BRO. SMITH: I have of late enjoyed some precious foretastes of Jesus' love, and the joy in reserve for the servant in the Master's house; but never have I so sensibly felt the power of the world, the flesh and the devil. I think of the language of the poet,
"I asked the Lord that I might grow
In faith, and love, and every grace;
Might more of his salvation know,
And seek more earnestly his face,
Instead of this, he made me feel
The hidden evils of my heart;
And let the angry powers of hell
Assault my soul at every part."
But He who in childhood led me to choose his love and approbation, and has led me so far, will not forsake me now. Pray for me that I may have grace to work out my own salvation, knowing that it is God that worketh in me to will and to do of his good pleasure. I know that in my heart and life there is much yet to overcome; and I should be discouraged, but the past faithfulness of Jesus forbids it. He does not forsake me, though oft times I forget or doubt his care.
I find at times that it is trying to nature, and humiliating to pride, to bear the cross; but the hope of that eternal weight of glory lightens the burden. Should I be ashamed to appear in deep earnest to secure the salvation that Jesus has purchased, even with the sacrifice of life? O, for the honor of owning such a Saviour!
Yours in the hope of the gospel.
N. G. SANDERS.
Rush Lake, Wis., July, 1858.
A Caution.
By Lewis Bean
BRO. SMITH: As Benjamin D. Townsend and family (professing to keep the Sabbath) are traveling through the country living on the benevolence of the brethren wherever they will take them in, we, having seen their crooked and unchristian course, and being assembled together from different places in Vermont, namely, from Irasburgh, Sutton, Wheelock, Charleston, Johnson, Eden, Wolcott, Morristown and Stowe, feel it duty to withdraw all sympathy and fellowship from them as Christians, and to caution the brethren that they be not imposed upon elsewhere by them. To this end we wish the insertion of this notice in the Review.
In behalf of the church. LEWIS BEAN.
Morrisville, Vt., July 29th, 1858.
HELPING THE PREACHER.
An eminent minister of the gospel once said to an old lady, who had expressed her wonder to him that she was permitted to live, as she could not do any more good, "You are doing a great deal of good; you help me to preach every Sunday." She was greatly surprised, and inquired how it could be. "In the first place," said he, "you are always in your seat on the Sabbath, and that helps me; in the second place, you are always wide awake, and looking right up into my face, and that helps me; and in the third place, I often see the tears running down your face, and that helps me very much."
Christian Rising in Turkey
APPREHENDED RISING OF THE CHRISTIANS IN TURKEY.
There are most alarming reports current in Paris, as to the general rising of the Christian population, not merely on the frontier of Albania, but throughout Servia, Bosnia, Thessaly, Macedonia, Roumelia—in fact, through all European Turkey. Whether Russia is trying a desperate stroke, or whether it be the spontaneous impulse of long compressed impatience of Ottoman rule, time alone will tell; but the Greek soldiers are deserting en masse over the frontier, to form guerilla troops within the Turkish territory, and this summer will be remarkable by an outbreak of unprecedented importance, of which the Montenegro victory gives the signal.
Speculation.
By Editor
Bro. Smith: Can you tell something near how much the donations for the paper to the poor come short of meeting the expense? I ask, because some who seem disposed to find fault, talk about that’s being a speculation. But I shall be satisfied if you do not trouble yourself to answer it. Fault-finders never will get into the kingdom.
W. Phelps.
Answer. For the benefit of those individuals of whom you speak, and all others of similarly unfortunate dispositions, we would state that we have upon our list at the present time one hundred and eleven to whom we send the paper free of charge, and one hundred and ninety-four to whom we send for half price. The poor and free list is on the increase. The hardness of the times compels many who would gladly pay, either to receive the paper free, or at half price, or to do without it. The publishers are unwilling that any should do without it who wish it, and therefore the paper is cheerfully sent to all such.
The amount sent in to send Review to the Poor, during last volume, was $76.76. Now suppose the papers we send out under this head, did not cost us a cent, how much of a speculation would that be? Suppose the Office should receive as a donation during the space of six months, $76.76, would it be worth their while to fret over this? And if they should keep themselves in such a state of mind on this account as to lose the enjoyment of the Spirit of God (for that Spirit and a jealous fault-finding one do not dwell together) and lose at last eternal life, would they not be bartering it away at a very low price?
Again, suppose we should receive for the 111 papers we send out free and for the 194 which go at half price—suppose we should receive for these our full subscription price? What then? How much of a speculation would that be? But all that we did receive for them during the past volume was $76.76; and this was $24.49 short of the actual expense as the following facts will show: With our present list, each copy of the paper costs 2½ cents. This amounts to 65 cents a volume. There is an actual expense, therefore, to the Office of 65 cents on every free paper sent out, and an expense of 15 cents a volume on every one sent out at half price, provided we receive the half pay, or 50 cts. With our present number of poor and free, this all amounts to $101.25, being $24.49 over and above what we have received for this object. Is'nt this speculation! The worst wish we have in regard to these individuals is that they were obliged to take the speculation into their own hands, and out of their own pockets foot up expenses, over receipts. We imagine they would set their organ to a different tune very soon.
But some may be tempted to say, then, that there is a speculation on the paper, since it only costs 65 cents a volume, and we charge $1. Very well, who does not know that in the publishing business, where any sort of countenance is given to the credit system, a lee-way must be made for delinquents? There has been more due on the Review at the close of every volume than the profits would have amounted to had every subscriber paid the full subscription. A very small portion of this is all we shall probably ever receive. (We hope none of those will see this statement who are owing five or six dollars to the Office, and be led to take liberties from it, thinking that we do not expect it.)
Again: These individuals must think we take a very singular course in speculating, publishing to the church at large as we do at the close of every volume, a report of the transactions of the Office. We intend to have all things carried on by day-light, and that the brethren understand from time to time the condition of Office affairs. Donations to send Review to the poor are always included in footing up the receipts, and yet past reports show a deficiency of receipts as compared with expenses.
One more question we wish to ask those who consider the Review Office a speculating concern. Who receives the money that arises from the speculation? Suppose for instance that there does arise a profit of 500 or 1000 dollars a year from the Office business? Who receives it? What individual is benefitted by it? The Publishing Committee receive nothing for their services, and all connected with the Office work for a moderate and stated price. Then where do the profits go to? If there should be any it would only be an increase of the property of the church. No one individual would be benefitted by it more than another; and those who would find fault at such a state of things, prove themselves no friends of the Cause.
We have dwelt thus lengthily upon this matter to help the minds if possible of those of whom our brother speaks, and all others, should there be any, of the same views. If any in view of these facts still persist in raising the cry of speculation, we advise the brethren to stand aside and give them free course.
Crane's Grove Tent Meeting
By Editor
☞ See addition this week to the Crane's Grove tent meeting appointment.
A. S. HUTCHINS
By A. S. Hutchins
☞ I would say to the brethren in Mich., that as I expect to leave for the East soon, I would be glad to dispose of my carriage and harness before leaving if I could. I would sell them cheap. My carriage is a light, single buggy.
For further information enquire of R. Godsmark of Bedford, or Walter Graut, Battle Creek.
A. S. HUTCHINS
Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 10th, 1858.
Note from Bro. Steward.
By Editor
Bro T. M. Steward writes from Mauston Wis., Aug. 3d, 1858: 'As to our spiritual affairs I can say I think the church here is progressing, although quite slowly. The interest seems to be increasing around us. My hands are tied for the present; still I hope soon to be able to go forth once more into the great harvest field. I feel very lonely and sometimes think I am almost forgotten by the brethren; but I mean to strive on and try to win the crown.'
GENERAL TENT MEETING
By James White; J. H. Waggoner
At Crane's Grove, Ills.
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a Tent-meeting at Crane's Grove, Stephenson Co., Ills., commencing on Sixth-day, Aug. 20th, at 10 o'clock A. M., and continuing over Sabbath and First-day. Brn. Andrews, Steward, Welcome and Phelps are specially requested to attend, and all others interested in the present truth.
As there are but two families of Sabbath-keepers at Crane's Grove, it will be necessary for the brethren to come prepared to lodge in the tent or in barns. The sisters will doubtless fill the two houses. A general attendance is expected.
Brethren, the importance of the Western field demands that we get together, that we may be able to co-operate more fully in the work. Calculations should be made, as far as possible, to be there the day before the meeting commences.
Eld. J. M. Stephenson has thrown out a challenge to discuss the Law and Sabbath questions. Arrangements may be made for a discussion in the Tent, to commence at the close of our meeting, or by the 24th.
JAMES WHITE.
J. H. WAGGONER.
Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 1st, 1858.
Receipts.
By Editor
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the 'Review and 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.
FOR REVIEW AND HERALD.
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FOR REVIEW TO POOR, Sr. E. Cooley $0,50. A. R. Knight $1,50,
FOR HOLLAND TRACT. Ch. in Shelby Mich, by the hand of Eld. Fisher, $5,00. J. Demarest $1,00.
FOR MICH. TENT. A. A. Marks $2,10. F. F. Lamoreaux $1,00. B. Landon $0,50.
Eastern Tour.
By James White
If the brethren in Ohio desire it, we will try to meet with them at a General Tent Meeting some time between September 10th and 20th. They will do well to give a seasonable notice in the REVIEW. And we would say to the brethren in the State of New York, that if they desire our labors, and will give us notice in season, providence permitting we will journey on East from the Ohio meeting, and spend several weeks in that State.
JAMES WHITE.
Business Items.
By Editor
Clark Truman: You will find your $2 acknowledged among the receipts in No. 7 of present volume. We send you books to the amount of 26cts. We have no such tract as you speak of on the wise and foolish virgins.
J. W. Marsh: You could probably obtain the Advent Shield by addressing J. V. Himes, Advent Herald Office, Boston, Mass.
A. A. Marks: Chas. D. Morse, L. Johnson and E. Clark stopped their papers near the commencement of the present volume. We apply the balance on the Mich. tent, according to your request.
A. Gleason: The chart has been sent to you to Toledo, Ohio, according to order. The books are not yet completed.
J. Bostwick: You will find the $2 receipted to Wm. P. Rathbun in No. 8 of the current volume. The price of the largest sized English Bibles for sale at this Office, is $1,50. You have probably received the paper chart ere this, mailed to you some time since.
Wm. F. Cole: The REVIEW is regularly mailed to you. We cannot tell why you do not receive it.
H. Snyders: The tract entitled the Seven Trumpets is not yet ready. We will send when completed.
J. N. Loughborough: We send you books and charts to Norwalk, Ohio, by mail, as postage on the lot you order, would be less than express bill. Spiritual Gifts not yet received from the binder.
Books for Sale at this Office.
By Editor
Hymns for those who keep the Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus. This Book contains 352 Pages, 430 Hymns, and 76 pieces of Music. Price, 60 cents.---In Morocco, 5 cents.
Bible Tracts Bound in Two Volumes. These Volumes are of about 400 pages each, and embrace nearly all of our published Tracts. We are happy to offer to our friends the main grounds of our faith in a style so acceptable.---Price 50 cents each.
Sabbath Tracts, Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4. This work presents a condensed view of the entire Sabbath question.---184 pages. Price 15 cents.
The Three Angels of Rev. xiv, 6-12, particularly the Third Angel's Message, and the Two-horned Beast. This work maintains the fulfillment of Prophecy in the past Advent movement, and is of great importance in these times of apostasy and peril.---148 pages.---Price 12 1/2 cents
Bible Student's Assistant. This is the title of a work of 36 pp. It has been prepared with much care, and considerable expense, and can be had at this Office for $4,00 per 100, or if sent by mail, post paid, 6 cents a copy.
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Review of a Series of Discourses, delivered by N. Fillio, in Battle Creek, Mich., March 31st, to April 4th, 1857, on the Sabbath question. By J. H. Waggoner. Price 6 cents.
The Nature and Obligation of the Sabbath of the Fourth Commandment, with remarks on the Great Apostasy and Perils of the Last Days. Price 6 cents. The same in German, 10 cents.
The Nature and Tendency of Modern Spiritualism---an able exposure of that heresy. 84 pp. 8 cents.
The Two-horned Beast of Rev. xiii, a Symbol of the United States. Price 10 cents.
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The Atonement. 196 pp. 18 cents.
Man not Immortal: the only Shield against the Seductions of Modern Spiritualism. 148 pp. 12 1/2 cents.
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Review of Crozier. This work is a faithful review of the No-Sabbath doctrine as set forth in the Advent Harbinger by O. R. L. Crozier. It should be placed in the hands of those who are exposed to that heresy.---Price 6 cents.
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