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Earlier text: A RARE VIEW OF THE 2300 DAYS

Sunday not in the New Covenant.

By J. M. McLellan

BRO. SMITH:—There are some in this place that believe that the Son of God abolished the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, and taught the observance of Sunday in the place of it. If Sunday is now a part of God's holy law, and the Son of God has thus "honored" it in his teachings, I have nothing to say against it. But this cannot be, for various reasons.

The first reason why I do not believe that Sunday, the first day of the week, has taken the place of God's holy Rest-day, the Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, and has been thus particularly honored by the Son of God in his teachings will be found in Ps. xl, 8, "I delight to do thy will, O my God, yea thy law is within my heart." By reading verses 6 and 7, it will be seen that the Psalmist is speaking of the Son of God; "Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire. Mine ears hast thou opened; burnt-offering and sin-offering hast thou not required. Then said I, Lo, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me. I delight to do thy will, O my God, yea thy law is within my heart."

By turning to the New Testament, in the epistle of Paul to the Hebrews, [chap. x, 6-9.] we will find that Paul quoted these very words of David, and applied them also to the Son of God. "In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure; then said I, Lo, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me to do thy will O God."

Says David, in speaking of the same illustrious personage, The law of his God is within his heart. Now as God never had any other law by which he governed the world, than the one which he himself spake and wrote upon two tables of stone, [Deut. v. 22; Ex. xxiv. 12; xxxii, 15, 16,] David must certainly have had reference to the written law of God, the ten commandments, which law David in another psalm, [xix. 7.] calls "PERFECT." And as the days were drawing near when God would make a new covenant, [Jer. xxxi, 31,] with his people in which he would write his Law in their hearts, [verse 33; Heb. viii. 10; 2 Cor. iii. 3,] might we not reasonably expect that he who was to confirm this covenant, [Dan. ix, 27.] "for one week," with the houses of Israel and Judah, would have the law in his heart that when he should be engaged in the work of ratifying the covenant with his people, he might firmly plant in their minds the eternal perpetuity of the law of God; for, says he, "from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh;" and in his sermon on the mount, [Matt. v, 17-19] in fulfillment of Isa. xlii, 21, we find him magnifying the law and making it honorable, and teaching its eternal perpetuity; for "till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law till all be fulfilled."

O when will men "cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?" When will they forsake the commandments and traditions of men, [Mark vii, 7, 8.] for the Commandments of God? When will they cease to catch at straws? When will they leave off building upon a sandy foundation, [Matt. vii, 26, 27.] and begin to build on the rock foundation, "Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone," that they may not suffer loss, but receive a reward, an eternal inheritance in the city and kingdom of God. Rev. xxii, 14; Matt. xix, 16, 17.

J. M. McLELLAN.

Hastings, Mich., March 9th, 1856.

COMMUNICATIONS.

By Joseph Dudley

From Bro. Dudley.

BRO. SMITH:—Our hearts are made glad by the cheering communications of the Review, and inasmuch, too, as it does not handle the word of God deceitfully. I believe with all my heart that we have got the truth of God, and that it will, if we live it out, abide the coming of the Lord. It has been about one year since I commenced to serve God and keep his Commandments. My wife professed religion in her youthful days, and was baptized in Richmond, by Bro. White; and we feel to say in the language of Paul, Having obtained mercy, we faint not; having renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to the consciences of all men in the sight of God.

We feel to rejoice in the truth of God; for it is the truth that makes us free, and we believe that the Lord will work for his people, if they are humble and faithful, and none can hinder. Although Satan may hurl his fiery darts, yet the Lord has promised to be a shield to those that trust in him.

O may the Lord enable his children to have on the whole armor of the Lord, that they may be able to stand in this evil day, having their loins girt about with truth, and having on the breast-plate of righteousness; and their feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Above all taking the shield of faith, wherewith we may be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Yours in hope of immortality at the coming of the Lord. JOSEPH DUDLEY. Somerset Co., Me.

A Sabbath Keeper’s Appeal

By Zebina Marsh

From Bro. Marsh.

BRO. SMITH:—I would like to say a few words to the dear brethren scattered abroad in these times of trial. In this place there are only myself and daughter who are professing to keep the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, but we do not feel discouraged about it; for the work is the Lord's and he will help.

We are poor in this world's goods, but I bless the Lord I am looking for riches in the world to come.

"No foot of land do I possess, No cottage in this wilderness;"

but I trust that by keeping the Commandments of God and having the Faith of Jesus, that I shall soon have an inheritance on the restored earth where moth cannot corrupt, nor thieves break through and steal. Should any of the preaching brethren come this way, will they call and give us one or two lectures. Some I am persuaded would come out to hear, and perhaps some might embrace the truth, and so be numbered with the 144000 who shall be redeemed from the earth.

Your brother in the blessed hope. ZEBINA MARSH. Northfield, Feb 24th, 1856.

Memoranda written by Dr. Cornelius.

By Dr. Cornelius

"How much more should we have done for Jesus Christ and his cause, if our hearts had always been in a holy, heavenly frame. How many ways of doing good would have been devised which have been unthought of. How many opportunities improved that have been neglected. As to what has been done by us, how much better done had it been, and how much more successfully, if our conversation, prayers and efforts had proceeded from a heart of overflowing love to God and men. And are we not bound to possess, to cultivate, and to maintain such a holy and heavenly frame? Are we not responsible to God for all the consequences of not having it? O then, how great is the guilt which will follow us to the Judgment! and how humble and penitent should be the holiest and most useful man that lives! Alas! what can those say who have never risen above the common level of piety and usefulness!"

"How and where do you expect to spend eternity?"

"We shall certainly carry our character with us into eternity."

Extracts from Letters.

By Editor

Bro. E. Everts writes from Round Grove, Whiteside Co., Ill.:—"We find some who have ears to hear, some who acknowledge the truth as we present it, and some half dozen have decided to keep all the commandments. We find more who are looking for the coming of the Lord than we expected; and we find some who were keeping the Sabbath, who appear to delight in so-doing; but O how deformed they appear with their errors, of the "Spirit-Land," the conscious, living dead, and a "Triune God." How incomprehensible to attempt to comprehend liv[ing] dead men; and, Father and Son, one person!

Yours, trembling at the thrilling word of inspiration, still hoping for salvation from coming troubles and for a crown with Paul."

Bro. J. M. Lindsay writes from Olcott, N. Y.:—"We are glad the Review comes to us weekly, filled with matter so well adapted to the wants of the remnant. My heart is warmed and my eyes melted into tears when I read the cheering letters it contains. I am glad it is so well established. I hope it will be well sustained."

Bro. and Sr. Ayres write from Cumberland Co., N. J.:—"The God of our fathers has blest us through the labors of those engaged in spreading the present truth of Rev. xiv, 9. We feel in some degree the importance of being awake to the subject. We see that the nations are angry; and that the judgment hour is slighted by the professed churches. The signs in the sun and moon, as Christ spake of them, and the falling stars, are not regarded as signs of the end.

We firmly believe them to be evidences of the Lord's soon coming."

Bro. J. Dorcas writes from Fremont, Ohio:—"Dear brother, press forward! The work is rising, and is onward. The Review is read with interest by all who take it here, beside some others who do not. It is richly laden with truth."

Brethren, be assured that nothing gives more courage to those who are engaged in the publishing department of the cause of truth, than to enjoy the blessing of God, and to receive cheering news from the wide harvest-field. We need not faint nor be discouraged when we have evidence that the cause is prospering; that the Ark of God is with us, and the glory has not departed from Israel.—Ed.

Prayer.

Of how much happiness do Christians deprive themselves by praying so little! The command is, "pray without ceasing." O how precious is communion with God in the closet, when the soul becomes absorbed in heavenly contemplations! When the Christian really prays, there is a tide of holy rapture poured into the bosom that is like the raptures of the upper world. O Christian, pray! Do not let the world cheat you out of the precious hours that belong to the closet. Christ prayed, the Apostles prayed, and will you neglect it?

Choosing the Service of the Lord

By Moses W. Porter

From Bro. Porter.

Bro. Smith:—I consider it the duty of every sincere lover of God to stand as a living witness for him and his truth; therefore I will write a few lines to let you know that I have chosen the service of the Lord, and am determined, by his help, to keep his commandments.

I feel truly to thank the blessed Lord that the Review ever has fallen into my hands. I seldom read its pages without raising my heart to God in thanks anew for the glorious truths that it presents. Scriptures that looked dark to me, it has brought to the clearest light. What child of God could doubt for a moment but that the Holy Spirit has a hand in its publication?

I love the cause in which you are engaged; and my daily prayer is, that God may pour out his richest blessing upon you; and may we be wholly given up to the service of God. Then we shall obtain immortality through Jesus Christ when he comes to make up his jewels. Moses W. Porter.

Min Ter., Feb. 25th, 1856.

BE RESOLUTE.

“Sometimes,” says an eminent saint, “I have intermitted, or deferred, the performance of duty, upon apprehension of some present indisposition and unaptness. I have thought, ‘It is better not to set my hand to God’s work, than, to spoil it; better to omit my offering, than to give the lame and blind in sacrifice; the next time I will make amends, when I am fitter to do it,’ and the next time, perhaps, the task has been more irksome to me, and my plea of unfitness has seemingly had more strength than before; so that what before I did only defer, now I could be content wholly to neglect. Have I found thee, O mine enemy?” Here the serpent’s head discovers itself. Hereafter, when this plea is put in, it shall be rejected without hearing. I will check the least thought of reluctance towards the performance of the work I have assigned to myself. A lame prayer may get to heaven: I may, by rubbing and chafing my heart, get warmth into it. If I put forth my strength, I may break asunder the cords with which I am bound. The Spirit may come, and fill my sails; and I may have the wind with me, though the tide be against me. That rule of physicians is well applied to practice, in such cases, which advises persons of weak stomachs to eat, though they have no present appetite, because they shall feel the effects thereof in their future increase of strength.”

All is Vanity.

By Editor

The following is from the diary of the late Amos Lawrence:

“I have been extensively in business during the last two years, have added much to my worldly possessions; and have come to the same conclusion in regard to them I did in 1818. I feel distressed in mind that the resolutions then made have not been more effectual in keeping me from this over-engagedness in business. * Property acquired at such sacrifices as I have been obliged to make the past year, cost more than it’s worth and the anxiety of protecting it is the extreme of folly.”

SELECTIONS.

By Dr. Scudder

"What if I should Become a Christian?"

On the second evening of a protracted meeting in New-York, (says Dr. Spring,) a lady from the extreme South, opulent, of high connections, nursed in the lap of indulgence, the mistress as well as the votary of fashion, was induced to attend. As she went along, a sort of secret soliloquy took place. "What if I should become a Christian? Well, what if I should? It would be strange. What if I should? You must give up your worldly amusements. Well, that I can do. What if you should become a Christian? You must give up your gay companions. Well, I can part with them. If I become a Christian I must endure much ridicule and banter. Well, this is not intolerable. If I become a Christian, my southern friends, who have taken in me such kind and tender interest, will be wounded and grieved—will despise me." Here her feelings prevailed. The thought of home and early associates rushed upon her with overpowering sensations. "But," recovering herself "suppose they do? My Saviour will not despise, disown and forsake me. I'll go to Jesus." She went to the meeting, that night trusts she received Christ, and is now rejoicing in hope of his glory."

Reader, what if you should become a Christian? You must renounce such of the pleasures of this world as are incompatible with religion; and you will secure eternal life. What if you should not become a Christian? Why, you will have what the world call pleasure in this life, perhaps—but you will lose your soul. Will you be a Christian? —Dr. Scudder.

Importance of Little Things.

By Jane Taylor

In the management of the temper, on which our own comfort as well as that of all around us so much depends, nothing effective will be done but by a watchful attention to little things. The temper is oftener ruffled by slight provocations than by great and serious injuries. It is in small things that brotherly kindness and charity chiefly consist. Little attentions; trifling, but perpetual acts of self-denial; a minute consultation of the wants and wishes, tastes and tempers of others; an almost imperceptible delicacy in avoiding what will give pain: these are the small things that diffuse peace and love wherever they are exercised, and which outweigh a thousand acts of showy heroism.—Jane Taylor.

Gospel Privileges to the Highest Bidder.

The churches in Brooklyn have generally managed to do a good business in the way of renting pews, but Plymouth Church, of which the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is pastor, seems to transact by far the largest share of business in the piety market. The reason of this is doubtless to be found in the fact that Brother Beecher is in the habit of "speaking right out in meeting" on certain theological points. The world is progressing on matters of religion as well as all other matters, and the hell-fire and brimstone doctrine has lost its charm for even the most rabid of the straight-laced gentry. The annual renting of the pews in Plymouth Church occurred on Tuesday evening last. The result was one hundred and seventy three seats were taken, the rent of which amount to $10,785. The premiums paid were $1,760, about thirty per cent, above last year. A large assembly was present, and the bidding was so spirited that the whole business was done in less than two hours. The aggregate receipts for pew-rents, the present year, is expected to be over $13,030, a larger sum, perhaps, than in any other church in the country. The house is to be opened every morning through the week, and on Saturday evening, to rent the remainder of the seats, numbering over one hundred.—Sunday Dispatch.

When shall "the poor have the gospel preached to them?"

Prejudice

THE following admirable description of prejudice is from the "Letter to the Abbe Raymond." It is not a little remarkable that the author of such a passage could have written "The Age of Reason."

"There is something exceedingly curious in the constitution and operation of prejudice. It has the singular ability of accommodating itself to all the possible varieties of the human mind. Some passions and vices are but thinly scattered among mankind, and find only here and there a fitness of reception. But prejudice, like the spider makes every place its home. It has neither taste nor choice of situation, and all, that it requires is room. Everywhere, except in fire or water, a spider will live. So, let the mind be as naked as the walls of an empty and forsaken tenement, gloomy as a dungeon, or ornamented with the richest abilities of thinking, let it be hot, cold, dark, or light, lonely or inhabited, still prejudice, if undisturbed, will fill it with cobwebs, and live, like the spider, where there seems nothing to live on. If the one prepares her food by poisoning it to her palate and her use, the other does the same; and as several of our passions are strongly characterized by the animal world, prejudice may be denominated the spider of the mind."

Communication from Bro. Ayres.

By Jacob Ayres

BRO. SMITH:—For about two years I have been an interested and I trust a profited reader of the Review. For several years I have been of the opinion that important and solemn events were at hand; but never came in contact with anything that gave form and definiteness to those things like the light that has shone from the columns of the Review. Yea, praise the Lord! that in his good providence it was thrown in my way.

I have been for several years an accepted minister of the Word among the Seventh-day Baptists, and although I believe they have much important truth, yet being convinced that as a people they are very far behind in regard to present truth, I have deemed it my duty to take a position which has necessarily separated me from them, and, by consequence, exposed me to many severe trials and privations; but thanks be unto God for that blessed grace which makes one willing to suffer for the truth's sake.

In order to explain myself, and also to show that we are already measurably under the iron rule of the Two-horned Beast of Rev. xiii, I have it to say that I have been cited to appear before the Council of the town of Westerly, R. I., composed of Seventh-day Baptists, charged, according to the words of the complaint, not with being guilty of dishonesty or intemperance, but possessed of a kind of religious frenzy calculated to injure my fellow-citizens and incapacitate me from being an inhabitant of said town. Without hearing, or even calling for any testimony to substantiate the above complaint, upon the day of trial, or rather, decision, the honorable Council proceeded to pass judgment against me, and in a few days sent their Officer with an instrument of writing, declaring that they had examined the above complaint, and the evidence relating thereto, and determined and adjudged, that I be ordered to leave said town, or suffer the consequences of not complying with the same. At this time my family were in no suitable condition to leave, I therefore endeavored to commit the case to the Lord and await the result; and praised be his holy name! he suffered no evil to befall us; but in due time, at the end of the year I obtained a house and left the town, where I had endeavored for a number of years to labor faithfully for the good of souls.

So far as I have light upon the various subjects treated of in the Review, I feel that my interests and sympathies are with you. I trust I love the Sabbath cause, and I do rejoice that the Lord is raising up a people to defend that holy truth, together with other important present truth. O, may the Lord keep them humble! that his work may triumph in their hands gloriously.

The signs of the times indicate strongly to my mind that there are solemn and fearful scenes just upon us. O may the Lord help each one of us who are striving for the whole truth, to be in readiness to stand unscathed. I can say with others, that the Review is truly a welcome messenger! You are at liberty to make whatever use of this communication you deem proper for the good of the cause.

Yours in the hope of the gospel. JACOB AYRES.

Meetings at Newark, Mich.

By Moses E. Cornell

WE commenced meetings in this place Tuesday evening, March 4th, and continued until Wednesday, March 12th, including ten lectures. Most of the time the house was crowded, and good attention was given to the word spoken; yet many were doubting the divinity of the Scriptures. They were ready to admit that we had the truth if the Bible was true. But after our investigation of the state of the dead and the destiny of the wicked, they seemed to view the Bible in a different light. That odium cast upon it by those who represent it as teaching the doctrine of "endless torture of the wicked" was removed, and they began to read the Scriptures with interest.

While a company were on their way to the meeting one evening engaged in very earnest conversation about the change in the minds of the people, we overheard the following:— "What do you think is going to happen! Mr. C. took down his Bible this morning and read two chapters!" At this the company expressed much astonishment.

Newark is a lake port and several vessels are wintering there, and two or three Captains of vessels became interested, and one I think decided to keep the Sabbath with his vessel the coming Summer. About $10 worth of books were taken and seventeen subscribed for the Review. An opportunity was given for those who were decided to keep the Sabbath to manifest it by rising, and ten rose up; two or three others had been heard to say they should hereafter keep the Bible Sabbath. The friends kindly remembered our expenses and contributed for the same. May the Lord reward them all, especially those whose hospitality we shared while there. All seemed anxious that we should remain longer, but we deemed it expedient that we get out nearer the Rail-road before the breaking up this Spring. Our next appointment is in the town of Trowbridge, between this and Paw Paw station.

During our stay at Newark we had the opportunity of hearing a funeral discourse from Eccl. xii, 7. The occasion was the death of a young man, caused by the fall of a limb from a tree; his brains were thrown out and it was supposed that he had not time even to speak a word. He was called an honest, industrious young man; but he made no profession of religion at the time of his death; he had attended parties of pleasure and balls among the wicked, yet this minister declared without qualification, that his immortal soul was now praising God in heaven!! The discourse was entirely controversial, presenting as he supposed, hard arguments against what he was pleased to term the "annihilation view." He talked loudly about the "immortal soul leaving the body at death, and singing the song of victory," &c., and quoted Socrates for proof, but did not even attempt to prove it from the Scriptures. His sermon was reviewed the same day and the Bible view of the subject was presented. The darkness was driven away by the light of the truth.

This minister was like one that heard us in Allegan a few weeks ago, who—after listening an hour and a half to a discourse showing the Bible faith and hope, and the importance of consulting Jesus Christ and the apostles—got up and made an attempt to demolish our position by the "great swelling words" of some commentator, mixed with sarcasm and ridicule, and finally closed with the following, "I warn you against all such 'new lights,' and recommend you to examine diligently what was written just this side of the apostles by the early christians." He would not recommend the light (Bible) which would manifest his darkness.

I have just learned that the minister that had so much to say about the "wonderful luminary in Monterey," has given out word that he will show at his next appointment by a man in Illinois, that those who are keeping Saturday, are keeping the true first day, while those who keep Sunday, are keeping the true seventh day after all;" and says he, "won't this make them feel rather cheap!" This seems almost incredible yet those who heard him are sure he said it. "Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as potter's clay," says the Prophet. While men are "darkening counsel" with "words without knowledge," and "putting darkness for light," O let us "walk by the light of the fire that God has kindled," ever rejoicing in the truth. Amen.

M. E. CORNELL.

Gems of Thought.

HE with whom we have to do, will demonstrate to every conscience, soon or late, that his name is HO-LY. He will bring forward to the conscience which he means to purify, its more refined as well as more gross offences. Cecil.

A lost affliction is an immense loss. Philip Henry.

Men are ignorant of God, and ignorant of Christ, ignorant of the way of salvation, ignorant of their own happiness, blind in the midst of the brightest and clearest light, ignorant under all manner of instructions. Edwards.

He is wretched indeed, who goes up and down in the world without a God to take care of him, to be his guide and protector, and to bless him. Ib.

The Believer's Hope.

By A. S. Hutchins

BRO. SMITH:—The hope of eternal life is inexpressibly sweet to me. The hope of soon gaining the haven of endless bliss is a strong and unyielding inducement to me, to make every sacrifice which the gospel demands, and patiently endure every trial necessary, until glory completes the work which grace has begun upon the hearts of the followers of the Son of God.

It is a matter of no small encouragement to witness such a general increase of interest on the part of the remnant for the rise and spread of the Message of the Third Angel. I am firm in the belief that the cause of truth is now rising to fall no more. As I read the instructive columns of the Review I am constrained to believe that the resolution,

"Come let us anew our journey pursue," is sinking deep into the hearts of the meek, humble followers of Jesus. This is most certainly as it should be.

We should never rest without the abiding evidence that "the words of our mouth, and the meditations of our heart," are acceptable in the sight of the Lord; and that our ways are pleasing to him. "And besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith, virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

A. S. HUTCHINS Middle Grove, N. Y.

Subscription and Office Funds

By Editor

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Book Fund Pledges

By Editor

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The Breakdown of Orthodox Theology

There is no denying that the religious opinions of mankind are becoming rapidly modified. Orthodoxy is breaking up like ice in spring-time. And as the breaking up of winter often swells brooks and rivers to overflowing, so the breaking up of the long winter of theological darkness and superstitious frost must swell the streams of life and thought immoderately, sweeping away old institutions with sectarian icebergs. The old orthodox season has run its course and is passing away. The present theology has done its work, and become effete and inadequate to satisfy the growing needs of the time. Hence men are looking elsewhere for support.—N. Y. Dispatch.

Sunday in Germany

Sunday in Germany.—A new law has been enacted, in Brunswick, for the better observance of the Sabbath and other holydays. All labor out doors, and open traffic in shops, factories, and the like, are forbidden, except in the case of bad weather, during hay or other harvest, when mowing, carrying, and so forth, may be carried on. All places of refreshment and noisy recreation must be closed until after forenoon divine service.—Local police are to look to this. Exemptions may be accorded in special cases, such as work in smelting furnaces, traffic with public vehicles, railroads, the post, and the like. At Berlin, all shops must be closed, and no sale, or exposure of goods for sale, is permitted on Sundays and high festivals, until after evening church service is concluded, that is, until about 5 P. M. Places of refreshment and recreation are open after morning service.—Waggons, carts, and so forth, are not permitted to circulate after 9 A. M.; and, on passing churches, during divine service, all carriages must move at a foot pace, and in some cases are forbidden to pass. But, at the same time, no impediments are placed in the way of the middle and lower classes seeking recreation at places of public resort after the forenoon divine service.