Bro. C. O. Taylor writes from Rouse's Point, N. Y., Sept. 27th, 1857: "As a church we are still pressing our way on, having our eye on Mt. Zion as our final resting place. The soft, melting influence of the Spirit is in our hearts on the holy Sabbath as we meet for worship, to comfort, cheer and bless. We are not what we ought to be, not what we hope to be, but we are pressing forward. We have our trials; we are sometimes cast down, but not destroyed. God's word has led us thus far; it will till the perfect day. His kind hand has been on us, to mould and fashion; we hope it will remain. We are sometimes in the furnace; we hope to be kept there till our dross is all consumed. We want to be gathered with the saints into the everlasting kingdom of our God; and this is our hope, praise the Lord.
"Much love to all the saints. I was in hopes to hear from Bro. Sperry before this time."
Extracts from Letters.
E. Potter writes from Mosherville, N. Y., Oct. 1857. "Brethren and sisters, we should be up and doing while it is called to-day, for the night cometh when no man can work. I feel determined by the grace of God assisting me, to take heed to the warning of the faithful and true Witness, and buy gold tried in the fire, and white raiment that I may be clothed, and anoint my eyes with eye-salve that I may see. We have no time to lose. I feel the need of a deeper work of grace in my heart, for the time draweth near when he that shall come will come and will not tarry. If we are faithful we shall be delivered, every one of us, for God is faithful who hath promised. I praise the Lord for all these blessings."
Hungering and Thirsting for Truth
Sister A. M. Eaton writes from Lynn, Mass., Oct. 1857: "I feel more and more like getting near to Jesus, where I can have all my sins and filth washed away by his precious blood, and be stripped of all these rags, and be clothed in His righteousness. It appears to me that thousands are starving for the truth and do not know it. If they could have but one taste of these truths, would they not hunger and thirst for more?"
Keeping the Sabbath Alone
Sister N. Guider writes from Currysville, Ind., Oct, 5th, 1857. "Bro. Smith : It is nearly three years since I commenced to keep the Lord's Sabbath, all alone, with many trials. I have endeavored to take heed to the faithful and true Witness, and repent. I feel that I am unworthy and weak, and all are against me, but thanks be to God for his tender mercy and grace. When I am cast down, if I do my duty and speak for Jesus and his suffering cause, he gives me a token of his love and strengthens me in the midst of my enemies. If it were possible for me to be at some of the conference meetings, I would be thankful. I desire the prayers of the church that the Lord would give me grace to overcome the world, the flesh and the wicked one; that I may lay all on the altar of the Lord, and cut loose from the world. Pray for my family that they may go with me. Yours striving for a blessed inheritance with the saints."
Three Embrace the Lord’s Sabbath
Sister M. B. Pierce writes from Andover, Vt., Oct. 1st, 1857: "I rejoice to tell you that three have embraced the Lord's Sabbath within fifteen miles of us, and seem decided to try and keep all the Commandments of God and the Faith of his blessed Son."
Present Truth and the Laodicean Message
Sister S. G. Russell writes from Dartmouth, Mass., Sept. 27th, 1857: I do feel to praise God for his unbounded goodness to me in graciously granting the glorious light of the present saving truth to shine into my poor benighted heart. Of what vast importance is the clear light of present truth, in order for us to be able to shun the various delusions that are being manifested in these last days of peril. It is now near seven years since I commenced to keep the Sabbath of the Lord our God, and I can truly say the light upon this blessed truth has increased much since that time, for which I would be very grateful to God and those whom he has called to teach his Word. But the keeping of the commandments of God is not all that is required in the Third Angel's Message; we must have the Faith of Jesus also, to shield us in the day of wrath, which is near and hasteth greatly. O that the Lord may grant us a clear understanding of his revealed will, and enable us to have our loins girt with truth and our lamps trimmed and burning.
"I wish here to say that when Bro. White's article came out on the message to the Laodiceans as being applicable to the church of God at the present day it seemed most too severe; but I was soon led to see and feel in a measure the fitness of the application. I mean by the grace of God assisting me to arise from this lukewarm state. O for grace to overcome, that I may with all the faithful and tried ones sit down with Jesus on his throne."
Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness
Bro. O. B. Stiles writes from Bloomer, Mich., Sept. 12th, 1857. "I hope to be enabled to hold on my way and to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and obtain eternal life by keeping the Commandments of God, being cleansed from all sin by the atoning blood of the dear Redeemer. O for the gold tried in the fire that I may be rich toward God; that faith that works by love and purifies the heart. O for the white and spotless robe of Jesus' righteousness that I may be clothed."
"Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled," is a sweet promise to me. O for the eye-salve to anoint my eyes, that I may see clearly the path of duty, and know all God's will concerning me. Shall I ever enter the realms of glory, bask in the smiles of the blessed Redeemer, and hear the songs of the redeemed? Shall I join with them in shouting praises to God and the Lamb? Shall I hear the blessed invitation of Jesus, 'Come ye blessed of my Father inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world?' Blessed hope of life and immortality, beyond this vale of sin and sorrow! How truly do I this evening sense the question of my Saviour, 'What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?'
Keeping the Sabbath Alone
Sister B. Smith writes from La Grange, Wis., Oct. 3d, 1857.
"Bro. Smith : I am still trying to keep the true Sabbath, though alone and not having seen any of the preaching brethren for more than a year. At times I confess I feel almost discouraged, but when I receive the Review, it cheers my drooping spirit and I take fresh courage. Praise the Lord, it is like food to the hungry soul. Though I can do nothing else to sustain it I can pray that the Lord will bless and upbuild the cause it advocates, for I believe it is the cause of truth."
"We have no home in this world, and, thank the Lord, I ask for none if I may but be assured from day to day that I have an inheritance which is incorruptible. I feel unworthy, having been very unfaithful, but I desire to be zealous and repent."
Where God Will Go With You
Never dare go where you have reason to question whether God will go with you; a Christian should never willingly be where there is not room for his Saviour.
Note From Bro. Rhodes.
By S. W. Rhodes
BRO. SMITH : I wish to say, that since July last I have visited the saints in Saratoga, N. Y. Western N. Y., Northern, and central N. Y.; with whom I had refreshing seasons from the presence of the Lord. All seemed resolved to awake out of sleep and go forward. We were especially blessed with some drops of the latter rain at Waltham and Enosburg, Vt., Buck's Bridge and Lorraine, N. Y., and not a little with individuals and families, who are "coming up out of the wilderness as fair as the moon," and will (without doubt in my mind) soon be as clear as the sun, and as terrible as an army with banners." I am happy to say that I parted with my brethren in love and with many tears, feeling the sweetest union with the tried and beloved ones. I am now on a pilgrimage, for life, for aught I know, towards the West, to do my Master's will in all things. I hope to be directed of God and have the prayers of all the saints, that my health may improve, and that I may be able to strengthen the brethren.
Your brother in Christ.
S. W. RHODES,
Bath. N. Y., Oct. 6th, 1857.
P. S. The good Spirit of Jesus has so rebuked the "accuser of our brethren" that he cannot breathe freely in our midst. I am ashamed of many of the petty trials that have been among us for years that are past. May God grant us enough of his Spirit to see and confess our faults one to another, and pray one for another that we may be healed, perfectly.
Peace fills my soul. Praise the Lord.
S. W. R.
German Tract
By Editor
German Tract. We are happy to say to those interested in this enterprise, that arrangements are now made with the Editor of the Israelite, Cincinnati, O., to translate the tract on the Nature and Obligation of the Fourth Commandment &c., into German, and furnish us stereotype plates of the same. The German Tract will therefore soon be ready for distribution, when the orders which we have received for it, will be filled.
Conference at Carlin, N. Y.
By S. P. C.
This meeting was held according to appointment on the 3d and 4th of October. Bro. Rhodes met with us, on his way West. On sixth-day it was rainy, and perhaps some were hindered from coming on that account. However the brethren in that vicinity came together and the Spirit of the Lord was with us; and we had a sweet, heavenly time. The church generally seemed determined to rise with the message, by heeding the testimony of the faithful and true Witness. On the evening of the first day of the week we came together to break bread. We had a melting, sweet, heavenly time, which was truly cheering to the scattered flock, who are pilgrims and strangers upon earth. We felt that it would be blessed indeed to be called to the marriage supper of the Lamb, where we may unite with the saints of all ages, and eat and drink at the Lord's table in his kingdom. May the saints soon be prepared, get on the wedding garment, the white linen, which is the righteousness of saints, and soon be called to see the feast fulfilled in the kingdom of God. R. F. C.
A P P O I N T M E N T S.
By James White
General Conference at Battle Creek.
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a General Conference at Battle Creek, to commence Nov. 6th, in the evening, and hold Sabbath, First-day, and as much longer as shall be thought best. Those who come to this Conference are requested to remain and attend the meetings of business on Second-day.
We hope to see Brn. Andrews, Loughborough and Everts from the West at this meeting. Let there be a general rally from all parts of this State, and as many from other States, and from Canada as can see duty to come. We will feed with hay as many horses as we can put in our barns. We will lodge as many as we can provide beds for, then give up our floors, and barn-chambers to those brethren who can best endure such lodgings. Those who can, will do well to bring provisions, buffalo-robes, or bed clothes, so that they can lodge in the old meeting house. Come along, brethren and sisters. Bring what you can, and we will do what we can for you.
This Conference will be at the opening of our new place of worship. I have put at least $300 of borrowed money into this house for the church of God in this State, which I shall expect to receive at this Conference. These are hard times, brethren, but come prepared to do something as the Lord hath prospered. We will take gold, silver, good bills, wheat, corn, oats, butter, cheese, deerskins, or good promises of help soon. You who felt badly over our scanty invitation to come to Conference last Spring on account of the small size of our place of worship, come and meet with us. And you who fear we are building too large, come and assemble in the house of prayer with us if there is room for you all.
In behalf of the church in Battle Creek.
JAMES WHITE.
Conferences at Colon and Burlington
By James White
By advice of Bro. Byington, Bro. and Sr. White will hold a Conference at Colon, Mich., Sabbath and First-day, Oct. 30th and 31st. Brn. Byington and Phillips design to attend also. It is hoped there will be a gathering from Burr Oak, Union, Burlington and other places.
On the evening of Nov. 1st we will meet with the church in Burlington. JAMES WHITE.
Daniel Phillips’s Postal Address
By Editor
The P. O. Address of Bro. Daniel Phillips, is Battle Creek, Mich.
Letters.
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Sunday-Keeping and Immortal-Soulism
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It is rather a singular fact, considering the prayer of our Saviour that his disciples might be one, which would of course include a oneness in the truth of the gospel, that the two points on which there is the most universal agreement in sentiment throughout christendom, are Sunday-keeping and immortal-soulism, which are both egregious errors. Has not an enemy had something to do with all this? The Son of God prayed that his followers might be one in the truth, and sanctified through it; but while men slept, the enemy set his wits at work, rooted out the truth, introduced the error, and made them one in that!
Power Press and Engine.
By James White
The whole cost of Power Press, Engine, transportation and all expenses of putting them in motion is not far from $2500. Of this sum $1964 have been paid. There are due $536. A portion of what is due has been pledged.
We are fully aware of the great difficulties of raising money at this time. But, perhaps none feel these difficulties more than we do. Will the friends of the cause make up this sum as soon as possible. Send us gold, or bring it to the Conference if possible. Or, send good bills or checks. We cannot meet demands against us, unless we are sustained in the Power Press enterprise, and have help immediately. JAMES WHITE.
Appeal for Review Subscribers’ Payments
By James White
THERE are about $800 due from subscribers on the REVIEW. This we must have to pay for paper ordered, and pay $500 borrowed and used in publishing the REVIEW. Save your hard money, and be sure to bring it, or send it to the Conference. Save your gold dollars and send them soon for the next volume. No one feels the sad state of money matters like the publisher. Don't let the Office suffer, brethren, for want of a little care on your part. JAMES WHITE.