DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: As I do not enjoy the privilege of meeting with the people of God for his worship to-day, I thought for the first time I would give in my testimony through the Review. I feel truly grateful for his extended mercies toward me; and that I have ever been privileged to hear the sound of the third angel's message, the last message of mercy that will ever be extended to sinful man, and I hope so to live by the grace of God, and the watchcare of angels, and the help of God's saints, as to overcome all my sins, and then in a little from this be caught up and made immortal to stand on the mount Zion. I am glad that we have not always got to live on this poor dark earth, but if faithful a little longer we shall meet Jesus, and holy angels in the clouds of heaven. In contemplating the future, and with an eye of faith looking at the scenes which the saints will enjoy, the thought comes home to my heart, shall I be ready to receive such great blessings from the hand of God? I fear many times on account of my own wicked heart that I shall at last come short of the grace of God: but I would not get discouraged, knowing that he that is for us is more than they that are against us.
Brethren and sisters pray for me, that I may so live as to exert a good influence upon my friends, and those around me, that some by my course may be led to embrace the truth.
I feel glad for the unity of faith, and oneness of spirit that was manifested at the late General Conference. My prayer is that God would still work for his children. I want to get where I can enjoy more of the Spirit of Christ in my heart from day to day; be an active member in the church of the living God, and eventually see his salvation.
Your brother striving to endure to the end.
J. L. HOWE
Paris, Kent Co., Mich.
Awakening Among Minnesota Believers
By C. G. Campbell
From Bro. Campbell.
Bro. White: I feel it my duty to give in my testimony once more, hoping it may be the means of encouraging some of the scattered flock to still persevere amid trials and temptations, to go on and be faithful in serving the Lord, and hold to his precious promises which are made unto those that shall prove faithful unto the end. I have passed through some fierce trials and conflicts recently with the great enemy of all righteousness; but thanks be to God for overcoming grace. I am still enabled through his great mercy to say, I know that my Redeemer liveth. I would say to the brethren and sisters scattered abroad in this hour of temptation and trials do n't forget to look to the Lord and pray to him for deliverance.
I have just returned from listening to a very edifying discourse by Bro. Snook. Bro. Sanborn is also in this place. The meeting to-day was one that I feel will long be remembered in Minnesota. The Lord was with us in our midst and there was such a melting and breaking down before him, that I think there was not one in the room but felt the sweet influences of the Spirit.
There was a spirit of brotherly love and fellowship, manifested by all present. Many who have not been obedient to the truth, manifested a willingness and a desire to go along with God's people, and possess the goodly land. I do feel that there is a general waking up of the little band of commandment-keepers in this place, and that it is the beginning of better days in Minnesota. The Testimony of Sr. White for Minn. was read before the congregation, and a deep feeling of humility pervaded the assembly, and the Lord has graciously blessed us. I do feel encouraged to go on and try to make sure work for the kingdom to come. I feel to confess all my wrongs, and pray that all my sins may go before me to judgment, and be blotted out that when the Lord shall come to gather his people home, I may with them have an everlasting possession and eternal life in the earth made new.
Yours striving to overcome.
C. G. Campbell.
Oronoco, Minn.
Ten Years Serving the Lord
By Ellen Upson
From Sr. Upson.
Bro. White; Feeling it a privilege, and also a duty, I take my pen for the first time to contribute a few lines for the Review. I have often been encouraged by reading the testimonies of those of like faith; and have thought many times that I would like to give in my testimony on the side of present truth. I have been striving for more than ten years to serve the Lord by keeping all his commandments, and for the same length of time have been a reader of the Review. It has ever been a welcome messenger to me. I was young when the truth of the third angel's message found way to my heart, yet I can say that I have never been sorry that I tried to heed its warning voice. I believe that we are nearing a time of trouble such as never was, and in a little from this it will be said, "He that is unjust let him be unjust still; and he that is righteous let him be righteous still."
I feel to thank the Lord for his goodness to one so unworthy, and want to serve him more faithfully, in the future than I have in the past. I want to be more willing to suffer affliction with his people, that I may with them share the blessed inheritance that he is preparing for those that love him. When I think that Christ is going to present a church without spot, wrinkle, or any such thing, I fear sometimes lest I shall come short of being found among his chosen people. I can say in the words of the poet,
"I love to meet among them now,
Before thy gracious throne to bow,
Though weakest of them all!
But can I bear the piercing thought
To have my worthless name left out
When thou for them shalt call?"
It is my prayer that I may overcome through the blood of the Lamb and by the word of my testimony, and come off conqueror through him who has said, "My grace is sufficient for you."
Yours striving for eternal life.
Ellen Upson.
East Genoa, N. Y.
MARY NICOLA
By Mary Nicola
From Sr. Nicola.
BRO. WHITE: I feel thankful indeed for what the Lord has done for me; that I ever heard the truth of the third angel's message, and had a heart to receive it. It is my aim to live for eternal life, and by the grace of God I will secure it. I feel my weakness and unworthiness; but Jesus is worthy, and to him I would go, knowing that he will in no wise turn away any that come to him in sincerity, feeling the need of his assisting grace. O, that I might grow in grace and in the knowledge of the truth. I see the necessity of giving up the world, and getting ready for the soon coming of our Lord and Saviour; yet how often I have to mourn over my unfaithfulness. How much it grieves me when I am overcome by temptation. I hope that I may have the prayers of God's children that I may be an overcomer, and with them dwell in the City of God.
MARY NICOLA
Richmond, Iowa.
A Call for Preaching in Iowa
By C. E. Hahn
Bro. C. E. Hahn writes from Ft. Madison, Lee Co., Iowa: We are striving to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We have many trials to pass through; but God has promised to be with us if we trust in him. We are standing here almost entirely alone, with but little opportunity of associating with the people of God. We are striving to live the truth before the world, so as to be the means of bringing some honest soul into the truth.
I think there could be good done here. The question is frequently asked me, "When are you going to have preaching here?" Could some one of the preachers please come this way, we can get the Campbellite church, or the court-house.
Short Sayings.
WHOSO worships God with animation, will be animated in the worship of God.
IF we do not work for God, we shall be sure to be employed for self, and the Devil.
Envy is defined as punishing one's self for being inferior to one's neighbor.
The liar is the greatest fool; but the next greatest fool is he who tells all he knows. Silence has made more fortunes than the most gifted eloquence.
Obituary Notice.
By H. Main
DIED, in Leonardsville, N. Y., May 14, 1863, Lucy, wife of Joseph Button, aged 60 years.
Sister Button had been a believer in the Advent doctrine about ten years. She has left a companion who mourns her loss. Bro. Button is a cripple, and has been dependent upon her for the last twenty-nine years. She leaves the evidence that she will have a part in the first resurrection.
H. MAIN.
Appointments.
Meeting for Southern N. Y. and Northern Penn.
WE think it advisable before leaving this section, to hold a general meeting for the special benefit of the friends of the cause. We therefore appoint such meeting to be holden at Ulysses Pa. Aug. 8 and 9. We request a general attendance. Those who come must come prepared mainly to take care of themselves.
Those who live at such distance as to be unable to make provision for themselves are requested to come without fail, and provisions will be made for them.
N. FULLER.
J. N. ANDREWS.
Alfred Center, July 13, 1863.
THE next quarterly meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hundred-mile Grove Columbia Co. Wis. will be held on the 8 and 9th of August next.
N. M. JORDON.
ELDERS Sanborn and Snook will hold meetings with the brethren in West Union, Iowa, July 24 to 26.
The Brn. of Waukon are invited to attend. At Marion beginning on Friday 31 inst, at 6 o'clock P. M. The Brn. of the sister churches are invited to attend. We hope those who come to the above meetings will come praying to the Lord to give us a good time.
I. SANBORN.
B. F. SNOOK.
THE next quarterly meeting of Seventh-day Adventists in Iowa, will be held the first Sabbath and first day in August near Eddyville Iowa. Brn. Sanborn and B. F. Snook are requested to meet with us. The sister churches and scattered Brn. generally are cordially invited to attend. Brethren come praying that the Lord may meet with us, and refresh us by his good Spirit.
J. A. LUKE.
THE next monthly meeting for Central N. Y. will be held at Roosevelt Aug. 1, 1863.
By request of the church. D. ARNOLD.
I am also requested to say for and in behalf of the church that we extend an invitation to Bro. and Sr. White to hold meetings with us on their intended eastern tour and appoint the same through the Review.
By a unanimous vote of the church at Roosevelt.
D. ARNOLD.
Special Notice.
By Editor
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Bibles.
By Editor
In consequence of the increased cost of English Bibles, we have obtained a good assortment of American Bibles which we sell at cost as follows:
Small Pica, Plain, $2,25, by Express.
Bourgeois, Gilt, 1,70, " "
" Plain, 1,45, " "
Minion, Gilt, 1,50, " "
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" Clasp, 0,85, " " "
" Roan, 0,65, " " "
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BRO. WHITE: The interest here is still increasing. Books go off rapidly. We are out of several kinds. Forty-seven dollars worth of books have been taken, and nine dollars worth of charts. Last evening there were according to good judges over eight hundred persons present. When we asked for an expression of as many as were convinced that the seventh day was the true Bible Sabbath, about three hundred arose to their feet. But when we asked those to rise who still believed the first-day was divinely appointed, not one arose. As near as we can learn, about twenty have already decided to keep the Sabbath. We shall probably remain here about two weeks longer.
Memphis, July 12th 1863.
Business Department.
By Editor
Business Notes.
W. W. G. : Received 20.
M. G. Kellogg : The Instructor has been mailed regularly to A. B. Spencer, Lake Station, Ind.
E. B. Carpenter : We send the Review as you request ; but think the church should pay for it at half price.—Ed.
C. E. Phillips : Your Review was stopped for the simple reason that your account stands xii,19, nearly ten volumes behind. You can have the Review at half price, or free of charge, if you and the brethren think you should have it thus. But we see no propriety in paying into the S. B. treasury, while neglecting to pay for the Advent Review and Sabbath Herald. Benevolence looks best following, not preceding, the payment of such debts.—Ed.
RECEIPTS.
For Review and Herald.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money receipted pays. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.
W. Grant 2,00,xxiv,13. N. G. Spencer 1,00,xxiii,1. C. Russell for L. H. Densmore 1,00,xxiv,1. C. Owen 1,00,xxii,1. I. Prentice 2,00,xx,4. L. M. Fish 2,00,xxiii,1. C. Walker 3,00,xxiv,1. M. J. Taylor 2,00,xxiv,1. Ada Williams 1,00,xxiii,1. T. Lindsay 2,00,xxiv,7. S. W. Page 1,00,xxiv,1. S. Tower 1,00,xxv,1. J. F. Troxel 2,00,xxiv,6. D. Ashley 1,00,xxiv,2. J. Carnell 1,00,xxiv,2. S. Thompson 1,00,xxiv,2. G. Nye 1,00,xxiv,2. I. W. Barker 1,00,xxiv,2. A friend for Mrs. H. Towle 1,00,xxiv,2. C. Bates 1,50,xxiii,14. C. A. Bates for A. T. Brown 0,50,xxiii,2. Geo. Robinson 2,00,xxiv,7. Esther Doty 2,00,xxiv,7. A. F. Fowler 1,00,xxiii,1. P. Miller jr. 2,00,xix,1. Mrs. O. T. Booth 1,00,xxiii,14. M. A. Graham 1,00,xxii,1. A. Thomas 1,00,xxiii,8. G. Sweet 2,50,xxiii,14. M. A. Stoel for J. W. Fulkison 0,50,xxiii,1. Mary A. Stoel 0,25,xxii,7. A. R. Knight 1,00,xxi,2. A. Marvin 2,00,xix,12. Mrs. R. Beacham 1,00,xxiii,1. E. Hemenway 1,00,xxiii,8. M. M. Lunger 1,75,xxv,1. A. J. Terrell 2,00,xxiii,13. A. Nellis 1,00,xxiii,7. L. M. Freeto 2,00,xxiii,1. E. B. Carpenter 2,00,xxiv,7. A. Whitney 2,00,xxiv,1. A. W. Smith 2,00,xxiii,20. E. D. Cook 1,00,xxi,1. Mrs. H. Anderson 2,00,xxiv,7.
For Shares in Publishing Association.
Mary Eliza Goodwin $10. W. E. Chesebro $10. Mary E. Haskell $10. Mrs. E. M. Prentiss $5.
Cash Received on Account.
I. C. Vaughan $1.66. Almena R. Knight $10. A. C. Bourdeau $10. H. Bingham $18.
Books Sent By Mail.
D. T. Shireman 90c. T. Lindsay $1. Mrs. J. Bailey 6c. H. Main 10c. W. Peabody $1. J. W. Fulkison 25c. T. Smith 10c. J. Hobbs 75c. Mary F. Maxson $1,35. L. Kenfield 44c.
General Conference Missionary Fund.
Martha Van Dorn $1.10. Ch. at Washington, N. H. $8. C. E. Chesebro $5. S. N. Haskell $4. A sister in Wisconsin $10. John Laroch $5.
For New Charts.
Ch. at Oswego, N. Y. $10. M. E. Cornell $10. I. D. Van Horn $10. R. J. Lawrence $10. O. Mears $10. Mrs. E. M. Prentiss $3.
For Bro. Snook.
C. E. Chesebro $5. M. E. Cornell $5. S. N. Haskell $5. S. Kennedy $5. J. S. Vandeusen $5.
Bound Books.
The figures set to the following Bound Books include both the price of the Book and the postage,
The Hymn Book, 464 pages, and 122 pieces of music, 80 "
" " " " " with Sabbath Lute, $1,00
" " " " " Calf Binding, 1,00
" " " " " " " " with Lute, 1,20
History of the Sabbath, in one volume, bound
Part I, Bible History Part II, Secular History, 80 "
Spiritual Gifts Vol. I, or the Great Controversy between Christ and his angels, and Satan and his angels, 50 "
Spiritual Gifts Vol. II. Experience, Views and Incidents in connection with the Third Message, 50 "
Scripture Doctrine of Future Punishment. By H. H. Dobney, Baptist Minister of England, 75 "
Home Here and Home in Heaven, with other Poems. This work embraces all those sweet and Scriptural poems written by Annie R. Smith, from the time she embraced the third message till she fell asleep in Jesus. Price 25 cents.
The Chart. A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John, 20 by 25 inches. Price 15 cents. On rollers, post-paid, 75cts
PUBLICATIONS.
The law requires the pre-payment of postage on Bound Books, four cents for the first four ounces, or fractional part thereof, and an additional four cents for the next four ounces, or fractional part thereof, and so on. On pamphlets and tracts, two cents for each four ounces, or fractional part thereof. Orders, to secure attention, must be accompanied with the cash. Address Elder James White, Battle Creek, Michigan.
History of the Sabbath, (in paper covers), . . . 40 10
The Bible from Heaven, . . . 25 5
The Three Angels of Rev. xiv, 6, 12, particularly the Third Angel's Message, and the Two-horned Beast, . . . 15 4
Sabbath Tracts, numbers one, two, three, and four, . . . 15 4
Hope of the Gospel, or Immortality the gift of God, . . . 15 4
Which? Moral or Immortal? or an inquiry into the present constitution and future condition of man, . . . 15 4
Modern Spiritualism; its Nature and Tendency, . . . 15 4
The Kingdom of God; a Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come, . . . 15 4
Miraculous Powers, . . . 15 4
Pauline Theology, or the Christian Doctrine of Future Punishment as taught in the epistles of Paul, . . . 15 4
Review of Seymour. His Fifty Questions Answered, . . . 10 3
Prophecy of Daniel: The Four Universal Kingdoms the Sanctuary and Twenty-three Hundred Days, . . . 10 3
The Saints' Inheritance. The Immortal Kingdom located on the New Earth, . . . 10 3
Signs of the Times, showing that the Second Coming of Christ is at the door, . . . 10 3
Law of God. The testimony of both Testaments, showing its origin and perpetuity, . . . 10 3
Vindication of the true Sabbath, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary to Hayti, . . . 10 3
Review of Springer on the Sabbath, Law of God, and first day of the week, . . . 10 3
Facts for the Times. Extracts from the writings of eminent authors, Ancient and Modern, . . . 10 3
Miscellany. Seven Tracts in one book on the Second Advent and the Sabbath, . . . 10 3
Christian Baptism. Its Nature, Subjects, and Design, . . . 10 3
The Seven Trumpets. The Sounding of the seven Trumpets of Revelation viii and ix, . . . 10 2
The Fate of the Transgressor, or a short argument on the First and Second Deaths, . . . 5 2
Matthew xxiv. A Brief Exposition of the Chapter, . . . 5 2
Assistant. The Bible Student's Assistant, or a Compend of Scripture references, . . . 5 1
Truth Found. A short argument for the Sabbath, with an Appendix, "The Sabbath not a Type," . . . 5 1
The Two Laws and Two Covenants, . . . 5 1
An Appeal for the restoration of the Bible Sabbath in an address to the Baptists, . . . 5 1
Review of Crozier on the Institution, Design, and Abolition of the Seventh-day Sabbath, . . . 5 1
Review of Fillio. A reply to a series of discourses delivered by him in Battle Creek on the Sabbath question, . . . 5 1
Milton on the State of the Dead, . . . 5 1
Brown's Experience. Consecration---Second Advent, . . . 5 1
Report of General Conference held in Battle Creek, June, 1859, Address on Systematic Benevolence, &c., . . . 5 1
Sabbath Poem. False Theories Exposed, . . . 5 1
Illustrated Review. A Double Number of the Review and Herald Illustrated, . . . 5 1
Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment. Apostasy and perils of the last days, In German, . . . 5 1
" Holland, . . . 5 1
French. A Pamphlet on the Sabbath, . . . 5 1
" " " " Dan. ii, and vii, . . . 5 1
One Cent and Two Cent Tracts
ONE CENT TRACTS. Who Changed the Sabbath?—Unity of the Church—Spiritual Gifts—Law of God, by Wesley—Appeal to men of reason on Immortality—Much in Little—Truth—Death and Burial—Preach the Word—Personality of God—The Seven Seals—The Two Laws.
TWO CENT TRACTS. Dobney on the Law—Infidelity and Spiritualism—Mark of the Beast—War and the Sealing—The Institution of the Sabbath.