p. 72 | Review and Herald, Vol. 20, No. 9. (7/29/1862)

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. M. B. Smith writes from Marion, Iowa: "I have long hoped to see uniformity among the brethren and sisters in Iowa in regard to the observance of the Sabbath; but I yet see a wide difference. Some are very strict, perhaps too much so, in some things, while others are very slack. Some farmers have a good many chores to do after the Sabbath commences that might have been done before if proper pains had been taken; while some of the sisters are behind with their work, and after the Sabbath commences are washing dishes, sweeping, and perhaps baking, &c., &c. Now I have always had my doubts about these things' being in accordance with the fourth commandment. We find that under the former dispensation they were required to boil and bake all their food on the "preparation-day." Now the question is, Has there been any change in the manner of observing the Sabbath? Acts of mercy and necessity were always allowable, but how about acts that might be done before? Yes, how about boiling, and frying, and baking, and choring, on God's holy day when it is not really necessary?"

Sister Mary E. Darling writes from Beaver, Minn.: "I desire to be prepared to stand in the day of the Lord's fierce anger. I want to be wholly given up to the will of the Lord. By his help I am trying to overcome day by day. I want to come up where I can be in full sympathy with the children of God, and with them partake of his blessings, and the refreshing of the latter rain. O for faith to lay hold upon the promises of God. O for humility and meekness. Pray for me, that I may have strength to endure to the end. There is but one family of us here who are keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. We of late have a Bible-class and meeting among ourselves, and trust, though our number is small, that God is with us to bless. Brethren and sisters, remember us to God. It seems as though good might be done in this place if the truth could be proclaimed to the people."

Bro. P. Robinson writes from Catlin, N. Y.: "I am still determined to live out the truth before the world in such a way that they may fall in love with it. I want to be just what the Lord would have me be in all things. I want to forsake every idol, and everything that is wrong in his sight. The Lord seems to be working in the hearts of the people in this place. There is a great deal of inquiry about the way.

"When I read the word of God and see the promises there are in it, it strengthens me and gives me courage. Our Saviour says, Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Now, brethren and sisters, let us not be discouraged while we have so much in his word to encourage us on our way. Pray for me, that I may be faithful to the end."

Sister A. M. Preston writes from Fitz Henry, Ills.: "The Review is all the preaching I have. I feel very lonely many times, having no one to meet with on the Sabbath; but Jesus is better than all earthly friends. Blessed Jesus! He meets with me. I bless his name, that I can believe that there is hope in my case, and that I may be permitted at last to partake of the tree of life. By the grace of God I am bound for the kingdom. I want to overcome all my sins, so that I may meet you all in that beautiful world. Time is short, and the Devil is come down with great wrath."

Music Healthful

MUSIC HEALTHFUL.—Music, like painting and statuary, refines, elevates, and ennobles. Song is the language of gladness, and it is the utterance of devotion. But coming lower down, it is physically beneficial, it rouses the circulation, wakes up the bodily energies, and diffuses life and animation around. Does a lazy man sing? Does a milk and water character ever strike a stirring note? Never! Song is the outlet of mental and physical activity, and increases both by its exercise. No child has completed a religious education who has not been taught to sing the songs of Zion. No part of our religious worship is sweeter than this. In David's day it was a practice and a study.

Carnal Comforts and Sin

Carnal comforts leave us in love with sin.

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	Price.	Postage.
History of the Sabbath, (in paper covers),	30	10
The Three Angels of Rev. xiv, & 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? Mortal 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 Years,	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
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,	5	1
The same in German,	5	1
" " Holland,	5	1
French. A Pamphlet on the Sabbath,	5	1
" " " Dan. ii, and vii,	5	1

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. TWO CENT TRACTS. Dobney on the Law Infidelity and Spiritualism—Mark of the Beast.

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General Conferences.

By B. F. Snook

HAVING read Bro. Waggoner's article on the subject of general conferences, I am well satisfied that his position is right. We need thorough church organizations. Then we need thorough organizations of these churches into State conferences. Next in order, to complete the organization, we need a general conference, in which the ministers or delegates of all the State conferences can meet and confer together on such matters as pertain to the good of the cause. The benefits arising out of such an arrangement, I think would be many.

1. The sectional feeling that now characterizes many would be, to a great extent, destroyed, and they would be enabled to realize more that the cause is one every where, and hence feel a greater interest in the general success of the truth.

2. It would bring the cause from all parts into a united body, and thus would tend to hasten us into unity of faith and oneness of spirit.

3. The messengers would have a good opportunity of conferring with each other, and could form acquaintances with their respective places and plans of operations, and know how to labor accordingly for the good of the cause and comfort of the saints.

Dear brethren, the times and the cause demand our immediate action on this subject. Let every one who feels an interest in the cause and who desires to see this work move on in a great and harmonious effort to advance the saving truths of the third angel's message, speak and act out his duty, and then God will bless us and crown our labors with success. B. F. SNOOK.

The Golden Rule

THE GOLDEN RULE.—It is said of an Indian that whenever he got into a bad place in the swamp, where the ground was too soft for safety, he put up a stake to mark the place. Thus he not only avoided the danger himself, but he kept others from falling into the same snare. Might not every Christian learn a lesson from this rude son of the forest, not only to guard against his own false steps, but as he prays, "Lead us not into temptation," to be careful to remove temptation out of his brother's path?

APPOINTMENTS.

By Editor

Providence permitting, Bro. and Sr. White will hold a conference at Round Grove, Ills., August 2d and 3d.

And they will meet with the brethren at Newton, Mich., in monthly meeting, when the old Michigan tent will be pitched for a general gathering, Aug. 9th and 10th.

Come to the Newton meeting, all who can, and bring provisions and blankets, as there are but few to entertain.

Elder John Byington wishes us to say that he will meet with the brethren at Parkville, Mich., Aug. 2, and will organize a church there under the name of Seventh-day Adventist. The peculiar circumstances of that people in regard to the present name of their society can be no real objection to the above-mentioned name.—ED.

Monthly meeting for Western N. Y., at Bro. J. M. Aldrich's Hall, Somerset, Niagara Co., Sabbath, August 9.

Tent Meetings.

Providence permitting, the Eastern Tent will be pitched for meetings at Essex Center, Vt., Friday, July 25, 1862.

D. T. Bourdeau. A. S. Hutchins.

Sin Seen Through the Cross

If you look at sin through the cross of Christ, it will produce sorrow, shame, and reformation ; and he has never seen sin rightly who is a stranger to these.

We can only walk with God in comfort, as we view him as our Father in Christ Jesus.