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Review and Herald, Vol. 40, No. 5.

The Two Proclamations
Earlier text: Bring Hither the Ephod. 1 Sam. 23: 9

J. ERTZENBERGER

By J. Ertzenberger

Switzerland.

THINGS are moving nicely again at this place. A few of the brethren have had such an experience as is written of in 2 Cor. 7:10. Last Sabbath, we celebrated the Lord's supper, which was a good and blessed season to us all.
In Locle, the work is still progressing. The brethren in that place are young in the truth, although there are those among them who had a Christian experience before they embraced the truth. I try to benefit them, especially by visiting and teaching them more fully. And, thanks be to God, two more have determined to keep all his commandments and the faith of Jesus. They joined the others for the first time, last Sabbath. There are still others who are convinced of the truth, and I hope they will obey it. May all have sufficient grace to strive so as to obtain the incorruptible crown.
Yours humbly,

J. ERTZENBERGER

Chaux de fonds, June 18, 1872.

Tract and Missionary Department.

By M. Wood

Tract Work in Boston, Mass.

I AVAIL myself of the privilege granted to the members of the Tract and Missionary Society, in the REVIEW of June 4, and for the encouragement of those who feel an interest in the different Tract Societies, would state, that we here in Boston, feel an increasing interest in the Tract Society. Those who have been inactive in the past, have come forward, and taken hold of the work in real earnest. Last night was our monthly missionary meeting. During the month, each member keeps a record of missionary labors, and the last Sunday of each month their reports are read. It was truly encouraging to see the reports come in, showing an increase of several hundred pages of tracts distributed, and a number of new names added to the list of subscribers for the REVIEW, Reformer, and the Instructor. We feel a general desire to take part in this work, and help sound the alarm that is to gather out a people who shall go in to the marriage supper of the lamb.
Within the past few weeks, two more precious souls met with us on the Sabbath, fully determined with the grace of God assisting them, to obey every precept of the decalogue. We hope to be remembered in the prayers of God's people. M. WOOD.
Boston, July 1, 1872.

T. C. HARRIS

By T. C. Harris

Eternity.

SUPPOSE a person to count one in every second of time, day and night, without cessation, it would take him more than thirty-one thousand years to count a trillion. And a trillion can be easily represented by a line of figures one inch in length.
If it take so long to count the years in a line of figures one inch in length, how long will it take to count the years in a line one mile in length? ten miles? a hundred miles? a million of miles? And with the same degree of computation, how long will it take to count the years contained in an area of figures a million miles square?
And if it takes so long just simply to count those years, how long will it take to live them?
But the life of the righteous, beyond the confines of the grave, in that beautiful region of light which shall be prepared for them, where there will be no fading of summer flowers, nor falling of autumn leaves, and where the great destroyer can never enter to mar its glory with the footprints of decay, will reach unto the last year contained in this great multitude of figures. But that is not all. It is no nearer ending than when it first commenced.
Now while we are walking upon the uncertain sands of life, our days of probation are gliding swiftly away. Each changing season and passing year, beautiful summer morning, and glorious sunset, leaves the number less before us that we shall behold here on the shores of mortality. As the sun in the morning riseth, lighting up the heavens and the earth, sending forth its rays of light on pleasant landscapes and palatial mansions, dense and populous cities, wandering streams and crystal fountains, flowing rivers and lovely valleys, rising hills and lofty mountains, just so sure also are the moments of this transitory life, surely, silently, and swiftly departing. Let us then bow down before that omnipotent Being who guides the starry worlds in their courses, and worship him in Spirit and in truth, so that when the trumpet sounds and the long-expected resurrection morning appears, and the ransomed millions are gathered from the uttermost parts of the earth, we may be also ready, and enter that beautiful, glorious, and eternal, world of immortality.

T. C. HARRIS

LOVE TO ONE'S NEIGHBOR.—“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Rom. 13: 9.

We are commanded to love our neighbor as ourselves; and whatever we would that men should do to us, we are required to do so to them: which glorious and divine laws the great Author of the Bible hath there more particularly explained, and filled up with such instances of justice, charity, and love, that nothing can be added to them. He requires us to put away all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil-speaking: that we lie not one to another, nor take up a reproach against our neighbor; that we be gentle and courteous, that we be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God forgives us; that we walk with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; that we owe no man anything but love; and, in a word, that we imitate the great Pattern of goodness, our Heavenly Father; and with a charity as extensive as the beams and influence of the sun do good against evil, bless them that curse us, forgive, pray for, and love our enemies, and overcome evil with good.

Indian Lake, N. Y.

By S. B. Whitney

HAVE just closed my labors in this place for the present. The result is quite as satisfactory as the prospect would warrant. Our meeting last Sabbath was a season of deep and solemn interest, and excellent testimonies were borne. We had about our usual congregation, and sixteen arose to acknowledge themselves satisfied that the seventh day is the Sabbath and should be observed, most of whom have expressed their decision to keep it.
Sold some books. Three have subscribed for the REVIEW, and two for the Reformer. Considerable interest is taken in the health reform by some already, and idols are being laid aside.
S. B. WHITNEY.
July 1, 1872.

Blessings Through the Review

A SISTER from Indiana writes: My companion living in careless rebellion against God's holy commandments, heeded not the many bitter tears I shed that he might forsake the ways of unrighteousness and turn to God who would pardon, till since I have been taking the REVIEW, only one year and three months. He has overcome many besetments, and manifests a desire to go with us to our heavenly home. Also another family near here have commenced to keep the Sabbath, and have subscribed for the REVIEW. I have also experienced a change of heart since I commenced reading this paper.

Tract and Missionary Society of Wisconsin.

By P. S. Thurston; N. M. Jordon

Met for the organization of a Tract and Missionary Society.
Bro. Littlejohn was elected chairman, Bro. John Matteson, Secretary. Bro. Littlejohn made remarks about the object, usefulness, and arrangement, of such society. Bro. Butler also made remarks.
Society organized with 103 members.
Paid in, $42.00.
The Constitution, such as is used in other localities, was read and adopted.
Voted, That we have a Nominating Committee of three. Brn. I. Sanborn, P. S. Thurston, and John Matteson, were duly elected as said committee.
Nominating Committee reported the following officers, who were thereupon elected:
President, P. S. Thurston, Oasis, Waushara Co., Wisconsin; Vice President, O. H. Pratt, Monroe, Green Co.; Secretary, N. M. Jordon, Lodi, Columbia Co.; Treasurer, Wm. Kerr, Monroe, Green Co.
Division of the Wisconsin State Conference into missionary districts.
1st district to be composed of the churches at Little Prairie, Johnstown Centre, Oakland, and Raymond; Director, M. J. Bartholf, Whitewater, Walworth Co.
2d District, Monroe, Avon, and Albany. Director, H. W. Decker, Avon, Rock Co.
3d District, Waterloo and Bloomington. Director, Winthrif Robinson, Grant Co.
4th District, Sand Prairie; Director, John Atkinson, Port Andrew, Richland Co.
5th District, Liberty Pole, Victory, and Kickapoo Center; Director, S. E. Sutherland, Reeds Town, Vernon Co.
6th District, Burns Valley and Mendora, La Crosse Co., Wis.; Director, Milo Downer, Mendora, La Crosse Co.
7th District, Fish Lake, Plainfield, and Wautoma; Director, P. S. Thurston, Oasis, Waushara Co.
8th District, Mackford and Marquette. Director, Rufus Baker, Markesan, Green Lake Co.
9th District, Hundred-Mile Grove and Dell Prairie; Director, N. M. Jordon, Lodi, Columbia Co.
10th District, Chicago; Director, G. T. Berg, 41 Elston Road, Chicago, Ill.
11th District, Poy Sippi, Danish church, Poy Sippi and Neenah; Director, Walter Chase, Poy Sippi.
Adjourned to meet at call of the President.
P. S. THURSTON, Pres.
N. M. JORDON, Sec.

HEAVENLY GRACE.

By H. A. Fuller

I would not sing in empty song The praises of the gay or fair, To dwell on these would be to wrong The heavenly graces far more rare.
No, I would touch another string, A purer, nobler, strain than this, Like those glad themes the angels sing On harps of gold in realms of bliss.
The story of good actions wrought, Not for the joy the doers feel, But sacrifices God has taught Should be endured for other's weal—
To those who thus resign their ease, That others happier may be, Christ says, “As ye have done to these, So have ye done it unto me.”
H. A. FULLER.
Mannsville, N. Y.

The Secret of the Christian Life.

By Reaper

As I learn more and more of the Christian life, I see more and more plainly how simple it is. Trust in God and obedience to an indwelling Christ is its whole secret. “We must be empty vessels, that God may fill us with himself,” and being so filled, “temples of the Holy Ghost.” We must be careful to listen to the inward teaching, and obey its slightest whisper. The more carefully we attend, the more easily shall we hear the voice that says to us, “This is the way, walk ye in it,’ when we turn to the right hand and when we turn to the left.” The life of faith is not a life of doubt and uncertainty. It is not a life of walking in darkness, but of walking in light.
If we commit ourselves to God in faith, he will do everything for us we need. His promises cover all our wants, all our desires, and they are just as truly and fully ours as if there were no other person on earth to receive them. How strange that we need to be urged to believe the word of God. We should consider ourselves insulted if our word was doubted, and especially if our own children doubted it, and yet even Christians, most of them, scarcely begin to believe that these exceeding great and precious promises are for them, and that by them they may become partakers of the divine nature, and escape the corruption that is in the world.
We are weak, but the Christ abiding in us is strong. He overcame for us on Calvary, and he will not leave us in doubt and perplexity if we will yield to his guidance. We need such an indwelling Saviour that our will may be in perfect harmony with his will, that our thoughts may be the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and that all our acts may be under the divine guidance.
Study the promises. See how great they are. Believe them in all their fullness, and be obedient to all the known will of God; so shall he increase you more and more.—Reaper.

No Billin’.

“We need men of hot hearts to tell of the love of Jesus,” was the appeal sent home by some Chinese converts, the other day. This is what the church needs—that the world needs—“men of hot hearts.” “I would ye were hot,” is the Master’s cry. If we are to succeed, we must be on fire about it. Dr. Arnott, of Edinburgh, tells of his being at a railway station one day, and wearied of waiting for the train to move, he asked one of the men what the trouble was. “Is there a want of water?”
“Plenty of water, sir,” was the prompt reply, “but it’s no bilin’.”
That’s the trouble with the church to-day. There’s abundance of machinery, the engine is all in order, the train is made up, the men are at their posts—“there’s plenty of water, but it’s no bilin’.”

How to Make up a Quarrel.

WILLIAM LADD was the President of the American Peace Society, and he believed that the principles of peace carried out, would retain good will among neighbors as well as among nations. But there was a time when he had not fully considered this subject—had not thought much about it, as I dare say many people have not. He believed that if a man struck him a blow, it was fair and best to strike right back again without considering if there were not some better way of overcoming the offender; or if a man did him an injury, why, as people commonly say, he would give him as good as he sent.
He had a farm; and a poor man who lived on land adjoining his, neglected to keep up a fence which it was his business to keep in order, and in consequence his sheep got into William Ladd's wheat field and did much mischief. He told his man Sam to go to the neighbor and tell him he must mend the fence and keep the sheep out. But the sheep came in again, and William, who was a very orderly man himself, was provoked. “Sam,” he said, “go to that fellow, and tell him if he don’t keep his sheep out of my wheat field, I’ll have them shot.” Even this did not do; the sheep were in again.
“Sam,” said William to his man, “take my gun, and shoot those sheep.”
“I had rather not,” said Sam.
“Rather not, Sam! Why, there are but three—it's no great job.”
“No, sir; but the poor man has but three in the world, and I am not the person who likes to shoot a poor man’s sheep.”
“Then the poor man should take proper care of them. I gave him warning; why didn’t he mend his fence?”
“Well, sir, I guess it was because you sent him a rough kind of a message; it made him mad, and so he would not do it.”
After considering a few minutes, William Ladd told Sam to put the horse to the buggy.
“Shall I put in the gun?” Sam asked.
William’s relation of what followed, we give in his own language. “No, said I. I saw Sam half smiled, but I said nothing. I got into my buggy and drove up to my neighbor Pulsifer. He lived a mile off and I had a good deal of time to think the matter over.
“When I drove up to the house, the man was chopping wood. There were but few sticks of wood, and the house was poor, and my heart softened. ‘Neighbor,’ I called out. Pulsifer looked sulky, and did not lift up his head. ‘Come, come, neighbor,’ said I, ‘I have come with friendly feelings to you, and you must meet me half way.’ He perceived I was in earnest, laid down his ax, and came to the wagon. ‘Now, neighbor,’ said I, ‘we have both been in the wrong. You neglected your fence, and I got angry and sent you a provoking message. Now, let’s both face about, and do right, and feel right. I’ll forgive, and you shall forgive me. Now, let’s shake hands.’ He didn’t quite feel like giving me his hand, but at last he let me take it.
“ ‘Now,’ said I, ‘neighbor, drive your sheep down to my south pasture. They shall share with my sheep till next spring; you shall have all the yield, and next summer we’ll start fair.’”
“His hand was no longer dead in mine. He gave me a good friendly grasp. The tears came into his eyes, and he said, ‘I guess you are a Christian, ’Squire, after all.’”
“That little fracas with my neighbor about the sheep was,” continued William Ladd, “my first step in devoting myself to the cause of Peace.”

False Shame

The false shame which fears to be detected in honest manual employment; which shrinks from exposing to the world a necessary and honorable economy; which blushes more deeply for a shabby attire than for a mean action; and which dreads the sneer of the world more than the upbraiding of conscience—this false shame will prove the ruin of every one who suffers it to influence his thoughts and life.

The Love of Higher Things

No man can be elevated who does not love something higher or better than himself.

Business Department.

Not slothful in Business. Rom. 12:11.

Business Notes.

H Bingham, Our Faith and Hope No 2, not ready.
D. I. STEPHENS would like to take a young man, (Sabbath-keeper) 18 or 20 years of age, to learn the woodwork of wagon and carriage making. Address him for further particulars, at Winnebago, Ill.

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General Conference Fund.

Wisconsin Conf. $300.00, R C King 5.00.

Michigan Conference Fund.

Church at Orange $51.50, North Plain 14.05, St. Charles 52.00, Newton 5.00, Oakland 25.00, Cedar Springs 15.00, Jackson 23.06.

Appeal in Behalf of the Health Reformer.

By Editor

The circulation of the Reformer is but a little over 6000. If it is what it claims to be, the circulation should reach 10,000 by next January. This is expecting considerable, but if every one will help a little it will be a very easy matter.
We are determined to get the Reformer before the reading public. To do this more fully it has been decided to offer the last four months of the present volume, commencing with September, as a trial trip, for the very small sum of twenty-five cents. This will bring it within the power of every one to send from one to ten copies to friends on trial. There is no one but can send at least one. We are satisfied that if your friends can have the perusal of the Reformer for four months, they will not part with it lightly, but will renew their subscription for next volume.
Every family should have a chance to help in this matter. That all may have an opportunity, we propose that the Tract Societies, throughout the States where they have been organized, take the matter in hand and work for a few weeks with a will. We would propose that an agent be appointed in each church to call on every Sabbath-keeping family in the church and solicit subscriptions for friends at twenty-five cents each. Also that another agent— perhaps two or more in some places—be appointed to canvass among the people generally, for which special purpose there is a prospectus now ready at this Office, which will be furnished free on application. It is printed with first page of Reformer cover on one side, and prospectus on the other, to be used without sample copies of the Reformer.
Of course no premiums can be given, and the work will have to be done without remuneration.
PUBLISHERS HEALTH REFORMER.

New England Camp-Meeting

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

New England Camp-Meeting.

The providence of God permitting, the New England Camp-meeting will be held near South Lancaster on the Worcester and Nashua R. R., commencing August 28 and continuing until Sept. 2. Reduction of fare on rail-roads is expected as formerly, particulars given hereafter. Have your baggage marked Camp-ground, as the cars will stop at the Camp-ground. Those coming from the west, on the Albany R. R., will connect with the Nashua train at Worcester Junction 10½ A. M. and 8½ P. M. Straw and provision will be furnished on the ground. Come so as to pitch your tents the day previous to the meeting.
Let all the friends of the cause attend this meeting and bring those whom you wish to get converted.
We expect Eld. Geo. I. Butler and others from the West. We earnestly solicit the presence of Bro. and sister White, not to bear the burden of the meeting; but to give counsel and advice as it is needed.
In behalf of the committee. H. B. Stratton.

New England Conference.

The New England Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the New England Camp-meeting, which is to be held in a grove near South Lancaster, Mass., commencing Aug. 28, and continuing until Sept. 2. Let all the churches and companies of brethren, where Systematic Benevolence is organized, send their delegates to the Conference according to the following ratio: “Each church to the number of twenty members or under shall be entitled to one delegate, and one delegate for every additional fifteen members.” Art. 7, Sec. 1, Constitution of New Eng. Conf.
Let all the friends of the cause make an especial effort to attend this meeting. Come up to this feast of the Lord the day previous prepared to spend the entire time in seeking God. Come, bringing your families and friends that you wish converted. Come, bringing your thank-offerings according to directions given in Deut. 16: 16, Num. 18: 28–32, and God will meet with us.
S. N. Haskell, } New Eng. H. B. Stratton, } Conf. A. W. Smith, } Com.

New York Camp-Meeting.

This meeting will be held on the old camp-ground at Kirkville, N. Y., Aug. 6–12, 1872.
Those coming from the northern part of the State can take the Syracuse Northern R. R. at Sandy Creek for Syracuse. Trains on the N. Y. Central R. R. going east, that stop at Kirkville, leave Syracuse at 7 A. M., 2.05 and 5 P. M. Trains going west stop at K. 10.15 A. M., 4.15 and 8.50 P. M.
Teams to convey passengers to the ground will meet all trains.
It is hoped that an earnest effort will be made by the brethren in all parts of the Conference that there may be a full attendance at this meeting.
Tents can be rented as usual. Let all who can, provide themselves with tents for their own accommodation and that of their friends. But none need hesitate to come, who are unable to provide tents, as arrangements will be made for such. Bring empty bed-ticks and plenty of bedding. Straw will be furnished on the ground. As heretofore, provisions will be furnished at reasonable rates. There will also be a good assortment of our publications on hand. Let it be remembered that the meeting is to commence at the time appointed and hold according to appointment.
Be prompt in attendance and come prepared to stay till the meeting closes. We would earnestly invite Bro. and sister White to be present if consistent for them to do so. J. M. Lindsay, } Daniel Bowe, } Delos Green, } Camp-meeting Com. C. W. Lindsey, } S. I. Abbey, } B. L. Whitney, }

N. Y. and Pa. State Conference.

The N. Y. and Pa. Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the N. Y. Camp-meeting to be held at Kirkville, N. Y., Aug. 6–12, 1872. We hope all the churches will immediately take the steps necessary to represent themselves fully at this meeting. Churches wishing admission should present their requests, and send their delegates. Let all the reports required by the constitution of the Conference be prepared by ministers, licentiates, and delegates. And especially we urge that every church in the Conference be prepared with its pledges for the coming year, by at once re-arranging their s. b. Let all the churches represent themselves by delegates, if possible; if not, by letter. Delegates should be on the ground as early as Monday night. P. Z. Kinne, } E. B. Gaskill, } N. Y. and Pa. Conference Committee. Harmon Lindsay. }

Vermont Camp-Meeting.

The place for our meeting this year is at Richmond, Vt., near the village, about one mile from Richmond station, on the same ground that we occupied a year ago.
Brethren, come to this “feast of tabernacles” prepared to work for the Lord. Let us begin now to prepare our hearts to seek God. Our meeting will be held Aug. 14–19, according to appointment of General Conference Committee. Lewis Bean, } H. N. Austin, } Vermont Conference Committee. H. W. Barrows, }

Vermont State Conference.

The Vermont State Conference will hold its next annual session at Richmond, Vt., in connection with the Vermont Camp-meeting, Aug. 14–19. We hope all will try to be on the ground at the commencement of the meeting and stay till it is closed. All the churches and unorganized companies within the limits of this Conference are invited to send delegates, and to report their standing as required by the constitution of the Conference. Systematic Benevolence should be paid up to July 1, 1872. Brethren and sisters, let us not do the work of the Lord negligently. Lewis Bean, } H. N. Austin, } Vermont Conference Committee. H. W. Barrows, }
We have, on due consideration, concluded to cut short our visit in Cazenovia and spend one week in Oceana Co. Meetings as Bro. Newman may appoint, Sabbath and first day, July 27, and 28. We will be at the quarterly meetings at Leighton, Allegan Co., Aug. 3, 4; at Hastings, Aug. 10, 11. H. S. Gurney. Chas. Jones.
The N. Y. and Pa. Tract and Missionary Society will hold its first annual meeting on the camp-ground at Kirkville, N. Y., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1872.
All the Directors, and as many Librarians and members as can attend, should be present, as officers for the ensuing year are to be elected, and other important matters pertaining to the interests of the Society will be considered. Each Director should have a quarterly meeting in his district, and thus be prepared with a full report for this meeting. J. M. Lindsay, *Pres. N. Y. and Pa. T. and M. Society.
Next quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 2 of the N. Y. and Pa. Tract and Missionary Society at West Monroe, Oswego Co., N. Y. July 27–28, 1872. It is hoped that all the members in the different churches will be prompt in making out their reports, and be present at the meeting as far as possible.
Also Dist. No. 8 will hold the quarterly meeting at Kirkville, N. Y. Aug. 3, 4, 1872. Let all the members in this district be prompt in making reports and attendance. L. Kinne, Director, Dists. No. 2 and 8.
Quarterly meeting for the Church at Lancaster, Owen Co., Ind., Sabbath and first-day, August 3 and 4. We earnestly invite all the brethren and sisters and friends within reasonable distance to meet with us. N. Carahoof.
Otsego, Sabbath, July 20, Monterey, Sunday, 5 o’clock P. M. 21, Wright, Sabbath, July 27, Blendon, “ August 3. J. Byington.
Granville, Vt., July 27 and 28. Friends from other towns please meet with us. A. S. Hutchins.
Quarterly and Tract Society meeting of the 5th District of the Michigan Conference, at Potterville, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, Aug. 3 and 4. Bro. Root is expected. J. F. Carman, Director.
Quarterly meeting for Orange, Vergennes, Greenville, and Bushnell, will be held in Bushnell, first Sabbath and Sunday in August. This meeting will be a grove-meeting. The Michigan Conference Committee will provide ministerial help. The Matherton brethren are invited to attend. Wm. E. Allchin.
Quarterly meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Bowersville, Ohio, July 27, 28, 1872. Come, brethren and sisters, and let us unite our voices once more in worshiping the God of Heaven. Absent members are expected to report as usual. J. Q. A. Haughey, Clerk.
Monthly meeting of the Seventh-day Adventists of Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., and vicinity, at Cottage, the third Sabbath and first-day in July. B. B. Warren.

Vermont Camp-Meeting.

WE are authorized to say that those who go to the Vermont Camp-meeting, over the Vermont Central R. R., or any road controlled by it, will be provided with free return tickets. If notified in season, Bro. L. Bean, Bordoville, will procure tents for those who wish.

The Religious Amendment.

It is well known that petitions for this amendment, numerously signed, were sent in to the last Congress. These were met by counter petitions, and the usual disposition was made of them by the Committee to whom they were referred; that is, the Committee reported adversely to any action on the subject, and asked to be relieved from further consideration of the matter. On this the Christian Statesman says:—
“At the close of the recent session of Congress, the usual disposition was made of petitions favoring the Religious Amendment to the Constitution. Senator Trumbull, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported that petitions with many thousands of signatures had been referred to them, some asking and others remonstrating against such amendment, and asked to be relieved from further consideration of the subject. As usual, the papers echo this report of the Committee as a final settlement of the question, and an effectual quietus of the agitation in support of the measure. They know as little of the determination and hopefulness of the friends of the movement as of the logical strength of their position.”
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