DEAR BRO. WHITE: I am in a waste howling wilderness, in the northern part of New York, in search of my heavenly Father's sheep. One of the Lord's shepherds passed through this vicinity but a few days since, (S. W. Rhodes,) and was successful in taking some of our Father's family from the jaws of the lion. Others of late have embraced the Sabbath of the Lord our God. I have visited Canton, Lisbon, Norfolk, Bangor, and am now in Chateaugay. In the first mentioned place Bro. Rhodes held a few meetings, and many of the brethren were convinced that we were right in our views of the present truth; but since his departure grevious preachers have entered in not sparing the flock. I found them distracted and discouraged. I preached the Word to them as well as I could. I had the privilege of preaching to one of those professed shepherds that had been trying to hedge up the way of truth. In his prayer he made mention of the devil's imps, that were going through the land to divide the flock of God. And in his exhortation he said he could show the falsity of our position. I gave him the opportunity of so doing, but found him destitute of argument or courage. He did not undertake to do away our position by a thus saith the Lord, but manifested a disposition to haggle and oppose the truth. O God! save the little ones from such preachers, is my prayer.
In Lisbon the Lord has a few jewels that have embraced the third angel's message. And in Norfolk I found some honest souls that wanted the truth. Some have embraced the Sabbath and others are enquiring. In Bangor the Lord was with us, and a good result immediately followed the preaching of the truth. Bro. Lawrence, a young preacher, confessed his faith in the Sabbath, and is living accordingly. The Lord enable him to be as valiant for the third angel's message as he has been for the first and second. As it regards myself, my faith is fixed, and my determination is to enter the New Jerusalem with the 144,000, to enjoy the society of angels and saints 1000 years, and then, with all the meek, inherit the kingdom under the whole heaven for ever and ever.
WM. S. INGRAHAM
Chateaugay, N. Y., Feb. 4th, 1852.
G. W. HOLT
By George Washington Holt
From Bro. Holt.
DEAR BRO. WHITE: The conference at Bro. Howland's, Topsham, (Me.) commenced Jan. 30th, and continued three days. This meeting was one of deep interest and I trust of great blessing to the scattered brethren that came together from Paris, Portland, Canaan, and other places, to worship the True God, and keep his commandments. The number of believers present were about fifty. The solemn presence of God rested down upon us through the entire meeting, and no spirit but the pure Spirit of God was permitted to remain among us. We had great freedom in speaking on the different subjects of Bible truth relative to our present position. The word of God had free course in our midst, and was glorified. Every one present engaged in taking a part in the meeting, and humble heart-felt confessions of past errors were made. The importance of an entire consecration to God and his cause was deeply realized. I can say of a truth, it was one of the best meetings of the kind that I ever attended. Perfect order in the meeting, and at intervals was observed. I need not tell you there was perfect order in Bro. Howland's house.
I expect to be at the Leverett Conference the 21st.
G. W. HOLT
Paris, Me., Feb. 5th, 1852.
Back Numbers of the Paper
By Editor
Those who send names for the paper will please state whether the back numbers are wanted or not. We have a large quantity of them left. Will those who have recently received the paper write if they wish them.
The Work Gaining Ground in Rochester
By Joseph Bates
From Bro. Bates.
DEAR BRO. WHITE: We are passing through Rochester on our way west. The work is gaining ground here.
We found a company in Marion, 23 miles east of this place, that listened with attention. Several of them are examining the truth. One confessed the Sabbath. We send the names of such as would like the paper.
Yours in haste,
J. BATES.
Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 5th, 1852.
LEMIRA HARRINGTON
By Lemira Harrington
From Sister Harrington.
DEAR BRO. WHITE: I receive your paper and am glad to say that it is a welcome messenger. I rejoice for the truth that it brings relative to our present position and duty. I thank the Lord that he has permitted me to hear upon this glorious subject, the third angel's message, and the Sabbath of the Lord. I feel thankful that Bro. Wheeler sent me some of your publications, and papers. Previous to reading them I enquired of some brethren and sisters what they thought of the subject. They said it was error. I therefore was prejudiced against it. But still I resolved to read them. As I read I was astonished at the amount of evidence in its favor.
The Spirit of the Lord sent the word home to my heart in such a manner that I could not resist it. These words spoke in thunder tones to my soul, "They have changed the ordinance and broken the everlasting covenant." Then I saw, as never before, that the covenant was the ten commandments, the fourth of which was desecrated every week. I also saw that the observance of Sunday was an institution of the Pope, and a mark of the beast. I wonder so few embrace the last message, when so many were strong in the first message. I feel the necessity of being wholly consecrated to God, and having all upon the altar, that God may dwell in my heart by faith, that I might stand when Jesus leaves the Sanctuary, and having done all to stand.
Yours, in hope of obtaining a right to the tree of life, and admittance through the gates into the city.
LEMIRA HARRINGTON
Claremont, N. H., Feb. 7th, 1852
Testimony to the Holy Sabbath
By Polly G. Pitts
From Sister Pitts.
Dear Bro. White: I thank you and all the dear children of God, who are doing all they can to spread the light of truth, for sending me the "Review and Herald." I thank the Lord for overruling the means so that the light of present truth has reached me, a poor, unworthy creature.
I believe if I was cast out to the ends of the earth his mercy would follow me, his hand would lead me, his 'right hand' would guide me, and his Word would be a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. By the Bible I try everything that I receive. O, how sweet and refreshing has the influence of the Holy Spirit been to me, while it has opened my understanding and showed me glorious things out of God's holy law, and took of the things of Jesus and showed them unto me. How plain it was to me that the holy Sabbath, the sanctified Rest-day, the seventh day, had never been abolished, no, no. God's commandments stand fast. I wish I could tell my brethren how glorious and bright they look to me.
The Dear Redeemer has said, whosoever shall do and teach them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. May the Lord help us all to do and teach them, and have the faith of Jesus.
I believe Jesus will have a tried people, and while they are in the furnace they will be purified and made white, and he will never try them too long.
I did not confer with flesh and blood, but kept the Sabbath of the Lord our God as soon as I had light on the subject.
Yours waiting for Jesus,
POLLY G. PITTS.
Union, Rock Co., Wis. Feb. 2d, 1855.
Call to Circulate Andrews’s Article
By Editor
We wish to call special attention to the article of Bro. Andrews in this number and in our last. Brethren read it again and again, until you understand the arguments presented.
We think the article should be put in a pamphlet, and widely and judiciously circulated. Will the friends of the cause express their opinion?
The Paper
By Editor
The Paper—We have made arrangements to publish two more numbers only of the "Review and Herald." We have no doubt but that it is the will of the Lord that the brethren should have a paper, and that weekly, but we cannot conduct it in its present condition longer than two numbers more.
We think the time has come when a press should be owned by Sabbath-keepers. Now our work is being done on the Sabbath, which is very unpleasant and inconvenient. It also costs much more than it would if we had an office of our own. Will the Committee take this matter in hand? Will the friends of the cause express their opinion and state what they can do. We hope to be freed from the paper. Our health is such that we must travel.
S. W. RHODES
By S. W. Rhodes; James White
It is thought best to have a Conference in this vicinity, to commence March 12th. The principal object of the meeting is that those who teach the present truth may assemble to examine more fully their present position, and be better prepared to go forth into the wide harvest with union and strength, all speaking the same things, that a healthy influence may be exerted everywhere they may go preaching the Word. It is hoped that all those brethren who can attend will be present. A more particular notice will be given in our next.
S. W. RHODES
JAMES WHITE.
Saratoga Springs, Feb. 17th, 1852.
"Bear Ye One Another's Burdens."
By Henry O. Nichols
Give me to feel my brother's woe,
I have not much to bear;
My soul can take a part I know,
Can of his trials share;
For oft his spirit's bowed with grief,
'Tis then perchance I may
Administer some kind relief,
While others are away.
Give me to feel my brother's woe,
He is quite near my side;
And onward up the stream we'll row,
Against the wind and tide.
Long he has toiled, while many a one
Laid down the heavy oar:—
Oh! I'll keep with him till he's done,
Until his task is o'er.
Give me to feel my brother's woe,
And lightly him condemn,
If from the channel he should go,
As we the current stem.
I'll kindly whisper that he must,
The shoals and breakers flee;
And when I need it, I would trust
He'll do the same to me.
Give me to feel my brother's woe,
Nor never once repine;
But every selfish thought forego,
And have his heart near mine.
The Golden Rule, perhaps I could
Observe in part, 'tis true—
"Do unto others as ye would
That they should do to you."
Give me to feel my brother's woe,
And cheer his lonely hours,
When sickness doth his frame lay low
To enervate his powers.
At such a time the prayer of faith,
His restlessness might still:
Ask what ye may, our Master saith,
If ye but do my will.
Then let me feel my brother's woe,
And lighten up his brow:
He has been with me years ago,
I will not leave him now.
The burden that is on him cast—
The persecution given,
I'll bear, and fondly hope at last,
To share with him in heaven.
Dorchester, Mass.
Review Circulation and Returns
By Editor
We hope that all the traveling brethren will be interested to obtain the names of those who wish the paper, inform us if we send to those who do not want it, and collect means for the paper.
We send the "Review and Herald" to a large number that we have not heard from. We know not that it is received by them. Brethren, will it not be a pleasure for you to inform us whether it is a welcome messenger or not. As a gentle hint to such they will find their names on this number in Red Ink. We think it duty to drop the names of a number unless we hear from them soon.
Several papers have been returned with no name upon them, and it is not possible to tell who has returned them. Please write your name on the paper you return.
Should Those Without a Calling Travel Extensively?
By Editor
QUESTION—Should those who have no calling travel extensively, while those who are called to teach the truth are obliged to remain at home for want of means?
Fairhaven Conference
By Editor
There will be a Conference at Fair-haven, (Mass.), at the house of Bro. William Gifford, to commence Friday Feb. 27th, to continue over the Sabbath and First-day, and longer if thought best. A general invitation is extended. It is earnestly hoped that Brn. White, Rhodes. or some other of the ministering brethren will be present. And we pray that it may be a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord, and the means of much good.
In behalf of the brethren, O. DAVIS.
Bro. S. W. Rhodes thinks that he shall not attend the Fairhaven Conference. Neither shall we be able to attend it. Bro. Baker, or Bro. Wheeler, may be expected.
Letters received since February 3d.
By Editor
D. D. Chapin, S. Elmer, C. Tolman, C. M. Lockwood, J. Bates, J. N. Andrews, G. W. Holt, W. Ingraham, R. R. Chapin, A. H. Robinson, H. Platt, J. Kellogg, A. Woodruff, C. Brown, E. P. Butler, S. Howland, H. S. Gurney, A. E. Randall, J. C. Bowles, H. O. Nichols, P. G. Pitts, C. J. Stowell.
Receipts.
By Editor
A. H. Robinson, J. G. Hook, A. L. Burwell, M. Wiles, A. Rogers, J. S. Peckham, S. A. Steadman, J. W. Birdlebough, P. M. Reed, S. P. Swan, E. A. Poole, E. D. Cook, each $1.
A. R. Mott, C. Brown, J. Vaughn, E. R. Seaman, B. Stillman, J. B. Sweet, David Robbins, J. Barrows, A. Tuttle, each $2.
L. Lowry, A. Ross, each $3; B. Loveland, $4; D. Ford, $5.
H. Page, J. H. Harrington, G. Sanders, J. Sanders, S. Bunnel, L. Harrington, W. C. Brigham, each 50 cents, T. Bailey, $1.25.
A Testimony of Present Truth
By Susan Elmer
From Sister Elmer.
DEAR BRO. WHITE: I have great reason to praise the Lord for all his tender mercies to us. It is with much satisfaction we read your paper. It is a great comfort to us, as I have cut loose from the world and it is just such a paper as I need. O, how vain do all earthly things appear to me. I thirst for the righteousness that is from God alone.
I attended a meeting at Bro. Flower's a few weeks since. Bro. and Sr. Lothrop were present. We had a very interesting season. The Spirit of the Lord was manifest. It was a time long to be remembered. My soul feels to praise the Lord for his mercy endureth forever.
How sweet is holy communion with God's people, now, while his holy law is shining into our hearts. My heart has been made greatly to rejoice in the present truth. It is good to keep the whole law of God. O, how plain the Holy Sabbath appears to me. I want to be found with the humble few who are striving to keep the commandments. It is the law of God that will judge us at the last day, and how careful we should be to obey the truth, for that shall make us free. The word of God plainly teaches that the seventh day is the Sabbath. I feel willing to abide by the sure word of God. I would not follow the multitude to do evil, for I fear God more than man.
My husband wishes me to say that he has searched the Bible, and is convinced that the seventh day is the Sabbath.
I should rejoice to have some of the brethren come this way again. We have been greatly blessed with the labors of Brn. Wheeler and Holt. How cheering is the testimony to the truth.
Yours waiting for redemption
SUSAN ELMER.
Buckland, Mass., Feb. 4th, 1852.
The Gathering Time and Gospel Order
By Editor
The brethren should remember that we are not in the scattering, but the gathering time. Spiritualism has done its work of death in scattering the flock, and it is almost impossible to establish gospel order among those who have, in time past, run into spiritualizing notions. Some such think they have a great amount of spiritual discernment, while in fact they are not at all capable of judging in spiritual matters. They, while thus deceived as to their true state, are in great danger of satan's deceptive power, while following their impressions. A self-righteous denunciatory spirit is generally seen in such cases, and the precious flock is often scattered in consequence. Some letters from the west, stating a decrease of numbers, have suggested these remarks.
Brethren, “He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear.” “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the FEEBLE MINDED, support the WEAK, BE PATIENT toward all men.” “Follow that which is good, both among YOURSELVES, and to ALL MEN.” See 1 Thess. v, 14, 15.