"Life hath many a thorny street,
Even to the toughest feet,"
Many a shadow sad and dark
Lieth on the happiest heart.
Many a smile-wreathed, laughing brow
Hideth heart-aches deep below,
Many a rankling thorn's concealed
'Neath the perfume roses yield.
Oft the bird with soaring wing,
'Neath its pinions hides a sting—
Oft the eye when flashing bright
Hideth deepest grief from sight.
So the smoothest lanes of life
Oft with jagged rocks are rife,
Piercing deep the tender feet
Hurrying down its crowded street.
Abraham’s Faith
By James Drummond
ABRAHAM believed, and committing himself to his faith, he went out, not knowing whither he went. It was one feature of his faith, that he should not know. If he had known, he would not have believed. If the spiritual world were mapped out to us like our native village, it could hardly be said that we believe. Faith strikes its roots into darkness. Take up its roots to examine them, and it would be like unearthing the roots of a tree. It would die.—James Drummond.
Obituary Notices.
By H. D. Corey
DIED, in Bath, Clinton Co., Mich., Dec. 17, 1865, of lung fever and pleurisy, Bro. E. M. L. Corey, aged 46 years, 9, months, and 12 days.
He embraced the Advent faith about eleven years ago, since which time he has been trying to live a consistent Christian life. We resigned him reluctantly, yet not without hope. Sermon on the occasion by Eld. Hoag (Methodist), from Rev. xiv, 13.
H. D. COREY.
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Miraculous Powers, . . . . . 15 4
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Christian Baptism. Its Nature, Subjects & Design, 10 3
The Commandment to Restore & build Jerusalem, 10 2
Key to the Prophetic Chart, . . . 10 2
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The Fate of the Transgressor, . . . 5 2
The Sabbath of the Lord; a Discourse by J. M. Aldrich, . . . . . . 5 2
End of the Wicked, . . . . 5 2
Matthew xxiv. A Brief Exposition of the Chapter, 5 2
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Cheer Up, Lonely Ones
Sister R. A. Wheeler writes from Johnstown Center, Wis.: We are living in perilous times. Oh for the grace of God to help us to stand. Unless we live for it we shall fall. "Nearer my God to thee," is my cry. I am trying to be an overcomer. I embraced the Advent doctrine in 1844, for which I am not sorry. Although I have passed through some trials, it has been good for me; and nothing is worth mentioning in comparison with the glory that is to be revealed when Jesus comes. One year ago last July my companion and myself commenced keeping the Sabbath, while living in R. I. We soon came to Wis., leaving in Ct. and R. I., friends with whom we had enjoyed many good seasons, which will not soon be forgotten by me. Tears will flow as I look over the past; but we must not stop here. For the present we are to live, and move on step by step, till our Lord appears. Some of us have been looking and watching for his coming for many years; and for one, I am not discouraged; for He that shall come, soon will come and will not tarry. Cheer up, lonely ones, your redemption draws nigh. Brethren East, speak through the Review, that we may know how the battle goes with you.
Letters.
“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”
This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Seek first a living experience and then record it, carefully and prayerfully, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith.
From Bro. Hammond.
BRO. WHITE: I subscribed for the Review one year ago last Aug., when Bro. Cornell was in this place, and since that time I have read its contents with deep interest. Believing as I do that the doctrine it advocates is the present truth, I can truly say, Thank God for ever sending his messengers this way to give us the last notes of warning, and giving us hearts to believe and receive the truth while thousands shut their eyes to it.
There are a few in this place who are still striving to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of his dear Son that they may be accounted worthy to escape the things that are coming upon the earth and to stand on Mount Zion with the remnant in the last great day.
Yours, striving for eternal life in the kingdom to come,
H. HAMMOND.
China, Me.
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The Herald of Health
By Editor
We have just received the first number in exchange, of "The Herald of Health, and Journal of Physical Culture," published by Miller, Wood & Co., 15 Laight Street, N. Y. City, and edited by R. T. Trall, M. D. Of this magazine the publishers speak as follows, and, we have no doubt, will make good their words:
"This journal is the best Temperance magazine printed; contains Forty Pages of matter on Physical Culture and Health topics, and should be in the hands of every mother who would rear her children to robust manhood, every student who would preserve his health and every invalid who would be led away from a dependence on drug and quack medicines to a dependence on Nature's remedies—air, food, clothing, sleep, and a wise hygiene."
On all matters pertaining to right living, the Herald of Health is authority; and we shall doubtless from time to time enrich our columns with extracts from its pages. Terms $1,50 per year.
This Week's Review.
By Editor
THE "Sunday in Scotland" which we this week copy from the Sabbath Recorder, will be found doubly interesting for the following reasons: first, as a sound argument, well written, in favor of the great truth of the Sabbath; and second, as showing how people in other parts of the world occasionally have this truth set before them. In the second part of the article, the seventh-part-of-time theory receives a most thorough and triumphant exposure. May such utterances be blest to the opening of many eyes in Scotland.
— The poetry, "Tired of Life," very beautifully sets forth a most searching inquiry, which may never have occurred to many. Is the weariness of which we so often complain, caused by our labors for our Master, or for self? Which? Think of it.
— Brn. Cottrell and Matteson, in their articles, "Neglecting Means of Grace," and "Our Paper," seem called out to express some important truths in relation to our periodicals. They have spoken our mind exactly. Pray for the Review that it may continually grow in interest and power to do good, and then find its way to every family and individual which can be benefited by its presence.
— "One Spirit in Them." The reader will do well to make a note of such criticisms, examining all the references given, and fixing them in his mind, that he may have them at command, when required to give a reason of the hope that is in him.
— A sterling piece on "Conscience," strips the flimsy covering from an error with which many are prone to deceive themselves. Conscience is no standard till it has been made itself to conform to a still higher standard.
— To those whom the Lord has made stewards over a portion of this world's goods, we would commend a careful perusal of the article, "Giving, Losing." It purports to give the real experience of some among the Free Methodists, from whose organ, The Earnest Christian, we copy it. Have there been no similar cases among us? When the Lord commits a portion of property to our care for temporary keeping, it "pays" best, both here and hereafter, to use it according to his will. Ponder the lesson.
— The report from Tuscola county, Mich., this week from Centerville, is more than ever cheering. And while we would acknowledge with gratitude the work of the Lord in that section, we long to hear of a similar work in all other parts of the land.
— Just to keep the subject before the people, we give several big facts, in one little item, on saleratus. It is not absolutely necessary that the last word should be spelled with a y.
— "Fenianism," and "More Trouble Brewing," show what forebodings rest upon minds which cannot be accused of being disturbed by imaginary evils. Those who would fain prophesy peace, will not open their eyes to coming trouble further than they are obliged to.
"What though wars and earth's commotions
Cause men's hearts to fail with fear,
God, your Father, rules the nations,
Christ will for his saints appear."
To Correspondents.
By Editor
ANSWERED by letter. Wm. C. Gage.
Wm. Caviness. We design to publish something on the subject of your inquiry soon.
"W.," of St. Joseph, Mo. We do not understand that any prophetic period is given to reach to the coming of Christ. See works on the Sanctuary, and 2300 Days.
W. A. R. of Johnstown. Confessions need not be made any more public than the wrongs.
ARTICLES DECLINED. A communication signed j. w. We must in all cases know the real name.—"Nothing but Leaves." This has already been in Review.—The Scriptures a Negative as well as a Positive rule of Faith and Practice. While no objection can be taken to the article in itself, we think there are more stirring and important themes for the people of this generation.
ARTICLES ACCEPTED.—Buy the Truth.—Angels our Patterns.—A Package of Selections from Mrs. O. T. Booth.—The Saviour is coming, (without chorus.) The theme is too joyful for the plaintive tune of "Come home, father."—Men speak as they Believe.—I Want.—The Morning Cometh.—Tobacco.—Review of Elds. Law and Delap, by I Sanborn.—Real and Glorious Prospects.
SALERATUS.
Wood is burnt to ashes, the ashes lixiviated, lye is the result. Lye is evaporated by boiling, black salts is the residuum. The salt undergoes purification by fire, and the potash of commerce is obtained. By process we now change potash into pearlash. Now put this in sacks and place it over a distillery tub, where the fermentation evolves carbonic-acid gas, and the pearlash absorbs it and it is rendered solid, the product being heavier, whiter and drier than the pearlash. It is now saleratus. How much salts of lye and carbonic-acid gas a human stomach can bear, and remain healthy, is a question for saleratus eaters. Some people say saleratus will not harm the stomach. It is a lye!
Appointments.
THE next Quarterly Meeting of the church at Hundred Mile Grove, Wis., will be held the first Sabbath and first-day of Feb., which will be the 3rd, and 4th. We should be pleased to have Bro. John Matteson attend this meeting, and deliver a course of lectures to the Norwegians in this vicinity.
Yours truly,
N. M. JORDON.
THE next Quarterly Meeting of the church at Rockton, Ill., will be held Sabbath and first-day, Jan. 20th, and 21st. Let all who can attend, come up to this feast. In behalf of the church,
T. M. STEWARD.
The next series of Quarterly Meetings for the Conference of S. D. Adventists in Minnesota, will be held as follows:
| Enterprise, | Feb. | 3 and 4, 1866. |
| Pleasant Grove, | " | 10 " 11, " |
| Oronoco and Greenwood, | " | 17 " 18, " |
| Deerfield, | " | 24 " 25, " |
Bro. Pierce will be expected at some or all of these meetings. Cannot Bro. Matteson make it convenient to attend some of these meetings?
Jno. Bostwick, } Minn.
H. F. Lashier, } Conf.
Wm. Merry, } Com.
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By J. M. Aldrich
Those brethren who have lately donated to Bro. White for the purpose of defraying extra expenses during his sickness, are hereby notified, that, in accordance with his statement in Review No. 2, he has paid over the whole amount donated to him, to the Publishing Association, to be held subject to the orders of the respective donors.
All those wishing to make a different disposition of their donations, are requested to do so within thirty days from date.
J. M. ALDRICH, Secretary.
Circulating Libraries
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Note from Bro. Sanborn.
By Isaac Sanborn
BRO. WHITE : Pursuant to appointment, I met with the Sand Prairie church, on my way home from Grant Co., Wis., and preached five times. In these meetings I enjoyed much freedom in the Lord, and while the brethren and sisters were cheered and encouraged, three others decided to obey the truth, which gave us all great reason to rejoice in the Lord. This church is coming up to the help of the Lord, and God is adding to their number, such, we trust, as shall be saved. There have been, in the past, some influences which have stood in the way of candid, thinking people, and kept them from embracing the truth; but I trust they will now pass away and the influences of consistency, truth, and righteousness take their place. May the Lord grant this. Amen.