ALL that is necessary to satisfy one of the truth of the principles of the reform we advocate, is candid and careful investigation. These principles are so self-evident that nothing is necessary to convince, but to examine. But to embrace and live out these principles calls for independence of mind, a little self-denial in the beginning, and perseverance that will not be baffled till right habits have been formed and established. When this is once done, there will be no disposition to return to former habits. He that has fairly tested hygienic living will not wish to return to the hurtful habits he has discarded, and be again in bondage to perverted tastes and pernicious habits. For our tastes, though once perverted, can, by proper education, be brought to choose the good in preference to the evil. We can educate ourselves to relish wholesome food, and to conform to good and healthful habits.
Why, then, is health reform so slow in its progress? One reason is, that the self-denial appears so great. They feel that they cannot afford to part with those hurtful articles of diet which taste so good. Another reason is, it will make them so out of fashion. What will friends and neighbors think of it? In other words, sinners love their sins, and hate to part with them; and besides this, they are ashamed to have their friends know that they design to amend their lives. The yoke of health reform looks too heavy; and therefore they will not interest themselves enough in it to investigate its principles. They choose darkness rather than light, which would convince them that their deeds are evil. If they would take the yoke, they would find it easy, and the burden light. That which looked so burdensome would be their delight.
But here is the great difficulty: Men are so stupefied and blinded by a course of sin and evil, that they cannot be induced to investigate the principles of a better way. Abnormal appetites have been formed, and wrong habits indulged in, till the mind has become so beclouded that evil seems to be good, and good, evil. To break this spell, and induce men to inquire earnestly for the good, is the thing needed. Those who will inquire earnestly for the good way, will find it.
And when it is found, how good it is! That which was dreaded as an enemy, is the very best friend. All is transformed. It is found at length that what the reform proposes is the very thing that is for our good, and not only so, but it is the good thing which we desire. It does not rob us of one good thing, or any real pleasure. The wrong course promises pleasure, but gives us pain. This is the “deceitfulness of sin.” The right course gives real pleasure, and that continually.
And the health reform lays the foundation for every other reform. Health of body gives health of mind. The clear mind can appreciate moral and religious truth. Hence there is better ground of hope in the case of one who has seen the value, and partaken of the benefits, of health reform. But what good hope can there be in the case of those who are so besotted and beclouded that they cannot be induced to choose the good and forsake the evil, so far as their own bodies and the present life are concerned? In other words, What hope can there be for sinners, if they will not repent of their sins, which are most evidently working their ruin?
R. F. COTTRELL.
Woodhull, N. Y.
By John Lindsey; S. A. H. Lindsey
SINCE our meetings in this place last summer, two families have commenced keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. Jan. 26 to 30, held meetings here again, and presented the claims of the moral law, showing its connection with prophecy, especially the third angel’s message. Our meetings were solemn and interesting. Several are carefully investigating; among them, an Adventist minister who appears to be very honest and candid.
As we were about to leave, we received a challenge for discussion from a preacher near Woodhull village. His position is, that the law of the Lord has been abolished. We did not reject his challenge lest he should boast. We did not engage to discuss with him, because we were desirous of first conferring with those of experience in this kind of labor.
The Lord is evidently at work here. His Spirit is moving the hearts of some, to take hold of the whole truth. Many profess to be looking for the Saviour’s coming; they feel the need of a speedy preparation, and are seeking for light. May the Lord grant them this one of his most precious blessings, a willing heart to receive and obey it.
JOHN LINDSEY,
S. A. H. LINDSEY.
Feb. 6, 1872.
Chicago, Ill.
By John Matteson
THE truth is doing a good work among our Scandinavian friends in Chicago. Less than a year ago, I commenced preaching the message in that place. It is a place full of wickedness, hence a difficult place to obey the truth. Nevertheless there are now twenty-nine members of the church. A comfortable meeting-house is built, which cost about $2,000. Half of it is paid. Systematic Benevolence is organized, amounting to $260.
Last Sabbath, six were baptized, and added to the church. The meetings have been well attended. The interest to hear is increasing. We have obtained, in all, about eighty subscribers for Advent Tidende, with a prospect of getting many more. A missionary society is organized. The brethren have a mind to work, and we hope and pray that more sinners may be converted, and souls prepare to meet our soon-coming Lord.
JOHN MATTESON.
Busseyville, Wis., Feb. 23, 1872.
JOSEPH BATES
By Joseph Bates
Michigan.
Since my report from the harvest field, and the General Conference at Battle Creek, Jan., 1872, I have been in one continued protracted meeting. Bro. and Sr. White spent a Sabbath and Sunday with us. The Lord worked with them and for us. Thank his holy name.
Bro. Littlejohn then commenced and labored with us most faithfully for two weeks, since which the church has been gradually rising, our meetings increasing in interest, both the Sabbath and social meetings. Last evening our prayer meeting was more than usually full, and almost all bore decided testimonies. The Lord by his Spirit was there. It was a divinely peaceful, happy season.
We feel encouraged to watch and press forward to the ripening of the harvest of the earth.
JOSEPH BATES
Monterey, Mich., Feb. 19, 1872.
New York.
By S. B. Whitney
FOLLOWING the meetings mentioned in my last report, I spent three Sabbaths with the church in Keene, and attending to necessary duties at home. This church has been passing through some severe trials, resulting in one or two sad cases of apostasy; but I think they will work for good to those who are left.
From Jan. 4-16, spent my time in N. Elba, Bloomingdale, and Vermontville. At these places, found the friends firm and growing, though one had been led away at Vermontville.
The 20th, had a sweet and profitable season with the church in Keene, at their quarterly meeting. Returned to this place the 25th. The majority are very firm and decided, and are making progress. Some are already adopting the principles of the health reform, and are ready to adopt the plan of Systematic Benevolence.
Am now holding meetings six miles from North Creek with good interest, though the attendance is small, as the neighborhood is scattered. Have spoken ten times, with excellent freedom.
S. B. WHITNEY.
N. Creek, N. Y., Feb. 20, 1872.
Nebraska Labors at Decatur and Elder Grove
By J. Bartlett; R. M. Kilgore
Nebraska.
OUR last report closed with the labors in Iowa.
Sabbath and Sunday, Feb. 10 and 11, we spent with the church at Decatur, Neb. Here we met with Bro. and sister Stanley, who came forty miles to attend this meeting, also Sr. H. Clough. The brethren from western Iowa were nearly all present. At this meeting we gave four discourses and attended four prayer and social meetings.
The days of fasting and humiliation were of great profit to all as they engaged in the work in earnest, and denied themselves of the comforts of this life, that they might share more largely of the “bread of life.” We were all encouraged and strengthened, and felt that we would still humble ourselves and raise the united cry that the Lord of the harvest would send forth laborers into his harvest.
The house was too small to accommodate the crowd. Judging from the interest manifested by those outside of the church, we think that when Bro. Butler visits this State, in the spring, if he could hold a series of meetings with this church, it would result in great good to them as well as benefiting the church itself.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, Bro. Stanley carried us to within twelve miles of his home, and assisted us in getting a place to hold meetings. We obtained what is called the Elder Grove School-house, in the south-west corner of Burt Co., where we began meetings on Thursday evening.
The people here are all new settlers, principally from the East. They are generally an intelligent class, hospitable and kind, and not rich in this world's goods. Many of them occupy homesteads, and are living in what they call “dug outs;” a hole dug in a side hill and covered with sods, making a very comfortable, cosy dwelling.
Our work here can truly be styled “pioneer,” which we enjoy. The people are ready and anxious to hear, and although it is a new country, our house, 18 x 26, is crowded to overflowing every time. Last night there were fifteen teams hitched around the school-house.
We hope for good results. Brethren, pray for us.
J. BARTLETT,
R M. KILGORE.
South Newstead and Wynde N. Y.
By Chas. B. Reynolds
THE Lord has blessed my labors in these places. Sixteen have embraced the truth, and are making good advancement. Others are convinced and are praying for strength to obey. A few are awaiting the discussion ere they decide.
Have held Sabbath meetings in connection with Lancaster church. We have enjoyed much of the Spirit of the Lord, backsliders have been reclaimed—all cheerfully and earnestly complying with the admonition, “Israel, go forward.”
After the discussion, hope to hold meetings on Ridge Road, Niagara Co.
I ask the prayers of God's dear children, that I may have wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit to so present the truth at the discussion that it may result in the advancement of his truth, and to his honor and glory.
CHAS. B. REYNOLDS.
“THE NIGHT IS FAR SPENT, THE DAY IS AT HAND.”
O WATCHMAN, will the night of sin
Be never past!
O watchman, doth the day begin
To dawn upon thy straining sight at last?
Will it dispel
Ere long the mists of sense wherein I dwell?
The light of reason cannot give
Life to my soul;
Jesus alone can make me truly live;
One glance of his can make my spirit whole.
Arise, and shine
On this poor, longing, waiting heart of mine!
Oh! shield us through that last dread hour,
Thy wondrous love extending.
May we in this our trial day
With faithful hearts thy word obey,
And thus prepare to meet thee.
THE TOLL-GATE.
—We are all on a journey. The world through which we are passing is, in some respects, like a turnpike, all along which Vice and Folly have erected toll-gates, for the accommodation of those who choose to call as they go; and there are very few of all the host of travelers who do not occasionally stop a little at some one or another of them, and consequently pay more or less to the toll-gatherers. Pay more or less, I say, because there is a great variety, as well in the amount as in the kind, of toll exacted at these different stopping-places. Pride and Fashion take heavy tolls of the purse; many a man has become a beggar by paying at their gates; the ordinary rates they charge are heavy, and the road that way is none of the best. Pleasure offers a very smooth, delightful road in the outset. She tempts the traveler with many fair promises, and wins thousands; but she takes without mercy; like an artful robber, she allures till she gets her victim in her power, and then strips him of health and money, and turns him off, a miserable object, into the very worst and most rugged road of life. Intemperance plays the part of a sturdy villain. He is the very worst toll-gatherer on the road; for he not only gets from his customers their money and health, but he robs them of their very brains. The men you meet in the road, ragged, and ruined in fame and fortune, are his victims. Be careful of your habits. These make the man; and they require long and careful culture ere they grow to be a second nature. Good habits I speak of. Bad ones are more easily acquired; they are the spontaneous weeds that flourish rapidly and rankly, without care or culture.—Good Templar.
News and Miscellany.
“Can ye not discern the signs of the times?”
San Francisco Statistics.
Population, 165,000; area, 36 square miles; wharf frontage, 10 miles; paid in tariff duties last year, $8,000,000, internal revenue, $5,000,000; coinage by her mint since its establishment, $321,000,000; public schools, 87; cost $700,000 a year, and accommodates 20,000 children; private schools, 63, with 7,000 pupils; deposits in savings banks, $35,000,000; debt, 3,500,000; annual expenses, about $2,750,000; streets paved with wood, 10 miles, with cobble-stones, 23 miles, with planks 35 miles; steam fire engines, 10; police, 104, costing $160,000; expended for street improvements in 15 years, $10,500,000; shipments of tea East by railroad in September and October, 7,500,000 pounds; sewerage and improvements contemplated; too many wooden buildings; and pretty much determined to build a bridge across the bay, so as to bring the railroads directly into the town.
The above is a fair sample of the rapidity with which cities spring up and resources are developed in the United States.
The Dollinger Reform in Spain.
The Dollinger movement has reached Spain. The Lutheran Reformation also penetrated the Peninsula, but was extinguished. Times have changed, however, and we may hope for the new reform. It is organized in Madrid. Its Central Committee there consists of a president, secretary, and a number of priests. They have a newspaper entitled the Spanish Church, and an office, or headquarters. They have issued an able manifesto, which declares that they aim not at schism, but reformation, by conforming the Church to the Holy Scriptures and the exigencies of the times. While they avow themselves not Protestants, their scheme is thorough-going Protestantism. It is as follows:
“1. Purity of doctrine according to the New Testament, to the exclusion of all decrees of councils, Papal bulls, decrees with encyclicals.
“2. The separation and independence of Church and State.
“3. Election to all ecclesiastical offices by universal suffrage.
“4. Abolition of the use of the Latin tongue in all the services of the Church; abolition of the forced celibacy of the clergy; the abolition of all payments for the sacraments and services of the Church.
“5. The self-government of the Church by periodical assemblies and councils.”
The latest request for “annexation” to the United States comes from the people of the Samoan group known as Navigator’s Islands, in the Pacific Ocean, the papers, which have reached the Secretary of State at Washington, being signed officially by all the chiefs and many foreign residents of the islands. These are the only valuable islands in the Pacific Ocean not absorbed by France, England, Germany or Russia, and the natives say they are more favorable to the United States than any other country, because they believe the American religion is the same as theirs. The request would thus seem to be based on high moral grounds, but there may be a “job” in the scheme for all that. The islands in question contain 3,600 square miles, and a native population of 30,000. The people are copper-colored, and the productions are cotton, coffee, sugar-cane, dyewoods, and every species of tropical fruits and plants. The Australian mail steamers have selected the islands as a port of call for coaling purposes, and men have gone there to erect buildings and construct wharves. The natives are friendly and Christianized, American missionaries having been there twenty years.—Springfield Republican.
Our European Relations.
WASHINGTON, March 1.—The result of the inquiry is, that there are no such serious complications with European Powers as some of the newspapers and members of Congress imagine or assert, on what appears to them to be substantial grounds. The most important of the pending questions is that between England and the United States with regard to the interpretation of the Treaty of Washington. The note of Earl Granville has been answered in amicable terms, so as to leave no doubt in the English mind of the friendly feeling of our Government and of its desire to have a full, perfect, and final settlement of all the claims through the means specified in the treaty, viz.; either by the arbitrators, who may award a sum in gross, or by assessors, who are required to make a solemn declaration that they will impartially and carefully examine and decide to the best of their judgment, and according to justice and equity, all matters submitted to them. Thus the United States Government adheres to its position as heretofore indicated, and sees no occasion to modify its statement of the case, and having in good faith submitted the questions involved to arbitrators or assessors, it will, as required by the treaty, abide by the result.
Assault on the Queen.
LONDON, March 1.—Morning.—The assault upon the Queen yesterday by O’Connor is a theme of universal comment and condemnation in the journals. Previous to the attack, O’Connor scaled the iron railing, 10 feet in hight, which surrounds the courtyard of Buckingham Palace. When he approached the carriage of the Queen he first saw Lady Churchill, lady-in-waiting, who was riding with Her Majesty, and was about to assault her, but he soon discovered his mistake and turned upon the Queen. Her Majesty’s groom, Jno. Brown, who was riding behind her carriage, upon witnessing the action of O’Connor leaped from his horse and arrested and disarmed the assailant.
John Brown, Her Majesty’s groom, Col. Hardinge, equerry to the Queen, and Prince Leopold testified to the circumstances of the assault, of which they were eye witnesses. Their statements do not differ materially from the accounts already telegraphed to the Associated Press. One of the policemen into whose custody O’Connor was delivered, swore that the prisoner said that the reason he had not loaded the pistol was because it was broken, and that he repeatedly exclaimed, “I wish to God I had succeeded.”
At the conclusion of the examination the prisoner was committed for trial at the Assizes, and taken back to jail under a strong escort. It is evident that the papers found on the prisoner are his own work, and the impression of all who heard them read is that they are the product of a deranged mind.
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By James White
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Since the above appeared, brethren in the different parts of the country have sent quite large sums to this Office in bank notes, about $50 of which have been lost. And now some complain of us because we think the S. D. A. Pub. Association should not lose it. We have nothing to urge in this matter. We would simply say to our patrons that those who are faithfully doing their duty at this Office are your servants. You should have as much interest in this matter as we do. If you send considerable sums in bank notes, and it is lost, the Association loses just so much. Your action in this matter will not make one hair white or black with us. We shall contend with no one. We are at work for the Master, industriously and economically, and invite all others to act in the great cause in the fear of God.
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Missionary and Tract Society
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Missionary and Tract Society.
The Director of District No. 4, Michigan Conference, will meet with the churches of said District, to assist in organizing them into working order, as follows:—
These meetings will commence at 7 P. M. Let there be a full attendance at each place. H. S. Woolney.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the brethren as follows:— Clyde, O., to organize Tract and Missionary Society, March 16, 17. Hartland, Maine, “ 30, 31. S. N. Haskell.
The next quarterly meeting for the Allegany church will be held at Niles Hill, Alma, N. Y. April, 6 and 7. Will every member try to be present or report? Will Bro. Butler and Littlejohn meet with us if they are in the State? If not, will Bro. J. M. Lindsay send us such help as he thinks we need? By request of the church. D. C. Phillips.
Quarterly meeting for the church at Northville, Ill, March 16 and 17, 1872. We hope to see a general gathering at this meeting. George Foreman.
Quarterly meeting for the church of Avon, Rock Co., Wis., March 16 and 17, 1872. Brethren from other churches are invited. Cannot some one of our preachers meet with us? George McDowell.
Quarterly meeting at Avilla Jasper Co., Mo., the second Sabbath in March. The meeting will continue over first-day. Any wishing baptism may come prepared. H. C. Blanchard.
I will meet with the church at Woodburn Macoupin Co., Ill., March 9 and 10. Also in Clark Co., Ill., March 16 and 17, where brethren Colcord, Bliss, and Kittle may appoint. There will be an opportunity for baptism at these meetings. Let us all seek the Lord earnestly that his blessing may be with us. Will some one meet me at Marshall the 15th? R. F. Andrews.
To the Brethren in the State of New York.
By John Nevins Andrews
You have already seen by the notice in the Review that we are to be favored with the labors of Eld. S. N. Haskell at the coming meeting for organizing a State Tract Society. This will be one of the most important meetings for business connected with the cause of present truth ever held in this State. We are about inaugurating an enterprise that bids fair to accomplish much in the dissemination of light concerning the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Bro. Haskell has given the subject of tract distribution, and the organization necessary for its accomplishment, much thought, and has matured and tested in the New England conference a plan of operation which has proved in an eminent degree successful. I regard it therefore as very providential that our brother is able to help us at this time in our attempt to set out as a conference in this good work. And now I beseech you to regard my counsel in one thing: Let every church and every group of scattered brethren and sisters be represented in this meeting by one or more working members whether brethren or sisters. Do not fail to heed this earnest advice. Our meeting cannot be one to entertain large numbers of our people at this time of the year, for our friends at Kirkville are but few. But we want to see some from every quarter even though they may be almost alone where they live. Let us show an interest in this work at the outset, and let us make it a success by faithful, earnest, persevering effort. J. N. Andrews.
Future Labors.
By S. N. Haskell
By the advice of Brn. Waggoner and White, I have decided to go from the Kirkville, N. Y., meeting, to Ohio, to meet a delegation from that State, at Clyde, March 16, 17, according to the request of the Ohio State Conference Committee. It is very necessary that all parts of the State be represented at this meeting.
A general attendance at Hartland, Me., is requested. Bro. A. Barnes is especially invited.
S. N. HASKELL.
Appointments Taken Up.
By S. N. Haskell
On account of pressing calls for labor in other parts of the field, the appointments for Adams Center and Buck’s Bridge, N. Y., are withdrawn. Let the friends attend the Kirkville meeting as far as possible. S. N. Haskell.
A Delinquent Subscriber Pays His Arrears
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A Very Important Book.
By J. H. W.
The Publishing Association have now in press, soon to be issued in book form, the articles on the Two Horned Beast, by Bro. Uriah Smith, which were recently published in the Review. For several reasons this may be called an important work. The facts brought to view in the prophecy of the Two Horned Beast lie at the foundation of the Third Angel’s Message—the present and final work of God for man. We have had no thorough work among us on this subject; no argument of sufficient length and clearness to be satisfactory either to the believer or inquirer. But the present work, if not exhaustive of the evidence, presents a clear argument and an array of evidence to sustain its positions which a reasonable mind will hardly resist. The friends of present truth will hail this work with pleasure, and we know that they will realize the importance of giving it a very extended circulation, not forgetting a very thorough study and understanding of it on their own hearts. Let every one try to be able to “give a reason” for his faith and hope. J. H. W.
DAILY WORK.
In the name of God advancing,
Sow thy seed at morning light.
Cheerily the furrows turning,
Labor on with all thy might.
Look not to the far off future,
Do the work which nearest lies;
Sow thou must before thou reapest,
Rest at last is labor’s prize.
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Progress Department: Loughborough Answers C. on San Francisco Work
In our Progress Department Bro. Loughborough examines some statements made by one “C.,” the correspondent of the World’s Crisis, from San Francisco, respecting the work of our brethren there, in which he attempts to represent that work as comparatively fruitless and insignificant. In the Crisis of Feb. 28, 1872, Miles Grant, the editor of that paper, writing from San Francisco, says:—
“During last summer Elds. Cornell and Loughborough held a tent meeting in this city which resulted in causing quite a number of our brethren and sisters to embrace and keep the Seventh-day Sabbath.”
This represents the matter in quite a different light from the communications of “C;” and the readers of the Crisis should certainly take the testimony of their editor in preference to that of any correspondent, especially as he is now on the ground and can speak from personal observation.
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Discipline in the M. E. Church.
A Methodist minister proposes that a “Memorial” be addressed to the “Bishops and Members of the General Conference of the M. E. Church, to be holden at Brooklyn, N. Y., May 1, 1872. From the form which he suggests we take the following paragraphs:
“Second: On the other hand, it is obvious to your memorialists that there has been a marked decline in the observance of the original and time-honored rules of the Church both in receiving members and in administering the Discipline among them. On account of this, many are made weak, and, it is to be feared, either have never attained, or have lost the evidence of acceptance with God; while their tolerated delinquencies, and their self-indulgent violation of their baptismal covenant, by a superfluity and fashionable display in dress and costly apparel, justly expose us to the reproach of a gainsaying world, and tend to make the Church powerless for good among men.”
“Your memorialists would earnestly pray the General Conference, in its great love for the essential landmarks of Methodism, prayerfully to look into this grave subject, and to take such discreet and decided action as will, by the blessing of God, arrest the evil complained of, and restore the administration of discipline to its primitive standard. And to aid in attaining to so great a result, the undersigned would be in favor of appealing to the God of our Fathers in a day of fasting and prayer, designated by your venerable body. And, as in duty bound, we will ever pray, etc., etc.”
The Cost of Christian Character and Devotion
Many think it inconvenient to be gracious, irksome to be pious, disreputable to be devout, foolish to be exact. They would fain have the crown without the fight, the reward without the service. They would enjoy the sweets of soul health, but not lose the advantages of associating with the leprous and defiled.