Kansas Tract and Missionary Society, District No. 4
By J. M. Adams
KANSAS T. AND M. SOCIETY, DIST. NO. 4.
Brethren and Sisters, what are we doing? Shall we idle away our time till the next quarterly meeting, and then have another blank? or will Dist. No. 4 be on time? If you cannot do much, do what you can. The Lord is soon coming, and shall we be like the foolish virgins that let their lamps go out, and were not ready when the bridegroom came? Shall we let the cares of this life keep us out of the kingdom of God?
If we would gain a place in the everlasting kingdom, which is soon to be set up, let us go to work; let us have a good report at the close of the quarter. Are there Sabbath-keepers in Dist. No. 4 who do not belong to the tract society? If so, we want your names immediately.
J. M. Adams.
TO THOSE COMING WEST.
By Chas. L. Boyd
Time is short, and we have none to waste. I would not say a word to encourage a moving, discontented spirit; but some are coming West. I have been in most parts of Nebraska except the extreme western part. The valley formed by the Republican River and its numerous tributaries, presents many advantages not found elsewhere in the State. The climate is remarkably healthful, the soil rich, water easily obtained, there is considerable timber and cheap lands, some being still open to homestead entry. All this “with perplexity” arising from uncertainty of crops on account of droughts, grasshopper raids, and the destruction of vegetation by numerous other insects.
Information may be obtained by corresponding with Dr. J. S. Hoyt, Orleans, Harlan Co., Neb.; Myron Jenkins, Lynden, Furnas Co.; or Wm. Copsy, New Erie, Furnas Co., Neb. In calling for a reply from those not interested in the correspondence, justice and courtesy say, “Inclose stamp or postal.”
CHAS. L. BOYD.
New Erie, Furnas Co., Neb.
KEEP TRYING.
Better to strive and climb,
And never reach the goal,
Than to drift along with time,
An aimless, worthless soul.
Ay, better to climb and fail,
Or sow, though the yield be small,
Than to throw away day after day
And never strive at all.
—Sel.
GENIALITY
Men like a genial life. Sunshine is as important in our social relations as in nature. A sour godliness chills and represses every bud of hope about us; a sunny soul kindles into a glow of life, and freshens the whole circle in which it moves. Men, like plants, reach forth toward the sun; they dread the darkness, the chill air; they seek warmth and light.
A demure, melancholy man is at a disadvantage. Men are repelled by his very aspect. They instinctively feel that he has no gospel for them, that he cannot possibly do them any good. Gloom is the livery of the devil, and in this guise a disciple of the Lord Jesus cannot properly set forth the glad tidings.
Your religion commends itself most when your own life is irradiated and glorified by it. Men want to see your gospel tested in your conduct and temper. They will not make great allowance for your sins; they expect the grace of God to eradicate sin, and to fill the soul overflowingly with God. They want to see your face shine, to observe the kindling of hope, the radiance, the glow, of sacred joy.—Sel.
Obituary Notices.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died of heart disease, in Ipswich, Mass., Feb. 4, 1878, sister Malinda J. Davis, of Bangor, Me., daughter of Calvin and Rebecca Johnson, aged 57 years, 7 months, and 10 days. Her death was very sudden. She embraced the truth under the labors of Eld. Joseph Bates, and has observed the Lord’s Sabbath for over 30 years. She leaves a husband and four children. Funeral discourse by the writer, at the house of Bro. Davis, Feb. 6.
May the prayers of that dear mother be the means of leading the precious children all to seek the Lord, that they may meet again when the Lord shall gather his saints. C. W. Stone.
Died of congestion, at his residence, in Watseka, Iroquois Co., Ill., our dear brother, Abel Gaddis, in the 47th year of his age. He died Feb. 9, after an illness of one day.
Bro. G. became a member of the Christian church at the age of eighteen. In the summer of 1875, while the tent was pitched in Watseka, he embraced the present truth, which he loved till his death. The church at Watseka feel they have lost a worthy member. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. May they realize that “God is the husband to the widow and father to the fatherless.” Eld. Phelps spoke words of comfort at his funeral.
“Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves.” Dear Saviour, hasten the time when the loved of earth will meet again. R. F. Andrews.
Died, in Hart, Oceana Co., Mich., March 5, 1878, my only sister, Olive H., daughter of John and P. A. Leland, aged 11 months and 22 days. Her death was caused by a tumor on the under side of her tongue. Her loss causes much sorrow, but there is a balm for the wounded heart which the loved Saviour is ever ready to bestow. N. G. Leland.
Died, at Hamilton, Missouri, of diphtheria, Jan. 3, 1878, Flora L., daughter of O. D. and L. M. Eggleston, aged 9 years and 4 months. Discourse by Bro. L. R. Long, from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14.
“Thy children shall come again from the land of the enemy.” Jer. 31:1.
Blessed promise, we believe it,
Yes, our darling one shall come,
From the silent grave now sleeping
Robed in glory from the tomb.
Angel eyes are watching o’er thee,
Sleeping in thy silent bed;
But the voice of Jesus calling,
Soon shall wake thee from the dead.
Louisa M. Eggleston.
Fell asleep in Jesus, at Owatonna, Minn., Feb. 5, 1878, our mother, Lauria Whiting, aged 61 years. She died of heart disease. She embraced the present truth in 1875, by reading The Voice of Truth and tracts. Mary E. and G. N. Van Wagenen.
To Those Who Will Attend the N. Y. Biblical Institute.
By B. L. Whitney
As there is a prospect that our Institute will be well attended, I offer the following suggestions:—
Let those who can do so bring a supply of bedding, as in case the attendance should be large it may be needed. If some choose to bring provisions, fruit, &c., for their own use, they can do so, and thus save the expense of board; and arrangements will be made to accommodate those who wish to have rooms and board themselves. Will those who wish to do this, please notify me of the fact immediately, at Rome, N. Y., that their rooms may be in readiness for them when they come?
Once more we say to those that ought to come, Do not neglect this opportunity. We may never have another in this State; but whether we do or not, certainly the present demands upon us, for those who are qualified to go out and labor efficiently in the various branches of the work, are such as the utmost efforts on our part cannot more than supply.
We appeal to our young brethren and sisters to come to this Institute, and labor to prepare themselves for the highest degree of usefulness in the cause. Do not think because you do not expect to preach that there is no reason why you should come. Our missionaries, and especially those persons who will go out as members of our tent companies, need the benefit of this instruction, as well as those who expect to preach.
If there are some who have felt a desire to attend, and yet have decided that they cannot do so, we ask them to look over the ground again, and, if possible, decide to come. We do not believe you will regret it. We will do all in our power to make it a pleasant and profitable season for all who come.
As an individual, I feel very grateful that we have been able to secure so efficient assistance for this Institute. The character of Eld. Smith's lectures is so well understood by our people that this feature of the work will certainly be appreciated, and as announced in REVIEW of last week, Eld. Haskell has consented to spend a portion of the time with us. We ask all our brethren to pray that the blessing of God may be upon our Institute, and that under his hand it may be the means of great good to the cause in our Conference. B. L. WHITNEY.
Appointments for Church Meetings, March 1870s
Appointments.
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
BRO. G. C. TENNEY will meet with the church in Burlington, Mich., next Sabbath and first-day, March 16, 17. Perhaps I will accompany him. The meeting should commence Sabbath evening. Let there be a general attendance at all the meetings. By the committee. J. H. WAGGONER.
We will meet with the church at Osceola, Iowa, March 16 and 17. This meeting will commence Thursday eve, the 14th. We want to see a general gathering of all our brethren who live in the vicinity of this meeting. Matters of great importance will be brought before them. State Center, March 23–25. Sigourney, March 29 to April 2. D. M. CANRIGHT. E. W. FARNSWORTH.
UTICA, Livingston Co., Mo., Sabbath and Sunday, March 16 and 17. Hamilton, Mo., March 19 and 20. Half Rock, Mo., March 23 and 24. Shall be glad to see the friends of the cause from the surrounding country at these meetings. GEO. I. BUTLER.
WATSEKA, Ill., Sabbath, March 16. Bro. J. J. C. appoint. Aledo, March 23, 24. Rock Island, eve of March 26. Bro. Theo. Kendall appoint. Hillsdale or Erie, eve of March 27. Bro. F. Simonson appoint. Coleta, March 30, 31. We ask all the friends of the cause within reach of these meetings to make it a point to attend them, and those who cannot, we ask to pray that God may meet with us and give us his blessing. R. F. ANDREWS.
PARTELLO, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, March 16, 17. E. R. JONES.
MEETING at Adams Center, N. Y., commencing Friday evening, March 15, at 7 o’clock. Eld. B. L. Whitney is expected to be with us. Hope to see a large attendance from all parts of the district. Come, brethren, praying that the Lord will meet with us. Let us make a special effort for this meeting. WM. H. BROWN, Director.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the church at Decatur City, Decatur Co., Ia., Sabbath, March 23, 1878. We should be glad to see all the members of this church at that meeting. C. A. WASHBURN.
As circumstances will prevent me from being with the church at Niles Hill, N. Y., at the regular time for quarterly meeting, it is thought best to hold it March 16, 17. We would be glad to have as many from sister churches meet with us as possible, especially from Wellsville. BARBER OVIATT.
Oakland, Coles Co., Ill., March 15–17. Wm. Bitner’s neighborhood, March 18. Campbell, Coles Co., Ill., March 19. Wm. Doyal appoint. Greenup, Cumberland Co., Ill., March 20–22. Martinsville, Clark Co., Ill., March 23–24. Bro. John Hardy’s neighborhood, Crawford Co., Ill., March 26. Keenville, Wayne Co., Ill., March 29–31. Webber Grove school-house, Jefferson Co., Ill., April 1, 2. Mt. Vernon, Ill., April 3–7. Woodburn, Macoupin Co., Ill., April 11–14. Princeville, Ill., April 19–21. Address us at the above points. Meetings at each point to commence on the evening of the first date. G. W. COLCORD. C. H. BLISS.
(SIGNS OF THE TIMES please copy.)
Illinois T. and M. Society.
By F. M. T. Simonson
ILLINOIS tract workers, please bear in mind that the quarter is nearly out. Work. Send out your reports the first mail of Monday, April 1, 1878. Do not forget the date.
F. M. T. SIMONSON, Sec.
It is said that the pope has caused the notification of his accession to King Humbert to be addressed to the “King of Sardinia.”
The Review and Herald.
By Editor
Battle Creek, Mich., Fifth-Day, March 14, 1878.
The excellent Conference Address from Bro. White, given on the first page, was received as the Conference was about closing, too late for last REVIEW. We are happy to lay it before the friends of the cause everywhere this week.
Printers Wanted.
By James White
THERE is a growing conviction that the time has come when those connected with the Office of THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES should be those personally interested in the doctrines which THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES teaches and defends. This change may not take place at once, but the managers design to work to this point as fast as practicable. First-class job printers are wanted.
We, therefore, make this call to Sabbath-keeping printers, or to those young men and women who are Seventh-day Adventists, and wish to learn the trade. None need apply only those who can give good references. The position is worthy of first-class talent. Not every one can make a good printer. Those who are not blessed with a good degree of mechanical skill and a knowledge of the English language need not apply.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
JAMES WHITE.
The Famine in China.
REFERENCE has been made in previous numbers of the REVIEW to the fearful calamity overshadowing Northern China, involving in famine a number equal to almost twice the entire population of the United States. Recent reports more than confirm the first announcements. A late daily says:—
“It is well known that 70,000,000 people are on the verge of starvation in five of the provinces of the Chinese empire. No such frightful calamity has been witnessed on earth in the memory of man.”
S. B. and Clerk's Books.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
ATTENTION has already been called to these books several times. Every one who has examined them is delighted with them. When they are so greatly needed, let none of our brethren put off obtaining them, but get them immediately. The question has been asked, “What shall we do with our old records? Shall they be transferred to the new books?” We answer, only this far: In the case of the Clerk's Book, take your old record, begin with the first name on the list, and copy into your new book the name of every person who has ever been a member of your church. Then just as far as possible, ascertain the date when each was received into the church, and what has become of him, and place this in the proper place against the name, with a reference to the page of the old record book where it is found. If nothing can be ascertained about it, then give the nearest you can. Say dismissed, or died, or expelled about such a date, as the case may be. In the first part of the record in your new book, give a brief history of the church up to the present date. Do not undertake to transcribe the whole of your old records, but simply give a summary. Then commence at the present time with a full account in your new book.
As to the S. B. I should not put any of the old records in the new book. Commence with a clean and square record.
D. M. CANRIGHT
The Cause in Iowa.
By E. W. Farnsworth
We are thankful that Bro. Canright is coming to our Conference. We have felt for some time that our brethren and sisters were not doing as much as they should, and we have also felt that this lack resulted not so much from the want of a disposition to labor, as from a lack of appreciation of the importance of their part of the work. Our Conference is one of the strongest, and we ought to be doing as much as any other; but this is not so, we are sorry to say. These meetings that are soon to be held will afford our people a better opportunity to understand the wants of the cause and also their own wants; but in order to accomplish this, it will be necessary that they attend. The meetings will not benefit you unless you attend them. Make some sacrifice to come.
I shall have a good assortment of our books at these meetings. I have our new blank book for church records, and the S. B. books. We hope every church will want these, for we greatly desire to see a uniformity in these matters. We shall look after our delinquent subscribers for our periodicals, also for our S. B. fund. So we hope if any are behind on their paper, they will come prepared to pay up. If they do not take it at all, it is high time they did; so let them come prepared to do so. Let every one feel a burden in this matter. Let those who have the paper, read this to those who do not have it. We make a special request to all our T. and M. workers to see that every Sabbath-keeper has the REVIEW, and if possible the REFORMER and INSTRUCTOR. When any of our brethren get so low, spiritually, that they do not take our papers, it is about time to write a spiritual obituary; at least there is cause of alarm in their cases. No one can expect to enjoy much of the grace of God who does not improve the means of grace within his reach.
In conclusion, we request that your Sabbath-school be not postponed when we come. We do not want you to fix up something pretty, for we want to see just what you have generally. We want you to have just such a school as you have every Sabbath. Let us all come praying that God may be with us.
E. W. FARNSWORTH.
The Biblical Institute.
By E. W. Whitney
I THINK one or two young persons from the place where I am holding meetings, South Bay, N. Y., will attend our Institute. I look forward to this occasion as a season of great mental and spiritual improvement, and hope that all who ought to attend it may feel the importance of doing so. May we all feel the necessity of making the most of this occasion, and come seeking God earnestly for a preparation of heart to labor in the cause acceptably, and for an entire consecration to the work.
E. W. WHITNEY.
Placing an Eight-Year-Old Boy in a Sabbath-Keeping Home
By Dudley Marvin Canright
Notice.
My sister has a bright little boy, eight years old. She wishes to find a place for him in a Sabbath-keeping family, where he will be cared for as their own child. She is not able to provide for him, and educate him as he should be educated. She will bind him out if a good place can be found. If any of our brethren wish such a child, please write to me immediately at Battle Creek, Michigan. D. M. CANRIGHT.
JESSE DORCAS
Requests.
WILL all the members of Dist. No. 2, Iowa and Nebraska tract society, report to me at Tipton, Iowa, as I have been appointed secretary of said district?
Hope all our brethren and sisters will be prompt to attend our next quarterly tract meeting, as we have in contemplation the organization of a vigilant society. Come, friends, let us all wake up.
JESSE DORCAS
WILL the churches in Missouri by some officer, report to me at once, the number of members, and also the number of T. and M. members, with name and address?
Will the church officers or ministers report at once any churches organized or partially organized, since our last conference, with name and address of the officers?
I also wish to find all of our people in the State that do not belong to any organized church, will such please see that I have their name and address at once? Let us get acquainted, and go to work in the cause of our Master. I want to work, and want you to help me. Write to me, and I will answer all your letters promptly. Let the Lord's business be done, even if we neglect our own; for the time is short. Soon we shall have to answer for the talents intrusted to our care. Please be prompt brethren.
D. C. HUNTER, Sec. Mo. Conf.
A young man, a shoemaker, would like to get work with some Sabbath-keeper. Will go any where.
Address, Chas. Affolter, Avon Center, Rock Co., Wis.
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Mich. Conf. Fund.
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Swedish Mission.
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