Sister W. Eggleston writes from Lancaster, N. Y.: Dear Brethren and Sisters in Western N. Y.: I desire to say to you with a heart overflowing with gratitude and joy, that in answer to the many prayers and solicitations of our beloved brethren, and the labors of our faithful brother Fuller, my husband has stepped out on the commandments of God, and is earnestly looking for more light. He has never made any profession before, therefore the way is new and strange to him; but he is an earnest seeker after the truth.
The Sabbath and Third Angel’s Message
Bro. P. Miller writes from Fredonia, N. Y.: My confidence remains unshaken in the truth, that "the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord," and that its perpetuity is taught in the New Testament, and, that the Sunday-Sabbath is the "mark of the beast," &c., also that preaching these, and kindred truth, is fulfilling the third angel's message.
Longing for Jesus.
By L. E. Millne
I long to see Jesus, my love,
Whom absent I ever adore;
To dwell in those mansions above,
And reign with my Lord evermore.
I long in his image to shine,
Adorned with his spirit so meek;
Oh, for his sweet presence I pine,
His presence I ever would seek.
Oh, when this dark vale shall I leave,
This region of sorrow and care,
Where often I mourn and I grieve
At the scorn and reproach that I bear?
Through great tribulation, the way
That leads to that radiant shore,
With joy will I hail the glad day,
We're gathered with Christ evermore.
Then forward with courage we'll go,
And gird on the armor anew,
Determined to conquer the foe.
In Jesus' dear name we'll go through,
And then the bright glory that waits
For those who the victory have won,
Then will open those bright, pearly gates,
For the righteous that shine as the sun.
L. E. Millne.
Obituary Notices.
By John Nevins Andrews
DIED, in Norridgewock, Maine, April 3, of consumption, Sister Vienna F. Hartford, aged 24 years. Sister H. was beloved by all who knew her. Her life was that of the consistent Christian, and her end was peaceful, serene and heavenly. She was not able at any time to attend the tent meeting, but she became deeply interested in the truths preached in the series of meetings in this place. She believed that she should rest for a season in the grave, and in this faith she sweetly fell asleep in the hope of a part in the resurrection of the just.
J. N. ANDREWS.
Death of Lura E. Farnham
By J. B. Frisbie
DIED, Feb. 19, of lung fever, Lura E. Farnham, daughter of Bro. and Sr. Farnham, of Caledonia, Mich., aged 5 years, and 9 months. She was a sufferer for seven weeks. Discourse on the occasion, March 18, from Jer. xxxi, 15–17. J. B. FRISBIE.
A. B. UNDERWOOD
By A. B. Underwood
DIED, in Colebrook, O., Sister Susannah Thorp, in the 47th year of her age, with consumption. She was a member of the S. D. A. church in Orwell and Bloomfield. She embraced the Bible Sabbath about four years ago. We shall very much miss her society in the Wayne band, as it was more convenient for her to attend with us. Sister Thorp was a consistent, every-day Christian, deeply interested in the cause of present truth. As she approached the river of death, she became very happy with the glorious prospect of eternal life; and almost her last words were, "Come, Jesus, come." She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their irreparable loss.
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A Question for Disciples.
By Jos. Clarke
CHRIst told his disciples, in Luke xxi, 31, that when they should behold all these things, they might know that the kingdom of God was near, or nigh at hand.
Of course it follows that it is still a little in the future; if in the future, it is not yet set up. Let us see when this applies: "When ye see these things come to pass," &c. What things? By reference to the preceding verses, we find that he had predicted the fall of Jerusalem, the treading down of that city, the fulfilling of the times of the Gentiles, and the signs in the sun, moon, and stars, more particularly described in Matt. xxiv. That is, that after all these things had taken place, his followers should then know that the kingdom of God was at hand.
With such evidence as this, how is it possible for any to teach that the kingdom of God was set up on the day of Pentecost?
Jos. CLARKE.
Meeting of the S. D. A. Publishing Association.
ThE Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, will hold its sixth annual session at Battle Creek, Mich., Friday, May 18, 1866, at 9 o'clock, A. M., to deliberate for the general interests of the Association, elect officers, and transact any other business that may come before the meeting.
By order of the Trustees,
J. M. ALDRICH, Secretary.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
LETTERS SENT. J. B. Frisbie, Wm. S Ingraham.
ARTICLES ACCEPTED. How Sad the Fact.—Faith and Works, a Sermon by D. M. Canright.—The Present.—The Knowledge of God's Word, the Highest Wisdom.—Report from Bro. R. F. Andrews.
ARTICLES DECLINED. “Be Ye also Ready.” Lacks measure, and consequently cannot be sung in the tune designated.—“Special Blessings,” is calculated to give the impression that the blessing of God consists merely in a flight of feeling; whereas it is oftener otherwise.
Home Again.
After an absence of two years and six months, we are permitted in God's good providence to visit home and friends once more. God has been very merciful to us in all our trials and afflictions, for which we desire ever to be grateful.
We shall be glad to hear from any of our friends, at Battle Creek, Mich.
M. E. Cornell.
A. M. A. Cornell.
Presumptuous Sins.
By E. Goodrich
Presumptuous sins are those sins that represent God as the respecter of persons, and that teach that God will approve in one that which he will not justify in another. They are much more likely to manifest themselves with those who hold the truth in unrighteousness, than with those who have little or no knowledge of the true and the right way. The bold and Heaven-daring scoffer, who openly defies the power of God by saying, "If there is a God, I defy him to crush me," is indeed a very great sinner. His anger, and the word "if" condemn him, yet he may not be as presumptuous a sinner as the cool hypocritical Pharisee, who, while he condemns, and is ready to stone the adulteress, is himself guilty of like, or even greater sins—and while he asks mercy of God for his own transgressions, he will not forgive his fellow-men their trespasses. No one should consider himself exempt from the danger of falling into presumptuous sins, but every one should walk humbly and carefully before God, claiming no exemption from duty, nor indulgence in sin.
E. GOODRICH.
Edinboro, Pa.
Notice.
By J. W. Marsh
Bro. WHITE: Please say through the Review that if there are any S. D. Adventists near Pontiac, Ill., who have confidence in the great work of reform going on among us, and are in union with the body. I should be glad to make their acquaintance; but the fearful and unbelieving need not call, unless it be those who have not had an experience in the work, and are inquiring for truth. Such will be welcome any time. I live about 3½ miles from Pontiac, up the rail-road, and about half a mile east from the track.
J. W. MARSH.
Pontiac, Ill., April 5, 1866.
An Item Upon Order.
By Jos. Clarke
I SEE but two ways of admission to a church. One is by letter, the other by a cordial acceptance of the doctrines of the church. And but three ways of leaving a church; one is by death, one by apostasy, and the third by letter. Any other mode of entrance or departure, seems to me inconsistent, irregular, and absurd. Jos. Clarke.
Note from Bro. Bates.
By Joseph Bates
BRO. WHITE: The Allegan Co. Monthly Meeting, held in Otsego, Sabbath, Apr. 7th, was very good. The place for meeting was well filled. The testimony of the brethren and sisters was pointed and cheering. Much interest was manifest to hear the word of the Lord.
The next county meeting is appointed to be held in Allegan, the first Sabbath in May next.
JOSEPH BATES.
Appointments.
By Uriah Smith
General Conference.
The fourth session of the General Conference of S. D. Adventists, will be held in Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, May 16, 1866, at 9 o'clock, A. M. The different State Conference Committees will see that their delegates are duly appointed and furnished with credentials. In those localities where there is no State Conference yet organized, brethren can represent themselves by delegate or letter, at their discretion. Let all parts of the field be well represented by delegates or letters. Ministers will remember the amendment of the constitution passed at the last meeting, that all those in the employ of the Conference, make a written report of each week's labor during the Conference year.
By order of the Gen. Conf. Com.
U. SMITH, Secretary.
Mich. State Conference.
THE Michigan State Conference of S. D. Adventists, will hold its sixth annual session at Battle Creek, Mich., Thursday, May 17, 1866, at 9 o'clock A. M. Let there be a faithful representation by delegates or letters from all the churches. Churches who wish to join the Conference, should also make their wishes known at this meeting. Let all delegates and ministers come prepared to make the various reports to the Conference that the constitution requires.
By order of the Committee,
I. D. VAN HORN, Secretary.
W. S. INGRAHAM
By W. S. Ingraham
Our next Quarterly Meeting in Monroe, Wis., the Lord willing, will be the 28th and 29th of April.
W. S. INGRAHAM
Appointments at Lapeer and Memphis
By R. J. Lawrence
Providence permitting, I will meet with the brethren as follows:
Lapeer, Sabbath and first-day, April 21, 22.
Memphis, " " " " 28, 29.
R. J. LAWRENCE.
Hundred Mile Grove Quarterly Meeting
By N. M. Jordon
THE next Quarterly Meeting of the Hundred Mile Grove church of Wis., will be held on Sabbath and first-day, May 5th and 6th. We hope all the members of the church will be present or represented by letter. As Eld. Sanborn is now laboring in this State, we, as a church, hope he will make arrangements to be present at this meeting.
N. M. JORDON.
Messenger Requested for Enterprise Meeting
Bro. T. H. Risinger, writes in behalf of the Enterprise church, Winona Co., Minn., and wants to know if some messenger can not be at their next Quarterly Meeting and "set things in order." Where is Bro. Stephen Pierce?
Objections to the Visions
By Editor
What time we get to write each week, is still devoted to answering objections to the visions. Providence favoring, we shall soon be through with them. We are astonished at the misrepresentations and falsehoods with which these objections abound.
A Season of Fasting and Prayer
By Editor
We commend to the prayerful consideration of all the brethren and sisters the appointment in this number, of a season of fasting and prayer. We trust it will be universally observed. And especially let the delegates to our Conferences to be held the week following, come from their knees and from communion with God, to deliberate here for the honor of his cause.