth.
Our address now is East Westmoreland, N. H. D. A. Robinson. F. A. Buzzell.
MAINE TENT.
By J. B. Goodrich; R. S. Webber
We have now been here in Lovell over three Sundays. The attendance has been very good considering the busy time of year. A few have commenced to keep the Sabbath, and others are interested, and we expect to see them take hold soon.
Our address is Lovell, Maine.
J. B. GOODRICH.
R. S. WEBBER.
MISSOURI
Appleton City.
We remain in this place, and are having some success. We are about through with the Sabbath question. Several have decided to obey. We hope for others soon.
Opposition is strong. Eld. Kates, a first-day Adventist, spoke against us last Monday night in our tent, occupying over two hours. We commenced reviewing him last night, marking out his work upon the black-board, and will finish it this evening, occupying, in all, as much time as he. The Methodist minister of this place challenged us for a debate upon the immortality of the soul and the end of the wicked, but desired until Oct. 23 to prepare, at which time the debate will commence. It is reported that the Christians have telegraphed for J. W. Randall, of Kansas, to come immediately and defend their cause.
Our congregations are large for this place. Last Sunday night the tent was crowded, and several hundred were seated outside.
We are trying to walk humbly before God, and desire to be remembered in your prayers.
J. G. Wood.
D. W. Reavis.
Half Rock.
Began meetings here, July 19, and have given nine discourses. Considering the busy season, the attendance is large for this country, the congregations averaging nearly two hundred. The order and attention are remarkably good. After the sermon Sabbath morning we had an interesting social meeting. Many encouraging testimonies were given from members of other churches, stating that they believed all they had heard. May the Lord help them to obey.
I am alone yet, the interest in Utica demanding Bro. Chaffee’s attention. I feel deeply the responsibility of my position.
July 24. H. Woodruff.
Bro. Woodruff writes again under date of July 30:—
The meetings are progressing finely and the interest is increasing. I spoke yesterday three times to an audience of at least five hundred. They came in the morning and stayed on the ground all day, preserving the best of order. Have given seventeen discourses on the prophecies, the Sabbath, and the law. Many admit that we have the truth and some have promised to obey.
Utica.
Since Conference I have held meetings two weeks with the friends in Utica. Found them in a state of trial, arising from a careless use of the tongue. We labored with them till an understanding was effected and harmony restored. Held in all fifteen meetings. Five were baptized, and a church of fourteen members was organized, with $52 S. B. for the remainder of 1877.
These dear friends seem to love the truth, but Satan has tried hard to destroy them. We hope they will all be careful to follow the directions given in Eph. 4: 29, 32; also James 4: 7. Others are keeping the Sabbath, who, we hope, will unite with the church soon. I am now with Bro. Woodruff at Half Rock. I have just arrived, and from what I learn, the prospect is fair for accomplishing good.
C. H. Chaffee.
KANSAS
Richland and Jefferson Co.
I spent the time from July 14 to 30 at and near Richland. Twelve were received into the church, nine of them by baptism. The church now numbers fifty-nine, and an interest to hear is still manifested in several places near. Eld. Pardee Butler (Disciple minister) from Atchison has sent an appointment to speak on the Sabbath question at their place of meeting on the third Sabbath in August. By request of the church I have agreed to be present and review him.
I came to Jefferson Co. yesterday to join Bro. Stevens in tent labor, but the railroad riots have delayed our tent.
SMITH SHARP.
Morton.
THE interest continues to increase. We have given nine discourses, and to-night we present the first angel’s message. We are treated with great kindness by the people of this vicinity. They are going to furnish an organ and organist for us. This will add to the interest. Next Sunday we present the Sabbath question, and hope for good results.
J. H. COOK.
L. D. SANTEE.
CALLS FOR LABOR IN THE SOUTH.
By Orlando Soule
YOUNG MEN, read this. There are hundreds of men in the South raising the Macedonian cry, “Come over and help us.” Experienced laborers are needed, to be sure; but there is probably no other place in our country in which beginners could gain an experience in presenting the truth better than in the South.
In nearly every part of Tennessee, lonely Sabbath-keepers are calling for help. Some of them have been calling for four or five years. They have been praying God to send laborers, and at the same time have been scattering tracts to pave the way. Mississippi has heard of us as a people, and asks for help. There are openings in Alabama and Florida that beginners might fill, besides labor that requires an experienced man. Georgia has one laborer, but what is that in so wide a field? And the cry comes from South Carolina, “Sabbath-keepers, come over and help us.” Now, who that loves the truth and his fellow-men can listen to such calls without having his heart stirred to the very depths?
Besides these calls the whole territory is open for workers. The people are friendly and hospitable. Were there a thousand men in these States wishing to lecture, they could all secure houses, circulate appointments, and begin with respectable audiences, in one week. But where are the men to respond to these calls? Those who should go are saying, “Why, here is my family to look after; I can’t go.” Yet these men who have made a success of worldly things, and have means to support themselves while gaining an experience, have usually good intellects, and are, in most instances, the very ones God would have bear his message. The practical lessons they have learned while prosecuting their work will not be lost. It is very important for a minister to be able to calculate closely, labor under discouragements, and make the best of circumstances. The Lord wants men with courage and zeal enough to surmount every difficulty, and humility enough to sit meekly at the feet of Jesus, and learn of him.
There are scores of men who, after a few months spent at our college, could take the field with the smile of God resting upon them; while there are others who could do so at once. These brethren are losing a great blessing while thus shunning the work of God. Besides, this old world is a wreck that is rapidly sinking, and all that are not rescued from it and saved in Christ will go down with it; and should we fail of doing our duty, blood may be found on our garments.
ORLANDO SOULE.
DO A LITTLE.
By John M. Adams
Many a Christian’s peace and usefulness are destroyed because he is not willing to do little things. He wants to speak and pray well, eloquently, edifyingly; and because he cannot do so, he is silent. If he cannot do some great thing, he will do nothing at all, so he hardly ever attends the Sabbath-school or the social-meeting. This ought not so to be. If all were willing to add a little to the Sabbath-school and prayer-meeting, it would add to their interest, and also to the strength of the church.
If all were willing to be small, to make simple prayers and speeches when they could do no better, their humble efforts would be just as acceptable to God as long prayers and eloquent testimonies. Happy is the man or woman who is willing to be the servant of all, to do anything that will serve to advance the cause of Christ. The church has little use for drones.
JOHN M. ADAMS.
CANADA
By A. C. Bourdeau
Forty services have been held in the tent at Frelford. On Sunday, a week ago, we baptized one convert. During the last week, the Lord has been with us in our labors from house to house, the meetings have been encouraging, and in the Sabbath meetings, which were the first we held in Frelford, a few precious souls fully resolved to keep the Sabbath. Others are deciding. Yesterday the attendance was large, and while some tried to oppose us, it was readily seen that they could do nothing against the truth, but for it.
The Anglican preacher has announced that in three weeks he will lecture on the Sunday question from the stand-point, first, of history, second, of reason, and third, of Scripture. Doubtless the result will be that more will decide to obey the truth.
A. C. BOURDEAU.
JEFFERSON CO., ILL.
By J. B. Logan
I attended the T. and M. quarterly meeting held with the Keenville church. There was a good turnout. Spoke Sabbath, the 14th of July, and Sunday, the 15th. Some outsiders were present. Bro. Herald led a social meeting. The Spirit of the Lord was with us.
Spoke in the M. E. church at Mt. Olivet Sunday, June 24. Am to continue to speak here the fourth Sunday in each month indefinitely. Also spoke here July 22. Presented the subject of the second personal appearing of the Lord. J. B. LOGAN.
THE BOOK.
By Pollok
This book, this holy book, on every line
Marked with the seal of high divinity,
On every leaf bedewed with drops of love
Divine, and with the eternal heraldry
And signature of God Almighty stamped
From first to last,—this ray of sacred light,
This lamp, from off the everlasting throne
Mercy brought down, and in the night of time
Stands, casting on the dark her gracious bow
And evermore beseeching men with tears
And earnest sighs, to read, believe, and live.
—Pollok.
VALIANT 21.
By F. A. Buzzell
Such is my mental exclamation, as I notice the report of Dis. No. 3, in the report of the Ohio T. and M. Society. Six districts—the largest with eighty members, the smallest, No. 3, with twenty-one.
Adding up the columns of figures showing the amount of work performed by each district, No. 3's aggregate is 42,467; No. 4's—80 members—is 27,923; and No. 5's—60 members—is 11,153; again, when it comes to the “hard pan” of dollars and cents, little No. 3, leads the van with a total of $171.00—$75.00 more than those districts three and four times its size, and $54.00 more than any of the other districts. In reports, donations, visiting, writing, subscriptions, distribution, and almanacs, little 21 crowns the work. Other districts did well, and there are doubtless circumstances under which the larger districts labor at a disadvantage; yet certainly No. 3 is a working district. “Go thou and do likewise.”
Brethren and sisters in the T. and M. work, do you desire to be provoked after a Bible sort? Get REVIEW, of July 26, and see what has been done. Oh! that there were thousands of such districts engaged in this great work of warning men to “flee from the wrath to come.” F. A. BUZZELL.
Westmoreland, N. H., Aug. 1.
MORE TESTIMONY.
By M. S. Spicer
In “Doctrinal Catechism,” a Catholic work by Rev. Stephen Keenan, second American edition revised, pages 101–2, are the following questions and answers concerning the inconsistencies of Protestant teachings and practices:—
“Question. Have you any other proofs that they are not guided by the Scripture?”
“Answer. Yes; so many, that we cannot admit more than a mere specimen in this small work. They reject much that is clearly contained in the Scriptures, and profess more that is nowhere discoverable in that divine book.
“Ques. Give some examples of both.
“Ans. They should, if the Scriptures were their only rule, wash the feet of one another according to the command of Christ, (in 13th chapter of St. John); they should keep not the Sunday, but the Saturday, according to the commandment, ‘Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath day;’ for this commandment has not in Scripture been changed or abrogated. . . . They should not baptize infants, as there is no example in Scripture to justify such a practice.”