AND SABBATH HERALD,-

"'HERE IS THE PATIENCE OF THE SAINTS: HERE ARE THEY THAT KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD AND THE FAITH OF JESUS."— REV. 14 : 12.

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his tongue from evil and his lips that they speak stop when they please. They will not find it an
The Reriew and 'Jerald no guile •' let him eschew evil, and do good •' let easy matter to change the current of their
him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the thoughts to divorce themselves from their friv-
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treated of God, when they themselves are alone of the mighty Healer. When they have done all
responsible for the ills which they endure. Our in their power to place themselves in right rela-
IN THE EARLY DAYS OF AUTUMN. kind and merciful heavenly Father has estab- tion to life and health, then they may come in
BY T. It. WILLIAMSON.
lished laws, which, obeyed, would promote phys- penitence and faith to the all-tender, compassion-
ical, mental, and moral health. A violation of ate, loving Saviour, and ask of him physical,
IN the early days of autumn when the purple clusters shine these laws is a violation of the immutable law of mental, and moral strength to act their part in
Through the interlacing branches of the pleasant doorway vine; God, and the penalty will surely follow. blessing their fellow-men. But the Lord will
When the chilly dews of morning bring suspicion of the frost, God requires us to yield our own will to his ; not hear and answer the prayers of those who
Like a stealthy spy returning from the winter that was lost but he does not ask us to give up anything that are knowingly doing evil by unhealthful prac-
In the days when ice-bound brooklets burst their fetters and it would be for our good to retain. No one can tices of any kind. God, in his wisdom, has es-
were free, be happy while he devotes his life to selfish grati- tablished natural laws for the proper control of
And with raindrop re-enforcements swept the ice-foe to the sea; fication. A course of obedience to God is the our dress, our appetites, and our passions, and he
When the corn's full age approaches, and the first faint tinge of wisest course for us to pursue; for it brings requires of us obedience in every particular. It
brown peace, content, and happiness as the sure result. is by disregard of these laws that so many ren-
Steals the color of the springtime from the leaves in field and
town; If the lips were constantly guarded so that no der their lives burdensome.
guile could corrupt them, what an amount of If we make God our trust, and carry our
When the-early apples ripen, and the thresher's dusty toil suffering, degradation, and misery might be pre- troubles to the great burden-bearer, we shall find
Heaps the farmer's spacious garners with the wealth of sun and
soil; vented. If we would say nothing to wound or rest to our souls. When the poor paralytic was
grieve, except in necessary reproof of sin, that brought to the house where Jesus was teaching,
When the plowman gaily whistles to his sturdy team again,
And the furrows slipping over wait the sowing of the grain; God might not be dishonored, how much misun- a dense crowd surrounded the door, barring
derstanding, bitterness, and anguish would be every way of access to the Saviour. But faith
When the clouds of blackbirds gather o'er the wheat-fields
newly sown, prevented. If we would speak words of good and hope had been kindled in the heart of the
And the heavy-headed sun-flowers nod to asters newly blown; cheer, words of hope and faith in God, how much poor sufferer, and he proposed that his friends
When the dahlias, waving grandly, bow the summer days adieu, light we might shed upon the pathway of others, take him to the rear of the house, break up the
And the gladiolas blandly lead pale Autumn into view; to be reflected in still brighter beams upon our roof, and let him down into the presence of
When the troops of children hasten at beginning of the term own souls. The path of obedience to God is the Christ. The suggestion was acted upon •' as the
To the schoolroom's open portals, there to plant the precious path of virtue, of health, and happiness. The afflicted one lay at the feet of the mighty Healer,
germ plan of salvation, as revealed in the Holy Script- all that man could do for his restoration had
Of that future tree of knowledge that with branches green and ures, opens up a way whereby man may secure been done. Jesus knew that the sufferer had
wide, happiness and prolong his days upon the earth, been tortured with a sense of his sins, and that
In their days of autumn ripeness noble fruitage shall provide; -
as well as enjoy the favor of Heaven and secure he must first find relief from this burden. With
Then, amid the singing seasons, know we that this pendant that future life which measures with the life of a look of tenderest compassion, the Saviour ad-
world God. The words of inspiration will never fail. dressed him, not as a stranger, or even a friend,
ThrOugh another year's bright vista by God's hand is swiftly
whirled; Whenever we comply with the conditions, the but as one who had even then been received into
Lord will surely fulfill his promises. the family of God : " Son, be of good cheer ; thy
That the rising and the setting of stern autumm's waning sun
Presage gives of coming gloom-time, when earth's ripening We cannot but wonder that beings endowed sins be forgiven thee."
days are done, with reasoning powers will by their willful disre- This was the assurance which he most desired.
And the autumn's hope-sown plow-lands point through winter's gard of the word of God render their case so His weak soul had yielded to temptation. He
blight and snow much worse than need be. If men would place had indulged sinful inclination at the expense of
To the ceaseless life that waiteth where eternal springtimes flow. themselves in right relation to God by heeding sacred responsibilities and holy trust, until he
Talemadge, Ohio.
the counsel of his word, they would escape innu- was tortured with the thought that he was in-
merable dangers, and experience a peace and deed the devil's own, betrayed into his hands,
Our eontributor,J. content that would render life a joy rather than and under his control. But one who could
a burden. If they would resist the allurements break the strong bands of Satan had spoken, and
"Then they that feared the Lord ,,make often ono to another; and the Lord of forbidden pleasure, and the temptations to ex- the sinner was pardoned, the captive set free ;
hearEened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him
,r them that feared the Lord, and t hat thought upon his name."—Mal.3:16. cess in eating, dressing, and speaking, they might and as hope and peace sprang up in his soul,
in many cases greatly prolong their life here, as there came the earnest, anxious desire to tell
NOTES OF TRAVEL. well as secure eternal life hereafter. every one the story of his deliverance. Oh for
The assurance of God's approval will promote health that he might point others also to the
BY MRS E. G. WHITE. physical health. It fortifies the soul against Friend of sinners I The Pharisees standing by
doubt, perplexity, and excessive grief, that so were filled with greater bitterness by the Sav-
AT THE SANITARIUM AND THE OFFICE.
often sap the vital forces and induce nervous iour's words, and said within themselves, " Why
SUNDAY evening, Aug. 19, I spoke by invitation diseases of a most debilitating and distressing doth this man thus speak blasphemies ? who can
at the Sanitarium. It Was estimated that about character. The Lord has pledged his unfailing forgive sins but God only ? " Jesus then gave
four hundred persons were assembled in the am- word that his eye shall be over the righteous, them most striking evidence of his divine char-
ple parlor and adjoining rooms, in the broad hall, and his ear open to their prayer, while he is acter by showing that he read the thoughts of
and upon the verandas. Around me were gath- against all them that do evil. We make very their hearts as an open book. " Wherefore," said
ered the Sanitarium patients, the most feeble hard work for ourselves in this world when we he, "think ye evil in your hearts ? For whether
reclining upon sofas and rolling chairs. It was a take such a course that the Lord is against us. is easier to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee ; or to
touching scene. Many fall into a sad error in the belief that say, Arise and walk ? But that ye may know
Father Stone opened the meeting by prayer. they may violate the laws of nature to gratify that the Son of man bath power on earth to for-
With a heart deeply stirred, I addressed the pride in dress, to indulge depraved appetite, or give sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,)
crowded congregation from the words, "He that to find enjoyment in sensual pleasure, in the Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house."
will love life, and see good days, let, him refrain days of their youth and prosperity, and then' The sufferer arose and departed to his home.
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" But when the multitude saw it, they marveled, faith, and weaken the confidence of the natur- them white in the blood of the Lamb. These
and glorified God, which had given such power ally doubting and skeptical. There are some, will sing the song of triumph in the kingdom of
unto men." even connected with our institutions, who are glory. Those who suffer with Christ will be
The same compassionate, loving Saviour is in great danger of making shipwreck of faith. partakers of his glory.
ready to listen to our prayers and to pity our Satan will work in disguise, in his most decep-
weakness. The same mighty Helper will impart tive manner, in these branches of God's work. HAVE YOU FAITH 1
strength unto us. He is still pleading in behalf He makes these important instrumentalities his
of every convicted, repentant, sin-stricken soul. special points of attack, and he will leave no BY ELD. ALBERT STONE.

Our hearts should be filled with joy and grati- means untried to cripple their usefulness. The
same enemy that is ever on my track, will be on READER, do you now believe ? Have you a
tude and praise because of his loving-kindness present, living, active faith ? Do you believe in
and manifold mercy to the children of men. yours also. He will suggest, conjecture, fabri-
cate all sorts of reports, and those who wish God, the Creator of all things, as he is revealed to
Everything beautiful and useful in our world us in the 'works of nature and in the Bible ? Do
-we owe to the mercy of Christ. What, then, is them true will believe them. But be assured
that the attacks of Satan will not turn me from you believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God
the position of those who accept every favor and Saviour of the world ? and do you accept
from their beneficent Saviour, but are too proud, the path of duty. The work committed to me
forty years ago I must carry forward as long as him as your Saviour and Redeemer ? You an-
too ungrateful, too heartless, to acknowledge swer affirmatively, and say, Yes, I believe in all
their obligation, and render praise to the Giver. life shall last. I will not shun to declare the
whole counsel of God. Unpleasant as it may these things that you have mentioned, and have
Such conduct toward their fellow-men would be proved my faith by works, in that I have made
pronounced not merely uncourteous but heathen- be, I must warn, reprove, rebuke, as God bids
me, whether the carnal heart will accept or re- a public profession of religion, been baptized,
ish •' yet when manifested toward God, it calls
ject the words of warning. For forty years, Sa- and joined the church of the Seventh-day Ad-
forth no rebuke; it is not condemned by the
tan has made the most determined efforts to cut ven tists.
world's standard, and with this many are satis- This is very well, provided yi)ur profession is
fied. Ungrateful souls, in their insensibility, off this testimony from the church ; but it has
continued from year to year to warn the erring, backed up by a holy life and godly conversation.
resemble the beasts of the field, that eat and
to unmask the deceiver, to encourage the de- Some take it for granted that they are believers
drink and return no thanks to the Giver of all
sponding. My trust is in God. I have learned to-day, because of an experience they had years
blessings.
not to be surprised at opposition in any form or ago. But, if they would examine themselves as
Look upon the beauty that still adorns the to their present standing, they would find little
earth, its lofty trees, its carpet of living green, from almost any source. I expect to be betrayed,
as was my Master, by professed friends. more than a bare skeleton of profession, all that
its endless variety of flowers of every tint and is valuable in religion having leaked out of their
hue, colored by the skill of the great Master It is my prayer that I may have strength and
grace to pursue a straightforward course, and to hearts, as water from a leaky vessel. They have
Artist. Is it rational, is it manly, is it honorable lost their interest in sacred things, and have left
to accept the gifts, and not recognize and thank do my work with fidelity. Every soul will be
tried and, tested. Let all be careful how they off to do wisely. Secret prayer and the social
the Giver? The beauty that gladdens our meeting are, for the most part, things of the past
earthly path should speak to our hearts of the treat the warnings, reproofs, and entreaties of
the Spirit of God. Those who reject light be- with them. They are backslidden in heart, and
love of God for his creatures. It is but a dim make no effort to recover themselves from the
reflection of the brightness of the better land, cause it does not harmonize with their inclina-
tions, will be left in darkness, to choose the snare of the devil. They are practically saying,
yet unrevealed. By beholding this our minds It is vain to serve God, and what profit shall we
are enabled to grasp the glories within, which things they love,--the things that separate them
from the favor of God. have if we pray unto him ? They stand in the
" eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have way of sinners, and are a stumbling-block and a
entered into the heart of man," but which " God In these days of peril we should be exceed- hindrance. Relying on past experience, they
bath prepared for them that love him." ingly careful not to reject the rays of light which think their lot is with the people of God ; but
Monday evening, Aug. 20, I spoke again to Heaven in mercy sends us ; for it is by these they are deceived.
,those employed at the R VIE . I deeply that we are to discern the devices of the enemy. A professed belief of the truth, without a cor-
felt the need of a refo ion;riMcsforniation We need light from Heaven every hour, that we responding practice, will avail us nothing in the
of character, with all connected with the pub- may distinguish between the sacred and the day of Judgment. Seventh-day Adventists that
lishing house. Unless they would fight the bat- common, the eternal and the temporal. If left have a form of ,godliness but deny the power
tles of the Lord,, and gain the victory over self to ourselves, we shall blunder at every step ; thereof, will fare no better than other nominal
and sin, they could not win the crown of life. we shall incline to the world, we shall shun seIf- professors. They are included with those of
They should act from principle, be firm and de- denial, and see no necessity for constant watch- whom the apostle says, " From such turn away."
cided, and wholly on the side of right. Should fulness and prayer, and we shall be taken cap- If we are the children of our Father which is in
they fail to do this, their defense would be re- tive by Satan at his will. Some are to-day in Heaven, we shall prove it by being like him.
moved, and they would be found on the enemy's this position. Having refused the light which We cannot be the true children of God without
side, scattering from Christ. Unbelief grows as God has sent them, they know not at what they a living, active faith. Not one of the Christian
naturally as thistle-seed, which, blown here and stumble. graces can exist in the heart for a moment with-
there, takes root, vegetates, and produces yearly All whose names shall at last be found written out the support of faith. The backslider may
an increased harvest. in the Lamb's book of life, will fight manfully be a Baptist, Methodist, or Seventh-day Advent-
I entreated all, for Christ's sake, to become the battles of the Lord. They will labor most ist. In any case, he is an impenitent sinner. He
established for themselves upon the sure word earnestly to discern and put away temptations must repent and be converted, or he will be lost.
of prophecy. All should be able to give the and every evil thing. They will feel that the Could we by faith look into the open door of
reason of the hope that is within them. A vigi- eye of God is upon them, and that the strictest the heavenly sanctuary, and see the stage of this
lant foe is at work earnestly and untiringly, to fidelity is required. As faithful sentinels they work, and how soon it will close, it would cure
weaken their confidence in God and the truth. will keep the passage barred that Satan may not our backslidings and lukewarmness.
The most extravagant, inconsistent reports in pass them disguised as an angel of light to work Few things are more astonishing than the fact
regard to my position, my work, and my writ- his work of death in their midst. God wants that men and women can, and do, profess the
ings, will be put in circulation. But those who every one of his servants to have clear, sharp, present truth, take a stand on the third angel's
have had an experience in this message, and spiritual eyesight. Instead of admitting to message, claim to see the light of fulfilling
have become acquainted with the character of their confidence those who have not been prophecy, and after a time, relapse into the state
my work, will not be affected by those things, proved, it is their duty to challenge them, to of the nominal professor, or impenitent sinner.
unless they themselves backslide from God, and test their fidelity, that doubt and unbelief of the Yet such experiences are common in these last
become corrupted by the spirit of the world. present truth may not work like leaven in the days, just as probation is about to close. These
Some will be deceived because of their own un- midst of us. things will cause weeping and wailing in the
faithfulness. They want to believe a lie. Some It is far easier to allow matters in our impor- day of Judgment. That day will reveal sad
have betrayed sacred, important trusts, and this tant institutions to go in a lax, loose way, than neglects of God's requirements that are now lit-
is why they wander in the mazes of doubt. to weed out that which is offensive, which will tle thought of, and less prepared for. There are
Like partially blind men, they see men as trees corrupt and destroy confidence and faith. But not a few that ostensibly take their lamp,—the
walking. It is unsafe to trust to the judgment it would be far better to have a smaller number Bible,—and go forth to meet the Bridegroom ;
of men, even though they may occupy responsi- of workers, to accomplish less, and as far as pos- but they are not careful to take oil in their ves-
ble positions. Every person must have a close sible, to have these who are engaged in the sels. They go in their own strength, and meet
connection with God for himself. Our only work true-hearted, firm as rock in principle, with failure.
safety is to watch and pray, and depart from all loving the whole truth, obedient to all the Faith has a specific office, and human strength
iniquity. If we would stand in the day of the commandments of God. The white-robed ones or wisdom cannot be its substitute. Men may
Lord, we must search carefully our own hearts, who surround the throne of God, are not com- talk the theory of the truth with a sort of inter-
and know whether we are in the love of God. posed of that company who were lovers of pleas- est, and yet experience nothing of its sanctify-
Says the apostle : " Examine yourselves, whether ure more than lovers of God, and who choose to ing power. They obtain the theory from the
ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know drift with the current rather than to breast the Bible, and are elated with it, perhaps proud of
ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is waves of opposition. All who remain pure and it. They love the truth, as they love a work of
in you, except ye be reprobates ?" This close uncorrupted from the spirit and influence pre- beauty or art, not for its intrinsic value. All
self:examination must go forward day by day vailing at this time, will have stern conflicts. this can, and does, sometimes exist, where there
and hour by hour. They will come through great tribulation ; they is not a particle of love to the God of truth.
Influences have been at work to unsettle the will wash their robes of character, and make The religion of this class is superficial. It does
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not reform the life or perfect the character. It and found to accord with our demand and the through the nature of evil he comes to death,
is time for these faithless ones to seek the Lord nature of things. The objection first considered and in death receives justice, which constitutes
as they have never done in the past. True faith is usually the first given against the God of the punishment. God will not raise him to life again
will now be active. Scriptures. The skeptic always has the Bible for the purpose of giving him another trial.
Signs are portentous. The Judge standeth here, as his handiest weapon ; but in the second There is no reason for demanding it, and besides,
before the door. God is rising up to judgment. objection, he has compelled us, and with some he would be as likely to sin again, with the same
The agents of destruction,—flood, fire, famine, trouble, to look for it in that place where he nature. If God should restore him sinless, it
volcano, earthquake, tornado, and epidemic, says it ought to be, and where he might have would not in fact be the restoration of the one
with a long list of minor accidents on land and found it himself had he tried. Having found who died by his sin, but a new and special crea-
sea,—have begun the work foretold by prophets. and brought it to him, he makes us reason a lit- tion of God, which would not answer the de-
" The Lord bath opened his armory, and hath tle for him, and deduce a conclusion from given mand in question.
brought forth the weapons of his indignation." premises. " Will a God of mercy and justice, Therefore, eternal life or eternal death is the
Remnant of the seed of Israel, I repeat, like the God of Nature," he says, " purposely de- inevitable result of living for God or living
Have you faith ? stroy a part of men, and save another part ? I against him. Justice requires both conditions ;
don't believe it." In the first place, the charac- for with only one, there could not be the exer-
ON THE OTHER SIDE. ter of good and evil must be determined. It is, cise of justice. Justice gives to a man what be-
possible that justice and mercy are dependent longs to him, or what he has earned; and it can
BY MRS. L. D. A, STUTTLE. upon these diverse qualities. How can either be give nothing more. Mercy is defined as "a dis-
THERE is light and joy on the other side,
said to exist, and be exercised, unless such exis- position to overlook injuries, an inclination to
Where the raging tempest shall beat no more ; tence, and exercise be necessary ? There can be forego justice, to remit penal ty." It must be
Where the waiting soul shall be glorified, no demand without necessity, and if ail attain to admitted that man is more or less a par-
'Mong the shining hosts of that blissful shore. God's requirements of good, the terms mercy and taker of evil by nature. It is obvious, if not ad-
The gathering storm in its strength may rise, justice become obsolete in meaning. mitted. As evil, or sin, must occur in life, so
And the waves beat high on the rocky strand; It is obvious, then, that the difference between mercy, or forgiveness, can only be granted dur-
The mists may curtain the fairest skies, good and evil makes necessary the exercise of ing the lifetime of the recipient, or while he is
And shut our gaze from the glory-land.
these attributes of God, and also the manner of able, or has a disposition to do the will of God.
In vain we anchor our hopes below, their manifestation. The principle of good, ex- The terms are imperative, and limited by the nat-
In vain we cling to the joys of earth. ercised, must result in further good. It is impos- ure of things. God cannot alter them, and be
We hope in vain; for our sad hearts know
Its fleeting joys are of little worth. sible that it could do otherwise ; for since God's consistent with his general purpose ; for if he
purposes are for general good, and he requires forgiVes the incorrigibly wicked, the necessity
But, though the sun may be hid from sight, good of all men, or obedience to his law, it fol- of good is no longer of superior importance, and
And our faithless spirits in grief be bowed,
It is shining still in its beauty bright lows that it cannot be subject to loss ; for from the great purpose for which it was ordained is
On the other side of the darksome cloud. its nature it preserves itself, and lives for the weakened. Sin would serve as effectually for
further exercise of itself. A man, then, by em- man's righteousness as the doing of the will of
Then rest, my soul, with thy weight of sin,
On the strong right arm of the Crucified;
bodying in himself good, and exercising the re- God ; and finally we should be led to the conclu-
Yes, rest thy faith on the promise sure— quirements of God, secures to himself life through sion that God has no will at all respecting man,
There is light and joy on the other side. the nature of righteousness. Man thus fulfills the but eternal life or death for all. Having found
object of his creation,—to obey and live; for that obedience to God results in the bestowal of
THE GOD OF THE BIBLE AND THE "GOD OF NATURE." obedience secures the favor of God, and in the mercy or the forgoing of penalty, it follows that
favor of God is life. Ps. 30 :5. So life becomes a continuance in sin results in application of
BY A. W. BARTON. the inalienable inheritance of the righteous, and penalty, or the effect of sin itself, and, as we
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(Concluded.)
it is impossible, in the purpose of God, that it can have seen, in the infliction of justice. Mercy
WE have now to determine whether we have be taken from them. cannot exist without a condition ; hence, those
a communication possessing the tests we demand. We come now to consider if the nature of evil who do the will of God and live for his pleasure,
If we look, we shall find several compilations of can result in life. If it does, then God would receive both mercy and justice; but the disobedi-
moral requirements, religious teachings, exac- seem to work at cross purposes with himself ; for ent, justice only, which is the naturally acquired
tions, etc., as the Shaster, the Vedas, the Koran, if good, or favor, gives life, evil, or condemnation, penalty of evil. This conclusion is in harmony
and the Bible. These are the codes of moral and should give death. Evil is defined as "having with the words of the Bible. Num. 14 :18 ; Prov.
religious jurisprudence among pagan, civilized, qualities which tend to injury," " producing mis- 28 :12.
and, enlightened nations, respectively. The skep- chief." It thus opposes and destroys the good, We have now found that the administration
tic would ask us to devote but little time to the and this is evidently why it calls forth the con- of mercy and justice as declared in the Bible,
first three named or others of their character, be- demnation of God. Its tendency is to subvert the and at which the skeptic takes exception, is the
cause he knows that they no more meet his de- sole purpose of his government, and is inboth pur- inevitable result of the nature of things ; that it
mands of what a God of love and justice would pose and agency the highest treason. It violates is by the principle of good only that life is pos-
require than they do ours; .and they are evi- the law of good, and consequently opp ses the sible ; that it is only to those who turn from the
dently not the authorized will of a sovereign Law-giver and injures the interests of the body evil and serve the good that mercy can be
Creator whose purpose is good, and who requires politic. It everywhere and in everything pro- granted ; and by this act alone is the attribute
good. We must, perforce, look among those peo- duces effects opposite to those produced by good, of mercy called into existence and exercise. God
ples whose intelligence, government, institutions, and so works mischief and disorder. Evil, which will not create from the realms of evil and death
and aims,—in fine, whose sum of good,--are supe- is in its nature destructive of everything that sinless creatures for his purposes ; but he will
rior to all other existing peoples, for that divine was designed for good, involves in ruin the call them from the ranks of living men whom
code which we seek ; for if one has been given, the agency of its manifestations ; and man, created he has already created to serve him ; and he
highest embodiment of good among nations must to promote good, becomes, as an agent of evil, chooses those who, like himself, love the good
reflect its teachings and character. Then, among subject to its destructive tendency. We see that and hate the evil. God has now no use for those
nations of such characteristics, we find the Bible its purpose is to destroy, in order that good shall who have perished in the evil of their ways.
accepted as the divine will to man. The best ex- not be performed ; and its instrumentality in man There can be no more remembrance of them.
amples of political and religious jurisprudence is only perpetuated by the reproduction of new Having reasoned with our unbelieving friend
are based upon it. Its title gives it what it agencies, created by God to serve his own pur- upon the basis of our common requirement of
should have the right to claim,--The Book, if poses of good. It only exists by negation. It is God, and his own discernment of man's nature
such it is. It is professedly a revelation of the conceived in hate, and brings forth in death. and capacities, and found that our conclusions
Supreme Being to man, and treats of his will and God owes it nothing. harmonize with the Bible declarations regarding
requirements, and man's nature and destiny. Its The skeptic knows that tlie God of the Bible God's requirements, and man's nature and des-
Author asserts at the beginning that it was he requires obedience to a law that is just and good. tiny,—let us ask him how he will prepare a
who created the heavens and the earth, and all It is in harmony with his idea of a God. The ease for himself in order to secure a hearing in
things therein, He requires righteousness (Gen. principles of right and justice set forth in that the court of Heaven on the plea of mercy and
4 : 7-10), and condemns evil. Dent. 25 : 16. He law cannot be exchanged for others, for it is im- justice. We leave this question wholly to his
has also given a law concerning both. Ex. 20. possible that others can exist. Will our friend consideration ; for, having treated him thus far as
He declares himself the author of that law (Ex. now claim that the violator of this law, or he who an intelligent entity only, we will see that now,
20 : 1), and sets forth the nature of good and evil. becomes the agent of evil in opposition to the in pleading for results or conditions, the op-
Ex. 11 : 18, 19 ; 14 : 32. He grants life to the good principles of good enjoined by the law of God, posites of those that belong to the nature of
(Prov. 12 : 28), but condemns the wicked. Ex. can in justice receive life, the result of righteous- evil, he becomes an abettor of evil and ar-
23 : 7; Job. 36 : 6. ness ? There is no room for justice, love, or rays himself against the purposes of God. His
Thus.-we have found that all the evidences mercy in the case. God is not indebted to the influence partakes of the nature of that evil
which a divine revelation to man should contain evil-doer or sinner because he has created him. which he deprecates. As the greater includes
to prove that it -ce as indeed divinely given, are On the contrary, the sinner is indebted to God, the less, so must all minor objections which are
found in the Bible. We treat of general evidence, in that he has been created, and has the inestim- opposed to the God of the Bible be disposed of
only ; hence, we shall assume that the Bible is able privilege of securing eternal life by fulfill- according to the relative effect of good and evil,
the revealed will of God to his rational subjects, ing the purpose of his creation. If he does not do and the determination of God to make a way
and shall not offer further proof,--historical, arch- this, he becomes the instrument of his own for the good. Has he not a right to dispose of
mological, or otherwise,--than we have sought destruction. God does not destroy him ; but his own, when it is in the way of his purposes ?
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Most assuredly; arid when he destroys the wicked THE. GREAT COMMANDMENT. Referring to the last six, one will readily see
for that object, we have learned by this time BY ELI). E. W. WHITNEY.
that whoever keeps in a true and spiritual sense
that it is the best use he can make of them ; and the fifth, must keep the others, as it would be a
when he does this, he is meting out justice. " JEsus said unto him, Thou shalt love the dishonor to one's parents to break any one of
A few questions in conclusion. How is the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy them, showing that the fifth really embodies the
" God of Nature," or any other imaginary deity, soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and other five, and in a sense that none of the five
proved to be more merciful or more just and im- great commandment." Matt. 22 : 37, 38. can be said to include the fifth. This difference
partial than the God of the Bible ? There are The above text is Christ's answer to the law- becomes still more noticeable if the fourth be
evidently none of these attributes manifested in yer who came to him with the question, " Mas- compared with the first three ; for he who truly
the earthquake, the cyclone, the flood, or the ter, which is the great commandment in the keeps the fourth, certainly has no god before the
conflagration. All are unsparing, cruel, result- law ?" and is sometimes quoted by those who Creator, thus keeping the first; neither would he
ing in nothing but suffering and death, and the would gladly find an excuse for not observing be guilty of making or bowing down to any
anguish of stricken hearts. Will you boast of the fourth commandment by keeping the seventh other object as an object of worship, so keeping
the mercy of such a God as this, or curse him for day as it requires ; as though this—in connec- the second ; and he could not fail to revere the
his acts ? Yet you blame the God of the Script- tion with the second, " like unto it," " Thou shalt name of Him whose Sabbath he should remem-
ures for having, in the interest of good, exercised love thy neighbor as thyself "—constituted, or ber to keep holy from week to week, so keeping
his prerogative, and destroyed in certain places introduced a new principle, or law, which in the third ; all of which comes as a necessary re-
those peoples that opposed his righteous designs. some way released us from any further obliga- sult of keeping truly the fourth. But there are
Certainly, if justification be considered, the act tion to keep the letter of the fourth command- those, doubtless, whose attention may never have
of God in the latter case is the more pardonable, ment, to say the least. been called to the fact that they are really vio-
and the numbers so destroyed, insignificant, when It would be no difficult task to show that this lating the fourth commandment, who still may
compared with the loss of human life by natural was not the enunciation of a new law, but sim- be said to keep the first three truly, or at least
forces. Besides, mercy would have been granted ply the repetition of an old one (see Deut. 6 : 5 ; with a true purpose, proving that the observance
to these guilty people, had they been disposed to Lev. 19 :18), which really is the embodiment of of the first three does not embrace the observance
accept its terms ; but they were incorrigibly all that is required by the ten commandments ; of the fourth as the observance of the fourth em-
wicked and obstinate. Does the " God of Na- viz., supreme love to God by the first four, and braces that of the first three.
ture " offer inviting terms of mercy ? Never, in equal love to our fellow-men as to ourselves by Thus we discover the two commandments, the
the sense that the skeptic regards him. But the the last six; thus proving that instead of even fourth and fifth, which stand out prominently
God of the Bible does, and ere the visitations of the shadow of an excuse for disregarding any among the others as the ones, and the only ones,
war, pestilence, famine, or any destructive agency, one of them, all are endorsed and enforced by whose observance will prove in a complete sense
all have had ample time to turn to his commands. these two great principles. But I desire to call our love to God and our fellow-men. And of
To this end was man created. The requirement attention to the subject in a more particular these two, the fourth stands as much higher
is given and earnest entreaty accompanies it. manner, that we may determine if there are not than the fifth as our obligation to God is greater
Our God says, " Why will ye die ? " So, when two commandments in the decalogue differing than to man, and also as it enjoins the only spe-
the day of disaster comes, the ungodly are with- from all the others in certain respects, and which, cific act required in the law as a sign of the wor-
out excuse as regards time, opportunity, invita- when taken in their broadest sense, really em- ship of the true God. Truly, says the Psalmist,
tion, or the reasonableness of the divine require- ody all that is required by the other eight ; and " Thy commandment is exceeding broad."
ment. that of these two one is greater than the other in Dear reader, are you keeping the fourth pre-
proportion as man's obligation to his Creator is cept of God's " perfect " law in the letter even ?
Further, how does he who worships the " God greater than to his fellow-creature. If not, you certainly are not keeping it in spirit;
of Nature" convince himself that any worship is First, then, we notice that Christ makes the for God's word and Spirit must agree. And if
required ? How is this worship authoritatively distinction of lesser and greater when referring you are keeping it in letter, by observing out-
announced ? Of what character is it, and where to the commandments (Matt. 5 :19) ; and we wardly the seventh day as it enjoins, are you
is it directed,—toward nature as a whole, or some would naturally conclude that this distinction is sure you are keeping it in spirit ?
peculiar manifestation of nature ? As the " God of more significance than a mere reference to the May we each be found observing this great
of Nature" does not define any religious duty, number of Words or letters used in each. Let us commandment in " spirit and in truth," for so we
manner of worship, or what he is or where he is, examine them and note the differences we dis- shall be worshipers of the true God—the Creator
men would here differ, and be their own arbiters, cover. We at once notice a difference in the of the heavens and the earth—and ,ever keeping
as their individual impulses or tastes inspired form of command in two of them,—the fourth all his commandments, which, the wise man says,
them ; and the result would be " gods many," and fifth,—from the others. While these two "is the whole duty of man."
eventually developing into a pagan polytheism, are positive in form, all the others are negative ;
"with self-taught rites and under various names, or, in other words, these two command us to do
female and male,—Pomona, Pales, Pan, Flora, something, but the others only command us not
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF IOWA POLITICS.
and Vertumnus ; peopling earth with tutelary to do certain things. From this distinction we BY J. D. PEGG.
goddesses and gods." shall be able to discover an important difference
Having found that the " God of Nature " is, in the character of the commands themselves. Fon some years the temperance people have
in every sense which the devotee required of A person cannot show his obedience to, or love been at work to reform the morals of this State
him at the beginning, no God at all, in that he for, a superior by compliance with a command on the question of temperance. They succeeded
is without sentience, makes known no law for which does not require action as fully as by c in getting the question of " constitutional prohi-
man's government, defines no duty, teaches no pliance with one which does. For example : bition " submitted to a popular vote of the peo-
morality, shows no mercy or justice,—no any- The fist commandment r, quires that we do not ple, which resulted in a majority of nearly thirty
thing but the blind forces which combine mat- have other gods before the Lord. A man who thousand in favor of the measure; but by a
ter into organized forms and produce all the professedly worships no god keeps this command slight flaw in the manner of its submission, it
phenomena known as nature,— it follows that in appearance, proving that merely observing the was set aside by the supreme court.
a Being who does possess and exhibit these re- letter of this command gives no outward token The democratic party, in its last State conven-
quirements must be the true ideal God for whom of obedience or love. Not so, however, with the tion, declared against prohibition, and re-nomi-
we are seeking. As none but the God of the fourth. The person who obeys the letter even nated the judge who had been instrumental in
Bible has revealed in him all the required char- of this, says openly, at least once every week, the overthrow of the will of the people, and
acteristics, hence, he is God, and the Bible is the that he acknowledges the Creator of the heavens dubbed him, " The Amendment Slayer." The re-
revelation of his purposes, his law, and his nature. and the earth as his God by the act of keeping publican party, in their convention, declared in
From this source alone do we find the God who the Sabbath, which was given expressly as a me- favor of carrying out the will of the people, and
manifests and declares his sovereignty,—" I have morial of the Creatof4s rest. The same may be the canvass turns largely upon whether prohibi-
made the earth, and created man upon it." Isa. said of the second and third commandments as tion shall be enforced.
45 :12. "For thus saith the Lord that created compared with the fourth. Thus we see that Now, as the republicans meet in mass-meet-
the heavens : God himself that formed the earth while the first three define what we shall not do, ings, they always open their exercises by prayer,
and made it; he hath established it, he created it with reference to an object of worship, the fourth and ministers of the various denominations are
not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited : I am, defines who shall be worshiped, and specifies a prominent on the stand and among the speakers.
the Lord; and there is none else, I have not definite act as a token or sign of that worship. The democrats, being in favor of the continua-
spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth . . . . The same difference will be found by compar- tion of the saloons, cannot find many ministers
1 the Lord speak righteousness,.I declare things ing the last five commandments with the fifth, willing to offer prayer at the opening of their
that are right." Isa. 45:18, 19. This God dis- except that with these the principle of love does meetings; so they meet, call the people to order,
penses mercy and eternal life to all that do his not extend far enough to constitute worship, as introduce the speaker, and, in most cases, before
just will. Read Eze. 18 : 21-23. He guides in the first four. That is, a person may appar- he gets through he will give some fling at the
man to every duty. Man is alone without him. ently keep the last five commandments without ministers and the churches ; and thus a feeling
The God of the Bible removes every need of any doing anything, but he cannot observe the fifth has sprung up that is causing the people to take
other " God of nature" but his own. See Deut. in any sense without some action. sides with a view to moral and religious tenden-
10 ;12, and onward. It is he that turneth the We have thus far noticed only the difference cies. •
wise men backward, and maketh their knowl- in the letter of these commandments ; but as Many who have been democrats and church
edge foolishness." Let us escape the impreca' Paul says the law is spiritual, I now wish to no- members refuse now to go longer with the party ;
tion, "Woe unto him that striveth with his tice a difference in the nature of them considered and some who have been republicans, but who
Maker." Isa. 45 : 9. in a spiritual sense. find an element of affinity in the democratic
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party, now join that party. Thus has been hur- they go down again to the depths ; their soul is fervent heat, the earth also, and the works that
riedly brought together, and that by a combina- melted because of trouble. They reel to and are therein shall be burned up " (2 Pet. 3 : 10) ;
tion of circumstances which compel it to be so, fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at when the earth shall be like a fiery oven, and
a " moral " party. their wit's end. Then they cry unto the Lord the streams and liquids thereof shall be turned
To all of the above we can say Godspeed ; but in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of into pitch (or be as combustible as pitch. Isa.
those who are looking deeper than the surface their distress. He maketh the storm a calm, so 34) ; the oceans will disappear, and no more
can see a preparation for another reform which that the waves thereof are still. Then they are exist or be seen as they now are. Hence the
will not meet the opposition which the temper- glad because they be quiet ; so he bringeth them beloved apostle, looking forward to the new
ance cause meets ; and when in a great number unto their desired haven. Oh that men would earth state, says : " And I saw a new heaven
of the speeches made, we hear the Sabbath dese- praise the Lord for his goodness, and ,for his and a new earth ; for the first heaven and the
cration mentioned as one of the grave reasons wonderful works to the children of men." first earth were passed away ; and there was no
for temperance legislation, we can but feel that Those who do not sense and exalt the good- more sea." Rev. 21 :1.
the organization of the elements now in exist- ness of God under such circumstances must be Perhaps no portions of our earth have under-
ence is being prepared which will set up the fearfully hardened and blinded by sin. And if gone greater changes in consequence of sin than
" image " to the papal beast, and do so all with a we tremble, and faint, and find ourselves with- the bodies of water called oceans. Not only
rush when the time comes for the four angels of out hope and without a source of comfort and have they become the receptacles of decay and
Rev. 7 to let go the winds. strength at such an extremity, what shall we do corruption, but they evidently cover a larger
I listened to a speaker a few evenings ago when God ariseth to shake terribly the earth portion of the 'earth's surface than they once
who thought " the millennium at hand," since a (Isa. 2 : 19-21) ; when rocks and mountains shall did. This may be proved by many Scriptural
party was now in existence composed of minis- fall, islands disappear, and all that can be shaken and scientific arguments, especially by the great
ters, church members, and moralists, who, when shall be shaken ? Rev. 6 :14-17 ; 16 :17-20 ; changes and disturbances in various oceans, as
they met, opened their meetings with prayer, Heb. 12 : 26-29. Shall we 'who profess to be- seen in the formation of new currents, in erup-
sang the Sabbath songs, closing, with— lieve these solemn truths be found getting an tions, and extraordinary and destructive tidal-
" All hail the power of Jesus' name." experience to meet these thrilling and affecting waves.
scenes ? At the time of the flood, " the fountains of the
This speaker had traveled from the Lakes to great deep were broken up, and the windows of
Florida and from ocean to ocean, and declared The time is not far distant when the seven
heaven were open." Gen. 7 :11. The earth was
the same to be apparent everywhere,—that a last plagues shall be poured upon the ungodly,—
smitten and wounded by the mighty power of
great " moral " party was being formed, " silently, upon all whose robes of character are spotted
an avenging God. It bled freely. Water from
as by magic, through a combination of circum- with sin. Under the second of these plagues,
beneath united with water from heaven, and
stances which force it into existence." the sea undergoes a wonderful change ; it be- thus our earth was deluged with water. But
I was exceedingly glad that our people had long comes " as the blood of a dead man." Rev. 16 : 3. not all the waters that came from the earth re-
ago taken higher ground on temperance' than the This is very poisonous, and if it, comes in con- turned where they were before the flood. Hence
most rigid of these, and that they had done so tact with the living tissues and living blood,
they find place on the earth.
for years, even, before this great movement. Our death is sure to follow. Hence, we further read In the glorious restitution God's original plan
people are on record as the most temperate peo- in the description of this plague, "And every will be carried out. Increasing disturbances by
ple in the land. It will be hard to stand against living soul died in the sea." sea and by land evince that the great Restorer
the strong tide when it turns against the Sab- How different it will then be with many trav- will soon return to earth. Luke 21 : 25-27.
bath of the Lord, and undertakes to enforce the eling at sea from what it now is ! Now many Hail, glorious day !
"worship of the beast;" but what would it be take sea voyages simply for pleasure, to indulge
if we were not on record as being in advance on freely in gluttony, and to give way to the grat- SCRIPTURE JOTTINGS.—NO. 1.
all moral questions. Who cannot see in our ification of unbridled passion. Then the first
BY H. VEYSBY.
work in the past the hand of God in the form- plague shall have brought "a noisome and griev-
ing of our platform of "righteousness and tem- ous sore" upon many. With not a few, this JEHOVAH-ROPHI is the title which our God
perance "? plague shall come when they are at sea, per- takes to himself in Ex. 15 : 26. " I am Jehovah-
Ere this is read by the reader, the vote in haps on a pleasure trip. What a check it will Rophi," i. e., Jehovah thy physician, the Lord
Iowa will have told the feeling and strength of bring upon them ! What a change in their that healeth thee ; and as thy physician, I will
the different elements in the coming contest. We views and feelings! But it will not be a change keep thee from these bodily " diseases, which I
may be mistaken in the strength of the "moral" unto life. For their probation will have closed have brought upon the Egyptians." In Jeho-
party, but last year's thirty thousand majority forever. It is said of them that " they blas- vah-jireh (Gen. 22 : 14), we see the Lord provid-
was by those of mind, who have not changed phemed the name of God, which hath power ing a Saviour, through whom our sins are for-
much, and we shall be surprised if it has not over these plagues ; and they repented not to given. Here we see him as a Saviour for our
gathered strength rather than lost. give him glory." Verse 9. It will then be too bodily ailments. So in Ps. 103 : 3, we bless the
To the thoughtful, what does this all tell ? It late to repent unto salvation. Lord, first, for forgiving all our iniquities, and
tells of time now to work that soon will end, of Following these pleasure-seekers at sea, whose secondly, for healing all our diseases,—true, cer-
opportunities now that soon will not be, of those thoughts seem to be centered on self, and who tainly, as to spiritual diseases, as evil temper,
to be saved soon, or eternally lost. And to the forget God, we see their attention arrested by a pride, selfishness, covetousness, etc.; and true,
weary, tired one, it says, A short struggle yet in sudden change in the sea; and shortly an in- also, conditionally to those who believe as to bod-
the latter part of the day, and then, " Love, Rest numerable multitude and variety of fishes, from ily and physical ailments.
and Home." the smallest living creature in the sea to the The Lord Jesus, when on earth, " healed all
large whale, are seen appearing and floating on that were sick [who applied to him], that it might
SABBATH REELECTIONS AT SEA. the surface of the briny deep. They are lifeless. be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the
Their feasting, revelry, and drunkenness are as prophet [Isa. 53 : 4], Himself took our infirmities,
BY M.D. D. T. BOURDEAU. suddenly turned into anxious consternation and and bear our sicknesses." Matt. 8 : 16,17. This
TILE LAST SABBATH ON OUR PASSAGE.
distress as were those of Belshazzar and his lords he did on the tree, where he was wounded for
when the mysterious hand-writing was, seen on our transgressions, and bruised for our iniqui-
OUR God is the God of the ocean, as well as the wall. ties." (Verse 5.) Blessed Christ of God ! how
of land. He made the sea as well as the heavens At that time many who will have had a par- little we know of thee and thy precious work on
and the earth. His care is over his children at tial insight into the truths for these times, but that accursed tree !
sea. Should they find a grave in the ocean, the who will not have taken time to be thorough in Reader, believest thou ? Hast thou a personal
voice of his Son would as truly restore them to their investigation, will be deeply anxious to Physician ? Jer. 8 : 22. Art thou sick ? He
life at the last day, as it would if they were account for these fearful judgments, and to know has died to heal thee. Only believe, and thou
buried on land. When the sea gives up the whether they can avert them, or be rescued shalt see the salvation of God,—his deliverance
dead that are in it, then the righteous who shall from them. They will then be willing, yea, anx- in thy case. Many times saints are not relieved
have died at sea shall be remembered, and shall ious, to make any sacrifice to obtain this desir• of their bodily pains for the same reason that
come forth, rejoicing over death. Rev. 20 :13. able knowledge. The prophet Amos, speaking sinners do not get rid of their sins. It is not
Our God is a mighty God. The vastness of of that time says : "Behold, the days come, saith that the Saviour is not able. It is not that
the ocean teaches us the vastness of his power. the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the he is not willing. He has directed us to pray
When he raises a tempest at sea that he may land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, that we may be healed (Jas. 5 :14-16), hav-
be feared, and that men may learn their depend- but of hearing the words of the Lord. And they ing died for our sicknesses. But how often it
ence upon him and the importance of trusting shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north is that the sufferer does not believe, does not look
in him, he remembers his children, and even even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek to Jesus alone, nor diligently hearken to God. Ex.
poor sinners. Such was the case with Jonah and the word of the Lord, and shall not find it." 15 : 26 ; Job. 33 : 14,16, etc., Jas. 5 :14-16. He
those who were with him, when a fearful tempest May we while mercy lingers and probationary looks to other means that God sometimes gra-
arose at sea that threatened their lives. Jonah 1. hours are extended, do all in our power to ex- ciously uses,like the "greatmultitude " who waited
In Ps. 107: 23-31 we read, " They that go down tend the knowledge of the truth by sea and by for the " moving of the water," and applied not to
to the sea in ships, that do business in great land, that no one may be found to blame us for the Healer, and thus remained in their distresses.
waters ; these see the works of the Lord, and our unfaithfulness in that day. John 5 :3,4. They do not come directly to
his wonders in the deep. For he commandeth and In the day of final conflagration, when the the Physician. Matt. 13 : 58 ; Mark 6 : 5, 6 ;
raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the atmospheric " heavens shall pass away with a Heb. 11 : 6. Turn to 2 Chron. 16 :12 ; pray; be-
waves thereof, They mount up to the heaven, great noise, and the elements shall melt with lieve, and obey,
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trations now. Adrift from the tender moorings

The dome. of home, he is cold, selfish, heartless. " Mother. "
has no Sacred meaning to the prodigal. She is
Our Tract Societie4.
,
"And he said unto thoul, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel
tare may be as corner-stones, polished after the similitude of a palace. '- the "old woman," wrinkled and gray, lame and
-That our'sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our dough to ecery creature."-Mai Is. 16.15.
28.144:12. blind. Pity her, 0 Grave, and dry those tears
that run down her furrowed cheeks I Have com- KENTUCKY TRACT A ND MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
WHY NOT SAVE MOTHER. passion on her sensitive heart, and offer to it
thy quiet rest, that it may forget how much it THE first meeting of the fourth annual session
[We do not insert this graphic little poem for its merit ; but it con- of the Kentucky T. and M. Society was held on
tains a truth, and puts a question, which many men, farmers and trades- longed to be " dear mother " to the boy it nursed
men, will do well to ponder. How is it, friends? j through a careless childhood, who, in return for the camp-ground at Glasgow, Sept. 20, at 5 : 30
THE farmer sat in his easy chair all this kindness, has only given back reproach. r. H. Prayer by Ed. S. Osborn. The report
Between the fire and the lamplight's glare,
Dear reader, are you guilty of like ingrati- of the last session was read and accepted. On
His face was ruddy and full and fair; motion, the Chair appointed the usual committees.
His three small boys in the chimney nook tude ? Adjourned to call of Chair.
Conned the lines of a picture book;
His wife, the pride of his home and heart, SECOND MEETING, SEPT. 21, AT 5 : 30 P. M.-The
Baked the biscuit and made the tart, RESIGNATION.
Committee on Nominations reported as follows :
Laid the table and steeped the tea, For President, X. B. Forrest, Knob Lick, Metcalfe
Deftly, swiftly, silently; RESIGNATION to the divine will does not imply
Tired and weary, weak and faint, stoical indifference under afflictive providential Co., Ky.; Vice-president, Green Trent, Custer,
She bore her trials without complaint, dispensations. We cannot but feel the stroke of Breckenridge Co , Ky. ; Secretary and Treasurer,
Like many another household saint,- Bettie Coombs, Nolin, Hardin Co., Ky. Direct-
Content, all selfish bliss above the divine hand, which is sometimes very griev- ors : Dist. No. 1, Gideon Brown, Elizabethtown,
In the patient ministry of love. ous. But while we suffer, and ft may be very Hardin Co., Ky. ; No. 2, I3. C. Martin, Powder
At last, between the clouds of smoke
keenly, we may very sincerely say in the spirit Mills, Hart Co., Ky.
That wreathed his lips, the farmer spoke; of true resignation, in imitation of Him whose Each name was voted upon separately, and
"There's taxes to raise and inter'st to pay, example should be our pattern, "Not my will all the candidates wore unanimously elected.
And if there should come a rainy day but thine be done." We may not be able to com- Adjourned to call of Chair.
'Twould be mighty handy, I'm bound to say,
T'have something put by. For folks must die; prehend the dealings of our heavenly Father THIRD MEETING, SEPT. 25, AT 9 A. H.-Prayer
An' there's funeral bills, and grave-stones to buy-- with us, but we know that he careth for us, that by Eld. S. Osborn. The Secretary's report was
Enough to swamp a man, purty nigh; he knows what is best, and that he would not called for, and the following, showing the labor
Besides, there's Edward an' Dick an' Joe chasten us if it were not for our good. A man
To be provided for when we go. performed and the financial standing of the
So, if I were you, tell you what I'd du; who undergoes a severe surgical operation can- Society, was read :-
I'd be savin' of wood as ever 1 could- not but feel the pain, although he may be fully 43
Extra fires do n't do any good; No of members,
I'd be savin' of soap, an' savin' of ile
satisfied that it is necessary, and will promote " reports returned, 59
And run up some candles once in a while; his health. So the Christian, although his trust ti " members added, 2
I'd be rather sparin' of sugar and tea, and resignation may be complete, cannot but re- " families visited, 104
It " letters written, 175
For sugar is high, alize the bitterness of the cup placed to his lips. 44 " Signs taken in clubs,
An' all to buy, 30
And cider is good enough drink for me; -Methodist Recorder. as
" subscribers obtained for periodicals, 86
I'd be kind o' kearful about my clo'es
ac
" pages of tracts and pamphlets distributed, 28,368
'4 " periodicals distributed, 1,427
And look out sharp how the money goes-
Gewgaws is useless, nater knows; TO MAKE A HAPPY ROME.
5'
" annuals sold and given away, 27
Extra trimmin' TREASURER's REPORT.
'S the bane of women; 1. LEARN to govern yourselves, and to be
I'd sell the best of my cheese an' honey, gentle and patient. CASH RECEIVED.
An' eggs is as good, nigh 'bout, 's the money; Cash received on membership, $ 2.00
An' as to the carpet you wanted new- 2. Guard your tempers, especially in season
I guess we can make the old one du; " " " sales, 146.27
of ill-health, irritation, and trouble, and soften " " donations, 32.28
And as for th' washer an sewin'-machine, them by prayer, and a sense of your own short- " " periodicals, 66.13
Them smooth-tongued agents 's so pesky mean; - -
You'd better get rid of 'em slick an' clean comings and errors.
Total, $244.68
What do they know 'bout women's work, 3. Never speak or act in anger, until you have
Do they calkilate women was made to shirk? prayed over your words or acts, and concluded CASH PAID OUT.
Dick and Edward and little Joe that Christ would have done so in your place. Paid REVIEW AND HERALD Office, $161.47
" Signs Office, 33.38
Sat in the corner in a row, 4. Remember that, valuable as is the gift of " Dr. Kellogg on Home Hand-Books,
They saw the patient mother go 5.00
speech, silence is often more valuable. " A. 0. Burrill for books, 17.99
On ceaseless errands to and fro;
'They saw that her form was bent and thin, 5. Do not expect too much from others, but " on general expenses, 21.09
Her temples gray, her cheeks stink in; remember that all have an evil nature, whose Cash to balance, 5.75
--
They saw the quiver of lip and chin- development we must expect, and which we Total, $244.68
And then, with a wrath he could not smother, should forbear and forgive, as we often desire
Outspoke the youngest, frailest brother: FINANCIAL STANDING.
"You talk of savin' wood an' ile forbearance and forgiveness ourselves.
Wholesale value of publications on hand, $551.52
An' tea an' sugar all the while ; 6. Never retort a sharp or angry word. It Due from Dist. No. 2 on T. and M. account, 20 73
But you never talk of savin' Mother!" is the second word that makes the quarrel. " " districts on periodicals, 39.10
7. Beware of the first disagreement. " " ministers, 22.39
8. Learn to speak in a gentle tone of voice. " !! agents, 88.36
MOTHER. " " on pledges, 100.15
9. Learn to say kind and pleasant things Cash on band, 5.75
" DON'T call your mother " old woman." Let whenever an opportunity offers.
her always be " mother." " Old woman," applied 10. Study the character of each, and sympa- Total, $828.00
to her who gave you life and nursed you in in- thize with all in their troubles, however small. Due REVIEW AND HERALD Office, $380.96
fanCvy, is rude and unkind. 11. Do not neglect little things, if they can " Pacific Press, 4.00
Once it was, " Mother, I'm very hungry ;" effect the comfort of others in the smallest de- Total indebtedness, $384.96
"Mother, mend my jacket;" "Mother, put up gree.
my dinner ;" and then mother with her loving 12. Avoid moods and pets and fits of sulki- Balance in favor of State, $443.04
hands, would spread the bread with butter and ness. The Committee on Resolutions reported the
stow away the luncheon, and sew on the great 13. Learn to deny yourself, and to prefer following :-
patch, her heart brimming with affection for others. Resolved, that all the officers should take a lively in-
the impetuous, curly little pate that caused her 14. Beware of meddlers and tale-bearers. terest in the labor and workings of the Society.
so many steps, and disturbed her with his bois- 15. Never charge a bad motive, if a good one Resolved, That in view of the ignorance of the world
relative to the soon-coming of the Lord and'the necessary
terous mirth. is conceivable. preparation to meet him, we will as individuals, and
Now she is the " old woman," but she did not 16. Be gentle but firm with children. as local societies, by the help of the Lord come more
think it would ever come to that. She looked 17. Do not allow your children to be away nearly up to the place of labor that these circumstances
on through the future years and saw her boy to from home at night without knowing where demand.
manhood grown, and he stood transfigured in When as In Kentucky, as well as elsewhere, the Lord
they are. is stirrii g th s minds of the people, so that many subscrip-
the light of her own beautiful love. Never was 18. Do not allow them to go where they tions foi ,ur periodicals can be taken ; therefore-
there a more noble son than he, honored of the please on the Sabbath. Resolved, That suitable persons should be encouraged
world, and the staff of her declining years. 19. Do not furnish them with much spending- to give at least a portion of their time to this work.
Ay, he was her support even then, but she money. These Resolutions were spoken to at length by
did not know it. She never realized that it 20. Remember the grave, the judgment-seat Elds. A. 0. Burrill, M. B. Miller, and others, and
was her little boy that gave her strength for her of eternity, and so order your home on earth adopted.
daily toil, that his slender form was all that up- that you shall have one in Heaven.-Pres. Chron- Adjourned sine die.
T. B. FORREST, Pres,
held her over the brink of a dark despair. icler. BETTIE COOMBS, Sec.
She only knew that she loved the child, and
felt that among the mists of age his love would -To know, whatever wreaths deck other brows,
bear her gently through its infirmities to the However loud the pecan, long the train, -Employ the gift thou bast,
,dark hall that leads to the life beyond.
That we have steadfast stood to all our vows, Whate'er it may be, with true and earnest care.
And though to death are wounded, they remain -- And this endeavor shall not be the last ;
But the son has forgotten the tender minis- This is our victory. Each good performed another shall prepare.
 OCT. 16, 1883.r THEREVIEW A NI) ITER A . 647
ILLINOIS T. AND M. SOCIETY. MICHIGAN T. AND M. SOCIETY. for the T. and M. work, including the Signs of the Times
—— and other periodicals; therefore—
THE eleventh annual session of this Society was THE twelfth annual session of the Michigan T. Resolved, That our deepest gratitude is due to God for
and M. Society was held at Battle Creek in con- his providence in opening the way for the wide spread of
held at Sheridan, Ill., in connection with the camp- the truth, and for his evident blessing during the past
meeting. nection with the camp-meeting, Sept. 25 to Oct. year ; and that in view of this, broader plans should be
2, 1883. laid, and the most energetic efforts put forth to send the
FIRST MEETING, SEPT. 19, AT 5 P. M.—The Presi-
dent, Eld. R. F. Andrews, was in the chair. The first meeting was called by the President, last warning message to all within reach.
Sept. 27, at 9 A. M. Prayer by Eld. Corliss. At Resolved, That the State Secretary should subscribe for-
Prayer by Eld J. Sawyer. On motion, the read- a club of the Signs sufficiently large to supply the short-
ing of the minutes of the last session was waived, the request of the Secretary, Bro. Gage read the
report of the last annual session, also the report of term subscriptions taken by canvassers and colporters.
and the report accepted as printed in the REVIEW. Resolved, That the State Secretary should have an as-
some meetings held during the year. The Presi- sistant in the work she has to perform.
The President was authorized to appoiny, the dent then spoke of the workings of the Society
usual committees. Resolved, That we express our appreciation of the spe-
and its present condition. During the past nine cial work of the Battle Creek V. M. Society in the valu-
The report of labor for the year was given. months more labor has been performed than in able assistance it has rendered our workers throughout
The treasurer's report and the financial standing any one previous year. 'The funds in the treasury the State in the cirmilation of the Signs during the past,
of the Society wore also read and accepted as fol- have increased, and faith and courage fill the season.
lows :-- hearts of the workers. Whereas, The -engraving, " Christ the Way of Life,"
has progressed from the first crude conception of the de-
CASH RECEIVE-IL The remarks which the ministers made relative signer to its present beautiful and artistic finish as en-
$908.00 to the missionary work in their respective dis- graved on steel, and--
Received from districts on account,
44 " individuals on account,, 45.56 tricts were truly encouraging. The Signs canvass Whereas, its valuable, though silent, instructions may'
S. S. Association, 17.87 seems to have been particularly successful. Etd. often make such impressions as to open the way for the
on sales at camp-meeting, 90.07 Lamson stated that two years ago he was decid- reception of the more specific doctrines of our faith ;
periodicals at camp- meeting, 33.70 edly opposed to having the Signs precede tent la- therefore--
donations, 33,00 Resolved, That we recommend it with its accompanying
English mission, 50.00 bor, but that his experience during the past sea-
tt
key to our colporters, as in many cases an entering wedge
44
European " 30.00 son has removed all his objections. He is satisfied to the present truth, and in all cases a genuine work of
44
Chicago " 97.00 that the unusually large numbers that attended art well worthy of a place on the walls of any home.
44
Inter. 'I' and Ai Society, 25,00 his meetings were attributable to an extensive
tt 8. D. A. P. A. fund, 10.00 circulation of the Signs, many having subseribed Miss Hattie House was appointed Assistant
Cash to balance, 5,98 Secretary.
-- for it for one month. Bid. Gage remarked that
when the question of using the Signs in connec- The President requested the ministers and T.
Total, $1,847.38 and M. officers to remain on the ground another
tion with ministerial labor was first agitated, he
CASU PAID OUT. day for consultation in regard to future labor.
also was opposed to it, but that he was pleased
By cash to balance, Sept. 1, 1882, $ 16.52 to acknowledge that his views had undergone a Meeting adjo'irned sine die.
Paid to REVIEW Office, 693.71 similar change to Bid. Lamson's. The report The reports which follow cover but nine months.
4. 44 signs (4
378.56 from October 1, 1882, to June 30, 1883.
" " 11.88 from other tent companies was equally satisfactory.
" ." missions, 177.00 The remarks made by some who had not been so No. of members, 1,393
" " Inter. T. and M. Society, 25.00 intimately connected with this branch -of the work, " " reports returned, 1,731
" " S. D. A. P. A., 10.00 but had had opportunity to watch its workings
It
" members added, 124
" for postage and exchange, 34.71 were of a nature to inspire confidence and faith " missionary visits, 26,498
C " letters written, 3,76%
$1,347.38 in it. " Signs taken in clubs, 2,364
Total,
While the Signs canvass has met with favor and Ct " pages tracts and pamphlets distributed, 1,084,062,
FINANCIAL STANDING. been engaged in with some earnestness, though " periodicals distributed, 100,492,
Wholesale value of publications on hand, $603.61 not with as much as we hope to see in the future,
It " new subscriptions received, 348.
Due from districts, 289.02 the ordinary work of the Society has not been for- Received on membership, donations' and sales, $ 760.95
" " individuals, 114.08 " " periodicals, 1,678.40
gotten. One director, in speaking of the benefi- " reserve fund, 1,094.65
cial effects of missionary work upon those who en-
Total, $1,006.71 TREASURER'S REPORT.
gage in it, stated that since the missionary spirit
Due REVIEW Office on account, $361.47 in their district had been revived, an increase of Received from districts and individuals on
Signs 44 41 44
221.39 T. and M. fund, $ 760.95
" S. S. Association, 10.92 spirituality and devotion among the churches was Received from districts and individuals on
noticeable. Some, who it was feared would lose • periodical fund, 1,678 40
Total indebtedness, $593.78 their hold upon the truth because of discourage- Received on Mich. ,T. and M. reserve fund, 1,094.6,5
ment and difficulties, were induced to engage in " " International T. and M. " 33.00
Balance in favor of Society, $412.93 missionary work with their neighbors ; and by so
tt
" Michigan Conference " 317.05
44 44 48.30
" European Mission
Adjourned to call of Chair. doing, they have aroused themselves from the tt
" English " 44 55.60
death stupor that seemed to envelop them, and are " S. D. A. P. A. 57.00
SECOND MEETING, SEPT. 20, AT 5 P. AL—The now among the most active of the workers. tt
" other funds, 24.00
Committee on Resolutions presented the following The usual committees were then appointed by
report :— the Chair. Total, $4,068.95
Paid to S. D. A. P. Association, $1,606.09
Whereas, The number of reports from the members of Meeting adjourned to the call of the President. " " Pacific Press, 833.26
our T. andM. Society show that less than one-half of the " on Michigan T. and M. reserve fund, 1,094.65
bona fide members make any return of labor performed, The second meeting was held the evening of
" " International T. and M. " •• 33.00
thus making it appear that they are idle : and— Oct. 1. As the time was limited, the opening ex- " " Michigan Conference " 317.05
Whereas, Such neglect places this department of the ercises were brief, and the reading of the minutes 44
European mission 48.30
work of the Lord in a discouraging position ; therefore— of the last meeting omitted. 44 44
English " 44 55.60
Resolved, That we earnestly recommend reform ; and The Committee on Nominations then made the 44
S. D. A. P. Association 57.00
that all our missionary workers, as far as practicable, following report : For President, Eld. J. Fargo;
CC „
other funds, 24.00
faithfully and punctually report all the labor performed, -Vice-president, Eld. E. H. Root ; Secretary and
as set forth in the Constitution and By-laws of the T. and Total, $4,068.95
M. Society. Treasurer Nellie E. Sisley. Directors : Dist. No.
FINANCIAL STANDING.
1, E. P. Giles ; No. 2, Benjamin Hill ; No. 3, Wm.
Whereas, Certain portions of our State are largely set- Due from S. D. A. P. Association, $474.16
tled by Scandinavians ; and hitherto but little has been C. Sisley ; No. 4, Robert Reid ; No. 5, Eld. E. H.
Root ; No. 6, Franklin Howe • No. 7, Franklin " " districts, 1,689.96
done for this people by our Conference ; therefore— " " individuals, 151.35
Resolved, That we recommend that this Conference con- Squire • No. 8, E. S. Griggs • No. 9, James Wil-
sider the propriety of inviting Bldg. J. F. Hanson and son ; No.
l 10, H. D. Banks ; No. 11, Eld. John Sis- Total, $2,315.47
James Sawyer to labor among the Scandinavians in our ley. Bro. W. C. White moved that the name of Due S. D. A. P. Association, $529.98
State as much as they can consistently with other duties. Wm. C. Sisley be substituted for that of Eld. E. H. " districts, 1,288.25
Root, as Vice-president.. He stated that as the " individuals, 7.17
On motion, the above resolutions were discussed
separately, and, after remarks by Bid. Littlejohn President resided at some distance from Battle Total, $1,825.40
and others, they wore unanimously adopted. Creek, it was desirable to have the Vice-president
Adjourned to call of Chair. located where he could at any time be conferred Balance in favor of Society, $490.07
with. The report as amended was adopted, and J. FARGO, Pres.
THIRD MEETING, SEPT. 21, AT 10 : 30 A. M.—The the persons recommended elected.
Committee on Nominations reported as follows : NELLIE E. SISLEY, See.
By request,'Eld. Haskell gave a missionary ad-
For President, R. F. Andrews Onarga, Ill.; Vice- dress at this stage of the meeting, as quite a large
president, C. H. Bliss, Normal, ' Ill.; Secretary and congregation had assembled, some having come —Standing still is dangerous ever,
Treasurer, L. S. Campbell, Belvidere, Ill. Di- from the city expecting preaching. His remarks Toil is meant for Christians now;
rectors : Dist. No. 1, Wm. H. Mills, Apple River ; were instructive and cheering. He said that the Let there be, when evening cometh,
No. 2, Wm. A. McKibben, Rockford ; No. 3, C. Honest sweat upon thy brow;
providence of God was much in advance of us and And the Master shall come smiling,
Turnipseed, Money Creek ; No. 4, Cary Dryden, that if we would exercise more faith and follow in At the setting of the sun,
Aledo ; No. 5, A. A. Parmele, Mackinaw ; No. 6, the path marked out, God would be with us. Ile Saying, as he pays thy wages,
H. Smith, Woodburn; No. 7, John Taggart, Mar- referred to the faith of Moses and Gideon, stating " Good and faithful one, well done."
tinsville ; No. 8, James F. Rothrock, West Salem ; that their experience was written for our encour-
No. 9, A. 0. Tait, Onarga ; No. 10, L. Wildman, agement.
Arthur ; No. 11, S. Glascock, Morrison; No. 12, —In the name of God advancing,
The Committee on Resolutions being called Sow thy seed at morning light;
G. Bernard, Serena. upon to report, submitted the following resolu- Cheerily the furrows turning
Each name was voted -upon separately, and all tions which were considered separately and Labor on'with all thy might.
were unanimously elected. adopted :— Look not to the far-off future,
Adjourned sine die. R. F. ANDREWS, Pres. Do the work which nearest lies;
Whereas, The providence of God has opened the way Sow thou must before thou reapest,
L. 8, CAMPBELL, See. for the more extensive canvass of every part of our State Rest at last is labor's prize I ,
eN,
 648 THE REVIEW AND HERALD. 8[VoL. 60, No. 41

'he Redew. and IV-era/el.

Again, he represents us as placing the crucifix- This editor of the Crisis teaches, in short, that
ion of Christ in A. D. 34. But none of our preach- this earth is the antitype of the first apartment of
•,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,, , ,,,,, ,,,,,, ers have ever made such an assertion, nor have any the sanctuary ; that Heaven is the antitype of the
"Sanctify them thrc ugh Thy Truth Thy Word is Truth." of our books ever so published it. For the past most holy place ; that the sky is the curtain, or
thirty-five, and more, years, our uniform and in- vail, between them ; that Christ, the antitype of
BATTLE CREEK, Men., OCT. 16, 1883. variable teaching has been that Christ was cruci- the high priest, entered Heaven, the most holy
fied in the spring of A. D. 31. A person who has place, and began his ministry there, over 1800
IJRIAH SMITH, Editor.
J. N. ANDREWS AND J. H. WAGGONER, CORRESPONDING EDITORS.
so slightly or so carelessly examined our position years ago ; and that the " antitypical minor
is poorly qualified to act the part of a reviewer. priests," by which he means the ministers of the
This assumption, that we place the crucifixion in gospel, officiate here on the earth, in the first
THE KEY NOTE.
A. D. 34, affords him a good deal of capital. He apartment.
IN the Alexandria (Minn.) Post of July 20, 1883, says :— • In this view there is an impossibility and ab-
we find the report of a meeting of the National " The Seventh-day people now insist that the surdity yoked together like an ox and an ass,
Reform Convention held July 17. In the evening 2300 days ended in the autum of 1844, and this which was under the law forbidden. If Christ
an address was given on the Sabbath question, in places the crucifixion in the spring of A. D. 34,,,in began his ministry in the most holy place 1800
which allusion was made to the opposition raised which year the Passover fell on Tuesday, and years ago, there has been, according to this view,
by S. D. Adventists on this question. Of this Christ was certainly crucified at the time of the no ministration (or work of the gospel) here on
point the report speaks as follows :— Passover in whatever year he died ; so as truly as the earth, or first apartment; for when the high
"The address was brought to a close with some Sabbatarians are correct in ending the 2300 days priest was in the most holy, there could be no
pointed remarks in reply to the opposition made in 1844, so surely Christ died on Tuesday, and- man (no ministration) in the first apartment or
by the Seventh-day Adventists, showing the few- there is no way of escaping the conclusion." holy place. Lev. 16 : 17. This is the impossibil-
ness of this class as compared with the whole Ah I indeed I Yes, there is—a very easy way ity. The absurdity is that this view makes the
body of Christians, and that the State must rec- of avoiding that conclusion. If the writer will lower orders of Jewish priests types of the minis-
ognize the Sabbath kept by the masses, also show- correct his own unaccountable blunder, his man of ters of the gospel in this dispensation, or, which
ing the demoralizing tendencies where the public straw will instantly vanish, and be will have no is the same thing, the ministers of the gospel are the
pretend to keep the seventh day but keep no day occasion to make such an assertion. For in the antitypes of those ancient Jewish priests. Wonder
at all." spring of A. D. 31, the Passover did not fall on if Mr. S. is not the antitype of Nadab or Abihu.
If the principle of this doctrine is correct, that Tuesday, and the seventy weeks did not end till He is just about wild and reckless enough to
might makes right, that moral and religious ques- the autumn of A. D. 34. occupy that position.
tions are simply questions of majorities, that just- Again he says :— Speaking of Mr. Miller, he says " He also
ice need not be regarded if it happens to be only " The effort to make it appear that there was began to reckon from the 7th of Ezra." He
on the side of the few, and that the rights of any need of a cleansing work in Heaven by quoting might as well have said, "from the 3d of Job."
class may be set aside, if that class is in the minor- Hob. 9 : 23, is a failure. While the text reads, ' It He probably meant " from the 7th of Artaxerxes
ity, the position set forth above is a very safe one was therefore necessary that the patterns 'of Longimanus, which is mentioned in the 7th of
to take ; for S. D. Adventists aro a very small mi- things in the heavens should be purified with Ezra ;" and then in reference to the date of the
nority in the Christian world, and expect to be so these ; but the heavenly things themselves with 7th year of Artaxerxes, he says, "which incorrect
till that time when God, for his own glory, but too better sacrifices than these,' the word purified' chronology sets down as 457 u, c." But this date
late to benefit the penitent, shall compel every here means, as in the 18th verse, 'dedicated.' " has the authority of the best and most reliable
knee to bow in acknowledgment of his truth. How correct and profound this criticism is, may authorities on the subject of chronology the world
But we apprehend that the spirit breathed in be seen from two facts : 1. The word rendered has ever seen. Yet Mr. S. sets these all aside
the above-quoted paragraph of the address will " dedicated," in verse 18, is 4Kaivi0 (engkainizo), and with as much .nonchalance as if they were the
conic more and more largely to prevail, and when is defined, " To imitate, i. e., to dedicate, to conse- merest tyros.
the claims of religious freedom are urged in behalf crate."—Robinson. 2. The word rendered " puri- Prophecy assures us that we are now in the
of S. D. Adventists, as against oppressive human fied," in verse 23, is Ka.aaeic (katharizo), and is de- "patience of the saints." Yet we confess that noth-
enactments, the all-silencing reply will be, " Oh fined, "1. To make clean, to cleanse. 2. Tropically, ing so severely tries our patience as the effrontery
they are only few in number, and are therefore To cleanse in a moral sense, i. e., a) From sin or of such assertions. When we look at such teach-
entitled to no regard. The Sabbath kept by the pollution, by expiation, to purify, Heb. 9 : 22, 23. ing, if it is put forth with becoming modesty and
masses [!] is the one that must be recognized, and b) Genr. and without expiation, to cleanse, to pu- offered as something sincerely believed and hon-
to this all must yield." If any do not see fit to do rify, to free from' moral uncleanness. 3. In the Le- estly taught, it excites only one emotion—that of
this, the sentence will doubtless be, in the lan- vitical sense, to cleanse, to make lawful." pity that any one should be so unfortunate in his
guage of a late number of the Independent, Let The words are not the same, are not used inter- powers of comprehension ; but when it is accom-
them " move or be moved." changeably, and do not mean the same thing ; panied with impertinent assurance, the most au-
and the work they bring to view was not the dacious and groundless assumption, and what to
MILLER'S MISTAKE.
same work, nor a work performed for the same a disinterested beholder looks verily like inordin-
object. ate self-conceit, another emotion is excited ; and
ELD. J. B. GOODRICH has been giving lectures on Another declaration is about parallel to the then just where the pity should end and the con-
the views of S D. Adventists, in Worcester, Mass. foregoing : " When under the law blood was ap- tempt begin, it is not easy to determine.
In one lecture he took occasion to explain the plied to inanimate things, it was for their dedica-
mistake made by Wm. Miller and others in 1844. tion, and not to remove pollution." THE PRONOUN "HE," IN DAN. 9 : 27.
Light on the subject of the heavenly sanctuary According to Lev. 16, the mercy-seat, the most
has made it exceedingly plain that the mistake holy of the tabernacle, the altar of incense, and " AND he shall confirm the covenant with many
was not in the time but in the event to occur at the first apartment, had blood applied to them for one week." To whom does the pronoun " he "
that point. The Worcester Evening Gazette of every year, to say nothing of other objects, like refer as its antecedent? that is, What covenant is
Sept. 18, gave a synopsis of this discourse, which the altar before the door, which had blood sprink- brought to view ? and who is the one by whom
the World's Crisis of Oct 3 copies, and to which its led upon it every day. The theory under review the covenant is confirmed ?
Corresponding Editor offers a reply. would have us believe that these things were con- First-day Adventists, we understand, very gen-
The writer of the reply seems to be laboring tinually re-dedicated but never cleansed I The chaos erally take the position that the " covenant" was
under the impression that it is one of the easiest which must reign in any mind which can so teach God's covenant of wrath against the Jews"
things in the world to demolish Seventh day Ad- on this subject we leave the reader to fathom if he (see Crisis of Oct 3), and that it was confirmed dur-
ventism, and that he is doing it. Two or three can. ing a period of seven years, ending in the spring of
specimens of his assertions and his manner of pro- He thinks our view fails because the sanctuary A.• D. 74 ; for Jerusalem was destroyed early in
cedure, will be all-sufficient for our readers. He has been trodden down just as much since 1844, as September, A. D. 70, and that, they claim, marked
represents us as claiming that the seventy weeks previous to that time. Here again he entirely the middle of this last prophetic week, when the
extend to, and end at, the crucifixion of Christ ; misapprehends the subject. The question, How sacrifice and oblation was made to cease ; and
whereas any one who knows anything of our long shall it be trodden under foot ? was not di- they hold further that the prince who confirmed
views knows that we place the termination of the rectly answered. The answer puts us upon the pe- the covenant was the Roman prince, or Titus, by
seventy weeks three and a half years this side the riod of its cleansing which began at the end of the whom Jerusalem was destroyed.
crucifixion of Christ, inasmuch as Christ by his days in 1844 ; and when this cleansing is finished, It is the desperate necessity under which they
crucifixion caused the sacrifice and oblation to the treading under foot both of the sanctuary and labor of extending the time, that has led to the
cease in the midst or middle of the last or seven- its minister, the Lord Jesus Christ, will be brought fabrication of such a theory. But we can show
tieth week. to a very decisive and effectual close. that the chain they have forged is a worthless
 OCT. 16, 1883.7 THE REVIEW AND HERALD. 649
chain, for every link is a broken link, and has not And all this for the purpose of extending the meet his mis-statements in different places while
the strength of sand. time, and fixing a new date for the Lord to come the circumstances were yet fresh in the minds of all
1. In the first place, where do the Scriptures in 1884. How much better to abide by the obvi- who attended that meeting. Having been ex-
reveal to us anything about a " covenant of ous and harmonious teaching of the scripture ; posed in his deception there, we hoped that he
wrath " ? A covenant is a mutual agreement be- namely, that in Dan. 9 : 24-27, the period of sev- would reform ; but his recent article in the Advocate
tween two or more parties, based on mutual con- enty weeks is allotted to the Jewish people ; that shows that be is engaged in the same work still.
ditions. The conditions upon which the covenant the seven weeks and sixty-nine weeks are simply Oakland, CalOct.2.
•f Oct J. H. WAGGONER.
rests may by metonymy be called a covenant, as subdivisions of this period ; that the sixty-nine
in the case of the ten commandments ; but the weeks reached to the baptism of Christ, when he BIBLE-READINGS.
penalty or forfeiture attached to the violation of was manifested as the Messiah, in the autumn of THE subject of Bible-readings, in connection
the terms of agreement, is not, and cannot be, in A. D. 27 ; that his ministry was three and a half with colporter work, was introduced and discussed
any sense, the .covenant. A covenant is con- years, bringing us to the middle of the last or at the Michigan camp-meeting. Resolutions were
firmed, when it is made, ratified and established, seventieth week, in the spring of A. n. 31 ; that
passed at the session of the Conference and Tract
not when the results of breaking the covenant are there by the sacrifice of himself as the antitype of Society, and the brethren became much interested
being experienced by the transgressor. A cove- all the previous offerings, he forever nullified and
in the subject. At a meeting of the ministers and
nant was made with the Jews in :the days of took out of the way the ceremonial law, and leading brethren Tuesday morning,—the morning
Moses; and because they did not keep it, but caused its sacrifices and oblations to cease, in the
the camp-meeting broke up,—it again came up,
filled up the measure of their iniquity by reject- only true scriptural sense ; that during this last and the following resolution was presented :—
ing and crucifying the Messiah, God sent forth week, the new covenant which God had promised
Whereas, The holding of Bible-readings in connection
his armies and destroyed their city and scattered to make with his people (Jer. 31 : 31-33,) was con- with other colporter work has been recommended to pre-
abroad that people ; and now to take this visita- firmed to the disciples, the first half of the week cede and accompany the preaching of the truth ; and—
tion of judgment on account of a broken covenant, by the Lord personally, during his ministry, and Whereas, Those who think of engaging in this work
and call it a confirming of the covenant, is to sac- the last half by those who had heard him (Han feel the necessity of special preparation ; therefore—
rifice common intelligence to the impulses of a 2 : 3) ; that the seventy weeks ended three and a Resolved, That we hold a ten-days' institute immediately
blind desperation. half years this side the crucifixion, in the autumn preceding the General Conference, for improvement in
of A. D. 34, when the Jews had so fully rejected this direction ; and that we request Eld. Haskell to con-
2. Moreover, according to the view above stated, duct this institute.
if the covenant was confirmed in the destruction the gospel that the apostles left them to make the
Several of the brethren spoke with much feeling
of Jerusalem, it could not be confirmed fbr one Gentiles thenceforth the object of their labors ; and
that the whole period of 2300 days ended in 1844. of the importance of this institute, and expressed
week, or seven years ; for it was confirmed just thankfulness at the prospect of sharing its advan-
as soon aS the city was taken and all hope was But this makes it necessary to adopt the Bible
tages, after which the resolution was passed by a
lost. if it includes more than this, it includes view of the sanctuary ; and that reveals the refor-
rising vote.
all the calamities that have followed them in con- mation in reference to the law of God incumbent
It was also voted to invite all the delegates to
sequence of that overthrow, to the present time. on the church in these last days ; and here is just
the General Conference to attend the institute,
And then we must assign to the confirming of the where the trouble comes in ; for the carnal mind
and all others whom the various Conference
covenant not merely one week of seven years, but is not subject to the taw of God, and cannot be.
Committees shall recommend.
more than eighteen hundred years. On this point we cannot help our friends. They
The subject of Bible-readings has been one of
must be willing to yield their wills to God's will,
3. Again, the covenant was not confirmed, on interest on the Pacific Coast, and has been con-
their own showing, for three and a half years af- crucify the carnal nature, and not reject the coun-
sidered of that importance that there is a special
ter the destruction of Jerusalem ; for the war did sel of God against themselves. They will then
find no difficulty with the sanctuary question, nor department in that College devoted to it. Those
not continue that length of time. Jerusalem was who have adopted this method in their colporter
with the prophecies which it so beautifully har-
taken in A. D. 70 ; and in the year following, that work, speak of it in the highest terms, as it avoids
monizes and explains.
is, in A. D. 71, Titus and Vespasian celebrated a all discussion, and simply calls the attention of the
triumph in Rome, on account of their success in the
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STILL DECEIVING.
people to the word of God.
Jewish campaign.; and on this occasion the tem- As it is a matter of great importance that those
ple of Janus was again shut, as in the days of To THE EDITOR OF THE REVIEW AND HERALD : who give instruction in this subject have an
Augustus when our Lord was born, in token that When I wrote the article for the Supplement, I understanding how to do it in the most successful
all the world was once more at peace. thought I should pay no further attention to the manner, it has been thought proper to devote
4. If " the sacrifice and oblation," the services Advocate or its correspondents. But an article in some time to giving special instructionozpon the
of the Jewish ritual, did not cease till the destruc- the number of Sept. 24, by Gilbert Cranmer, ought subject. Bible-reading will be taken up on various
tion of Jerusalem, as our friends claim, then they to be noticed, for the reason that it misrepresents subjects, and certain principles given, so that
were of virtue and efficacy till that tiine. Do a meeting held in Battle Creek, in which his case others can adopt the same. There will also be
they believe this ? Will they thus do despite to as a minister was considered ; and the time was special instruction given in the canvassing work,
the sacrifice of Christ? To be sure the out- so long ago that the circumstances cannot be re- both for the Signs of the Times and " Thoughts on
ward form of service was kept up till the destruc- membered by a large number, and therefore there Daniel and the Revelation." It is now expected
tion of the city ; but of how much account was is great liability of many being deceived by his that Bro. William Boynton, from New York City,
this after the vail of the temple had been rent in statements. will be present, and give instruction on can-
twain, and the voice of the Son of God himself He affirms that objection was made on two vassing for the Signs ; while Bro. Geo. King will
had declared, " Behold your house is left unto you points to his preaching among us. 1. Because of give instruction on canvassing for " Thoughts."
desolate " ? Why ignore such a plain distinction, his differing with us on our views of Christ's work We hope that our licentiates and ministers, and
and speak of the Jewish sacrifices as though they in the Sanctuary. 2. Because of his rejecting those who have received colporter's license, and
held the same place in the sight of Heaven after the visions. Now, I have a very distinct recollec- church officers, as far as practicable, will be pres-
the death of Christ as before. No Christian tion of that meeting, as have some others who ent. Provision will be made for those who come,
should be found doing this. It is worse than non- are still living. I have had occasion to meet his so that the expense will be but a trifle, if anything.
sense; ,it is a crime. misrepresentations on that subject, both in Michi- Each church should select one or more of its
5. The latter part of verse" 27 reads, "And.for gan and in Nev England, as have others. I as- number and encourage them to come ; and where
the overspreading of abomination, he shall make sert that the decision in his examination turned they are not able to meet the expense themselves
it [Jerusalem] desolate, even until the consumma_ upon neither of the points which he has brought their church should raise the necessary amount
tion." The pronoun " he " in this passage, refers up in his article. The, point, and the only point, by donation.
to the same person as the pronoun " he " in the upon which he was rejected as a preacher among Come and bring your Bibles, and be prepared
first part of the verse, which reads, "He shall us, was that he used tobacco, which heynew the to devote ten days to the study of' the Holy
confirm the covenant." The same one who con- ministers among us were not permitted to use, Scriptures. It is decided that the meeting will
firms the covenant, makes Jerusalem desolate un- and that he had practiced deception, by professing to commence Tuesday, Oct. 30, and continue unti,
til the consummation, when the final overthrow the brethren that he had quit the use of tobacco, Wednesday, Nov. 7. Judging from the nature of
shall be visited upon the desolator, See last when he had not. Brethren were present who the meeting, we think it will be the most impor-
clause of verse. But the one who confirmed the testified directly on these points, and the evidence tant one of the kind ever held in the State for
covenant, our friends tell us, was Titus ; then Ti- was so clear and decisive that he made no defense ; giving instruction to our missionary workers,
tus makes Jerusalem desolate till the end of time no effort to shield himself from the force of the ministers, and tract society officers and workers.
it is Titus and not the Lord, who is causing Jeru- proof offered. S. N. HASKELL.
salem's oppression to-day To such absurdities These facts were very strongly fixed on my
does this view inevitably lead. mind at the time, and still more by my having to —To do so no more is the truest repentance.
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INDIANA CAMP-MEETING. uel took possession of Rome as the capital of the

Italian kingdom. From that time, the king and The offintentar
THIS meeting was held at the time appointed, Parliament of Italy offered to Pius IX., from year
beginning the evening of Oct. 1st, and closing the to year, while he lived, a yearly allowance from "Tell me the meaning of Scripture. One gem from that ocean is worth
all the pebbles of earthly streams."—.11'Clawas.
morning of the 9th. The different churches in the the Italian treasury. He disdainfully declined
State, twenty-nine in number, were well repre- to accept it. He said it would compromise his SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS.
sented, there being sixty-five tents on the ground sovereignty, and be construed into an act of vol-
ANSWERS 13"/ W. H. LITTLEJOHN.
and six hundred campers. The outside attendance untary surrender of the same into the hands of the
was not large at any time, though on Sunday king of Italy. 191.—EUNUCHS AND THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.
there were about five hundred, which, with our own In 1882 the heirs of the dead pontiff demanded To whom do you understand that the third order of eunuchs mentioned
people, made about a thousand. The usual quiet judgment of a court for the entire amount of coin in Matt. 19:12 refers ?
and order which characterize all our camp-meet- so offered. The court said : " This is not your ANS. Not to men who were eunuchs in the
ings, prevailed. The camp was in a fine grove of money. It was not offered to Pius IX. as Mestai- physical sense, but rather to those who, under
beech, maple, elm, and hickory trees, with a nice Feretti, but as pope of Rome." The government certain circumstances, were willing to forego the
carpet of grass. advantages of married life, in order that they
recognized the pope as head of the church, but might devote themselves more fully to the cause
We arrived at the ground Wednesday the 3d' not as civil ruler. Since his death, the Italian
and found the meeting well organized and pro- Government has repeated the same offer to Leo of God.
To make one's self a eunuch in the literal sense
gressing well. W. C. White and Sr. White came XIII., with the same result. The pope declines would be a crime against God and nature. To be-
Thursday, and Eld. Haskell, Friday. Sr. White to receive the subsidy, lest in doing so, he should come as a eunuch, in the sense spoken of above,
spoke four times with her usual freedom. On compromise whatever substance or shadow of tem- i. e., that of surrendering even the most desirable of
Sunday afternoon she spoke on. Bible temperance poral sovereignty may at some future day return earthly blessings, in order to travel into distant
and Monday evening on true sanctification. Both to console the successors of St. Peter. lands (as was frequently necessary in the days of
the apostle), where a man would be so circum-
efforts seemed to be just what was needed, and It seems hard for the pope to acknowledge stanced that family relations would be out of the
the truth presented was well received by the that his temporal power is gone. He looks to question, would be a sample of self-abnegation
people. The preaching was nearly all practical Austria, to France, and other powers that once worthy of the highest praise.
and that which related to our special work. This supported his temporal dominion, and protests 192.—BY AND THROUGH THE FAITH.
produced a good effect, raising the standard of against their laws that give as good a chance to being justified "by faith" and " through
What is the difference between
spirituality, and inspiring a deeper interest in the Protestantism as to the papal religion. Ile tells faith?" Rom. 3:311, 31. n. a. II.

missionary work. Arts. I am of the opinion that the difference be-

the French that the measures they are adopting
The first camp-meeting was held in this State will be disastrous to church and state. All to no tween the prepositions " by" and " through " is so
ten years ago, when there were but three family avail. While they treat him with kind words, slight that it is not appreciable. I have an idea that
tents and about thirty Sabbath:keepers on the and assure him that, as a church, Catholics shall Paul made the change simply to avoid the repeti-
ground. This year two successful camp-meetings be respected, they do not recognize him as a tem- tion of the same preposition in so short a space.
have been held in the State. There are now poral ruler. If his dominion has disappeared, The following from Dr. Adam Clarke is, I think,
seven ordained ministers in this Conference, two why shall we not conclude that we are very near well said : " It is fanciful to suppose that the apos-
tle has one meaning when he says, CIL 17101761c, BY
of whom were ordained at this meeting, and five the end—near the time when the Lord shall ap
faith, and a different meaning when he says, ato rvc
licentiates. This shows a good working force pear and consume the man of sin by the brightness irturawr, THROUGH faith. Both the prepositions are
which in the past year has brought over one of his coming ? 2 Thess. 2 : 8.—J. N. LOUGHBOR- to be understood in precisely the same sense ; only
hundred souls into the truth. the addition of the article ism, in the last case, ex-
OUGH, in British Signs. tends and more pointedly ascertains the meaning.
The business meetings, both in the Conference
It is one and the same God who shall justify the
and T. and M. society, were harmonious, and believing Jews by faith ; and the believing Gen-
COLORADO CAMP-MEETING.
attended with good results. Some of the resolu- tiles (Sea 771c Trturec,v, by that same faith."
tions passed concerning the canvass for the Signs, WE arrived on the camp-ground Thursday
193.—THE SIXTH HOUR.
colporter work, and Bible-readings brought out morning, and found the meeting already in prog-
What is meant by " the sixth hour" in John 20 : 14? w. a.
quite free discussion, and some profitable remarks ress. This was the first camp-meeting ever held
ANS. Mark declares (15 : 25) that Christ was
from Eld. Haskell. We believe this Conference by our people in Colorado, and we looked forward
will make an advance move in this direction. crucified at the third hour, or about nine o'clock.
to it with considerable interest. The meeting
John, on the contrary (19 : 14), represents Christ
On Monday morning, the progress of the cause was not a large one, yet it was as large as we had
as being before Pilate, at the sixth hour, Jewish
and the wants of the foreign missions, and expected to see. Thirteen small tents were
time, or 12, at noon. It will be seen at once that
Internatioatil T. and M. society were shown up by pitched, besides the large one, and from one hun-
both of these evangelists cannot have given the
Eld. Haskell, and this State came up nobly to her dred to one hundred and fifty of our people were
account correctly, if our version is to be relied
duty to support these branches of the work. She encamped on the ground. We found Bro. Jones
upon. But as inspiration cannot err, we must
responded in pledges to the amount of $4700 in feeble health and somewhat worked down, so
look for an explanation that will be satisfactory.
This with $400 which had been given a short that the greater part of the preaching fell upon
We think it can be found in the conjecture of
time before the camp-meeting, swells the sum to us. We had good freedom in presenting the many scholars, to the effect that an error has
more than $5000. In this particular this State truth, and we think some good impressions were crept into the text of John 19 : 14. Letters were
stands second to no Conference east of the Rocky made. The attendance from the city was small. frequently employed in ancient manuscripts, in
Mountains, except Michigan. We shall expect to Although the camp was in the suburbs of the city, the place of words, to represent the numerals.
see the outpouring of the rich blessing of the Lord yet but few came ; but those who did come, gave The Greek characters that stood respectively for
three and six, resembled each other so nearly,
to follow this sacrifice so cheerfully made. the best of attention, and were interested. that it was a very easy matter to mistake one for
On the Sabbath an especial effort was made for The cause in Colorado has made some advance- the other. It is probable, therefore, that the
sinners and backsliders. Fifty came forward for ment the past year. One new company recently copyist fell into that error in John 19 : 14, mistak-
prayers. Some hearty confessions were made, and brought out by Bro. Jones, was added to the Con- ing the Greek letter which stood for three, for
ference. Others, also, in different places, have that which stood for six. In other words, by his
light and blessing came into the meeting. We had united with us. There are difficulties in laboring
mistake, John is made to say that Christ was be-
a free time in our season of prayer. On Monday in a mining country that our people in farming fore Pilate at the sixth hour, whereas it was
afternoon twenty-one were baptized. Thus closed countries know but little of, and Bro. Jones has really the third hour. That the account in Mark
one of our best camp-meetings of the season. had to meet them. We were glad to see the ad- is correct, is proved by the circumstance that
I. D. VAN HORN. vancement that had been made. Matthew and Luke agree with him as to the'time
A reserve fund of over $800 was raised ; and we of the darkness, that took place about 12, at noon.
f• •
think no difficulty will be found in increasing it to Such could not have been the case, however, if, as
TEMPORAL POWER OF THE POPE. twelve or fifteen hundred dollars. All seemed John is made to say, Christ was yet before Pilate
willing to give of their means for this and other at 12, at noon. Accounting for the matter as we
TnE Lord predicted, by the prophet Daniel, enterprises. They have a new tent all nicely have above, a complete harmony is produced be-
that, at the expiration of a time, times, and a half rigged for use. On Monday, Bro. Jones baptized tween the evangelists on the subject of the cruci-
(Dan. 7), the little horn (the papacy) should have seven persons in a lake near by ; and at our part- fixion. As the record stands in our version, they
ing meeting Tuesday, Bro. A. J. Stover was or- cannot be reconciled in any way except the one
its dominion taken away, to be consumed and de- dained to the ministry. On the whole, the meet-
given above, unless we take the position, as some
stroyed unto the end. At the close of this pro- ing was a good one, though not as good as we had do, that John employed Roman time ; but such a
phetic period (in A. D. 1798), this temporal dominion wished for, as is the case with all our camp-meet- hypothesis is not tenable; since, in order to adopt
was entirely overthrown. In 1800, Pius VII., un- ings. If we as a people were only where God it, it would be necessary for us to admit that
der the concordat of Napoleon, was granted a show could pour out his Spirit in showers upon us, what John brought confusion into his gospel by em-
meetings we might have ! May God- hasten the ploying the Roman method of computing time on
of civil power in Italy. That power was con- day when this shall be.
some occasions, and the Jewish method on other
sumed step by step until, in 1870, Victor Emman- E. W. FARNSWORTH, occasions.
 OCT. 16, 1883.]" THE REVIEW AND HERALD, 651
"NONE BUT ORRIST." OHIO. Sept. 29 to Oct. 4, 1 was with the church at
Raymond. It was evident that our visit in July
BY N. W. VINCENT. BOWLING GREEN, SEPT. 30.—After camp-meet- had done some good ; and at this time we were
ing, I followed up the interest here for a week, made:glad to see many of our brethren and sisters
WORTHY alone is Christ our Lord; and then moved the tent to Portage. Finding no here make humble confession of their backslidden
In none but him I trust.
He keeps secure our great reward, interest, I closed meetings there last Friday night. condition. We gave six discourses in five days.
He knows our frame is dust. The results of our meetings here have been truly On Sunday and evening the meeting-house was
gratifying. Yesterday (Sabbath) we had the priv- crowded. In all these meetings the Lord gave me
A life of sin my past hath been, ilege of baptizing nine more dear souls, making freedom to present his truth.
Though dead, in him I live; fifteen in all since our meetings began. No less
The Lord, my righteousness, to win, Oct. 6, 7, I was with the church at Chicago.
All else I freely give. than eighteen have accepted the truth, and a few As this was the time for quarterly meeting, we
more are interested. The members of the Bowl- celebrated the ordinances of the Lord's house.
The world, its pride, its lusts, and guile, ing Green church met with us quite often on the Nearly all were present and took part. The Lord
Through Christ I overcome; Sabbath, which was a great help to us. The so- came very near, and all testified that it was one of
I trust no snore its flattering smile, cial meetings have been characterized by deep
Or fear its threatening frown. the best meetings we had in Chicago.
• spirituality, nearly the whole congregation often The Lord willing, I expect ' now to labor in
The flesh-wrong passions, appetites, being melted to tears. Efforts are now being a new field in Wisconsin until the time of our
All habits hateful, wrong, made to build a meeting-house. For these tokens General Conference.
Restrain, 0 Christ; on Zion's bights, of God's love we give him all the glory, and press My permanent address is 27 Elston Ave.,
Grant me the harp and song. on with renewed courage. Brethren, pray that Chicago, Ill. J. F. HaNsoN.
Bring Satan's cruel schemes to naught; the Lord may continue to bless.
His wiles help me withstand. E. H. GATES.
Dear Lord, thou hast the victory wrought; MICHIGAN.
Keep Inc by thine own hand. •
PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE.
B YRON CENTER.—The house of worship erected
Help me to live for self no more, during the past summer by our brethren at Byron
But to my gracious Lord; PRICETOWN, BERKS CO., OCT. 9.--According to
Redeeming love let me adore, appointment, Bro. H. A. Rife and myself spent Center was dedicated Sept. 15, 16. The house is
And trust his faithful word. Sabbath and Sunday, Sept. 29, 30, with these 24x36, with 16-foot posts, and adorned by a neat
brethren, who have long been striving to uphold bell tower. We would recommend the plan to all
the truth with but little help. To our surprise, our smaller churches that contemplate building.
ProOreA4 of the Gatt,6e. we found a new tent, 22x27, all pitched and
seated, ready for our meeting. This they had
The house is neatly finished off on the inside
The builder was paid eight hundred dollars for
purchased and put into the field, expecting that furnishing material and building the house. The
"Tle that goeth forth and weepetb, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless lot cost one hundred and fifty dollars, and is a fine
come again with rejoicing, bringing hie sheaves with him."—Ps. 126:6. Bro. Rife would remain and labor with them
for some time. There appears to be a grand location. The brethren have also put a four-hun-
field of labor among the Germans of Berks and dred-pound bell (exclusive of frame) in the tower.
NORTHERN EUROPE.
adjoining counties. Those who are already in Outsiders have assisted quite liberally, and our
AuGusT 25 to 27 I held six meetings in Skien. the truth seem to love it dearly, and are very brethren have done nobly in their efforts to se-
It is three years since I visited the friends in this much in earnest about passing it on to others. cure this house of worship. The friends are to be
place. There are four sisters who love the truth Two, a man and his wife, who lived at some commended for the harmony and spirit of broth-
and sustain Sabbath meetings. Several others distance from Pricetown, fully decided at this erly love shown throughout the erection of this
believe the truth, but do not keep the Sabbath. meeting to observe the Sabbath. Let us remember place of worship.
They have a small hall where they meet on Sun- this new work, praying God to greatly bless those The house was dedicated entirely free from any
days, and they also have weekly prayer-meetings. who are to engage in it. We expect that with encumbrance, but four of the brethren gave a joint
Some of them expect to become Sabbath-keepers the blessing of God, this society will make one note for one hundred and fifty dollars in securing
in the future. Things move slowly in Norway. of the strongest churches in this Conference. means to this end. The dedicatory sermon was
The Good Templars kindly gave us the use of D. B. OVIATT. preached before a full house Sabbath; at 10 : 30
their hall while I was there. Quite a number at- A. M. A few brethren were present from neigh-
tended and showed good interest. boring churches ; and Bro. T. S. Parmelee was
IOWA. with us, taking charge of the singing. He also
From this place I went to Rist)r, where I com-
menced meetings in the early part of August. I NORA SPRINGS AND FOREST CITY.—Closed the gave a very interesting discourse evening after
then resumed my efforts in Skien, and continued meetings at this place Sunday evening, Sept. 30, the Sabbath. Sunday services were held at the
meetings till September 3. The interest was good, after a stay of ten weeks. The attendance was usual hours with a good attendance.
and before I left some six or eight persons had good from the first to the close , although the D. A. WELLMAN.
decided to keep the commandments of God. ministers of the place did all they could to keep Os•--0

These friends have met on the Sabbath, but I am their members away from our meetings, that A WORD FROM OUR COLLEGE.
informed that since I left there has been consid- being their best argument. As the result of the
erable effort to draw them away and to oppose meetings, sixteen signed the covenant, the most I PRESUME many of our people would be glad
the truth. I have therefore appointed to meet of them starting to be Christians for the first time. to hear quite often from the College. I think all
with them again, and leave this place to-morrow Others are almost persuaded to obey. We hope who are connected with the school,• are well
for that purpose. I met with our friends in to return soon and follow up the good work be- satisfied. There are about one hundred and
Christiana last Sabbath and Sunday. On the gun there. thirty students at present, and almost every day
Sabbath I read to them from Bro. Butler's and Our book sales amounted to $35.00, and $23.50 new ones are classified.
Bro. Littlejohn's articles in the late REVIEW Sup- was received as donations. And now a word to those who think of coming,
plement concerning the beginning and development Bro. E. G. Olsen and myself met with the and those, too, who have not thought of it. Come
of this message. These things are highly inter- church at Forest City in their quarterly meeting, soon ; don 't wait. There are advantages in the
esting to us in Europe, as well as to our brethren Oct. 5-7. As this church is made up of two na- study of the Scriptures given to every student
in America. tionalities, it was necessary for us to hold two in the school that makes it worth attending if
During the last month Bro. Brorson has been meetings each evening, Bro. Olsen laboring with no other studies were to be pursued. And I feel
laboring in the northern part of Jylland. Three the Scandinavian brethren the most of the time. quite sure that many more parents would send
souls have started to obey the truth. He found We bad some good meetings in both languages ; their children at once if they could only hear one
some here and there who were interested. and we hope the brethren will remember the good of the Bible lectures. There are three such lectures
J. G. MATTESON. resolutions made at this meeting. Two were bap- each day, thus giving all the students the blessed
Christiana, Norway, Sept. 19, 1883. tized, and five united with the church. opportunity of attending one or more of' them.
I held evening meetings in the Congregational The one conducting them makes himself one of the
church, and Bro. Olsen spoke in the court-house. class, and yet is a good teacher. These lectures are
VERMONT. given in such a way as to interest each student
Sunday evening we had a good attendat.ce, and
WORCESTER, OCT. 8.—We have held meetings the people gave good attention to the word in the study of the Bible. Illustrations and other
in this place, or an adjoining district, every even- spoken. J. II. DURLAND. means are employed to make plain to the mind
ing and also Sundays since my last report. Sev- the thoughts given by the Bible writer. The
eral have commenced the observance of the Sab- little ones, also, are just as much benefited as
WISCONSIN.
bath, and others are under conviction. We find older ones.
much prejudice in the minds of the people here ; AMONG THE CfruuonEs.---Sept. 18 to 25, I at- I hope no one will wait longer to see the results.
yet we believe there are more honest souls who tended the good camp-meeting at Sheridan, Ill. I am a student, and from daily experience speak
will lay this aside and obey God. We called on The Spirit of the Lord was present, and it is to be what I think is the mind of many others in
the minister of this place, hoping to induce him hoped that the many good resolutions made, with the school. The students, as well as the teachers,
to investigate the truth ; but this he refused to do, the humble confessions, if carried out, will prove are kind and courteous, so there is no need of any
rejecting the reading offered to him. Now he ad- a great blessing to the cause in Illinois. I spoke one's getting discouraged or homesick. We
vertises to speak next Sunday upon the " Christian once to the Scandinavians. believe the school is meeting the object for which
Sabbath." We have invited all our friends to at- Sept. 27, visited the friends in Racine, Wis., it was established. On Friday evenings, a prayer
tend his meeting, and hear the evidence which he and again on the evening of Oct. 4. I tried to en- and social meeting is held; and is well attended by
may present for Sunday-keeping. We have no courage the few who profess to believe present students, as well as, others who have the good of
fears that the truth will suffer by the investiga- truth to let their light so shine that their heav- the school at heart. The Lord by his Spirit
tion. enly Father may be glorified thereby. The cause seems to come near, and we are blessed by at-
Bro. Irving Kimball is with me now, and ren- is rather languishing here because of the many tending these meetings. Brethren and sisters,
ders valuable assistance in singing, visiting, and difficulties which have existed among the members help us by your prayers,
speaking. R. S. Owzw, of the church, Battle Creek, Mich. B. J. VAN HORN.
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KANSAS CAMP-MEETING AGAIN. best to ordain Bro. Stover and give him creden- The Committee on Nominations submitted the
tials. It was voted to do so. Bro. Stenborn following report, which was adopted, and the
IN reporting the Fort Scott meeting the follow- asked to be relieved of the office of treasurer, as officers elected by considering each name sepa-
ing items were omitted, owing to haste :— he could not attend to it properly and improve rately : For President, Eld. M. H. Brown ; Sec-
The book sales amounted to over $50. We also his license. On permission, he resigned, and Bro. retary and Treasurer, Mrs. N. J. Wadsworth ;
held a canvassers' class nearly every afternoon, H. H. Pierce was elected to fill the vacancy. Executive Committee, G. W. Bliss, E. E. Miles,
which was instructed by Bro. T. H. Gibbs. One Adjourned sine die. E. R. JONES, Pres. J. E. Swift, W. S. Hyatt.
of the good results of this meeting is that the Can- S. W. HORNER, Sec. The Committee on Resolutions presented the
vassing work has received a new impetus. Sev- following :—
eral agent's outfits were sold, and some who en- THE KENTUCKY CONFERENCE. Whereas, We believe that the Sabbath-school should
tered the field as canvassers a year ago have be a powerful means of bringing souls to Christ; there-
concluded to go to work again. THE eighth annual session of this Conference fore—
L. D. SANTEE. • convened according to appointment on the camp- Resolved, That Sabbath-school teachers should be, as
ground at Glasgow. The first meeting was held far as possible, persons who combine consecration of heart
with adaptability to teach God's word.
THE CGLORADO CONFERENCE. Sept. 20, and was called to order by the President, Whereas, Class contributions have proved satisfactory
Eld. S. Osborn. Prayer by Eld. A. 0. Burrill. in other States; therefore—
THE first session of the Colorado Conference The report of' the last session was read and ac- Resolved, That we recommend that a trial of the same
was held in connection with the camp-meeting at cepted. On motion,' the Chair appointed the us- be made by the schools in our State.
Denver, Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 1883. The first meet- ual committees. These resolutions called forth remarks from
ing was held at 9 A. M., Eld. E. R. Jones presiding. Adjourned to call of Chair. several in regard to their importance. Each was
Prayer by Eld. E. W. Farnsworth. Eld. Jones SECOND MEETING, SEPT. 21, AT 9 A. M.—Prayer adopted.
gave a brief history of the work in this State, stat- by R. M. J. Pound. The Committee on Nomina- Adjourned sine die.
ing that more had been added to the church the tions submitted their report as follows : For Pres- M. H. BROWN, Pres.
the last Year than in any one previous year. Nine ident, Eld. S. Osborn, Shepherdsville, Bullitt Co., MRS. N. J, WALSWORTH, Sec.
delegates, representing four churches and two Ky. ; Secretary, Bettie Coombs, Nolin, Hardin
classes, presented credentials. The delegates from Co., Ky. •' Treasurer, J. B. Forrest, Knob Lick,
Hillsboro asked for the admission of their church Metcalfe Co. Ky. ; Executive Committee, Eld. S. ILLINOIS S. S. ASSOCIATION.
into the Conference. On motion, the request was Osborn, P. A.' Williams, and J. C. 011iver.
granted. THE fifth annual session of this association was
The Committee on Credentials and Licenses held at Sheridan, Illinois. The first meeting was
Voted, That Eld. Farnsworth and all brethren offered their report, which was accepted, but was
in good standing be invited to participate in the afterward referred back to said Committee for held Sept. 20, at 9 A. M. Prayer by C. E. Sturde-
Conference. vant. Minutes of the last annual meeting read
reconsideration. and approved. Credentials were presented by
The President being authorized, appointed the
usual committees. THIRD MEETING, Sept. 23, AT 9 A. M. The fourteen delegates, representing eleven Sabbath-
Adjourned to call of Chair. Committee on Resolutions presented the follow- schools. On motion, the ministers and brethren
ing, which were each separately adopted by a present were invited to participate in the deliber-
SECOND MEETING, SEPT. 28, AT 8 : 30 A. M.— rising vote. ations of the meeting. A summary of the reports
Prayer by Eld. Jones. Minutes of previous meet- of the Sabbath-schools in the association for the
ing read and approved. Whereas, There is now in this State a willingness past year was also given.
Voted, That alt elders not delegates be .coneid- to hear as never before manifested ; and—
Whereas, This Conference is small, and the laborers On motion, it was voted that the clause requir-
ered as such. The various committees were very few ; therefore— ing the schools to be represented in the annual
announced and meeting adjourned to call of Resolved, That it is the earnest request of this Confer- meeting by delegates, be stricken from the con-
Chair. ence, that the General Conference send us an earnest, stitution, and all members of the association be
THIRD MEETING, SEPT. 28, AT 4: 15 P. M.-- faithful minister for at least one year, and we will do our fully entitled to a voice in the proceedings. The
utmost by our means and prayers to sustain him.
Prayer by A. P. Williams. Minutes of the last Resolved, That we gladly re-affirm our faith in the third Chair being empowered, appointed the usual com-
meeting read and approved. The treasurer's re- angel's message, the commandments of God and the faith mittees.
port was read and accepted. of Jesus, and the testimony of Jesus which is the Spirit Adjourned to call of Chair.
It was moved and carried that a tithe of the of prophecy,; and that we express our unabated confi- SECOND MEETING, SEPT. 24, AT 6 : 30 P. M.—The
last year's Systematic Benevolence be paid to the dence in the precious testimonies which God has seen fit Committee on Resolutions presented their report
General Conference. to so graciously give us, and which with the word of God
as follows :—
The Committee on Resolutions submitted the have guided us as a people, and which will under God
lead us to the perfection of holiness. Whereas, It appears evident that advancement should
following :— 'Resolved, That our ministers pay more attention to the be made in the Sabbath-school work ; and—
Resolved, That we re-affirm our faith and confidence in subject of health reform ; that they study it in the light Whereas, Our limited knowledge of Bible terms and
the testimonies of the Spirit of God ; and that we rec nn- of the Bible, and require it in the churches as an element characters is often the reason that our schools are not as
mend our people throughout the Conference to procure a of Christian character ; and that they do all in their power interesting as they should be ; therefore--
complete set and carefully read them. to resist the tendency of the people to backslide in this Resolved, That we recommend each officer and teacher
Resolved, that we express our gratitude to God for our important matter. to labor to acquire a thorough understanding of the les-
Sabbath-school lessons, and that we derive the greatest Resolved, That we urge a thorough and continued can- sons by the use of helps, such as Bible dictionaries, maps,
spiritual good from them ; and that we recommend that vass for " Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation," be- etc.; and that we also especially recommend the use of
our teachers make them as practical as possible. lieving that many souls will be brought into the kingdom
as the result of judicious labor of this kind. pictures, maps, the hand-blackboard, and object lessons
The report was adopted after encouraging re- Resolved, That we do all in our power to induce our in the primary classes.
marks by Eld. Farnsworth and others upon the young people to obtain such an education as will fit them Whereas, Deficient lessons often arise from the failure
first. to work in this cause in the most acceptable manner. of parents to assist their children in preparing them for
Adjourned to call of Chair. Whereas, This is a young Conference and never has recitation ; therefore—
had the benefits of the persmal labor of Sr. E. G. White ; Resolved, That we recommend the S. S. officers to call
FOURTH MEETING, SEPT. 30, AT 8 : 30 A. M.— and— the attention of the parents to this matter, and to see
Prayer by Eld. Farnsworth. Minutes of previous Whereas, We believe such labor would be the means that assistance is given whenever necessary.
meeting read and approved. The delegate from of great good to the cause in this new field ; therefore— These resolutions, after discussion by a number
Georgetown requested that the class there be or- Resolved, That we invite her to attend our next annual of brethren, were unanimously adopted.
ganized into a church, which was granted. gathering, or to visit us at her earliest convenience.
Resolved, That Bid. S. Osborn act as delegate to the The Committee on Nominations presented their
The Committee on Credentials and Licenses report, which was accepted, and the following of-
next General Conference, and in case he cannot attend,
recommended that credentials be renewed to E. R, that Eld. M. B. Miller act as his alternate. ficers elected for the ensuing year : For President,
Jones ; that licenses be given to A. J. Stover, A. P. Bid. R. F. Andrews, Onarga ; Secretary, L. S.
Williams, and J. P. Stenborn. FOURTH MEETING, SEPT. 24, AT 9 A. M.—The
Campbell, Belvidere ; Executive Committee, R. F.
The mittee
om on Nominations reported as Committee on Credentials and Licenses recom- Andrews, Onarga, B. F. Merritt, Princeville, A.
follows : For Conference Committee, E. R. Jones, mended that credentials be renewed to Eld. S. Os- 0. Tait, Onarga.
A. J. Stover, and D. H. Soggs ; Treasurer, J. P. born, and to Eld. R. G. Garrett, by the Conference Adjourned sine die.
Stenborn ; Secretary, J. W. Horner. Committee, whenever he can give himself to the
R. F. ANDREWS, Pres.
After separate consideration, the nominees were work of the ministry ; and that license be granted L. S. CAMPBELL, Sec.
elected. Bid. Farnsworth suggested that a Camp- to R. M. J. Pound.
meeting Committee be appointed, and also a dele- Meeting adjourned sine die.
gate to the General Conference, BETTIE COOMBS, Sec. S. OSBORN, Pres. MICHIGAN H. AND T. ASSOCIATION. '
The Committee on Nominations submitted the - . BECAUSE of a press of more important matter,
following names for Camp-meeting Committee : NEW YORK S. S. ASSOCIATION. we were unable to hold the annual meeting of the
H. H. Pierce, J. R. Palmer, D. H. Soggs. Michigan Health and Temperance Association, at
Considered separately and elected, THE sixth annual session of the New York Sab- our last camp-meeting at Battle Creek. This is
Bro. Stenborn made a few remarks in behalf of bath school Association convened at Union Square, no reason, however, why we should allow our in-
the Scandinavian people of the State, giving an Sept., 1883. The first meeting was called Sept. terest in this important branch of our work to de-
account of their condition, and asking for minis- 12, at 4 P. M., the President presiding. As this cline in the least.
terial help. On motion, it was decided that this meeting immediately followed that of the N. Y. The temperance work among S. D. Adventists
Conference request the General Conference to T. and M. Society the opening exercises were does not depend upon the maintaining of local
send one of the Scandinavian brethren to labor in omitted. Minutes of the last annual session were clubs for its existence, but upon principles founded
this field. read and approved. The Chair, being instructed, upon the word of God. Time has proved that, for
Adjourned to call of Chair. appointed the usual committees. want of proper help and ability to make the meet-
FIFTH MEETING, OCT. 1, AT 6 P. M.—Prayer by Adjourned to call of Chair. ings interesting, it is not practicable to maintain
Eld. Jones. Minutes of previous meeting read SECOND MEETING, SEPT. 17 AT 6 P. M.—After local clubs in all our churches ; yet where this want
and approved. The Committee on Credentials the opening exercises the minutes of the previous can be supplied, we think it advisable to hold a
and Licenses, on further consideration, thought meeting were read and approved. temperance meeting as often as every quarter.
 OCT 16, 1883.]13 THE REVIEW AND HERALD. 653
The importance of the time demands that we Creek church would cheerfully entertain all who
be alive to the interest of every work that will
increase our spirituality, and better fit us for the
Special _Yotiee,J, would come, if asked to do so ; but we do not
believe it would be right, as the cooking for so
work before us. Quite a number have embraced
the truth during the past summer. These should CORRECTION. many would deprive the sisters of the benefits of
be encouraged to become members of the H. and T. the institute, which they greatly desire to attend.
Association. REPORT of N. Y. Tract Society needs one cor- Therefore it is pro_ppsed to provide a dining-hall
I wish to make a few suggestions which I am rection. Director of Dist. No. 5 should have been close to the Tabernacle, where all who choose can
desirous should be carried out as soon as possible. N. S. Wash bond instead of J. N. Russell.
A. S. BOWEN, See. get hygienic board (two meals) at rates not to
1. That the elder or clerk, of each church or
company of Sabbath-keepers ascertain the num- exceed $1.75 per week. Those who can, should
ber already members of the association, and re- bring blankets and comfortables with them, so that
CORRECTION.
port immediately to Nellie E. Sisley, Battle Creek, extra beds can be made.
Mich. IN the Illinois Conference report, it is stated Let no one who ought to come, stay away for
2. That all who are not members be persuaded, "that the name of the Mc Connells Grove church fear there is not room. There is abundance of
if possible, to become so, and that a record be kept be changed to that of Levee; " it should read, Lena.
of the number. room for all. And if there are any who cannot
3. Cannot the director of each T. and M. dis- afford to pay the small sum named for board, let
trict pay attention to this branch of the work NOTE. them come recommended by their church, and it -
as lie visits the churches in his district ? will be paid for by the committee on entertain-
4. Will all the ministers of the Michigan Con- IN answer to letters of inquiry, I will say that
ment.
ference please pay some attention to the temper- my health is now improving, and I hope with the
ance work, when they can without interfering WHY HOLD AN INSTITUTE?
blessing of God soon to be able to labor again.
with more important duties ? In the past few weeks I have not been able to For some time our brethren have been saying,
H. M. KENYON, Pres. " We are not doing a tenth part of what we
reply to many letters that I have received. I
• ought to do ; " and, " We ought to have twenty
ILLINOIS H. AND T. SOCIETY. have done so as far as if could. I shall be glad to
comply with the many requests to labor with men in the field, where there is one." Do we
THE fourth annual session of this Society con- churches, and visit places of labor as opportunity really believe this ? If so, we shall make an
vened at Sheridan, Sept. 19, 10 A. M., in connec- immediate effort to learn where the missing
tion with the camp-mooting. Minutes of last and strength will permit.
I would express my appreciation of the many ninety-five per cent are of those who ought to be
meeting read and approved. On motion, the
usual committees were appointed by the Presi- expressions of interest and sympathy in my workers, and what they are doing. If they are
dent. behalf'. poor, though willing and capable, we shall help
Remarks were then made by a number, giving Letters will always reach me if directed to them to attend this meeting, and then assist them
some very interesting experiences in this work. to enter the field. If they are well-to-do, and
Mankato, Minn., Box 319. 0. A. OLSEN.
Although not much advancement has been made their farms, their wives, their oxen, and their
during the year, nor do we see that interest mani-
fested by our brethren that we would desire, still merchandise detain them from the Master's ser-
THE BIBLE-READING INSTITUTE.
we have no thought of yielding the ground we vices, we shall encourage them to risk something
have gained. IT having been decided that the Institute shall for the truth's sake; and to improve the present
The Committee on Resolutions presented the be held in Battle Creek, we would say in behalf of opportunities.
following report :— our church that we are very much pleased at THE TIME.
Whereas, Our people have derived great moral and phys- the prospect of having this Institute held in The time set for this meeting is most favorable
ical benefit in the past from giving their attention to the
subject of health and temperance ; and-- our midst, and will do all in our power to make it for all persons interested. The tent-meeting
Whereas, These principles as expressed by the Spirit of a success. We extend a cordial invitation to all season is closed ; the fall work is mostly done ;
God, are to the third angel's message what the right arm to come and avail yourselves of the rare opportu- and being just before the General Conference, the
is to the body ; therefore—
Resolved, That we recommend that every Seventh-day nity thus offered to prepare for greater usefulness delegates can attend the institute, without addi-
Adventist sign the teetotal pledge, and that we urge upon in the Master's vineyard. Do not feel that you tional expense, and those coming especially to
all the necessity of becoming more thoroughly and prac-
tically acquainted with these principles, and presentin g will be a burden to the church. Ample provision attend the institute can also attend the General
them to others with that zeal which is according to knowl- will be made to care for all who conic. Conference.
edge, avoiding all extreme positions. We are anxious to see a large gathering from all WHO SHOULD ATTEND.
The report was unanimously adopted. parts of the field, especially from Michigan. There
The Committee on Nominations presented the Surely, if this is one of the means by which the
following : For President, Eld. R. F. Andrews ; was but little time at our late camp-meeting to missing ninety-five per cent of laborers are to be
Secretary and Treasurer, Ida W. Ballenger. The talk up matters of interest, or to mature plans for encouraged to enter the field, the Conference
above wore elected for the coming year. our winter's campaign. The coming Institute delegates should be present, that they may know
Adjourned sine die. R. F. ANDREws, Pres. will afford us one of the best opportunities for how to introduce and direct this work in their
IDA W. BALLENGER, Sec. consultation and planning for the winter's work. respective Conferences.
Eld. Haskell and other leading workers will be Our ministers, as far as is practicable, should
Our l'it,deet. present and take an active interest in our councils. attend, for they will be called upon to advise and
Every T. and M. officer in Mich. should attend. instruct others in this work. Our licensed preach-
ers from Michigan and adjoining States should be
This is the Lord's work. Let us act as though present, for they will find this one of the most
" A. little balm, and a Mlle honey, epicee end myrrh, nuts and alinonds."--
Gen. 43: II. we believed it by doing all we can by our prayers, efficient means of reaching hearts with the truth.
means and personal efforts to carry it forward. Our tract society directors and all eolporters
—Here's freedom to him that would read,
Here's freedom to him that would write; Where it is convenient, we shall be glad to hear should avail themselves of this means of becoming
But there's none ever feared, from all who expect to attend that we may form efficient in the work. Our brethren and sisters
That the truth should be heard, who have made a success in life, who have an
But they whom the truth would indict.
some idea of the number. Direct to our State experience in the message, and who feel a duty to
—Burns. Secretary, Nellie E. Sisley, Battle Creek, Mich. do something in the cause, but do not know what
—Ah, how unjust to nature and himself is a Was. C. SISLEY. that duty is, should come and become acquainted
thoughtless, thankless, inconsistent man.—Young. with this simple, forcible, and most successful way
of teaching the truth. W. C. WHITE.
—The darts of anguish fix not where the seat SCHOOL FOR BIBLE-READERS, OCT. 30 TO NOV. 8.
of suffering bath been thoroughly fortified by
acquiescence in the Will Supreme.—Old Guide. WE are glad to know that the appointment of ILLINOIS CONFERENCE DIRECTORY.

—Times of general calamity and confusion have a ten-days'= meeting, to be held in Battle Creek, President, R. F. Andrews, Onarga, Ill.
ever been productive of the greatest minds. The just before the General Conference, for the purpose Secretary, A. K. Atteberry, Keenville, Ill.
purest ore is produced from the hottest furnace, of studying the best methods of conducting Bible- Treasurer, S. H. Bennett, BelVidere, Boone Co.
and the brightest thunderbolt is elicited from the readings, and other colporter work, meets the R. F. Andrews, Onarga, Ill.
darkest storm.—Colton. Ex. Com. Alfred Hobbs, Sheridan, Ill.
hearty approval of our brethren ; and that it
—The late Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Wilson, of promises to be largely attended by the workers in P. Rothrock, West Salem, Ill.
Allegheny Theological Seminary, once said to
Michigan and adjoining States, and by represen-
the students :-- MICHIGAN CONFERENCE DIRECTORY;
tatives from all parts of the field.
" Young gentlemen, study Hebrew roots, pore
over Greek verbs, read Latin, and, if you have Ample provision is being made by the Battle President, Eld. J. Fargo, Greenville, Mich.
time and desire, translate ancient hieroglyphics ; Creek church for the accommodation of all who Secretary, A, H. Mason, Battle Creek, Mich..
but I charge you, when you go into the pulpit may come, and for the free entertainment of our Ass't Secretary, Nellie E. Sisley, Battle Creek,
to preach the gospel, use the plain Anglo-Saxon." ministers and Conference delegates. To all who Mich.
'Preasurer, W. H. Edwards, Battle Creek, Mich.
—Though. the mills of God grind slowly, will come, lodging will be furnished free, and come ( Eld. J. Fargo, Greenville, Mich.
Yet they grind exceeding small; board will be provided at the lowest possible
Though he stands and waits with patience, co Eld. E. H. Root, Coopersville, Mich.
With exactness grinds he all. rates. The brethren and sisters of the Battle ( Eld. I. D. Van Horn, Charlotte, Mich.
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Francis Adams ; Agassiz, the scientist ; Oliver Ditson, —At Lyons, Wednesday, anarchists poured petroleum
.71("ew4 of the Week. the music man ; and Congressmen Morse, Ranney, and
Pierce.
on a policeman and set him on fire, burning him terribly.
—Delegates representing 170,000 coal miners agreed at
—Louisa Peffer of Lancaster, Pa., who is 63 years of Manchester, Oct. 4, to ask an advance in wages of 15 per
" Tidings of these things came."—Acts. 11:22.
age, missed a train in Philadelphia and would not wait cent.
for the next one. She walked home, seventy miles, be- —Moody and Sankey successfully inaugurated their
FOR WEEK ENDING OCT. 13. tween Thursday afternoon and Friday evening. She religious revival meetings at Limerick, Ireland, Wednes-
kept going night and day, resting by the wayside at in- day.
DOMESTIC. -
tervals.
---Three thousand European converts have swelled the —At Maybe, Hayti, some days ago, a man attempted
ranks of Mormonism this season. —The earthquake in San Francisco Tuesday night shook to kill the President of San Domingo, was shot dead
buildings severely and cracked metallic roofs. Half- by his intended victim.
—By popular rote, eighteen counties in Georgia have dressed persons rushed from residences and hotels, and
abolished fences. many walked the streets all night as a precautionary —The State Council has issued a decree at Neufchatel,
--There are only six distilleries of rum in the country, measure. Other shocks occurred Wednesday morning Switzerland, expelling Miss Booth and foreigners who
and they are all in Mm sachusetts. along the coast. intend to organize Salvation Army meetings.
—The cotton and sugar crop of the South, this year, is —The report of the Illinois Central Railroad to the —Advices from Peru state that the Chilians evacua-
. timated at about half that of 1882. Railway and Warehouse Commission shows net earnings ted Chinch, Sept. 28, and that preparations are being
for the year ended June 30 last to be $4,082,662. The made for the evacuation of Tisca.
—Cheese brought from Vermont has caused many company operates 1,927 miles of track, more than 900 —Nihilist proclamations have been issued sentencing
cases f poisoning,—none fatal,—at Boston in the last few miles being located in Illinois. During the year fifty-five the Czar .of Russia to death because he has failed to grant
days. persons were killed and seventy-seven injured. liberty to the people.
—Philadelphia preachers are certainly up with the —At Marshall, Texas, Thursday, a new colored brake- —At Bac Ninh the French Colonel Badens, with a
times. One of them has announced as his subject next man turned a switch before the last trucks of a passenger force of 550 men, defeated a body of Chinese regulars,
Sunday, " Base Ball from a Theological Standpoint." train had passed, the rear car leaving the track and fall- whose retreat the French gunboats will cut off.
—Four new cases of yellow fever and two deaths were ing down a trestle, ten persons being seriously hurt. The
—Negotiations are in progress for running an except-
, reported Monday from the Pensacola navy-yard and res- darky, upon witnessing the disaster, exclaimed, " Dar, ionally fast train between Paris and St. Petersburg. The
erv.,tion. Excessively warns weather prevails. now ! " and disappeared in the woods.
cars will be of the American pattern, dining and drawing
—Near Nettleton, Ark., Sunday, a party of railroad —A Washington dispatch states that Major General room cars included, and will be fitted with adjustable
laborers camped under a dead tree which fell on their Hancock will succeed Lieutenant General Sheridan in the wheels adapted to any kind of a gauge. A speed of fifty-
tent during the night, killing three men and wounding Division of the Missouri ; Major General Pope will six miles an hour will be attempted.
others. succeed General Hancock in command of the Division
—There is a cathedral in Paso del Norte, Mexico,
of the East, and Major General Schofield will remain in
—Near Janesville, Wis., Monday night, two sections of command of the Division of the Pacific. which is over 300 years old, and has had no repairs for
a stock-train on the -Milwaukee and St. Paul Road col- at least 200 years. It has no pews. There is only a piece
lided, throwing several cars from the track, and killing —The National Agricultural Department reports state of carpet spread in front of the altar, and on this the
twenty-nine head of cattle and thirty-one hogs. the corn average has fallen six points since the first of worshipers kneel one at a time. Generations have come
September, which thin reached 84, and place the yiel and gone, and nothing has been done to improve their
—Spurious postal notes were discovered at Indianapolis, at about 1,600,000,000 bushels. The wheat yield is mode of worship.
Tuesday, professing to have been issued at Youngstown, averaged at two and one-half bushels per acre less than
Ohio. As a result, banks and business houses refuse to last year, and the total crop may reach 420,000,000 bush- —Henry M. Stanley, the African explorer, writes to a
ban .le any postal notes. els. Oats, barley, and potatoes are above the average Boston friend of fresh explorations and new discoveries
yields. in the Congo region. In the equatorial districts he finds
—Near Deux Rivieres, on the Canadian Pacific railroad, the population very dense, which, if it were uniform,
Tuesday, the baggage and three passenger cars were —Near Moorhead, Minn., Wednesday night, the upper would give about 49,000,000 people in the equatorial ba-
thrown from the track and burned. A number of travel- floor of a granary holding 400 bushels of oats collapsed, sin of Africa. He says the natives are born traders, that
ers were severely injured. burying fourteen men, members of a threshing crew, who their products would repay transportation, and that tribes
—The business failures in the United States the past slept beneath.. Six were crowded through the side of between whom he made peace elected him father and
week numbered 166, being 6 more than the previous the structure by the pressure, but before the others could mother of their country.
week, and an increase of 41 over the corresponding be rescued, five of them were suffocated.
period of 1882. —Ike Buzzard got out of his cell in the c .unty jail at
—The Germantown celebration brings to the surface
the fact that the first protest against human slavery, in
Lancaster, Penn., Wednesday evening, locked the two
watchman in, secured their keys, and then released eleven
Obituary Nofieeo.
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this country, was raised by the Quakers nearly two cen- of the worst criminals, all departing after eating heartily
'Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth."—Bev.14:13.
turies ago. from the prison larder. They cunningly cut off telephone
communication with the city.
—Miss Emily McTavish, a granddaughter of the late
—Within the last year the women of the United States STARR. —Died of cholera infantum, in Jamaica, Vt.,
General Winfield Scott, took the black veil in Mount
Males Convent, Md , Sunday, Archbishop Gibbons have given the sum of $600,000 for the gospel in heathen Sept. 25, 1883, Edna May, daughter of Nelson and Laura
officiating. But a year ago, she was a belle in Baltimore. lands. Of this amount the Presbyterians gave new ly Starr, aged eleven weeks. With sad hearts they mourn
$200,000, the Baptists $156,000, the Congregationalists the loss of their little one ; but they lay her away to rest
—At Pittsburg, Mich., on the Lake Shore Road, two $130000, the Northern Methodists $108,000, and the in the hope that she will come again from the land of the
freight trains collided Oct. 6. One caboose took fire, and women of the Methodist Church, South, $25,110. How enemy. Remarks from Luke 18 : 16 by A. Baker.
three passengers, two male and one female, were burned much have they expended for unnecessary adornment, L. J. SAGE.
to a crisp. Other persons were badly wounded. etc.?
KELLOGG. —Died in Troy, Vt., Sept. 21, 1883, Clare L.,
—At Allegheny, Pa., the evening of Oct. 6, a street- —Lieutenant Storey, just back to San Francisco from a lovely babe of Bro. and Sr. C. L. Kellogg, one year and
car with disordered brakes ran down an incline, and into Alaska, reports discovering an immense river, which has
two weeks old. The Congregationalist society kindly
the yard of the Fort Wayne Railroad, colliding with a a length, according to Indian accounts, of 1,500 or 2,000 granted the use of their house in which to hold the fu-
passing freight train. The car was wrecked, and the miles, and is in some places twenty miles wide. It is sit- neral services. A large audience attentively listened to
twenty-five occupants were wounded, four fatally. uated within the arctic circle, and great blocks of timber remarks by the writer on the doctrine of the second com-
—Adam Allen, who worked in Prewitt, Spurr & Co.'s float on it, which accounts for the tree trunks found float- ing of Christ, the resurrection of the sleeping saints, and
saw-mill at Nashville, Tenn. , was thrown near the buzz saw ing in the Arctic Ocean, and supposed to have come down the change of the righteous living when he shall appear in
by the log-carriage and frightened to death. He did not the Yukon. his glory. A. S, HUTCHINS.
receive a scratch or contusion of any kind. The coroner's —In Pittsburg, the evening of Oct. 6, a street car
verdict was " scared to death." drawn by a mule team was proceeding down a declivity
—Monday night a cyclone struck Arcadia, Wis., de- which leads to a railway crossing, whe , the brake refused
stroying property valued at $15,000, and injuring many to work. The driver jumped off, the mules ran to keep • ,,,,,,
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persons, none fatally. During the prevalence of the ahead of the car, and the whole outfit crashed through "And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand."—
storm - the electricity was so powerful that lamps or the safety gates of the railroad crossing and collided with Uatt. 10:7.
candles would not burn, and a sulphuric odor pervaded great force with a passing freight train. There were
the atmosphere. eighteen passengers in the car, all of whom were more or CHANGE OF APPOINTMENT.
less injured by the concussion. One of the mules had
—Five men were executed Friday,—Ellis Craft, one of both hind legs cut off,
the Ashland murderers, at Grayson, Ky. ; Frederic ON account of attending the coming Institute at Battle Creek,
Mann, Who slew the Cook family, at L'Origenal, Can.; - At Philadelphia, Friday morning, a Reading train our appointment for Darien Center is placed one week earlier,
Carl Bach, for killing his wife, at Bowling Green, Ohio ; struck a Union Line street car at a crossing, demolishing Oct. 27, 28, instead of Nov. 3, 4. Bro. Swift or Bro. Hyatt
will attend the quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 2, at Roosevelt,
and:-.Jack -Hanford, for a similar offence, at Fremont, the vehicle, causing the death of three persons, and in my place. M. H. BROWN,
Ohio. wounding, more or less seriously, ten others. The car
was of the " bob-tail " pattern, in which the driver had to A GENERAL meeting for Dist. No. 6, Vermont, will be held
—The Western Union Telegraph Co. has 432,726 miles care for his horses, look after the fares, and watch the
of wire and 12,917 offices • 40,581,177 messages were railroad crossings ; and it is alleged that at the time of at East Barre. We greatly desire the attendance of all iu the
handled during the year, the receipts from which were the disaster a boy was driving, while the regular driver district. Let us meet to seek God with all the heart, and
$19,454,902.08. against $17,114,165.92 last year. The was inside the car. The inquest was concluded Tuesday, lay plans for the advancement of his truth. Some of the new
friends to the truth from Worcester will lie there. Ample
expenses for the year just closed were $11,794,553.40, the jury criminally censuring the street-car company, the provision will be made for all who come. R. S. OWEN.
leav ng a net profit of $7,660,349.58 driver, the engineer of the train, and the railroad com-
—Monday, Oct. 8, a locomotive on the Boston and pany for keeping an incompetent ),nd for running No preventing providence, Eld. S. H. Lane will meet with
Lowell Road, from which the engineer and fireman had their trains faster within the city limits than allowed by the friends of Genoa, Cayuga Co., Sabbath, Oct. 20; and at
the ordnances. Buck's Bridge, Sabbath, Oct. 27. We hope the friends in and
jumped (without shutting off the steam) upon its colliding
with a freight train, ran of itself into the Lowell (Mass.) FOREIGN. around these places will not miss the privileges which will be
depot, dashing down a cellar beneath the express office, afforded by these meetings. M. C. Wilcox.
—London has 80,000 paupers.
and killing Mary Nuter.
—Germany has prohibited the importation of hogs THE Lord willing, the quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 1,
—Henry Study, of Ransom, Ill , left $65,000. He from Russia. Michigan will be held with the Napoleon church Oct. 20, 21.
was a cripple from birth. At the co se of the war he Hope every librarian in the district will be present.
donned a soldier's uniform, invented a pathetic story, and —Russia is about to contract a new loan of 100,000,-
E. P. Gmus, Director.
began to travel as a beggar. In three years he got over 000 rubles.
$50,000, and on the interest he lived in idleness. —A boiler exploded in the Sanita Ricta (Mexico) QUARTERLY meeting for Dist. No. 11, Kansas, will be held Oct.
27, 28, at Mound city. Bro. Cook is expected to he with us,
—Boston has 106 millionaires, and her richest men are mines Thursday, and killed eight men. and we hope our new house of worship will be ready for dedi-
Fred L. Ames and John M. Forbes, both interested in —A London dispatch states that negotiations I ctwcen cation. Brethren let us come up to this meeting to work for
Western railroads. Among the millionaires are Charles France and China are virtually suspended, the Master. Josamn H. COFFMAN, Dist. Sec.
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Poetry. Pennsylvania, Bids. D. B. Oviatt, J. W. Ray- Year Book, and preserved for future reference, so
In the Early Days of Autumn, T. R. WILLIAMSON, 641 mond and F. Peabody. that a comparison of reports can be made from
On the other Side, MRS. L. D. A. Storms, 646
Why Not Save Mother, Ref., 641 Ohio, Elds. H. A. St. John, R. A. Underwood year to year. It is hoped that a more satisfactory
" None but Christ," N. W. VINCENT, 653 and E. H. Gates.
Our Contributors. Illinois, Bids. R. F. Andrews and T. M, Steward. report can be obtained this year than ever before.
Notes of Travel, MRS. E. Cl. WHITE, 641 Indiana, Bids. S. H. Lane and Wm. Covert. Each State secretary will receive further instruct-
Have You Faith ? Em ALBERT STONE, .. 642
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The God of the Bible and the " God of Nature." A. W. BABTaw,„ 643 Nebraska, Elds. A. J. Cudney and 0. A. John-
The Great Commandment, ELD. E. W. WHITNEY, 644
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The Significance of Iowa Politics, J. D. PEGG, 644
Sabbath Reflections at Sea, ELI'. D. T. BOURDEAU, 645 Maine, Eld. J. B. Goodrich. promptly as possible.
Scripture Jottings.-No. 1, H. VEYSEY, 645
Vermont, Eld. A. S. Hutchins. S. N. HASKELL, Pres. Inter. Soc.
Home.
Mother, del., 646 California, Elds. Haskell and J. D. Rice, and
Resignation, Methodist Recorder 646 W. C. White.
To Make a Happy Home, Pres. Chronicler, 646 ARRIVAL AT BALE, SWITZERLAND.
Our Tract Societies.
Kentucky Tract and Missionary Society, BETTIE COOMBS, Sec, 646
WE arrived at this city yesterday, Sept. 19, af-
BOOR NOTICE.
Illinois T. and M. Society, L. S. CAMPBELL, Sec., 647 ter a prosperous journey. It was indeed refresh-
Michigan T. and M. Society, NELLIE E. SISLEY, Sec., 647
Editorial. BEFORE going to Europe, Eld. D. T. Bourdeau ing to again meet with dear Bro. Andrews and
The Key Note-Miller's Mistake-The Pronoun "He" in Dan.
9:27, 648
left for sale at this Office a few hundred copies of others. We had been absent five years.
Bible-readings, S. N. HASKELL, 649
649
each of the following tracts which he had published We find plenty of work to be done, and buckle
Still Deceiving, J. H. WAGGONER,
Indiana Camp-meeting. I. D. VAN HORN, 650 in Canada, and found serviceable in his ministry, on the harness anew, and ask to be remembered
Temporal Power of the Pope, J. N. LOuGHBOROUGH in British Signs, 650
Colorado Camp-meeting, E. W. FARNSWORTH, 650 not only in meeting opposition, but also on ordi- by our brethren at the throne of grace, that our
The Commentary.
Scripture Questions, Iv. H. L., 650
nary occasions : labors may be crowned with success, and that
Progress of the Cause. 1. Bible Conversion, with covers, 5 cts. ; with- they may be to the glory of God and to the joy
Northern Europe-Vermont-Ohio-Pennsylvania Conference- out covers, 3 ets. The author had long felt the of all who are interested in the advancement of
Iowa-Wisconsin-Michigan, 651
A Word From our College, E. J. VAN HORN,
Kansas Camp-meeting Again, L. D. SANTEE,
651
622 need of such a work, in view of sensational and the cause in the Old World. Our courage is good,
The Colorado Conference, J. W. Hoiums, Sec
The Kentucky Conference, BETTIE COOMBs, Sec.,.
652 superficial movements that are often forced upon and our health better than it has been for many
65g
New York S. S. Association, Mrs N. J. WALSWORTH, Sea, 652 the people under the cry of conversion and re- years. For this we would be thankful. We had
Illinois S S. Association, L. S. CAMPBELL, Sec., 652
Michigan H. and T. Association, H. M. KENYON, Pres., 652 formation ; and because of the intrinsic value the privilege of doing more missionary work on
Illinois H. and T. Society, IDA W. BALLENGER, ........... 653
and great importance of genuine conversion ; the ship after closing our last report ; we learned
Our Casket 653
from a Russian officer on board that there were
Special Notices, 653 and to meet the false accusation that because we Christian Sabbath-keepers in St. Petersburgb,
News, 654
Appointments, 654
preach the law of God and the coming of Christ, Moscow, Warsaw, Odessa, and the Crimea. He
Obituary, 654 we undervalue conversion. The author treats had seen them himself in all these places. He
Editorial Notes, 656 the subject under the following heads : 1st. Con- was also very positive in declaring that they
version defined ; 2d. How conversion is ef- were not Jews.
Upon arriving in London, we learned that three
] We enjoyed a pleasant meeting with the fected ; 3d. Office of the law in conversion ; hundred persons had perished in a shipwreck on
friends in Marshall and vicinity, Sabbath, Oct. 13. 4th. Re-conversion ; 5th. Conversion a progress- the banks of Newfoundland at the very time we
On account of stormy weather there was not a ive work ; 6th. Errors corrected ; 7th. Appeal to passed them. We again felt to praise God for
full attendance ; but the few who were present, the reader. his mercy in sparing our lives ; and we would
dedicate ourselves renewedly and unreservedly to
having made some sacrifice to come, seemed to be 2. A Gospel Command Against Sabbath Des- him. D. T. BOURDEAU.
really encouraged and benefited. ecration, 2 cts.
3. The Fathers and First Day of the Week ;
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY R. R,
gEr We learn with pain from the last number of How the Sabbath was Changed ; also, Historical
Union Passenger Station and Ticket Office, Canal St., between
the French Signs that Bro. Andrews is very fee- Facts on Sabbath Observance ; with covers, 5 cts. ; Madison and Adams.

ble, so much so that he was unable to write any- without covers, 3 cts. LEAVE. TRAINS TO AND FROM OGICAGO. ARRIVE.
thing fbr the September issue of his paper. Unless 4. Investigation of the Sabbath ; Eld. J. Litch t 8.25 a m ,...Galesburg, Ottawa and Streator Express.... 1 7.10 am
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THE increase in the attendance at the Battle dispose of the balance, could he have remained in *Daily. 1Dally except Sunday. Wally except Saturday.10.15 am
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Creek College is very gratifying. At the com- Canada and carried on the sale as formerly. The except Monday.
returns will be very acceptable to help him meet from Dubuque, Amboy, Rock Falls and Sterling trains leave and arrive
mencement of the term (Sept. 5), the whole number Central Depot, foot of Lake street.
of students was about eighty. At the present extra personal expenses necessarily connected PERCEVAL LOWELL, Gen'l Pass'r Agt
writing (Oct. 7), it is one hundred and thirty, with the change to his European field of labor.
Send in your orders. GEO. I. BUTLER. CHICAGO &-; GRAL _
an increase of over fifty per cent. Each week, and
Time Table, in Effect July 11,1fiz3.
generally each day, brings accessions to the
WESTWARD, 1'A ST WARD.
students already here. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY REPORTS. ( g STA I 10 N um/tel l Atlaync P.Huron
leas .... • 11/4011,1.
The first edition of' the annual statement of the P. M. P. 3I. A.N. A.I. A. 31. At3.
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College (consisting of one thousand copies) is about Fon several years past the International Tract 4.10 8.':0 7.50 6.40 De ,.Pt. Huron.Ar 11.5) 1 45 7 . 0 10.4 l
5.42 9.35 9.15 8.12 Lapeer 8.45 12 32 6 33A: 0I i
exhausted, and another edition of seven hundred and Missionary Society has furnished an annual 0,25 10.1:0 9.5f 8.55 .... „ Mini
7.25 11.03 10.29 0.45 . . . - lnranc.....
8.05 11 58 (i.(10 i , . 35
7.25 11 27 5.23 , 50
copies is being issued. Single copies will be report, showing the amount of labor performed in 8,38 12.13 11.3' 10.471 1 ansinsc 5.55 10.27 4.15 20
9.20 12.46112.1011.201 .... Charlotte 5.14
mailed as heretofore to any person who will send each Conference. Since these reports give an in- 10.30 1.40 1.00 12.10 a l 6 4.20 905 2.40 4.4 /
p. im. 1.45 1.21 12.30 0 4 Eat. Free '"-•::.IJa .4.15 9 00 2.3k / . ni.
us his address and three cents in postage stamps. sight into the working of the society, and show 2.37 2.-10 1.15 .... Vicksbung.... 3.22
1-2.47 2.21 1.25 ....Scboolcraft ... 3.4;78 .yr . 021 41 gap ..
At our recent visit to Illinois we received from whether during the year there has been an ad- 3.32 3.10 2.17 .Cassopolis 2
4.13 3.53 3.00 ...South Bend 112. 0341 6.55 12.1.4
W. H. Mills a very fine specimen of Galena lead vancement in interest and efficiency, or the re- 3.46 Stillwell. .... 12.42
4.20 .... Haskells.
ore. The specimen will be placed in the College verse, they have been compared to a looking-glass. 5.50 4.50 4.38 ...'.Valparaiso.... II 50 5.30 10.38
8.00 7.45 / . Ar.. Chicago ..De 9.10 8.30 8.30
cabinet. We shall be glad to receive from our In addition to reports of missionary labor they A.31. P. M. P. M. A. M. r. M. P.M.
friends in different parts of the country contribu- have also given other items of interest, such as i Stops only on signal. 'Where no time is given. tra'n does no‘ stop All
Mains are rum by Chignon time. Atlantic, Pacific, Day, and Limited Ex-
tions of natural curiosities which are rare and the comparative per cent of tithes paid in the dif- Aresses run daily. Other trains daily except Sundays.
GEO. B. REEVE, S. 11.. CALLAWAY,
valuable. Every thing of the kind which may be ferent States, per cent of members taking periodi- Trade Manager. General Manager.