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Correction.

Bro. White: Those lines which appeared in Review No. 10, present volume, entitled "A quiet mind," did somewhat disturb my "quiet mind" when I saw the name that was attached to them. They are not my composition. Some three years since I found them, and copied them several times as they seemed to find a place in my heart; but I never designed to give any one to understand that they originated with me. As they stand in the Review, with my name attached, it gives a wrong impression. The author's name I do not know.

L. C. Tolhurst.

Copopa, Ohio.

NOTE. It is but just to Sr. Tolhurst to say that the lines were not sent to this office by her; but we received them from a friend, who had attached her name to them stating that they came from her, and requesting for them a place in the Review. The lines are excellent, and the explanation above given will make all right in regard to their authorship.—Ed.

Be Content

Be Content.—There was a boy who only wanted a marble. When he had the marble he only wanted a ball; when he had a ball he only wanted a top; when he had a top he only wanted a kite; and when he had a marble, ball, top, and kite, he was not happy.

There was a man who only wanted money; when he had money he only wanted a house; when he had a house he only wanted land; when he had land he only wanted a coach; and when he had money, house, land, and coach, he wanted more than ever.

Be content with little, for much will have more, all the world over.

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.

Meetings at Lynxville and Mauston

By L. G. Bostwick

From Bro. Bostwick.

BRO. WHITE: I was with the Church at Lynxville, Wis., Sept. 10, and 11, it being the Quarterly Meeting of the Lynxville and Kickapoo Churches. This was a good meeting and the Lord was with us. We tried to show them the importance of living out these solemn truths by example as well as by words. We hope that they will feel the importance of pressing together for the prize.

According to request I met once more with the brethren and sisters at Mauston, Sep. 16, and continued the meetings till the 21st. We were disappointed in not meeting Bro. Steward at this meeting. But the Lord was with us once more. Sabbath morning, in our prayer-meeting over forty testimonies were givin in less than fifty minutes. This was a happy place; and our hearts were made to rejoice. After our meeting, first-day afternoon, three made up their mind to be baptized, and the ordinance was administered by Bro. Russell. After this, the ordinances of the Lord's house were attended to in which about fifty engaged.

Before this meeting closed three others made up their minds to be baptized. This was truly a profitable meeting; and we hope that this church will go on in the strait, and narrow way, and lead those little lambs that have united with them, to the Kingdom.

At this meeting six were baptized and eight united with the church. If this church lives right we think that before long, others will unite with them.

Brethren and sisters, let us arise and put on the whole armor of God, and press on together toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, so that we may be ready for the loud cry of the third angel's message, which we see is on the rise.

Pray for me that I may be found living humble and doing what I can for the advancement of the cause of God.

Yours in love of the blessed truths of the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

L. G. Bostwick.

Mauston, Wis., Sept. 22, 1864.

JAMES LOUDON

By James Loudon

From Bro. Loudon.

Bro. White: I desire to say that I am not weary in this good cause of present truth, but the truth shines brighter and brighter. I love the doctrine taught in the Review; for I can see truly it is the doctrine of the Bible. It does not show itself inconsistent nor contradictory of the word of the Lord. I embraced the Advent faith in 1842, and the doctrine of the life and death and the Sabbath, in 1850 and, '52. I had to throw away some things I had been taught before, as I found they were not the word of the Lord, but the traditions of the elders. I am trying to learn the truth as it is in the word of the Lord and practice the same. I find myself a poor practitioner and unworthy; but Christ is worthy. Pray for me Brn. and sisters that I may have a part in the first resurrection over which the second death hath no power.

Yours in hope of eternal life.

JAMES LOUDON

Janesville, Wis.

H. W. LAWRENCE

By H. W. Lawrence

From Bro. Lawrence.

BRO. WHITE: I have been from home three days visiting from house to house (where invitations have been extended) in five different towns. Found some quite anxious to hear and read our publications. Two subscribed for the Review with a good prospect that six families will read it. Four of them already keeping the Sabbath. I might add that Mrs. L. accompanied me and we had in most places where we visited good seasons of prayer which were usually solicited by the friends themselves. I trust that this kind of labor will not be in vain.

H. W. LAWRENCE

W. Bangor, N. Y.

Striving to Overcome

By B. M. Hibbard

From Sister Hibbard.

BRO. WHITE: As I am not permitted to meet often with the people of God, I desire to say a few words through the Review. I am not discouraged by any means, but feel encouraged to press on and strive to overcome every besetting sin, that when Jesus comes, I may be found clothed, not with my own righteousness, but with the righteousness of Christ. I feel to rejoice that the light of present truth is shining on our pathway. How plain it is that we are living in the last days, and that perilous times are close upon us, and yet how few realize it! How important that we guard well our words and actions, that we bring no reproach upon the cause of God. I feel a strong desire from day to day to live nearer my God, and desire to have the Holy Spirit to guide me through all the duties of life. I sincerely desire the prayers of God's people, that I may so live here, as to share with them the blessings of the new earth, when the saints take the kingdom.

Yours striving to overcome. B. M. HIBBARD.

East Wilson, Niagara Co., N. Y.

Reports from Wisconsin and Michigan

Bro. C. E. Hall writes from Montpelier, Wis. : There are three families in this place that keep the Sabbath.

We have not heard a sermon on present truth since Bro. W. M. Allen was here four years ago. Our prayer is, Lord, send a laborer this way.

Sister E. J. Bickford writes from Memphis, Mich. : For the first time I would acknowledge through the Review what the Lord has done for me. He has brought me to see the truths of the third angel's message ; and I feel to praise his holy name for giving me a heart to receive it. I am trying to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of his dear Son ; and to have my work done and well done when the Lord comes.

Obituary Notices.

By S. Woodruff

DIED the 8th of June last at Zanesville Ohio, Cornelius Woodruff in the 71st year of his age. The subject of this notice united with M. E. church in 1815. Because of his opposition to oppression he left them, and united first with the Protestant M. church, and then with the Wesleyan. As a conscientious Christian whenever truth and righteousness demanded he moved forward. When the doctrine of the Advent and life in Christ only, were presented he embraced them. The Law of God and the Sabbath were received and conscientiously obeyed. Some objected to his changing so frequently; but it was always in a right direction. As a citizen and a Christian and minister, he was universally respected as a man of unsullied reputation. He died in peace, in hope of a speedy resurrection at the coming of Christ.

S. WOODRUFF.

Ten Reasons why I should Ask for the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

1. God is willing to give me that unspeakable gift.

2. It is absolutely necessary that I have the Holy Spirit.

3. It is the Spirit that renews the heart.

4. It is he that seals the believing soul unto redemption.

5. I am ignorant, and he is the great Teacher.

6. I am poor and feeble, and he is the Comforter, the Paraclete.

7. I must be holy, and it is he that sanctifies.

8. He is the Spirit of adoption, who gives me the spirit of a child.

9. He comforts me by bearing witness to my discipleship.

10. I know not what to pray for, but he both teaches me to pray, and himself intercedes for me mightily and acceptably.

The Spirit of God gives love; he gives joy; he gives peace. Oh how many precious fruits of the Spirit there are. Gal. v, 22, 23. Each one suggests a powerful reason why I should ask for the gift of the Holy Ghost. Fulfil unto me thy promise, O God, Ezek. xxxvi, 26, 27, and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness—Sel.

In 1851 there were but 7000 miles of electric telegraph lines, while in 1863 there were 160,000 miles.

Appointments.

Eld. B. F. Snook will hold meetings with the church at Hickory Grove, near Mount Pleasant, beginning Oct. 7th, at 7 o'clock P. M., to continue over Sunday. Also will be at the Liberty Quarterly meeting beginning Oct. 14th.

Iowa Conf. Com.

The next Quarterly Meeting of the church at Mackford, Wis., will be held, Oct. 22, 1864.

We hope the brethren and sisters will come prepared to work for the Lord, not forgetting the promise in Mal. iii, 10.

Rufus Baker.

Providence permitting, I will meet with the brethren in South Bend, Ind., Sabbath, Oct. 8, 1864. North Liberty, " " " 15, " Charlotte, Windsor and Oneida churches, in Quarterly Meeting, at the Potter school-house, near Bro. Carman's Sabbath and first-day Oct. 22 and 23. Bunkerhill, evenings " 26 " 27. Tompkins, Sabbath and first-day " 29 " 30. Jackson, evening " 31. Hanover, " Nov. 2. Hillsdale, Sabbath and first-day " 5 and 6 Meetings to commence each Sabbath at 10½ o'clock.

John Byington.

Business Department.

By Editor

Business Notes.

C. O. Taylor. You will find J. L. Green's credit in No. 16, of present Volume.

L. G. Bostwick. Yes.

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Donations to Purchase a Stock of Paper.

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Soldiers' Tract Fund.

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Books sent by Express.

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Review to Poor.

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General Conference Missionary Fund.

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Michigan Conference Fund.

Received from Churches. Church at Battle Creek $40. Locke $5. Oneida $7,50. Salem Center Ind. $22,30. Colon $1,50. Vergennes $49,04. Otsego $28. Shelby $25.

Received from Individuals. Peter Palmbla $5. J. Kemp $1. N. R. Rigby $10. I. D. Van Horn $2. Lyman Gerould $5.

R. J. LAWRENCE

By R. J. Lawrence

Providence permitting, I will meet with the church at Orange and North Plains, Oct. 1.

At Chesaning, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Oct. 4 and 5. The Owasso church will meet with them.

At St. Charles, the 8th and 9th.

At Woodhull, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, the 11th and 12th. Will some one in Woodhull meet me at Owasso depot, Tuesday morning, the 11th, and take me to that place? The church in Locke will meet with them.

At Tyrone, the 15th and 16th. Will some one meet me at Fentonville depot, Thursday, at 1 o'clock P. M.

At Milford, Tuesday the 18th at 1 o'clock, P. M.

R. J. LAWRENCE

Both Are Right.

By James White

IN No. 17 of Review, Bro. J. M. Aldrich proposes that each subscriber for the Review who is able and willing, pay $3 a year in order that receipts may equal expenses. This is right. He and Bro. Lindsay set a good example in this matter which we trust will be followed by thousands.

But this does not take the place of donations proposed by Bro. H. S. Gurney. Let the donations from $5 to $100 come in to sustain the book department, and let the $3-a-year plan sustain the Review. It will be seen that both are right. So let the liberal work go on that the Steam Press may continue to run.

J. W.

"Just as I Am."

Two elderly ladies, "mothers in Israel," were one day conversing with a minister of the gospel. One of them, fluent of speech, readily gave expression to her religious experience, her trust in Christ, and hope of soon entering into the rest prepared for God's children.

When at length she paused, her sister, a quiet, reticent woman, said with a tear in her eye, "I cannot tell how I feel, the words don't come, but here is a hymn which will speak for me," and from out the faded and worn leaves of her pocket-book she took a bit of paper bearing the marks of constant use; her friend opened it, and not without emotion, read:

"Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bid'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come."

"Yes, that's it," she said, smiling through her tears, "Just as I am." And she folded up the precious bit, and replaced it in the faded pocket-book, ready again to be her comfort in hours of communion, with her Saviour.—Sel.

Note from Bro. Steward.

By T. M. Steward

BRO. WHITE: My meetings continued to increase in interest at Marquette until the close. The little church there have many trials to pass through, yet I trust the Lord is purifying unto himself some souls there who will stand with the 144,000 on mount Zion. On the last evening of our meeting while the house was full I took an expression to see how many believed the seventh-day was the true Sabbath, and I should think three fourths of the entire congregation rose. May the Lord help them to do as well as hear. Some decided to keep the Sabbath and I left the little church much encouraged by our meetings. The Lord bless and save them.

Sister White's Testimony in Vols. iii and iv, finds a cordial and warm reception in Wisconsin. Oh how kind the Lord is to manifest such care for his people. Praise his holy name. We shall soon get through this wilderness to Canaan's blissful shores. Then let us press cheerfully on to the end, willingly submitting to the purifying process until we are found without fault before God's throne. Amen.

T. M. STEWARD.

Rockton, Ills.

Conference in R. I.

By John Norton Loughborough

PROVIDENCE permitting, a Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held with the church of Peacedale, R. I., in the Advent Chapel at Rocky Brook, commencing Friday evening, Nov. 4th, and continuing over Sabbath and first-day. It is hoped there will be a good gathering of Sabbath-keepers within reach of the meeting from Mass., R. I., and Ct. Bro. and sister White, and myself, design to be present.

Those coming to the Conference will call on Wm. Prange of Peacedale, who will point them to their stopping places. The nearest R. R. station, is Kingston, four miles distant. Conveyance from all trains.

By request of Brn. Rodman and Carpenter. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

Postage on the Review

By Editor

Postage on the Review: Hugh West. The Postage on the Review to any part of the United States, outside of the county where it is published, is 5cts per quarter to be paid in advance. This is to be paid at the office where the paper is received. Nothing is gained by prepaying the postage at this office.

Calf-Bound Hymn Books

By Editor

We are at present out of calf bound hymn books, but are expecting another lot from the binders soon. We have several orders on hand which we will fill as soon as received.

Articles on Tobacco

By Editor

Let none infer from the publication of the present series of articles on tobacco, that our people are especially addicted to this habit. We are happy to know that as a general thing those who were in its use when they embraced the truth, have broken away from the evil. But we cannot be any too thoroughly fortified on this subject, and especially should it be kept before the people, so long as there is the least vestige of the unclean and unchristian habit hanging about any. The author, L. B. Coles, M. D., is a fine writer. We say, Let these articles be studied by all.