Sister Mary J. McCallum writes from Saugatuck, Mich.: I have been trying to keep the commandments of God for about three years, and can truly say that I am not tired of the way. I love present truth. The Lord has done very much indeed for me. I feel to rejoice and praise God that we have a prayer-hearing and a prayer-answering God. I prayed much for my absent husband while he was in the Rocky Mountains, that the Lord would spare him to return to his little family once more, and see God's truth, and willingly receive it, and be a Sabbath-keeper with me. Praise the Lord, he is a prayer-hearing and prayer-answering God. The fourth day of last March, my husband reached home, after an absence of six years; and about three months ago, he commenced to keep the Sabbath. May the Lord help us to bear the cross and not be stumbling-blocks to either saint or sinner. I ask the prayers of the scattered brethren and sisters, that we may come forth and be bright, shining lights before the world, having our lamps trimmed, and oil in our vessels, waiting for the Lord.
Bro. S. Myers writes from Decatur, Nebraska: I stopped over the Sabbath at Marion, Iowa. The rebellion has produced its sad results. It is truly painful to see what amount of evil two men can do; but there is one gratifying reflection: it will rid the church of much dross, and cause the rest to feel more dependence on the Lord, and will probably have a purifying influence on them.
There are some few here that are prepared to receive the present truth if they could hear it, I think, by what I learn in private conversation.
Sister C. Rice writes from Folsomdale, N. Y.: I am often cheered by reading in the Review, letters from dear brethren and sisters scattered abroad, and often wonder what has become of those whose names I have been wont to see in the Review. As this is the only way many of us can speak to each other, should we not speak oftener? And although we at times feel discouraged, would it not cheer us up to speak even in this way? I still love the truths we have embraced, believing them to be Bible truths. I wish to live them out and at last be gathered with the saints.
Bro. A. B. Williams writes from Clinton, Wis.: As I have not the privilege of meeting often with those of like faith, I wish to let my brethren and sisters know that I am still living in hope of a better country. I am not discouraged, but expect in due time to reap if I faint not. I was talking a few days ago with a man in regard to our faith. He asked me how I disposed of that passage which says, "These shall go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into life eternal, and this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled." I asked him where it was. He did not know, but he had read it a good many times. I took the Bible and showed him that they were two different texts. He was not satisfied until he took the Bible and read them himself. This man afterward told me that he had been driven to disbelieve the Bible by Orthodox preaching, and the practice of their church members.
Sister M. M. Moody writes from Chatham, Ohio: I love the Sabbath, and all those who are striving to keep all God's commandments. I am deprived of the privilege of meeting with any of like precious faith; but I am weekly cheered by the testimonies given in the Review. I am determined to take new courage and try harder to overcome, that I may be numbered at last with God's remnant people.
Bro. J. Iden writes from St. Louisville, Ohio: I believe that the time has come when all our actions should tell for our profession. I love the cause of Christ, and would not sacrifice the truth for all the treasures of earth. I want my treasure in Heaven, that it may not be a corruptible one. Time is short, and what is done, must be done quickly.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
Articles Declined. "A Convert." Lacks measure and rhyme; "Dream of a Quaker Lady," on smoking has already been published in Review.
Articles Accepted. Public opinion.—Up Yonder.—Scripture Patterns of Meekness.—Acts viii, 37.—The Death Bed.—Conformity to the world.—Luther on the Law.
Note from Bro. Lawrence.
By R. J. Lawrence
BRO. WHITE: Last Sabbath and first day, I met with the church in Memphis. Though it was stormy and cold, there was a good attendance on the Sabbath on the part of the church. The Lord helped to present the truth, also we had a good social meeting. The testimonies were good. On first-day our congregation was larger than on the Sabbath, and in the evening the congregation was large, notwithstanding there was a protracted meeting in progress by the united efforts of the three denominations of this place. The interest here seems to be good. The church seemed encouraged. There has been a strong effort made on the part of the Methodist preacher, Mr. Kelly, to destroy the Adventists and their influence, but they hold on firm. May the Lord help them to hold on to the end.
Yours striving to do all I can for the truth.
R. J. LAWRENCE
Rochester, Mich., Feb. 21, 1866.
Note from Bro. Bates.
By Joseph Bates
BRO. WHITE : The Allegan Co. Monthly Meeting held in Allegan, March 3, was strengthening and encouraging. Brethren and sisters seemed glad to meet again, and unite to worship the God of their fathers, and bear their testimony in favor of his precious cause. Before separating they were unanimous in organizing a county Sabbath School, for the further improvement and encouragement of the youth and children, to meet occasionally during the pleasant season of the year.
The next county meeting is appointed to be held in Otsego, on the first Sabbath in April.
JOSEPH BATES.
Monterey, March 6, 1866.
Trichinæ in Pork
FEAR of trichinæ, the animalculæ found in pork, begins to seriously affect some of the western markets. The Chicago papers inform us that a load of pork put on sale at Peoria, Illinois, recently, was examined microscopically, and two of the hogs were alive with the trichinæ. Dressed hogs examined at Dixon were found to be infected.
Good Deeds Never Die.
I DROPPED a single grain of musk
A moment in my room;
When years rolled by, the chamber still
Retained the same perfume.
So every deed approved by God,
Where'er its lot be cast,
Leaves some good influence behind,
That shall forever last.
Garrick's Precepts to Preachers.
GARRICK having been requested by Dr. Stonehouse to favor him with his opinion as to the manner in which a sermon ought to be delivered, the English Roscius sent him the following judicious answer:
My Dear Pupil—You know how you would feel and speak in a parlor concerning a friend who was in imminent danger of his life, and with what energetic pathos of diction and countenance you would enforce the observance of that which you really thought would be for his preservation. You would not think of playing the orator, or studying your emphasis, cadence and gesture; you would be yourself; and the interesting nature of your subject, impressing your heart, would furnish you with the most natural tone of voice, the most proper language, the most engaging features, and the most suitable and graceful gestures. What you would thu be in the parlor, be in the pulpit, and you will not fail to please, to affect, and to profit. Adieu, my dear friend.
Appointments.
By R. J. Lawrence
No providence preventing, I will meet with the church in Chesaning, March 10th and 11th.
R. J. LAWRENCE.
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Minnesota Office Publications
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We would say to the brethren in Minnesota, that the Office publications formerly in charge of Bro. Bostwick, are now in the hands of Bro. Merry, and can be obtained of him.
Death of John Bostwick
By Editor
We have lately learned of the death of Bro. John Bostwick of Minn., by quick consumption, but have as yet received no obituary notice.
The Spirits' Creed
By Editor
"The Spirits' Creed" given in the article on Spiritualism in another column, gives a summary of the hideous teachings of the spirits. Could the Arch-fiend himself go further than to say, "I will knock your God and Bible all to nothing." It is a well-arranged and comprehensive view of the subject, and is worthy of preservation for future reference.
A Short Sermon on the Fourth Commandment
By Editor
Bro. Waggoner furnishes this week A Short Sermon on the Fourth Commandment. We would say to our preaching brethren, that the sermon department of the Review is open, the subjects ready, and the people waiting for your thoughts.
Action of the Sandyville Church
By Editor
WE publish this week, the action of the church of Sandyville, Iowa, which S. and B. have heretofore claimed as their second stronghold in the State. We give the names appended to the resolutions, as such was their request.
The Laodicean Message in Battle Creek
The church in Battle Creek enjoyed a good season, Sabbath the 11th inst. Bro. Bates was with us, and gave a stirring discourse on the message to the Laodiceans. The subject was not only appropriate and timely, but singularly in harmony with the feelings of those present, as evinced by the many testimonies that followed the discourse. The Lord was present in power, and deep feeling pervaded the meeting. The Laodicean message is yet destined to accomplish its work, and bring out a people in whose hearts the Saviour will be a welcome and exclusive guest.
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