Sister Hicks Writes from Cortland County, New York
Sr. E. M. HICKS writes from Cortland Co., N. Y.: Six years ago, I, with my husband, commenced to keep the Sabbath of the fourth commandment. A good, intelligent sister of the M. E. church, who lived in the house with us, saw the truth of the third angel's message, and embraced it all. She has since moved away, so we are now all alone. It seems almost a miracle, that in all we have had to encounter, we have stood firm; but we have the truth, and that will stand the test. The Lord is with us, but we feel great need of the sympathy and prayers of the people of God, and their counsel and instruction.
R. F. COTTRELL
By R. F. Cottrell
Conversion.
The great work of conversion is crucifying the old man—putting to death the carnal mind, which is enmity against God and his law. When this is fully accomplished, there will be peace with God, and his law will be our delight; for it will be fully written in our hearts.
The great battle is with our sinful selves. And there should be no cessation of hostilities, till every root and fiber of the carnal mind—evil surmisings, jealousies, hatred, envy, and the like—are so completely dug out that they will never spring up again. Self-love and self-dignity, which are so easily provoked, can never enter Heaven; for if they should, they would make trouble there. That quality in us that is so quick to see imaginary affronts and slights, putting the worst construction on the words and acts of others, and is so ready to stand up for our rights, taking the defensive so strongly as to be really offensive, must be taken out of us before we pass the gates of the holy city; and the sooner that is done, the better for us. The fact is, our old man has no rights that we, as Christians, are bound to respect. Let us remember this, when he clamors for his rights. We should give him no quarter till he is dead, dead, DEAD. If we suffer him to live, if we give him encouragement and nourishment, he will destroy our peace here, and shut us out of Heaven at last.
There can be no real peace, under the best circumstances to be found in the world, to the suspicious, envious heart. “That ghastly, green-eyed monster which doth make the meat it feeds on,” will find food in the most Christian society of this world; and it would be the same, could it find entrance, in the world to come. This is the reason we must be converted and become as little children, in order to enter the kingdom of Heaven.
Brethren, let us engage in this work. Let us fight in this warfare till the victory is fully gained. May the writer and the reader be successful in putting to death the carnal mind. May we be so fully converted to God that his law will be our delight, and that love be fully established in our minds that is void of vain glory, prefers others in esteem; is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. Rom. 12:10; Phil. 2:3; 1 Cor. 13:5. If we are thus converted, we shall enjoy a peaceable state of mind here, and there can be no doubt of our final salvation; for the Lord will not be willing to leave us out of his peaceable and peaceful kingdom.
R. F. COTTRELL
MRS. LONANN E. GALLEMORE
By Lonann E. Gallemore
From Sister Gallemore.
Dear Brethren and Sisters: I read with much interest your testimonies in the REVIEW, and feel encouraged to speak a word for the cause of Christ. I have been trying since last August to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I thank the Lord that I was ever permitted to see the light of present truth. The prayer of my heart is that I may be sanctified through it. I am trying to sever the ties that bind me to this poor, sinful world, and enter unreservedly with all my heart into the service of my Lord and Master. I want to lose sight of the perishing things of earth, and place my affections on things in Heaven. I feel that I must continually send up earnest prayer to God for strength to overcome, if I would secure eternal life. I begin to realize the value of secret prayer. It is the life of the Christian. Oh! may I be often found at the mercy-seat, and have the approving smiles of my blessed Saviour in all that I may do or say. Dear reader, may the Lord help you and me to live to his name’s honor and glory, and at last have a home in the Kingdom of God.
MRS. LONANN E. GALLEMORE
Caldwell Co., Mo.
Sister L. J. Waters Writes From Newaygo County, Michigan
SISTER L. J. WATERS writes from Newaygo Co., Mich: Myself and husband have been trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus for fourteen years; and during this time we have had the privilege of attending but one meeting of Sabbath-keepers, and that was the weekly prayer-meeting with a few of the church at Cazenovia last March. We rode thirty miles to attend the monthly meeting, but to our great disappointment were one week too late, no notice being given, and we supposing it to be on the Sabbath nearest the middle of the month. We designed to attend the dedication of the new meeting-house at Wright, but we saw no notice, and were again disappointed.
But we look forward to that gathering of God's people, where, if faithful, there will be no disappointments, when we shall not only meet all God's dear children, but Jesus himself.
Bro. D. Upson on Remaining Interested in the Advent
BRO. D. UPSON writes from Genoa, N. Y.: I still feel interested in the Advent movement and the doctrine of the second coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and I am striving to overcome the world as he overcame the world, that I may finally sit down with him in his throne.
Lonely Sabbath-Keeper in Iowa Writes Encouragement
BRO. D. S. JAMES writes from Iowa: I have been keeping the Sabbath some six months, and feel encouraged to press forward. I have enjoyed the free Spirit of the Lord many times. Father, mother, a brother, and myself, compose the number of Sabbath-keepers here. We are very lonely at times, as we cannot often attend meetings, Sandyville being the nearest church; and that is some sixteen miles distant. We take the REVIEW, Instructor, and Reformer, which are gladly received.
Encouragement from Sister McMullen of Illinois
By E. L. McMullen
Sr. E. L. McMullen writes from Iroquois Co., Ill.: I would like to say a few words of encouragement to the readers of our much-loved paper. I have read your testimonies, and have been encouraged to press my way toward Heaven and immortal glory. I have been trying to keep all the commandments of God since last October. Truly, the Sabbath is a delight unto me. Although many times “lonely and weary, by sorrow oppressed,” yet the Lord is my refuge in every hour of trial. I beg of you to remember me at the throne of grace, that I may not grow weary in well doing, but that I may endure unto the end, and at last receive the looked-for crown of everlasting life, which Christ the Lifegiver will bestow upon all those that love his appearing. I am all weakness, but my sufficiency is of God. He has told us in his word that he would never leave nor forsake us. Blessed promise! Let us be faithful a little while longer, and we shall hear the welcome, “Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
Letter from Brother and Sister Leighton, New Haven
By Bro. Leighton; Sr. Leighton
BRO. AND SR. LEIGHTON write from New Haven, Ct.: We have been very much cheered by reading Bro. White’s reports of the western Camp-meetings. May the Lord bless and sustain Bro. and Sr. W. in their arduous labors in promoting the cause of the Redeemer. We would remember Brn. Canright, Waggoner, and Cornell, and all those we have met, and whom we esteem very highly for their works of love. May they be blessed abundantly. We should be glad to hear from them through the REVIEW every week. Our interest in the cause of present truth has not abated at all with the lapse of time. Although our Lord delayeth his coming, still we are assured by the word of the Lord that he that shall come, will come, and will not tarry. When we look about and see what is to be done to prepare a people for the coming of the Lord, we feel like doubling our efforts in overcoming. We would say to the dear brethren and sisters, Let us be patient and endure all the trials manfully. Let us “stem the storm, it won’t be long, we’ll anchor by and by.”
To the Brethren and Friends in New England.
By E. Macomber
OUR yearly camp-meeting is soon to be. Shall we permit this feast to pass, and we not share in the benefits to be derived therefrom? The servants of the Lord are coming over a long and tedious road. They are much interested for us. Let us show ourselves interested in the same cause. All Heaven is interested in this glorious movement. Our heavenly Father is for us; who can be against us?
He will come up with us, and manifest himself to us, as he has done before. How much we need the instruction of the tried servants of the Lord. Let us come up with them like Jacob, to wrestle with the Lord, and prevail, and get to ourselves the name of Israel.
The way seems to open in our favor; inducements are held out for all to come that will come. We shall endeavor to make all comfortable who come.
We invite all whose eyes this may meet to bring your friends with you. E. Macomber.
The Sunday Question.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
Of late the Sunday question is constantly assuming more importance, and greater prominence. Almost every Christian convention of any account which assembles has something, more or less, to say in favor of a Sunday law. This shows plainly which way the tide is turning. Though we know the sure results, we are glad to see it coming as an evident token of our Lord's return.
The International Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association, which convened in Indianapolis, on June 22, passed the following resolution: “Resolved, That this committee perceives with great concern the persistent efforts to undermine and abolish the civil laws for the observance of the Sabbath-day, and would earnestly press upon the young men of the continent the necessity and importance of constantly seeking to maintain the sanctity of the day hallowed by the dearest associations of our Christian homes, and ordained by a direct command of the Almighty God.”
This Association is becoming a power in the land, composed as it is of people from all denominations. It is becoming a very popular and extensive Association, and its voice will be listened to with respect by politicians and office-seekers. It is manifest that they will never be content till they have obtained their much-desired Sunday law.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Rufus Wendell Renounces Non-Resurrection Views and Rejoins Methodists
We learn from the Boston correspondent of the Methodist, that Eld. Rufus Wendell, a prominent advocate of the theory of the non-resurrection of the wicked, and publisher of the Bible Repository, has renounced his position, gone back to the view of consciousness in death, and eternal torment, and joined the M. E. church.
Progress of Evil Since Sin Entered the World
The kind of progress which has been made in this lower world since sin entered, is thus set forth in the Phrenological Journal. About six thousand years of steady progress in this direction has brought the world to what it is; and a constantly accelerating speed has given it its present fearful velocity:—
“Had there never been any transgression of the laws of being, humanity would now be perfect in all its developments; but, far away back in time, when reason and intellect began to take the place of instinct, and selfish policy to usurp the place of love, then evil originated; and in the transitional change which has since been slowly going on, mankind have run mad with vice, and so covered up their better natures in self-degrading abuses that they know not self, or its right and proper uses.”
CHANGE OF APPOINTMENTS
By Gen. Conf. Committee
Camp-Meetings.
CHANGE OF APPOINTMENTS.
In relation to camp-meetings the present season, we have carefully considered the wants of the cause, and our ability to furnish ministerial labor, and have come to the following conclusions:
1. That there should be but one camp-meeting in Michigan the present season, and that it should be held at, or near, the village of Charlotte, September 15-20. We request Brn. E. H. Root, J. F. Carman, and C. S. Glover, to act as committee of arrangements for this meeting, and to meet at Charlotte, August 30.
2. That the Ohio Camp-meeting be postponed to September 22-27. GEN. CONF. COMMITTEE.
Camp-Meeting in Maine.
AUG. 6, we received the following dispatch from Bro. J. B. Goodrich:—
Maine camp-meeting at Skowhegan, Sept. 1-6. Particulars hereafter.
Note from the Illinois Tent.
By R. F. Andrews
OUR congregations have been small all the time we have been here in Earlville; but the majority of those who have attended have manifested a deep interest. Nine have already commenced keeping the Sabbath, and we have hope of others.
We took down our tent yesterday, and to-day (Aug. 2) we go to Northville, LaSalle Co., Ill., thirteen miles from this place, where we expect to commence meetings again. R. F. ANDREWS.
Tent-Meetings in Wisconsin.
By I. Sanborn
We have labored in Kilbourn City three weeks against a strong, opposing prejudice, in connection with heavy rains, which worked against the interest of our meetings. Yet there are a few deeply interested in the truth, and we hope they will faithfully obey.
To-day we take down our tent and start for Vernon Co. We expect to pitch it near Liberty Pole, and commence meetings next Friday evening, Aug. 5, and continue several weeks. There will be three meetings every Sabbath and every Sunday. We shall be glad to meet all the Sabbath-keepers who can come.
I. SANBORN.
Note from the Iowa Tent.
By R. M. Kilgore
We have been here over a week. The interest is increasing. Our congregations have been from four to seven hundred. Over that number were out last (Sunday) evening. Twenty-five teams were in from the country. The nature of man has been the subject for the past few days. This has awakened a new channel of thought in this community.
The old dusty Bibles are taken from off the shelves, and search is made to see if these things are so. We are told that such a general reading of the Bible was never known here before. It is the general topic of conversation in the streets and in the market places. Books go off freely. Several have subscribed for the REVIEW. The people are kind, and are hearing candidly. We feel encouraged to labor on in this good cause. The Lord grant that some permanent good may be accomplished.
Bro. Canright is here while Bro. Butler is at home for a few days.
R. M. KILGORE.
Winterset, Iowa, Aug. 1, 1870.
Appointments for Meetings in Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will hold meetings with the friends in Alaiedon, Mich., commencing Friday, Aug. 12, and continuing over Sabbath and Sunday. I will be at Lansing, Thursday, 3:30, P. M.
Also with the church at Raymond, Wisconsin, commencing Sabbath, Aug. 20 to the 24th. I will be in Racine Thursday forenoon, Aug. 18.
Also with the church at Oakland, Wisconsin, commencing Sabbath, Aug 27, and continuing as the interest may demand. I will be at Ft. Atkinson, Thursday, Aug. 25.
Let the brethren sacrifice some time to take part in these meetings, and be prepared for them. Pray much for the blessing of the Lord, that much good may be done. I wish to have no late evening meetings. JOHN MATTESON.
The Lord willing, we will hold meetings as follows: Ridgeland, Ohio, in Bishop’s school-house, (or where Bro. G. W. Edwards may appoint), Tuesday evening, Wednesday forenoon and evening, Aug. 23 and 24. Bowling Green, Thursday evening, Aug. 25. Hillsdale, Mich., Sabbath forenoon and afternoon, Aug. 27. The brethren and sisters of Napoleon and Paulding are invited to attend the Ridgeland meeting on Wednesday. H. A. ST JOHN.
ACCORDING to appointment, the next quarterly meeting for the churches of Ransom and Hillsdale will be held at Ransom Center, Sept. 3, 4. Hope there will be a general attendance from both these churches. Distant members of the Ransom church that cannot be present, will please report by letter one week before. Will the Conf. Committee send a messenger to this meeting? There will probably be some desiring baptism; and, the ordinances of the Lord’s house should be administered. H. A. ST JOHN.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the church in Hillsdale, Sabbath, Aug. 20; Burlington, Sabbath, Aug. 27. JOHN BYINGTON.
To Correspondents.
M. S. MERIDIAN: We should consider a farm rented, as temporarily sold. Whatever portion of either house or land you reserve, that alone would be your gates. We do not see that it makes any difference whether the rent is to be paid in money or a certain proportion of the crops. Of course a person would not want to rent a place under such circumstances that he would be disturbed in his Sabbath worship and privileges.
G. W. DAVIS: Dr. Hales is probably as good authority as we have in chronological matters. According to his chronology, the Jewish civil year commenced on the 15th of our September; the sacred year, six months before, or the 15th of March. This would be the average date for the commencement of the year. Strictly speaking, it was not a fixed point, as the commencement of the month, which was also the commencement of the year, was determined by the appearance of the new moon.
Wm. O. MUNRO: All the Catholic books from which quotations are given in any of our publications, can be found at Catholic book stores in any of our large cities. We obtained ours in the city of Rochester, N. Y.
I. WILL CALLAGAIN: Will you please give us your true name?
J. C. BUNCH: Nothing preventing, we shall in due time reach Dan. 12: 12, in “Thoughts on Daniel.”
L. C. TOMKOFF: The “Inner Calm,” by Bonar, was published in REVIEW Vol. xxix, No. 1.
Some one writes from Troy, Mich., enclosing $3.00 for books and papers; but no name is given.
L. C. CANRIGHT: The lessons recently published in the Instructor are not yet issued in pamphlet form.
RECEIPTS.
For Review and Herald.
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Church at Salem Center, Ind., $10.00, Church at Monterey 50.00.
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